South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

S 0769 — A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT IF THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR BEGINS WITHOUT A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 HAVING BEEN ENACTED, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE

Last action — Effective date 05/15/26

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 15, 2026.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill ensures state government expenses continue if the 2026-2027 budget isn't passed in time.

This joint resolution allows for the ongoing payment of state government expenses if a general budget is not enacted for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It provides exceptions to maintain operations and services.

Summary

Continuing Resolution

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Effective date 05/15/26

  2. Signed By Governor

  3. Ratified R 128

  4. Read third time and enrolled (House Journal-page 34)

  5. Roll call Yeas-111 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 33)

  6. Read second time (House Journal-page 33)

  7. Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means (House Journal-page 5)

  8. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means (House Journal-page 403)

  9. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 403)

  10. Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 3)

  11. Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 16)

  12. Read second time (Senate Journal-page 16)

  13. Committee report: Favorable Finance (Senate Journal-page 15)

  14. Referred to Committee on Finance (Senate Journal-page 47)

  15. Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 47)

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (163)

163 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

finance
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 0769 do?
Continuing Resolution
Who sponsors S 0769?
S 0769 is sponsored by Senator Sean M. Bennett, Senator Ross Turner, Senator Greg Hembree, Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III, Senator Josh Kimbrell, Senator Thomas C. Alexander, and Senator Harvey S. Peeler, Jr..
What is the current status of S 0769?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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