Proposed Regulations

Document No. 5225 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, and 7-13-1640 45-17. Storage of Election Records and Equipment. (New) Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to add a new regulation stating storage and retention requirements for certain records from elections, and equipment used to conduct elections. Section-by-Section Discussion: Create a new regulation R.45-17. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on July 28, 2023. Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity for Public Comment: If a public hearin…

Document No. 5224 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20 45-8. Defective and Duplicate Ballot Cards, Sealed After Tabulation. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-8 to remove obsolete content and instructions and replace it with new content relating to records provided to the SEC when it conducts audits of county boards of voter registration and elections. Section-by-Section Discussion: Strike and amend the content of Regulation 45-8 with new content, including the regulation title. The Notice of D…

Document No. 5205 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20 45-14. Non-Partisan and Petition Candidate Information Reports. (New) Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to add a new regulation stating deadlines for certain information regarding candidates for election to be provided to the SEC by county boards of voter registration and elections. Section-by-Section Discussion: Create a new regulation, R.45-14. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on March 24, 2023. Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunit…

Document No. 5204 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655 45-10. Retention and Disposition of Certain Voting Records. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-10 to remove obsolete content and instructions and replace it with new content relating to third-party vendors contracted for services by county boards of voter registration and elections. Section-by-Section Discussion: Strike and amend the content of R.45-10 with new content, including the regulation’s title. The Notice of …

Document No. 5203 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20 45-12. Electronic Petitions. (New) Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to add a new regulation addressing the use of electronic means to conduct petition drives. Section-by-Section Discussion: Create a new regulation, R.45-12. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on March 24, 2023. Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity for Public Comment: If a public hearing is requested pursuant to Section 1-23-110(A)(3) of the 1976 Code of Laws, as amend…

Document No. 5202 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20 45-11. Candidate Withdrawals. (New) 45-13. Managers of Election; Appointment and Training. (New) Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to add two new regulations addressing the withdrawal by certain candidates from consideration for election to public office, and the appointment and training of managers of election (poll workers). Section-by-Section Discussion: Create a new regulation, R.45-11. Create a new regulation, R.45-13. The Notice of Drafting was published i…

Document No. 5201 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20 45-15. Emergency Procedures. (New) Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to add a new regulation requiring county boards of voter registration and elections to develop emergency procedure plans for polling places during elections. Section-by-Section Discussion: Create a new regulation, R.45-15. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on March 24, 2023. Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity for Public Comment: If a public hearing is requested pu…

Document No. 5199 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-325, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655 45-9. Write-in Ballots, Sealed After Tabulation. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-9 to remove obsolete content and instructions and replace it with new content relating to the use by candidates of nicknames and derivative names on ballots. The title for R.45-9 will be amended to “Candidate Nicknames”. PROPOSED REGULATIONS 39 South Carolina State Register Vol. 47, Issue 6 June 23, 2023 Section-by-Section Di…

Document No. 5198 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655 45-7. Ballot Cards, Sealed After Tabulation. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-7 by striking its current contents and replacing it with new content regulating the use of ballot drop boxes. The title of R.45-7 will be amended to “Ballot Drop Boxes”. Section-by-Section Discussion: Strike and amend the content of Regulation 45-7, including the title. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on May 26, …

Document No. 5197 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655 45-6. Defective Ballot Cards. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-6 by striking its current contents and replacing it with new content relating to certain reports to be made to the SEC that will be required of county boards of voter registration and elections. The title of R.45-6 will become “County Reports”. Section-by-Section Discussion: Strike and amend the content of Regulation 45-6, including the title. The Notice…

Document No. 5196 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655 45-5. Ballot Envelopes and Fold Over Ballot Cards. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-5 by striking its current contents and replacing it with new content relating to the conduct of oaths required of certain persons engaged to work during elections or on election-related matters. The title of R.45-5 will be amended to “Administration of Election Official’s Oaths”. Section-by-Section Discussion: Strike and amend the co…

Document No. 5195 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655 45-4. Certification of Program Instructions. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-4 by striking its current contents and replacing it with new content relating to the conduct of protest hearings. The title of R.45-4 will be amended to “Protest Hearings”. Section-by-Section Discussion: Strike and amend the content of Regulation 45-4, including the title. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on May 2…

Document No. 5194 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655 45-3. Tabulating Center Personnel. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-3 to remove obsolete content and instructions and replace it with new content relating to current standards for ballots used in South Carolina Elections. The title of R.45-3 will become “Ballot Standards”. Section-by-Section Discussion: Strike and amend the content of Regulation 45-3 with new content, including the regulation title. The Notice of Dr…

Document No. 5193 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655 45-2. Instructions and Certification of Managers and Clerks in the Use of Vote Recorders. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-2 to remove obsolete content and instructions and replace it with new content relating to the sale of voter registration lists. The title of Regulation 45-2 will be amended to “Sale of Lists Program.” Section-by-Section Discussion: Strike and amend Regulation 45-2. The Notice of Drafting was pub…

Document No. 5192 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20 45-1. Definitions. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-1 to remove obsolete and irrelevant definitions and to add new definitions. Section-by-Section Discussion: Amend Regulation 45-1. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on May 26, 2023. Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity for Public Comment: If a public hearing is requested pursuant to Section 1-23-110(A)(3) of the 1976 Code of Laws, as amended, a hearing will be…