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H 4957

Rep. Greg Delleney Interchange

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Randy Ligon

A ten-mile stretch of Interstate 77 in Chester County would be named “Representative F.G. 'Greg' Delleney Jr. Highway” with signage installed by SCDOT.

Adopted, returned to House with concurrence
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Bill Summary · H 4957

Summary: H 4957 (2025-2026) – Interchange Naming in Chester County, SC

Type of Legislation

  • Concurrent Resolution (no new law; a request to the Department of Transportation)
  • Purpose: To name a segment of Interstate Highway 77 after a former state representative and request signage.

Primary Purpose and Intent

  • The bill requests the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to name a specific ten-mile portion of Interstate 77 in Chester County as:
    • “Representative F.G. 'Greg' Delleney Jr. Highway”
  • The bill also requests the installation of signs or markers displaying the named designation at that location.

Key Provisions

  • Geographical scope:
    • Interstate 77 within Chester County, from Exit 55 (SC Highway 97) to Exit 65 (SC Highway 9).
  • Naming:
    • The ten-mile stretch would be named “Representative F.G. 'Greg' Delleney Jr. Highway.”
  • Signage:
    • SCDOT would erect appropriate signs or markers at the named location bearing the designation.
  • Procedure:
    • The General Assembly is directing (via concurrent resolution) the naming and signage; the actual naming finalized by SCDOT through its standard processes.
    • A copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to SCDOT.

Who Is Affected

  • Geographic:
    • Drivers and travelers using I-77 in Chester County between Exits 55 and 65.
  • Official/Institutional:
    • South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) would implement the naming and signage.
  • Community/Individuals:
    • The bill honors former Rep. F.G. “Greg” Delleney Jr. and may influence local recognition and historical commemoration.
  • Public and political stakeholders in Chester County, The Citadel community, and Delleney’s supporters.

Background on the Honoree (as presented in the bill)

  • F.G. “Greg” Delleney Jr.:
    • Born February 9, 1952; lifelong public service in Chester County.
    • Education: The Citadel (B.A., Political Science, 1974); Samford University Cumberland School of Law (J.D., 1981); Erskine Theological Seminary (2022).
    • Navy service (1974–1977); retired as a commander in the U.S. Naval Reserves (1995).
    • Legal and professional roles in Chester; long-time public service including tenure as a South Carolina House member (1991–2018; District 43); former chair of the House Judiciary Committee.
    • Board service and honors, including The Citadel boards and the Order of the Palmetto (2019).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • History of actions:
    • Introduced and referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions (Jan 15, 2026).
    • Subsequently referred to the Transportation Committee (Feb 4, 2026) and reported favorably.
    • Recalled for concurrence and adopted by the House; transmitted to Senate (Feb 3–Apr 16, 2026 actions listed).
    • The latest action indicates adoption by the House and concurrence with the Senate, returning the measure to the Senate for consideration, or finalization as applicable.
  • Legislative nature:
    • As a concurrent resolution, it is a formal request to SCDOT rather than a bill creating statutory changes.
    • Implementation depends on SCDOT’s internal approval process and signage standards.

Summary Assessment

  • The bill is a honoring/recognition measure that designates a segment of a state highway in Chester County in memory of a prominent local former legislator, with the practical effect of public signage by the transportation department. It does not alter transportation policy or funding; it primarily affects naming and commemorative signage.

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

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