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SC H3590

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Kilmartin

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates all higher education requirements as qualifications for any elected office in South Carolina, prohibiting candidates from being denied ballot access based on lack of college education

  • Removes the requirement that probate judges must have a four-year bachelor's degree or four years' experience working in a probate judge's office

  • Reduces sheriff qualification options by eliminating pathways requiring an associate degree (with 3 years law enforcement experience) or bachelor's degree (with 1 year experience), leaving only the high school diploma with 5 years Class 1 law enforcement experience or 10 years as a summary court judge

  • Repeals Section 59-3-10 regarding the appointment, compensation, and qualifications of the State Superintendent of Education

Legislative Description

Qualifications for elected office

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/12/2024

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