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S 730

Thomas C. and Audree A. Clark Road Naming

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeffrey Graham

The bill asks SCDOT to name the Cheraw Road and Park Road intersection in Cassatt “Thomas C. Clark and Audree A. Clark Intersection” and install signs.

Adopted, returned to Senate with concurrence
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Bill Summary · S 730

Summary: Bill S 730 (2025-2026) – Thomas C. and Audree A. Clark Road Naming

Purpose and Intent

  • This concurrent resolution requests the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to name a specific intersection in Cassatt, Kershaw County, after Thomas C. Clark Sr. and Audree A. Clark.
  • The proposed designation is: “Thomas C. Clark and Audree A. Clark Intersection.”
  • The resolution also calls for erecting markers or signs at the intersection bearing the designation.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The bill does not create new laws or funding programs; instead, it requests (not requires) SCDOT to undertake the naming and signage.
  • Target location: Intersection of Cheraw Road and Park Road in the Town of Cassatt, Kershaw County.
  • The bill directs that appropriate markers or signs be erected at the intersection to reflect the designation.

Who or What Is Affected

  • Primary effect: The local community in Cassatt, Kershaw County, and visitors who travel the Cheraw Road and Park Road intersection.
  • Thomas C. Clark Sr. and Audree A. Clark family (and their descendants) receive public recognition through the named intersection and markers.
  • SCDOT would execute the naming and install the markers/signs if the resolution is adopted and forwarded to the department.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and referrals:
    • Prefiled on 2025-12-10.
    • Referred to the Committee on Transportation (2025-12-10).
  • Movement through committees:
    • Recalled from the Committee on Transportation (2026-03-24).
    • Reported Favorable by the Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee (2026-04-15).
    • In the House, adopted and sent to the Senate (2026-03-25); subsequently returned to the Senate with concurrence (2026-04-16).
  • Status: As of the latest action, the bill has been adopted in the chamber and sent back with concurrence to the other house for final approval, completing the concurrent resolution process if concurred.

Sponsor

  • Co-sponsor: Jeffrey Graham.

Notes for Context

  • The bill is a memorial-style resolution, focusing on recognition rather than creating legal obligations or funding. Final action depends on concurrence between the Senate and House and executive acceptance where applicable.
  • The naming would be ceremonial and commemorative, with signage installed at the specified intersection if approved by SCDOT.

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

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