AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-7-110, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.
Summary
H5089 is a narrow local election administration bill affecting Beaufort County, South Carolina. It amends Section 7-7-110 of the South Carolina Code to update the map document number used to define the county’s voting precinct boundaries, changing the referenced official map from document P-13-25 to P-13-26. The bill does not create new precincts or alter voting rules; it simply redesignates the official map on file with the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office and used by the Beaufort County Board of Voter Registration and Elections.
The measure takes effect upon approval by the Governor. In practical terms, it updates the legal reference that governs precinct lines so that county election officials can rely on the current map version for administering elections, voter registration, and precinct boundary records in Beaufort County.
Impact
The bill makes a technical amendment to South Carolina election law by revising the statutory map reference for Beaufort County precincts in Section 7-7-110(B). Its effect is limited to ensuring that the code matches the most current official precinct map maintained by the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office and used by local election authorities. It primarily affects Beaufort County voters, the county Board of Voter Registration and Elections, and state/local officials responsible for precinct administration and election mapping.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests broad bipartisan or at least unanimous support for the bill. It passed the House 97-0 and later passed the Senate 43-0 on second reading, indicating that lawmakers viewed it as a routine, noncontroversial administrative update. No committee transcripts were provided, and there is no indication of organized opposition or debate over the substance of the measure.
Contention
There are no recorded points of contention in the provided materials. Because the bill is a technical precinct-map update rather than a policy change, any discussion would likely have centered on administrative accuracy, map maintenance, and ensuring the statutory reference matches the current official precinct boundaries. The unanimous votes suggest no member raised substantive objections.
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