S 779 — Legislative Expense Allowance
Last action — Effective date 02/05/26
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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 January 13, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on February 05, 2026.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
5 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 PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL RECEIVE A MONTHLY LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALLOCATION OF LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE PAYMENTS BETWEEN MEMBERS WHOSE SEATS WERE VACATED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND THE MEMBERS ELECTED TO FILL THE VACANCY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHOSE SEATS WERE VACATED DUE TO THE MEMBER BEING CONVICTED OF OR PLEADING GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO A FELONY ARE NOT ENTITLED TO A LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE PAYMENT PURSUANT TO THIS JOINT RESOLUTION. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 20 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill S 779 includes a key change: it now specifies that each member of the General Assembly will receive a monthly legislative expense allowance of one thousand dollars. This clarification of the allowance is important because it ensures that legislators have the resources they need to cover their expenses related to their work, which can help them perform their duties more effectively. By outlining this financial support, the bill aims to improve the overall functioning of the legislature.
21,13, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 779Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Committee Report January 21, 2026 S. A joint Resolution TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL RECEIVE A MONTHLY LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS;
779 Introduced by Senators Massey, Hutto, Zell, Devine and Adams S.
Printed 1/21/26--S.
Read the first time January 13, 2026 ________ The committee on Senate Finance To whom was referred a Joint Resolution (S.
779) to provide that each member of the General Assembly shall receive a monthly legislative expense allowance of one thousand dollars;
to provide for the allocation, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
HARVEY PEELER for Committee.
_______ A joint Resolution TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL RECEIVE A MONTHLY LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS;
SECTION 4. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor and is repealed on July 1, 2026.
----XX---- This web page was last updated on January 21,13, 2026 at 04:5812:42 PM
Action History
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Effective date 02/05/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 99
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Read third time and enrolled
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Finance
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Referred to Committee on Finance
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator A. Shane Massey · Primary
- Senator Brad Hutto · Primary
- Senator Jeff Zell · Primary
- Senator Brian Adams · Primary
- Senator Tameika Isaac Devine · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 165 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (165)
165 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 165 →"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 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 112 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 43 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 43 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 779 do?
- A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL RECEIVE A MONTHLY LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALLOCATION OF LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE PAYMENTS BETWEEN MEMBERS WHOSE SEATS WERE VACATED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND THE MEMBERS ELECTED TO FILL THE VACANCY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHOSE SEATS WERE VACATED DUE TO THE MEMBER BEING CONVICTED OF OR PLEADING GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO A FELONY ARE NOT ENTITLED TO A LEGISLATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE PAYMENT PURSUANT TO THIS JOINT RESOLUTION. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 779?
- S 779 is sponsored by Senator A. Shane Massey, Senator Brad Hutto, Senator Jeff Zell, Senator Brian Adams, and Senator Tameika Isaac Devine.
- What is the current status of S 779?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2026. Enacted.
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