summary
Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Declare The Month Of April 2026 As "school Library Month" In The State Of South Carolina.
AI Summary
This resolution, passed by the South Carolina House of Representatives, officially declares April 2026 as "School Library Month" in the state. The resolution highlights the crucial role of school libraries and their certified librarians, who are supported by organizations like the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), in fostering student success. It emphasizes that these libraries provide essential access to books, digital resources, and technology, promote literacy and a love for reading, and teach vital research and information literacy skills. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges that school librarians work with teachers to enhance instruction and curriculum, empowering students to become curious and informed learners, and that school libraries serve as welcoming spaces for creativity and personal growth.
Sponsors (124)
Heather Bauer (D)*,
Terry Alexander (D),
Carl Anderson (D),
Lucas Atkinson (D),
William Bailey (R),
Nathan Ballentine (R),
Justin Bamberg (D),
Bruce Bannister (R),
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),
Brandon Cox (R),
Heather Crawford (R),
April Cromer (R),
Sylleste Davis (R),
Chandra Dillard (D),
Adam Duncan (R),
Sarita Edgerton (R),
Shannon Erickson (R),
Greg Ford (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),
John Lastinger (R),
Brian Lawson (R),
Randy Ligon (R),
Steven Long (R),
Phillip Lowe (R),
Jason Luck (D),
Josiah Magnuson (R),
David Martin (R),
Ryan McCabe (R),
John McCravy (R),
Annie McDaniel (D),
Tim McGinnis (R),
Cody Mitchell (R),
Dianne Mitchell (R),
Scott Montgomery (R),
J.A. Moore (D),
Travis Moore (R),
Timothy Morgan (R),
Dennis Moss (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),
Robert Reese (D),
Michael Rivers (D),
Robby Robbins (R),
Seth Rose (D),
Todd Rutherford (D),
Blake Sanders (R),
Carla Schuessler (R),
Keishan Scott (D),
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 01/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5023&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/5023_20260128.htm |
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