South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 4402
STATUS INFORMATION
Joint Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. Herbkersman
Companion/Similar bill(s): 271
Document Path: LC-0136HA25.docx
Introduced in the House on April 24, 2025
Currently residing in the House
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2025 | House | Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference (House Journal-page 58) |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
April 24, 2025
H. 4402
Introduced by Rep. Herbkersman
S. Printed 4/24/25--H.
Read the first time April 24, 2025
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A joint Resolution
TO SUSPEND THE PROVISION IN SECTION 58-3-20(C) THAT PROHIBITS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM HOLDING AN ELECTION UNTIL A FINAL DETERMINATION IS MADE BY THE COURTS REGARDING ITS REVIEW OF CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS FOR CALENDAR YEARs 2025 and 2026; AND TO SUSPEND SECTION 2-20-15 FOR ELECTIONS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION DURING CALENDAR YEARS 2025 AND 2026.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The provision prohibiting the General Assembly from holding an election until a final determination is made by the courts regarding its review of congressional districts' compliance with statutory or constitutional requirements of Section 58-3-20(C) of the S.C. Code is suspended for Calendar Years 2025 and 2026.
SECTION 2. Section 2-20-15 of the S.C. Code shall not apply to elections for members of the Public Service Commission conducted by the General Assembly during Calendar Years 2025 and 2026.
SECTION 3. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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