Bill > S0854

This bill designates the mammoth as the official State Fossil of South Carolina, recognizing the historical significance of mammoth fossils discovered in the state, including the 1725 discovery of fossilized mammoth teeth which is considered the first scientific identification of a North American vertebrate fossil. The bill amends existing state law by adding a new section to formally establish the mammoth's status as the State Fossil, and it will become effective upon the Governor's approval.