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S 557 — South Carolina Trails Month
Last action — Adopted
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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 15, 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 SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JUNE 2025 AS "SOUTH CAROLINA TRAILS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ABUNDANCE OF TRAILS IN THIS STATE AND ENJOY THE HEALTH, LEARNING, AND SOCIAL BENEFITS THAT CAN BE DERIVED FROM THEIR USE.
Bill Text
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44 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments to Bill S 557 now officially recognize June 2025 as "South Carolina Trails Month." This change aims to encourage residents to utilize local trails for walking, cycling, and hiking, highlighting the health and social benefits of outdoor activities. It emphasizes the state's natural beauty and promotes family bonding and community connections through the enjoyment of these trails. This recognition not only raises awareness about outdoor activities but also fosters a healthier lifestyle among residents.
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customXml/item2.xmlVÝrF¾ïSìä"º15, d2025) ¡bim#P¥·ÓѬ`e#ð- rÚ»South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 557Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) A senate RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE june 2025 AS "South Carolina Trails MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA and to encourage residents to take advantage of the abundance of trails in this State and enjoy the health, learning, and social benefits that can be derived from their use.
Whereas, the Palmetto State is blessed with an abundance of trails for walking, cycling, and hiking that provide countless health, learning, and social benefits for their users;
and Whereas, these trails help users connect with South Carolina's multitude of natural treasures, ranging from waterfalls and spectacular mountain views in the Upstate, rolling hills and placid lakes in the Midlands, wide marshes and intriguing swamps in the Lowcountry, and sandy beaches and ocean breezes along the coast;
and Whereas, by enabling people to spend time in nature, these trails facilitate the ability of users to enjoy numerous associated health benefits, including reductions in diabetes and obesity, improvements in cardiovascular health, increases in strength and balance, and enhancements in mental outlook through stress reduction, relaxation, and social interaction;
and Whereas, these trails provide an ideal place for hiking, which can provide opportunities to strengthen family ties and friendships.
Working to maintain and protect a local trail can help provide a greater sense of community pride and collective achievement;
and Whereas, the presence and availability of trails can enhance the overall quality of life in our communities and attract new residents, businesses, and visitors throughout the State;
and Whereas, the United States Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and National Parks Service along with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service have partnered to support National Trails Day on June 7, 2025.
South Carolina is proud to support a similar initiative in this State. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize June 2025 as "South Carolina Trails Month" in South Carolina and encourage residents to take advantage of the abundance of trails in this State and enjoy the health, learning, and social benefits that can be derived from their use.
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Action History
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Adopted
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Recalled from Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
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Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
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Introduced
Sponsors
- Senator Brad Hutto · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 557 do?
- A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JUNE 2025 AS "SOUTH CAROLINA TRAILS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ABUNDANCE OF TRAILS IN THIS STATE AND ENJOY THE HEALTH, LEARNING, AND SOCIAL BENEFITS THAT CAN BE DERIVED FROM THEIR USE.
- Who sponsors S 557?
- S 557 is sponsored by Senator Brad Hutto.
- What is the current status of S 557?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 15, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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