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AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING ARTICLE 23 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1, RELATING TO CALLS OR APPLICATIONS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDING CONVENTIONS MADE TO CONGRESS, SO AS TO RETITLE THE ARTICLE, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS, APPOINTMENT, OATH, AND DUTIES OF COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED TO REPRESENT THE STATE AT AN ARTICLE V CONVENTION, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Sponsored By: Bill Taylor (Republican)
Became Law
Summary
Commissioners to Article V Convention
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Bill Overview
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9 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 4 costs, 4 mixed.
New title and definitions for Article 23
The article is retitled to make its subject clear: calls for a constitutional amending convention. The law also defines key terms like advisory committee, commissioner, commissioning resolution, delegation, and interim commissioner. These definitions guide how state officials apply the rules.
Fast oversight by legislative advisory committee
A five‑member committee of legislators oversees the delegation. It includes two senators (majority and largest minority), two representatives (majority and largest minority), and one more member jointly chosen by leaders and approved by both chambers. The committee can hire staff, monitor meetings, and must answer commissioners’ advice requests within 24 hours. If it believes a commissioner exceeded authority, it must alert the House Speaker, Senate President, and Attorney General. After a committee finding, the Speaker or Senate President may remove the commissioner, and the finding goes to the Attorney General.
Limits on commissioners' votes and scope
Commissioners cannot vote to change the one‑state‑one‑vote rule. They cannot vote to change core rights in the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights and the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, and 26th Amendments. They may act only on the subject named in South Carolina’s commissioning resolution or in the applications that triggered the convention. The General Assembly may give added instructions at any time.
Team roles and media rules for commissioners
The delegation must choose a chair, a person to cast the state’s vote, and a media spokesperson. Only the spokesperson may speak to reporters about convention business during the convention or a temporary recess. Members must avoid signaling public division on positions the delegation has formally taken. A majority of members present and voting makes decisions. Breaking these rules can lead to suspension or recall.
Who can serve as convention commissioners
To serve, you must be a U.S. citizen for at least 5 years and a South Carolina resident for at least 5 years. You must be at least 25 and a registered South Carolina voter. You are barred if you were a federal lobbyist in the last 5 years; a federal employee or contractor in the last 10 years (military excepted); or held a federal office in the last 10 years. A felony conviction in the last 10 years also disqualifies you.
Pay, expenses, and gift cap for commissioners
Commissioners get the same pay as state lawmakers, prorated for time served, and the same expense allowance. While serving, they may not accept gifts or benefits over $200, except from family. Gifts include loans, lodging, food, and job offers. An employer continuing a salary is not treated as a gift.
Felonies for commissioner misconduct and interference
Commissioners who commit misconduct in office face a felony, with up to five years in prison. It is also a felony to bribe, threaten, intimidate, or obstruct a commissioner or interim commissioner, punishable by up to a $1,000 fine and up to one year in jail.
How South Carolina picks and replaces commissioners
The legislature names seven commissioners and one alternate by a joint‑session majority vote. Lawmakers can recall or remove commissioners at any time by resolution. If a seat opens, the advisory committee appoints an interim until the legislature picks a permanent replacement.
Oath and credentials for commissioners
Each commissioner must sign a written oath to follow all limits and instructions, and file it with the Secretary of State. The Clerk of the House gives each commissioner an official copy of the signed oath and the commissioning resolution. Those papers serve as the commissioner’s credentials.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bill Taylor
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Brandon Newton
Republican • House
Cody T. Mitchell
Republican • House
Brandon Guffey
Republican • House
Lee Hewitt
Republican • House
Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon
Republican • House
Melissa Lackey Oremus
Republican • House
Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope
Republican • House
Mark N. Willis
Republican • House
Richard L. "Richie" Yow
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/25/2026
(Commissioners to Article V Convention)Override Veto by the Governor
Yes: 74 • No: 27
Senate vote • 6/25/2026
(Commissioners to Article V Convention)to override the veto
Yes: 20 • No: 5
House vote • 5/13/2026
(Commissioners to Article V Convention)Concur in Senate Amendments
Yes: 86 • No: 21
Senate vote • 5/13/2026
(Commissioners to Article V Convention)3rd Reading
Yes: 38 • No: 2
House vote • 3/5/2025
(Commissioners to Article V Convention)Passage of Bill
Yes: 76 • No: 29
Actions Timeline
Act No. 247
7/1/2026legislatureEffective date 06/25/26
7/1/2026legislatureRoll call Ayes-20 Nays-5
6/25/2026SenateVeto overridden Ayes-20 Nays-5 — Act No. 247
6/25/2026SenateVeto overridden by originating body Yeas-74 Nays-27
6/25/2026HouseVetoed by Governor
5/20/2026GovernorRatified R 179
5/14/2026legislatureRoll call Yeas-86 Nays-21
5/13/2026HouseConcurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
5/13/2026HouseRoll call Ayes-38 Nays-2
5/13/2026SenateRead third time and returned to House with amendments
5/13/2026SenateAmended
5/13/2026SenateRead second time
5/12/2026SenateAmended
5/6/2026SenateCommittee report: Favorable Judiciary
4/29/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Judiciary
3/11/2025SenateIntroduced and read first time
3/11/2025SenateRead third time and sent to Senate
3/6/2025HouseRoll call Yeas-76 Nays-29
3/5/2025HouseRead second time
3/5/2025HouseDebate adjourned until Wed., 3-5-25
2/27/2025HouseReconsidered
2/27/2025HouseDebate adjourned until Tues., 3-4--25
2/26/2025HouseDebate adjourned until Wed., 2-26-25
2/25/2025HouseMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Guffey
2/25/2025House
Bill Text
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