Rep. Bill Herbkersman

Primary H 5161

In committee · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

911 professional benefits

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1140, RELATING TO INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF CERTAIN RETIREMENT INCOME FROM WORKING AS A 911 PROFESSIONAL; AND BY ADDING SECTION 23-47-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A 911 PROFESSIONAL IS A FIRST RESPONDER ENTITLED TO ALL BENEFITS THAT ACCRUE TO FIRST RESPONDERS.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides 100% income tax deduction for 911 professionals' retirement income, granting tax relief to first responders as a middle-income group.95% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends tax deduction for retirement income and classifies 911 professionals as first responders entitled to all benefits, enhancing worker benefits.95% confidence

In committee Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5144

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Classic Literature Week

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 5-11, 2026, AS "CLASSIC LITERATURE WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO CELEBRATE CLASSIC LITERATURE THROUGH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, AND DISCUSSIONS THAT HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE AND RELEVANCE OF THESE LITERARY TREASURES.

Passed Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5141

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

South Pointe High School football team captures the 4A state championship

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH POINTE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Passed Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5147

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Dorman Girls Volleyball team wins the State Championship

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA-DIVISION 1 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Passed Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5149

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

James Smith

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JAMES B. SMITH, A COMMUNITY LEADER IN OCONEE COUNTY, AND TO EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION TO HIM FOR HIS DEDICATED SUPPORT IN REOPENING THE CHAUGA RIVER BRIDGE AFTER ITS DESTRUCTION DURING HURRICANE HELENE, PART OF WHICH SPANS OVER HIS PROPERTY.

Passed Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5152

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Doreatha Gillis-Bishop, sympathy

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER AND HONOR THE LIFE OF DOREATHA GILLIS-BISHOP AND TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS UPON HER PASSING.

Passed Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5145

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Columbia Garden Club, 100th anniversary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE THE COLUMBIA GARDEN CLUB ON THE OCCASION OF ITS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY AND TO HONOR ITS SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BEAUTIFICATION AND ENRICHMENT OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Passed Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5148

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Corey Mitchell MS Foundation

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE COREY MITCHELL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTSTANDING WORK IN PROVIDING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND RESOURCES TO THOSE AFFECTED BY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS; TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO FOUNDER COREY MITCHELL FOR MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN FULFILLING THAT ORGANIZATION'S WORTHY MISSION; AND TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026 AS "MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Passed Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5143

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Essie M. Richards

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ESSIE M. RICHARDS FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO HER COMMUNITY AND FOR THE EXAMPLE OF A LIFE WELL SPENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF OTHERS.

Passed Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5078

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

SC250

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY ERA OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND SOUTH CAROLINA'S HISTORIC RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNITED KINGDOM.

Passed Feb 11, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track