South Carolina H 4122: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE MONTH OF APRIL 2017 AS "DONATE LIFE MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO REGISTER AS ORGAN DONORS.

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2025-2026 Bill 4122 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 04, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4122

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Indicates New Matter

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A joint Resolution

to establish a high-speed rail system study committee to 
examine and develop a plan of action for a high-speed rail system in this 
state, to provide for the duties of the study committee, and to require the study 
committee to report its findings to the general assembly.

Be it enacted by the 
General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. (A) There 
is established a High-Speed Rail System study committee to examine the needs 
and opportunities, together with corresponding economic development 
opportunities within this State, presented by high-speed rail and in 
conjunction with the Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor (SEHSR), and to develop 
a plan of action for development of a high-speed rail system to tie into the 
SEHSR Corridor and, if feasible, to connect regions and cities of South 
Carolina with each other and with neighboring states.

 (B) The study 
committee is composed of the following nine members:

 (1) three 
members of the House appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

 (2) three 
members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate;

 (3) two members 
appointed by the Governor; and

 (4) one member 
from the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank Board as appointed 
by the chairman of the board.

 (C) The Secretary 
of Commerce and the Director of the Department of Transportation, or their 
designees, also shall serve as members of the study committee.

 (D) The specific 
duties of the study committee in developing its plan and recommendations 
include the following:

 (1) study, 
assess, and develop effective and competitive plans for the design, 
construction, financing, and operation of high-speed rail service and intercity 
passenger rail service through and between points in this State and to other 
states;

 (2) study, assess, 
advise, and assist this State's efforts to coordinate federal, state, and 
regional planning that best establishes high-speed rail service in and through 
South Carolina; and

 (3) coordinate 
with counterparts in other states on the SEHSR Corridor and, in turn, study, 
assess and advise on matters which insure compatible long-term criteria are 
adopted and that optimum train scheduling is obtained to best provide high-speed 
rail service to all applicable regions in South Carolina, including through 
service passenger train options; and

 (4) study, assess, 
advise, and assist this State's efforts to maximize federal funding in support 
of the establishment of high-speed interstate rail service for certain parts of 
South Carolina as elements of the SEHSR Corridor.

 (E) The expenses 
of the study committee must be paid from the approved accounts of both houses. 
Staff of the Department of Transportation, the Department of Commerce, and the 
General Assembly shall assist the study committee in the performance of its 
duties.

 (F) A member of 
the study committee shall serve without pay, but shall receive mileage, 
subsistence, and per diem as provided by law for members of state boards, 
commissions, and committees.

 (G) The study 
committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly 
by January 1, 2026.

SECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect 
upon approval by the Governor.

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