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

H 3713 — Lafayette bicentennial celebration

Last action — Introduced and adopted

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 15, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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  • Passed House

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  • 123 sponsors

    123 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025 AS "THE CELEBRATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE'S VISIT DURING HIS FAREWELL TOUR OF THE NATION IN 1825" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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The revised version of Bill H 3713 adds a resolution to declare March 2025 as "The Celebration of the Bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette's Visit" in South Carolina. This recognition highlights the historical significance of Lafayette's tour in 1825, which marked a notable event in U.S. history as he celebrated the country's democratic values. This change matters because it encourages educational and commemorative activities throughout the state, fostering awareness of South Carolina's role in American history and honoring a key figure in the country’s founding.

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2025-2026 Bill 3713 Text of Previous Version (Jan.
15, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3713Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025 AS "THE CELEBRATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE'S VISIT DURING HIS FAREWELL TOUR OF THE NATION IN 1825" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
  Whereas, in 1824, to celebrate the United States' fiftieth anniversary, President James Monroe invited the Marquis de Lafayette to tour the United States, all twenty-four states of that time.
Renowned as "The Nation's Guest," Lafayette's tour was met with great fanfare.
For the marquis, his 1824-1825 U.S.
tour marked a return to the country he helped establish and whose democratic principles he viewed as a beacon of hope for the world;
and   Whereas, the marquis visited Washington, D.C., and numerous cities across the twenty-four states, receiving a jubilant reception and welcome from a grateful nation;
and   Whereas, in March 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette traversed the great State of South Carolina, beginning his journey in Cheraw on March 6 and proceeding through Camden, Columbia, Charleston, Edisto, and Beaufort, where on March 18 he concluded his visit before continuing on to Georgia;
and   Whereas, during the year 2025, precisely two centuries since the marquis's distinguished visit, numerous educational and commemorative programs are being organized throughout South Carolina to honor his remarkable historic sojourn in our State;
and   Whereas, South Carolina Day falls during the month of March, and, therefore, as provided by state law, educational institutions across the State are encouraged to engage in programs that celebrate this significant commemoration;
and   Whereas, the Marquis de Lafayette demonstrated unwavering commitment in supporting the United States during its struggle for independence, thereby embodying the highest ideals of international friendship and democratic principles.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, declare the month of March 2025 as "The Celebration of the Bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette's Visit During his Farewell Tour of the Nation in 1825" in South Carolina.
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What does H 3713 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025 AS "THE CELEBRATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE'S VISIT DURING HIS FAREWELL TOUR OF THE NATION IN 1825" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Who sponsors H 3713?
H 3713 is sponsored by Wheeler, William W., III, Murphy, Chris, May, Robert J., III, Representative Shannon S. Erickson, Representative Jeff Bradley, Representative William "Bill" Hager, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton, Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., 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 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 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 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 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, Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., 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 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 Robby Robbins, Representative Seth Rose, Representative J. Todd Rutherford, 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 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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This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 15, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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