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Overview
House Resolution 3001 establishes the rules for the 126th Session of the South Carolina General Assembly for the 2025 and 2026 sessions. It outlines procedures for the Speaker, elected officials, committee operations, and member conduct, including rules regarding voting, amendments, and maintaining order in the House. The resolution aims to provide a framework for the legislative process during these sessions.
Key provisions
- Establishes procedures for the Speaker’s role, including voting, presiding over sessions, and managing the House.
- Details the election and responsibilities of the Clerk, Reading Clerk, Chaplain, and Sergeant at Arms.
- Outlines the structure and operation of House committees, including appointment procedures and jurisdiction.
- Specifies rules for member conduct, including decorum, speaking rights, and attendance.
- Details procedures for handling amendments and ensuring clarity in legislative documents.
- Addresses the allocation of office space for members based on seniority.
- Establishes a process for addressing absent members and maintaining order in the House.
- Defines the roles and responsibilities of the Legislative Ethics Committee.
Who is affected
- Members of the South Carolina House of Representatives
- Legislative staff
- The public (through open meetings and access to legislative proceedings)
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Primary sponsor
G.M. Smith
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