The bill amends several sections of the South Carolina Code of Laws related to voting precincts and polling places. It requires county boards of voter registration and elections to establish polling places within each precinct, ensuring at least one polling place is located within the precinct unless no suitable location is available. Additionally, it revises the reporting requirements for the State Election Commission regarding precincts with more than 3,500 registered electors and updates notification procedures for voters whose registration is transferred. The bill also allows municipalities with populations under 3,000 to have a single polling place for municipal elections and clarifies that certain provisions apply only to elections conducted by municipal election commissions.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 7-7-730, which pertains to the division of precincts with more than 750 electors. The amendments aim to streamline the voting process, enhance voter notification, and ensure that polling places are accessible and appropriately located for all voters. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 7-7-10, 7-7-710, 7-7-720, 7-7-910, 7-7-920, 7-7-1000, 7-7-730
12/11/2024-A: 7-7-10, 7-7-710, 7-7-720, 7-7-910, 7-7-920, 7-7-1000, 7-7-730
01/15/2025: 7-7-10, 7-7-710, 7-7-720, 7-7-910, 7-7-920, 7-7-1000, 7-7-730
Latest Version: 7-7-10, 7-7-710, 7-7-720, 7-7-910, 7-7-920, 7-7-1000, 7-7-730