The bill H. 5018 proposes amendments to the South Carolina Code of Laws regarding the salaries of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, as well as other state officers. It stipulates that the salaries for these positions must be based on recommendations from the Agency Head Salary Commission to the General Assembly, starting from January 20, 2027. Additionally, the bill mandates that the commission conduct a study every four years to recommend appropriate salary ranges for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, ensuring that their compensation reflects their job duties and responsibilities, as well as the salaries of similar officials in other states.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing provisions related to the Agency Head Salary Commission, requiring that salaries for other state officers, excluding the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, also be based on the commission's recommendations beginning with the Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The commission is tasked with conducting salary studies every four years for all state constitutional officers, ensuring that their compensation aligns with their roles and the compensation of their counterparts in other states. The bill aims to create a more structured and equitable approach to determining the salaries of high-ranking state officials.

Statutes affected:
01/27/2026: 1-1-1210, 8-11-160, 8-11-165
Latest Version: 1-1-1210, 8-11-160, 8-11-165