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SC S0841
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shane Massey
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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
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