South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House

H 3972 — Benjamin F. Corbett Highway

Last action — Adopted, returned to House with concurrence

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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 February 12, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

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  • Passed House

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  • 3 sponsors

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Summary

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 389 IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY FROM THE TOWN OF NEESES TO THE ORANGEBURG/AIKEN COUNTY LINE "BENJAMIN F. CORBETT MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

57 added · 25 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill H 3972, lawmakers have requested that South Carolina Highway 389 be named the "Benjamin F. Corbett Memorial Highway" in honor of Corbett's contributions to his community and his advocacy for better roads. The changes include additional details about Corbett's life, his activism, and his dedication to improving local infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of recognition for those who fought for their communities. This memorialization is significant because it highlights the legacy of local leaders and their impact on roads that serve residents today.

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26, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026(Text matches printed bills.
12, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3972Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Committee Report February 26, 2025 H.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A concurrent RESOLUTION   to request the Department of Transportation name South Carolina Highway 389 in Orangeburg County from the Town of Neeses to the Orangeburg/Aiken County line "Benjamin F.
3972 Introduced by Reps.
Hosey, Govan and Clyburn S.
Printed 2/26/25--H.
Read the first time February 12, 2025 ________ The committee on House Invitations and Memorial Resolutions To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H.
3972) to request the Department of Transportation name South Carolina Highway 389 in Orangeburg County from the Town of Neeses to the Orangeburg/Aiken County line "Benjamin, 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 South Carolina Highway 389 in Orangeburg County from the Town of Neeses to the Orangeburg/Aiken County line "Benjamin F.
Whereas, Benjamin F.
  Whereas, Benjamin F.
and Whereas, returning to his hometown in the early 1920s, Corbett began raising awareness of local issues, criticizing the Orangeburg County government for not taking care of the roads in Rocky Grove Township that, due to years of neglect were in deplorable condition.
and   Whereas, returning to his hometown in the early 1920s, Corbett began raising awareness of local issues, criticizing the Orangeburg County government for not taking care of the roads in Rocky Grove Township that, due to years of neglect were in deplorable condition.
and Whereas, in his very eloquently written letter, Corbett states, "We, as citizens and taxpayers of Rocky Grove township and community and as supposed residents of Orangeburg County, wish to convey to the public notice (and Orangeburg County Highway Commission;
and   Whereas, in his very eloquently written letter, Corbett states, "We, as citizens and taxpayers of Rocky Grove township and community and as supposed residents of Orangeburg County, wish to convey to the public notice (and Orangeburg County Highway Commission;
and Whereas, Corbett goes on to point out that Sawyerdale residents had to travel a circuitous route through a number of towns, a trip of some forty miles or more and twice as far, to get to the county seat.
and   Whereas, Corbett goes on to point out that Sawyerdale residents had to travel a circuitous route through a number of towns, a trip of some forty miles or more and twice as far, to get to the county seat.
and Whereas, though Corbett sadly passed away from pneumonia on April 16, 1925, at the age of 30, the ten-mile stretch of road, due to his dogged determination, was eventually improved making travel easier for Sawyerdale residents.
and   Whereas, though Corbett sadly passed away from pneumonia on April 16, 1925, at the age of 30, the ten-mile stretch of road, due to his dogged determination, was eventually improved making travel easier for Sawyerdale residents.
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 South Carolina Highway 389 in Orangeburg County from the Town of Neeses to the Orangeburg/Aiken County line "Benjamin F.
  That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request the Department of Transportation name South Carolina Highway 389 in Orangeburg County from the Town of Neeses to the Orangeburg/Aiken County line "Benjamin F.
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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Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (167)

167 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3972 do?
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 389 IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY FROM THE TOWN OF NEESES TO THE ORANGEBURG/AIKEN COUNTY LINE "BENJAMIN F. CORBETT MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
Who sponsors H 3972?
H 3972 is sponsored by Representative Lonnie Hosey, Representative Jerry N. Govan, Jr., and Representative William "Bill" Clyburn.
What is the current status of H 3972?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 12, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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