South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

S 685 — National Guard Day in South Carolina

Last action — Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services

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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 is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 46 sponsors

    46 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025, AS "NATIONAL GUARD DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MANY SACRIFICES AND VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD MAKES TO PROTECT THE FREEDOM, DEMOCRACY, AND SECURITY OF OUR STATE AND NATION.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

62 added · 29 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill S 685 includes a new section that designates May 8, 2025, as "National Guard Day" in South Carolina. This change allows the state to officially recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by members of the South Carolina National Guard. Highlighting this day emphasizes the importance of military appreciation and acknowledges the dedication of these individuals in protecting the freedoms and security of the community and nation. Such recognition fosters a greater appreciation for their service among the public.

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28, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 685Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
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  Whereas, in 1999, the United States Congress began designating May as National Military Appreciation Month to recognize the freedom and security that United States citizens enjoy today are the results of the vigilant commitment of the United States Armed Forces;
and   Whereas, it is appropriate to promote national awareness of the sacrifices that members of the United States Armed Forces have made in the past and continue to make every day in order to support the Constitution and to preserve the freedoms and liberties that enrich the Nation;
and   Whereas, the South Carolina National Guard is a community-based military organization that primarily serves the Governor and citizens of South Carolina, but also serves abroad in support of national defense.
Currently, the South Carolina Army National Guard (SCARNG) has more than nine thousand two hundred soldiers, and the South Carolina Air National Guard (SCANG) has more than one thousand three hundred airmen;
and   Whereas, among a group of dedicated patriots, a few are distinguished each year for their exemplary character and service.
The 2025 award winners for the South Carolina Air National Guard are:
Airman of the Year, Senior Airman Mario Villalta;
Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, Technical Sergeant David Viers;
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, Senior Master Sergeant Courtney Polnicky;
First Sergeant of the Year, Master Sergeant Gary Ballier;
Officer of the Year, Captain Daniel Weipert;
and the Barbara Livingston SCANG Family of the Year honor went to Colonel Michael Dunkin and Family;
and   Whereas, the South Carolina Army National Guard hosts an annual contest, the Best Warrior Competition, where individuals are evaluated based upon combat soldier skills that include land navigation, physical fitness, marksmanship, a road march, and a series of knowledge-based questions.
This year's winners are Soldier of the Year, Specialist Micah Grover;
Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, Sergeant Noah Boggs;
and Warrant Officer of the Year, Chief Warrant Officer Two Richard Miller.
Army Guard awards are also granted for meritorious service, and the award winners are Captain Evan Borrelli, who was presented with the Major General Dozier Award;
Staff Sergeant Nicolas Long, who was granted the Director's 54 Award;
and Staff Sergeant Ronald McCoon and Family were bestowed the Barbara Livingston SCARNG Family of the Year;
and   Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is extremely grateful for the service of the members of the South Carolina National Guard to protect the citizens and traditional values of this nation and deeply honor the memory of the eighteen soldiers in the South Carolina National Guard who have paid the ultimate price in support of combat operations since September 11, 2001.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate:
  That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, declare Thursday, May 8, 2025, as "National Guard Day" in South Carolina to recognize and honor the many sacrifices and valuable contributions the South Carolina National Guard makes to protect the freedom, democracy, and security of our State and nation.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to South Carolina Adjutant General Army Major General Robin Stilwell.
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What does S 685 do?
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025, AS "NATIONAL GUARD DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MANY SACRIFICES AND VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD MAKES TO PROTECT THE FREEDOM, DEMOCRACY, AND SECURITY OF OUR STATE AND NATION.
Who sponsors S 685?
S 685 is sponsored by Nutt, Roger A., Senator Ronnie W. Cromer, Senator Brian Adams, Senator Thomas C. Alexander, Senator Karl B. Allen, Senator Sean M. Bennett, Senator Allen Blackmon, Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III, Senator Richard J. Cash, Senator JD Chaplin, Senator Wes Climer, Senator Thomas D. "Tom" Corbin, Senator Tom Davis, Senator Jason Elliott, Senator Tom Fernandez, Senator Michael W. Gambrell, Senator Billy Garrett, Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch, Senator Jeffrey R. Graham, Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms, Senator Greg Hembree, Senator Brad Hutto, Senator Darrell Jackson, Senator Michael Johnson, Senator Carlisle Kennedy, Senator Josh Kimbrell, Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber, Senator Shane R. Martin, Senator A. Shane Massey, Senator Russell L. Ott, Senator Harvey S. Peeler, Jr., Senator Luke A. Rankin, Senator Mike Reichenbach, Senator Rex F. Rice, Senator Ronnie A. Sabb, Senator Everett Stubbs, Senator Ed Sutton, Senator Deon T. Tedder, Senator Ross Turner, Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III, Senator Overture Walker, Senator Kent M. Williams, Senator Tom Young, Jr., Senator Jeff Zell, Senator Margie Bright Matthews, and Senator Tameika Isaac Devine.
What is the current status of S 685?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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