South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H5626

Introduced
4/30/26  

Caption

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE ELIZABETH SPENCER WETMORE OF CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON BEHALF OF HER CONSTITUENTS AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Summary

H5626 is a simple House resolution honoring Representative Elizabeth Spencer Wetmore of Charleston County for her service in the South Carolina House of Representatives. The resolution recites her background, education, legal career, public service in Charleston County and Folly Beach, and her election to the House in a 2020 special election, then formally recognizes and commends her as she departs at the end of her current term. The measure does not create, amend, or repeal any substantive law. Instead, it is a ceremonial resolution that directs that a copy be presented to Rep. Wetmore and serves as an official expression of appreciation from the House. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition and does not alter state statutes, agency duties, or private rights.

Impact

H5626 has no direct impact on South Carolina statutes, regulations, or government programs because it is a nonbinding commemorative resolution. Its only legal effect is to place the House’s commendation into the official record and to formally acknowledge Rep. Wetmore’s service to District 115 and the state.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is uniformly positive and appreciative. The resolution itself uses respectful and laudatory language, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, amendments, or committee controversy. It reflects a routine bipartisan or unanimous style of legislative recognition for a departing member.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the bill text or available legislative history. Because the resolution is honorary rather than policy-driven, it does not present substantive disagreements over law, spending, or government authority. The only implied issue is the member’s departure from the House at the end of her term, which the resolution treats with regret and appreciation rather than dispute.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SC H5628

Rep. Mark Smith Retirement

SC H5630

Rep. Jermaine Johnson retirement

SC H5718

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE LUKE RANKIN OF LAURENS COUNTY FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON BEHALF OF HIS CONSTITUENTS AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

SC H3716

Retirement of Rep. Jefferson

SC H5719

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE MICHAEL F. RIVERS SR. OF BEAUFORT COUNTY FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON BEHALF OF HIS CONSTITUENTS AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

SC H5627

Retirement of Rep. Bill Taylor

SC H4856

retired Judge Jacqueline Jenkins, Chief Magistrate for Dorchester County

SC H4853

Theresa Tillman retirement

SC H4470

Clarissa Adams retirement

SC H5707

Jean Gorthy, retirement

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