Bill > H3999

This joint resolution proposes amendments to two sections of the South Carolina Constitution (Section 3, Article VI and Section 1A, Article XVII) to modify dual office holding restrictions. The amendments would create an exception to the general prohibition against holding two offices of honor or profit simultaneously, allowing individuals to hold multiple positions if one of those positions is entirely uncompensated, with the only potential compensation being per diem payments and expense reimbursements as permitted by law. The proposed changes would expand existing exceptions to the dual office holding rule, which already allow for certain roles like militia officers, notaries public, and fire department members to hold multiple positions. The amendments would be submitted to voters at the next general election for representatives, with voters asked to approve or reject the changes by marking "Yes" or "No" on their ballots. If approved, the constitutional amendments would provide greater flexibility for public service by removing compensation-based barriers to holding multiple unpaid governmental or advisory positions.

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