South Carolina General Assembly
121st Session, 2015-2016
H. 4059
STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Huggins, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowers, Bradley, Brannon, G.A.Brown, R.L.Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, CobbHunter, Cole, Collins, Corley, H.A.Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Johnson, Jordan, Kennedy, King, Kirby, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McKnight, M.S.McLeod, W.J.McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D.C.Moss, V.S.Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, RobinsonSimpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G.M.Smith, G.R.Smith, J.E.Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tinkler, Toole, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow
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Introduced in the House on April 28, 2015
Introduced in the Senate on April 29, 2015
Adopted by the General Assembly on May 26, 2015
Summary: Sacral Agenesis Caudal Regression Syndrome
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
DateBodyAction Description with journal page number
4/28/2015HouseIntroduced, adopted, sent to Senate (House Journalpage6)
4/29/2015SenateIntroduced (Senate Journalpage19)
4/29/2015SenateReferred to Committee on Medical Affairs(Senate Journalpage19)
5/5/2015Scrivener's error corrected
5/6/2015Scrivener's error corrected
5/21/2015SenateCommittee report: Favorable Medical Affairs(Senate Journalpage7)
5/26/2015SenateAdopted, returned to House with concurrence (Senate Journalpage22)
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
4/28/2015
5/5/2015
5/6/2015
5/21/2015
COMMITTEE REPORT
May 21, 2015
H.4059
Introduced by Reps. Huggins, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowers, Bradley, Brannon, G.A.Brown, R.L.Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, CobbHunter, Cole, Collins, Corley, H.A.Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Johnson, Jordan, Kennedy, King, Kirby, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McKnight, M.S.McLeod, W.J.McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D.C.Moss, V.S.Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, RobinsonSimpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G.M.Smith, G.R.Smith, J.E.Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tinkler, Toole, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow
S. Printed 5/21/15--S.
Read the first time April 29, 2015.
THE COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL AFFAIRS
To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H.4059) to recognize the formation of the International Sacral Agenesis Caudal Regression Association and to proclaim Saturday, June 6, 2015, as, etc., respectfully
REPORT:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
HARVEY S. PEELER, JR. for Committee.
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ACONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE THE FORMATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SACRAL AGENESIS CAUDAL REGRESSION ASSOCIATION AND TO PROCLAIM SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015, AS “SACRAL AGENESISCAUDAL REGRESSION SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY” IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, Caudal Regression Syndrome (CRS), sometimes called sacral agenesis, is a rare disorder characterized by abnormal development of the lower spine of adeveloping fetus; and
Whereas, the name indicates that the some or all of the lumbar or sacral vertebraeor both are missing because they never formed; and
Whereas, a wide range of abnormalities, however, may occur with CRS, ranging from partial absence of the coccyxwith no apparent symptoms to extensive abnormalities of the lower vertebrae, pelvis, and spine; and
Whereas, the condition of the spine often combines with other related physical issues,including the way the legs develop in utero or issues with internal organs, such as the kidneys and intestines; and
Whereas, only one to five persons out or every hundred thousand are affected by CRS, and many doctors have never even seen a patient with the condition; and
Whereas, estimating the incidence of CRS is difficult because of wide range of anomalies. Some cases are mild and others more severe, even fatal. The condition often impacts mobility, and in some cases, the lower extremities are very small, the legs being fused in a bent or a straight position with webbing between the calves and thighs. Weakness or paralysis can exist from the point where the spine ends; and
Whereas, other cases may exhibit only the absence of a small part of the lower spine and no paralysis at all, and the person with the condition may even be unaware of its existence untilother health issues present themselves; and
Whereas, CRS is a challenging condition that can affect the entire family in many ways; therefore, family support is vital; and
Whereas, the international Sacral Agenesis Caudal Regression Association, iSACRA, and its website were created to help people understand CRS and learn more about the condition, and to connect those who have CRS with others who have the same condition; and
Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly supports awareness about Caudal Regression Syndrome and the need foreducation and treatment of this rare condition. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize the formation of the international Sacral Agenesis Caudal Regression Association and proclaim Saturday, June 6, 2015, as “Sacral Agenesis Caudal Regression Syndrome Awareness Day” in South Carolina.
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