S 271 — PSC Elections
Last action — Act No. 74
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on March 07, 2025.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
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; 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. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
7 added · 26 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill S 271 changes the time frame from suspending a specific provision in the South Carolina Code for the 2025 calendar year to suspending it for the 126th General Assembly. This means that the General Assembly will now be able to hold elections within the assembly's current session, rather than waiting for a judicial decision on a related matter. This change is significant because it allows legislative processes to proceed without delay, potentially impacting governance and decision-making during this period.
2025-2026 Bill 271 Text of Previous Version (Feb.(Jan.
06,28, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 271Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee ReportA Februaryjoint 5,Resolution 2025 S.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 the 126th General assembly.
271 Introduced by Senators Alexander, Rankin and Hutto S.
Printed 2/5/25--S.
Read the first time January 28, 2025 ________ 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.
_______ 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.
Code is suspended for Calendarthe Year126th 2025.South Carolina General Assembly.
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Action History
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Act No. 74
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Effective date 03/07/25
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 2
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Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
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Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
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Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Amended
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Recalled from Committee on Judiciary
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
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Referred to Subcommittee: Rankin (ch), Campsen, Massey, Adams, Devine, Elliott, Ott
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Thomas C. Alexander · Primary
- Senator Luke A. Rankin · Primary
- Senator Brad Hutto · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (167)
167 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 167 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 106 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 110 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (122)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 271 do?
- 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; 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. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 271?
- S 271 is sponsored by Senator Thomas C. Alexander, Senator Luke A. Rankin, and Senator Brad Hutto.
- What is the current status of S 271?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2025. Enacted.
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