Bills & Legislation

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE DIXIE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Dixie High Girls Cross Country

Craig A. GagnonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN LAND MUST BE DESIGNATED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Equitable Development and Affordable Housing Act

Wendell K. JonesDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3796 SO AS TO ALLOW AN ALTERNATIVE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT FOR PRESERVING EXISTING BUILDINGS AND HOUSING RESOURCES TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME HOUSING.

Housing tax credit

Michael JohnsonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-120 SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR AFFILIATED PROVIDERS DEEMED ABORTION CLINICS AS DEFINED BY LAW MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES; AND TO PROHIBIT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FROM DIRECTING MEDICAID FUNDS TO SUCH ORGANIZATIONS.

Medicaid

John R. McCravy IIIRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-7-40, RELATING TO SAFE HAVENS FOR ABANDONED BABIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AGE UP TO THE AGE OF ONE WHEN AN INFANT MAY BE LEFT AT A SAFE HAVEN.

Infant Save Haven Placement

John R. McCravy IIIRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-3-530, RELATING TO JURISDICTION IN DOMESTIC MATTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT HAS EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO HEAR AND DETERMINE ACTIONS FOR ASSISTED REPRODUCTION PARENTAL RIGHTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-17-10, RELATING TO PATERNITY DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO UPDATE DEFINITIONS TO ADDRESS ASSISTED REPRODUCTION PARENTAGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-17-20, RELATING TO A COURT'S JURISDICTION OVER A PERSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE CONFORMING LANGUAGE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 63-17-40, RELATING TO VOLUNTARY PATERNITY AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.

Donor Statute

Travis A. MooreRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A VETERANS' PREFERENCE IN STATE AGENCY HIRING PRACTICES, TO REQUIRE THE CREATION OF A VETERANS' RECRUITMENT PLAN, AND TO PROVIDE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

Veteran preference

Cody T. MitchellRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE T.

T. L. Hanna Girls Golf

Richard Blake SandersRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY AND RESILIENCE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 39 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, CREATE AND ESTABLISH THE PROGRAM, PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION, ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR ASSESSING AND COLLECTING LIENS, PROVIDE FINANCING, AND TO DEVELOP STANDARDS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs (C-PACE)

Tom DavisRepublican

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 BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SNAP NUTRITION INTEGRITY ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL WAIVER TO ALLOW THE STATE TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF CANDY AND SOFT DRINKS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS AND REPORTING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES RELATED TO APPLICATION FOR AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WAIVER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

SNAP

Stephen FrankRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-13-810, RELATING TO REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.

Military Installation Childcare

Leon D. "Doug" GilliamRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INCREASES IN PROPERTY TAX ARE EXEMPT FOR INDIVIDUALS SIXTY-FIVE AND OLDER.

Property Tax Exemption

Harriet A. HolmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE.

Property Tax Exemption

Harriet A. HolmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR ONE PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS REACHED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE.

Property Tax Exemption

Harriet A. HolmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRENATAL EQUAL PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING SECTIONS 16-3-6, 16-3-105, 16-3-106, 16-3-107, AND 16-3-108 SO AS TO DEFINE "PERSON" TO INCLUDE AN UNBORN CHILD AT ANY STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT, AND TO ENSURE THAT AN UNBORN CHILD WHO IS A VICTIM OF HOMICIDE IS AFFORDED EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE HOMICIDE LAWS OF THE STATE, WITH EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTIONS 16-3-760, 16-3-761, 16-3-762, AND 16-3-763 SO AS TO DEFINE "PERSON" TO INCLUDE AN UNBORN CHILD AT ANY STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT AND TO ENSURE THAT AN UNBORN CHILD WHO IS A VICTIM OF ASSAULT IS AFFORDED EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE ASSAULT LAWS OF THE STATE, WITH EXCEPTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

South Carolina Prenatal Equal Protection Act

Robert J. "Rob" HarrisRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-77-150, RELATING TO UNINSURED MOTORIST PROVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN INSURER MAY NOT INCREASE THE PREMIUM OF AN INSURED SOLELY BECAUSE THE INSURED MADE A CLAIM UNDER HIS UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE IF THE INSURED WAS NOT AT FAULT IN THE ACCIDENT THAT LED TO THE CLAIM.

Uninsured Motorist Coverage Premiums

Cody T. MitchellRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OVER SIXTY-FIVE OR ARE FULLY DISABLED VETERANS AND WHOSE PRIMARY RESIDENCE IS NOT ENCUMBERED WITH A MORTGAGE LIEN.

Property Tax Exemption

Harriet A. HolmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 41-27-660 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE TO SEND CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS BY ELECTRONIC MEANS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PHYSICAL MAILINGS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 41-27-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE A NECESSARY DEFINITION.

Department of Employment and Workforce communications requirements

Travis A. MooreRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 29 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ALL STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS AND ALL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE FROM INVESTING, CONTRACTING, OR EXPENDING ANY PUBLIC FUNDS WITH CHINESE COMPANIES, AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN INCENTIVES FROM BEING AWARDED TO CHINESE COMPANIES.

Expenditure and investment prohibition

John R. McCravy IIIRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 37-1-320 SO AS TO REQUIRE INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS TO FILTER ADULT CONTENT UNLESS A CONSUMER REQUESTS THAT THE FILTER BE DEACTIVATED.

Internet, adult content

Gil GatchRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-63-33, RELATING TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES.

Residency Requirements

Leon D. "Doug" GilliamRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO THE HOME AND VEHICLE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DISABLED VETERANS, SO AS TO ALLOW DISABLED VETERANS WHO ARE NOT TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED TO CLAIM A PERCENTAGE OF THE EXEMPTION EQUAL TO THE PERCENTAGE OF THE DISABLED VETERAN'S SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY.

Property tax exemption

JA MooreDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-46-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SOUTH CAROLINA PURPLE STAR SCHOOL PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPLICATION PROCESS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPLAY OF THE PURPLE STAR SCHOOL DESIGNATION.

Purple Star School Program

Leon D. "Doug" GilliamRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "PARENTAL RIGHTS ACT"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 28, TITLE 59 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION; TO AFFIRM AND ENUMERATE THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF PARENTS TO DIRECT THE UPBRINGING, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THEIR CHILDREN; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT MINIMUM STANDARDS TO IMPLEMENT PARENTAL RIGHTS; TO REQUIRE LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT RELATED POLICIES; TO ESTABLISH ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND RESOLUTION OF ALLEGED VIOLATIONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A LIMITED PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION UPON EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-5-340, RELATING TO A MINOR'S CONSENT TO HEALTH SERVICES, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO A MINOR'S CONSENT TO HEALTH SERVICES, TO EXPAND REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENTAL CONSENT FOR NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT OF MINORS, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS ALLEGED BY PARENTS; BY DESIGNATING THE EXISTING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 28, TITLE 59 AS "GENERAL PROVISIONS"; BY REPEALING SECTION 63-5-350 RELATING TO HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED TO MINORS WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 63-5-370 RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT ANY CONSENT GIVEN PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO DISAFFIRMANCE BECAUSE OF MINORITY WHEN SUCH MINOR REACHES MAJORITY.

Parental Bill of Rights

Josh KimbrellRepublican

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 CONGRATULATE PAMELA J.

Pamela J. Broughton, retirement

Deon T. TedderDemocrat

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 BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-3-10, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AND FILLING VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE GOVERNOR MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO THE ELECTION COMMISSION UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH VACANCIES ARE FILLED DEPENDING ON THE TIMING OF THE VACANCY.

Election Commission

A. Shane MasseyRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS ON THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE REACHED AGE SEVENTY.

Property Tax Exemption

Joseph M. "Joe" BustosRepublican

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 BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-77 SO AS TO REQUIRE STUDENTS IN GRADES SEVEN THROUGH TWELVE WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS TO RECEIVE AN ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION BEFORE PARTICIPATION AND A ONE-TIME ELECTROCARDIOGRAM BEFORE INITIAL PARTICIPATION, TO PROVIDE FOR EXEMPTIONS, LIABILITY LIMITATIONS, AND SCHOOL DISTRICT DUTIES, TO REQUIRE GOVERNING BODIES OF INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS TO CONFORM THEIR BYLAWS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR EFFECTIVE DATES AND APPLICABILITY.

Physicals and EKGs for student athletes

Melissa Lackey OremusRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 62-2-1080, RELATING TO CUSTODIAN COMPLIANCE, SO AS TO EXPEDITE AN ORDER FOR COMPLIANCE IF THE FIDUCIARY IS A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF A DECEASED MINOR.

Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets and Accounts for Minors

Brandon GuffeyRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3515, RELATING TO THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CONSERVATION OR QUALIFIED CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTION OF REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT ALLOWED.

Conservation tax credit

Patrick B. HaddonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 83 TO TITLE 15 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROTECTION OF LAWFUL COMMERCE IN ARMS ACT, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO PROHIBIT THE BRINGING OF A QUALIFIED CIVIL LIABILITY ACTION IN THIS STATE AGAINST A DEALER, MANUFACTURER, OR SELLER OF A QUALIFIED PRODUCT, WHICH INCLUDES CERTAIN FIREARMS AND RELATED ITEMS, OR A TRADE ASSOCIATION EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN DELINEATED CIRCUMSTANCES.

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

Chris WootenRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROTECTION AND CERTIFICATION ACT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-740, RELATING TO OBEDIENCE TO AUTHORIZED PERSONS DIRECTING TRAFFIC, SO AS TO PROVIDE THIS SECTION ALSO APPLIES TO CERTIFIED UNIFORMED ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS, TO ESTABLISH A CERTIFIED UNIFORMED ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM; BY ADDING ARTICLE 49 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO ENDANGER OR INJURE A CERTIFIED UNIFORMED ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-720, RELATING TO THE SYSTEM ESTABLISHED TO ASSIGN POINTS AGAINST A PERSON'S DRIVING RECORD FOR VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ENDANGERMENT OF A CROSSING GUARD IS A FOUR-POINT VIOLATION.

Certified crossing guards program

David MartinRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3830 SO AS TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A TIMBER CASUALTY LOSS IN A FEDERALLY DECLARED DISASTER AREA RESULTING FROM HURRICANE HELENE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1140, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL TAXABLE INCOME SO AS TO ALLOW A DEDUCTION FOR PAYMENTS RECEIVED FROM CERTAIN DISASTER RELIEF AGENCIES RESULTING FROM HURRICANE HELENE.

Timber

William M. "Bill" HixonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 27-1-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY REGULATION REGARDING THE USE, DISPOSITION, SALE, OR ANY IMPOSITION OF ANY PROHIBITION, RESTRICTION, FEE IMPOSITION, OR TAXATION OF A CO-OWNED HOME MUST BE DONE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Co-owned home

Gary S. Brewer, Jr.Republican

A HOUSE 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

Gary S. Brewer, Jr.Republican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE GLENN AND ALLIE WILLIAMS OF GREENWOOD COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH CONTINUED HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT.

Glenn and Allie Williams, 50th wedding anniversary

Daniel GibsonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-7-40 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DISPLAY OF A BARBER POLE IF NOT LICENSED IN THE PRACTICE OF BARBERING; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-7-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE BARBER POLE.

Barber pole

Steven Wayne LongRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE STUDENTS AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO RECOGNIZE THEM FOR A DEMONSTRATION OF THEIR UNIQUE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

School for the Deaf and Blind

Travis A. MooreRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF APRIL 2026 AS "SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

School Library Month

Heather BauerDemocrat

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE THE HISTORICAL AND ONGOING CONTRIBUTIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUED SUPPORT AND INVESTMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL THE PALMETTO STATE'S CITIZENS.

Success of SC Public Libraries

Chandra E. DillardDemocrat

A HOUSE 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

J. Todd RutherfordDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 20 TO CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44 SO AS TO TITLE THE ARTICLE "NON-OPIOID TREATMENTS FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT," TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF AN EDUCATIONAL PAMPHLET BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH REGARDING NON-OPIOID ALTERNATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PAIN, AND TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR PRACTITIONERS OFFERING NON-OPIOID TREATMENT.

Non-opiod Pain Management

Tom DavisRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE LANCASTER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ITS DEDICATED AND FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE LANCASTER COUNTY BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND TO CONGRATULATE THIS WORTHY ORGANIZATION UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS SEVENTIETH ANNIVERSARY.

Lancaster County Chamber, 70th anniversary

Brandon NewtonRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MARTIN ALPHIN OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Sympathy for Martin Alphin

Thomas E. "Tommy" PopeRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR LOUIE AND PATRICIA AYENDE FOR THEIR COURAGEOUS AND SPEEDY ASSISTANCE TO THEIR NEIGHBOR WHEN THEY SAW HER BEING KIDNAPPED, WHICH ENABLED LAW ENFORCEMENT TO RESCUE HER QUICKLY.

Louie and Patricia Ayende-hero neighbors

Robby RobbinsRepublican