S 383 — Official state migratory bird
Last action — Act No. 98
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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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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 25, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on February 27, 2026.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PROTHONOTARY WARBLER RECOGNITION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-613 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE PROTHONOTARY WARBLER (PROTONOTARIA CITREA) AS THE OFFICIAL STATE MIGRATORY BIRD OF SOUTH CAROLINA. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 20 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Bill S 383 include the addition of a few lines that clarify the intent to officially recognize the Prothonotary Warbler as a state symbol. At the same time, several lines were removed, likely to streamline the bill and focus on the core objective. This is important because it helps to simplify the legislative process, ensuring that the focus remains on celebrating the Prothonotary Warbler and raising awareness about this species in South Carolina. Recognizing state symbols can foster community pride and awareness of local wildlife.
2025-2026 Bill 383 Text of Previous Version (Apr.(Feb.
30,25, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 383Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Polled Out Of Committee Majority Favorable April 30, 2025A bill S.TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS by ENACTing THE "PROTHONOTARY WARBLER RECOGNITION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-613 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE PROTHONOTARY WARBLER (PROTONOTARIA CITREA) AS THE OFFICIAL STATE MIGRATORY BIRD OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
383 Introduced by Senators Davis, Goldfinch, Graham, Zell and Rankin S.
Printed 4/30/25--S.
Read the first time February 25, 2025 ________ The committee on Senate Family and Veterans' Services To whom was referred a Bill (S.
383) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by enacting the "Prothonotary Warbler Recognition Act" by adding Section 1-1-613 so as to designate the Prothonotary Warbler, etc., respectfully Report:
Has polled the Bill out majority favorable.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS by ENACTing THE "PROTHONOTARY WARBLER RECOGNITION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-613 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE PROTHONOTARY WARBLER (PROTONOTARIA CITREA) AS THE OFFICIAL STATE MIGRATORY BIRD OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
----XX---- This web page was last updated on AprilFebruary 30,25, 2025 at 11:1901:48 PM
Action History
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Act No. 98
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Effective date 02/27/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 102
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Read third time and enrolled
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Family and Veterans' Services
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Polled out of committee Family and Veterans' Services
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Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Tom Davis · Primary
- Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch · Primary
- Senator Jeffrey R. Graham · Primary
- Senator Jeff Zell · Primary
- Senator Luke A. Rankin · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 165 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (165)
165 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 165 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 106 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 108 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (44)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 383 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PROTHONOTARY WARBLER RECOGNITION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-613 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE PROTHONOTARY WARBLER (PROTONOTARIA CITREA) AS THE OFFICIAL STATE MIGRATORY BIRD OF SOUTH CAROLINA. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 383?
- S 383 is sponsored by Senator Tom Davis, Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch, Senator Jeffrey R. Graham, Senator Jeff Zell, and Senator Luke A. Rankin.
- What is the current status of S 383?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 25, 2025. Enacted.
- Where can I track S 383?
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