Veterans

passed · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2026

H 4910: Marine Staff Sergeant Joseph R. Adams, award

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE STAFF SERGEANT JOSEPH R. ADAMS ON BEING SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE MASTER SERGEANT LELAND DIAMOND AWARD, A COVETED HONOR BESTOWED ON THE MOST OUTSTANDING RECENT GRADUATE FROM THE U.S. MARINE CORPS DRILL INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly recognizes a veteran's service via award, aligning with topic's 'recognition' aspect as described in policy.90% confidence

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passed both · South Carolina · House Apr 1, 2026

H 5043: SFC Isaac Gethers Jr. Intersection

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF CAMP ROAD AND FORT JOHNSON ROAD ON JAMES ISLAND IN CHARLESTON COUNTY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "IN MEMORY OF SGT. FIRST CLASS ISAAC GETHERS JR."

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors veteran service via memorial sign at intersection, directly aligning with recognition aspect of veterans' topic as per indicators.95% confidence

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passed · South Carolina · House Jan 28, 2026

H 5036: Alfonso Boyd, award

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ARMY MASTER SERGEANT (RET.) ALFONSO J. BOYD FOR HIS EXEMPLARY MILITARY SERVICE AND DEDICATED LEADERSHIP IN SUPPORT OF VETERANS AND YOUTH IN CHESTER COUNTY AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON BEING NAMED THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS VETERAN OF THE YEAR FOR THE 2025-2026 NOMINATION CYCLE.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly recognizes veteran service and leadership through formal honor, aligning with support indicator for recognition of veteran contributions.90% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 771: SC Military Retirement Tax Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1171, RELATING TO THE MILITARY RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION, SO AS TO DEFINE A QUALIFIED MILITARY RETIREMENT PLAN TO INCLUDE PLANS FROM AN INDIVIDUAL'S SERVICE IN THE ARMED SERVICES, USPHS, OR NOAA.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax exemption for military retirees, providing tax relief per amendment to Section 12-6-1171.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands tax exemption eligibility for veterans' military retirement income by including USPHS/NOAA service, strengthening benefit access for more veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · South Carolina · House Jan 28, 2026

H 5037: Alvin King

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE FIRST SERGEANT (RET.) ALVIN KING FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON BEING NAMED THE 2023-2024 VETERAN OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veteran service and recognizes Veteran of the Year award, directly aligning with support indicators for recognition.95% confidence

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passed · South Carolina · House Jan 28, 2026

H 5038: Robert Clark- Veteran of the Year

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR (RET.) ROBERT CLARK FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON BEING NAMED THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS 2024-2025 VETERAN OF THE YEAR.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly recognizes a veteran's service as South Carolina's Veteran of the Year, aligning with 'recognizes veteran service' support indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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passed both · South Carolina · House Mar 25, 2026

H 4571: "Lt. Larry 'LV' Vaughan Memorial Intersection"

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF BLACK STREET AND DAVE LYLE BOULEVARD IN YORK COUNTY "LT. LARRY 'LV' VAUGHAN MEMORIAL INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veteran Lt. Larry Vaughan via memorial intersection naming, aligning with recognition indicator for support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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signed · South Carolina · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 695: Unauthorized Fees for Claim Assistance

AN ACT 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. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly safeguards veterans' benefits through fee restrictions, compensation guidelines, and penalties for noncompliance, aligning with protective measures for veterans' services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4769: Submarine veterans special license plates

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-14970, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES REFLECTIVE OF MILITARY SERVICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE SUBMARINE VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates special license plates for submarine veterans, a form of state recognition for military service, aligning with veterans' recognition policies.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4812: Military Retirement Income Deduction

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1171, RELATING TO THE MILITARY RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE A QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN FOR AN OFFICER OF THE COMMISSIONED CORPS OF THE UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE AND THE COMMISSIONED CORPS OF THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION IN THE DEFINITION OF "RETIREMENT INCOME".

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax deduction eligibility for military retirees, providing tax relief through broader definition of deductible retirement income.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands military retirement income deduction eligibility to include Public Health Service and NOAA Corps officers, broadening benefits for federal service retirees who may qualify as veterans.95% confidence

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