South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly
South Carolina H5807: Alica James obituary and memorial service
Status: Passed both chambers, August 25, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 25, 2026:
2025-2026 Bill 5807 Text of Previous Version (Aug. 25, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly 126th Session, 2025-2026 Bill 5807 Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter (Text matches printed bills. Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) A house RESOLUTION to express profound sorrow upon the passing of Alica Van Rensalier Lewis James of Orangeburg and to extend deepest sympathy to her loving family and many friends. W hereas, Alica Van Rensalier Lewis James, a pioneering businesswoman, community leader, beloved mother, aunt, sister, and friend passed away on June 30, 2026, in Indian Land, just days before her eighty-eighth birthday; and W hereas, born July 2, 1938, in New York City to the late Linwood and Millie Van Rensalier, Alica was raised in Sumter, where she graduated as valedictorian of Lincoln High School and was crowned Miss Lincoln; and W hereas, in 1968, Alica made history as the first African American employee of the National Bank of South Carolina in Sumter, demonstrating exceptional financial acumen and helping advance integration in South Carolina's banking industry; and W hereas, Alica devoted herself to civil rights, racial equality, education, and community service, including her participation on a special banking committee on race and her role in the integration of Catholic schools in Sumter; and W hereas, …
Sponsors
- Govan Jr., Jerry (D, 93) · primary sponsor
- Terry Alexander (D, 59)
- Carl Anderson (D, 103)
- Frank Atkinson (R, 57)
- William Bailey (R, 104)
- Nathan Ballentine (R, 71)
- Justin Bamberg (D, 90)
- Bruce Bannister (R, 24)
- Heather Bauer (D, 75)
- Thomas Beach (R, 10)
- Beth Bernstein (D, 78)
- Phillip Bowers (R, 3)
Latest actions
- : Introduced and adopted
Common questions
- What is H5807?
- H5807 is a bill in the South Carolina Legislature (126th General Assembly): Alica James obituary and memorial service.
- What is the status of H5807?
- Passed both chambers as of August 25, 2026. Latest action: Introduced and adopted (August 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5807?
- Govan Jr., Jerry (D, 93), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H5807?
- On the South Carolina Legislature website: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/5807.htm
Source: official South Carolina record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.