The proposed joint resolution, S. 590, seeks to amend Section 7, Article III of the South Carolina Constitution to establish term limits for elected officials in the state legislature. Specifically, it aims to limit Senators to a maximum of three terms in office and Members of the House of Representatives to a maximum of six terms. The amendment includes a provision stating that any terms served prior to January 1, 2026, will not be counted towards these limits. Additionally, it clarifies that serving more than half of a term will be considered as serving a full term.

To implement this amendment, the resolution mandates that it be presented to the qualified voters during the next general election. Voters will be asked to approve or reject the amendment through a ballot that clearly states the proposed changes regarding term limits for both the Senate and the House of Representatives.