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 complete the 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 reconvene their respective chambers 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 reconvening can occur.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for tolling the one hundred twenty-day period that the General Assembly has to review state regulations, extending this period from the second Thursday in May until the second Tuesday of the following January. The proposed changes aim 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