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A156, R208, H5064
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Reps. Yow, Hayes, C. Mitchell, Luck and Williams
Document Path: LC-0511SA26.docx
Introduced in the House on January 29, 2026
Introduced in the Senate on February 19, 2026
Last Amended on April 29, 2026
Currently residing in the House
Governor's Action: May 15, 2026, Signed
Summary: Northeast Technical College Area Commission
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | House | Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 15) |
| 1/29/2026 | House | Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 15) |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Recalled from Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 15) |
| 2/18/2026 | House | Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Williams |
| 2/18/2026 | House | Read second time (House Journal-page 14) |
| 2/18/2026 | House | Roll call Yeas-102 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 14) |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Read third time and sent to Senate (House Journal-page 22) |
| 2/19/2026 | Senate | Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 5) |
| 2/19/2026 | Senate | Referred to Committee on Education (Senate Journal-page 5) |
| 3/25/2026 | Senate | Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education |
| 4/29/2026 | Senate | Committee Amendment Adopted (Senate Journal-page 60) |
| 4/29/2026 | Senate | Read second time (Senate Journal-page 60) |
| 4/29/2026 | Senate | Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 60) |
| 4/30/2026 | Senate | Read third time and returned to House with amendments (Senate Journal-page 35) |
| 5/6/2026 | House | Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled (House Journal-page 61) |
| 5/6/2026 | House | Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 61) |
| 5/14/2026 | Ratified R 208 | |
| 5/15/2026 | Signed By Governor | |
| 5/26/2026 | Effective date 05/15/26 | |
| 5/26/2026 | Act No. 156 |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
01/29/2026
02/17/2026
03/25/2026
04/29/2026
NOTE: THIS IS A TEMPORARY VERSION. THIS DOCUMENT WILL REMAIN IN THIS VERSION UNTIL FINAL APPROVAL BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
(A156, R208, H5064)
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-53-510, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPRESENTATION FROM LOCAL INDUSTRY MAY INCLUDE CERTAIN EX OFFICIO MEMBERS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
Northeast Technical College Area Commission
SECTION 1. Section 59-53-510 of the S.C. Code is amended to read:
Section 59-53-510. There is created the Northeastern Technical College Area Commission which is a body politic and corporate and the governing body of the Northeastern Technical College. The commission consists of fifteen members, three of whom must be qualified electors of Chesterfield County, three of whom must be qualified electors of Marlboro County, and three of whom must be qualified electors of Dillon County. These nine members must be appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of a majority of the legislative delegation from the county in which the appointee is a resident for terms of three years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Vacancies must be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term only. The superintendents of education from Chesterfield, Dillon, and Marlboro counties are ex officio members of the commission. One of the superintendents of the two school districts of Dillon County shall serve as a member ex officio for a term of two years on a rotating basis. Representation from local industry may have three ex officio members appointed by a majority of the Northeastern Technical College Area legislative delegation consisting of one appointment per county. The industry leaders from Chesterfield, Dillon, and Marlboro counties are ex officio members of the commission and serve at the will of the legislative delegation.
Time effective
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Ratified the 14th day of May, 2026.
Approved the 15th day of May, 2026.
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