State Senator Chip Campsen

Legislative Priorities

I will continue to advance the ideals I effectively fought for in the House of Representatives and Sanford administration:

• Government restructuring
• Tax reform
• Preserve our quality of life
• Efficient and accountable government
• Accountability and excellence in education
• Disciplined budget policy
• Defense of our freedoms and values
• Tort reform

Effective Legislator

In 2002 The State Newspaper named Chip Campsen one of the most effective members of the General Assembly.

• Republican House of Representatives member representing East Cooper area from 1997-2002
• Member, House Judiciary Committee
• Chairman, Constitutional Laws Subcommittee
• Chairman, Special Laws Subcommittee
• Chairman, Courts, Laws and Rules Committee, Charleston County Legislative Delegation
• Vice chairman, Charleston County House Legislative Delegation

During his 6 years in the House of Representatives, Chip authored over 30 pieces of legislation that passed into law, including:

• Conservation Bank Act
• Future Scholar tax-free 529 college investment accounts
• Religious Freedom Act
• Capital Gain Holding Period Reform Act
• Conservation Incentives Act
• Prudent Investor Act
• Estimated Income Tax Reform Act
• Groundwater Use and Reporting Act
• Estate & Probate Reform Act
• Requirement that prisoners pay victim restitution, and room and board
• Released Time for Religious Education Act
• Resolution helping to end permanent law changes in the state budget

Recognition for Public Service

• Order of the Palmetto, Governor Mark Sanford
• Conservationist of the Year, SC Wildlife Federation
• Friend to the Taxpayer, SC Association of Taxpayers
• Christian Legal Society's top national award for defense of religious liberty
• Legislator of the Year, SC Association of Conservation Districts
• Leadership Award, SC Chamber of Commerce
• Legislator of the Year, SC Citizens for Life
• Champion of the SC Family, Palmetto Family Council
• Public Service Award, SC Nature Conservancy
• Certificate of Appreciation, SC Victim Assistance Network
• Outstanding Legislator, School Ministries
• Raising the Standard Award, Heritage Community Services

Community Involvement

• SC Baptist Convention Committee on Constitution, By-Laws and Business and Financial Plan
• Board of Visitors, Charleston Southern University
• President's Advisory Council, MUSC
• Charleston County Public Schools Blue Ribbon Committee
• Palmetto Family Council Advisory Committee
• Justice Fellowship Task Force on Criminal Justice Reform
• Boy Scouts of America Troop Committee

Governor Sanford's Senior Policy Advisor

Governor Sanford selected Chip Campsen as his Senior Policy Advisor to help implement his vision of change for South Carolina. Chip's responsibilities included the governor's policy and legislative agendas, agency directives, budget matters and legal advice.

Governor Sanford's Transition Team Leader and Spokesman

Governor Sanford chose Chip Campsen as a Transition Team Leader and Spokesman, where he led efforts to organize and fill key positions in the administration, and spoke on behalf of the Transition Team.

"From selecting key personnel in my administration as a Transition Team Leader, to developing policy on a host of complex issues as my Senior Policy Advisor, Chip has been a key thinker, advisor, implementer and friend."

- Governor Mark Sanford

"Chip has been instrumental in developing our policies of change..."

- Governor Mark Sanford

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