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A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 2025 AND 2026 SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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The updated version of Bill H 3001 includes several additions and removals related to the structure and functioning of legislative committees. Key changes include the observation of the roles of various committees and the procedural details associated with how they will meet and review pending legislation. These adjustments aim to enhance transparency and efficiency in the legislative process, ensuring that lawmakers can better address the needs of their constituents.

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Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   to adopt the rules of the house of representatives for the 2025 and 2026 sessions of the general assembly.
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3001   Introduced by Rep.
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Printed 1/29/25--H.
Read the first time December 3, 2024   ________                 A house RESOLUTION   to adopt the rules of the house of representatives for the 2025 and 2026 sessions of the general assembly.
              1.10      The Speaker is responsible that all amendments ordered by the House be correctly made and that the attention of the House be called to all amendments made by the Senate since the matter was before the House.  All Senate amendments to matters previously considered by the House and all House amendments to matters previously considered by the Senate shall, after adoption, be printed by use of distinctive type interlineation in such a manner as to reflect in one text the original version and the language of the amendment.
              1.10     The Speaker is responsible that all amendments ordered by the House be correctly made and that the attention of the House be called to all amendments made by the Senate since the matter was before the House.  All Senate amendments to matters previously considered by the House and all House amendments to matters previously considered by the Senate shall, after adoption, be printed by use of distinctive type interlineation in such a manner as to reflect in one text the original version and the language of the amendment.
              1.11      If the Speaker or Speaker Pro Tempore resigns from such position, he shall submit his resignation to the Clerk of the House in writing.  This procedure shall be followed in the case of the resignation of any elected officer of the House.
              1.11     If the Speaker or Speaker Pro Tempore resigns from such position, he shall submit his resignation to the Clerk of the House in writing.  This procedure shall be followed in the case of the resignation of any elected officer of the House.
              1.12      In case of emergency, the Speaker has the authority, when, in his opinion, it is impractical or dangerous to hold a regularly scheduled session(s) of the House of Representatives, to declare the body adjourned to some other time.  Such actions are to be taken only in times of great emergency including, but not limited to, natural disasters, severe weather, and Acts of God.
              1.12     In case of emergency, the Speaker has the authority, when, in his opinion, it is impractical or dangerous to hold a regularly scheduled session(s) of the House of Representatives, to declare the body adjourned to some other time.  Such actions are to be taken only in times of great emergency including, but not limited to, natural disasters, severe weather, and Acts of God.
              1.13      Section 2-3-110 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, designates the Speaker of the House as the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, and as such, the Speaker is authorized to initiate or otherwise participate in litigation on behalf of the House.  The Speaker shall comply with the applicable rules of civil procedure in the relevant jurisdiction when taking action on behalf of the House.
              1.13     Section 2-3-110 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, designates the Speaker of the House as the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, and as such, the Speaker is authorized to initiate or otherwise participate in litigation on behalf of the House.  The Speaker shall comply with the applicable rules of civil procedure in the relevant jurisdiction when taking action on behalf of the House.
              2.10      The Reading Clerk shall read all papers to be read at the desk, which the Speaker may direct him to read and shall assist in taking any roll call votes at the Speaker's direction.  Upon ordering of a roll call vote, or upon a quorum call, the electronic roll call system is to be used following the procedure of Rule 7.3.  When the electronic roll call system is not operating in any manner, the Reading Clerk shall call the roll and take the names of all who vote 'aye' and all who vote 'nay' which shall be entered in the Journal and the provisions of Rule 7.3 shall not apply.  If, during the course of an ordered electronic roll call, the electronic roll system malfunctions, in such a manner that the number of aye votes and the number of nay votes are recorded but the names of the members so voting are not recorded, the vote shall stand, and any member desiring to publish a record of his individual vote may submit a statement which shall be printed in the House Journal.  If, during the course of an ordered electronic roll call, the electronic roll call system malfunctions in such a manner as to record no accurate information as to the vote totals, the question shall be resubmitted and the Reading Clerk shall call the roll of the members as hereinabove specified.
              2.10     The Reading Clerk shall read all papers to be read at the desk, which the Speaker may direct him to read and shall assist in taking any roll call votes at the Speaker's direction.  Upon ordering of a roll call vote, or upon a quorum call, the electronic roll call system is to be used following the procedure of Rule 7.3.  When the electronic roll call system is not operating in any manner, the Reading Clerk shall call the roll and take the names of all who vote 'aye' and all who vote 'nay' which shall be entered in the Journal and the provisions of Rule 7.3 shall not apply.  If, during the course of an ordered electronic roll call, the electronic roll system malfunctions, in such a manner that the number of aye votes and the number of nay votes are recorded but the names of the members so voting are not recorded, the vote shall stand, and any member desiring to publish a record of his individual vote may submit a statement which shall be printed in the House Journal.  If, during the course of an ordered electronic roll call, the electronic roll call system malfunctions in such a manner as to record no accurate information as to the vote totals, the question shall be resubmitted and the Reading Clerk shall call the roll of the members as hereinabove specified.
              2.11      The Chaplain shall be elected by the membership of the House for a term of two years.  This election will take place on the opening day of the organizational session.
              2.11     The Chaplain shall be elected by the membership of the House for a term of two years.  This election will take place on the opening day of the organizational session.
              2.12      The Chaplain shall provide spiritual guidance for the membership of the House.
              2.12     The Chaplain shall provide spiritual guidance for the membership of the House.
              2.13      The Sergeant at Arms shall be elected by the membership of the House for a term of two years and shall be under the direct supervision of the Speaker of the House.  This election will take place on the opening day of the organizational session.
              2.13     The Sergeant at Arms shall be elected by the membership of the House for a term of two years and shall be under the direct supervision of the Speaker of the House.  This election will take place on the opening day of the organizational session.
              2.14      The Sergeant at Arms shall assist the Speaker in maintaining order and decorum.
              2.14     The Sergeant at Arms shall assist the Speaker in maintaining order and decorum.
              2.15      The duties of the Sergeant at Arms, shall be as provided for in Chapter 3 of Title 2, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended.
              2.15     The duties of the Sergeant at Arms, shall be as provided for in Chapter 3 of Title 2, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended.
              2.16      The Sergeant at Arms may designate, subject to the approval of the Speaker, other staff members of the House to assist the Speaker and the Sergeant in performing such duties as they may direct, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 2, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976.
              2.16     The Sergeant at Arms may designate, subject to the approval of the Speaker, other staff members of the House to assist the Speaker and the Sergeant in performing such duties as they may direct, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 2, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976.
              2.17      The Clerk, Reading Clerk, Chaplain, and Sergeant at Arms must perform the duties and responsibilities of their offices in a fair and professional manner that does not openly reflect their personal political beliefs or opinions concerning issues, campaigns, or other matters before the General Assembly.
              3.10      As soon as practicable, after the House has been organized, the seats of the members shall be allotted as follows:
              3.10     As soon as practicable, after the House has been organized, the seats of the members shall be allotted as follows:
              3.11      As soon as practicable, after the House has been organized, office space of members must be allotted as follows:
              3.11     As soon as practicable, after the House has been organized, office space of members must be allotted as follows:
              3.12      (Reserved)               3.13      Each legislative caucus occupying office space in the Blatt Office Building may pay to the Clerk of the House of Representatives an amount, determined by the Clerk, for the use of office space by each caucus.  Each caucus may also pay an amount for use of state-owned office related equipment including, but not limited to, copying services, computer equipment, and software and related connection charges for internet access and telephone equipment and service.  Each legislative caucus may make payment for equipment and services in the manner to be determined by the Clerk.
              3.12     (Reserved)               3.13     Each legislative caucus occupying office space in the Blatt Office Building may pay to the Clerk of the House of Representatives an amount, determined by the Clerk, for the use of office space by each caucus.  Each caucus may also pay an amount for use of state-owned office related equipment including, but not limited to, copying services, computer equipment, and software and related connection charges for internet access and telephone equipment and service.  Each legislative caucus may make payment for equipment and services in the manner to be determined by the Clerk.
                          10.       Committee on Government Efficiency and Legislative Oversight (Oversight and Review of Government Operations and Accountability, SC Code of Laws Section 2-2-5 et seq.) -- 20.
                          10.       Committee on Legislative Oversight (Oversight and Review of Government Operations and Accountability, SC Code of Laws Section 2-2-5 et seq.) - 20.
              4.4       Committees shall meet regularly to consider pending legislation in the room assigned for their use by the Speaker or as otherwise authorized by this rule.  Notice of date, time, and place of such meetings shall be posted on the legislative website and displayed in the lobby on each floor of the Solomon Blatt Building.  A committee should give a minimum of twenty-four hour advance notice for all committee meetings.  Provided, however, in case of necessity due to exigent circumstances, the Speaker, in his sole discretion, may waive the twenty-four hour advance notice requirements herein.  Committee chairmen must notify the committee members of all meetings.  Failure of notice of any meeting shall not invalidate committee action unless bad faith is shown.  Committee and subcommittee meetings shall be streamed online whenever feasible;
              4.4       Committees shall meet regularly to consider pending legislation in the room assigned for their use by the Speaker or as otherwise authorized by this rule.  Notice of date, time, and place of such meetings shall be posted on the legislative website and displayed in the lobby on each floor of the Solomon Blatt Building.  A committee should give a minimum of twenty-four hour advance notice for all committee meetings.  Provided, however, in case of necessity due to exigent circumstances, the Speaker, in his sole discretion, may waive the twenty-four hour advance notice requirements herein.  Committee chairmen must notify the committee members of all meetings.  Failure of notice of any meeting shall not invalidate committee action unless bad faith is shown.  No committee shall meet while the House is in session without special leave by the Speaker.  Provided, however, that the Committee on Rules and any committee of conference or free conference, may sit at any time and may report its message to the House at any time.
however, the inability to broadcast a meeting online shall not invalidate any action taken at a meeting.
No committee shall meet while the House is in session without special leave by the Speaker.  Provided, however, that the Committee on Rules and any committee of conference or free conference, may sit at any time and may report its message to the House at any time.
and             (3)        record the meeting, in its entirety, and make the recording available on the General Assembly website, as soon as practicable following the meeting.              No committee shall sit unless a quorum be present and all bills introduced by committees must carry the statement of the Chairman that the bill has the approval of two thirds of the membership of the committee, except that the State Appropriations Bill, the Supplemental Appropriations Bill, a Rescission Bill, and the Deficiency Appropriations Bill may be introduced by a majority vote of the Ways and Means Committee.
and             (3)        record the meeting, in its entirety, and make the recording available on the General Assembly website, as soon as practicable following the meeting.              No committee shall sit unless a quorum be present and all bills introduced by committees must carry the statement of the Chairman that the bill has the approval of two-thirds of the membership of the committee, except that the State Appropriations Bill, the Supplemental Appropriations Bill, a Rescission Bill, and the Deficiency Appropriations Bill may be introduced by a majority vote of the Ways and Means Committee.
              4.9       In all cases the House may resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole.  The motion to resolve the House into a Committee of the Whole shall specify the subject(s) to be considered in the Committee of the Whole.  In the event the House resolves itself into a Committee of the Whole, the Committee of the Whole shall limit discussion to the subject(s) specified in the motion.  The Speaker shall leave the Chair after appointing a Chairman to preside, who shall, in case of disturbance or disorderly conduct, have the power to cause same to be cleared.  No bill or resolution may be considered by the Committee of the Whole House, except by a two thirds vote, unless same has first been considered by the appropriate Standing Committee of the House.
              4.9       In all cases the House may resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole.  The motion to resolve the House into a Committee of the Whole shall specify the subject(s) to be considered in the Committee of the Whole.  In the event the House resolves itself into a Committee of the Whole, the Committee of the Whole shall limit discussion to the subject(s) specified in the motion.  The Speaker shall leave the Chair after appointing a Chairman to preside, who shall, in case of disturbance or disorderly conduct, have the power to cause same to be cleared.  No bill or resolution may be considered by the Committee of the Whole House, except by a two-thirds vote, unless same has first been considered by the appropriate Standing Committee of the House.
(Reserved.)               4.10      The Committee of the Whole shall consist of the entire body of members in attendance at the particular meeting of the House.  Such committee is a real committee in the parliamentary sense.  During the time that a meeting of the Committee of the Whole is held, it is technically not 'the assembly'.
              4.10     The Committee of the Whole shall consist of the entire body of members in attendance at the particular meeting of the House.  Such committee is a real committee in the parliamentary sense.  During the time that a meeting of the Committee of the Whole is held, it is technically not 'the assembly'.
(Reserved.)               4.11      The Rules of the House so far as they are applicable shall be observed in a Committee of the Whole, the Chairman being substituted for the Speaker.
              4.11     The Rules of the House so far as they are applicable shall be observed in a Committee of the Whole, the Chairman being substituted for the Speaker.
(Reserved.)               4.12      No Committee of the Whole or other committee shall deface or interline a bill or other paper, referred to it, but shall report any amendments recommended on a separate paper, noting the page and line.
              4.12     No Committee of the Whole or other committee shall deface or interline a bill or other paper, referred to it, but shall report any amendments recommended on a separate paper, noting the page and line.
(Reserved.)               4.13      No person shall be permitted to address the House or the Joint Assembly except by written resolution, and such resolution shall be referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions before being considered by the House.  The Committee shall not extend an invitation to any individual or group to address the House or the Joint Assembly unless such person or group is of significant national or state prominence at the time the invitation is extended and will bring a message of major importance to the State or such individual or group will present an artistic performance during the established hours of meeting.
              4.13     No person shall be permitted to address the House or the Joint Assembly except by written resolution, and such resolution shall be referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions before being considered by the House.  The Committee shall not extend an invitation to any individual or group to address the House or the Joint Assembly unless such person or group is of significant national or state prominence at the time the invitation is extended and will bring a message of major importance to the State or such individual or group will present an artistic performance during the established hours of meeting.
            Any invitations extended to the House as a whole to attend any functions shall be submitted to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions at least 10 days in advance in order that it may determine what legislation or other pertinent matters may be pending before the House and its Committees before the invitation is accepted.  The House shall accept no invitations to any functions other than a breakfast or luncheon prior to 6:005:00 p.m.  Pages are not permitted to attend such functions.  No invitations to functions for the House as a whole will be accepted during the week anticipated for the debate of the State Appropriations Bill.
            Any invitations extended to the House as a whole to attend any functions shall be submitted to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions at least 10 days in advance in order that it may determine what legislation or other pertinent matters may be pending before the House and its Committees before the invitation is accepted.  The House shall accept no invitations to any functions other than a breakfast or luncheon prior to 6:00 p.m.  Pages are not permitted to attend such functions.  No invitations to functions for the House as a whole will be accepted during the week anticipated for the debate of the State Appropriations Bill.
              4.14      No member of a committee shall be allowed under any circumstances to vote by proxy.
              4.14     No member of a committee shall be allowed under any circumstances to vote by proxy.
              4.15      None of the House Rules shall be rescinded, suspended, or altered, except by written resolution which has been referred to the Rules Committee, or originates therein, and agreed to by two-thirds of the members of the House present after the committee has made its report.  Provided, that any rule may be amended by a simple majority of the House during the month of January of each year.
              4.15     None of the House Rules shall be rescinded, suspended, or altered, except by written resolution which has been referred to the Rules Committee, or originates therein, and agreed to by two-thirds of the members of the House present after the committee has made its report.  Provided, that any rule may be amended by a simple majority of the House during the month of January of each year.
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Jurisdiction                         (1)        The committee shall have jurisdiction over individuals and entities pursuant to Chapter 13, Title 8.                          (2)        No matter shall be considered later than four years after the violation allegedly occurred.                                (3)        No complaint may be accepted by the Ethics Committee concerning a member of or candidate for the House during the fifty-day period before an election in which the member or candidate is participating.
Jurisdiction                         (1)        The committee shall have jurisdiction over individuals and entities pursuant to Chapter 13, Title 8.                                 (2)        No matter shall be considered later than four years after the violation allegedly occurred.
                        (3)        No complaint may be accepted by the Ethics Committee concerning a member of or candidate for the House during the fifty-day period before an election in which the member or candidate is participating.
              4.17      The Standing Committees may order to be printed for their use such papers as shall be referred to them.
              4.17     The Standing Committees may order to be printed for their use such papers as shall be referred to them.
              4.18      The House shall not resolve itself into Executive Session except under those circumstances permitted by the laws of this State, and then only upon a vote of two-thirds of the membership present and voting, a quorum being present.  Upon resolving itself into Executive Session, the Halls of the House shall be cleared of all persons except the members of the House, the Clerk of the House and the Sergeant at Arms.
              4.18     The House shall not resolve itself into Executive Session except under those circumstances permitted by the laws of this State, and then only upon a vote of two-thirds of the membership present and voting, a quorum being present.  Upon resolving itself into Executive Session, the Halls of the House shall be cleared of all persons except the members of the House, the Clerk of the House and the Sergeant at Arms.
              4.19      When a bill or resolution is reported out of a standing committee of the House of Representatives, a summary of the bill or resolution prepared by the staff of that committee, if such summary is available, may be made available to the members electronically.  Each summary prepared by staff shall have the following language printed in bold capital letters at the top of the summary:
              4.19     When a bill or resolution is reported out of a standing committee of the House of Representatives, a summary of the bill or resolution prepared by the staff of that committee, if such summary is available, may be made available to the members electronically.  Each summary prepared by staff shall have the following language printed in bold capital letters at the top of the summary:
'THE BELOW CONSTITUTED SUMMARY IS PREPARED BY THE STAFF OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND IS NOT THE EXPRESSION OF THE LEGISLATION'S SPONSOR(S) OR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.  IT IS STRICTLY FOR THE INTERNAL USE AND BENEFIT OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED BY A COURT OF LAW AS AN EXPRESSION OF LEGISLATIVE INTENT.'               4.20      All Committees and subcommittees shall order a roll call vote, with the yeas and nays recorded in the minutes, on the questions of adopting a bill or joint resolution with a favorable report.
'THE BELOW CONSTITUTED SUMMARY IS PREPARED BY THE STAFF OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND IS NOT THE EXPRESSION OF THE LEGISLATION'S SPONSOR(S) OR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.  IT IS STRICTLY FOR THE INTERNAL USE AND BENEFIT OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED BY A COURT OF LAW AS AN EXPRESSION OF LEGISLATIVE INTENT.'               4.20     All Committees and subcommittees shall order a roll call vote, with the yeas and nays recorded in the minutes, on the questions of adopting a bill or joint resolution with a favorable report.
              4.21      A special Ad Hoc committee not otherwise referenced in these rules may be created by resolution or upon order of the Speaker.
              4.21     A special Ad Hoc committee not otherwise referenced in these rules may be created by resolution or upon order of the Speaker.
              5.10      No local bill or joint resolution shall receive a second reading unless its number and title shall have been printed in the House Calendar at least one day prior to such reading.  Provided, that no statewide bill or joint resolution shall receive a second reading unless its number and title shall have been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to such reading unless said bill or resolution has been set for Special Order consideration as provided for by Rule 6.3(15)(b).  Provided, further, no General Appropriations Bill or Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the ordinary expenses of the State Government shall receive a second reading unless printed copies of such Appropriations Bill shall have been laid on the desks of members at least three legislative days prior to second reading.
              5.10     No local bill or joint resolution shall receive a second reading unless its number and title shall have been printed in the House Calendar at least one day prior to such reading.  Provided, that no statewide bill or joint resolution shall receive a second reading unless its number and title shall have been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to such reading unless said bill or resolution has been set for Special Order consideration as provided for by Rule 6.3(15)(b).  Provided, further, no General Appropriations Bill or Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the ordinary expenses of the State Government shall receive a second reading unless printed copies of such Appropriations Bill shall have been laid on the desks of members at least three legislative days prior to second reading.
              5.11      Any bill, resolution, report, or other paper which has been under consideration, may, at the Speaker's discretion, be ordered to be printed for distribution to the members.
              5.11     Any bill, resolution, report, or other paper which has been under consideration, may, at the Speaker's discretion, be ordered to be printed for distribution to the members.
              5.12      No bill or joint resolution from the Senate shall be considered unless received by April tenth in the House.  Provided, such bill or joint resolution shall be placed on the Calendar for further consideration if two thirds of those members present and voting agree to waive the rule.  Any bill or joint resolution failing to receive the required vote shall be returned to the appropriate committee.  Once voted on and rejected, no further vote shall be allowed to waive this rule.
              5.12     No bill or joint resolution from the Senate shall be considered unless received by April tenth in the House.  Provided, such bill or joint resolution shall be placed on the Calendar for further consideration if two-thirds of those members present and voting agree to waive the rule.  Any bill or joint resolution failing to receive the required vote shall be returned to the appropriate committee.  Once voted on and rejected, no further vote shall be allowed to waive this rule.
            The motion to waive this rule shall not be debatable, except that the mover shall have the right to make a three minute explanation of his motion.
            The motion to waive this rule shall not be debatable, except that the mover shall have the right to make a three-minute explanation of his motion.
(Reserved.)               5.13      Each bill effecting the expenditures of money by the State or directly affecting state revenues shall, prior to receiving second reading, have attached to it in writing such comment of the appropriate state official or office as may appear appropriate regarding the bill's effect on the finances of the State.  Each committee amendment that substantially changes a bill effecting expenditures of money by the State or directly affecting state revenues, prior to the bill receiving second reading, shall have attached to the committee amendment such comment of the appropriate state official or office as may appear appropriate regarding the committee amendment's effect on the finances of the State.  Provided, however, this rule shall not be invoked where the amount is shown in the bill.
              5.13     Each bill effecting the expenditures of money by the State or directly affecting state revenues shall, prior to receiving second reading, have attached to it in writing such comment of the appropriate state official or office as may appear appropriate regarding the bill's effect on the finances of the State.  Each committee amendment that substantially changes a bill effecting expenditures of money by the State or directly affecting state revenues, prior to the bill receiving second reading, shall have attached to the committee amendment such comment of the appropriate state official or office as may appear appropriate regarding the committee amendment's effect on the finances of the State.  Provided, however, this rule shall not be invoked where the amount is shown in the bill.
              5.14      No report of a Committee on Conference or Free Conference, except on a Sine Die Resolution or local matters, shall be considered until such report has been printed in the House Journal and explained by the conferees on the floor of the House.
              5.14     No report of a Committee on Conference or Free Conference, except on a Sine Die Resolution or local matters, shall be considered until such report has been printed in the House Journal and explained by the conferees on the floor of the House.
              5.15      The printing of any document required to be printed under the Rules of the House may specifically be dispensed with by two-thirds vote of the membership present and voting of the House, a quorum being present;
              5.15     The printing of any document required to be printed under the Rules of the House may specifically be dispensed with by two-thirds vote of the membership present and voting of the House, a quorum being present;
              5.16      Should any member seek immediate consideration of any House or Concurrent Resolution, the resolution shall receive immediate consideration unless five members object.  If immediate consideration of such resolution is not sought, or in the event five members do object where immediate consideration is sought, the resolution shall be referred to an appropriate committee and shall not be considered by the House until after the committee has made its report and at that time shall take its place on the Calendar.  Provided, however, a House or Concurrent Resolution concerning Sine Die Adjournment under Article III, Section 21 of the South Carolina Constitution and Section 2-1-180 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, shall receive immediate consideration, which shall include the motion to commit or recommit.
              5.16     Should any member seek immediate consideration of any House or Concurrent Resolution, the resolution shall receive immediate consideration unless five members object.  If immediate consideration of such resolution is not sought, or in the event five members do object where immediate consideration is sought, the resolution shall be referred to an appropriate committee and shall not be considered by the House until after the committee has made its report and at that time shall take its place on the Calendar.  Provided, however, a House or Concurrent Resolution concerning Sine Die Adjournment under Article III, Section 21 of the South Carolina Constitution and Section 2-1-180 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, shall receive immediate consideration, which shall include the motion to commit or recommit.
              5.17      (A)       Upon the consideration of any statewide uncontested bill or joint resolution, an objection or request for debate by five (5) members at any time prevents the consideration of the statewide bill or resolution and it then must be placed upon the statewide contested Calendar and remain on it until one (1) or more objections or requests for debate are formally withdrawn from the floor, and if there are not further objections or requests for debate entered at that time so that the total number of outstanding cumulative objections or requests for debate is less than five (5) or more, the statewide bill or resolution shall then receive immediate consideration if there is any time remaining in the applicable period for that statewide day for that bill or resolution.
              5.17     (A)       Upon the consideration of any statewide uncontested bill or joint resolution, an objection or request for debate by five (5) members at any time prevents the consideration of the statewide bill or resolution and it then must be placed upon the statewide contested Calendar and remain on it until one (1) or more objections or requests for debate are formally withdrawn from the floor, and if there are not further objections or requests for debate entered at that time so that the total number of outstanding cumulative objections or requests for debate is less than five (5) or more, the statewide bill or resolution shall then receive immediate consideration if there is any time remaining in the applicable period for that statewide day for that bill or resolution.
              5.18      If any bill or resolution shall be recommitted to a committee or referred to another committee retaining its place on the Calendar, the same may be listed on the Calendar by number only until it is returned to the floor for debate or such action as may be appropriate.
              5.18     If any bill or resolution shall be recommitted to a committee or referred to another committee retaining its place on the Calendar, the same may be listed on the Calendar by number only until it is returned to the floor for debate or such action as may be appropriate.
              5.19      a.         No member shall speak more than twice on the main question of a bill or resolution being considered for any reading and not longer than sixty minutes for the first speech nor longer than thirty minutes for the second speech, unless allowed to do so by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present and voting.  No member shall speak more than twice upon an amendment or a motion to reconsider that is debatable and then not longer than ten minutes each time.  However, if the previous question has been invoked, no member may speak more than twice on a motion to reconsider that is debatable and then not longer than the amount of time remaining for debate of the underlying motion;
              5.19     a.         No member shall speak more than twice on the main question of a bill or resolution being considered for any reading and not longer than sixty minutes for the first speech nor longer than thirty minutes for the second speech, unless allowed to do so by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present and voting.  No member shall speak more than twice upon an amendment or a motion to reconsider that is debatable and then not longer than ten minutes each time.  However, if the previous question has been invoked, no member may speak more than twice on a motion to reconsider that is debatable and then not longer than the amount of time remaining for debate of the underlying motion;
              5.20      Notwithstanding the provisions of any other House Rule, no House or Concurrent Resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States, the President of the United States, or any state or federal department, agency, or official shall receive immediate consideration but shall be referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions or the appropriate committee with subject matter jurisdiction concerning the resolution.  Provided, a House or Concurrent Resolution referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutionsand shall remain in such committee unless three members of the committee vote to report the resolution out of committee.  No such resolution may be recalled from committee.
              5.20     Notwithstanding the provisions of any other House Rule, no House or Concurrent Resolution memorializing the Congress of the United States, the President of the United States, or any state or federal department, agency, or official shall receive immediate consideration but shall be referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions and shall remain in such committee unless three members of the committee vote to report the resolution out of committee.  No such resolution may be recalled from committee.
              5.21      (A)       A member of the House may request that a bill or joint resolution under consideration for second reading be read aloud to the chamber.
              5.21     (A)       A member of the House may request that a bill or joint resolution under consideration for second reading be read aloud to the chamber.
      withdrawal of objections and requests for debate;
     withdrawal of objections and requests for debate;
  14.       a.        motion period;
              14.       a.         motion period;
              b.         consideration of local contested bills and joint resolutions on second reading;
                                    b.         consideration of local contested bills and joint resolutions on second reading;
  15.       consideration of statewide contested bills and joint resolutions on second reading in the order in which they appear on the Calendar;
              15.       consideration of statewide contested bills and joint resolutions on second reading in the order in which they appear on the Calendar;
         a.
                                    a.         Notwithstanding the order of business set forth in Rule 6.3 a matter may be set for Special Order for consideration on a particular day at a particular hour or at a particular place on the Calendar.
Notwithstanding the order of business set forth in Rule 6.3 a matter may be set for Special Order for consideration on a particular day at a particular hour or at a particular place on the Calendar.
                                    b.         Special orders may be set for appropriations bills and local bills by majority vote of the House.  Special orders on all other bills on the Calendar shall be set only by written resolution, which has been referred to the Rules Committee or originates therein, and agreed to by two-thirds of the members of that committee and agreed to by majority of the members of the House present after the committee has made its report;
         b.
provided, however, that notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 9 governing the amendability of bills and resolutions, no amendments may be offered to any Special Order resolution, which amendments do not pertain to the bill which is the subject of the Special Order resolution, except as to the time and date called for in such resolution.
Special orders may be set for appropriations bills and local bills by majority vote of the House.
            Provided, that for the purpose of explaining any Special Order resolution the time limit for opponents shall not exceed five minutes and the time limit for proponents shall not exceed five minutes.
Special orders on all other billsmatters placed on the Calendar shall be set only by written resolution, which has been referred to the Rules Committee or originates therein, and agreed to by two-thirds of the members of that committee and agreed to by majority of the members of the House present after the committee has made its report;
                                    c.         A Special Order set for a certain day and hour, not being considered by the House at the hour named, shall be transferred by the Clerk of the House to the Special Orders of the following day until disposed of, in the chronological order of original appointment.
provided,.
            Any member may insist upon a Special Order of the Day, or other Special Orders, until it be discharged.
Resolutions setting matters for special order may include language governing the time, date, and debate of the matters set for special order;
                                    d.         The motion period provided for the daily order of business under Rule 6.3 shall be limited to ten minutes only.
however, that notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 9 governing the amendability of bills and resolutions, no amendments may be offered to any Special Order resolution, which amendments do not pertain to the bill which is the subject of the Special Order resolution, except as to the time and date called for in such resolution.
            Provided, however, that time consumed by roll call votes shall not be construed as part of time allotted to said motions period.
Provided, that for the purpose of explaining any Special Order resolution the time limit for opponents shall not exceed five minutes and the time limit for proponents shall not exceed five minutes.
                                    e.         Consideration of uncontested local bills and joint resolutions on third and second readings as provided in subsection 7a and b of this rule shall be limited to a total of ten minutes only.  Consideration of contested local bills and joint resolutions on second and third readings as provided in subsections 12b and 14b of this rule is limited to a total of ten minutes for second reading bills and joint resolutions and ten minutes for third reading bills and joint resolutions.
         c.   A Special Order set for a certain day and hour, not being considered by the House at the hour named, shall be transferred by the Clerk of the House to the Special Orders of the following day until disposed of, in the chronological order of original appointment.
                                    f.          Consideration of uncontested statewide bills and joint resolutions on third and second readings as provided in subsection 8a and b of this rule shall be limited to a total of thirty minutes only.
Any member may insist upon a Special Order of the Day, or other Special Orders, until it be discharged.
                                    g.         No debate shall be allowed in the uncontested period, provided, however, the Speaker may recognize a proponent and opponent of any uncontested bill or joint resolution for a brief explanation of their position.
         d.   The motion period provided for the daily order of business under Rule 6.3 shall be limited to ten minutes only.
                                    h.         Consideration of unanimous consent requests as provided for in subsection 12 of this rule shall be limited to five minutes only.  No unanimous consent requests except those unanimous consent requests dealing with the pending matter may be considered at any time other than during the time provided for in subsection 12 of this rule.
Provided, however, that time consumed by roll call votes shall not be construed as part of time allotted to said motions period.
(Reserved.)         e.         Consideration of uncontested local bills and joint resolutions on third and second readings as provided in subsection 7a and b of this rule shall be limited to a total of ten minutes only.  Consideration of contested local bills and joint resolutions on second and third readings as provided in subsections 12b and 14b of this rule is limited to a total of ten minutes for second reading bills and joint resolutions and ten minutes for third reading bills and joint resolutions.
                        f.          Consideration of uncontested statewide bills and joint resolutions on third and second readings as provided in subsection 8a and b of this rule shall be limited to a total of thirty minutes only.
                        g.         No debate shall be allowed in the uncontested period, provided, however, the Speaker may recognize a proponent and opponent of any uncontested bill or joint resolution for a brief explanation of their position.
                        h.         Consideration of unanimous consent requests as provided for in subsection 12 of this rule shall be limited to five minutes only.  No unanimous consent requests except those unanimous consent requests dealing with the pending matter may be considered at any time other than during the time provided for in subsection 12 of this rule.
               8.8      (Reserved)               8.9       When a motion is made during a motion period, the Speaker shall entertain but one motion at a time and there shall be no substitute motions considered.  The same motion may be entertained consecutively during the motion period.
               8.8      (Reserved)                8.9      When a motion is made during a motion period, the Speaker shall entertain but one motion at a time and there shall be no substitute motions considered.  The same motion may be entertained consecutively during the motion period.
(Reserved.)               8.10      Any member may without debate, call for the division of a question and the House may divide the question if the Speaker determines the question so distinct that, one being taken away, the rest may stand entirely on its own.  Provided, however, that a bill may not be divided into separate parts.
              8.10     Any member may without debate, call for the division of a question and the House may divide the question if the Speaker determines the question so distinct that, one being taken away, the rest may stand entirely on its own.  Provided, however, that a bill may not be divided into separate parts.
              8.11      a.         The following motions shall be decided by simple majority unless otherwise specified and without debate after any short remarks the Speaker permits:
              8.11     a.         The following motions shall be decided by simple majority unless otherwise specified and without debate after any short remarks the Speaker permits:
              8.12      Motions to adjourn, to recede, and to recede subject to the call of the Chair, shall always be in order except while the House is actually engaged in deciding a question by yeas and nays or in voting viva voce or in balloting.  However, if a motion to adjourn or to take a recess has been negatived, no new motion to adjourn or take a recess shall be in order until fifteen minutes shall have elapsed from the decision of the former motion, even though such motion to recede might be to recede to a different time.
              8.12     Motions to adjourn, to recede, and to recede subject to the call of the Chair, shall always be in order except while the House is actually engaged in deciding a question by yeas and nays or in voting viva voce or in balloting.  However, if a motion to adjourn or to take a recess has been negatived, no new motion to adjourn or take a recess shall be in order until fifteen minutes shall have elapsed from the decision of the former motion, even though such motion to recede might be to recede to a different time.
              8.13      (Reserved)               8.14      When a question shall have been once decided in the affirmative or negative, any member who voted with the prevailing side may on the same day or the next day of the sitting of the House move for a reconsideration thereof and the House, if in session for statewide matters, shall immediately have the question of reconsideration before it.  If the House is not in session for statewide matters or have before it a matter under Special Order, it shall have the question of reconsideration before it as provided in Rule 6.3.  Provided, that, if the motion to reconsider concerns an amendment to the matter under Special Order, the House shall immediately have the question of reconsideration before it.  If the House shall refuse to reconsider, or, upon reconsideration, shall affirm its first decision, no further motion shall be in order except by unanimous consent;
              8.13     (Reserved)               8.14     When a question shall have been once decided in the affirmative or negative, any member who voted with the prevailing side may on the same day or the next day of the sitting of the House move for a reconsideration thereof and the House, if in session for statewide matters, shall immediately have the question of reconsideration before it.  If the House is not in session for statewide matters or have before it a matter under Special Order, it shall have the question of reconsideration before it as provided in Rule 6.3.  Provided, that, if the motion to reconsider concerns an amendment to the matter under Special Order, the House shall immediately have the question of reconsideration before it.  If the House shall refuse to reconsider, or, upon reconsideration, shall affirm its first decision, no further motion shall be in order except by unanimous consent;
              8.15      A member may move to continue a matter when called on the Calendar to the next session, but not to a specific date in the next session;
              8.15     A member may move to continue a matter when called on the Calendar to the next session, but not to a specific date in the next session;
  Rule 10   Miscellaneous               10.1      Only the following persons shall be admitted within the House Chamber during a session of the House unless otherwise authorized by House Resolution.
  Rule 10   Miscellaneous               10.1     Only the following persons shall be admitted within the House Chamber during a session of the House unless otherwise authorized by House Resolution.
              10.2      Whenever the pronoun 'he' appears in any rule, it shall be deemed to designate either masculine or feminine.  The words 'person' and 'party' and any other word importing the singular number used in any bill or resolution shall be held to include the plural and to include firms, companies, associations, and corporations and all words in the plural shall apply also to the singular in all cases in which the spirit and intent of the bill or resolution may require it.  All words in a bill or resolution importing the masculine gender shall apply to females also and words in the feminine gender shall apply to males.  And all words importing the present tense shall apply to the future also.
              10.2     Whenever the pronoun 'he' appears in any rule, it shall be deemed to designate either masculine or feminine.  The words 'person' and 'party' and any other word importing the singular number used in any bill or resolution shall be held to include the plural and to include firms, companies, associations, and corporations and all words in the plural shall apply also to the singular in all cases in which the spirit and intent of the bill or resolution may require it.  All words in a bill or resolution importing the masculine gender shall apply to females also and words in the feminine gender shall apply to males.  And all words importing the present tense shall apply to the future also.
              10.3      Definitions of measures:
              10.3     Definitions of measures:
              10.4      The House shall not accept any invitations to attend functions (social or otherwise) which are to be held at a club or organization which does not admit as members persons of all races, religions, colors, sexes, or national origins.  All invitations received shall be referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions and the five House members on the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions shall have the duty of recommending to the House which invitations should be accepted.
              10.4     The House shall not accept any invitations to attend functions (social or otherwise) which are to be held at a club or organization which does not admit as members persons of all races, religions, colors, sexes, or national origins.  All invitations received shall be referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions and the five House members on the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions shall have the duty of recommending to the House which invitations should be accepted.
              10.5      Each member of the House shall be entitled to appoint one individual as a House page to perform such duties as determined by the Speaker.  The provisions of this rule shall be contingent upon the General Assembly providing for at least one hundred twenty-four House pages in the annual General Appropriations Act for the fiscal year during which such session shall take place.  Any additional House pages authorized shall be appointed by the Speaker in his sole discretion.                10.6      Laptop computers located in the House Chamber may not be removed from the Chamber.
              10.5     Each member of the House shall be entitled to appoint one individual as a House page to perform such duties as determined by the Speaker.  The provisions of this rule shall be contingent upon the General Assembly providing for at least one hundred twenty-four House pages in the annual General Appropriations Act for the fiscal year during which such session shall take place.  Any additional House pages authorized shall be appointed by the Speaker in his sole discretion.                10.6     Laptop computers located in the House Chamber may not be removed from the Chamber.
              10.7      No smoking or use of tobacco products is permitted in any area under the exclusive control of the House of Representatives unless the area is otherwise designated a 'smoking area' by the Speaker.  Smoking for purposes of this rule includes carrying a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other lighted smoking equipment.  Provided, further, that the consumption of food is not permitted within the House Chamber.
              10.7     No smoking or use of tobacco products is permitted in any area under the exclusive control of the House of Representatives unless the area is otherwise designated a 'smoking area' by the Speaker.  Smoking for purposes of this rule includes carrying a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other lighted smoking equipment.  Provided, further, that the consumption of food is not permitted within the House Chamber.
              10.8      (Reserved)               10.9      House Resolutions granting the privilege of admittance to the House Chamber to persons not otherwise granted the privilege pursuant to House Rule 10.1 are limited to the following conditions:
              10.8     (Reserved)               10.9     House Resolutions granting the privilege of admittance to the House Chamber to persons not otherwise granted the privilege pursuant to House Rule 10.1 are limited to the following conditions:
              10.10    The use of audible pagers, cell phones, and any other personal communication device by any person is prohibited in the House Chamber when the House is in session and when the General Assembly is meeting in Joint Session.  The use of these devices by any person is also prohibited in House committee meetings and subcommittee meetings.  These devices must be turned off, or placed in a silent mode, such as vibrate, prior to being carried into the House Chamber, committee meetings, or subcommittee meetings.  Should a device which has been placed in a silent mode activate in the Chamber, a committee meeting, or subcommittee meeting the person possessing the device must exit the Chamber, committee room, or subcommittee room prior to responding in any fashion.
              10.10   The use of audible pagers, cell phones, and any other personal communication device by any person is prohibited in the House Chamber when the House is in session and when the General Assembly is meeting in Joint Session.  The use of these devices by any person is also prohibited in House committee meetings and subcommittee meetings.  These devices must be turned off, or placed in a silent mode, such as vibrate, prior to being carried into the House Chamber, committee meetings, or subcommittee meetings.  Should a device which has been placed in a silent mode activate in the Chamber, a committee meeting, or subcommittee meeting the person possessing the device must exit the Chamber, committee room, or subcommittee room prior to responding in any fashion.
              10.11    The Clerk's office shall establish procedures for providing House members with certificates commemorating birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, achievements, awards, etc.
              10.11   The Clerk's office shall establish procedures for providing House members with certificates commemorating birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, achievements, awards, etc.
              10.12    The Speaker shall establish procedures for the hiring of staff for the House of Representatives.
              10.12   The Speaker shall establish procedures for the hiring of staff for the House of Representatives.
              10.13    The Speaker shall conduct reviews of employee salaries and compensation and shall, upon consultation with the appropriate supervisory authority, set the salary and compensation of new and current employees.
              10.13   The Speaker shall conduct reviews of employee salaries and compensation and shall, upon consultation with the appropriate supervisory authority, set the salary and compensation of new and current employees.
              10.14    (A)       Gifts intended for members of the House of Representatives, whether individually or collectively as a body, may not be delivered to the chamber of the House of Representatives for distribution or placement on members' desks.
              10.14   (A)       Gifts intended for members of the House of Representatives, whether individually or collectively as a body, may not be delivered to the chamber of the House of Representatives for distribution or placement on members' desks.
  10.15    Members, all employees of the House, and guests are expected to dress in business professional attire unless otherwise excused by the Speaker in his sole discretion.  Examples of business professional attire include, but are not limited to, dress or sport coat, trousers, shirt and tie for males and dress, skirt, slacks and blouse, or suits for females.
  10.15   Members, all employees of the House, and guests are expected to dress in business professional attire unless otherwise excused by the Speaker in his sole discretion.  Examples of business professional attire include, but are not limited to, dress or sport coat, trousers, shirt and tie for males and dress, skirt, slacks and blouse, or suits for females.
  10.16    No employee of the House shall personally interest or concern himself with the passage or consideration of any measure whatsoever.
  10.16   No employee of the House shall personally interest or concern himself with the passage or consideration of any measure whatsoever.
The Speaker may require immediate removal from the House Chamber of any person who violates the provisions of this rule."   ----XX---- This web page was last updated on January 31, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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