Representative David Vaughan
South Carolina
Record ID: SC-HOUSE-27-VAUGHAN-D
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Sponsored Bills
| Bill | Title | Status | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| H 4270 | AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 30-2-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OF CERTAIN PUBLIC RECORDS. - RATIFIED TITLE | enrolled | 126 |
| H 5708 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR EBONY YOUNG FOR HER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND FOR HER INSTRUMENTAL ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PALMS PROJECT. | introduced | 126 |
| H 4804 | AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-395, RELATING TO FIRST DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM PENALTY TO FIVE YEARS' IMPRISONMENT AND PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS WHO VIOLATE THE STATUTE; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-405, RELATING TO SECOND DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM PENALTY TO THREE YEARS' IMPRISONMENT AND PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS WHO VIOLATE THE STATUTE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-410, RELATING TO THIRD DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR, SO AS TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES BASED ON THE NUMBER OF IMAGES POSSESSED, INCLUDING A PENALTY OF UP TO TEN YEARS IF THERE ARE ONE TO TWENTY-FIVE IMAGES, ONE TO TEN YEARS IF THERE ARE TWENTY-SIX TO TWO HUNDRED FIFTY IMAGES, AND A PENALTY OF TWO TO TEN YEARS IF THERE ARE MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED FIFTY IMAGES; AND TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM PENALTY OF FIVE YEARS FOR A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER WHO VIOLATES THE STATUTE - RATIFIED TITLE | enrolled | 126 |
| H 5073 | AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADING SYSTEMS, TO CONDITION ELIGIBILITY FOR CREDIT RECOVERY AND CONTENT RECOVERY ON COMPLETION OF REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS, TO LIMIT THE USE OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS, TO PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS, TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND REVISIONS TO THE UNIFORM GRADING POLICY, AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDED REVISIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS. - RATIFIED TITLE | enrolled | 126 |
| H 4042 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-150 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE OVER-THE-COUNTER SALE OF IVERMECTIN TABLETS. | passed_upper | 126 |
| H 5538 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "GUARANTEE BANKING ACT"" BY ADDING CHAPTER 47 TO TITLE 34 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FAIRNESS AND TRANSPARENCY IN BANKING." | passed_upper | 126 |
| H 4163 | AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT"" BY ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS | introduced | 126 |
| H 4756 | AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT PHYSICAL PRIVACY ACT"" BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 23 | enrolled | 126 |
| H 3034 | AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING "FARGO'S | enrolled | 126 |
| H 5520 | A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR ITS INSTITUTION OF "YOU MATTER DAY"" IN MEMORY OF AUSTIN SMITH | introduced | 126 |
| H 5006 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SMALL BUSINESS TAX CUT OF 2026""; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220 | passed_upper | 126 |
| H 4763 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "HELPING ALLEVIATE LAWFUL OBSTRUCTION (HALO) ACT""; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1092 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERMS ""EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE PROVIDER"" | introduced | 126 |
| H 3021 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FREEDOM ACT"" BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW COMMITTEE SHALL CONDUCT AN INITIAL REVIEW OF REGULATIONS PENDING REAUTHORIZATION AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR RETAINING OR REMOVING REGULATIONS | introduced | 126 |
| H 5703 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR DR. AKIL E. ROSS SR. OF LEXINGTON-RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE UPON BEING NAMED 2027 SOUTH CAROLINA SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5704 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF COLONEL HOWARD D. BARNARD III OF HORRY COUNTY AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5705 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JIMMY CROSBY, A DEDICATED EDUCATOR IN RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES AND TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST APPRECIATION FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND TO HIS STUDENTS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5706 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR WILLIAM HEWITT "WITT"" MITCHELL FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE AS A PAGE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SINCE 2024 AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS WILLINGNESS TO SERVE AS ACTING READING CLERK IN THE ABSENCE OF THE DISTINGUISHED JAMES L. MANN ""BUBBA"" CROMER." | introduced | 126 |
| H 5707 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JEAN MOREE GORTHY UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER FORTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS AN EDUCATOR, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 3197 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-485 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE WORKFORCE READINESS GOAL; BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-245 SO AS TO PROVIDE REMEDIATION IN COURSES IN LITERACY AND MATHEMATICS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS SEEKING POST-SECONDARY STUDIES BUT LACKING REQUISITE ACADEMIC PREPARATION, TO PROVIDE THIS COURSEWORK MAY BE USED TO MEET HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND THE STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM; BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS SHALL COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID BEFORE GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS, TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE PROVISIONS, AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE BEGINNING WITH THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-26-35, RELATING TO EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM EVALUATIONS AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATOR PREPARATION REPORT CARD, SO AS TO TRANSFER PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING THESE EVALUATIONS AND PRODUCING THIS REPORT CARD TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AMONG OTHER THINGS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE SHALL MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE FREE ONLINE ACCESS TO INFORMATION REGARDING THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF COLLEGE MAJORS, AMONG OTHER THINGS. | in_committee | 126 |
| H 3510 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 25-11-40, RELATING TO COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS SHALL APPOINT ONE COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICER FOR EACH COUNTY IN THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE THE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR TWO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES IN EACH COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICE. | passed_lower | 126 |
| H 5633 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MARION (MORRIS) ANDERSON OF ST. MATTHEWS FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF CALHOUN COUNTY, MOST PARTICULARLY THE CITIZENS OF ST. MATTHEWS, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5483 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "EDUCATOR SAFETY AND CLASSROOM AUTHORITY ACT OF 2026"" BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 63 | in_committee | 126 |
| H 5693 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SERGEANT MAJOR JOHN WESLEY FULTON, RETIRED, OF CLARENDON COUNTY AND TO EXPRESS GRATITUDE FOR HIS DEDICATION TO THE MANNING COMMUNITY. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5694 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE LANCASTER POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR BEING AWARDED LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION BY THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES INC. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5695 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE PUPILS, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATION OF KERSHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR BEING CHOSEN AS A BEATING THE ODDS INVESTIGATIVE STUDY SCHOOL AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR OVERCOMING ISSUES THAT HINDER THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION IN ORDER TO BECOME HIGH ACHIEVING IN ACADEMICS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5697 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF ROBERT STEWART BOND AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5698 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE JAMES T. HAM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL SERVICE AND HIS UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO HIS COMMUNITY. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5700 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR GRANT HUNTER FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AS A HOUSE PAGE SINCE 2024 AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON BEING NAMED HEAD PAGE FOR THE CURRENT LEGISLATIVE SESSION. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5701 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR COLUMBIA EVANGELICAL CHURCH FOR ITS MISSION IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO CONGRATULATE PASTOR CALEB COLLINS AND THE CONGREGATION UPON THE SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF WORSHIP OF THEIR GOD AND MINISTRY LOCALLY AND AROUND THE WORLD. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5702 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE HONORABLE PHILIP EDWARD "BRAVE"" DAVIS | introduced | 126 |
| H 5685 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF FLORENCE ON THE OCCASION OF ITS RECENT SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO WISH THIS FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE DAYS TO COME. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5686 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE FOUNDERS AND OWNERS OF IDEAL FUNERAL PARLOR IN FLORENCE COUNTY FOR EIGHTY YEARS OF DEDICATION IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF THEIR COMMUNITY AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR SETTING AN EXAMPLE OF SUCCESSFUL AFRICAN AMERICAN ENTERPRISE IN THE PEE DEE. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5688 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE WARDLAW ACADEMY GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5689 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE NORTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF THE KERSHAW COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ON BEING SELECTED AS A BEATING THE ODDS INVESTIGATIVE STUDY SCHOOL BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5690 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR PASTOR ALLEN DAWKINS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR OVER THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF FAITHFUL MINISTRY AND SERVICE TO BELIEVERS' FELLOWSHIP ASSEMBLIES OF GOD. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5691 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MAY 10-16, 2026, AS "HOSPITAL WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA.""" | introduced | 126 |
| H 5692 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF FRANK PALMA ARDAIOLO OF SEABROOK ISLAND AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 4760 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 41, TITLE 44 SO AS TO CREATE CRIMES AND ASSOCIATED PENALTIES REGARDING THE USE OF ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS, WITH EXCEPTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-250, RELATING TO SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD MIFEPRISTONE AND MISOPROSTOL; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-370, RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OFFENSES AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO CREATE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION OF MIFEPRISTONE AND MISOPROSTOL, WITH EXCEPTIONS. | passed_lower | 126 |
| H 5668 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR JACK C. MCDOWELL ON THE OCCASION OF HIS NINETIETH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH THIS SOUTH CAROLINA-RAISED TARHEEL A JOYOUS CELEBRATION OF HIS FOURTH OF JULY NATAL DAY. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5669 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER AND HONOR THE LIFE OF MR. CALVIN WRIGHT AND TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS UPON HIS PASSING. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5672 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE BRADISH "BRAD"" J. WARING FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED LEGAL CAREER AND DECADES OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY OF CHARLESTON AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION OF SOUTH CAROLINA." | introduced | 126 |
| H 5673 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE BOYKIN SPANIEL SOCIETY OF KERSHAW COUNTY FOR ITS EXCEPTIONAL DEDICATION TO PRESERVING AND PROMOTING THE BOYKIN SPANIEL BREED THROUGH RESPONSIBLE BREEDING, HEALTH INITIATIVES, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING AND TO CONGRATULATE THE SOCIETY FOR ALMOST FIVE DECADES OF SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE DOG. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5674 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE ALMA JOHNSON CHERRY OF AIKEN COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDRETH BIRTHDAY AND TO EXTEND WARMEST WISHES FOR A JOYFUL CELEBRATION AND CONTINUED HAPPINESS IN THE YEARS AHEAD. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5675 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR STEPHEN COLBERT, A NATIVE SON OF SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON THE OCCASION OF THE FINAL EPISODE OF THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT, AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO AMERICAN TELEVISION, COMEDY, AND PUBLIC DISCOURSE. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5676 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE KAMILLE WHALEY UPON HER GRADUATION FROM CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5677 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR FIRE CHIEF JASON STEPHEN PERZAN, OF HORRY COUNTY, FOR OVER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF CONWAY AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON BEING NAMED FIRE CHIEF OF THE CONWAY FIRE DEPARTMENT. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5678 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE HARTSVILLE'S GOSPEL IN THE PARK SERIES ON THE OCCASION OF ITS TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO WISH ITS STAFF AND SPONSORS MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE YEARS TO COME. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5679 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR BISHOP JOSEPH PARKS SR. FOR HIS FAITHFULNESS IN GOSPEL MINISTRY; TO THANK HIM FOR HIS SERVICE TO HIS CHURCH, THE COMMUNITY, AND OUR STATE; AND TO WISH HIM GOD'S RICHEST BLESSINGS AS HE CONTINUES TO SERVE THE LORD. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5680 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 39-20-45, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF LIENS AGAINST OCCUPANTS OF SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES, SO AS TO ALLOW AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF PUBLISHING AN ADVERTISEMENT OF THE PUBLIC SALE OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF AN OCCUPANT WHO IS IN DEFAULT. | in_committee | 126 |
| H 5595 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE FORTIETH SOUTH CAROLINA POULTRY FESTIVAL, TO BE HELD MAY 6 - MAY 9, 2026, IN BATESBURG-LEESVILLE AND TO HONOR THOSE PLANNING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE FESTIVAL. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5655 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MR. CALVIN WRIGHT OF ORANGEBURG, TO CELEBRATE HIS LIFE, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5657 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE STORIED HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF NAZARENE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH FOR TWO CENTURIES AND TO WISH THE CONGREGATION MANY MORE YEARS OF PROSPEROUS AND PRODUCTIVE MINISTRY. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5658 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GUILES FAMILY MEMBERS ON THEIR FAITHFULNESS IN RENEWING FAMILY TIES BY CONTINUING TO GATHER, TO COMMEND THEIR COMMITMENT TO FAMILY AS THEY CELEBRATE THEIR UPCOMING AUGUST 2026 REUNION, AND TO DECLARE AUGUST 1, 2026, AS "W.S. GUILES DAY"" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN HONOR OF THE FAMILY FOUNDER." | introduced | 126 |
| H 5659 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DACIA MOORE OF CHESNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL UPON BEING NAMED 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AND 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF TEACHER EDUCATORS COOPERATING TEACHER OF THE YEAR, TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO CHILDREN, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5660 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MAJOR MATT SHAW, CHIEF DEPUTY WITH THE LANCASTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND UNWAVERING SERVICE AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5661 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR WILLIAMS GRAND LODGE INC. ON ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO CONGRATULATE ITS MEMBERS FOR THEIR CENTURY OF SERVICE TO THE STATE. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5662 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE HEATHWOOD HALL EPISCOPAL SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5663 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JAY SCHWEDLER, THE FOUNDING CEO OF THELINKSC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE OF LEE COUNTY AND SUMTER COUNTY AND PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE SUMTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE SOUTHERN BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT HALL OF FAME. | introduced | 126 |
| H 4767 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO TITLE 41 SO AS TO PROHIBIT NONCOMPETE CLAUSES IN PHYSICIAN CONTRACTS, TO PROTECT PATIENT FREEDOM OF CHOICE, TO DEFINE IMPERMISSIBLE RESTRICTIONS ON PHYSICIAN PRACTICE, TO ALLOW CERTAIN RECOUPMENT OF EXPENSES AND PROTECTION OF LEGITIMATE BUSINESS INTERESTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICABILITY. | passed_lower | 126 |
| H 5642 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MARY LONG ANDERSON ON THE MOMENTOUS OCCASION OF HER EIGHTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5643 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE REDEDICATE 250: A NATIONAL JUBILEE OF PRAYER, PRAISE, AND THANKSGIVING HAPPENING ON MAY 17, 2026, AT THE NATIONAL MALL IN WASHINGTON, D.C. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5644 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DOROTHY CHAPMAN SULTON DAVENPORT OF NEWBERRY COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5645 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR COLUMBIA NATIVE MATRICK MONDRE "TRICK WILLIAMS"" BELTON FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING AND FOR HIS ROLE AS A POSITIVE AMBASSADOR FOR HIS HOMETOWN | introduced | 126 |
| H 5646 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JOANN DELONG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF UNITED WAY OF GREATER HARTSVILLE, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTEEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5647 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LATTA HIGH SCHOOL STRENGTH AND WEIGHTLIFTING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL STRENGTH COACHES ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5648 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND KIARA RICHARDSON, FORMER EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE ETHICS AND RULES COMMITTEES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FOR HER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE COMMITTEE AND THE HOUSE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5649 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SALUTE TREY WALKER, FORMER CHIEF OF STAFF FOR GOVERNOR HENRY MCMASTER, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RECENT DEPARTURE FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON HIS MANY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT AS HE TAKES UP NEW CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE DAYS AHEAD. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5651 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE INDUSTRIAL MOTOR SERVICE INC. OF ANDERSON COUNTY FOR BEING NAMED THE 2026 BLUE-COLLAR SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR BY THE UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5652 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF ROBERT AUBREY "ROB"" BAGGETT JR. OF ROEBUCK AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS." | introduced | 126 |
| H 5654 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR GRACIE HICKS, OF MURRELLS INLET, FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE, LEADERSHIP, AND IMPACT TO COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE PALMETTO STATE. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5619 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND EXPRESS SINCERE GRATITUDE TO THE OUTSTANDING STUDENT INTERNS WHO HAVE DEDICATED THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO SERVING THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE'S UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5620 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ON THE FINE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ITS CAREER/TECHNICAL STUDENTS AT THE 2025 SKILLSUSA CHAMPIONSHIPS AND TO WISH THE PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR INSTRUCTORS MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5621 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE GREENVILLE GARDEN CLUB UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY AND TO WISH THE CLUB AND ITS MEMBERS MANY MORE YEARS OF CONTINUED SUCCESS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5622 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR KENNEDI JETER FOR HER OUTSTANDING ADVOCACY AND DEDICATED SERVICE IN PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5623 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR MARY "BRIDGETTE"" PARKER COATES UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT | introduced | 126 |
| H 5624 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HONORABLE JAMES LEWIS MANN "BUBBA"" CROMER JR. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5626 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE ELIZABETH SPENCER WETMORE OF CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON BEHALF OF HER CONSTITUENTS AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5627 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE BILL TAYLOR OF AIKEN COUNTY FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON BEHALF OF HIS CONSTITUENTS AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5628 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE MARVIN "MARK"" SMITH OF BERKELEY COUNTY FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON BEHALF OF HIS CONSTITUENTS AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS." | introduced | 126 |
| H 5629 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE DONALD RYAN MCCABE JR. FOR HIS SIX YEARS OF COMMITTED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF HOUSE DISTRICT 96 IN LEXINGTON COUNTY AND TO WISH HIM SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5630 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE JERMAINE L. JOHNSON SR. OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON BEHALF OF HIS CONSTITUENTS AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5631 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE DAVID R. "DAVEY"" HIOTT UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS DEPARTURE FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | introduced | 126 |
| H 5632 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR JENNIFER DOBSON, FORMER CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, ON THE OCCASION OF HER RECENT RETIREMENT, TO EXTEND DEEP APPRECIATION FOR HER TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO OFFER BEST WISHES FOR A SATISFYING AND REWARDING RETIREMENT. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5216 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-10-30, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 2009 EDITION OF THE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, SO AS TO LIMIT ITS APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCTION FALLING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 6-10-40, RELATING TO APPEAL BY LOCAL JURISDICTION FOR VARIANCE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT STATEWIDE MODIFICATIONS NOT FALLING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE MAY BE MADE IN THE SAME MANNER AS OTHER BUILDING CODES. | passed_lower | 126 |
| H 3924 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 56 TO TITLE 46 SO AS TO REGULATE THE SALE OF HEMP-DERIVED CONSUMABLES, AMONG OTHER THINGS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5500 | A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE, HISTORY, AND ENDURING CONTRIBUTIONS OF CAMBODIAN AMERICANS AND TO DECLARE APRIL 2026 CAMBODIAN HERITAGE MONTH IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. | introduced | 126 |
| H 4791 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-60, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING PHARMACIES AND THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY, SO AS TO PROVIDE PHARMACIES PERMITTED IN THIS STATE SHALL COOPERATE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE ACQUISITION COST SURVEYS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-2270 SO AS TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS WHEN REIMBURSING PHARMACIES AND PHARMACISTS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND PHARMACY SERVICES. | in_committee | 126 |
| H 5071 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 57-1-410, RELATING TO THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT THE SECRETARY INSTEAD OF THE COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-30-10, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND THEIR GOVERNING BODIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROVIDES THAT PART OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS A SEVEN-MEMBER COMMISSION; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-30-105, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 11-43-140, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, SO AS TO REMOVE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AS A DIRECTOR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION IS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 57-1-10, 57-1-40, 57-1-370, AND 57-1-430, ALL RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND ITS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND ITS RESPONSIBILITIES, TO ALLOW THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SUBMIT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AN ITEMIZED PROJECT LIST TO BE FUNDED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR IN WHICH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WOULD ENACT ITS ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-3-50, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HIGHWAY DISTRICTS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "DEPARTMENT"" FOR THE TERM ""COMMISSION""; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-1-90 | in_committee | 126 |
| H 4622 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "EQUAL PARENTING ACT""; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 63-3-810 | in_committee | 126 |
| H 5602 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE FOOTHILLS PLAYHOUSE OF EASLEY UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS FORTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE THEATER FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES AND SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5603 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MS. RUTH BARTLEY BROWN OF ORANGEBURG 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. | introduced | 126 |
| H 3849 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 15-38-15, RELATING TO THE APPORTIONMENT OF PERCENTAGES OF FAULT AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OR DRUG EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A JURY OR THE COURT SHALL DETERMINE THE PERCENTAGE OF FAULT OF THE CLAIMANT, THE DEFENDANT, AND OF ANY NONPARTY WHOSE ACT OR OMISSION WAS A PROXIMATE CAUSE OF THE CLAIMANT'S ALLEGED DAMAGES; BY REPEALING SECTION 15-38-20 RELATING TO RIGHT OF CONTRIBUTION; BY REPEALING SECTION 15-38-30 RELATING TO FACTORS DETERMINING PRO RATA LIABILITY OF TORTFEASORS; BY REPEALING SECTION 15-38-40 RELATING TO ACTIONS FOR CONTRIBUTION; BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-710 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-720 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL IS PROHIBITED FROM RECOVERING DAMAGES IF THE INDIVIDUAL KNOWINGLY RIDES AS A PASSENGER IN A VEHICLE OPERATED BY A DRIVER WHO IS VISIBLY INTOXICATED OR WHOM THE INDIVIDUAL KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN WOULD BECOME INTOXICATED; BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-730 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL FORWARD A COPY OF THE COMPLAINT AND JUDGMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE UPON ENTERING JUDGMENT AGAINST A LICENSEE; BY AMENDING SECTION 61-4-580, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL LIABILITY; BY AMENDING SECTION 61-4-590, RELATING TO REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF PERMITS AND DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATIONS AND DETERMINATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY REVOKE OR SUSPEND A PERMIT ON ITS OWN INITIATIVE UPON RECEIPT OF A COMPLAINT AND JUDGMENT; BY ADDING CHAPTER 3 TO TITLE 61 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVER AND MANAGER TRAINING; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF AND APPROVAL OF TRAINING PROGRAMS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOL SERVER CERTIFICATES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE RENEWAL OF A PERMIT OR LICENSE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF RELEVANT PROVISIONS; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 61-2-60, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, EDUCATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF RESPONSIBLE ALCOHOL SERVER TRAINING PROVISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-2220, RELATING TO SALES TO INTOXICATED PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OR ESTABLISHMENT LICENSED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS OR LIQUOR BY THE DRINK PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE MAY NOT KNOWINGLY PROVIDE THESE BEVERAGES TO AN INTOXICATED PERSON; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-90-20, RELATING TO LICENSING, REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION, FEES, AND RENEWAL, SO AS TO INCLUDE LIQUOR LIABILITY INSURANCE; BY AMENDING SECTION 61-2-145, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE LIMITS; BY AMENDING SECTION 61-2-145, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INSURER SHALL NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT IF A PERSON LICENSED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION EXCEEDS ITS AGGREGATE LIMIT PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE POLICY; BY AMENDING SECTION 15-3-670, RELATING TO CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH LIMITATIONS PROVIDED BY SECTIONS 15-3-640 THROUGH 15-3-660 ARE NOT AVAILABLE AS A DEFENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION IS CONSIDERED MATERIAL ONLY IF IT EXISTS WITHIN A COMPLETED BUILDING, STRUCTURE, OR FACILITY WHICH HAS RESULTED IN PHYSICAL HARM TO A PERSON OR SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE PERFORMANCE OF A BUILDING OR ITS SYSTEMS; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-6540, RELATING TO PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION IS ADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE OF COMPARATIVE NEGLIGENCE; BY ADDING SECTION 15-7-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CIVIL ACTION TRIED AGAINST AN UNKNOWN DEFENDANT MUST BE TRIED IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-77-150, RELATING TO UNINSURED MOTORIST PROVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PROVISION IS NOT REQUIRED TO INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-77-160, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CARRIERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES IN THE MANDATORY OFFER OF UNDERINSURED MOTORISTS COVERAGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 15-78-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "OCCURRENCE""; BY AMENDING SECTION 15-32-220 | in_committee | 126 |
| H 5604 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE FEARLESS INDIVIDUALS REACHING EXCELLENCE YOUTH COALITION FOR BEING NAMED THE 2026 NATIONAL GROUP YOUTH ADVOCATES OF THE YEAR BY THE CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5605 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SENIOR CORPORAL DANIEL DINKINS AND SENIOR CORPORAL ZACHARY RUTAN OF THE SUMTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THEIR EXTRAORDINARY COURAGE, PROFESSIONALISM, AND DEVOTION TO DUTY IN THE FACE OF GRAVE PERSONAL DANGER, TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HEROIC SERVICE IN A LINE OF DUTY THAT EXEMPLIFIES THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICE, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM UPON RECEIVING THE SOUTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION MEDAL OF VALOR. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5606 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE DORCHESTER ACADEMY JUNIOR VARSITY CHEER SQUAD, ITS COACH, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A SUPERB SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION JV GAME DAY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE FOR THE CLASS 1A/2A DIVISION. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5607 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CLEMSON LIVESTOCK POULTRY HEALTH ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND CONGRATULATE AND HONOR THE LIVESTOCK POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION AND ITS PERSONNEL FOR THEIR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5608 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JUNE 15-21, 2026, AS "WASTE AND RECYCLING WORKERS WEEK"" IN SOUTH CAROLINA." | introduced | 126 |
| H 5609 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA SILVER-HAIRED LEGISLATURE TO USE THE BLATT BUILDING AND THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026, UNLESS THE HOUSE IS IN SESSION OR THE CHAMBER IS OTHERWISE UNAVAILABLE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE HOUSE CHAMBER ON AN ALTERNATE DATE AND TIME AS MAY BE SELECTED BY THE SPEAKER. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5610 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MAY 11 THROUGH MAY 17, 2026, AS "POLICE WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA"" AND TO HONOR THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES AND SAFEGUARDING DEMOCRACY." | introduced | 126 |
| H 5611 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SENIOR INVESTIGATOR EDWARD M. BOYLES OF THE SUMTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR HIS EXTRAORDINARY COURAGE, SWIFT ACTIONS, AND EXCEPTIONAL DEDICATION TO PROTECTING THE LIVES OF OTHERS AND TO COMMEND HIS HEROIC SERVICE IN THE LINE OF DUTY AS DESERVING OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION MEDAL OF VALOR. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5612 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR CORPORAL KRISTIAN GOING, DEPUTY WANDA ALEXANDER, DEPUTY SANDRA STINSON, AND DEPUTY RICHARD GRIFFIN OF THE CHESTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR EXCEPTIONAL COURAGE AND DECISIVE ACTION IN RESPONDING TO A DANGEROUS HOSTAGE SITUATION, COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HEROIC SERVICE IN THE LINE OF DUTY, AND CONGRATULATE THEM UPON RECEIVING THE SOUTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION MEDAL OF VALOR. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5613 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DEPUTY W. H. BROWN AND CORPORAL T. FLOYD OF THE LANCASTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR EXTRAORDINARY COURAGE, COMPOSURE, AND DEVOTION OF DUTY IN THE FACE OF DEADLY DANGER, TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HEROIC SERVICE IN THE LINE OF DUTY, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM UPON RECEIVING THE SOUTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION MEDAL OF VALOR. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5614 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DEPUTY ELIJAH PIERCE OF THE ANDERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR HIS EXTRAORDINARY COURAGE, SELFLESSNESS, AND DECISIVE ACTIONS DURING THE LIFE-THREATENING RESCUE OF THREE-YEAR-OLD BENNETT DORNELLAS ON MAY 8, 2024, AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS HEROIC ACTIONS IN THE LINE OF DUTY AS DESERVING OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION MEDAL OF VALOR. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5615 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE KINGSTREE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ON THE CELEBRATION OF ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SERVICE TO KINGSTREE AND WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE YEARS AHEAD. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5587 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LEE COUNTY FIRST STEPS ON ITS 2026 ANNUAL EARLY LEARNING SUMMIT AND LITERACY PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP GALA, TO BE HELD ON MAY 7, 2026. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5588 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE CONGREGATION OF HOPEWELL BAPTIST CHURCH, THE CHURCH STAFF, AND REVEREND RICHARD ADDISON UPON THE CHURCH'S ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5589 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF WILLIAM RHETT PERRY JR., TO HONOR HIS REMARKABLE COMMITMENT TO HIS COMMUNITY AND COUNTRY, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5590 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MILDRED HUDSON WOOD FOR HER MANY YEARS OF MEANINGFUL SERVICE TO HER COMMUNITY AND TO CONGRATULATE HER ON A LIFE WELL LIVED. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5591 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS "JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH"" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO CALL UPON ALL CITIZENS TO COMMEMORATE THIS OCCASION BY APPROPRIATELY CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY'S HISTORY | introduced | 126 |
| H 5592 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE UPSTATE YOUNG MARINES UNIT FOR THEIR MANY YEARS OF COMMITMENT AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON BEING NAMED THE NATIONAL UNIT OF THE YEAR. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5593 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE PEE DEE MATH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY OF BISHOPVILLE ON ITS RECENT CERTIFICATION AS A WORKFORCE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND TO COMMEND THE SCHOOL AT THIS CELEBRATION OF THE WORK, THE PROGRESS, AND THE PROMISE OF ITS STUDENTS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5596 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR REVEREND DR. GEORGE E. HICKS, OF CLARENDON COUNTY, FOR FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE TO EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5597 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MAY RIVER HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE WRESTLING AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5533 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HAMMOND SCHOOL BOYS SWIM TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION DIVISION I CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE. | in_committee | 126 |
| H 5456 | A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026, AS "MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN DAY | introduced | 126 |
| H 5238 | A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE ALL EFFORTS TO REDUCE WASTE GENERATION AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WASTE DIVERSION THROUGH RECYCLING INITIATIVES IN ORDER TO ADDRESS DECREASING DISPOSAL CAPACITY. | introduced | 126 |
| H 4758 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 46-55-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSE OF THIS CHAPTER IS TO ENCOURAGE THE LAWFUL CULTIVATION, HARVESTING, AND MANUFACTURING OF HEMP; BY AMENDING SECTION 46-55-10, RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP CULTIVATION TERMS AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS, AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF EXISTING TERMS; AND BY ADDING SECTIONS 46-55-70, 46-55-80, AND 46-55-90 SO AS TO REGULATE THE DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF CONSUMABLE HEMP, TO PROVIDE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT INTERSTATE COMMERCE, OR TO PROHIBIT THE LAWFUL POSSESSION, MANUFACTURE, SALE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN CBD PRODUCTS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES. | in_committee | 126 |
| H 5575 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF EDWIN STRAUSS PEARLSTINE JR. OF CHARLESTON COUNTY AND TO HONOR HIS REMARKABLE COMMITMENT TO PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5576 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SYMPATHY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MELODY ISAIZESICA PEACTRISE EDWARDS PATTEN AND TO HONOR HER LIFE AND LEGACY WITH GRATITUDE FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER COMMUNITY AND THIS STATE. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5577 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE JOSHUA PRINCE FOR WINNING THE 2026 ALL-SERVICE JROTC NATIONAL AIR RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5579 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BELLE FOSTER, A FRESHMAN AT GRAY COLLEGIATE ACADEMY, FOR HER OUTSTANDING WORK AS MISS GRAY COLLEGIATE'S TEEN AND FOR HER INITIATIVE, AMERICAN HONEY: YOUR VOICE MATTERS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5580 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNZE AND HONOR IMANI SARAI JEAN, A TWELVE-YEAR-OLD STUDENT FROM ORANGEBURG COUNTY, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER ON HER SUCCESS AS A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, A PUBLISHED AUTHOR, AND ROLE MODEL TO HER PEERS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5581 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF JOYCE GARDNER MCDONALD, TO REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE HER LIFE, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5585 | A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE MT. HEBRON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF WEST COLUMBIA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 225TH ANNIVERSARY AND EXTEND HEARTFELT BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND SERVICE IN THE FUTURE. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5558 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT OF THE ORIGINAL GULLAH FESTIVAL OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR ITS MEANINGFUL INFLUENCE IN PRESERVING THE HISTORIC GULLAH CULTURE AND ITS ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION TO THE STATE'S VITAL TOURISM INDUSTRY. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5559 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF TYLER CHRISTOPHER VAUGHT AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5560 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE MILITARY MAGNET ACADEMY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5561 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR FLINT HILL FIRE CHIEF DAVID JENNINGS UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RECENT RETIREMENT AS CHIEF AFTER FIVE DECADES OF DISTINGUISHED CIVIL SERVICE IN THE FIREFIGHTING COMMUNITY. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5562 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS OF THE CAROLINAS AND TO DECLARE APRIL 22, 2026, AS "ABC CAROLINAS HARD HAT DAY"" AT THE STATE HOUSE." | introduced | 126 |
| H 5563 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE EVA REED WILSON, MISS GOLDEN CORNER'S TEEN; TO COMMEND THE EXCEPTIONAL DISCIPLINE, ASPIRATIONS, AND TALENT THAT HAVE ENABLED HER TO REPRESENT THE GOLDEN CORNER AREA WITH DIGNITY AND POISE; AND TO WELCOME HER TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSE ON APRIL 22, 2026, AS PART OF A STATE HOUSE DAY WITH THE MISS SOUTH CAROLINA ORGANIZATION. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5564 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO WELCOME CONGRESSMAN JONATHAN L. JACKSON OF ILLINOIS TO SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE OCCASION OF SPARTANBURG'S THIRD ANNUAL DEMOCRACY FOR ALL BALL, WHICH HE WILL SERVE AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5566 | A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM, HEAD COACH DAWN STALEY, HER COACHING STAFF, AND UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR SECOND STRAIGHT NCAA RUNNER-UP FINISH AND FIFTH CONSECUTIVE SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE REGULAR-SEASON TITLE. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5567 | A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS TO JOIN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT A DATE AND TIME SCHEDULED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WHEREBY COACH DAWN STALEY IS INVITED TO ADDRESS THE JOINT SESSION. | in_committee | 126 |
| H 5549 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE REVEREND DOCTOR ANGELA WILLIAMS OF ORANGEBURG FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH SUCCESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5550 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE SOUTH POINTE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR A SUPERB SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM MEMBERS AND THEIR COACHES ON WINNING THE 2025 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5551 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND FLAT CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH OF LANCASTER COUNTY FOR TWO AND A HALF CENTURIES OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO EXTEND WARMEST CONGRATULATIONS ON THE OCCASION OF THE CHURCH'S HISTORIC TWO HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5552 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES EMORY MACE SR. OF CHARLESTON COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5553 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VARSITY DANCE TEAM, COACHES, AND PROGRAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE 2025-2026 COMPETITIVE SEASON AND FOR THEIR CONTINUED LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5554 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MAIN STREET METHODIST CHURCH OF ABBEVILLE ON THE OCCASION OF ITS TWO HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE CHURCH FOR TWO CENTURIES OF FAITHFUL SERVICE TO GOD AND THE COMMUNITY. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5555 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MAJOR NATHANIEL T. TAYLOR JR., HEAD GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH OF MILITARY MAGNET ACADEMY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP, EXTRAORDINARY COACHING SUCCESS, AND UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO THE STUDENT ATHLETES OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON LEADING THE LADY EAGLES TO THE 2026 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5556 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE CHESNEE HIGH SCHOOL FEMALE STRENGTH TEAM ON CAPTURING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AA GIRLS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO SALUTE THE TEAM'S MEMBERS AND COACHES FOR SUCH A FINE END TO AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5557 | A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ROBERT L. BANK, MD, ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5539 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF LARON BERNARD BROWN OF FLORENCE AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5540 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JIM FITCH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE RICE MUSEUM, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF DIRECTING THE MUSEUM. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5541 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR FRANCIS ASBURY "QUINN"" LAWTON V OF HAMPTON COUNTY | introduced | 126 |
| H 4103 | A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-37-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY MAY ISSUE RESTRICTED VOLUNTEER MEMBER LICENSES TO OPTOMETRISTS FROM OTHER STATES WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA, AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUPERVISION, DURATION, AND REGULATION OF SUCH LICENSES, AMONG OTHER THINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-37-10, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-37-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF OPTOMETRISTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-37-30, RELATING TO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT CONSTITUTE THE PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-37-40, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE BOARD SHALL REQUIRE LICENSED OPTOMETRISTS TO MEET EDUCATIONAL AND COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-37-245, RELATING TO EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT, SO AS TO ALLOW EXAMINATION EQUIVALENTS AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-37-290, RELATING TO THE PURCHASING, PRESCRIBING, AND ADMINISTERING PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS BY OPTOMETRISTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS AND LIMIT THE PERMISSIBLE USE OF SUCH MEDICATIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-37-310, RELATING TO REFERRALS FOR TREATMENT OF EYE DISEASES, SO AS TO REMOVE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE TREATMENT OF GLAUCOMA AND PROVISION OF SURGERY; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-37-330, RELATING TO USE OF OPTOMETRISTS' SERVICES AUTHORIZED FOR AGENCY AND SCHOOL-REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE OPTOMETRISTS MAY PROVIDE VISION OR EYE CARE SERVICES AT A SCHOOL IF APPROVED BY THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-37-420, RELATING TO PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING CERTAIN LICENSEES, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXISTING PROVISIONS, TO PROVIDE PERSONS LICENSED AS OPTOMETRISTS IN THIS STATE MAY CONTINUE PRACTICING UNDER CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS EXCEPT THAT SUCH PERSONS LICENSED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2013, MUST FULFILL CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM CERTAIN TREATMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-79-30, RELATING TO PROVISIONS LIMITING LIABILITY FOR VOLUNTEER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS UNDER MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE LAWS, SO AS TO REMOVE A PROVISION CONCERNING NOTICE REQUIREMENTS TO PATIENTS, AND TO INCLUDE OPTOMETRISTS AMONG THE VOLUNTEERS INCLUDED IN THESE PROVISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-30-310, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR FREE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, SO AS TO INCLUDE VOLUNTEER OPTOMETRISTS; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 40-37-300 RELATING TO ESTABLISHING PHARMACIES OR SELLING PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS, AND DISPENSING CONTACT LENSES. | in_committee | 126 |
| H 5528 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT GEORGE J. HUFFSTETLER UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER MANY YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5529 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE NEWTON FAMILY MEMBERS ON THEIR FAITHFULNESS IN RENEWING FAMILY TIES BY GATHERING EACH YEAR AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR COMMITMENT TO FAMILY AS THEY CELEBRATE THEIR ONE HUNDREDTH REUNION IN AUGUST 2026. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5530 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LCI-LINEBERGER CONSTRUCTION INC. OF LANCASTER AT THE CELEBRATION OF ITS THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY, TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR ITS THREE DECADES OF EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC IMPACT IN THE MIDLANDS AND BEYOND, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE YEARS TO COME. | introduced | 126 |
| H 5531 | A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. KRISTEN STEELY FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO ELEVATE THE FIELD OF CHIROPRACTIC CARE AND HER DEDICATION TO DUTIFULLY SERVING THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA WITH COMPASSIONATE HEALTHCARE. | introduced | 126 |