South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
S 1009: Lake Wateree PCB Contamination
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1009 is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Lake Wateree PCB Contamination. Primary sponsor: Jeffrey Graham (Democratic), Allen Blackmon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE THE ORIGIN OF THE USE OF POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS) AROUND LAKE WATEREE AND THE CATAWBA-WATEREE RIVER BASIN LEADING TO ITS CONTAMINATION AND RESULTING IN AN ACCUMULATION OF PCBS IN THE ECOLOGICAL AND AQUATIC LIFE IN THE LAKE AND THE BASIN.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Graham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Allen Blackmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Introduced and read first time