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 LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

LEGISLATIVE IMPACT ON IMPROVING LIVES IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Below are the Legislative bills that I have Co-sponsored to become law and will:

  • ​Protect the citizens of our state

  • Protect our constitutional rights

  • Improve and protect the quality of the life in our great state

Bills I Have Co-Sponsored / Passed by House / Ratified Into Law:

Bill: Summary, Date, Bill #​

  1. Gavin's Law: House member Guffey lost son- sentencing for people who extort, 5/18/23, H*3583

  2. Administration of lifesaving medication in school: Training of how to administer epinephrine to student having a seizure, 5/26/23, H*4122  

  3. Fentanyl Trafficking: Stronger sentencing: dealer, drug weight, times arrested, including gun possession, 6/15/23, H*3503

  4. Bail Bond Reform: Bond Denial if already out on bond and commit more crime 6/26/23, H*3532

  5. Abortion Ban with Exceptions: "Heart Beat Bill"- Enhanced limits on abortion, 2/15/24, H*3774

  6. Constitutional Carry: Now 29th State with Constitutional Carry, 3/7/24, H*3594

  7. Aerial Hunting of Feral Hogs: Allowing for aerial hunting of feral hogs on 500 acres or more, 5/13/24, H*4612

  8. Gender Reassignment Procedures: "Help Not Harm" law prohibits procedures under 18 years old, bans use of public funds, 5/15/24, H*4624

  9. Xylazine: Bans use except for Veterinarians, 5/15/24, H*4617

  10. Child Online Safety Act: Prohibits access of pornography to those under 18 years old, 5/15/24, H*3424

  11. Unlawful removal of electronic dog devices: Penalties for removal or destruction of collars, 5/15/24, H*4611

 Co-Sponsored Bills that have Passed the House:

Bill: Summary, Date, Bill #​

  1. Residential Builders: Last revision 22 years ago- updating licenses, requirements, and bonds, 5/4/23, H*4086

  2. Anesthesiologist Assistants: Increasing the number of assistants a doctor can supervise from (2) to (4), 4/5/23, H*3877

  3. Property Tax Exemption: For renewable energy resource properties, 5/10/23, H*3948

  4. Fallen First Responders Advocate: Assisting families navigate the death of a loved one, 1/25/24, H*3523

  5. SC Social Media Regulation Act: Restricts access to Social Media for minors during certain hours, 2/1/24, H*4700

  6. Max. potential employment Benefits: Percentages based on unemployment rates, 2/7/24, H*4710

  7. Technical College Credits for Military: Recognize Eligible College Credits for Veterans, 3/6/24, H*5105 

  8. Turkey Season: Changing turkey season to start 2 weeks later & bag only 2 w/sunset, 3/26/24, H*4820

  9. Captive Wildlife: Requires permit for the rehabilitation of wildlife, 3/26/24, H*4874

  10. Insurance Fraud: Insurance Fraud including false statements, 3/28/24, H*3980

  11. Institutions of Higher Learning DEI: Removal of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs from higher learning, 3/28/24, H*4289

  12. First Responders Advisory Committee: Adding of 1 member of the SC Coroners Assoc. for a total of 10, 3/28/24, H*4681

  13. Electrical Utilities, Electricity Regs, Econ.Development: Proving a fast track to energy production and efficiency, 3/28/24, H*5118

  14. Organized Retail Crime: Enhanced penalties increased to felonies for organized retail crime, 3/6/24, H*4187

 Co-Sponsored Bills Assigned to Committee:

Bill: Summary, Bill #​

  1. Drugs Scheduling- Kratom: To add Kratom as a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, H*3724

  2. Kidnapping: Enhanced penalties for kidnapping, H*3026

  3. Retail Sales: Removal of temporary retail license at fairs and craft shows, H*3073

  4. Monuments and Memorials: Protection of monuments and memorials, H*3096

  5. Speciality License Plates: For Afghanistan War Veterans, H*3171

  6. Contraband Cell Phones: Laws for detection of contraband cell phones in prisons & jails, H*3189

  7. Divorce: Grounds for a divorce include physical cruelty to children, H*3223

  8. Medical Records: No charge for medical medicaid records, H*3232

  9. Fargo & Hyco Law: Enhanced penalties relating to injury or death of police K-9, H*3247

  10. Insurance Premiums: Prohibits agents from using public safety work related driving record, H*3273

  11. South Carolina Hands Free Act: Law restricting use of cellphone while driving- enhanced penalties, H*3394

  12. Income Tax Exemptions: Income tax exemption for first responders, H*3421

  13. Homicide by Fentanyl Induced: Elevates to violent crime and enhanced penalties, H*3476

  14. Property Tax Exemption: Exemption for surviving spouses in armed forces connected disability, H*3502

  15. Roll-Back Taxes: Agriculture property conversion to church property tax reduction, H*3524

  16. Adoption Tax Credit: Tax credit for qualified adoption expenses, H*3593

  17. Building Code Adoption Procedures: Increasing code adoption from 3 yr to 5 yr, H*3607

  18. Pharmacy Benefits: Cost sharing for insurers related to medication costs, H*3618

  19. Voter Registration Party Affiliation: Requiring voters to be registered in a certified political party, H*3695

  20. Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Alerts: Wireless emergency alert notifications, H*3856

  21. COVID-19 Sunset Provisions: Elimination of COVID-19, H*4083

  22. EMS Benefits: Death benefit for Emergency Medical Technicians, H*4102

  23. Earnings Limitations- School Resource Officers: Removal of the police officer retirement system earnings limitation, H*4123

  24. Central Bank Currency Ban: Relating to definition of Central Bank digital currency, H*4442

  25. Right to Keep and Bear Arms: Protects the rights to carrying and weapons and weapon accessories, H*4447

  26. South Carolina Student Physical Privacy Act: Public school restrooms only to used by students of the same sex, H*4538

  27. Child Data Privacy and Protection Act: Prohibits the collection, retention, or sale of personal data for minor, H*4541

  28. Garnishment-Underinsured Motorist Damages: Requirements for payment for under-insured damages, H*4560

  29. Voter Registration, DMV Transactions: Clarifying address change with DMV, H*4588

  30. Sexual Extortion Database: State law enforcement develop & establish a sexual extortion database, H*4607

  31. Illegal Removal of Electronic Dog Control Devices: Penalties for removal or destruction of collars, H*4611

  32. Kidnapping & Luring: Increased penalties for kidnapping and luring, H*4633

  33. Paid Military Leave: Paid military leave for state employees serving on reserves, H*4636

  34. Homicide by Child Abuse: Increasing age child abuse homicide to under the age of 18, H*4662

  35. Maddie's Law: Increased penalties for reckless driving- great bodily injury or homicide, H*4677

  36. Credit for Time Served: Elimination of house arrest credit, H*4679

  37. Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Prohibiting the discharge of chemical in SC waterways & water bodies, H*4686

  38. Children's Device Protection Act: Required to eliminate obscene materials on phones/tablets used by minors, H*4689

  39. House Rules- Amendment Limits: Requires primary sponsor in seat during entire discussion and debate, H*4695

  40. Young Farmer Loan Program: Young Farmer Loan Program- Under Conservation Bank Act, H*4717

 Co-Sponsored Laws & Bills That Protect Our Children:

Bill: Summary, Date, Bill #​

  1. Gavin's Law: House member Guffey lost son: Sentencing for people who extort, 5/18/23, H*3583

  2. Administration of lifesaving medication in school: Training of how to administer epinephrine to student having a seizure, 5/26/23, H*4122

  3. Abortion Ban with Exceptions: "Heart Beat Bill"- Enhanced limits on abortion, 2/15/24, H*3774

  4. Gender Reassignment Procedures: "Help Not Harm" law that prohibits procedures under 18 years old and bans use of public funds for procedures, 5/15/24, H*4624

  5. Child Online Safety Act: Prohibits access of pornography to those under 18 years old, 5/15/24, H*3424

  6. SC Social Media Regulation Act: Restricts access to Social Media for minors during certain hours, 4/1/24, H*4700

  7. Institutions of Higher Learning DEI: Removal of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programs from higher learning, 3/28/24, H*4289

  8. Kidnapping: Enhanced penalties for kidnapping, H*3026

  9. Divorce: Grounds for a divorce include physical cruelty to children, H*3223

  10. South Carolina Hands Free Act: Law restricting use of cellphone while driving- enhanced penalties, H*3394

  11. South Carolina Student Physical Privacy Act: Public school restrooms only to used by students of the same sex, H*4538

  12. Child Data Privacy and Protection Act: Prohibits the collection, retention, or sale of personal data for minor, H*4541

  13. Sexual Extortion Database: State law enforcement develop & establish a sexual extortion database, H*4607

  14. Kidnapping & Luring: Increased penalties for kidnapping and luring, H*4633

  15. Homicide by Child Abuse: Increasing age child abuse homicide to under the age of 18, H*4662

  16. Maddie's Law: Increased penalties for reckless driving- great bodily injury or homicide, H*4677

  17. Children's Device Protection Act: Required to eliminate obscene materials on phone/tablets used by minors, H*4689

Items 1-5 are now law; 6-7 passed the House; 8-17 have been assigned to committee.

All of these laws are focused on protecting our children
and those that cannot protect themselves!

I firmly believe these proposed laws will continue
to protect our citizens of South Carolina
and our
Constitutional Rights!​

ROAD IMPROVEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. Hwy SC24 West from I85 to County Line - Completed the widening of the soft shoulder and  the repaving of 4.59 Miles in District 8.

2. Hwy SC24 West Double Bridges - Completed the concrete repair in District 8. 

3. Hwy SC24 West Double Bridges - Completed repaving and repair in full depth, and asphalt end and middle in District 8.

4. Hwy SC187 South from Hwy SC24 to SC 29 - Completed the widening of the soft shoulder, and is in the process of repaving 7.74 miles in District 8 & District 11. 

5. Hwy SC187 North from Hwy SC 24 West to Hwy SC76 West - Completed the widening of the soft shoulder and is in the process of repaving 7.13 miles in District 8.

6. Jackson Circle - Approved the realignment and widening - ACTC will proceed with Engineering Study in District 8.

7. Hwy SC81 South/Murray Avenue - In the process of repaving - 2.87 Miles in District 8.

8. Interstate 85 - Future project to widen and repave 14.67 Miles in District 8.

ROAD IMPROVEMENT NEEDS

The following chart lists roads and bridges in Anderson County demonstrating how large of a need there is that I will continue to work towards improving:

Roads

  • Federally owned- Interstate 85: 30 miles with nine (9) exits/interchanges

  • South Carolina State owned roads: 1,800 miles

  • State owned bridges: 326 bridges

  • Anderson County owned roads: 1,550 miles

  • Anderson County owned bridges: 157 bridges

  • City of Anderson owned roads: 181 miles

  • Privately owned roads by developers or citizens: undetermined

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