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

Thursday, April 15, 1999
(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:

Everliving God, to Whose service we would dedicate the strength of our lives, we confess that often we become negligent of things that matter most; that we become so eager to get, so reluctant to give; so severe in our judgement of others, so lenient with ourselves; so wrapped up with great ambitions, that we are not loyal and faithful to small but vital concerns. Forgive us, Lord, and so teach us this day and every day that we may apply ourselves unto all wisdom. Grant us Your peace this day and every day. 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. HASKINS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Paul J. Foster, Jr. of Greenville, which was agreed to.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3925 (Word version) -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 55, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT, SO AS TO REVISE AND ADD DEFINITIONS, TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM "WATER SUPPLIES" TO "WATER SYSTEMS", TO REVISE VARIOUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING REVISING THE WATER SYSTEMS CLASSIFICATIONS, TO CONFORM REFERENCES AND TERMS TO THE REVISED DEFINITIONS, TO REVISE AN EXEMPTION RELATING TO RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN RESERVOIRS, TO CLARIFY THE PENALTY FOR CONTINUOUS PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM VIOLATIONS, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ANNUAL WATER SYSTEM FEES MUST BE ESTABLISHED ANNUALLY IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT AND PROVIDE THAT THESE FEES MUST BE ESTABLISHED IN REGULATION.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3926 (Word version) -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS, SO AS TO LIMIT NEW SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS TO A HEIGHT NO GREATER THAN SIXTY FEET ABOVE THE AVERAGE NATURAL TOPOGRAPHIC ELEVATION ON THE PROPERTY ON WHICH THE LANDFILL IS SITUATED.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3927 (Word version) -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE SOLID WASTE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1991, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-50 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY AND GOALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE GOAL TO BE THREE AND ONE-HALF POUNDS PER DAY OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND TO DEFINE THAT TERM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND ANNUAL REPORT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SUCCESS OF MUNICIPALITIES IN ACHIEVING SOLID WASTE RECYCLING AND REDUCTION GOALS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN RECYCLING DATA; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-80 RELATING TO COUNTY AND REGIONAL SOLID WASTE PLANS AND GOVERNMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION AUTHORIZING A TEN DOLLAR FEE ON ALL SOLID WASTE GENERATED OUT OF STATE AND DISPOSED OF IN STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-110 RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING, SO AS TO REVISE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OFFICE, INCLUDING REVISIONS TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT RECYCLING PROJECTS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND SO AS TO INCLUDE GRANTS TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES FOR WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING EDUCATION PROGRAMS; AS PROGRAMS TO BE FUNDED BY THE TRUST FUND AND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE WASTE TIRE GRANT TRUST FUND AS THE WASTE TIRE TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-130 RELATING TO THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT GRANT PROGRAM SO AS TO SPECIFY THE USE OF CERTAIN GRANT FUNDS AND TO REQUIRE THAT GRANTS BE MADE AVAILABLE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE IN CARRYING OUT THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE SOLID WASTE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT RECYCLING PROGRAMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT ON ITS SOURCE SEPARATION AND RECYCLING PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-150 RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING AND PLASTICS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR OF PLASTIC RESIN CONTAINERS TO ADOPT A LABELING CODE THAT WILL ASSIST IN SEGREGATION AND COLLECTION OF THAT RESIN FOR RECYCLING; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF USED OIL, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT DISPOSING OF USED OIL FILTERS IN LANDFILLS UNLESS THE FILTER HAS BEEN REDUCED IN VOLUME; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF WASTE TIRES, SO AS TO REVISE TIPPING FEES ON WASTE TIRES, TO REVISE WHERE WASTE TIRES MAY BE DISPOSED OF, TO ESTABLISH STATE POLICY FOR MANAGEMENT OF WASTE TIRES, TO REVISE PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING REFUNDS FOR DELIVERY OF WASTE TIRES TO PERMITTED OR APPROVED FACILITIES; TO REVISE THE PURPOSES FOR WASTE TIRE GRANTS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO REQUIRE CERTAIN TIRE HAULERS, PROCESSORS, AND FACILITIES TO COMPLY WITH RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF LEAD-ACID BATTERIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE PERSONS SELLING THESE BATTERIES TO POST NOTICE CONCERNING DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS IN A PLACE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-290, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMITTING A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO PERMITTING A NEW OR AN EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY AND TO REQUIRE PUBLIC NOTICE WHEN A PERMIT IS SOUGHT FOR A NEW OR EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-350 RELATING TO MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE INCINERATOR ASH, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF THIS ASH IN A SOLID WASTE LANDFILL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-470 RELATING TO FACILITY ISSUES NEGOTIATION PROCESS, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "AFFECTED COUNTY" AND TO REVISE THE APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY PERMITS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 44-96-230 RELATING TO THE STATE RECYCLING SYMBOL.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3928 (Word version) -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-33-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THOSE POWERS INCLUDE THE OFFERING OF AN OUT-OF-NETWORK COVERAGE UNDER A POINT OF SERVICE OPTION, AND PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-33-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT EVERY ENROLLEE IN A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION IS ENTITLED TO EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR A POINT OF SERVICE OPTION OFFERED JOINTLY BY A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION AND AN INSURER, ONLY ONE EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE IS REQUIRED.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3929 (Word version) -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANNER OF FUNDING THE SECOND INJURY FUND UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER OF ASSESSING SELF-INSUREDS AND INSURANCE CARRIERS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3930 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-105, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH DENTAL HYGIENISTS MAY MONITOR NITROUS OXIDE ANESTHESIA, SO AS TO APPLY SUCH MONITORING TO NITROUS OXIDE INHALATION CONSCIOUS SEDATION.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3931 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2780, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNLAWFULLY PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR A FIRST OFFENSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3937 (Word version) -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF CIRCUIT COURT JURY LISTS FROM A TAPE OF THOSE PERSONS HOLDING A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD, SO AS TO DELETE THIS PROVISION AND PROVIDE THAT THESE JURY LISTS MUST BE PREPARED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION FROM THE NAMES OF THE REGISTERED VOTERS IN THE COUNTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3938 (Word version) -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREDITED SERVICE AND TRANSFER OF CREDITED SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE VESTING REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFERRING CREDITED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR A JUDGE OR SOLICITOR WHO ON TERMINATION DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR A BENEFIT UNDER THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM FROM TWELVE YEARS TO THE CURRENT REQUIREMENT FOR VESTING UNDER THE JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEN YEARS FOR JUDGES AND EIGHT YEARS FOR SOLICITORS; TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RETIREMENT ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO ALLOW A RETIREE UNDER THIS SYSTEM TO RECEIVE RETIREMENT BENEFITS WHILE EMPLOYED AS AN ATTORNEY BY AN EMPLOYER COVERED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND REQUIRE MEMBERSHIP IN THOSE SYSTEMS EXCEPT WHEN OPTING OUT AND TO ALLOW A SOLICITOR'S CREDITED SERVICE RATHER THAN ACTIVE SERVICE COUNT TOWARD ADDITIONAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REEMPLOYED MEMBERS, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING AMENDMENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3939 (Word version) -- Reps. D. Smith and Littlejohn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON AUGUST 20 AND 21, 1998, BY THE STUDENTS OF CANNONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN SPARTANBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT THREE FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1998-99 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION DEFICIENCIES IN A NEW FACILITY ARE 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.
On motion of Rep. D. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 37 (Word version) -- Senators Hayes, Elliott, Giese, Rankin and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONAL PROPERTY BELONGING TO A RESIDENTIAL TENANT WHO HAS BEEN EVICTED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IF THE PREMISES IS LOCATED IN A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY THAT DOES NOT COLLECT TRASH OR DEBRIS FROM THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS, THEN AFTER A PERIOD OF FORTY-EIGHT HOURS, THE LANDLORD MAY REMOVE THE PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE PREMISES AND DISPOSE OF IT IN THE MANNER THAT TRASH OR DEBRIS IS NORMALLY DISPOSED OF IN SUCH MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 27-40-735, WHICH IS IDENTICAL TO SECTION 27-40-710(D).
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 87 (Word version) -- Senators Thomas, Elliott and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-37-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RULES TO SHOW CAUSE IN EJECTMENT PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SERVICE OF THE RULE BY POSTING WHEN THREE PRIOR ATTEMPTS TO SERVE THE RULE HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 418 (Word version) -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUBSCRIBER CHARGES FOR E 911 SERVICES, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE AMOUNT OF THE LEVY FOR EACH CMRS CONNECTION AT THE SAME RATE AS THE AVERAGE MONTHLY LOCAL EXCHANGE ACCESS FACILITY 911 CHARGE, AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-65, RELATING TO THE CMRS EMERGENCY TELEPHONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REVISE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE AND TO DELETE THE COMMITTEE'S SCHEDULED TERMINATION DATE OF AUGUST 1, 2001.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3932 (Word version) -- Rep. Allison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC UNIT OF JAMES F. BYRNES HIGH SCHOOL IN DUNCAN ON RECEIVING NUMEROUS HONORS AND AWARDS WHICH REPRESENT THE HIGHEST RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCELLENCE AS A UNIT GIVEN BY THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE.
The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

On motion of Rep. ALLISON, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 3933 (Word version) -- Rep. Allison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO A GROUP OF CADETS REPRESENTING THE JAMES F. BYRNES HIGH SCHOOL AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC UNIT AND ITS INSTRUCTORS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1999, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON THE MANY HONORS AND AWARDS THE UNIT HAS RECEIVED.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives be extended to a group of cadets representing the James F. Byrnes High School Air Force Junior ROTC unit and its instructors on Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and congratulated on the many honors and awards the unit has received.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3934 (Word version) -- Rep. Meacham: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE MANY FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF FRANCIS R. "FRANK" HOUSE OF YORK COUNTY WHO DIED ON MARCH 28, 1999, AT THE AGE OF NINETY-ONE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3935 (Word version) -- Rep. Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE MULLINS HIGH SCHOOL LADY "AUCTIONEERS" BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACHES FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON CAPTURING THE 1998-99 CLASS AA GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3936 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO OGDEN S. BABSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION, UPON HIS RETIREMENT.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

ROLL CALL

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

Allen                  Allison                Altman
Bailey                 Bales                  Barfield
Barrett                Battle                 Beck
Breeland               Brown H.               Brown J.
Brown T.               Cato                   Chellis
Clyburn                Cooper                 Dantzler
Davenport              Delleney               Easterday
Edge                   Emory                  Fleming
Gamble                 Gilham                 Gourdine
Hamilton               Harrell                Harrison
Harvin                 Haskins                Hawkins
Hayes                  Hines J.               Hines M.
Hinson                 Howard                 Inabinett
Jennings               Keegan                 Kelley
Kennedy                Kirsh                  Klauber
Knotts                 Koon                   Lanford
Leach                  Lee                    Limehouse
Littlejohn             Lloyd                  Loftis
Lourie                 Lucas                  Mack
Maddox                 Martin                 Mason
McCraw                 McGee                  McKay
McLeod M.              McLeod W.              McMahand
Meacham                Miller                 Moody-Lawrence
Neal                   Ott                    Parks
Rice                   Riser                  Sandifer
Sharpe                 Sheheen                Simrill
Smith F.               Smith R.               Stille
Taylor                 Tripp                  Trotter
Vaughn                 Walker                 Webb
Whatley                Whipper                Wilder
Wilkes                 Wilkins                Woodrum
Young-Brickell

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, April 15.

Harry Askins                           William Bowers
George Campsen                    Ralph Canty
Marion Carnell                         Gilda Cobb-Hunter
Bill Cotty                             Doug Smith
Grady Brown                            Jerry Govan
Anthony Harris                         James Smith
James Law                              Denny Neilson
Olin Phillips                          Richard Quinn
Thomas Rhoad                           Alfred Robinson
Todd Rutherford                   John Scott
Ronald Townsend
Total Present--115

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. RODGERS a leave of absence for the day due to personal reasons.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. RHOAD a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. KNOTTS a temporary leave of absence to speak to the Sheriff's Association.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. WHATLEY a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. WILKES a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.

CO-SPONSORS ADDED AND REMOVED

In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2     Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names of co-sponsors may be added. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:     H. 3617 (Word version)
Date:         ADD:
04/15/99     BATTLE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:     H. 3617 (Word version)
Date:         ADD:
04/15/99     MCGEE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:     H. 3770 (Word version)
Date:         ADD:
04/15/99     TRIPP

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:     H. 3865 (Word version)
Date:         ADD:
04/15/99     HARVIN

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:     H. 3235 (Word version)
Date:         ADD:
04/15/99     LOURIE

CO-SPONSOR REMOVED

Bill Number:     H. 3884 (Word version)
Date:         REMOVE:
04/15/99     LIMEHOUSE

CO-SPONSOR REMOVED

Bill Number:     H. 3681 (Word version)
Date:         REMOVE:
04/15/99     LOURIE

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Reps. COTTY and SHEHEEN presented to the House the Lugoff-Elgin "Demons" High School Wrestling Team, the 1999 State Class AAA Champions, and their coaches.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Reps. NEAL and BALES presented to the House the Lower Richland High School "Diamonds" Basketball Team, 1999 Class AAAA Champions, their coaches, support personnel and other school officials.

SILENT PRAYER

On motion of Rep. D. SMITH, the House stood in silent prayer for former Senator Horace C. Smith.

H. 3420 -- DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. HARRISON moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, April 20, which was adopted:

H. 3420 (Word version) -- Reps. Klauber, Campsen, Altman, Knotts, Hawkins, Loftis, Sandifer, Cooper, Woodrum, Lanford, Harrison, Fleming, Taylor, Young-Brickell, Limehouse, Vaughn, Rodgers, Chellis, Keegan, Barrett and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-125 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RIGHT OF THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO SUE A FIREARMS MANUFACTURER, FIREARMS TRADE ASSOCIATION, OR FIREARMS DEALER ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN CASES ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE LAWFUL DESIGN, MARKETING, OR SALE OF FIREARMS TO THE PUBLIC IS RESERVED TO THE STATE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 23-31-30 SO AS TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY FOR PERSONS LICENSED UNDER THE UNITED STATES CODE, IN CASES ARISING FROM THE USE OF A FIREARM BY A PERSON OTHER THAN THE LICENSEE.

ORDERED TO THIRD READING

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

H. 3907 (Word version) -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, RELATING TO HOSPITALITY CABINETS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2336, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. EASTERDAY explained the Joint Resolution.

H. 3581 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Cobb-Hunter, Gamble, Jennings and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-1-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN STATE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO ENGAGE IN SPECIFIED FINANCIAL ACTIVITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS MAY PERMIT A FINANCIAL ACTIVITY BY ISSUING AN OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTION IN ADDITION TO GRANTING AUTHORITY BY REGULATION, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
Rep. GAMBLE explained the Bill.

S. 412 (Word version) -- Senators Glover, Saleeby, Land, McGill and Leatherman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE CHURCH STREET BRIDGE BETWEEN WEST DARLINGTON STREET AND EAST CHEVES STREET IN FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN HONOR OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.

H. 3919 (Word version) -- Reps. Vaughn, Allison, F. Smith, Cato, Davenport, Easterday, Hamilton, Haskins, Hawkins, Lanford, Leach, Lee, Littlejohn, Loftis, McMahand, Rice, D. Smith, Tripp, Walker and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 745 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOUNDARIES OF WESTERN CAROLINA REGIONAL SEWER AUTHORITY, SO AS TO ADD TWO NEW AREAS TO THE TERRITORY OF THE AUTHORITY.

S. 412 -- ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. M. HINES, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 412 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 3919 -- ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. VAUGHN, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3919 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 3798 -- POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3798 (Word version) -- Reps. Bailey, Barfield, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Battle, Beck, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Edge, Emory, Gamble, Gourdine, Gilham, Hamilton, Harris, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McGee, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, J. Smith, F. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-260, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERAL AND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS' LICENSURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ON RENEWAL A GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDING AND PERFORMING ON JOBS NOT EXCEEDING A SPECIFIED AMOUNT MAY SUBMIT AN OWNER-PREPARED FINANCIAL STATEMENT WITH AN AFFIDAVIT OF ACCURACY INDICATING A CERTAIN REQUIRED NET WORTH, RATHER THAN REQUIRING A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT TO PREPARE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. FLEMING made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3716 -- POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3716 (Word version) -- Rep. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-43-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, SO AS TO REVISE A REFERENCE TO CERTAIN BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS THAT MUST BE INCORPORATED INTO THE REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-43-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENTS AND AUTHORITY OF THE MODULAR BUILDINGS BOARD OF APPEALS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THIS BOARD AND TRANSFER ITS AUTHORITY TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL; TO AMEND SECTION 23-43-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF MODULAR BUILDING CERTIFICATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPEALS MUST BE MADE TO THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL; TO AMEND SECTION 23-43-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VARIANCE ORDERS, SO AS TO REPLACE REFERENCES TO THE MODULAR BUILDINGS BOARD OF APPEALS WITH REFERENCES TO THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL; TO AMEND SECTION 23-43-130 RELATING TO LOCAL ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 43, TITLE 23, BY LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION DESIGNATING ALTERNATIVE SOURCES FOR ENFORCEMENT IN LOCALITIES WITH NO BUILDING OFFICIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 23-43-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSING SELLERS OF MODULAR BUILDING UNITS, SO AS TO MAKE LICENSURE BIENNIAL, AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO FEES BEING ESTABLISHED BY THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL AND TO THE ADDRESS TO WHICH THE LICENSE MUST BE SENT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 23-43-140 RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS BY THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL OF MODULAR BUILDINGS UPON COMPLAINT RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF REGULATIONS.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. BAILEY made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3715 -- POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3715 (Word version) -- Rep. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-8-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION FOR BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE CERTIFICATES ARE VALID FOR THE PERIOD STIPULATED BY REGULATION RATHER THAN FOR ONE YEAR; TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-9-50 AND 6-9-60, BOTH AS AMENDED, BOTH RELATING TO MANDATORY ADOPTION OF CERTAIN NATIONALLY KNOWN CODES AND STANDARDS, SO AS TO REVISE WHICH CODES AND STANDARDS MUST BE ADOPTED AND TO DELETE A PROVISION RELATING TO CERTAIN CODES TAKING PRECEDENCE OVER OTHER CODES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-35, RELATING TO FUNDING OF TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO REPORT ON THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS EVERY JULY FIFTEENTH RATHER THAN JANUARY FIFTEENTH.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. BAILEY made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3811 -- POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3811 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 355 OF 1994, RELATING TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ENABLING ACT OF 1994 AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE REPEAL OF VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL PROVISIONS OF LAW PERTAINING TO PLANNING AND ZONING BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, SO AS TO EXTEND FROM MAY 3, 1999, UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1999, THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE REPEAL OF THESE STATE AND LOCAL PROVISIONS OF LAW AND THE DATE BY WHICH ALL LOCAL PLANNING PROGRAMS MUST BE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ENABLING ACT OF 1994.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. SHEHEEN made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3591 -- POINT OF ORDER

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

H. 3591 (Word version) -- Reps. Koon, R. Smith, Sharpe and Riser: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A THREE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM IN ALL GAME ZONES OF THE STATE TO SHORTEN THE HUNTING SEASON FOR RACCOONS TO A PERIOD FROM THANKSGIVING DAY THROUGH MARCH 1; TO ALLOW HUNTING WITH DOGS ONLY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR; AND TO IMPOSE A MINIMUM FINE OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A PERSON VIOLATING THESE PROVISIONS, WITH EIGHTY PERCENT OF THE FINE RETAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND USED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TWENTY PERCENT OF THE FINE FORWARDED TO THE APPROPRIATE GAME FUND IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE VIOLATION OCCURRED.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. SHEHEEN made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

S. 27 -- POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 27 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-210 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO GIVE AWAY A LIVE ANIMAL AS A PRIZE FOR, OR AS AN INDUCEMENT TO ENTER, ANY CONTEST, GAME, OR OTHER COMPETITION, OR AS AN INDUCEMENT TO ENTER A PLACE OF AMUSEMENT, OR AS AN INCENTIVE TO ENTER INTO ANY BUSINESS AGREEMENT IF THE OFFER MADE WAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTRACTING TRADE, AND PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES, EXCEPTIONS, AND RELATED MATTERS.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. FLEMING made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

S. 21 -- POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 21 (Word version) -- Senators Leventis, Branton, McConnell, Rankin and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ILL-TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CHANGE VARIOUS PENALTIES, INCLUDING MAKING CERTAIN MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES FELONIES AND ALLOW CERTAIN FIRST OFFENSE VIOLATIONS TO BE TRIED IN MUNICIPAL COURT.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. FLEMING made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3465 -- POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3465 (Word version) -- Reps. Easterday, Wilder, Stuart, Rice, Gilham, Hayes, Simrill, Harrison, Rodgers, Barrett, R. Smith, Vaughn, Loftis, Beck, Robinson, McGee and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-1-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MINIMUM AGE FOR A VALID MARRIAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM AGE FOR MALES AND FEMALES SHALL BE THE SAME, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AGE SHALL BE SIXTEEN.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. DAVENPORT made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3111 -- POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3111 (Word version) -- Reps. Littlejohn and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-699 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SPOTTED SALAMANDER, AMBYSTOMA MACULATUM, AS THE OFFICIAL STATE AMPHIBIAN.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. LITTLEJOHN made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3131 -- POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3131 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 105 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT INFORMATION ACT" WHICH REQUIRES INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO DEVELOP, PUBLISH, AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO PROMOTE PREVENTION, AWARENESS, AND REMEDIES FOR CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. ROBINSON made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

S. 629 -- POINT OF ORDER

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

S. 629 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO EDUCATION PROGRAMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2388, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. WALKER made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

S. 630 -- POINT OF ORDER

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

S. 630 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ACCEPTABLE CREDITS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2387, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. WALKER made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

S. 628 -- POINT OF ORDER

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

S. 628 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2386, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. WALKER made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3500 -- REQUEST FOR DEBATE WITHDRAWN

Rep. SCOTT withdrew his request for debate on H. 3500; however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. FLEMING asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3374 from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Rep. BAILEY objected.

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. LIMEHOUSE asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3883 from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Rep. SHARPE objected.

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. SCOTT asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3005 from the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. H. BROWN objected.

RETURNED TO THE SENATE WITH AMENDMENT

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

S. 36 (Word version) -- Senators Waldrep, Elliott, Ryberg and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-20-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON SERVING IN AN OFFICE ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHO IS NOT SEEKING REELECTION TO GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF SUCH TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE FOR THE REVIEW OF CANDIDATES.

SENT TO THE SENATE

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

H. 3482 (Word version) -- Reps. Kelley, Altman, Bales, J. Brown, Cooper, Edge, Keegan, Miller, Sandifer and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-730, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PERMITTED USES OF REVENUES FROM THE LOCAL HOSPITALITY TAX, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE USE OF THESE REVENUES FOR CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, OR HISTORIC FACILITIES IS LIMITED TO SUCH FACILITIES SUBSTANTIALLY USED OR VISITED BY TOURISTS.

H. 3500 (Word version) -- Reps. Hawkins, Klauber and Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-75, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF A MEMBER OF A MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION FROM PARTICIPATING IN CERTAIN POLITICAL ACTIVITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REAPPOINTMENT ONCE REMOVED FROM A COMMISSION BY THE GOVERNOR.

H. 3547 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COLLECTION AND PROSECUTION PROCEDURES FOR CHECKS DRAWN WITH INSUFFICIENT FUNDS ON DEPOSIT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE SERVICE CHARGE FROM TWENTY-FIVE TO THIRTY DOLLARS.

MOTION PERIOD

The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. D. SMITH.

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3910 (Word version) -- Reps. Cooper, H. Brown, Gourdine, Hinson, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Gamble, Gilham, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FRANCIS S. CURREY OF MONCKS CORNER ON THE MILITARY HONORS BESTOWED UPON HIM BY A GRATEFUL NATION.

H. 3917 (Word version) -- Reps. Harvin, Gamble, H. Brown, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF ONE OF THE PALMETTO STATE'S MOST PROMINENT AND RESPECTED LEADERS, THE HONORABLE JOSEPH ROGERS, JR., OF CLARENDON COUNTY, A FORMER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

H. 3918 (Word version) -- Reps. Neal and Bales: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE DIAMONDS OF LOWER RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON WINNING THE STATE AND REGIONAL 1999 CLASS AAAA BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Rep. FLEMING moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.

ADJOURNMENT

At 11:00 A.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. HASKINS adjourned in memory of Paul J. Foster, Jr. of Greenville, to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.

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