Rep. Charlie Hartz

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SNAP NUTRITION INTEGRITY ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL WAIVER TO ALLOW THE STATE TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF CANDY AND SOFT DRINKS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS AND REPORTING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES RELATED TO APPLICATION FOR AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WAIVER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE ABBEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AND COACHES ON THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO SALUTE THEM ON A FABULOUS SEASON.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO THANK DR. CHARLES E. YOUNG FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE AS AN EDUCATOR, ADMINISTRATOR, PASTOR, AND CHRISTIAN LEADER AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER NEARLY FIFTY YEARS OF MINISTRY UNTO THE LORD.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE T.L. HANNA GIRLS GOLF TEAM AND COACHES ON THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2025-2026 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE AAAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND APPLAUD THEM ON A FANTASTIC SEASON.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM AND ITS JOBS FOR AMERICA'S GRADUATES PROGRAM ON "JAG-SC DAY" ON FEBRUARY 4, 2026, FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN EMPOWERING STUDENTS, EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY, AND STRENGTHENING SOUTH CAROLINA'S FUTURE WORKFORCE.

Maddy summaryH 4986 is a symbolic House Resolution recognizing natural gas as critical to South Carolina's energy future. It states that natural gas meets growing electricity and heating demands (used in 25% of state power generation and 1 in 4 homes), supports economic development, provides reliability during storms, and helps reduce emissions when replacing coal. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges the industry's role in keeping energy affordable and dependable for residents and businesses. It was introduced and adopted unanimously on January 20, 2026, as a statement of support for the natural gas sector.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM ON "SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM DAY" ON FEBRUARY 25, 2026, FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN EDUCATING AND TRAINING SOUTH CAROLINA'S WORKFORCE FOR HIGH-DEMAND, SKILLED JOBS IN OUR STATE.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR LOGAN WELLS, FOUNDER OF FRESH FRIENDS, AND TO COMMEND HER AND THIS ORGANIZATION FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND SOUTH CAROLINA'S FFA MEMBERS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA, AND ALL WHO SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND ENCOURAGE THESE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND TO JOIN THEM IN OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL FFA WEEK, FEBRUARY 21-28, 2026.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE DIXIE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.