H3949Introduced in the House
State anthem
Introduced by John King, District 49
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 1-1-614 So As To Designate "dum Spiro Spero" Translated As "while I Breathe, I Hope" As The Official Choral Anthem Of The State. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 144
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: 2nd Reading · April 30, 2026
42
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
45 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Alexander | 1 | Yes |
| Rex Rice | 2 | Yes |
| Richard Cash | 3 | Yes |
| Michael Gambrell | 4 | Yes |
| Thomas Corbin | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Elliott | 6 | Yes |
| Karl Allen | 7 | Yes |
| Ross Turner | 8 | Yes |
| Danny Verdin | 9 | Yes |
| Billy Garrett | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Duncan
Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works
Scrivener's error corrected
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Garvin
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-111 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
Scrivener's error corrected
Committee report: Favorable Family and Veterans' Services
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 188
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/15/26
Act No. 144
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