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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Provide That If A Member Of The General Assembly Submits An Irrevocable Resignation Pursuant To Section 8-1-145 On Or Before March 1, 2026, Then The Election To Fill The Vacancy Shall Be Conducted Concurrently With The Candidacy Filing And Election Schedule Applicable To The 2026 Election For Members Of The House Of Representatives.
AI Summary
This joint resolution specifies that if a member of the General Assembly (which refers to the South Carolina state legislature, composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate) submits a resignation that cannot be withdrawn, known as an "irrevocable resignation," on or before March 1, 2026, then the election to fill that vacant seat will be held at the same time as the candidate filing and election for the regular 2026 House of Representatives elections. This means that any special election to replace a resigning member before the 2026 general election would be consolidated with the existing election schedule for that year, rather than requiring a separate election process.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0880&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/880_20260204A.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/880_20260204.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/880_20260203.htm |
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