South Carolina General Assembly
113th Session, 1999-2000
Journal of the House of Representatives

Thursday, May 11, 2000
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark, as follows:

Almighty God, ever ready to help in our every need, deliver us from fear that would obstruct our vision, and from doubt that would dwarf our energies. Give us open minds, the courage to persist in the face of difficulties and the unhesitating confidence in the power of truth. Forbid that we should pull down the shades of our minds to exclude the teachings of Your Word. Keep us knowing that each day is a thread in the tapestry of life, and that we have the power of choosing its beauty. Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. RICE moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Margaret Murphy Riddle of Easley, which was agreed to.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. FLEMING, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 5036 (Word version) -- Rep. Seithel: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE BRIDGE LOCATED ON SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 171 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY WHICH CONNECTS THE MAINLAND TO FOLLY ISLAND THE "LEE WESTBURY BRIDGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 5059 (Word version) -- Reps. Parks, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE REVEREND DR. WILLIE S. HARRISON, PASTOR OF THE MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH IN GREENWOOD, FOR HIS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP OF THE MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 5060 (Word version) -- Rep. Walker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING JOE BULLINGTON, PRINCIPAL OF CHESNEE HIGH SCHOOL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, FOR HIS DEDICATED, OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION AND TO SPARTANBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT 2, AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 5061 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING DR. TOM WHITE, PRINCIPAL OF BOILING SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, FOR HIS LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND FAITHFUL SERVICE TO SPARTANBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT 2, AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN HIS NEW POSITION FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT AS PRINCIPAL AT BOILING SPRINGS HIGH.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1375 (Word version) -- Senators Bauer, J. V. Smith and O'Dell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING DANIELLE DAVIS OF GREER, THE REIGNING "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA", AND RECOGNIZING HER CONTRIBUTION TO THE STATE AS A GOODWILL AMBASSADOR AND ROLE MODEL AND TO REQUEST THAT TWO SIGNS BE PLACED AT THE CITY LIMITS OF GREER HONORING MISS DAVIS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1378 (Word version) -- Senators Mescher and Grooms: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MONCKS CORNER NATIVE BILL BONDS ON HIS SELECTION AS NATIONAL FOOTBALL COACH OF THE YEAR AND RECOGNIZING HIS UNFAILING DEVOTION TO HIS SCHOOL, STUDENTS AND FAMILY.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

INTRODUCTION OF BILL

The following Bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committee:

H. 5062 (Word version) -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 54, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FINANCIAL MATTERS OF THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY, BY ADDING SECTION 54-3-1060 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY MAY NOT ENTER INTO CONTRACTS OR OTHER PROCUREMENTS THAT ARE IN EXCESS OF FIVE MILLION DOLLARS OR PERMIT APPLICATIONS WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND IF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS ADJOURNED THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE MUST APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

ROLL CALL

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:

Allison                Altman                 Askins
Bailey                 Bales                  Barfield
Barrett                Battle                 Bowers
Breeland               Brown, H.              Brown, J.
Campsen                Carnell                Cato
Chellis                Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter
Cooper                 Cotty                  Dantzler
Davenport              Delleney               Easterday
Edge                   Emory                  Fleming
Frye                   Gamble                 Gilham
Gourdine               Hamilton               Harrell
Harris                 Harrison               Harvin
Haskins                Hawkins                Hayes
Hines, J.              Hines, M.              Hinson
Hosey                  Howard                 Inabinett
Jennings               Keegan                 Kelley
Kennedy                Kirsh                  Klauber
Knotts                 Koon                   Lanford
Law                    Leach                  Lee
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Lloyd
Loftis                 Lourie                 Lucas
Mack                   Maddox                 Martin
McCraw                 McGee                  McKay
McLeod, W.             McMahand               Meacham-Richardson
Miller                 Moody-Lawrence         Neal, J.M.
Neilson                Ott                    Parks
Perry                  Phillips               Rhoad
Rice                   Riser                  Robinson
Rodgers                Rutherford             Sandifer
Scott                  Seithel                Sharpe
Sheheen                Simrill                Smith, D.
Smith, J.              Smith, R.              Stille
Taylor                 Townsend               Tripp
Trotter                Vaughn                 Walker
Webb                   Whatley                Whipper
Wilder                 Wilkes                 Wilkins
Witherspoon            Woodrum                Young-Brickell

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, May 11.

Jerry Govan                       Chuck Allen
E.B. "Mac" McLeod                 Grady Brown
Fletcher Smith                    Clementa Pinckney
Ralph Canty
Total Present--118

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Rep. HARVIN and the Clarenden Delegation presented to the House the Manning High School Lady Monarchs, the 1999-2000 Class AAA Girls Basketball Champions, and their coaches.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Rep. GOVAN and the Orangeburg Delegation presented to the House the South Carolina State University Bulldogs Basketball Team, the 1999-2000 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Champions, their coach and staff.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. William B. Jones of Greenville is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

S. 1266--RETURNED TO THE SENATE WITH AMENDMENTS

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 1266 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ATOP THE STATE HOUSE, FROM THE FRONT GROUND-FLOOR FOYER OF THE STATE HOUSE, AND FROM THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND PLACED IN AN UNBREAKABLE GLASS DISPLAY CASE IN FRONT OF THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIER'S MONUMENT ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG OF THE CONFEDERACY (STARS AND BARS) SHALL BE DISPLAYED AT THE WOMEN'S MONUMENT TO THE CONFEDERACY ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNIVERSAL NEGRO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION FLAG (BLACK LIBERATION FLAG) SHALL BE DISPLAYED AT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MONUMENT ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FLAG SHALL FLY ATOP THE STATE HOUSE, BE DISPLAYED IN THE FRONT GROUND-FLOOR FOYER OF THE STATE HOUSE, AND IN THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Rep. KNOTTS spoke upon the Bill.
Rep. FLEMING spoke against the Bill.
Rep. SIMRILL spoke in favor of the Bill.
Rep. HOWARD spoke against the Bill.
Rep. ROBINSON spoke in favor of the Bill.
Rep. DAVENPORT spoke against the Bill.

On motion of Rep. MEACHAM-RICHARDSON, with unanimous consent, Rep. Davenport's remarks were ordered printed in the Journal.

STATEMENT FOR THE JOURNAL

It is rare that I take this podium, and I can only repeat things that Mr. Simrill and Mr. Robinson said. They basically said what I wanted to say. From this podium, I heard the other day, that South Carolina was a joke. I resent that. I resented it to the point of anger that made me get to the point that I could not say what I wanted to say.
South Carolina is the greatest State in this nation. I want to tell you that right now. If you don't believe it, go somewhere else. Stay there awhile, and you'll come back. There's people that talk about our State; we are a bunch of rednecks and hicks and people that don't wear shoes and those kind of things. I have had that said to me. That was said to me 20 years ago. They were amazed that we wore shoes in South Carolina.
This is the greatest State in the nation. It has the greatest people in the nation. We talk about race relations, we have the best race relations in the nation right here. If you don't believe it, go to New York, go to Washington, go to New Jersey, go to Indiana, go to those states that are "like us". And find out what kind of relations they have with their people. They don't.
I was embarrassed over the last couple of months in that we let the worst people and the worst institutions in this nation define us. In my newspaper back home, on the front page, it shows the Confederate Battle Flag and the Nazi Swastika. Somebody in their demented mind thought that those two emblems were one and the same. Well, there is a lot of difference. If you don't know the difference, you need to educate yourself. We have a history in this State that is something to be really proud of. If it had not been for us in the 1700's, we probably wouldn't be a nation here today. Us! The Battle of Cowpens, the Battle of Kings Mountain-you look at all the battles that were fought here for this nation's independence-we won it-we did it! The lack of knowledge about the theory from 1860 to 1865 amazes me; to listen to the people at this podium that don't have a clue about this State's history. You don't have a clue about it. You ought to be proud of it. You ought to take the time to do a little research and find out about the slave trade, folks. It was not unique to blacks; I'll tell you that. The first slaves in this nation, and we talk about how some Indo-Europeans did what they did, our Native American folks were enslaving their own before we got here. We Indo-Europeans got here and were enslaving our own. All you have to do is look at the Irish history, the Scottish history, look at the English history, and I'm English, we were enslaved to a point. So, there is no group of people out there that have a lock on the slavery issue.
The thing that bothers me is that we allowed a group of people from outside of this State to define what we are. We are not what they have said we are and we got the proof. It angers me that my State has been maligned, it angers me that this legislature has been maligned because all of you are honorable people, no matter your position. I just wanted to say that. Like I said, it is rare that I get up here. But, I am proud of you for the positions you have taken. Hopefully, in the future, something positive will come from this.
And I think something positive will. But, you as a body, when we talk about this State being a joke, we look at who the media looks at, they look at us, they look at 124 members in this body. I don't think there is a joke in here. I think every one of you are sincere, I think every one of you do what has to be done to deal with your constituencies and deal with the issues of this State. I, for one, am proud of this State, and will continue to be proud of it, no matter how people try to define what we are. Thank you.
Rep. Ralph Davenport

The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill on third reading.

Rep. CATO demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:

Yeas 62; Nays 48

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allen                  Allison                Askins
Bailey                 Bales                  Battle
Bowers                 Brown, G.              Brown, H.
Campsen                Carnell                Chellis
Cotty                  Easterday              Emory
Gilham                 Hamilton               Harrell
Harris                 Harrison               Harvin
Haskins                Hawkins                Hayes
Jennings               Keegan                 Kelley
Klauber                Law                    Leach
Lee                    Limehouse              Littlejohn
Lourie                 Lucas                  Maddox
McLeod, M.             McLeod, W.             McMahand
Miller                 Neal, J.M.             Neilson
Ott                    Perry                  Robinson
Rodgers                Sandifer               Seithel
Sheheen                Simrill                Smith, D.
Smith, J.              Stille                 Tripp
Walker                 Webb                   Whatley
Wilder                 Wilkes                 Wilkins
Witherspoon            Woodrum

Total--62

Those who voted in the negative are:

Altman                 Barfield               Barrett
Cato                   Clyburn                Cooper
Dantzler               Davenport              Delleney
Edge                   Fleming                Frye
Gamble                 Gourdine               Govan
Hines, J.              Hinson                 Hosey
Howard                 Huggins                Inabinett
Kennedy                Kirsh                  Knotts
Koon                   Lanford                Lloyd
Loftis                 Martin                 McCraw
McGee                  McKay                  Meacham-Richardson
Neal, J.H.             Parks                  Phillips
Rhoad                  Rice                   Riser
Scott                  Sharpe                 Smith, R.
Taylor                 Townsend               Trotter
Vaughn                 Whipper                Young-Brickell

Total--48

So, the Bill was read the third time and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments.

STATEMENT FOR THE JOURNAL

This was a most trying issue for me. It was so because it was not about policy, it was not about governance. Rather, it was largely an emotional issue about a symbol of our history which has different meanings for different people. Nonetheless, it is an issue which deserves our sound reasoning, best judgement and measured logic.
I respect the decision of each and every one in the House of Representatives. I voted for this proposal because it protects our heritage and honors those who served in the Confederacy. In particular, it protects the Confederate Battle Flag and places it in an appropriate and prominent place. It also protects Confederate memorials, markers, etc.
In making this decision, I have ignored external interests and did what I thought, based on reasoning, judgement and logic, was best in the long run for the citizens of House District 5, Pickens County and South Carolina. Let it be said that we acted on this issue, that we did so in a manner albeit protracted, in which South Carolinians can be proud, regardless of their position and that we have done so with finality.
Rep. Alfred B. Robinson, Jr.

STATEMENT FOR THE JOURNAL

Regarding my decision to place the flag at the Confederate Soldiers' Monument, let it be known here by these comments that my inner desire is to continue to honor the flag and what it represents. I like it flying on the dome. But I think the flag can fly elsewhere to still receive proper honor. I chose to move the flag to the monument because I believe it will gain even more respect and honor there. I do not believe the flag is a racist, hatred symbol. I find those that think that truly uninformed. A true study of history bears this out. But I find as we continue to debate this in this manner, the flag and its' supporters will continue to be denigrated in our society at large because the caustic rhetoric that surrounds the media coverage now that truly hurts the image of this issue and our people. I voted to move it mainly because I think our State and her people want resolution now to this issue; resolution that continues to honor the flag in a place of proper historical context. After speaking to hundreds of constituents on this issue, they told me by a large majority they want the flag to come off the dome and placed at the monument. As a representative of the people, I find I must move the flag now to respect the wishes of my district. Further, I believe it actually honors the flag in a greater way than currently exists. Unfortunately, there are those who use this flag in a despicable way. But that, in no way, gives credibility to the argument that it is inherently evil. It is not. It should fly in an appropriate way and this monument flagpole is the best way to honor our past and bring our people to a resolution on this highly emotional issue.
Rep. Michael Easterday

STATEMENT FOR THE JOURNAL

Regarding my decision to place the flag at the Confederate Soldiers' Monument, let it be known here by these comments that my inner desire is to continue to honor the flag and what it represents. I like it flying on the dome. But I think the flag can fly elsewhere to still receive proper honor. I chose to move the flag to the monument because I believe it will gain even more respect and honor there. I do not believe the flag is a racist, hatred symbol. I find those that think that truly uninformed. A true study of history bears this out. But I find as we continue to debate this in this manner, the flag and its' supporters will continue to be denigrated in our society at large because the caustic rhetoric that surrounds the media coverage now that truly hurts the image of this issue and our people. I voted to move it mainly because I think our State and her people want resolution now to this issue; resolution that continues to honor the flag in a place of proper historical context. After speaking to hundreds of constituents on this issue, they told me by a large majority they want the flag to come off the dome and placed at the monument. As a representative of the people, I find I must move the flag now to respect the wishes of my district. Further, I believe it actually honors the flag in a greater way than currently exists. Unfortunately, there are those who use this flag in a despicable way. But that, in no way, gives credibility to the argument that it is inherently evil. It is not. It should fly in an appropriate way and this monument flagpole is the best way to honor our past and bring our people to a resolution on this highly emotional issue.
Rep. Robert Leach

RECORD FOR VOTING

I vote for Bill 1266 because it places the Confederate flag in a place of honor recognizing the great sacrifices and sufferings of the Confederate soldiers and their families. My great, great-grandfather was a Confederate veteran. I also vote for the Bill because it protects names and places such as Wade Hampton High School, Hampton County and Confederate Highway.
I vote for the Bill because the flag symbolizes, albeit misunderstood, ideas that are regarded as positive and productive, both friends and foes of the flag. I recognize the sovereignty principle. It is my hope that everyone seeks to understand before seeking to be understood over this important issue for South Carolina.
This vote is, without question, the most difficult one I have made as a member of the House of Representatives. With all due respect for all South Carolinians, I hope and pray this vote is good for the heart and soul of my beloved home of South Carolina.
Rep. William Knight Bowers

ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

S. 1371 (Word version) -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN AND ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN CHARLESTON COUNTY WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER OR AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SOCCER SQUAD MAY PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SOCCER WHICH IS INDEPENDENT OF THE CONTROL OF THE SCHOOL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL OR STUDENT IN THOSE SCHOOLS IS NOT INELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER BECAUSE OF THE PARTICIPATION OF THE STUDENT OF THE SCHOOL AS A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZED SOCCER TEAM INDEPENDENT OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTROL.

H. 5056 (Word version) -- Rep. Fleming: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2000, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE UNION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A BOMB THREAT IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

S. 1371--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. ALTMAN, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 1371 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 5056--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. FLEMING, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 5056 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 5046--COMMITTED

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 5046 (Word version) -- Rep. Campsen: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN AND ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN CHARLESTON COUNTY WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER OR AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SOCCER SQUAD MAY PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SOCCER WHICH IS INDEPENDENT OF THE CONTROL OF THE SCHOOL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL OR STUDENT IN THOSE SCHOOLS IS NOT INELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER BECAUSE OF THE PARTICIPATION OF THE STUDENT OF THE SCHOOL AS A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZED SOCCER TEAM INDEPENDENT OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTROL.

Rep. HARRELL moved to commit the Bill to the Charleston Delegation, which was agreed to.

RETURNED TO THE SENATE WITH AMENDMENTS

The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments:

S. 952 (Word version) -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-3-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ARCHITECT LICENSE RENEWAL, SO AS TO REQUIRE COMPLETION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AS A CONDITION OF RENEWAL.

S. 560 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS.

S. 962 (Word version) -- Senators Moore, J. V. Smith and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF TITLE 40, CHAPTER 1 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AUTHORIZING THE BOARD TO REGULATE CROSS-BORDER ENGINEERING.

S. 767 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 29, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, AND SUPPLIERS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SUBCONTRACTORS' AND SUPPLIERS' PAYMENT PROTECTION ACT, AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 29, BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 29-6-10 THROUGH 29-6-60 AS ARTICLE 1.

S. 575 (Word version) -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FORM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXEMPTION OF SPECIFIED MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES USED FOR THE INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION OF A PRESCRIPTION DRUG OR MEDICINE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.

ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

The following Bill was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification:

S. 1297 (Word version) -- Senators Short, Peeler, J. V. Smith, Leventis, Drummond, Anderson, Moore, Rankin, Giese, Waldrep and Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-15-80 AND 40-15-85, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DENTISTS, DENTAL HYGIENISTS AND DENTAL TECHNICIANS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE CERTAIN DENTAL PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THEY MAY BE ADMINISTERED.

SENT TO THE SENATE

The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:

H. 4460 (Word version) -- Rep. McGee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-39-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF RENT BY DISTRESS PROCEEDINGS AND THE PROPERTY EXEMPT, FROM DISTRESS, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS EXEMPT PROPERTY THAT WHICH IS OWNED BY A THIRD PARTY FOR WHICH THE MAGISTRATE FINDS OWNERSHIP WAS NOT TRANSFERRED FROM THE TENANT TO THE THIRD PARTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF AVOIDING DISTRAINT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-39-250, RELATING TO THE PROPERTY OF OTHERS ON THE RENTED PREMISES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE MAGISTRATE TO CONDUCT A HEARING CONCERNING THE OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY OF A THIRD PARTY AND IF THE MAGISTRATE FINDS THE PROPERTY WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE THIRD PARTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF AVOIDING DISTRAINT, THEN THE DISTRAINED PROPERTY OF THE THIRD PARTY IS SUBJECT TO SALE.

H. 3831 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-25-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR THE REMOVAL OF OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR THIS PURPOSE IS CONSIDERED TO BE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE PARTICULAR INTEREST OF EACH PARTY HAVING AN INTEREST IN THE LOCATION OF THE SIGN WHICH SHALL BE DETERMINED THROUGH APPRAISAL METHODS USED TO DETERMINE JUST COMPENSATION UNDER THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ACT, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH COMPENSATION MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO THE REMOVAL OF SUCH SIGNS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE MAY REQUIRE THE REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING SIGN FOR REASONS OTHER THAN TRAFFIC SAFETY OR PROXIMITY TO SPECIFIED LOCATIONS; AND TO ADD SECTION 57-25-191 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS IN REGARD TO THE ENACTING OF ZONING PLANS OR ORDINANCES BY A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

Rep. WEBB moved that the House recur to the morning hour.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. FLEMING, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 5037 (Word version) -- Reps. D. Smith, Allison, Hawkins, Lanford, Walker, Littlejohn, Davenport and Lee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF INTERSTATE 85 WHICH IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS BUSINESS I-85 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY AS THE "RICHARD E. TUKEY VETERANS EXPRESSWAY" AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THE INTERSTATE CONTAINING THE WORDS "RICHARD E. TUKEY VETERANS EXPRESSWAY" IN RECOGNITION OF THE DISTINGUISHED COMBAT RECORD AND SERVICE OF RICHARD E. TUKEY AND IN HONOR OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF SPARTANBURG CITIZENS WHO HAVE SERVED HONORABLY IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES IN PEACE AND IN WAR.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION OF BILL

The following Joint Resolution was introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committee:

H. 5063 (Word version) -- Rep. Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES IN DILLON COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2000, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2001.
On motion of Rep. HAYES, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 5064 (Word version) -- Rep. Scott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING MRS. LENA E. MAYERS OF COLUMBIA, ON THE OCCASION OF THE FIRST MOTHER'S DAY OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM, FOR HER EXCEPTIONAL DEVOTION TO HER CHURCH, FAMILY, AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 5065 (Word version) -- Rep. Scott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. JANIE GLADDEN JENKINS OF COLUMBIA FOR HER FAITHFUL AND DEVOTED SERVICE TO NEW EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH, HER FAMILY AND FELLOWMEN ON THE OCCASION OF THE FIRST MOTHER'S DAY OF THE NEW MILLENNIUM.

The Resolution was adopted.

Rep. MCGEE moved that the House do now adjourn.

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 5054 (Word version) -- Reps. Parks, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING MORRIS CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH OF GREENWOOD COUNTY ON THE JOYFUL OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, AND WISHING THE PASTOR AND CHURCH MEMBERS A BRIGHT FUTURE AND MANY MORE YEARS OF SUCCESS, HAPPINESS, AND ACHIEVEMENTS.

H. 5055 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilder, Carnell and Taylor: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL RED DEVILS MEN'S TENNIS TEAM AND HEAD COACH, CLOVIS SIMMONS, ON CAPTURING THE 2000 CLASS AAA STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

H. 5059 (Word version) -- Reps. Parks, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE REVEREND DR. WILLIE S. HARRISON, PASTOR OF THE MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH IN GREENWOOD, FOR HIS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP OF THE MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH.

H. 5060 (Word version) -- Rep. Walker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING JOE BULLINGTON, PRINCIPAL OF CHESNEE HIGH SCHOOL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, FOR HIS DEDICATED, OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION AND TO SPARTANBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT 2, AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT.

H. 5061 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING DR. TOM WHITE, PRINCIPAL OF BOILING SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, FOR HIS LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND FAITHFUL SERVICE TO SPARTANBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT 2, AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN HIS NEW POSITION FOLLOWING HIS RETIREMENT AS PRINCIPAL AT BOILING SPRINGS HIGH.

ADJOURNMENT

At 11:20 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. RICE, adjourned in memory of Margaret Murphy Riddle of Easley, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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