The bill S. 214 proposes an amendment to Section 1-31-10 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the creation and composition of the State Commission for Minority Affairs. The key change in this legislation is the removal of the requirement that a majority of the commission members must be African American. This amendment aims to alter the composition criteria of the commission, which currently mandates that more than half of its members belong to the African American community.

If enacted, the bill would allow for a more diverse representation on the commission, as it would no longer be bound by the stipulation of a majority being African American. The commission will still consist of nine members appointed by the Governor, with the Governor also serving as an ex officio member. The bill is set to take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
01/15/2025: 1-31-10
04/16/2025: 1-31-10
04/30/2025: 1-31-10
05/06/2025: 1-31-10
Latest Version: 1-31-10