Amended

February 26, 2025

 

S. 271

 

Introduced by Senators Alexander, Rankin and Hutto

 

S. Printed 2/26/25--H.

Read the first time February 13, 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 year 2025.

    Amend Title To Conform

 

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.  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 Year 2025 and Calendar Year 2026.

 

SECTION 3.  This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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