South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Legislation Introduced into the Senate

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

FOR MARCH 25, 2025

S. 478 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE COUNCIL FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 479 (Word version) -- Senator Williams: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF EVELYN BENNETT GUILE AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 480 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR WILLIAM H. "BILLY" MOORE FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE.

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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 481 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE WEST-OAK HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 482 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE TRIBBLE CENTER UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE CENTER FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 483 (Word version) -- Senator Devine: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE PASSING OF CYNTHIA HELEN JORDAN WATSON OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 484 (Word version) -- Senator Nutt: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 4-9-36, RELATING TO DUTIES OF COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARDS OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO REVISE QUALIFICATION AND CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHIEF LIBRARIANS AND OTHER LIBRARY STAFF.

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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 485 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-63-140, RELATING TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES FOR ADOPTED INDIVIDUALS, SO AS TO ALLOW AN ADOPTED INDIVIDUAL WHO IS SEVENTY YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO OBTAIN COPIES OF RECORDS PERTAINING TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S ADOPTION, INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE.

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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 486 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-230 SO AS TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM COMPENSATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECT CARE WORKERS PROVIDING PERSONAL CARE SERVICES THROUGH MEDICAID HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE PROVIDERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR PHASED IN UPWARD ADJUSTMENTS TO THE COMPENSATION PAID; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING BY PROVIDER AGENCIES TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO TAKE CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO ADDRESS POSSIBLE INACCURACIES OR FRAUD.

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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 487 (Word version) -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO DEER PROCESSORS AND DONATED DEER PROCESSING FEE RECOVERY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 5330, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.

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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 488 (Word version) -- Senator Davis: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-30 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON PROVIDING A CONSUMER INSTALLMENT LOAN OR DEFERRED PRESENTMENT LOAN TO ENGAGE IN PREDATORY CONSUMER LOAN PRACTICES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 37-3-516 SO AS TO CREATE A DATABASE THROUGH THE CONSUMER FINANCE DIVISION OF THE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO COLLECT DATA AND TO PREVENT A PERSON FROM HAVING A SUPERVISED OR RESTRICTED LOAN TRANSACTION THAT EXCEEDS THE LIMITS FOR REFINANCING LOANS.

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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 489 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE WALHALLA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 490 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY FOR THEIR MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

Last Updated: March 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM