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Republican
· State Representative
Kevin Hardee
Represents District 105 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
95%
on 291 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
89%
Yea or Nay on 1,202 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
8 of 17
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 Kevin Hardee 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 Kevin Hardee 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. Kevin Hardee is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
15 of 291 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
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
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
House: Table Amendment 35a Amendment Number 35a · 2026-04-22 · Passed 66–46 · most Republicans voted the other way
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
House: Adjourn For The Day · 2026-04-22 · Failed 34–76 · 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 Amendment 27a Amendment Number 27a · 2026-04-22 · Passed 58–56 · 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
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 Motion To Commit · 2026-03-25 · Passed 64–49 · 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: Adopt Amendment 1 Amendment Number 1 · 2026-03-25 · Failed 48–62 · 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 · 337 shared contested votes
78%
Jackie HayesDemocrat · District 55 · 407 shared contested votes
59%
David WeeksDemocrat · District 51 · 315 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 (145 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Kevin Hardee 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.
Introduced17
Out of committee8
Passed one chamber8
Passed both chambers8
Became law8
Never left committee9
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 5 bills that became law this session.
Charter School Playoffs
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-40-53 So As To Establish A Separate State Championship Bracket For Charter Schools In Interscholastic Athletics And To Provide Postseason Ranking, Seeding, And Eligibility Procedures; And By Amending Section 59-40-50, Relating To Requirements For Charter…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Education and Public Works · 2026-03-04
Cost sharing
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 38-71-295 So As To Define Terms And To Include References To The Federal Internal Revenue Code For Purposes Of Cost Sharing; And By Adding Section 38-71-2270 So As To Define Terms And To Include References…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: G.M.Smith, Wooten · 2026-03-04
Ms. Pearl Boyd – Horry Electric's Lady of the Year 2026
Recognize And Honor Pearl Todd Boyd Of Loris, To Celebrate Her Life And Achievements, And To Applaud Her Being Named Horry Electric Cooperative's 2026 Lady Of The Year.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2026-01-28
Alimony
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 20-3-130, Relating To Categories Of Alimony, So As To Eliminate Periodic Alimony, To Add Alimony Calculated Based On The Length Of Marriage, Among Other Factors, And To Make Technical Corrections; By Amending Sections 20-3-120, 20-3-140,…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Erickson, Bradley · 2026-01-28
Ora Leigh Elvis sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Ora Leigh Beaty Elvis Of Horry County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To Her Large And Loving Family And Her Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-03-12
Loris HS basketball team
Recognize And Honor The Loris High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Winning Season In Region V Class Aaa.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-03-05
Dr. Edward Eckhart, service
Congratulate Dr. Edward Eckert Jr., Dds For His Many Years Of Service, Hard Work, And Dedication To Horry And Georgetown Counties.
Became lawScrivener's error corrected · 2025-02-20
Shorty's Grill in Loris recognized for its many years in service
Congratulate And Honor Shorty's Grill For Decades Of Service As A Culinary Institution In Loris, South Carolina.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2025-02-19
Paul Prince – congratulations
Congratulate W. Paul Prince For His Sixty Years Of Service With The Loris Fire Department As A Volunteer Chaplain And First Responder And Commend Him For His Dedication To The Citizens Of Horry County.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2025-02-19
Marvin David Long, sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina General Assembly Upon The Passing Of Marvin David Long Jr. Of Loris And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2025-02-11
Loris 2024 football season
Recognize The Members And Coaches Of The Loris High School Football Team And To Congratulate Them On A Remarkable 2024 Season.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2025-02-11
Utility Terrain Vehicles
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 56-2-140 So As To Define Certain Terms, And For The Registration And Operation Of Utility Terrain Vehicles On The Highways Of This State.
Not out of committeeScrivener's error corrected · 2025-02-05
Homestead exemption
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-37-250, Relating To The Homestead Exemption For The Elderly And Disabled, So As To Require That A Person Be A Resident Of The State For At Least Five Years, Instead Of One Year, To Obtain…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Yow · 2025-01-16
Pharmacy insurance benefits cost-sharing
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 38-71-292 And Section 38-71-820 Both So As To Define Terms And Outline The Applicability And Requirements For Cost Sharing For Insurers; By Adding Section 38-71-2270 So As To Define Terms And Outline The Applicability And…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2025-01-14
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 A Property Tax Exemption For Two Private Passenger Vehicles Owned Or Leased By Any Permanently And Totally Disabled Former Law Enforcement Officer, Former Emergency Medical…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Ways and Means · 2025-01-14
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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