Subpoena Powers
This bill allows the Legislative Audit Council to issue subpoenas for records and testimony to carry out audits. It also enhances the Council's access to state agency records and includes penalties for non-compliance.
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H 4337 — Subpoena Powers
Last action — Conference committee appointed Young, Campsen, Matthews
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 09, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.
Prognosis
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Passed House
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill grants subpoena powers to the Legislative Audit Council.
This bill allows the Legislative Audit Council to issue subpoenas for records and testimony to carry out audits. It also enhances the Council's access to state agency records and includes penalties for non-compliance.
Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 2-15-130 SO AS TO GRANT SUBPOENA POWERS TO THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-15-40, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, SO AS TO EXPAND THE PREREQUISITES FOR HOLDING THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR, AMONG OTHER CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-15-61, RELATING TO ACCESS TO AGENCY RECORDS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL'S ACCESS TO RECORDS AND FACILITIES UPON REQUEST AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 2-15-120, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE WHICH RECORDS ARE CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "RECORDS."
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
18 added · 46 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to Bill H 4337 include granting subpoena powers to the Legislative Audit Council and expanding the qualifications for the Director of the Council. This change is important because it allows the Council to obtain necessary information more effectively during audits, ensuring that state funds are used efficiently and transparently. Additionally, requiring that at least one staff member be qualified to supervise audits strengthens the team's ability to conduct thorough and credible evaluations of state programs.
30,09, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4337Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee ReportA Aprilbill 30, 2025TO AMEND H.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 2-15-130 SO AS TO GRANT SUBPOENA POWERS TO THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL;
4337 Introduced by Reps.
W.
Newton and Bannister S.
Printed 4/30/25--H.
Read the first time April 9, 2025 ________ The committee on House Judiciary To whom was referred a Bill (H.
4337) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 2-15-130 so as to grant subpoena powers to the Legislative Audit Council;
by amending Section 2-15-40, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
W.
NEWTON for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 2-15-130 SO AS TO GRANT SUBPOENA POWERS TO THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL;
----XX---- This web page was last updated on April 30,09, 2025 at 08:4903:29 PM
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Action History
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Conference committee appointed Young, Campsen, Matthews
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House insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Reps. W Newton, Jordan, Wetmore
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Non-concurrence in House amendment
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Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-0
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Returned to Senate with amendments
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Senate amendment amended
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Read third time and returned to House with amendments
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Amended
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Finance
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Referred to Committee on Finance
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to Senate
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton · Primary
- Representative Bruce W. Bannister · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (168)
168 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 168 →"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 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 112 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (46)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 104 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 108 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (122)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does H 4337 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 2-15-130 SO AS TO GRANT SUBPOENA POWERS TO THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-15-40, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, SO AS TO EXPAND THE PREREQUISITES FOR HOLDING THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR, AMONG OTHER CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-15-61, RELATING TO ACCESS TO AGENCY RECORDS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL'S ACCESS TO RECORDS AND FACILITIES UPON REQUEST AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 2-15-120, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE WHICH RECORDS ARE CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "RECORDS."
- Who sponsors H 4337?
- H 4337 is sponsored by Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton and Representative Bruce W. Bannister.
- What is the current status of H 4337?
- This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 09, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track H 4337?
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