South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 400 — Nathaniel Sipes Road Naming

Last action — Adopted, returned to Senate with concurrence

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Passed Senate

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF US-76 AND STATE ROAD S-30-46 (US 76) IN LAURENS COUNTY "NATHANIEL HUNTER SIPES MEMORIAL INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

41 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill S 400 includes a section that honors Nathaniel Hunter Sipes by naming an intersection in Laurens County after him. The key addition emphasizes that he was a promising young firefighter who died tragically at a young age and acknowledges the impact of his loss on his community. This change matters because it serves as a tribute to his memory and raises awareness of his contributions, fostering community remembrance and support for public safety workers.

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12, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026(Text matches printed bills.
27, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 400Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Recalled March 12, 2025 S.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A concurrent RESOLUTION   TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME the intersection of US-76 and State Road S-30-46 (US 76) IN Laurens COUNTY "Nathaniel Hunter sipes memorial intersection" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION.
400 Introduced by Senator Verdin S.
  Whereas, Nathaniel Hunter Sipes was born on May 14, 2001, to parents James Sipes and Angela Wilson Whiteford.
Printed 3/12/25--S.
Read the first time February 27, 2025 ________ A concurrent RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME the intersection of US-76 and State Road S-30-46 (US 76) IN Laurens COUNTY "Nathaniel Hunter sipes memorial intersection" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION.
Whereas, Nathaniel Hunter Sipes was born on May 14, 2001, to parents James Sipes and Angela Wilson Whiteford.
and Whereas, Hunter passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021.
and   Whereas, Hunter passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021.
and Whereas, a devout Christian, Hunter was a member of Bellview Baptist Church;
and   Whereas, a devout Christian, Hunter was a member of Bellview Baptist Church;
and Whereas, in his spare time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, being outdoors, hunting, and fishing.
and   Whereas, in his spare time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, being outdoors, hunting, and fishing.
and Whereas, in addition to his parents, Hunter leaves to cherish his memory his brother, Cody Sipes (Ashleigh);
and   Whereas, in addition to his parents, Hunter leaves to cherish his memory his brother, Cody Sipes (Ashleigh);
and Whereas, Hunter's promising future was cut tragically short.
and   Whereas, Hunter's promising future was cut tragically short.
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.
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.  Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
  That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request that the Department of Transportation name the intersection of US-76 and State Road S-30-46 (US 76) in Laurens County "Nathaniel Hunter Sipes Memorial Intersection" and erect appropriate markers or signs at this location containing the designation.
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request that the Department of Transportation name the intersection of US-76 and State Road S-30-46 (US 76) in Laurens County "Nathaniel Hunter Sipes Memorial Intersection" and erect appropriate markers or signs at this location containing the designation.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation and presented to the family of Nathaniel Hunter Sipes.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation and presented to the family of Nathaniel Hunter Sipes.
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Action History

  1. Adopted, returned to Senate with concurrence

  2. Committee report: Favorable Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

  3. Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

  4. Introduced

  5. Adopted, sent to House

  6. Recalled from Committee on Transportation

  7. Referred to Committee on Transportation

  8. Introduced

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 400 do?
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF US-76 AND STATE ROAD S-30-46 (US 76) IN LAURENS COUNTY "NATHANIEL HUNTER SIPES MEMORIAL INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION.
Who sponsors S 400?
S 400 is sponsored by Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III.
What is the current status of S 400?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 27, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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