NO. 57
REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025
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The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Jeff Lingerfelt as follows:
Our thought for today is from Psalm 33:20: "Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield."
Let us pray. O Lord, our God and tender Father, how you delight in Your children coming boldly to You. You instruct us to wait for the Lord; and in His words I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than the watchmen waits for the morning. The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good to wait quietly for the deliverance of the Lord. Lord, speak for Your servants are listening! In this Assembly today Your servants need Your discernment and perfect wisdom. For we can do nothing apart from You and Your divine guidance. So, we come, beseeching the God of heaven who rules all the affairs of heaven and earth. We, Your creatures, are prone to our fleshly pleasures, because of our adamic nature. Please guide our proceedings that we might be Your servants, seeking to please You, the most high God, the ruler of all the affairs of this State. In our most uncertain hour, may we acknowledge that You are God and that we are loved with an everlasting love that will never fade away. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. KING moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Daisy Rogers McDuffie, which was agreed to.
Mr. Speaker and members of the House,
I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Daisy Rogers McDuffie, who passed away today, May 6, 2026, at the remarkable age of 104.
Born on February 22, 1922, in Conway, South Carolina, Mrs. McDuffie was the daughter of James and Carrie Wilson Rogers. A proud graduate of Whittemore High School, she earned her bachelor's degree from South Carolina State College in 1944-an extraordinary achievement that reflected her determination and excellence.
A longtime resident of Rock Hill, South Carolina, she was a dedicated educator and a lifelong advocate for justice and equality for all people. She was a devoted wife to the late Dock C. McDuffie, Jr., and a loving matriarch whose legacy lives on through generations.
Mrs. McDuffie worked tirelessly in her community until her health no longer allowed, but her impact continues through the many lives she inspired and taught the importance of service.
As we honor her life and legacy, we ensure her name will endure.
Mr. Speaker, when we adjourn today, let us do so in solemn memory of Mrs. Daisy Rogers McDuffie.
Rep. John Richard C. King
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 150 (Word version):
S. 150 (Word version) -- Senators Blackmon and Graham: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RENTAL KART AGE ACT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 41-18-30, RELATING TO APPLICABILITY AND EXCEPTIONS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL IS ALLOWED TO OPERATE A RENTAL KART IF THEY ARE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR ARE FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND HOLD A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 41-18-40, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H. 3556 (Word version):
H. 3556 (Word version) -- Reps. B. Newton, Schuessler, Guest, Taylor and Hixon: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-17-560, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF A POLITICAL PARTY TO HEAR CERTAIN PRIMARY PROTESTS AND CONTESTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO ALSO HEAR PROTESTS AND CONTESTS IN THE CASE OF COUNTY OFFICERS, LESS THAN COUNTY OFFICERS, AND MUNICIPAL OFFICERS, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE FILING OF ANY PROTEST OR CONTEST TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A BOND WITH SURETY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPEALS FROM DECISIONS BY THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; BY AMENDING SECTION 7-17-570, RELATING TO HEARINGS OF PRIMARY PROTESTS AND CONTESTS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME IN WHICH THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MUST CONDUCT SUCH HEARINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-15-80, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL PRIMARY PROTESTS AND CONTESTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH PROTESTS AND CONTESTS ARE TO BE FILED, HEARD, AND DECIDED IN THE MANNER PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 7-17-560 AND 7-17-570; AND BY REPEALING SECTIONS 7-17-520, 7-17-530, 7-17-540, 7-17-550, 7-17-580, AND 7-17-590 ALL RELATING TO PRIMARY PROTESTS AND CONTESTS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received from the Senate:
Columbia, S.C., Thursday, April 30, 2026
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon its amendments to S. 831 (Word version):
S. 831 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms, Jackson, Kimbrell, Sutton and Bennett: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-25 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY AND DEFINE ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-1-360, RELATING TO THE CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR, SO AS TO CLARIFY QUALIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-1-370, RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LONG-RANGE STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN, SO AS TO MANDATE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING THE PLAN; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-3-20, RELATING TO RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE DEPUTY SECRETARIES; BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-205 SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-3-615, RELATING TO HIGHWAY TOLLS AND USAGE, SO AS TO ALLOW THE IMPOSITION OF TOLLS IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-790 SO AS TO WAIVE THE STATE'S IMMUNITY; BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-800 SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ENTER INTO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH OTHERS TO ENFORCE TOLL VIOLATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-820, RELATING TO THE CONSENT OF A MUNICIPALITY TO WORK ON STATE HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CANCELLATION OF PROJECTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-830, RELATING TO THE ASSENT OF MUNICIPALITY TO PLANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COSTS CAUSED BY AN UNREASONABLE DELAY ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MUNICIPALITY; BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-105 SO AS TO IDENTIFY AND TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF NON-ESSENTIAL ROADS TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM; BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-1085 SO AS TO IMPOSE FEES ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE STATE IN ORDER TO MITIGATE CONGESTION CAUSED BY ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1320, RELATING TO TURNPIKE PROJECT DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE NONTAX REVENUES OR OTHER LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDS AS A SOURCE FOR FUNDING TURNPIKE FACILITIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1330, RELATING TO GENERAL POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT WITH OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN DESIGNATING, ESTABLISHING, PLANNING, ABANDONING, FINANCING, IMPROVING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, AND REGULATING TURNPIKE FACILITIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1335, RELATING TO THE FEASIBILITY STUDIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO COMPLETE A FEASIBILITY STUDY PRIOR TO A BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION QUALIFYING AS TURNPIKE FACILITY; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1340, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1350, RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR AN ISSUANCE OF TURNPIKE BONDS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1360, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY UPON RECEIPT OF REQUEST, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RESOLUTION APPROVING ANY PROPOSED TURNPIKE BONDS MAY NOT BE ADOPTED UNLESS THE STATE BOARD CONDUCTS A HEARING BEFORE APPROVAL; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1380, RELATING TO TURNPIKE REVENUE PLEDGED FOR PAYMENT OF BONDS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT TURNPIKE BONDS ISSUED BY THIS ARTICLE DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN INDEBTEDNESS OF THE STATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1390, RELATING TO BOND INTEREST, MATURITY, AND REDEMPTION, SO AS TO UPDATE TERMS; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1400, RELATING TO THE SALE OF BONDS AND EXPENSES INCIDENT TO SALE, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1410, RELATING TO THE EXECUTION OF BONDS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1420, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF BOND PROCEEDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCEEDS DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF TURNPIKE BONDS MUST BE APPLIED ONLY TO THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED BY THIS ARTICLE AND PROVIDED IN THE BOND RESOLUTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1430, RELATING TO DENOMINATIONS OF TURNPIKE BONDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TURNPIKE BONDS MUST EACH BE IN THE DENOMINATION OF ONE THOUSAND OR FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS OR SOME MULTIPLE THEREOF OR SUCH LARGER DENOMINATIONS AS MAY BE AUTHORIZED BY THE AUTHORITY IN THE BOND RESOLUTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1440, RELATING TO THE FORM OF BONDS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROVISION THAT TURNPIKE BONDS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE MAY BE IN THE FORM OF NEGOTIABLE COUPON BONDS, PAYABLE TO BEARER; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1450, RELATING TO THE RESOLUTION TO ISSUE BONDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT AND THE AUTHORITY MAY RELY ON THE WORK PRODUCT OF THIRD-PARTY PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL, FEASIBILITY, OR PRACTICABILITY STUDIES RELATED TO THE TURNPIKE FACILITIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1460, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE GOVERNOR AND THE STATE TREASURER UPON RECEIPT OF THE BOND RESOLUTION, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1480, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT IT IS LAWFUL FOR FIDUCIARIES AND SINKING FUND COMMISSIONS TO INVEST IN TURNPIKE BONDS; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1490, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PAY TOLLS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1495, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF TOLLS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "ELECTRONIC TOLL COLLECTION SYSTEM" AND ADD THAT A CERTIFICATE THAT A TOLL VIOLATION HAS OCCURRED BASED UPON ELECTRONIC MEANS IS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF THE VIOLATION; BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-1710 SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO USE PHASED DESIGN-BUILD AS A PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD AND PROSCRIBE THE PROCEDURE FOR ENTERING INTO A PHASED DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT; BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-1720 SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO AWARD HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS USING A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/GENERAL CONTRACTOR PROCEDURE; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-11-210, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO STATE HIGHWAY BONDS, SO AS TO DEFINE "ALTERNATIVE FUEL FEES"; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-645, RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE FUEL FEES FOR VEHICLES POWERED BY ELECTRICITY, HYDROGEN, AND FUELS OTHER THAN MOTOR FUEL, SO AS TO INCREASE FEES, PROVIDE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF THE FEES, AND TO CREDIT THE FEES TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND; BY AMENDING SECTION 11-43-140, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION AS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER; BY AMENDING SECTION 11-35-710, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN EXEMPTION FOR THE PURCHASE AND MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; BY ADDING SECTION 12-28-315 SO AS TO PRESCRIBE A USER FEE ON ELECTRICITY CONSUMED WHEN USING A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-28-2740, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF A GASOLINE USER FEE AMONG COUNTIES, REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, AND COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES AND PROCEDURES FOR USING "C" FUNDS REVENUES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-28-2920, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF TOLL ROADS, SO AS TO DEFINE HOW FUNDS DERIVED FROM TOLLS MAY BE USED.
and asks for a Committee of Conference and has appointed Senators Grooms, Bennett and Walker to the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate.
Very respectfully,
President
On motion of Rep. BANNISTER, the House insisted upon its amendments.
Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. BANNISTER, ERICKSON and BREWER to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Rep. SCOTT, from the Lee Delegation, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 5653 (Word version) -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 843 OF 1952, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE METHOD BY WHICH PERSONS FILE TO BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD, THE MANNER IN WHICH BOARD ELECTIONS ARE CONDUCTED, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH VACANCIES ON THE BOARD ARE FILLED; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. ERICKSON, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
S. 858 (Word version) -- Senator Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-700, RELATING TO THE DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF THE FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN'S BOARD, SO AS TO CHANGE THE STANDARDS FOR SERVING ON THE BOARD AND THE PROCEDURE FOR TERMS OF OFFICE; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR LOCAL REVIEW BOARDS; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-710, RELATING TO LOCAL BOARDS FOR REVIEW, SO AS TO GIVE THE DIRECTOR AUTHORIZATION TO APPOINT OR REMOVE A MEMBER OF A LOCAL BOARD; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-740, RELATING TO MEETINGS OF LOCAL BOARDS AND STAFFING, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO EACH LOCAL BOARD FOR MEETINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-760, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-770, RELATING TO COOPERATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE ALL PUBLIC AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. ERICKSON, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
S. 1038 (Word version) -- Senator Massey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-340 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE FIRST DAY OF MARCH OF EACH YEAR AS "RELIGIOUS LIBERTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HIXON, from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
S. 961 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-1705, RELATING TO CATCH LIMITS FOR CERTAIN SALTWATER GAME FISH, SO AS TO REVISE THE CATCH LIMIT FOR RED DRUM; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-1710, RELATING TO SIZE LIMITS FOR CERTAIN SALTWATER GAME FISH, SO AS TO REVISE THE SIZE LIMIT FOR RED DRUM; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-1700, RELATING TO EQUIPMENT FOR THE CATCHING OF SALTWATER GAME FISH, SO AS TO REQUIRE A NON-OFFSET, NON-STAINLESS STEEL CIRCLE HOOK WHEN USING A HANDHELD HOOK AND LINE AND A HOOK SIZE OF 4/0 OR LARGER.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. BANNISTER, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 765 (Word version) -- Senator Reichenbach: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-11-83, RELATING TO PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO DEDUCT DUES FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION FROM THE COMPENSATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. BANNISTER, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 436 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms, Fernandez and Leber: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ADD AN EXEMPTION FOR A PORTION OF THE VALUE OF AIRCRAFT OF AN AIRLINE COMPANY; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-2440, RELATING TO THE VALUATION OF AIRCRAFT, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH TIME ON THE GROUND IS CALCULATED.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. BANNISTER, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 1005 (Word version) -- Senators Elliott, Stubbs, Walker, Blackmon and Garrett: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 14-1-200, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SALARIES OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICES AND COURT OF APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT, AND FAMILY COURT JUDGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A REVISED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR JUDGES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. BANNISTER, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 556 (Word version) -- Senator Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3830 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A TAX CREDIT FOR RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. BANNISTER, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
S. 420 (Word version) -- Senator Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-5-10, RELATING TO AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS SO AS TO ALLOW A QUALIFIED RETIREE POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT TRUST MAINTAINED FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION RETIREES TO INVEST IN CERTAIN CORPORATE DEBT ISSUED BY UNITED STATES CORPORATIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. W. NEWTON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 829 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-25-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 6-25-50, RELATING TO APPLICATION FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO REVISE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 6-25-60, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE AS COMMISSIONER; BY AMENDING SECTION 6-25-70, RELATING TO CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP OF JOINT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT WHEN A NEW MEMBER IS ADDED TO A JOINT SYSTEM; BY AMENDING SECTION 6-25-80, RELATING TO DISSOLUTION OF SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR JOINT SYSTEM RECONSTITUTION AND MEMBER WITHDRAWAL; BY AMENDING SECTION 6-25-110, RELATING TO AUTHORIZATION TO INCUR DEBT AND ISSUE BONDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR BOND ISSUANCE BY A COMMISSION APPOINTED ENTIRELY BY THE GOVERNOR; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 6-25-128, RELATING TO CONTRACTS BETWEEN AUTHORITY AND JOINT SYSTEM; DURATION, SO AS TO PERMIT AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OF CONTRACT PROVISIONS COMMENSURATE WITH TERMS OF BONDS OR OTHER INDEBTEDNESS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. W. NEWTON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
S. 922 (Word version) -- Senators Massey, Alexander, Hutto, Campsen, Leber and Kimbrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 1-3-210, RELATING TO FILLING VACANCIES WHEN THE SENATE IS NOT IN SESSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR WHEN THE GOVERNOR MAY MAKE AN INTERIM APPOINTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 7-3-10, RELATING TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY ADDING SECTION 1-30-12 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CABINET MEMBERS WILL SERVE COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR THAT APPOINTS THEM; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-13-40, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN AFFAIRS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-15-10, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-31-10, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 6-19-30, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 13-1-370, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE DIVISION OF STATE DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 13-19-10, RELATING TO THE MIDLANDS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 13-21-10, RELATING TO THE EDISTO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 25-21-20, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-89-160, RELATING TO THE DAY CARE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-7-10, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-13-10, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-20-40, RELATING TO THE PANEL FOR DIETETICS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-30-40, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-35-10, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-47-11, RELATING TO THE MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-51-30, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF PODIATRY EXAMINERS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-57-40, RELATING TO THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-59-10, RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS COMMISSION, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-60-10, RELATING TO THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-63-10, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-67-10, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-69-10, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-81-50, RELATING TO THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 43-31-40, RELATING TO THE STATE AGENCY OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-43-1320, RELATING TO DONATE LIFE SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-830, RELATING TO THE DARE FUND, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 46-41-260, RELATING TO THE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 46-50-40, RELATING TO THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 48-23-10, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION OF FORESTRY, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-2700, RELATING TO THE ATLANTIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMPACT, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 51-13-1720, RELATING TO THE OLD JACKSONBOROUGH HISTORIC DISTRICT BOARD OF REGENTS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 54-17-30, RELATING TO THE MARITIME SECURITY COMMISSION, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 60-11-40, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 60-15-20, RELATING TO THE ARTS COMMISSION, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-700, RELATING TO THE DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF THE FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. W. NEWTON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
S. 235 (Word version) -- Senators Kimbrell, Leber and Zell: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-90, RELATING TO PROSTITUTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE STATUTE TO PROHIBIT PROSTITUTION BY A PROSTITUTED PERSON AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-100, RELATING TO PROSTITUTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE STATUTE TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED TO A PERSON WHO SOLICITS CUSTOMERS FOR A PROSTITUTED PERSON AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-110, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS FOR PROSTITUTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE STATUTE TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM SOLICITING A PROTITUTED PERSON.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. W. NEWTON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 399 (Word version) -- Senators Elliott, Hembree, Reichenbach and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-635 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO, WITHOUT LEGAL CAUSE OR GOOD EXCUSE, ENTERS A TRANSPORTATION FACILITY, INCLUDING ANY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND ANY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, AFTER HAVING BEEN WARNED NOT TO DO SO BY THE TRANSIT DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE, IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR TRIABLE IN A MUNICIPAL OR MAGISTRATES COURT, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR A WRITTEN WARNING AND FOR APPEALING THE WARNING, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION MUST BE CONSTRUED AS IN ADDITION TO, AND NOT AS SUPERSEDING, ANOTHER STATUTE RELATING TO TRESPASS OR UNLAWFUL ENTRY ON LANDS OF ANOTHER.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. W. NEWTON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 428 (Word version) -- Senators Allen, Hembree and Garrett: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 34-11-90, RELATING TO JURISDICTION FOR OFFENSES INVOLVING CHECKS AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A METHOD TO EXPUNGE CONVICTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-22-910, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR EXPUNGEMENT, SO AS TO ADD MULTIPLE MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES OF CHECK FRAUD TO THOSE OFFENSES ELIGIBLE FOR EXPUNGEMENT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 17-1-43 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DESTRUCTION OF ARREST RECORDS OF PERSONS MADE AS A RESULT OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. W. NEWTON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 845 (Word version) -- Senator Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-1930, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATE CHILD FATALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO ADD THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-1930, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT, THE STATE CHILD ADVOCATE, A COUNTY CORONER OR MEDICAL EXAMINER, AND A SOLICITOR AS MEMBERS WHO WILL SERVE EX OFFICIO AND MAY APPOINT A DESIGNEE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-1930, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE COMMITTEE MUST BE APPOINTED AND DULY QUALIFIED.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. W. NEWTON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
S. 996 (Word version) -- Senators Young, Sutton, Reichenbach, Devine, Zell, Elliott and Tedder: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-13-190, RELATING TO FINGERPRINT-BASED BACKGROUND CHECKS OF DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES PERSONNEL, SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROVISION THAT A PERSON WHO HAS DIRECT UNSUPERVISED CONTACT WITH A CHILD IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SHALL UNDERGO A STATE FINGERPRINT-BASED BACKGROUND CHECK.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. W. NEWTON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 823 (Word version) -- Senators Reichenbach, Hutto, Devine and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTIONS 63-7-2630 AND 63-9-765 SO AS TO REQUIRE FAMILY COURTS TO CONSIDER THE APPROPRIATENESS OF NO CONTACT ORDERS OR SUPERVISED-CONTACT ORDERS WHEN TERMINATING PARENTAL RIGHTS OR FINALIZING ADOPTIONS; TO AUTHORIZE THESE ORDERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. W. NEWTON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
S. 751 (Word version) -- Senators Sutton, Ott, Zell, Garrett and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-2510 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS TO INCLUDE NITROUS OXIDE AND NITROUS OXIDE PRODUCTS; BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-2520 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SELLING OR PROVIDING NITROUS OXIDE TO MINORS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO CREATE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR A MINOR THAT MISREPRESENTS HIS AGE TO ATTEMPT TO OR TO PURCHASE NITROUS OXIDE; BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-2530 SO AS TO CREATE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR RETAILERS THAT DISPLAY OR STORE NITROUS OXIDE IN A RETAIL LOCATION WHERE MINORS CAN ACCESS NITROUS OXIDE OR NITROUS OXIDE PRODUCTS; BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-2540 SO AS TO ESTABLISH EXCEPTIONS TO THIS ARTICLE FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 5655 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: 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.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced: H. 5656 (Word version) -- Rep. McDaniel: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS YOUTH LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE TO USE THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR ITS ANNUAL STATE HOUSE MEETING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026. HOWEVER, THE CHAMBER MAY NOT BE USED IF THE HOUSE IS IN SESSION OR THE CHAMBER IS OTHERWISE UNAVAILABLE.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, authorize the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Youth Legislative Conference to use the chamber of the South Carolina House of Representatives for its annual State House meeting on Thursday, October 29, 2026. However, the chamber may not be used if the House is in session or the chamber is otherwise unavailable.
Be it further resolved that the State House security forces shall provide assistance and access as necessary for this meeting in accordance with previous procedures.
Be it further resolved that no charges may be made for the use of the House chamber by the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Youth Legislative Conference on this date.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced: H. 5657 (Word version) -- Reps. Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: 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.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5658 (Word version) -- Reps. Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: 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. The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5659 (Word version) -- Reps. Lawson, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: 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.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced: H. 5660 (Word version) -- Reps. B. Newton, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: 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.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced: H. 5661 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: 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.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5662 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, Rose, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: 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.
The following was introduced:
H. 5663 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Weeks, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: 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.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5664 (Word version) -- Rep. Hosey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF PATTERSON MILL ROAD FROM SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 125 IN ALLENDALE COUNTY TO SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 64 IN BARNWELL COUNTY "VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND PLACE APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1173 (Word version) -- Senator Devine: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CAPTIVATING COLUMBIA, THE COLUMBIA CHAPTER OF JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA INC., AND TO COMMEND THE CHAPTER ON ITS SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 5665 (Word version) -- Rep. Long: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "APPRENTICE"; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-240, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR APPRENTICES AND APPRENTICESHIPS, SO AS TO REMOVE PROVISIONS THAT RESTRICT THE ABILITY OF APPRENTICES TO TRAIN IN MULTIPLE ESTABLISHMENTS SERVED BY THE LICENSEE IN WHOSE SERVICE THE APPRENTICE IS ENGAGED.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 5666 (Word version) -- Rep. Bamberg: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-95-70 SO AS TO REGULATE THE SALE OF NICOTINE DELIVERY PRODUCTS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 5667 (Word version) -- Rep. Bamberg: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "APOTHECARY RETAILER ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 140 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO REGULATE THE SALE OF CERTAIN HEMP-DERIVED CANNABINOID PRODUCTS, SMOKING CESSATION PRODUCTS, AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS THROUGH THE USE OF LICENSED APOTHECARY RETAILERS; TO ESTABLISH AGE AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF COVERED PRODUCTS; TO EXEMPT APOTHECARY RETAILERS AND COVERED PRODUCTS FROM REGULATION PURSUANT TO TITLE 61; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ESTABLISH AND ISSUE APOTHECARY RETAILER LICENSES, TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS, AND TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S. 222 (Word version) -- Senators Ott and Stubbs: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-2-140 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE" AND PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND OPERATION OF THEM ON THE HIGHWAYS AND STREETS OF THE STATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "OFF-ROAD USE ONLY"; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 38-77-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE" TO INCLUDE CERTAIN UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bauer Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jones Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Reese Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Rep. CRAWFORD signed a statement with the Clerk that she came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Tuesday, May 5.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. HOWARD a leave of absence for the day due to medical reasons.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. POPE a temporary leave of absence.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. MORGAN a temporary leave of absence.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. WOOTEN a temporary leave of absence.
Rep. GARVIN presented to the House the Westwood High School Boys Varsity Basketball Championship Team.
Rep. GRANT presented to the House the Ridge View High School "Blazers" AAAAA Boys Basketball State Champions.
Rep. GARVIN presented to the House the Blythewood High School "Lady Bengals" AAAAA Division 1 Girls Basketball Championship Team.
Rep. FORREST presented to the House Wyman King Academy "Knights" Football State Champions.
Announcement was made that Dr. Lisa Heichberger of Manning was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below: "5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."
Bill Number: H. 3768 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
05/06/26 KIRBY
Bill Number: H. 4600 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
05/06/26 HEWITT
Bill Number: H. 4671 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
05/06/26 WILLIS
ACTING SPEAKER HIOTT granted Rep. BAUER a leave of absence for the remainder of the day due to family medical reasons.
ACTING SPEAKER HIOTT granted Rep. JONES a temporary leave of absence.
REP. POPE made a statement relative to Rep. J. L. JOHNSON'S service in the House.
Rep. J. L. JOHNSON made a statement relative to his service in the House.
ACTING SPEAKER HIOTT granted Rep. EDGERTON a temporary leave of absence.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 5641 (Word version) -- Reps. Jordan and Lowe: A BILL TO REPEAL ACT 989 OF 1948 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE FLORENCE MEMORIAL STADIUM COMMISSION.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Davis Duncan Erickson Ford Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Grant Guest Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Reese Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 5641 (Word version). If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Beach
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 5641 (Word version). If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Rosalyn Henderson-Myers
S. 196 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 91 TO TITLE 38 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS, ESTABLISH LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, EXEMPTIONS, AND TYPES OF LICENSES, REQUIRE AN EXAMINATION FOR LICENSURE, PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FOR EXAMINATION, REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION, ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR RENEWAL, SET STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR ADJUSTERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DENIAL, NONRENEWAL, OR REVOCATION OF A LICENSE AND PENALTIES, AMONG OTHER THINGS; BY ADDING CHAPTER 92 TO TITLE 38 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS, ESTABLISH LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS AND TYPES OF LICENSES, REQUIRE AN EXAMINATION FOR LICENSURE AND PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS TO EXAMINATION, PROVIDE FOR THE DENIAL, NONRENEWAL, OR REVOCATION OF A LICENSE, REQUIRE A BOND OR LETTER OF CREDIT, REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION, ALLOW FOR FEES, AND SET STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC ADJUSTERS, AMONG OTHER THINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION; AND BY REPEALING CHAPTERS 47 AND 48 OF TITLE 38.
S. 697 (Word version) -- Senator Gambrell: A BILL TO TRANSFER THE SOUTH CAROLINA 211 NETWORK TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS; TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 37-6-515 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA 211 NETWORK WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 1-11-770, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA 211 NETWORK, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. S. 163 (Word version) -- Senators Verdin and Leber: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 47 TO TITLE 34 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A GOVERNING AUTHORITY FROM ACCEPTING OR REQUIRING PAYMENT USING CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY OR PARTICIPATING IN A TEST OF CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY; TO PERMIT INDIVIDUALS OR BUSINESSES USING DIGITAL CURRENCY FOR TRANSACTIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT DIGITAL ASSETS MAY NOT BE SINGLED OUT FOR DISPARATE TAX TREATMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT DIGITAL CURRENCY TRANSACTION MAY BE TAXED IF THE TAXATION IS THE SAME AS IF THE TRANSACTION USED UNITED STATES LEGAL TENDER; TO PROVIDE THAT DIGITAL CURRENCY OPERATIONS MAY BE NOT BE SUBJECTED TO DISPARATE ZONING TREATMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT DIGITAL ASSET MINING BUSINESS OPERATIONS SHALL NOT PLACE ANY ADDITIONAL STRESS ON THE ELECTRICAL GRID FOR WHICH THEY ARE CONNECTED AND TO PROVIDE THAT DIGITAL MINING BUSINESSES MUST PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION UPON REQUEST; TO PROVIDE THAT THOSE ENGAGED IN DIGITAL MINING OPERATIONS DO NOT HAVE TO OBTAIN CERTAIN LICENSES AND THAT THOSE WHO PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES RELATED TO DIGITAL MINING OR STAKING ARE NOT OFFERING A SECURITY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CAN PROSECUTE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO OR BUSINESS THAT FRAUDULENTLY CLAIM TO BE OFFERING DIGITAL ASSET MINING AS SERVICE OR STAKING AS A SERVICE; AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.
S. 439 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler, Turner, Davis, Bennett, Verdin, Alexander, Grooms, Kimbrell, Johnson, Jackson, Sutton, Cromer, Climer, Adams, Zell and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT FOR THE EXEMPTION ON CERTAIN MANUFACTURING PROPERTY.
S. 582 (Word version) -- Senators Massey, Alexander, Rice and Garrett: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE II, RELATING TO VOTER QUALIFICATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND OF THIS STATE OF THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN AND UPWARDS WHO IS PROPERLY REGISTERED IS ENTITLED TO VOTE AS PROVIDED BY LAW. S. 357 (Word version) -- Senators Rankin, Alexander, Young, Hembree, Reichenbach, Climer and Zell: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-190, SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF MAIL THEFT AND PRESCRIBE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
S. 769 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler, Alexander, Kimbrell, Verdin, Hembree, Turner and Bennett: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT IF THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR BEGINS WITHOUT A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 HAVING BEEN ENACTED, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
S. 893 (Word version) -- Senators Verdin and Zell: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-2-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT OF 1988, SO AS TO DEFINE A PIPELINE FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH 49 U.S.C. CHAPTER 601; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-2-40, RELATING TO THE SUPERB ACCOUNT AND SUPERB FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FUND, SO AS TO ADJUST THE ALLOWABLE COSTS FOR SITE REHABILITATION BY THE FUND AND MAKE OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-2-60, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FEE, SO AS TO SET CERTAIN YEARS FOR THE RENEWAL FEE TO BE ADJUSTED; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-2-130, RELATING TO COMPENSATION FROM THE SUPERB ACCOUNT, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-2-150, RELATING TO THE SUPERB ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO DEFINE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SUPERB ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
The following Bill was taken up: S. 863 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms, Cromer, Martin, Bennett, Rankin, Tedder, Sutton and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-103-15, RELATING TO THE STATE'S MISSION AND GOALS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPLIED BACCALAUREATE IN CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT DEGREE FROM INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE PART OF THE STATE TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SYSTEM; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-103-15, RELATING TO FUNDING FOR CERTAIN DEGREES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPLIED BACCALAUREATE IN CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT DEGREE PROGRAMS ARE ONLY ALLOWED IF STATE FUNDS ARE NOT APPROPRIATED TO FUND THE PROGRAMS.
Rep. B. NEWTON moved to adjourn debate on the Bill, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 508 (Word version) -- Senators Verdin, Goldfinch, Martin, Peeler, Bennett, Young, Blackmon, Kimbrell, Zell, Nutt, Fernandez, Alexander, Turner, Adams, Leber, Corbin, Grooms, Hembree, Rice, Massey, Garrett, Chaplin, Cromer, Johnson, Gambrell, Kennedy, Davis, Climer, Campsen, Reichenbach, Bright and Cash: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 10-1-165, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE TYPE OF MONUMENTS OR MEMORIALS THAT MAY NOT BE RELOCATED, REMOVED, OR DISTURBED, TO WITHHOLD DISBURSEMENTS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND FOR ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY THAT VIOLATES THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CARE AND PRESERVATION OF MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS BY CERTAIN PEOPLE OR ORGANIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE STANDING TO CERTAIN PEOPLE OR ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING A CIVIL ACTION IN RESPONSE TO A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION OR TO PREVENT SUCH VIOLATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITATIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY UNDERNEATH A MONUMENT OR MEMORIAL OR THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN, ACCESS, OR VIEW A MONUMENT OR MEMORIAL. Reps. TAYLOR, OREMUS, FORREST, HARTZ, BOWERS, EDGERTON, MAGNUSON, POPE, WHITE, CASKEY, HEWITT, WEEKS and SCOTT requested debate on the Bill.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 238 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander, Peeler, Massey and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 2-1-180, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND CONDITIONS FOR EXTENDED SESSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DATE FOR SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT IS AUTOMATICALLY EXTENDED IF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DOES NOT GIVE THIRD READING TO THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT ON OR BEFORE MARCH TENTH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY CALL THEIR RESPECTIVE BODIES INTO SESSION AFTER THE SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT DATE TO FINISH ANY UNFINISHED BUSINESS RELATING TO THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL OR CAPITAL RESERVE FUND RESOLUTION, TO PROVIDE THE TIME PERIOD DURING WHICH THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY BE CALLED BACK TO COMPLETE THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS RELATING TO THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL OR CAPITAL RESERVE FUND RESOLUTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TOLLING OF THE ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY-DAY PERIOD THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAS TO REVIEW STATE REGULATIONS.
The Committee on Ways and Means proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to S. 238 (Word version) (LC-238.DG0001H), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 2-1-180(A)(1) and (2) and inserting:
(a)(1) if the House of Representatives fails to give a third reading to the annual general appropriations bill by March thirty-firsttenth, the date of sine die adjournment is extended by one statewide day for each statewide day after March thirty-firsttenth that the House of Representatives fails to give the bill third reading; or
(2) if the general appropriations bill or Capital Reserve Fund resolution is not completed by the sine die adjournment date, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives may call their respective bodies into session at any time after the date of sine die adjournment and until the first Thursdaylast day in June to complete those matters;
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. B. NEWTON explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The question recurred to the passage of the Bill.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bauer Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Reese Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 238. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Rosalyn Henderson-Myers
Rep. B. NEWTON moved to reconsider the vote whereby debate was adjourned on the following Bill, which was agreed to: S. 863 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms, Cromer, Martin, Bennett, Rankin, Tedder, Sutton and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-103-15, RELATING TO THE STATE'S MISSION AND GOALS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPLIED BACCALAUREATE IN CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT DEGREE FROM INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE PART OF THE STATE TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SYSTEM; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-103-15, RELATING TO FUNDING FOR CERTAIN DEGREES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPLIED BACCALAUREATE IN CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT DEGREE PROGRAMS ARE ONLY ALLOWED IF STATE FUNDS ARE NOT APPROPRIATED TO FUND THE PROGRAMS.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER explained the Bill.
Rep. ROBBINS spoke in favor of the Bill.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bauer Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Reese Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up: S. 857 (Word version) -- Senator Turner: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-1-20, RELATING TO INSURANCE LAW DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "CONTINGENT DEFERRED ANNUITY"; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-69-220, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS FROM OPERATION OF THE STANDARD NONFORFEITURE LAW FOR INDIVIDUAL DEFERRED ANNUITIES, SO AS TO ADD AN EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE STANDARD NONFORFEITURE LAW FOR INDIVIDUAL DEFERRED ANNUITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR NONFORFEITURE BENEFITS FOR CONTINGENT DEFERRED ANNUITIES IN THE DISCRETION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 38-44-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE MANAGING GENERAL AGENTS ACT, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE.
Rep. B. NEWTON moved to adjourn debate on the Bill, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 619 (Word version) -- Senators Gambrell and Turner: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-27-610, RELATING TO PRIORITY OF DISTRIBUTION FOR CLAIMS, SO AS TO ADD FUNDING AGREEMENTS.
Rep. B. NEWTON moved to adjourn debate on the Bill, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 780 (Word version) -- Senator Gambrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 37-23-20, RELATING TO HIGH-COST AND CONSUMER HOME LOANS DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONVENTIONAL MORTGAGE RATE MEANS THE AVERAGE PRIME OFFER RATE.
Rep. B. NEWTON moved to adjourn debate on the Bill, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up: S. 787 (Word version) -- Senator Gambrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 37-3-110 SO AS TO DEFINE BRIDGE LOANS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 37-3-402, RELATING TO BALLOON PAYMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO BRIDGE LOANS.
Rep. B. NEWTON moved to adjourn debate on the Bill, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 830 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-77-122, RELATING TO INSURERS AND AGENTS PROHIBITED FROM REFUSING TO ISSUE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES DUE TO CERTAIN FACTORS AND PROHIBITED FACTORS FOR PREMIUM RATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INSURERS CAN LIMIT THE ISSUANCE OF INSURANCE TO MEMBERS OF PARTICULAR NON-PROFIT MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS.
Rep. GAGNON moved to adjourn debate on the Bill, which was agreed to.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up:
H. 5638 (Word version) -- Regulations, Admin. Proc., AI and Cybersecurity Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF RATES OF TUITION AND FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 5443, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
Rep. B. NEWTON moved to adjourn debate on the Joint Resolution, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 832 (Word version) -- Senators Sutton, Graham, Goldfinch and Zell: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 53-1-20, RELATING TO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES EXEMPT FROM THE PROHIBITION ON SUNDAY PUBLIC SPORTS, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO CAMPUS EVENTS AND LAND USE APPROVAL, TO PROVIDE THAT NO COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MAY PROHIBIT, RESTRICT, CONDITION, DELAY, OR REQUIRE LAND USE APPROVAL FOR EVENTS HELD ON THE CAMPUS OF A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING BASED ON ZONING ORDINANCES OR LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, AND TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF GENERALLY APPLICABLE SAFETY LAWS.
Rep. RUTHERFORD made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3851 (Word version) -- Rep. Wooten: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-5015, RELATING TO SUNSCREEN DEVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES.
Rep. B. NEWTON moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Education and Public Works, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 812 (Word version) -- Senators Rankin and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-970, RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNAL LEGEND, SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON RIDING A BICYCLE TO STOP FULLY AT A RED LIGHT BUT TO ALLOW THE PERSON TO PROCEED WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3530 SO AS TO ALLOW A PERSON RIDING A BICYCLE TO YIELD AT STOP SIGNS WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.
Rep. HARTNETT explained the Bill.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Bailey Bamberg Bernstein Bradley Brewer Brittain Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Davis Dillard Erickson Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gilreath Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pedalino Pope Reese Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Weeks Wetmore Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
Beach Bowers Burns Chumley Cromer Duncan Edgerton Ford Frank Gibson Harris Lawson McCravy Moss Pace Rankin White Willis
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 711 (Word version) -- Senators Johnson, Walker and Zell: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-63-60, RELATING TO SCHOOL GUARDS REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY TO DIRECT AND CONTROL TRAFFIC ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS NEAR SCHOOLS.
Rep. B. NEWTON made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 695 (Word version) -- Senators Young, Graham, Devine, Walker and Sutton: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SAFEGUARDING AMERICAN VETERANS' BENEFITS ACT"; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 25, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, SET GUIDELINES AND LIMITS FOR COMPENSATION, MEMORIALIZE TERMS, AND STATE PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.
Rep. B. NEWTON made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 868 (Word version) -- Senators Elliott, Young, Kimbrell, Verdin, Rice, Stubbs and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-335 SO AS TO DESIGNATE JUNE FIRST OF EACH YEAR AS "GOLD SHIELD DAY" TO HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND THE SACRIFICE OF THEIR SURVIVING FAMILIES.
Rep. B. NEWTON made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 868 (Word version) -- Senators Elliott, Young, Kimbrell, Verdin, Rice, Stubbs and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-335 SO AS TO DESIGNATE JUNE FIRST OF EACH YEAR AS "GOLD SHIELD DAY" TO HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND THE SACRIFICE OF THEIR SURVIVING FAMILIES.
Rep. B. NEWTON made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 819 (Word version) -- Senator Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-31-45 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR TUBERCULOSIS TESTING OF APPLICANTS AND NEW EMPLOYEES AT NURSING HOMES AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES.
Rep. B. NEWTON made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up: S. 894 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-63-74, RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC FILING AND TRANSMISSION OF DEATH CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR A DEATH CERTIFICATE TO BE FILED ON THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY FOLLOWING THE WEEKEND OR A HOLIDAY.
Rep. B. NEWTON made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 453 (Word version) -- Senator Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO TITLE 40, CHAPTER 15, SO AS TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR THE PRACTICE OF TELEDENTISTRY IN THIS STATE, TO OUTLINE UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATED TO TELEDENTISTRY.
Rep. B. NEWTON made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up:
S. 1062 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF RATES OF TUITION AND FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 5443, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
Rep. B. NEWTON made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 958 (Word version) -- Senators Verdin and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-400 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT PATIENT BEDS MAY BE USED IN HALLWAYS, CORRIDORS, AND OTHER MEANS OF EGRESS DURING A JUSTIFIED EMERGENCY UPON THE DISCRETION OF THE ON-SITE EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN; TO REQUIRE THAT HOSPITALS REMOVE ALL PATIENT BEDS IN HALLWAYS, CORRIDORS, AND MEANS OF EGRESS WHEN THERE IS NO JUSTIFIED EMERGENCY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT HOSPITALS MUST MAINTAIN A CLEAR PATHWAY IN HALLWAYS, CORRIDORS, AND MEANS OF EGRESS IN A JUSTIFIED EMERGENCY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER PATIENT BEDS ARE PRESENT.
Rep. B. NEWTON made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
On motion of Rep. YOW, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Education and Public Works: S. 222 (Word version) -- Senators Ott and Stubbs: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-2-140 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE" AND PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND OPERATION OF THEM ON THE HIGHWAYS AND STREETS OF THE STATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "OFF-ROAD USE ONLY"; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 38-77-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE" TO INCLUDE CERTAIN UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLES.
Rep. BEACH asked unanimous consent to recall H. 5398 (Word version) from the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. RUTHERFORD objected.
Rep. REESE asked unanimous consent to recall S. 768 (Word version) from the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. HEWITT objected.
Rep. SPANN-WILDER asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3202 (Word version) from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Rep. HERBKERSMAN objected.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
H. 3768 (Word version) -- Reps. Brewer, Gatch, Robbins, Schuessler, Sessions and Kirby: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING ACT 36 OF 2019, RELATING TO HIGHWAY SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE SUNSET EXPIRATION PROVISION TO JULY 1, 2031.
Rep. B. NEWTON moved to adjourn debate on the Senate Amendments, which was agreed to.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
H. 5126 (Word version) -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Rep. B. NEWTON moved to adjourn debate on the Senate Amendments, which was agreed to.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
H. 3022 (Word version) -- Reps. M. M. Smith, Guest, Kirby and W. Newton: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 43-21-130, RELATING TO THE LONG-TERM CARE COUNCIL, SO AS TO CORRECT REFERENCES TO CERTAIN AGENCIES WITH MEMBERSHIP ON THE COUNCIL; BY AMENDING SECTION 43-21-140, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE AND DUTIES OF COUNCIL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SHARING OF DATA WITH MEMBER AGENCIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Rep. SESSIONS proposed the following Amendment No. 1A to
H. 3022 (Word version) (LC-3022.WAB0001H), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 43-21-130(A)(5) and inserting:
(5) the Director of the Department of Disabilities and Special NeedsBehavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Mental HealthIntellectual and Developmental Disabilities or their designee;
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. SESSIONS explained the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Reese Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
The amendment was then adopted.
The Senate Amendments were amended, and the Bill was ordered returned to the Senate.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
H. 3034 (Word version) -- Reps. Collins, Wooten, C. Mitchell, Pope, Chapman, Pedalino, Yow, M. M. Smith, Davis, Holman, Cox, Hixon, Gagnon, Calhoon, Moss, Lawson, Kirby, Ligon, Bailey, Forrest, Gilliam, Willis, Erickson, Schuessler, Vaughan, Bradley, Hager, Whitmire, Robbins, T. Moore, Brewer, Guffey, Martin, J. L. Johnson, Haddon, Wickensimer, Brittain, Kilmartin, D. Mitchell, Cromer, Bowers, Landing, White, W. Newton, J. E. Johnson and B. Newton: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "FARGO'S, HYCO'S, RICO'S, COBA'S, WICK'S, AND MIKKA'S LAW" BY AMENDING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47, RELATING TO TAUNTING, TORMENTING, INJURING, OR KILLING POLICE DOGS OR HORSES, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CONDUCT THAT RESULTS IN A VIOLATION, INCREASE THE PENALTIES, REQUIRE RESTITUTION TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY, AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
Rep. J. E. JOHNSON explained the Senate Amendments. The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jordan Kilmartin Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Reese Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
King Spann-Wilder
The Senate Amendments were agreed to, and the Bill having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
H. 3195 (Word version) -- Reps. Haddon, Pope, Pedalino, Chumley, Taylor, Erickson, Bradley, Hixon, Ligon, Weeks, Oremus, Hartz, Williams, Luck, Gilliard, Rivers and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-10-10, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN MANDATORY MINIMUM PERIODS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND OUTDOOR RECESS IN FOUR-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE EACH YEAR IN ADDITION TO OTHER CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE RECESS PERIODS MUST BE HELD INDOORS DURING TIMES OF INCLEMENT WEATHER; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-10-30, RELATING TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY DIRECTORS AND VOLUNTEERS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND TO REDESIGNATE ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 10, TITLE 59 AS "PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ACTIVITY."
Rep. HEWITT made the Point of Order that the Senate Amendments were improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to such reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
H. 3453 (Word version) -- Reps. Rose, Pope, Spann-Wilder and J. Moore: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-111-20, RELATING TO FREE TUITION FOR CERTAIN VETERANS' CHILDREN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VETERAN'S CHILD QUALIFIES FOR FREE TUITION IF THAT CHILD HAS BEEN A RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE BIRTH.
Rep. COX explained the Senate Amendments.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Reese Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
The Senate Amendments were agreed to, and the Bill having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration: H. 3842 (Word version) -- Reps. Lowe, Willis, Caskey, Wooten, Rose, Huff, Sanders and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-45-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL THERAPISTS MAY CERTIFY THAT AN INDIVIDUAL IS HANDICAPPED AND DECLARE THAT THE HANDICAP IS TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S APPLICATION FOR A HANDICAPPED PLACARD.
Rep. SESSIONS explained the Senate Amendments.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Reese Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
The Senate Amendments were agreed to, and the Bill having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
H. 3872 (Word version) -- Reps. B. J. Cox, Bauer and Caskey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "HUNTING HERITAGE PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-320 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS NO NET LOSS OF DEPARTMENT-MANAGED LAND FOR HUNTING AND FISHING.
Rep. HIXON explained the Senate Amendments.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Reese Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
The Senate Amendments were agreed to, and the Bill having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
H. 5064 (Word version) -- Reps. Yow, Hayes, C. Mitchell, Luck and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-53-510, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPRESENTATION FROM LOCAL INDUSTRY MAY INCLUDE CERTAIN EX OFFICIO MEMBERS.
Rep. YOW explained the Senate Amendments.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jordan Kilmartin Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery J. Moore T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Reese Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
The Senate Amendments were agreed to, and the Bill having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
H. 5073 (Word version) -- Reps. Pedalino, Erickson, Montgomery, McCravy, Pace, Bradley, D. Mitchell, Terribile, Robbins, T. Moore, Sessions, Neese, Brittain, Crawford, Lawson, Edgerton, Chumley, Brewer, Chapman, Vaughan, Guest, Guffey, Cox, W. Newton, McGinnis, B. Newton, McCabe, Rankin, Gagnon, Gibson, J. E. Johnson, Long, Moss, Schuessler, G. M. Smith, White, Oremus, Teeple, Lastinger, Burns, Hewitt, Haddon, Cromer, Gilreath, Hartnett and Ballentine: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADING PRACTICES, TO CONDITION ELIGIBILITY FOR CREDIT RECOVERY AND CONTENT RECOVERY ON COMPLETION OF REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS, TO LIMIT THE USE OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS IN CALCULATING FINAL COURSE GRADES, TO PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT THROUGH WITHHOLDING OF STATE AID TO CLASSROOM FUNDS, 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.
Rep. BRADLEY explained the Senate Amendments.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jordan Kilmartin Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery J. Moore T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Rankin Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
King McDaniel Reese
The Senate Amendments were agreed to, and the Bill having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
H. 5131 (Word version) -- Reps. Hartnett, M. M. Smith and Henderson-Myers: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-780, RELATING TO PERMANENT LICENSE PLATES AND FEES FOR VEHICLES OF STATE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO CREATE A PERMANENT LICENSE PLATE FOR TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS LOCATED IN THE STATE.
Rep. HARTNETT explained the Senate Amendments.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell J. Moore T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Reese Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
The Senate Amendments were agreed to, and the Bill having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration: H. 5205 (Word version) -- Reps. McGinnis, Erickson, Grant, Spann-Wilder and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 101, TITLE 59 SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN THIS STATE TO IMPLEMENT A SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS, TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIONS FROM THE PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAMS, TO REQUIRE EACH INSTITUTION TO COMPILE AND ANNUALLY REPORT CERTAIN CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS.
Rep. MCGINNIS explained the Senate Amendments.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery J. Moore T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Reese Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
The Senate Amendments were agreed to, and the Bill having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:
H. 4042 (Word version) -- Reps. Kilmartin, White, Gilreath, Cromer, Guffey, Harris, Hager, McCravy, Edgerton, Terribile, Magnuson, Lastinger, D. Mitchell, Sessions, Chapman, Brewer, Lawson, Oremus, Hartz, Vaughan, Pedalino, Teeple, Landing, Rankin, Schuessler, Ligon, Long, Sanders, Ford, T. Moore, Forrest, Chumley, Bowers, Taylor, Hixon, M. M. Smith, Gibson and Duncan: 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.
Rep. B. NEWTON moved that the House recede until 1:30 p.m., which was agreed to.
At 1:30 p.m. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.
The question of a quorum was raised.
A quorum was later present.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. REESE a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.
Rep. HIOTT moved to reconsider the vote whereby debate was adjourned on the following Bill, which was agreed to:
H. 5126 (Word version) -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
H. 5126 (Word version) -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Reps. BANNISTER, WHITMIRE, STAVRINAKIS, LOWE, BALLENTINE, CRAWFORD, MOSS, HEWITT and CASKEY proposed the following Amendment No. 1A to H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\011\h2-amend back.docx), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting the bill as passed by the House of Representatives on March 11, 2026, which is hereby incorporated into this amendment.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 1, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, page 5, line 17, opposite /SC Youth Challenge Academy/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Column 5 by:
Column 5 Column 6
1,000,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 1, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, page 7, immediately after line 3, by Inserting a new line to read:
Column 5 Column 6
Institute of Public Policy
750,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 1, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, page 7, immediately after line 3, by Inserting a new line to read:
Column 5 Column 6
Sign Language
250,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 11, COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, page 25, line 18, opposite /SREB Contract Program & Assessments/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
1,000,000 1,000,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 14, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY (EDUCATION & GENERAL), page 31, line 27, opposite /OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
3,400,000 3,400,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 14, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY (EDUCATION & GENERAL), page 29, line 5, opposite /CLASSIFIED POSITIONS/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
1,000,000 1,000,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 14, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY (EDUCATION & GENERAL), page 29, line 21, opposite /UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
4,000,000 4,000,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 19, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, page 40, line 25, opposite /UNCLASSIFIED POSITIONS/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
1,148,600 1,148,600
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 19, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, page 41, immediately after line 22, by inserting a new line to read:
Column 5 Column 6
NEW POSITIONS-MANAGER 1
(1.00) (1.00)
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 19, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, page 41, immediately after line 33, by inserting a new line to read:
Column 5 Column 6
NEW POSITIONS-OFFICER 1
(12.00) (12.00)
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 20A, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, page 43, line 14, opposite /OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
17,500,000 17,500,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 20A, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, page 44, line 24, opposite /OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
2,000,000 2,000,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 33, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, page 87, line 31, opposite /DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
7,273,728 7,273,728
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 34, DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, page 98, line 6, opposite /OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
4,000,000 4,000,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 34, DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, page 98, line 8, opposite /STATE BLOCK GRANT/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
4,000,000 4,000,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 34, DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, page 98, immediately after line 10, by inserting a new line to read:
Column 5 Column 6
AID TO OTHER ENTITIES
1 1
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 38, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, page 100, line 19, opposite /OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
12,574,562
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 38, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, page 103, line 15, opposite /CASE SERVICES/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
704,528
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 40, DEPARTMENT ON AGING, page 112, line 16, opposite /FAMILY CAREGIVERS/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
500,000 500,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 40, DEPARTMENT ON AGING, page 112, line 24, opposite /ALLOC OTHER ENTITIES/ by increasing the amount(s) in Column 5 by:
Column 5 Column 6
7,500,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 40, DEPARTMENT ON AGING, page 112, line 25, opposite /AID TO OTHER ENTITIES/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
2,000,000 2,000,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 45, CLEMSON UNIV. (PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES), page 127, line 18, opposite /New Positions - Administrative Coordinator I/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
(0.50) (0.50)
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 45, CLEMSON UNIV. (PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES), page 127, line 22, opposite /New Positions - Associate Professor/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
(1.00) (1.00)
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 45, CLEMSON UNIV. (PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES), page 127, line 32, opposite /New Positions - Administrative Coordinator I/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
(0.50) (0.50)
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 45, CLEMSON UNIV. (PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES), page 128, line 2, opposite /New Positions - Assistant Extension Specialist / by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
(1.00) (1.00)
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 45, CLEMSON UNIV. (PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES), page 128, line 4, opposite /New Positions - Associate Extension Specialist / by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
(1.00) (1.00)
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 45, CLEMSON UNIV. (PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES), page 128, line 6, opposite /New Positions - Associate Professor/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
(2.00) (2.00)
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 45, CLEMSON UNIV. (PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES), page 128, lines 7-8, opposite /New Positions - Extension Associate/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
500,000 500,000
(1.00) (1.00)
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 45, CLEMSON UNIV. (PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES), page 128, line 15, opposite /Employer Contributions/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
500,000 500,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 47, DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES, page 135, immediately after line 4, by inserting a new line to read:
Column 5 Column 6
COASTAL AND MARINE RESOURCES CENTER
1 1
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 53, S.C. CONSERVATION BANK, page 150, line 6, opposite /OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
75,000 75,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 53, S.C. CONSERVATION BANK, page 150, line 7, opposite /CONSERVATION BANK TRUST/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
75,000 75,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 59, ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, page 162, immediately after line 7, by inserting a new line to read:
Column 5 Column 6
NEW POSITIONS-EXAMINER II
(1.00)
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 59, ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, page 162, immediately after line 11, by inserting a new line to read:
Column 5 Column 6
NEW POSITIONS-ATTORNEY III
(1.00)
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 62, STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, page 170, immediately after line 19, by inserting a new line to read:
Column 5 Column 6
NEW POSITIONS - SPECIAL AGENT II
1 1
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 65, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, page 176, line 6-7, opposite /NEW POSITIONS-IT BUSINESS ANALYST III/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
80,000 80,000
(1.00) (1.00)
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 65, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, page 176, line 8-9, opposite /NEW POSITIONS-PROGRAM COORDINATOR II/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
63,000 63,000
(1.00) (1.00)
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 65, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, page 176, line 19, opposite /Classified Positions/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
2,190,000 2,190,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 65, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, page 178, line 2, opposite /Employer Contributions/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
1,167,000 1,167,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 81, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION, page 202, line 29, opposite /Other Operating Expenses/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
1,127,034
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 84, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, page 212, line 10, opposite /Permanent Improvement Bridges/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
4,250,000 4,250,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 87, DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS, page 216, line 12, opposite /AID TO OTHER ENTITIES/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
2,916,597 2,916,597
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 91c, LEG. DEPT - CODIFICATION OF LAWS & LEG. COUNCIL, page 219, line 8, opposite /OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
200,000 200,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 92D, OFFICE OF RESILIENCE, page 224, line 6, opposite /OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
10,000,000 10,000,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 106, STATEWIDE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, page 250, line 3, opposite /BASE PAY INCREASE/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
66,933,782 66,933,782
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 106, STATEWIDE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, page 250, line 7, opposite /HEALTH INSURANCE-EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
36,694,000 36,694,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 1, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, page 270, proviso 1.3, lines 10-18, by striking subsection (D) and inserting:
/(D) The Statewide Public Charter School District and any approved institution of higher education (IHE) authorizing charter schools shall receive additional charter district funding to increase the district's amount received from one hundred percent of the Aid to Classrooms funding from the State by a percentage equal to the district's weighted pupils for students attending a brick and mortar or virtual school as determined in this subitem divided by the total charter district weighted pupils as determined by the pupil classification weightings in subitem (N). The weights for students attending brick and mortar and virtual schools are only used to determine the additional charter district funding and are not included in total weighted pupils used to calculate Aid to Classrooms funding under subitem (C). Three- and four-year-old students with a disability, who are eligible for services under IDEA and enrolled in brick and mortar charter schools sponsored by the South Carolina Public Charter School District or registered IHE, shall be included in student counts solely for the purposes of receiving the additional weighting for students attending a brick and mortar charter school. /
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 1, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, page 295-296, proviso 1.74, by striking subsection (A) and inserting:
/(A) The funds appropriated for Funding for Schools Safety shall be made available for the direct benefit of all children of South Carolina enrolled in K-12 schools by funding security assessments and facilities upgrades aligned with school safety priorities. The department shall allocate these funds to the public school districts and charter school districts. Eligible school facility upgrades shall include:
(a)(1) classroom/internal door locks;
(b)(2) secure school entry points and access control;
(c)(3) window covers;
(d)(4) bulletproof glass or bulletproof film for windows or doors;
(e)(5) electronic or other technology; and
(f)(6) ballistic proof doors, meaning door assemblies designed to provide enhanced protection against forced entry and ballistic threats, which shall meet all of the following minimum requirements:
(a) the door shall be designed for installation within existing door frames and shall not exceed a weight that would impede safe and effective operation by students and school personnel;
(b) the door assembly shall be tested and certified by an independent, United States government - authorized laboratory to meet nationally recognized ballistic-resistance standards for high-powered rifle fire; and
(c) the door assembly shall provide fire-resistance performance suitable for installation in school facilities, as determined through independent testing and verification; and
(7) the purchase of AEDs, AED maintenance, AED pads, AED battery replacements, CPR training kits or CPR training for faculty or staff, basic first aid training, and educational materials. /
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 1, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, page 301, proviso 1.95, line 27, by inserting after /district/ /or charter district/.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 1, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, page 304, proviso 1.103(B), lines 1-10, by amending the proviso to read:
/(B) For the current fiscal year, Section 59-63-765 is suspended. Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, with funds appropriated and with funds carried forward from the prior fiscal year, a public school student who is not a qualifying student who does not receive a free breakfast through any local, state, or federal program shall be provided one breakfast at no cost during each school day upon his or her request without consideration of his or her eligibility for a federally-funded free- or reduced-price meal. The Department of Education shall use federal funds that have been disbursed to the Department of Education for purposes of funding child nutrition programs to cover the cost of providing one breakfast at no cost during each school day to each public school student who is not a qualifying student under this provision. If federal funds appropriated to the Department of Education for a child nutrition program are insufficient to cover the cost of providing one breakfast at no cost during each school day to each public school student who is not a qualifying student, the Department of Education shall allocate state funds appropriated to the Department of Education to cover the cost of providing one breakfast at no cost during each school day to each public school student who is not a qualifying student.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 1, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, page 307, proviso 1.111, line 21, by striking /2026/ and inserting /2027/.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 1A, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION-EIA, page 337-338, proviso 1A.67, by amending the proviso to read:
/(SDE-EIA: Developmental Education and Therapy Services) (A) Of the funds appropriated for Developmental Education and Therapy Services for students with multiple documented disabilities, $651,501 $736,486 shall be allocated to the Meyer Center, $1,648,499 $1,724,514 shall be allocated to Pattison's Academy, and $1,000,000 $839,000 shall be allocated to the SC Public Charter School District for Palmetto Goodwill Excel Center, subject to execution of a written contract that gives the Center the ability to serve as an adult education center or adult high school under authority of an entity accredited to award high school diplomas to adults. The funding allocated to the Public Charter School District Palmetto Goodwill Excel Center is estimated to serve 150 125 students. If less students are served, the money must be retained and not expended by the Public Charter School District Palmetto Goodwill Excel Center on a pro rata basis. Funds shall be disbursed by the department to the district in full not later than December 1, and the district shall remit the total allocation to the schools within 30 calendar days. Funds shall be disbursed by the department to Palmetto Goodwill Excel Center in equal monthly installments once a written contract is executed. Funds shall be disbursed by the department to the district for the Meyer Center and Pattison's Academy in full not later than December 1, and the district shall remit the total allocation to the schools within 30 calendar days.
(B) If the required written contract is not fully executed on or before December 1 of the current fiscal year, or if at any time the Center is no longer operating under such a contract, any unexpended funds shall be returned to the Department of Education. Any funds previously disbursed and expended in violation of this proviso shall be subject to recoupment by the Department of Education. The Department is authorized to withhold or claw back such funds and shall reallocate them for purposes consistent with this proviso.
(C) Any funds due to Palmetto Goodwill Excel Center through the normal aid to classroom formula shall be offset by the allocation granted and paid under this proviso./
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 1, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, page 313, after line 3, by adding a proviso to read:
/(SDE: Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Pilot Program) (A) For the current fiscal year, the Department of Education may pilot test an interlocal cooperative purchasing method at the request and on behalf of the state's PK-12 school districts by entering into contracts to allow selected participants the option to choose the same procurement method currently afforded to South Carolina local governmental entities by allowing cooperative contract holders the ability to advertise on South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO).
(B) The pilot program shall support ten diverse PK-12 school districts in order to obtain materials, labor, and services used for maintenance, operations, component replacement, restoration or repairs of existing facilities and grounds in addition to other supplies, services, and technology related procurement.
(C) A report detailing the pilot program's success related to expediting procurement and reducing the administrative cost and resource burden of acquisition and utilization of local contractors shall be provided to the Governor, the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and the Superintendent of Education by June 30, 2027./
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 1A, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION-EIA, page 340, after line 4, by adding a proviso to read:
/(SDE-EIA: Institute for Public Policy) (A) Of the funds appropriated to the University of South Carolina for a statewide data integration and policy analysis institute, the university shall develop the institute as a statewide data integration and policy analysis resource to support evidence-informed decision-making by state and local policymakers. The institute shall integrate data across key domains including, but not limited to, education and workforce, public health, economic development, public safety, infrastructure, and demographic trends. Funds may be used to support:
(1) development of a centralized data infrastructure and integration of public and contracted data sources;
(2) production of regular policy briefs, legislative analyses, and statewide data reports;
(3) creation of interactive data dashboards and visualization tools accessible to policymakers and the public;
(4) convening of policy roundtables, symposia, and stakeholder engagement activities; and
(5) support for research, faculty collaboration, and graduate student policy fellowships aligned to the institute's mission.
(B) The University of South Carolina and relevant state agencies including, but not limited to, Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office, the Education Oversight Committee, the Department of Employment and Workforce, the Department of Education, and any and all other data-producing entities, shall collaborate with each other to ensure appropriate data access, sharing, and governance consistent with state and federal law. The institute shall provide periodic reports and briefings to the General Assembly, upon request, to inform policy deliberations. /
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 3, LOTTERY EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT, page 345, proviso 3.8, line 34, by striking /$24,717,547/ and inserting /$24,717,545/
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 3, LOTTERY EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT, page 346, proviso 3.8, after line 2, by adding new items to read:
/ ( ) Commission on Higher Education-PASCAL $1;
and
( ) Commission on Higher Education-Higher Education Excellence Enhancement Program (HEEEP) $1./
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 31, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, page 377, after line 2, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(DPH: Controlled Substance Registration) For Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027, the Department of Public Health, for purposes of administering and enforcing controlled substance registration requirements pursuant to Section 44-53-290(e) of the S.C. Code, shall allow individual practitioners affiliated with a state-supported college of veterinary medicine and registered pursuant to 21 C.F.R. Section 1301.22 to operate under the institution's registration without requiring a separate individual state registration, provided such practitioners are acting within the scope of their institutional duties.
(B) The department shall further, for the current fiscal year, treat multiple facilities operated by a state-supported college of veterinary medicine as a single campus for purposes of determining a principal place of business or professional practice, where such facilities are used in an integrated manner for instruction, clinical care, or research./
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 31, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, page 376, proviso 31.50, lines 16 - 26, by striking the proviso in its entirety.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 44, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, page 404, after line 27, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(AGRI: Farm Accountability and Resilience Measures Program) (A) Of the funds appropriated to the Department of Agriculture for the Farm Accountability and Resilience Measures Program, $30 million shall be allocated for staple row crop assistance and $5,000,000 shall be allocated for specialty crop assistance. The department is authorized to reallocate any unexpended or unobligated funds between these categories as necessary to maximize distribution to eligible producers; however, the agency shall prioritize full utilization within each category before reallocating funds. The program shall be administered in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA). The department shall utilize existing federal data and frameworks to the maximum extent practicable to ensure efficient and timely distribution of funds.
(B) To be eligible for assistance under this proviso, a producer must: (1) be actively engaged in farming in South Carolina; (2) intend to farm in the next calendar year and can sign an affidavit to that effect; (3) have planted acres or production data certified with USDA FSA or other verifiable records acceptable to the administering agency; (4) assume financial risk in the production of an eligible agricultural commodity; and (5) comply with conservation and eligibility requirements consistent with USDA FSA program standards.
(C) Payments shall be made on a per-acre basis using FSA-certified planted acreage data. The program shall utilize a flat statewide per-acre payment rate across eligible row crop commodities, modeled on the federal Farm Bridge Assistance Program. Double crop acres, including all initial and subsequently planted crops, are eligible. Prevent plant acres are not eligible. The per-acre rate shall reflect approximately fifty percent of documented economic losses, subject to available funding and legislative proration.
(D) A portion of the funds shall be allocated to establish a Specialty Crop Assistance component to provide payments to producers of fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops grown in South Carolina. Payments for specialty crops shall be structured to mirror the federal Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers framework, utilizing either a per-acre payment rate or a production-based or sales-based payment methodology, as determined by the administering agencies based on available and verifiable data. Where USDA FSA acreage data is not available, the agencies may rely on other verifiable records, including crop insurance data, state or federal program participation records, or certified producer documentation.
(E) If total eligible requests exceed available funds, payments shall be prorated proportionally across all eligible applicants. (F) Total payments to any individual or legal entity shall not exceed one hundred thirty-five thousand dollars. Payment attribution, entity structuring, and actively engaged determinations shall be consistent with USDA FSA payment limitation rules.
(G) Eligible commodities shall include, but are not limited to, row crops, such as corn, cotton, soybeans, wheat, and peanuts; and specialty crops, including fruits and vegetables, as defined by the department consistent with federal program definitions.
(H) Acreage, production, or revenue data shall be verified using USDA FSA records or other reliable data sources to minimize administrative burden and reduce fraud. The department may enter into data-sharing agreements as necessary to implement this proviso.
(I) Administrative costs shall be minimized by leveraging existing state and federal resources.
(J) The department shall provide a report to the Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee no later than March 1, 2027, detailing total funds distributed; the number of recipients; distribution by commodity type, including specialty crops; the geographic distribution of funds; and any recommendations for future agricultural risk mitigation programs.
(K) If the department determines that a person who received assistance provided inaccurate information, then the person shall refund the entire amount of the assistance. If the person does not refund the appropriate amount, the Department of Revenue shall utilize the provisions of the Setoff Debt Collection Act to collect the money from the person./
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 47, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, page 408, proviso 47.20, by striking the proviso in its entirety.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 47, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, page 409, after line 7, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(DNR: Funds for Mitigation Work) In the current fiscal year, available excess debt service funds appropriated in this act, or previously allocated to the Department of Commerce, may be available to the Department of Natural Resources for economic development purposes related to mitigation work outlined in Section 1(B) of Act 3 of 2023 and prior to excess debt service funds being approved for any other purpose as described in Proviso 112.1. /
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 48, SEA GRANT CONSORTIUM, page 409, proviso 48.3, lines 17 - 19, by striking the proviso in its entirety.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 50, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, page 417, proviso 50.26, lines 21 - 23, by striking the proviso in its entirety.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 55, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, page 423, proviso 55.25, line 28, by inserting /In the current fiscal year,/ before /all/.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 67, DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, pages 447-448, proviso 67.6, by amending the proviso to read:
/ (A) The amount appropriated and authorized in this section for the Juvenile Arbitration Program and other juvenile diversion programs shall be retained and expended by the Department of Juvenile Justice for the purpose of providing juvenile arbitration services through the sixteen Judicial Circuit Solicitors' offices in the state and used to fund necessary administrative and personnel costs for the programs.
(B) The Department of Juvenile Justice shall contract with Solicitors to administer the Juvenile Arbitration Program and disburse up to $60,000 $141,875 per Judicial Circuit based on services rendered. The amount payable to Solicitors may vary based on consistent adherence to established statewide program guidelines to assess program performance.
The $350,000 appropriated for the Community Advocacy Program in the first Judicial Circuit, will be used to fund necessary administrative and personnel costs for this status offender diversion program. The Department of Juvenile Justice shall monitor and provide support to this program.
(C) All unexpended funds may be retained and carried forward from the prior fiscal year to be used for the same purposes. /
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 82, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, pages 460-461, proviso 82.16, by striking the proviso and inserting:
/(DMV: Electronic Titling) Up to $1,000,000 shall be appropriated to the Department of Motor Vehicles for the creation and sustainment of an Electronic Titling Program to provide electronic vehicle title processing services to include the transfer of vehicle ownership and the placement and release of liens for automotive dealers, lenders, and auctioneers, and comparable electronic titling services for vehicle owners and other customers. The department shall select and contract with a third-party vendor to create and implement the program and the department is allowed to utilize programming resources if offered by the Electronic Titling vendor. Electronic titling services for automotive dealers, lenders, and auctioneers must be operational no later than March 31, 2027./
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 84, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, page 465, after line 5, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(DOT: Disaster Fund Flexibility) The Department of Transportation shall be authorized to utilize, transfer, and expend any unexpended funds, including the funds carried forward from the appropriation for Hurricane Helene in Act 69 of 2026, by Proviso 118.22(B)(60)(c), that were appropriated for disaster response, recovery, or repair for any emergency or disaster declared by the President of the United States or the Governor of South Carolina occurring between July 1, 2024 and December 31, 2026. Funds shall be used solely for expenses associated with such events./
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 84, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, page 465, after line 5, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(DOT: Funds for Road Work) In the current fiscal year, available excess debt service funds appropriated in this act, or previously allocated to the Department of Transportation, may be available to the Department of Transportation for economic development purposes related to road work outlined in Section 1(B) of Act 3 of 2023 and prior to excess debt service funds being approved for any other purpose as described in Proviso 112.1./
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 92D, OFFICE OF RESILIENCE, page 473, after line 32, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(SCOR: Flood Planning and Warning Solution) (A) From the funds appropriated, the Office of Resilience shall procure an IT software flood planning and warning system. The solution shall be cloud-hosted and utilize a digital twin foundation powered by artificial intelligence (AI), auto-machine learning (ML) capabilities and an in-memory analytics engine. The digital twin will serve as an essential component of the solution and will dynamically represent the hydrological, infrastructural, geospatial, and environmental parameters necessary to provide real-time flood inundation visualization, predicting real-time and near-future conditions, support the simulation of interventions, and improve situational awareness through real-time automated alerting and decisioning. The solution shall utilize a distributed parameter model to address the impacts of runoff, while supporting rainfall-driven simulations across a spatial grid methodology. The solution shall provide a maximum resolution (individual grid size) of 1,000 ft x 1,000 ft with an ability to utilize a higher fidelity resolution to account for spatial variation for critical areas of interest. The solution shall include scenario analysis capabilities such as climate adjusted storm patterns and infrastructure changes (e.g. elevation, stormwater system capacity, % impervious, sediment, etc.) to improve long-term planning and resiliency. The solution shall include an agnostic approach to data ingestion including, but not limited to, sensors, third party systems, databases, and pre-existing models.
(B) For the current fiscal year, any funds appropriated to the Office of Resilience for the purpose of procuring and implementing a Flood Planning and Warning Solution are exempt from the requirements of Proviso 117.194. /
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 112, DEBT SERVICE, page 503, proviso 112.1, line 6, by inserting at the end after /Committee./:
/Any excess debt service funds approved in previous fiscal years, and currently available for use by the Department of Commerce, may be utilized for economic development purposes as described in Section 1(B) of Act 3 of 2023./
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 569, proviso 117.189, line 23, by striking /the amounts/ and inserting /one hundred and seventy million are/
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 570, proviso 117.194, lines 34-35, by striking subsection (B) in its entirety.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 574, proviso 117.202, line 15, by adding appropriately numbered items to read:
/( ) The $612,999 appropriated in Act 226 of 2024, by proviso 118.20(21)(g) to the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education for Northeastern Technical College - Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement and the $750,000 appropriated in Act 229 of 2024, Section 1, Item (21)(f) to the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education for Northeastern Technical College- Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement shall both be redirected to be used for academic and workforce programmatic needs. Unexpended funds may be carried forward to be expended for the same purpose.
( ) Funds remaining of the $75,000 appropriated in Act 84 of 2023, by proviso 118.19(86)(fffff) to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism for Saluda and McCormick County Parks and Recreation Grants shall be redirected as follows: (a) $25,000 to the McCormick County Parks and Recreation Department; and (b) $25,000 to the Saluda County Parks and Recreation Department.
( ) The $100,000 appropriated in Act No. 226 of 2024, by proviso 118.20(85)(mmmm) The South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association - North vs. South All-Star Football Game shall be redirected as follows: (a) $50,000 shall be redirected to Pickens County for the Pickens County Historical Society, and (b) $50,000 shall be redirected to the Upper South Carolina Council of the Navy League for the Sea Cadets Youth Program.
( ) The $10,000 appropriated in Act No. 226 of 2024, by proviso 118.20(85)(iiii) shall be remitted to the General Fund of the State./
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 574, after line 29, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(GP: Statewide Data Initiative) From the funds appropriated in Part IA, Section 93, the Department of Administration is directed to operate and support a Statewide Data Initiative (SDI) within the appropriate division of the department. State agencies must coordinate and collaborate with the department as part of the SDI in the establishment of a framework for data sharing, management, and transparency to improve public policy and support the efficient implementation of artificial intelligence. To ensure the coordinated and efficient utilization of state data, state agencies are directed to:
(1) assist the department in maintaining an enterprise data inventory as part of the SDI by providing descriptions of data created or collected by the agency as requested;
(2) comply with all rules, standards, plans, policies, and technical terminologies established by the department as part of the SDI regarding data creation, security, and privacy;
(3) enter into and comply with interagency data sharing agreements and participate in data sharing pilots for identified use cases; and
(4) designate appropriate personnel to participate in the development of the statewide data strategy and in educational opportunities made available through the SDI. /
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 574, after line 29, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(GP: Scout Motor Site Cost Review) (A) With the funds appropriated in this act, the Legislative Audit Council (LAC) shall review cost overruns associated with the Scout Motors manufacturing site in Blythewood, Richland County, incurred in connection with site preparation, road infrastructure and mitigation activities identified in Section 1(B) of Act 3 of 2023, for which the Department of Commerce has requested a $150 million general fund appropriation, and utilizing these funds shall be authorized to retain third-party professionals, defined in item (G), to the extent it deems necessary to assist in the review.
(B) The review shall address: (1) the accuracy of the $150 million figure and the risk of further cost growth;(2) whether the acquisition and development costs associated with the Scout Motors Site in Blythewood were greater than they would have been had the Department of Commerce selected a tract that is flatter and more open and whether such a tract was available; (3) the adequacy of the Department of Commerce's original environmental due diligence and consultant qualifications; (4) when the Department of Commerce or its agents received notice that the original mitigation package was inadequate, and what action was taken; (5) the prudence of commencing upland construction before the federal wetlands permit issued, including the decision to retain rather than demobilize heavy equipment during the five-month permit suspension; (6) the itemized basis for the road overruns, distinguishing scheduling disruption from estimation error;(7) all phases of construction, subcontracts, Gantt charts, pay applications, change orders and payments; (8) whether the incentive contract or any professional liability remedy provides a basis to recover overrun costs from responsible parties; and (9) what systemic reforms to the Department of Commerce's project management, environmental due diligence, and legislative reporting practices are needed to prevent recurrence. (C) The LAC shall also determine: (1) a complete payment schedule identifying each payee, the legal basis, amount, and deadline for each remaining obligation; (2) the amount owed to South Carolina Department of Transportation and whether that interagency obligation warrants the same urgency as payments to private parties; (3) the amount attributable to future environmental remediation, its projected payment schedule, and whether a phased appropriation would satisfy all contractual remaining obligations; (4) whether any portion of the $150 million reflects contingent or unincurred costs; and (5) whether any remaining obligations are in default or at imminent risk of default and the amount required to cure or prevent that default.
(D) All state agencies shall cooperate fully and produce requested records within fifteen days. The LAC shall have access to all contracts, invoices, correspondence, consultant reports, and permitting and communications records related to the project.
(E) Where evidence of potential legal liability is found, the LAC shall make appropriate referrals to the Office of the Inspector General and notify the Chairmen of Senate Finance and House Ways and Means within ten days.
(F) A joint written report shall be delivered to the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Chairmen of Senate Finance and House Ways and Means, the Governor, and the Attorney General within 120 days of the effective date of this act.
(G) Any third-party professionals selected to assist in the review shall have expertise in large commercial development projects including site acquisition, environmental permitting, construction management, and cost-estimation to the extent the LAC determines such assistance is necessary or advisable to conduct the review and make the determination required under the provision./
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 574, after line 29, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(GP: Authorizations for Excess Expenditures) (A) No agency, department, institution, or other entity shall expend, obligate, or encumber funds in excess of the amounts appropriated or otherwise authorized by the General Assembly, nor shall they amend, modify, extend, or alter any contract in a manner that increases the total cost to the State without expressed authorization. No agency shall incur or approve any cost overrun, budget overage, or expenditure in excess of the amount originally authorized for any program, project, or contract unless such overrun or additional expenditure has been approved by the General Assembly in a subsequent authorization.
(B) Any agency determined to be in violation of this provision shall be subject to a withholding of funds as determined by the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee, and such violations shall be reported to the respective committees./
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 597, after line 26, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(SR: ARPA Funds) (A) To ensure that the State of South Carolina maximizes the use of federal funds authorized through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), beginning July 15 of the current fiscal year, the Director of the Department of Administration is authorized to reallocate any unused authorization in a particular enumerated item in Act 239 of 2022, Act 244 of 2022, Act 6 of 2023, or any other act through which ARPA funds were appropriated to any enumerated item of the aforementioned acts for which approved reimbursements exceed the authorization. The Director shall reallocate any unused authorization according to the following prioritization:
(1) Department of Public Health;
(2) Department of Transportation;
(3) Department of Environmental Services;
(4) Office of Regulatory Staff;
(5) Office of Resilience; and
(6) Rural Infrastructure Authority.
(B) Applicants for Water and Sewer Infrastructure grants administered by the Rural Infrastructure Authority may exceed ten million dollars per project or application./
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, pages 590-597, proviso 118.21, by striking the proviso in its entirety and inserting:
/(SR: Nonrecurring Revenue) (A) The source of revenue appropriated in subsection (B) is nonrecurring revenue generated from the following sources:
(1) $725,892,730 from Contingency Reserve Fund;
(2) $600,781,836 from Fiscal Year 2025-26 Projected Surplus;
(3) $3,972,661 from Litigation Recovery Account;
(4) $2,261,872 from Fiscal Year 2025-26 Projected Debt Service Lapse;
(5) $2,779,854 from Excess Statewide Employee Benefits;
(6) 155,000,000 from FY 2025-26 Hex Fund Surplus;
(7) $45,000,000 from Tax Relief Trust Fund Surplus;
(8) $10,000,000 from Proviso 117.202 Redirect to General Fund; and
(9) any residual certified unappropriated general fund dollars. Any restrictions concerning specific utilization of these funds are lifted for the specified fiscal year. The above agency transfers shall occur no later than thirty days after the close of the books on Fiscal Year 2025-26 and shall be available for use in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
This revenue is deemed to have occurred and is available for use in Fiscal Year 2026-27 after September 1, 2026, following the Comptroller General's close of the state's books on Fiscal Year 2025-26.
(B) The appropriations in this provision are listed in priority order. Item (1) must be funded first and each remaining item must be fully funded before any funds are allocated to the next item. Provided, however, that any individual item may be partially funded in the order in which it appears to the extent that revenues are available.
(1) F010 General Reserve Fund
General Reserve Fund Contribution $ 144,779,082;
(2) Income Tax Rate Reduction 6.0% to 5.21% $ 16,207,000;
(3) Aid to Fire Districts Formula $ 96,261,319;
(4) H630 Department of Education
(a) Rural and Charter Capital Funding $ 75,000,000;
(b) School Bus Lease/Purchase $ 28,000,000;
(5) H750 School for the Deaf and the Blind
(a) Grounds Maintenance Equipment Replacement $ 300,000;
(b) Student Activities Center Improvements $ 75,000;
(6) L120 Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe
Resurfacing Campus Roads and Building New Sidewalks $ 1;
(7) H670 Educational Television Commission
Tower Monitoring and Analysis System $ 400,000;
(8) H640 Governor's School for Arts and Humanities
Campus Access/Security Controls Replacement $ 250,000;
(9) H030 Commission on Higher Education
Higher Education Excellence Enhancement Program (HEEEP) $ 9,000,000;
(10) H090 The Citadel
(a) Deas Hall and Ducket Hall Renovations $ 4,000,000;
(b) Duckett Hall Renovation $ 1;
(11) H120 Clemson University
(a) Clemson University Public Safety $ 1,786,000;
(b) NextGen Computing Complex $ 1;
(c) NextGen Computing Complex and Science Lab
Bldg Construction $ 10,000,000;
(12) H150 University of Charleston
(a) Deferred Maintenance and Critical Capital Projects $ 5,000,000;
(b) New School of Business Building $ 1;
(13) H170 Coastal Carolina University
(a) Lib Jackson Student Union $ 1;
(b) Underwater Autonomous Vehicle $ 1,350,000;
(14) H180 Francis Marion University
(a) HVAC Upgrades and Campus Infrastructure $ 1;
(b) Rogers Library Renovation $ 5,000,000;
(15) H210 Lander University
Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement $ 7,000,000;
(16) H240 South Carolina State University
(a) Police Department and Security Enhancements $ 15,000,000;
(b) Replacement of Smith Hammond Middleton
Convocation/Academic Center $ 1;
(17) H270 University of South Carolina - Columbia
(a) Anne Frank Center $ 750,000;
(b) Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse $ 2,500,000;
(c) CPHE Accreditation $ 2,000,000;
(d) Institute of Geopolitics, Innovation, and Global Competition $ 2,000,000; (e) Pharmacy Building on Health Sciences Campus $ 1;
(f) Savannah River National Laboratory Collaboration $ 500,000;
(18) H290 University of South Carolina - Aiken
(a) Deferred Maintenance and Critical Capital
Projects $ 1;
(b) Penland Building Façade and Welcome Center $ 5,000,000;
(19) H340 University of South Carolina - Upstate
(a) Academic Health Sciences and Nursing Construction $ 1;
(b) Convocation Center $ 6,500,000;
(c) Regional Hospitality and Tourism $ 6,000,000;
(20) H360 University of South Carolina - Beaufort
(a) Convocation Center and Athletics Complex $ 1,000,000;
(b) Deferred Maintenance and Critical Capital Projects $ 1;
(c) USCB Nursing Education & Simulation Center $ 1;
(21) H370 University of South Carolina - Lancaster
(a) Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement $ 1,000,000;
(b) Security Call Boxes and Cameras $ 150,000;
(22) H380 University of South Carolina - Salkehatchie
Deferred Maintenance and Upgrades $ 400,000;
(23) H390 University of South Carolina - Sumter
(a) Deferred Maintenance and Critical Capital Projects $ 1;
(b) Health, Wellness, and Athletics Center $ 8,000,000;
(24) H400 University of South Carolina - Union
(a) Construction of Gymnasium/Convocation/Civic Center $ 500,000;
(b) Deferred Maintenance and Critical Capital Projects $ 1;
(c) Historic Preservation - Dawkins House $ 1;
(25) H470 Winthrop University
(a) Administrative Building Renovation $ 6,000,000;
(b) Deferred Maintenance and Critical Capital Projects $ 1;
(c) Winthrop Lake Dam Renovation $ 1;
(26) H590 State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education
(a) readySC $ 1;
(b) South Carolina Workforce Industry
Needs Scholarship (SCWINS) $ 51,933,499;
(c) Aiken Technical College
Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement $ 4,000,000;
(d) Technical College of the Lowcountry
Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement $ 3,000,000;
(e) Northeastern Technical College
Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement $ 1;
(f) Denmark Technical College
(i) Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement $ 1;
(ii) Renovation of Industrial Tech Building 200 and 300 $ 1,750,000;
(g) Florence-Darlington Technical College
(i) Darlington Campus $ 1;
(ii) Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement $ 2,000,000;
(h) Greenville Technical College
(i) Center for Industrial Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence $ 6,500,000;
(ii) Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement $ 5,000,000;
(I ) Horry-Georgetown Technical College
(i) Construction of General Purpose Building - Conway $ 2,000,000; (ii) Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement $ 1;
(j) Midlands Technical College
(i) Building Renovation and Upfit for Advanced
Manufacturing Programs $ 6,000,000;
(ii) New addition to AMCS Building $ 6,000,000;
(k) Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
(i) Advanced Manufacturing Building $ 8,000,000;
(ii) Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement $ 2,000,000;
(l) Piedmont Technical College
Technical Innovation Center Greenwood County $ 1;
(m) Spartanburg Community College
(i) Biles Campus Property Acquisition $ 2,000,000;
(ii) Maintenance, Renovation, Replacement, and Acquisition $ 7,000,000;
(n) Central Carolina Technical College
(i) Broad Street Technical High School $ 12,000,000;
(ii) Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement $ 1;
(iii) Renovation of AMTTC $ 1,694,431;
(o) Tri-County Technical College
(i) Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement $ 1,000,000;
(ii) Transportation/Logistics/Utilities Center $ 1;
(p) Trident Technical College
(i) Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement $ 1;
(ii) Thornley Campus Buildings 700/800
Defense Sector Advance Manufacturing - SCIEAT $ 5,000,000;
(q) Williamsburg Technical College (i) Auditorium/Community Center $ 1,000,000;
(ii) Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement $ 1;
(r) York Technical College
(i) Maintenance, Renovation, and Replacement $ 5,000,000;
(ii) Welding Renovations Building D (Phase 2) $ 1,000,000;
(27) H790 Department of Archives and History
(a) Exhibit Hall and Meeting Space Expansion $ 2,000,000;
(b) SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission $ 2,000,000;
(28) H950 State Museum Commission
(a) New HVAC Monitoring System $ 250,000;
(b) Reimagine the Experience $ 1;
(c) Security Upgrades $ 400,000;
(d) WiFi Expansion $ 50,000;
(29) H960 Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum Commission
Expansion of Relic Room $ 1,448,000;
(30) J060 Department of Public Health
(a) Building Bright Beginnings For South Carolina Families $ 1;
(b) Disaster Readiness Fund $ 1,000,000;
(c) Human Coalition Crisis Pregnancy Pilot $ 500,000;
(d) Olmstead Act (Act 3 of 2025) $ 577,157;
(31) H730 Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
(a) Beaufort VR Center Repaving $ 168,750;
(b) Muscular Development Center Reroofing $ 112,500;
(c) State Office Building - Replacement of VAV Boxes $ 147,500;
(32) J020 Department of Health and Human Services
Children's Hospital Collaborative $ 1;
(33) J080 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
(a) Alternative Transportation Program $ 1; (b) Information Technology and Cyber Security Modernization $ 14,100,000;
(c) OIDD Community Owned Homes $ 1;
(34) L040 Department of Social Services
(a) ESSAM $ 25,116,538;
(b) Healthy Bucks $ 1;
(35) L240 Commission for the Blind
Contract for Blind and Visually Impaired Services $ 1,000,000;
(36) L080 Department of Children's Advocacy
(a) Children's Trust Federal Match $ 750,000;
(b) New Hire Equipment $ 13,500;
(c) South Carolina Network of Children's Advocacy Centers $ 1,500,000;
(37) L320 Housing Finance and Development Authority
Made It Home! $ 1;
(38) P120 Forestry Commission
(a) Firefighting Air Water Tanker Contract $ 1;
(b) Information Technology $ 560,000;
(39) P160 Department of Agriculture
(a) Biofuel Agribusiness Development $ 5,000,000;
(b) Farm Assistance and Resilience Measures Program (FARM) $ 35,000,000;
(c) Growing Agribusiness Fund $ 1;
(d) Microbiological Testing Equipment $ 750,000;
(40) P200 Clemson University Public Service Activities
Infrastructure and Safety Upgrades $ 2,500,000;
(41) P210 SC State University Public Service Activities
(a) Animal Research & Education Center (AREC) $ 1;
(b) Camp Daniels Health and Wellness Center $ 1;
(42) P240 Department of Natural Resources
(a) Agency Equipment $ 2,000,000;
(b) Conservation Districts $ 1; (c) Conservation Education $ 1,500,000;
(d) Field and Regional Buildings $ 2,000,000;
(e) Fish Hatchery Renovations $ 5,000,000;
(f) Lake Paul Wallace Dam and Other High Hazard Dams $ 1;
(g) Land Conservation $ 27,500,000;
(h) Law Enforcement Equipment and Uniforms $ 1;
(i) Statewide Flood Inundation Mapping Project - Final Phase $ 1;
(j) Technology Equipment Replacement Cycle $ 1;
(k) Waterfowl Area Enhancements $ 1,500,000;
(43) P280 Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
(a) Beach Renourishment Grants $ 7,500,000;
(b) Destination Specific Tourism Marketing Grants $ 9,000,000;
(c) Leisure Market Expansion $ 10,500,000;
(d) New Welcome Centers Inflationary Construction Costs $ 1;
(e) Palmetto Trail $ 1;
(f) Play it Forward State Park Request $ 1;
(g) Regional Promotions $ 550,000;
(h) Sports Marketing Grants $ 8,500,000;
(i) Venues at Arsenal Hill Construction Project $ 1;
(44) P320 Department of Commerce
(a) Closing Fund $ 1;
(b) LocateSC $ 1;
(c) Repay Intra-Agency Loan $ 1;
(d) Rural Development $ 1;
(e) SC Manufacturing Extension Partnership $ 1;
(45) P360 Patriots Point Development Authority
Multi-use Visitor Experience and Operational Facility $ 10,000,000;
(46) P400 SC Conservation Bank
(a) Agriculture - Farm Conservation Grants $ 1,000,000;
(b) Land Conservation $ 35,000,000;
(c) State Resource Agency Strategic Land Acquisition for DNR $ 1;
(d) State Resource Agency Strategic Land Acquisition
for Forestry Commission $ 1;
(47) P450 Rural Infrastructure Authority
(a) Rural Infrastructure Fund $ 10,000,000;
(b) Statewide Water & Sewer Fund $ 10,000,000;
(48) P500 Department of Environmental Services
(a) Fleet Vehicle Replacement $ 1;
(b) Pinewood Site Custodial Trust $ 1;
(49) B040 Judicial Department
(a) Case Management System Modernization $ 10,000,000;
(b) Rural County Courthouse Stabilization Fund $ 19,750,000;
(50) E200 Attorney General's Office
(a) Attorney Fees $ 1,750,000;
(b) Building Lease Increase $ 550,000;
(c) Cyber Vault Storage Support for Ransomware Protection $ 2,650,000;
(51) E210 Prosecution Coordination Commission
Building Lease Increase $ 53,575;
(52) D100 State Law Enforcement Division
(a) AI Investigative Tool $ 150,000;
(b) Aviation Hangar Construction $ 1;
(c) Beverage Enforcement (H. 3924 (Word version)) $ 1;
(d) BWC Replacement $ 450,000;
(e) Higher Education Campus Mapping Data Program $ 1;
(f) Inflationary Increases in Operating Costs $ 3,000,000;
(g) Logistics Security Initiative $ 1;
(h) Service Contract 800MHz Expansion $ 13,420,000;
(i) Workers' Compensation and Insurance
Reserve Fund Rate Increases $ 998,066;
(53) K050 Department of Public Safety
(a) Building Maintenance $ 750,000;
(b) Law Enforcement Equipment $ 1,920,653;
(c) Radio Replacement Life Cycle $ 1,000,000;
(d) Radio System Operation and Maintenance $ 1,901,303;
(e) Telecommunications Consoles Upgrades $ 1;
(54) N200 Law Enforcement Training Council
(a) Building Maintenance $ 252,810;
(b) East Dorm Restrooms Renovation and HVAC Replacement $ 841,036;
(55) N040 Department of Correction
(a) Broad River Complex - New Secure Housing Unit $ 1;
(b) Deferred Maintenance $ 15,000,000;
(c) Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance $ 4,000,000;
(56) N080 Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services
(a) Digital Fingerprinting Contract Renewal $ 2,065,830;
(b) Operating - IT Needs $ 1;
(57) N120 Department of Juvenile Justice
(a) Deferred Maintenance $ 4,500,000;
(b) Inflationary Increases in Operating Costs $ 3,000,000;
(58) L460 Commission For Community Advancement & Engagement
(a) Agency Rebranding $ 250,000;
(b) Small Business Grants Program $ 250,000;
(59) R280 Department of Consumer Affairs
211 Network =(S. 697 (Word version)) $ 1,200,000;
(60) R360 Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Technology Shared Services Implementation $ 2,578,357;
(61) R400 Department of Motor Vehicles
Branch Office Security Upgrades $ 1;
(62) R600 Department of Employment and Workforce
(a) Graduation Alliance $ 1,000,000;
(b) Technology Shared Services Implementation $ 887,000;
(c) SC Bio $ 500,000;
(63) U120 Department of Transportation
(a) Bridge Modernization $ 50,000,000;
(b) Forced Relocation Program $ 1;
(c) Interstate Acceleration $ 25,000,000;
(d) Litter - Off Interstate $ 1;
(e) Road Buyback Program $ 12,500,000;
(63.1) The funds in item (63)(c) shall be distributed to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of Interstate Acceleration. Of the funds appropriated, twelve million dollars shall be used for the purpose of funding the relocation of sewer and water infrastructure necessary to complete the department's project at the state's top interstate pinch point. The funds shall be used to relocate water and sewer infrastructure that is not eligible for full or partial cost reimbursement under Act 36 of 2019 in Section 57-5-880. The contracting and construction of the relocation shall be managed by the department.
(64) U200 County Transportation Funds
CTC Acceleration $ 47,000,000;
(65) U300 Division of Aeronautics
(a) Airport Development Program $ 1;
(b) Main Building Maintenance $ 1;
(c) Statewide Airport Infrastructure Improvements $ 60,000,000;
(65.1) Of the funds appropriated in item (65)(a) and (c), the Florence Regional Airport shall receive $8,000,000 for statewide airport infrastructure improvements. The remaining funds in item (65)(a) and (c) shall be distributed to primary commercial airports as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) which had a minimum of 100,000 enplanements per calendar year 2023 data available from the FAA. The funds shall be distributed pro-rata based on 2023 FAA data based on fifty percent enplanements and fifty percent cargo with a minimum distribution per eligible airport of two million dollars.
(66) A010 The Senate
Redistricting Litigation $ 1,000,000;
(67) A050 House of Representatives
(a) Operating and Security Upgrades $ 2,460,000;
(b) Redistricting Litigation $ 1,000,000;
(68) A170 Legislative Services Agency
(a) Data Center Power Backup $ 600,000;
(b) Enterprise Software Systems $ 8,000,000;
(c) Other Operating Expenses $ 500,000;
(69) D050 Governor's Office - Executive Control of the State
Administration Transition Costs $ 1,000,000;
(70) D300 Office of Resilience
(a) Bridge Box Flood Monitoring Program $ 1;
(b) Captain Sam's Spit Settlement $ 32,000,000;
(c) River Debris Assessment $ 1;
(d) Statewide Mitigation Projects $ 1;
(71) D500 Department of Administration
(a) Office of Statewide Data $ 4,000,000;
(b) State House Security $ 10,143,590;
(72) D250 Office of Inspector General
Investigative Capacity and Compliance Personnel $ 38,156;
(73) E240 Adjutant General's Office
(a) SCEMD - Emergency Management Performance Grant
Supplement $ 1;
(b) SCEMD - SC Public Assistance Program $ 1;
(c) SCEMD - State EOC Construction $ 10,000,000;
(74) E260 Department of Veterans' Affairs
Military Enhancement Fund $ 7,000,000;
(75) E280 Election Commission
(a) HAVA Grant Match $ 54,545;
(b) Statewide Voting System Upgrade $ 10,587,378;
(76) E550 State Fiscal Accountability Authority
SCPro - SCEIS Procurement Module $ 9,500,000;
(77) F270 SFAA - State Auditor's Office
Legal Fees $ 1,000,000;
(78) F500 Public Employee Benefit Authority
JSRS Retirement For Family Court Judge Salaries $ 3,896,000;
(79) H630 Department of Education
(a) City of Marion - Children's Education Outreach Partnership $ 80,000;
(b) SME Prime - Manufacturing Partnership
with Mauldin High School $ 400,000;
(c) PRISMS Virtual Reality Headsets $ 1,600,000;
(d) Meyer Center - Relocation Costs $ 3,000,000;
(e) FIRST SC - Robotics Education and STEM $ 150,000;
(f) City of Charleston - Pink House Building Improvements $ 135,000;
(g) Rock Hill School District - Applied Technology Center $ 1,000,000;
(h) Jasper County School District - Real Champions, Inc $ 850,000;
(i) Pickens County School District - Gateway to Innovation $ 1,000,000;
(j) City of Greenville - Pleasant Valley Connections $ 500,000;
(k) Spartanburg School District Two - Chesnee High School
Crosswalk $ 750,000;
(l) United Way of the Midlands - Young Men United $ 500,000;
(m) E3 Foundation - Parental and Youth Advocacy $ 400,000;
(n) Chesterfield County School District - ADA Compliance $ 1,500,000;
(o) Spartanburg County - Daniel Morgan Technology Center $ 1;
(80) H030 Commission on Higher Education
Riley Institute at Furman - South Carolina
Afterschool Leaders Empowered$ $ 350,000;
(81) H120 Clemson University
Due West Robotics - Palmetto Innovation and Technology Center $350,000;
(82) H150 University of Charleston
South Carolina African American Tourism Council $100,000;
(83) H270 University of South Carolina - Columbia
(a) Congaree Riverfront District Project $ 5,000,000;
(b) Safe Baby Court $ 500,000;
(c) Warfighters Musculoskeletal Strength and
Injury Prevention Program $ 1,000,000;
(84) H360 University of South Carolina - Beaufort
(a) AI Innovation Institute $ 5,000,000;
(b) Alliance for Lowcountry Research Education and Research $ 500,000;
(85) T380 Williamsburg Technical College
Williamsburg Technical College -
Commercial Driver's License Training Pad $ 428,695;
(86) H790 Department of Archives and History
(a) South Carolina American Revolution
Sestercentennial Commission $ 15,000;
(b) City of Greenville - Preservation of Historical Property $ 950,000;
(c) City of Loris - Loris High School Memorial Site $ 350,000;
(d) Pickens County - Hagood Mill Historic Site $ 2,000,000;
(e) Dorchester Heritage Center - Inland Lowcountry
History and Event Facility $ 445,000;
(f) Town of Mount Pleasant - 1904 Long Point Schoolhouse $ 250,000;
(g) Richland County - Randolph Cemetery $ 100,000;
(87) H910 Arts Commission
(a) City of Rock Hill - Marlie Center $ 1,000,000;
(b) Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Renovations $ 1;
(88) H950 State Museum Commission
South Carolina State Firefighters' Association -
Fire Heritage Center and Museum $ 1,000,000;
(89) J060 Department of Public Health
(a) Town of Ridgeland - Operation Patriots FOB
Wellness and Resource Center $ 2,500,000;
(b) Health Services District of Kershaw County -
Health and Community Center $ 1,000,000;
(c) City of Aiken - Aiken's Center of Hope $ 2,000,000;
(d) Anderson County - Medical Emergency Shelter $ 891,455;
(e) Oconee County - Oconee Memorial Hospital $ 1;
(f) Charleston County - EMS Headquarters $ 1;
(90) H730 Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Trinity Educational Community Center Project Tech $ 300,000;
(91) J020 Department of Health and Human Services
(a) Tender Hearts Maternity Home - New Maternity Home $ 150,000;
(b) City of Aiken - Umoja Village Community Projects $ 300,000;
(c) PRISMA Health - Sickle Cell Disease Lifespan Center $ 1,000,000;
(d) Beaufort County - Pregnancy Center of the Lowcountry $ 50,000;
(e) Richland County - Wiley Kennedy Foundation Thriving
Communities $ 150,000;
(f) New Morning - Family Planning Initiative $ 1,000,000;
(92) J080 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
(a) FAVOR Upstate - Addiction Recovery Services $ 1,000,000;
(b) Our Place of Hope - Mental Illness Support Programs $ 175,000;
(c) Brain Injury Association of South Carolina -
Outreach and Education $ 500,000;
(d) Community Medicine Foundation - Sickle Cell $ 750,000;
(93) L040 Department of Social Services
(a) City of Hardeeville - Bluffton Self-Help Fresh Food Program $ 50,000;
(b) Colleton County - Johnsville Community Center $ 450,000;
(94) L060 Department on Aging
Williamsburg County - Vital Aging Center ADA Compliance $ 100,000;
(95) L320 Housing Finance and Development Authority
(a) City of Georgetown - Housing Redevelopment Authority $ 1,500,000;
(b) City of Greenville - Neighborhood Infrastructure $ 1,600,000;
(c) City of Columbia - Fairwold and College Place Housing $ 500,000;
(d) City of Columbia - Neighborhood Revitalization $ 2,000,000;
(e) City of Lancaster - Ellen Dean Building Historic Renovation $ 991,000;
(f) City of Hartsville - Residential Housing Repair $ 500,000;
(96) P160 Department of Agriculture
(a) Town of Blythewood - Farmers Market Pavillion $ 650,000;
(b) Laurens County - Agricultural Center $ 1,000,000;
(c) City of York - Project Green Landing $ 1;
(97) P240 Department of Natural Resources
(a) Pawmetto Lifeline - Spaying and Neutering Programs $ 1,000,000;
(b) Town of Port Royal - Shrimp Dock Redevelopment $ 1,000,000; (c) Florence County - Land Conservation $ 2,000,000;
(d) Marlboro County - Animal Shelter $ 90,000;
(e) City of North Charleston - Charleston Animal Society $ 1,250,000;
(98) P280 Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
(a) Williamsburg County - Muddy Creek Community Center and Park$ 100,000;
(b) Williamsburg County - Chavis One Stop Complex Splash Pad $ 350,000;
(c) City of North Myrtle Beach - Boardwalk $ 2,000,000;
(d) City of Greenville - Visit Greenville
(US Bowling Congress Open Champ) $ 600,000;
(e) City of Columbia - Sims Park Revitalization $ 100,000;
(f) City of Columbia - Hampton Park Walking Path Restoration $ 500,000;
(g) Town of Six Mile - Ponderosa Park Safety Lighting $ 300,000;
(h) Town of Six Mile - Bryson Children's Park $ 75,000;
(i) City of Travelers Rest - Community Recreation Center and Pool $ 3,000,000;
(j) Lexington County - Ballpark Road Baseball Complex $ 1,342,563;
(k) Town of Springdale - Community Center $ 1,200,000;
(l) South Carolina National Heritage Corridor - SC 7 $ 300,000;
(m) South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments $ 2,000,000;
(n) Pickens County - YMCA Brotherton Family
Child Development and Training Center $ 500,000;
(o) Greenville Zoo - Orangutan Exhibit Enhancements $ 3,300,000; (p) City of Seneca - Recreation Complex $ 800,000;
(q) City of Beaufort - Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park $ 5,000,000;
(r) Towns of Batesburg-Leesville - Haynes Auditorium
Renovation $ 1,142,965;
(s) Town of Cameron - Pickleball Court Fencing $ 20,000;
(t) Horry County - Loris Recreation Center $ 1,000,000;
(u) City of Dillon - Recreation Improvements $ 100,000;
(v) Brookgreen Gardens - Purdy Center $ 2,000,000;
(w) Pickens County - Dacusville Community Center Repairs $ 500,000;
(x) York School District - Jefferson Field $ 150,000;
(y) Town of Lane - Digital Lane Youth Center Repairs $ 158,000;
(z) Florence County - Tennis Court Refurbishment $ 200,000;
(aa) Town of Kingstree - Recreation Center and
Canteen Building Upgrades $ 500,000;
(bb) Charleston County - Gullah Geechee
Cultural Community Center $ 500,000;
(cc) Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Commission - Renovation $ 1,000,000;
(dd) Fairfield County - Ridgeway Playground $ 34,460;
(ee) Horry County - Carolina Forest Recreation Center $ 2,000,000;
(ff) Lancaster County - Flat Creek Park Walking Track $ 391,000;
(gg) City of Hartsville - The Center Theater Renovation $ 750,000;
(hh) Santee-Lynches COG - Historic Camden $ 260,000;
(ii) Spartanburg County - Daniel Morgan Trail System $ 500,000; (jj) City of Goose Creek - Creekside Park Improvements $ 200,000;
(kk) City of North Charleston - Northwoods Park $ 500,000;
(ll) Spartanburg County - Youth Athletic Association $ 1,000,000;
(mm) York County - Worth Mountain Park $ 750,000;
(nn) Town of Cowpens - East Spartanburg Sports Center $ 2,500,000;
(oo) Town of Van Wyck - Park and Green Space $ 400,000;
(pp) City of Lancaster - Lindsay Pettus Greenway $ 2,500,000;
(qq) City of Hardeeville - Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the
Lowcountry $ 200,000;
(rr) Town of Bluffton - Pathway and Recreation Facilities $ 100,000;
(ss) Aiken County Public Schools - Midland Valley Recreation
Association $ 70,000;
(tt) Sumter County - Pack's Landing Recreation Park $ 2,595,000;
(uu) York County - Catawba Bend Greenway $ 500,000;
(vv) Kershaw County - Knights Hill Park Walking Trail $ 185,000;
(ww) Kershaw County - Cassatt Park Walking Trail $ 120,000;
(xx) City of Columbia - Emily Douglas Park Renovations $ 250,000;
(yy) City of Columbia - Bridge to the Greenway $ 3,000,000;
(zz) City of Sumter - YMCA $ 2,000,000;
(aaa) City of Hanahan - Splash Pad $ 948,771;
(bbb) South Carolina Aquarium - Critical Building Infrastructure $ 2,000,000;
(ccc) City of Mauldin - Multipurpose Stadium $ 6,000,000; (ddd) City of Sumter - Broad Street Trailhead - Skate Park and
Pump Track $ 2,000,000;
(eee) City of Sumter - West End Park $ 1,250,000;
(fff) City of Sumter - Riley Park Exterior Enhancements $ 1,250,000;
(ggg) City of Darlington - Public Swimming Pool $ 250,000:
(hhh) City of Clemson - Abernathy Park Enhancement Project $ 1;
(iii) City of Westminster - Westminster Recreational Fields $ 1:
(jjj) Edisto Island Community Recreation Area - Edisto Island Youth
Recreation $ 1;
(kkk) Anderson County - McFall's Landing Renovations $ 1;
(lll) Georgetown County - Murrells Inlet Landing Ramp
Replacement $ 1;
(mmm) Berkley County - Live Oak Complex $ 1;
(nnn) City of Conway - Historic Railroad Trestle Conversion to
ADA Accessible Pedestrian extension of Riverwalk $ 1;
(ooo) City of Conway - Restoration of the Century Theatre $ 1;
(ppp) Greenville Arena Special Purpose District - Renovations $ 1;
(qqq) Richland County - Recreation Commission - Trenholm Park
Renovation Project $ 1;
(rrr) Marion County - Community Center $ 1;
(99) P320 Department of Commerce
(a) Myrtle Beach Cable Landing Site Prep $ 7,500,000;
(b) SCTAC - Defense Aircraft Paint Hangar $ 7,000,000;
(c) Town of Tatum - Commercial Site Project $ 90,000; (d) Lancaster County - Heath Springs Business Park Industrial
Site Readiness $ 100,000;
(e) City of Columbia - Congaree Riverfront District $ 1;
(100) P360 Patriots Point Development Authority
Medal of Honor Museum $ 7,924,492;
(101) P450 Rural Infrastructure Authority
(a) City of Cayce - Floodwater Removal Improvements $ 4,000,000;
(b) Lake Marion Regional Water Agency - Transmission Lines $ 3,000,000;
(c) Town of Saint George - Water Tank Project $ 1,000,000;
(d) Easley Combined Utilities - Middle Branch Expansion $ 875,000;
(e) City of Goose Creek - Stormwater Piping on SR-728 $ 700,000;
(f) James Island Public Service District - Wastewater Pump Station
Rehabilitation $ 750,000;
(g) Pickens County - Regional Joint Water System $ 2,000,000;
(h) City of Florence - Freedom Blvd Water Line Extension $ 1,000,000;
(i) City of Lake City - Acline Avenue Drainage $ 550,000;
(j) City of Florence - Water and Sewer Infrastructure $ 5,200,000;
(k) Town of Kershaw - Little Lynches River Water Project $ 900,000;
(l) Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority - Alljoy Sewer $ 4,000,000;
(m) Clarendon County - Water Extension $ 200,000;
(n) City of York - Wastewater Lift Station Upgrades $ 1,500,000;
(o) City of Sumter - Lift Station Improvement $ 2,500,000;
(p) City of Sumter - Water & Sewer Rehabilitation $ 5,300,000; (q) City of Charleston - Orleans Road Drainage Improvements $ 1,500,000;
(r) Greenville Water - Protective Drone System $ 2,500,000;
(102) P500 Department of Environmental Services
(a) Horry County Soil and Water Conservation District - Fire Resilient$ 15,000;
(b) USC Beaufort - Port Royal Sound Foundation $ 100,000;
(c) Town of Pageland - Elevated Water Tower $ 1;
(d) City of Isle of Palms - Stormwater and Drainage
Infrastructure $ 1;
(e) Town of Norway - Water/Wastewater $ 1;
(f) City of Columbia - The Station at Congaree Point $ 1;
(g) City of Cayce Avenues Drainage Project $ 1;
(h) Town of Clover - Water System Infrastructure Rehabilitation $ 1;
(i) Berkley County - Saint Stephen Wastewater Infrastructure $ 1;
(j) Laurens County Water & Sewer - Gray Court Sewer Project $ 1;
(k) City of Aiken - Waterline Infrastructure Replacement $ 1;
(103) E200 Attorney General's Office
Attorney General - SC Child ID Program $ 160,160;
(104) E210 Prosecution Coordination Commission
(a) 4th Circuit Solicitor's Office - Security & Training $ 250,000;
(b) State Prosecution College $ 2,000,000;
(105) D100 State Law Enforcement Division
SASS Go - The Banks $ 1,000,000;
(106) K050 Department of Public Safety
(a) Marion County Sheriff's Department - Life Center $ 600,000;
(b) Town of Irmo Police Department - Flock Drone Responder $ 375,000; (c) Bamberg County Sheriff's Office - Camera System $ 500,000;
(d) Serve & Connect - Police & Community Support $ 1,000,000;
(e) Town of Mount Pleasant - Regional Public Safety Training
Facility $ 2,000,000;
(f) City of Anderson Police Department - Armored SWAT Vehicle $ 332,800;
(g) Anderson County - Safe Streets for All $ 140,000;
(h) City of Easley - Police Department $ 500,000;
(i) County Coroner's Office - Vehicle Replacement $ 58,531;
(j) A bbeville County - Emergency Response Team $ 50,000;
(k) McCormick County Sheriff's Department - Equipment $ 447,700;
(l) Town of Cameron - License Plate Reading Camera $ 35,000;
(m) Town of North - Law Enforcement Equipment $ 150,000;
(n) Hampton County Sheriff's Office - Equipment $ 718,000;
(o) Dillon County - EMS $ 200,000:
(p) Dillon County - Emergency Center $ 625,000;
(q) City of Dillon - Public Safety Police Vehicle $ 280,000;
(r) City of Dillon - Public Works Vehicle $ 685,000;
(s) Town of Latta - Handheld Radios $ 29,215;
(t) Town of Latta - Car Radios $ 27,079;
(u) Dillon County Sheriff's Office - Equipment $ 100,000;
(v) Spartanburg Police Department - Omegas of
Spartanburg, Inc Building Renovation $ 820,000;
(w) Beaufort County Sheriff's Office - Forensics Services Lab $ 500,000; (x) Town of Bluffton Police Department - AED Replacement $ 100,000;
(y) Town of Harleyville Police Department - Officer Safety Project
2026 $ 75,000;
(z) Town of Ridgeville - Police Equipment $ 80,000;
(aa) Pine Ridge Police Department - Laptops $ 3,508;
(bb) Chester County Sheriff's Office $ 1,000,000;
(cc) Marlboro County Sheriff's Office - Equipment Upgrades $ 500,000;
(dd) Lancaster County Coroner's Office - Mounted Response Unit $ 50,000;
(ee) Lancaster County Sheriff's Office - Maintenance and
Enhancements $ 750,000;
(ff) Kershaw County Sheriff's Office - Kershaw County Law
Enforcement Memorial $ 150,000;
(gg) City of Lancaster - Police Fleet Vehicle Replacements $ 650,000;
(hh) City of Manning Police Department $ 410,000;
(ii) Clarendon County - Sheriff's Office $ 1,000,000;
(jj) Special Olympics of South Carolina $ 300,000;
(kk) Town of Clover - Police Department Headquarters $ 1,000,000;
(ll) Laurens County Sheriff's Office - Training Facility $ 500,000;
(mm) Sumter County Sheriff's Department $ 974,000;
(nn) City of Sumter - Police Department Equipment Funding $ 1,700,000;
(oo) City of Greer - Public Safety Training Center $ 2,000,000;
(pp) Lexington County Sheriff's Department - Body Cameras $ 400,000; (qq) Town of Summerville - Public Safety Campus $ 1;
(rr) York County - Renovate Moss Justice Detention Center $ 1;
(ss) City of Greenville - Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) $ 1;
(tt) Town of Andrews - Andrews Public Safety Complex $ 1;
(uu) Chester County - Land Purchase for Detention/Law Enforcement$ 1;
(vv) Saluda County - Public Safety $ 800,000;
(ww) Florence County Sheriff's Office - Equipment $ 100,000;
(xx) Edgefield County EMS Headquarter Building $ 3,000,000;
(107) N120 Department of Juvenile Justice
Town of Eastover - JUMPS $ 150,000;
(108) R360 Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
(a) Britton's Neck/Gresham Volunteer Fire Department - Equipment$ 46,600;
(b) Irmo Fire District - Regional Training Facility $ 800,000;
(c) Town of Central - New Fire Department $ 1,000,000;
(d) Double Springs Fire Department - Tanker Fire Truck $ 700,000;
(e) Townville Fire Department - Quick Attack Fire Truck $ 150,850;
(f) Zion Volunteer Fire Department - Mini-Pumper Response
Truck $ 165,500;
(g) City of Easley - Fire Department Equipment $ 515,000;
(h) City of Goose Creek - Fire Department Turnout Gear $ 254,728;
(i) Town of Moncks Corner - Fire Station Construction $ 4,000,000;
(j) Monterey Volunteer Fire Department - Equipment and Upgrades $ 239,100; (k) Antreville Volunteer Fire Department - Upgrades $ 205,000;
(l) Grove Fire Department - Rescue and Brush Truck $ 75,000;
(m) Town of Cameron - Fire Department $ 96,000;
(n) Horry County - Fire Station $ 2,000,000;
(o) Newport Volunteer Fire Department - Fire Boat $ 650,000;
(p) Berea Public Service District - Fire District Headquarters $ 3,000,000;
(q) Town of Hampton - Fire Cascade Fill Equipment $ 180,000;
(r) Dillon County - First Aid and Rescue Crew $ 200,000;
(s) Dillon County - Fire Services $ 200,000;
(t) Town of Lake View - Rescue Squad $ 12,197;
(u) Murrells Inlet - Garden City Fire District Operations Center $ 1,250,000;
(v) City of Georgetown - Fire Safety Equipment $ 250,000;
(w) Pine Ridge Fire Department - Station Upgrades $ 62,000;
(x) Berkeley County Fire Department - Fire Station Emergency
Backup Generators $ 55,000;
(y) West Chester Fire Department - Wilksburg Station $ 250,000;
(z) Boiling Springs Fire District - Heavy Rescue Equipment $ 450,000;
(aa) Fairfield County - Fire Service Extrication Tools $ 465,900;
(bb) Alligator Fire Dept - Air Pack Replacements $ 111,000;
(cc) City of Hartsville - Fire Department Radios $ 250,000;
(dd) Cherokee Springs Fire District - Equipment $ 350,000;
(ee) Spartanburg County - Trinity Fire Department $ 650,000; (ff) Cherokee County - Corinth Volunteer Fire Department $ 180,000;
(gg) City of Gaffney Fire Department - Fire Training Center $ 395,000;
(hh) Town of Sharon - Volunteer Fire Department $ 400,000;
(ii) Cherokee County - DMV Volunteer Fire Department $ 750,000;
(jj) City of York - Fire Ladder Truck $ 3,000,000;
(kk) Colleton County - Firefighters Breathing Apparatus $ 500,000;
(ll) Dorchester County - Jedburg Fire and EMS Station $ 500,000;
(mm) Town of Williamston - Fire Department Equipment $ 115,000;
(nn) Anderson County - West Pelzer Fire Department Equipment $ 65,000;
(oo) City of Anderson - Fire Department Equipment $ 42,817;
(pp) Clear Springs - Fire and Rescue Infrastructure $ 2,481,600;
(qq) Lincolnville Volunteer Fire Department Equipment 1;
(rr) Dorchester County Fire Rescue $ 1;
(ss) Lugoff Fire District of Kershaw County - Training Facility $ 1;
(tt) Colleton County - SCBA Equipment $ 1;
(uu) Lake Cunningham Fire District (Greenville) Critical Fire
Station $ 1;
(vv) City of Greer - City Projects/Fire & Police Training Facility $ 1;
(ww) City of Greenwood Fire Department $ 1;
(xx) City of Florence - Florence Fire Department Fire Engine $ 1;
(109) R600 Department of Employment and Workforce
City of Columbia - DESA, Inc. SC Economic Mobility and Business
Growth Initiative $ 400,000;
(110) U120 Department of Transportation
(a) SCDOT - Railroad Crossing Safety Pilot $ 2,500,000;
(b) Charleston County - Hwy 61 Corridor Improvements $ 2,000,000;
(c) Lexington County - Calks Ferry Interchange $ 1,000,000;
(d) Edgefield County - Carey Hill Road Widening and Paving
Project $ 900,000;
(e) Horry County - HWY 544 Socastee Bridge Resurfacing $ 10,000,000;
(f) Berkeley County - Bushy Park Road $ 3,000,000;
(g) City of Charleston - Nabors Drive Sidewalk $ 268,000;
(h) US 378 Juniper Bay Intersection $ 3,700,000;
(i) City of Columbia - Devine Street Corridor $ 1,250,000;
(j) Sumter County - Patriot Park Emergency Access Road and
Parking $ 2,000,000;
(k) Charleston County - Main Road Sidewalk Chisolm Road to
Maybank Highway $ 1,400,000;
(l) City of Charleston - West Ashley Greenway Safety $ 100,000;
(m) City of Mauldin - Sidewalk Safety Improvements $ 500,000;
(n) City of Charleston - Secessionville Road Safety Improvements $ 1,000,000;
(o) Charleston County - Woodland Shores Pedestrian Safety
Improvements $ 500,000;
(p) City of Folly Beach - West Ashley Avenue Pedestrian Safety
Improvements $ 475,000;
(q) Marine Transportation System for Beaufort and Jasper Counties$ 1; (r) Town of Bluffton - Boundary Street Improvements $ 1;
(s) Town of Lexington - Hope Ferry Road at Sunset Blvd
(US-378) Intersection Improvements $ 1;
(t) Town of Clover - Pedestrian Infrastructure/Sidewalk Repairs $ 1;
(u) Traffic Mitigation in Easley - Pickens County CTC $ 1;
(v) City of North Augusta - West Martintown Road/Knobcone
Avenue Intersection Improvement $ 1;
(w) City of Columbia - Air Drone First Responder Expansion 1 $ 1;
(111) U300 Division of Aeronautics
(a) McCormick County - Airport Capital Improvements $ 500,000;
(b) Sumter County Airport - Terminal $ 2,500,000;
(c) Greenville Downtown Airport - Corporate and Individual
Hangar Development Areas $ 1;
(d) Florence County - PDRTA Stranded
Passenger Transport Program $ 25,000;
(112) D300 Office of Resilience
(a) Dorchester County - Eagle Creek Flood Control Project $ 750,000;
(b) Georgetown County - MLK Drive Drainage $ 2,000,000;
(c) City of Conway - Chestnut Bay Resilience Project -
Flood Relief $ 1,000,000;
(d) Shutes Folly Castle Pinckney Resiliency $ 1;
(e) City of Columbia - Neighborhood Revitalization &
Weatherization Program $ 1;
(f) Georgetown County - Murrells Inlet Dredging $ 1;
(113) D500 Department of Administration
(a) City of Walhalla - Walhalla Core Function Equipment $ 1;
(b) Anderson County - CTC Matching Funds $ 1;
(c) Union County - New County Animal Shelter and Recycling
Center $ 1;
(114) E240 Adjutant General's Office
(a) Pickens County - Fort Prince George Reconstruction $ 1,000,000;
(b) Town of Mount Croghan - Emergency Shelter $ 131,000;
(115) E260 Department of Veterans' Affairs
(a) Anderson County - Veterans Support Program $ 163,000;
(b) Dorchester County - Veteran's Service Center Parking
Improvements $ 100,000;
(c) Town of Ridgeland - Operation Patriots FOB - Retreat and
Wellness Program $ 1,000,000;
(116) X220 Aid to Subdivisions - State Treasurer
(a) Chester County Emergency Management Division - Gateway
Conference Center Generator $ 280,000;
(b) Town of Bluffton - Rotary Community Center
Renovation $ 250,000;
(c) Clarendon County - Infrastructure $ 1,000,000;
(d) City of Bishopville - Downtown Redevelopment $ 497,000;
(e) City of Myrtle Beach - Downtown Public Infrastructure $ 8,250,000;
(f) Abbeville County Magistrate's Court - Equipment Upgrades $ 22,000;
(g) Abbeville County - Courthouse Restoration $ 1,000,000;
(h) Town of North - Improvements $ 50,000;
(i) City of Loris - Downtown Redevelopment $ 560,000; (j) Town of Lake View - Street and Maintenance Department $ 20,000;
(k) Town of Lake View - Excavator and Trailer $ 171,509;
(l) Town of Bluffton - Historic Bluffton Foundation Colcock
Teel House Building Renovation $ 350,000;
(m) Town of McClellanville - McClellanville Middle School
Projects - Phase 2 $ 1,500,000;
(n) City of Liberty - Liberty Municipal Complex $ 2,000,000;
(o) Town of Harleyville - Emergency Shelter $ 80,000;
(p) Allendale County - Community Center $ 750,000;
(q) Town of Blackville - Revitalization $ 500,000;
(r) Town of Fairfax - Revitalization $ 300,000;
(s) Town of Williston - Sidewalk Development $ 100,000;
(t) Town of Norway - Revitalization $ 250,000;
(u) City of Inman - Police, Fire, and City Hall Improvements $ 4,000,000;
(v) Town of Pamplico - Improvements $ 170,000;
(w) Town of Fort Mill - Downtown Master Plan $ 1,000,000;
(x) Town of Fort Mill - Academic Hub $ 1,000,000;
(y) Town of Jenkinsville - Outdoor Restrooms and Handicapped
Ramps $ 30,000;
(z) Town of Winnsboro - Downtown Revitalization $ 400,000;
(aa) Town of Winnsboro - Town Hall Upgrade $ 200,000;
(bb) City of Camden - Downtown Revitalization $ 4,000,000; (cc) Town of Ravenel - Town Hall $ 750,000;
(dd) City of Mauldin - Town Hall Improvements $ 500,000;
(ee) City of Simpsonville - Infrastructure Improvements $ 1,000,000;
(ff) City of Sumter - South Sumter Community Improvements $ 1,700,000;
(gg) City of Sumter - Lincoln Museum $ 700,000;
(hh) Fountain Inn - Municipal Complex $ 500,000; and
(ii) Lexington County - Mission Lexington Community Service
Facility $ 3,000,000.
(C) Unexpended funds appropriated pursuant to this provision may be carried forward to succeeding fiscal years and expended for the same purposes. /
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Amend totals and titles to conform.
Rep. BANNISTER explained the amendment.
Rep. BANNISTER continued speaking.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Davis Dillard Duncan Erickson Ford Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jones Jordan Kirby Landing Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Martin McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
Beach Chumley Cromer Edgerton Frank Gilreath Harris Kilmartin Lastinger Magnuson McCabe McCravy D. Mitchell Morgan Pace Terribile White
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. VAUGHAN proposed the following Amendment No. 3A
H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\012\h2-legislative audit council.docx), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 91, LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, page 472, after line 5, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(Leg: Greenville Sanitation Audit) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the current fiscal year, the Legislative Audit Council is authorized to conduct an audit of the Greater Greenville Sanitation Commission (GGSC), which is a special purpose district as defined in Section 6-11-1610 of the S.C. Code, regardless of whether GGSC receives or expends state appropriated funds, pursuant to an audit request. For the purposes of this provision, the Legislative Audit Council shall have access to all the records, files, documents, contracts, books, and facilities of GGSC. The Legislative Audit Council shall issue a public report of its findings and recommendations, and is authorized to contract for outside assistance for the purposes of this provision, if needed. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and titles to conform.
Rep. VAUGHAN explained the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Bailey Bamberg Bannister Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Grant Guest Guffey Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jones Jordan Kilmartin Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery J. Moore T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. MCGINNIS proposed the following Amendment No. 4A
H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\012\h2-school bus driver return to work .docx), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 108, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AUTHORITY, page 499, after line 35, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/ (PEBA: School Bus Driver Return to Work) FOR COMPENSATION EARNED DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, THE EARNINGS LIMITATION DOES NOT APPLY TO A RETIRED MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO IS HIRED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT AS A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and titles to conform.
Rep. MCGINNIS explained the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brittain Burns Bustos Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jones Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McDaniel McGinnis D. Mitchell Montgomery J. Moore T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten
Those who voted in the negative are:
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. LONG proposed the following Amendment No. 5A to H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\004\h2-estf unbundlers.docx), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 1, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, page 313, after line 3, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(SDE: ESTF Unbundlers) (A) For the current fiscal year, Section 59-8-110(14)(n) is suspended.
(B) Education Scholarship Trust Fund recipients who are not enrolled full-time in a school as defined by SC Code Section 59-65-10(A) shall be deemed an "unbundler" participating in a parent-led personalized learning plan, provided they meet the following requirements:
(1) The parent or guardian of an unbundler must hold at least a high school diploma or an equivalent certification.
(2) The program of study of the parent-led personalized learning plan must conform to the requirements of Section 59-8-115(D)(4)(a).
(3) The instructional year must be at least one hundred eighty days.
(4) Educational records must be maintained by the parent or guardian and include:
(a) a plan book, diary, or other record indicating subjects taught and activities in which the unbundler and parent or other education service provider engage; and
(b) a portfolio of samples of the unbundler's academic work and progress in each of the required instructional areas.
(5) In addition to the annual standardized assessments required in Section 59-8-150(C), parents or guardians must submit to the Department a semiannual progress report including documentation, attendance records, and evidence of the unbundler's academic progress in each of the required instructional areas.
(C) The Department shall:
(1) terminate current and future scholarships for parents or guardians who fail to comply with educational recordkeeping or assessment submission requirements;
(2) approve education service providers that provide transcript services for unbundlers; and
(3) provide the parent or guardian of an unbundler with a letter documenting their legal status as a South Carolina student pursuant to Section 56-1-176, for purposes including, but not limited to, obtaining a drivers permit or licenses, or state identification.
(D) Unbundlers shall be treated as students educated under Section 59-65-40, 59-65-45, or 59-65-47 for purposes of eligibility for any state-funded tuition grant programs or scholarships, as well as eligibility for interscholastic activities under Section 59-63-100.
(E) Nothing in this proviso shall in any way alter home instruction programs established in Section 59-65-40, 59-65-45, or 59-65-47. /
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Rep. LONG explained the amendment.
Rep. ERICKSON spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. HARRIS raised the Rule 5.3.B.1 Point of Order on H. 5126 (Word version) that Amendment No. 5A was not germane.
ACTING SPEAKER HIOTT sustained the Point of Order.
Rep. RUTHERFORD proposed the following Amendment No. 6A
H. 5126 (Word version) passed by the House (Doc Name COUNCIL\SA\5126C011..SA26.DOCX), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 50, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, page 417, after line 31, by adding an appropriately numbered paragraph to read:
/ (CMRC: South Carolina-Bahamas Trade Commission) (A) From the funds appropriated to the Department of Commerce, there is established the "South Carolina-Bahamas Trade Commission" to advance bilateral trade and investment between South Carolina and The Bahamas. The Department shall provide funding for the commission including, but not limited to, staffing and travel. The commission consists of fifteen members appointed as follows:
(1) four members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, two of whom must be members of the House of Representatives;
(2) four members appointed by the President of the Senate, two of whom must be members of the Senate; and
(3) seven members appointed by the Governor:
(a) the Secretary of the Department of Commerce or his designee;
(b) the Commissioner of Agriculture or his designee;
(c) two representatives from state institutions of higher education;
(d) two members representing Bahamian Americans in South Carolina or Bahamian-American communities; and
(e) one representative from a South Carolina business organization or trade organization.
(B) The members of the commission must be appointed for terms of four years each and until their successors are appointed and qualify, except that the seven members appointed by the Governor shall serve initial terms of two years each, the four members appointed by the President of the Senate shall serve initial terms of three years each, and the four members appointed by the Speaker shall serve initial terms of four years each. Members may be reappointed and must include:
(1) the Secretary of the Department of Commerce or his designee;
(2) the Commissioner of Agriculture or his designee;
(3) one representative from a state institution of higher education;
(4) at least two members representing Bahamian Americans in South Carolina or Bahamian-American communities; and
(5) one representative from a South Carolina business organization or trade organization.
(C) Appointments must be made within ninety days following the enactment of this act. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments.
(D) Members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise available to the commission. (E)(1) The commission shall meet and hold hearings at designated places.
(2) The commission shall utilize staff from the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee, the Office of Legislative Council, and the Office of the Speaker to support and facilitate the work of the commission.
(F) The Governor shall designate a chairperson or co-chairpersons from among the commission members, serving at the Governor's pleasure. The chairperson may appoint subcommittees and its chairpersons as deemed necessary. A majority of the commission members constitutes a quorum for conducting business.
(G) The commission's purposes include:
(1) advancing bilateral trade and investment between South Carolina and The Bahamas;
(2) initiating joint action on policy issues of mutual interest;
(3) promoting business and academic exchanges;
(4) encouraging mutual economic support;
(5) encouraging mutual investment in infrastructure; and
(6) addressing other issues as determined by the commission.
(H) The commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly within one year of its initial meeting and by February first annually thereafter. The report must include recommendations to effectuate its purposes.
(I) The commission is authorized to raise funds through direct solicitation or fundraising events, alone or with other groups, and accept gifts, grants, and bequests to defray administrative expenses and carry out its purposes. Funds received shall be deposited with the State Treasurer and allocated to the Department of Commerce for these purposes. The Department may use appropriated funds for Foreign Operations to support the commission if sufficient nonappropriated funds are unavailable. Expenditures for administering the commission and fulfilling its purposes are exempt from the provisions of Title 11, Chapter 35 of the S.C. Code./
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Rep. MAGNUSON raised the Rule 5.3.B.1 Point of Order that Amendment No. 6A on H. 5126 (Word version) was not germane.
ACTING SPEAKER HIOTT sustained the Point of Order.
Reps. C. MITCHELL, YOW, and CHUMLEY the following Amendment No. 7A H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House YOW proposed (Doc Name COUNCIL\DG\5126C011.CC.DG26.DOCX), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 44, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, page 404, after line 27, by amending Subsection (A) of the Proviso entitled Farm Accountability and Resilience Meausres Program and inserting:
/ (A) Of the funds appropriated to the Department of Agriculture for the Farm Accountability and Resilience Measures Program, $25 million shall be allocated for staple row crop assistance, $5 million shall be allocated for cattle farmers, and $5,000,000 shall be allocated for specialty crop assistance. The department is authorized to reallocate any unexpended or unobligated funds between these categories as necessary to maximize distribution to eligible producers; however, the agency shall prioritize full utilization within each category before reallocating funds. The program shall be administered in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA). The department shall utilize existing federal data and frameworks to the maximum extent practicable to ensure efficient and timely distribution of funds.
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Rep. C. MITCHELL explained the amendment.
Rep. C. MITCHELL continued speaking.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gilliam Gilliard Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jones Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lawson Ligon Long Magnuson Martin McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery J. Moore T. Moore Morgan Moss B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. MARTIN proposed the following Amendment No. 8A H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\011\h2-solar manufacturing.docx), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 574, after line 29, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(GP: Solar Manufacturing) No funds appropriated to the Department of Environmental Services in this act may be used to issue permits, approvals, or enter into any consent orders or compliance agreements to allow the manufacturing of solar panel materials, cells, or panels that is located on property that is adjacent to the property line of a public school. Nothing herein can be interpreted to limit the Department of Environmental Services enforcement authority to issue Administrative Orders. /
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Rep. MARTIN explained the amendment.
Rep. FRANK raised the Rule 5.3.B.1 Point of Order that Amendment No. 8A to H. 5126 (Word version) was not germane.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
Rep. GRANT proposed the following Amendment No. 9A H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\011\h2-small bus sc.docx), which was rejected:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 574, after line 29, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(GP: Small Business Construction Impact Study Committee) (A) There is created the Small Business Construction Impact Study Committee to examine the feasibility and potential economic impact of implementing the "Small Business Construction Impact Relief Act," as proposed in H. 4467 (Word version) of 2025.
(B) The study committee shall be comprised of the following individuals:
(1) one member appointed by the Governor, who shall serve as Chair of the committee;
(2) the Secretary of Commerce or their designee;
(3) the Secretary of Transportation or their designee;
(4) the State Treasurer or their designee;
(5) two members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee; (6) two members of the Senate, appointed by the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee;
(7) three members representing the small business community, appointed by the Governor upon recommendation of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce or other relevant trade associations; and
(8) one representative from a South Carolina-based Community Development Financial Institute (CDFI), appointed by the State Treasurer.
(C) Members of the committee shall receive no compensation but may receive per diem and mileage from the Department of Commerce as provided for boards and commissions. The committee shall be administratively supported by the Department of Commerce, utilizing existing staff and resources.
(D) The committee's duties shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) identifying the number of small businesses directly located on state road projects that have been extended by thirty-six months or more;
(2) evaluating the effectiveness of a loan-based relief model versus a grant-based model for businesses with a revenue loss of at least twenty-five percent;
(3) reviewing the criteria for "forgivable loans," including the requirements for payroll/rent usage and employee retention;
(4) assessing the administrative coordination required between the Department of Commerce, the Treasurer's Office, and the Department of Transportation to verify project dates and disburse funds; and
(5) determining the appropriate amount for a one-time appropriation and the potential risk of funds reverting to the General Fund if not used within two years.
(E) The committee shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the Senate no later than January 15, 2027./
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Rep. GRANT explained the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Ballentine Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Dillard Gilliard Govan Grant Hartnett Hosey J. L. Johnson Jones King McDaniel J. Moore Neese B. Newton Rivers Rutherford Scott Teeple Waters Williams
Those who voted in the negative are:
Bailey Beach Bowers Bradley Burns Bustos Caskey Chapman Chumley Crawford Cromer Davis Duncan Erickson Ford Frank Gagnon Gibson Gilliam Guffey Hager Hardee Harris Hartz Hewitt Hiott Huff Kilmartin Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Magnuson McGinnis D. Mitchell T. Moore Morgan Moss Oremus Pace Pedalino Rankin Sanders M. M. Smith Terribile Vaughan White Whitmire Willis Wooten
The amendment was then rejected.
Rep. TEEPLE, SESSIONS, and M.M. SMITH proposed the following Amendment No. 10A H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name COUNCIL\DG\5126C012.CC.DG26.DOCX), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 31, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, page 377, after line 2, by adding an appropriately numbered paragraph to read:
/ (DPH: Firefighter health testing) (A) From the funds appropriated to the Department of Public Health, the department shall expend up to $7,500,000 to establish and administer a statewide firefighter occupational health program IN coordination with the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
(B) The department shall provide, at no cost to the firefighter, blood testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for all active career and volunteer firefighters employed by a municipal, county, state, or special purpose district fire department.
(C) For purposes of PFAS testing, the department shall contract with a qualified medical provider that meets all of the following requirements:
(1) demonstrated expertise in PFAS-specific blood testing and toxic exposure analysis, including interpretation of firefighter exposure levels;
(2) ability to perform large-scale blood collection and analysis using standardized laboratory methodologies appropriate for occupational exposure monitoring;
(3) capacity to provide statewide access, including coordination with fire departments to ensure participation by career and volunteer firefighters;
(4) provision of individual confidential PFAS test results directly to firefighters, including explanatory materials regarding exposure levels and potential health considerations; and
(5) capability to provide aggregate, de-identified PFAS exposure data to the department for public health monitoring and reporting purposes.
(D)(1) The department also shall provide, at no cost to the firefighter, occupational health and cancer screenings, including cancer-related diagnostic testing consistent with nationally recognized firefighter medical and occupational exposure standards.
(2) For purposes of occupational health and cancer screenings, the department shall contract with a single statewide medical and diagnostic provider that meets all of the following minimum qualifications:
(a) demonstrated specialization in firefighter occupational health, cancer risk screening, and early cancer detection;
(b) ability to provide mobile, on-site comprehensive diagnostic screenings statewide, including urban, rural, and volunteer fire departments; (c) capacity to deliver multisystem cancer screening and diagnostic services through an integrated clinical model under a single contract;
(d) maintenance of a secure longitudinal health database capable of tracking firefighter screening results over the course of a firefighter's career for trend analysis and early detection;
(e) provision of individualized confidential medical reports directly to firefighters, accompanied by clinical interpretation and follow-up guidance from licensed medical professionals;
(f) ability to provide aggregate, de-identified health data to the department for program evaluation, epidemiological analysis, and public health planning; and
(g) demonstrated experience administering firefighter-specific health screening programs at a statewide or multijurisdictional level.
(E) Fire departments are not responsible for contracting or procuring services under this proviso.
(F) Individual test results obtained pursuant to this proviso are confidential medical records protected by state and federal law and may not be used for discipline, termination, denial of promotion, or any adverse employment action.
(G) Fire departments shall allow reasonable paid release time for firefighters to participate in testing and screenings required pursuant to this proviso./
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Rep. TEEPLE explained the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Beach Bowers Bradley Brewer Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hartz Hayes Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. L. Johnson Jones Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Magnuson Martin McCravy McDaniel McGinnis D. Mitchell T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Rankin Rivers Robbins Sanders Schuessler M. M. Smith Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters White Whitmire Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
The amendment was then adopted.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 5126 (Word version), Amendment No. 10A. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Amendment.
Rep. Heath Sessions
I inadvertently voted on Amendment No. 10A amending Section 31 to H. 5126 (Word version), but I meant to abstain due to a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my abstention noted for the record in the House Journal.
Rep. Gil Gatch
Rep. CASKEY proposed the following Amendment No. 11A H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\011\h2-continued monitoring.docx), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 574, after line 29, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(GP: Continued Monitoring) In furtherance of and consistent with Sections 1 and 2 of Act 72 of 2025, the Department of Administration shall retain a third-party firm with relevant subject matter experience to assist the State in its continued monitoring of compliance with the recommendations in the AlixPartners forensic accounting report and other relevant studies conducted during Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 by the Office of the State Treasurer, the Office of the Comptroller General, and the Office of the State Auditor, with the full cooperation of the aforementioned offices. In monitoring the Offices' compliance with the recommendations, the third-party firm shall consult with the Office of the Attorney General and shall provide an update on the status of recommendations to the Joint Bond Review Committee no later than March 15, 2027. /
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Rep. CASKEY explained the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Guest Haddon Hager Hardee Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jones Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Magnuson Martin McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery J. Moore T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
The amendment was then adopted.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 5126 (Word version), Amendment No. 11A. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Amendment.
Rep. Heath Sessions
Rep. CASKEY proposed the following Amendment No. 12A H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\012\h2-military enhancement fund allocation.docx), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 101, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS, page 486, proviso 101.3., line 36, by inserting at the end after /installations/:
/as well as nonprofit organizations who meet the grant and transparency qualifications of the program, are registered and in good standing with the Secretary of State, and operating in said counties and municipalities./
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Rep. CASKEY explained the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jones Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery J. Moore T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
The amendment was then adopted.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 5126 (Word version), Amendment No. 12A. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Amendment.
Rep. Heath Sessions
Rep. JORDAN proposed the following Amendment No. 13A H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\011\h2-website changes.docx), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 110, STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, page 502, after line 21, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(ETHICS: Ethics Commission Website Changes) In the current fiscal year, prior to approving or adopting any changes to the areas of the State Ethics Commission Public Disclosure and Accountability Reporting System that those within the jurisdiction of the Senate Ethics Committee and House of Representatives Ethics Committee utilize for filings, the State Ethics Commission shall submit proposed changes to the Senate Ethics Committee and House of Representatives Ethics Committee for their review and approval. This proviso only applies to changes to areas of the State Ethics Commission Public Disclosure and Accountability Reporting System that those within the jurisdiction of the Senate Ethics Committee and the House of Representative Ethics Committee utilize for filings./
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Rep. JORDAN explained the amendment.
Rep. FRANK raised Rule 5.3.B.1 Point of Order that Amendment
No. 13A to H. 5126 (Word version) was not germane.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
Rep. KING proposed the following Amendment No. 14A to H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\011\h2-mental health sc.docx), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 574, after line 29, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(GP: Mental Health Study Committee) (A) There is created a study committee to examine the state of mental health of South Carolina residents including, but not limited to, trends in mental health treatment and diagnoses, the availability of mental health services, the use of telemedicine, prescribing practice trends, rates of voluntary or involuntary hospital commitment due to mental illness or due to a chemical dependency to alcohol or other drugs, job loss or other employment trends associated with mental illness or mental disorders, and rates of suicide or overdose.
(B) The study committee shall provide a report that:
(1) addresses the areas of examination set forth in subsection (A); and
(2) makes recommendations for legislative, regulatory, or policy changes to address any identified trends associated with the state of mental health of South Carolina residents. (C)(1) The study committee must be composed of fourteen members, consisting of:
(a) one member of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(b) one member of the Senate, appointed by the chair of the Senate Medical Affairs Committee;
(c) one member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
(d) one member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the chair of the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee;
(e) the Director of the Office of Mental Health, or a designee;
(f) the Director of the Office of Substance Use Services, or a designee;
(g) the Chief of SLED, or a designee with law enforcement experience related to involuntary commitment or other mental health crises;
(h) a probate judge, appointed by the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court;
(i) a circuit solicitor or judge with drug court experience, appointed by the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court;
(j) the National Association of Mental Illness South Carolina Board President, or a designee;
(k)(i) two psychiatrists, psychologists, or other mental health counselors with relevant professional experience who treat adults, appointed by the Governor, upon recommendation of an appropriate professional licensing board, one of whom must provide services predominantly to patients in rural communities of the State or to Medicaid patients; and
(ii) two psychiatrists, psychologists, or other mental health counselors with relevant professional experience who treat children and adolescents, appointed by the Governor, upon recommendation of an appropriate professional licensing board, one of whom must provide services predominantly to patients in rural communities of the State or to Medicaid patients.
(2) A vacancy in the membership of the study committee must be filled in the manner of original appointment.
(3) Members of the committee shall serve without per diem, mileage, or other compensation generally provided to members of boards and commissions. (D)(1) The Senate Medical Affairs Committee and the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Committee shall provide appropriate staffing for the study committee.
(2) The study committee may obtain data or other information from state agencies that is relevant to the purposes of this study committee, including from the Department of Public Health, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Employment and Workforce; provided, however, only aggregated data with no personally identifiable data may be obtained by the study committee. Any state agency that receives a request pursuant to this proviso shall respond promptly and provide the requested data or other information.
(3) The House of Representatives and the Senate each may expend funds appropriated to their respective operating budgets, not to exceed five thousand dollars for each chamber, to support the work of the study committee.
(E) The study committee shall provide a report with findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by July 1, 2027. The study committee shall dissolve upon providing its report to the General Assembly or on July 1, 2027, whichever occurs first./
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Rep. KING explained the amendment.
Rep. FRANK raised the Rule 5.3.B.1 Point of Order that Amendment No. 14A to H. 5126 (Word version) was not germane.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
Reps. BANNISTER and RUTHERFORD proposed H. 5126 (Word version) the following Amendment No. 15A Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\011\h2-leg exp allow.docx), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 91, LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, page 470, proviso 91.13, lines 16-17, by striking the proviso in its entirety and inserting:
/(LEG: In-District Compensation Legislative Expense Allowance) (A) All Beginning on July 1, 2026, and ending on November 1, 2026, members of the General Assembly shall receive an in-district compensation legislative expense allowance of $2,500 $1,000 per month.
(B) Beginning on December 1, 2026, members of the General Assembly shall receive an in-district legislative expense allowance of $2,500 per month. /
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Rep. HIOTT explained the amendment.
Rep. CROMER raised the Rule 5.3.B.1 Point of Order that Amendment No. 15A to H. 5126 (Word version) was not germane.
The SPEAKER overruled the Point of Order.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Bamberg Bannister Bernstein Bradley Brewer Brittain Calhoon Caskey Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cox Dillard Erickson Forrest Garvin Gibson Gilliard Govan Grant Guest Hager Hardee Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Holman Hosey J. E. Johnson Jones Jordan King Kirby Lowe Luck McDaniel McGinnis Montgomery J. Moore Moss W. Newton Pope Rivers Rose Rutherford Schuessler Scott Stavrinakis Taylor Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore Williams
Beach Bowers Chapman Collins Cromer Duncan Ford Gagnon Gatch Gilliam Gilreath Harris Kilmartin Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy C. Mitchell D. Mitchell T. Moore Morgan Neese B. Newton Pace Pedalino Rankin Robbins Sanders M. M. Smith Teeple Terribile White Whitmire Wickensimer Willis Wooten Yow
The amendment was then adopted.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 5126 (Word version), Amendment No. 15A. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Amendment.
Rep. Heath Sessions
Rep. ROBBINS proposed the following Amendment No. 16A
H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\005\h2-residential improvement districts.docx), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 574, after line 29, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(GP: Residential Improvement Districts) For the current fiscal year, a county or municipality may create a Residential Improvement District, as defined in Section 6-35-30, that includes within its boundaries geographic areas located within the jurisdiction and authority of another governmental entity. A county or municipality creating such a district may exercise the powers, duties, and provisions authorized pursuant to the Residential Improvement District Act within the included geographic areas upon approval by a resolution of the governing body of the affected governmental entity./
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Rep. ROBBINS explained the amendment.
Rep. EDGERTON raised the Rule 5.3.B.1 Point of Order on Amendment No. 16A to H. 5126 (Word version) was not germane.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
Rep. PACE proposed the following Amendment No. 17A to H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\012\h2-agency head salaries.docx), which was rejected:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 574, after line 29, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/ (GP: Interim Agency Head Salary) For the current fiscal year, the annual salary for any individual serving as an interim agency head shall be reduced to one dollar if the Senate has formally rejected their confirmation, or has failed to approve their confirmation within one year of the date of their nomination. The Comptroller General and the Executive Budget Office shall make all necessary technical and accounting adjustments in the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) to ensure that the compensation for the affected position conforms to this provision. /
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Rep. PACE explained the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Beach Burns Bustos Chumley Cromer Edgerton Ford Frank Gatch Gibson Gilreath Haddon Hager Harris Hart Herbkersman Huff Kilmartin Landing Lastinger Lawson Long Luck Magnuson McCabe McCravy D. Mitchell Morgan Oremus Pace Sanders Teeple Terribile White Whitmire
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander Anderson Bamberg Bannister Bernstein Bradley Brewer Brittain Caskey Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Davis Dillard Duncan Erickson Forrest Garvin Gilliam Gilliard Govan Grant Guest Hardee Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Jones Jordan King Kirby Ligon Lowe Martin McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell Montgomery J. Moore T. Moore Moss Neese B. Newton Pedalino Pope Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Scott Sessions M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore Williams Willis Wooten Yow
The amendment was then rejected.
Rep. PACE proposed the following Amendment No. 18A to H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name H:\LEGWORK\HOUSE\AMEND\H-WM\011\H2-ESTF FUNDING V.2.DOCX), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 44, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, page 124, line 6, opposite /CLASSIFIED POSITIONS/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
200,000 200,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 49, DEPT. OF PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM, page 141, line 29, opposite /UNDISCOVERED SOUTH CAROLINA GRANTS/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
350,000 350,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 49, DEPT. OF PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM, page 140, line 2, opposite /DESTINATION-SPECIFIC ADVERTISING/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
275,000 275,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 49, DEPT. OF PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM, page 140, line 3, opposite /REGIONAL PROMOTIONS/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
275,000 275,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 50, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, page 144, line 8, opposite /LOCATESC/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
1,000,000 1,000,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 50, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, page 145, line 21, opposite /CLOSING FUND/ by decreasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
1,000,000 1,000,000
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Section 1, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, page 7, line 15, opposite /EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
12,100,000 12,100,000
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 593, proviso 118.21, by deleting line 32.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 595, proviso 118.21, by deleting lines 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 597, proviso 118.21, by deleting line 7.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 595, proviso 118.21, line 14, by striking /$7,250,000/ and inserting /$11,250,000/
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 595, proviso 118.21, line 15, by striking /$7,228,105/ and inserting /$11,228,105/
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 591, proviso 118.21, AFTER line 15 by adding a new item to read:
/ ( ) Education Scholarship Trust Fund $57,497,500;/
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Rep. PACE explained the amendment.
Rep. PACE continued speaking.
Rep. PACE continued speaking.
Rep. PACE spoke in favor of the amendment.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. GILLIARD a temporary leave of absence.
Rep. PACE continued speaking.
Rep. STAVRINAKIS spoke against the amendment.
Rep. STAVRINAKIS moved to table the amendment. The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Bustos Calhoon Caskey Collins Cox Crawford Davis Dillard Erickson Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gilliard Govan Grant Guest Hardee Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jones Jordan King Kirby Landing Ligon Long Lowe Luck Martin McDaniel McGinnis Montgomery J. Moore Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Pope Rivers Robbins Rose Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore Williams Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
Beach Burns Chumley Clyburn Cromer Duncan Edgerton Ford Frank Gatch Gibson Gilliam Haddon Hager Harris Huff Kilmartin Lastinger Lawson Magnuson McCabe D. Mitchell Morgan Oremus Pace Rankin M. M. Smith Teeple Terribile White Whitmire
So, the amendment was tabled.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 5126 (Word version), Amendment No. 18A. If I had been present, I would have voted against tabling the Amendment.
Rep. John McCravy
The SPEAKER granted Rep. PACE a temporary leave of absence.
Rep. FRANK proposed the following Amendment No. 19A H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name COUNCIL\SA\5126C017..SA26 .DOCX), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, beginning on page 548, by deleting proviso 117.129 in its entirety.
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Rep. FRANK explained the amendment.
Rep. CASKEY raised the Rule 5.3.B.1 Point of Order that Amendment No. 19A to H. 5126 (Word version) was not germane.
The SPEAKER stated that the Amendment simply attempted to delete a proviso that was already in the budget as amended by the Senate and sent to the House. He overruled the Point of Order.
Rep. FRANK continued speaking.
Rep. STAVRINAKIS spoke against the amendment.
Rep. HEWITT moved to table the amendment. The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Calhoon Caskey Chapman Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Davis Dillard Duncan Erickson Ford Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jones King Kirby Lawson Ligon Lowe Luck Martin McDaniel McGinnis Montgomery J. Moore T. Moore Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pedalino Pope Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Teeple Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Beach Burns Cromer Edgerton Frank Gilreath Harris Huff Kilmartin Lastinger Magnuson McCabe McCravy D. Mitchell Morgan Rankin Terribile White
So, the amendment was tabled.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. JORDAN a temporary leave of absence.
Rep. HADDON proposed the following Amendment No. 20A
H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\012\h2-farm equipment tax.docx), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 109, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, page 502, after line 15, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(DOR: Farm Machinery) Notwithstanding any administrative interpretation, advisory opinion, or revenue ruling of the Department of Revenue to the contrary, if used in the planting, cultivating, or harvesting of farm crops for sale, ATVs and UTVs are considered farm machinery for purposes of sales tax exemptions./
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Rep. HADDON explained the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Beach Bowers Brewer Burns Bustos Calhoon Chapman Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Gagnon Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hartz Hayes Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. L. Johnson Jones Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Magnuson Martin McCravy McDaniel McGinnis D. Mitchell Montgomery J. Moore T. Moore Morgan Moss B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions M. M. Smith Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
The amendment was then adopted.
I inadvertently voted on Amendment No. 20A amending Section 109 to H. 5126 (Word version), but I meant to abstain due to a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my abstention noted for the record in the House Journal.
I inadvertently voted on Amendment No. 20A amending Section 109 to H. 5126 (Word version), but I meant to abstain due to a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my abstention noted for the record in the House Journal.
Rep. Gil Gatch
Rep. ERICKSON proposed the following Amendment No. 21A
H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\011\h2-ev charging .docx), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 49, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM, page 413, after line 11, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(PRT: Electric Vehicle Charging Costs) Funds appropriated to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT) shall not be used to pay, reimburse, or otherwise cover electricity charges or utility costs associated with the operation of electric vehicle charging stations. This restriction shall not apply to electricity costs incurred for charging PRT vehicles./
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Rep. ERICKSON explained the amendment.
Rep. STAVRINAKIS raised the Rule 5.3.B.1 Point of Order that Amendment No. 21A to H. 5126 (Word version) was not germane.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
Rep. ERICKSON proposed the following Amendment No. 22A
H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\011\h2-childcare facilities v.2.docx), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 38, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, page 398, after line 12, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/ (DSS: Advisory Committee on the Regulation of Childcare Facilities) For the current fiscal year, all statutory powers and duties of the Advisory Committee on the Regulation of Childcare Facilities are suspended, and no funds appropriated to the Department of Social Services may be used for the committee. /
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Rep. ERICKSON explained the amendment.
Rep. STAVRINAKIS raised the Rule 5.3.B.1 Point of Order that Amendment No. 22 to H. 5126 (Word version) was not germane.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
Rep. ERICKSON proposed the following Amendment No. 23A
H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\012\h2-tax credit study committee.docx), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 1, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, page 313, after line 3, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(SDE: Tax Credit Study Committee) (A) The Department of Education shall convene and staff a study committee to examine and propose recommendations for alignment of the Educational Credit for Exceptional Needs Children, The Education Scholarship Trust Fund, and the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Scholarship Program.
(B) The study committee shall be comprised of the following individuals:
(1) one member appointed by the Governor, who shall serve as Chair of the study committee;
(2) one member appointed by the Superintendent of Education;
(3) one member appointed by the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee;
(4) one member appointed by the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee;
(5) one member appointed by the Chairman of the Senate Education Committee;
(6) one member appointed by the Chairman of the House Education and Public Works Committee; and
(7) one member appointed by the Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
(C) Members of the study committee shall receive no compensation but may receive per diem and mileage from the South Carolina Department of Education as provided for boards and commissions.
(D) Pending the release of federal guidance on the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Scholarship Program, the study committee must submit recommendations on implementation of the scholarship program to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the Senate no later than December 1, 2026, or 60 days after publication of the federal guidance, whichever comes later./
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Rep. ERICKSON explained the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Govan Guest Guffey Hager Hardee Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. L. Johnson Jones Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCravy McGinnis D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Scott Sessions M. M. Smith Taylor Terribile Vaughan Weeks White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
Ford Frank Harris Kilmartin McDaniel
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. ERICKSON proposed the following Amendment No. 24A
H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\011\h2-program transfer.docx), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 574, after line 29, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(GP: Program Transfer) For Fiscal Year 2026-27, the Office of Attorney General shall collaborate with the Department of Education and the Department of Administration, Executive Budget Office, to transition the Child ID program to the Office of Attorney General no later than January 1, 2027. The Department of Education shall provide student counts by districts to inform the number of kits needed for each school year./
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Rep. ERICKSON explained the amendment.
Rep. MCDANIEL raised the Rule 5.3.B.1 Point of Order that Amendment No. 24A to H. 5126 (Word version) was not germane.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
Rep. EDGERTON proposed the following Amendment No. 25A
H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\011\h2-new morning fp.docx), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 590, by deleting the following item in its entirety:
/ (91) (f) New Morning - Family Planning Initiative $1,000,000; /
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Rep. EDGERTON explained the amendment.
Rep. EDGERTON moved to table the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bernstein Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Davis Dillard Duncan Erickson Ford Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gilliam Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Hart Hartnett Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jones King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Lowe Luck Martin McDaniel McGinnis T. Moore Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pedalino Pope Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
Beach Bowers Cromer Gilreath Harris Kilmartin Magnuson McCabe McCravy Morgan Terribile
So, the amendment was tabled.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER proposed the following Amendment No. 26A H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\006\h2-emt.docx), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 31, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, page 377, after line 2, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/(DPH: Emergency Suspension of EMT and Paramedic Licenses) (A) Of the funds authorized and appropriated herein, the Department of Public Health shall not take emergency action to suspend any Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic license until the following measures are established and implemented.
(1) Defined investigative procedures, timelines, and evidentiary standards;
(2) Mandatory training requirements for investigators;
(3) Clear notification requirements for EMS agencies and licensed providers;
(4) Reasonable timelines for investigation resolution which are communicated to impacted parties in writing; and
(5) Transparent case-status communication protocols.
(B) These requirements are intended to ensure due process, transparency, and parity with the investigative and disciplinary standards afforded to other licensed healthcare professionals in South Carolina. /
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Rep. COBB-HUNTER explained the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Beach Bowers Brewer Burns Bustos Calhoon Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cox Davis Dillard Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Hartnett Hartz Hayes Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. L. Johnson Jones Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Magnuson Martin McCravy McDaniel McGinnis D. Mitchell Montgomery Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton Oremus Pace Pope Rankin Rivers Sanders Schuessler Scott M. M. Smith Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. HADDON proposed the following Amendment No. 27A
H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\004\h2-child nutrition programs.docx), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 1, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, page 304, proviso 1.103, line 1, by striking /Lines 1-10/ and inserting //(B) There is created a supplemental school breakfast program for public school students that do not qualify for the school breakfast program established pursuant to Section 59-63-765. Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, with funds appropriated and with funds carried forward for the prior fiscal year, a public school student who is not a qualifying student to receive a free breakfast through any local, state, or federal program shall be provided one breakfast at no cost during each school day upon his or her request without consideration of his or her eligibility for a federally-funded free- or reduced-price meal. The Department of Education shall use federal funds that have been disbursed for purposes of funding child nutrition programs to cover the cost of providing one breakfast at no cost to an eligible student under this provision. If the federal funds that have been disbursed for purposes of funding child nutrition programs are insufficient to cover the cost of providing one breakfast at no cost during each school day to an eligible student under this provision, the Department of Education shall allocate state funds appropriated to the Department of Education to cover the cost of providing one breakfast at no cost during each school day to an eligible student under this provision./
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Rep. HADDON explained the amendment.
Rep. FRANK raised the Rule 5.3.B.1 Point of Order that Amendment No. 27A to H. 5126 (Word version) was not germane.
The SPEAKER stated that the Amendment sought to amend and change language in a proviso already in the Bill. He overruled the Point of Order.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Dillard Duncan Ford Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Govan Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey J. L. Johnson Jones King Kirby Landing Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Martin McCravy McDaniel McGinnis D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Scott Sessions M. M. Smith Taylor Teeple Vaughan Weeks Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
Beach Burns Cromer Edgerton Frank Harris Huff Kilmartin Lastinger Morgan Pace Terribile White
The amendment was then adopted.
Reps. EDGERTON and PACE proposed the following Amendment No. 28A H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\011\h2-nr funds.docx), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 590, proviso 118.21, by striking the proviso in its entirety and inserting:
/ (SR: Nonrecurring Revenue) (A) The source of revenue appropriated in subsection (B) is nonrecurring revenue generated from the following sources:
(1) $725,892,730 from Contingency Reserve Fund;
(2) $600,781,836 from Fiscal Year 2025-26 Projected Surplus;
(3) $3,972,661 from Litigation Recovery Account;
(4) $2,261,872 from Fiscal Year 2025-26 Projected Debt Service Lapse;
(5) $2,779,854 from Excess Statewide Employee Benefits;
(6) 155,000,000 from FY 2025-26 Hex Fund Surplus;
(7) $45,000,000 from Tax Relief Trust Fund Surplus;
(8) $10,000,000 from Proviso 117.202 Redirect to General Fund; and
(9) any residual certified unappropriated general fund dollars. Any restrictions concerning specific utilization of these funds are lifted for the specified fiscal year. The above agency transfers shall occur no later than thirty days after the close of the books on Fiscal Year 2025-26 and shall be available for use in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
This revenue is deemed to have occurred and is available for use in Fiscal Year 2026-27 after September 1, 2026, following the Comptroller General's close of the state's books on Fiscal Year 2025-26.
(B) The appropriations in this provision are listed in priority order. Item (1) must be funded first and each remaining item must be fully funded before any funds are allocated to the next item. Provided, however, that any individual item may be partially funded in the order in which it appears to the extent that revenues are available.
(1) F010 General Reserve Fund
General Reserve Fund Contribution $ 144,779,082;
(2) Income Tax Rate Reduction 6.0% to 5.21% $ 16,207,000;
(3) Aid to Fire Districts Formula $ 96,261,319;
(4) H240 South Carolina State University
(a) Police Department and Security Enhancements $ 15,000,000;
(5) P120 Forestry Commission
Firefighting Air Water Tanker Contract $ 1;
(6) P240 Department of Natural Resources
Law Enforcement Equipment and Uniforms $ 1;
(7) P450 Rural Infrastructure Authority
(a) Rural Infrastructure Fund $ 10,000,000;
(b) Statewide Water & Sewer Fund $ 10,000,000;
(8) E210 Prosecution Coordination Commission
Building Lease Increase $ 53,575;
(9) D100 State Law Enforcement Division
(a) AI Investigative Tool $ 150,000;
(b) Aviation Hangar Construction $ 1;
(c) Beverage Enforcement (H. 3924 (Word version)) $ 1;
(d) BWC Replacement $ 450,000;
(e) Higher Education Campus Mapping Data Program $ 1; (f) Inflationary Increases in Operating Costs $ 3,000,000;
(g) Logistics Security Initiative $ 1;
(h) Service Contract 800MHz Expansion $ 13,420,000;
(i) Workers' Compensation and Insurance
Reserve Fund Rate Increases $ 998,066;
(10) K050 Department of Public Safety
(a) Building Maintenance $ 750,000;
(b) Law Enforcement Equipment $ 1,920,653;
(c) Radio Replacement Life Cycle $ 1,000,000;
(d) Radio System Operation and Maintenance $ 1,901,303;
(e) Telecommunications Consoles Upgrades $ 1;
(11) N200 Law Enforcement Training Council
(a) Building Maintenance $ 252,810;
(b) East Dorm Restrooms Renovation and HVAC Replacement $ 841,036;
(12) E240 Adjutant General's Office
(a) SCEMD - Emergency Management Performance Grant
Supplement $ 1;
(b) SCEMD - SC Public Assistance Program $ 1;
(c) SCEMD - State EOC Construction $ 10,000,000;
(13) E260 Department of Veterans' Affairs
Military Enhancement Fund $ 7,000,000;
(14) F500 Public Employee Benefit Authority
JSRS Retirement For Family Court Judge Salaries $ 3,896,000;
(15) P450 Rural Infrastructure Authority
(a) City of Cayce - Floodwater Removal Improvements $ 4,000,000;
(b) Lake Marion Regional Water Agency - Transmission Lines $ 3,000,000;
(c) Town of Saint George - Water Tank Project $ 1,000,000; (d) Easley Combined Utilities - Middle Branch Expansion $ 875,000;
(e) City of Goose Creek - Stormwater Piping on SR-728 $ 700,000;
(f) James Island Public Service District - Wastewater Pump Station
Rehabilitation $ 750,000;
(g) Pickens County - Regional Joint Water System $ 2,000,000;
(h) City of Florence - Freedom Blvd Water Line Extension $ 1,000,000;
(i) City of Lake City - Acline Avenue Drainage $ 550,000;
(j) City of Florence - Water and Sewer Infrastructure $ 5,200,000;
(k) Town of Kershaw - Little Lynches River Water Project $ 900,000;
(l) Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority - Alljoy Sewer $ 4,000,000;
(m) Clarendon County - Water Extension $ 200,000;
(n) City of York - Wastewater Lift Station Upgrades $ 1,500,000;
(o) City of Sumter - Lift Station Improvement $ 2,500,000;
(p) City of Sumter - Water & Sewer Rehabilitation $ 5,300,000;
(q) City of Charleston - Orleans Road Drainage Improvements $ 1,500,000;
(r) Greenville Water - Protective Drone System $ 2,500,000;
(16) P500 Department of Environmental Services
(a) Horry County Soil and Water Conservation District - Fire Resilient$ 15,000;
(b) USC Beaufort - Port Royal Sound Foundation $ 100,000;
(c) Town of Pageland - Elevated Water Tower $ 1;
(d) City of Isle of Palms - Stormwater and Drainage
Infrastructure $ 1; (e) Town of Norway - Water/Wastewater $ 1;
(f) City of Columbia - The Station at Congaree Point $ 1;
(g) City of Cayce Avenues Drainage Project $ 1;
(h) Town of Clover - Water System Infrastructure Rehabilitation $ 1;
(i) Berkley County - Saint Stephen Wastewater Infrastructure $ 1;
(j) Laurens County Water & Sewer - Gray Court Sewer Project $ 1;
(k) City of Aiken - Waterline Infrastructure Replacement $ 1;
(17) K050 Department of Public Safety
(a) Marion County Sheriff's Department - Life Center $ 600,000;
(b) Town of Irmo Police Department - Flock Drone Responder $ 375,000;
(c) Bamberg County Sheriff's Office - Camera System $ 500,000;
(d) Serve & Connect - Police & Community Support $ 1,000,000;
(e) Town of Mount Pleasant - Regional Public Safety Training
Facility $ 2,000,000;
(f) City of Anderson Police Department - Armored SWAT Vehicle $ 332,800;
(g) Anderson County - Safe Streets for All $ 140,000;
(h) City of Easley - Police Department $ 500,000;
(i) County Coroner's Office - Vehicle Replacement $ 58,531;
(j) Abbeville County - Emergency Response Team $ 50,000;
(k) McCormick County Sheriff's Department - Equipment $ 447,700;
(l) Town of Cameron - License Plate Reading Camera $ 35,000;
(m) Town of North - Law Enforcement Equipment $ 150,000; (n) Hampton County Sheriff's Office - Equipment $ 718,000;
(o) Dillon County - EMS $ 200,000:
(p) Dillon County - Emergency Center $ 625,000;
(q) City of Dillon - Public Safety Police Vehicle $ 280,000;
(r) City of Dillon - Public Works Vehicle $ 685,000;
(s) Town of Latta - Handheld Radios $ 29,215;
(t) Town of Latta - Car Radios $ 27,079;
(u) Dillon County Sheriff's Office - Equipment $ 100,000;
(v) Spartanburg Police Department - Omegas of
Spartanburg, Inc Building Renovation $ 820,000;
(w) Beaufort County Sheriff's Office - Forensics Services Lab $ 500,000;
(x) Town of Bluffton Police Department - AED Replacement $ 100,000;
(y) Town of Harleyville Police Department - Officer Safety Project
2026 $ 75,000;
(z) Town of Ridgeville - Police Equipment $ 80,000;
(aa) Pine Ridge Police Department - Laptops $ 3,508;
(bb) Chester County Sheriff's Office $ 1,000,000;
(cc) Sheriff's Office - Equipment Upgrades $ 500,000;
(dd) Lancaster County Coroner's Office - Mounted Response Unit $ 50,000;
(ee) Lancaster County Sheriff's Office - Maintenance and
Enhancements $ 750,000;
(ff) Kershaw County Sheriff's Office - Kershaw County Law
Enforcement Memorial $ 150,000;
(gg) City of Lancaster - Police Fleet Vehicle Replacements $ 650,000; (hh) City of Manning Police Department $ 410,000;
(ii) Clarendon County - Sheriff's Office $ 1,000,000;
(kk) Town of Clover - Police Department Headquarters $ 1,000,000;
(ll) Laurens County Sheriff's Office - Training Facility $ 500,000;
(mm) Sumter County Sheriff's Department $ 974,000;
(nn) City of Sumter - Police Department Equipment Funding $ 1,700,000;
(oo) City of Greer - Public Safety Training Center $ 2,000,000;
(pp) Lexington County Sheriff's Department - Body Cameras $ 400,000;
(qq) Town of Summerville - Public Safety Campus $ 1;
(rr) York County - Renovate Moss Justice Detention Center $ 1;
(ss) City of Greenville - Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) $ 1;
(tt) Town of Andrews - Andrews Public Safety Complex $ 1;
(uu) Chester County - Land Purchase for Detention/Law Enforcement$ 1;
(vv) Saluda County - Public Safety $ 800,000;
(ww) Florence County Sheriff's Office - Equipment $ 100,000;
(xx) Edgefield County EMS Headquarter Building $ 3,000,000;
(18) R360 Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
(a) Britton's Neck/Gresham Volunteer Fire Department - Equipment$ 46,600;
(b) Irmo Fire District - Regional Training Facility $ 800,000;
(c) Town of Central - New Fire Department $ 1,000,000;
(d) Double Springs Fire Department - Tanker Fire Truck $ 700,000; (e) Townville Fire Department - Quick Attack Fire Truck $ 150,850;
(f) Zion Volunteer Fire Department - Mini-Pumper Response
Truck $ 165,500;
(g) City of Easley - Fire Department Equipment $ 515,000;
(h) City of Goose Creek - Fire Department Turnout Gear $ 254,728;
(i) Town of Moncks Corner - Fire Station Construction $ 4,000,000;
(j) Monterey Volunteer Fire Department - Equipment and Upgrades $ 239,100;
(k) Antreville Volunteer Fire Department - Upgrades $ 205,000;
(l) Grove Fire Department - Rescue and Brush Truck $ 75,000;
(m) Town of Cameron - Fire Department $ 96,000;
(n) Horry County - Fire Station $ 2,000,000;
(o) Newport Volunteer Fire Department - Fire Boat $ 650,000;
(p) Berea Public Service District - Fire District Headquarters $ 3,000,000;
(q) Town of Hampton - Fire Cascade Fill Equipment $ 180,000;
(r) Dillon County - First Aid and Rescue Crew $ 200,000;
(s) Dillon County - Fire Services $ 200,000;
(t) Town of Lake View - Rescue Squad $ 12,197;
(u) Murrells Inlet - Garden City Fire District Operations Center $ 1,250,000;
(v) City of Georgetown - Fire Safety Equipment $ 250,000;
(w) Pine Ridge Fire Department - Station Upgrades $ 62,000;
(x) Berkeley County Fire Department - Fire Station Emergency
Backup Generators $ 55,000;
(y) West Chester Fire Department - Wilksburg Station $ 250,000; (z) Boiling Springs Fire District - Heavy Rescue Equipment $ 450,000;
(aa) Fairfield County - Fire Service Extrication Tools $ 465,900;
(bb) Alligator Fire Dept - Air Pack Replacements $ 111,000;
(cc) City of Hartsville - Fire Department Radios $ 250,000;
(dd) Cherokee Springs Fire District - Equipment $ 350,000;
(ee) Spartanburg County - Trinity Fire Department $ 650,000;
(ff) Cherokee County - Corinth Volunteer Fire Department $ 180,000;
(gg) City of Gaffney Fire Department - Fire Training Center $ 395,000;
(hh) Town of Sharon - Volunteer Fire Department $ 400,000;
(ii) Cherokee County - DMV Volunteer Fire Department $ 750,000;
(jj) City of York - Fire Ladder Truck $ 3,000,000;
(kk) Colleton County - Firefighters Breathing Apparatus $ 500,000;
(ll) Dorchester County - Jedburg Fire and EMS Station $ 500,000;
(mm) Town of Williamston - Fire Department Equipment $ 115,000;
(nn) Anderson County - West Pelzer Fire Department Equipment $ 65,000;
(oo) City of Anderson - Fire Department Equipment $ 42,817;
(pp) Clear Springs - Fire and Rescue Infrastructure $ 2,481,600;
(qq) Lincolnville Volunteer Fire Department Equipment 1;
(rr) Dorchester County Fire Rescue $ 1;
(ss) Lugoff Fire District of Kershaw County - Training Facility $ 1;
(tt) Colleton County - SCBA Equipment $ 1; (uu) Lake Cunningham Fire District (Greenville) Critical Fire
Station $ 1;
(vv) City of Greer - City Projects/Fire & Police Training Facility $ 1;
(ww) City of Greenwood Fire Department $ 1;
(xx) City of Florence - Florence Fire Department Fire Engine $ 1;
(1) E260 Department of Veterans' Affairs
(a) Anderson County - Veterans Support Program $ 163,000;
(b) Dorchester County - Veteran's Service Center Parking
Improvements $ 100,000;
(c) Town of Ridgeland - Operation Patriots FOB - Retreat and
Wellness Program $ 1,000,000; /
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Rep. PACE explained the amendment.
Rep. BANNISTER moved to table the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Bustos Calhoon Caskey Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Davis Dillard Ford Gagnon Garvin Gibson Gilliam Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Hart Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jones King Kirby Landing Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Martin McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Weeks Wetmore Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
Beach Chumley Cromer Duncan Edgerton Frank Gilreath Harris Kilmartin Lastinger Magnuson McCabe McCravy D. Mitchell Morgan Pace Terribile White
So, the amendment was tabled.
Rep. HERBKERSMAN proposed the following Amendment No. 29A H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\012\h2-blufton nr items.docx), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 590, proviso 118.21, by deleting following item:
(h) Jasper County School District - Real Champions, Inc $ 850,000;
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 590, proviso 118.21, by inserting the following item:
(h) Jasper County School District - Real Champions, Inc $ 550,000;
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 590, proviso 118.21, by inserting the following item:
( ) Beach Cat Sailors $300,000;
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Rep. HERBKERSMAN explained the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gilliam Gilreath Govan Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Harris Hart Hartnett Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hixon Holman Hosey J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jones Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Martin McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Teeple Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
Chumley McCravy Terribile White
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. BANNISTER proposed the following Amendment No. 30A
H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\012\h2-dor ftes.docx), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 109, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, page 254, line 5, opposite /Classified Positions/ by increasing the amount(s) in Columns 5 and 6 by:
Column 5 Column 6
(7.00) (7.00)
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Rep. BANNISTER explained the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bradley Brewer Bustos Calhoon Chapman Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cox Cromer Davis Erickson Forrest Gagnon Gatch Gilreath Govan Grant Guffey Hager Hardee Hartnett Hartz Hayes Herbkersman Hewitt Hixon Holman Hosey J. L. Johnson Jones King Kirby Landing Ligon Long Lowe Martin McCravy McDaniel McGinnis Montgomery Moss Neese B. Newton Oremus Sanders Schuessler Sessions Taylor Teeple Waters White Whitmire Wickensimer Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
Beach Bowers Duncan Edgerton Ford Frank Harris Kilmartin Lastinger Magnuson D. Mitchell Morgan Pace Rankin Terribile
The amendment was then adopted.
I inadvertently voted on Amendment No. 30A amending Section 109 to H. 5126 (Word version), but I meant to abstain due to a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my abstention noted for the record in the House Journal.
I inadvertently voted on Amendment No. 30A amending Section 109 to H. 5126 (Word version), but I meant to abstain due to a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my abstention noted for the record in the House Journal.
Rep. Gil Gatch
Rep. CROMER proposed the following Amendment No. 31A
H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name COUNCIL\DG\5126C013.CC.DG26.DOCX), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 45, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY - PSA, page 409, after line 26, by adding an appropriately numbered paragraph to read:
/ (CU-PSA: Separate Accounting and Transfer Prohibition) (A) Funds appropriated in this act to Clemson University Public Service Activities (PSA) for agricultural research, extension, regulatory, and related public service programs shall be maintained, budgeted, and accounted for in a separate and distinct fund or account from all funds appropriated to Clemson University Education & General (E&G). Clemson University and Clemson PSA are hereby treated as two separate state agencies for all financial, accounting, and reporting purposes. No funds, including state appropriations, federal pass-throughs, indirect cost recoveries, or any other revenues, shall be transferred, loaned, commingled, or otherwise moved between the PSA account and the E&G account (or any auxiliary, restricted, or other funds under the administrative control of the greater University) without the express prior written approval of the General Assembly through a subsequent provision or statute. Any attempt to circumvent this separation through internal reallocations, shared services charges, or administrative overhead assessments is prohibited.
(B) Clemson University shall submit quarterly reports no later than thirty days after the end of each fiscal quarter to the Executive Budget Office, the House Ways and Means Committee, the Senate Finance Committee, and the Legislative Audit Council. Each report must certify compliance with this provision, detail all PSA and E&G expenditures by fund source, and identify any shared administrative costs with a clear allocation methodology that does not result in cross-subsidization. The Executive Budget Office shall withhold no less than ten percent of the total E&G appropriation until full compliance is achieved and certified.
(C) Any unexpended PSA funds at year-end may be carried forward only within the PSA account as otherwise authorized by existing law or provision. /
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Rep. CROMER explained the amendment.
Rep. MCDANIEL raised the Rule 5.3.B.1 Point of Order that Amendment No. 31A to H. 5126 (Word version) was not germane.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
Rep. MCCRAVY moved to reconsider the vote whereby Amendment No. 30A was adopted.
Rep. BANNISTER moved to table the motion to reconsider.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bernstein Bradley Brewer Brittain Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Davis Dillard Erickson Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Govan Grant Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hixon Holman Hosey J. L. Johnson King Kirby Landing Ligon Long Lowe Luck Martin McDaniel McGinnis Montgomery Moss Neese B. Newton Pedalino Pope Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Waters Weeks Wetmore Wickensimer Williams Wooten
Those who voted in the negative are:
Beach Bowers Burns Cromer Duncan Edgerton Ford Frank Gibson Gilliam Gilreath Harris Huff Kilmartin Lastinger Lawson McCabe McCravy D. Mitchell Morgan Oremus Pace Rankin Terribile Vaughan Whitmire Willis
So, the motion to reconsider was tabled.
Rep. CROMER proposed the following Amendment No. 32A
H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name COUNCIL\DG\5126C014.CC.DG26.DOCX), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part 1.B, Section 118, STATEWIDE PROVISIONS, Proviso 118.21(B)(40), by adding at the end:
/ (40.1) Of the funds appropriated to the Growing Agribusiness Fund in item (40)(a), the department shall utilize the necessary funds to conduct a feasibility study regarding the establishment of a South Carolina-based cattle feed lot(s) capable of finishing up to 20,000 head of cattle per 180-day cycle utilizing South Carolina-produced soy and corn products. The study shall evaluate, at a minimum, the costs to purchase adequate acreage, provide not less than three geographically feasible locations for efficient delivery of South Carolina-produced corn and soy to supply the facility, the availability of South Carolina-produced grains, the availability of South Carolina beef cattle, and the potential benefits to the South Carolina agricultural industry and the economy. The study should also study the feasibility of a farm grant program to subsidize the necessary infrastructure use for beef farmers to finish their own cattle at their own farm. The department shall work cooperatively, as needed, with Clemson University Public Service Activities, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, South Carolina State Public Service Activities, and any other resource as deemed appropriate in gathering the information needed for the feasibility study. The department shall deliver the final report to the General Assembly by March 15, 2027. /
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Rep. CROMER explained the amendment.
Rep. HIOTT raised the Rule 5.3.B.1 Point of Order that Amendment No. 32A to H. 5126 (Word version) was not germane.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
Rep. GUFFEY proposed the following Amendment No. 33A H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name COUNCIL\SA\5126C019..SA26 .DOCX), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 65, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, page 446, after line 28, by adding an appropriately numbered paragraph to read:
/ (CORR: Contraband Wireless Device Jamming Technology) (A) Of the funds appropriated to the Department of Corrections, the department is authorized to procure, deploy, and operate targeted wireless signal jamming technology at state correctional facilities to prevent the unauthorized use of contraband cellular devices by incarcerated individuals.
(B) The department shall prioritize deployment at facilities where contraband cellular device activity poses the greatest threat to institutional security, public safety, or staff safety, as determined by the director. /
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Rep. GUFFEY explained the amendment.
Rep. WETMORE raised Rule 5.3.B.1 Point of Order that Amendment No. 33A to H. 5126 (Word version) was out of order.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
Rep. STAVRINAKIS proposed the following Amendment No. 34A H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name h:\legwork\house\amend\h-wm\011\h2-rb zoo.docx), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, proviso 118.21, by amending an item to read:
/ (98)(o) Greenville Zoo and Riverbanks Zoo $3,300,000;
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Rep. STAVRINAKIS explained the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Chapman Chumley Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilreath Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Huff J. L. Johnson Jones Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCravy McDaniel McGinnis D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott G. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
The amendment was then adopted.
Reps. GATCH and KING proposed the following Amendment No. 35A H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name COUNCIL\DG\5126C010.CC.DG26.DOCX), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part 1.B, SECTION 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, by striking Proviso 118.21(B)(64) and inserting:
/ (64) U200 County Transportation Funds
CTC Acceleration $42,700,000; /
Amend the bill further, PART 1.B, SECTION 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, PROVISO 118.21(B)(70) by adding at the end:
/ ( ) City of Summerville
Critical Public Safety Events $4,000,000
( ) Lige Street Park 150,000
( )Southland Park 150,000
(70.1) Of the funds appropriated for the City of Summerville in this item, the funds must be used to ensure critical systems and public safety campuses operate during hurricanes, severe weather, and prolonged power outages. /
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Rep. GATCH explained the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Beach Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Erickson Ford Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Huff J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson Jones Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. MAGNUSON proposed the following Amendment No. 36A H. 5126 (Word version) Passed By The House (Doc Name COUNCIL\DG\5126C017.CC. DG26.DOCX), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 574, after line 29, by adding an appropriately numbered paragraph to read:
/ (GP: Motor Fuel User Fee Suspension) From July first of the current fiscal year until August first of the current fiscal year, the provisions of Section 12-28-310(D) are suspended. /
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Rep. MAGNUSON explained the amendment.
Rep. MAGNUSON continued speaking.
Rep. BANNISTER spoke against the amendment.
Rep. BANNISTER moved to table the amendment.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bannister Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Davis Dillard Erickson Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gibson Gilliam Govan Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey J. E. Johnson Jones Ligon Lowe Luck Martin McGinnis Montgomery T. Moore Moss W. Newton Pope Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Schuessler Sessions Taylor Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore Wickensimer Williams
Those who voted in the negative are:
Bamberg Beach Burns Chumley Cromer Duncan Edgerton Ford Frank Gilreath Grant Harris Huff J. L. Johnson Kilmartin King Lastinger Lawson Magnuson McCabe McCravy McDaniel D. Mitchell Morgan Oremus Pace Rankin Sanders M. M. Smith Terribile White Whitmire
The Senate Amendments were amended, and the Bill was ordered returned to the Senate.
In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s): a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Justin Bamberg
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
59 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
61 COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
72 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
110 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
111 PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Bruce Bannister
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Heather Bauer
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year. c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Beth Bernstein
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
72 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
73 OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Phillip Bowers
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
8 EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B). Rep. Jeffrey Bradley
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
23 MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
50 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
51 JOBS- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
85 INFASTRUCTURE BANK BOARD
86 COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
107 CAPITAL RESERVE FUND
108 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AUTHORITY
112 DEBT SERVICE
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Gary Brewer
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
1 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- EIA- PART IB ONLY
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
61 COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
86 COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
110 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
111 PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Case Brittain, Jr.
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
60 PROSECUTION COORDINATION COMMISSION
62 STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
93 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Paula Calhoon
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
34 DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
82 DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
110 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Micah Caskey
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
45 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY - PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Bill Chumley
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
57 JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Bill Clyburn
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
34 DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
41 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY
45 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY - PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES
59 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
4 EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
26 DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
61 COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Neal Collins
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
16 COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Heather Crawford
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
9 GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND HUMANITIES
25 STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL & COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. April Cromer
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
86 COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Sarita Edgerton
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Stephen Frank
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Kambrell Garvin
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
34 DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
59 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
86 COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
110 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
111 PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B). b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Gil Gatch
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
1 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
6 SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND
7 GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURE AT JOHN DE LA HOWE
14 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
18 LANDER UNIVERSITY
39 COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
43 FORESTRY COMMISSION
44 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
49 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
86 COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B). c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Lee Gilreath
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
49 DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM
57 JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Jerry Govan
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
1 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B). Rep. Hamilton Grant
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
79 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
82 DEPARTMENTOF MOTOR VEHICLES
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
86 COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year. c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Val Guest
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
34 DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVORIAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
92D OFFICE OF RESILIENCE
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Patrick Haddon
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, dep Rep. Kevin Hardee
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
61 COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
86 COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
110 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
111 PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Chris Hart
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
53 SC CONSERVATION BANK
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Tom Hartnett
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
42 HOUSING FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
59 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
61 COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
86 COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B). b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Rosalyn Henderson-Myers
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
1 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- EIA- PART IB ONLY
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
34 DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVORIAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
54 RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
86 COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
110 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
111 PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Jeff Johnson
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
1 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
17 FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
61 COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
111 PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS -STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Jay Jordan
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
59 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. John King
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
86 COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Roger Kirby
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
44 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. John T. Lastinger Jr.
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
32 DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B). c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Phillip Lowe
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
34 DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
43 FORESTRY COMMISSION
44 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
59 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
61 COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE
62 STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
63 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
82 DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
86 COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
92D OFFICE OF RESILIENCE
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
110 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
111 PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS -STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Jason Luck
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
16 COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
59 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
60 PROSECUTION COORDINATION COMMISSION
61 COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE
62 STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
63 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
82 DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS-STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. David Martin
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
82 DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
Rep. Ryan McCabe
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
61 COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
110 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. John McCravy
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
1 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
61 COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
100 OFFICE OF ADJUTANT GENERAL
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS -STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Cody Mitchell
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
8 EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
42 HOUSING FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
50 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
87 DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. JA Moore
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
61 COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
100 ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Travis Moore
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
20 University of South Carolina-PART 1B ONLY
20A University of South Carolina
20E University of South Carolina - Lancaster Campus
23 MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s): a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Brandon Newton
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
42 HOUSING FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
59 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
61 COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
86 COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
110 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
111 PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS- STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s): a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Wm. Weston Newton
In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
42 HOUSING FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
50 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Jordan Pace
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
85 INFRASTRUCTURE BANK BOARD
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS -STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Fawn Pedalino
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
110 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Tommy Pope
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Luke Rankin
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
41 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY
47 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
59 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
62 STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
86 COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
87 DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
105 SFAA, OFFICE OF STATE AUDITOR
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
110 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
Rep. Robby Robbins
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
61 COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
86 COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
110 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
111 PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B). b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Seth Rose
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
110 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s): a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Todd Rutherford
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
14 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY - EDUCATION & GENERAL
18 LANDER UNIVERSITY
20A UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
20B USC - AIKEN CAMPUS
20C USC - UPSTATE
20D USC - BEAUFORT CAMPUS
20E USC - LANCASTER CAMPUS
20F USC - SALKEHATCHIE CAMPUS
20G USC - SUMTER CAMPUS
20H USC - UNION CAMPUS
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
45 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY - PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES
53 SC CONSERVATION BANK
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Blake Sanders
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
1 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
16 COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Carla Schuessler
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Heath Sessions
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
1 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- EIA- PART IB ONLY
17 FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY
23 MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
25 STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL & COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
32 DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
34 DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
40 OFFICE ON AGING
42 HOUSING FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
59 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
61 COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE
62 STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
65 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
72 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
73 OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
108 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
110 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
111 PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B). b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. G. M. Smith Jr.
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
59 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. M. M. Smith
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
1 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION- EIA- PART IB ONLY
23 MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
50 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
59 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
82 DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
87 DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year. c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Leon Stavrinakis
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
Agency Name, Subject
1 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. James E. Teeple
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
1 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - EIA (1B ONLY)
4 EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. Courtney Waters
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
33 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
38 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
70 HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
83 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
102 ELECTION COMMISSION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s): a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. David Weeks
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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on H. 5126 (Word version), the annual General Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, for the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA and Part IB Section Numbers
Agency Name
1 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
55 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
66 DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE & PARDON SERVICES
67 DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
74 WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION
75 STATE ACCIDENT FUND
78 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
80 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
81 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING & REGULATION
84 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
104 STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY
109 DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
110 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
113 AID TO SUBDIVISIONS - STATE TREASURER
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is [check applicable reasons(s):
a. A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, a family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
b. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.
c. A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(B) and (C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.
Rep. Spencer Wetmore
Rep. CASKEY, from the Committee on Rules, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
S. 883 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander, Martin, Massey, Peeler and Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, 1895, WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND IN RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE FOR THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT TIMES THEY CONSIDER APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE BODIES TO MEET FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN SPECIFIED MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN NOT LATER THAN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2026, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up for immediate consideration:
S. 883 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander, Martin, Massey, Peeler and Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, 1895, WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND IN RECESS SUBJECT TO THE CALL OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE FOR THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT TIMES THEY CONSIDER APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE BODIES TO MEET FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN SPECIFIED MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN NOT LATER THAN SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2026, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE.
The Committee on Rules proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to S. 883 (Word version) (LC-883.AHB0001H), which was adopted:
Amend the concurrent resolution, as and if amended, subsection (B), by inserting:
(8) introduction, receipt, and consideration of bills and joint resolutions affecting redistricting for the seven seats of the U.S. House of Representatives; receipt and disposition of conference and free conference reports regarding redistricting for the seven seats of the U.S. House of Representatives; and any other related matters including, but not limited to, the 2026 election calendar.
Renumber sections to conform. Amend title to conform.
Rep. CASKEY explained the amendment.
Rep. CASKEY spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. HIOTT spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. BAMBERG spoke against the amendment.
Rep. BAMBERG spoke against the amendment.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER spoke against the amendment.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER spoke against the amendment.
Rep. MCDANIEL spoke against the amendment.
Rep. MCDANIEL moved that the House do now adjourn.
Rep. B. NEWTON demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Bamberg Bernstein Dillard Garvin Govan Grant Hayes Henderson-Myers Hosey J. L. Johnson Jones King Kirby Luck McDaniel Rivers Rose Rutherford Scott Stavrinakis Waters Weeks Wetmore Williams
Those who voted in the negative are:
Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bannister Beach Bowers Brewer Brittain Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Gatch Gibson Gilliam Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hartz Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Huff J. E. Johnson Kilmartin Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Robbins Sanders Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Taylor Teeple Terribile White Whitmire Wickensimer Willis Wooten Yow
So, the House refused to adjourn.
Rep. GARVIN spoke against the amendment.
Rep. GOVAN spoke against the amendment.
Rep. GOVAN spoke against the amendment.
Rep. J. L. JOHNSON spoke against the amendment.
Rep. KIRBY spoke against the amendment.
The question then recurred to the adoption of the amendment.
Rep. HEWITT demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bannister Beach Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilreath Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hartz Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Huff J. E. Johnson Kilmartin Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Robbins Sanders Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan White Whitmire Wickensimer Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander Anderson Bamberg Bernstein Cobb-Hunter Dillard Garvin Govan Grant Hart Hayes Henderson-Myers Hosey J. L. Johnson Jones King Kirby Luck McDaniel Rivers Rose Rutherford Scott Stavrinakis Waters Wetmore Williams
So, the amendment was adopted.
Rep. B. NEWTON moved to reconsider the vote whereby Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Rep. B. NEWTON moved to table the motion to reconsider.
Rep. HEWITT demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bannister Beach Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilreath Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hartz Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Huff J. E. Johnson Kilmartin Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Robbins Sanders Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan White Whitmire Wickensimer Willis Wooten Yow
Alexander Anderson Bamberg Bernstein Cobb-Hunter Dillard Garvin Govan Grant Hart Hayes Henderson-Myers Hosey J. L. Johnson Jones King Kirby Luck McDaniel Rivers Rose Rutherford Scott Stavrinakis Waters Wetmore Williams
So, the motion to reconsider was tabled.
Rep. GRANT proposed the following Amendment No. 2 to S. 883 (Word version) (LC-883.AHB0002H), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the concurrent resolution, as and if amended, by striking subsection (B)(8) in its entirety.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. B. NEWTON raised the Point of Order that Amendment No. 2 to S. 883 (Word version) was out of order. Rep. Newton stated that Amendment No.2 attempted to delete the subsection of the Resolution that had been adopted by the House in Amendment No. 1. He stated that the House had just tabled a motion to reconsider the vote whereby Amendment No. 1 was adopted. Consequently, Amendment No. 1, and its contents, had been clinched. Thus, Amendment No. 2 was out of order pursuant to the provisions of House Rule 8.14.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
Rep. MCDANIEL proposed the following Amendment No. 3 to
S. 883 (Word version) (LC-883.AHB0003H), which was tabled:
Amend the concurrent resolution, as and if amended, subsection (B), by inserting an appropriately numbered item to read:
( ) introduction, receipt, and consideration of a joint resolution providing for an advisory referendum to ask the voters whether or not redistricting should be undertaken in 2026 of the U.S. House of Representatives congressional districts, and receipt and consideration of conference and free conference reports regarding this matter.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. MCDANIEL explained the amendment.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. WETMORE a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.
Rep. MCDANIEL continued speaking.
Rep. HIOTT moved to table the amendment.
Rep. MCDANIEL demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bannister Beach Bowers Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilreath Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Huff J. E. Johnson Kilmartin Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Robbins Sanders Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan White Whitmire Wickensimer Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander Anderson Bamberg Bernstein Cobb-Hunter Dillard Garvin Govan Grant Hart Hayes Henderson-Myers Hosey J. L. Johnson Jones King Kirby Luck McDaniel Rivers Rose Rutherford Scott Stavrinakis Waters Williams
So, the amendment was tabled.
Rep. KING proposed the following Amendment No. 4 to S. 883 (Word version) (LC-883.AHB0005H), which was tabled:
Amend the concurrent resolution, as and if amended, subsection (B), by inserting an appropriately numbered item to read:
( ) introduction, receipt, and consideration of legislation requiring reimbursement to candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives of filing fees and all other costs and related expenditures regarding U.S. House of Representatives congressional districts that have been redrawn in 2026 such that they are no longer qualified to run in the district in which they originally filed, and receipt and consideration of conference and free conference reports regarding this matter.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. KING explained the amendment. Rep. HIOTT moved to table the amendment.
Rep. KING demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Atkinson Bailey Bannister Beach Bowers Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Caskey Chapman Chumley Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Duncan Edgerton Erickson Forrest Gagnon Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilreath Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Huff J. E. Johnson Kilmartin Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Rankin Robbins Sanders Schuessler Sessions M. M. Smith Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan White Whitmire Wickensimer Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander Anderson Bamberg Bernstein Dillard Ford Garvin Govan Grant Hart Hayes Henderson-Myers Hosey J. L. Johnson Jones King Kirby McDaniel Rose Rutherford Scott Stavrinakis Waters Williams
So, the amendment was tabled.
The question then recurred to the adoption of the Concurrent Resolution.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bannister Beach Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilreath Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hayes Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Huff J. E. Johnson Kilmartin Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Robbins Sanders Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan White Whitmire Wickensimer Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander Anderson Bamberg Bernstein Cobb-Hunter Dillard Garvin Govan Grant Hart Henderson-Myers Hosey J. L. Johnson Jones King Kirby Luck McDaniel Rivers Rose Rutherford Scott Stavrinakis Waters Williams
The Concurrent Resolution, as amended, was adopted and returned to the Senate with amendments.
Rep. TAYLOR moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 5084 (Word version) -- Reps. Williams, Luck and Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF 6TH STREET IN THE CITY OF HARTSVILLE IN DARLINGTON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH 5TH STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH EAST HOME AVENUE "SAMUEL L. DAVIS MEMORIAL STREET" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS. H. 4446 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson and Hewitt: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF POWELL ROAD IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SINGLETON ROAD TO HAROLD ROAD "DEPUTY SHERIFF LEROY GASQUE SR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
At 7:19 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. KING, adjourned in memory of Daisy Rogers McDuffie, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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