Rep. Cal Forrest

Maddy summaryH 5026 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Jerry Purcell for his 49 years of community service as a barber in Bennettsville. It honors his ownership of Purcell's Barber Shop (opened 1997), his mentorship under local barbers, and his role as a trusted community gathering place for generations. The resolution formally acknowledges his contributions through a ceremonial presentation of the document to him. This bill contains no policy changes or financial provisions - it is solely a symbolic tribute.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR LOUIE AND PATRICIA AYENDE FOR THEIR COURAGEOUS AND SPEEDY ASSISTANCE TO THEIR NEIGHBOR WHEN THEY SAW HER BEING KIDNAPPED, WHICH ENABLED LAW ENFORCEMENT TO RESCUE HER QUICKLY.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE CHESTERFIELD DIXIE YOUTH 8U SOFTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AS 2025 STATE CHAMPIONS, TO SALUTE THEM FOR REPRESENTING WELL THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT THE 2025 SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES IN LOUISIANA, AND TO COMMEND THESE FINE YOUNG ATHLETES FOR THEIR HARD WORK, DEDICATION, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND EXCEPTIONAL TALENT.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR NATHANIEL A. BARBER FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE AS FORMER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY LOAN FUND AND FOR HIS ENDURING DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO CATEGORIES OF ALIMONY, SO AS TO ELIMINATE PERIODIC ALIMONY, TO ADD ALIMONY CALCULATED BASED ON THE LENGTH OF MARRIAGE, AMONG OTHER FACTORS, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 20-3-120, 20-3-140, 20-3-150, 20-3-620, AND 20-3-630, ALL RELATING TO ALIMONY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR ONE PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLE FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF SEVENTY.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, AND THE ENTIRE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SYSTEM, FOR ITS MANY AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND CIVIC LIFE OF OUR CITIZENS AND TO DECLARE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026, "CAROLINA DAY-225 YEARS OF SERVICE" AT THE STATE HOUSE.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE THE FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRAGIC EXPLOSION OF THE CHALLENGER SPACE SHUTTLE, AND TO REMEMBER THE ANNUAL DESIGNATION OF OCTOBER 21 AS "RONALD MCNAIR DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SHARON B. BROWN HARRIOTT FOR HER LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, AND OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.