S0383Introduced in the Senate
Official state migratory bird
Introduced by Thomas Davis, District 46
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "prothonotary Warbler Recognition Act" By Adding Section 1-1-613 So As To Designate The Prothonotary Warbler (protonotaria Citrea) As The Official State Migratory Bird Of South Carolina. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 98
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · February 19, 2026
108
Yes
0
No
16
Absent or Not Voting
124 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| William Whitmire | 1 | Yes |
| Adam Duncan | 2 | Not Voting |
| Phillip Bowers | 3 | Yes |
| Davey Hiott | 4 | Yes |
| Neal Collins | 5 | Yes |
| April Cromer | 6 | Yes |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | Yes |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Not Voting |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Absent |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
Polled out of committee Family and Veterans' Services
Committee report: Favorable Family and Veterans' Services
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Committee report: Favorable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Scrivener's error corrected
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 102
Signed By Governor
Effective date 02/27/26
Act No. 98
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