South CarolinaState transfers Barnwell National Guard armory to county
The law directs a state agency to transfer the Barnwell National Guard armory at 10233 Marlboro Avenue to Barnwell County.
What it does
The state agency responsible for the Barnwell National Guard armory must transfer ownership of the property to Barnwell County.
Argument forCounty ownership could give Barnwell County more control over decisions about the armory and its future use.
Argument againstThe transfer could leave the state without ownership of the armory, limiting its future control over the property.
More detail
The law directs the Department of Administration, the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, or the appropriate agency to transfer the armory to Barnwell County. The transfer covers the National Guard armory at 10233 Marlboro Avenue in Barnwell, South Carolina. The law took effect when the Governor approved it on May 19, 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
- Aug 19Act No. 264Latest
- Jun 5Effective date 05/19/26
- May 19Signed By Governor Henry McMasterBecame Law
- May 14Ratified R 164
- May 13Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolledTo Governor
- May 12Scrivener's error corrected
- Vote recorded Passage of Joint Resolution. Result: pass.Lower
- May 12Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
- May 12Read second timeMinor
- May 7Recalled from Committee on Ways and Means
- Mar 31Referred to Committee on Ways and MeansMinor
- Mar 31Introduced and read first timeMinor
- Mar 26Read third time and sent to HousePassed 1st Chamber
- Mar 25Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- Vote recorded 2nd Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 25Read second timeMinor
- Mar 12Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without referenceIntroduced
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