Northeast Technical College Area Commission
This bill amends the South Carolina law regarding the Northeast Technical College Area Commission to include specific ex officio members from local industry. This change aims to expand representation and input from industry in the commission's activities.
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H 5064 — Northeast Technical College Area Commission
Last action — Act No. 156
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 15, 2026.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill allows certain ex officio members from local industry to join the Northeast Technical College Area Commission.
This bill amends the South Carolina law regarding the Northeast Technical College Area Commission to include specific ex officio members from local industry. This change aims to expand representation and input from industry in the commission's activities.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-53-510, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPRESENTATION FROM LOCAL INDUSTRY MAY INCLUDE CERTAIN EX OFFICIO MEMBERS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
14 added · 25 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill H 5064 has clarified the roles of various members on a commission, specifically focusing on local education and industry representatives from Chesterfield, Dillon, and Marlboro Counties. Key changes include specifying that one superintendent from Dillon County will now serve for a two-year term on a rotating basis, and that local industry leaders will also serve as ex officio members, ensuring their input on educational matters. These changes matter because they promote better collaboration between school districts and local industries, which can help align educational programs with workforce needs.
2025-2026 Bill 5064 Text of Previous Version (Feb.(Jan.
17,29, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5064Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Recalled FebruaryA 17,bill 2026 H.TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-53-510, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPRESENTATION FROM LOCAL INDUSTRY MAY INCLUDE CERTAIN EX OFFICIO MEMBERS.
5064 Introduced by Reps.
Yow, Hayes, C.
Mitchell and Luck S.
Printed 2/17/26--H.
Read the first time January 29, 2026 ________ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-53-510, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPRESENTATION FROM LOCAL INDUSTRY MAY INCLUDE CERTAIN EX OFFICIO MEMBERS.
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Action History
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Act No. 156
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Effective date 05/15/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 208
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Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
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Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
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Read third time and returned to House with amendments
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Roll call Ayes-43 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
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Read third time and sent to Senate
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Roll call Yeas-102 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Williams
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Recalled from Committee on 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
Sponsors
- Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow · Primary
- Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes · Primary
- Representative Cody T. Mitchell · Primary
- Jason Luck · Primary
- Representative Robert Q. Williams · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 165 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (165)
165 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 165 →"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 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 114 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 43 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 43 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (46)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 102 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 0% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (124)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does H 5064 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-53-510, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPRESENTATION FROM LOCAL INDUSTRY MAY INCLUDE CERTAIN EX OFFICIO MEMBERS. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors H 5064?
- H 5064 is sponsored by Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Jason Luck (Democrat), and Representative Robert Q. Williams.
- What is the current status of H 5064?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2026. Enacted.
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