A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-104-20, RELATING TO THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, SO AS TO ADD THE CLASSIC LEARNING TEST AS AN APPROVED ASSESSMENT FOR RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-149-50, RELATING TO THE LIFE SCHOLARSHIP, SO AS TO AMEND THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP TO INCLUDE ACT AND CLT SCORES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-26-20, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "TALENTED AND QUALIFIED RESIDENT" TO INCLUDE ACT AND CLT SCORES.
This South Carolina bill appropriates supplemental funds for fiscal year 2026-2027, using leftover nonrecurring revenue from the previous year's budget to finance specific local and state projects. The legislation directs the State Treasurer to disburse these funds by September 30, 2026, following a strict priority order where earlier items must be fully funded before later ones receive money. Direct recipients include various counties, cities, school districts, fire departments, and state agencies for purposes such as infrastructure repairs, public safety equipment, historical preservation, and educational programs. The bill requires that non-governmental recipients verify their registration with the Secretary of State's office before receiving funds, and it allows unspent money to be carried over to future fiscal years for the same intended uses.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE PASTOR SAMMIE D. SIMMONS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BIRTHDAY, TO RECOGNIZE AUGUST 30, 2026, AS "SAMMIE D. SIMMONS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO HONOR HIM FOR HIS UNWAVERING DEDICATION, VISIONARY LEADERSHIP, AND STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ARTISTS USHER RAYMOND AND CHRIS BROWN FOR THEIR MUSICAL CAREERS AND TO WELCOME THEM TO COLUMBIA AND TO THE PALMETTO STATE FOR THEIR PERFORMANCE AT WILLIAMS-BRICE STADIUM.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SHERIFF CARTER WEAVER FOR BEING NAMED THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION SHERIFF OF THE YEAR AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO GEORGETOWN COUNTY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER ON THE ADDRESS OF TWO-THIRDS OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XV, SECTION 3 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF ALICA VAN RENSALIER LEWIS JAMES OF ORANGEBURG AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING 2026 SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE CLASS AA STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF FRIENDSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND THE REVEREND DR. ERNEST W. FRIERSON AND THE CONGREGATION FOR THEIR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE NESMITH COMMUNITY.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE MARK A. WILLIAMS, OF SUMTER COUNTY, UPON RECEIVING THE INAUGURAL SWAN LAKE SENTINEL AWARD AT THE 2026 SWAN LAKE PREMIERE FILM FESTIVAL.
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE WCRS RADIO UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS EIGHTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, TO COMMEND THE STATION FOR ITS LONGSTANDING SERVICE TO GREENWOOD AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF BROADCASTING AS "THE VOICE OF GREENWOOD."
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND COMMEND CAPTAIN GREGORY R. "REED" KOEPP II, UNITED STATES NAVY, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE, TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST GRATITUDE OF A GRATEFUL STATE AND COMMUNITY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AS COMMANDER OF JOINT BASE LINDSEY GRAHAM, FORMERLY JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, AND TO CELEBRATE HIS INSTRUMENTAL EFFORTS IN BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE MILITARY AND CIVILIAN COMMUNITIES IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY.
