Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · South Carolina
Republican
· State Representative
Weston Newton
Represents District 120 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
98%
on 293 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
85%
Yea or Nay on 1,147 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
17 of 37
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 5
Roll calls on record
1,347
126th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 11, 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 Weston Newton 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 Weston Newton 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. Weston Newton is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
6 of 293 party-line votes.
H4042 · Ivermectin
House: Commit · 2026-06-25 · Passed 58–37 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0933 · Legislative compensation
In plain English Increases combined legislative compensation and service allowance for state lawmakers to $47,500, adjusted every two years by inflation up to five percent.
House: Passage Of Bill · 2026-05-13 · Passed 59–48 · most Republicans 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.
House: Adopt Amendment 15a Amendment Number 15a · 2026-05-06 · Passed 62–42 · most Republicans voted the other way
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: Passage Of Bill · 2026-03-26 · Passed 58–53 · most Republicans voted the other way
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: Passage Of Bill · 2026-03-25 · Passed 65–50 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Adopt Amendment 18a Amendment Number 18a · 2025-05-06 · Failed 39–60 · 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
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
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: Passage Of Bill · 2026-03-26 · Passed 58–53
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 · 318 shared contested votes
75%
Jackie HayesDemocrat · District 55 · 391 shared contested votes
58%
David WeeksDemocrat · District 51 · 307 shared contested votes
49%
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 (200 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Weston Newton 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.
Introduced37
Out of committee24
Passed one chamber24
Passed both chambers17
Became law17
Never left committee13
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 5 bills that became law this session.
Supplemental Appropriations
In plain English Appropriates supplemental funds for state government operations in fiscal year 2026-2027.
Official synopsis: Make Supplemental Appropriations For Fiscal Year 2026-2027. – Ratified Title
Became lawAct No. 261 · 2026-09-02
Alcohol Server Training
In plain English Extends the deadline for alcohol server training to May 1, 2026.
Official synopsis: Extend The Deadline For Receiving Alcohol Server Training As Provided For In Chapter 3, Title 61 To May 1, 2026. – Ratified Title
Became lawAct No. 267 · 2026-08-19
Judicial Seats
In plain English Converts three at-large circuit court seats to resident seats, creates four new circuit court judgeships, converts four at-large family court seats to resident seats, and reduces judge retirement service requirement from ten to eight years.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 14-5-610, Relating To The Division Of The State Into Sixteen Judicial Circuits, The Number Of Judges To Be Elected From Each Circuit, And The Election Of At-large Judges Without Regard To County Or Circuit Of…
Became lawAct No. 154 · 2026-05-26
Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act
In plain English Creates a civil lawsuit for people harmed by intentional disclosure of private intimate images without consent, allowing recovery of damages with certain exceptions.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "uniform Civil Remedies For Unauthorized Disclosure Of Intimate Images Act" By Adding Article 3 To Chapter 75, Title 15 So As To Define Necessary Terms, Create A Civil Action For An Individual Who Suffers Harm…
Became lawAct No. 131 · 2026-05-26
Subpoena Powers
In plain English Grants the Legislative Audit Council subpoena powers and expands its access to agency records and facilities, among other changes.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 2-15-130 So As To Grant Subpoena Powers To The Legislative Audit Council; By Amending Section 2-15-40, Relating To The Qualifications For The Director Of The Legislative Audit Council, So As To Expand The Prerequisites For…
Passed one chamberConference committee appointed Young, Campsen, Matthews · 2026-05-14
Time-limited demands, tort claims
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 15-1-350 So As To Establish Requirements For Demands For Personal Injury, Bodily Injury, Property Damage, Or Wrongful Death.
Passed one chamberRead second time · 2026-05-12
Abortion-Inducing Drugs
In plain English Requires criminal penalties for possession of abortion-inducing drugs, with specified exceptions, and classifies those drugs as controlled substances.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 8 To Chapter 41, Title 44 So As To Create Crimes And Associated Penalties Regarding The Use Of Abortion-inducing Drugs, With Exceptions; By Amending Section 44-53-250, Relating To Schedule Iv Controlled Substances, So As To…
Passed one chamberCommittee report: Favorable Medical Affairs · 2026-05-07
Jennifer Dobson, retirement
Honor Jennifer Dobson, Former Chief Legal Counsel For The House Judiciary Committee, On The Occasion Of Her Recent Retirement, To Extend Deep Appreciation For Her Twenty-seven Years Of Distinguished Public Service To The State Of South Carolina, And To Offer Best Wishes For A Satisfying…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-30
Traffic-control photographic systems
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 56-5-830 So As To Authorize Local Governing Bodies To Adopt Ordinances For The Civil Enforcement Of Traffic Violations By Means Of Traffic-control Signal Monitoring Systems; By Amending Section 14-25-45, Relating To Powers, Duties, And Jurisdiction…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-04-28
Nonferrous metals
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-17-680, Relating To Secondary Metals Recyclers Permits To Purchase Nonferrous Metals, And Penalties For Violations, So As To Revise The Statute To Include A Requirement For Affirmative Determinations Of Whether A Secondary Metals Recycler Has…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2026-04-28
Beaufort County voting precincts
In plain English Changes the map number used to designate voting precincts in Beaufort County.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 7-7-110, Relating To Designation Of Voting Precincts In Beaufort County, So As To Redesignate The Map Number On Which These Precincts Are Delineated. – Ratified Title
Became lawAct No. 118 · 2026-04-23
Hemp beverage ban
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 46-55-5 So As To Provide The Purpose Of This Chapter Is To Encourage The Lawful Cultivation, Harvesting, And Manufacturing Of Hemp; By Amending Section 46-55-10, Relating To Industrial Hemp Cultivation Terms And Definitions, So As…
Not out of committeeRecommitted to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-04-23
Magistrates' Reform Act
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 2-19-115 So As To Require Candidates For Magistrate Positions To Be Reviewed By The Judicial Merit Selection Commission In The Same Manner As Other Judicial Candidates Upon Vacancies, And To Define When Vacancies Occur; By…
Not out of committeeRecommitted to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-03-25
Physician licensure
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 40-47-32, Relating To Special Examinations And Related Criteria Required Of Applicants For Permanent Medical Licensure By The Board Of Medical Examiners, So As To Provide The Board May Waive Certain Examination Requirements For Applicants Found…
Became lawAct No. 103 · 2026-03-12
Juveniles
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 63-19-20, Relating To Terms Defined In The "juvenile Justice Code," So As To Change The Definition Of "child" Or "juvenile," To Provide Exceptions For Minors Who Commit Certain Violent Crimes, And For Other Purposes.
Passed one chamberReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-03-10
“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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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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