South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

H 5232 — House Rules, seating

Last action — Referred to Committee on Rules

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

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  • 18 sponsors

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 3.10 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO HOUSE SEAT ALLOTMENT PROCEDURES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TWO MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN DESK MATES FOR EIGHT YEARS OR MORE BE ALLOWED THE PRIVILEGE OF SELECTING SEATS FIRST.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Bill H 5232 now allows two members of the House of Representatives who have been desk mates for at least eight years the privilege of selecting their seats first when the House is organized. This change is important because it acknowledges long-standing partnerships among legislators, potentially fostering better cooperation and camaraderie. By giving priority to these pairs, the House is promoting stability and stronger working relationships within its ranks.

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2025-2026 Bill 5232 Text of Previous Version (Feb.
24, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5232Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO AMEND RULE 3.10 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO HOUSE SEAT ALLOTMENT PROCEDURES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TWO MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN DESK MATES FOR EIGHT YEARS OR MORE BE ALLOWED THE PRIVILEGE OF SELECTING SEATS FIRST.
  Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That Rule 3.10 of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended to read:
              3.10     As soon as practicable, after the House has been organized, the seats of the members shall be allotted as follows:
            The Clerk shall prepare a ballot for each county with only its name printed on it.  These shall be put in a closed box.  The Speaker shall then direct a person or persons to draw them out, one by one.  As each ballot is drawn, the delegation from that county shall select their seats, in accordance with the county in which the member resides.  In the event a member's district consists of more than one county, the member may elect to be seated with the delegation the member desires, provided the member indicates the preference to the Clerk of the House prior to balloting.  No delegation may select more than one seat on the main aisle.  Provided, however, two members who have been desk mates for eight or more years must be allowed the privilege of selecting seats first.  If more than one pair of members who have been desk mates for eight or more years exist, the pairs shall select their seats by seniority.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Rules

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Not signed on (152)

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What does H 5232 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 3.10 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO HOUSE SEAT ALLOTMENT PROCEDURES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TWO MEMBERS WHO HAVE BEEN DESK MATES FOR EIGHT YEARS OR MORE BE ALLOWED THE PRIVILEGE OF SELECTING SEATS FIRST.
Who sponsors H 5232?
H 5232 is sponsored by Representative Neal A. Collins, Representative Justin T. Bamberg, Representative Terry Alexander, Representative Bruce W. Bannister, Representative William "Bill" Clyburn, Representative Shannon S. Erickson, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon, Representative Lonnie Hosey, Representative Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr., Representative David R. Hiott, Representative Roger K. Kirby, Representative Phillip D. Lowe, Representative Bill Taylor, Representative Mark N. Willis, Representative Jeff Bradley, Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes, and Representative Lucas Atkinson.
What is the current status of H 5232?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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