2025-2026 Regular Session • South Carolina Legislature
H4259: Oath of office
Legislative Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 29 To Chapter 1, Title 1 So As To Require All Members Of All Boards And Commissions Of Both The State And Its Political Subdivisions, To Take The Constitutional Oath Of Office Before Taking Office.
Demographic Impact
Overall analysis of equity impact
Neutral
Low ConfidenceView detailed demographic breakdown ↓Unlock Full Demographic Insights
Go beyond the overall score.
Gain a deeper understanding of this bill's potential impact across diverse communities, including detailed breakdowns by category and subgroup. Access to this granular analysis helps ensure equitable outcomes.
Enable full analysis features for your organization.
Contact Sales to Learn MoreOr email us directly at sales@legiequity.us.
Bill History
3/27/2025
Introduced and read first time
House of Representatives
3/27/2025
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
House of Representatives
4/8/2025
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kilmartin, White
House of Representatives
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(3/27/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Judiciary(House of Representatives)
Sponsors
Republican: 58
Democrat: 9
Primary Sponsor
James Teeple
Republican
Co-Sponsors (66)
Michael Rivers
Democrat
Daniel Gibson
Republican
Heather Bauer
Democrat
Melissa Oremus
Republican
April Cromer
Republican
Lee Gilreath
Republican
Charles Hartz
Republican
Sylleste Davis
Republican
John Mccravy
Republican
Brian Lawson
Republican
Thomas Beach
Republican
Paula Rawl Calhoon
Republican
Micajah Caskey
Republican
Brandon Guffey
Republican
David Martin
Republican
Jackie Terribile
Republican
Travis Moore
Republican
Robert Williams
Democrat
William Clyburn
Democrat
Mike Neese
Republican
Don Chapman
Republican
Randy Ligon
Republican
Bill Hager
Republican
Christopher Wooten
Republican
Val Guest
Republican
Jeffrey Bradley
Republican
Shannon Erickson
Republican
Cody Mitchell
Republican
David Vaughan
Republican
Tom Hartnett
Republican
Joseph Bustos
Republican
Kathy Landing
Republican
Gary Brewer
Republican
Gil Gatch
Republican
Robby Robbins
Republican
Marvin Smith
Republican
Richard Yow
Republican
Lonnie Hosey
Democrat
Luke Rankin
Republican
Doug Gilliam
Republican
Heath Sessions
Republican
Timothy McGinnis
Republican
Thomas Brittain
Republican
Bobby Cox
Republican
William Whitmire
Republican
Paul Wickensimer
Republican
Kevin Hardee
Republican
Donald McCabe
Republican
Jason Luck
Democrat
Frank Atkinson
Democrat
Nathan Ballentine
Republican
Bruce Bannister
Republican
Phillip Bowers
Republican
Neal Collins
Republican
Craig Gagnon
Republican
Jackie Hayes
Democrat
William Hixon
Republican
Harriet Holman
Republican
Wallace Jordan
Republican
Scott Montgomery
Republican
Dennis Moss
Republican
Leonidas Stavrinakis
Democrat
Bill Taylor
Republican
Mark Willis
Republican
Jay Kilmartin
Republican
Joe White
Republican