Rep. Magnuson proposes the following amendment (LC-3209.AHB0012H):

Amend the joint resolution, before the enacting words, by striking the first paragraph and inserting:

Whereas, a state of economic emergency existed in the State of South Carolina and the nation, which drastically affected various segments of the South Carolina economy; and

Amend the joint resolution further, before the enacting words, by striking the second paragraph and inserting:

Whereas, the state of emergency for COVID-19 is no longer in effect; however, as a result of the pandemic, the economy experienced a decline, including reduced demand, canceled orders, declining sales and rentals, and layoffs; and