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

H 3897 — Co-Op Day at the State House

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE SOUTH CAROLINA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES FOR THE IMPORTANT ROLE THEY PLAY IN THE SUCCESS OF OUR STATE BY DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 13, 2025, AS ELECTRIC CO-OP DAY AT THE STATE HOUSE, AND TO EXPRESS SINCERE GRATITUDE FOR THEIR HELP IN RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANE HELENE.

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill H 3897 officially designate February 13, 2025, as Electric Co-op Day at the South Carolina State House, recognizing the vital contributions of electric cooperatives in the state. This change emphasizes the role these cooperatives played in restoring power following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in 2024, which affected over 400,000 people. It gives cooperative representatives a chance to speak with lawmakers about their importance, ultimately fostering better communication and support for rural electricity infrastructure. This recognition matters as it highlights the essential services these cooperatives provide to communities, especially in rural areas.

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2025-2026 Bill 3897 Text of Previous Version (Feb.
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06, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3897Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO RECOGNIZE SOUTH CAROLINA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES for THE IMPORTANT ROLE THEY PLAY IN THE SUCCESS OF OUR STATE by designating FEBRUARY 13, 2025, AS ELECTRIC CO-OP DAY AT THE STATE HOUSE, and to EXPRESS SINCERE GRATITUDE for THEIR HELP IN RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANE HELENE.
  Whereas, South Carolina Electric Cooperatives responded valiantly to the unprecedented devastation of Hurricane Helene in the fall of 2024, when 425,000 electric cooperative members lost power due to the destruction of poles, transformers, substations, and other utility equipment.
Thanks to the tireless efforts and hard work of approximately 3,500 line workers, aided by other dedicated co-op employees, much of the cooperative system was rebuilt and power was restored to co-op members within fourteen days;
and   Whereas, reliable electricity has become an indispensable part of the health, welfare, and prosperity of our society.
Electric co-ops deliver safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to nearly two million South Carolinians, including those in the state's most remote areas.
The building and maintaining of this important electrical infrastructure in turn plays a vital role in the economic development of the state's rural communities.
Electric Co-Op Day at the State House affords cooperatives the opportunity to speak with members of the General Assembly about the essential role of South Carolina Electric Cooperatives;
and   Whereas, on Thursday, February 13, 2025, the state's electric cooperatives' trustees, CEOs, and employees will visit the Capital City to express their thanks to members of the General Assembly for their support, to recognized this as Electric Co-Op Day at the State House, and to host a legislative luncheon on the State House grounds;
and   Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to pause in the midst of its deliberations to welcome the electric cooperatives to the State House and to acknowledge their contributions and great importance to the economy of our State.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize South Carolina's electric cooperatives for the important role they play in the success of our State, designate February 13, 2025, as Electric Co-Op Day at the State House, and express sincere gratitude for their help in restoring power after Hurricane Helene.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina.
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What does H 3897 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE SOUTH CAROLINA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES FOR THE IMPORTANT ROLE THEY PLAY IN THE SUCCESS OF OUR STATE BY DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 13, 2025, AS ELECTRIC CO-OP DAY AT THE STATE HOUSE, AND TO EXPRESS SINCERE GRATITUDE FOR THEIR HELP IN RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANE HELENE.
Who sponsors H 3897?
H 3897 is sponsored by Murphy, Chris, May, Robert J., III, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Terry Alexander, Representative Carl L. Anderson, Representative Lucas Atkinson, Representative William H. Bailey, Representative Nathan Ballentine, Representative Justin T. Bamberg, Representative Bruce W. Bannister, Representative Heather Bauer, Representative Thomas Beach, Representative Beth E. Bernstein, Representative Phillip Bowers, Representative Jeff Bradley, Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., T. Case Brittain, Jr. (Republican), Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns, Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, Representative Paula Rawl Calhoon, Representative Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IV, Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman, Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley, Representative William "Bill" Clyburn, Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Representative Neal A. Collins, Representative Brandon L. Cox, Representative Heather Ammons Crawford, Representative April Cromer, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative Chandra E. Dillard, Representative Adam L. Duncan, Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, Representative Shannon S. Erickson, Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr., Stephen D. Frank (Republican), Representative Craig A. Gagnon, Representative Kambrell H. Garvin, Representative Gil Gatch, Representative Daniel Gibson, Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam, Representative Wendell G. Gilliard, Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath, Representative Jerry N. Govan, Jr., Representative Hamilton R. Grant, Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr., Representative Brandon Guffey, Representative Patrick B. Haddon, Representative William "Bill" Hager, Representative Kevin Hardee, Representative Robert J. "Rob" Harris, Representative Christopher R. "Chris" Hart, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., Representative Charles V. Hartz, Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Representative Lee Hewitt, Representative David R. Hiott, Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon, Representative Harriet A. Holman, Representative Lonnie Hosey, Representative Leon Howard, Representative William C. "Chris" Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Representative Wendell K. Jones, Representative Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr., Representative John Gregory "Jay" Kilmartin, Representative John Richard C. King, Representative Roger K. Kirby, Representative Kathy Landing, Representative M. Brian Lawson, Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon, Representative Steven Wayne Long, Representative Phillip D. Lowe, Jason Luck (Democrat), Representative Josiah Magnuson, Representative David Martin, Representative Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr., Representative John R. McCravy III, Representative Annie E. McDaniel, Representative Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnis, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative W. Scott Montgomery IV, Representative JA Moore, Representative Travis A. Moore, Representative T. Alan Morgan, Jr., Representative Dennis C. Moss, Representative Mike M. Neese, Representative Brandon Newton, Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton, Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, Representative Jordan S. Pace, Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Luke S. Rankin, Representative Robert T. Reese, Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Seth Rose, Representative J. Todd Rutherford, Representative Richard Blake Sanders, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Heath Sessions, Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder (Democrat), Representative Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis, Representative Bill Taylor, Representative James E. Teeple, Representative Jackie R. Terribile, Representative David Vaughan, Representative J. David Weeks, Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore, Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White, Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire, Representative Paul B. Wickensimer, Representative Robert Q. Williams, Representative Mark N. Willis, Representative Chris Wooten, Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith, Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., and Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr..
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This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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