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Larry Grooms
SC Senate District 37
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Economy & Taxes 15Government Operations & Budget 14Criminal Justice & Policing 10Education 10Transportation & Infrastructure 10Environment & Energy 9Civil Rights & Liberties 5Housing 5Elections & Voting 4Other 4Healthcare 3Technology & Privacy 3Agriculture 2Defense & Military 2Labor & Employment 2Social Services & Welfare 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Senate District 37 current
South Carolina |
Republican | Nov 10, 1997 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (680 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| S 857 — Contingent Deferred Annuities | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 858 — Foster Care | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 160 — Dietitian Licensure Compact | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 768 — Homestead exemption | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 697 — 211 Network | Yea | Feb 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4902 — Intercollegiate Athletes' Compensation for Name, Image, or Likeness | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 718 — Removal of People from Vehicle Park | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 845 — Child Fatality Advisory Committee | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 868 — Gold Shield Day | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| H 4257 — Excused student absences | Yea | Feb 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 453 — Teledentistry | Not voting | Feb 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 454 — Charter School Accountability | Yea | Feb 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 287 — Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Regulation | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 880 — Election Schedule | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 695 — Unauthorized Fees for Claim Assistance | Yea | Feb 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 623 — Georgetown County Building Requirements | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 52 — Driving under the influence | Nay | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 52 — Driving under the influence | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 52 — Driving under the influence | Yea | Feb 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 26 — Watercraft Liability Insurance | Nay | Feb 3, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 769 — Continuing Resolution | Yea | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 779 — Legislative Expense Allowance | Yea | Jan 21, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 256 — Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs (C-PACE) | Nay | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 52 — Driving under the influence | Not voting | Jan 15, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| S 59 — Increased Penalties for Driving Without a License | Yea | Jan 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (116 as lead sponsor)
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S 254
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Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act
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S 288
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Transfer of Development Rights
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S 533
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Subpoena Powers
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S 844
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Carolina Day
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S 522
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Charleston County Aviation Authority
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S 753
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Coroner Qualifications
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S 275
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EV Charging Stations
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S 200
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Congressman John Spratt
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S 630
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Marine Corps 250th Anniversary
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S 813
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