Current Status Introducing Body:Senate Bill Number:516 Ratification Number:350 Act Number:329 Primary Sponsor:Setzler Type of Legislation:GB Subject:Square Dance Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19940325 Computer Document Number:CYY/15235SD.93 Governor's Action:S Date of Governor's Action:19940420 Introduced Date:19930309 Last History Body:------ Last History Date:19940420 Last History Type:Act No. 329 Scope of Legislation:Statewide All Sponsors:Setzler Type of Legislation:General Bill
Bill Body Date Action Description CMN Leg Involved
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516 ------ 19940420 Act No. 329
516 ------ 19940420 Signed by Governor
516 ------ 19940414 Ratified R 350
516 House 19940325 Read third time, enrolled for
ratification
516 House 19940324 Read second time, unanimous
consent for third reading on
next Legislative day
516 House 19940216 Committee Report: Favorable 21
516 House 19940112 Introduced, read first time, 21
referred to Committee
516 Senate 19940112 Read third time, sent to House
516 Senate 19930614 Read second time
516 Senate 19930603 Committee Report: Favorable 08
516 Senate 19930309 Introduced, read first time, 08
referred to Committee
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(A329, R350, S516)
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-700 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SQUARE DANCE AS THE OFFICIAL AMERICAN FOLK DANCE OF THE STATE.
Whereas, the square dance, which was first associated with the American people and recorded in history since 1651, has consistently been the one dance traditionally recognized by the American people as an expression of American Folk dancing; and
Whereas, square dancing is a traditional form of family recreation in South Carolina and is an activity for young and old which has been recorded throughout South Carolina's history; and
Whereas, square dancing is the American Folk Dance which is called, cued, or prompted to the dancers and includes squares, rounds, clogging, contra, line, and heritage dances; and
Whereas, it is appropriate that the contributions that square dancing make to the cultural life of South Carolina, the United States, and the world should be recognized. Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
Square dance designated
SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 1-1-700. The square dance is the official American Folk Dance of the State."
Time effective
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Approved the 20th day of April, 1994.