Rep. Jerry Govan

Primary H 4812

In committee · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Military Retirement Income Deduction

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1171, RELATING TO THE MILITARY RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE A QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN FOR AN OFFICER OF THE COMMISSIONED CORPS OF THE UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE AND THE COMMISSIONED CORPS OF THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION IN THE DEFINITION OF "RETIREMENT INCOME".

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax deduction eligibility for military retirees, providing tax relief through broader definition of deductible retirement income.90% confidence VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands military retirement income deduction eligibility to include Public Health Service and NOAA Corps officers, broadening benefits for federal service retirees who may qualify as veterans.95% confidence

In committee Jan 20, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4698

In committee · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Veteran preference

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A VETERANS' PREFERENCE IN STATE AGENCY HIRING PRACTICES, TO REQUIRE THE CREATION OF A VETERANS' RECRUITMENT PLAN, AND TO PROVIDE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

VeteransSupports VeteransProvides veterans' hiring preference in state agencies, mandates recruitment plans, and reporting - directly supports veteran employment opportunities.95% confidence

In committee Jan 20, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 3428

In committee · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Resident vendor preferences

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 11-35-1524, RELATING TO RESIDENT VENDOR PREFERENCE UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING AN AWARD DETERMINATION, A PROCUREMENT OFFICER IS DIRECTED TO DECREASE A BIDDER'S PRICE BY TWO PERCENT IF THE BID IS SUBMITTED BY A BUSINESS OWNED BY A SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN RESIDING IN THIS STATE, AND TO DEFINE "SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN" FOR THIS PURPOSE.

VeteransSupports VeteransProvides 2% bid preference for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses in state procurement, advancing veteran business opportunities and economic support.95% confidence

In committee Jan 20, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4953

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Latta High School Softball team wins state championship

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LATTA HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Passed Jan 15, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4946

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Viola Greene 90th birthday

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE VIOLA HOLMES GREENE OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINTIETH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

Passed Jan 15, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4976

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Bishop William Barber

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR REVEREND DR. WILLIAM JOSEPH BARBER II, PRESIDENT OF REPAIRERS OF THE BREACH, AND TO WELCOME HIM TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Passed Jan 15, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4936

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Rosewood Elementary School, 100th anniversary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ROSEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY, TO COMMEND THE SCHOOL ON ITS MANY ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE PAST CENTURY, AND TO WISH ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS, AND ALUMNI WELL AS THEY CONTINUE TO HOLD HIGH THE FOUNDING STANDARDS OF ROSEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Passed Jan 15, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4937

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Lexington HS cheer champs

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CHEER SQUAD, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Passed Jan 15, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4945

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Linda Ketron, 2025 Frances Mims-Paul Talmadge Literary Advocacy

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR LINDA KETRON, FOUNDER OF CLASS PUBLISHING AND THE MOVEABLE FEAST LITERARY LUNCHEON PROGRAM IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER UPON RECEIVING THE 2025 FRANCES MIMS-PAUL TALMADGE LITERARY ADVOCACY AWARD.

Passed Jan 15, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4947

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

Charles Ruth, service to DNR

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHARLES RUTH FOR HIS THIRTY-ONE YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, SCIENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT, AND PUBLIC SERVICE.

Passed Jan 15, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track