The bill, H. 3814, is a joint resolution from the South Carolina General Assembly that modifies the responsibilities and deadlines of the Surface Water Study Committee. Originally tasked with studying the current state of surface water and reporting its findings by March 1, 2025, the committee is now authorized to expand its scope to include the study of groundwater and related topics.

Additionally, the due date for the committee's report has been postponed to March 2, 2026. The resolution ensures that the existing provisions of Proviso 117.84 in Act 226 of 2024 remain in effect, except where they conflict with this new resolution, in which case the new provisions will take precedence. The resolution will take effect upon the Governor's approval.