South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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S. 765
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Senator Reichenbach
Document Path: LC-0378DG26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2026
Introduced in the House on April 22, 2026
Currently residing in the House Committee on Ways and Means
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 1/13/2026 | Senate | Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 45) |
| 1/13/2026 | Senate | Referred to Committee on Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 45) |
| 4/9/2026 | Senate | Committee report: Favorable Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 3) |
| 4/15/2026 | Senate | Read second time (Senate Journal-page 70) |
| 4/15/2026 | Senate | Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-4 (Senate Journal-page 70) |
| 4/16/2026 | Senate | Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 12) |
| 4/22/2026 | House | Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 16) |
| 4/22/2026 | House | Referred to Committee on Ways and Means (House Journal-page 16) |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
April 9, 2026
S. 765
Introduced by Senator Reichenbach
S. Printed 4/9/26--S.
Read the first time January 13, 2026
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The committee on Senate Judiciary
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 765) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 8-11-83, relating to payroll deductions, so as to authorize the Comptroller General to deduct dues for, etc., respectfully
Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
LUKE RANKIN for Committee.
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A bill
TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-11-83, RELATING TO PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO DEDUCT DUES FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION FROM THE COMPENSATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 8-11-83 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
(E) Dues for the South Carolina Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers' Association also may be deducted from the compensation of state employees and retirees and paid over to his association in the same manner other dues under this section are deducted and paid over. The same restrictions and conditions that apply to the other deductions under this same section also apply to the deduction of dues for the South Carolina Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers' Association.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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