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S 1193

Rob Tester Retirement

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Alexander

Recognizes and commends Rob Tester for 40 years of public service and leadership at PEBA, honoring his retirement with ceremonial acknowledgment.

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Bill Summary · S 1193

Overview

  • Type: Senate Resolution (honorary, non-legislative)
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: South Carolina
  • Title: Rob Tester Retirement
  • Status: Introduced and adopted (May 14, 2026)

This bill is a formal concurrent resolution recognizing and congratulating Rob Tester on the occasion of his retirement from the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) on June 2, 2026, and commending his forty years of public service.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly acknowledge Rob Tester’s long career in South Carolina public service.
  • To commend his leadership and contributions as the chief officer responsible for employee insurance benefits programs within PEBA.
  • To wish him happiness and fulfillment in his forthcoming retirement.
  • To present a formal courtesy resolution to Mr. Tester.

Key Provisions and Provisions That Would Be Made

  • Legislative language expresses congratulations and appreciation for Mr. Tester’s career.
  • Recognition of his roles and impact, including:
    • Leading development of funding requirements for self-funded health plans.
    • Setting pricing for State Health Plan provider networks.
    • Ensuring comprehensive and competitive health plan benefits for state employees.
  • Formal presentation of a copy of the resolution to Rob Tester.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary: Rob Tester (retiree) and his public service career.
  • Indirect: South Carolina PEBA and related stakeholders who benefit from formal recognition of leadership contributions.
  • The broader public is affected by the symbolic acknowledgment of long-term public service.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and adopted on May 14, 2026.
  • The resolution designates June 2, 2026, as the retirement date referenced for context.
  • As a resolution, it does not create new laws, authorize expenditures, or alter policy; it serves as ceremonial recognition.
  • A copy of the resolution will be presented to Rob Tester.

Notable Details

  • Education and career highlights:
    • BA in Political Science from Furman University.
    • Master's in Public Affairs from Princeton University.
    • Career progression across General Assembly, Budget and Control Board, PEBA, and related leadership roles.
  • Leadership roles held:
    • Chair positions with State and Local Government Benefits Association, State Retirees Association of South Carolina, and Consumers' Choice Health Insurance Company.
  • Length of public service: 40 years (1982–2026 timeframe).

This summary captures the bill’s purpose, content, and the impact of a formal commendation rather than substantive policy changes.

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

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