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Committee Report

February 5, 2025

 

S. 271

 

Introduced by Senators Alexander, Rankin and Hutto

 

S. Printed 2/5/25--S.

Read the first time January 28, 2025

 

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The committee on Senate Judiciary

To whom was referred a Joint Resolution (S. 271) 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, etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

 

        

 

LUKE RANKIN for Committee.

 

 

 

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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 year 2025.

 

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 Year 2025.

 

SECTION 2.  This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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