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Committee Report

March 26, 2026

 

H. 5168

 

Introduced by Reps. C. Mitchell and Yow

 

S. Printed 3/26/26--H.

Read the first time February 11, 2026

 

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The committee on House Education and Public Works

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 5168) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 1-1-687 so as to designate "Carolina Until I Die" by Patrick Davis as an official state song, etc., respectfully

Report:

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

 

   Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 1-1-687 and inserting:

    Section 1-1-687. "Carolina Until When I Die" by Patrick Davis is designated as an official state song.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

 

SHANNON ERICKSON for Committee.

 

 

statement of estimated fiscal impact

Explanation of Fiscal Impact

State Expenditure

This bill designates "Carolina When I Die" by Patrick Davis as an official state song.

 

This bill does not operationally or fiscally impact state agencies. Therefore, the bill will have no fiscal impact.

 

 

Frank A. Rainwater, Executive Director

Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office

 

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A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-687 SO AS TO DESIGNATE "CAROLINA UNTIL I DIE" BY PATRICK DAVIS AS AN OFFICIAL STATE SONG.

 

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

 

SECTION 1.  Article 9, Chapter 1, Title 1 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    Section 1-1-687. "Carolina Until I Die" by Patrick Davis is designated as an official state song.

 

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

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