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Committee Report

April 30, 2024

 

S. 971

 

Introduced by Senator Hutto

 

S. Printed 04/30/24--H.

Read the first time April 09, 2024

 

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The Barnwell delegation

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 971) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 7-7-100, relating to designation of voting precincts in Barnwell County, so as to identify the voting, etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

 

LONNIE HOSEY for the Delegation.

 

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A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-7-100, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BARNWELL COUNTY, SO AS TO IDENTIFY THE VOTING PLACE FOR CERTAIN PRECINCTS.

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

 

SECTION 1.  Section 7-7-100 of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

 

    Section 7-7-100. (A) In Barnwell County there shall be voting precincts as follows: Barnwell No. 1; Barnwell No. 2; Barnwell No. 3; Barnwell No. 4; Blackville No. 1; Blackville No. 2; Elko; Friendship; Kline; Healing Springs; Hilda; Snelling; Williston No. 1; Williston No. 2; and Williston No. 3. The voting place for Barnwell No. 1;  Barnwell No. 2;  Barnwell No. 3;  and Barnwell No. 4 shall be the Barnwell National Guard Armory.

    (B) The precinct lines defining the precincts provided in subsection (A) are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office designated as P-11-04 and as shown on copies of the official map provided to the State Election Commission and the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Barnwell County.

    (C) Except as otherwise provided below, the polling places for the precincts listed in subsection (A) must be determined by the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Barnwell County with the approval of a majority of the Barnwell County Legislative Delegation.:

       (1) The voting place for Barnwell No. 1, Barnwell No. 2, Barnwell No. 3, and Barnwell No. 4 shall be the Barnwell National Guard Armory.

       (2) The voting place for Blackville No. 1, Blackville No. 2, and Healing Springs shall be the Blackville Community Center.

       (3) The voting place for Williston No. 1, Williston No. 2, and Williston No. 3 shall be the Williston Town Hall.

 

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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