| Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
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| Member of | South Carolina House of Representatives |
| Nominator | Election by House |
| Term length | 4 years, 5-term limit |
| Inaugural holder | James Parsons[1] |
| Formation | 1776 |
| Salary | $33,400 + $140 per diem[2] |
The speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the South Carolina House of Representatives, whose main role is to ensure that general order is maintained in the house by recognizing members to speak, ensuring members are following established rules, and to call for votes. The speaker is third in the line of succession behind the lieutenant governor and the president of the senate. The current speaker is Murrell Smith, Jr., a Republican who has held the position since May 12, 2022.
- ^ "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.