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Republican
· State Senator
Michael Johnson
Represents District 16 in the State Senate.
Votes with Republicans
85%
on 79 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 84%
Cast a vote
82%
Yea or Nay on 576 of 704 roll calls · Senate median 94%
Their bills that became law
7 of 29
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 7
Roll calls on record
704
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 Michael Johnson 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 Michael Johnson 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. Michael Johnson is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
12 of 79 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
Senate: To Continue The Bill · 2026-05-26 · Passed 26–18 · most Republicans voted the other way
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 · 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
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 42 · 2026-04-22 · Passed 22–20 · 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 Lay On The Table Amendment Number 20 · 2026-03-18 · Passed 19–18 · 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
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
Senate: To Adopt Amendment Number 1a · 2026-03-11 · Failed 18–22 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0256 · Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs (C-PACE)
Senate: 2nd Reading · 2026-01-20 · Failed 17–27 · 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 · 124 shared contested votes
56%
Darrell JacksonDemocrat · District 21 · 102 shared contested votes
51%
Russell OttDemocrat · District 26 · 115 shared contested votes
45%
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 (128 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Michael Johnson 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.
Introduced29
Out of committee8
Passed one chamber8
Passed both chambers7
Became law7
Never left committee21
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 7 bills that became law this session.
School Guard Requirements
In plain English Authorizes school crossing guards to direct traffic near schools during student drop-off and pickup, and requires specific visibility garments and training.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-63-60, Relating To School Crossing Guards, So As To Authorize School Crossing Guards To Direct And Control Traffic On Public Roadways Near Schools To Reduce Congestion Related To Student Drop-off And Pickup, To Require Certain…
Became lawAct No. 169 · 2026-05-27
SC Equine Advancement Act
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "south Carolina Equine Advancement Act"; By Adding Chapter 61 To Title 11 So As To Establish The South Carolina Equine Commission As A Grant Program That Assists The Growth And Development Of The…
Not out of committeeScrivener's error corrected · 2026-04-20
Cadet Joshua Prince
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Cadet Joshua Prince For Winning The 2026 Marine Corps And All-service Jrotc National Air Rifle Championships.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-14
Educator Safety and Classroom Authority Act
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 14 To Chapter 63, Title 59, So As To Define Terms Related To Educator Safety And Classroom Authority; To Include Relevant Educator Classroom Authority; To Provide For Referral, Removal, And Administrative Follow-up Processes; To Provide…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Education · 2026-03-26
Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement
A Senate Resolution To Honor The Center For Educator Recruitment, Retention, And Advancement (cerra) Upon Its Fortieth Anniversary, To Congratulate The Center For Its Decades Of Dedication To Advancing Education Through Recruitment And Retention Efforts, And To Recognize March 24, 2026, As "cerra Recognition And…
Not out of committeeAdopted · 2026-03-10
Bob Ziembicki Retirement
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Bob Ziembicki Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement As President Of The Sun City Clear Lake Republican Club, To Commend Him For His Eight Years Of Dedicated Service, And To Wish Him Much Happiness And Fulfillment In The Years Ahead.
Became lawScrivener's error corrected · 2026-02-12
Third-Party Electric Supplier
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 32 To Title 58 So As To Define Terms Related To Third-party Electric Choice; To Allow An Eligible Customer To Permit Its Electricity Demand From A Third-party Electric Supplier; To Require The Eligible Customer To…
Not out of committeeScrivener's error corrected · 2026-02-04
Prescriptions for Minors
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 63-5-380 So As To Provide That A Person Responsible For The Welfare Of A Minor Who Has Not Reached The Age Of Sixteen Years Must Provide Prior Consent To A Medical Professional For The Medical…
Not out of committeeScrivener's error corrected · 2026-01-14
Catawba Nation
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 9-11-10, Relating To Definitions For The South Carolina Police Officers Retirement System, So As To Include The Catawba Nation Within The Definition Of Employer; And By Adding Section 9-11-43 So As To Provide That The…
Became lawAct No. 60 · 2025-05-27
Law Enforcement Personal Privacy Protection and Judicial Personal Privacy Protection
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 30-2-500, Relating To Definitions In The Law Enforcement Personal Privacy Protection Act, So As To Revise The Definiton Of "personal Contact Information" And To Define "disclosed Records"; By Amending Section 30-2-510, Relating To The Means…
Became lawAct No. 4 · 2025-05-07
Public Utility Property
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 58-5-70 So As To Require The Public Service Commission To Make Certain Considerations When Evaluating An Application For A Public Utility To Acquire Property Or Assets Used To Provide Water, Sewerage Collection, Or Sewerage Disposal…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2025-05-06
Transfer of Development Rights
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 6-29-725 So As To Allow For The Transfer Of Development Rights Between Different Landowners, To Provide For Contents Of The Ordinance Necessary To Regulate The Transfer Of Development Rights, And To Allow Two Or More…
Not out of committeeCommittee report: Favorable Judiciary · 2025-04-16
Zoning
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 6-29-815 So As To Provide That If Certain County Or Municipal Zoning Officials Determine That The Use Of A Property Is Not Permitted Under Applicable Zoning Classifications, Then Any Related Permits Are No Longer Valid…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2025-04-02
Healthcare Services
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "patients' Right To Transparency And Timely Access To Healthcare Services Act"; By Adding Section 44-116-10 So As To Define Necessary Terms; By Adding Section 44-116-20 So As To Exclude Certain Healthcare Providers From…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Medical Affairs · 2025-04-02
Technology First State
Recognize South Carolina As A Technology First State, Committed To The Exploration And Understanding Of Enabling And Assistive Technology Supports That May Allow All South Carolinians With Disabilities Greater Opportunity To Live Independent And Fulfilling Lives.
Not out of committeeAdopted, returned to Senate with concurrence · 2025-04-01
“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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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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