H 3305 · SC HOUSE
Supplemental Appropriations
Motion: Invoke the Previous Question (Cloture)
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Jackie Hayes
DState Representative · District 55
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: South Carolina House District 55
Biography
Jackie Hayes is a Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 55, who assumed office in 1998 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] Ballotpedia says he is also known as Coach and has been an athletic director and football coach since 1987.[1]
Hayes earned a B.A. from Catawba College in 1984 and has been an athletic director and football coach since 1987, according to Ballotpedia.[1] He first assumed office in the South Carolina House in 1998, and Ballotpedia lists him on the House Rules Committee and the Ways and Means Committee for the 2025-2026 session.[1]
- 1.Jackie Hayes · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
South Carolina House District 55
Jackie Hayes is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Carolina House District 55 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
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 living156 with · 8 against165 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
Sets individual income tax rates at 1.99% on the first $30,000 and 5.39% above, adds a state deduction in place of the federal standard deduction, and cuts rates further when projected income tax revenue grows at least 5%.
May 7, 2025 · Passed 64–47 · against 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
Rights & public safety37 with · 10 against48 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
State Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement
Renames the Commission for Minority Affairs the State Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement, removes the requirement that most members be African American, refocuses it on rural and under-resourced communities, and deletes duties such as Voting Rights Act assistance.
May 7, 2025 · Passed 76–31 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
Education & families34 with · 8 against42 votes
Most contested
- Yes
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mar 26, 2025 · Failed 34–77 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Apr 29, 2026 · Failed 34–70 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- No
University Campus Events Zoning
Bars counties and cities from restricting or requiring land-use approval for board-approved events on state-supported college campuses, while applying safety laws; requires public and neighborhood notice for certain outdoor events within 1,000 feet of residential neighborhoods.
May 13, 2026 · Passed 69–39 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Health & care23 with · 4 against27 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
On the version voted Feb 5, 2026: Makes it a felony, punishable by up to five years, to provide a pregnant woman abortion-inducing drugs to cause an abortion, with exceptions for lawful medical care; makes mifepristone and misoprostol controlled substances, bars possession without a prescription except by pregnant women, and allows civil suits.
Feb 4, 2026 · Passed 81–31 · against 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
Climate & energy15 with · 0 against15 votes
Most contested
- Yes
May 1, 2025 · Passed 88–13 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- 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
Transportation10 with · 0 against11 votes
Most contested
- Yes
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.
May 7, 2025 · Passed 77–37 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Failure to stop a motor vehicle
May 7, 2025 · Passed 95–14Official record ↗
- Yes
Apr 22, 2025 · Passed 87–23 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Technology & privacy7 with · 1 against8 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 19, 2025 · Passed 90–17 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Foreign affairs & defense3 with · 0 against3 votes
Most contested
- Yes
Foreign Influence Operations Out of American Education Act
Apr 29, 2026 · Passed 91–13 · with most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
- 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
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
Where they stood out
Voted against most of their party on 69 of 247 party-divided votes on file.
Most often on: Rights & public safety (20), Education & families (19), Jobs & cost of living (18)
Commissioners to Article V Convention
What it does: 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 qualificatio…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 2–22, Republicans 72–5
Jun 25, 2026Official record ↗
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 7–16, Republicans 75–0
Jun 25, 2026Official record ↗
Commissioners to Article V Convention
What it does: 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 qualificatio…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 3–20, Republicans 83–1
May 13, 2026Official record ↗
Monuments
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 1–28, Republicans 73–0
May 7, 2026Official record ↗
Sine Die 2026
What it does: On the version voted May 12, 2026: Sets the 2026 sine die schedule: after May 14 each chamber recesses and meets on call only for budget reports, vetoes, appointments, U.S. House redistricting and similar matters, wit…
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 1–25, Republicans 86–0
May 6, 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 34–70 · Yes 34–No 70 · Democrats 30–0, Republicans 4–70
Apr 29, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Failed 42–68 · Yes 42–No 67 · Democrats 28–0, Republicans 14–67
Jan 29, 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
University Campus Events Zoning
With most of their party · Passed 69–39 · Yes 69–No 39 · Democrats 0–28, Republicans 69–11
May 13, 2026Official record ↗
- No
Education Scholarship Trust Fund
With most of their party · Passed 79–38 · Yes 78–No 38 · Democrats 0–32, Republicans 78–6
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
H 3305 · SC HOUSE
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.
AI summary — read the bill text ↗
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.
AI summary — read the bill text ↗
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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