H3491

Constitutional amendment

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a procedure for enacting laws and constitutional amendments by initiative petition and referendum in South Carolina.

This bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution of South Carolina to establish a procedure for enacting laws and constitutional amendments by initiative petition and referendum. It outlines the process for submitting initiative petitions to the State Election Commission, including signature requirements and deadlines. If the General Assembly does not act on a proposition, it is placed on the ballot in a statewide election.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled