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SC S0089

Bill

Status

Passed

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Young

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Renames the South Carolina Military Base Task Force to the South Carolina Military Affairs Advisory Council, with an expanded mission to sustain and expand military presence in the state and support mission readiness

  • Adds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to the council's coordination scope alongside the existing Department of Defense focus

  • Expands council membership to include representatives from Aiken County (Aiken Chamber CEO, Aiken County Council Chairperson, Mayor of North Augusta) and Edgefield County Council Chairperson

  • Increases at-large gubernatorial appointees from five to six, representing five military counties (adding Aiken to existing Beaufort, Charleston, Richland, and Sumter)

  • Requires the council to meet at least once per calendar year and mandates that executive committee members be recommended by county legislative delegations to the Governor

Legislative Description

Military Affairs Advisory Council

Last Action

Act No. 31

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs2/6/2025
Family and Veterans Services12/11/2024

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