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SC H3054

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bill Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 9, Article III of the South Carolina Constitution to allow the General Assembly to meet remotely using virtual technology during emergencies

  • Expands qualifying emergencies beyond current "casualties of war or contagious disease" to include social unrest, epidemic, pandemic, natural disaster, or act of God that renders in-person meetings unsafe

  • Grants authority to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives to determine when remote sessions are necessary, rather than requiring a Governor's proclamation

  • Requires the proposed amendment to be submitted to voters at the next general election for representatives for approval

Legislative Description

General Assembly, remote and virtual sessions

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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