Committee Report

April 16, 2026

 

H. 5168

 

Introduced by Reps. C. Mitchell and Yow

 

S. Printed 4/16/26--S.

Read the first time April 7, 2026

 

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The committee on Senate Family and Veterans' Services

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 When 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:

 

THOMAS YOUNG for Committee.

 

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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 WHEN 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 When 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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