Rep. Jordan Pace

Maddy summaryH 4986 is a symbolic House Resolution recognizing natural gas as critical to South Carolina's energy future. It states that natural gas meets growing electricity and heating demands (used in 25% of state power generation and 1 in 4 homes), supports economic development, provides reliability during storms, and helps reduce emissions when replacing coal. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges the industry's role in keeping energy affordable and dependable for residents and businesses. It was introduced and adopted unanimously on January 20, 2026, as a statement of support for the natural gas sector.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM ON "SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM DAY" ON FEBRUARY 25, 2026, FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN EDUCATING AND TRAINING SOUTH CAROLINA'S WORKFORCE FOR HIGH-DEMAND, SKILLED JOBS IN OUR STATE.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR LOGAN WELLS, FOUNDER OF FRESH FRIENDS, AND TO COMMEND HER AND THIS ORGANIZATION FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND SOUTH CAROLINA'S FFA MEMBERS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA, AND ALL WHO SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND ENCOURAGE THESE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND TO JOIN THEM IN OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL FFA WEEK, FEBRUARY 21-28, 2026.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE DIXIE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE T.L. HANNA BOYS GOLF TEAM AND COACHES ON THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2024-2025 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE AAAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND APPLAUD THEM ON A FANTASTIC SEASON.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ENTITY THAT HIRES OR EMPLOYS CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WITH CERTAIN VISAS MAY NOT RECEIVE ANY STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES.

Maddy summaryThis bill, H 4618 ("Payroll Carry Forward"), would require state agencies to spend all funds allocated for employee salaries (including classified and unclassified positions) within the current fiscal year. It prohibits carrying forward unused payroll funds to future years, mandating that any unspent money revert to the state's general fund. The law directly affects all South Carolina state departments and agencies managing payroll budgets. The key provision changes how budgeted payroll resources are handled, eliminating the option to save leftover funds for later use.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN ROADS TO THE COUNTY IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-28-2740, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE GASOLINE USER FEE AMONG COUNTIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, SO AS TO REMOVE A REQUIREMENT THAT TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF A COUNTY'S APPORTIONMENT OF "C" FUNDS BE EXPENDED ON THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENTS, AND MAINTENANCE.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LATTA HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.