Sen. Larry Grooms

Primary S 304

Passed · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ELIZABETH "BETH" DINNDORF ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER YEARS OF OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF COLUMBIA COLLEGE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS TO COME.

Passed Jan 25, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 305

Passed · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE DEPUTY KIMBER GIST, OF THE BERKELEY COUNTY SHERRIFF'S OFFICE, WHO WAS SHOT IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN FEBRUARY OF 2016.

Passed Jan 25, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 284

Passed · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS SINCERE GRATITUDE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOR THEIR AID GIVEN TO THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON DURING HURRICANE MATTHEW.

Passed Jan 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 283

In committee · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 41, TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO ABORTIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-83, TO ENACT THE "ABORTION COMPLICATION REPORTING ACT," TO PROVIDE THAT REPORTS OF COMPLICATIONS TREATED BY A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL ARISING FROM AN ABORTION SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS AND TIMING OF THE REPORTS, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO MAKE CERTAIN REPORTS FROM THE AGGREGATE DATA OF THE INDIVIDUAL REPORTS FILED BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE REPORTS, TO PROVIDE THAT REPORTS FILED BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE, TO PROTECT THE IDENTITY OF A WOMAN WHO OBTAINED OR ATTEMPTED TO OBTAIN AN ABORTION, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.

In committee Jan 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 242

In committee · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-89-30 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF BIRTHING CENTERS, TO CHANGE DEFINITIONAL TERMS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-89-60, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF BIRTH CENTERS, TO REQUIRE BIRTH CENTERS TO BE ACCREDITED AND COMPLY WITH STATE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS, TO REQUIRE BIRTHS PLANNED TO OCCUR AT BIRTH CENTERS TO BE EVALUATED BY PROFESSIONAL STAFF TO ASSESS FOR RISK STATUS AND TO DOCUMENT EVALUATIONS IN CLIENT FILES, TO ADDRESS PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STAFF MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE PATIENT CARE, TO REQUIRE THE DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES ADDRESSING, AMONG OTHER PRACTICES, THE TRANSFER OF CLIENTS TO HOSPITALS, TO REQUIRE BIRTH CENTERS TO COLLECT AND REPORT DATA, AND TO ESTABLISH A DEADLINE FOR BIRTH CENTERS IN OPERATION TO BECOME ACCREDITED.

In committee Jan 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 241

In committee · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1145 TO AUTHORIZE A DEDUCTION FROM STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME UP TO SPECIFIED AMOUNTS FOR TUITION PAID BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR THEIR CHILD OR WARD TO ATTEND AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL OR A PUBLIC SCHOOL OUTSIDE THE CHILD'S OR WARD'S SCHOOL DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE, AND TO ALSO AUTHORIZE A SIMILAR INCOME TAX DEDUCTION UP TO A SPECIFIED AMOUNT TO A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR HOME SCHOOL EXPENDITURES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1146 TO AUTHORIZE A CREDIT AGAINST A TAXPAYER'S SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX LIABILITY OR CERTAIN OTHER TAX LIABILITY FOR CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO NONPROFIT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE GRANTS FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FEDERAL FREE OR REDUCED SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM, WHO ARE "EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS" CHILDREN, OR WHOSE FAMILIES MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL MEDICAID BENEFITS TO ATTEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF THEIR CHOICE, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES FOR, AND CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF, THESE TAX CREDITS.

In committee Jan 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 43

In committee · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-29-120(A) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE STUDY OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL MUST PROVIDE INSTRUCTION CONCERNING THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, THE FEDERALIST PAPERS, AND THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE TO EACH STUDENT FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 59-29-130, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF OUR NATION'S FOUNDATIONAL DOCUMENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-29-140.

In committee Jan 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 86

In committee · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MAKE APPLICATION BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UNDER ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION FOR A CONVENTION OF THE STATES, TO BE CALLED BY CONGRESS, RESTRICTED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION IN ORDER TO IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, TO LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND TO LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS.

In committee Jan 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 70

In committee · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 6 OF THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14, TO ENACT THE "LOCAL OPTION MOTOR FUEL USER FEE ACT," TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY MAY IMPOSE BY ORDINANCE, APPROVED BY REFERENDUM, A USER FEE ON RETAIL SALES OF MOTOR FUEL FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND ROAD MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE COUNTY, TO PROVIDE THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE USER FEE MAY BE IMPOSED, AND TO PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SHALL COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE THE USER FEE.

In committee Jan 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 1

Passed · South Carolina Senate · Lead sponsor

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO ADOPT RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE SENATE AS PROVIDED IN ARTICLE III, SECTION 12 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895.

Passed Dec 7, 2016 0 co-sponsors Track