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S 89 — Military Affairs Advisory Council
Last action — Act No. 31
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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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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 11, 2024. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 12, 2025.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 25-11-100, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY BASE TASK FORCE, SO AS TO RENAME THE TASK FORCE THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY AFFAIRS ADVISORY COUNCIL, TO REVISE THE COUNCIL'S MISSON, TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE COUNCIL, TO MANDATE THAT THE COUNCIL MEETS AT LEAST ONE TIME EACH CALENDAR YEAR, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
4 added · 64 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to Bill S 89 include a change that requires the Military Base Task Force to meet at least once a year, responding to requests from its members. Additionally, a significant amount of previous text was removed, which likely streamlined the legislation and clarified its objectives. These changes matter because they aim to improve the functioning of the task force and ensure regular communication among its members, potentially leading to more effective advocacy for military bases in the state.
2025-2026 Bill 89 Text of Previous Version (Jan.(Dec.
28,11, 2025)2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 89Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee ReportA Januarybill 28, 2025TO AMEND S.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 25-11-100, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY BASE TASK FORCE, SO AS TO RENAME THE TASK FORCE THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY AFFAIRS ADVISORY COUNCIL, TO REVISE THE COUNCIL'S MISSON, TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE COUNCIL, TO MANDATE THAT THE COUNCIL MEETS AT LEAST ONE TIME EACH CALENDAR YEAR, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
89 Introduced by Senator Young S.
Printed 1/28/25--S.
Read the first time January 14, 2025 ________ The committee on Senate Family and Veterans' Services To whom was referred a Bill (S.
89) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 25-11-100, relating to South Carolina Military Base Task Force, so as to rename the task force the South, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
THOMAS YOUNG for Committee.
statement of estimated fiscal impact Explanation of Fiscal Impact State Expenditure This bill renames the South Carolina Military Base Task Force to the South Carolina Military Affairs Advisory Council and revises the mission of the Council.
Additionally, this bill adds the following members to the council:
Chief Executive Officer of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, Chairperson of the Aiken County Council, the Mayor of North Augusta, and a sixth at-large member appointed but the Governor.
Further, this bill states that the council shall convene no less than once every calendar year at such times as requested by the council's chairperson, secretary, or the Governor.
DVA, the Department of Commerce, and the Office of the Adjutant General each anticipate this bill will have no expenditure impact.
DVA states all participating members of the Council associated with DVA are volunteers and do not receive any compensation for attending meetings, and any additional duties required of DVA by this bill can be managed within existing appropriations.
The Office of Adjutant General and the Department of Commerce anticipate that the changes made to the Council in this bill can be managed within existing resources.
This bill requires the Governor to appoint an additional at-large member to the council.
The Governor's Office anticipates that any additional duties required by this bill can be managed with existing staff and appropriations.
Therefore, this bill will have no expenditure impact for the Governor's Office.
The House of Representatives and Senate anticipate being able to pay any additional subsistence, per diem, and mileage to the members who serve on the Council due to the potential increased number of meetings with existing appropriations.
Therefore, this bill will have no fiscal impact on the House or Senate.
Local Expenditure This bill adds the Chief Executive Officer of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, Chairperson of the Aiken County Council, and the Mayor of North Augusta as members of the council.
RFA contacted Aiken and Edgefield Counties to determine the potential impact this bill may have on the respective counties and received no response.
Frank A.
Rainwater, Executive Director Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office _______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 25-11-100, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY BASE TASK FORCE, SO AS TO RENAME THE TASK FORCE THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY AFFAIRS ADVISORY COUNCIL, TO REVISE THE COUNCIL'S MISSON, TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE COUNCIL, TO MANDATE THAT THE COUNCIL MEETS AT LEAST ONE TIME EACH CALENDAR YEAR, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
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Action History
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Act No. 31
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Effective date 05/12/25
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 49
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Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
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Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
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Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
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Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Amended
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Debate adjourned
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Debate adjourned until April 29
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Debate adjourned
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Debate adjourned
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Reconsidered
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Debate adjourned until Thur., 4-10-25
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable Family and Veterans' Services
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Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
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Introduced and read first time
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Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Jr. Senator Tom Young · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 169 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (46)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 109 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 113 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (122)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 42 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 89 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 25-11-100, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY BASE TASK FORCE, SO AS TO RENAME THE TASK FORCE THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY AFFAIRS ADVISORY COUNCIL, TO REVISE THE COUNCIL'S MISSON, TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE COUNCIL, TO MANDATE THAT THE COUNCIL MEETS AT LEAST ONE TIME EACH CALENDAR YEAR, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 89?
- S 89 is sponsored by Senator Tom Young, Jr..
- What is the current status of S 89?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 11, 2024. Enacted.
- Where can I track S 89?
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