The bill, H. 4783, is a joint resolution aimed at aligning the compensation of justices and judges in South Carolina with that of members of the General Assembly. It stipulates that starting from the 2026-2027 fiscal year, no justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Court of Appeals, or judge of the Family Court may receive salary supplements, expense allowances, or other payments for official duties that exceed the in-district compensation provided to General Assembly members. Additionally, the base annual salary for justices and judges elected after the effective date of this resolution will be set equal to that of General Assembly members, while sitting judges will only receive this salary adjustment upon reelection after completing their current term.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of transparency and consistency in compensation structures across the branches of government, ensuring that judicial compensation does not surpass that of the legislative branch. The provisions of this resolution will remain in effect until July 1, 2036, and it is designed to promote fairness in the use of public funds for judicial compensation.