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Indicates New Matter
The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rep. SHARPE as follows:
Lord God, when our responsibilities are increased, then we ask for a double portion of Your guidance. As we face the duties of this day, cause us to use every God-given moment wisely and with the greatest discretion. Keep us focused on doing what is right as with joined hands we walk and work together. May we use Your teachings not as a spare tire, but as a steering wheel for our every thought, word and deed. May we feel Your never failing presence around us to protect us, before us to lead us, beneath us to hold us up. We ask a special portion of Your grace be upon our comrade Denny Neilson and the doctors who will operate on her today. The Lord bless and keep us, now and forever. 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.
Rep. LOURIE moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of former sheriff of Richland County Allen F. Sloan, which was agreed to.
The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:
Document No. 2581
Agency: Department of Insurance
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 38-3-110, et seq., 1-23-110, et seq., 38-43-106
Continuing Insurance Education
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 15, 2001
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 15, 2001
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., February 14, 2001
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has confirmed the Governor's appointment of:
Lee County Master-in-Equity
Term Commencing: December 31, 2001
Term Expiring: December 31, 2007
Seat: Master-in-Equity
Reappointment
The Honorable Robert D. Jennings
1 Courthouse Square
Post Office Box 106
Bishopville, South Carolina 29010
803-484-5454
Fax: 803-484-6044
Very respectfully,
President of the Senate
Received as information.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., February 14, 2001
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 214:
S. 214 (Word version) -- Senators Reese, Hawkins and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 939 OF 1954, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE INMAN-CAMPOBELLO WATER DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS SERVING ON THE INMAN-CAMPOBELLO WATER DISTRICT COMMISSION FROM THREE TO FIVE.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
Rep. FLEMING, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 165 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE PRESIDENT AND THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO RENEW AND INTENSIFY THEIR EFFORTS AND NEGOTIATIONS FOR A FULL ACCOUNTING AND RETURN OF ALL AMERICANS WHO ARE REPORTED AS MISSING IN ACTION OR ARE PRISONERS OF WAR IN ANY MILITARY ACTION RESULTING FROM A WORLD WAR, THE KOREAN WAR, AND ALL OTHER WARS, INCLUDING THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN WAR; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE GRANTING OF REFUGEE STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES TO THOSE SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONALS OF CERTAIN FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN WHICH AMERICAN VIETNAM WAR PRISONERS OF WAR OR SERVICEMEN LISTED AS MISSING IN ACTION MAY BE PRESENT, IF THOSE SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONALS ASSIST IN THE RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES OF THOSE PRISONERS OF WAR OR THOSE LISTED AS MISSING IN ACTION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3144 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Vaughn, Delleney, Walker, Merrill, Cotty and Thompson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOBBYIST'S REPORTING OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS' REPORTING OF LOBBYING EXPENDITURES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT REPORT OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING THE REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTS PROHIBITED OF LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS, ACTS PROHIBITED OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, EXCEPTIONS, AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE CABINET OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT, SO AS TO DELETE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "ELECTION", A BALLOT MEASURE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE A NOTICE OF WAIVER BE FORWARDED TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION AFTER A COMPLAINT HAS BEEN DISMISSED WHEN IT DOES NOT ALLEGE FACTS SUFFICIENT TO CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ETHICS COMMITTEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS COMMITTEES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF A COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "COMMITTEE" TO INCLUDE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO, TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTIVE OFFICE, MAKES INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES AGGREGATING FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE DURING AN ELECTION CYCLE, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "ELECTION" TO DELETE BALLOT MEASURE WITHIN ITS DEFINITION, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE" TO INCLUDE AN EXPENDITURE MADE UPON CONSULTATION WITH A COMMITTEE OR AGENT OF A COMMITTEE OR A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE OR AN AGENT OF A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE, BY DEFINING "BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE" AND "INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTIVE OFFICE"; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1302, RELATING TO MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS OF CONTRIBUTIONS BY A CANDIDATE, SO AS TO INCLUDE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1304, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT COMMITTEES RECEIVING AND SPENDING FUNDS MUST FILE A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE WHICH RECEIVES OR EXPENDS MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN THE AGGREGATE DURING AN ELECTION CYCLE TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY A COMMITTEE WHICH RECEIVES OR EXPENDS MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1306, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE WHERE APPLICABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1308, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FILING OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS BY CANDIDATES AND COMMITTEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE MAKING OF INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES WITHIN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1309, SO AS TO REQUIRE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE REQUIRED TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION MUST FILE AN INITIAL CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORT WHEN IT RECEIVES OR EXPENDS CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TOTALING CERTAIN SPECIFIED AMOUNTS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RECIPIENTS OF CERTAIN CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND COPIES OF THEM AND THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION REVIEW, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT TO SEND CAMPAIGN REPORTS TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1316, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM POLITICAL PARTIES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A POLITICAL PARTY FROM RECEIVING CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH ITS PARTY COMMITTEES OR LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS COMMITTEES WHICH TOTAL CERTAIN AGGREGATE AMOUNTS AND PROVIDE THAT A CONTRIBUTION GIVEN IN VIOLATION OF SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE KEPT BY THE RECIPIENT, BUT WITHIN TEN DAYS REMIT IT TO THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1324, RELATING TO ANONYMOUS CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THESE CONTRIBUTIONS TO A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1332, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES, SO AS TO INCLUDE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE AS WELL AS A COMMITTEE AND DELETE FROM THE PROHIBITION AN ORGANIZATION OR COMMITTEE OF AN ORGANIZATION TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE FROM A PERSON OTHER THAN ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1333 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS AND COMMITTEES FORMED BY NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1354, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF A PERSON INDEPENDENTLY PAYING FOR ELECTION-RELATED COMMUNICATION, SO AS TO DELETE A BALLOT MEASURE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1366, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AS A LOCATION OF THESE REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1368, RELATING TO TERMINATION OF CAMPAIGN FILING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1370, RELATING TO THE USE OF UNEXPENDED CONTRIBUTIONS BY A CANDIDATE AFTER AN ELECTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE WITHIN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1372, RELATING TO TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS OF RULES ON CAMPAIGN REPORTS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION FOR THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AS THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING ERRORS OR OMISSIONS ON CAMPAIGN REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1510, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR LATE FILING OF OR FAILURE TO FILE A REPORT OR STATEMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR MAXIMUM FINE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1520, RELATING TO A VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 8, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 13 OF CHAPTER 8 A MISDEMEANOR AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 189 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF WOODRUFF ROAD FROM THE I-85 INTERCHANGE TO THE I-385 INTERCHANGE IN GREENVILLE COUNTY AS THE "TROOPER FIRST CLASS ERIC F. NICHOLSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN MEMORY OF TROOPER FIRST CLASS ERIC F. NICHOLSON WHO WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE SERVING HIS COUNTY AND STATE.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3562 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Koon, Battle, Fleming, Frye, Keegan, Miller, Sharpe, Simrill, J. R. Smith and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-31-1910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF WATER AND ELECTRIC SERVICES BEYOND CORPORATE LIMITS OF A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MUNICIPALITY EXTENDING WATER OR ELECTRIC SERVICES TO NONRESIDENTS FROM REQUIRING ANNEXATION AS A CONDITION OF THE RECEIPT OF THE SERVICES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3563 (Word version) -- Reps. Quinn, Bales and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES, MAKE PERMANENT THE ADDITIONAL TAX OF THIRTY-FIVE ONE-HUNDREDTHS PERCENT ON FIRE INSURANCE PREMIUMS PREVIOUSLY DEDICATED TO THE REPAYMENT OF INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS AUTHORIZED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE ACADEMY, AND ALLOWING THE REVENUES OF THIS TAX AFTER THE BONDS ARE RETIRED TO BE RETAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION FOR USE BY ITS DIVISION OF FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, DIVISION EXPENSES, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3564 (Word version) -- Rep. Law: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-59-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES WHERE AN INSURER HAS REFUSED TO PAY A CLAIM AND APPEALS FROM IT, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM NINETY TO FORTY-FIVE THE NUMBER OF DAYS CLAIMS MUST BE PAID AND ESTABLISH A FORTY-FIVE DAY REQUIREMENT FOR PAYMENT WHEN THE PARTIES HAVE REACHED A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REGARDING A CLAIM AGAINST THE INSURER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3565 (Word version) -- Rep. Ott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE MANDATORY USE OF SAFETY BELTS IN MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO INCLUDE NEWSPAPER CARRIERS AMONG THOSE NOT REQUIRED TO USE SAFETY BELTS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3568 (Word version) -- Reps. Kelley, Edge, Askins, Bowers, J. Brown, Cooper, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Lloyd, Lucas, Merrill, Miller, J. R. Smith, Thompson, Whatley and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY BY ORDINANCE TO REGULATE OR PROHIBIT THE DISCHARGE OF OTHERWISE LAWFUL FIREWORKS IN PARTS OF THE COUNTY WHERE BECAUSE OF POPULATION DENSITY OR CONTIGUITY TO MUNICIPALITIES, THE PUBLIC SAFETY REQUIRES SUCH REGULATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3569 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-5-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NEW BUSINESSES MUST BE ASSESSED THE LOWEST RATE FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE IN THEIR CLASSIFICATION UNTIL THE CLAIMS EXPERIENCE OF THE NEW BUSINESS PROVIDES JUSTIFICATION FOR HIGHER RATES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3570 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-4-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISTRICTS FOR THE SELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FROM SEVEN MEMBERS TO NINE MEMBERS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 3571 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES AND THE ASSESSMENT RATIOS APPLICABLE TO SUCH PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY CONTAINING FOUR UNITS OR LESS WHICH EACH UNIT OCCUPANT OCCUPIES AS HIS PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE ON A RENTAL OR OWNERSHIP BASIS SHALL BE TAXED ON AN ASSESSMENT EQUAL TO FOUR PERCENT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF SUCH PROPERTY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3572 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES AND THE ASSESSMENT RATIOS APPLICABLE TO SUCH PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WHICH A RENTAL-OCCUPANT OCCUPIES AS HIS PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE ON THE SAME BASIS AS AN OWNER-OCCUPANT, EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT OWNERSHIP IS VESTED IN ANOTHER PERSON, ALSO QUALIFIES FOR THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3573 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-118-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC ENDOWMENT INCENTIVE ACT WHERE MATCHING STATE FUNDS ARE PROVIDED TO QUALIFYING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR ENDOWMENT GIFTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "QUALIFYING COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY" TO INCLUDE TWO-YEAR STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY REGIONAL CAMPUSES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3574 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1230 SO AS TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES PAID ON AN EMPLOYEE'S WAGES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3575 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1230 SO AS TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES PAID ON AN EMPLOYEE'S WAGES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3576 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3577 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND VALUATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL DWELLINGS OWNED BY A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY LOCATED IN A COUNTY IN WHICH ANY PORTION OF THE MEMBER'S ELECTORAL DISTRICT IS LOCATED AND NOT HELD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF INCOME QUALIFY FOR THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO APPLICABLE TO SUCH PROPERTY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3578 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO EXTEND THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ALLOWED A LEGAL RESIDENCE TO A SECONDARY RESIDENCE AND EXTEND THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS OVER AGE SIXTY-FIVE OR DISABLED TO A SECONDARY RESIDENCE IF THE TAXPAYER OTHERWISE QUALIFIES FOR THE EXEMPTION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3579 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-462 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM THE PROPERTY TAX ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF FOUR OR FEWER UNITS IN AMOUNTS OF FAIR MARKET VALUE SUFFICIENT TO EQUAL AN ASSESSMENT RATIO OF FOUR PERCENT ON SUCH PROPERTY AND TO EXTEND THE RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION FROM SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE TO SUCH PROPERTY, TO ESTABLISH THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TRUST FUND AND REQUIRE A CUMULATIVE FIFTEEN PERCENT OF RECURRING GENERAL FUND REVENUE GROWTH TO BE CREDITED TO THE FUND TO REIMBURSE LOCAL TAXING ENTITIES FOR PROPERTY TAXES NOT COLLECTED BECAUSE OF THE EXEMPTION PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION, TO PRESCRIBE THE ORDER OF THE TAX LIABILITIES TO WHICH THE EXEMPTION APPLIES, TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY EXEMPTED FROM PROPERTY TAX BY THIS SECTION NEVERTHELESS IS CONSIDERED TAXABLE PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY, AND TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DEFINITIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3580 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 73, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY, CASUALTY, AND INLAND MARINE INSURANCE AND SURETY RATES, RATE-MAKING ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-765 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO DRIVER WHO HAS BEEN GRANTED A SAFE DRIVER DISCOUNT SHALL FORFEIT THAT DISCOUNT FOR UP TO FOUR MERIT RATING POINTS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3581 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXABLE PROPERTY, SO AS TO REPLACE PROPERTY TAX ON PERSONAL PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES WITH A UNIFORM FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO EXEMPT PERSONAL PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-37-2640 AND 12-37-2680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR PURPOSES OF TAXATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH AND DISSEMINATE A UNIFORM FEE FOR PERSONAL PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3582 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM REGULATION AS A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICE, AND SECTION 34-41-30, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM REGULATION AS A CHECK-CASHING SERVICE, BOTH SO AS TO EXEMPT A GROCERY STORE AND A DRUG STORE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REFUND OF A LICENSING OR INVESTIGATION FEE PAID BY A GROCERY STORE OR A DRUG STORE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
S. 158 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-560 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MALE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FROM OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT WITH THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE UNLESS THE PERSON IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL MILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 101 OF TITLE 59, RELATING TO COLLEGES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-375, SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM RECEIVING A LOAN, GRANT, SCHOLARSHIP, OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUNDED BY STATE REVENUE, FEDERAL FUNDS, OR GIFTS AND GRANTS ACCEPTED BY THE STATE OR FROM RECEIVING A STUDENT LOAN GUARANTEED BY THE STATE UNLESS THE INDIVIDUAL FILES A STATEMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S SELECTIVE SERVICE STATUS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
The following was introduced:
H. 3566 (Word version) -- Rep. Meacham-Richardson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR EMILY ANDERSEN OF ROCK HILL, A HOME SCHOOL STUDENT IN HER SENIOR YEAR, AS A RECIPIENT OF A PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD AND RECOGNIZE HER OUTSTANDING RECORD OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE, PEER LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3567 (Word version) -- Rep. Meacham-Richardson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR EMILY GREYARD OF FORT MILL, A SENIOR AT FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL, AS A RECIPIENT OF A PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD AND RECOGNIZE HER OUTSTANDING RECORD OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE, PEER LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
The Resolution was adopted.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Allen Allison Altman Barfield Barrett Battle Bingham Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Carnell Cato Chellis Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cooper Cotty Dantzler Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harrison Harvin Haskins Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Hosey Huggins Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kirsh Klauber Knotts Law Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Lourie Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McGee McLeod Meacham-Richardson Merrill Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.M. Ott Owens Parks Perry Phillips Rhoad Rice Riser Rivers Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stille Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Trotter Vaughn Webb Whatley White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, February 15.
Annette Young Phillip Sinclair Harry Askins Joseph Neal Ralph Davenport Leon Howard Jimmy Bales
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The SPEAKER granted Rep. STUART a leave of absence for the day.
Rep. J. H. NEAL signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Wednesday, February 14.
Announcement was made that Dr. Scott Waguespack of Anderson is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
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."
Bill Number: H. 3056 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/15/01 STILLE
Bill Number: H. 3056 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/15/01 WHITE
Bill Number: H. 3056 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/15/01 PERRY
Bill Number: H. 3252 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/15/01 LEACH
Bill Number: H. 3252 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/15/01 HAMILTON
Bill Number: H. 3252 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/15/01 LOFTIS
Bill Number: H. 3479 (Word version)
Date: REMOVE:
02/15/01 G. M. SMITH
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:
H. 3516 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING CHARLESTON COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF CHARLESTON COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
H. 3304 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 102, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ATHLETE AGENTS AND STUDENT ATHLETES, SO AS TO REWRITE THE CHAPTER AND ENACT THE "UNIFORM ATHLETE AGENTS ACT OF 2001", TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS AND FOR APPLICATIONS, REGISTRATION, AND RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION FOR ATHLETE AGENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON INDIVIDUALS ACTING AS ATHLETE AGENTS IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AND ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES AND CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION TO ATHLETE AGENTS, AND FOR THE NON-RENEWAL, SUSPENSION, AND REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION AFTER NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING, TO PROVIDE FOR WHAT AN AGENCY CONTRACT MUST STATE OR CONTAIN AND FOR A WARNING TO STUDENT ATHLETES OF CERTAIN RIGHTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF SIGNING AN AGENCY CONTRACT, TO PROVIDE FOR WHEN AN AGENCY CONTRACT IS VOIDABLE, AND FOR WHEN A STUDENT ATHLETE MAY CANCEL AN AGENCY CONTRACT, TO REQUIRE AN ATHLETE AGENT TO RETAIN CERTAIN RECORDS FOR FIVE YEARS AND PROVIDE FOR THE INSPECTION OF THOSE RECORDS, TO PROVIDE THAT AN ATHLETE AGENT MAY NOT MAKE CERTAIN REPRESENTATIONS OR FURNISH ANYTHING OF VALUE TO STUDENT ATHLETES WITH THE INTENT TO INDUCE A STUDENT ATHLETE TO ENTER INTO AN AGENCY CONTRACT, TO PROVIDE THAT AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION HAS A RIGHT OF ACTION AGAINST AN ATHLETE AGENT OR FORMER STUDENT ATHLETE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY A VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.
H. 3288 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Edge and White: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 29, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING, SO AS TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD.
H. 3506 (Word version) -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR LICENSING OUTPATIENT FACILITIES FOR CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT OR ADDICTED PERSONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2531, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 3240 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Limehouse, Campsen and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT TO SUBMIT ITS PROPOSED BUDGETS TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL FOR REVIEW ON OR BEFORE JUNE THIRTIETH OF EACH YEAR, TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO REQUEST A TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF NINETY MILLS BY A RESOLUTION DIRECTED TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL ADOPTED BY AT LEAST A TWO-THIRD MAJORITY ON TWO READINGS AT MEETINGS ON TWO SEPARATE DAYS, TO DEVOLVE FROM THE CHARLESTON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL THE AUTHORITY TO LEVY IN EXCESS OF NINETY MILLS IN PROPERTY TAXES FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS, TO REQUIRE THIS APPROVAL TO BE EXERCISED BY AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY AT LEAST A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY, AND TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO PROVIDE COUNCIL WITH THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION THE COUNCIL REQUESTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE REQUEST.
H. 3380 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 52-19-20 AND 52-19-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING BUNGEE JUMPING, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE REGULATION OF BUNGEE JUMPING DEVICES IN WHICH THE BUNGEE CORD IS A WIRE ROPE, CABLE, SPRING, OR OTHER DEVICE SIMILAR IN DESIGN OR USE.
Rep. MCGEE explained the Bill.
H. 3546 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Altman, Bingham, Whatley and Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND JOINT RESOLUTION 420 OF 2000, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A LOCAL JAIL TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY AND STUDY THE PROBLEMS CONFRONTING LOCAL JAILS, THE TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP, AND THE ISSUANCE OF A REPORT BY THE TASK FORCE, SO AS TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE TASK FORCE TO FEBRUARY 1, 2002, BEFORE WHICH DATE IT MUST MAKE ITS REPORT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON APPOINTED TO THE TASK FORCE BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 2001, SHALL REMAIN ON THE TASK FORCE.
H. 3559 (Word version) -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1505, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SEASONS, TAKE AND SIZE LIMITS, AND TIMES FOR TAKING SHAD, HERRING, AND STURGEON, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIMES FOR TAKING SHAD DURING SHAD SEASON IN A PORTION OF THE WINYAH BAY DRAINAGE SYSTEM FROM 7:00 A.M. TUESDAY TO MONDAY NOON AND IN A PORTION OF THE SANTEE RIVER BELOW U.S. HIGHWAY 41 BRIDGE SEAWARD FROM TUESDAY NOON TO SATURDAY NOON TO MONDAY NOON TO SATURDAY NOON.
Rep. MILLER explained the Bill.
On motion of Rep. ALTMAN, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3240 be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. MCGEE, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3380 be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. KNOTTS, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3546 be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. MILLER, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3559 be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3042 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Altman, Whatley and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 61-4-520 AND 61-6-1820, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO SELL BEER AND WINE AND THE CRITERIA APPLICABLE TO ISSUE A MINIBOTTLE LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO FURNISH CERTIFICATION FROM THE MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY IN WHICH THE BUSINESS IS TO BE CONDUCTED THAT THE APPLICANT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE ZONING AND LAND USE ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS OF THAT JURISDICTION.
The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\PT\AMEND\1171DW01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Section 61-4-520 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 415 of 1996, is further amended by adding an appropriately numbered item at the end to read:
"( ) Before the issuance of a new license or permit, the applicant provides certification from the municipality or county in which it is located that the proposed place of business of the applicant complies with all zoning and land use ordinances and regulations. Applicants are not required to provide certification upon renewal of a license or permit."
SECTION 2. Section 61-6-1820 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 363 of 1998, is further amended by adding an appropriately numbered item at the end to read:
"( ) Before the issuance of a new license or permit, the applicant provides certification from the municipality or county in which it is located that the proposed place of business of the applicant complies with all zoning and land use ordinances and regulations. Applicants are not required to provide certification upon renewal of a license or permit."
SECTION 3. Section 61-6-110 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 415 of 1996, is further amended by adding an appropriately numbered item at the end to read:
"( ) Before the issuance of a new license or permit, does not provide certification from the municipality or county in which it is located that the proposed place of business of the applicant complies with all zoning and land use ordinances and regulations. Applicants are not required to provide certification upon renewal of a license or permit."
SECTION 4. This act takes effect on the first day of the third month after approval by the Governor. /
Renumber items to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. EASTERDAY explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
On motion of Rep. EASTERDAY, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3042 be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3131 (Word version) -- Reps. Rodgers and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN CIVIL ACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ACTIONS FOR ASSAULT OR BATTERY MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN THREE YEARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CIVIL ACTIONS WHICH MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN TWO YEARS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO AN ACTION FOR ASSAULT AND AN ACTION FOR BATTERY.
Rep. SHARPE 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.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3418 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Quinn, Knotts, Altman, Limehouse, Bingham, Chellis, Harrison, Kelley, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, W. D. Smith, Tripp, Walker, A. Young, White, Wilkins, Cato, Sharpe, Thompson, Robinson, Martin, Davenport, Hamilton, Leach and Loftis: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1(8), ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS AND CLASSES OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NEW CLASS OF PROPERTY CONSISTING OF PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES WHICH MUST BE TITLED BY A STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY AND LIMITED TO PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS AS DEFINED BY LAW ASSESSED FOR PROPERTY TAX AT NINE AND SEVENTY-FIVE HUNDREDTHS PERCENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE REDUCED IN ANNUAL INCREMENTS OF SEVENTY-FIVE HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OVER SIX YEARS TO A PERMANENT RATE OF SIX PERCENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE REVISED ASSESSMENT RATIOS AND THE NEW CLASS OF PROPERTY APPLIES FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 2001 OR IN EARLIER TAX YEARS AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE BY LAW.
Rep. SCOTT 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.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3419 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Quinn, Limehouse, Knotts, Altman, Harrison, Kelley, Bingham, Chellis, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, W. D. Smith, Tripp, Walker, A. Young, White, Wilkins, Cato, Sharpe, Townsend, Robinson, Koon, Martin, Davenport, Hamilton, Leach and Loftis: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY TO IMPOSE A SALES AND USE TAX TO EXEMPT PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES, GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT, BOATS, AND BOAT MOTORS FROM PROPERTY TAX LEVIED IN THE COUNTY AND TO ALLOW THIS EXEMPTION ONLY PURSUANT TO A REFERENDUM HELD IN THE COUNTY IN THE MANNER THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDES BY LAW.
Rep. HARRELL explained the Bill.
Rep. SCOTT 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.
Rep. VAUGHN asked unanimous consent to recall S. 220 from the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. SCOTT objected.
On motion of Rep. TOWNSEND, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Education and Public Works:
S. 112 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL CLOSE PERMANENTLY THE SOUTHERN ACCESS OF ROAD 43-506 AT THE POINT WHERE IT INTERSECTS WITH ROAD 43-251 IN SUMTER COUNTY.
Rep. HARRISON asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3491 from the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. SCOTT objected.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3142 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Wilkins, Davenport, Vaughn, Sandifer, Simrill, Walker, Altman, Robinson, Cotty, White, Thompson, Knotts, Campsen, Coates, McGee and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41, CONCERNING "THE RIGHT TO WORK" AND TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN POWERS AND IMPART DUTIES TO CARRY THIS OUT; BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-100 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41, AND TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF PENALTIES ASSESSED; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-30, RELATING TO PROHIBITING AN EMPLOYER FROM REQUIRING OR PROHIBITING MEMBERSHIP IN A LABOR ORGANIZATION AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE PROHIBITION AN AGREEMENT OR PRACTICE THAT HAS THE EFFECT OF REQUIRING SUCH MEMBERSHIP AND TO PROHIBIT A LABOR ORGANIZATION FROM INDUCING AN EMPLOYER TO VIOLATE THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-40, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO DEDUCT LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FROM WAGES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SUCH DEDUCTION IF AN EMPLOYEE ENTERS A WRITTEN AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE DEDUCTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-90, RELATING TO REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF RIGHTS, SO AS TO CREATE A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION ON BEHALF OF AN EMPLOYEE AGGRIEVED BY VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.
Rep. J. H. NEAL spoke against the Bill.
The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill on third reading.
Rep. KENNEDY demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Askins Barfield Barrett Battle Bingham Carnell Cato Chellis Coates Coleman Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Harvin Haskins Hayes Hinson Huggins Keegan Kelley Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Law Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Lourie Lucas McCraw McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Neal, J.M. Owens Parks Perry Phillips Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Stille Talley Taylor Thompson Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Gourdine Govan Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Jennings Kennedy Lloyd Mack McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Ott Rivers Rutherford Scott Smith, F.N. Smith, J.E. Snow
So, the Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 3446 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings and Freeman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 52 FROM KIMREY LANE THROUGH THE CASH COMMUNITY OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY TO THE DARLINGTON COUNTY LINE AS THE "U.S. MARINE CORPORAL KELLY KEITH MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN MEMORY OF U.S. MARINE CORPORAL KELLY KEITH WHO WAS KILLED ON APRIL 9, 2000, WHEN THE MV-22 OSPREY, A COMBINATION HELICOPTER AND AIRPLANE FOR WHICH HE WAS THE CREW CHIEF, TRAGICALLY CRASHED IN ARIZONA WHILE ON A TRAINING EXERCISE, AND TO FURTHER REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT PLACES ALONG THE HIGHWAY THAT THE DEPARTMENT CONSIDERS ADVISABLE CONTAINING THE WORDS "U.S. MARINE CORPORAL KELLY KEITH MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Whereas, Kelly Stephen Keith was born in 1978, the son of Donna Harter of Florence and Billy Keith of Cheraw, and step-son of Ronald Harter and Connie Keith. His brothers are Andy and Jay Keith of Cheraw and Dustin Brasington of Florence; and
Whereas, Kelly Keith joined the Marine Corps shortly after graduating from Cheraw High School in 1996 where he had received the "Spirit of the Brave Award" in his senior year. During his high school years, Kelly played in the marching band, was an avid fisherman and hunter and also enjoyed golf, music, and scuba diving. Also, he was a Boy Scout for ten years, a member of the National Honor Society, and an active member of First Baptist Church of Cheraw; and
Whereas, Kelly enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, and, over the course of three years, was promoted four times; he received numerous awards for good conduct and advanced to Corporal. He was assigned to Naval Aircrew Training. Before joining the Osprey Unit, Kelly was with the Marine Squadron assigned to transport the U.S. President and his staff; and
Whereas, Corporal Keith distinguished himself as the only corporal, and the youngest officer, to be named crew chief on the Osprey test team. The MV-22 Osprey is the Marine's newest aircraft. It is a mixed breed of helicopter and airplane with a tiltrotor that the Marines are developing for personnel transport; and
Whereas, tragically on April 9, 2000, Kelly died along with eighteen other Marines when the Osprey crashed in Arizona on a training exercise. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly request the South Carolina Department of Transportation to name the portion of U.S. Highway 52 from Kimrey Lane through the Cash community of Chesterfield County to the Darlington County line as the "U.S. Marine Corporal Kelly Keith Memorial Highway" in memory of U.S. Marine Corporal Kelly Keith who was killed on April 9, 2000, when the MV-22 Osprey, a combination helicopter and airplane for which he was the crew chief, tragically crashed in Arizona while on a training exercise, and to further request the department install appropriate markers or signs at places along the highway that the department considers advisable containing the words "U.S. Marine Corporal Kelly Keith Memorial Highway".
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. FLEMING.
Debate was resumed on the following Bill, the pending question being the consideration of Amendment No. 1, cloture having been ordered:
H. 3159 (Word version) -- Reps. Fleming and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS AND DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION TO VOTE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE A PARDON FOR THE SERVICE OF A SENTENCE AS AN EXCEPTION TO DISQUALIFICATION FROM BEING REGISTERED TO VOTE.
The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\PT\AMEND\1165DW01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Section 7-5-120(B) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 365 of 1994, is further amended to read:
"(B) A person is disqualified from being registered or voting if he:
(1) is mentally incompetent as adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction; or
(2) is serving a term of imprisonment resulting from a conviction of a crime; or
(3) is convicted of a violent crime, as defined in section 16-1-60, or offenses against the election laws, unless the disqualification has been removed by pardon; or
(3)(4) is convicted of a any other felony or offenses against the election laws, unless the disqualification has been removed by service of the sentence, including probation and parole time unless sooner pardoned pardon or fifteen years or more has passed after the completion date of service of the sentence, including probation and parole time."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. JENNINGS spoke against the amendment.
Rep. KNOTTS spoke in favor of the amendment.
The question then recurred to the adoption of the amendment.
Rep. KENNEDY demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Altman Askins Barfield Barrett Bingham Bowers Cato Chellis Coates Cooper Cotty Dantzler Delleney Easterday Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hinson Huggins Keegan Kelley Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Lucas Martin McCraw McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Owens Perry Phillips Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Stille Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Vaughn Walker Whatley White Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Battle Breeland Brown, J. Brown, R. Carnell Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Coleman Davenport Emory Freeman Gourdine Govan Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Jennings Kennedy Lee Lloyd Lourie Mack McLeod Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Ott Parks Rivers Rutherford Scott Smith, F.N. Smith, J.E. Trotter Webb Wilder
So, the amendment was adopted.
Rep. RUTHERFORD spoke against the Bill.
Rep. RUTHERFORD continued speaking.
Rep. GOVAN spoke against the Bill.
Rep. RIVERS spoke against the Bill.
Rep. LIMEHOUSE spoke in favor of the Bill.
Rep. KENNEDY spoke against the Bill.
Rep. COATES spoke in favor of the Bill.
Rep. MCLEOD moved to divide the question on the Bill into Sections 1 and 2.
Rep. KNOTTS raised the Point of Order that the motion to divide the question was out of order since cloture had already been invoked on the Bill.
SPEAKER WILKINS overruled the Point of Order.
Rep. QUINN moved to table the motion.
Rep. SIMRILL demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Barfield Barrett Bingham Cato Chellis Coates Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hinson Huggins Keegan Kelley Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Lucas Martin McCraw McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Owens Perry Quinn Rice Riser Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Simrill Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Talley Townsend Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley White Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Askins Bales Battle Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, R. Carnell Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Coleman Emory Freeman Gourdine Govan Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Howard Jennings Kennedy Lee Lloyd Lourie Mack McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Ott Parks Rivers Scott Sheheen Smith, F.N. Smith, J.E. Snow Thompson Wilder
So, the motion to divide the question was tabled.
Rep. J. H. NEAL spoke against the Bill.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. STILLE a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.
Rep. COTTY spoke in favor of the Bill.
The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill, as amended, on second reading.
Pursuant to Rule 7.7 the Yeas and Nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Askins Barfield Barrett Bingham Cato Chellis Coates Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hinson Huggins Keegan Kelley Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Lucas Martin McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Owens Perry Quinn Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Simrill Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Trotter Vaughn Whatley White Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Bales Battle Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, R. Carnell Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Coleman Emory Freeman Gourdine Govan Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Howard Jennings Kennedy Lee Lloyd Lourie Mack McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Ott Parks Phillips Rhoad Rivers Rutherford Scott Smith, F.N. Smith, J.E. Snow Webb Wilder
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Due to a travel obligation I will fail to vote on H. 3159. I would like to go on record that I would have voted for this legislation.
Rep. Harry Stille
I think if you do the crime then you should do the time, however, I did not vote for the bill today because I believe if you are released and become a taxpayer, your right to vote should only be forfeited for a couple of years-not fifteen.
Rep. Jimmy Bales
Rep. BREELAND moved to reconsider the vote whereby the following Bill was given unanimous consent to receive a third reading tomorrow:
H. 3240 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Limehouse, Campsen and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT TO SUBMIT ITS PROPOSED BUDGETS TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL FOR REVIEW ON OR BEFORE JUNE THIRTIETH OF EACH YEAR, TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO REQUEST A TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF NINETY MILLS BY A RESOLUTION DIRECTED TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL ADOPTED BY AT LEAST A TWO-THIRD MAJORITY ON TWO READINGS AT MEETINGS ON TWO SEPARATE DAYS, TO DEVOLVE FROM THE CHARLESTON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL THE AUTHORITY TO LEVY IN EXCESS OF NINETY MILLS IN PROPERTY TAXES FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS, TO REQUIRE THIS APPROVAL TO BE EXERCISED BY AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY AT LEAST A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY, AND TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO PROVIDE COUNCIL WITH THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION THE COUNCIL REQUESTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE REQUEST.
Rep. ALTMAN moved to table the motion to reconsider.
Rep. BREELAND demanded the yeas and nays, which were not ordered.
The motion to reconsider was tabled by a division vote of 5 to 4.
Rep. SANDIFER moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., February 14, 2001
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it requests the return of S. 189:
S. 189 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF WOODRUFF ROAD FROM THE I-85 INTERCHANGE TO THE I-385 INTERCHANGE IN GREENVILLE COUNTY AS THE "TROOPER FIRST CLASS ERIC F. NICHOLSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN MEMORY OF TROOPER FIRST CLASS ERIC F. NICHOLSON WHO WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE SERVING HIS COUNTY AND STATE.
Very respectfully,
President
On motion of Rep. FLEMING, the following Concurrent Resolution was ordered recalled from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions:
S. 189 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF WOODRUFF ROAD FROM THE I-85 INTERCHANGE TO THE I-385 INTERCHANGE IN GREENVILLE COUNTY AS THE "TROOPER FIRST CLASS ERIC F. NICHOLSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN MEMORY OF TROOPER FIRST CLASS ERIC F. NICHOLSON WHO WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE SERVING HIS COUNTY AND STATE.
On motion of Rep. FLEMING, the Concurrent Resolution was ordered returned to the Senate.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., February 15, 2001
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber today at a convenient time for the purpose of Ratifying Acts.
Very respectfully,
President
On motion of Rep. FLEMING the invitation was accepted.
Rep. FLEMING, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 3190 (Word version) -- Reps. Keegan, Barfield, Edge, Kelley, Miller and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME HIGHWAY 544 RUNNING FROM THE HIGHWAY 501 BYPASS IN CONWAY TO HIGHWAY 17 BUSINESS IN SURFSIDE THE "CORPORAL DENNIS LYDEN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN MEMORY OF CORPORAL DENNIS LYDEN, WHO WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON JUNE 5, 2000, WHILE MAKING A TRAFFIC STOP THERE, AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ON THE HIGHWAY CONTAINING THE WORDS THE "CORPORAL DENNIS LYDEN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN MEMORY OF CORPORAL LYDEN'S DEDICATION, LOVE, AND SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND HORRY COUNTY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 3583 (Word version) -- Reps. Whatley, Harrell, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE BEST WISHES AND HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO OUR "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA TEEN 2001", SARAH ASHLEY MEDLEY OF NORTH CHARLESTON, AND TO WISH HER EVERY SUCCESS IN THE NATIONAL "MISS USA TEEN 2001" COMPETITION IN AUGUST 2001.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3584 (Word version) -- Reps. McLeod, Koon, Ott, Rhoad, Bowers, Frye, Harvin, Jennings, Littlejohn, Riser, Sharpe, Snow, Stuart, Webb and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO EXTEND THE CURRENT UNITED STATES - CANADA SOFTWOOD LUMBER AGREEMENT SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE MARCH 31, 2001, IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN AND ENCOURAGE OPEN AND COMPETITIVE SALES OF TIMBER.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 3585 (Word version) -- Reps. Kelley and Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE VIEW OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT STATE PERSONNEL POLICIES, GUIDELINES, OR PROCEDURES, HOWEVER DESCRIBED, ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHOULD BE PROMULGATED AS REGULATIONS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT WHEN THE POLICIES EXTEND TO STATE EMPLOYEES NOT EMPLOYED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3586 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMISSIONS TAX AND THE PAYMENT OF AND EXEMPTIONS TO THE ADMISSIONS TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTERS OF THIS STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN THE SAME MANNER THAT PRIVATE PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTERS LICENSED UNDER CHAPTER 79 OF TITLE 44 ARE EXEMPT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3587 (Word version) -- Reps. Cooper, Allison, Barfield, Barrett, J. Brown, Cato, Cobb-Hunter, Govan, Harrell, Harrison, Hinson, Kelley, Kirsh, Martin, Meacham-Richardson, J. H. Neal, Sandifer, Sinclair, W. D. Smith, Thompson, Townsend, Trotter, Walker, White, Wilkins, Witherspoon and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, TUBERCULOSIS CAMPS AND HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICTS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 27 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES, AND HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCIES FROM EMPLOYING A PERSON WHO HAS A CRIMINAL RECORD, TO AUTHORIZE AN APPLICANT TO OBTAIN A FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK IF THE RECORD CHECK INDICATES THE PERSON HAS A CRIMINAL RECORD, AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY CONDUCTING THE CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AND THE FACILITIES OR AGENCIES WHICH TAKE EMPLOYMENT ACTION BASED ON THE RECORD CHECK; BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-110 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON SEEKING CERTIFICATION AS A NURSING ASSISTANT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO SUBMIT A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF CERTIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-33-530, 40-33-560, 40-33-730, AND 40-33-760, ALL AS AMENDED, AND ALL RELATING TO LICENSURE AND RECIPROCAL LICENSURE OF REGISTERED NURSES AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO OBTAIN A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF LICENSURE AND OF ISSUANCE OF A RECIPROCAL LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-25, RELATING TO REPORTS OF ADULT ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INVESTIGATIVE ENTITY RECEIVING SUCH A REPORT TO ALSO REPORT THIS INFORMATION TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; AND TO EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ACT REGISTERED NURSES, LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES, AND NURSING ASSISTANTS EMPLOYED IN A HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY, OR HOME HEALTH AGENCY ON THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE AND TO REQUIRE COMPLIANCE IF SUBSEQUENTLY THE PERSON IS NOT EMPLOYED BY ONE OF THESE FACILITIES OR AGENCIES FOR ONE YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 3588 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Young, Sharpe, Knotts, Harvin, G. M. Smith, Askins, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, Bowers, G. Brown, Coates, Coleman, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Gilham, Gourdine, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, Hosey, Jennings, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Littlejohn, Loftis, McCraw, McGee, Meacham-Richardson, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Ott, Owens, Rhoad, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, Snow, Taylor, Thompson, Trotter, Whatley, Wilder, Witherspoon and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL STATE AGENCIES AND AGENCIES OF THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE THAT PURCHASE OR USE FERTILIZERS ON GROUNDS LEASED, OWNED, OR MAINTAINED BY THE AGENCY MUST USE AN ORGANIC COMPOST OR FERTILIZERS MADE AND SOLD IN THIS STATE FROM ANIMAL WASTE OTHER THAN HUMAN WASTE THAT IS GENERATED, PREPARED, PACKAGED, AND SOLD IN THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 3589 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Young, Allen, Carnell, Cato, Gilham, Haskins, Keegan, Knotts, Leach, Littlejohn, Riser, Rodgers, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Talley, Taylor, Vaughn, Walker, Whatley and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 TO TITLE 37 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE "DO NOT CALL REGISTRY" AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A DATABASE OF RESIDENTIAL TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS WHO OBJECT TO RECEIVING CERTAIN TELEPHONE SOLICITATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE DATABASE BY THE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR FEES TO BE CHARGED TO RESIDENTIAL TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS WHO APPLY TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DATABASE AND TO PERSONS OR ENTITIES ACCESSING THE DATABASE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEES ARE USED TO MAINTAIN THE DATABASE, TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR TELEPHONE SOLICITORS WHO CALL TELEPHONE NUMBERS ON THE REGISTRY MORE THAN ONCE IN A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD, TO PROVIDE A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT TELEPHONE CALLER IDENTIFICATION SERVICES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND TELEPHONE COMPANIES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHAPTER'S ENFORCEMENT OR LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE DATABASE; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO ADD THE DATABASE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-445, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALLS, SO AS TO REFERENCE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CHAPTER.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3590 (Word version) -- Reps. White, Coates, Cooper, Hinson, Law, Littlejohn, Martin, McGee, Meacham-Richardson, Riser, Sandifer, Sinclair, Trotter and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-286, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT, AND THE DENIAL OF ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE WHO DRIVES A MOTOR VEHICLE AND HAS AN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OF TWO ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR A TEMPORARY ALCOHOL-RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE FROM TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, TO PROVIDE THAT SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS OF THE FEE MUST BE RETAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A PORTION OF THE FEE TO BE RETAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ALCOHOL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3591 (Word version) -- Reps. White, J. Brown, Coates, Cooper, Hinson, Law, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Martin, McGee, Meacham-Richardson, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Trotter and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-390, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FEE FOR REINSTATEMENT OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND THE DISPOSITION OF THE FEE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE, PROVIDE THAT THE FEE MUST BE PAID FOR EACH SUSPENSION ON A PERSON'S DRIVING RECORD THAT HAS NOT BEEN REINSTATED, AND TO REVISE THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3592 (Word version) -- Reps. Rodgers, Bowers, Gilham, Hosey and Rivers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF A PERSON TO THE COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FROM A COUNTY THAT IS DIVIDED AMONG TWO OR MORE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICTS, AND TO TERM LIMITATIONS IMPOSED UPON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEMBERS, SO AS TO ALLOW A COMMISSIONER TO SERVE TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT COMMISSION MEMBER WHO COMPLETES A SECOND CONSECUTIVE TERM MUST BE REPLACED BY A PERSON WHO RESIDES IN ANOTHER COUNTY WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3593 (Word version) -- Reps. Rodgers, J. Hines, Askins, Bowers, Davenport, Gilham, Hosey, Littlejohn, Martin, Moody-Lawrence, Rivers and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF DEVELOPING AND MANAGING OF THE PLANNING PROCESS BY THE LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PLANNING PROCESS INCLUDE A LONG RANGE FINANCIAL PLAN AND SPECIFY WHAT THE PLAN MUST INCLUDE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3594 (Word version) -- Reps. Rodgers, Bowers, Gilham, Hosey, Rivers, G. M. Smith and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MAXIMUM SALES TAX ON CERTAIN PURCHASES AND LEASES OF DESIGNATED PERSONAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE PAYMENT OF SALES TAX ON A LEASED MOTOR VEHICLE ONLY IF THE MOTOR VEHICLE IS PURCHASED AT THE END OR DURING THE TERM OF THE LEASE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATION OF THE AMOUNT OF SALES TAX DUE BASED ON THE BUY-OUT AMOUNT OF THE LEASE, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3595 (Word version) -- Reps. Thompson, A. Young, Hinson, Law, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Meacham-Richardson, Sandifer and White: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, TITLE 37, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON AGREEMENTS AND PRACTICES IN CONNECTION WITH CONSUMER CREDIT SALES AND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 37, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON CONSUMER LOAN AGREEMENTS, BY ADDING SECTIONS 37-2-418 AND 37-3-418, BOTH SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF APPLICATIONS AND ADVERTISING AND ANY OTHER FORM OF SOLICITATION FOR OWNERSHIP OF A SELLER CREDIT CARD OR A LENDER CREDIT CARD BY A CREDIT CARD ISSUER ON THE CAMPUS OF A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THE STATE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3596 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Bingham and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-105 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY TO ANNEX AN AREA BY ORDINANCE IF THE AREA IS COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY THE MUNICIPALITY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Rep. TROTTER moved that upon the completion of the Ratification of Acts, the House stand adjourned, which was agreed to.
At 12:23 p.m. the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were duly ratified:
(R7, S. 114 (Word version)) -- Senators McConnell, Ford, Elliott, Giese and Reese: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 2-59-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SENATE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS FROM SEVEN TO NINE.
(R8, S. 115 (Word version)) -- Senators Elliott and Reese: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2734, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL LICENSES TO OPERATE CERTAIN AMUSEMENTS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE AN EIGHT-MONTH LICENSE IN LIEU OF A TWENTY-FOUR MONTH OR A SIX-MONTH LICENSE.
(R9, S. 212 (Word version)) -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 469 OF 2000, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE BY WHICH CANDIDATES MUST FILE FOR ELECTION TO THESE OFFICES.
(R10, S. 213 (Word version)) -- Senators Matthews and Hutto: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 459 OF 2000, RELATING TO PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE TO EXPEND CERTAIN FUNDS FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAY BE PAID THE USUAL MILEAGE FOR THEIR ROAD INSPECTIONS.
(R11, S. 222 (Word version)) -- Senator Leatherman: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE'S USE OF REVENUES OF THE TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL LEGAL INVESTMENTS FOR THESE REVENUES BY THE STATE TREASURER IN OBLIGATIONS OF CORPORATIONS AND IN STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OUTSIDE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IF THE OBLIGATIONS ARE DENOMINATED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS AND BEAR AN INVESTMENT GRADE RATING OF AT LEAST TWO NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED RATING SERVICES.
(R12, S. 264 (Word version)) -- Senators Martin and Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF PICKENS HIGH SCHOOL ON NOVEMBER 16, 2000, BECAUSE OF A BROKEN WATER MAIN, AND THE DAYS MISSED ON DECEMBER 6, 2000, BY STUDENTS AT CROSSWELL ELEMENTARY, DACUSVILLE ELEMENTARY, DACUSVILLE MIDDLE, EASLEY HIGH, EAST END ELEMENTARY, FOREST ACRES ELEMENTARY, GETTYS MIDDLE, MCKISSICK ELEMENTARY, NORTHSIDE CHILD DEVELOPMENT, SIMPSON ACADEMY, AND WEST END ELEMENTARY BECAUSE OF A WATER MAIN PROBLEM IN THE TOWN OF EASLEY BE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN PROVIDING THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
(R13, H. 3140 (Word version)) -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Walker, Campsen, Coates and Altman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUME 14 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF ITS CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2001.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 3322 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Cato, Easterday, Hamilton, Leach, Loftis, Allen, Rice, F. N. Smith, Tripp, Vaughn and Haskins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE BRIDGE SPANNING I-385 AT SECONDARY ROAD 84, STANDING SPRINGS ROAD, IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, THE "ROBERT A. 'BUD' HUBBARD MEMORIAL BRIDGE" IN MEMORY OF ROBERT 'BUD' HUBBARD A DISTINGUISHED SOUTH CAROLINIAN WHO, AMONG HIS MANY ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS, PLAYED AN INSTRUMENTAL ROLE IN THE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHERN CONNECTOR ROADWAY IN GREENVILLE COUNTY.
H. 3421 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE JEAN HOEFER TOAL, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2001.
H. 3524 (Word version) -- Rep. Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE LEWISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS FOR OVERCOMING SEVERAL ADVERSITIES TO WIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHEERLEADER COACHES ASSOCIATION CLASS A/AA STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP ON DECEMBER 15, 2000.
H. 3525 (Word version) -- Rep. McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND ISRAEL BROOKS, JR., FOR HIS SERVICE AS UNITED STATES MARSHAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS MANY ACHIEVEMENTS DURING A DISTINGUISHED LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER.
H. 3526 (Word version) -- Rep. Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DEBBIE ROGERS ON HER SUCCESS AS THE COACH OF THE LEWISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS, WHO WON THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHEERLEADER COACHES ASSOCIATION CLASS A/AA STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP ON DECEMBER 15, 2000, AND TO WISH HER WELL IN HER CONTINUING BATTLE WITH CANCER.
H. 3547 (Word version) -- Rep. Thompson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE CAPTAIN DAVID IRBY, LIEUTENANT PAUL DRAKE, AND FIREFIGHTER ERIC BROWN FOR RECEIVING THE ANDERSON COUNTY COURAGE AND LIFESAVING AWARD, AND TO COMMEND THE ENTIRE WHITEFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR UNDYING COURAGE.
H. 3555 (Word version) -- Rep. Allison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE BEST WISHES AND HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO OUR CURRENT "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA", HEATHER HUDSON OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, ON THE SPECIAL OCCASION OF "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA APPRECIATION DAY".
At 12:30 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. LOURIE, adjourned in memory of former sheriff of Richland County Allen F. Sloan, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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