Bill > H3558

This bill amends South Carolina law to establish procedures for appointing and managing commissioners who would represent the state at an Article V convention, which is a process outlined in the U.S. Constitution for proposing amendments. Key provisions include defining terms like "Article V convention" and "commissioner," setting qualifications for these representatives (such as being a U.S. citizen, a resident of South Carolina for at least five years, and at least 25 years old, while also prohibiting those with recent federal lobbying, employment, or elected/appointed office experience, or felony convictions), and outlining how seven commissioners and one alternate will be appointed by a joint resolution of the General Assembly. The bill also details the oath commissioners must take, restricting their actions to the scope of their commission and any instructions from the General Assembly, particularly concerning the voting structure of the convention and the protection of specific individual liberties guaranteed by the Constitution. Furthermore, it establishes an "advisory committee" composed of legislative members to provide guidance and monitor commissioners, and outlines a process for recalling or removing commissioners who exceed their authority, with potential felony charges for anyone who obstructs a commissioner's duties.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3558&session=126&summary=B