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S 974 — Accredited institutions
Last action — Act No. 191
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 18, 2024. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 21, 2024.
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Enacted
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 59-104-20, 59-149-10, AND 59-150-370, ALL RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC OR INDEPENDENT INSTITUTION" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS, THE LEGISLATIVE INCENTIVES FOR FUTURE EXCELLENCE (LIFE) SCHOLARSHIPS, AND THE SC HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO ADD NOT FOR PROFIT INSTITUTIONS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES TO THE DEFINITION. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
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Read S 974 on the official South Carolina source →Action History
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Act No. 191
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Effective date 05/21/24
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 194
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Read third time and enrolled
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Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Requests for debate-Rep(s). Erickson, Hiott, Carter, Hixon, Guffey, B Newton, Sessions, MM Smith, BL Cox, West, Long
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Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works
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Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education
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Referred to Committee on Education
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Sean M. Bennett · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 169 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 105 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 107 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 974 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 59-104-20, 59-149-10, AND 59-150-370, ALL RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC OR INDEPENDENT INSTITUTION" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS, THE LEGISLATIVE INCENTIVES FOR FUTURE EXCELLENCE (LIFE) SCHOLARSHIPS, AND THE SC HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO ADD NOT FOR PROFIT INSTITUTIONS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES TO THE DEFINITION. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 974?
- S 974 is sponsored by Senator Sean M. Bennett.
- What is the current status of S 974?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 18, 2024. Enacted.
- Where can I track S 974?
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