Legislation Sponsored by Lawrence Grooms (5)
Date of Last Recorded Action: 7/27/2023
S 0040
S 0040
Prohibits a municipality from altering or establishing parking facilities on any state highway
04.21.2021 The House Education and Public Works Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.15.2021 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.02.03.2021 The Senate Transportation Committee gave this bill a favorable report.01.26.2021 A Senate Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a municipality from altering or establishing parking facilities on any state highway without the SC Department of Transportation's prior approval.
Sponsor:
Lawrence Grooms
House Com:
EdPW
Senate Com:
Tran
Status: Act No. 89
Status Date: 6/1/2021
Keywords:
Senate
Transportation
Of Interest
S 0498
Prohibits local governments from enacting laws that restrict vaping
Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits political subdivisions from enacting ordinances that pertain to the ingredients, flavors or licensing of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, e-liquid, vapor, tobacco products or alternative nicotine products.
Sponsor:
Lawrence Grooms
House Com:
Senate Com:
MA
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Status Date: 1/28/2021
Keywords:
General Governance
Of Interest
S 0535
Allows only certain storage costs to be charged to the owner or lienholder of a vehicle parked on private property without permission
02.16.2022 A Senate Transportation subcommittee did not take action on this bill although it was on the agenda.Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows only certain storage costs to be charged to the owner or lienholder of a vehicle parked on private property without permission. This bill also prohibits a towing company, garage, storage facility or repair shop from collecting storage costs prior to sending notice to the owner.
Sponsor:
Lawrence Grooms
House Com:
Senate Com:
Tran
Status: Senate - Committed to Committee on Transportation
Status Date: 2/15/2022
Keywords:
General Governance
Of Interest
S 0667
Provides options and parameters to adjust or relocate billboards to restore visibility
04.21.2021 The House Education and Public Works Committee gave this bill a favorable report.04.07.2021 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.03.24.2021 A Senate Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides options and parameters to adjust or relocate outdoor advertising signs to restore visibility.
Sponsor:
Lawrence Grooms
House Com:
EdPW
Senate Com:
Tran
Status: Act No. 34
Status Date: 5/13/2021
Keywords:
Billboards
Passed
S 1054
Requires law enforcement to provide notification of towed vehicles by registered or certified mail
02.16.2022 A Senate Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment adds language from companion bill S535. Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires law enforcement officials to provide notification to the owner or lienholder of towed vehicles by registered or certified mail.
Sponsor:
Lawrence Grooms
House Com:
Senate Com:
Tran
Status: Senate - Referred to Committee on Transportation
Status Date: 2/8/2022
Keywords:
General Governance
Of Interest
Municipal Association of South Carolina
1411 Gervais St., PO Box 12109, Columbia, SC 29211
Phone: 803.799.9574, Fax: 803.933.1299,
mail@masc.sc
