The bill S. 336 proposes an amendment to Section 2-19-90 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which governs the election of judges by the General Assembly. The key change introduced by this bill is the specification that the General Assembly shall meet in joint session for the election of judges on the first Wednesday of March at noon in the House of Representatives. This amendment aims to establish a consistent date for judicial elections, enhancing the predictability of the electoral process.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the date and time for the joint session will be determined by a concurrent resolution based on the recommendation of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission. The commission's chairman will announce the nominees for each judicial race, and no further nominating or seconding speeches will be permitted from General Assembly members. To be elected, a candidate must secure a majority vote from the members present during the joint session. The act will take effect upon receiving approval from the Governor.

Statutes affected:
02/12/2025: 2-19-90
03/12/2025: 2-19-90
03/20/2025: 2-19-90
01/28/2026: 2-19-90
Latest Version: 2-19-90