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H 5656

SCLBC Youth Legislative Conference use of chamber

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Annie McDaniel

Allows the SCLBC Youth Legislative Conference to use the South Carolina House chamber on October 29, 2026, with no charge and subject to chamber availability and security procedure

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Bill Summary · H 5656

Summary of Bill H 5656 (Session 2025-2026) – South Carolina

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a House resolution authorizing a specific use of the South Carolina House of Representatives chamber.
  • It permits the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Youth Legislative Conference (SCLBC Youth Legislative Conference) to use the House chamber for its annual State House meeting.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Authorization: Allows the SCLBC Youth Legislative Conference to use the chamber of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
  • Date: The use is authorized for Thursday, October 29, 2026.
  • Contingent on chamber availability: The chamber may not be used if the House is in session or if the chamber is otherwise unavailable.
  • Security and access: State House security forces are required to provide assistance and access as necessary for the meeting, in accordance with existing procedures.
  • No charge: No charges may be assessed for the use of the House chamber on the specified date.

Who/What is Affected

  • Officially affected: The SCLBC Youth Legislative Conference, which would gain access to the House chamber for its event.
  • House operations: The resolution interacts with scheduling and security procedures for use of the chamber by non-legislative groups, reiterating non-disruption if the House is in session.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and adoption date: May 6, 2026.
  • Effective window: The resolution applies specifically to October 29, 2026, subject to chamber availability.
  • Conditions: The authorization is limited to the stated date and requires that the House is not in session and the chamber is available.

Additional Notes

  • Co-sponsor: Annie McDaniel.
  • The resolution ensures coordination with State House security and emphasizes that no rental or usage charges will be imposed for this event on the designated date.

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

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