Starting January 15, 2028, the lieutenant governor of South Carolina will serve as the Secretary of Transportation.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to designate the lieutenant governor as the Secretary of Transportation, effective January 15, 2028. It requires candidates for governor to consider the business and executive abilities of potential lieutenant governors, particularly in the field of transportation. The Secretary of Transportation's compensation will be determined under Section 8-11-160, with funding authorized in the general appropriations act. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Starting January 15, 2028, the lieutenant governor of South Carolina will serve as the Secretary of Transportation.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to designate the lieutenant governor as the Secretary of Transportation, effective January 15, 2028. It requires candidates for governor to consider the business and executive abilities of potential lieutenant governors, particularly in the field of transportation. The Secretary of Transportation's compensation will be determined under Section 8-11-160, with funding authorized in the general appropriations act. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.