South Carolina Statehouse Blog

COLUMBIA – South Carolina Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler today released a list of Senators who have requested it be made public that they will return to Columbia on Tuesday June 7th ready to conduct business per Governor Haley’s Executive Order.?
“We have enjoyed many successes with the Governor Haley this year. Now that the Governor […]

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A bill to ensure the safety of passengers riding on miniature trains in South Carolina passed the Senate unanimously today. Called “Benji’s Law,” it was lead-sponsored and submitted by Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler in response to the tragic train derailment at Cleveland Park in Spartanburg County in March. A six-year-old Cherokee County boy, Benji […]

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Business community celebrates huge victory
Columbia, SC – May 31, 2011 - After extensive debate and a process held up by trial lawyers for months, common sense and South Carolina businesses prevailed on Tuesday as the Senate passed a comprehensive tort reform bill, 39-0. It marks a success for Senate Republicans and South Carolina’s business community, […]

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Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler today introduced a bill that will specify standards for permits regarding miniature trains, like the one that derailed in Spartanburg County. Named, “Benji’s Law,” it’s in honor of Benji Easler, a Cherokee County six-year-old who was killed when the train left the tracks in March. He was at Cleveland Park […]

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At a news conference at the State House on Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler joined fellow lawmakers as Gov. Nikki Haley signed into law a requirement that voters present photo identification to cast a ballot, which will secure secure South Carolina’s elections and remove doubt about what is the true will of the people.
“We’re […]

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