Bills & Legislation

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE ORGANIZERS AND PARTICIPANTS OF THE INAUGURAL SOUTH CAROLINA RELIGIOUS LIBERTY CONFERENCE AND THEIR EFFORTS TO REINFORCE PRINCIPLES OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IN THE PALMETTO STATE, TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE THE ESSENTIAL IMPORTANCE OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY TO ANY AND ALL PEOPLE, AND TO DECLARE MARCH 1, 2025, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA, FIRST IN RELIGIOUS LIBERTY DAY" IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

SC, "First in Religious Liberty Day"

David R. HiottRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CHRIS WHITE, SENECA HIGH SCHOOL HEAD TRACK AND FIELD COACH, ON BEING NAMED 2023-2024 NATIONAL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD COACH OF THE YEAR BY THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS.

Head Coach Chris White, National Coach of the Year for girls track and field

Adam L. DuncanRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO WELCOME MARK LEAVENS, PRESIDENT OF THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ASSOCIATION, AS HE VISITS THE TOWN OF CLOVER TO SUPPORT THE CLOVER HIGH SCHOOL PRIDE OF CLOVER MARCHING BAND WHICH HAS BEEN INVITED TO APPEAR IN THE 137TH ROSE BOWL PARADE IN PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, IN 2026.

Welcome president of Tournament of Roses Association Mark Leavens to Clover

Thomas E. "Tommy" PopeRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR JAMES M.

James Holloway, service

Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr.Republican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE WEST-OAK HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

West-Oak Wrestling wins Class 3A State finals

Adam L. DuncanRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DALE NEVINS, INSPECTOR WITH THE DORCHESTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND UNWAVERING SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Inspector Dale Nevins retirement

Murphy

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE POWDERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A SUPERB SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THE LADY PATRIOTS ON NETTING THE 2024 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Powdersville HS girls volleyball champs

Thomas BeachRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR THE WILLIAMS TRANSCO SOUTHEAST SUPPLY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT.

Williams Transco Southeast Supply Enhancement Project

Michael W. GambrellRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE NIGHTS OF MARCH THROUGH MAY AND AUGUST THROUGH OCTOBER AS "LIGHTS OUT NIGHTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA SEASON" AND TO URGE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS TO TURN OUT NON-ESSENTIAL LIGHTS AT NIGHT DURING THESE CRITICAL PERIODS IN THE SPRING AND FALL FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

South Carolina Lights Out program

George E. "Chip" Campsen IIIRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR.

Fort Mill Superintendent Chuck Epps retirement

David MartinRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR.

Dr. Cheryl Washington

Darrell JacksonDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "BUDGET PROVISO CODIFICATION ACT OF 2025" SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CODIFICATION IN THE S.

Budget Proviso Codification Act

Bruce W. BannisterRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE ST.

St. Jude Affilaite Program

Matthew W. "Matt" LeberRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE HELEN MUNNERLYN UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP SOUTH CAROLINA, TO COMMEND HER FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS TO COME.

Helen Munnerlyn, retirement

Deon T. TedderDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BIG DAVE'S CHEESESTEAKS ON THE GRAND OPENING OF THEIR FIRST FRANCHISE LOCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks

Hamilton R. GrantDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF PHOTOGRAPHER CECIL J.

Cecil Williams

Annie E. McDanielDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE RUSSELL GLOVER FOR HIS INDUCTION INTO THE SOUTH CAROLINA GOLF HALL OF FAME.

Russell Glover

Roger K. KirbyDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN LOST TO CANCER, AND TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 26, 2025 AS "SUITS AND SNEAKERS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Suits and Sneakers Day

Ronnie A. SabbDemocrat

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF CASHUA DRIVE IN THE CITY OF FLORENCE IN FLORENCE COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SECOND LOOP ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 76 "CURTIS KERSHAW SUMMERFORD MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Curtis Kershaw Summerford Memorial Highway

Mike ReichenbachRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 5, 2025, AS "CLEMSON DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Clemson Day

Thomas C. AlexanderRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE OCEANSIDE COLLEGIATE ACADEMY GIRLS TENNIS TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2024 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Oceanside Academy Girls Tennis

Kathy LandingRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE HENRY EDWARD BROWN JR.

Hon. Henry Edward Brown Jr., service

Marvin "Mark" SmithRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR DR.

Dr. Keith Miller, retirement and service

Brandon L. CoxRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MEMBERS OF THE 6888TH CENTRAL POSTAL DIRECTORY BATTALION OF THE WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS AND TO COMMEND THEM AND THEIR BATTALION FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED STATES MILITARY DURING WORLD WAR II.

6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the Women's Army Corps

John Gregory "Jay" KilmartinRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR JEFF WILSON, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER FORTY-SEVEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Jeff Wilson retiring from West Carolina Telephone Cooperative

Craig A. GagnonRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO APPLAUD THE D.

D.W. Daniel HS band champs

Phillip BowersRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MILDRED EARLINE ROBERTS OF TRAVELERS REST ON THE OCCASION OF HER 100TH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

Mildred Earline Roberts, 100th birthday

James Mikell "Mike" BurnsRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF DOROTHY NELSON BONNER OF CLARENDON COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

Dorothy Bonner sympathy

Hamilton R. GrantDemocrat

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE BELIEF OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT NASCAR RACING IS AN INTEGRAL AND VITAL PART OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND ITS ECONOMY AND TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE DARLINGTON RACEWAY ON ITS HISTORIC SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY SEASON AND CONTINUING TO HOST TWO NASCAR RACE WEEKENDS THAT GENERATE SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC IMPACT TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS ONE OF OUR STATE'S MOST TREASURED ATTRACTIONS, AND TO NAME THE WEEKS AROUND BOTH RACES, THE OFFICIAL THROWBACK WEEKEND OF NASCAR, MARCH 30-APRIL 6, 2025, AND THE TRADITIONAL LABOR DAY WEEKEND, AUGUST 24-AUGUST 31, 2025, AS "DARLINGTON RACEWAY WEEK," TWO WEEKS TOO TOUGH TO TAME.

Throwback weekend of NASCAR

Robert Q. WilliamsDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO INCREASE THEIR AWARENESS OF AND GAIN PREVENTION EDUCATION ON THE SIGNS OF TOPICAL STEROID DEPENDENCE AND THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH TOPICAL STEROID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME AND TO DECLARE FEBRUARY 3, 2026, AS TOPICAL STEROID WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Awareness Day

David VaughanRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION LOCATED AT THE JUNCTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 187 AND SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 29 IN ANDERSON COUNTY "PAUL ROBINSON EARLE MEMORIAL INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERSECTION CONTAINING THIS DESIGNATION.

Paul Robinson Earle Memorial Intersection

Craig A. GagnonRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF GRAMMY-AWARD-NOMINATED ENTERTAINER AND COLUMBIA NATIVE ANGIE STONE, TO CELEBRATE HER LIFE, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Angela Stone, sympathy

Tameika Isaac DevineDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

Honda

Mike ReichenbachRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF DR.

Charlie Timmerman Death

Tom Young, Jr.Republican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 29-3-810 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICATION FOR A RULE TO SHOW CAUSE IN CERTAIN INSTANCES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 27-30-130, RELATING TO THE ENFORCEABILITY OF A HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS MUST COMPLY WITH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.

Homeowners Association Authority

J. Todd RutherfordDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY PALMETTO GIRLS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025.

Palmetto Girls State

Beth E. BernsteinDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LORIS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING WINNING SEASON IN REGION V CLASS AAA.

Loris HS basketball team

Kevin HardeeRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF BLACKVILLE NATIVE HELEN PEEPLES SINGLETARY, TO CELEBRATE HER LIFE, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Helen Singletary, sympathy

Tiffany R. Spann-WilderDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CASON HOWLE, A SENIOR WRESTLER FOR GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR A SPECTACULAR HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING CAREER.

Wrestler Cason Howle

Billy GarrettRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SUPPORT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE CRISIS RECOVERY NETWORK COORDINATED BY THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION BOARD, TO EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NETWORK, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE NETWORK AS A TRUSTED SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, AND POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS IN THIS STATE TO KNOW THEY MAY CALL UPON IT IF THE NEED ARISES.

Crisis Recovery Network

Shannon S. EricksonRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR LIEUTENANT JOSEPH WEST UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Lieutenant Joseph West Retirement

Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IVRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 58-27-1105, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY" AND TO ALLOW AN ELECTRIC UTILITY TO INCLUDE STORM RECOVERY COSTS FOR HURRICANE HELENE AND ITS COST OF CAPITAL FROM THE DATE OF THE STORM THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF STORM RECOVERY BONDS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 58-27-1110, RELATING TO THE PETITION FOR FINANCING ORDER AND REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO ALLOW AN ELECTRIC UTILITY TO DEFER THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF A FINANCING ORDER.

Storm Damage Recovery

William G. "Bill" HerbkersmanRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 11, 2025, AS "4-H DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO COMMEND THE STATE 4-H TEEN COUNCIL AND THE 4-H PROGRAM TEAM ON THEIR NUMEROUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE 2024-2025 YEAR AND FOR THE LEADERSHIP AND IMPACT THEY HAVE DEMONSTRATED.

4-H Day

Wes ClimerRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT THE CELEBRATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY, TO SALUTE THE MORE THAN TEN THOUSAND GIRL SCOUTS IN THE PALMETTO STATE, AND TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 12, 2025, AS "GIRL SCOUT DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Girl Scouts

Margie Bright MatthewsDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ROGER BAILEY UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS FIFTY-SIX YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Roger Bailey Retirement

Shane R. MartinRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE STATE 4-H TEEN COUNCIL AND 4-H PROGRAM TEAM ON THEIR NUMEROUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE 2024-2025 YEAR, TO RECOGNIZE THEM FOR THE LEADERSHIP AND IMPACT THEY HAVE DEMONSTRATED, AND TO DECLARE TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025, AS "4-H DAY" AT THE STATE CAPITOL.

4-H Day at the State House

William M. "Bill" HixonRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MARY SUZANNE "ZAN" CHAPPELL EDMUNDS OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

Zan Edmunds sympathy

G. Murrell Smith, Jr.Republican