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Introduced
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Declare Energy Burden A Crisis In South Carolina, To Call For Immediate Attention And Action To Address Energy Affordability Challenges, And To Recognize September 24, 2025, As "south Carolina Energy Justice Day."
AI Summary
This resolution declares the energy burden in South Carolina a crisis and calls for immediate action to address energy affordability challenges. The resolution defines energy burden as the percentage of household income spent on energy costs, which disproportionately affects low-income, rural, and vulnerable communities. The resolution highlights the serious negative impacts of high energy costs, including health risks, economic hardship, and mental stress, particularly for children, elderly, and disabled residents. It emphasizes that inefficient housing and outdated electrical infrastructure contribute to these challenges. The resolution recommends four key measures: working with utilities to establish affordable energy rates, promoting energy efficiency programs, advocating for policies that address energy burden, and providing resources for weatherization and home repairs. Additionally, the resolution designates September 24, 2025, as "South Carolina Energy Justice Day" to raise awareness about energy inequities and promote collaborative solutions for achieving clean, affordable, and reliable energy access for all South Carolinians, with a specific focus on rural and underserved communities.
Sponsors (123)
Robert Reese (D)*,
Terry Alexander (D),
Carl Anderson (D),
Lucas Atkinson (D),
William Bailey (R),
Nathan Ballentine (R),
Justin Bamberg (D),
Bruce Bannister (R),
Heather Bauer (D),
Thomas Beach (R),
Beth Bernstein (D),
Phillip Bowers (R),
Jeff Bradley (R),
Gary Brewer (R),
Case Brittain (R),
Mike Burns (R),
Joe Bustos (R),
Paula Calhoon (R),
Micah Caskey (R),
Don Chapman (R),
Bill Chumley (R),
Bill Clyburn (D),
Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D),
Neal Collins (R),
Bobby Cox (R),
Brandon Cox (R),
Heather Crawford (R),
April Cromer (R),
Sylleste Davis (R),
Chandra Dillard (D),
Adam Duncan (R),
Sarita Edgerton (R),
Shannon Erickson (R),
Cal Forrest (R),
Stephen Frank (R),
Craig Gagnon (R),
Kambrell Garvin (D),
Gil Gatch (R),
Daniel Gibson (R),
Doug Gilliam (R),
Wendell Gilliard (D),
Thomas Lee Gilreath (R),
Jerry Govan (D),
Hamilton Grant (D),
Val Guest (R),
Brandon Guffey (R),
Patrick Haddon (R),
Bill Hager (R),
Kevin Hardee (R),
Robert Harris (R),
Chris Hart (D),
Tom Hartnett (R),
Charles Hartz (R),
Jackie Hayes (D),
Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (D),
Bill Herbkersman (R),
Lee Hewitt (R),
Davey Hiott (R),
Bill Hixon (R),
Harriet Holman (R),
Lonnie Hosey (D),
Leon Howard (D),
William Huff (R),
Jeff Johnson (R),
Jermaine Johnson (D),
Wendell Jones (D),
Jay Jordan (R),
Jay Kilmartin (R),
John King (D),
Roger Kirby (D),
Kathy Landing (R),
Brian Lawson (R),
Randy Ligon (R),
Steven Long (R),
Phillip Lowe (R),
Jason Luck (D),
Josiah Magnuson (R),
David Martin (R),
R.J. May (R),
Ryan McCabe (R),
John McCravy (R),
Annie McDaniel (D),
Tim McGinnis (R),
Cody Mitchell (R),
Scott Montgomery (R),
J.A. Moore (D),
Travis Moore (R),
Timothy Morgan (R),
Dennis Moss (R),
Chris Murphy (R),
Mike Neese (R),
Brandon Newton (R),
Weston Newton (R),
Melissa Oremus (R),
Jordan Pace (R),
Fawn Pedalino (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Luke Rankin (R),
Michael Rivers (D),
Robby Robbins (R),
Seth Rose (D),
Todd Rutherford (D),
Blake Sanders (R),
Carla Schuessler (R),
Heath Sessions (R),
Mark Smith (R),
Murrell Smith (R),
Tiffany Spann-Wilder (D),
Leon Stavrinakis (D),
Bill Taylor (R),
James Teeple (R),
Jackie Terribile (R),
David Vaughan (R),
Courtney Waters (D),
David Weeks (D),
Spencer Wetmore (D),
Joe White (R),
Bill Whitmire (R),
Paul Wickensimer (R),
Robert Williams (D),
Mark Willis (R),
Chris Wooten (R),
Richie Yow (R),
Last Action
Introduced and adopted (on 05/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4498&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4498_20250506.htm |
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