H 3305 · SC HOUSE
Supplemental Appropriations
Motion: Invoke the Previous Question (Cloture)
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Phillip Bowers
RState Representative · District 3
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: South Carolina House District 3
Biography
Phillip Bowers is a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives who represents District 3, having assumed office on November 11, 2024, and is seeking re-election in the general election on November 3, 2026.[1] He advanced from the Republican primary on June 9, 2026, and Ballotpedia lists his profession as certified project manager.[1]
Bowers earned bachelor's degrees from Limestone College and South Wesleyan University and a graduate degree from Clemson University.[1] His career experience, according to Ballotpedia, includes working as a certified project manager, and he previously served on the Pickens County school board for District 2.[1] He succeeded Jerry Carter in the seat and is assigned to the Education and Public Works Committee in the 2025-2026 session.[1]
- 1.Phillip Bowers · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
South Carolina House District 3
Phillip Bowers is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Carolina House District 3 as R. 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 Republicans voted. How topics are assigned
Jobs & cost of living151 with · 17 against168 votes
Most contested
- No
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 RepublicansOfficial 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 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- No
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 · Failed 24–50 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- No
Rights & public safety54 with · 0 against54 votes
Most contested
- Yes
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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- No
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mar 26, 2025 · Failed 34–77 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Education & families46 with · 1 against47 votes
Most contested
- No
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mar 26, 2025 · Failed 34–77 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- No
Apr 29, 2026 · Failed 34–70 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- No
Health & care29 with · 1 against30 votes
Most contested
- No
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 RepublicansOfficial 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 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- No
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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- No
Transportation10 with · 3 against13 votes
Most contested
- No
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 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Failure to stop a motor vehicle
May 7, 2025 · Passed 95–14 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Apr 22, 2025 · Passed 87–23 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- No
Climate & energy10 with · 0 against10 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 RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Apr 29, 2026 · Passed 88–20 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
May 8, 2025 · Passed 95–17 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Technology & privacy9 with · 1 against10 votes
Most contested
- Yes
Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, morphed images
Apr 1, 2025 · Passed 96–19 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Apr 9, 2025 · Passed 85–10 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Internet and Communications Service Providers Equipment
May 14, 2026 · Passed 92–18 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Foreign affairs & defense3 with · 1 against4 votes
Most contested
- Yes
Foreign Influence Operations Out of American Education Act
Apr 29, 2026 · Passed 91–13 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- No
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 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Veterans' Children Tuition Assistance
May 6, 2025 · Passed 101–7 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Housing & rent2 with · 1 against3 votes
Most contested
- No
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 · against most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- Yes
Homeowners Association Authority
Feb 27, 2025 · Passed 110–2 · with most RepublicansOfficial record ↗
- No
Where they stood out
Voted against most of their party on 8 of 304 party-divided votes on file.
Most often on: Health & care (7), Jobs & cost of living (5)
Ivermectin
What it does: 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…
Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 25–0, Republicans 33–37
Jun 25, 2026Official record ↗
Ivermectin
What it does: 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 a…
Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 27–3, Republicans 16–48
Aug 11, 2026Official record ↗
Insurance Rate Reduction and Policy Holder Protection Act
What it does: Moves the Insurance Fraud Division from the Attorney General to the Department of Insurance, bars roofing contractors from negotiating insurance claims or covering deductibles, creates a disaster-supply sales tax holi…
Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 6–25, Republicans 56–27
Apr 1, 2026Official record ↗
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 no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 0–31, Republicans 53–22
Mar 25, 2026Official record ↗
Intoxicating Hemp Beverages
What it does: Bans the sale and possession of hemp-derived THC products except hemp beverages, which are limited to 5 milligrams of THC per 12-ounce can, sold only to people 21 and older through licensed liquor stores, and taxed li…
Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 2–29, Republicans 57–23
Feb 4, 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
- Yes
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 ↗
- Yes
With most of their party · Passed 73–33 · Yes 73–No 33 · Democrats 0–32, Republicans 73–1
May 18, 2026Official record ↗
- No
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 ↗
- No
With most of their party · Failed 34–70 · Yes 34–No 70 · Democrats 30–0, Republicans 4–70
Apr 29, 2026Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Failed 42–68 · Yes 42–No 67 · Democrats 28–0, Republicans 14–67
Jan 29, 2025Official record ↗
- No
With most of their party · Failed 46–61 · Yes 46–No 61 · Democrats 28–1, Republicans 18–60
Apr 21, 2026Official record ↗
- Yes
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 ↗
- Yes
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.
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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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