The bill S. 67 proposes amendments to the South Carolina Code of Laws to include the Attorney General in the definition of "solicitor" and to allow the Attorney General to become a member of the retirement system. Specifically, it amends Section 9-8-10(17) to state that "solicitor" also refers to the Attorney General as the chief prosecuting officer of the State. Additionally, the bill modifies Section 9-8-40(1) to permit the Attorney General serving on July 1, 2024, to elect to join the retirement system and transfer prior service into it, with certain conditions regarding the service being deemed earned.

This legislation aims to provide the Attorney General with the same retirement benefits available to other solicitors and judges, thereby recognizing the role of the Attorney General within the state's legal framework. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 9-8-10, 9-8-40
01/17/2025: 9-8-10, 9-8-40
Latest Version: 9-8-10, 9-8-40