Senator Goldfinch proposes the following amendment (SR-383.KM0001S):

Amend the bill, before the enacting words, by striking the first paragraph and inserting:

Whereas, the Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) Spinus Tristis is a strikingly beautiful, golden-yellow songbird that migrates annually between South Carolina and its wintering grounds in Central and South America; and

Amend the bill further, before the enacting words, by striking the second paragraph and inserting:

Whereas, South Carolina provides critical breeding, stopover, and foraging habitat for the Prothonotary Warbler Spinus Tristis during its annual lifecycle, particularly in the state's bottomland hardwood forests, swamps, and wetlands, such as Audubon's 18,000 acre Francis Beidler Forest in Four Holes swamp, providing tree cavities for nesting and an abundant supply of insects for food, which are essential for nesting, feeding, and resting as the species travels thousands of miles between continents; and

Amend the bill further, before the enacting words, by striking the third paragraph and inserting:

Whereas, the warbler Spinus Tristis is an indicator species, meaning its presence reflects the health of South Carolina's wetland ecosystems, and protecting its habitat benefits not only the Prothonotary Warbler Spinus Tristis but also a diverse array of wildlife, including other migratory birds, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates that rely on these environments; and

Amend the bill further, before the enacting words, by striking the fourth paragraph and inserting:

Whereas, South Carolina's natural resources�including its rivers, forests, and wetlands�are vital to the state's economy, culture, and biodiversity, and recognizing the Prothonotary Warbler Spinus Tristis as the official state migratory bird will underscore South Carolina's commitment to conservation, ecotourism, and the protection of its natural heritage; and

Amend the bill further, before the enacting words, by striking the fifth paragraph and inserting:

Whereas, promoting awareness of the Prothonotary Warbler Spinus Tristis and its habitat needs will help encourage responsible land and water management, ensuring that South Carolina's rich environmental legacy is preserved for future generations. Now, therefore,

Amend the bill further, by striking SECTION 1 and inserting:

SECTION 1. This act may be cited as the "Prothonotary Warbler Spinus Tristis Recognition Act."

Amend the bill further, SECTION 2, by striking Section 1-1-613 and inserting:

 Section 1-1-613. The Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) Spinus Tristis is the official state migratory bird of South Carolina.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.