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passed · South Carolina · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 911: Goodwill Industries

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE OUTSTANDING ECONOMIC IMPACT, WORKFORCE LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO COMMEND ITS CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH THE POWER OF WORK.
Ross Turner (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 914: Voting booths

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-13-740, RELATING TO THE NUMBER AND CONSTRUCTION OF VOTING BOOTHS, SO AS TO REMOVE ANTIQUATED VOTING BOOTH SPECIFICATIONS AND TO ALLOW THE RESPECTIVE ELECTION BOARD OR COMMISSION CONDUCTING THE ELECTION TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF BOOTHS TO BE PROVIDED AT EACH PRECINCT.
Jeffrey Graham (D) Deon Tedder (D) Allen Blackmon (R) Ronnie Sabb (D) Brian Adams (R)
passed · South Carolina · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 900: Cardinal Newman wrestling champs

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE MEMBERS OF THE CARDINAL NEWMAN SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM FOR CAPTURING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO APPLAUD THEM FOR ANOTHER FABULOUS SEASON.
Overture Walker (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 10, 2026

H 5134: Condemnation of Racism

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AFFIRM THE UNEQUIVOCAL OPPOSITION TO RACISM, HATRED, AND DEHUMANIZING RHETORIC IN ANY FORM, FROM ANY SOURCE, AT ANY LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT OR PUBLIC LIFE AND FURTHER AFFIRM THAT LEADERSHIP CARRIES RESPONSIBILITY, AND THAT THOSE ENTRUSTED WITH PUBLIC INFLUENCE MUST STRIVE TO ELEVATE OUR DISCOURSE RATHER THAN DEGRADE IT, RECOGNIZING THAT WORDS CAN EITHER HEAL OR HARM.
David Martin (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 10, 2026

H 5138: Chatbot Regulation

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "CHATBOT PROTECTION ACT"; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 80 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN CHATBOT ACTIVITIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL ACTIONS.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly imposes restrictions on chatbot activities per 'Chatbot Protection Act' summary, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of limiting tech use.90% confidence
David Martin (R) Gary Brewer (R) Heath Sessions (R) Brandon Guffey (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 902: Data Centers

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "DATA CENTER SITING ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-10 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO DATA CENTER SITING; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-20 SO AS TO REQUIRE A CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION BEFORE A DATA CENTER MAY BEGIN OPERATIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-30 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CERTIFICATION PROCEEDING PROCESS; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-40 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PARTIES TO A CERTIFICATION PROCEEDING; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EVALUATIVE CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A RECORD OF ANY HEARING AND TESTIMONY TAKEN CERTIFICATION PROCEEDING; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTING OR DENYING AN APPLICATION; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER BY THE COMMISSION; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL REPORTING ON COMPLIANCE WITH WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE ADEQUACY ASSESSMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REASONABLE BUFFER REQUIREMENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S ROLE CONCERNING RATES, AGREEMENTS BETWEEN UTILITIES AND DATA CENTERS, AND COST ALLOCATION METHODOLOGIES; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DECOMMISSIONING PLANS AND FINANCIAL ASSURANCES ASSOCIATED WITH DECOMMISSIONING; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAND USE PLANNING; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-160 SO AS TO REQUIRE DATA CENTERS TO IMPLEMENT REASONABLE MEASURES TO MINIMIZE NOISE, VIBRATION, AND LIGHT IMPACTS RESULTING FROM THEIR OPERATION; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROTECTIONS FOR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SHARED BY DATA CENTER OPERATORS; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-180 SO AS TO CLARIFY THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THIS CHAPTER AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS; BY ADDING SECTION 58-44-190 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; PROVIDE THAT FOR TWO YEARS AFTER ENACTMENT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SHALL PRIORITIZE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE OVER ENFORCEMENT TO FACILITATE INDUSTRY TRANSITION TO THE NEW REQUIREMENTS; AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO CREATE A GENERIC DOCKET BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO IMPLEMENT THIS ACT AND DEVELOP REGULATIONS; AND PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL REPORTING BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
Luke Rankin (R) Tameika Isaac Devine (D)
passed · South Carolina · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 912: Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (S 912) that formally recognizes and honors the Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation for its community work. It acknowledges the foundation's efforts in supporting people with multiple sclerosis through annual health fairs, back-to-school initiatives, and scholarships for students pursuing medical careers. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves only as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the South Carolina Senate. The foundation, founded by Corey Mitchell, provides education, resources, and advocacy for MS patients and families across South Carolina.
Overture Walker (D) Darrell Jackson (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 10, 2026

H 5137: Uniform Requirements for Interscholastic Activity Participation Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-97 SO AS TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES; TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; TO LIMIT THE EXCUSAL OF STUDENTS FROM CORE ACADEMIC CLASSES; TO RESTRICT THE USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL FUNDS FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES; TO ESTABLISH ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY AND INDEPENDENT ACADEMIC REVIEW REQUIREMENTS; AND TO PROVIDE RELATED SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICIES, OVERSIGHT, AND ENFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates academic eligibility for activities, limits excusal from core classes, and restricts fund use for activities to prioritize academic performance, strengthening educational focus.92% confidence
Tommy Pope (R)
passed · South Carolina · House Feb 10, 2026

H 5124: Kelli Overcash 2026 Elementary Principal of the Year

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR EDUCATOR KELLI OVERCASH OF KERSHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN LANCASTER COUNTY, TO CONGRATULATE HER UPON BEING NAMED THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR, AND TO COMMEND HER FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO EDUCATION IN THIS GREAT STATE.
Jay Jordan (R) Bill Taylor (R) David Martin (R) Jackie Hayes (D) Tim McGinnis (R)
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