South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H5631

Introduced
4/30/26  

Caption

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE DAVID R. "DAVEY" HIOTT UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS DEPARTURE FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR HIS TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THIS BODY, AND TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST IN THE YEARS TO COME.

Summary

H5631 is a simple House resolution honoring Representative David R. “Davey” Hiott upon his departure from the South Carolina House of Representatives. The resolution recognizes his 22 years of service representing House District 4 in Pickens County and commends him for his long legislative career, including service as Majority Leader and work on the Rules and Ways and Means Committees. The resolution also highlights Hiott’s background and community ties, including his lifelong residence in Pickens County, his work as a business owner, and his involvement in civic and church activities. It notes several awards he received during his tenure and closes by expressing the House’s appreciation and best wishes for his future.

Impact

This resolution does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is ceremonial only: it formally records the House’s recognition of Rep. Hiott’s service and directs that a copy be presented to him. The bill affects no statutes or regulated parties beyond the symbolic acknowledgment of a departing member of the General Assembly.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and appreciative. The text itself is laudatory, emphasizing Hiott’s integrity, longevity, community service, and legislative leadership. No votes or committee transcripts are provided, but the measure appears to be a routine farewell resolution with no visible opposition or controversy in the available record.

Contention

There is no notable contention reflected in the bill text or the available legislative history. Because this is a commemorative resolution, there are no policy disputes, affected interest groups, or competing positions identified. The only substantive references to political issues are descriptive, noting Hiott’s own priorities such as protecting the unborn and strengthening Second Amendment rights, but those are presented as part of his biography rather than as subjects of debate in this resolution.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SC H4891

Mayor Mark Huguley, retirement

SC H4857

Mayor Roy Pipkin, retirement

SC H5624

James L. Mann “Bubba� Cromer Jr., retirement

SC H5627

Retirement of Rep. Bill Taylor

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 H5628

Rep. Mark Smith Retirement

SC H5630

Rep. Jermaine Johnson retirement

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 H3838

Retirement of Chief Steve Horton from Mayo Fire Department

SC H4114

Hon. Henry Edward Brown Jr., service

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