S0865: Elections - REAPPORTIONMENT: Adopting 2020 Census and Establishing New Senate and House Districts

Legislative Summary

Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, By Adding Section 7-19-45 So As To Establish Election Districts From Which The Members Of The Congressional Districts Are Elected Beginning With The 2022 General Election; And To Repeal Section 7-19-35 Relating To Election Districts From Which Members Of The Congressional Districts Were Formerly Elected; To Authorize The President Of The Senate And Speaker Of The House To Intervene In Any State Or Federal Action Concerning This Legislation; To Authorize The President Of The Senate To Initiate Or Otherwise Participate In Litigation On Behalf Of The Senate Regarding Redistricting; And To Authorize The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives To Initiate Or Otherwise Participate In Litigation On Behalf Of The House Regarding Redistricting. - Ratified Title