The bill S. 922 proposes significant amendments to the South Carolina Code of Laws, particularly regarding the appointment processes for various state commissions and boards. It allows the Governor to make interim appointments to fill vacancies when the Senate is not in session, with the requirement that these appointments be reported to the Senate and confirmed in the next regular session. Additionally, the bill mandates that cabinet members serve coterminously with the Governor who appointed them. It modifies the appointment process for the State Election Commission, ensuring that its members are appointed by the Governor with the Senate's advice and consent. Notably, the bill removes the requirement for Senate advice and consent for several commissions and boards, including the Commission on Human Affairs and the Board of Barber Examiners, aiming to streamline the appointment process and enhance the Governor's authority.

Furthermore, the bill establishes the Board of Trustees for the Veterans' Trust Fund, consisting of eleven voting members, including seven appointed at large by the Governor, and specifies that at least six members must be U.S. Armed Forces veterans. It outlines the qualifications required for board members, emphasizing the need for relevant experience and residency in South Carolina for certain positions. The bill also details the appointment processes for other boards, ensuring a mix of professionals and public members, and establishes terms of service for members, typically ranging from four to seven years. Overall, the amendments aim to improve governance and representation within these boards, ensuring they are composed of qualified individuals capable of effectively overseeing their respective professions.

Statutes affected:
02/11/2026: 1-3-210, 7-3-10, 1-30-12, 1-13-40, 1-15-10, 1-31-10, 6-19-30, 13-1-370, 13-19-10, 13-21-10, 25-21-20, 38-89-160, 40-7-10, 40-13-10, 40-20-40, 40-30-40, 40-35-10, 40-47-11, 40-51-30, 40-57-40, 40-59-10, 40-60-10, 40-63-10, 40-67-10, 40-69-10, 40-81-50, 43-31-40, 44-43-1320, 44-53-830, 46-41-260, 46-50-40, 48-23-10, 50-5-2700, 51-13-1720, 54-17-30, 60-11-40, 60-15-20, 63-11-700
02/12/2026: 1-3-210, 7-3-10, 1-30-12, 1-13-40, 1-15-10, 1-31-10, 6-19-30, 13-1-370, 13-19-10, 13-21-10, 25-21-20, 38-89-160, 40-7-10, 40-13-10, 40-20-40, 40-30-40, 40-35-10, 40-47-11, 40-51-30, 40-57-40, 40-59-10, 40-60-10, 40-63-10, 40-67-10, 40-69-10, 40-81-50, 43-31-40, 44-43-1320, 44-53-830, 46-41-260, 46-50-40, 48-23-10, 50-5-2700, 51-13-1720, 54-17-30, 60-11-40, 60-15-20, 63-11-700
Latest Version: 1-3-210, 7-3-10, 1-30-12, 1-13-40, 1-15-10, 1-31-10, 6-19-30, 13-1-370, 13-19-10, 13-21-10, 25-21-20, 38-89-160, 40-7-10, 40-13-10, 40-20-40, 40-30-40, 40-35-10, 40-47-11, 40-51-30, 40-57-40, 40-59-10, 40-60-10, 40-63-10, 40-67-10, 40-69-10, 40-81-50, 43-31-40, 44-43-1320, 44-53-830, 46-41-260, 46-50-40, 48-23-10, 50-5-2700, 51-13-1720, 54-17-30, 60-11-40, 60-15-20, 63-11-700