South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

S 533 — Subpoena Powers

Last action — Scrivener's error corrected

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 28 sponsors

    28 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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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; TO AMEND 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; TO AMEND 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 TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-120, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE WHAT IS CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "RECORDS."

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill S 533 has made a small but important adjustment to how it defines "records." The change involves the removal of certain wording that likely clarified or updated how records are categorized. This matters because a clear definition is crucial for ensuring that everyone understands what information can be classified as a record, which affects transparency and accountability in government operations.

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04, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 533Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
02, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 533Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-120, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE WHAT IS CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "RECORDS."   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-120, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE WHAT IS CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "RECORDS".
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
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Action History

  1. Scrivener's error corrected

  2. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  3. Introduced and read first time

Sponsors

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28 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on

Sponsors (28)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 533 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; TO AMEND 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; TO AMEND 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 TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-120, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE WHAT IS CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "RECORDS."
Who sponsors S 533?
S 533 is sponsored by Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch, Senator Jeff Zell, Senator Brian Adams, Senator Tom Fernandez, Senator Rex F. Rice, Senator Ronnie W. Cromer, Senator Wes Climer, Senator Greg Hembree, Senator Ross Turner, Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber, Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms, Senator Harvey S. Peeler, Jr., Senator Billy Garrett, Senator Josh Kimbrell, Senator Kent M. Williams, Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III, Senator Michael Johnson, Senator Tom Davis, Senator Tom Young, Jr., Senator Deon T. Tedder, Senator Russell L. Ott, Senator Brad Hutto, Senator Mike Reichenbach, Senator Luke A. Rankin, Senator Jason Elliott, Senator Thomas D. "Tom" Corbin, Senator Carlisle Kennedy, and Nutt, Roger A..
What is the current status of S 533?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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