A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE NORTHWOOD ACADEMY FOOTBALL TEAM AND COACHES ON THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE MARCH 2026 AS "BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN ORDER TO SUPPORT BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF THE PREVALENCE OF BRAIN INJURY IN THE STATE AND NATION, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF BRAIN INJURIES.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SENECA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-115 SO AS TO REQUIRE CANDIDATES FOR MAGISTRATE POSITIONS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION IN THE SAME MANNER AS OTHER JUDICIAL CANDIDATES UPON VACANCIES, AND TO DEFINE WHEN VACANCIES OCCUR; BY AMENDING SECTION 22-3-10, RELATING TO CIVIL JURISDICTION IN MAGISTRATES COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE CIVIL JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES COURT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 22-8-30, RELATING TO THE FACILITIES AND PERSONNEL OF MAGISTRATES COURTS IN EACH COUNTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PERSONNEL PROVIDED FOR MAGISTRATES IN EACH COUNTY TO INCLUDE ONE OR MORE LICENSED ATTORNEYS IN GOOD STANDING OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATIONS AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LEGAL RESIDENCES INCLUDE CERTAIN DWELLINGS LOCATED ON THE SAME PROPERTY AND INCLUDING THOSE OCCUPIED BY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE OWNER OF THE INTEREST.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-1538, RELATING TO EMERGENCY SCENE MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR UNLAWFULLY APPROACHING STATIONARY AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES, TO DEFINE THE TERM "SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED SPEED," AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL COMPILE AND PUBLISH AN ANNUAL REPORT FOR CERTAIN CITATIONS ISSUED UNDER THIS SECTION; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-720, RELATING TO POINTS ASSESSED AGAINST THE MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATING RECORDS OF DRIVERS FOR DRIVING OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOUR POINTS MUST BE ASSESSED AGAINST DRIVERS' MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATING RECORDS FOR UNLAWFULLY APPROACHING STATIONARY AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-705, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON NIGHT HUNTING AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE OFFENSES AND PENALTIES, TO REGULATE THE USE OF ELECTRONIC VISION ENHANCING DEVICES FOR NIGHT HUNTING PURPOSES, AND TO PROVIDE MAGISTRATES COURT WITH JURISDICTION TO IMPOSE PENALTIES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-740, RELATING TO CONFISCATION, FORFEITURE, AND SALE OF PROPERTY USED IN HUNTING DEER, BEAR, OR TURKEY AT NIGHT, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPES OF PROPERTIES THAT ARE SUBJECT TO THIS SECTION, TO REVISE THE FORFEITURE PROCEDURE, AND TO REVISE PENALTIES.
A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A CANDIDATE BE A LEGAL RESIDENT OF THIS STATE FOR AT LEAST TEN YEARS AND A LEGAL RESIDENT OF THE DISTRICT IN WHICH HE IS A CANDIDATE FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS AT THE TIME HE FILES FOR OFFICE; AND BY PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA BY ADDING SECTION 10 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ANY CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, SECRETARY OF STATE, ATTORNEY GENERAL, TREASURER, SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, COMPTROLLER GENERAL, AND COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE MUST BE A LEGAL RESIDENT OF THIS STATE FOR AT LEAST TEN YEARS NEXT PRECEDING THE DAY OF ELECTION.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF REVEREND DR. ELIJAH WASHINGTON SR. OF BEAUFORT COUNTY, THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN BEAUFORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CHIEF OF STAFF AND FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN OB/GYN IN THE LOWCOUNTRY, TO HONOR HIS COMMITMENT TO HEALTH AND FAITH, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Maddy summaryH 5049 is a House Resolution recognizing SkillsUSA for its work in developing a skilled U.S. workforce. It formally honors the nonprofit organization, which serves over 300,000 students and instructors annually in career-focused education. The resolution highlights SkillsUSA's role in preparing students for trade, technical, and health occupations, noting its recognition by the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding policy changes or direct impact on legislation or funding.
