S 933 — Legislative compensation
Last action — Effective date 05/18/26
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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 February 18, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 18, 2026.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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10 sponsors
10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill adjusts compensation for South Carolina General Assembly members to $47,500, with future inflation adjustments.
This legislation amends the compensation structure for members of the South Carolina General Assembly to a combined total of $47,500, which will be adjusted for inflation every two years. The maximum increase due to inflation cannot exceed five percent.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 2-3-20, RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION AND AN IN-DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE SERVICE ALLOWANCE OF A COMBINED FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH AMOUNT SHALL BE ADJUSTED EVERY TWO YEARS BY AN INFLATION FACTOR NOT TO EXCEED FIVE PERCENT. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
3 added · 53 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill S 933 includes a change to the compensation structure for members of the South Carolina General Assembly. The proposed amendment replaces a previous pay structure with a flat annual salary of $15,000, ensuring that all members receive consistent compensation. This matters because it simplifies the payment system and may help to attract individuals who might not have considered running for office due to complicated financial arrangements.
2025-2026 Bill 933 Text of Previous Version (Apr.(Feb.
15,18, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 933Indicates 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 Aprilbill 15, 2026TO AMEND S.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 2-3-20, RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION AND AN IN-DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE SERVICE ALLOWANCE OF FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS' SALARY SHALL BE ADJUSTED EVERY TWO YEARS BY AN INFLATION FACTOR NOT TO EXCEED FIVE PERCENT;
933 Introduced by Senators Martin, Corbin, Williams, Jackson, Leber, Hutto, Devine, Graham and Zell S.
Printed 4/15/26--S.
Read the first time February 18, 2026 ________ The committee on Senate Finance To whom was referred a Bill (S.
933) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 2-3-20, relating to compensation of members of the General Assembly, so as to provide that members of, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 2-3-20(A) and inserting:
(A) Beginning with the 127th General Assembly, Members members of the General Assembly shall annually receive as legislative compensation fifteen thousand dollars at a daily renumeration rate in accordance with Article III, Section 9 of the State constitution and for an in-district legislative service allowance of thirty two thousand five hundred dollars their services such sum as may be provided by lawforty-seven thousand five hundred dollars as adjusted pursuant to subsection (C).
calculated at a daily renumeration rate in accordance with Article III, Section 9 of the State constitution and Members of the General Assembly shall also receive mileage at the rate provided for by law for the actual distance traveled in the most direct route going to and returning from their homes on weekend adjournments of the General Assembly at the place where the sessions of the General Assembly are held.
The terms of this provision shall be subject to limitations imposed by the State Constitution.
Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, by striking Section 2-3-20(C) and inserting:
(C) The legislative compensation and the in-district legislative service allowance provided for in subsection (A) shall be adjusted biennially after elections for the House of Representatives by an amount equal to the increase of the consumer price index using the chained methodology during the two previous years not to exceed five percent.
The Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Authority shall calculate the biennial adjustment, publish it on its website, and transmit the amount of the adjustment to the Senate and the House of Representatives prior to the second Tuesday in January in the appropriate years.
Amend the bill further, by deleting SECTION 2 from the bill.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
HARVEY PEELER for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 2-3-20, RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION AND AN IN-DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE SERVICE ALLOWANCE OF FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS' SALARY SHALL BE ADJUSTED EVERY TWO YEARS BY AN INFLATION FACTOR NOT TO EXCEED FIVE PERCENT;
SECTION 2. Section 9-9-10(13) of the S.C.
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This bill increases the compensation for members of the South Carolina General Assembly and introduces adjustments based on inflation.
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Section 2-3-20
Members members of the General Assembly shall annually receive as legislative compensation fifteen thousand dollars at a daily renumeration rate in accordance with Article III, Section 9 of the State Constitution and for an in-district legislative service allowance of thirty-two thousand five hundred dollars their services such sum as may be provided by law as adjusted pursuant to subsection (C).→ Members of the General Assembly shall receive legislative compensation and an in-district legislative service allowance of forty-seven thousand five hundred dollars.It increases the in-district legislative service allowance to $47,500.
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Section 2-3-20
The legislative compensation and the in-district legislative service allowance provided for in subsection (A) shall be adjusted biennially after elections for the House of Representatives by an amount equal to the increase of the consumer price index using the chained methodology during the two previous years not to exceed five percent.→ the members' salary shall be adjusted every two years by an inflation factor not to exceed five percent.It modifies the language regarding how salary adjustments are determined.
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Section 9-9-10
to provide that earnable compensation for the purposes of calculating benefits is limited to only the members' salary as provided by law.
It restricts earnable compensation for retirement benefits to just the members' salary.
Action History
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Effective date 05/18/26
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Act No. 200
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 239
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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-59 Nays-48
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Read second time
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Amended
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Debate adjourned
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Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means
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Committed to Committee on Ways and Means
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Introduced and read first time
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-24 Nays-18
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Read second time
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Amended
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Finance
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Referred to Committee on Finance
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Shane R. Martin · Primary
- Senator Thomas D. "Tom" Corbin · Primary
- Senator Kent M. Williams · Primary
- Senator Darrell Jackson · Primary
- Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber · Primary
- Senator Brad Hutto · Primary
- Senator Jeffrey R. Graham · Primary
- Senator Jeff Zell · Primary
- Senator Overture Walker · Primary
- Senator Tameika Isaac Devine · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on · 65 voted No
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (160)
160 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 160 →"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 | 76 | 25 | 0 | 19 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 78 | 26 | 0 | 20 |
| % of votes cast | 63% | 21% | 0% | 16% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 56 | 47 | 0 | 16 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 58 | 48 | 0 | 17 |
| % of votes cast | 47% | 39% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 24 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 24 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 55% | 41% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (44)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 933 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 2-3-20, RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION AND AN IN-DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE SERVICE ALLOWANCE OF A COMBINED FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH AMOUNT SHALL BE ADJUSTED EVERY TWO YEARS BY AN INFLATION FACTOR NOT TO EXCEED FIVE PERCENT. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 933?
- S 933 is sponsored by Senator Shane R. Martin, Senator Thomas D. "Tom" Corbin, Senator Kent M. Williams, Senator Darrell Jackson, Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber, Senator Brad Hutto, Senator Jeffrey R. Graham, Senator Jeff Zell, Senator Overture Walker, and Senator Tameika Isaac Devine.
- What is the current status of S 933?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 18, 2026. Enacted.
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