H5168Introduced in the House
Official State Song
Introduced by Cody Mitchell, District 65
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 1-1-687 So As To Designate "carolina When I Die" By Patrick Davis As An Official State Song. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 206
June 2, 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
40
Yes
2
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
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works
Debate adjourned
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-100 Nays-7
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
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-40 Nays-2
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 260
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/18/26
Act No. 206
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