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2020 GA Legislative Scorecard 2019-

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Georgia General Assembly in 2019-2020 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

This is our first state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.

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HB321 would extend subsidy programs to low usage rural hospitals, and take money from the entire state to do so.

The Georgia State Senate passed HB321 on March 29, 2019 by a vote of 50 to 2. We have assigned pluses to the nays as government subsidies are unnecessary meddling. Taking money from taxpayers who would not use these hospitals constitutes theft.

Mar 29, 2019
Vote Date
View Bill Vote Text
No
Constitutional
Chamber

HB276 would increase the amount of sales tax that consumers would have to pay on online purchases.   The Georgia State Senate passed HB276 on January 16, 2020 by a vote of 40 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the nays as this bill increases the role of government in day-to-day life. Rather than increasing sales taxes, government must reduce both the tax burden for citizens and the size of government.

Jan 16, 2020
Vote Date
View Bill Vote Text
No
Constitutional
Chamber

HB105 would take money taxed from any ride share services (Uber, Lyft, taxis, etc.) and put it toward public transit projects statewide.

HB105 was passed in the Georgia State Senate on May 18, 2020 by a vote of 41 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because taxing private services in order to favor public services is governmental overreach. Private services are better suited to handle the needs of citizens.

May 18, 2020
Vote Date
View Bill Vote Text
No
Constitutional
Chamber

HB426 would add further punishments for hate crimes committed in the state of Georgia.  

The Georgia State Senate passed HB426 on June 23, 2020 by a vote of 29 to 22. We have assigned pluses to the nays because "hate crime" legislation infringes on the right to freedom of speech. "Hate" is subjective term that doesn't mean the same thing to each person.

Jun 23, 2020
Vote Date
View Bill Vote Text
No
Constitutional
Chamber

SB318 would ensure that public universities would have to be places of free speech, where people are allowed the freedom of expression.

The Georgia State Senate passed SB318 on March 9, 2020 by a vote of 32 to 21. We have assigned pluses the ayes because this bill supports free speech rights. The Georgia Constitution guarantees that, “No law shall be passed to curtail or restrain the freedom of speech.”

Mar 9, 2020
Vote Date
View Bill Vote Text
Yes
Constitutional
Chamber

SB379 would increase the amount of required licensure for barbers and estheticians in the state of Georgia by adding a new "master barber" certification.

The Georgia State Senate passed SB379 on March 12, 2020 by a vote of 49 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the nays this bill stifles business and entrepreneurship. The government should not get in the way of business, especially by adding a new certification that will take them away from work if they want to obtain it.

Mar 12, 2020
Vote Date
View Bill Vote Text
No
Constitutional
Chamber

How did your legislators vote?

John  Albers
John Albers
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-056
33%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Lee  Anderson
Lee Anderson
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-024
50%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Tonya P. Anderson
Tonya P. Anderson
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-043
0%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Brandon  Beach
Brandon Beach
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-021
33%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Ellis Black
Ellis Black
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-008
17%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Matt  Brass
Matt Brass
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-006
67%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Dean Burke
Dean Burke
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-011
40%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
Gloria Butler
Gloria Butler
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-055
17%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
Bill  Cowsert
Bill Cowsert
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-046
0%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Gail Paulette Davenport
Gail Paulette Davenport
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-017
0%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Greg  Dolezal
Greg Dolezal
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-027
83%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Mike Dugan
Mike Dugan
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-030
40%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Frank  Ginn
Frank Ginn
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-047
20%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Steve  Gooch
Steve Gooch
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-051
50%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Marty H. Harbin
Marty H. Harbin
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-016
33%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Ed  Harbison
Ed Harbison
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-015
25%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
Tyler Harper
Tyler Harper
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-007
33%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Sally  Harrell
Sally Harrell
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-040
0%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Bill Heath
Bill Heath
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-031
50%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Steve Henson
Steve Henson
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-041
0%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Jack Hill
Jack Hill
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-004
25%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Chuck  Hufstetler
Chuck Hufstetler
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-052
17%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Lester Jackson
Lester Jackson
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-002
0%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Donzella  James
Donzella James
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-028
0%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
Burt Jones
Burt Jones
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-025
60%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
Emanuel  Jones
Emanuel Jones
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-010
20%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
Harold V. Jones
Harold V. Jones
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-022
25%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Jennifer Jordan
Jennifer Jordan
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-006
0%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Zahra Karinshak
Zahra Karinshak
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-048
17%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-018
33%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Gregory M. Kirk
Gregory M. Kirk
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-013
N/A
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
Kay  Kirkpatrick
Kay Kirkpatrick
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-032
17%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
William T. Ligon
William T. Ligon
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-003
40%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
David E. Lucas
David E. Lucas
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-026
20%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
P.K. Martin
P.K. Martin
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-009
0%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
Butch Miller
Butch Miller
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-049
20%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Jeff Mullis
Jeff Mullis
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-053
33%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Nan Grogan Orrock
Nan Grogan Orrock
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-036
0%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Elena C. Parent
Elena C. Parent
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-044
0%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Chuck  Payne
Chuck Payne
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-054
33%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Sheikh  Rahman
Sheikh Rahman
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-005
0%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Michael A. Rhett
Michael A. Rhett
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-033
0%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Randy  Robertson
Randy Robertson
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-029
33%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Valencia Seay
Valencia Seay
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-034
0%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Freddie Powell Sims
Freddie Powell Sims
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-012
17%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
Jesse Stone
Jesse Stone
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-023
50%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Brian  Strickland
Brian Strickland
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-042
17%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Carden H. Summers
Carden H. Summers
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-013
33%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Horacena Tate
Horacena Tate
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-038
0%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Bruce Thompson
Bruce Thompson
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-014
67%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
Blake  Tillery
Blake Tillery
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-019
20%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Lindsey Tippins
Lindsey Tippins
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-037
20%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Renee S. Unterman
Renee S. Unterman
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-045
60%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Larry  Walker
Larry Walker
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-020
33%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Ben  Watson
Ben Watson
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-001
20%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
John K. Wilkinson
John K. Wilkinson
Republican
Senator
Dist. SD-050
33%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
Nikema Williams
Nikema Williams
Democrat
Senator
Dist. SD-039
0%
Report
Score
1. Expanding Healthcare Schemes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
2. Additional Online Taxes
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
3. Public Transit Tax
No
Constitutional
None
Vote Cast
4. Hate Crime Hoax
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
5. University free speech
Yes
Constitutional
No
Vote Cast
6. More licensure for barbers
No
Constitutional
Yes
Vote Cast
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