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:

O God our Father, Whose goodness never fails, we confess that many are the times that we are distressed by difficulties, weighed down by demands. Help us to never let what we cannot do to keep us from doing what we can do. May we keep in mind always that the best thing about the future is that it comes but one day at a time, and that when the load is heavy it indicates that we are climbing upward. So teach us to know that we cannot change the past, but that we can ruin a good present by worrying about the future. In the Master's name we pray. 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. ALTMAN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of William Boyd Smith, Representative Robert Harrell's father-in-law, which was agreed to.

Document No. 2377
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Chapter: 101
Statutory Authority: 40-45-10
SUBJECT: Definitions, Officers of the Board, Meetings, Licensing Provisions, Continuing Education, Fees, Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics
Proposed on November 27, 1998 in State Register Vol. 22 , Issue 11

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120 Day Period Tolled

20000204   Withdrawn and Resubmitted

Document No. 2378
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Board of Occupational Therapy
Chapter: 94
Statutory Authority: Section 40-36-10, et seq.
SUBJECT: Definitions, Officers of the Board, Board Meetings, Licensure, Continuing Education, Fees, Code of Ethics
Proposed on November 27, 1998 in State Register Vol. 22, Issue 11
Submitted to Legislative Council for General Assembly Review September 9, 1999
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 11, 2000
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2000
Revised May 12, 2000

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20000201   Committee Request Withdrawal
120 Day Period Tolled

20000204   Withdrawn and Resubmitted

The following were received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:

Document No. 2452
Agency: Department of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60(1, 3, and 6), 59-30-10(F) (1990), and 59-39-100
Graduation Requirements
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 3, 2000
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 2, 2000

Document No. 2483
Agency: Department of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60(1), 59-26-10
Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Professional Teaching (ADEPT)
Proposed on November 26, 1999 in State Register Vol. 23, Issue 11
Submitted to Legislative Council for General Assembly Review February 2, 2000
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 3, 2000
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 2, 2000

On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 4560 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Altman, Bailey, Breeland, H. Brown, Campsen, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Gourdine, Hinson, Inabinett, Law, Limehouse, Mack, Seithel, Whatley, Whipper and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY FOR ITS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE'S ECONOMY, FOR THE SIGNIFICANT ROLE IT HAS PLAYED IN ADVANCING SOUTH CAROLINA'S POSITIONS IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY, AND FOR ITS LEADERSHIP AND VISION AS OUR STATE PROGRESSES IN THE TWENTY-FIRST

Whereas, more than seven hundred companies from every county in South Carolina import and export products through the State Ports Authority's terminals, providing a direct link between our state's economic health and the health of our ports; and

Whereas, waterborne commerce through the State Ports Authority stimulates jobs for more than eighty-three thousand South Carolinians who earn two and one-half billion dollars in wages annually; and

Whereas, Port activity generates nearly eleven billion dollars in sales revenues for South Carolina companies annually and produces three hundred fourteen million dollars in state and local taxes every year; and

Whereas, South Carolina products valued at three billion dollars are exported around the world from our state's ports every year; and

Whereas, two-thirds of the port users in South Carolina are small companies, showing the great potential for expanding small businesses' role in international trade; and

Whereas, the success of our port system has contributed significantly to South Carolina's global reputation. The State Ports Authority currently operates the nation's fourth largest container port and ranks sixth in the entire country in value of goods shipped; and

Whereas, with business strategies focusing on global customers and suppliers, a strong and successful State Ports Authority will play an even greater role in maintaining existing jobs and attracting better employment opportunities to South Carolina in the years ahead; and

Whereas, the South Carolina State Ports Authority was created by the General Assembly in 1942 to contribute to the economic development of the State of South Carolina by fostering and stimulating waterborne commerce and the shipment of freight; and

Whereas, over its fifty-seven-year history, the Ports Authority has set the standards for stewardship among United States ports; and

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives recognize the South Carolina State Ports Authority for its outstanding contributions to the state's economy, for the significant role it has played in advancing South Carolina's position in the global economy, and for its leadership and vision as our State progresses in the twenty-first century, and acknowledge February 9, 2000, as "State Ports Authority Appreciation Day".

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Edgar A. Buck, Chairman, and Bernard S. Groseclose, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of the State Ports Authority.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4561 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Altman, Bailey, Breeland, H. Brown, Campsen, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Gourdine, Hinson, Inabinett, Keegan, Law, Limehouse, Mack, Seithel, Whatley, Whipper and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS IN NATURAL SCIENCES AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4562 (Word version) -- Rep. Gamble: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1118 (Word version) -- Senator Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE SINCERE APPRECIATION AND SPECIAL THANKS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO ONE OF THE PALMETTO STATE'S MOST OUTSTANDING AND DISTINGUISHED NUCLEAR CHEMISTS AND HUMANITARIANS, MR. J. MALVYN (MAL) MCKIBBEN OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1122 (Word version) -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF MR. ROY TRENTON "R.T." BREWER OF MANNING AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 4563 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie, Martin and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE POINT

H. 4564 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie and J. Smith: A BILL TO ENACT THE "BOILER SAFETY ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 SO AS TO REQUIRE BOILERS INSTALLED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2000, IN CERTAIN BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC TO BE DESIGNED, MANUFACTURED, AND SEALED OR STAMPED UNDER A RECOGNIZED NATIONAL CODE; TO REQUIRE BOILERS INSTALLED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2000, TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION DEMONSTRATING PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BOILER AND TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS; TO REQUIRE LIABILITY INSURANCE; TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR VARIANCES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH REGISTRATION FEES; AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 4565 (Word version) -- Rep. Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 25, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, BY ADDING SECTION 16-25-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A

H. 4566 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-60, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR FEE FOR CRIMINAL RECORD SEARCHES CONDUCTED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE A TEN DOLLAR FEE WHEN CONDUCTED FOR A FOR-PROFIT NURSING HOME, HOME HEALTH AGENCY, OR AN ADULT OR CHILD DAYCARE CENTER AND AN EIGHT DOLLAR FEE WHEN CONDUCTED FOR A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION OR A BONA FIDE MENTOR.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4567 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-5-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS FOR THE MONEY OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PRINCIPAL PROTECTED INVESTMENTS IN THE FORM OF NOTES, BONDS, GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CONTRACTS, DEBENTURES, OR OTHER CONTRACTS WHICH PROVIDE FOR FULL PRINCIPAL PAYMENT AT THE END OF A CONTRACT TERM NOT TO EXCEED TWELVE YEARS ISSUED BY BANKS CHARTERED IN THE UNITED STATES OR THEIR AGENCIES, OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, OR OTHER ENTITIES HAVING RECEIVED A CREDIT RATING IN ONE OF THE THREE HIGHEST GENERAL RATING CATEGORIES OF SUCH RATINGS BY NO FEWER

H. 4568 (Word version) -- Reps. Klauber and Carnell: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT WHERE THE POLLING PLACE OF A VOTING PRECINCT IS LOCATED WITHIN A SCHOOL IN GREENWOOD COUNTY, NO CHARGE MAY BE MADE FOR THE USE OF THAT POLLING PLACE DURING A GENERAL, SPECIAL, OR PRIMARY ELECTION OR REFERENDUM OF ANY TYPE WHETHER BINDING OR ADVISORY.
On motion of Rep. KLAUBER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4569 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-433, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTIONAL AMOUNTS IN CLAIMS FOR AND AGAINST MINORS AND INCAPACITATED PERSONS, SO AS TO RAISE THE JURISDICTIONAL AMOUNT BELOW WHICH THESE CLAIMS MAY BE HEARD IN PROBATE COURT FROM TEN THOUSAND TO THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4570 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY ADDING SECTION 2-3-115, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE HONORARY POSITION OF SPEAKER EMERITUS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE POSITION IS HELD BY ANY PERSON WHO SERVED AS SPEAKER SUBSEQUENT TO HIS SERVICE IN THE HOUSE, TO PROVIDE THE SPEAKER EMERITUS MAY PERFORM SUCH FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE SPEAKER AND ALLOWED BY LAW, AND TO PROVIDE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR THE SPEAKER EMERITUS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-110, RELATING TO THE SPEAKER AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SPEAKER, AS ALLOWED BY LAW, TO APPROVE EXPENSE MONEY,

H. 4571 (Word version) -- Rep. Ott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1192, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TYPE AND NUMBER OF NONGAME FISHING DEVICES WHICH MAY BE USED IN CERTAIN BODIES OF FRESHWATER, SO AS TO REVISE THAT PORTION OF THE CONGAREE RIVER IN WHICH CERTAIN NONGAME FISHING DEVICES MAY BE USED AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN NONGAME FISHING DEVICES IN A PORTION OF THE CONGAREE RIVER.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 4572 (Word version) -- Rep. Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8325, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A JUVENILE'S CONDITIONAL AFTERCARE RELEASE FROM A JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AFTERCARE COUNSELOR, IF TRAINED AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, HAS THE POWER TO ARREST THE JUVENILE FOR VIOLATING CONDITIONS OF THE RELEASE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8335, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES OF PROBATION COUNSELORS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PROBATION COUNSELOR TRAINED AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER HAS THE POWER TO ISSUE WARRANTS, TO ARREST, AND TO EXECUTE PROCESS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES, PROBATION COUNSELORS ARE REGARDED AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COURT, DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, AND THE JUVENILE PAROLE BOARD.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 705 (Word version) -- Senators Rankin and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 37, TITLE 5 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH

S. 992 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell and Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND PROVISO 50.9 OF PART IB OF ACT 100 OF 1999, THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN DIRECTING THE COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE TO USE A DESIGNATED APPROPRIATION SPECIFICALLY FOR THE SUPPORT OF A MARITIME EXCHANGE SYSTEM.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 1020 (Word version) -- Senators Passailaigue, Saleeby, Hayes, Matthews, Patterson, McConnell, Ford, Reese and Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION A FEDERAL OR STATE AGENCY WHICH LENDS OR INVESTS FUNDS, TO DEFINE "LOAN CALL" AND "LOAN CALL AGREEMENT" AND REDEFINE "LOAN LIMITS", AND TO PROVIDE FOR A WRITTEN LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN A CORPORATION AND ITS MEMBERS RATHER THAN A STATUTORY LINE OF CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAXATION OF A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE TAX EXEMPTIONS ALSO FOR A SUBSIDIARY CORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS OF A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MAY NOT MORTGAGE OR ASSIGN ITS ASSETS EXCEPT ON A PRO RATA BASIS TO ALL PARTIES PROVIDING CREDIT, OTHER THAN FOR SHORT-TERM LOANS AND PURCHASE MONEY LOANS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN INDUSTRIAL AND BUSINESS ASSETS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS OF A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S SUBSIDIARY,

S. 1048 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 53 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-120, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE THIRD SATURDAY IN FEBRUARY EACH YEAR AS PURPLE HEART DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART FOR MILITARY MERIT AND THE EXCEPTIONAL MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE RECEIVED THIS DECORATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 1075 (Word version) -- Senators Setzler, Bryan, Leventis, Thomas, J. V. Smith, Waldrep, Courtney, Giese, Moore, Elliott, Martin, Saleeby, Courson, Wilson, Grooms, Ravenel, Anderson, Hutto, McGill, Peeler, Hayes, Matthews, Ryberg, Rankin, Short, Holland and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL CERTIFIED TEACHERS WHO ARE EMPLOYED BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO TEACH IN THE CLASSROOM SHALL RECEIVE ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS EACH SCHOOL YEAR TO OFFSET EXPENSES INCURRED BY THEM FOR TEACHING SUPPLIES

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:

Allen                  Allison                Altman
Bailey                 Bales                  Barfield
Barrett                Battle                 Bowers
Breeland               Brown, G.              Brown, H.
Brown, J.              Campsen                Canty
Carnell                Cato                   Chellis
Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter            Cooper
Cotty                  Dantzler               Davenport
Delleney               Easterday              Edge
Emory                  Fleming                Frye
Gamble                 Gilham                 Gourdine
Hamilton               Harrell                Harrison
Harvin                 Haskins                Hawkins
Hayes                  Hines, J.              Hines, M.
Hinson                 Hosey                  Howard
Huggins                Inabinett              Jennings
Keegan                 Kelley                 Kennedy
Kirsh                  Klauber                Koon
Law                    Leach                  Lee
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Lloyd
Loftis                 Lourie                 Lucas
Maddox                 McCraw                 McGee
McKay                  McLeod, M.             McLeod, W.
McMahand               Meacham-Richardson     Miller
Moody-Lawrence         Neal, J.H.             Neal, J.M.
Neilson                Ott                    Parks
Perry                  Phillips               Pinckney
Quinn                  Rhoad                  Rice
Riser                  Robinson               Rodgers
Rutherford             Sandifer               Scott
Sharpe                 Simrill                Smith, D.
Smith, F.              Smith, J.              Smith, R.
Stille                 Stuart                 Taylor
Townsend               Tripp                  Trotter

Vaughn                 Walker                 Webb
Whipper                Wilder                 Wilkes
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Woodrum
Young-Brickell

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, February 8.

Harry Askins                      Theodore Brown
Jerry Govan                       Anthony Harris
Jake Knotts                       David Mack
Michael Whatley

The SPEAKER granted Rep. LANFORD a leave of absence due to a doctor's appointment.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MARTIN a leave of absence for the day due to illness.

The SPEAKER granted Reps. KNOTTS and WHATLEY a temporary leave of absence due to addressing students at the S.C. Police Academy.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. SHEHEEN a leave of absence due to appearing in court.

Announcement was made that Dr. M. David Mitchell of Spartanburg is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

Reps. ALLISON, MILLER, KIRSH, HARRELL, JENNINGS, H. BROWN, MCKAY, WALKER and WITHERSPOON presented to the House a delegation of students, parents and officials from the S.C. School for the Deaf and the Blind.

In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2   Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names of co-sponsors may be added. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."

Bill Number:   H. 4327 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/08/00   NEILSON

Bill Number:   H. 4550 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/08/00   NEILSON

The following Joint Resolution was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:

H. 4533 (Word version) -- Reps. Kennedy and Harvin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON SEPTEMBER 15 AND 16, 1999, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 943 (Word version) -- Senators Mescher, Passailaigue, Grooms and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2 OF ACT 1093 OF 1966, AS LAST AMENDED BY ACT 603 OF 1971, RELATING TO THE GOOSE CREEK PARK AND PLAYGROUND COMMISSION IN BERKELEY COUNTY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE COMMISSION.

Rep. DANTZLER proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\BBM\AMEND\9185HTC00), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 1, by inserting immediately before /Upon/ on line 41 / No more than three members may be residents of the City of Goose Creek. /
Amend title to conform.

The amendment was then adopted.

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

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4524 (Word version) -- Rep. Easterday: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN AND ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN GREENVILLE COUNTY WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER OR AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SOCCER SQUAD MAY PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SOCCER WHICH IS INDEPENDENT OF THE CONTROL OF THE SCHOOL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL OR STUDENT IN THOSE SCHOOLS IS NOT INELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER BECAUSE OF THE PARTICIPATION OF THE STUDENT OF THE SCHOOL AS A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZED SOCCER TEAM INDEPENDENT OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTROL.

Rep. F. SMITH 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 legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

The following Bill and Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

H. 4546 (Word version) -- Reps. Harvin and M. McLeod: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO TWO SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN SEPTEMBER, 1999, AND UP TO TWO SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN JANUARY, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ANY SCHOOL OF CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, AND 3 DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE FLOYD AND DUE TO ICE, SNOW, AND RESULTING HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS, RESPECTIVELY, ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

H. 4549 (Word version) -- Reps. Hayes and M. Hines: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO TWO SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN JANUARY, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF THE THREE DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

H. 4551 (Word version) -- Reps. Phillips, McCraw and Littlejohn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 24 AND 25, 2000, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO ICE AND WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE SCHOOL DAY OF JANUARY 26, 2000,

H. 4304 (Word version) -- Rep. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-135, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS-IN-CHARGE AND MANAGERS-IN-CHARGE, SO AS TO CLARIFY CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A TRUST ACCOUNT MUST BE ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED.

Rep. BAILEY explained the Bill.

Rep. DAVENPORT moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, February 9, which was adopted:

S. 226 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREREQUISITES TO ISSUANCE OF A CORPORATE CERTIFICATE TO A PROPOSED MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE AREA SEEKING TO BE INCORPORATED TO BE CONTIGUOUS, AND PROVIDE THAT CONTIGUITY IS NOT DESTROYED BY AN INTERVENING NAVIGABLE WATERWAY, MARSHLAND, OR LOWLAND WHETHER OR NOT IT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY INCORPORATED OR ANNEXED, AND PROVIDE THAT THE NAVIGABLE WATERWAY, MARSHLAND, OR LOWLAND DOES NOT PRECLUDE IT FROM BEING USED BY ANOTHER MUNICIPALITY TO ESTABLISH CONTIGUITY FOR PURPOSES OF AN INCORPORATION OR ANNEXATION PROVIDED THE DISTANCE FROM HIGHLAND TO HIGHLAND OF THE AREA BEING INCORPORATED OR ANNEXED IS NOT GREATER THAN ONE MILE.

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3692 (Word version) -- Reps. Rodgers, Gilham, Lloyd and Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATION OF CIVIL ACTIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-548 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ACTIONS FOR ASSAULT AND ACTIONS FOR BATTERY MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN FOUR YEARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CIVIL ACTIONS WHICH MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN TWO YEARS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO AN ACTION FOR ASSAULT AND AN ACTION FOR BATTERY.

The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\SKB\AMEND\18164SOM00), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting:
/ SECTION 1.   Section 15-3-530(5) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 432 of 1988, is further amended to read:

"(5)   an action for assault, battery, or any injury to the person or rights of another, not arising on contract and not enumerated by law, and those provided for in Section 15-3-545;" /
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.

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3889 (Word version) -- Rep. Edge: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 32, TITLE 27, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VACATION TIMESHARING PLANS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE FORECLOSURE OF LIENS ON TIMESHARE ESTATES; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 27-32-10 THROUGH 27-32-250

Rep. CAMPSEN explained the amendment.

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. 4336 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Beck, H. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Dantzler, Easterday, Edge, Gamble, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrison, Haskins, Hinson, Kelley, Klauber, Knotts, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Martin, McKay, Perry, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Sharpe, Simrill, D. Smith, R. Smith, Townsend, Tripp, Vaughn, Walker, Whatley, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young-Brickell, Fleming, Kirsh, McGee and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS AND THE ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO CHARTER SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE FORMULA FUNDING FOR A CHARTER SCHOOL SHALL BE COMPUTED WITHOUT REGARD TO THE RACIAL COMPOSITION OF THE CHILDREN ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL AND TO DELETE A REQUIREMENT THAT CHARTER SCHOOL ENROLLMENT MAY NOT DIFFER FROM THE RACIAL COMPOSITION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BY MORE THAN TEN PERCENT.

Rep. TOWNSEND requested debate on the Bill.

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 Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

S. 1071 (Word version) -- Senator Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 176 FROM S.C. 202 TO S.C. 213 IN NEWBERRY COUNTY AS THE "WILLIAM BLEASE LATTIMORE, SR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Rep. W. MCLEOD moved to adjourn debate on the Resolution until Thursday, February 10, which was agreed to.

Rep. WEBB moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.

The following was introduced:

H. 4573 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Wilder and Carnell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE ZACHARIAH ERNEST SEYMOUR, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4574 (Word version) -- Reps. Hayes and Leach: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AND HEAD FOOTBALL COACH, JOHN PARKER CARLISLE III, OF GREENVILLE COUNTY ON

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 4575 (Word version) -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP OF A JOINT MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM SO AS TO MAKE AN EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A RESOLUTION BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH MEMBER OF THE JOINT SYSTEM IS REQUIRED WHEN A JOINT SYSTEM IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A FINANCING POOL AND IN THAT INSTANCE, REQUIRE INSTEAD A RESOLUTION OF THE JOINT SYSTEM COMMISSION.
Rep. FLEMING asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.
Rep. HARRELL objected.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4576 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL RENEWAL OF COSMETOLOGISTS LICENSES AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE CERTAIN CONTINUING EDUCATION, SO AS TO EXEMPT A PERSON WHO HAS HELD A LICENSE FOR AT LEAST TWENTY CONSECUTIVE YEARS AND IS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR HAS HELD CONTINUOUS LICENSURE FOR AT LEAST THIRTY YEARS, IS FIFTY YEARS OLD, AND WHO HAS NOT BEEN DISCIPLINED BY THE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY FROM TAKING THE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES; AND PROVIDE THAT, UPON APPROVAL BY THE BOARD, AN ATTENDANCE FORM MAY

H. 4577 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport, Woodrum, Altman, Koon, Maddox and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FIVE PERCENT CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATE IMPOSED PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR GRADUATED CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATES RANGING FROM ONE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT TO FIVE PERCENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

Rep. FLEMING moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4527 (Word version) -- Reps. Stuart, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE HENHOUSE MINISTRY OF LEXINGTON

H. 4536 (Word version) -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO ANDREW "DREW" DOWLING WOODHAM III, OF RICHLAND COUNTY, UPON ATTAINING THE HIGHEST AND MOST DISTINGUISHED HONOR A BOY SCOUT MAY RECEIVE.

H. 4538 (Word version) -- Rep. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE HEARTFELT ADMIRATION AND CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE NAVY JUNIOR ROTC DRILL TEAM OF SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL IN AIKEN COUNTY ON BEING NAMED THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NAVY JUNIOR ROTC STATE CHAMPION" FOR THE SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR AT THE STATEWIDE DRILL COMPETITION SPONSORED BY THE NROTC UNIT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ON JANUARY 22, 2000, AND TO WISH THE TEAM CONTINUED SUCCESS AT THE NATIONAL DRILL MEET TO BE HELD AT THE NAVY'S TRAINING CENTER IN GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS, ON APRIL 6 AND 7, 2000.

At 12:55 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. ALTMAN, adjourned in memory of William Boyd Smith, Representative Robert Harrell's father-in-law, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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