The South Carolina House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the South Carolina General Assembly, which is the state's legislative body. It consists of 124 members who are elected to serve two-year terms. The House is responsible for proposing and voting on state laws, as well as managing the state budget. Members of the House represent various districts across South Carolina, ensuring that local interests are considered in the legislative process. The House works alongside the South Carolina Senate, the upper chamber, to create and amend legislation that affects the entire state.