Rep. Carla Schuessler

Primary H 5008

In committee · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

South Carolina Fostering Futures Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FOSTERING FUTURES ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO WAIVE TUITION AND FEES FOR CERTAIN CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH; TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND LIMITS; AND TO REQUIRE INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT AND REPORTING.

EducationSupports EducationRequires public colleges to waive tuition/fees for foster youth, enhancing educational access and financial support for vulnerable students.95% confidence

In committee Jan 22, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5009

In committee · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Child Welfare

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTIONS 63-7-2630 AND 63-9-765 SO AS TO REQUIRE FAMILY COURTS TO CONSIDER THE APPROPRIATENESS OF NO-CONTACT ORDERS OR SUPERVISED-CONTACT ORDERS WHEN TERMINATING PARENTAL RIGHTS OR FINALIZING ADOPTIONS; TO AUTHORIZE THESE ORDERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

In committee Jan 22, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 5010

In committee · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Interior Designers

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-3-25 SO AS TO DELINEATE ACTIONS THAT CONSTITUTE THE PRACTICE OF REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGN AND SPECIFY EXCLUSIONS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 40-3-5; 40-3-10; 40-3-20; 40-3-30; 40-3-80; 40-3-110; 40-3-115; 40-3-130; 40-3-140; 40-3-150; 40-3-200; 40-3-230; 40-3-240; 40-3-250; 40-3-260; 40-3-270; 40-3-280; 40-3-290; 40-3-300; 40-3-310; AND 40-3-320, ALL RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, SO AS TO INCORPORATE PROVISIONS SIMILARLY REGULATING REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNERS; AND BY REDESIGNATING CHAPTER 3, TITLE 40, AS "ARCHITECTS AND REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNERS."

In committee Jan 22, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4987

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Challenger explosion

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.

Passed Jan 22, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4988

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

bench dedication to Sharon Brown Harriott for her leadership and service.

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

Passed Jan 22, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4995

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Leonardo DRS Charleston Naval Facility

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND LEONARDO DRS FOR ITS SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA, ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO NATIONAL DEFENSE, AND ITS SUPPORT OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY'S SHIPBUILDING AND SUBMARINE PROGRAMS.

Passed Jan 22, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4996

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Ebony F. Bowers, sympathy

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF EBONY F. BOWERS OF LEXINGTON AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Passed Jan 22, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4993

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Rev. Dr. Lillie Burgess sympathy

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF REVEREND DR. LILLIE A. BURGESS OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LOVING FAMILY AND CHURCH MEMBERS AND TO HER MANY FRIENDS.

Passed Jan 22, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4992

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Brian Hucks, SCBCA 2025 Hall of Fame inductee

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BRIAN HUCKS, VARSITY HEAD BASEBALL COACH AT LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON BEING INDUCTED INTO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME, CLASS OF 2025.

Passed Jan 22, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4306

In committee · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Public school grading

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-250 SO AS TO PROHIBIT SCHOOL DISTRICTS FROM REQUIRING TEACHERS TO ASSIGN A MINIMUM GRADE OR SCORE THAT EXCEEDS THE STUDENT'S ACTUAL PERFORMANCE.

EducationSupports EducationProhibits forcing teachers to assign grades below student performance, protecting fair assessment practices in K-12 education.95% confidence

In committee Jan 22, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track