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| Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 14, beginning on line 33, by striking SECTION 11 in its entirety.
Renumber remaining SECTIONS to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator HOLLAND explained the amendment.
There being no further amendments, the Bill was amended and ordered returned to the House with amendments.
The following was introduced:
S. 1433 -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND EXTEND THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MRS. HAZEL LOVELACE OF GAFFNEY FOR HER LONG AND DISTINGUISHED CAREER AS AN EDUCATOR IN SOUTH CAROLINA UPON HER UPCOMING RETIREMENT AND WISH HER A FUTURE FULL OF GOOD HEALTH.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
Senator RUSSELL moved that the Resolution be adopted.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Boan Bryan Cork Courson Courtney Drummond Elliott Fair Ford Giese Glover Gregory Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Rankin Reese Richter Rose Russell Ryberg Saleeby Setzler Short Smith, G. Smith, J.V. Thomas Waldrep Washington Wilson
The Senate Resolution was adopted.
Amend Title To Conform
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly find it is important to support and endorse the standards of the traditional family unit; and
Whereas, the State of South Carolina should promote the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this State; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly believe they should promote public policy which preserves traditional family values and protects present and future generations; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly find that the traditional family unit offers the best structure for future generations and the best support for older generations and should be the basis for all public policy affecting families and family life in this State. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize the traditional family unit as the cornerstone for family life in South Carolina and shall rely upon all existing state laws to protect the traditional family unit in shaping public policy in the State.
Referred to the General Committee.
H. 5068 -- Rep. Cotty, Shissias, Howard and Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF LONNIE B. NELSON OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS MANY FRIENDS AND ADMIRERS.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 5070 -- Reps. Scott, Breeland, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Canty, Cave, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Govan, J. Hines, Howard, Inabinett, Kennedy, Lloyd, McMahand, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, White, Allison, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Boan, G. Brown,
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 5071 -- Reps. Scott, Breeland, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Canty, Cave, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Govan, J. Hines, Howard, Inabinett, Kennedy, Lloyd, McMahand, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, L. Whipper, S. Whipper, White, Williams, Allison, Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Boan, G. Brown, H. Brown, Cain, Carnell, Cato, Chamblee, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Elliott, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, Gamble, Hallman, Harrell, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Herdklotz, M. Hines, Hodges, Hutson, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Marchbanks, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McTeer, Meacham, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Rogers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright, J. Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE RALPH ANDERSON OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, OUR GOOD FRIEND AND
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 5072 -- Rep. Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MRS. JOYCE ANN LAW OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON BEING RECOGNIZED AS THE 1995-96 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AT A. J. LEWIS GREENVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 5074 -- Rep. Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS AND APPRECIATION TO THE HONORABLE HEYWARD GROVERMAN HUTSON, A DEDICATED, CONSCIENTIOUS, AND COMMITTED MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SINCE 1993, AND WISHING HIM THE BEST ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 5075 -- Reps. Baxley, Kinon and M. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE LARRY L. ELLIOTT OF MARION COUNTY, OUR GOOD FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 5076 -- Reps. Tucker and P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING T. L. HANNA HIGH SCHOOL OF ANDERSON ON WINNING THE CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN BOYS SOCCER FOR 1996.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 5077 -- Reps. H. Brown and Law: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE SANDRA S. "SANDI" WOFFORD OF BERKELEY COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND WISH HER WELL IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 5079 -- Reps. Tucker and P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING RICHARD SHIRLEY OF ANDERSON FOR A JOB WELL DONE AS VICE PRESIDENT AND CITY EXECUTIVE FOR BB&T, AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 5080 -- Reps. Cromer, Scott, J. Brown, Byrd, Rogers, Howard, Cotty, Harrison, Quinn and Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE JUNE STROTHER SHISSIAS OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING LEGISLATIVE SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 5081 -- Reps. Allison, Littlejohn, Walker, Wilder, D. Smith, Davenport, Lee, Vaughn and Lanford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE CAROLE C. WELLS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO WISH HER WELL AS SHE BEGINS HER SERVICE ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 5082 -- Reps. Jennings, Baxley and Kinon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE L. MORGAN MARTIN OF HORRY COUNTY, OUR DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE AND FRIEND, FOR HIS SIX YEARS OF OUTSTANDING LEGISLATIVE SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND WISHING HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN HIS CAREER.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 3961 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, D. Smith, Huff, Cromer, Fulmer, Wells, Meacham, Cotty, Witherspoon, Wright, Tripp, H. Brown, Sharpe, Sandifer, Cain, Fair, Rice, Fleming, Mason, A. Young, Kelley, Herdklotz, Seithel, Riser, Haskins, Simrill, Keegan, Trotter, Hutson, R. Smith, Marchbanks, Harrell, Stuart, Klauber, Waldrop and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO TITLE 14 SO AS TO CREATE THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION AND TO ESTABLISH ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-510, 1-23-520, 1-23-525, 1-23-530, AND 1-23-550, RELATING TO JUDGES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE JUDGES MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FROM A LIST OF NOMINEES SUBMITTED BY THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION; 2-19-10, RELATING TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW CANDIDATES, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS ON ELECTING THE MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY; 14-1-215, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RETIRED JUDGES OR JUSTICES PRESIDING IN CERTAIN COURTS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER AND CONDITIONS OF THIS SERVICE; 14-3-10, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE SUPREME COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE JUSTICES THEREOF SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR IN THE MANNER PROVIDED ABOVE INSTEAD OF ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; 14-3-20, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF JUSTICES TO THE SUPREME COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR INSTEAD OF ELECTION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; 14-3-40, RELATING TO THE VACANCIES IN THE SUPREME COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENTS TO FILL A VACANCY; 14-5 110, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES, SO AS TO REFER TO THEIR APPOINTMENT RATHER THAN THEIR ELECTION; 14-5-160, RELATING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF A JUDGE TO FILL A VACANCY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE TO FILL A VACANCY; 14-5-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JUDICIAL CIRCUITS AND ELECTION OF JUDGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT BY THE
The Report of the Committee of Conference was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE argued contra to the adoption of the Report of the Committee of Conference.
Senators MOORE and McCONNELL argued in favor of the adoption of the report.
Senator McCONNELL moved for Free Conference Powers.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Boan Bryan Cork Courson Courtney
Drummond Elliott Fair Giese Gregory Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leventis Martin McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Peeler Rankin Reese Richter Rose Russell Ryberg Saleeby Setzler Short Smith, G. Smith, J.V. Thomas Waldrep Wilson
Glover Matthews Passailaigue Patterson Washington
Free Conference Powers were granted.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators McCONNELL, MOORE and COURSON to the Committee of Free Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, the Report of the Committee of Free Conference was adopted as follows:
The COMMITTEE OF FREE CONFERENCE, to whom was referred:
H. 3961 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, D. Smith, Huff, Cromer, Fulmer, Wells, Meacham, Cotty, Witherspoon, Wright, Tripp, H. Brown, Sharpe, Sandifer, Cain, Fair, Rice, Fleming, Mason, A. Young, Kelley, Herdklotz, Seithel, Riser, Haskins, Simrill, Keegan, Trotter, Hutson, R. Smith, Marchbanks, Harrell, Stuart, Klauber, Waldrop and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO TITLE 14 SO AS
That the same do pass with the following amendments:
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