South Carolina § 2-3-30 - Subsistence expenses for members and Lieutenant Governor.
Full text of South Carolina South Carolina Code of Laws § 2-3-30 — Subsistence expenses for members and Lieutenant Governor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-3-30. Subsistence expenses for members and Lieutenant Governor.
Except for legislative days which, by Senate or House action, are designated for consideration only of local and uncontested matters, members of the General Assembly must be paid subsistence expenses as may be provided for by law for each legislative day. Provided, such subsistence allowance must be paid for each calendar day occurring within the same legislative day to members of that body in session on each calendar day.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 30-52.1; 1958 (50) 1721; 1962 (52) 1741; 1966 (54) 2424; 1969 (56) 444; 1977 Act No. 219, Part II, SECTION 6; 1980 Act No. 517, Part II, SECTION 24; 2019 Act No. 1 (S.2), SECTION 84, eff January 31, 2019.
Effect of Amendment
2019 Act No. 1, SECTION 84, in the first sentence, substituted "must be paid subsistence expenses as may be provided for by law" for ", including the Lieutenant Governor, shall be paid fifty ($50.00) dollars subsistence expenses", and in the second sentence, substituted "must be paid" for "shall be paid".
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 2-3-30
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 2-3-30 cover?
Section 2-3-30 ("Subsistence expenses for members and Lieutenant Governor.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite South Carolina § 2-3-30?
A common citation format is "South Carolina Code of Laws § 2-3-30" (South Carolina). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of South Carolina law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the South Carolina official source linked on this page or consult a licensed South Carolina attorney.
How does South Carolina § 2-3-30 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in South Carolina can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in South Carolina.