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South Carolina Supreme Court Puts State Lawmaker Pay Raise on Hold

  • On Wednesday, South Carolina's highest court issued a temporary order to halt an $18,000 increase in lawmakers’ in-district expense reimbursements that was scheduled to begin July 1.
  • State Sen. Wes Climer and former teacher Carol Herring filed a lawsuit arguing the raise violates the state constitution, which prohibits legislators from increasing their pay during their term.
  • The raise was enacted through Proviso 91.13 in the state's budget, increasing monthly in-district compensation from $1,000 to $2,500 and affecting all 170 General Assembly members.
  • Legal representatives for the leaders of the South Carolina House and Senate contended that the pay increase is lawful and argued that the plaintiffs lack the necessary standing, with the Senate leader's response highlighting that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate the "irreparable harm" required for an injunction.
  • The court’s injunction blocks the pay raise pending resolution and underscores tensions over constitutional limits and legislative transparency regarding self-approved compensation hikes.
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The Post and Courier broke the news in Charleston, United States on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
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