South CarolinaSouth Carolina recognizes “Carolina When I Die” as an official song
South Carolina recognizes Patrick Davis's “Carolina When I Die” as an official state song under a law effective May 18, 2026.
What it does
“Carolina When I Die” by Patrick Davis is an official South Carolina state song. The designation took effect on May 18, 2026.
Argument forOfficial recognition could help residents discover Patrick Davis's song and encourage them to share it at state celebrations.
Argument againstOfficial recognition could favor this song over other music that residents feel represents South Carolina.
More detail
South Carolina designates “Carolina When I Die” by Patrick Davis as an official state song. The designation applies to the named song as an official song of South Carolina. The law took effect when the governor approved it on May 18, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2Act No. 206Latest
- Jun 2Effective date 05/18/26
- May 18Signed By Governor Henry McMasterBecame Law
- May 15Ratified R 260
- May 14Read third time and enrolledTo Governor
- Apr 30Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-2
- Vote recorded 2nd Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 30Read second timeMinor
- Apr 16Committee report: Favorable Family and Veterans' ServicesMinor
- Apr 15Scrivener's error corrected
- Apr 7Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' ServicesMinor
- Apr 7Introduced and read first timeMinor
- Apr 7Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' ServicesMinor
- Apr 7Introduced and read first timeMinor
- Apr 2Read third time and sent to SenatePassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 1Roll call Yeas-100 Nays-7
- Vote recorded Passage of Bill. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 1Read second timeMinor
- Apr 1AmendedMajor
- Mar 31Debate adjourned
- Mar 26Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public WorksMinor
- Feb 11Referred to Committee on Education and Public WorksMinor
- Feb 11Introduced and read first timeIntroduced
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