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SF 1316
Overview: SF 1316, Per diem payments prohibition during a regular session of the legislature, bill, author added Rest, introduced February 13, 2025, subject: Government-State, LEGI
Overview: SF 1316, Per diem payments prohibition during a regular session of the legislature, bill, author added Rest, introduced February 13, 2025, subject: Government-State, LEGISLATURE
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to prohibit per diem payments to members of the South Carolina Legislature during regular legislative sessions. The bill aims to reduce government spending and increase accountability for legislators.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits the payment of per diem allowances to legislators during regular legislative sessions
- Maintains the ability to provide per diem payments for special sessions or other official legislative business outside of regular sessions
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly impact members of the South Carolina Legislature, who would no longer receive per diem payments during regular legislative sessions. The goal is to encourage legislators to focus on their legislative duties without the additional financial incentive of per diem payments.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced and the author has been added. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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