2024 South Carolina Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the South Carolina General Assembly in 2024 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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Senate Votes
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
Mandates stiffer criminal penalties for persons who carry handguns into various locations specified by law, regardless of whether they have a concealed weapons permit.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
Would create the office of the Secretary of Public Health and Policy to develop a "cohesive, coordinated, and comprehensive State Health Services Plan."
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
Proposes to amend the state's constitution to provide that only a citizen of the United States and South Carolina who is at least 18 years of age and properly registered is entitled to vote.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
Prevented former State Rep. and Democratic gubernatorial candidate James Smith from being elected to the position of Circuit Court Judge, 5th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
Bans a health care professional from engaging in the provision or performance of "gender transition procedures" to a person under 18 years of age.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: Yes
6. 2024-25 State Budget
Serves as the $14.5 billion General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2024-25.
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Pro-Freedom Vote: No
Cost per household: -$6,788.00/year
How did they vote?
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-044
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-001
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-007
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-038
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-043
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-003
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-015
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
83% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-005
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-018
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-046
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-019
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
25% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-017
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-004
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-010
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-034
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
60% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-037
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-027
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-020
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-028
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-040
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-035
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-021
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-036
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-016
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-011
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-029
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-013
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
40% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-025
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-045
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-022
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-014
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
25% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-033
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-031
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-002
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-032
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-041
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
20% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-026
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-023
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-039
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
20% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-012
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-042
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
80% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-008
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
67% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-009
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
33% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-030
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
50% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-024
1. "Gun-Free Zones"
2. South Carolina "Health Czar" Bill
3. U.S. Citizenship Requirement to Vote
4. Defeating James Smith for Circuit Court Judge
5. Ban on Sex Mutilation of Children
6. 2024-25 State Budget
