H4259

Oath of office

Introduced·3/27/25
Introduced Text

Requires all members of state and local boards and commissions in South Carolina to take the constitutional oath of office before assuming their.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to mandate that all members of any state board or commission, or any board or commission of any political subdivision, including school districts, must take the oath of office set forth in Section 5, Article VI of the South Carolina Constitution before they begin their duties. If a member of a board or commission took office before the effective date of this act without having taken the oath, they must do so at the next scheduled meeting of the board or commission. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Apr 8, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kilmartin, White

Mar 27, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Mar 27, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary