South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

S 962 — A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, RELATING TO HONEY BEES, DESIGNATED AS

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

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Summary

, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

22 added · 15 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill S 962 has been updated to approve new regulations from Clemson University regarding honey bees. The main changes include the removal of redundant introductory details and the inclusion of reasons for the amendments, emphasizing the need for increased efficiency and clarity for users and consumers. This approval is significant as it formalizes regulations that will likely better support the honey bee industry and its stakeholders in South Carolina.

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2025-2026 Bill 962 Text of Previous Version (Feb.
2021-2022 Bill 705:
26, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026(Text matches printed bills.
Subject not yet available - South Carolina Legislature Online 2025-2026 Bill 962 Text of Previous Version (Feb.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Introduced February 26, 2026 S.
26, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 962Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
962 Introduced by Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee S.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A JOINT RESOLUTION   TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF Clemson University, RELATING TO Honey Bees, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 5370, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
Printed 2/26/26--S.
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
Read the first time February 26, 2026 ________ A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF Clemson University, RELATING TO Honey Bees, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 5370, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
  SECTION 1.  The regulations of Clemson University, relating to Honey Bees, designated as Regulation Document Number 5370, and submitted to the General Assembly pursuant to the provisions of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 of the S.C.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1.   The regulations of Clemson University, relating to Honey Bees, designated as Regulation Document Number 5370, and submitted to the General Assembly pursuant to the provisions of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 of the S.C.
SECTION 2.   This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
  SECTION 2.  This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
----XXX---- SUMMARY AS SUBMITTED BY PROMULGATING AGENCY.
----XXX----   SUMMARY AS SUBMITTED BY PROMULGATING AGENCY.
The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on September 27, 2024.
  The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on September 27, 2024.
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Action History

  1. Recommitted to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources

  2. Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference

Sponsors

  • Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (169)

169 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 962 do?
, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
Who sponsors S 962?
S 962 is sponsored by Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources.
What is the current status of S 962?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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