S0913 is a simple ceremonial bill that adds a new section to the South Carolina Code to designate "Carolina When I Die" by Patrick Davis as an official state song. The measure does not create a regulatory program, appropriations, or enforcement mechanism; it solely recognizes a specific musical work as part of the state’s official symbols.
If enacted, the bill would amend Title 1, Chapter 1, Article 9 of the South Carolina Code by adding Section 1-1-687. The act would take effect upon approval by the Governor, and its legal effect would be limited to the formal recognition of the song as an official state song alongside any existing state symbols.
Impact
The bill would make a narrow change to South Carolina law by adding a new statutory designation for an official state song. Its impact is primarily symbolic and cultural, affecting the state’s official emblems and the public recognition of Patrick Davis’s song, rather than altering rights, duties, or government operations for residents, agencies, or businesses.
Sentiment
No committee transcripts or votes are provided, so there is no recorded debate or roll-call history to indicate support or opposition. Based on the bill text alone, the measure appears noncontroversial and ceremonial in nature, which typically draws little substantive opposition.
Contention
There are no documented points of contention in the provided materials. If any concerns were raised, they are not reflected in the available transcripts or voting history. The only potentially notable issue is the choice of which song should receive official state recognition, but no competing views are shown in the record provided.
Similar To
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-687 SO AS TO DESIGNATE "CAROLINA WHEN I DIE" BY PATRICK DAVIS AS AN OFFICIAL STATE SONG.