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Republican
· State Representative
Richie Yow
Represents District 53 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
97%
on 270 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
91%
Yea or Nay on 1,227 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
9 of 20
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 Richie Yow 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 Richie Yow 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. Richie Yow is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
9 of 270 party-line votes.
H5683 · Redistricting, Congressional Districts
In plain English Establishes new congressional election districts for South Carolina and repeals the previous district boundaries.
House: Table Amendment 22 Amendment Number 22 · 2026-05-19 · Passed 74–35 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4817 · Insurance Rate Reduction and Policy Holder Protection Act
In plain English Prohibits residential builders and contractors from paying or rebating insurance deductibles, and expands insurance fraud investigation and enforcement duties.
House: Table Amendment 9 Amendment Number 9 · 2026-04-01 · Passed 62–52 · 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
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 · 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: Recommit Bill · 2026-03-25 · Failed 29–56 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0074 · Electronic Records
House: Table Amendment 4 Amendment Number 4 · 2025-04-23 · Failed 36–63 · 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 · 302 shared contested votes
77%
Jackie HayesDemocrat · District 55 · 370 shared contested votes
60%
David WeeksDemocrat · District 51 · 295 shared contested votes
49%
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 (120 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Richie Yow 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.
Introduced20
Out of committee9
Passed one chamber9
Passed both chambers9
Became law9
Never left committee11
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 5 bills that became law this session.
US produced iron and steel
In plain English Requires public entities to include a provision in public works contracts that any iron or steel permanently incorporated in the project be produced in the United States, with specified exceptions.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 11-35-5350 So As To Require A Public Entity Entering Into A Contract For A Public Works Project Or For The Purchase Of Materials For A Public Works Project Must Include In The Contract A Requirement…
Became lawAct No. 256 · 2026-07-01
Northeast Technical College Area Commission
In plain English Allows the Northeastern Technical College Area Commission to include certain ex officio members from local industry in its representation.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-53-510, Relating To The Creation Of The Northeastern Technical College Area Commission, So As To Provide That The Representation From Local Industry May Include Certain Ex Officio Members. – Ratified Title
Became lawAct No. 156 · 2026-05-26
Chief Master Sergeant George J Huffstetler
Recognize And Honor Chief Master Sergeant George J. Huffstetler Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement After Many Years Of Exemplary Service, And To Wish Him Continued Success And Happiness In All His Future Endeavors.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-15
Utility terrain vehicles
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 56-2-140 So As To Define The Term "utility Terrain Vehicle" And Provide For The Registration And Operation Of Them On The Highways And Streets Of The State; To Amend Section 56-1-10, Relating To Definitions, So…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Brewer, Ford · 2026-03-31
Religous corporations
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 33-31-1709 So As To Establish Neutral Principles Of Law Governing The Ownership, Transfer, And Release Of Trust Interests In Real Property Of Local Churches Disaffiliating With State Or National Religious Organizations Which Asserts A Trust…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: McCabe, Pedalino, Kilmartin · 2026-03-26
Law enforcement officers
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 23-31-600, Relating To Retired Personnel, Identification Cards, And Qualification For Carrying Concealed Weapons, So As To Delete The Provision That Restricts The Carrying Of Concealed Weapons Onto Certain Premises, And To Provide At No Charge,…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: D.Mitchell, Cromer · 2026-02-04
Chesterfield Dixie Youth 8U softball champs
Congratulate The Members Of The Chesterfield Dixie Youth 8u Softball Team For Their Outstanding Achievements As 2025 State Champions, To Salute Them For Representing Well The State Of South Carolina At The 2025 Softball World Series In Louisiana, And To Commend These Fine Young Athletes…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-01-28
Maximum Sales Tax
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-36-2110, Relating To The Maximum Tax On The Sale Of Certain Items, So As To Include Musical Equipment Purchased By Certain Religious Organizations.
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: White · 2026-01-20
Law Enforcement Officer Misconduct
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 23-23-150, Relating To Adjudication Of Allegations Of Law Enforcement Officer Misconduct Reported To The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, So As To Limit Prosecutorial Discretion For Certain Incidences Of Misconduct, To Provide Additional Information That…
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2025-04-23
Police Week in SC
Recognize May 11 Through May 17, 2025, As "police Week In South Carolina" And To Honor The Service And Sacrifice Of Law Enforcement Officers Killed In The Line Of Duty While Protecting Our Communities And Safeguarding Democracy.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-04-09
Sandra Belk, retirement
Congratulate Sandra Rose Martin Belk Upon The Occasion Of Her Recent Retirement As Town Of Pageland Deputy Clerk, To Commend Her For Nearly Forty Years Of Dedicated Service, And To Wish Her Much Continued Success And Fulfillment In The Years To Come.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-04-01
Ronald Hennegan sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Ronald Benjamin Henegan Sr. Of Marlboro County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To His Loving Family And His Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-03-27
Chesterfield HS girls strength champs
Recognize And Honor The Chesterfield High School Girls Strength Team, Coach, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2024 South Carolina Class Aa State Championship.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-03-25
Aerial management of wild animals
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 50-9-580 So As To Allow For The Counting, Photographing, Relocating, Capturing, Hunting, Or Taking Of Feral Hogs Or Coyotes By Unmanned Aircraft In Certain Circumstances.
Not out of committeeScrivener's error corrected · 2025-03-05
Jesse Ellison Outen Jr., sympathy
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Jesse Ellison Outen Jr. Of Cheraw And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-02-26
“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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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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