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Republican
· State Senator
Matt Leber
Represents District 41 in the State Senate.
Votes with Republicans
72%
on 78 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 84%
Cast a vote
94%
Yea or Nay on 658 of 697 roll calls · Senate median 94%
Their bills that became law
1 of 16
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 7
Roll calls on record
697
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 Matt Leber 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 Matt Leber 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. Matt Leber is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
22 of 78 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
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 Concur · 2026-05-13 · Passed 26–18 · 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 Concur · 2026-04-29 · Failed 16–25 · 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 No, 4 · 2026-04-21 · Passed 21–20 · most Republicans voted the other way
H3368 · Income tax on overtime pay
Senate: 2nd Reading · 2026-03-31 · Failed 16–27 · 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 Take Up Amendment 42 On Third Reading · 2026-03-24 · Failed 14–28 · 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 Take Up Amendment 41 On Third Reading · 2026-03-24 · 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 Consider Amendment 39 On 3rd Reading · 2026-03-24 · Failed 14–29 · 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 · 2026-03-19 · Passed 23–16 · 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
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.
Russell OttDemocrat · District 26 · 118 shared contested votes
42%
Overture WalkerDemocrat · District 22 · 124 shared contested votes
42%
Deon TedderDemocrat · District 42 · 124 shared contested votes
40%
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 (39 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Matt Leber 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.
Introduced16
Out of committee2
Passed one chamber2
Passed both chambers1
Became law1
Never left committee14
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 7 bills that became law this session.
Health insurance
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 25 To Chapter 71, Title 38 So As To Provide Circumstances That Must Be Considered When A Health Insurer Uses Artificial Intelligence To Make Determinations Relating To Prior Authorizations, To Provide Certain Disclosures To Enrollees,…
Not out of committeeScrivener's error corrected · 2026-05-06
Chatbot Regulation
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "chatbot Protection Act"; And By Adding Chapter 80 To Title 39 So As To Provide Restrictions On Certain Chatbot Activities And To Provide For Civil Remedies.
Not out of committeeCommittee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2026-05-06
Human Embryos
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 140 To Title 44 So As To Prohibit The Genetic Modification Of Human Embryos To Alter The Biological Sex Of A Human Embryo, To Create Penalties, And For Other Purposes.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Medical Affairs · 2026-04-29
Artificial intelligence, consumer protection
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "consumer Protections In Interactions With Artificial Intelligence Systems Act" By Adding Chapter 31 To Title 37 So As To, Among Other Things, Prohibit Algorithmic Discrimination Arising From The Use Of High-risk Artificial Intelligence Systems.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Banking and Insurance · 2026-02-26
US hockey team gold medal winners
A Senate Resolution To Express The Gratitude Of The Members Of The South Carolina Senate For The Gold Medal Victories Of The United States Women's And Men's Hockey Teams At The 2026 Olympic Games In Milan, Italy, And To Congratulate Them On Their Success In…
Became lawScrivener's error corrected · 2026-02-25
Disturbing Religious Worship
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-17-520, Relating To Disturbances Of Religious Worship, So As To Further Define Unlawful Conduct For Purposes Of The Offense Of Disturbing Religious Worship, And To Increase The Penalty For A Violation To A Felony.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-02-18
Unlawful Tracking
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 16-17-485 So As To Define The Term "tracking Device", To Create The Offense Of Unlawful Tracking, To Provide A Penalty, And To Provide Exceptions.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-01-13
Life Begins at Conception Act
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "life Begins At Conception Act" By Amending Sections 44-41-630 And 44-41-650, Relating To The "fetal Heartbeat And Protection From Abortion Act", So As To Prohibit Abortions After Conception; By Providing The General Assembly The Right…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Medical Affairs · 2026-01-13
Oath of office
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 1-1-1910 So As To Establish Budgetary Penalties For Boards And Commissions If Any Of Its Members Fail To Take The Oath Of Office Set Forth In The Constitution Of This State.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2025-05-28
Sexually Violent Predator Act
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-48-30, Relating To Definitions Of Terms Used In The "sexually Violent Predator Act," So As To Redefine "likely To Engage In Acts Of Sexual Violence."
Passed one chamberReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2025-04-02
Personnel Administrative Exemption
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 1-1-130 So As To Exempt Certain Employees From The Provisions Of Article 5, Chapter 17, Title 8 Of The South Carolina Code Of Laws.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Finance · 2025-03-11
St. Jude Affilaite Program
A Senate Resolution To Encourage St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, The Members Of The South Carolina Childhood Cancer Task Force, The Medical Schools Of The State, And Other Appropriate Stakeholders To Undertake Efforts To Establish And Operate A St. Jude Affiliate Program In The State…
Not out of committeeAdopted · 2025-02-25
Income Tax
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-6-1120, Relating To Gross Income, Computation Of Gross Income, And Modifications To Gross Income For State Income Tax Purposes, So As To Exclude Tips From The Computation Of South Carolina Gross, And To Define Tips.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Finance · 2025-01-16
AI open sourced, decentralized
A Senate Resolution To Express Support For The Development Of Artificial Intelligence Technologies In The State Of South Carolina And Oppose Censorship Or Bias That Would Hamper The Growth Of These Technological Advancements.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2025-01-15
In-district expenses
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 2-3-21 So As To Provide For Additional In-district Compensation To Be Used To Hire Private Security Or Install Security Devices.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 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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