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SC H5362

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe White

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Dissolves the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission and transfers all commission responsibilities to the Secretary of Transportation
  • Changes the appointment authority for the Secretary of Transportation from the commission to the Governor, with Senate advice and consent
  • Replaces "highway districts" with "regional transportation districts" throughout state transportation law
  • Requires the Secretary to ensure bid requests encourage participation by small businesses in South Carolina
  • Removes all statutory references to the commission, including ethics requirements, prohibited acts provisions, and appointment procedures previously applicable to commission members

Legislative Description

Department of Transportation Commission dissolved

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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