Summary:

H3047, the “Spending Accountability Act”, will require a recorded roll call vote on every bill that is passed by the SC Legislature.

On Thursday (4/22), Sen. Tom Davis attempted a procedural move to recall the bill out of the Senate Judiciary Committee where it is being blocked.

You’ll witness a small handful of Senators viciously attack the bill. But the most disappointing of all is who you WON’T see in this video.

Where were the supporters of transparency? — Sen. Davis had to withdraw his motion due to lack of support from these guys. They need to hear from you, either via phone, email, or in person!

Shane Massey
Kevin Bryant
Ronnie Cromer
Mike Fair
Greg Ryberg
Larry Grooms
Wes Hayes
Mick Mulvaney
Mike Rose
Luke Rankin
John Courson
David Thomas
Thomas Alexander
Raymond Cleary
Lee Bright
Chip Campsen
Phil Shoopman
Shane Martin
Vincet Sheheen
Dick Elliot
Joel Lourie

Raw, unedited footage of the recall motion debate:

Astounding. When the state sovereignty resolution was the issue, McConnell & Co. told us that it really didn’t matter because “a resolution is non-binding.”

Here’s why we need to pass H3047, the “Spending Accountability Act” and force legislative votes to be recorded:

Data courtesy of the SC Policy Council.

Please contact Rep. Danny Cooper today at HWM@schouse.org and at (803) 734-3144. Tell him to bring H3047 up for a vote in his committee.

H. 3047 is the bill before the SC House of Representatives that provides for roll call voting.  What it really means is accountability.  It allows ‘We the People’ to see how our representatives and senators are voting…it gives us a record by which we can evaluate their individual performance.

Some say, ‘there are so many things that pass through the houses that are not important enough and too time consuming for a roll call vote’.  Examples given are such things as resolutions to recognize individuals, charities, organizations, etc. for any of a host of reasons. However, if an item is not of enough importance for a roll call vote, it is not important enough to take up time in the chambers.  The houses are only in session 3 days a week.  That time needs to be dedicated to issues of the utmost importance.