South Carolina · House District 16

SC House District 16: Rep. Mark N. Willis

Last checked October 16, 2026 · Session 126 (2025-2026)

Member: Rep. Mark N. Willis
Party: Republican
District: House District 16: Greenville & Laurens Counties
Official page: scstatehouse.gov member page

Official social media

X (Twitter): markwillissc (Profile bio: Follower of Jesus. Husband & Father. Founder of Mark Nye Willis LLC. SC Representative, District 16. Opinions are my own.)

Bills we've explained: sponsorships and public statements

SC Energy Security Act (H.3309): what the new utility law means for your power bill

Listed as a sponsor of H.3309 on the official bill page. Source: SC Legislature, Bill 3309

H.3927: SC bill to ban DEI programs in state agencies, schools and colleges

Listed as a sponsor of H.3927 on the official bill page. Source: SC Legislature, Bill 3927

Other bills this member sponsored, in plain English

Bills and joint resolutions where this member is the primary (first-listed) sponsor in 2025-2026. Summaries are drawn from each bill's official title.

H.5116: Fireworks near horse facilities

What it does: Would add Section 47-1-65 to state law making it unlawful to set off fireworks near facilities that house horses and other equines.

What it could mean for you: If you set off fireworks near a barn or stable, this would make that illegal if it became law. It has not passed.

Status: Introduced February 5, 2026; referred to the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee. No further action recorded.

H.5680: Self-storage units: notice of sale for unpaid rent

What it does: Would amend Section 39-20-45 to allow an alternative way to publish the advertisement of a public sale of a self-storage renter's belongings when the renter is in default.

What it could mean for you: If you rent a storage unit and fall behind, this would change how the facility can advertise the sale of your property. It has not passed.

Status: Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on May 7, 2026. No further action recorded.

Resolutions

These honor people or places or request road names; they do not change the law.

H.5176: Asks SCDOT to name part of U.S. 76 (Hillcrest Drive) in Laurens "Judge Joseph Wilson McGowan III Memorial Highway" (concurrent resolution; Senate adopted May 7, 2026).
H.4289: Honors the James Monroe Mission House in Fountain Inn on its 20th anniversary (House resolution, adopted April 3, 2025).
H.4035: Honors Amanda Benfield of the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce on her retirement (adopted February 19, 2025).
H.4472: Honors Laurens County Administrator Thomas R. Higgs II (adopted May 1, 2025).

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