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

H 4948 — Rep. James Roland Smith Sympathy

Last action — Introduced and adopted

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

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  • Passed House

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  • 124 sponsors

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    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JAMES ROLAND SMITH AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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The recent amendment to Bill H 4948 expresses the South Carolina House of Representatives' deep sorrow over the passing of James Roland Smith, who served in the House for two decades and made notable contributions through his military service and community work. This addition highlights Smith's dedication and impact on the state, reminding us of the importance of honoring those who have served in public office and their lasting legacy. It matters because it acknowledges the contributions of individuals who have shaped the community and ensures that their memories are preserved through official statements.

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2025-2026 Bill 4948 Text of Previous Version (Jan.
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15, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4948Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF THE honorable JAMES ROLAND SMITH AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened by the passing of James Roland Smith of Aiken County, on June 30, 2025, at the venerable age of 92;
and   Whereas, the son of Walter W.
Daniels and Maybell Smith Craig, James Roland Smith was born on February 26, 1933, in Aiken;
and   Whereas, a servicemember on many fronts, Roland Smith served in the United States Air Force for two years during the Korean War, where his commitment to country earned him the National Defense Service Medal;
and   Whereas, this man of faith received his Doctorate of Divinity from the Universal Bible Institute and remained devoted to the Lord, acting as a Pentecostal minister for thirty-eight years;
and   Whereas, in 1993, James Roland Smith was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives where he began his twenty years of service to the people of House District 84 in Aiken County, until his retirement in 2013;
and   Whereas, further exemplifying his dedication to this great State, Representative Smith served as the Chairman of the House Ethics Committee and as a member of the Ways and Means Committee.
He also served as chairman of the board for the Beech Island Rural Community Water and Sewer District for ten years and on the Board of Education in Aiken County for six years, where he served as vice chairman of the board for four years;
and   Whereas, a man of many great accomplishments, Roland Smith was a retired rural carrier and a renowned entrepreneur.
Furthermore, he enjoyed being a member of the Lions Club and the Beech Island Agricultural Club, and was known to be an avid bicyclist;
and   Whereas, beyond his extraordinary lifetime of service, Roland Smith painted his legacy as being a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather above all else;
and   Whereas, he leaves to cherish his memory his dear wife of seventy-two years, Peggy Cato Smith;
sons, Garry (Brenda) Smith and Todd (Tammy) Smith;
daughter, Caroline Smith;
grandchildren, Amber Smith, Michael (Arika) Smith, Dana (Keith) Haase, Bradie Couch, and Margo (Cade) Bishop;
and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Cecil "Bubba" Craig, Ronnie Craig, and Frankie Craig;
sisters, Betty Cain and Linda Craig;
and grandson, Dawayne Smith;
and   Whereas, the people of South Carolina are greatly inspired by the influence of James Roland Smith and will dearly miss his impactful presence.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of the Honorable James Roland Smith and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family.
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What does H 4948 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JAMES ROLAND SMITH AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Who sponsors H 4948?
H 4948 is sponsored by Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon, Representative William "Bill" Clyburn, Representative Charles V. Hartz, Representative Bill Taylor, Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, 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 Jeff Bradley, 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 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 Shannon S. Erickson, 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 William "Bill" Hager, Representative Kevin Hardee, Representative Robert J. "Rob" Harris, Representative Christopher R. "Chris" Hart, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Representative Lee Hewitt, Representative David R. Hiott, 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, 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 Wm. Weston J. Newton, Representative Jordan S. Pace, Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Luke S. Rankin, Representative Robert T. Reese, Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., 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 James E. Teeple, Representative Jackie R. Terribile, Representative David Vaughan, Representative Courtney S. Waters, 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 G. Murrell Smith, Jr., Representative Keishan M. Scott, Representative Dianne Mitchell, Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith, Representative John T. Lastinger, Jr., and Representative Greg Ford.
What is the current status of H 4948?
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