The bill S. 841 proposes amendments to Section 7-3-10 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which governs the appointment of members to the State Election Commission. The key change requires that the Governor's appointments to the commission be made with the advice and consent of the Senate. Additionally, the bill outlines a new procedure for filling vacancies on the commission, specifying that if a vacancy occurs during the interim between regular legislative sessions, the Governor may make an interim appointment only if it is done during the same interim period in which the vacancy arose. If the Senate subsequently rejects this interim appointee during the next regular session, the position will be considered immediately vacant and cannot be filled by another interim appointment.

This legislation aims to enhance the accountability and oversight of the State Election Commission by involving the Senate in the appointment process, thereby ensuring that the commission's composition reflects a broader consensus. The bill is currently under consideration in the Senate Committee on Judiciary and will take effect upon receiving the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
01/21/2026: 7-3-10
Latest Version: 7-3-10