Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that designates March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day in South Carolina. It aims to raise awareness and promote understanding of profound autism, which affects individuals with severe intellectual disabilities or minimal functional language who require continuous, lifelong care from an adult caregiver. The resolution highlights that these individuals are often underrepresented in research and underserved by existing support programs, and it acknowledges findings from a 2023 CDC study showing that approximately one in four children diagnosed with autism meet the criteria for profound autism. This measure is a symbolic recognition rather than a policy change, focusing on honoring the community and their caregivers rather than implementing new programs or funding.
Rep. Tom Hartnett
Sponsored bills
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE, INCLUDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO ESTABLISH THE USE OF ORGANICS-FIRST INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND STANDARDS THAT WOULD PRIORITIZE THE USE OF PREVENTION-BASED, LEAST TOXIC, ORGANIC PRACTICES AND PROHIBIT THE USE OF SYNTHETIC PESTICIDES FOR PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING HABITAT RESTORATION AND ROADSIDE MANAGEMENT.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE DUTCH FORK HIGH SCHOOL DAZZLERS DANCE TEAMS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THREE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE DANCE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP, AMONG OTHER NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO WELCOME JOHN LEGEND, A MULTIPLATINUM ARTIST AND PRODUCER, FOR A PERFORMANCE AT THE GAILLARD CENTER IN CHARLESTON, TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON HIS STELLAR MUSICAL CAREER, AND TO APPLAUD HIS VIBRANT CIVIC AND COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE CHRIST OUR KING-STELLA MARIS SCHOOL EIGHTH-GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON CATHOLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Maddy summaryThis House resolution recognizes Greece as the "Cradle of Democracy" and officially celebrates March 25, 2026, as Greek Independence Day. The bill directly affects the South Carolina House of Representatives by authorizing them to acknowledge Greece's historical significance and commemorate the anniversary of the 1821 revolution against Ottoman rule. Key provisions include formal recognition of shared democratic values between the United States and Greece, highlighting historical alliances and humanitarian cooperation. The resolution serves as a commemorative statement rather than establishing new laws or policies.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-3-535, RELATING TO LIMITATION ON PLACES OF RESIDENCE OF CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS, EXCEPTIONS, VIOLATIONS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINANCES, AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "CHILDREN'S RECREATIONAL FACILITY," TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OFFENSES THAT PRECLUDE SEX OFFENDERS FROM RESIDING NEAR SCHOOLS, DAYCARE CENTERS, OR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS MAY NOT OWN, OPERATE, OR BE EMPLOYED IN CERTAIN BUSINESSES OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO MINORS OR ALLOW UNSUPERVISED ACCESS TO MINORS, AND TO PROVIDE SLED MUST NOTIFY ALL REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS OF THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS ACT.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-2020, RELATING TO KRATOM REGULATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DESCRIPTION OF WHAT CONSTITUTES A REGULATED KRATOM PRODUCT.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-295 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS AND TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO THE FEDERAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR PURPOSES OF COST SHARING; AND BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-2270 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS AND TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO THE FEDERAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR PURPOSES OF COST SHARING.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR TAYLOR RIVERS OF RIVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL UPON BEING NAMED THE 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SOLO STATE CHAMPION AT THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA DANCE ASSOCIATION STATE DANCE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP.