Author Archives: Craig Gagnon for S.C. House 11 (Abbeville and Anderson Counties)

4-7-2023 This past week was “Crossover Week”. This is historically the week that signifies the last week to pass a bill out of one chamber and send it to the next for it to have a chance at passing before … Continue reading →

As the session moves along, there have only been a few bills acted upon in the State House. However, behind the scenes, many committees and subcommittees are meeting to get many other bills to the floor. Two weeks ago, the … Continue reading →

January 31-February 2, 2023 The House passed on third reading, and sent the Senate, H. 3503, with amendments, a bill to establish and enhance criminal penalties for trafficking or distributing fentanyl, or fentanyl-related substances, which would be considered Schedule I … Continue reading →

House Week in Review – February 22-25, 2022 The State House convened this week and had a number of bills on the floor for deliberation. Many more are on the way, including the state budget bill which was passed out … Continue reading →

HOUSE WEEK IN REVIEW The House spent little time on the floor this week, but did the bulk of their work in committees. The House is anticipating a busy schedule however as we deal with the Santee Cooper issue and … Continue reading →

In the State House the Week of March 4th, the following bills were acted upon. I voted in the affirmative for the following: The House approved S.326 and ordered the legislation enrolled for ratification. The joint resolution directs the State … Continue reading →

  February 22, 2019 The House of Representatives amended, approved, and sent the Senate H.3659, a bill furthering voluntary programs that make use of RENEWABLE ENERGY generation resources, such as solar power, and establishing ELECTRICAL POWER CUSTOMER CONSUMER PROTECTIONS in … Continue reading →

I want to encourage you to go to the polls on Tuesday! I humbly ask for your vote! To quote Edmund Burke: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men should do nothing”

It’s that time again! General Elections are here. Thank you all for your support these last 6 years. They have been exciting. I wish to continue working for you, the people of the 11th House District. Please help me to … Continue reading →

It was quite a week in the State house this week! There was a 14 ½ hour marathon session on Wednesday, mostly spent debating H. 4950, the General Appropriations bill. The House amended the Senate’s amendments to the Bill in … Continue reading →