H4716Introduced in the House
Constitutional Amendment
Introduced by Melissa Oremus, District 84
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend Section 26, Article V Of The Constitution Of South Carolina, 1895, Relating To The Appointment Of Magistrates, So As To Provide That They Shall Be Appointed By The Governor By And With The Advice And Consent Of The General Assembly Rather Than By The Advice And Consent Of The Senate; To Provide For A Majority Vote Of Each Chamber Of The General Assembly; To Delete Provisions Providing The General Assembly Shall Provide For Magistrates' Terms Of Office And Their Civil And Criminal Jurisdiction; And To Provide For Terms Of Office Of Magistrates Of Four Years And Until Their Successors Are Appointed And Qualified.
Where it stands
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White
January 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White
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