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Republican
· State Representative
Brian Lawson
Represents District 30 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
100%
on 309 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 1,318 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
18 of 22
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 Brian Lawson 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 Brian Lawson 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. Brian Lawson is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 309 party-line votes.
They voted with most Republicans on every party-line vote this session.
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 · 340 shared contested votes
70%
Jackie HayesDemocrat · District 55 · 417 shared contested votes
53%
Chris HartDemocrat · District 73 · 226 shared contested votes
42%
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 (29 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Brian Lawson 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 committee18
Passed one chamber18
Passed both chambers18
Became law18
Never left committee4
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 5 bills that became law this session.
First Baptist Church of Blacksburg, 150th anniversary
Recognize And Congratulate First Baptist Church Of Blacksburg On The Occasion Of Its Historic One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary And To Commend The Church For A Century And A Half Of Service To God And The Community.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-08-25
Certificate of Need
In plain English Exempts veterans' homes owned or operated by the Department of Veterans' Affairs from needing a certificate of need.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-7-170, Relating To Certificate Of Need Exemptions, So As To Provide That Veterans' Homes Owned Or Operated By The Department Of Veterans' Affairs Do Not Require A Certificate Of Need. – Ratified Title
Became lawAct No. 153 · 2026-05-26
Dacia Moore
Congratulate Dacia Moore Of Chesnee Middle School Upon Being Named 2026 South Carolina Council For Exceptional Children Exceptional Educator Of The Year And 2025 South Carolina Association Of Teacher Educators Cooperating Teacher Of The Year, To Express Appreciation For Her Dedicated Service To Children, And…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-05-06
Chesnee HS female strength champs
Celebrate The Chesnee High School Female Strength Team On Capturing The 2025 South Carolina Class Aa Girls State Championship Title And To Salute The Team's Members And Coaches For Such A Fine End To An Exceptional Season.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-21
Smart Heart Act
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "smart Heart Act" By Adding Section 59-17-165 So As To Provide Definitions And To Provide For The Development And Implementation Of A Cardiac Emergency Response Plan In Each Public School; And By Amending Section 59-17-155,…
Became lawAct No. 108 · 2026-04-02
Chesnee HS cheer champs
Celebrate The Chesnee High School Competitive Cheer Squad, Its Coaches, And School Officials For A Stellar Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2025 Class Aaa State Championship Title.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-31
Chesnee Wrestling Champs
Recognize And Honor The Chesnee High School Boys Wrestling Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Impressive Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The South Carolina 2026 Class Aa State Championship Title.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-31
Chesnee HS girls golf team
Recognize And Honor The Chesnee High School Girls Golf Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2025 South Carolina Class Aa-a State Championship Title.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-03-31
EMS Week
Declare The Week Of May 18-24, 2025, As The Fifty-first "emergency Medical Services Week" In South Carolina, In Recognition Of The Vital Contributions That Emergency Medical Services Teams Make To Public Health And To The State Of South Carolina.
Became lawScrivener's error corrected · 2025-05-20
M.D. Floyd, 100th birthday
Congratulate M.d. Floyd Of Cherokee County On The Occasion Of His One Hundredth Birthday And To Wish Him A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Much Happiness In The Days Ahead.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-05-06
Donnie Hardin Retirement
Recognize And Honor Donnie L. Hardin, General Manager Of The Cherokee County Board Of Public Works, On The Occasion Of His Retirement Following Nearly Forty-three Years Of Exemplary Service And To Extend Best Wishes For Continued Success And Happiness In All His Future Endeavors.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-04-29
Quinton Gerstenacker, Chesnee HS wrestling champ
Congratulate Quinton Gerstenacker Of The Chesnee High School Wrestling Team On A Tremendous Season And To Honor Him For Winning The 2025 South Carolina High School League Class Aa/a Individual State Championship Title In His Weight Class.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-03-26
Wrestling Champion Chesnee High School
Congratulate Thadeus Gerstenacker Of Chesnee High School's Wrestling Team On A Tremendous Season And To Honor Him For Winning The 2025 South Carolina High School League Class Aa/a Individual State Championship Title In His Weight Class.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-03-25
Chesnee High School cheerleading champs
Recognize And Honor The Chesnee High School Competitive Cheer Squad, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2024 South Carolina Class Aaa State Championship Title.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-03-25
Chesnee High School girls' strength champs
Recognize And Honor The Chesnee High School Girls Strength Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2024 South Carolina Class Aa State Championship Title.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-03-25
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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)
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