Removal of State Teasurer
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S 534 — Removal of State Teasurer
Last action — Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
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Passed Senate
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER ON THE ADDRESS OF TWO-THIRDS OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XV, SECTION 3 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
19 added · 20 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill S 534 clarifies the actions of South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis as a "willful neglect of duty," which is a key reason for his potential removal from office. This change emphasizes the General Assembly's intent by formally stating the reasoning behind their decision, making it clear that Loftis's actions warrant this significant move. This matters because it signals increased accountability for executive officers and clarifies the grounds for their potential removal in South Carolina.
03,02, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026(Text2025-2026Bill 534Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Polled Out Of Committee Majority Favorable April 3, 2025A S.concurrent RESOLUTION REGarding the removal of an executive officer on the address of two thirds of each house of the general assembly puRsuant to Article xv, section 3 of the South Carolina Constitution.
534 IntroducedWhereas, Article XV, Section 3 of the South Carolina Constitution provides that "[f]or any willful neglect of duty, or other reasonable cause, which shall not be sufficient ground of impeachment, the Governor shall remove any executive or judicial officer on the address of two thirds of each house of the General Assembly". Now, therefore, Be it resolved by Senatorsthe GroomsSenate, andthe GoldfinchHouse S.of Representatives concurring:
Printed 4/3/25--S.That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, by a two-thirds vote of the Senate and a two-thirds vote of the House of Representatives, hereby find that the actions of South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis constitute a willful neglect of his duty.
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534) regarding the removal of an executive officer on the address of two thirds of each house of the General Assembly pursuant to Article XV, Section 3 of the South Carolina, etc., respectfully Report:
Has polled the Concurrent Resolution out majority favorable.
_______ A concurrent RESOLUTION REGarding the removal of an executive officer on the address of two thirds of each house of the general assembly puRsuant to Article xv, section 3 of the South Carolina Constitution.
Whereas, Article XV, Section 3 of the South Carolina Constitution provides that "[f]or any willful neglect of duty, or other reasonable cause, which shall not be sufficient ground of impeachment, the Governor shall remove any executive or judicial officer on the address of two thirds of each house of the General Assembly".
Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, by a two-thirds vote of the Senate and a two-thirds vote of the House of Representatives, hereby find that the actions of South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis constitute a willful neglect of his duty.
----XX--- This web page was last updated on April 03, 2025 at 02:38 PM
Action History
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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
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Introduced
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Roll call Ayes-33 Nays-8
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Adopted, sent to House
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable Finance
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Polled out of committee Finance
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Referred to Committee on Finance
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Introduced
Sponsors
- Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms · Primary
- Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on · 8 voted No
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (168)
168 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 33 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 33 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 72% | 17% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 534 do?
- A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER ON THE ADDRESS OF TWO-THIRDS OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XV, SECTION 3 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION.
- Who sponsors S 534?
- S 534 is sponsored by Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms and Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch.
- What is the current status of S 534?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track S 534?
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