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Democratic
· State Senator
Darrell Jackson
Represents District 21 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
85%
on 65 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 95%
Cast a vote
92%
Yea or Nay on 628 of 682 roll calls · Senate median 94%
Their bills that became law
25 of 43
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 16
Roll calls on record
682
126th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 5, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 126th General Assembly.
How Darrell Jackson votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Darrell Jackson sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Darrell Jackson is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
10 of 65 party-line votes.
S0052 · Driving under the influence
In plain English Increases penalties for driving under the influence, requires victim impact panels, creates a second-degree felony DUI offense, and revises testing and license suspension procedures.
Senate: To Grant Free Conference Powers · 2026-06-25 · Failed 23–13 · most Democrats voted the other way
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report · 2026-06-25 · Passed 27–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
H4163 · South Carolina High School Athletic Association
In plain English Requires interscholastic athletic associations to meet oversight and accountability standards for public schools to join or fund them.
Senate: 2nd Reading · 2026-05-06 · Passed 28–12 · most Democrats voted the other way
H5126 · Budget
In plain English Appropriates funds and provides revenues for South Carolina state government operations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
Senate: To Adopt Amendment Number 43a · 2026-04-23 · Failed 19–23 · most Democrats voted the other way
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 20 · 2026-03-18 · Passed 19–18 · most Democrats voted the other way
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 18 · 2026-03-18 · Failed 12–29 · most Democrats voted the other way
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 12a · 2026-03-18 · Failed 11–31 · most Democrats voted the other way
S0318 · Government Efficiency
Senate: 2nd Reading · 2025-05-07 · Passed 35–6 · most Democrats voted the other way
H3862 · Charter school enrollment preferences
Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 1 · 2025-04-29 · Passed 24–11 · most Democrats voted the other way
S0244 · Tort Reform
Senate: 2nd Reading · 2025-03-26 · Passed 35–7 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
H3021 · Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act
In plain English Requires legislative approval for regulations with estimated costs of one million dollars or more over five years, and makes related changes to regulatory review and judicial processes.
Senate: To Concur · 2026-05-14 · Failed 22–22
H5126 · Budget
In plain English Appropriates funds and provides revenues for South Carolina state government operations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
Senate: To Adopt Amendment No, 4 · 2026-04-21 · Passed 21–20
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 20 · 2026-03-18 · Passed 19–18
S0052 · Driving under the influence
In plain English Increases penalties for driving under the influence, requires victim impact panels, creates a second-degree felony DUI offense, and revises testing and license suspension procedures.
Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 45 · 2026-02-04 · Failed 22–23
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
Senate: Rule 15b · 2026-05-26 · Failed 20–24
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Luke RankinRepublican · District 33 · 96 shared contested votes
71%
Jeff ZellRepublican · District 36 · 99 shared contested votes
64%
Ronnie CromerRepublican · District 18 · 110 shared contested votes
59%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (54 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Darrell Jackson was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced43
Out of committee25
Passed one chamber25
Passed both chambers25
Became law25
Never left committee18
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 16 bills that became law this session.
Paid Family Leave Eligible State Employee
In plain English Expands paid parental leave eligibility and increases leave duration for certain South Carolina state employees.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Sections 8-11-150 And 8-11-155, Both Relating To Paid Parental Leave, So As To Amend The Definition Of "eligible State Employee" And To Increase Certain Paid Parental Leave. – Ratified Title
Became lawAct No. 249 · 2026-07-01
Chris Webber Day
A Senate Resolution To Honor Mayce Edward Christopher "chris" Webber Iii For His Remarkable Basketball Career, His Contributions To Education And Commentary, And His Enduring Positive Influence On Generations Of Young People And To Declare June 5, 2026, As "chris Webber Day" In South Carolina.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Education · 2026-05-22
Vi Lyles
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor Mayor Viola Alexander Lyles For Her Dedication To Public Service And Efforts To Promote Equity, Opportunity, And Progress Within The Community.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-12
Mobile Driver's License
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 56-1-560 So As To Provide The Department Of Motor Vehicles May Issue Mobile Drivers' Licenses And Mobile Special Identification Cards; And By Amending Section 56-1-190, Relating To Requiring Drivers' Licenses To Be Carried And Exhibited…
Not out of committeeCommittee Amendment Adopted · 2026-04-30
President Barack H. Obama Highway
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of Interstate 77 From United States Highway 1 To Interstate Highway 20 In Richland County "president Barack H. Obama Highway" And Erect Appropriate Signs Or Markers Along This Portion Of Highway Containing These Words.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions · 2026-03-26
NursEdvance Innovations
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Nursedvance Innovations For Being A Manufacturing Company That Brings Great Pride To The State Of South Carolina.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-18
Reverend Sammy Lee Wade pastor of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Eastover
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate And Honor Reverend Sammy Lee Wade Upon The Occasion Of His Twenty-fifth Anniversary As Pastor Of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church In Eastover.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-03
Care Workers Recognition Month
A Senate Resolution To Encourage All South Carolinians To Join With The Senate In Celebrating And Recognizing How Critical The Contributions Of Care Workers Are To The Health And Overall Well-being Of Our State And To Declare The Month Of April As "care Workers Recognition…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Medical Affairs · 2026-02-24
Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor The Corey Mitchell Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-02-10
Rosewood Elementary 100th Anniversary
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Rosewood Elementary School Of Richland County School District One Upon The Occasion Of Its One Hundredth Anniversary, To Commend The School On Its Many Achievements Over The Past Century, And To Wish Its Students, Faculty, Administrators, And Alumni Well As…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-02-03
Observance of USPS release of Poet Phillis Wheatley Stamp January 29, 2026
A Senate Resolution To Honor American Revolution-era Poet Phillis Wheatley And To Recognize January 29, 2026, As The Official Date On Which The United States Postal Service Will Issue A Stamp Commemorating Her Enduring Literary Legacy.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-28
bench dedication to Sharon Brown Harriott for her leadership and service.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor Sharon B. Brown Harriott For Her Leadership, Service, And Outstanding Contributions To The State Of South Carolina.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-20
Juanita Bryson 100th Birthday
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Juanita Therese Brown Hartley Bryson On The Occasion Of Her One Hundredth Birthday And To Wish Her A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Many Years Of Continued Health And Happiness.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-13
Dr. Witherspoon departure from Richland One School District
A Senate Resolution To Honor And Congratulate Dr. Craig Witherspoon, Superintendent Of Richland County School District One, On The Occasion Of His Upcoming Retirement, To Express The Deepest Appreciation For His Ten Years Of Exemplary Service To The Students And Families, And To Wish Him…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-05-28
Rebecca Brown Adams
A Senate Resolution To Honor The Life And Legacy Of Rebecca Brown Adams Of Hopkins And To Congratulate Her Family On The Establishment Of The First Annual Rebecca Brown Adams Memorial Walk, To Be Held On Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-05-28
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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H5126 · 2026-08-11
Budget (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H4248 · 2026-06-25
Food labeling (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H4763 · 2026-06-25
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (Senate: To Grant Free Conference Powers)
H4763 · 2026-06-25
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (Senate: To Grant Free Conference Powers)
H4763 · 2026-06-25
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (Senate: To Adopt The Free Conference Report)
H3924 · 2026-06-25
Hemp-derived ingestible (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
S0011 · 2026-06-25
Paid Family Leave Eligible State Employee (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H3387 · 2026-06-25
Unlawful occupants of property (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
S0428 · 2026-06-25
Fraudulent Check Expungement (Senate: To Override The Veto)
H4069 · 2026-06-25
Patient-Friendly Billing (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
S0052 · 2026-06-25
Driving under the influence (Senate: To Grant Free Conference Powers)
H4300 · 2026-06-25
Retirement System for Judges and Solicitors (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H4635 · 2026-06-25
Physical Fitness Services (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
S1043 · 2026-06-25
Civil Air Patrol Leave Act (Senate: To Concur)
S0238 · 2026-06-25
Sine Die (Senate: To Override The Veto)
H5683 · 2026-05-26
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (Senate: Rule 15b)
H5683 · 2026-05-26
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (Senate: To Continue The Bill)
H5683 · 2026-05-22
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 19)
H5683 · 2026-05-22
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (Senate: Motion To Suspend Rule 15)
H5683 · 2026-05-22
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (Senate: Motion To Suspend Rule 15)
H3021 · 2026-05-14
Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (Senate: To Concur)
H4591 · 2026-05-14
Stop Harm from Addictive Social Media (Senate: 3rd Reading)
S0832 · 2026-05-14
University Campus Events Zoning (Senate: To Concur)
H5018 · 2026-05-14
Agency Head Salary Commission, Governor and Lt. Governor (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H4763 · 2026-05-14
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H3558 · 2026-05-13
Commissioners to Article V Convention (Senate: 3rd Reading)
S0222 · 2026-05-13
Utility terrain vehicle (Senate: To Adopt Amendment)
S0222 · 2026-05-13
Utility terrain vehicle (Senate: To Adopt Amendment Number Rfh-1)
S0222 · 2026-05-13
Utility terrain vehicle (Senate: To Concur)
H5538 · 2026-05-13
Guarantee Banking Act (Senate: To Lay On The Table)
H5538 · 2026-05-13
Guarantee Banking Act (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H4042 · 2026-05-13
Ivermectin (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H5217 · 2026-05-13
Deer tags (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H5120 · 2026-05-13
Fingerprinting, offenses by minors (Senate: 2nd Reading)
S0688 · 2026-05-13
DEW UI Tax Code (Senate: To Adopt Amendment)
H4589 · 2026-05-13
Education Capital Improvements Sales and Use Tax (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H4303 · 2026-05-13
Cigarettes for heating (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H3570 · 2026-05-13
Disclosure of Economic Interests (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H4706 · 2026-05-13
Racing facility (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H5122 · 2026-05-12
Internet and Communications Service Providers Equipment (Senate: 3rd Reading)
S0454 · 2026-05-12
Charter School Accountability (Senate: To Adopt Amendment)
S0961 · 2026-05-12
Red drum, saltwater fish, deer hunting (Senate: To Adopt Amendment)
S0883 · 2026-05-12
Sine Die 2026 (Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number Rfh-2)
S0883 · 2026-05-12
Sine Die 2026 (Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number Rfh-3)
S0883 · 2026-05-12
Sine Die 2026 (Senate: To Concur)
H4476 · 2026-05-12
SC-Bahamas Trade Commission (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H4382 · 2026-05-12
Nonprescription Ephedrine Products (Senate: 2nd Reading)
S0831 · 2026-05-12
SCDOT Modernization (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H4000 · 2026-05-12
Alcohol licensing (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H3569 · 2026-05-12
Domestic violence in rental properties (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H5113 · 2026-05-12
Manufactured and modular homes (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H5122 · 2026-05-07
Internet and Communications Service Providers Equipment (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H5208 · 2026-05-07
Sales Tax Exemption (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H4679 · 2026-05-07
South Carolina Drone Regulation and Public Safety Act (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H4163 · 2026-05-07
South Carolina High School Athletic Association (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H5113 · 2026-05-07
Manufactured and modular homes (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H4189 · 2026-05-07
DHEC Restructuring (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H5537 · 2026-05-07
Dillon National Guard Armory (Senate: 3rd Reading)
H4337 · 2026-05-07
Subpoena Powers (Senate: 2nd Reading)
H5006 · 2026-05-07
Taxes (Senate: 3rd Reading)
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