John W. Parris Road Naming
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S 543 — John W. Parris Road Naming
Last action — Adopted, returned to Senate with concurrence
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
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Summary
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE OF INTERSTATE 26 AND HIGHWAY 11 AT EXIT 5 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY "JOHN W. PARRIS INTERCHANGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
50 added · 20 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill S 543 includes new wording that enhances the tribute to John W. Parris, recognizing his significant contributions to agriculture and conservation in South Carolina. Notably, it elaborates on his role as a leader and mentor, emphasizing his lasting impact on the state's farming community. This change is important as it ensures that the recognition of Mr. Parris not only honors him in name but also reflects his profound legacy and dedication to improving South Carolina’s agricultural practices.
15,03, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026(Text2025-2026Bill 543Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Recalled April 15, 2025 S. A concurrent RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME The interchange of Interstate 26 and Highway 11 at Exit 5 IN Spartanburg COUNTY "John W.
543 Introduced by Senators Kimbrell and Verdin S.
Printed 4/15/25--S.
Read the first time April 3, 2025 ________ A concurrent RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME The interchange of Interstate 26 and Highway 11 at Exit 5 IN Spartanburg COUNTY "John W.
Whereas, a native of Campobello, John W.
and Whereas, Mr.
and Whereas, Mr.
and Whereas, from mining to landscape architecture to urban flood control, John Parris was the man who best knew South Carolina's land and the man who, in many ways, was most directly responsible for improving it.
and Whereas, on July 27, 2024, Governor Henry McMaster honored Mr.
and Whereas, it would be only fitting and proper to pay tribute to this son of South Carolina by naming a portion of road in the State in his honor.honor. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
Now, therefore,That Bethe itmembers resolvedof the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request that the Senate,Department of Transportation name the Houseinterchange of RepresentativesInterstate concurring:26 and Highway 11 at Exit 5 in Spartanburg County "John W.
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request that the Department of Transportation name the interchange of Interstate 26 and Highway 11 at Exit 5 in Spartanburg County "John W.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation and presented to the family of Mr.
----XX--- This web page was last updated on April 15,03, 2025 at 05:0611:41 PMAM
Action History
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Adopted, returned to Senate with concurrence
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Committee report: Favorable Invitations and Memorial Resolutions
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Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions
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Introduced
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Adopted, sent to House
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Recalled from Committee on Transportation
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Introduced
Sponsors
- Senator Josh Kimbrell · Primary
- Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on
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 S 543 do?
- A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE OF INTERSTATE 26 AND HIGHWAY 11 AT EXIT 5 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY "JOHN W. PARRIS INTERCHANGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION.
- Who sponsors S 543?
- S 543 is sponsored by Senator Josh Kimbrell and Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III.
- What is the current status of S 543?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 03, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track S 543?
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