The bill H. 3189 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 6-1-165, which grants members of school district boards, municipal councils, and county councils the authority to place items on the agenda of public meetings without needing approval from other members. The bill stipulates that any requested items must be included on the agenda as long as they comply with the notice requirements of the Freedom of Information Act.

Additionally, if a member's requested item is not placed on the agenda, they are entitled to a three-minute period of personal privilege during the meeting to address the oversight. This provision allows for additional three-minute periods for each unaddressed item, and all personal privilege periods must occur before the meeting can be adjourned, rendering any motion to adjourn made prior to these periods invalid. The bill will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 6-1-165
Latest Version: 6-1-165
12/06/2024: 6-1-165