State legislative scorecards in South Carolina
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2024
In 2024, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 9.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
2023
In 2023, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 11.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2022
In 2022, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 12.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on business issues.
2021
In 2021, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 13.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2020
In 2020, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 25. The state Senate reconvened September to September 3. Both chambers reconvened September 15 to September 24.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
In 2019, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 21.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2018
In 2018, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 10.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2017
In 2017, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 11.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Legislators are scored on business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2016
In 2016, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 2.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina - 2015-2016 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce - 2016 legislative scorecard & year in review
- Legislators are scored on business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2015
In 2015, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 through June 4.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina - 2015-2016 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce - 2015 legislative scorecard & year in review
- Legislators are scored on business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2014
In 2014, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 6.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina - 2013-2014 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Greenville Tea Party - Greenville Tea Party Scorecard 2014
- Legislators are scored by the Greenville Tea Party on their votes on bills "related to jobs, spending, and freedom."
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce - 2014 legislative scorecard & year in review
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2013
In 2013, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 20.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina - 2013-2014 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Greenville Tea Party - Greenville Tea Party Scorecard 2013
- Legislators are scored by the Greenville Tea Party on their votes on bills "related to jobs, spending, and freedom."
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce - 2013 legislative scorecard & year in review
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
2012
In 2012, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 7.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina - 2011-2012 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Palmetto Liberty: House and Senate 2012 voting record
- Legislators are scored by Palmetto Liberty on bills related to "limited government, the free market, and individual liberty and responsibility."
- South Carolina Club for Growth - 2011 - 2012 House Scorecard, 2011 - 2012 Senate Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
2011
In 2011, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 2. On June 2, 2011, Governor Nikki Haley (R) attempted to call the legislature into an "emergency" special session to begin on June 7 to create the new South Carolina Department of Administration. A lawsuit was filed by Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell (R), in which he contended that Haley's call for a special session was unconstitutional, and that it violated the state Constitution's requirement of separation of powers among the governor, legislature and courts.[1] On June 6, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled 3-2 against Governor Haley, stating that her order violated the Legislature's ability to set its calendar and agenda.[2] The legislature met in a special redistricting session from June 14 - July 1.[3] The legislature re-convened July 26.[4]
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina - 2011-2012 scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Palmetto Liberty: House and Senate 2011 voting record
- Legislators are scored by Palmetto Liberty on bills related to "limited government, the free market, and individual liberty and responsibility."
- South Carolina Business & Industry Political Education Committee - 2011 legislative scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business and industry issues.
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce: 2011 legislative scorecard
- Legislators are scored by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce on their votes on bills "that directly impact the business climate and competitiveness of the state."
- South Carolina Club for Growth - 2011 - 2012 House Scorecard, 2011 - 2012 Senate Scorecard, 2011 House Scorecard and 2011 Senate Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
See also
- State legislative scorecards
- South Carolina State Legislature
- South Carolina State Senate
- South Carolina House of Representatives
External links
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
- Greenville Tea Party
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina
- South Carolina Club for Growth
Footnotes
- ↑ The State, "Haley tells court she has right to call special session," 6 June 2011
- ↑ Wltx.com, "SC Supreme Court Rules Against Nikki Haley's Extra Session," June 6, 2011
- ↑ TheSunNews.com, "S.C. House to have special session in June," 6 May 2011
- ↑ The Island Packet, "S.C. Senate OKs new congressional districted anchored in Beaufort County," June 29, 2011
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