The South Carolina Senate is ready to tackle the upcoming legislative session, having finalized its committee assignments and leadership roles. These committees are the engines of the legislative process, responsible for reviewing bills, conducting hearings, and making recommendations to the full Senate. The assignments reflect the Senate’s priorities and the expertise of its members. Notably, several York County Senators have secured influential positions.
The following is a list of the Senate committees, their chairs, and the York County senators who serve on them:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources: Chair: Wes Climer (York). York County Members: Senators Michael Johnson and Everett Stubbs.
- Banking and Insurance: Chair: Senator Ronnie Cromer. York County Members: Senator Everett Stubbs.
- Corrections and Penology: Chair: Senator Shance Martin. York County Members: None.
- Education: Chair: Senator Greg Hembree. York County Members: Senators Harvey Peeler and Michael Johnson.
- Ethics: Chair: Senator Sean Bennett. York County Members: Senator Harvey Peeler.
- Family and Veterans’ Services: Chair: Vacant. York County Members: Senators Wes Climer and Everett Stubbs.
- Finance: Chair: Senator Harvey Peeler (York). York County Members: Senator Wes Climer.
- Fish, Game and Forestry: Chair: Senator Geroge “Chip” Campsen III. York County Members: Senator Everett Stubbs.
- Interstate Cooperation: Chair: Senator Thomas Alexander. York County Members: Senator Harvey Peeler.
- Judiciary: Chair: Senator Luke A. Rankin. York County Members: Senators Michael Johnson and Everett Stubbs.
- Labor, Commerce and Industry: Chair: Senator Tom Davis. York County Members: Senators Michael Johnson and Wes Climer.
- Legislative Oversight: Senator Thomas Alexander. York County Members: Senators Harvey Peeler and Wes Climer.
- Medical Affairs: Chair: Senator Danny R. Verdin. York County Members: Senator Harvey Peeler.
- Rules: Chair: Senator Shane Massey. York County Members: Senator Michael Johnson.
- Transportation: Chair: Senator Larry Grooms. York County Members: Senators Harvey Peeler and Wes Climer.
With committees now in place and chairs appointed, the SC Senate is poised to address critical issues facing the state. The diverse representation of York County Senators across these committees ensures that the voices and concerns of their constituents will be heard throughout the legislative process. The coming session promises to be a busy and impactful one for South Carolina.
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