South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H5708

Caption

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR EBONY YOUNG FOR HER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND FOR HER INSTRUMENTAL ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PALMS PROJECT.

Summary

H5708 is a House resolution honoring Ebony Young for her distinguished service to the State of South Carolina and her instrumental role in the development and implementation of the PALMS Project, the General Assembly’s modern drafting software system. The resolution recites her personal background, education, and professional career, including work in state government, higher education, and private-sector consulting, and highlights her leadership in helping design, develop, administer, and support the PALMS transition. The resolution does not change substantive law, create a new program, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is ceremonial: it formally recognizes Ms. Young’s contributions and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to her. The bill’s impact is therefore limited to public commendation and institutional acknowledgment by the House of Representatives. The general sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and appreciative. The House expresses gratitude for Ms. Young’s professionalism, dedication, and long hours supporting the General Assembly, and offers congratulations as she moves on to a promotion in Ireland. The tone is celebratory and complimentary throughout. There is no apparent policy controversy or substantive opposition reflected in the bill text or available context. Because the measure is a recognition resolution rather than legislation affecting rights or obligations, there are no noted points of contention, and no committee debate or recorded votes are provided in the available materials.

Impact

H5708 has no direct impact on South Carolina statutes, regulations, or agency authority. It is a ceremonial House resolution that recognizes an individual and her work on the PALMS drafting system, but it does not amend the code, alter legislative procedures, or impose duties on any state entity. Its practical effect is limited to official commendation and the presentation of the resolution to Ebony Young.

Sentiment

The sentiment is unanimously favorable. The resolution praises Ebony Young’s service, professionalism, and contributions to the General Assembly and the PALMS Project, and it frames her departure as a loss to the state but also a reason for congratulations. No votes, amendments, or committee remarks are available that suggest any disagreement or hesitation.

Contention

No notable contention is evident. The measure is a noncontroversial recognition resolution, and the available record includes no committee transcript, no recorded votes, and no opposing viewpoints. Any discussion implied by the text centers on appreciation for Ms. Young’s work and the successful implementation of PALMS, not on policy disputes or fiscal concerns.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SC S1198

Ebony Young

SC H3881

Shayla Bowers-Royalty USA Teen 2025

SC H4988

bench dedication to Sharon Brown Harriott for her leadership and service.

SC H5672

Brad Waring

SC H5594

Marine Corps League Department of South Carolina

SC H5174

Kindred Hearts of SC

SC H5461

Jenna Huggins

SC H4996

Ebony F. Bowers, sympathy

SC H3675

Jodi Gallman retirement

SC H3822

Tracie Swilley 2025 National High School Principal of the Year

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