Cambodian Heritage Month

2025-2026 Bill 5500: Cambodian Heritage Month - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5500
STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Teeple, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
Document Path: LC-0415HDB-RM26.docx
Introduced in the House on April 2, 2026
Introduced in the Senate on April 7, 2026
Currently residing in the House
Summary: Cambodian Heritage Month
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date

Body

Action Description with journal page number

4/2/2026

House

Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate (
House Journal-page 28
)

4/7/2026

Senate

Introduced (
Senate Journal-page 8
)

4/7/2026

Senate

Referred to Committee on
Family and Veterans' Services
(
Senate Journal-page 8
)

4/29/2026

Senate

Recalled from Committee on
Family and Veterans' Services
(
Senate Journal-page 8
)

4/30/2026

Senate

Adopted, sent to House (
Senate Journal-page 70
)

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
04/02/2026
04/29/2026

Recalled

April 29, 2026

H. 5500

Introduced by Reps. Teeple, Alexander, Anderson,
Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein,
Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman,
Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard,
Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch,
Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon,
Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers,
Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson,
J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger,
Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel,
McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan,
Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese,
Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G. M.
Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters,
Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow

S. Printed 4/29/26--S.

Read the first time April 7, 2026

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO CELEBRATE THE RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE, HISTORY,
AND ENDURING CONTRIBUTIONS OF CAMBODIAN AMERICANS AND TO DECLARE APRIL 2026
CAMBODIAN HERITAGE MONTH IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina General Assembly appreciate the rich cultural heritage,
history, and enduring contributions of Cambodian Americans who have helped
shape and strengthen the communities in our Great State; and

W
hereas, many Cambodian
families came to the United States seeking refuge and opportunity, carrying
with them deep-rooted faith, resilience, and determination to rebuild their
lives while preserving their cultural identity; and

W
hereas, faith has
played a central role in the Cambodian American experience, serving as a source
of strength, healing, and unity across generations; and

W
hereas, spiritual
institutions such as Wat Sao Sakh San Khmer Buddhist Temple in Wellford, the
Spartanburg Buddhist Center of South Carolina in Spartanburg, and the Cambodian
Baptist Church in Wellford stand as pillars of faith, compassion, and community;
and

W
hereas, the Cambodian
Association of South Carolina, in partnership with Generations for America, is
committed to building bridges between cultures and generations, fostering
unity, encouraging civic engagement, and empowering future leaders; and

W
hereas, these efforts
reflect the shared values of faith, service, and community that strengthen the
bonds uniting all South Carolinians. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the House
of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, celebrate the rich
cultural heritage, history, and enduring contributions of Cambodian Americans
and declare April 2026 Cambodian Heritage Month in the State of South Carolina.

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