Rep. COBB-HUNTER proposes the following amendment (LC-325.HDB0001H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:

SECTION 1. Section 37-6-502 of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

 Section 37-6-502. The Commission on Consumer Affairs shall be composed of nine members, one of whom shall be the Secretary of State as an ex officio member; fourthe remaining eight members shall be appointed by the Governor with advice and consent of the Senate and the remaining four members shall be elected by the General Assemblyfor terms as follows: two for a term of one year, two for a term of two years, two for a term of three years, and two for a term of four years. Members of the Commission shall elect a Chairman. Terms of the members shall be four years unless otherwise stipulated in this section, and upon the expiration of the terms, the Governor shall appoint a member and the General Assembly shall elect one member respectively. With the exception of the ex officio member, any vacancy in the office of a member shall be filled by the Governor by appointment for the unexpired term. Upon expiration of the term of a member, the successor shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of four years. Members of the Commission shall be eligible for reappointment. No person associated with any businesses regulated by the Commission on Consumer Affairs shall be eligible to serve on the Commission as defined by Section 8-13-208-13-100 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.