South Carolina H 4402: PSC Elections

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2025-2026 Bill 4402 Text of Previous Version (May. 01, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4402

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Indicates New Matter

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Recalled

May 1, 2025

H. 4402

Introduced 
by Rep. Herbkersman 

S. Printed 5/1/25--S.

Read the first time April 30, 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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