H 3305 · SC HOUSE
Supplemental Appropriations
Motion: Invoke the Previous Question (Cloture)
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Chris Hart
DState Representative · District 73
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: South Carolina House District 73
Biography
Chris Hart is a Democratic state representative from Richland County who has represented South Carolina House District 73 since 2007 and is seeking re-election on November 3, 2026.[1][2] An attorney, Hart serves on the House Judiciary Committee.[1]
Hart earned a B.A. from Howard University in 1997 and a J.D. from the University of South Carolina in 2000, and he served in the Army National Guard from 1989 to 1998.[1] His legislative biography lists him as an attorney and an adjunct professor at Benedict College, and as a member of the National Bar Association and the South Carolina Bar Association.[1]
Hart advanced from the June 9, 2026, Democratic primary and faces Republican Allen Robertson in the November 3 general election.[2]
- 1.Representative Christopher R. "Chris" Hart - Member Biography · South Carolina Legislative Services Agency Official record
- 2.Chris Hart - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
South Carolina House District 73
Chris Hart is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Carolina House District 73 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
Other candidates for this seat
Votes by issue
Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Democrats voted. How topics are assigned
Jobs & cost of living79 with · 3 against82 votes
Most contested
- Yes
On the version voted Mar 19, 2026: Sets up licensing and regulation of hemp-derived beverages and chewables under the Department of Revenue, with a 10 milligram per serving THC cap, a minimum sales age of 21, and excise taxes.
Apr 21, 2026 · Failed 46–61 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Physician Noncompete Contract Prohibition
On the version voted Mar 26, 2026: Voids noncompete clauses in physician contracts that limit where or how long a doctor may practice or bar treating former patients, while letting employers recoup certain bonuses and relocation costs from doctors who leave within three years; applies to new and renewed contracts.
Mar 25, 2026 · Failed 48–62 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
On the version voted Aug 11, 2026: Appropriates money and provides revenues for the ordinary expenses of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, regulates how those funds are spent, and sets other provisions for operating state government that year.
May 6, 2026 · Passed 62–42 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Rights & public safety25 with · 3 against28 votes
Most contested
- No
Redistricting, Congressional Districts
Replaces the congressional district map with new boundaries for the seven U.S. House districts (by county, voting district and census block), repeals the current district statute, and holds a special U.S. House primary on August 18, 2026 that replaces the June 9 results.
May 20, 2026 · Passed 74–37 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mar 26, 2025 · Failed 34–77 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Feb 11, 2026 · Passed 86–25 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Education & families26 with · 1 against27 votes
Most contested
- Yes
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mar 26, 2025 · Failed 34–77 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Education Scholarship Trust Fund
Changes the Education Scholarship Trust Fund: drops the prior public-school attendance requirement, ends the income limit and 15,000-student cap from 2027-28 so participation depends on appropriations, and raises the education department's administrative share from 2 percent to 7 percent.
Feb 26, 2025 · Passed 82–32 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Apr 23, 2026 · Passed 75–33 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Health & care12 with · 1 against13 votes
Most contested
- Yes
On the version voted Mar 19, 2026: Sets up licensing and regulation of hemp-derived beverages and chewables under the Department of Revenue, with a 10 milligram per serving THC cap, a minimum sales age of 21, and excise taxes.
Apr 21, 2026 · Failed 46–61 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Physician Noncompete Contract Prohibition
On the version voted Mar 26, 2026: Voids noncompete clauses in physician contracts that limit where or how long a doctor may practice or bar treating former patients, while letting employers recoup certain bonuses and relocation costs from doctors who leave within three years; applies to new and renewed contracts.
Mar 25, 2026 · Failed 48–62 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Mar 25, 2026 · Passed 94–19 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Climate & energy8 with · 1 against9 votes
Most contested
- Yes
On the version voted May 5, 2026: Bans fishing at any time on the J. Foster Jeffords Causeway across Forest Lake on Knollwood Road in Florence County. Violators face a fine of up to $25 or up to 30 days in jail.
Apr 14, 2026 · Passed 87–20 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Apr 29, 2026 · Passed 88–20 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
May 8, 2025 · Passed 95–17 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Transportation8 with · 1 against9 votes
Most contested
- Yes
Apr 22, 2025 · Passed 87–23 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Regrooved and Regroovable Tires
May 1, 2025 · Passed 79–23 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
On the version voted May 7, 2025: Bars drivers from holding a phone or other mobile device or texting or watching video while driving, with hands-free exceptions; sets a $100 fine for a first offense and $200 plus two license points for repeat offenses, with only warnings for the first 180 days.
Apr 9, 2025 · Passed 85–25 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Technology & privacy5 with · 1 against6 votes
Most contested
- Yes
Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, morphed images
Apr 1, 2025 · Passed 96–19 · against most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Internet and Communications Service Providers Equipment
May 14, 2026 · Passed 92–18 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
South Carolina Social Media Regulation Act
Feb 20, 2025 · Passed 89–14 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Housing & rent3 with · 0 against3 votes
Most contested
- Yes
Requires eviction filings and records to be removed from public court indexes and publicly accessible files seven years after the case's final disposition or filing if no later filing is recorded, starting January 1, 2027.
May 13, 2026 · Passed 81–28 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Homeowners Association Authority
Feb 27, 2025 · Passed 110–2 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Foreign affairs & defense2 with · 0 against2 votes
Most contested
- Yes
On the version voted May 12, 2026: Creates a 15-member South Carolina-Bahamas Trade Commission, appointed by the Speaker, the Senate President and the Governor, to advance trade and investment between South Carolina and The Bahamas.
Apr 23, 2026 · Passed 88–21 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Where they stood out
Voted against most of their party on 10 of 129 party-divided votes on file.
Most often on: Jobs & cost of living (4), Rights & public safety (3), Health & care (3)
Physician Noncompete Contract Prohibition
What it does: On the version voted Mar 26, 2026: Voids noncompete clauses in physician contracts that limit where or how long a doctor may practice or bar treating former patients, while letting employers recoup certain bonuses and…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 10–22, Republicans 55–28
Mar 25, 2026Official record ↗
South Carolina Student Physical Privacy Act
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 9–19, Republicans 87–0
Jan 29, 2026Official record ↗
Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, morphed images
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 12–19, Republicans 83–0
Apr 1, 2025Official record ↗
Redistricting, Congressional Districts
What it does: On the version voted May 20, 2026: Replaces the congressional district map with new boundaries for the seven U.S. House districts (by county, voting district and census block), repeals the current district statute, an…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 1–28, Republicans 78–0
May 19, 2026Official record ↗
Monuments
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 1–26, Republicans 73–1
May 7, 2026Official record ↗
Their votes on the most contested roll calls
The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank
- No
Redistricting, Congressional Districts
With most of their party · Passed 74–37 · Yes 74–No 37 · Democrats 0–33, Republicans 74–4
May 20, 2026Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Passed 73–33 · Yes 73–No 33 · Democrats 0–32, Republicans 73–1
May 18, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
With most of their party · Failed 34–77 · Yes 34–No 76 · Democrats 33–0, Republicans 1–76
Mar 26, 2025Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Failed 46–61 · Yes 46–No 61 · Democrats 28–1, Republicans 18–60
Apr 21, 2026Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Passed 75–31 · Yes 75–No 31 · Democrats 0–29, Republicans 75–2
Mar 5, 2026Official record ↗
- No
"Charlie Kirk Memorial Bridge"
With most of their party · Passed 75–29 · Yes 75–No 29 · Democrats 0–28, Republicans 75–1
Mar 5, 2026Official record ↗
- No
President Donald J. Trump Highway
With most of their party · Passed 76–28 · Yes 76–No 28 · Democrats 0–28, Republicans 76–0
Mar 5, 2026Official record ↗
- No
Education Scholarship Trust Fund
With most of their party · Passed 82–32 · Yes 81–No 32 · Democrats 0–29, Republicans 81–3
Feb 26, 2025Official record ↗
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
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H 3305 · SC HOUSE
Supplemental Appropriations
Motion: Table Amendment 1A Amendment number 1A
H 3305 · SC HOUSE
Supplemental Appropriations
Motion: Table Amendment 2A Amendment number 2A
H 3305 · SC HOUSE
Supplemental Appropriations
Motion: Table Motion to Waive Rule 4.8
H 3305 · SC HOUSE
Supplemental Appropriations
Motion: Waive Rule 4.8
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Supplemental Appropriations
Motion: Concur in Senate Amendments
H 5126 · SC HOUSE
Budget
Motion: Proviso to 117.220
Appropriates money and provides revenues for the ordinary expenses of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, regulates how those funds are spent, and sets other provisions for operating state government that year.
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H 5126 · SC HOUSE
Budget
Motion: Adopt Conference Report
Appropriates money and provides revenues for the ordinary expenses of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, regulates how those funds are spent, and sets other provisions for operating state government that year.
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H 4042 · SC HOUSE
Ivermectin
Motion: Table Motion to Reconsider
On the version voted Jun 25, 2026: Allows adults 18 and older to buy FDA-approved human-use ivermectin over the counter at pharmacies without a prescription, kept behind the counter, with Board of Pharmacy screening and information rules and dispensing bans when contraindications exist.
AI summary — read the bill text ↗
H 3558 · SC HOUSE
Commissioners to Article V Convention
Motion: Override Veto by the Governor
On the version voted Mar 5, 2025: Sets rules for commissioners who represent South Carolina at an Article V convention: the General Assembly names them in joint session, they must meet residency and other qualifications and take an oath, follow written instructions, and may be recalled.
AI summary — read the bill text ↗
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