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H 3334

South Carolina Government Efficiency Act

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Don Chapman and 4 co-sponsors

Creates the SC Government Efficiency Task Force to review state operations, propose cost cuts and regulatory streamlining, and deliver nonbinding recommendations every four years.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Bill Summary · H 3334

Summary — H 3334: "South Carolina Government Efficiency Act"

Status: Referred to Committee (introduced Feb 27, 2025).
Introduced: Prefiled Dec 5, 2024; filed/introduced Jan 14, 2025.
Primary sponsor (as provided): William C. Galvin.

Note: the provided bill packet contains two distinct texts (one Massachusetts construction–payment provision and one South Carolina “Government Efficiency Act”). The summary below focuses on the South Carolina Government Efficiency Act text titled and described in the packet.

Purpose / Intent

Establish a recurring, high‑level task force to evaluate state government operations and make recommendations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, streamline or reduce regulations, and consider agency downsizing where appropriate. The task force is intended to produce actionable recommendations for legislative and executive decision‑makers.

Key provisions

  • Creates Section 1-1-1050 — the "South Carolina Government Efficiency Task Force."
  • Charge: develop recommendations to improve and streamline governmental operations, including downsizing as appropriate, regulatory reduction/streamlining, and cost‑reduction measures.
  • Convening/timing:
    • Must convene no later than June 2025, and then every four years thereafter.
    • Each convening must complete work within one year and submit recommendations to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and the Governor.
    • Interim or partial recommendations may be submitted at any time during the year; a final summary report is required at completion.
  • Membership/composition:
    • 15 members total: 5 appointed by the President of the Senate, 5 by the Speaker of the House, and 5 by the Governor.
    • Members must include General Assembly members and representatives from the private and public sectors as designated by appointing authorities.
    • Members serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer; vacancies filled the same way.
  • Operations:
    • Task force elects a chair from among its members.
    • Must meet at least quarterly; may meet more often and may use teleconferencing.
    • Members are eligible for per diem, mileage, and subsistence consistent with law for boards/commissions.
    • Staff support to be assigned by the President of the Senate, the Speaker, and the Governor.
    • Task force must consider existing audit and oversight products (Legislative Audit Council, Legislative Oversight Committee, internal/external audits) when developing recommendations.
  • Effective date: upon approval by the Governor.

Who is affected

  • State executive agencies and departments (subject to review and possible recommended reorganization, downsizing, or cost reductions).
  • State regulatory structure (may be recommended for reduction/streamlining).
  • State employees could be affected indirectly if recommendations lead to organizational changes or workforce reductions (any implementation would require subsequent actions).
  • The General Assembly and Governor (recipients of the task force’s recommendations and likely actors to consider implementation).

Potential impact and next steps

  • The statute creates an advisory mechanism rather than automatic changes; actual implementation of recommendations would require follow‑on executive or legislative action (bills, appropriations, executive orders).
  • Regular four‑year cycle institutionalizes periodic efficiency reviews, which could lead to ongoing proposals for cost savings and regulatory reform.
  • Because membership includes legislators and private/public representatives, the recommendations may reflect a mix of policy and operational proposals and could be politically and administratively influential.
  • Coordination with audit and oversight bodies is required, potentially improving evidence‑based recommendations.

Procedural / timeline notes (from provided actions)

  • Prefiled: 12/05/2024.
  • Introduced/read first time and referred to committee(s) in Jan–Feb 2025 (records show referrals to Committee on Judiciary and to State Administration and Regulatory Oversight).
  • Hearing activity (scheduling/rescheduling) occurred Sep–Oct 2025 (dates and locations listed in the packet).

If you want, I can:
- Draft a one‑page briefing for legislators that highlights likely statutory changes to specific agencies or regulatory codes to watch for; or
- Produce suggested follow‑up questions for committee hearings (e.g., staffing, scope, metrics for efficiency, protections for employees, timelines for implementation).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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