A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SET THE ELECTION OF CHAPLAIN OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CALL OF THE ROLL OF THE HOUSE, TO SERVE THE REMAINING UNEXPIRED TERM OF THE HONORABLE CHARLES E. SEASTRUNK, JR., UPON HIS RETIREMENT, AND PURSUANT TO RULE 2.11 AND 2.12 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO FILL THE ROLE OF PROVIDING SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE.
Summary
H4867 is a House resolution that sets the date and time for the South Carolina House of Representatives to elect a new House Chaplain. The election is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, immediately after the roll call of the House, and is intended to fill the remaining unexpired term of the Honorable Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., following his retirement.
The resolution also ties the election to the House Rules, specifically Rules 2.11 and 2.12, which govern the office and duties of the House Chaplain. The stated purpose of the position is to provide spiritual guidance to members of the House. This measure is procedural and internal to the House, and it does not create or amend substantive law affecting the general public.
Impact
H4867 has no direct impact on the South Carolina Code or on state regulatory law; it is an internal legislative resolution governing House organization and procedure. Its practical effect is to schedule and authorize the election of a House Chaplain to fill a vacancy, ensuring continuity in a ceremonial and advisory role within the chamber. The only affected parties are members of the House and the person selected to serve as chaplain.
Sentiment
The available context suggests the resolution is routine and noncontroversial. There are no committee transcripts, recorded votes, or signs of opposition in the provided materials. The bill appears to be an administrative housekeeping measure that would likely receive broad agreement because it simply fills a leadership/support role after a retirement.
Contention
No notable points of contention are evident in the provided record. Because the resolution concerns an internal House office and sets an election date, any disagreement would likely be limited to procedural preferences or the selection of the chaplain rather than the substance of the resolution itself. The absence of transcripts and votes indicates no documented debate in the materials supplied.