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Republican
· State Representative
Joe Bustos
Represents District 112 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
97%
on 292 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
93%
Yea or Nay on 1,247 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
3 of 19
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 5
Roll calls on record
1,347
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 Joe Bustos 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 Joe Bustos sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Joe Bustos is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
9 of 292 party-line votes.
S0832 · University Campus Events Zoning
In plain English Prohibits counties and municipalities from using zoning rules to prohibit, restrict, condition, or delay events held on state university campuses.
House: Passage Of Bill · 2026-05-13 · Passed 69–39 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4270 · Evictions
House: Table Amendment 1a Amendment Number 1a · 2026-05-13 · Passed 62–45 · most Republicans voted the other way
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
House: Table Motion To Reconsider The Vote · 2026-04-22 · Passed 53–41 · most Republicans voted the other way
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
House: Adopt Amendment 17a Amendment Number 17a · 2026-04-22 · Passed 56–36 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4756 · South Carolina Student Physical Privacy Act
House: Adjourn For The Day · 2026-01-28 · Failed 27–87 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0287 · Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Regulation
House: Table Amendment 26 Amendment Number 26 · 2026-01-21 · Passed 50–48 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0287 · Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Regulation
House: Table Amendment 20 Amendment Number 20 · 2026-01-21 · Passed 54–45 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0287 · Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Regulation
House: Table Amendment 2 Amendment Number 2 · 2026-01-21 · Failed 45–58 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Adopt Amendment 55a Amendment Number 55a · 2025-05-06 · Failed 45–50 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
House: Table Motion To Recommit · 2026-04-21 · Failed 54–54
H4767 · Physician Noncompete Contract Prohibition
In plain English Prohibits noncompete clauses in physician contracts while allowing recoupment of certain expenses and protection of legitimate business interests.
House: Table Amendment 1 Amendment Number 1 · 2026-03-25 · Failed 53–53
S0287 · Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Regulation
House: Table Amendment 26 Amendment Number 26 · 2026-01-21 · Passed 50–48
H4759 · Intoxicating Hemp Beverages
House: Table Motion To Recommit · 2026-02-04 · Passed 56–53
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Adopt Amendment 55a Amendment Number 55a · 2025-05-06 · Failed 45–50
Democrats 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.
Lucas AtkinsonDemocrat · District 57 · 330 shared contested votes
73%
Jackie HayesDemocrat · District 55 · 401 shared contested votes
56%
David WeeksDemocrat · District 51 · 311 shared contested votes
48%
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 (100 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Joe Bustos 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.
Introduced19
Out of committee4
Passed one chamber4
Passed both chambers3
Became law3
Never left committee15
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 5 bills that became law this session.
Forever Chemicals
Require The South Carolina Department Of Environmental Services To Develop, In Collaboration With The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Comprehensive Pfas Guidelines That, At Minimum, Establish Science-based Thresholds For Safe And Dangerous Levels Of Pfas Compounds In Drinking Water, Surface Water, Groundwater, And Soil; And…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs · 2026-04-23
Orders of Protection
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 20-4-35 So As To Allow Magistrates To Issue Ex Parte Orders Of Protection In Certain Circumstances; And By Amending Sections 20-4-30, 20-4-50, And 20-4-90, All Relating To Orders Of Protection, So As To Make Conforming…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-03-11
Solid Waste Management
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 44-96-195 So As To Prohibit Land Application Of Sludge And The Sale And Distribution Of Compost And Other Agricultural Products And Materials Containing Sludge And Septage.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs · 2026-03-04
Firearms on campus
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-23-420, Relating To Possession Of A Firearm On School Property, So As To Provide Circumstances When A Member Of The Armed Forces Is Authorized To Carry A Firearm On School Property.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-02-24
Coastal Beaches
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 51-3-170 So As To Provide That A Coastal Beach Is A State Park.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs · 2026-01-29
Considerations for public utility acquiring certain water or sewer property or assets
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 58-5-70 So As To Require The Public Service Commission To Make Certain Considerations For A Public Utility To Acquire Property Or Assets Used To Provide Water, Sewerage Collection, Or Sewerage Disposal Owned By A County,…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Guffey · 2026-01-29
Property Tax Exemption
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-37-220, Relating To Property Tax Exemptions, So As To Provide For Property Tax Exemptions On The Primary Residence Of Individuals Who Have Reached Age Seventy.
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Teeple, Schuessler · 2026-01-21
RADM Flatley sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of James H. Flatley Iii, Retired Rear Admiral Of The United States Navy, And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To His Large And Loving Family And His Many…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-14
Magistrates
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 22-1-10, Relating To The Appointment Of Magistrates, So As To Require That Magistrates Must Be Licensed Attorneys And To Provide Exceptions Under Certain Circumstances.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-01-13
Local Government – Annexations
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 5-3-105 So As To Authorize The Governing Body Of A Municipality To Annex An Area By Ordinance If The Area Is Completely Surrounded By The Municipality, And To Provide Exceptions And Procedures.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs · 2026-01-13
Disposal of abandoned and derelict aircraft
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 7 To Title 55 So As To Provide For The Disposal Of Abandoned Or Derelict Aircraft By Airport Managers.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-01-13
Septic Tanks
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 44-1-325 So As To Prohibit The Construction Or Installation Of Septic Tanks Within A Certain Proximity To Navigable Waterways Or Coastal Wetlands.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs · 2026-01-13
Charleston County School District
Abolish The Constituent Districts Of Charleston County School District And Their Respective Boards Of Trustees And To Delegate The Powers Devolved Upon The Trustees Of The Constituent Districts By Act 340 Of 1967, As Amended, To The Board Of Trustees Of Charleston County School District.…
Became lawAct No. 77 · 2025-06-05
Participation in school activities and programs
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-63-100, Relating To Participation In Interscholastic Activities Of Public School Districts By Home School, Charter School, And Governor's School Students, So As To Include Participation In Cocurricular Activities, Extracurricular Activities, And Career And Technical Education,…
Passed one chamberReferred to Committee on Education · 2025-05-08
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 48-6-90 So As To Require The Department Of Environmental Services To Promulgate Regulations Prohibiting The Discharge Of Certain Chemicals Into The State's Waterways And Drinking Water Supplies.
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Edgerton · 2025-02-12
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Invoke The Previous Question (cloture))
H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Table Amendment 1a Amendment Number 1a)
H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Table Amendment 2a Amendment Number 2a)
H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Table Motion To Waive Rule 4.8)
H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Waive Rule 4.8)
H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Concur In Senate Amendments)
H5126 · 2026-08-11
Budget (House: Proviso To 117.220)
H5126 · 2026-08-11
Budget (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H4042 · 2026-08-11
Ivermectin (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H4300 · 2026-08-11
Retirement System for Judges and Solicitors (House: Concur In Senate Amendments)
H3924 · 2026-06-25
Hemp-derived ingestible (House: Adopt Conference Report)
S0011 · 2026-06-25
Paid Family Leave Eligible State Employee (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H4042 · 2026-06-25
Ivermectin (House: Table Motion To Commit)
H4042 · 2026-06-25
Ivermectin (House: Commit)
H3387 · 2026-06-25
Unlawful occupants of property (House: Adopt Conference Report)
S0428 · 2026-06-25
Fraudulent Check Expungement (House: Override Veto By The Governor)
H4069 · 2026-06-25
Patient-Friendly Billing (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H3558 · 2026-06-25
Commissioners to Article V Convention (House: Override Veto By The Governor)
H3021 · 2026-06-25
Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H4248 · 2026-06-25
Food labeling (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H5538 · 2026-06-25
Guarantee Banking Act (House: Concur In Senate Amendments)
H4763 · 2026-06-25
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (House: Grant Free Conference Powers)
H4763 · 2026-06-25
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (House: Grant Free Conference Powers)
H4635 · 2026-06-25
Physical Fitness Services (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H4709 · 2026-06-25
US produced iron and steel (House: Adopt Conference Report)
S0238 · 2026-06-25
Sine Die (House: Override Veto By The Governor)
S0922 · 2026-06-25
Appointments (House: Concur In Senate Amendments)
H5683 · 2026-05-20
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Passage Of Bill)
H5683 · 2026-05-20
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Passage Of Bill)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 16 Amendment Number 16)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 17 Amendment Number 17sub)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 18 Amendment Number 18)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Adopt Amendment 21 Amendment Number 21)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 605 Amendment Number 605)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 22 Amendment Number 22)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 46 Amendment Number 46)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 65 Amendment Number 65)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 124 Amendment Number 124)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 144 Amendment Number 144)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 303 Amendment Number 303)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 309 Amendment Number 309)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 435 Amendment Number 435)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 482 Amendment Number 482)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 601 Amendment Number 601)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 602 Amendment Number 602)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1347 total roll-call votes this session).
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