Americans for Prosperity–South Carolina (AFP-SC) unveiled its 2023 Legislative Scorecard, which showcases the voting records of state lawmakers from the recent legislative session. You can access the full scorecard at SCScorecard.com. AFP scored votes on the following bills from the 2023 legislative session:
- H3019 | Destruction of arrest records
- H3295 | Education: Competency-based education
- H3591 | Constitutional amendment
- H3605 | Earn and Learn Act of 2023
- H3690 | ESG
- H3843 | Open Enrollment
- H3890 | Youthful offenders, eligibility
- S112 | Fraudulent Check Expungement
- S164 | State Health Facility Licensure Act
- S164 | State Health Facility Licensure Act | Motion to Table Amendment 1
- S165 | Board regulation of professions and occupations
- S414 | Flavored Vapor and Tobacco Product Ban
- S423 | Compassionate Care Act
- S425 | Alcohol delivery and curbside pickup
Senator Wes Climer (R-15), secured the highest marks with a score of 113 for the 2023 session and a lifetime score of 104. Other York County legislators scores are:
- Representative Randy Ligon – 100
- Representative Brandon Guffey – 96
- Representative Tommy Pope – 92
- Senator Michael Johnson – 88
- Representative Dennis Moss – 88
- Representative David O’Neal – 88
- Representative Raye Felder – 75
- Senator Harvey Peeler – 63
In response to the honor, Climer emphasized the significance of the free market in addressing various public policy challenges. He stated, “The free market is the most effective tool government can bring to bear to address most public policy challenges. From health care to education to energy, more competition and consumer choice will lower costs and improve outcomes.”
The scorecard serves to highlight the voting patterns of state lawmakers during the recent legislative session. Americans for Prosperity–South Carolina achieved success in multiple high-profile initiatives. Notably, they secured the passage of S.164, the State Health Facility Licensure Act, which repealed the state’s Certificate of Need requirement.
Another key victory was seen in H.3843, which established an open enrollment program for South Carolina students. This initiative allows public school students to attend a participating school, even if they do not reside within that specific district.
Furthermore, lawmakers approved H.3605, which prohibits state officials from denying an occupational license to an individual solely based on a criminal conviction unless the conviction directly relates to the duties, responsibilities, or fitness of the occupation or profession for which the applicant is seeking a license.
Candace Carroll, the State Director of AFP-SC, expressed her satisfaction with the 2023 South Carolina legislative session, describing it as a significant win for South Carolinians. She emphasized the successful efforts in repealing Certificate of Need regulations and stopping the state from denying occupational licenses based solely on prior criminal convictions.
