South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House

H 4243 — Johnny M. Morant Highway

Last action — Adopted, returned to House with concurrence

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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 March 27, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

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  • Passed House

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  • 2 sponsors

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Summary

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF EXODUS DRIVE IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY (SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY #S-264), BEGINNING WITH ITS INTERSECTION AT NORTH FRASER STREET (UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 701), SPANNING APPROXIMATELY 7.97 MILES, AND ENDING AT A SECOND INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 701 "JOHNNY MORANT HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

72 added · 30 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill H 4243 include the addition of new language honoring Johnny Morant and outlining his significant contributions to Georgetown County. This update emphasizes Morant's role in local economic development and highlights specific projects he supported during his time on the county council. These changes matter because they recognize Morant’s legacy and ensure that his name is memorialized on a section of highway, providing a lasting tribute to his service and impact on the community.

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Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Committee Report April 23, 2025 H.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A concurrent RESOLUTION   TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF EXODUS DRIVE IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY (SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY #S-264), BEGINNING WITH ITS INTERSECTION AT NORTH FRASER STREET (UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 701), SPANNING APPROXIMATELY 7.97 MILES, AND ENDING AT A SECOND INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 701 "JOHNNY MORANT HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
4243 Introduced by Reps.
  Whereas, the Honorable Johnny Morant was born on December 5, 1950, and passed away on July 12, 2020;
Anderson and Hewitt S.
and   Whereas, a devoted member of Mt.
Printed 4/23/25--H.
Read the first time March 27, 2025 ________ The committee on House Invitations and Memorial Resolutions To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H.
4243) to request the Department of Transportation name the portion of Exodus Drive in Georgetown County (South Carolina Highway #S-264), beginning with its intersection, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
DENNIS MOSS for Committee.
_______ A concurrent RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF EXODUS DRIVE IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY (SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY #S-264), BEGINNING WITH ITS INTERSECTION AT NORTH FRASER STREET (UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 701), SPANNING APPROXIMATELY 7.97 MILES, AND ENDING AT A SECOND INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 701 "JOHNNY MORANT HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
Whereas, the Honorable Johnny Morant was born on December 5, 1950, and passed away on July 12, 2020;
and Whereas, a devoted member of Mt.
and Whereas, Johnny Morant made distinct contributions toward the economic development of Georgetown County, and is recognized as one of Georgetown County's strongest advocates;
and   Whereas, Johnny Morant made distinct contributions toward the economic development of Georgetown County, and is recognized as one of Georgetown County's strongest advocates;
and Whereas, first elected to Georgetown County Council in 1993, he served as chairman from 2008 until 2018;
and   Whereas, first elected to Georgetown County Council in 1993, he served as chairman from 2008 until 2018;
and Whereas, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Savannah State University and his law degree from the University of Illinois.
and   Whereas, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Savannah State University and his law degree from the University of Illinois.
and Whereas, throughout his tenure on Georgetown County Council, Johnny Morant worked diligently to ensure the enhancement and provision of county services, and through his efforts, significant progress was made.
and   Whereas, throughout his tenure on Georgetown County Council, Johnny Morant worked diligently to ensure the enhancement and provision of county services, and through his efforts, significant progress was made.
and Whereas, this strategic plan spanned twenty years.
and   Whereas, this strategic plan spanned twenty years.
and Whereas, Johnny Morant was held in highest esteem by his peers, exhibiting high standards and professionalism, such that he served as chairman and/or vice chairman of Georgetown County Council for twenty-two of his twenty-five years as a member of Georgetown County Council.
and   Whereas, Johnny Morant was held in highest esteem by his peers, exhibiting high standards and professionalism, such that he served as chairman and/or vice chairman of Georgetown County Council for twenty-two of his twenty-five years as a member of Georgetown County Council.
and Whereas, every citizen of Georgetown County has directly benefitted from the contributions of Johnny Morant.
and   Whereas, every citizen of Georgetown County has directly benefitted from the contributions of Johnny Morant.
and Whereas, it would be fitting and proper to honor this rich legacy of service by having a portion of highway in Georgetown County named in his honor.
and   Whereas, it would be fitting and proper to honor this rich legacy of service by having a portion of highway in Georgetown County named in his honor.
Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request the Department of Transportation name the portion of Exodus Drive in Georgetown County (South Carolina Highway #S-264), beginning with its intersection at North Fraser Street (United States Highway 701), spanning approximately 7.97 miles, and ending at a second intersection with United States Highway 701 "Johnny Morant Highway" and erect appropriate markers or signs along this portion of highway containing these words.
  That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request the Department of Transportation name the portion of Exodus Drive in Georgetown County (South Carolina Highway #S-264), beginning with its intersection at North Fraser Street (United States Highway 701), spanning approximately 7.97 miles, and ending at a second intersection with United States Highway 701 "Johnny Morant Highway" and erect appropriate markers or signs along this portion of highway containing these words.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.
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Action History

  1. Adopted, returned to House with concurrence

  2. Recalled from Committee on Transportation

  3. Referred to Committee on Transportation

  4. Introduced

  5. Adopted, sent to Senate

  6. Committee report: Favorable Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

  7. Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

  8. Introduced

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (168)

168 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 4243 do?
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF EXODUS DRIVE IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY (SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY #S-264), BEGINNING WITH ITS INTERSECTION AT NORTH FRASER STREET (UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 701), SPANNING APPROXIMATELY 7.97 MILES, AND ENDING AT A SECOND INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 701 "JOHNNY MORANT HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
Who sponsors H 4243?
H 4243 is sponsored by Representative Carl L. Anderson and Representative Lee Hewitt.
What is the current status of H 4243?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced March 27, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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