M s . C hro M e J une 2023

REMEMBER WHERE YOU CAME FROM

The Spokes Of Grace Poker Run took place on May sixth, raising funds for Graced by Grace Inc. Graced by Grace provides many services geared toward helping children and young adults in the Upstate of South Carolina. Based out of both Greenville and Anderson counties, they provide many beneficial services for youth including transitional housing for those aging out of foster care system, life coaching, scholarships, apprenticeships, and financial and housing assistance as well as many other necessary services. This year’s Poker Run was a fundraiser for the Grace Factor Summer Institute, which seeks to provide a safe and fun place for kids 8-18 to spend their free time.

Viral Singer Songwriter AlloraShae’, Miss T.L. Hanna 2016, who has also appeared on Good Morning America, sang several of her original compositions. Author Jared J. “Anders” Smith spoke at the event and gave away copies of his books, Success is My Prey, and Rich Attitude: The Things I Wish I Would Have Known.

The ride started at Harley Davidson of Greenville and finished at Timm’s Harley Davidson in Anderson. Special thanks to the Elite Eagles for their participation in this years ride. For more information on Graced by Grace or to inquire about how your bike club can participate in future fundraising opportunities, please contact Shekinah Galloway at pokerrun@gracedbygrace.org.

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Bills that made it past the finish line:

S 36 “Interlock First Offense”

Senator Hutto, Young, Campsen, and Grooms.

The Senate passed it Feb 23rd with a vote of 37 ayes & 1 nay. The House of Representatives passed it May 4th with a vote of 112 ayes & 0 nays. The Senate concurred with the House amendments on May 10th with a vote of 43 ayes and 0 nays. This bill now heads to Governor McMasters desk for ratification.

• Driver’s license suspended due to a first offense. This will allow DUI interlock requirement exclusion for motorcycles and mopeds. Currently, these devices cannot meet the requirements needed if installed on motorcycles.

S 363 “Carolina Squat” Senator Rankin, Grooms, and Verdon.

The Senate passed it on February 14th with a vote of 39 ayes and 2 nays. The House of Representatives passed it May 3rd with a vote of 102 ayes & 0 nays.

The Senate concurred with the House amendments on May 4th with a vote of 37 ayes and 1 nay. This bill now heads to Governor McMasters desk for ratification.

• This law now requires that trucks could not be modified over four inches from the front to the back axle.

Bills that didn’t make it past

the finish line:

We will be working on a full report on the bills that did not make it past the finish line and what we can do now as we prepare for the second half of this session which will start next year in January.