South Carolina H 4982: Dean Robert M. Wilcox

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2025-2026 Bill 4982 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 24, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4982

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Recalled

March 24, 2026

H. 4982

Introduced by Reps. Crawford, Brittain, Guest, 
McGinnis, Hardee, Schuessler, Bailey and J. E. Johnson 

S. Printed 3/24/26--S.

Read the first time March 10, 2026

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

to request the Department of Transportation name the 
portion of Interstate Highway 73 also known as "future 73" that will serve 
Dillon, Horry, Marion, and Marlboro Counties, the state of south carolina, and 
the united states of america "President Donald J. Trump Highway" and erect 
appropriate markers or signs along this highway containing these words.

Whereas, the Interstate 
Highway 73/74/75 Corridor spans six states from Michigan to South Carolina, 
linking the Midwest to the Southeast with a modern, high-capacity highway 
system; and

Whereas, designed to 
improve regional mobility and national trade, the route connects major 
interstates, ports, and rail networks while providing safer, faster travel for 
millions of residents and visitors. This corridor is more than a road; it is a 
catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and stronger communities across the 
Eastern United States; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina segment of Interstate Highway 73 is especially significant, providing 
a direct link to Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand region-one of the State's 
most important economic and tourism hubs. Horry County is the state's largest 
county without interstate access. The construction of Interstate Highway 73 
would reshape transportation in Horry County, have an estimated financial 
impact of $3.6 billion, and sustain some 20,528 jobs by 2040. On average, Interstate 
Highway 73 would provide motorists a thirty-three-percent time savings which 
would result in cost savings that could reach $172 million in 2040; and

Whereas, once completed, 
Interstate Highway 73 will improve mobility, strengthen hurricane evacuation 
capacity, and support long-term growth for both local residents and millions of 
annual visitors to our State. This direct route from Interstate Highway 95 
would boost regional volume by some 6.8 percent resulting in an estimated 
$548.4 million, and supporting over fourteen thousand jobs in 2040; and

Whereas, the corridor 
would directly serve Dillon, Horry, Marion, and Marlboro counties, connecting 
inland communities to coastal destinations and creating stronger economic 
opportunities across northeastern South Carolina; and

Whereas, Interstate 
Highway 73 is included on the State Transportation Improvement Program list and 
has received local, state, and federal funding. In 2005, Interstate Highway 73 
was named a Project of National and Regional Significance by the United States 
Congress. Because the Myrtle Beach area carries great economic importance for 
the entire State, leaders in nearly every branch of government recognize that 
investment in this infrastructure is essential; and

Whereas, during his 
first administration and continuing into his second administration, President 
Donald J. Trump, with his renowned business savvy and financial acumen, has 
championed this project. Interstate Highway 73 has been talked about for decades, 
but it took the vision and fortitude of the president to turn talk into action 
when his administration issued a federal permit for construction in June 2017 
of his first administration. His staunch support has been essential as the 
State and nation move toward the completion of this important project; and

Whereas, several organizations 
sued the Trump administration in federal court over the permit. However, the 
State of South Carolina and the administration prevailed, paving the way for 
progress for South Carolinians and all Americans, making this road truly shovel 
ready; and

Whereas, it would be 
fitting and proper to recognize President Trump's commitment to making the 
South Carolina portion of Interstate Highway 73 a reality by naming this 
segment of highway in his honor. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the 
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request the Department of 
Transportation name the portion of Interstate Highway 73 also known as "Future 
73" that will serve Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro Counties, the State of 
South Carolina, and the United States of America "President Donald J. Trump 
Highway" and erect appropriate markers or signs along this highway containing 
these words.

Be it further resolved that 
a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.

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