H4565

Censure of House member

Introduced·1/13/26

Resolution to censure Representative John Richard C. King for statements violating House decorum rules.

The bill proposes a resolution to censure Representative John Richard C. King for making public statements that incite violence against fellow House members, violating Rule 3.6 of the House of Representatives. The resolution cites Section 12, Article III of the South Carolina Constitution, which allows the House to punish members for disorderly behavior. The censure is intended to address King's conduct, which is deemed unbecoming and disrespectful, bringing dishonor to himself, the State of South Carolina, and its citizens.

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Ethics Committee
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History

Jan 20

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White

Jan 13

House

Introduced

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Ethics