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District 46 (Beaufort & Jasper Counties)

Republican - Beaufort

Columbia Address

602 Gressette Bldg.
Columbia, 29201

Business Phone: (803) 212-6008

Home Address

P.O. Drawer 1107
Beaufort, 29901-1107

Business Phone: (843) 252-8583

Committee Assignments

• Banking and Insurance
• Corrections and Penology
• Finance
• Labor, Commerce and Industry
• Medical Affairs

Sponsored Bills

Primary Sponsor:  Yes   No
Search Session: 2013-2014 (120)2011-2012 (119)2009-2010 (118)

Voting Record

Search Session: 2013-2014 (120) 2011-2012 (119)

Service In Public Office

• Senate, 2009 - Present

Personal Information

• Attorney
• Residing in Beaufort
• Born May 31, 1960, in New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Son of G. Thomas and Yvonne C. Davis
• Furman University., B.A., 1982, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Ulmer Medal
• University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 1985, Order of the Coif, Sobeloff Prize for Outstanding Constitutional Law Scholarship, graduated with highest honors
• January 5, 1985 married Reid Lawrence, 3 children, Elizabeth, Grace and Claire
• Admitted to South Carolina Bar, 1985
• Practiced law at Harvey & Battey, P.A., 1985-
• Former member of Board of Directors: Historic Beaufort Foundation, Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, Beaufort County Planning Board, Lowcountry Council of Governments, Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, and South Carolina States Ports Authority
• Co-managed Mark Sanford's 2002 and 2006 gubernatorial campaigns
• Served in Governor Mark Sanford's admininstration as senior policy advisor, co-chief of staff, deputy chief of staff, and chief of staff
• Chaired the bi-state Jasper Port negotiating committee