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SC S0829
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Alexander
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AI Summary
- Amends South Carolina Code Section 6-25-60 to allow commissioners of joint water and sewer systems to be appointed either by member governing bodies or by the Governor based on legislative delegation recommendations
- Requires gubernatorial appointees to reside within households receiving utility services from the joint system and establishes four-year staggered terms for such commissioners
- Prohibits commissioners appointed by the Governor from serving as officers or employees of member entities and bars ex officio service
- Permits existing joint systems to be reconstituted by following procedures for creating a new system, with members allowed to withdraw prior to reconstitution if contractual obligations are satisfied
- Allows automatic extension of contracts between joint systems and members when bond terms exceed the initial contract period
Legislative Description
Joint System Governance
Last Action
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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