South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 98: County Auditor Qualifications
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 98 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on December 11, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: County Auditor Qualifications. Primary sponsor: Margie Bright Matthews (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-39-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE QUALIFICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO HOLD THE OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margie Bright Matthews | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Read third time and sent to House
- Roll call Ayes-34 Nays-8
- Read second time
- Amended
- Committee Amendment Adopted
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Finance
- Scrivener's error corrected
- Referred to Committee on Finance
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Finance
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