Senator Carlisle Kennedy
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136
Bills sponsored
this session · 136 all-time
43
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 43 all-time
5
Enacted into law
this session · 5 all-time
719
Recorded votes
84%
Vote participation
voted in 84% of 719 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2025-2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
N/A (no party)
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
Not enough data yet
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
87%
based on 593 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
136 billsCurrent session 136 bills
- S 0743 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-55-20, RELATING TO WATER, SEWAGE, WASTE DISPOSAL DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "FLUORIDE"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE ADDITION OF FLUORIDE TO A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM OR TO WATER THAT WILL BE INTRODUCED INTO A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM. Introduced
- S 0742 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT BABY FORMULA, BABY FOOD, AND BABY CLOTHES. Introduced
- S 0741 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-37-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO VACCINE CAN BE MANDATED FOR INFANTS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS. Introduced
- S 0740 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-10-10, RELATING TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE MUST BE PROVIDED A MINIMUM OF SIXTY MINUTES OF OUTDOOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EACH DAY. Introduced
- S 0739 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-5-5 SO AS TO DEFINE PERSON, FUNDING ENTITY, AND RIOT; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-5-90, RELATING TO PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY OWNER'S RIGHT OF ACTION AGAINST PARTICIPANTS IN MOB OR RIOT RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, SO AS TO INCLUDE ACTIONS AGAINST A FUNDING ENTITY AND ESTABLISH A FUNDING ENTITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES TO PROPERTY; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-5-130, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR INSTIGATING, AIDING, OR PARTICIPATING IN RIOT, SO AS TO INCLUDE FUNDING OR PROVIDING MATERIALS AS PART OF OFFENSE; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-5-140, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER, SO AS TO PERMIT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, SOLICITORS, OR THEIR DESIGNEES TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST FUNDING ENTITIES UNDER SECTION 17-25-322; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 16-7-20, RELATING TO POWERS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO PERMIT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS CALLED TO DUTY BY THE GOVERNOR UNDER SECTION 1-3-450 DUE TO RIOT OR UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLAGE TO USE DYE OR PAINT TO IDENTIFY A PERSON THAT MAY BE CHARGED UNDER SECTION 16-5-130. Introduced
- S 0738 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-5-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR WHO UNINTENTIONALLY CAUSES INJURY OR DEATH WHILE FLEEING A MOB OR RIOT IS NOT CRIMINALLY OR CIVILLY LIABLE FOR THE INJURY OR DEATH AS LONG AS THE DRIVER USED DUE CARE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES. Introduced
- S 0737 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 15-73-10, RELATING TO LIABILITY OF SELLER FOR DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, SO AS TO INCLUDE CHINESE-MADE DIALYSATE OR DIALYSIS PRODUCTS ARE PER SE DEEMED TO BE IN A DEFECTIVE CONDITION AND UNREASONABLY DANGEROUS; BY ADDING SECTION 39-24-70 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO SUBSTITUTE WITH CHINESE-MADE PRODUCTS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-60 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR DIALYSATE OR DIALYSIS PRODUCT TO BE FROM CHINA OR TO CONTAIN ALUMINUM. Introduced
- S 0736 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 39-1-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ONLINE COMPANIES MUST PROVIDE PARENTS AN OPTION TO OPT OUT OF CERTAIN CONTENT ON THEIR PLATFORMS. Introduced
- S 0735 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 8-31-10 SO AS TO CREATE THE "PROHIBITION OF SANCTUARY JURISDICTIONS ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 8-31-20 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE STATE MUST NOT BE OBLIGATED OR EXPENDED FOR A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, CITY, PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, OR ANY TYPE OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION DETERMINED BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION TO BE A SANCTUARY JURISDICTION; BY ADDING SECTION 8-31-30 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO PUBLISH THE IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE REPORT AND FOR THE STATE TREASURER TO WITHHOLD DISBURSEMENTS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND TO ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY NOT CERTIFIED AS COMPLIANT IN THE REPORT; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-10, RELATING TO A PERSON CHARGED WITH A NONCAPITAL OFFENSE MAY BE RELEASED ON HIS OWN RECOGNIZANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ILLEGAL ALIEN DETAINED BY A LOCAL OR STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY NOT BE RELEASED INTO THE COMMUNITY, BUT HELD UNTIL TRANSFERRED TO THE UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-30, RELATING TO MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ALIEN UNLAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES THAT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 17-15-10(C) BE FOLLOWED. Introduced
- S 0734 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN STATE RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND HEALTH BENEFITS MAY BE FORFEITED IF STATE EMPLOYEES ARE CONVICTED OF ANY CRIME INVOLVING CRIMINAL SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WITH A MINOR OR THE POSSESSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIALS. Introduced
- S 0733 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-200 SO AS TO PROHIBIT STATE AGENCIES, POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, OR ENTITIES THAT ARE SUPPORTED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY PUBLIC FUNDS FROM USING ANY PUBLIC FUNDS TO HOST OR PROVIDE DRAG STORY HOURS OR OTHER DRAG SHOWS FOR MINORS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN; TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES; AND TO DEFINE TERMS. Introduced
- S 0732 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CANCER-CAUSING RADIATION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-387 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TREATING PEDIATRIC PATIENTS TO TAKE CERTAIN STEPS BEFORE RECOMMENDING X-RAY IMAGING FOR DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSES; TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDERS TO COVER PEDIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING AS RECOMMENDED BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Introduced
- S 0731 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 39-1-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COMPANY OR INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT SELL AN INDIVIDUAL'S GENETIC MATERIAL, TO PROVIDE WRITTEN CONSENT MUST BE OBTAINED THROUGH AN INDEPENDENT DOCUMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PRIVATE RIGHTS OF ACTION. Introduced
- S 0890 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-221 SO AS TO CREATE A TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. Introduced
- S 0988 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE MIDLANDS LODGE #1 UPON THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR CHARTER. Passed
- S 0987 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MOMMA RABBIT'S NIBBLES AND SIPS UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE RESTAURANT FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE LEXINGTON COMMUNITY AND THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Passed
- S 1020 A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES IN LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, AND 4 BE ON A PARTISAN BASIS BEGINNING IN 2028. Introduced
- S 254 Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act In Committee
- S 533 Subpoena Powers In Committee
- S 844 Carolina Day Passed
- S 200 Congressman John Spratt Passed
- S 645 Corey Bedenbaugh Teacher of the Year Passed
- S 630 Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Passed
- S 232 Charles Marshall Death Passed
- S 544 Kidney Disease Awareness Day Passed
Co-sponsored
43 billsCurrent session 43 bills
- S 0777 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELEVANT TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND EXEMPTIONS FROM FOODS AND BEVERAGES ELIGIBLE FOR PURCHASE UNDER THE PROGRAM; PROVIDE THAT CANDY, ENERGY DRINKS, SOFT DRINKS, AND SWEETENED BEVERAGES ARE NOT FOODS ELIGIBLE FOR PURCHASE USING SNAP BENEFITS AT SNAP-AUTHORIZED RETAILERS; AND CLARIFY CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OF THE ARTICLE'S APPLICATION. Introduced
- S 0755 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE GAIL GINGREY FOR HER FIFTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A REALTOR IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD. Passed
- S 0723 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-395, RELATING TO FIRST DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR DEFINED; PRESUMPTIONS; DEFENSES; PENALTIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM PENALTY TO FIVE YEARS' IMPRISONMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-405, RELATING TO SECOND DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR DEFINED; PRESUMPTIONS; DEFENSES; PENALTIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM PENALTY TO THREE YEARS' IMPRISONMENT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-410, RELATING TO THIRD DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR DEFINED; PENALTIES; EXCEPTION, SO AS TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES BASED ON THE NUMBER OF IMAGES POSSESSED, INCLUDING A PENALTY OF UP TO TEN YEARS IF THERE ARE ONE TO TWENTY-FIVE IMAGES, ONE TO TEN YEARS IF THERE ARE TWENTY-SIX TO TWO HUNDRED FIFTY IMAGES, AND A PENALTY OF TWO TO TEN YEARS IF THERE ARE MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED FIFTY IMAGES; AND TO ESTABLISH THAT A PERSON WHO IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER AND VIOLATES THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION, UPON CONVICTION, MUST SERVE A MINIMUM OF FIVE YEARS. Introduced
- S 0716 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-15, RELATING TO DEPOSIT OF CASH PERCENTAGE IN LIEU OF BOND; ASSIGNMENT OF DEPOSIT; RESTITUTION TO VICTIM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A COURT FINDS THAT A DEFENDANT MAY BE RELEASED ON BOND WHO HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH A VIOLENT OFFENSE OR ANY FELONY OFFENSE INVOLVING A FIREARM OR DRUGS, THE BOND MUST BE SET AT THE FULL UNITED STATES CASH CURRENCY BOND; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-30, RELATING TO MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE; CONTEMPT, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE CONSIDERATION OF A PERSON'S MENTAL CONDITION THE DIRECT OBSERVATIONS OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER THAT CAUSE REASONABLE CONCERN WITH A PERSON'S MENTAL CONDITION AND TO ALLOW THE COURT TO INCLUDE IN THE BOND CONDITIONS THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT TRANSPORT THE PERSON FOR AN EMERGENCY PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION OR THE PERSON IS REQUIRED TO SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT UPON RELEASE. Introduced
- S 0696 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 2-19-5, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION CREATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE COMMISSION BE COMPOSED OF TWELVE MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-19-20, RELATING TO INVESTIGATION BY THE COMMISSION AND PUBLICATION OF VACANCIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ANY STATE AGENCY MUST COOPERATE WITH THE COMMISSION'S REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-19-30, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND EXECUTIVE SESSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE WRITTEN TESTIMONY FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN SEVENTY-TWO HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED HEARING AND COPIES OF WRITTEN AND SPOKEN TESTIMONY BE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-19-35, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR INVESTIGATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO OMIT RACE, GENDER, SEX, SEXUAL PREFERENCE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, INTERSECTIONAL IDENTIFIERS, ANY DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION CRITERA, PHILOSOPHY, OR FRAMEWORKS FROM BEING CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSION WHEN MAKING NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-19-50, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS, INFORMATION, AND OTHER MATERIAL, SO AS TO EXCLUDE RECORDS HELD BY THE COMMISSION NOT PREVIOUSLY OR OTHERWISE CONFIDENTIAL FROM BEING KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-19-60, RELATING TO POWERS OF THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE COMMISSION MAY CARRY OUT ITS DUTIES STRICTLY IN SELECTING AND VETTING VIABLE CANDIDATES AND THAT NO INDIVIDUAL MAY BE PROSECUTED OR SUBJECTED TO PUNISHMENT, FORFEITURE, CRIMINAL, OR CIVIL PENALTY BASED UPON TESTIMONY SUBMITTED TO THE COMMISSION; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-19-70, RELATING TO PROHIBITION AGAINST DUAL OFFICES, PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR, AND PLEDGES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT FLOOR PRIVILEGES TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS OF CANDIDATES WHILE THE CANDIDATE'S APPLICATION IS UNDER REVIEW BY THE COMMISSION. Introduced
- S 0817 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AIKEN SCHOLARS ACADEMY IN AIKEN COUNTY FOR EARNING 2025 BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL HONORS AND FOR BEING NAMED IN THE TOP TEN HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES. Passed
- S 0844 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, AND THE ENTIRE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SYSTEM, FOR ITS MANY AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND CIVIC LIFE OF OUR CITIZENS AND TO DECLARE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026, "CAROLINA DAY-225 YEARS OF SERVICE" AT THE STATE HOUSE. Passed
- S 0843 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE PAMELA J. BROUGHTON OF GREENVILLE COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AND TO HONOR HER FOR HER FORTY-ONE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AT PRISMA HEALTH'S PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY CENTER. Passed
- S 0842 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND HONOR THOMAS STOWE "TOM" MULLIKIN, DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; AND THE LEADERS AND PARTICIPANTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA 7 EXPEDITION FOR THEIR VISIONARY PARTNERSHIP IN 2025, WHICH HAS SET A MODEL FOR CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT THAT BENEFITS THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THE NATION, AND THE WORLD. Passed
- S 0847 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE THE FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRAGIC EXPLOSION OF THE CHALLENGER SPACE SHUTTLE, AND TO RECOGNIZE OCTOBER 21, 2026, AS "RONALD MCNAIR DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA. Passed
- S 0846 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE JAMES F. BYRNES HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA DIVISION I GIRLS SOFTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Introduced
- S 0867 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-10 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-20 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE, TO ESTABLISH THE DATA CENTER INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S MEMBERSHIP, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S POWERS AND DUTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-30 SO AS TO REQUIRE A SITING PERMIT BEFORE A DATA CENTER MAY LOCATE A FACILITY AT A PARTICULAR LOCATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIMELINE FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-40 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PERFORMANCE-BASED OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS, WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS, AND TO REQUIRE ANNUAL REPORTS; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE ADEQUACY ASSESSMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REASONABLE BUFFER REQUIREMENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S ROLE CONCERNING RATES, AGREEMENTS BETWEEN UTILITIES AND DATA CENTERS, AND COST ALLOCATION METHODOLOGIES; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DECOMMISSIONING PLANS AND FINANCIAL ASSURANCES ASSOCIATED WITH DECOMMISSIONING; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAND USE PLANNING; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE DATA CENTERS TO IMPLEMENT REASONABLE MEASURES TO MINIMIZE NOISE, VIBRATION, AND LIGHT IMPACTS RESULTING FROM THEIR OPERATION; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROTECTIONS FOR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SHARED WITH THE OFFICE BY DATA CENTER OPERATORS; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-110 SO AS TO CLARIFY THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THIS CHAPTER AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER ARE PROSPECTIVE; TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT FOR TWO YEARS AFTER ENACTMENT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SHALL PRIORITIZE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE OVER ENFORCEMENT TO FACILITATE INDUSTRY TRANSITION TO THE NEW REQUIREMENTS. Introduced
- S 0865 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY VETERANS HALL OF FAME. Passed
- S 0891 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 11-27-110, RELATING TO LEASE PURCHASE OR FINANCING AGREEMENTS SUBJECT TO CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXPANDED DEFINITION OF FINANCING AGREEMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 11-27-40, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF THE NEW ARTICLE X ON BONDS OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER OF A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY WHO KNOWINGLY VOTES IN FAVOR OF A PROPOSED ACTION THAT VIOLATES SECTION 14 OF THE NEW ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION IS GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 11-27-50, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF THE NEW ARTICLE X ON BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER OF A GOVERNING BODY OF THE STATE'S SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHO VOTES IN FAVOR OF A PROPOSED ACTION THAT KNOWINGLY VIOLATES SECTION 15 OF THE NEW ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION IS GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE. Introduced
- S 0915 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 43-7-60, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF FALSE CLAIMS, STATEMENTS, OR REPRESENTATION BY MEDICAL PROVIDERS, SO AS TO CREATE TIERED VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES FOR THIS SECTION AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CONSENT AGREEMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 43-7-70, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF FALSE STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATION ON APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO CREATE TIERED VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES FOR THIS SECTION AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CONSENT AGREEMENTS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 43-7-90, RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF SECTIONS 43-7-60 TO 43-7-80, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTIONS. Introduced
- S 0908 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE COACH MICHAEL "MIKE" CARLISLE UPON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE SOUTH CAROLINA GOLF HALL OF FAME. Passed
- S 0919 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PROTECTION OF MINORS FROM PORNOGRAPHY AND OBSCENITIES ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-375, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE ARTICLE REGARDING OBSCENITY LAWS, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "HARMFUL TO MINORS" AND "MATERIAL" TO INCLUDE ANY PORTION OF MATERIALS AND PERFORMANCES THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED OBSCENE, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "PROFANE LANGUAGE"; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-385, RELATING TO THE OFFENSES OF DISSEMINATING HARMFUL MATERIAL TO MINORS AND EXHIBITING HARMFUL PERFORMANCES TO MINORS, DEFENSES, AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO LIMIT THE AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE PROVIDED BY THE STATUTE ONLY TO THE TEACHING OF AGE-APPROPRIATE SEX EDUCATION AND HUMAN BIOLOGY CURRICULUM. Introduced
- S 0926 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 4, 2026, AS "DISABILITY ADVOCACY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA. Passed
- S 0938 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF REVEREND JESSE LOUIS JACKSON, TO HONOR HIS REMARKABLE COMMITMENT AS AN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS. Passed
- S 0936 A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AFFIRM THE COMMITMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO SECURING SOUTH CAROLINA'S ROLE AS THE NATION'S PREMIER HOST FOR A NUCLEAR LIFECYCLE INNOVATION CAMPUS; TO RECOGNIZE SOUTH CAROLINA'S UNMATCHED LEADERSHIP IN NUCLEAR ENERGY, NATIONAL SECURITY, AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING; AND TO DIRECT A UNIFIED, COMPETITIVE STATE RESPONSE TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION. Introduced
- S 0954 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE UNITED STATES ARMY AIR FORCE STAFF SERGEANT PHILLIP BRUCE COOK FOR HIS BRAVERY AND SERVICE DURING WORLD WAR II AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON HIS NOMINATION BY FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON AS A CHEVALIER IN THE ORDRE NATIONAL DE LA LEGION D'HONNEUR, THE HIGHEST AND MOST PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL HONOR OF MERIT TO REWARD THOSE WHO HAVE DONE GREAT DEEDS FOR FRANCE. Passed
- S 0949 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE FOR THE GOLD MEDAL VICTORIES OF THE UNITED STATES WOMEN'S AND MEN'S HOCKEY TEAMS AT THE 2026 OLYMPIC GAMES IN MILAN, ITALY, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR SUCCESS IN REPRESENTING THE NATION WITH PRIDE ON THE WORLD STAGE. Introduced
- S 0967 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 3, 2026, AS "CLEMSON DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA. Introduced
- S 0964 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, REMEMBER THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN LOST TO CANCER, AND RECOGNIZE MARCH 4, 2026, AS "SUITS AND SNEAKERS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA. Passed
- S 0974 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE LIONEL SMITH, LTD., ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY; TO COMMEND THE STORE FOR ITS SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE IN MENSWEAR, TAILORING, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE; TO HONOR LIONEL "SMITTY" SMITH AND VAN SMITH FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL LIFE OF DOWNTOWN AIKEN AND THE CENTRAL SAVANNAH RIVER AREA; AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED PROSPERITY. Passed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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S 222
Utility terrain vehicle
to adopt |
Not Voting | fail | May 13, 2026 |
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S 883
Sine Die 2026
to concur |
Yea | fail | May 12, 2026 |
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S 961
Red drum, saltwater fish, deer hunting
to adopt amendment |
Yea | pass | May 12, 2026 |
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H 4679
South Carolina Drone Regulation and Public Safety Act
2nd Reading |
Yea | pass | May 07, 2026 |
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H 5111
Public Water System Connections
2nd Reading |
Yea | pass | May 05, 2026 |
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H 3034
Fargo's, Hyco's, Rico's, Coba's, Wick's, Mikka's, and Bumi's Law
2nd Reading |
Yea | pass | April 29, 2026 |
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H 5126
Budget
to adopt section 32 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2026 |
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H 3650
Discharging firearms into dwellings and other structures
2nd Reading |
Not Voting | pass | April 15, 2026 |
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H 4763
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act
2nd Reading |
Yea | pass | March 26, 2026 |
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H 3924
Hemp-derived ingestible
to lay on the table |
Yea | pass | March 18, 2026 |
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H 3858
Taxation on boats
to lay on the table |
Yea | pass | March 04, 2026 |
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H 4025
Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
to adopt the conference report |
Not Voting | pass | May 28, 2025 |
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H 3222
Litter control officers
3rd Reading |
Yea | pass | May 07, 2025 |
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H 3432
Grantor Trust Reimbursement
2nd Reading |
Yea | pass | April 29, 2025 |
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H 3472
Small Estates
2nd Reading |
Yea | pass | April 24, 2025 |
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S 62
Education Scholarship Trust Fund
to lay on the table |
Yea | pass | April 24, 2025 |
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S 221
South Carolina Kratom Consumer Protection Act
2nd Reading |
Yea | pass | April 24, 2025 |
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H 4025
Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
to adopt section 3 - LOTTERY EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2025 |
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H 4025
Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
to adopt section 26 - ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, DEPARTMENT OF |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2025 |
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H 4025
Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
to adopt section 31 - PUBLIC HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2025 |
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S 2
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
to concur |
Yea | pass | April 16, 2025 |
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S 62
Education Scholarship Trust Fund
to adopt |
Yea | pass | April 16, 2025 |
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S 235
Prostitution
2nd Reading |
Yea | pass | March 25, 2025 |
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S 29
MPIC
2nd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 12, 2025 |
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S 218
South Carolina Veterans Homes
2nd Reading |
Yea | pass | February 04, 2025 |
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S 62
Education Scholarship Trust Fund
to lay on the table |
Yea | pass | January 29, 2025 |
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H 3874
Workers' compensation
2nd Reading |
Yea | pass | May 05, 2026 |
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S 98
County Auditor Qualifications
2nd Reading |
Nay | pass | March 31, 2026 |
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H 3008
Convention of the States
to adopt the Resolution |
Yea | pass | May 07, 2025 |
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H 4025
Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
to adopt section 115 - TAX RELIEF TRUST FUND |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2025 |
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H 4025
Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
to adopt section 103 - REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2025 |
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H 4025
Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
to adopt section 85 - INFRASTRUCTURE BANK BOARD |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2025 |
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S 0222
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 2, TITLE 56 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE (UTV)" AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND OPERATION OF UTV'S ON THE HIGHWAYS AND STREETS OF THE STATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "OFF-ROAD USE ONLY"; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-77-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE" TO INCLUDE CERTAIN UTV'S; BY ADDING SECTION 56-2-5140 SO AS TO PROVIDE FARMERS HOLDING SCATE CARDS AND DRIVER'S LICENSES MAY OPERATE CERTAIN UTV'S WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-630, RELATING TO PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO CLASSIFY UTV'S AS PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-2-90, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN MINOR PASSENGERS FROM WEARING SAFETY BELTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS DURING CERTAIN ATHLETIC EVENTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
to adopt amendment |
Not Voting | fail | May 13, 2026 |
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H 5683
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 7-19-35 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE ELECTED; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 7-19-45 RELATING TO ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WERE FORMERLY ELECTED.
to lay on the table Amendment number 19 |
Nay | fail | May 22, 2026 |
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H 3731
Special purpose district property conveyance powers
2nd Reading |
Yea | pass | May 05, 2026 |
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H 5073
Public school grading
2nd Reading |
Yea | pass | April 29, 2026 |
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H 5126
Budget
to adopt section 97 - COMPTROLLER GENERAL'S OFFICE |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2026 |
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H 5126
Budget
to adopt section 62 - LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, STATE - GOVERNOR'S OFFICE |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2026 |
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H 5126
Budget
to adopt section 102 - ELECTION COMMISSION |
Not Voting | pass | April 23, 2026 |
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H 5126
Budget
to adopt section 63 - PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2026 |
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H 5126
Budget
to adopt section 42 - HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY |
Nay | pass | April 23, 2026 |
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H 5126
Budget
to adopt section 45 - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2026 |
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H 5126
Budget
to adopt section 18 - LANDER UNIVERSITY |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2026 |
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H 5126
Budget
to adopt section 27 - LIBRARY, STATE |
Nay | pass | April 23, 2026 |
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H 5126
Budget
to adopt section 26 - ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, DEPARTMENT OF |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2026 |
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H 5126
Budget
to adopt section 48 - SEA GRANT CONSORTIUM |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2026 |
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H 5126
Budget
to adopt section 79 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, BOARD OF |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2026 |
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H 5126
Budget
to adopt section 43 - FORESTRY COMMISSION |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2026 |
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H 5126
Budget
to adopt |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2026 |
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H 5126
Budget
to adopt section 2 - FIRST STEPS, OFFICE OF |
Yea | pass | April 23, 2026 |