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The South Carolina State Senate is the upper house in the bicameral legislature of South Carolina, known as the South Carolina General Assembly. It is composed of 46 senators who are elected from single-member districts for four-year terms. Each senator represents an average population of around 87,200 residents, as per the 2010 U.S. Census. The State Senate holds the authority to act on legislative, executive, and judicial appointments, and it also serves as a court of impeachment for state officers. Their decision-making power is instrumental in shaping policies and legislation in South Carolina.

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681 petitions have named South Carolina State Senate as a Decision Maker

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Responses to petitions from South Carolina State Senate

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South Carolina State Senate’s response to Allow dredging of the Little Pee Dee River

Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate everyone who has taken the time to voice their concerns about navigation, flooding, public safety, and the long-term health of the river. Little Pee Dee River falls under federal oversight through the U.S. A...

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South Carolina State Senate’s response to Traffic Light Needed at Grady Rd & 501

Thank you to everyone who has raised concerns about the intersection at Grady Road and Highway 501.

This is something that has been looked at for many years. Over my 22 years in the Senate, we have explored the possibility of installing a tr...

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