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SC S0779

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shane Massey

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Members of the 126th South Carolina General Assembly shall receive a monthly legislative expense allowance of $1,000, retroactive to July 1, 2025

  • Members who vacate their seats during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 receive the allowance only for months actually served

  • Members elected in special elections to fill vacancies receive the allowance only for months after taking the oath of office, including a pro-rated amount for the month sworn in

  • Members convicted of, pleading guilty to, or pleading nolo contendere to a felony during the fiscal year are ineligible to receive any legislative expense allowance

  • The joint resolution takes effect upon gubernatorial approval and automatically repeals on July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Legislative Expense Allowance

Last Action

Effective date 02/05/26

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/13/2026

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