South CarolinaState agencies transfer three National Guard armories to local governments
State agencies are directed to transfer three National Guard armories to the cities of Dillon and Timmonsville, and to Barnwell County; the law took effect upon the governor’s approval.
What it does
State agencies are directed to transfer three National Guard armories to the cities of Dillon and Timmonsville, and to Barnwell County, despite two cited state laws.
Argument forThe cities and county could make decisions about their armories directly because the resolution transfers ownership to them.
Argument againstThe cities and county might face upkeep costs for armories they own, though the resolution does not assign those costs.
More detail
State agencies are directed to transfer ownership of three National Guard armories to local governments. The Dillon armory goes to the City of Dillon, the Timmonsville armory goes to the City of Timmonsville, and the Barnwell armory goes to Barnwell County. The resolution directs the transfers despite two cited state laws. The resolution took effect when the governor approved it on May 19, 2026.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Aug 19Act No. 265Latest
- Jun 5Effective date 05/19/26
- May 19Signed By Governor Henry McMasterBecame Law
- May 14Ratified R 220
- May 13Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
- Vote recorded Concur in Senate Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
- May 13Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolledTo Governor
- May 12Debate adjourned
- May 7Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
- Vote recorded 3rd Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- May 7Read third time and returned to House with amendmentsPassed 2nd Chamber
- May 7AmendedMajor
- May 6Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- Vote recorded 2nd Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- May 6Read second timeMinor
- May 6AmendedMajor
- May 5Committee report: Favorable FinanceMinor
- Apr 28Referred to Committee on FinanceMinor
- Apr 28Introduced and read first timeMinor
- Apr 24Read third time and sent to SenatePassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 23Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- Vote recorded Passage of Joint Resolution. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 23Roll call Yeas-111 Nays-0
- Apr 23Read second timeMinor
- Apr 22Scrivener's error corrected
- Apr 21Recalled from Committee on Ways and Means
- Apr 15Referred to Committee on Ways and MeansMinor
- Apr 15Introduced and read first timeIntroduced
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