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| Rep. YOUNG-BRICKELL asked unanimous consent that H. 3909 be read a third time tomorrow.
Rep. BAXLEY objected.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3843 -- Reps. Cromer, J. Brown and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3910 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PERSONS UNDER FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE FROM STANDING OR SITTING IN THE OPEN BED OF A PICKUP TRUCK OR TRAILER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
The Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\DKA\4019CM.95).
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 56-5-3910(C), SECTION 1, page 1, line 33, by striking /twenty-five hundred/ and inserting:
/ one thousand /
Amend title to conform.
Rep. RHOAD spoke against the amendment.
Rep. RHOAD moved to continue the Bill and demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Anderson Askins Bailey Baxley Boan Brown, G. Brown, H. Cain Cato Cave Chamblee Cobb-Hunter Cooper Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Elliott Felder Fleming Govan Hallman Harris, J. Harrison Harvin Herdklotz Hutson Inabinett Jennings Kennedy Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Klauber Knotts Lanford Law Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Marchbanks Martin McAbee McCraw Meacham Moody-Lawrence Phillips Quinn Rhoad Richardson Riser Sandifer Sharpe Sheheen Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Tripp Trotter Tucker Vaughn Walker Wells Whatley Whipper, S. Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Wofford Worley Wright Young-Brickell
Those who voted in the negative are:
Breeland Brown, J. Byrd Clyburn Cotty Cromer Gamble Harrell Haskins
Hines, J. Hines, M. Howard Jaskwhich Keegan Kelley Koon Lee Mason McMahand McTeer Neal Rice Robinson Scott Seithel Shissias Simrill Stuart
So, the Bill was continued.
Rep. FLEMING moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 4450 -- Reps. Harvin, Kennedy and T. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF LOUISE GANTT WIEHRS OF KINGSTREE AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
H. 4451 -- Rep. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BATH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ON ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.
H. 4456 -- Reps. Cromer, Quinn and Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH OF COLUMBIA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.
At 11:30 A.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. COTTY adjourned in memory of James E. Georgaklis of Columbia, to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The House assembled at 10:00 A.M.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:
Our Father in Heaven, the Source of all good things, make us glad and grateful for the many evidences of Your presence all around. Let Your blessings follow us this day and all the days of our lives. Guide and govern us in Your wisdom that in all the cares and occupations of our daily lives we may never forget You, but remember that we are walking and working in Your sight. Stir us to serve You more faithfully and to live with You more devotedly.
We pray to our God Who is altogether holy. Amen.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
The following Bill and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 4329 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Lanford, Inabinett, Keyserling, Hutson, Cain, Shissias, T. Brown, J. Brown, Harvin, Carnell, Rogers, Scott, Meacham and Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CENTER OF HEALTH POLICY, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO EVALUATE AND STUDY OPTIONS FOR CONSUMER FINANCING OF LONG-TERM CARE AND TO REPORT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
H. 4361 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Lanford, Inabinett, Keyserling, Cain, Shissias, T. Brown, J. Brown, Jennings, Harvin, Carnell, Rogers and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-36-325 SO AS TO DIRECT THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS RESOURCE COORDINATION CENTER TO DEVELOP A GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST WITH PROBLEMS RELATIVE TO
At 10:15 A.M. the House in accordance with the ruling of Speaker adjourned to meet at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, January 23.
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:
Another week, another opportunity to serve! We are grateful, Lord, that the same God Who blessed us last week and all the days of our lives is here to be our Guide and Companion. Give us faith to believe, knowing that faith is the eye to see God, the hand to cling to Him and a receiving will to apply Him in all that we do. So with our hands in Yours, cause us to move forward confident in the knowledge that life is not a problem to be solved, but a gift to be enjoyed. Inspire us to do all that we can and trust God to do what we cannot.
And to You, O Lord, we give our praise and thanksgiving. 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 Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. FLEMING moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of former Rep. James Morris Arthur of Union, which was agreed to.
In accordance with the action taken by the General Assembly on April 9, 1963, and Act No. 764, 1964, authorizing the sale of the South Carolina Legislative Manual, I wish to report the following:
Total number of Manuals sold
from May 24, 1995, to January 17,
1996, 2,904 @ $5.00 each.. . . . . 14,520.00
Total. . . . .$14,530.00
Accounting:
Cash on Hand. . . . .$ 10.00
Cash Deposited in State's
General Fund. . . . . 14,520.00
Total. . . . .$14,530.00
Sandra K. McKinney
Clerk of the House
January 17, 1996
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., January 18, 1996
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. 879:
S. 879 -- Senators Martin and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-450, CODE OF LAWS
OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VOTING PRECINCTS FOR PICKENS
COUNTY, SO AS TO CONSOLIDATE THE UNIVERSITY PRECINCT AND THE FORT HILL
PRECINCT IN PICKENS COUNTY INTO A SINGLE PRECINCT ENTITLED THE "FORT
HILL" PRECINCT.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4477 -- Reps. Stille, J. Hines, Wilder, Simrill, Sandifer, Kirsh, Meacham, Easterday, Allison, Neilson, Herdklotz, Walker, Cotty,
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4478 -- Reps. Boan, Baxley, Fleming, Askins, Kennedy, J. Hines, Martin, Cooper, Law, Robinson, Limbaugh, Rhoad, Cato, Witherspoon, Jennings, Wilkins and T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-785, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO ALTER THE RETURN AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-620, RELATING TO THE SPECIFIC TAX RATES ON VARIOUS TOBACCO PRODUCTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE SEPARATE DEFINITION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND IMPOSE A TAX EQUAL TO FIVE PERCENT OF THE MANUFACTURER'S PRICE ON ALL TOBACCO PRODUCTS EXCEPT CIGARETTES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-735, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT METHOD OF THE CIGARETTE TAX, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A THREE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT DISCOUNT ON THE TAX FOR TIMELY FILED RETURNS AND PAYMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-780, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RETURNS AND PAYMENTS OF THE TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX, SO AS TO INCREASE THE DISCOUNT FOR TIMELY FILED RETURNS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE TOBACCO PRODUCTS TAX FROM TWO TO THREE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-800, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, SO AS TO CONFORM IT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4479 -- Reps. Vaughn, Seithel, J. Brown, Hutson, Hallman, Allison, Koon, Cotty, Fleming, Rhoad, Robinson, Fulmer, Cain, Kelley,
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4480 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-1767, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE RUNNING OF COYOTES WITH DOGS FOR PURPOSES OF TRAINING THE DOGS IN A PRIVATE ENCLOSED FOX-HUNTING-DOG-TRAINING FACILITY.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 4481 -- Reps. Lee, Allison, Wells, Walker and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 75 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GIRL SCOUT LICENSE PLATES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 1014 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue, Courson, Rose and Richter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 54-7-100, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE HUNLEY COMMISSION TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CONCERNING THE SUBMARINE H.L. HUNLEY TO ENSURE THAT THE SUBMARINE AND ANY HUMAN REMAINS LOCATED THEREIN REMAIN IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN PERPETUITY AND ARE DISPLAYED IN AN
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
The following was introduced:
H. 4482 -- Rep. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SPARTANBURG HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE 1995 CLASS AAAA, DIVISION 1 STATE FOOTBALL CROWN.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
On motion of Rep. D. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4483 -- Rep. D. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SPARTANBURG HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, SUPPORT STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THE TEAM'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS, INCLUDING ITS CAPTURING OF THE 1995 CLASS AAAA, DIVISION 1 STATE TITLE.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives be extended to the Spartanburg High School football team, coaches, support staff, and school officials, on a date and at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing the team's accomplishments, including its capturing of the 1995 Class AAAA, Division 1 state title.
The Resolution was adopted.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Allison Anderson Bailey Boan Breeland Brown, H. Brown, T. Cain Cato Cave Cobb-Hunter Cooper
Cromer Dantzler Delleney Easterday Felder Fulmer Gamble Govan Hallman Harrell Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Haskins Herdklotz Hines, J. Hodges Howard Hutson Inabinett Keegan Kelley Keyserling Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Lee Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Marchbanks Mason McCraw McKay McMahand McTeer Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Quinn Rhoad Rice Richardson Riser Robinson Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stuart Thomas Townsend Tripp Trotter Tucker Vaughn Waldrop Walker Wells Whatley Whipper, L. Whipper, S. White Wilder Wilkins Williams Witherspoon Wofford Worley Wright Young Young-Brickell
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