S 863 — Culinary Arts Management Degree
Last action — Effective date 05/18/26
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✓Introduced
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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 28, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 18, 2026.
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Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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8 sponsors
8 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill allows for an Applied Baccalaureate in Culinary Arts Management degree in South Carolina.
This bill amends South Carolina law to permit technical institutions to offer Applied Baccalaureate degrees in Culinary Arts Management. It specifies that state funds cannot be used to support these degree programs.
What this means for you
- Workers: This means that workers in the culinary field can pursue advanced education in their field at state technical institutions.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-103-15, RELATING TO THE STATE'S MISSION AND GOALS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPLIED BACCALAUREATE IN CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT DEGREE FROM INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE PART OF THE STATE TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SYSTEM; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-103-15, RELATING TO FUNDING FOR CERTAIN DEGREES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPLIED BACCALAUREATE IN CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT DEGREE PROGRAMS ARE ONLY ALLOWED IF STATE FUNDS ARE NOT APPROPRIATED TO FUND THE PROGRAMS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
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Printed 1/28/26--S. [SEC 1/28/2026 6:32 PM] Read the first time January 28, 2026 ________ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-103-15, RELATING TO THE STATE'S MISSION AND GOALS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPLIED BACCALAUREATE IN CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT DEGREE FROM INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE PART OF THE STATE TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SYSTEM;
AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-103-15, RELATING TO FUNDING FOR CERTAIN DEGREES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPLIED BACCALAUREATE IN CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT DEGREE PROGRAMS ARE ONLY ALLOWED IF STATE FUNDS ARE NOT APPROPRIATED TO FUND THE PROGRAMS.
----XX---- This web page was last updated on January 28, 2026 at 06:3301:58 PM
Action History
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Effective date 05/18/26
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Act No. 179
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 158
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Read third time and enrolled
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Roll call Yeas-119 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Debate adjourned until Wed., 5-6-26
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Debate adjourned until Tues., 5-5-26
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Debate adjourned
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means
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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to House
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-2
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Education
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Referred to Committee on Education
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms · Primary
- Senator Ronnie W. Cromer · Primary
- Senator Shane R. Martin · Primary
- Senator Sean M. Bennett · Primary
- Senator Luke A. Rankin · Primary
- Senator Deon T. Tedder · Primary
- Senator Ed Sutton · Primary
- Senator Margie Bright Matthews · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →8 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on · 2 voted No
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (162)
162 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 162 →"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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 114 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 118 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 42 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 42 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 4% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (45)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 863 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-103-15, RELATING TO THE STATE'S MISSION AND GOALS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPLIED BACCALAUREATE IN CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT DEGREE FROM INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE PART OF THE STATE TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SYSTEM; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-103-15, RELATING TO FUNDING FOR CERTAIN DEGREES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPLIED BACCALAUREATE IN CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT DEGREE PROGRAMS ARE ONLY ALLOWED IF STATE FUNDS ARE NOT APPROPRIATED TO FUND THE PROGRAMS. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 863?
- S 863 is sponsored by Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms, Senator Ronnie W. Cromer, Senator Shane R. Martin, Senator Sean M. Bennett, Senator Luke A. Rankin, Senator Deon T. Tedder, Senator Ed Sutton, and Senator Margie Bright Matthews.
- What is the current status of S 863?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2026. Enacted.
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