The bill S. 437 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 1-1-130, which establishes exemptions for certain employees from the provisions of Article 5, Chapter 17, Title 8. Specifically, it exempts employees who report directly to constitutional officers or to individuals who report to those officers in various state offices, including the Offices of the Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, and others. Additionally, it includes management employees who report directly to agency heads or their direct reports in several state departments, such as the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Corrections.

This legislation is designed to clarify the employment status of specific personnel within state government, thereby providing them with exemptions from certain administrative provisions. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
03/11/2025: 1-1-130
Latest Version: 1-1-130