Rep. Weston Newton

Primary H 5599

In committee · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Nonferrous metals

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-17-680, RELATING TO SECONDARY METALS RECYCLERS PERMITS TO PURCHASE NONFERROUS METALS, AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE STATUTE TO INCLUDE A REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATIONS OF WHETHER A SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER HAS A PREVIOUS CONVICTION, TO PROVIDE FURTHER POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS WHEN A SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER HAS CERTAIN KNOWLEDGE OF STOLEN NONFERROUS METALS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE ADDED OFFENSES.

Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by requiring background checks for recyclers and increasing penalties for handling stolen goods, enhancing oversight and accountability.75% confidence

In committee Apr 28, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5533

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Hammond boys swimming champs

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HAMMOND SCHOOL BOYS SWIM TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION DIVISION I CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Passed Apr 28, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5456

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Marian Wright Edelman Day

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026, AS "MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN DAY," ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS, EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO CELEBRATE HER LEGACY THROUGH ACTS OF SERVICE, THROUGH WELLNESS AND MINDFULNESS PRACTICES, AND THROUGH EFFORTS THAT ADVANCE OPPORTUNITY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL CHILDREN.

Passed Apr 28, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5238

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Support recycling in SC

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE ALL EFFORTS TO REDUCE WASTE GENERATION AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WASTE DIVERSION THROUGH RECYCLING INITIATIVES IN ORDER TO ADDRESS DECREASING DISPOSAL CAPACITY.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly supports recycling initiatives to reduce waste and address disposal capacity, directly advancing environmental protection through waste diversion and resource conservation.90% confidence

Passed Apr 28, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5580

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Imani Jean

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNZE AND HONOR IMANI SARAI JEAN, A TWELVE-YEAR-OLD STUDENT FROM ORANGEBURG COUNTY, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER ON HER SUCCESS AS A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, A PUBLISHED AUTHOR, AND ROLE MODEL TO HER PEERS.

Passed Apr 23, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5581

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Joyce Gardner McDonald

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF JOYCE GARDNER MCDONALD, TO REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE HER LIFE, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

Passed Apr 23, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5579

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Belle Foster

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BELLE FOSTER, A FRESHMAN AT GRAY COLLEGIATE ACADEMY, FOR HER OUTSTANDING WORK AS MISS GRAY COLLEGIATE'S TEEN AND FOR HER INITIATIVE, AMERICAN HONEY: YOUR VOICE MATTERS.

Passed Apr 23, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5576

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Melody Patten sympathy

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SYMPATHY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MELODY ISAIZESICA PEACTRISE EDWARDS PATTEN AND TO HONOR HER LIFE AND LEGACY WITH GRATITUDE FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER COMMUNITY AND THIS STATE.

Passed Apr 23, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5585

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church 225th Anniversary

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE MT. HEBRON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF WEST COLUMBIA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 225TH ANNIVERSARY AND EXTEND HEARTFELT BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND SERVICE IN THE FUTURE.

Passed Apr 23, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5575

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Edwin Pearlstine sympathy

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF EDWIN STRAUSS PEARLSTINE JR. OF CHARLESTON COUNTY AND TO HONOR HIS REMARKABLE COMMITMENT TO PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY.

Passed Apr 23, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track