South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H5652

Introduced
5/5/26  

Caption

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF ROBERT AUBREY "ROB" BAGGETT JR. OF ROEBUCK AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Summary

H5652 is a simple House resolution expressing the South Carolina House of Representatives’ sorrow at the death of Robert Aubrey “Rob” Baggett Jr. of Roebuck and extending sympathy to his family and friends. The resolution recounts his life, education, career, church service, and devotion to his family, and it directs that a copy be presented to the family as a formal gesture of condolence. The measure does not create, amend, or repeal any law, nor does it appropriate funds or alter state policy. Its effect is ceremonial and commemorative only, serving as an official legislative tribute to a deceased constituent and community member.

Impact

H5652 has no substantive impact on South Carolina statutes, regulations, or government programs. As a memorial resolution, it does not change legal rights or obligations for any person or entity; its only practical effect is to place the House’s condolences into the official record and to transmit the resolution to the family.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly respectful and sympathetic. The text is entirely laudatory, emphasizing Rob Baggett’s education, service as a counselor and church leader, and devotion to his family, with no evidence of disagreement or opposition in the available record. No votes or committee discussion are provided, which is consistent with the routine, noncontroversial nature of a sympathy resolution.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. Because the bill is a memorial resolution honoring an individual’s life and offering condolences, it does not present policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or partisan divisions. The absence of committee transcripts and recorded votes suggests it was treated as a ceremonial measure rather than a contested piece of legislation.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SC H4019

Alvin Burton “Buck� Roberts, sympathy

SC H3901

Harry Gatch, sympathy

SC H5697

Robert Stewart Bond

SC H4900

Robert W. Davis sympathy

SC H4844

Archbishop B.R. Wilson, sympathy

SC H5582

Charton Hardin Blanks, sympathy

SC H4105

Jesse Ellison Outen Jr., sympathy

SC H3669

James Solomon sympathy

SC H4377

Dalton Buford Floyd Jr., sympathy

SC H4434

sympathy resolution Louis Weldon Hammond

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.