S 869 — Permanent License Plates
Last action — Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
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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 January 29, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Passed Senate
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
5 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 BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-780, RELATING TO PERMANENT LICENSE PLATES AND FEES FOR VEHICLES OF THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO CREATE A PERMANENT LICENSE PLATE FOR TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS LOCATED IN THE STATE.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 23 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill S 869, two new lines were added, while 23 lines were removed. The specific changes, although not detailed, suggest that certain sections were clarified or streamlined for better comprehension. This matters because simplifying the language or refining the content can make it easier for the public and lawmakers to understand the bill's intentions and implications.
2025-2026 Bill 869 Text of Previous Version (Apr.(Jan.
15,29, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 869Indicates 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 15, 2026TO AMEND S.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-780, RELATING TO PERMANENT LICENSE PLATES AND FEES FOR VEHICLES OF THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO CREATE A PERMANENT LICENSE PLATE FOR TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS LOCATED IN THE STATE.
869 Introduced by Senators Climer, Peeler, Blackmon, Johnson and Stubbs S.
Printed 4/15/26--S.
Read the first time January 29, 2026 ________ The committee on Senate Transportation To whom was referred a Bill (S.
869) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 56-3-780, relating to permanent license plates and fees for vehicles of the state and its political, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
LAWRENCE GROOMS for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-780, RELATING TO PERMANENT LICENSE PLATES AND FEES FOR VEHICLES OF THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO CREATE A PERMANENT LICENSE PLATE FOR TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS LOCATED IN THE STATE.
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Action History
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Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Transportation
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Wes Climer · Primary
- Jr. Senator Harvey S. Peeler · Primary
- Senator Allen Blackmon · Primary
- Senator Michael Johnson · Primary
- Senator Everett Stubbs · 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.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 44 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 44 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 869 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-780, RELATING TO PERMANENT LICENSE PLATES AND FEES FOR VEHICLES OF THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO CREATE A PERMANENT LICENSE PLATE FOR TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS LOCATED IN THE STATE.
- Who sponsors S 869?
- S 869 is sponsored by Senator Wes Climer, Senator Harvey S. Peeler, Jr., Senator Allen Blackmon, Senator Michael Johnson, and Senator Everett Stubbs.
- What is the current status of S 869?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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