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Committee advances one‑sentence bill restoring continuing‑education reciprocity for real estate licenses
Summary
Senators unanimously reported H.3947, a one‑sentence fix to restore continuing‑education reciprocity for real estate brokers and associates interrupted by last year’s change to the Real Estate Practice Act; the committee said the bill returns state policy to its prior posture.
The Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee voted to report H.3947, a one‑sentence bill that restores continuing‑education reciprocity for real estate brokers and associates.
Sen. York explained the bill corrects an unintended consequence of changes to the Realtors Practice Act enacted last year that interrupted South Carolina’s existing reciprocal continuing‑education arrangements with other states. “This 1 sentence bill restores South Carolina's posture on reciprocity for realtors to the status quo ante,” the sponsor said. The committee moved the measure to be reported favorably without substantive amendment.
Nut graf: The change is procedural — a targeted revision to reverse the inadvertent effect of last year’s law and preserve reciprocity for continuing education credits between South Carolina and neighboring states.
Committee members raised no objections. The motion for a favorable report carried by voice vote.
Less critical details: Committee chair described the bill as short and aimed at “fixing an unintended consequence” from last year’s legislation; no fiscal note or implementation clause was discussed during the screening.
