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SC S0841

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shane Massey

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • State Election Commission members would be appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of the Senate, rather than by the Governor alone
  • Commission consists of five members serving four-year terms, with at least one member from the majority party and one from the largest minority party in the General Assembly
  • Vacancies occurring between legislative sessions may be filled by interim gubernatorial appointment only if the Governor acts during the same interim period the vacancy occurred
  • If the Senate rejects an interim appointee during the next regular session, the position becomes immediately vacant and cannot be filled by another interim appointment

Legislative Description

Election Commission

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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