H4516

Judicial Merit Selection Commission

Introduced·5/6/25
Introduced Text

Amends the South Carolina Judicial Merit Selection Commission membership and qualifications.

This bill amends the South Carolina Judicial Merit Selection Commission, reducing its membership from twelve to ten. The commission's members are appointed by the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, and the Governor. The bill specifies that certain members must be from the South Carolina Bar with ten years' experience in law practice. Members serve initial one-year terms and can be reappointed for two-year terms, with a limit of two consecutive terms. The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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History

May 6, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

May 6, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary