The bill S. 113 aims to amend various sections of the South Carolina Code of Laws to establish stricter requirements for voting in partisan primary elections and partisan advisory referendums. It stipulates that individuals must be registered as members of a certified political party to participate in these elections, with specific guidelines for registration and voting procedures. Notably, Section 7-5-110 is amended to clarify that a person may not vote in a partisan primary unless registered as a member of that political party. Additionally, a new Section 7-5-115 is introduced, which explicitly states that only electors registered with a certified political party can vote in that party's primary elections, unless the party allows independent voters to participate.

Further amendments include changes to Section 7-5-170, which now requires voter registration applications to include political party affiliation, and Section 7-9-20, which outlines the qualifications for party membership and voting in primary elections. The bill also allows for a transition period until June 1, 2028, during which electors can vote without having signed the required affidavit. After this date, all primaries must adhere to the new regulations. The act will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 7-5-110, 7-5-115, 7-5-170, 7-9-20
Latest Version: 7-5-110, 7-5-115, 7-5-170, 7-9-20