South Carolina S 271: PSC Elections

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2025-2026 Bill 271 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 26, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 271

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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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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