Congratulations to Rep. Alan Clemmons, R-Myrtle Beach, for his persistence in helping part-time S.C. residents and visitors transfer prescriptions from other states. Having seen his 2004 bill to that effect fall to a gubernatorial veto, Clemmons guided a new prescription-transfer bill through the General Assembly in January and February. Gov. Mark Sanford signed it Thursday.

Now, S.C. pharmacists can refill visitors' out-of-state prescriptions after certifying their authenticity with the drugstores that issued them. Previously, visitors often had to beg local doctors to issue new prescriptions just to get medication they're already taking. They, especially, will appreciate Clemmons' doggedness in removing this pointless obstacle.