Bills & Legislation

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP A FORM THAT OFFERS MEDICAID APPLICANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXECUTE A REVOCABLE LIVING WILL.

Medicaid

Jordan S. PaceRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-730 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS SHALL ADOPT CRITERIA FOR ADMISSIONS TO AND DISCHARGES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS HOMES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF SUCH CRITERIA.

Veterans' homes

Wendell K. JonesDemocrat

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY WAIVE THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS MAKE UP FULL DAYS MISSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICTS CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANE HELENE DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR, AND TO EXTEND SUCH WAIVERS TO HOME SCHOOL PROGRAMS.

Hurricane Helene school closure waivers

Bruce W. BannisterRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-23-150, RELATING TO ADJUDICATION OF ALLEGATIONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MISCONDUCT REPORTED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, SO AS TO LIMIT PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION FOR CERTAIN INCIDENCES OF MISCONDUCT, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES' WRITTEN REPORTS WHEN THE AGENCIES DECLINE TO PROSCRCUTE ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT, AND TO PROVIDE AGENCY HEADS MUST EXPLAIN WHY THEY BELIEVE THE ALLEGATIONS CAN NO LONGER BE PROVEN.

Law Enforcement Officer Misconduct

Richard L. "Richie" YowRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BISHOP DAVID W.

Bishop David W. Gleason and Lady Celina Gleason

Fawn M. PedalinoRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FARM EXPORT RELIEF AND RESILIENCE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 59 TO TITLE 46 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA FARM EXPORT TRADE RELIEF FUND; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO SUPPORT AGRICLUTURAL PRODUCERS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE; TO REQUIRE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AND THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION TO DEVELOP STATE-SUPPORTED CROP INSURANCE; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARMTENT OF AGRICULTURE TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNUALLY.

Farm Export Relief and Resilience Act

Wendell K. JonesDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE JIM "WIZ" AND CHERYL WISZOWATY OF BATESBURG-LEESVILLE ON BEING NAMED THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA POULTRY FESTIVAL DISTINGUISHED CITIZENS OF THE YEAR.

Jim and Cheryl Wiszowaty, SC Poultry Festival Citizens of the Year

Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr.Republican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR GRACEN GREEN FOR HER NOTEWORTHY ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO CONGRATULATE HER UPON ACHIEVING THE PRESTIGIOUS RANK OF GOLD AWARD, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN GIRL SCOUTS.

Gracen Green-Girl Scout Gold Award

Joseph S. "Joe" WhiteRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CELEBRATED PERFORMER LARRY FORD FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER AS AN ACCOMPLISHED AMERICAN MUSICIAN AND ENTERTAINER.

Larry Ford top musician and entertainer

Wendell G. GilliardDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE WEEK OF AUGUST 25 THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2025, AS "COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER AWARENESS WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, IN RECOGNITION OF THE VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS THAT COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS MAKE TO PUBLIC HEALTH, AND TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUED SUPPORT AND COLLABORATION AT ALL LEVELS TO ADVANCE THEIR WORK AND IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES STATEWIDE.

Community Health Worker Awareness Week in SC

Lonnie HoseyDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND EXPRESS SINCERE GRATITUDE TO THE EXEMPLARY STUDENT INTERNS WHO HAVE DEDICATED THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO SERVING THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE'S UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM.

University of SC student intern program

Shannon S. EricksonRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND COREY BEDENBAUGH, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER AT BATESBURG-LEESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL, FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION FOR THE CHILDREN OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON BEING NAMED 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR.

Corey Bedenbaugh, 2026 SC Teacher of the Year

Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr.Republican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DIANA TISDELL OF BEAUFORT COUNTY FOR HER NOTEWORTHY ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS ORGANIZATION AND TO CONGRATULATE HER UPON RECEIVING THE PRESTIGIOUS STARS AND STRIPES AWARD.

Diana Tisdell recipient of the Stars & Stripes award

Wm. Weston J. NewtonRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHARLES THOMAS "TOMMY" HAMMOND, TO EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION FOR HIS FRIENDSHIP AND SERVICE TO KERSHAW COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THE SYMPATHY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Charles Thomas Hammond Sympathy reso

Cody T. MitchellRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JACEY COATES, STAR ATTACKER FOR THE EMERALD HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TEAM, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR SETTING AN IMPRESSIVE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE RECORD.

Jacey Coates

Billy GarrettRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DONNIE L.

Donnie Hardin Retirement

M. Brian LawsonRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND KENNETH WAYNE FULMER FOR HIS MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER WITH THE RIDGE SPRING FIRE DEPARTMENT AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Kenneth Wayne Fulmer, service as volunteer firefighter

Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr.Republican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-605 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "STRANGULATION," CREATE THE OFFENSES OF STRANGULATION AND AGGRAVATED STRANGULATION, PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSES, AND PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

Strangulation

Brian AdamsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 27-37-10, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR EJECTMENT OF TENANT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME WHEN AN EVICTION MAY BE IMPLEMENTED.

Evictions

Chandra E. DillardDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 2-19-100, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY OF RETIRED JUDGES FOR APPOINTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MORE FREQUENT REVIEW OF RETIRED JUDGE OR JUSTICE QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RETENTION ELECTION.

JMSC Retired Judges

Wes ClimerRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE L.

L.A. Barrier & Son Anniversary

Carlisle KennedyRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JIM ROBERTS FOR HIS EFFORTS IN FOUNDING THE GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CLINIC AND TO HONOR THE CLINIC ON THE THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING.

Jim Roberts and Good Shepherd Clinic

Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin IIIRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MAY 11-MAY 17, 2025, AS "POLICE WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA" AND TO HONOR THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES AND SAFEGUARDING DEMOCRACY.

Police Week in SC

Tom DavisRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CAMDEN POLO CLUB, TO HONOR THE HISTORIC KIRKWOOD POLO FIELD, AND TO COMMEND THE COMMUNITY'S CONTINUING DEDICATION TO THE PRESERVATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S EQUESTRIAN HERITAGE.

Camden Polo Club, 125th anniversary

Jeffrey R. GrahamDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DR.

Gerrita Postlewait Retirement

Carlisle KennedyRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DR.

Dr. Tony Boyce, 25th ministerial anniversary

Chandra E. DillardDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR WILLIAM JACKSON "BILL" BREWER, SOUTH CAROLINA AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE, AND TO DECLARE MAY 22, 2025, AS "BILL BREWER DAY" IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Bill Brewer Day in SC

Fawn M. PedalinoRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO BOYS STATE TO USE THE SENATE AND HOUSE CHAMBERS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025.

Boys State

Everett StubbsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO ROLLBACK TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ROLLBACK TAXES ONLY APPLY TO THE PREVIOUS TAX YEAR INSTEAD OF THE PREVIOUS THREE TAX YEARS.

Roll back taxes

Steven Wayne LongRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JAMES CLEVELAND "JIM" BLACK OF MANNING FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF CLARENDON COUNTY, MOST PARTICULARLY THE CITIZENS OF MANNING, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

James Cleveland Black

Fawn M. PedalinoRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF DIANA MATTHEWS FLOYD, TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS, AND TO COMMEND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DIANA M.

Diana Floyd Concurrent

Tom Young, Jr.Republican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JACEY COATES, STAR ATTACKER FOR THE EMERALD HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TEAM, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR SETTING AN IMPRESSIVE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE RECORD.

Jacey Coates

John R. McCravy IIIRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MANASSES J.

Manassess J. Campbell, retirement

Overture WalkerDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF THE HISTORIC ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF UNITY ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR THE CONGREGATION FOR A CENTURY AND A HALF OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE LANCASTER COMMUNITY.

Unity ARP Church, 150th anniversary

Brandon NewtonRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AUGUST 25-29, 2025, AS SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER AWARENESS WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS MAKE TO PUBLIC HEALTH.

Community HealthWorker Awareness

Russell L. OttDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR WAYNE H.

Wayne Abney

Thomas C. AlexanderRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF REVEREND KENNETH F.

Reverend Kenneth Hodges

Margie Bright MatthewsDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-43-85, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR PLACEMENT OF MODULAR HOMES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE OF DISPLAY MODELS.

Placement of Modular Homes

Thomas D. "Tom" CorbinRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES TAYLOR CREEK ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 901 IN YORK COUNTY "JACK ARMOUR MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Jack Armour Memorial Bridge

Thomas E. "Tommy" PopeRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 389 IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY FROM THE TOWN OF NEESES TO THE ORANGEBURG/AIKEN COUNTY LINE "BENJAMIN F.

Benjamin F. Corbett Highway

Lonnie HoseyDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS TWO HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Marine Corps 250th Anniversary

Thomas C. AlexanderRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR LYNN STOKES-MURRAY, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR WITH BURR AND FORMAN, LLC, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER ALMOST FORTY YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Lynn Stokes-Murray-retirement

J. Todd RutherfordDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT OF THE ORIGINAL GULLAH FESTIVAL OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR ITS MEANINGFUL INFLUENCE IN PRESERVING THE HISTORIC GULLAH CULTURE AND FOR ITS ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION TO THE STATE'S VITAL TOURISM INDUSTRY.

2025 Gullah Festival

Michael F. Rivers, Sr.Democrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF LOUIS WELDON HAMMOND OF COLUMBIA AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

sympathy resolution Louis Weldon Hammond

J. Todd RutherfordDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ANSLEY GRATZMILLER, A FOURTH GRADE STUDENT AT BUIST ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED STUDIES, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR BEING THE STATE WINNER OF THE 2024-2025 SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S BOOK CHALLENGE.

Ansley Gratzmiller winner 2025 SC Children's Book Challenge

Tom DavisRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE REVEREND DR.

Rev. Dr. Louis C. Williams Sr., retirement

Jerry N. Govan, Jr.Democrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-27-610, RELATING TO PRIORITY OF DISTRIBUTION FOR CLAIMS, SO AS TO ADD FUNDING AGREEMENTS.

Insurer liquidation

Craig A. GagnonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-510, RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, SO AS TO REDUCE THE TOP MARGINAL RATE TO FIVE PERCENT.

Income tax rates

Jordan S. PaceRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 8-11-150 AND 8-11-155, BOTH RELATING TO PAID PARENTAL LEAVE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF WEEKS OF PAID PARENTAL LEAVE IN THE EVENT OF THE BIRTH OR ADOPTION OF A CHILD FOR ELIGIBLE STATE EMPLOYEES.

Paid family leave

Beth E. BernsteinDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE GLORIA ERNESTINE HODNETT OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDRETH BIRTHDAY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR A JOYOUS CELEBRATION AND MANY MORE YEARS FILLED WITH HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

100 years old on May 14, 2025 Gloria Ernestine Hodnett

Jerry N. Govan, Jr.Democrat