Bills & Legislation

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LUCILLE DUKES VIRGIL OF DARLINGTON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

Lucille Virgil-100th birthday

Robert Q. WilliamsDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 2-19-5, 2-19-20, 2-19-30, 2-19-35, 2-19-50, 2-19-60 AND 2-19-70, ALL RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION SCREENING AND ELECTION OF JUSTICES AND JUDGES, SO AS TO REVISE THE STAFFING AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS OF THE COMMISSION AND TRANSFER THAT AUTHORITY TO THE GOVERNOR, TO PROHIBIT SITTING MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND CERTAIN FAMILY MEMBERS FROM SERVING ON THE COMMISSION, TO PROHIBIT THE COMMISSION FROM CONSIDERING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION CRITERIA ALONG WITH OTHER SIMILAR CRITERIA, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.

Judicial Selection Reform

Gil GatchRepublican

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT IF A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SUBMITS AN IRREVOCABLE RESIGNATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 8-1-145 ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1, 2026, THEN THE ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANCY SHALL BE CONDUCTED CONCURRENTLY WITH THE CANDIDACY FILING AND ELECTION SCHEDULE APPLICABLE TO THE 2026 ELECTION FOR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Election Schedule

A. Shane MasseyRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-5, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PROSECUTING PERSONS FOR HOMICIDE WHO CAUSE INJURIES WHICH RESULT IN DEATH THREE OR MORE YEARS LATER, SO AS TO EXTEND THE INTERVENING TIME PERIOD BETWEEN INJURY AND DEATH TO TEN OR MORE YEARS.

Homicide

Wendell K. JonesDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-1-400, RELATING TO SICK LEAVE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE PAYMENT FOR ACCRUED BUT UNUSED SICK LEAVE TO TEACHERS UPON SEPARATION OF EMPLOYMENT FROM A SCHOOL DISTRICT EXCEPT WHEN BEGINNING WORK IN A DISTRICT THAT ACCEPTS TRANSFER OF THE ACCRUED SICK LEAVE WITHIN A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME.

Public school employee sick leave

James E. TeepleRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE RURAL PHYSICIAN TUITION GRANT PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY, TO PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE TO MEDICAL STUDENTS WHO COMMIT TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN RURAL AREAS OF THIS STATE FOR A MINIMUM OF FIVE YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, SERVICE OBLIGATIONS, AND ENFORCEMENT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-385 SO AS TO ENABLE FUNDING OF THE PROGRAM FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY.

Rural Physician Education Grants

James Mikell "Mike" BurnsRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS FROM THE 220TH BLOCK TO THE 460TH BLOCK OF CEDARCREST DRIVE IN LEXINGTON COUNTY CONTAINING THE WORDS "DEDICATED IN THE HONOR OF THE VETERANS OF LEXINGTON COUNTY.

Lexington County VFW highway dedication

Chris WootenRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 4, 2026, AS "DISABILITY ADVOCACY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Disability Advocacy Day

Thomas C. AlexanderRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR WILLIAM DANIEL HANCOCK'S REMARKABLE SELFLESSNESS IN DONATING A KIDNEY TO SAVE THE LIFE OF DOUGLAS LYNN GANT, AND TO COMMEMORATE THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD IN BRINGING TO FRUITION A PLAN OF HEALING AND HOPE.

Douglas Gant and William Hancock

Jeff ZellRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE "GREAT EIGHT" FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY FOR THEIR HISTORIC LEGACY, ENDURING CONTRIBUTIONS TO COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS, AND THEIR LASTING IMPACT ON THE HISTORICAL FABRIC OF THIS STATE.

SC State Great Eight

Deon T. TedderDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BOBBIE HILL UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER FORTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Bobbie Hill

Karl B. AllenDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 41-16-30, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ELEVATOR CODE, SO AS TO EXPAND THE APPLICABILITY OF THE CHAPTER TO INCLUDE SINGLE PRIVATE DWELLING RESIDENCE ELEVATORS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 41-16-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANDATORY INSPECTION OF THE INSTALLATION, MODIFICATION, OR ALTERATION OF A SINGLE PRIVATE DWELLING RESIDENCE ELEVATOR BEFORE THE ELEVATOR IS PUT INTO SERVICE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION OF SINGLE PRIVATE DWELLING ELEVATORS, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION'S DIRECTOR TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A DATABASE OF SINGLE PRIVATE DWELLING RESIDENCE ELEVATORS REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT.

Inspection and Registration of Private Residence Elevators

Brad HuttoDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 15-32-710 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO CALCULATING MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR DAMAGE AWARDS; BY ADDING SECTION 15-32-720 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PLAINTIFF HAS THE BURDEN TO PROVE AMOUNT OF HIS DAMAGES ARISING FROM HEALTHCARE TREATMENT OR SERVICES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE EVIDENCE ALLOWED TO PROVE THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES; TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REQUIRED DISCLOSURES BY THE PLAINTIFF, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THIS SECTION ABROGATES THE COMMON LAW COLLATERAL SOURCE RULE TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO INTRODUCE THE EVIDENCE DESCRIBED IN THIS ACT.

Calculating Medical Expenses for Damage Awards

A. Shane MasseyRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 1 SO AS TO CREATE THE CIRCUIT SOLICITORS' QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION, PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP TO BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR FOR DISCIPLINE, REMOVAL, OR FORCED INVOLUNTARY RETIREMENT OF CIRCUIT SOLICITORS FOR CERTAIN CONDUCT WARRANTING SUCH ACTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONFIDENTIALITY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND OPEN MEETINGS IN CERTAIN OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Circuit Solicitors Qualifications Commission

Robby RobbinsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1155 SO AS TO ALLOW A DEDUCTION FOR A FARMER WHO SELLS OR LEASES FARMLAND TO A BEGINNING FARMER OR ENTERS INTO A CROP-SHARE AGREEMENT WITH AN EXISTING FARMER, AND TO SET FORTH THE LIMITATIONS ON THE DEDUCTION.

Income tax deduction

Patrick B. HaddonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-32-30, RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIRED IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTION COMPONENT OF THE PROGRAM MUST INCLUDE CERTAIN ULTRASOUND VIDEO SHOWING THE DEVELOPMENT OF VITAL ORGANS IN EARLY FETAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMPUTER-GENERATED ANIMATION SHOWING THE PROCESS OF FERTILIZATION AND EVERY STAGE OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AND TO PROVIDE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY BRING A CIVIL ACTION TO COMPEL COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.

Baby Olivia Act

Melissa Lackey OremusRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MACEDONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH AND TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR THE CONGREGATION FOR THE CHURCH'S YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE DARLINGTON COMMUNITY.

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church 160th Anniversary

Robert Q. WilliamsDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE FEBRUARY 22, 2026, AS "GEORGE WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS OF THE PALMETTO STATE TO REMEMBER AND HONOR OUR GREAT COUNTRY'S FIRST PRESIDENT, WHO LED OUR ANCESTORS THROUGH THE DARK DAYS OF REVOLUTION TO THE FOUNDING OF A NEW NATION.

Washington’s birthday

Marvin "Mark" SmithRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF DR.

Dr. Layton McCurdy, sympathy

Elizabeth "Spencer" WetmoreDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 TO CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MUST BE CONSIDERED WHEN A HEALTH INSURER USES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES TO ENROLLEES, AND TO PROVIDE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS.

Health insurance

Brandon GuffeyRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR.

Johnnie N. Creel and Rosalee Creel 60th anniversary

Harriet A. HolmanRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CATAWBA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Catawba Ridge Softball Team

David MartinRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 27-30-120, RELATING TO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 27, TITLE 30 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS AND OVERSIGHT OF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS TO PROTECT AND BENEFIT HOMEOWNERS.

Homeowners Associations

John Gregory "Jay" KilmartinRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-47-1250, RELATING TO SUPERVISION OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS THAT AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST MAY SUPERVISE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-47-1240, RELATING TO LICENSURE OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT LICENSURE APPLICANTS MUST APPEAR BEFORE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND PRESENT EVIDENCE OF CERTAIN RELEVANT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS AND KNOWLEDGE.

Anesthesiologist Assistants

Josh KimbrellRepublican

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 12, 2026.

Palmetto Girls State

Heather Ammons CrawfordRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 TO CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF NITROUS OXIDE OR NITROUS OXIDE PRODUCTS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS AND TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLE; TO CREATE CRIMINAL PENALTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Nitrous Oxide

James E. TeepleRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-19-820, RELATING TO OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENTS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE EXCEPTION FOR CHILDREN TO BE TRIED AS ADULTS AND TO DECREASE THE LENGTH OF TIME THAT A CHILD MAY BE HELD IN A JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-19-1020, RELATING TO THE INSTITUTION OF JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE CHILD AND HIS FAMILY FIRST SEEK COUNSELING IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-19-1440, RELATING TO COMMITMENT, SO AS TO DISTINGUISH BETWEEN STATUS AND CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND TO CHANGE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COURT ORDERS; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-19-1810, RELATING TO DETERMINATIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 63-19-2050, RELATING TO PETITIONS FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTOMATIC EXPUNGEMENT OF A JUVENILE'S RECORD FOR STATUS OFFENSES, WITH EXCEPTIONS.

Status Offenses

Paula Rawl CalhoonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 15-3-555, RELATING TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR ACTIONS BASED ON SEXUAL ABUSE OR INCEST, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR PURPOSES OF CLAIMS AGAINST A BANKRUPTCY ESTATE, AN ACTION BROUGHT BY A VICTIM OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE MAY BE BROUGHT AT ANY TIME AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES.

Child sex abuse, statute of limitations

Richard Blake SandersRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE POLICE OFFICERS OF MIDLANDS LODGE #1 OF THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM UPON THE CELEBRATION OF THE LODGE'S FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.

Midlands Lodge #1 Fraternal Order of Police 50th Anniversary

Chris WootenRepublican

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

Mary Montgomery Sympathy

Christopher R. "Chris" HartDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF REVEREND JESSE LOUIS JACKSON, TO HONOR HIS REMARKABLE COMMITMENT AS AN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.

Jesse Jackson sympathy

Annie E. McDanielDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA ON BEING FORMALLY ADDED TO THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS' LIST OF FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES, THUS ENDING A STRUGGLE OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS.

Lumbee Tribe of NC

Marvin "Mark" SmithRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTIONS 38-63-120, 38-65-140, 38-71-300, AND 38-72-120 ALL SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN INSURERS FROM CANCELING, LIMITING, OR DENYING COVERAGE, OR ESTABLISHING DIFFERENTIALS IN PREMIUM RATES BASED UPON GENETIC INFORMATION; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-105, RELATING TO DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE INSURERS THAT ISSUE DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE POLICIES IN THIS STATE MAY NOT DECLINE OR LIMIT SUCH COVERAGE OR DISCRIMINATE IN THE OFFERING, ISSUANCE, OR CANCELLATION OF SUCH COVERAGE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, BASED SOLELY ON GENETIC INFORMATION OF THE PROSPECTIVE INSURED.

Genetic protections in insurance policies

Thomas E. "Tommy" PopeRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE BRIDGES PREPARATORY SCHOOL FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA) CHAPTER FOR ITS DEDICATION TO LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

Bridges Preparatory School Future Business Leaders of America

Shannon S. EricksonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-63-100, RELATING TO COURT ORDERED CHANGES TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "GENDER" TO "SEX"; BY ADDING SECTION 44-63-95 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FROM CHANGING AN INDIVIDUAL'S SEX IN THE SEX FIELD OF THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE, WITH EXCEPTIONS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-1-500, RELATING TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES OF STUDENTS ON SCHOOL SPORTS TEAMS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.

Birth Certificates

Harriet A. HolmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA DATA CENTER RESPONSIBILITY ACT"; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 81 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO ENSURE THAT DATA CENTERS OPERATING IN SOUTH CAROLINA DO SO RESPONSIBLY, SUSTAINABLY, AND WITHOUT BURDENING TAXPAYERS.

The South Carolina Data Center Responsibility Act

Ronnie W. CromerRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HEROISM AND SACRIFICE OF PRIVATE CURTIS ADAMS AND THE "WERETH 11," AND TO DESIGNATE DECEMBER 17 OF EACH YEAR AS "WERETH 11 REMEMBRANCE DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Wereth 11

Richard Blake SandersRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-51-90, RELATING TO REDEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY AND THE ASSIGNMENT OF PURCHASER'S INTEREST, SO AS TO EXPAND THE ABILITY TO PAY A DELINQUENT TAX TO ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY.

Authorization to Pay Delinquent Taxes

Tom Young, Jr.Republican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE THE 2026 UNITED STATES WOMEN'S HOCKEY TEAM AND TO RECOGNIZE ALL FEMALE ATHLETES PARTICIPATING IN THE 2026 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES FOR THEIR DEDICATION, PERSEVERANCE, AND REPRESENTATION OF EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETICS AND LEADERSHIP.

United States Women’s Hockey Team

Tameika Isaac DevineDemocrat

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

George A. Malone

Margie Bright MatthewsDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 41-35-50, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS ALLOWED IN A BENEFIT YEAR, SO AS TO BASE THE DURATION OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ALLOWED ON SEASONALLY ADJUSTED STATEWIDE UNEMPLOYMENT RATES, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR CALCULATING THE RATES, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE SHALL PROMULGATE CERTAIN RELATED REGULATIONS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 41-35-120, RELATING TO DISQUALIFICATION FOR BENEFITS.

Maximum potential employment benefits

Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IVRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "DIETITIAN LICENSURE COMPACT ACT"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 1 TO CHAPTER 21, TITLE 40, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSES, FUNCTIONS, OPERATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS FOR THE COMPACT; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-20-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE DIETETICS LICENSURE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE A DEFINITION; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-20-60, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSURE UNDER THE DIETETICS LICENSURE ACT, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS OF APPLICANTS.

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin IIIRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE FOR THE GOLD MEDAL VICTORIES OF THE UNITED STATES WOMEN'S AND MEN'S HOCKEY TEAMS AT THE 2026 OLYMPIC GAMES IN MILAN, ITALY, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR SUCCESS IN REPRESENTING THE NATION WITH PRIDE ON THE WORLD STAGE.

US hockey team gold medal winners

Matthew W. "Matt" LeberRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-75-485, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HURRICANE DAMAGE MITIGATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PROGRAM MUST BE KNOWN AS THE "SC SAFE HOME PROGRAM," TO ESTABLISH THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM, TO REVISE GRANT ELIGIBILITY AND AWARD AMOUNTS, TO AUTHORIZE ANNUAL BULLETIN-BASED ALLOCATIONS, TO ESTABLISH NEEDS-BASED PRIORITIZATION OF GRANTS, TO CLARIFY USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF TAX REVENUES, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING AND TECHNICAL CHANGES.

Safe Homes Act

Tom DavisRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-3150, RELATING TO DETERMINING WHEN AS ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST OCCURS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE TRANSFERS MADE TO QUALIFIED FAMILY MEMBERS TO CLEAR THE TITLE OF HEIRS' PROPERTY.

Heirs' property

Tom DavisRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO JOIN WITH THE SENATE IN CELEBRATING AND RECOGNIZING HOW CRITICAL THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CARE WORKERS ARE TO THE HEALTH AND OVERALL WELL-BEING OF OUR STATE AND TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF APRIL AS "CARE WORKERS RECOGNITION MONTH" THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Care Workers Recognition Month

Darrell JacksonDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-250, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND TO REDUCE THE AGE ELIGIBILITY TO SIXTY; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-266, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-280, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-290, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO GENERAL EXEMPTION FROM TAXES, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 11-11-150, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FOR THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 12-37-245 RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.

Homestead exemption

Harvey S. Peeler, Jr.Republican