South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

H 5736 — LaTrell Harts sympathy

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced June 25, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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In plain language

This resolution expresses condolences for the passing of LaTrell Vonthreece Harts.

The South Carolina House of Representatives has passed a resolution expressing sorrow over LaTrell Vonthreece Harts' death and offering sympathy to her family and friends.

Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF LATRELL VONTHREECE HARTS OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill H 5736 includes a new resolution expressing condolences for the passing of LaTrell Vonthreece Harts, a respected librarian and educator from Richland County. The bill now details her educational background, career contributions, and legacy within the community. This change is significant as it honors her impactful life and serves to bring attention to the contributions individuals make in education and community service, fostering a sense of unity and remembrance among the constituents.

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2025-2026 Bill 5736 Text of Previous Version (Jun.
25, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5736Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF LaTrell Vonthreece Harts OF richland COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of LaTrell Vonthreece Harts at the age of fifty-seven on June 20, 2026;
and   Whereas, born in Columbia on March 31, 1969, she was the daughter of Mary Smith Harts and the late Johnnie Harts and was reared in a loving home with two siblings;
and   Whereas, a graduate of A.C.
Flora High School in 1987, LaTrell Harts continued her education at Spartanburg Methodist College, and after transferring to Benedict College, earned a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies in 2010.
Inspired by her love of reading and her deep compassion for others, she later earned a master's degree in library and information science and became a librarian;
and   Whereas, she worked for Richland County School District One as an instructional assistant and media center assistant at Columbia High School from 2006 to 2023 before becoming a parent and family engagement specialist in 2025.
Her commitment to students and families earned her recognition as Classified Employee of the Year at Columbia High School in 2018-2019;
and   Whereas, a consummate professional, LaTrell Harts also was a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) and worked with Integrity Tax Service.
Throughout her career, she was employed at CM Tucker;
Saint John Preschool, which later became Saint John Preparatory School;
and Saint John Baptist Church;
and   Whereas, an active member of Saint John Baptist Church in Columbia, she joyfully volunteered with numerous ministries, including YWAs, SJBC Food Pantry, Budget Committee, Repast Committee, Rogers/Wallace/Counts/Geter Family Ministry Unit Coordinator, Gardening Committee, Parking Lot Ministry, and Mixed Ensemble.
She also served faithfully on the Saint John Baptist Church Trustee Board and as chairperson of the Transportation Ministry and was nominated for the Silent Servant Award in by the Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Association;
and   Whereas, devoted to her community, LaTrell Harts served on the City of Columbia Planning Commission for six years, the Urban Design Review Commission for the City of Columbia, and earlier as chairman of the Trustee Board at Pleasant Rock Baptist Church;
and   Whereas, she loved watching things grow:
flowers, gardens, and especially children.
Her personality displayed a blend of creativity, spirituality, and emotional depth.
A gifted cook, she delighted in trying and sharing new recipes at church and family gatherings.
She loved reading, traveling, and cheering for her beloved Buffalo Bills and South Carolina Gamecocks.
She adored dogs, especially Rottweilers, and her quick wit and warm Southern charm could brighten any room;
and   Whereas, LaTrell Harts was dedicated to her family and a wide circle of friends and leaves to cherish her memory, among others, her mother and a sister, Renee Wilson.
She was predeceased by her father, Johnnie W.
Harts, and brother, Reverend Kelvin Harts;
and   Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of LaTrell Harts and for the example of joy and warmth she set for all who knew her.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of LaTrell Vonthreece Harts of Richland County and extend their deepest sympathy to her large and loving family and her many friends.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of LaTrell Vonthreece Harts.
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What does H 5736 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF LATRELL VONTHREECE HARTS OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.
Who sponsors H 5736?
H 5736 is sponsored by Representative J. Todd Rutherford, Representative Terry Alexander, Representative Carl L. Anderson, Representative Lucas Atkinson, Representative William H. Bailey, Representative Nathan Ballentine, Representative Justin T. Bamberg, Representative Bruce W. Bannister, Representative Heather Bauer, Representative Thomas Beach, Representative Beth E. Bernstein, Representative Phillip Bowers, Representative Jeff Bradley, Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., T. Case Brittain, Jr. (Republican), Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns, Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, Representative Paula Rawl Calhoon, Representative Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IV, Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman, Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley, Representative William "Bill" Clyburn, Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Representative Neal A. Collins, Representative Brandon L. Cox, Representative Heather Ammons Crawford, Representative April Cromer, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative Chandra E. Dillard, Representative Adam L. Duncan, Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, Representative Shannon S. Erickson, Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr., Stephen D. Frank (Republican), Representative Craig A. Gagnon, Representative Kambrell H. Garvin, Representative Gil Gatch, Representative Daniel Gibson, Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam, Representative Wendell G. Gilliard, Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath, Representative Jerry N. Govan, Jr., Representative Hamilton R. Grant, Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr., Representative Brandon Guffey, Representative Patrick B. Haddon, Representative William "Bill" Hager, Representative Kevin Hardee, Representative Robert J. "Rob" Harris, Representative Christopher R. "Chris" Hart, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., Representative Charles V. Hartz, Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Representative Lee Hewitt, Representative David R. Hiott, Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon, Representative Harriet A. Holman, Representative Lonnie Hosey, Representative Leon Howard, Representative William C. "Chris" Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Representative Wendell K. Jones, Representative Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr., Representative John Gregory "Jay" Kilmartin, Representative John Richard C. King, Representative Roger K. Kirby, Representative Kathy Landing, Representative M. Brian Lawson, Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon, Representative Steven Wayne Long, Representative Phillip D. Lowe, Jason Luck (Democrat), Representative Josiah Magnuson, Representative David Martin, Representative Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr., Representative John R. McCravy III, Representative Annie E. McDaniel, Representative Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnis, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative W. Scott Montgomery IV, Representative JA Moore, Representative Travis A. Moore, Representative T. Alan Morgan, Jr., Representative Dennis C. Moss, Representative Mike M. Neese, Representative Brandon Newton, Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton, Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, Representative Jordan S. Pace, Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Luke S. Rankin, Representative Robert T. Reese, Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Seth Rose, Representative Richard Blake Sanders, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Heath Sessions, Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder (Democrat), Representative Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis, Representative Bill Taylor, Representative James E. Teeple, Representative Jackie R. Terribile, Representative David Vaughan, Representative Keishan M. Scott, Representative Dianne Mitchell, Representative John T. Lastinger, Jr., Representative Greg Ford, Representative Courtney S. Waters, Representative J. David Weeks, Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore, Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White, Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire, Representative Paul B. Wickensimer, Representative Robert Q. Williams, Representative Mark N. Willis, Representative Chris Wooten, Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith, and Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr..
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