Bills & Legislation

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 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, MARCH 15-22, 2026, AND THE TRADITIONAL LABOR DAY WEEKEND, AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2026, AS "DARLINGTON RACEWAY WEEK," TWO WEEKS TOO TOUGH TO TAME.

Throwback Weekend of NASCAR

Cody T. MitchellRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JOHN LAKIN FOR HIS OUTSTADING CONTRIBUTIONS TO GOSPEL MUSIC AND TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

John Lakin - honoring him for his work

Jermaine L. Johnson, Sr.Democrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SOUTHERN AREA OF THE LINKS, INCORPORATED WHICH STANDS READY TO PARTNER WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND OTHER POLICYMAKERS, AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE A VISION OF FOOD EQUITY, HEALTH, AND JUSTICE FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Links, Inc Food Access, Equity

Rosalyn D. Henderson-Myers, Ph.D.Democrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE MARCH 9-13, 2026, AS BETA CLUB WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS OF THE PALMETTO STATE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT, AND SUPPORT, THE NATIONAL BETA CLUB, WHOSE MEMBERS ARE PREPARING THEMSELVES TO BE BETTER, MORE RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AS THEY PROVIDE MEANINGFUL SERVICE TO THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.

Muller Road MS Beta Club

Leon HowardDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HEATHWOOD HALL EPISCOPAL SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM AND COACHING STAFF ON A WONDERFUL SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 4A CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP.

Heathwood Hall Girl's Cross Country

Seth RoseDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE ASSOCIATION CHAPTER FOR ITS VISION AND SUCCESS AND TO DECLARE FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026, AS "SPEECH AND DEBATE EDUCATION DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Speech and Debate Education Day

G. Murrell Smith, Jr.Republican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE RAGIN PREPARATORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Ragin Prep boys basketball champs

G. Murrell Smith, Jr.Republican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 2026 AS "CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN ORDER TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR RESEARCH, SCREENING PROGRAMS, AND ACCESS TO CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO SUFFER FROM CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE.

Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Month

Sylleste H. DavisRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HISTORIC CHARTERING OF THE ALPHA DELTA OMEGA OMEGA CHAPTER OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Jackie E. "Coach" HayesDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE HISTORIC CHARTERING OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC.

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Wofford College

Rosalyn D. Henderson-Myers, Ph.D.Democrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE FLORENCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Florence Christian School girls basketball champs

Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr.Republican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF CHARLES DANNY "CHARLIE" MCLEAN OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.

Charles McLean sympathy

Paula Rawl CalhoonRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF FANNIE MAE MCELVEEN GEDDIS OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

Fannie Mae Geddis sympathy

J. Todd RutherfordDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM FOR A STELLAR SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THE YELLOW JACKETS ON WINNING THE 2026 CLASS AAAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Fort Mill HS wrestling champs

Jackie R. TerribileRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND PALMETTOPRIDE, THE VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS PARTICIPATING IN OPERATION SUMTER SWEEP FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS TO REDUCE LITTER, BEAUTIFY SUMTER COUNTY, AND PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO EXTEND SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

PalmettoPride

Fawn M. PedalinoRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF LEADER, EDUCATOR, AND CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCATE FREDDIE LEE WOOLFORK OF GIFFORD, FLORIDA, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Freddie Woolfork, sympathy

Gilda Cobb-HunterDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND YOUNG & YOUNG FUNERAL HOME OF HARTSVILLE FOR NEARLY EIGHTY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE THROUGHOUT DARLINGTON COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THE BEST WISHES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF SUCCESS.

Young & Young Funeral Home, service

Robert Q. WilliamsDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE NORTH AUGUSTA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACHES FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

North Augusta boys basketball team champs

William M. "Bill" HixonRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE GRAY COLLEGIATE ACADEMY GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM AND COACHES FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Gray Collegiate girls track and field champs

Chris WootenRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GRAY COLLEGIATE ACADEMY SOFTBALL TEAM ON ITS STELLAR SEASON AND TO SALUTE ITS MEMBERS FOR CAPTURING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Gray Collegiate Academy softball champs

Chris WootenRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE THOMAS SUMTER ACADEMY VARSITY COMPETITION CHEER SQUAD, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR CAPTURING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Thomas Sumter Academy varsity competition cheer squad wins state championship

Keishan M. ScottDemocrat

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 321 AND SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 322 IN THE CITY OF MCCONNELLS IN YORK COUNTY "SHERIFF JOE MITCHELL INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Sheriff Joe Mitchell Intersection

Dennis C. MossRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO APPLAUD THE MEMBERS OF THE PELION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARCHERY TEAM ON A SUPERB SEASON AND TO CELEBRATE THESE FINE ATHLETES FOR THEIR MASTERFUL PERFORMANCE AT THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM (NASP) STATE ARCHERY TOURNAMENT.

Pelion Elementary archery champs

Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr.Republican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE, INCLUDING AORTIC ATRESIA, AS A CRITICAL PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITY IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO URGE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE, LIFELONG CARE FRAMEWORK FOR AFFECTED RESIDENTS.

Congenital Heart Disease

Leonidas E. "Leon" StavrinakisDemocrat

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

Anthony Harris sympathy

G. Murrell Smith, Jr.Republican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CONGREGATION OF BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH, COLLEGE PLACE UPON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF MINISTRY AND SERVICE IN ITS COMMUNITY.

Bethlehem Baptist Church-College Place 130th anniversary

Christopher R. "Chris" HartDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE WEST ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL NAVY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS CADETS FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY COMMUNITY SERVICE.

West Ashley HS NJROTC

Wendell G. GilliardDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE SEVENTIETH BEAUFORT WATER FESTIVAL, TO BE HELD JULY 17-26, 2026; TO THANK DUSTY VICKERS FOR SERVING AS COMMODORE FOR THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL; AND TO HONOR THOSE WHO ORGANIZE, SPONSOR, VOLUNTEER FOR, AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FESTIVAL.

Beaufort Water Festival

Shannon S. EricksonRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE PASTORS AND CONGREGATION OF RIGHT DIRECTION CHURCH INTERNATIONAL OF COLUMBIA FOR THREE DECADES OF MINISTRY AND SERVICE AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THE OCCASION OF THE CHURCH'S THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY.

30th Anniversary of Right Direction Church International

Christopher R. "Chris" HartDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE MARCH 8-14, 2026, AS "GIRL SCOUT WEEK" IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO APPLAUD THE GIRL SCOUT MOVEMENT, GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN CAROLINA, AND GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS TO MIDLANDS FOR ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN YEARS OF BUILDING GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

Girl Scout Week

Tameika Isaac DevineDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HISTORIC CHARTERING OF THE ALPHA DELTA OMEGA OMEGA CHAPTER OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Kent M. WilliamsDemocrat

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE JOHN W.

State of the Judiciary

Thomas C. AlexanderRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF THE JONATHAN GREEN MARITIME CULTURAL CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT.

Jonathan Green Maritime Cultural Center

Margie Bright MatthewsDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAA BOYS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Christ Church Boys Basketball Team

Ross TurnerRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE BOEING COMPANY, BOEING SOUTH CAROLINA FOR ADVANCING TO THE TOP FOUR OF THE 2026 MANUFACTURING MADNESS: THE COOLEST THING MADE IN SOUTH CAROLINA CONTEST.

Boeing Manufacturing Madness

Deon T. TedderDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ST.

St. Peter's AME Church

Jeff ZellRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE CITY OF GREER ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY AND TO WISH ITS CITIZENS CONTINUED PROSPERITY, GROWTH, AND SUCCESS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY.

City of Greer's 150th

Thomas D. "Tom" CorbinRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF JOSEPH MARION CORBETT AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Joseph Marion Corbett

Russell L. OttDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE C.

C.A. Johnson HS boys basketball champs

Tameika Isaac DevineDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ZEUS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS SOUTH CAROLINA FOR ADVANCING TO THE TOP FOUR OF THE 2026 MANUFACTURING MADNESS: THE COOLEST THING MADE IN SOUTH CAROLINA CONTEST.

Zeus Industrial Products

Brad HuttoDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE NURSEDVANCE INNOVATIONS FOR BEING A MANUFACTURING COMPANY THAT BRINGS GREAT PRIDE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

NursEdvance Innovations

Darrell JacksonDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR'S 2026 STATE HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Strom Thurmond High School Mock Trial

A. Shane MasseyRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF FANNIE MAE MCELVEEN GEDDIS OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

Fannie Mae Geddis sympathy

Tameika Isaac DevineDemocrat

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BILL REYNOLDS OF AIKEN COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CIVIC LEADERSHIP, DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND EXCEPTIONAL ROLE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE "ALL HANDS ON DECK" CAMPAIGN FOR AIKEN SENIOR LIFE SERVICES AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR MANY YEARS OF VOLUNTEERISM THAT HAS STRENGTHENED THE CITY OF AIKEN AND IMPROVED THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ITS CITIZENS.

Bill Reynolds

Tom Young, Jr.Republican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL WOMEN'S TENNIS TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS AAAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

West Florence Women's Tennis Team

Mike ReichenbachRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE SECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 321 IN ESTILL FROM THE SOUTHERN TOWN LIMIT BOUNDARY TO THE NORTHERN TOWN LIMIT BOUNDARY IN HAMPTON COUNTY "LOUISE G.

Louise G. Hopkins Road Naming

Margie Bright MatthewsDemocrat

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 3 IN ESTILL FROM US 321 TO ORANGEBURG ROAD IN HAMPTON COUNTY "THE HONORABLE ANDERSON TAYLOR HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION.

Anderson Taylor Road Naming

Margie Bright MatthewsDemocrat