South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution
H 5481: District Teachers of the Year
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Plain-language summary
H 5481 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the South Carolina House on April 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: District Teachers of the Year. Primary sponsor: Shannon Erickson (Republican), Jeff Bradley (Republican), Jackie Terribile (Republican), Jay Kilmartin (Republican), John Lastinger (Republican), Lee Gilreath (Republican), Phillip Bowers (Republican), Terry Alexander (Democratic), Michael Rivers (Democratic), Tom Hartnett (Republican), Kambrell Garvin (Democratic), David Vaughan (Republican), Stephen Frank (Republican), Hamilton Grant (Democratic), Chris Huff (Republican), Dianne Mitchell (Republican), Tim McGinnis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SOUTH CAROLINA'S 2025-2026 DISTRICT TEACHERS OF THE YEAR UPON BEING SELECTED TO REPRESENT THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE TO CHILDREN, AND TO WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Erickson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 124 |
| Jeff Bradley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 123 |
| Jackie Terribile | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Jay Kilmartin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| John Lastinger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Lee Gilreath | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Phillip Bowers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Terry Alexander | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Michael Rivers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 121 |
| Tom Hartnett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 110 |
| Kambrell Garvin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| David Vaughan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Stephen Frank | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Hamilton Grant | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Chris Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Dianne Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Tim McGinnis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence
- Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate