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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 7-3-10, Relating To The Appointment Of Members Of The State Election Commission And Filling Vacancies On The Commission, So As To Require That The Governor Make Appointments To The Election Commission Upon The Advice And Consent Of The Senate, And To Provide For The Manner In Which Vacancies Are Filled Depending On The Timing Of The Vacancy.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 7-3-10 of the South Carolina Code of Laws to change how members of the State Election Commission are appointed and how vacancies are filled. Previously, the Governor appointed members, but this bill requires that these appointments be made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," meaning the Senate must approve the Governor's choices. The bill also clarifies the process for filling vacancies, specifying that if a vacancy occurs when the General Assembly is not in regular session (an "interim period"), the Governor can make a temporary appointment, but this appointment is only valid if confirmed by the Senate during the next legislative session; if the Senate rejects the interim appointee, the position becomes immediately vacant and cannot be filled by another interim appointment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0841&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/841_20260121.htm |
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