S.0248

Constitutional amendment proposed, Commissioner of Agriculture

Introduced·1/21/25
Introduced Text

Proposed constitutional amendment to change election of Commissioner of Agriculture to gubernatorial appointment.

This bill proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Constitution to change the election of the Commissioner of Agriculture to an appointment by the Governor, subject to Senate approval. The amendment would take effect after the current Commissioner's term ends. The General Assembly would establish the duties, compensation, qualifications, appointment procedures, and removal processes for the Commissioner. The amendment must be approved by voters in the next general election.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 21, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 21, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary