A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-320 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TWENTIETH DAY OF JANUARY OF EACH YEAR IS DESIGNATED AS "SOUTH CAROLINA MENTORING DAY."
Summary
H3345 is a simple commemorative bill that amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to designate January 20 of each year as “South Carolina Mentoring Day.” The bill adds a new section to Title 53, Chapter 3, and does not create a regulatory program, funding mechanism, reporting requirement, or enforcement provision. Its sole operative effect is to establish an official state observance on the calendar.
Because the bill is narrowly drafted, its legal impact is limited to state recognition and symbolic designation. It would place mentoring alongside other officially recognized observances in South Carolina law, but it does not alter the rights or duties of schools, nonprofits, employers, state agencies, or individuals. The act would take effect upon approval by the Governor.
Impact
The bill would amend Title 53 of the South Carolina Code by adding Section 53-3-320, creating an official annual observance called South Carolina Mentoring Day on January 20. It does not change substantive law, appropriate money, or impose obligations on any public or private entity; its effect is primarily ceremonial and promotional, intended to encourage awareness of mentoring.
Sentiment
No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, so there is no direct evidence of debate or opposition in the available record. Based on the bill text alone, the measure appears likely to be noncontroversial and broadly favorable, as it simply recognizes mentoring with an official day of observance.
Contention
There are no documented points of contention in the provided materials. If any concerns were raised, they are not reflected in the available committee or voting history. The bill’s narrow scope suggests that any discussion would likely focus on the value of symbolic recognition rather than on policy disputes.