The Honorable James Risher, Sr. Memorial Highway
This resolution requests the naming of a section of US Highway 321 in Hampton County as the 'Honorable James Risher Sr. Memorial Highway.' It also calls for appropriate markers or signs to be erected to display this name.
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H 4086 — The Honorable James Risher, Sr. Memorial Highway
Last action — Adopted, returned to House with concurrence
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 25, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.
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In plain language
The bill requests naming a highway after Honorable James Risher Sr.
This resolution requests the naming of a section of US Highway 321 in Hampton County as the 'Honorable James Risher Sr. Memorial Highway.' It also calls for appropriate markers or signs to be erected to display this name.
Summary
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 321 IN HAMPTON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 363 TO THE HAMPTON-ALLENDALE COUNTY LINE THE "HONORABLE JAMES RISHER SR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
59 added · 28 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill H 4086 includes a section that specifically requests the South Carolina Department of Transportation to name a part of U.S. Highway 321 in Hampton County the "Honorable James Risher Sr. Memorial Highway." This change emphasizes the significant contributions of James Risher Sr. to his community, including his long tenure as mayor and his involvement in local initiatives. Naming the highway after him serves to honor his legacy and acknowledge the impact he had on the community and beyond.
26,25, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026(Text2025-2026Bill 4086Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Committee Report February 26, 2025 H. A concurrent RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 321 IN HAMPTON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 363 TO THE HAMPTON-ALLENDALE COUNTY LINE THE "HONORABLE JAMES RISHER SR.
4086 Introduced by Rep.
Hager S.
Printed 2/26/25--H.
Read the first time February 25, 2025 ________ The committee on House Invitations and Memorial Resolutions To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H.
4086) to request the Department of Transportation name the portion of United States Highway 321 in Hampton County from its intersection with South Carolina Highway 363, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
DENNIS MOSS for Committee.
_______ A concurrent RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 321 IN HAMPTON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 363 TO THE HAMPTON-ALLENDALE COUNTY LINE THE "HONORABLE JAMES RISHER SR.
Whereas, born November 5, 1932, in Hampton County, the Honorable James Risher Sr.
and Whereas, baptized at an early age at St.
and Whereas, Mr.
and Whereas, Mayor Risher also promoted and expanded the Sixth of June festival, or "Junefest," which had its origins in a daylong festival known as "Family Day Picnic" that was established in 1896 by the deacons and a pastor of Long Branch Baptist Church to give thanks for a successful agricultural planting season;
and Whereas, Junefest also commemorates the day that many believe news of the Emancipation Proclamation first reached the citizens of Gifford;
and Whereas, he served his community and State as a councilman for the Town of Gifford for eight years, a board member for Hampton School District Two for twelve years, president of the Hampton County NAACP for ten years, treasurer for the South Carolina Council of Black Mayors for ten years, and a board member for the National Black Mayors for twelve years;
and Whereas, he retired from Savannah River Plant after forty-two years of service and was a member of Free Masons Gifford Lodge #359;
and Whereas, it would be fitting and proper to recognize the many accomplishments of this great son of South Carolina by having a portion of highway in Hampton County named in his honor.
Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request the Department of Transportation name the portion of United States Highway 321 in Hampton County from its intersection with South Carolina Highway 363 to the Hampton-Allendale County line the "Honorable James Risher Sr.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.
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Action History
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Adopted, returned to House with concurrence
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Recalled from Committee on Transportation
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Referred to Committee on Transportation
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Introduced
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Adopted, sent to Senate
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Committee report: Favorable Invitations and Memorial Resolutions
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Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions
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Introduced
Sponsors
- Representative William "Bill" Hager · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on
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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 H 4086 do?
- A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 321 IN HAMPTON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 363 TO THE HAMPTON-ALLENDALE COUNTY LINE THE "HONORABLE JAMES RISHER SR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
- Who sponsors H 4086?
- H 4086 is sponsored by Representative William "Bill" Hager.
- What is the current status of H 4086?
- This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 25, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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