South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 332 — National Commander of the American Legion

Last action — Concurred in amendment

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 11, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO WELCOME THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE JAMES A. LACOURSIERE, AND TO INVITE HIM TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 12:30 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 25 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Bill S 332 includes additional information about the Honorable James A. LaCoursiere, specifically detailing his military background and commitments to veteran issues. Importantly, the revised bill also introduces a new focus on LaCoursiere's mission to prevent veteran suicide as part of the American Legion's efforts. These changes highlight the importance of acknowledging and addressing the challenges faced by veterans, making the resolution more relevant and impactful for the community.

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12, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026(Text matches printed bills.
11, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 332Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
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Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A concurrent RESOLUTION   TO welcome the NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, the honorable james a.
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332 Introduced by Senators Alexander and Young S.
Printed 2/12/25--H.
Read the first time February 12, 2025 ________ A concurrent RESOLUTION TO welcome the NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, the honorable james a.
   Amend Title to Conform Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are pleased to invite the Honorable James A.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are pleased to invite the Honorable James A.
and Whereas, LaCoursiere was born to a military family in Honolulu, Hawaii.
and   Whereas, LaCoursiere was born to a military family in Honolulu, Hawaii.
and Whereas, LaCoursiere was elected National Commander of the American Legion on August 29, 2024, in New Orleans, during the 105th American Legion National Convention;
and   Whereas, LaCoursiere was elected National Commander of the American Legion on August 29, 2024, in New Orleans, during the 105th American Legion National Convention;
and Whereas, an Air Force veteran, LaCoursiere has been a longtime field representative for the American Legion Department of Connecticut's Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Fund, which financially assists veterans and their families in need;
and   Whereas, an Air Force veteran, LaCoursiere has been a longtime field representative for the American Legion Department of Connecticut's Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Fund, which financially assists veterans and their families in need;
and Whereas, LaCoursiere has held many leadership positions at the American Legion post, department, and national levels.
and   Whereas, LaCoursiere has held many leadership positions at the American Legion post, department, and national levels.
and Whereas, as national commander, LaCoursiere is committed to raising awareness for the American Legion's Be the One mission to prevent veteran suicide;
and   Whereas, as national commander, LaCoursiere is committed to raising awareness for the American Legion's Be the One mission to prevent veteran suicide;
and Whereas, LaCoursiere is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have two children, Patrick and Meghan, and three stepchildren, Jason, Kaylene, and the late Johnathan.
and   Whereas, LaCoursiere is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have two children, Patrick and Meghan, and three stepchildren, Jason, Kaylene, and the late Johnathan.
Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
 Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, welcome the National Commander of the American Legion, the Honorable James A.
  That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, welcome the National Commander of the American Legion, the Honorable James A.
LaCoursiere, and invite him to address the General Assembly in Joint Session in the Hall of the South Carolina House of Representatives at 12:00 p.m.
LaCoursiere, and invite him to address the General Assembly in Joint Session in the Chamber of the South Carolina House of Representatives at 12:30 p.m.
Be it further resolved that the members of the South Carolina General Assembly welcome the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, the Honorable John W.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable James A.
Kittredge, and invite him to address the General Assembly in Joint Session on the State of the Judiciary in the Hall of the House of Representatives following the address of the National Commander of the American Legion on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
LaCoursiere.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable James A.
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LaCoursiere and the Honorable John W.
Kittredge.
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Action History

  1. Concurred in amendment

  2. Returned to Senate with amendments

  3. Amended and adopted

  4. Introduced

  5. Introduced, adopted, sent to House

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (168)

168 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 332 do?
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO WELCOME THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE JAMES A. LACOURSIERE, AND TO INVITE HIM TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 12:30 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025.
Who sponsors S 332?
S 332 is sponsored by Senator Thomas C. Alexander and Senator Tom Young, Jr..
What is the current status of S 332?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 11, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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