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Republican
· State Senator
Rex Rice
Represents District 2 in the State Senate.
Votes with Republicans
96%
on 83 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 84%
Cast a vote
100%
Yea or Nay on 707 of 707 roll calls · Senate median 94%
Their bills that became law
0 of 22
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 7
Roll calls on record
707
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 Rex Rice 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 Rex Rice 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. Rex Rice is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
3 of 83 party-line votes.
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
Senate: Motion To Suspend Rule 15 · 2026-05-22 · Failed 25–15 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0222 · Utility terrain vehicle
In plain English Allows utility terrain vehicles to be registered and operated on state highways and streets, and permits farmers with certain licenses to operate them without restrictions.
Senate: To Adopt Amendment 1b · 2026-04-16 · Passed 22–14 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0026 · Watercraft Liability Insurance
In plain English Requires owners of watercraft over 70 horsepower to carry at least $50,000 in liability insurance and establishes penalties for non-compliance.
Senate: 2nd Reading · 2026-02-03 · Passed 24–19 · most Republicans 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
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.
Kent WilliamsDemocrat · District 30 · 126 shared contested votes
44%
Russell OttDemocrat · District 26 · 125 shared contested votes
35%
Darrell JacksonDemocrat · District 21 · 111 shared contested votes
35%
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 (0 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Rex Rice 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.
Introduced22
Out of committee0
Passed one chamber0
Passed both chambers0
Became law0
Never left committee22
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 7 bills that became law this session.
Call for an Article V Convention of States on Federal Fiscal Responsibility
Call For An Article V Convention Of States To Propose Amendments To The Constitution Of The United States Focused Exclusively On Proposing A Federal Fiscal Responsibility Amendment; To Provide For State Action If Congress Does Not Respond To The Call; And To Offer Charleston, South…
Not out of committeeScrivener's error corrected · 2026-05-05
Compact for a Safe and Equal Convention for Proposing Constitutional Amendments
A Joint Resolution So As To Enact The "compact For A Safe And Equal Convention For Proposing Amendments".
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-04-30
Faithful Delegate to Article V Convention
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws To Establish A Process For The Selection And Oversight Of Faithful Delegates To An Article V Amendment Convention.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-04-30
Protection of Minors from Pornography and Obscenities Act
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "protection Of Minors From Pornography And Obscenities Act" By Amending Section 16-15-375, Relating To Definitions Applicable To The Article Regarding Obscenity Laws, So As To Amend The Definitions Of "harmful To Minors" And "material" To…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-02-11
Disobedience of any official traffic-control device
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 56-5-950, Relating To Obedience To Instructions Of Official Traffic-control Devices, So As To Provide A Penalty Provision; And By Amending Section 56-1-720, Relating To Schedule Of Points Assessed Against Persons' Driving Records For Motor Vehicle…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Transportation · 2026-01-13
School Flexibility Pilot
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-19-370 So As To Provide That School Districts May Apply For Flexibility Waivers Allowing Deviation From Certain Statutory And Regulatory Requirements; And By Amending Section 59-21-20, Relating To Appropriation For Teacher Salaries Based On Term…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Education · 2026-01-13
Municipality May Require County Approval to Annex
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 5-3-105 So As To Provide That A Municipality May Require By Ordinance The County Governing Body's Approval Prior To Annexing Property Located In The County.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-01-13
County library and staff qualifications
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 4-9-36, Relating To Duties Of County Public Library Boards Of Trustees, So As To Revise Qualification And Credential Requirements For Chief Librarians And Other Library Staff.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-01-13
Engineering Advancement and Public Safety Act
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "engineering Advancement And Public Safety Act" By Amending Section 40-22-220, Relating To Licensure Requirements For Engineers, So As To Allow Qualified Nondegreed Individuals To Become Licensed Engineers Through Verified Experience And Rigorous National Examinations While…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2026-01-13
Emergency scene management
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 56-5-1538, Relating To Emergency Scene Management, So As To Revise And Create Certain Definitions, To Revise The Responsibilities Of Drivers Approaching Emergency Vehicles, And To Establish Violations And Penalties; And By Amending Section 56-1-720, Relating…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Transportation · 2026-01-13
Joint Committee on Federalism
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 81 To Title 2 So As To Create The "joint Committee On Federalism" To Evaluate Certain Federal Laws, To Provide For The Membership Of The Committee, To Specify The Process Of Evaluation, And To Set…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2025-03-20
Failure to Stop
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 56-5-750, Relating To The Offense Of Failure To Stop Motor Vehicles When Signaled By Law Enforcement Vehicles, So As To Provide Penalties When Vehicles Lead Officers On High-speed Pursuits Which Have Been Video Recorded.
Not out of committeeCommittee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary · 2025-03-12
Assault and Battery with Bodily Fluids
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 16-3-605 So As To Create The Offense Of Assault And Battery With Bodily Fluids, Provide For Testing Of Communicable And Bloodborne Diseases, Provide Penalties, And Provide Exceptions.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2025-01-14
Search warrants, copy of search warrants and affidavits
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 17-13-150, Relating To The Requirement That A Person Served A Search Warrant Must Be Furnished A Copy Of The Warrant And The Supporting Affidavit, So As To Remove The Affidavit Requirement And Provide For Delivery…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2025-01-14
Income tax credit
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "tax Credits For Parental Choice In Education Act" By Adding Section 12-6-3830 So As To Provide For An Income Tax Credit For An Individual Who Chooses To Educate His Child Outside The Public School System.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Finance · 2025-01-14
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)
H3021 · 2026-06-25
Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (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)
H3558 · 2026-06-25
Commissioners to Article V Convention (Senate: To Override The Veto)
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)
H4709 · 2026-06-25
US produced iron and steel (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)
S0508 · 2026-05-14
Monuments (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H5018 · 2026-05-14
Agency Head Salary Commission, Governor and Lt. Governor (Senate: 3rd Reading)
S0688 · 2026-05-14
DEW UI Tax Code (Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report)
H4709 · 2026-05-14
US produced iron and steel (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)
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