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H 5537

Dillon National Guard Armory

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jackie Hayes

Dillon County would obtain ownership and local control of the Dillon National Guard Armory, transferring it from state to local management upon Governor approval.

Effective date 05/19/26
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Bill Summary · H 5537

Summary of Bill H 5537 (2025-2026) – Dillon National Guard Armory

Basic information

  • Jurisdiction: South Carolina
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Title: Dillon National Guard Armory
  • Type: Joint Resolution
  • Introduced: April 15, 2026
  • Status: Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor (not listed); Co-sponsor: Jackie Hayes
  • Effective date: Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

1) Purpose and intent

  • The bill directs the transfer of ownership of the National Guard Armory located at 1119 SC-34, Dillon, South Carolina, from state control to Dillon County (local government control).
  • The action is framed as a transfer of ownership rather than a lease or short-term arrangement.

2) Key provisions and changes

  • Transfer authority: The Department of Administration, the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, or the appropriate agency (as applicable under state law) are instructed to transfer ownership of the specified armory to Dillon County.
  • Exemptions from standard statutes: The transfer is authorized notwithstanding Sections 1-11-58 and 25-1-1660 of the South Carolina Code. This indicates the transfer may proceed outside, or bypass, certain ordinary procedures or requirements normally applicable to such transfers.
  • Effective mechanism: The resolution becomes effective only after Governor’s approval.

3) Who is affected

  • Dillon County: Would gain ownership of the National Guard Armory property, enabling local management, stewardship, and potential use decisions.
  • State government / Agencies involved: Department of Administration and the State Fiscal Accountability Authority (and any other appropriate agency) would implement the transfer.
  • National Guard and tenants/use: Any ongoing usage arrangements or leases connected with the armory would be resolved by the new owner (Dillon County), subject to any existing state or federal requirements.

4) Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative path: Introduced and first read on April 15, 2026; referred to the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration.
  • Timeline to effect: The transfer would take effect only upon Governor’s approval, after which ownership would transfer to Dillon County.
  • Future steps: If approved by the Governor, the involved state agencies would carry out the transfer in accordance with applicable laws and any ancillary requirements.

5) Potential implications and considerations

  • Local control benefits: Dillon County could have greater control over the property for economic development, community use, or other local priorities.
  • Resource impacts: Transfer may affect maintenance responsibilities, funding for upkeep, and potential long-term costs or revenues associated with the armory.
  • Compliance considerations: Although exempted from certain statutes, the transfer must still align with any applicable federal, state, or local requirements governing National Guard facilities.

If you’d like, I can add a brief section on potential policy or budgetary implications based on Dillon County’s stated plans or typical uses for armory facilities.

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

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