Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The House assembled at 12:00 Noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:
Compassionate Father, today we pray for our colleague and friend, Speaker Emeritus Solomon Blatt. We humbly petition You to administer healing quickly and completely, using the skills of the doctors and other medical people, that he may soon return to this Chamber to continue his service to God and to our fellowbeings.
And for the others, though not ill, who are having to cope with perplexing problems and demanding duties, help us each one to take our needs to our omnipotent and all-wise God Who is ever anxious to share His strength and wisdom to all His children.
Thank You for being a caring Father Who blesses us according to Your sure knowledge of our needs. 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 Rep. McABEE.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
The following was received.
March 31, 1986
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Member, S.C. House of Representatives
Rt. 8, Box 104A1
Rock Hill, S.C. 29730
Dear Sam:
It is with pleasure that I am today appointing you to serve in a permanent status as a member of the House Invitations Committee. You will replace former Representative Robert R. Woods.
I appreciate your interest in this committee and know that you will be a conscientious member.
Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.
Received as information.
The following was received.
March 27, 1986
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Member, S.C. House of Representatives
Box 296
Saint Stephen, S.C. 29479
Dear Dewitt:
It is with pleasure that I am appointing you to serve on the Ways and Means Committee, effective today. You will replace former Representative Robert R. Woods.
Thank you for your willingness to serve in this capacity.
Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.
Received as information.
The following was received.
March 27, 1986
The Honorable Joe E. Brown
Member, S.C. House of Representatives
1605 Frye Road
Columbia, S.C. 29203
Dear Joe:
It is with pleasure that I am appointing you to serve on the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee, effective today.
I am confident that you will prove to be a valuable member of this committee and will enjoy serving in this capacity.
Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.
Received as information.
The following was received.
March 27, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina
House of Representatives (Doc. No. 656)
Dear Lois:
The State of South Carolina Water Resources Commission is hereby withdrawing and simultaneously resubmitting regulations relating to Interbasin Transfers of Water, effective March 27, 1986. These regulations have been submitted to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.
Received as information.
The following was received.
March 27, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina
House of Representatives (Doc. No. 659)
Dear Lois:
The Department of Education is hereby resubmitting regulations relating to Teacher Training Institutions, effective March 27, 1986. These regulations have been submitted to Education and Public Works Committee.
Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.
Received as information.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., March 27, 1986
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. 888:
S. 888 -- Senator Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO GIRLS STATE TO USE THE
SENATE AND HOUSE CHAMBERS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1986, AND SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1986.
Very respectfully,
President
No. 33
Received as information.
The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:
H. 2781 -- Reps. Hearn and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS USED IN THE HOUSING AUTHORITIES LAW, SO AS TO CONFORM THE POWERS GRANTED TO MUNICIPAL, COUNTY, AND REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES WITH THOSE CONTEMPLATED UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND APPLICABLE REGULATIONS RELATING TO ASSISTING LOWER INCOME FAMILIES TO FIND SAFE, SANITARY, AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING, AND PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT DO NOT APPLY TO THE FINANCING, ACQUISITION, AND CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING BY THE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY.
The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
The following was introduced:
H. 3727 -- Reps. McEachin, Gilbert, McLeod, McKay and Nettles: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM OF WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL, FLORENCE COUNTY, ON WINNING THE CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND COACH TOMMY JOHNSON AND HIS ABLE ASSISTANTS, STEVE HICKS AND BOB WILSON, FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL COACHING JOB IN DEVELOPING THE TALENT OF THEIR YOUNG PLAYERS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 3728 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NAMING THE CLARENDON COUNTY MAINTENANCE FACILITY THE J.B. RICHBOURG MAINTENANCE CENTER.
Whereas, J.B. Richbourg was born in Clarendon County and was educated in the public schools of that county; and
Whereas, he was a dedicated and loyal employee of the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation and was a personal friend of former Chief Highway Commissioner, Paul W. Cobb; and
Whereas, he enlisted in the United States Army shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and served in the European Theatre until the end of World War II; and
Whereas, after his discharge from the Army, he returned to Clarendon County and resumed his employment with the Highway Department working in the Bridge Construction Department, the Road Construction Department, and finally as Resident Maintenance Engineer; and
Whereas, he retired in 1975 after thirty-five years with the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation; and
Whereas, J.B. is loved and respected by everyone in Clarendon County; and
Whereas, it is fitting that J. B. Richbourg be recognized as an outstanding citizen and as a devoted public servant. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, change the name of the Clarendon County Maintenance Facility to the J.B. Richbourg Maintenance Center.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. J. B. Richbourg.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was taken up for immediate consideration:
S. 1195 -- Senators Thomas E. Smith, Jr. and Leatherman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE MEMBERS OF THE FRANCIS MARION COLLEGE LADY PATRIOTS AND THEIR COACH, SYLVIA HATCHELL, FLORENCE COUNTY, TO APPEAR BEFORE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1986, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE TWELVE NOON JOINT ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTION OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES TO RECEIVE THE COMMENDATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR WINNING THE NAIA WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Whereas, the Francis Marion Lady Patriots defeated Wayland Baptist of Texas 75-65 to win the NAIA Women's National Basketball Championship, the school's second national championship; and
Whereas, this victory is a great tribute to Coach Sylvia Hatchell who inspired the Lady Patriots to achieve the pinnacle of success and a second national title; and
Whereas, the Lady Patriots have succeeded in bringing yet another national title to South Carolina; and
Whereas, it is appropriate that the Lady Patriots and their coach, Sylvia Hatchell, appear before the General Assembly to accept the appreciation of its members. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, invite the members of the Francis Marion College Lady Patriots and their coach, Sylvia Hatchell, of Florence County to appear before the General Assembly on Wednesday, April 9, 1986, immediately following the twelve noon joint assembly for election of Family Court judges to receive the commendation of the membership for winning the NAIA Women's National Basketball Championship.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the President of Francis Marion College and to Coach Sylvia Hatchell.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following was introduced:
H. 3731 -- Reps. L. Martin, Schwartz, Edwards, B.L. Hendricks, Simpson, Wilkins, Blackwell and Mattos: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP OF ELLISON S. "BUBBY" McKISSICK, JR., OF PICKENS COUNTY, AS PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN TEXTILE MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE AND WISH HIM SUCCESS AS HE LEADS ALICE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 3732 -- Reps. Foxworth, Aydlette and Winstead: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT IT VIEWS WITH DISFAVOR THE LEASING OF PUBLIC LANDS BY THE STATE FOR PRIVATE USE.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 3733 -- Reps. Edwards, S. Anderson, Ferguson, Hawkins, Lake and Petty: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MR. DON WATSON OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE SPARTANBURG DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND COMMENDING HIM FOR HIS MANY OTHER SERVICES TO HIS COMMUNITY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3729 -- Rep. Freeman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF ANY OPENING OR CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES FOR NOMINATION IN AN ELECTION FALLS ON SUNDAY, THE DATE CHANGES TO THE FOLLOWING MONDAY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3730 -- Reps. T. Rogers and Evatt: A BILL EXTENDING STATE RECOGNITION TO THE EDISTO NATCHEZ KUSSO TRIBE, THE PEE DEE TRIBE, THE SANTEE TRIBE, AND THE PIEDMONT AMERICAN INDIAN ASSOCIATION, AND OTHER QUALIFYING ORGANIZATIONS OF URBAN INDIANS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 809 -- Senator Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 34-1-130, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO FILE AN ANNUAL STATEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS RELATIVE TO THEIR ACTIVITIES WITH THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA, ITS NATIONAL CORPORATIONS, AGENCIES, OR INSTRUMENTALITIES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 1017 -- Senators Shealy, Theodore and Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 52, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRIZE FIGHTING AND BOXING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAPTER SHALL RELATE TO STATE AND COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONS, TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION FROM SEVEN TO NINE, TO INCLUDE WRESTLING IN THE SPORTS REGULATED, TO PROVIDE FOR WAIVERS OF CAUSES OF ACTION AGAINST ANY OFFICIAL INVOLVED IN AN ATHLETIC EVENT AND TIME REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS, TO DELETE REQUIREMENTS FOR ANNUAL REPORTS BY COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONS, AND TO DELETE RESPONSIBILITIES OF COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONS WHICH ARE ASSIGNED TO THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 1083 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 271 OF 1981 RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ROCK HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 OF YORK COUNTY SO AS TO REVISE THE PERIOD WITHIN WHICH CANDIDATES MUST FILE FOR ELECTION TO THESE OFFICES.
Without reference.
S. 1192 -- Senators Nell W. Smith and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-9-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A BEER OR WINE PERMIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION MAY CONSIDER GEOGRAPHIC DISTANCE TO RESIDENCES, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, BUSINESSES, OR OTHER PLACES OR LOCATIONS, AND MAY DENY A PERMIT BASED ON DISTANCE ONLY.
On motion of Rep. SHEHEEN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 1193 -- Senator Waddell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THAT THE VALUE OF AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY FOR TAXABLE YEAR 1986 BE DETERMINED BY USING SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION GUIDELINES USED IN 1985 FOR DETERMINING FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR AGRICULTURAL USE AND TO REQUIRE THE TAX STUDY COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF ALL AGRICULTURAL LAND USE AND VALUATION REGULATIONS AND REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN MARCH 31, 1987.
Rep. McLELLAN asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the calendar without reference.
Rep. J. BRADLEY objected.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 1194 -- Senators Horace Smith, E. Patterson and Lee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-490, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAMES OF BOILING SPRINGS STATION C PRECINCT TO BOWEN PRECINCT, WHITESTONE CROFT STATION A PRECINCT TO CROFT PRECINCT, AND WHITESTONE CROFT STATION B PRECINCT TO WHITE STONE PRECINCT; TO CORRECT THE DESCRIPTION OF CANNON'S CAMPGROUND AND DRAYTON PRECINCTS; AND TO CHANGE THE VOTING PLACE FOR CLIFTON PRECINCT FROM ST. ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH TO CLIFTON SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.
Without reference.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Schwartz Alexander Altman Arthur, J. Aydlette Bailey, G. Bailey, K. Barfield Beasley Bennett Blackwell Blanding Boan Bradley, J. Brett Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, R. Burriss, J.H. Burriss, M.D. Burriss, T.M. Carnell Chamblee Cleveland Cooper Cork Dangerfield Day Derrick Edwards Evatt Faber Fair Foster Foxworth Gilbert Gordon Harris, J. Harris, P. Hawkins Hayes Hearn Hendricks, B. Hendricks, L. Holt Johnson, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Jones Kay Keyserling Kirsh Klapman Kohn Lake Lewis Limehouse Lockemy Mangum Marchant Martin, D. Martin, L. Mattos McAbee McBride McEachin McKay McLellan McLeod McTeer Mitchell Moss Neilson Nettles Ogburn Pearce Petty Phillips, O. Rhoad Rice Rigdon Rogers, J. Rogers, T. Russell Sharpe Sheheen Simpson Stoddard Sturkie Taylor Thrailkill Toal Townsend Tucker Washington White Wilkins Williams Winstead
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on April 1, 1986.
Thomas E. Huff G. Ralph Davenport Charles L. Griffin John Felder Jack Gregory Sterling Anderson Tee Ferguson Larry Gentry Paul Short Palmer Freeman, Jr. Sara Shelton Philip T. Bradley Dave C. Waldrop, Jr. Lewis Phillips Dick Elliott
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
The SPEAKER granted Rep. RAWL a leave of absence for the week.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. SHELTON a temporary leave of absence.
Announcement was made that Dr. J. William Pitts of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
Rep. B.L. HENDRICKS moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, April 3, which was adopted.
H. 3691 -- Reps. B.L. Hendricks, L. Martin and Simpson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-9-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A BEER OR WINE PERMIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION MAY CONSIDER GEOGRAPHIC DISTANCE TO RESIDENCES, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, BUSINESSES, OR OTHER PLACES OR LOCATIONS, AND MAY DENY A PERMIT BASED ON DISTANCE ONLY.
Rep. WINSTEAD moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, April 8, which was adopted.
H. 3445 -- Reps. Blackwell, Beasley, Foxworth, McBride, Klapman, Cooper, Simpson, P. Harris, Kay, K. Bailey, T. Rogers, J. Anderson, L. Martin, Hayes, Mitchell, Day, Winstead, Lake, Shelton, Mattos, Gregory, Taylor, Townsend, Tucker, Woodruff, O. Phillips, Limehouse, Griffin, L. Phillips, Cork, Mangum, McKay, Barfield, J. Arthur, G. Bailey, R. Brown, Kirsh, Foster, Jones, McLellan, Washington, Rawl, Rice, Ferguson and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 462 OF 1978, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS FOR PURPOSES OF FREE PARKING FOR THESE PERSONS SO AS TO REVISE THIS DEFINITION.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3563 -- Reps. Hearn, M.D. Burriss and Toal: A BILL TO REQUIRE MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS TO ADOPT PROCUREMENT CODES BY JULY 1, 1987, THAT INCLUDE REIMBURSEMENT PROVISIONS IN CASES OF APPEALS SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THOSE INCLUDED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE AND TO SUSPEND AID TO SUBDIVISIONS DISTRIBUTIONS TO A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY AFTER JUNE 30, 1987, UNLESS THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD CERTIFIES THAT THE MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY HAS A COMPLYING CODE AND TO SUSPEND AUTHORITY FOR A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT TO LEVY TAXES OR IMPOSE FEES AFTER JUNE 30, 1987, UNLESS THE DIVISION CERTIFIES TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DISTRICT THAT THE DISTRICT HAS A COMPLYING CODE.
Reps. McABEE, J. BRADLEY, WINSTEAD, J. ARTHUR and B.L. HENDRICKS objected to the Bill.
Rep. BLACKWELL moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted:
H. 3714 -- Rep. Ferguson: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 63 OF TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUPILS BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL CHILDREN ENTERING THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM OF THIS STATE MUST BE TESTED DURING THEIR FIRST SCHOOL YEAR BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE SICKLE CELL ANEMIA DISEASE AND THE SICKLE CELL GENE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF ANY CHILD FOUND TO HAVE SICKLE CELL ANEMIA OR THE SICKLE CELL GENE MUST BE NOTIFIED BY THE CHILD'S SCHOOL OF THIS FACT.
Debate was resumed on the following Bill, the pending question being the consideration of Amendment No. 21.
H. 3283 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS, TO INCREASE THE LIMITATION ON THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL INDEBTEDNESS OF THE STATE; TO REQUIRE MONIES PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED FOR PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM BE EXPENDED ON IMPROVEMENTS AT MYRTLE BEACH INSTEAD OF ON A SWIMMING POOL; TO REALLOCATE MONIES PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED FOR THE MUSEUM COMMISSION TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD FOR THE MOUNT VERNON MILL SITE DEVELOPMENT; TO AMEND ACT 518 OF 1980, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO FINANCE VARIOUS PROJECTS FROM SURPLUS PAYING PATIENT FEE DEBT SERVICE FUNDS; TO REQUIRE THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE TO SCHEDULE THE AUTHORIZATIONS, AS PROVIDED IN THIS ACT, INTO THE STATEWIDE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PRIORITY SCHEDULE; AND TO AMEND ACT 194 OF 1979, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WINTHROP COLLEGE TO DEFINE PAID ADMISSIONS BY WRITTEN POLICY WITH AN EXCEPTION, AND TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF THE COLLEGE TO LEVY AN ADMISSIONS FEE.
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 21, which was introduced on Thursday, March 27, by Reps. McEACHIN, et al.
Reps. McEACHIN and FOXWORTH spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. ALEXANDER spoke against the amendment.
Rep. SIMPSON moved that the House recede until 2:00 which was adopted.
Further proceedings were interrupted by the House receding, the pending question being consideration of Amendment No. 21, Rep. ALEXANDER having the floor.
At 2:00 P.M. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.
The question of a quorum was raised.
A quorum was later present.
Debate was resumed on the following Bill, the pending question being the consideration of Amendment No. 21, Rep. ALEXANDER having the floor.
H. 3283 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS, TO INCREASE THE LIMITATION ON THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL INDEBTEDNESS OF THE STATE; TO REQUIRE MONIES PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED FOR PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM BE EXPENDED ON IMPROVEMENTS AT MYRTLE BEACH INSTEAD OF ON A SWIMMING POOL; TO REALLOCATE MONIES PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED FOR THE MUSEUM COMMISSION TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD FOR THE MOUNT VERNON MILL SITE DEVELOPMENT; TO AMEND ACT 518 OF 1980, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO FINANCE VARIOUS PROJECTS FROM SURPLUS PAYING PATIENT FEE DEBT SERVICE FUNDS; TO REQUIRE THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE TO SCHEDULE THE AUTHORIZATIONS, AS PROVIDED IN THIS ACT, INTO THE STATEWIDE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PRIORITY SCHEDULE; AND TO AMEND ACT 194 OF 1979, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WINTHROP COLLEGE TO DEFINE PAID ADMISSIONS BY WRITTEN POLICY WITH AN EXCEPTION, AND TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF THE COLLEGE TO LEVY AN ADMISSIONS FEE.
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 21, which was introduced on Thursday, March 27, by Reps. McEACHIN, et.al.
Rep. ALEXANDER continued speaking.
Rep. NEILSON asked unanimous consent that the time of the speaker be extended 5 minutes, which was agreed to.
Rep. ALEXANDER continued speaking.
Rep. NEILSON asked unanimous consent that the time of the speaker be extended l minute, which was agreed to.
Rep. ALEXANDER continued speaking.
Reps. LOCKEMY and McLEOD spoke in favor of the amendment.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. TOAL a temporary leave of absence.
Further proceedings were interrupted by a Point of Personal Privilege, the pending question being consideration of the amendment.
Rep. W. ARTHUR arose to a Point of Personal Privilege.
Debate was resumed on the following Bill, the pending question being the consideration of Amendment No. 21.
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 21, by Reps. McEACHIN, et.al.
Rep. GILBERT spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. GENTRY moved to table the amendment.
Rep. ALEXANDER demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson, S. Arthur, J. Blackwell Boan Bradley, P. Brown, J. Burriss, J.H. Burriss, T.M. Carnell Chamblee Cleveland Cooper Dangerfield Edwards Faber Fair Ferguson Foster Gentry Harris, P. Hawkins Hayes Hendricks, B. Johnson, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Kay Kirsh Klapman Koon Lake Marchant Martin, L. Mattos McAbee McBride McLellan McTeer Moss Petty Phillips, L. Phillips, O. Rhoad Rice Rigdon Rogers, T. Russell Shelton Short Simpson Stoddard Toal Townsend Tucker Waldrop Wilkins
Those who voted in the negative are:
Schwartz Altman Arthur, W. Aydlette Barfield Beasley Blanding Bradley, J. Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, R. Cork Davenport Day Derrick Elliott Evatt Foxworth Freeman Gilbert Gordon Gregory Griffin Harris, J. Harvin Hearn Holt Huff Jones Keyserling Kohn Lewis Limehouse Lockemy Mangum Martin, D. McEachin McKay McLeod Mitchell Neilson Nettles Ogburn Pearce Rogers, J. Sharpe Sheheen Taylor Thrailkill Washington Williams Winstead Woodruff
So, the amendment was tabled.
Rep. SHEHEEN proposed the following Amendment No. 23 (Doc. No. 3391R) which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding a new section to be appropriately numbered which shall read:
/Section ____. For purposes of determining the maximum annual debt service allowed by law on all general obligation bonds of the state, the debt service on bond anticipation notes must be included./
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, by adding a new section to be appropriately numbered which shall read:
/Section ____. Subsection (C) of Section 11-11-430 of the 1976 Code , as last amended by Section 64, Part II of Act 201 of 1985 is further amended to read:
"(C) The issuance of general obligation bonds of the State must be limited so that the maximum annual debt service on all general obligation bonds of the State (excluding highway bonds, state institution bonds, and tax anticipation notes, and bond anticipation notes) may not exceed five percent of the general revenues of the State for the fiscal year next preceding (excluding revenues which are authorized to be pledged for state highway bonds and state institution bonds).
Beginning with fiscal year 1985-86, the limitation on debt service provided by this subsection shall decrease by one-half of one percent each fiscal year until the limitation reaches two and one-half percent in fiscal year 1989-90 and thereafter."/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. SHEHEEN explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Reps. SCHWARTZ, GRIFFIN, BLANDING, G. BROWN, and HARVIN proposed the following Amendment No. 24 (Doc. No. 3471R), which was tabled.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 1 by inserting immediately after line 8 on page 7 the following:
/Provided, further, that the Show and Sale Arena authorized in this subitem must be located in Sumter County./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. SCHWARTZ explained the amendment.
Rep. G. BROWN spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. McABEE moved to table the amendment.
Rep. GRIFFIN demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Arthur, J. Aydlette Bailey, K. Bennett Blackwell Bradley, P. Brown, J. Burriss, J.H. Burriss, T.M. Carnell Chamblee Cleveland Cooper Cork Dangerfield Davenport Derrick Edwards Evatt Faber Fair Ferguson Foster Freeman Gentry Harris, P. Hawkins Hayes Hearn Hendricks, B. Holt Johnson, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Jones Kay Kirsh Lake Lewis Marchant Martin, L. Mattos McAbee McBride McLellan McTeer Moss Petty Phillips, L. Phillips, O. Rhoad Rice Rigdon Rogers, T. Russell Sharpe Shelton Short Simpson Stoddard Taylor Townsend Tucker Waldrop
Those who voted in the negative are:
Schwartz Altman Arthur, W. Bailey, G. Barfield Beasley Blanding Boan Bradley, J. Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, R. Day Elliott Foxworth Gilbert Gordon Griffin Harris, J. Harvin Keyserling Koon Limehouse Lockemy Mangum Martin, D. McEachin McKay McLeod Neilson Nettles Ogburn Pearce Sheheen Thrailkill Washington White Williams Winstead Woodruff
So, the amendment was tabled.
Reps. KOON, DERRICK, J.H. BURRISS, STURKIE, HEARN and SHARPE proposed the following Amendment No. 25 (Doc. No. 3458R), which was tabled.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 1 by inserting immediately after line 8 on page 7 the following:
/Provided, further, that the Show and Sale Arena authorized in this subitem must be located in Richland County./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. KOON explained the amendment.
Rep. MANGUM asked unanimous consent that the time of the speaker be extended 5 minutes, which agreed to.
Rep. KOON continued speaking.
Rep. L. MARTIN moved to table the amendment.
Rep. ALEXANDER demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Altman Arthur, J. Aydlette Bailey, G. Bailey, K. Bennett Blackwell Bradley, J. Bradley, P. Brown, R. Burriss, T.M. Carnell Chamblee Cleveland Cooper Dangerfield Davenport Edwards Fair Ferguson Foster Foxworth Gentry Gilbert Harris, P. Harvin Hawkins Hayes Hendricks, B. Holt Johnson, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Kay Keyserling Kirsh Lake Lewis Lockemy Marchant Martin, D. Martin, L. Mattos McAbee McEachin McKay McLellan McTeer Moss Neilson Ogburn Petty Phillips, L. Phillips, O. Rice Rigdon Russell Sheheen Shelton Short Simpson Stoddard Townsend Tucker Waldrop White Wilkins Winstead Woodruff
Those who voted in the negative are:
Schwartz Arthur, W. Barfield Beasley Boan Brown, H. Brown, J. Burriss, J.H. Cork Day Derrick Elliott Evatt Faber Freeman Gordon Hearn Kohn Koon Limehouse Mangum McBride McLeod Nettles Pearce Rhoad Rogers, T. Taylor Thrailkill
So, the amendment was tabled.
Reps. KOON, DERRICK, J.H BURRISS, STURKIE, and SHARPE proposed the following Amendment No. 26 (Doc. No. 3457R), which was tabled.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 1 by inserting immediately after line 8 on page 7 the following:
/Provided, further, that the Show and Sale Arena authorized in this subitem must be located in Lexington County./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. KOON explained the amendment.
Rep. LOCKEMY inquired, as there were members voted on the previous roll calls who were not present in the chamber, if it was still necessary for a member who voted on the prevailing side to move to reconsider one of those votes.
The SPEAKER replied in the affirmative.
Rep. LOCKEMY then inquired whether the motion to reconsider could be made by a member who had not voted.
The SPEAKER replied that a member must have voted on the prevailing side in order to make the motion to reconsider.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. MARCHANT a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.
Rep. KOON continued speaking.
Rep. GORDON spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. McABEE moved to table the amendment.
Rep. KOON demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Arthur, J. Arthur, W. Aydlette Bailey, G. Bailey, K. Bennett Blackwell Blanding Boan Bradley, P. Brown, J. Burriss, T.M. Carnell Chamblee Cleveland Cooper Dangerfield Davenport Edwards Fair Foster Foxworth Freeman Gentry Harris, J. Harris, P. Harvin Hayes Holt Johnson, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Kay Kirsh Lake Lewis Limehouse Martin, D. Martin, L. Mattos McAbee McLellan McTeer Moss Petty Phillips, L. Phillips, O. Rice Rigdon Shelton Short Simpson Stoddard Townsend Tucker Waldrop White Wilkins Winstead
Those who voted in the negative are:
Schwartz Barfield Beasley Brown, R. Burriss, J.H. Cork Day Derrick Elliott Evatt Faber Gordon Gregory Hearn Klapman Koon Lockemy McBride McEachin McKay McLeod Neilson Nettles Ogburn Sharpe Sheheen Thrailkill
So, the amendment was tabled.
Rep. McABEE moved immediate cloture on the entire matter.
Rep. SHEHEEN demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Schwartz Alexander Altman Bailey, G. Bennett Blackwell Bradley, P. Brown, H. Burriss, J.H. Burriss, T.M. Carnell Chamblee Cleveland Cooper Cork Dangerfield Davenport Edwards Fair Felder Gentry Harris, P. Harvin Hayes Hendricks, B. Holt Johnson, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Kay Keyserling Lake Lewis Mangum Martin, L. Mattos McAbee McTeer Petty Phillips, L. Rice Rigdon Rogers, T. Shelton Short Simpson Stoddard Tucker Waldrop
Those who voted in the negative are:
Aydlette Barfield Beasley Blanding Boan Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Day Derrick Elliott Evatt Faber Foster Foxworth Freeman Gilbert Gordon Gregory Hawkins Hearn Kirsh Klapman Koon Limehouse Lockemy Martin, D. McBride McEachin McKay McLeod Moss Neilson Nettles Ogburn Pearce Phillips, O. Rogers, J. Russell Sheheen Taylor Thrailkill Townsend Washington Williams Winstead Woodruff
So, immediate cloture on the entire matter was ordered.
Reps. KOON, DERRICK, J.H. BURRISS, STURKIE and SHARPE proposed the following Amendment No. 27 (Doc. No. 3459R), which was tabled.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 1 by inserting immediately after line 8 on page 7 the following:
/Provided, further, that the Show and Sale Arena authorized in this subitem must be located in the second congressional district of this State./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. KOON explained the amendment.
Rep. McABEE moved to table the amendment.
Rep. KOON demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Arthur, J. Aydlette Bailey, G. Bailey, K. Blackwell Blanding Boan Bradley, P. Brown, J. Burriss, T.M. Carnell Chamblee Cleveland Cooper Dangerfield Davenport Edwards Fair Foster Foxworth Freeman Gentry Harris, P. Harvin Hawkins Holt Johnson, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Kay Kirsh Klapman Lake Martin, D. Martin, L. Mattos McAbee McLellan McTeer Moss Petty Phillips, L. Phillips, O. Rice Rigdon Russell Sheheen Shelton Short Simpson Stoddard Townsend Tucker Waldrop White Wilkins Williams Winstead
Those who voted in the negative are:
Schwartz Arthur, W. Barfield Beasley Bennett Brown, G. Brown, R. Burriss, J.H. Cork Day Derrick Evatt Felder Gilbert Gordon Gregory Hearn Jones Koon Limehouse Lockemy Mangum McBride McEachin McKay McLeod Neilson Nettles Pearce Rogers, J. Rogers, T. Sharpe Taylor Thrailkill Washington Woodruff
So, the amendment was tabled.
Reps. KOON, DERRICK, J.H. BURRISS, HEARN, STURKIE and SHARPE proposed the following Amendment No. 28 (Doc. No. 3456R), which was tabled.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 1 by inserting immediately after line 8 on page 7 the following:
/Provided, further, that the Show and Sale Arena authorized in this subitem must be located in the Greater Columbia Area of this State. For purposes of this proviso, the Greater Columbia Area consists of the counties of Richland, Fairfield, and Lexington./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. KOON explained the amendment.
Rep. McABEE moved to table the amendment.
Rep. KOON demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Altman Arthur, J. Aydlette Bailey, K. Bennett Blackwell Blanding Boan Bradley, P. Brown, H. Burriss, T.M. Carnell Chamblee Cleveland Cooper Dangerfield Davenport Edwards Ferguson Foster Foxworth Gentry Harris, J. Harris, P. Harvin Hawkins Hendricks, B. Holt Johnson, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Kay Keyserling Kirsh Lake Martin, L. Mattos McAbee McLellan McTeer Moss Petty Phillips, L. Phillips, O. Rhoad Rice Rigdon Russell Shelton Short Simpson Stoddard Tucker Waldrop Wilkins Williams
Those who voted in the negative are:
Schwartz Barfield Beasley Brown, J. Brown, R. Burriss, J.H. Cork Day Derrick Elliott Evatt Faber Felder Gilbert Gordon Hearn Huff Koon Limehouse McBride McEachin McKay McLeod Neilson Nettles Pearce Rogers, J. Rogers, T. Sharpe Sheheen Taylor Thrailkill Winstead Woodruff
So, the amendment was tabled.
Reps. PEARCE, THRAILKILL, ELLIOTT and BARFIELD proposed the following Amendment No. 29 (Doc. No. 3487R), which was tabled.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by inserting another proviso under /23) Clemson PSA/, following line 8 on page 7, as follows:
/Provided, Further, That the Show and Sale Arena provided for herein must be placed or located on property of Clemson University in Horry County at or near Surfside Beach, and Clemson University shall have control over it./.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. PEARCE explained the amendment.
Rep. THRAILKILL asked unanimous consent to make a short statement, which was agreed to.
Rep. L. MARTIN moved to table the amendment.
Rep. PEARCE demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Arthur, J. Aydlette Bailey, K. Blackwell Blanding Bradley, P. Burriss, J.H. Carnell Chamblee Cleveland Cooper Dangerfield Davenport Derrick Edwards Evatt Felder Foster Foxworth Gentry Harris, P. Harvin Hawkins Johnson, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Kay Lake Martin, D. Martin, L. Mattos McAbee McLellan McTeer Moss Petty Phillips, L. Rhoad Rice Rigdon Russell Shelton Simpson Stoddard Townsend Tucker Waldrop Wilkins Williams Winstead Woodruff
Those who voted in the negative are:
Schwartz Altman Barfield Beasley Boan Brown, R. Day Elliott Freeman Gilbert Gregory Harris, J. Holt Koon McEachin McKay McLeod Neilson Nettles Pearce Rogers, J. Sharpe Sheheen Thrailkill
So, the amendment was tabled.
Rep. AYDLETTE proposed the following Amendment No. 30, which was rejected.
Amend as and if amended in Section 1 by inserting immediately after line 8 on page 7, the following:
/Provided, further, that the Show and Sale Arena authorized in this subitem must not be located on James Island in Charleston County because of the traffic problem already in existence there./
Rep. AYDLETTE explained the amendment.
Rep. McABEE moved to table the amendment which was not agreed to by a division vote of 38 to 40.
The question then recurred to the adoption of the amendment, which was not agreed to by a division vote of 30 to 52.
Rep. MANGUM made a statement relative to the status of the Bill.
Reps. LIMEHOUSE and FOXWORTH proposed the following Amendment No. 32 which was tabled.
Amend as and if amended in Subitem (23) of item (f) of Section 3 page 7, line 3 by inserting subitem 3 which reads:
/3 Pendleton Road Insectory 338,000/
and by deleting subitem 4 on line 4 of page in Section 3 which reads:
/4 Show and Sale Arena 4,400,000/
Amend totals to conform.
Amend title to conform./
Rep. LIMEHOUSE explained the amendment.
Rep. L. MARTIN moved to table the amendment.
Rep. ALEXANDER demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Schwartz Alexander Arthur, J. Arthur, W. Aydlette Bailey, G. Bailey, K. Bennett Blanding Boan Bradley, J. Bradley, P. Brown, H. Burriss, J.H. Carnell Chamblee Cleveland Cooper Dangerfield Derrick Edwards Faber Felder Ferguson Foster Gentry Harris, J. Harris, P. Harvin Hawkins Hendricks, B. Holt Johnson, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Lake Martin, L. Mattos McAbee McLellan McTeer Moss Petty Phillips, L. Phillips, O. Rhoad Rice Rigdon Rogers, T. Russell Sheheen Shelton Short Simpson Stoddard Taylor Thrailkill Townsend Tucker Washington White Williams
Those who voted in the negative are:
Barfield Beasley Blackwell Brown, J. Brown, R. Cork Davenport Elliott Foxworth Gilbert Gregory Hearn Keyserling Kirsh Klapman Koon Limehouse Lockemy McEachin McKay McLeod Neilson Nettles Sharpe Winstead Woodruff
So, the amendment was tabled.
Rep. DANGERFIELD moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn to meet at 11:00 A.M. tomorrow, which was agreed to.
Rep. J. ROGERS proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc. No. 1968R), which was tabled.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking subitem (29) as contained on lines 18 through 26 on page 8 and inserting:
/(29) Aeronautics Commission
1. Airport Improvements $2,000,000.00
Provided, that these funds authorized for "Airport Improvements" must be allocated to specific projects and then scheduled in the statewide capital improvements priority group schedule by the Joint Bond Review Committee.
2. Directional Landing System
for Marlboro Airport $ 200,000.00
TOTAL, Aeronautics Commission $2,200,000.00/.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. J. ROGERS moved to table the amendment which was agreed to.
The motion of Rep. HEARN to reconsider the vote whereby Amendment No. 10 was tabled was taken up.
Rep. McABEE moved to table the motion to reconsider which was agreed to by a division vote of 52 to 35.
Reps. KIRSH, MANGUM and FREEMAN proposed the following Amendment No. 31, which was tabled:
Amend as and if amended in subitem (23) of item (f) of Section 3 of Act 1377 of 1968 page 7, line 4 by deleting subitem 4 which reads:
4. Show and Sale Arena $4,400,000
and substituting therefor:
4. Show and Sale Arena $5,000 for A and E Study
Amend title and totals to conform.
Rep. KIRSH moved to table the amendment which was agreed to.
Rep. SHEHEEN spoke against the Bill.
Rep. P. HARRIS spoke in favor of the Bill.
Reps. McABEE and MANGUM withdrew their objections to the Bill.
Rep. SHEHEEN moved to table the Bill.
Rep. L. MARTIN demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Barfield Beasley Bennett Blackwell Boan Bradley, P. Brown, R. Burriss, J.H. Davenport Day Derrick Elliott Fair Foxworth Freeman Gilbert Gregory Hearn Kirsh Klapman Koon Lewis Limehouse Lockemy Martin, D. Mattos McEachin McKay McLeod Neilson Nettles Ogburn Rigdon Rogers, J. Rogers, T. Sheheen Short Thrailkill
Those who voted in the negative are:
Schwartz Alexander Altman Arthur, J. Arthur, W. Aydlette Bailey, G. Blanding Bradley, J. Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Burriss, T.M. Carnell Chamblee Cleveland Cooper Cork Dangerfield Edwards Evatt Faber Felder Ferguson Foster Gentry Gordon Griffin Harris, J. Harris, P. Harvin Hawkins Hendricks, B. Holt Huff Johnson, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Jones Kay Keyserling Lake Martin, L. McAbee McBride McLellan McTeer Mitchell Moss Petty Phillips, L. Phillips, O. Rhoad Rice Russell Sharpe Shelton Simpson Stoddard Taylor Townsend Tucker Waldrop White Winstead Woodruff
So, the House refused to table the Bill.
Rep. CARNELL withdrew his objection to the Bill.
Reps. SHEHEEN, P. BRADLEY, RIGDON, OGBURN, T. ROGERS, BEASLEY, LEWIS, LIMEHOUSE, BARFIELD and NEILSON objected to the Bill.
Rep. BEASLEY moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. L. MARTIN raised the Point of Order that a Bill under Special Order status may not be recommitted.
The SPEAKER stated that Rule 4.4 specifically stated that once a Bill has been set for Special Order, that it may not be sent to a Committee on a Point of Order, but that the House, by majority vote, may vote to recommit the Bill.
Rep. L. MARTIN raised the Point of Order that once the previous question has been ordered, a Bill may not be recommitted.
The SPEAKER overruled the Point of Order.
Rep. McABEE moved to table the motion which was agreed to.
The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill, as amended.
Pursuant to Rule 7.7 the Yeas and Nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Schwartz Alexander Altman Arthur, J. Aydlette Bailey, G. Bennett Blanding Bradley, J. Brown, H. Brown, J. Burriss, T.M. Carnell Chamblee Cleveland Cooper Dangerfield Edwards Evatt Faber Felder Ferguson Foster Gentry Gordon Griffin Harris, J. Harris, P. Harvin Hawkins Hendricks, B. Holt Huff Johnson, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Jones Kay Keyserling Lake Martin, D. Martin, L. McAbee McBride McLellan McTeer Mitchell Moss Petty Phillips, L. Phillips, O. Rhoad Rice Shelton Simpson Stoddard Taylor Townsend Tucker Waldrop Washington White Wilkins Winstead Woodruff
Those who voted in the negative are:
Arthur, W. Barfield Beasley Blackwell Boan Bradley, P. Brown, R. Burriss, J.H. Davenport Day Derrick Fair Foxworth Freeman Gilbert Gregory Hearn Kirsh Klapman Koon Lewis Limehouse Lockemy Mattos McEachin McKay McLeod Neilson Nettles Rigdon Rogers, J. Rogers, T. Russell Sheheen Short Thrailkill
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
I was enroute from my office to the House chamber when the vote was taken. Had I been present I would have voted in favor of passage of the Bill.
REP. W. STERLING ANDERSON
I was at the Highway Department working on constituent problems and "C" fund requests when the final vote was taken on H. 3283. Had I been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
REP. ROBERT W. HAYES
Rep. WINSTEAD moved that the House do now adjourn which was adopted.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 3727 -- Reps. McEachin, Gilbert, McLeod, McKay and Nettles: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM OF WEST FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL, FLORENCE COUNTY, ON WINNING THE CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND COACH TOMMY JOHNSON AND HIS ABLE ASSISTANTS, STEVE HICKS AND BOB WILSON, FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL COACHING JOB IN DEVELOPING THE TALENT OF THEIR YOUNG PLAYERS.
H. 3731 -- Reps. L. Martin, Schwartz, Edwards, B.L. Hendricks, Simpson, Wilkins, Blackwell and Mattos: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP OF ELLISON S. "BUBBY" McKISSICK, JR., OF PICKENS COUNTY, AS PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN TEXTILE MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTE AND WISH HIM SUCCESS AS HE LEADS ALICE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
At 4:40 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. WINSTEAD adjourned to meet at 11:00 A.M. tomorrow.
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