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SC H3557

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Newton

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Shortens the candidate filing period from March 16-30 to March 16-25, with provisions for weekend adjustments
  • Requires all candidates from every political party to pay a filing fee beginning January 1, 2027, including candidates from parties that do not conduct primary elections
  • Authorizes political parties to charge an additional certification fee of up to $100 to all candidates seeking nomination by primary or convention
  • Updates the deadline for filing party pledges from March 30 to March 25
  • Applies to candidates for all offices including statewide, congressional, state legislative, county, and township positions

Legislative Description

Candidate filing

Last Action

Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/1/2025
Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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