The bill H. 3999 proposes amendments to the South Carolina Constitution regarding dual office holding. Specifically, it seeks to exempt any office holder or appointee whose position is wholly uncompensated, except for per diem and expense reimbursement as provided by law, from the dual office holding provisions. This change is reflected in the proposed amendments to Section 3 of Article VI and Section 1A of Article XVII, which clarify that the prohibition against holding two offices of honor or profit does not apply to individuals in these specific circumstances.

Additionally, the bill mandates that these proposed amendments be presented to the qualified electors during the next general election. Voters will be asked to approve or disapprove the amendments through a ballot that includes the question of whether to exempt uncompensated office holders from dual office holding restrictions. This initiative aims to provide clarity and flexibility for individuals serving in unpaid roles while maintaining the integrity of public office.