H4160

Judicial seats, circuit court

Complete·5/19/25

Converts five at-large circuit court seats to resident seats in specific circuits.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to convert five at-large circuit court seats to resident seats in the Third, Seventh, Ninth, Eleventh, and Twelfth circuits. The bill specifies the conversion of At-large Circuit Court Seat 1 to Third Circuit Court Seat 3, Seat 6 to Twelfth Circuit Court Seat, Seat 9 to Ninth Circuit Court Seat 5, Seat 13 to Eleventh Circuit Court Seat 3, and Seat 14 to Seventh Circuit Seat 3. The changes take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

45 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

12:15 PM

Senate Full Judiciary Committee on 428, 455, 3058, 3222, 3305, 3569, 3571, 3910, 4160

Apr 23, 2025

9:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on 3222, 3305, 3571, 3910, 4160

History

May 19, 2025

Effective date 05/12/25

May 19, 2025

Act No. 50

May 12, 2025

Signed By Governor