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House approves second reading of Clarendon County school election bill 98‑0; third reading deferred
Summary
The House gave House Bill 37‑92 a recorded second reading, 98‑0, after sponsor Representative Padalino explained the measure to move Clarendon County school board elections to a runoff system and allow county council budget approval; third reading was scheduled but deferred to the next day.
The South Carolina House advanced House Bill 37‑92, a local bill affecting the Clarendon County School District, on a 98‑0 recorded vote during the local uncontested calendar. Representative Padalino explained the measure, saying the bill would change how school board elections are conducted in the consolidated countywide district — moving certain contests to runoff elections rather than handling them by plurality — and would allow the county council to approve the school board budget.
After the sponsor’s explanation the presiding officer ordered a roll call for second reading. The clerk tabulated the vote and announced the bill ‘‘receives second reading’’ by a vote of 98 to 0. Representative Padalino requested unanimous consent to give the bill a third reading the next day; the presiding officer said clerical rules prevented making that motion and the vote to finish third reading was deferred until the following day.
Action recorded in the transcript indicates the bill will return for third reading on the House calendar; no amendments or further debate on substance were recorded during the second‑reading action in the transcript.
