South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 4924
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General Bill
Sponsors: Reps. Taylor, King, Montgomery, Bradley, Hartnett, Pope, Bannister, W. Newton, Erickson, Bowers, Hartz, Herbkersman, Neese, Forrest, Hiott, Chapman, Hixon and Ligon
Document Path: LC-0341SA25.docx
Introduced in the House on January 14, 2026
Currently residing in the House Committee on Ways and Means
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2026 | House | Introduced and read first time |
| 1/14/2026 | House | Referred to Committee on Ways and Means |
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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 2-3-240 SO AS TO CREATE A GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEMBER SALARY COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE FOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 3, Title 2 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 2-3-240. (A) There is created the General Assembly Member Salary Commission.
(B)(1) The commission consists of seven appointees of the Governor, one from each of the seven United States Congressional Districts in this State. Members must have significant experience or expertise in law, economics, finance, human resources, personnel, business, or salary surveying, compensation, and benefits, along with other task-related abilities.
(2) A member may not be an elected or appointed governmental official.
(C) Beginning with Fiscal Year 2026-2027:
(1) salaries for the members of the General Assembly must be based on recommendations by the General Assembly Member Salary Commission; and
(2) the commission shall authorize a study be conducted every four years to recommend a salary range for the members of the General Assembly based on their job duties and responsibilities as well as the pay of legislative members in other states.
(D) By December 15, 2026, the commission shall issue a report to the President of the Senate, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee detailing its recommended salary range for members of the General Assembly.
(E) Members of the committee shall receive mileage, subsistence, and per diem provided by law for members of state boards, commissions, and committees for each meeting attended.
(F) Any increases in compensation of the members of the General Assembly must be done in accordance with Article III of the South Carolina Constitution.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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