Journal of the House of Representatives
of the First Session of the 111th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 10, 1995

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Reps. JENNINGS and HALLMAN proposed the following Amendment No. 276 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\CJ.156), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 18m, page 416, line 11, by adding an appropriately numbered paragraph to read: /From the funds appropriated in Part 1A, Section 18MC, Program II. Family Practice for Classified Positions and Other Operating Expenses, the State Office of Rural Health shall compile the statistics on the number of graduates of USC School of Medicine and Medical University of South Carolina who are actually practicing medicine as primary care physicians in south carolina, with said statistics to include specific data as to the type of specialization of any internists and to include the number of graduates who are practicing in rural or underserved areas of this State; and such data shall be reported to the General Assembly by January 1, 1996./

Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.

Section 18M as amended was adopted.

PART IA

SECTION 68A--RECONSIDERED, AMENDED AND ADOPTED

The motion of Rep. H. BROWN to reconsider the vote whereby Section 68A was adopted was taken up and agreed to.

Rep. H. BROWN proposed the following Amendment No. 310 (Doc Name L:\h- wm\legis\amend\ff.400), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 68A, Aid to Subdivisions- Comptroller General, Page 0360, Line 7, opposite /Property Tax Relief Fund/ by decreasing the amounts in columns (5) and (6) by /$15,750,000/

Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.

Rep. H. BROWN explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Section 68A as amended was adopted.

SECTION 70

Section 70 was adopted.

SECTION 71

Section 71 was adopted.


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MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. H. BROWN moved to table all pending motions to reconsider, which was agreed to.

STATEMENT BY REP. H. BROWN

Rep. H. BROWN gave notice of offering amendments on third reading.

The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill, as amended, on second reading.

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

Yeas 89; Nays 22

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allison          Anderson         Baxley
Boan             Brown, G.        Brown, H.
Brown, J.        Cain             Carnell
Cato             Chamblee         Clyburn
Cooper           Cotty            Cromer
Dantzler         Davenport        Delleney
Easterday        Elliott          Fair
Felder           Fleming          Fulmer
Gamble           Hallman          Harrell
Harris, J.       Harrison         Harvin
Harwell          Haskins          Herdklotz
Hines            Huff             Hutson
Jaskwhich        Jennings         Keegan
Keyserling       Kinon            Klauber
Knotts           Koon             Lanford
Law              Limbaugh         Limehouse
Littlejohn       Marchbanks       Martin
Mason            McCraw           McMahand
McTeer           Neilson          Phillips
Quinn            Rhoad            Rice
Richardson       Riser            Robinson
Sandifer         Seithel          Sheheen
Shissias         Smith, D.        Smith, R.
Spearman         Stille           Stuart
Thomas           Townsend         Tripp
Trotter          Vaughn           Waldrop


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Walker           Wells            Whatley
Wilder           Wilkins          Witherspoon
Wofford          Worley           Wright
Young, A.        Young, J.

Total--89

Those who voted in the negative are:

Breeland         Brown, T.        Byrd
Cave             Cobb-Hunter      Govan
Hodges           Howard           Kelley
Kirsh            Lloyd            McElveen
Meacham          Moody-Lawrence   Neal
Rogers           Scott            Simrill
Whipper, L.      Whipper, S.      White
Wilkes

Total--22

So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

PAIRED

P. Harris (Present) Aye

Canty (Absent) Nay

RECORD FOR JOURNAL

The reason that I was not available to vote on the budget was because I had two prior commitments that were very important to my district and I had to leave at 4:00 P.M.

Rep. KENNETH KENNEDY

RECORD FOR JOURNAL

I had to leave early for an important meeting in my district. Had I been able to stay, I would have voted in favor of H. 3362.

Rep. HARRY R. ASKINS


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RECORD FOR JOURNAL

I was not in the House Chamber when H. 3362 was voted on.

Please be advised that if I had been in attendance I would have voted Yes on H. 3362.

Rep. GEORGE H. BAILEY

H. 3362--THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL

STATEMENTS FOR HOUSE JOURNAL

ABSTENTION FROM VOTING

BASED ON POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part 1A and Part 1B, Section Number 17B-B&C Board - Div. of Operations

The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.

Rep. HARRY R. ASKINS

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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IB, Section Number 19A

The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, an immediate family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).

Rep. HARRY R. ASKINS

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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part 1A and Part 1B, Section Number(s) 5 & 55

The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, an immediate family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.

Rep. J. MICHAEL BAXLEY

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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part 1A, Part 1B and Part II, Section Number(s) All sections regarding funding or regulation of Nursing Home Industry in sections of DHEC and HHSFC.

The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.

Rep. WILLIAM D. BOAN

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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because


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of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA, Section Number 35

The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.

Rep. THEODORE A. BROWN

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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part 1A and Part 1B, Section Number 18B

The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-740(C) because of representation of a client before a particular agency or commission by me or an individual or business with whom I am associated within the past year.

Rep. ALMA W. BYRD

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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part 1A and Part 1B, Section Number 38

The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, an immediate family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).

Rep. ALMA W. BYRD

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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA, Section Number 68B

The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.

Rep. HARRY F. CATO

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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part IA, Section Number(s) 69 IV & V

The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.

Rep. HARRY F. CATO

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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part 1A and Part 1B, Section Number 29

The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, an immediate family member, or an individual or business


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with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.

Rep. GILDA COBB-HUNTER

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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part 1A and Part 1B, Section Number 30

The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, an immediate family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.

Rep. GILDA COBB-HUNTER

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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part 1A and Part 1B, Section Number 31

The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, an immediate family member, or an individual or business


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with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.

Rep. GILDA COBB-HUNTER

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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part 1A and Part 1B, Section Number 32

The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, an immediate family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.

Rep. GILDA COBB-HUNTER

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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part 1A and Part 1B, Section Number 33

The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, an immediate family member, or an individual or business


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with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.

Rep. GILDA COBB-HUNTER

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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part 1A and Part 1B, Section Number 35

The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, an immediate family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
A potential conflict may exist under S.C. Code Section 8-13-745(C) because a contract for goods or services may be entered into within the next year with an agency, commission, board, department, or other entity funded through the general appropriation bill by myself, an individual with whom I am associated in partnership with or a business or partnership in which I have a greater than 5% interest.

Rep. GILDA COBB-HUNTER

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In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced Part, Section and/or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date:
Part 1A, Part 1B and Part II, Section Numbers 63, 55, 5, 11

The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, an immediate family member, or an individual or business


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with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).


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