Bills & Legislation

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SANDRA ROSE MARTIN BELK UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RECENT RETIREMENT AS TOWN OF PAGELAND DEPUTY CLERK, TO COMMEND HER FOR NEARLY FORTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS TO COME.

Sandra Belk, retirement

Richard L. "Richie" YowRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE BETA CHI SIGMA ALUMNI CHAPTER OF PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY INC.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Day

Jermaine L. Johnson, Sr.Democrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE ROCK HILL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS WRESTLING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Rock Hill HS girls wrestling champs

Thomas R. "Randy" LigonRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR PAUL S.

Paul Goodwin

Brandon L. CoxRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MARY ELIZABETH MULLIKIN, ESQUIRE, OF KERSHAW COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

Mary Elizabeth Mullikin sympathy

Gilda Cobb-HunterDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE EACH INDIVIDUAL IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO BECOME BETTER INFORMED ABOUT AND AWARE OF KIDNEY DISEASE AND APOL1-MEDIATED KIDNEY DISEASE, TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE FROM OR WITH ANCESTRY FROM WESTERN AND CENTRAL AFRICA TO CONSIDER GENETIC TESTING FOR APOL1 GENE MUTATIONS, AND TO DECLARE TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025, AS "APOL1-MEDIATED KIDNEY DISEASE AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Kidney Disease Awareness Day

Thomas E. "Tommy" PopeRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE JAMES MONROE MISSION HOUSE IN FOUNTAIN INN FOR TWO DECADES OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF GREENVILLE AND LAURENS COUNTIES.

James Monroe Mission House, 20th anniversary

Mark N. WillisRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CHIEF DEPUTY J.

Medal of Valor Award - Lee County

Jeffrey R. GrahamDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR MOYE GRAHAM FOR DEDICATION TO THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND FOR SERVICE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT ON AGING.

Moye Graham

Jeff ZellRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE LAKE PRESTWOOD BRIDGE IN DARLINGTON COUNTY "SPEAKER JAY LUCAS BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION.

Jay Lucas Bridge

JD ChaplinRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE HEATHER HARRIS FOR HER SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF PHARMACY, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Heather Harris, Board of Pharmacy

Ronnie W. CromerRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JOHN EMMETTE MCLAUCHLIN JR.

John Emmette McLauchlin Jr.

Russell L. OttDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MEMBERS OF THE YORK COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY, YORK COUNTY REPUBLICAN WOMEN, CLOVER/LAKE WYLIE REPUBLICAN WOMEN, AND REPUBLICAN WOMEN RISING FOR THEIR EXCEPTIONAL GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP AND UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING TRADITIONAL FAMILY VALUES, PROTECTING WOMEN AND GIRLS, AND DEFENDING PARENTAL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION AND MEDICINE, AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO THE REPUBLICAN MISSION.

York County Republicans

Wes ClimerRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CHIEF CHARLES RUCKER UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AT NEW RED ROCK FIRE STATION AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Chief Charles Rucker

Russell L. OttDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MICHAEL LEACH UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Michael Leach Retirement

Ronnie W. CromerRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MEMBERS AND LEADERSHIP OF TRIUNE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, FORMERLY BETHLEHEM UNITED METHODIST AND MOUNT NEBO UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES, UPON THE OCCASION OF THEIR MERGER.

Bethlehem United and Mount Nebo

Russell L. OttDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DR.

Dr. Thomas Young

Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin IIIRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE TAYLORS LIONS CLUB UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXPRESS THE UTMOST GRATITUDE FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF GREENVILLE COUNTY AND BEYOND.

Taylors Lions Club, 75th anniversary

Thomas D. "Tom" CorbinRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR THE COLUMBIA (SC) ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INC.

Delta Sigma Theta, Columbia chapter, 85th anniversary

Tameika Isaac DevineDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR SHEILA ROBERTS, FORMER ACCOUNTING AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER FOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY, ON THE OCCASION OF HER RECENT RETIREMENT, TO EXTEND DEEP APPRECIATION FOR HER NEARLY THREE DECADES OF DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO OFFER BEST WISHES FOR A SATISFYING AND REWARDING RETIREMENT.

Sheila Roberts, retirement

Jeffrey R. GrahamDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE LINKS, INCORPORATED, ORANGEBURG CHAPTER UPON ITS SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF VOLUNTEER EFFORTS AND DEDICATION TO THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF ORANGEBURG.

The Links, Inc, Orangeburg Chapter 60th anniversary

Tameika Isaac DevineDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF MR.

Nehemiah David McRant, Sympathy

Tameika Isaac DevineDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF REGINALD STERLING GARVIN SR.

Reginald Sterling Garvin, Sr. sympathy

Tameika Isaac DevineDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE DOGWOOD GARDEN CLUB OF HONEA PATH UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION FOR THE CLUB'S PRESERVATION OF THE TOWN'S HORTICULTURAL LEGACY AND FOR THE CONTRIBUTION OF ITS MEMBERS OVER THE YEARS TO HONEA PATH'S NATURAL BEAUTY.

Dogwood Garden Club, 85th anniversary

Michael W. GambrellRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JUANITA THERESE BROWN HARTLEY BRYSON ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

Juanita Bryson 100th Birthday

Darrell JacksonDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DEACON WILLIE E.

Deacon Willie Snipes

Russell L. OttDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF EUGENE SEAWRIGHT, A NATIVE OF SWANSEA, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Eugene Seawright, sympathy

Russell L. OttDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE FOUNDER OF FRESH FRIENDS, LOGAN WELLS, AND TO COMMEND HER AND THIS ORGANIZATION FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

Fresh Friends

Russell L. OttDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO IN RECOGNITION OF THE DISTRICT'S CENTURY OF DEDICATION TO EDUCATION, COMMUNITY, AND EXCELLENCE, AND TO PROCLAIM JANUARY 29, 2026, AS "RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Richland Two School District Centennial Celebration

Tameika Isaac DevineDemocrat

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AIKEN SCHOLARS ACADEMY IN AIKEN COUNTY FOR EARNING 2025 BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL HONORS AND FOR BEING NAMED IN THE TOP TEN HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES.

Aiken Scholars Academy

Tom Young, Jr.Republican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE ACADEMIC MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS AA GIRLS TENNIS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Academic Magnet High School Girls Tennis Championship

Deon T. TedderDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BOB ZIEMBICKI UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT OF THE SUN CITY CLEAR LAKE REPUBLICAN CLUB, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS EIGHT YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Bob Ziembicki Retirement

Michael JohnsonRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE DR.

Cindy Trimm

Tameika Isaac DevineDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JAYSEN CARR AND TO DECLARE SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026, AS "JAYSEN CARR 'BE A GOOD HUMAN' DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Jaysen Carr, "Be a Good Human" Day

Tameika Isaac DevineDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SHARON B.

bench dedication to Sharon Brown Harriott for her leadership and service.

Darrell JacksonDemocrat

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE NEWBERRY COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE NCAA DIVISION II SUPER REGION 2 TITLE.

Newberry College Football team

Ronnie W. CromerRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHARLES RUTH FOR HIS THIRTY-ONE YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, SCIENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT, AND PUBLIC SERVICE.

Charles Ruth

Ronnie W. CromerRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF REVEREND DR.

Rev. Dr. Lillie Burgess sympathy

Tameika Isaac DevineDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND HONOR THOMAS STOWE "TOM" MULLIKIN, DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; AND THE LEADERS AND PARTICIPANTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA 7 EXPEDITION FOR THEIR VISIONARY PARTNERSHIP IN 2025, WHICH HAS SET A MODEL FOR CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT THAT BENEFITS THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THE NATION, AND THE WORLD.

Thomas Stowe "Tom" Mulkin

Thomas C. AlexanderRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE PAMELA J.

Pamela J. Broughton, retirement

Deon T. TedderDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, AND THE ENTIRE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SYSTEM, FOR ITS MANY AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND CIVIC LIFE OF OUR CITIZENS AND TO DECLARE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026, "CAROLINA DAY-225 YEARS OF SERVICE" AT THE STATE HOUSE.

Carolina Day

Ronnie W. CromerRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE JAMES F.

James F. Byrnes Softball

Lee BrightRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AMERICAN REVOLUTION-ERA POET PHILLIS WHEATLEY AND TO RECOGNIZE JANUARY 29, 2026, AS THE OFFICIAL DATE ON WHICH THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE WILL ISSUE A STAMP COMMEMORATING HER ENDURING LITERARY LEGACY.

Observance of USPS release of Poet Phillis Wheatley Stamp January 29, 2026

Darrell JacksonDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT "INTRODUCE A GIRL TO ENGINEERING DAY"; TO ENCOURAGE THE PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, ENGINEERS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS ACROSS THE STATE; AND TO DECLARE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026, AS "INTRODUCE A GIRL TO ENGINEERING DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

Russell L. OttDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS WHO LIVE AND WORK IN THE GREAT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO HONOR OUR ENGINEERS FOR THEIR MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PALMETTO STATE'S QUALITY OF LIFE, AND TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026, AS "PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Engineers Day

Russell L. OttDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ROSEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY, TO COMMEND THE SCHOOL ON ITS MANY ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE PAST CENTURY, AND TO WISH ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS, AND ALUMNI WELL AS THEY CONTINUE TO HOLD HIGH THE FOUNDING STANDARDS OF ROSEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Rosewood Elementary 100th Anniversary

Darrell JacksonDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF NAOMI DYE CANNADY AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Naomi Dye Cannady

Karl B. AllenDemocrat