South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
S 1165: Compact for a Safe and Equal Convention for Proposing Constitutional Amendments
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1165 is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate on April 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Compact for a Safe and Equal Convention for Proposing Constitutional Amendments. Primary sponsor: Rex Rice (Republican), Billy Garrett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A JOINT RESOLUTION SO AS TO ENACT THE "COMPACT FOR A SAFE AND EQUAL CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS".
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rex Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Billy Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time