Magistrate reform
Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 22-1-10, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MAGISTRATES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 22-2-10, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A SCREENING COMMITTEE TO ASSIST IN SELECTION OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE SCREENING COMMITTEE MAY INCLUDE HOUSE DELEGATION MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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2
Jan 13, 2026
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Jan 13, 2026
House · Introduced
Introduced and read first time
Dec 16, 2025
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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