South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
S 294: Former Senator Robert Ford
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Plain-language summary
S 294 is a resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Former Senator Robert Ford. Primary sponsor: Tom Davis (Republican), Tameika Isaac Devine (Democratic), Jason Elliott (Republican), Tom Fernandez (Republican), Mike Gambrell (Republican), Billy Garrett (Republican), Stephen Goldfinch (Republican), Jeffrey Graham (Democratic), Larry Grooms (Republican), Greg Hembree (Republican), Brad Hutto (Democratic), Michael Johnson (Republican), Carlisle Kennedy (Republican), Josh Kimbrell (Republican), Matt Leber (Republican), Shane Martin (Republican), Margie Bright Matthews (Democratic), Nutt, Russell Ott (Democratic), Luke Rankin (Republican), Mike Reichenbach (Republican), Rex Rice (Republican), Ronnie Sabb (Democratic), Everett Stubbs (Republican), Ed Sutton (Democratic), Deon Tedder (Democratic), Danny Verdin (Republican), Overture Walker (Democratic), Kent Williams (Democratic), Tom Young (Republican), Jeff Zell (Republican), Ronnie Cromer (Republican), Brian Adams (Republican), Karl Allen (Democratic), Allen Blackmon (Republican), Chip Campsen (Republican), Richard Cash (Republican), J.D. Chaplin (Republican), Wes Climer (Republican), Tom Corbin (Republican), Darrell Jackson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2025): Introduced and adopted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND FORMER SENATOR ROBERT FORD FOR DECADES OF SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF CHARLESTON COUNTY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 28
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Davis | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Tameika Isaac Devine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jason Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Tom Fernandez | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Mike Gambrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Billy Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Stephen Goldfinch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Jeffrey Graham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Larry Grooms | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Greg Hembree | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Brad Hutto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Michael Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Carlisle Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Josh Kimbrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Shane Martin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Margie Bright Matthews | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Nutt | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Russell Ott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Luke Rankin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 33 |
| Mike Reichenbach | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Rex Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Ronnie Sabb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Everett Stubbs | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Ed Sutton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Deon Tedder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Danny Verdin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Overture Walker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kent Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Tom Young | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Ronnie Cromer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Brian Adams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 44 |
| Karl Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Allen Blackmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Chip Campsen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 43 |
| Richard Cash | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| J.D. Chaplin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Wes Climer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Tom Corbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Darrell Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“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 and adopted