The bill S. 684 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding a new section, 1-1-1910, which establishes budgetary penalties for state boards and commissions if any of their members fail to take the required oath of office as outlined in the state constitution. Specifically, if a member of a state board or commission, or any political subdivision's board or commission, including school districts, does not fulfill this obligation, the State Treasurer is mandated to withhold direct funding to that board or commission. Additionally, the affected board or commission will not receive any indirect funding that is appropriated in the general appropriations act.

This legislation is designed to ensure compliance with the oath of office requirement and to hold boards and commissions accountable for their members' adherence to this constitutional duty. The bill is currently residing in the Senate Committee on Judiciary and will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
05/28/2025: 1-1-1910
Latest Version: 1-1-1910