The bill S. 238 proposes amendments to Section 2-1-180 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which governs the adjournment of the General Assembly and conditions for extended sessions. It stipulates that the sine die adjournment date will be automatically extended if the House of Representatives does not provide a third reading of the annual appropriations act by March 10. Additionally, it allows the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House to call their respective bodies back into session after the sine die adjournment date to address any unfinished business related to the general appropriations bill or the Capital Reserve Fund resolution. The bill also outlines the time frame during which this can occur and provides for the tolling of the 120-day period for reviewing state regulations.

The amendments include the insertion of specific dates and conditions for adjournment, such as changing the deadline for the third reading from March 31 to March 10, and clarifying the process for extending the session if the appropriations bill is not completed. The bill aims to ensure that the General Assembly can effectively manage its legislative responsibilities, particularly concerning budgetary matters, while also providing a structured timeline for the review of state regulations. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
01/16/2025: 2-1-180
01/29/2025: 2-1-180
01/30/2025: 2-1-180
02/04/2025: 2-1-180
02/05/2025: 2-1-180
Latest Version: 2-1-180