S 0776 General Bill, By Thomas
 A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION
 1-1-701 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE "CREPE MYRTLE" AS THE OFFICIAL STATE SHRUB.

   04/29/99  Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-7
   04/29/99  Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary SJ-7
   01/19/00  Senate Committee report: Favorable with amendment
                     Judiciary SJ-8
   01/26/00  Senate Amended SJ-9
   01/26/00  Senate Read second time SJ-9
   01/27/00  Senate Read third time and sent to House SJ-15
   02/01/00  House  Introduced and read first time HJ-9
   02/01/00  House  Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-9
   05/24/00  House  Committee report: Favorable Judiciary HJ-2
   05/30/00  House  Objection by Rep. Sheheen, Kirsh, Law, Scott,
                     Lloyd, Hosey, Ott and Howard HJ-20

May 24, 2000

S. 776

S. Printed 5/24/00--H.

Read the first time February 1, 2000.

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 776), to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 1-1-701 so as to designate the "Crape Myrtle" as the official state shrub, etc., respectfully

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

JAMES H. HARRISON, for Committee.

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-701 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE "CRAPE MYRTLE" AS THE OFFICIAL STATE SHRUB.

Whereas, the Crape Myrtle belongs to the family Lythraceae and is classified as Lagerstroemia indica; and

Whereas, the Crape Myrtle is an ornamental shrub that is cultivated and found throughout South Carolina for its clusters of white to red or lavender flowers. Now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 1-1-701. The Crape Myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, is designated as the official state shrub."

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.