H 4342 — Dental and veterinary school faculty, restricted licenses
Last action — Act No. 105
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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 April 09, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on March 09, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-15-175, RELATING TO RESTRICTED INSTRUCTORS' LICENSES ISSUED BY THE BOARD OF DENTISTRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE WAIVERS FROM CERTAIN LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN DENTAL SCHOOL FACULTY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 40-69-245 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO ISSUE RESTRICTED LICENSES TO VETERINARY SCHOOL FACULTY, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE LICENSES, AND TO PROVIDE WAIVERS FROM CERTAIN LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN VETERINARY SCHOOL FACULTY. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 12 removedPlain-language change summary
The most recent version of Bill H 4342 has added two lines of text while removing twelve lines from the previous draft. This change could indicate a refinement in the language or focus of the bill, which is important because it often represents an effort to clarify goals or address feedback from earlier discussions. By streamlining the content, lawmakers aim to make the bill more effective or easier to understand, which ultimately benefits those affected by the legislation.
2025-2026 Bill 4342 Text of Previous Version (May.(Apr.
01,09, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4342Indicates 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 MayA 1,bill 2025 H.TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-15-175, RELATING TO requirements for RESTRICTED INSTRUCTORs' LICENSES ISSUED BY THE BOARD OF DENTISTRY, SO AS TO remove limitations on certain credentialing requirements.
4342 Introduced by Rep.
M.
M.
Smith S.
Printed 5/1/25--H.
Read the first time April 9, 2025 ________ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-15-175, RELATING TO requirements for RESTRICTED INSTRUCTORs' LICENSES ISSUED BY THE BOARD OF DENTISTRY, SO AS TO remove limitations on certain credentialing requirements.
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Action History
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Act No. 105
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Effective date 03/09/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 110
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Roll call Yeas-111 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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Scrivener's error corrected
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Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs
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Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
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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-109 Nays-1
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Read second time
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Amended
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Recalled from Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on · 1 voted No
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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 108 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 111 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (45)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 104 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 108 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 1% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (122)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does H 4342 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-15-175, RELATING TO RESTRICTED INSTRUCTORS' LICENSES ISSUED BY THE BOARD OF DENTISTRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE WAIVERS FROM CERTAIN LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN DENTAL SCHOOL FACULTY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 40-69-245 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO ISSUE RESTRICTED LICENSES TO VETERINARY SCHOOL FACULTY, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE LICENSES, AND TO PROVIDE WAIVERS FROM CERTAIN LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN VETERINARY SCHOOL FACULTY. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors H 4342?
- H 4342 is sponsored by Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith.
- What is the current status of H 4342?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 09, 2025. Enacted.
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