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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:
O God our Father, our Help for every new day and our Hope for every unknown tomorrow, look with Your favor upon us that we may experience Your ever-abiding presence. We thank You for homes to share, for families to love, for friends to cherish, for places of service to fill, and for work to do. Forbid that we should walk through this world with unseeing eyes or grateful hearts. As the springtime progresses, bringing with it the beautiful array of flowers and the chorus of the birds, God forbid that we should possess an unresponsive attitude.
Thank You, Lord, for this privilege of prayer. 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. NEILSON moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of T.C. Kistler of Darlington, which was agreed to.
The following was received.
Document No. 2110
Promulgated By Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Board of Cosmetology
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-13-80
Qualifications and Provisions for Licensure
Received By Speaker January 17, 1997
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
120 Day Review Period Expiration Date June 5, 1997 Revised
Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee Requested Withdrawal February 28, 1997
Withdrawn and Resubmitted March 19, 1997
The following was introduced:
H. 3692 -- Reps. Clyburn and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT THE DEATH OF ROBERT STONE GALLOWAY, JR., OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, AND EXTENDING ITS SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 555 -- Senator Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SYMPATHY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE HONORABLE MARGARET KENNEDY THOMPSON, PROBATE JUDGE OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY, WHO PASSED AWAY MARCH 12, 1997.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 556 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Ravenel, Washington, Mescher, Ford, Williams and Rose: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. BARBARA LANGER PEARLSTINE OF CHARLESTON UPON HER DEATH.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3693 -- Reps. Stille, Townsend, Cooper, Cotty, Hinson, McMaster, Robinson and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-365 SO AS TO REQUIRE FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE FACULTY OF STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, BEGINNING WITH THE 1998 FALL SEMESTER, TO TEACH A REQUIRED NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS EACH SEMESTER, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3694 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL PROJECTS AND CONFORM THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL INDEBTEDNESS AMOUNT TO THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT.
Without reference.
H. 3695 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 13, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNANCE, POWERS, AND DUTIES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DEVOLUTION ON IT OF VARIOUS FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE THAT IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH AND ON APPROVAL BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENTITIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE GROUP PLANS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY CREATED BY THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-11-260 AND 8-17-370, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EMPLOYEES EXEMPT FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN AND THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO EXEMPT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE AUTHORITY CREATED BY THIS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "GOVERNMENTAL BODY" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THE AUTHORITY CREATED BY THIS ACT FROM THE DEFINITION.
Without reference.
S. 25 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 SO AS TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION OF TATTOO ARTISTS AND TATTOO PARLORS BY PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS, REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS AND FEES, MINIMAL STANDARDS, TATTOOING AND STERILIZING PROCEDURES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL INSPECTIONS, REGISTRATION DENIAL, REVOCATION, OR SUSPENSION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-700 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO TATTOOING, SO AS TO CHANGE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE PROHIBITING ALL TATTOOING TO ALLOW TATTOOING OF THOSE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OVER.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
S. 292 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-31-216 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHALL COLLECT AND MAINTAIN CONCEALABLE WEAPON APPLICATION, RENEWAL, AND REPLACEMENT FEES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE "LAW ABIDING CITIZENS SELF-DEFENSE ACT OF 1996".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
The following was introduced:
H. 3696 -- Rep. Sandifer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. W. H. "HAM" HUDSON, PRESIDENT OF OCONEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP OF THIS FINE HEALTH CARE FACILITY AND FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND PROFESSION.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Allison Altman Bailey Barfield Barrett Battle Bauer Baxley Beck Boan Bowers Breeland Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Carnell Cato Cave Chellis Cooper Cromer Dantzler Easterday Edge Fleming Gamble Gourdine Hamilton Harrell Harrison Harvin Haskins Hawkins Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Hodges Inabinett Jordan Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kinon Kirsh Knotts Leach Lee Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Mack Maddox Martin Mason McCraw McKay McLeod McMahand Meacham Miller Moody-Lawrence Mullen Neilson Parks Phillips Pinckney Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, March 20.
Grady A. Brown Leon Howard Harry R. Askins Steve P. Lanford G. Ralph Davenport, Jr. George E. Campsen III Gilda Cobb-Hunter James N. Law John G. Felder Jackson S. Whipper Douglas Jennings, Jr. F.G. Delleney, Jr. Joe McMaster Bill Cotty Joseph H. Neal Larry L. Koon William Clyburn Ralph W. Canty
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The SPEAKER granted Rep. RHOAD a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.
Announcement was made that Dr. Thomas Gibbons of West Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
The following Bill and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 3663 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Harrison, J. Brown, Sharpe, Townsend, Cato, H. Brown and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 10-1-163, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL PORTRAITS, FLAGS, BANNERS, MONUMENTS, STATUES, AND PLAQUES WHICH MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE STATE HOUSE DURING RENOVATIONS BE RETURNED TO THEIR ORIGINAL LOCATIONS WHEN THE STATE HOUSE IS REOCCUPIED, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE TO APPROVE THE LOCATION OF THESE ITEMS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE CHAMBERS AND PROVIDE THAT THE LOCATION OF THESE ITEMS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE RESPECTIVE CHAMBERS MUST NOT BE CHANGED UNLESS APPROVED BY AN ACT PASSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
H. 3666 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, J. Brown, H. Brown, Sharpe, Cato, Harrison, Townsend and D. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A 1998 SOUTHERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE HOST COMMITTEE WHICH SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PLANNING AND MAKING ALL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE 1998 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE WHICH WILL BE HELD IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN AUGUST 1998.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3397 -- Reps. Wilkins, D. Smith, Limbaugh, Haskins, Robinson, Cato, Knotts, Harrison, Loftis, Delleney, Davenport, Vaughn, Easterday, Young-Brickell, Cotty, McMaster, Fleming, Harrell, Allison, Law, Riser, Mason, Simrill, Cooper, Barrett, H. Brown, Sandifer, Rice, Hinson, Sharpe, Seithel, R. Smith, Kelley, Chellis, Klauber, Cromer, Dantzler, Meacham, Keegan, Trotter, Tripp, Lanford, Whatley, Littlejohn, Edge, Quinn, Kirsh, Walker, Bauer and Jordan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 4-9-142, 5-21-70, 6-1-60, 6-1-85, AND 59-73-35, SO AS TO LIMIT THE REVENUE RAISING AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, SPECIAL PURPOSE AND PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS, AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS, INCLUDING A PROHIBITION ON REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FEES AND TAXES, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-9-30, AS AMENDED, AND 5-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE USES FOR THE IMPOSITION OF UNIFORM SERVICE CHARGES AND THE CREDITING OF CHARGE REVENUE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEVERANCE OF OTHER PARTS OF THIS ACT IF ANY PORTION OF IT IS HELD UNCONSTITUTIONAL, INVALID, OR OTHERWISE INEFFECTIVE.
Reps. LIMBAUGH, HARRISON and SIMRILL requested debate on the Bill.
Rep. BAXLEY 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 Joint Resolution was taken up.
H. 3132 -- Reps. Limbaugh, Altman, Barfield, Bauer, Beck, Boan, H. Brown, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Fleming, Harrell, Haskins, Hawkins, Hinson, Jordan, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mason, McKay, McMaster, Meacham, Mullen, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Whatley, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 16 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OR ANY OF ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FROM USING RACE, SEX, COLOR, ETHNICITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN AS A CRITERION FOR EITHER DISCRIMINATING AGAINST OR GRANTING PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP IN THE OPERATION OF THE STATE'S SYSTEM OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, PUBLIC EDUCATION, OR PUBLIC CONTRACTING.
Rep. LIMBAUGH requested debate on the Joint Resolution.
Rep. SCOTT made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution 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. 3207 -- Reps. Seithel and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-6-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DRINKING GAMES IN ESTABLISHMENTS WHICH SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO DEFINE "DRINKING GAMES" AND "ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS".
The Committee on Judiciary proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\PSD\7181AC.97).
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ Section 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 61-6-2230. (A) No person licensed to sell alcoholic beverages pursuant to this article may knowingly conduct, operate, organize, promote, advertise, run, or participate in a 'drinking contest' or 'drinking game'.
(B) For purposes of this section, 'drinking contest' or 'drinking game' includes, but is not limited to, a contest, game, event, or other endeavor which encourages or promotes the consumption of alcoholic beverages by participants at extraordinary speed or in increased quantities or in more potent form. 'drinking contest' or 'drinking game' does not include a contest, game, event, or endeavor in which alcoholic beverages are not used or consumed by participants as part of the contest, game, event, or endeavor but instead are used solely as a reward or prize. Selling alcoholic beverages in the regular course of business is not considered a violation of this section."
SECTION 2. Section 61-4-580(6) of the 1976 Code is added by Act 415 of 1997, is amended to read:
"(6) sell, offer for sale, or possess any beverage or alcoholic liquors the sale or possession of which is prohibited on the licensed premises under the law of this State.; or
(7) conduct, operate, organize, promote, advertise, run, or participate in a 'drinking contest' or 'drinking game'. For purposes of this item, 'drinking contest' or 'drinking game' includes, but is not limited to, a contest, game, event, or other endeavor which encourages or promotes the consumption of beer or wine by participants at extraordinary speed or in increased quantities or in more potent form. 'Drinking contest' or 'drinking game' does not include a contest, game, event, or endeavor in which beer or wine is not used or consumed by participants as part of the contest, game, event, or endeavor, but instead is used solely as a reward or prize. Selling beer or wine in the regular course of business is not considered a violation of this section."
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor./
Amend title to conform.
Rep. YOUNG explained the amendment.
Rep. KENNEDY 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 Bills and Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 3316 -- Rep. G. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2990, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION PERIODS FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN THE SUSPENSION PERIODS BEGIN.
Rep. YOUNG explained the Bill.
S. 76 -- Senator Holland: A BILL RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO VOTER QUALIFICATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND OF THIS STATE IS ENTITLED TO VOTE ONLY IN THE PRECINCT OF HIS RESIDENCE AND THAT ANY REGISTERED ELECTOR WHO HAS MOVED HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE DURING THE THIRTY DAYS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF AN ELECTION IS ENTITLED TO VOTE IN HIS PREVIOUS PRECINCT OF RESIDENCE.
Rep. CROMER explained the Bill.
S. 224 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HEARING OF APPEALS BY THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL MEET NOT LATER THAN NOON ON MONDAY TWO WEEKS FOLLOWING THE FILING OF ANY NOTICE PERFECTED UNDER SECTION 7-17-70 FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING APPEALS.
Rep. CROMER explained the Bill.
H. 3462 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-19-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZED CHARGES AND COMMISSIONS FOR HANDLING AND SELLING LEAF TOBACCO, SO AS TO PROVIDE TWO OPTIONAL METHODS FOR DETERMINING THESE CHARGES AND COMMISSIONS.
Rep. SHARPE explained the Bill.
H. 3522 -- Reps. Sharpe, Riser, Witherspoon, Webb and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-22-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR WAREHOUSE RECEIPT FORMS DESIGNED OR APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF ELECTRONIC WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS.
Rep. SHARPE explained the Bill.
H. 3535 -- Reps. Sharpe, T. Brown and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-11-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A "PUBLIC WEIGHMASTER", SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION; TO AMEND SECTION 39-11-120, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF THE CERTIFICATES OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO STATE CERTIFICATES AND SPECIFY THAT THEY ARE ISSUED BY A PUBLIC WEIGHMASTER; TO AMEND SECTION 39-11-140, RELATING TO ACTS DECLARED MISDEMEANORS CONCERNING PUBLIC WEIGHMASTERS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO STATE CERTIFICATES AND MAKE IT A CRIME TO ACT AS A PUBLIC WEIGHMASTER OR DEPUTY PUBLIC WEIGHMASTER WITHOUT FIRST BEING LICENSED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 39-11-190 RELATING TO PERSONS TRADING IN BULK COMMODITIES ARE REQUIRED TO BE OR EMPLOY PUBLIC WEIGHMASTERS.
Rep. SHARPE explained the Bill.
S. 459 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL, RELATING TO NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION PAMPHLET NO. 58, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2062, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. SANDIFER explained the Joint Resolution.
H. 3681 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION, RELATING TO TOBACCO PLANT CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2113, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. WITHERSPOON explained the Joint Resolution.
On motion of Rep. YOUNG, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3316 be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. CROMER, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 76 be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. CROMER, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 224 be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. SHARPE, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3462 be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. SHARPE, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3522 be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. SHARPE, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3535 be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. SANDIFER, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 459 be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. WITHERSPOON, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3681 be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3366 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-614 SO AS TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL OR CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO TAKES A CHILD INTO EMERGENCY PHYSICAL CUSTODY OR EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CUSTODY.
The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\PSD\7163AC.97), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words, and inserting:
/Section 1. Section 20-7-545 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 450 of 1996, is amended to read:
"Section 20-7-545. An employee, volunteer, or official of the Department of Social Services required or authorized to perform child protective or child welfare-related functions or a law enforcement officer required or authorized to perform child protective or child welfare related functions is immune from civil or criminal liability which might otherwise result by reason of acts or omissions within the scope of the official duties of the employee, volunteer, officer, or official, so long as the employee, volunteer, officer, or official acted in good faith and was not reckless, wilful, wanton, or grossly negligent. In all such civil or criminal proceedings good faith is rebuttably presumed. This grant of immunity is cumulative to and does not replace any other immunity provided under the South Carolina Tort Claims Act."/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. YOUNG 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. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3366 be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3399 -- Reps. Bauer, Hinson, Beck, F. Smith, Simrill, Baxley, Cobb-Hunter, J. Smith, Neilson, Quinn, Sandifer, Wilkins, Knotts, Hawkins, Woodrum, Whatley, Barrett, Edge, Rice, Fleming, Kennedy, Scott, T. Brown, Riser, Davenport, Martin, Lloyd, Allison, Altman, McLeod, Cromer, Lanford, J. Brown, Howard, Stuart, Leach, Phillips, Pinckney, Parks, Rodgers, Hamilton, Byrd, Koon, Mack, Kinon, Kirsh, Webb, Barfield, Littlejohn, Miller, Bowers and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE VOTING, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN EMPLOYER SIGN A WRITTEN CERTIFICATION THAT HIS EMPLOYEE'S EMPLOYMENT PREVENTS HIM FROM VOTING IN HIS COUNTY OF RESIDENCE.
Rep. HARRISON 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. 3452 -- Reps. Miller, McMaster, Moody-Lawrence, Townsend, Hinson, Knotts, Cotty, Neal, Barrett, Battle, T. Brown, Trotter, Maddox, Stille, Stoddard, Witherspoon, Lloyd, J. Smith, Kennedy, Pinckney, Delleney, Rice, Kelley, Edge, Woodrum, Keegan, Martin, Webb, Parks, Carnell, Rhoad, Jordan, Rodgers, Meacham, Young-Brickell, Howard, Simrill, Spearman, Bowers, Koon and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-845, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPTIONAL POSTPONEMENT OF JURY SERVICE FOR STUDENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR OPTIONAL POSTPONEMENT OF JURY SERVICE FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES.
Rep. SHEHEEN 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. 3541 -- Rep. Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHOTOGRAPHS, X-RAYS, AND OTHER MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS OF AREAS OF TRAUMA VISIBLE ON A CHILD SUBJECT TO A REPORT OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COPIES OF ALL PHOTOGRAPHS, NEGATIVES, RADIOLOGICAL, AND OTHER MEDICAL REPORTS MUST BE SENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES RATHER THAN THE ORIGINALS OF ALL PHOTOGRAPHS, NEGATIVES, AND REPORTS AT THE TIME A REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 20-7-510 IS MADE, OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE REPORT IS MADE.
The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\JIC\5931DJC.97), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, in section 20-7-530 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, by adding / reasonably / between the words / as / and / possible / on line 39, page 1, so that when amended, Section 20-7-530 shall read:
"Section 20-7-530. A person required to report under Section 20-7-510 may take, or cause to be taken, color photographs of the areas of trauma visible on a child who is the subject of a report and, if medically indicated, a physician may cause to be performed a radiological examination or other medical examinations or tests of the child without the consent of the child's parents or guardians. All photographs, negatives, and reports and copies of them Copies of all photographs, negatives, radiological, and other medical reports must be sent to the department at the time a report pursuant to Section 20-7-510 is made, or as soon as reasonably possible after the report is made as possible." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. COTTY 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. COTTY, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3541 be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up.
S. 33 -- Senators Cork, Rankin, McConnell and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 8 TO ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 61 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR HOSPITALITY CABINETS.
Rep. SIMRILL 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.
S. 41 -- Senator Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2947, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT, SO AS TO INCLUDE A VIOLATION OF SECTION 56-5-750, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FAILING TO STOP FOR A BLUE LIGHT.
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. 3275 -- Reps. Klauber, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, Knotts, Fleming, Miller, Whatley, Robinson, Trotter, Hawkins, Sandifer, Bauer, R. Smith, Woodrum, Limehouse, Young, Haskins, Wilder, D. Smith, Webb, Barrett, Witherspoon, Harrell, Leach, Young-Brickell, Kelley, Rodgers and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-33 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PRISONERS MAY BE HOUSED IN TENTS; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 24 RELATING TO THE JAIL AND PRISON INSPECTION PROGRAM.
Rep. HARRISON 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. 3303 -- Rep. Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-761 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SHOOTING OR HUNTING OF BIG GAME FROM ANY PUBLIC, PAVED ROAD IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4, PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES AND EXEMPTIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-11-760, RELATING TO HUNTING OF ALL GAME FROM CERTAIN PUBLIC ROADS AND RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND PENALTIES.
Rep. WILDER 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. 3381 -- Reps. Robinson, Limehouse, Knotts, Neilson, Meacham, Cato, Keegan, Kelley, Trotter, Webb, Sandifer, Riser, Barrett, Gamble, Mason, Koon and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ARCHITECTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRM LICENSURE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MAY INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION; TO EXPAND GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION; AND REVISE EXAMINATION PROCEDURES.
Rep. SHEHEEN 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. 3439 -- Reps. Mason, Hawkins, Stoddard, R. Smith, Rodgers, Kirsh and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRADE AND COMMERCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 75 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE SALE OF REGROOVED AND REGROOVABLE TIRES.
Rep. LAW explained the Bill.
Rep. YOUNG-BRICKELL 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. 3177 -- Rep. Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS RELATIVE TO LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GENERAL CONTRACTORS INCLUDE A PERSON WHO UNDERTAKES MARINE CONSTRUCTION FOR A FEE OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS OR MORE AND THAT MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INCLUDE A PERSON WHO UNDERTAKES MARINE CONSTRUCTION FOR ANY FEE AND TO DEFINE MARINE CONSTRUCTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS RELATIVE TO LICENSING RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS INCLUDE A PERSON WHO UNDERTAKES MARINE CONSTRUCTION FOR ANY FEE.
Rep. KIRSH 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 Joint Resolution was taken up.
H. 3679 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION, RELATING TO BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2105, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. WITHERSPOON explained the Joint Resolution.
Rep. SCOTT made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution 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 Joint Resolution was taken up.
H. 3680 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION, RELATING TO IMPORTED FIRE ANT QUARANTINE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2112, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. SCOTT made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution 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.
Reps. HASKINS, F. SMITH, COTTY and SHARPE withdrew their requests for debate on the following Bill whereupon objections were raised by Reps. KIRSH, BOWERS, FLEMING, TROTTER, SANDIFER and MOODY-LAWRENCE.
H. 3089 -- Reps. D. Smith, Hodges, Cobb-Hunter, Byrd, Cotty, Jennings, Clyburn, Delleney, Young, Maddox, Allison, Leach, Limbaugh, Klauber, Knotts, Felder, Stille, Seithel, Bailey, Walker, Wilkes, Kinon, Stuart, Battle, Harrison and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF THE SAFETY BELT LAW, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FROM TEN TO TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR A VIOLATION AND FROM TWENTY TO FIFTY DOLLARS FOR EACH INCIDENT AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION PROHIBITING A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FROM STOPPING A DRIVER FOR A VIOLATION IN THE ABSENCE OF A VIOLATION OF ANOTHER MOTOR VEHICLE LAW.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
H. 3411 -- Reps. Cromer, Bauer, Cobb-Hunter, Neilson, J. Smith, Stuart, Harrison, Scott, Howard, Knotts, Cotty, Neal, Koon, Riser, Gamble, Young, Spearman, McMaster, J. Brown, Wilkes, Byrd and Hodges: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE FOR A NATIONAL CEMETERY TO BE LOCATED AT FORT JACKSON IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, veterans of the United States armed services and the veterans' survivors and their families who reside in the Midlands area of South Carolina in and around the capital city of Columbia, as well as in western and northern South Carolina, presently must use the national cemeteries in Florence or Beaufort--cities which are considerable distances from their homes; travel to these cemeteries places an undue burden on these deserving citizens; and
Whereas, the need exists for the location of a national cemetery in the Columbia, South Carolina area where Fort Jackson is situated; and
Whereas, sufficient unused land exists on the Fort Jackson installation for use as a national cemetery, and such a cemetery should be established on this military base at the earliest possible time. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, memorializes Congress to take the necessary steps to provide for a national cemetery to be located at Fort Jackson in the State of South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the eight members of South Carolina's Congressional Delegation, all at Washington, D.C.
Rep. CROMER explained the Concurrent Resolution.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
H. 3544 -- Reps. Davenport, Barfield, Seithel, Altman, Chellis, Meacham, Stoddard, Littlejohn, Lanford, Miller, Phillips, Cooper, Witherspoon, McCraw, Leach, Haskins, Riser, Limehouse and Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO PASS APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE STATE FLAG OF GEORGIA IN ITS PROPER PLACE IN THE HALL OF FLAGS AT THE NEW YORK CAPITOL, OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO REMOVE ALSO THE STATE FLAG OF SOUTH CAROLINA FROM THE NEW YORK CAPITOL'S HALL OF FLAGS.
Rep. SHEHEEN moved to adjourn debate upon the Concurrent Resolution until Tuesday, March 25, which was adopted.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
H. 3644 -- Reps. Robinson, Altman, G. Brown, Neilson, Barrett, Whatley, Stoddard, Simrill, Wilkins, Harrison, Allison, Townsend, Sandifer, Limehouse, Limbaugh, Trotter, Cotty, Kelley, Woodrum, Neal, Young, McKay, Wilder, Webb, M. Hines, Dantzler, Rodgers, Cooper, Koon, Rhoad, Breeland, Bowers, Quinn, Miller, J. Hines, Mason, Mack, Leach, Cromer, Cato, Harvin, Gamble, Campsen, Edge, Littlejohn, Keegan, Davenport, Haskins, Battle, Lee, Harrell, Witherspoon and Hawkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO EQUALIZE AMONG THE STATES THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEDERAL GASOLINE TAXES CONTRIBUTED TO THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY TRUST FUND.
Whereas, in 1995 South Carolina received fifty-two cents of each dollar it contributed in federal gasoline taxes to the Federal Highway Trust Fund; and
Whereas, for the past five years, South Carolina has averaged a return of seventy-five cents on each dollar contributed to the Federal Highway Trust Fund; and
Whereas, most states receive more than each dollar contributed to the Federal Highway Trust Fund. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the Congress of the United States expeditiously pass legislation that equalizes the distribution to each state of federal gas taxes contributed to the Federal Highway Trust Fund.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, and each member of this state's Congressional Delegation.
Rep. ROBINSON explained the Concurrent Resolution.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
H. 3675 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Stuart, Felder and Sharpe: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 301 IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY FROM INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 TO UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 178 BYPASS IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE MARSHALL BURNS WILLIAMS.
Whereas, the Honorable Marshall Burns Williams was born on January 17, 1912 in Norway, South Carolina; and
Whereas, he was the son of C. H. and Maude Williams of Orangeburg, South Carolina; and
Whereas, Senator Williams earned a B.S. degree from the University of South Carolina in 1933, an LL.B. degree from the University of South Carolina in 1936, had a J.D. degree conferred by the University of South Carolina in 1970, and received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws degree from South Carolina State University in 1989; and
Whereas, he married Margaret Shecut in 1942 and together reared four children; and
Whereas, among the many outstanding achievements Senator Williams accomplished during his lifetime, were his service as President of the South Carolina Young Democrats Club, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and a member of the American and South Carolina Bar Associations; and
Whereas, he was a World War II veteran, having served in the United States Naval Air Corps from 1942 to 1946 and having attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander; and
Whereas, he served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1947 to 1952; and
Whereas, he served in the South Carolina Senate from 1953 until his death on December 28, 1995; and
Whereas, during his distinguished career in the South Carolina Senate, Senator Williams served as Chairman of the Senate Medical Affairs Committee, Chairman of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, and Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee; and
Whereas, Senator Williams served as President Pro Tempore of the Senate from January 10, 1989 until his death; and
Whereas, at the time of his death, he was the longest serving state senator in the United States; and
Whereas, it is fitting and proper that the portion of United States Highway 301 in Orangeburg County from Interstate Highway 26 continuing to the United States Highway 178 Bypass be named "Marshall B. Williams Boulevard" as a lasting tribute to this distinguished South Carolinian. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly request that the Department of Transportation designate and name the portion of United States Highway 301 in Orangeburg County for the late Marshall B. Williams described in this resolution the "Marshall B. Williams Boulevard" and install appropriate markers or signs at places along the highway as the department considers advisable containing the words "Marshall B. Williams Boulevard".
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation and the family of the Honorable Marshall B. Williams.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered sent to the Senate.
Rep. HASKINS moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3697 -- Reps. Howard, Knotts, Woodrum, Cobb-Hunter, J. Hines, Harrison, Gourdine, Kennedy, Neal, Quinn, McLeod, Scott, Whatley, Young, H. Brown, Moody-Lawrence, Martin, Littlejohn, Hinson, McMahand, Wilkes, Stuart, Stille, Leach, Lloyd, Inabinett, Canty, Byrd, Maddox, Harvin, Parks, Kirsh, Cave, Askins, Limehouse, Meacham, Tripp, Battle and Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE NAME OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH A VEHICLE IS REGISTERED AND PROPERTY TAXES ARE PAID TO BE PLACED ON LICENSE PLATES AND TO PROVIDE THAT LOGOS OR SLOGANS MUST NOT BE PLACED ON A LICENSE PLATE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3698 -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Trotter, Knotts, Whipper, Moody-Lawrence, F. Smith, Breeland, R. Smith, Lee, Allison, Jordan, Hinson, Neilson, Mason, Gourdine, Tripp, Kennedy, McCraw, Keegan, M. Hines, Dantzler, Scott, Phillips, Inabinett, Harrell, Seithel, Whatley, J. Hines, Stuart, Woodrum, Byrd, Vaughn, Mullen, Lloyd, Barfield, Jennings, Harvin, Sandifer, Mack, Townsend, J. Smith, Battle, McKay, Beck, Fleming, Bauer, Limbaugh, Maddox, Witherspoon, H. Brown, McMahand, Edge, Lanford, Rodgers and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3500 SO AS TO ALLOW A NONREFUNDABLE CREDIT AGAINST A TAXPAYER'S STATE INCOME TAX LIABILITY FOR A PORTION OF THE TAXPAYER'S CASH INVESTMENT IN A QUALIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA FILM ENTERPRISE, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR AMOUNTS INVESTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION FACILITY IN THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3699 -- Reps. Spearman and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-390 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL GUEST FISHING LICENSE.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 3700 -- Reps. T. Brown, Altman, Whipper, Neilson, Bauer, Cobb-Hunter, J. Hines, G. Brown, Pinckney, Moody-Lawrence, Barrett, M. Hines, Kennedy, F. Smith, Rice, Harvin, Gourdine, Young, Miller, Woodrum, Lloyd, Inabinett, McMahand, J. Brown, Barfield, Bowers, Mack, Spearman, Allison, Cave, Wilkes, Byrd and Whatley: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A JOINT ELECTRIC POWER DEREGULATION STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY ALL PHASES OF THE DEREGULATION OF ELECTRIC POWER PROVIDERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH ELECTRIC POWER DEREGULATION SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED IN THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Rep. J. BROWN moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 3678 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING WALKER-GAMBLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OF NEW ZION, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON BEING SELECTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE COUNCIL OF THE INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION AS THE EXEMPLARY READING AWARDS WINNER FOR THE 1996-97 SCHOOL YEAR.
H. 3692 -- Reps. Clyburn and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT THE DEATH OF ROBERT STONE GALLOWAY, JR., OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, AND EXTENDING ITS SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY.
H. 3696 -- Rep. Sandifer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. W. H. "HAM" HUDSON, PRESIDENT OF OCONEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP OF THIS FINE HEALTH CARE FACILITY AND FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND PROFESSION.
At 10:45 A.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. NEILSON adjourned in memory of T.C. Kistler of Darlington, to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.
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