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Introduced
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
In Committee
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
An Amendment To Section 7, Article Iii Of The Constitution Of South Carolina, 1895, Relating To The Qualifications Of Senators And Members Of The House Of Representatives, So As To Limit Senators To Serving No More Than Two Terms In Office And To Limit Members Of The House Of Representatives To Serving No More Than Four Terms In Office.
AI Summary
This resolution proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Constitution to establish term limits for members of the General Assembly, which is the state's legislative body. Specifically, it would limit Senators to serving no more than two terms and members of the House of Representatives to serving no more than four terms. This limitation applies to service in the "same body," meaning terms served in the House do not count towards the Senate limit, and vice versa. Importantly, any terms served for elections held before January 1, 2028, will not count towards these new limits, and serving more than half of a term will be considered a full term served. If approved by voters in a general election, this amendment will change the qualifications for holding office in the South Carolina legislature.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 03/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5360&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/5360_20260311.htm |
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