H3529

Family Court Judges, additional

Complete·5/7/25

Adds family court judges in South Carolina and initiates the nomination process for these positions.

The bill authorizes the creation of additional family court judges in South Carolina. It mandates the Judicial Merit Selection Commission to start the process of nominating candidates for these new judicial offices. The General Assembly will oversee the nomination process.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

44 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11, 2025

2:00 PM

Senate Full Judiciary Committee on 111, 126, 233, 235, 336, 3529

Mar 11, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Full Judiciary Committee on 111, 126, 233, 235, 336, 3529

History

May 7, 2025

Effective date 04/28/25

May 7, 2025

Act No. 7

Apr 28, 2025

Signed By Governor