Rep. Heath Sessions

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 48-62-80 SO AS TO CREATE THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FARM AID AND RESILIENCY GRANT FUND" AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THIS FUND; TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF RESILIENCE TO ADMINISTER THE FUND AND, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, DEVELOP CRITERIA, PROCEDURES, AND AWARD GUIDELINES FOR ADMINISTERING THE GRANT PROGRAM; AND TO APPROPRIATE FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS TO THE FUND FROM THE CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution formally recognizes Joshua Prince, a student at Fort Mill High School, for winning the 2026 All-Service JROTC National Air Rifle Championship. The measure serves as a commemorative acknowledgment of his athletic accomplishment rather than establishing new policy or regulations.

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY FLINT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON MARCH 5 AND 6, 2026, DUE TO A CHEMICAL LEAK ON PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE SCHOOL BE MADE UP, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW.

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 48-39-150, RELATING TO APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF PERMITS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH TIMELINES FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO TAKE ACTION ON A PERMIT APPLICATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 48-39-80, RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO DEEM A COASTAL ZONE CONSISTENCY CERTIFICATION APPROVED IF, FOR ALL OTHER STATE PERMITS, CERTIFICATION REVIEW IS NOT COMPLETED WITHIN NINETY DAYS OF THE PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSING; BY ADDING SECTION 48-6-35 SO AS TO PERMIT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO HIRE THIRD-PARTY, INDEPENDENT ENGINEERS TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT WITH ITS DUTIES AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS TO BID ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WORK; AND BY REPEALING A PORTION OF SECTION 48-39-130 AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2032, AND TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN MAINTENANCE DREDGING AFTER THAT DATE. - RATIFIED TITLE

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM, HEAD COACH DAWN STALEY, HER COACHING STAFF, AND UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR SECOND STRAIGHT NCAA RUNNER-UP FINISH AND FIFTH CONSECUTIVE SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE REGULAR-SEASON TITLE.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS OF THE CAROLINAS AND TO DECLARE APRIL 22, 2026, AS "ABC CAROLINAS HARD HAT DAY" AT THE STATE HOUSE.