H3590

Qualifications for elected office

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Removes higher education requirements for candidates for elected office in South Carolina.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to eliminate higher education requirements for candidates seeking or holding any elected office. It also removes the need for a four-year bachelor's degree for candidates for the office of judge of probate. Additionally, it modifies the qualifications for sheriffs, allowing them to complete a basic course of training instead of annual in-service training. The bill also repeals the appointment, compensation, and qualifications of the State Superintendent of Education.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 12, 2024

House

Prefiled