This Week State Legislators Appointed A Suspect Judge

S.C. Representative Jonathon Hill spoke out concerning the election of Judge Edward “Ned” Miller in the “MUST SEE VIDEO” above. His statements were interrupted by Minority Leader, S.C. Democrat Todd Rutherford of Richland County. Rutherford is himself a lawyer who serves on the Judicial Merit Selection Commission (JMSC) along with his close ally, Senator Luke Rankin of Horry County. Senate President Harvey Peeler overruled Rutherford’s objections and a damning reading of Miller’s court history in regards to the Bryant family was then put forward by Hill.

Trained SC gun owners could carry openly in public under bill lawmakers expect to pass

When the bill makes it to the House floor, State Rep. Jonathon Hill said he plans to try to replace it with the broader “constitutional carry” version. “I certainly think that we can do better than a restricted open carry,” said Hill, R-Townville, who added that he fears that if they pass the more limited version, the Legislature won’t consider any more gun bills in the future.

SC lawmaker fights COVID measures and mask rule he calls 'test vote' for state mandate

Hill did not join the overwhelming majority of his colleagues in wearing a face covering on the floor of the statehouse when lawmakers began their session in Columbia last week, and he is opposing a proposed rule that would require people to wear masks at meetings of a legislative committee on which he serves.

Incumbents Jonathon Hill and Richard Cash of Anderson County defeat Republican challengers

Hill said the outcome of Tuesday's primary shows that voters in his district "didn't appreciate the outside meddling" by the state GOP. "It was our biggest win yet," he said. "I am so grateful for the people of District 8 putting their trust in me, and I will continue fighting the establishment in Columbia."

Statehouse incumbents who cruise to victory include Republican who sued his own party

The Legislature’s biggest contrarian and its most ardent abortion foe can continue irritating their colleagues after soundly defeating their primary opponents Tuesday…. [Hill] is arguably the least liked by his colleagues — in either party or chamber. But he appeals to voters in the conservative district as someone who fights the establishment.

Upstate barber sues Gov. McMaster over COVID-19 shutdown

Rep. Jonathon Hill said he's proud that McCurry is taking on the issue. "I think the state law is clear, but no one has called (the governor) on it until now. I'm glad the courts are being asked to look at this."

House votes amendments to Continuing Resolution, state agencies funded through July

"Are you not concerned over the civil liberties implications of giving DHEC certain information that perhaps you are not sick, but you have been in contact or might have been in contact with someone who at some point down the road tested positive?" Hill asked on the House floor.

Local GOP leaders slam South Carolina Republican Party for 'interfering' in primary

The resolution adopted at an "emergency executive meeting" Monday night was prompted by recent campaign mailers for state House District 8 challenger Vaughn Parfitt that stated they were paid for by the SCGOP. Parfitt is running against state Rep. Jonathon Hill of Townville, who is seeking a fourth term.

SC Republicans want a legislative check on Gov. McMaster's emergency power

Rep. Jonathon Hill (R-Anderson) said he has heard many stories from business owners like Bethany Haile, who owns a Clemson hair salon, Bethanys Studio 1, and an Easley cosmetology school, Upstate College of Cosmetology.

SC lawmakers want to overrule McMaster, end state of emergency & reopen businesses

"The Governor clearly isn’t listening to the people, and the legislature is derelict in our duty as representatives of the people if we do not reconvene immediately to bring a safe and swift end to the shutdown,” Hill said.

McMaster letter to lawmakers doesn’t mean business closures will last into June, spokesman says

Rep. Jonathon Hill posted a copy of a letter from McMaster that Hill says went out to the legislature Thursday afternoon. “Returning before May 14 for session, even briefly, could place the health and safety of [the legislature] at an elevated risk…,” the letter states. “However, I believe - and hope that by late June that risk will have diminished to the extent that businesses and activities in your state may be safely resumed.”

3 Upstate legislators urge Gov. McMaster to allow SC businesses to reopen during pandemic

Despite projections of a coming surge in COVID-19 cases, half of the state's hospital beds are empty and Hill cites that as evidence that "as far as the virus is concerned, the worst is behind us. The economic worst is yet to come," Hill warned. "I think that's time to let folks who are comfortable going to work to go work and let those who want to stay home or take added precautions to do so."

SC Republican Liberty Group Rates GOP House Members On Their 2019 Votes

Only eight state representatives – Bill Chumley, Jonathon Hill, Stewart Jones, Steven Long, Josiah Magnuson, Adam Morgan, Tommy Stringer and Ashley Trantham – earned a perfect 100 percent score on the group’s ten key votes from last year.

I-385, I-85 interchange named for the president? 2 Upstate lawmakers would like to see it happen

Republican Representative Jonathon Hill told FOX Carolina, "[W]hen you're traveling through South Carolina, [you should] know that South Carolina stands behind President Trump."

S.C. midwives push for increased collaboration with health centers despite state regulation

Rep. Jonathon Hill (R-Anderson) introduced a bill proposing the Perinatal Integration Act. "There is a trend toward more diversification and cooperation among diverse types of providers, and midwives and birthing centers absolutely need to be part of that equation," Hill says. "That's what this bill is intended to foster — more of that collaboration amongst medical professionals."

South Carolina Lawmakers Challenge Donald Trump On Red Flag Gun Laws

“In light of the recent tragedies, anti-gun groups have been howling for politicians at every level to do something,” state representative Jonathon Hill, the lead signer of the letter, said in a statement. “There is a dangerous belief that more gun laws, such as due process shredding Red Flag laws, will protect individuals. The simple truth is anti-gun laws do not protect people. If lawmakers want to decrease these tragedies passing Constitutional Carry and eliminating so-called ‘gun free zones’ would go a long way.”