S922 is a bill in the South Carolina Legislature (126th General Assembly): Appointments.

What is the status of S922?

In committee as of June 25, 2026. Latest action: Roll call Yeas-9 Nays-90 (June 25, 2026).

A. Shane Massey (R, 25), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S922?

On the South Carolina Legislature website: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/922.htm

South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly

South Carolina S922: Appointments

Q: What does S922 do?

In its own words: To amend the south carolina code of laws by amending section 1-3-210, relating to filling vacancies when the senate is not in session, so as to provide for when the governor may make an interim appointment; by amending section 7-3-10, relating to the state election commission, so as to provide that the members of the election commission shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate; by adding section 1-30-12 so as to provide that cabinet members will serve coterminous with the governor that appoints them; by amending section 1-13-40, relating to the commis.

Status: In committee, June 25, 2026

What the bill says

To amend the south carolina code of laws by amending section 1-3-210, relating to filling vacancies when the senate is not in session, so as to provide for when the governor may make an interim appointment; by amending section 7-3-10, relating to the state election commission, so as to provide that the members of the election commission shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate; by adding section 1-30-12 so as to provide that cabinet members will serve coterminous with the governor that appoints them; by amending section 1-13-40, relating to the commis.

From the engrossed text, May 14, 2026:

A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 1-3-210, RELATING TO FILLING VACANCIES WHEN THE SENATE IS NOT IN SESSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR WHEN THE GOVERNOR MAY MAKE AN INTERIM APPOINTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 7-3-10, RELATING TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY ADDING SECTION 1-30-12 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CABINET MEMBERS WILL SERVE COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR THAT APPOINTS THEM; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-13-40, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN AFFAIRS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-15-10, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-31-10, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 6-19-30, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 13-1-370, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE DIVISION OF STATE DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 13-19-10, RELATING TO THE MIDLANDS AUTHORITY, …

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