| President of the South Carolina Senate | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of | South Carolina Senate |
| Nominator | Election by senate |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Inaugural holder | Henry Laurens[1][2] (as president of the Provincial Congress) |
| Formation | 1776 |
| Succession | Second |
| Salary | $33,400 + $140 per diem[3] |
The president of the South Carolina Senate is the presiding officer of the body. The role of the president is to ensure that general order is maintained in the senate by recognizing members to speak, ensuring members are following established rules, and to call for votes. Additionally, the president is second in the line of succession should the governor and lieutenant governor be unable to serve as governor. The current president of the senate is Thomas C. Alexander, a Republican, who has held the position since December 6, 2021.[4]
- ^ McCrady, Edward (1901). The History of South Carolina in the Revolution, 1775-1780. New York: The Macmillan Company. p. 22.
- ^ "South Carolina Constitution of 1776". avalon.law.yale.edu. Yale University. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ Slade, David. "Salary only part of S.C. lawmakers' compensation". publicintegrity.org. Center for Public Integrity. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "Senator Thomas C. Alexander". scstatehouse.gov. South Carolina Legislature. Retrieved 30 July 2022.