Former Member, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, South Carolina State Senate

Former Member, Fish, Game and Forestry Committee, South Carolina State Senate

Former Chair, General Committee, South Carolina State Senate

Former Member, Medical Affairs Committee, South Carolina State Senate

Member, Banking and Insurance Committee

Member, Child Fatality Advisory Committee

Member, Corrections and Penology Committee

Member, Domestic Violence Advisory Committee

Chair, Family and Veterans' Services Committee

Member, Fish, Game and Forestry Committee

Member, Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children

Member, Judiciary Committee

Member, Seizure Safety in Schools Study Committee

— Awards:

• 2017
• Special Legislative Award Recipient, American Legion Department of South Carolina
• Legislator of the Year, SC Association of the Deaf
• 2016
• Common Good Award for Volunteerism Recipient, United Way
• President's Award Recipient, South Carolina Foster Parent's Association
• Champion for Children Award Recipient, Foundation for Government Accountability
• Champion for Children Award Recipient, South Carolina Network for Children's Advocacy Centers
• Trail Blazer Award for Domestic Violence Prevention Recipient, North Columbia Business Association
• Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Speech Hearing Language Association
• Legislative Appreciation Award Recipient, South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts
• 2015
• Champion for Children Award Recipient, The Institute for Child Success
• TWIN Award Recipient, Palmetto Center for Women
• Outstanding Legislator Award Recipient, National Association of Social Workers -- South Carolina Chapter
• 40 Most Interesting Women in Politics, The Fix (Washington Post)
• Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
• Hyman Rubin Award Recipient, The Greater Columbia Community Relations Council
• Elected Women of Excellence Award Winner, National Foundation for Women Legislators

  2014

• Legislative Conservationist of the Year, South Carolina Wildlife Federation
• Best Local Politician, Free Times
• Community Leadership Award, Woodmen of the World

  2013

• Terry Haskins Award Recipient, South Carolina Republican Party
• Strom Thurmond Award Recipient for Government and Public Services, South Carolina Federation of Republican Women
• Woman of the Year Award Recipient, South Carolina Federation of Republican Women
• Stateswoman of the Year Award Recipient, Lexington County Republican Party
• Taxpayer Hero Award Recipient, South Carolina Club for Growth
• Friend of the Taxpayer Award Recipient, South Carolina Association of Taxpayers
• 93% Pro Business Score, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce

  2012

• 15 National Political Women of the Year, Glamour Magazine
• South Carolina Midlands' 50 Most Influential People, Columbia Business Monthly

— Father's Name:

• Brooks Edward, Sr.

— Father's Occupation:

• Owner/Operator, Leesville Piggly Wiggly

— Mother's Name:

• Bernice Bell

— Mother's Occupation:

• Owner/Operator, Leesville Piggly Wiggly

Names of Grandchildren:

Taylor Eldon, Thomas Brooks.

— Number of Grandchildren:

• 5