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H 5650

The American Board of Trial Advocates, James Otis Lecture

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Murrell Smith

Allows ABOTA to use the South Carolina House chamber on Sep 18, 2026 for its James Otis Lecture, if the House is not in session and the chamber is available.

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Bill Summary · H 5650

Summary of Bill H 5650 (Session 2025-2026) — South Carolina

Title

The American Board of Trial Advocates, James Otis Lecture

Type of Measure

House Resolution

Purpose and Intent

authorize and arrange the use of the South Carolina House of Representatives chamber by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) to host its James Otis Lecture Series. The arrangement is contingent on specific scheduling conditions.

Key Provisions

  • The South Carolina Chapter of ABOTA may use the chamber of the South Carolina House of Representatives on September 18, 2026, for its James Otis Lecture Series.
  • Condition: Use is allowed only if:
    • The House is not in session on that date, and
    • The chamber is not otherwise unavailable.
  • If approved, the Speaker of the House must provide for the use of the chamber on alternate dates and times as he may select.

Who/What is Affected

  • The primary beneficiary is the South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
  • The use of the House chamber is the logistical impact, governed by the Speaker’s scheduling authority.
  • The general public would indirectly benefit through access to the James Otis Lecture Series funded or organized by ABOTA.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Action history indicates: Introduced and adopted on May 5, 2026.
  • The resolution specifies a single target date (September 18, 2026) for use, with the caveat that the date is only usable if the House is not in session and the chamber is available.
  • The Speaker has discretion to designate alternate dates and times for the chamber’s use.

Additional Notes

  • A co-sponsor is listed: Murrell Smith.
  • The resolution is narrowly focused on facility use rather than creating new obligations or funding, and imposes scheduling conditions tied to the House calendar.

Practical Impact

  • Enables ABOTA to host the James Otis Lecture Series in a prestigious government chamber, potentially enhancing visibility for the event and the organization.
  • Scheduling flexibility remains under the Speaker’s control to avoid interference with official legislative business.

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

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