As explained in our previous article, H. 4066 is a bill that was slipped in quietly by a state party and is being fast tracked by House legislators. If you read the bill, you understand why. And why there’s a sister bill (H. 3473) that does the same thing and MORE.
Earlier this week, this bill was rushed to a House Judiciary Committee hearing on March 7th, 2023. So, we decided to attend and recorded what happened. Pay close attention to the issues that Representative King raises about the lack of notice to the Democrat Party and the responses from the author of the bill, Rep. Brandon Newton. Rep. Matt Leber, the only Republican to vote against the bill, legitimately questioned how limiting and capping state delegates would negatively impact counties like Charleston, of which he represents. Also note, one of the biggest parts of the bill, removing and extremely limiting the appeals process, was never addressed.
It now goes to the House to be voted on. BTW, the Judiciary Committee Hearing started almost an hour after it was scheduled on Tuesday because the speaker was keeping everyone in caucus meeting trying to sell legislators on the Scout deal (ESG/attracting woke businesses) and making sure it’ll go through. I thought SC was fighting against ESG…🤔
Watch the video of the hearing below and let us know your thoughts.
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Hi Alaina,
Thank you for educating us and keeping us informed! In fact, when some from Charleston informed our representatives, they were a little taken back themselves, not knowing all the moving parts. In fact, Representative Leber and I communicated that morning and he was not even aware of the vote, but was set on GO when the time came. I have to say I’m pleased with his representation during that Judiciary meeting. How in the world did Representative Newton get the number of votes to pass? His logic was ridiculous.
Hi Mamie,
Thank you for being on alert and speaking with Rep. Leber! It was clear that he was acting on behalf of his constituents concerns which was refreshing. I encourage y’all to continue speaking with him to explain the significance of the mathematical breakdown along with the sister bill, H.3473, which Rep. Leber is a co-sponsor. As you see at the end of the video, his colleagues have their own explanations. I found out that there were certain individuals that spoke with the main pushers of this bill and agreed to amending the delegate cap and surety bond right before the hearing. I was told later by multiple legislators who voted in favor that they thought we were all in agreement. I, along with others, voiced that we were not in agreement and the bill should die with no compromise. We were then told that if they had known, they would have voted against it.
It is now up to the constituents of South Carolina to call their legislators, educate them on these bills, and tell them when the time comes to vote against. South Carolinians deserve more than a compromise.