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H 5562

ABC Carolinas Hard Hat Day

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Alexander and 119 co-sponsors

April 22, 2026 is designated as “ABC Carolinas Hard Hat Day” at the South Carolina State House to recognize ABC Carolinas’ role in merit-shop construction, safety, and workforce tr

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Bill Summary · H 5562

Summary of Bill H. 5562 (2025-2026) – South Carolina

Title

ABC Carolinas Hard Hat Day

Type

House Resolution recognizing an organization and designating a day at the State House.

Primary Purpose

To recognize the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) and to declare April 22, 2026, as “ABC Carolinas Hard Hat Day” at the South Carolina State House. The resolution acknowledges ABC Carolinas as the voice of the merit shop construction industry and highlights its roles in workforce development, safety and craft-training programs, advocacy, and promoting merit-based, safe, and value-driven project awarding.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledgment of ABC Carolinas as:
    • The representative body for merit shop construction professionals (contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and construction workers) in the Carolinas.
    • A promoter of free enterprise, fair competition, and opportunity.
    • A leader in workforce development, safety, and training programs.
    • An organization engaged in legislative advocacy to ensure projects are awarded based on merit, safety, and value.
  • Official designation:
    • The General Assembly recognizes April 22, 2026, as “ABC Carolinas Hard Hat Day” at the South Carolina State House.
  • Formal presentation:
    • A copy of the resolution will be presented to ABC Carolinas.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primarily the recognition of ABC Carolinas by the South Carolina House of Representatives.
  • Members, staff, and visitors at the State House on the designated day (April 22, 2026) who observe the resolution.
  • Indirectly, ABC Carolinas and its members across South Carolina and North Carolina, as the resolution highlights their contributions to the construction industry, workforce development, safety, and advocacy.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Introduction and adoption date: April 22, 2026 (per action history: “Introduced and adopted” on that date).
  • Requires no fiscal impact, regulatory changes, or statutory amendments beyond symbolic recognition.
  • Co-sponsors: A lengthy list of (introduced and) multiple state legislators across both parties, indicating broad bipartisan support for the ceremonial acknowledgment.

Potential Impact

  • Public recognition of ABC Carolinas’ role in the regional construction industry.
  • May strengthen awareness of merit-shop principles, workforce training efforts, and safety initiatives associated with ABC Carolinas.
  • Serves as a formal acknowledgment that could facilitate continued dialogue between the organization and the General Assembly on industry workforce and safety issues.
  • No direct policy changes, funding, or regulatory mandates are contained in the resolution itself.

If you’d like, I can compare this to similar ceremonial resolutions in other states or provide a brief background on ABC Carolinas and their typical activities cited in representative language.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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