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Introduced
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
In Committee
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 1-1-696, Relating To Official Language Of The State, So As To Include The Gullah Language.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to designate the Gullah language, in addition to English, as an official language of the state. Gullah is a unique creole language spoken by the Gullah Geechee people, who have a distinct cultural heritage in the coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia. The bill recognizes the importance of preserving and promoting Gullah as an integral part of South Carolina's cultural identity.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (21)
Jermaine Johnson (D)*,
Terry Alexander (D),
Carl Anderson (D),
Justin Bamberg (D),
Heather Bauer (D),
Bill Clyburn (D),
Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D),
Chandra Dillard (D),
Kambrell Garvin (D),
Wendell Gilliard (D),
Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (D),
Pat Henegan (D),
Lonnie Hosey (D),
Leon Howard (D),
Joseph Jefferson (D),
John King (D),
Annie McDaniel (D),
J.A. Moore (D),
Marvin Pendarvis (D),
Michael Rivers (D),
Todd Rutherford (D),
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: King (on 03/19/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5161&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/5161_20240227.htm |
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