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Here’s the long version of the action taken by the State House this week. I voted “aye” to each one. May 20, 2016 The House of Representatives and the Senate voted to override the Governor’s veto on H.4717 to allow … Continue reading →

April 22, 2016 The House of Representatives appointed a conference committee to address its differences with the Senate on H.3579, legislation that includes DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RESTRUCTURING AND ROAD FUNDING INITIATIVES. The House amended, approved, and sent the Senate H.4763, … Continue reading →

Not So Fast, My Friend! The 10th week of this year’s legislative session was again dominated by road talk. The top issue for the last couple of years has been how to effectively pay more for road and bridge improvements … Continue reading →

The House of Representatives concurred in Senate amendments to H.3145, a bill SHIELDING FROM LEGAL LIABILITY THOSE WHO TAKE ACTIONS TO PREVENT HOT CAR DEATHS of children and vulnerable adults who are left unattended in locked motor vehicles, and enrolled … Continue reading →

I had the great privilege to honor the 2015 AA Div II State Champions today at the State House! I’m so proud of these “Band of Brothers”!  Fine young men! Got many compliments from the Staff and Security for their … Continue reading →

I am pleased to announce that I have been recognized with a Business Advocate Award from the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce for 2014. There were a total of 47 legislators recognized (all from the House of Representatives). Each legislative session, the Chamber … Continue reading →

Congressman Jeff Duncan’s Faith and Freedom Barbecue was held on Monday, August 24th at the Anderson Civic Center. The event raised money for our Veterans and collected school supplies for veteran’s children. It was a great event and featured Presidential … Continue reading →

The House wrapped up the week with House negotiators having resolved the serious issues surrounding SC State University. This plan closely resembles the previous House plan I wrote about a number of weeks ago. Under this proposal the Governor, Treasurer, … Continue reading →

The South Carolina House of Representatives finished up an extensive amount of committee work in preparation for Crossover Week. Each year, lawmakers spend roughly 4 months hearing testimony and crafting legislation. The end of that 4-month period concludes with the … Continue reading →

The House of Representatives adopted the conference committee report on S.196, legislation enhancing provisions for COMBATTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING. The legislation includes human trafficking offenses within the jurisdiction of the state grand jury. The legislation also includes new requirements for posting … Continue reading →