H3949

State anthem

Complete·5/26/26

Designates "Dum Spiro Spero" as the official choral anthem of South Carolina.

The bill amends the South Carolina Code to designate "Dum Spiro Spero," translated as "While I Breathe, I Hope," as the official choral anthem of the state. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

42 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

DDR

Calendar

Apr 15

9:00 AM

Senate Family & Veterans Services Committee - Appointments and on 3949, 5168

Apr 1

9:00 AM

Senate FVS Human Services Subcommittee on 913, 3949

History

May 26

Effective date 05/15/26

May 26

Act No. 144

May 15

Signed By Governor