A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR STELLA GRACE BURROUGHS, A STUDENT AT THE FAIRFIELD MAGNET SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR BEING THE STATE WINNER OF THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S BOOK CHALLENGE.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE BIG HOMIE LIL HOMIE MENTORING PROGRAM AND ITS MISSION TO UPLIFT AND EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH MEANINGFUL MENTORSHIP; TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS, LOCAL LEADERS, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PARTNER WITH, VOLUNTEER FOR, AND INVEST IN THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM; AND TO ENCOURAGE THE EXPLORATION OF OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, VISIBILITY, AND INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT TO EXPAND THE OUTREACH AND IMPACT OF THE PROGRAM.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LAWSON CANNON, KNOWLTON CARTER, WAYDE INGRAM, AND RAYVON KERSEY, STUDENTS AT WALKER GAMBLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ON WINNING THE 2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK CHALLENGE SPONSORED BY SANTEE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE AND THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE CONSUMER PROTECTION AND WHOLESALE MARKET ACCESS ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 29 TO CHAPTER 27, TITLE 58 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVES FOR MAJOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURE CONTRACTS OR AGREEMENTS, AND ESTABLISH AN OVERSIGHT AND APPROVAL PROCESS BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO REQUIRE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVES TO FILE PROPOSED RATES AND TERMS OF SERVICE TO DISTRIBUTION COOPERATIVES FOR APPROVAL BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND TO REQUIRE TRIENNIAL WHOLESALE RATE REVIEWS BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO ESTABLISH THAT DISTRIBUTION COOPERATIVES HAVE A RIGHT TO PETITION THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR EXIT SETTLEMENTS FROM WHOLESALE POWER CONTRACTS WITH A GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVE AND TO PROVIDE PROCESSES AND STANDARDS FOR EXIT SETTLEMENTS; TO PROHIBIT GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVES FROM TAKING CERTAIN UNILATERAL ACTIONS WITHOUT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S APPROVAL; TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF TO REPRESENT DISTRIBUTION COOPERATIVES' INTERESTS BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION IN PROCEEDINGS DESCRIBED IN THIS ARTICLE; TO REQUIRE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVES TO FILE AN ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT WITH THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE RELATED RULES AND REGULATIONS; TO ADDRESS HOW THE ARTICLE MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED; AND TO REQUIRE SANTEE COOPER'S COOPERATION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 53 TO TITLE 23 SO AS TO RECOGNIZE THE CATAWBA NATION POLICE DEPARTMENT AS AN OFFICIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IN THIS STATE, TO AFFIRM CURRENT POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 27-40-120, RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD TENANT ACT EXCLUSIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN TENANCIES FROM THE ACT; BY ADDING SECTION 45-2-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN RIGHTS FOR OWNERS TO DEMAND A TENANT'S REMOVAL; BY ADDING ARTICLE 1 TO CHAPTER 37, TITLE 27 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EJECTMENT OF PERSONS OTHER THAN TENANTS; AND BY ADDING SECTIONS 16-11-785, 16-11-790, AND 16-11-795 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PENALTIES.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PREGNANCY CENTER AUTONOMY AND RIGHTS OF EXPRESSION (CARE) ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 141 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE PREGNANCY CENTERS CERTAIN PROTECTIONS FROM GOVERNMENT REGULATION TO ENSURE THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES CONSISTENT WITH THEIR LIFE-AFFIRMING OPERATING PRINCIPLES; TO CREATE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR EQUITABLE RELIEF AND MONETARY DAMAGES FOR VIOLATION OF A PROVISION OF THE CHAPTER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-260 SO AS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OPERATING CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES SHALL ENTER INTO WRITTEN AGREEMENTS OR MEMORANDUMS OF AGREEMENT WITH FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS THAT AUTHORIZE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ENFORCE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 23-3-80, RELATING TO THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT UNIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE SLED SHALL PROVIDE A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES THAT ENFORCE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF WILLIAM RAKIN "KEEM" SINGLETON OF JAMES ISLAND AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA DIVISION 2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
