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District 37 (Berkeley & Charleston Counties)

Republican - Berkeley

Chairman, Senate Transportation Committee

Columbia Address

203 Gressette Bldg.
Columbia, 29201

Business Phone: (803) 212-6400

Committee Assignments

• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Education
• Finance
• Transportation, Chairman

Sponsored Bills

Primary Sponsor:  Yes   No
Search Session: 2013-2014 (120)2011-2012 (119)2009-2010 (118)2007-2008 (117)2005-2006 (116)2003-2004 (115)2001-2002 (114)1999-2000 (113)1997-1998 (112)

Voting Record

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

Service In Public Office

• Senate, November 4, 1997 - Present

Personal Information

• Clemson University, B.S., 1987
• Married to Carol Anderson, 3 children
• Christian, Saved by Grace, April 1987
• Board of Visitors, Charleston Southern University, 1996-
• Board member, United Methodist Relief Center, 2003-08
• Executive Committee, Berkeley County Republican Party, 1996-08
• Life member, National Rifle Association
• Life member, National Association of Texaco and Shell Marketers
• Significant Contribution Award, MADD, 1998
• Legislative Achievement Award, Charleston More Than a Port, 2002
• Commendation for Service to and Support of Farmers, Agricuture Commission of South Carolina, 2002
• Legislative Appreciation Award, Agriculture Commission of South Carolina, 2002
• Raising the Standard Award, Heritage Commission Services, 2003
• National Legislative Impact Award, National Abstinence Clearinghouse, 2004
• Outstanding Service Award, American Legion Department of South Carolina, 2004
• Legislator of the Year, Carolina's Independent Automobile Dealers Association, 2004
• Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Public Charter School Association, 2004
• Friend to the Taxpayer Award, South Carolina Association of Taxpayers, 2004
• Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Farm Bureau, 2005
• Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Poultry Federation, 2006
• Humane State Legislator Award, Humane Society of United States, 2006
• Board member, Southern Methodist College, 2006-
• Advisory Board member, National Council on Bible Curriculum, 2007-
• Legislative Service Award, Sweetgrass Market Place Coalition, 2007
• Palmetto Leadership Award, South Carolina Policy Council, 2007, 2008
• Senate Legislative Champion Award (for outstanding leadership in the defense of faith, family, and freedom), Palmetto Family Council, 2007-08
• Legislator of the Year, Construction Network of the Carolinas, 2008
• The Westendorff Award for Service to Those in Need, United Methodist Relief Center, 2008
• Leadership Award, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, 2008
• Legislator of the Year, Maritime Association of South Carolina, 2008, 2009
• Friend of Transit Award, Transportation Association of South Carolina, 2009
• Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police, 2009
• Legislator of the Year, Palmetto Charter Network, 2009
• Business Advocate Award, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, 2010
• Peas and Carrots Award for improving environmental and economic quality of life, Citizens for Sound Conservation, 2010
• Legislative Leader Award, ABATE of South Carolina, 2010
• Legislative Service Recognition, Boeing, 2010
• Panama Canal Authority recognition, Canal de Panamá, 2010
• Boeing Leadership Award, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, 2010
• 100% Business Advocate Award, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, 2010
• Golden Apple Award, South Carolina Chapter, National Coalition for Public School Options, 2011
• Political Courage Award, Berkeley County Republican Party, 2011
• Past Chairman, Deacon Board, First Baptist Church, St. Stephen