South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H4917

Introduced
1/14/26  
Enrolled
1/15/26  

Caption

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, HENRY DARGAN MCMASTER, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Summary

H4917 is a concurrent resolution inviting Governor Henry Dargan McMaster to address the South Carolina General Assembly in joint session on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the House chamber. The measure is procedural and ceremonial in nature, setting the date, time, and location for the Governor’s State of the State address or similar joint-session remarks. The resolution does not amend substantive law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is limited to authorizing and scheduling a joint session of the House and Senate for the Governor’s address, and it operates as an internal legislative action rather than a change to the South Carolina Code or regulations.

Impact

H4917 has no direct impact on state statutes, regulatory authority, or private parties beyond the General Assembly’s internal scheduling and proceedings. It simply establishes the invitation and logistics for a joint session in the House chamber, affecting legislative operations and the Governor’s opportunity to address lawmakers and the public.

Sentiment

Because the bill is a routine concurrent resolution for a gubernatorial address, the available context suggests neutral to positive sentiment and no recorded controversy. There are no committee transcripts or vote details indicating opposition, and such resolutions are typically treated as ceremonial housekeeping measures with broad bipartisan acceptance.

Contention

No notable points of contention are evident in the bill text or available legislative history. The resolution is limited to inviting the Governor to speak at a specified time and place, so there are no policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or stakeholder conflicts reflected in the record. Any discussion would likely be limited to scheduling and chamber logistics rather than substantive disagreement.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SC H3660

State of the State Address

SC H5567

University of South Carolina Women's Basketball Team

SC H4822

Liberty Day at the State House, use of chamber Fri., Jan. 16, 2026

SC H4849

Dr. Everett L. Dargan, sympathy

SC H5020

SC Student Legislature Use of the Chamber

SC H4104

Clemson Day

SC H4922

Legendary SC lawman Pete Logan, sympathy

SC HR1001

For A Joint Session Of The House Of Representatives And The Senate At 12:30 P.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2026, In The House Chamber, To Hear An Address By The Honorable Sarah Sanders, Governor Of The State Of Arkansas.

SC HR1001

FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE AT 12:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026, IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER, TO HEAR AN ADDRESS BY THE HONORABLE SARAH SANDERS, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

SC H3001

House Rules

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.