The bill S. 459 is a Senate resolution that authorizes the Greenville Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) to utilize the South Carolina Senate Chamber and any available committee hearing rooms in the Gressette Building for its Youth in Government program on specific dates: November 6, November 7, and November 17, 2025. The resolution emphasizes that the chamber cannot be used if the Senate is in session or if it is otherwise unavailable. The Youth in Government program aims to provide high school and middle school students with hands-on experience in the legislative process, allowing them to run for office, enact legislation, and organize their own government.
Additionally, the resolution stipulates that the use of the chamber and committee rooms must adhere to the Senate's policies and rules. It also mandates that the Office of the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate provide necessary assistance and access for the event, following the applicable procedures. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Executive Director of the YMCA Youth in Government program and to Senate Sergeant at Arms Chuck Williams.