A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO WELCOME JOHN LEGEND, A MULTIPLATINUM ARTIST AND PRODUCER, FOR A PERFORMANCE AT THE GAILLARD CENTER IN CHARLESTON, TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON HIS STELLAR MUSICAL CAREER, AND TO APPLAUD HIS VIBRANT CIVIC AND COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 38 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE "HORSE CREEK REGIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY"; TO PRESCRIBE ITS SERVICE TERRITORY IN AIKEN, EDGEFIELD, AND SALUDA COUNTIES; TO ESTABLISH THE AUTHORITY'S FUNCTIONS AND POWERS REGARDING WASTEWATER AND SEWAGE SERVICES; TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACTS WITH THE COUNTIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN AIKEN, ALLENDALE, BAMBERG, BARNWELL, CALHOUN, EDGEFIELD, MCCORMICK, ORANGEBURG, AND SALUDA COUNTIES; AND TO DISSOLVE THE AIKEN COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY AND REQUIRE ALL AIKEN COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS, ASSETS, AND LIABILITIES TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE HORSE CREEK REGIONAL PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY.
Maddy summaryThis House resolution recognizes Greece as the "Cradle of Democracy" and officially celebrates March 25, 2026, as Greek Independence Day. The bill directly affects the South Carolina House of Representatives by authorizing them to acknowledge Greece's historical significance and commemorate the anniversary of the 1821 revolution against Ottoman rule. Key provisions include formal recognition of shared democratic values between the United States and Greece, highlighting historical alliances and humanitarian cooperation. The resolution serves as a commemorative statement rather than establishing new laws or policies.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-190, RELATING TO SCHEDULE I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD KRATOM TO THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LISTED IN SCHEDULE I; AND BY REPEALING ARTICLE 20 OF CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-335 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN VOLUNTEER SCHOOL CHAPLAIN POLICIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-485 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPLAY OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS AND OTHER HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL AND POSTSECONDARY CLASSROOMS.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-2020, RELATING TO KRATOM REGULATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DESCRIPTION OF WHAT CONSTITUTES A REGULATED KRATOM PRODUCT.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1120, RELATING TO GROSS INCOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GROSS INCOME DOES NOT INCLUDE CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS RECEIVED FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR OTHER RETIREMENT BENEFITS RECEIVED BY POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS THROUGH A RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR PENSION.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-295 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS AND TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO THE FEDERAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR PURPOSES OF COST SHARING; AND BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-2270 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS AND TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO THE FEDERAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR PURPOSES OF COST SHARING.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR TAYLOR RIVERS OF RIVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL UPON BEING NAMED THE 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SOLO STATE CHAMPION AT THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA DANCE ASSOCIATION STATE DANCE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF DENNIS CARROLL BALLENTINE, TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON HIS PASSING, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.
