§ 7-13-2110 Authorization of simplified or more detailed explanation of proposed constitutional amendments
§ 7-13-2120 Constitutional Ballot Commission
§ 7-13-2130 Jurisdiction of proceedings challenging explanations
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 7 > Chapter 13 > Article 17 - Explanation of Proposed Constitutional Amendments

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.