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Republican
· State Senator
Danny Verdin
Represents District 9 in the State Senate.
Votes with Republicans
84%
on 74 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 84%
Cast a vote
98%
Yea or Nay on 678 of 690 roll calls · Senate median 94%
Their bills that became law
16 of 30
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 7
Roll calls on record
690
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 Danny Verdin 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 Danny Verdin 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. Danny Verdin is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
12 of 74 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
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 · 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.
Senate: 2nd Reading · 2026-04-28 · Passed 24–18 · 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.
Senate: To Adopt Amendment Number 43a · 2026-04-23 · Failed 19–23 · 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.
Senate: To Lay On The Table Amendment Number 61b · 2026-04-23 · Failed 17–26 · 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.
Senate: To Adopt Amendment Number 24 · 2026-04-22 · Passed 24–17 · 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.
Senate: To Adopt Amendment No, 4 · 2026-04-21 · Passed 21–20 · 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
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
Senate: 2nd Reading · 2026-03-19 · Failed 15–25 · most Republicans voted the other way
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
Senate: To Adopt Amendment Number 32 · 2026-03-18 · Passed 22–18 · most Republicans 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 7a · 2026-03-12 · Passed 20–17 · 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 · 115 shared contested votes
63%
Darrell JacksonDemocrat · District 21 · 100 shared contested votes
54%
Russell OttDemocrat · District 26 · 113 shared contested votes
50%
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 (12 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Danny Verdin 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.
Introduced30
Out of committee17
Passed one chamber17
Passed both chambers16
Became law16
Never left committee13
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 7 bills that became law this session.
Hallway Beds
In plain English Allows hospitals to place beds in hallways and corridors during emergencies without meeting certain fire and building codes.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 44-7-255 So As To Provide For Fire And Building Code Exceptions For Placement Of Hospital Beds In Hallways, Corridors, Or Other Means Of Egress During Justified Emergencies. – Ratified Title
Became lawEffective date 05/19/26 · 2026-06-05
SUPERB Law
In plain English Increases funding for cleaning contaminated petroleum sites and revises fees and advisory committee composition under the state underground petroleum environmental response program.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Sections 44-2-20, 44-2-40, 44-2-60, 44-2-130, And 44-2-150, All Relating To The State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Bank Act, So As To Change Certain Definitions, To Increase The Funds Available For Rehabilitation Of Contaminated Sites, To Revise…
Became lawEffective date 05/18/26 · 2026-06-05
Rural Emergency Hospitals
In plain English Adds rural emergency hospitals to the state's definition of "hospital" under health facility licensing laws.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-7-130, Relating To State Health Facility Licensure Act Definitions, So As To Add To The Definition Of "hospital" All Hospitals That Convert To Rural Emergency Hospitals. – Ratified Title
Became lawEffective date 05/18/26 · 2026-06-05
Renewable Natural Gas
In plain English Allows a tax credit for renewable natural gas production.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 12-6-3830 So As To Provide For A Tax Credit For Renewable Natural Gas. – Ratified Title
Became lawEffective date 05/19/26 · 2026-06-05
Monuments
In plain English Expands protections for monuments and memorials from relocation or removal, allows the General Assembly to act on certain monuments by joint resolution, and permits affinity organizations to sue to prevent certain actions regarding monuments.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 10-1-165, Relating To The Protection Of Certain Monuments And Memorials, So As To Expand The Type Of Monuments Or Memorials That May Not Be Relocated, Removed, Or Disturbed, To Authorize The General Assembly, By Joint…
Became lawEffective date 05/19/26 · 2026-06-05
Collaborative Practice Agreements
In plain English Allows pharmacists and physicians to enter into collaborative practice agreements, with regulations to be set by state pharmacy and medical boards before implementation.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 40-43-30, Relating To Definitions For The South Carolina Pharmacy Practice Act, So As To Provide A Definition For Collaborative Practice Agreements; By Adding Section 40-43-245 So As To Authorize Pharmacists And Physicians To Enter Into…
Became lawEffective date 05/18/26 · 2026-06-05
Teledentistry
In plain English Allows dentists to provide remote dental services under state guidelines and defines unprofessional conduct related to teledentistry.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 5 To Chapter 15, Title 40 So As To Provide Guidelines For The Practice Of Teledentistry In This State, To Outline Unprofessional Conduct, And To Provide Definitions Related To Teledentistry. – Ratified Title
Became lawEffective date 05/19/26 · 2026-06-05
Cryptocurrency
In plain English Prohibits government from accepting or requiring central bank digital currency payments, allows individuals and businesses to use digital currency, and regulates digital asset mining operations among other changes.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 47 To Title 34 So As To Prohibit A Governing Authority From Accepting Or Requiring Payment Using Central Bank Digital Currency Or Participating In A Test Of Central Bank Digital Currency; To Permit Individuals Or…
Became lawEffective date 05/19/26 · 2026-06-05
Nursing Homes TB Tests
In plain English Requires nursing homes and community residential care facilities to test applicants and new employees for tuberculosis.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 44-31-45 So As To Establish A Procedure For Tuberculosis Testing Of Applicants And New Employees At Nursing Homes And Community Residential Care Facilities. – Ratified Title
Became lawAct No. 174 · 2026-05-27
Foot Health Awareness Month
A Senate Resolution To Recognize April 2026 As "foot Health Awareness Month" In South Carolina.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-15
South Carolina Hospital Week
A Senate Resolution To Recognize May 10-16, 2026, As "south Carolina Hospital Week."
Became lawScrivener's error corrected · 2026-04-15
Negligent Security
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 3 To Chapter 3, Title 27, So As To Define Terms Related To Negligent Security; To Provide That An Owner Or Occupier Shall Be Held Liable For Negligent Security Arising From Any Injury Sustained By…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-03-12
Sales Tax Exemption
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-36-2120, Relating To Exemptions From Sales Tax, So As To Provide That Certain Unprepared Foods, That May Be Purchased With Food Coupons Which Are Exempt From Taxes, Are Not Limited To Certain Federal Regulations.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Finance · 2026-03-11
Chronic Kidney Disease Month
A Senate Resolution To Recognize March 2026 As "chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Month" In South Carolina.
Not out of committeeAdopted · 2026-03-11
Sales Tax Exemption
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-36-2120, Relating To Exemptions From Sales Tax, So As To Provide That Certain Unprepared Foods That May Be Purchased With Food Coupons Which Are Exempt From Taxes Are Not Limited To Certain Federal Regulations.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Finance · 2026-03-05
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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)
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: 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)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 690 total roll-call votes this session).
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