South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

H 5806 — Pastor Sammie D. Simmons Day in SC

Last action — Introduced and adopted

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced August 25, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 124 sponsors

    124 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This resolution recognizes August 30, 2026, as 'Sammie D. Simmons Day' in South Carolina.

The resolution honors Pastor Sammie D. Simmons for his leadership and commitment by designating a special day in his name. It celebrates his contributions to the community and faith.

Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE PASTOR SAMMIE D. SIMMONS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BIRTHDAY, TO RECOGNIZE AUGUST 30, 2026, AS "SAMMIE D. SIMMONS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO HONOR HIM FOR HIS UNWAVERING DEDICATION, VISIONARY LEADERSHIP, AND STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

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Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Bill 5806 adds lines recognizing August 30, 2026, as "Sammie D. Simmons Day" in South Carolina and celebrates Pastor Sammie D. Simmons for his dedication and leadership in the community. This change highlights his long-term role as a pastor and community leader, as well as his contributions to various local initiatives. The designation of a special commemorative day may encourage community recognition and participation in honoring his work.

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2025-2026 Bill 5806 Text of Previous Version (Aug.
25, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5806Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A House RESOLUTION   to celebrate Pastor Sammie D.
Simmons on the occasion of his birthday, to recognize August 30, 2026, as "Sammie D.
Simmons Day" in South Carolina, and to honor him for his unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and steadfast commitment to advancing the Kingdom of God.
  Whereas, Pastor Sammie D.
Simmons has faithfully answered God's call to ministry, exemplifying the Scripture, "Many are called, but few are chosen," through devoted service, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to the Kingdom of God;
and   Whereas, since 1994, Pastor Simmons has served as senior pastor of St.
Mark Four Bridges Missionary Baptist Church in Sumter, and Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church in Lynchburg, providing spiritual leadership, discipleship, worship, and community outreach;
and     Whereas, he has served as moderator emeritus of the Wateree Baptist Association Lower Division, providing guidance and leadership to more than twenty-five churches throughout the region;
and   Whereas, Pastor Simmons has demonstrated a deep commitment to community development as president of the Four Bridges Community Development Corporation, supporting youth, families, senior adults, workforce development, education, and life-skills training.  His commitment to the next generation is unwavering;
and   Whereas, his commitment to community has been widely recognized, including his invitation from the National Council of Negro Women to offer the opening and closing prayers at the groundbreaking ceremony for Mary McLeod Bethune Park in Mayesville;
and   Whereas, his leadership has resulted in significant ministry and community accomplishments, including the development of worship facilities, acquisition of a major community facility, and expansion of outreach ministries serving the surrounding community;
and   Whereas, Pastor Simmons has extended his ministry internationally through missionary service in the Republic of Benin, West Africa, helping provide clean water, medical services, education, and spiritual support to communities in need;
and   Whereas, Pastor Simmons has demonstrated exceptional vision and stewardship through transformational building and development projects, including the construction of a state-of-the-art worship facility for St.
Mark Four Bridges Missionary Baptist Church in 2000, valued at more than $500,000 and fully paid within seven years through faithful stewardship and sacrificial giving;
and   Whereas, in 2006, he led the acquisition of a 936,000-square-foot facility valued at more than $1.7 million, which serves as the headquarters of the Four Bridges Community Development Corporation and supports numerous outreach ministries that benefit families and communities throughout the surrounding area;
and   Whereas, through his missionary endeavors, he has helped provide clean drinking water through the construction of a freshwater well, supported the establishment of a medical facility, and contributed to the development of a school addressing the healthcare and educational needs of local families;
and   Whereas, Pastor Simmons is supported in his life and ministry by his devoted wife, First Lady Shirby J.
China Simmons, their four children, and thirteen grandchildren;
and   Whereas, Pastor Simmons gratefully acknowledges the influence and legacy of his parents, the late Loris Simmons and the late William P.
Simmons, whose faith, vision, and example helped prepare him for God's divine calling upon his life;
and   Whereas, his ministry continues to touch countless lives through biblical teaching, community engagement, missionary service, servant leadership, and a demonstrated commitment to meeting both the spiritual and practical needs of others.  Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Pastor Sammie D.
Simmons on the occasion of his birthday, recognize August 30, 2026, as "Sammie D.
Simmons Day" in South Carolina, and honor him for his unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and steadfast commitment to advancing the Kingdom of God.    Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Pastor Sammie D.
Simmons.
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What does H 5806 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE PASTOR SAMMIE D. SIMMONS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BIRTHDAY, TO RECOGNIZE AUGUST 30, 2026, AS "SAMMIE D. SIMMONS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO HONOR HIM FOR HIS UNWAVERING DEDICATION, VISIONARY LEADERSHIP, AND STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
Who sponsors H 5806?
H 5806 is sponsored by Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Representative Chris Wooten, Representative Mark N. Willis, Representative Robert Q. Williams, Representative Paul B. Wickensimer, Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire, Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White, Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore, Representative J. David Weeks, Representative Courtney S. Waters, Representative David Vaughan, Representative Jackie R. Terribile, Representative James E. Teeple, Representative Bill Taylor, Representative Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis, Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder (Democrat), Smith, Marvin, Smith, G. Murrell, Jr., Representative Heath Sessions, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Richard Blake Sanders, Representative J. Todd Rutherford, Representative Seth Rose, Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., Representative Robert T. Reese, Representative Luke S. Rankin, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Jordan S. Pace, Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton, Representative Brandon Newton, Representative Mike M. Neese, Representative Dennis C. Moss, Representative T. Alan Morgan, Jr., Representative Travis A. Moore, Representative JA Moore, Representative W. Scott Montgomery IV, D. Mitchell, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnis, Representative Annie E. McDaniel, Representative John R. McCravy III, Representative Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr., Representative David Martin, Representative Josiah Magnuson, Jason Luck (Democrat), Representative Phillip D. Lowe, Representative Steven Wayne Long, Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon, Representative M. Brian Lawson, Lastinger, Representative Kathy Landing, Representative Roger K. Kirby, Representative John Richard C. King, Representative John Gregory "Jay" Kilmartin, Representative Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr., Representative Wendell K. Jones, Johnson, Jermaine L., Sr., Johnson, Jeffrey E., Representative William C. "Chris" Huff, Representative Leon Howard, Representative Lonnie Hosey, Representative Harriet A. Holman, Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon, Representative David R. Hiott, Representative Lee Hewitt, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes, Representative Charles V. Hartz, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., Representative Christopher R. "Chris" Hart, Representative Robert J. "Rob" Harris, Representative Kevin Hardee, Representative William "Bill" Hager, Representative Patrick B. Haddon, Representative Brandon Guffey, Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr., Representative Hamilton R. Grant, Representative Jerry N. Govan, Jr., Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath, Representative Wendell G. Gilliard, Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam, Representative Daniel Gibson, Representative Gil Gatch, Representative Kambrell H. Garvin, Representative Craig A. Gagnon, Stephen D. Frank (Republican), Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr., Ford, Representative Shannon S. Erickson, Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, Representative Adam L. Duncan, Representative Chandra E. Dillard, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative April Cromer, Representative Heather Ammons Crawford, Representative Brandon L. Cox, Representative Neal A. Collins, Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Representative William "Bill" Clyburn, Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley, Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman, Representative Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IV, Representative Paula Rawl Calhoon, Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns, T. Case Brittain, Jr. (Republican), Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., Representative Jeff Bradley, Representative Phillip Bowers, Representative Beth E. Bernstein, Representative Thomas Beach, Representative Heather Bauer, Representative Bruce W. Bannister, Representative Justin T. Bamberg, Representative Nathan Ballentine, Representative William H. Bailey, Representative Lucas Atkinson, Representative Carl L. Anderson, Representative Terry Alexander, and Scott.
What is the current status of H 5806?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced August 25, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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