Bill > H4717

This bill establishes new congressional district boundaries for South Carolina beginning with the 2026 general election, dividing the state into seven distinct districts with specific population counts and geographic compositions. The bill provides detailed breakdowns of each district's population by county and voting tabulation districts (VTDs), ensuring relatively equal population distribution across the districts. Additionally, the bill grants significant legal authorities to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives, including the unconditional right to intervene in state and federal court actions challenging the redistricting legislation. These legislative leaders are authorized to employ independent attorneys, file amicus briefs, and participate in litigation related to the redistricting process. The bill also includes provisions allowing current board and commission members whose residency is transferred due to district boundary changes to complete their existing terms, with specific rules for filling potential vacancies. The redistricting plan will take effect upon the Governor's approval, with the new congressional districts to be used starting in the 2026 general election.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4717&session=126&summary=B