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Moving a hate crimes bill was also a priority of his and the House recently passed this legislation that allows enhancement of criminal penalties if a hate crime is involved. Newton strongly supported this legislation and understood its importance to South Carolina, especially the business community. “Retailers, utilities, municipalities, coalitions of various chambers of commerce, and individuals across the state testified in support of enactment of hate crime penalty enhancement to send a message that South Carolina does not tolerate violence for any reason,” Newton said.

As a House leader, he offers strong support for bills that affect South Carolina. “Economic development is another issue of interest to me. Speaker Murrell Smith’s ‘Statewide Education and Workforce Development’ legislation was recently passed by our chamber. This important legislation coordinates and consolidates the state’s workforce development efforts, shaping South Carolina for the future. Having a trained workforce ready and available to work is a key component for recruitment of industry to South Carolina.”

Rep. Newton understands, and sees through his law practice and bank involvement, the relationship of law and regulation with banking, and also the balance that needs to be struck. “I agree with the many that believe in limited regulation of any industry, including banking. With that said, core regulations to ensure solvency and consumer protection are necessary.”

Yet, he stresses that in order to maintain that healthy relationship between banking and law, bankers need to stay involved with their elected officials. “I encourage everyone to get to know who represents you and to not hesitate to let your elected representatives know the issues that are important to you. Be polite in your correspondence but get to the point. While I may not agree with every constituent that reaches out to me on an issue, I always respect those that make the time and effort to participate in the legislative process.”

Prior to his service in the House, Newton was a member of the Beaufort County Council from 1999 – 2002 and served as chair from 2003 – 2012. Public service runs in the family as his daughter Reedy is the student body president for the University of South Carolina, and Rose serves on the boards of the University of South Carolina and the ETV Endowment.

Newton said, “Public service is an honor. A common characteristic among my fellow representatives that serve in leadership positions is how they continue to engage with their constituents, those back home and those who serve with them in Columbia. They take the time to understand issues and ask questions. We must work together in our efforts to make South Carolina an ever-greater place to live and work.”