South Carolina S 478: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-6410 AND 56-5-6420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CERTAIN CHILDREN MUST BE SECURED IN A CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM WHILE TRAVELING IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND THE TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN IN A VEHICLE WITH AN INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF CHILD RESTRAINT DEVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE, WEIGHT, AND POSITION OF A CHILD WHO MUST BE SECURED IN A CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM.

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2025-2026 Bill 478 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 25, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 478

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE the State Government Affairs Council 
UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS fiftieth ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND the council FOR 
ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH 
CAROLINA.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize the State Government Affairs 
Council as it celebrates this important milestone; and

Whereas, the State 
Government Affairs Council (SGAC) was established fifty years ago with the 
mission to advance and support the state government affairs profession by 
fostering community, facilitating relationships between peers and elected 
officials, building knowledge, and promoting diverse perspectives in a 
nonpartisan environment; and

Whereas, SGAC's 
members, consisting of government affairs professionals, have consistently 
worked to enhance understanding and communication between the public and private 
sectors, ensuring the fair representation of diverse interests, advocating for 
the advancement of policies that promote unparalleled educational opportunities, 
providing a forum for members and policymakers to convene and collaborate, 
mentoring the next generation of state government affairs professionals, and 
promoting all aspects of diversity; and

Whereas, through its 
collaboration with legislative bodies, administrative agencies, and community 
stakeholders, SGAC has helped build a more responsive, transparent, and 
accountable government at the state level; and

Whereas, the fiftieth 
anniversary of SGAC represents a milestone of achievement and service in its 
ongoing commitment to excellence in government affairs; and

Whereas, SGAC has fostered 
a forward-thinking platform for addressing emerging challenges in state 
governance. SGAC has legacy of leadership, training, and advocacy and has 
shaped the professional development of thousands of individuals in the field of 
government relations; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate encourage continued support for SGAC's mission and 
commends its members for their tireless work to advocate for sound policy 
decisions, transparency, and good governance; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment of the 
State Government Affairs Council to serving the people and the State of South 
Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate the 
State Government Affairs Council upon the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary 
and commend the council for its many years of dedicated service to the people 
and the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this 
resolution be presented to the executive director of the State Government 
Affairs Council, Beth Loudy.

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