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The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the ACTING PRESIDENT, Senator LAND.
A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by Bishop Robert J. Baker, Bishop of the Diocese of Charleston, as follows:
Let us pray.
Loving God, You have blessed us with great freedom, a strong economy, abundant natural resources and a generous and loving people.
It is with faith and hope that we ask You today, Lord, to help us find ways to use those among us who are strong and help those who are weak.
Show those who are blessed with financial wealth ways to include the poor and vulnerable in our economic prosperity.
Guide us with Your wisdom and spirit of generosity so that we may continue to effectively fulfill the mandate of Your teachings.
We beseech Your justice of right and wrong in our society to find common ground on the many issues which divide the people of our great State.
This day, this week, this year, this century, we place ourselves in your care, O Lord, as we face the challenge of leadership and we turn often to You for your guidance, wisdom, courage and compassion.
Bless divinely the men and women in this assembly who are Your partners in service in the State of South Carolina in the beginning of the new millenium.
Amen.
Senator DRUMMOND moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the Call:
Alexander Anderson Bauer Branton Bryan Courson Courtney Drummond Elliott Fair Ford Giese Glover Gregory Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto
Jackson Land Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Rankin Ravenel Reese Richardson Russell Ryberg Saleeby Setzler Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep Washington
A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
The following appointments were transmitted by the Honorable James H. Hodges:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Mental Health Commission, with term to commence March 21, 1999, and to expire March 21, 2004:
At-Large:
Anna Dozier-Kelly, 881 McDonald Rd., Georgetown, S.C. 29440 VICE James E. Whitford
Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Mental Health Commission, with term to commence March 21, 1997, and to expire March 21, 2002:
4th Congressional District:
Keith Joseph Marrero, AMI Architects, 206 East Coffee Street, Greenville, S.C. 29601 VICE Lisa H. Stevens
Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
Senator LEVENTIS introduced Dr. C. Tucker Weston of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
On motion of Senator HUTTO, at 11:05 A.M., Senator WASHINGTON was granted a leave of absence for today.
S. 929 (Word version) -- Senators Courson, Wilson, Passailaigue, Setzler, Reese, Grooms, Hayes, Branton and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-675 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE AGENCIES OR DEPARTMENTS HAVING EMPLOYEES LOCATED WITHIN THOSE COUNTIES WHOSE PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT IS CLOSED BY THE GOVERNOR BECAUSE OF EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS MAY NOT REQUIRE THOSE EMPLOYEES TO MAKE UP TIME LOST FROM WORK, TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA LOCATED WITHIN THOSE COUNTIES WHOSE PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT IS CLOSED BY THE GOVERNOR AS A RESULT OF EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE HAZARDOUS WEATHER POLICY TO MAKE UP TIME LOST FROM WORK, AND TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATORY TIME FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.
Senator COURSON asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Finance.
There was no objection.
On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar.
H. 4478 (Word version) -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES IN UNION COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE LOCATIONS OF THE POLLING PLACES AND PROVIDE THAT POLLING PLACES FOR THESE PRECINCTS MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION OF UNION COUNTY WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE UNION COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBERED ON WHICH LINES OF THE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND
Senator PEELER asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Judiciary.
There was no objection.
On motion of Senator PEELER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar.
The following were introduced:
S. 1100 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Peeler, Ryberg, Courtney, Richardson, Bauer, Waldrep and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM, SO AS TO ADD FIVE ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DAYS TO BEGIN WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2000-2001 AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SUCH DAYS MUST BE USED FOR TEACHER DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING WITH TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THESE ADDITIONAL DAYS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 1101 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Peeler, Ryberg, Mescher, Richardson, Courtney, McConnell, Courson, Ravenel, Grooms, Giese, Hayes, Branton, Gregory, Bauer and Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY TEACHER WHO EARNS NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS (NBPTS) CERTIFICATION SHALL RECEIVE WHILE TEACHING AN ANNUAL INCREASE IN PAY FROM STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR FOR THE LIFE OF THE CERTIFICATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TWO THOUSAND DOLLAR COST TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATION ALSO SHALL BE REIMBURSED TO TEACHERS FROM STATE-APPROPRIATED FUNDS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 1102 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Peeler, Ryberg, Mescher, Grooms, Courtney, McConnell, Courson, Ravenel, Richardson, Hayes, Gregory,
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 1103 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Peeler, Ryberg, Mescher, Richardson, Courtney, McConnell, Courson, Ravenel, Giese, Hayes, Grooms, Waldrep, Bauer and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS AND THE STATE'S MINIMUM TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001, THE AVERAGE COMPENSATION FOR TEACHERS AS DETERMINED THROUGH ADJUSTMENTS IN THE STATE'S MINIMUM SALARY SCHEDULE MUST BE AT LEAST THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 1104 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-1735 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM MAY ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR TEACHING IN A PRIVATE SCHOOL, COLLEGE, OR UNIVERSITY WHICH MEETS THE ACCREDITATION STANDARDS OF ITS REGIONAL ACCREDITATION ASSOCIATION IN THE SAME MANNER AND AT THE SAME COST THAT CREDIT MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR "OUT-OF-STATE SERVICE".
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1105 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1106 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-9-1210 AND 5-17-10 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL BALLOT INITIATIVES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A BALLOT INITIATIVE MUST BE REQUESTED BY AT LEAST FIVE PERCENT OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF A COUNTY AND AT LEAST TEN PERCENT OF THE REGISTERED VOTERS OF A MUNICIPALITY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1107 (Word version) -- Senator Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-20-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITING NONJUDICIAL CANDIDATES ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF EITHER HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CURRENT OR FORMER MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITHIN THE PROHIBITION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1108 (Word version) -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, RELATING TO SETTLEMENT BY AGREEMENT AND FINAL RELEASE AND RELATING TO REPORTING ATTORNEY'S FEES FOR APPROVAL, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2470, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 1109 (Word version) -- Senators Moore, Short, Reese, Leatherman, Wilson, Courtney, Waldrep, Drummond, Land, O'Dell, McConnell, Peeler, Thomas, Mescher, Bryan, Holland, McGill, Elliott, Giese, Courson, Passailaigue, Branton, Fair, Anderson, Hayes, Washington, Ravenel, Richardson, Bauer, Grooms, Saleeby and Rankin: A JOINT
On motion of Senator SHORT, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4484 (Word version) -- Rep. Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN 1999 BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY DURING SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE FLOYD AND THE FLOODING THAT FOLLOWED 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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
H. 4515 (Word version) -- Rep. Fleming: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO OFFICER WAYNE HUTCHERSON OF UNION COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF BEING SELECTED AS WILDLIFE OFFICER OF THE YEAR FOR DISTRICT SEVEN.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4516 (Word version) -- Reps. Carnell, Stille and Klauber: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DR. DON L. PEOPLES OF WARE SHOALS UPON HIS DEATH.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4522 (Word version) -- Rep. Fleming: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MR. W. BAILEY GREER OF UNION UPON HIS DEATH.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS to attend a reception at the Adam's Mark Hotel on Tuesday, February 8, 2000, from 8:00 until 9:00 P.M.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC ASSOCIATION OF COUNCIL ON AGING DIRECTORS to attend a buffet breakfast at the Clarion Town House on Wednesday, February 9, 2000, from 8:00 until 8:45 A.M.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC DENTAL ASSOCIATION to attend a mid-day reception at the Capital City Club on Wednesday, February 9, 2000, upon adjournment and lasting until 2:00 P.M.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the QUORUM HEALTH GROUP, INC. to attend a reception at the SC State Museum on Wednesday, February 9, 2000, from 6:00 until 6:30 P.M.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION to attend a reception at the Embassy Suites Hotel on Wednesday, February 9, 2000, from 6:30 until 8:30 P.M.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION to attend a breakfast in 221-215 Blatt Bldg. on Thursday, February 10, 2000, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL to attend a luncheon at the Summit Club on Tuesday, February 15, 2000, upon adjournment and lasting until 2:30.P.M.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION to attend a reception at the Capital City Club on Tuesday, February 15, 2000, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC NURSERY ASSOCIATION and GREENHOUSE GROWERS ASSOCIATION to attend a buffet-breakfast at the Capital City Club on Wednesday, February 16, 2000, from 8:00 until 9:30 A.M.
Senator MOORE from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 354 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS DEBT RECOVERY ACT OF 1999", WHICH PROVIDES PROCEDURES THAT GRANT TO PERSONS WHO HAVE RECOVERED JUDGMENTS AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON FOR A COMMERCIAL DEBT A RIGHT TO A WRIT OF GARNISHMENT, SUBJECTING TO GARNISHMENT UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITATIONS INCOME, WAGES, INTEREST, RENTS, DIVIDENDS, CAPITAL GAINS, BONUSES, AND COMMISSIONS OF THE DEBTOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 37-5-104, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST GARNISHMENT FOR CERTAIN CONSUMER DEBTS, SO AS TO PERMIT
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator WILSON from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable report on:
S. 936 (Word version) -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD SUN CITY 2 AND SUN CITY 3 TO THESE PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE NEW PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator WILSON from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable report on:
S. 1008 (Word version) -- Senators Holland and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-460 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WHILE A LICENSE HAS BEEN CANCELED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED, SO AS TO PROVIDE MAGISTRATE COURTS WITH EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION IN ALL CASES INVOLVING DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION EXCEPT THOSE CASES WHERE THE SUSPENSION RESULTED FROM A CONVICTION FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator HOLLAND from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable report on:
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.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator SETZLER from the Committee on Education polled out S. 1075 favorable:
S. 1075 (Word version) -- Senators Setzler, Bryan, Leventis, Thomas, J. Verne Smith, Waldrep, Courtney, Giese, Moore, Elliott, Martin, Saleeby, Courson, Wilson, Grooms, Ravenel, Anderson, Hutto, McGill, Peeler, Hayes, Matthews, Ryberg, Rankin, Short and Holland: 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 AND MATERIALS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE EDUCATION OF THE STUDENTS.
AYES
Setzler Saleeby Bryan Giese Matthews Wilson Courson Russell Washington Hayes Glover Mescher Rankin Short Waldrep Anderson Peeler
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
S. 1004 (Word version) -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE ALAN G. LANCE, TO ADDRESS
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
The following Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:
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.
By prior motion of Senator PASSAILAIGUE, with unanimous consent.
Pursuant to the motion by Senator McCONNELL of Tuesday, January 11, 2000, Senator MOORE moved that the Senate proceed to the selection of seats.
The Reading Clerk called the seniority roll for the purpose of seating selections as follows:
Seat 1 Senator Drummond
Seat 2 Senator Holland
Seat 3 Senator Saleeby
Seat 4 Senator Bryan
Seat 5 Senator Giese
Seat 6 Senator Leatherman
Seat 7 Senator Leventis
Seat 8 Senator Patterson
Seat 9 Senator Matthews
Seat 10 Senator Courson
Seat 11 Senator Wilson
Seat 12 Senator Russell
Seat 13 Senator Hayes
Seat 14 Senator Jackson
At 11:55 A.M., on motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Senate receded from business for the purpose of attending the Joint Assembly.
At Twelve O'clock Noon, the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House.
The ACTING PRESIDENT, Senator LAND, called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that it had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both Houses:
S. 1018 (Word version) -- Senator Holland: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2000, AS THE TIME CERTAIN FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A COMMISSIONER OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2002.
The ACTING PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Public Service Commission, Second Congressional District.
Senator HOLLAND, Chairman of the Committee to Review Candidates for the South Carolina Public Service Commission, indicated that James Blake Atkins, Lynwood A. Avin, Michael L. Bell, Darrell W. Boyd, Jonathan W. Brown, David Gibson, John A. McAllister, Kaye H. O'Neil, Sidney F. Thomas and Jo Anne C. Wessinger had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator HOLLAND placed the names of James Blake Atkins, Lynwood A. Avin, Michael L. Bell, Darrell W. Boyd, Jonathan W. Brown, David Gibson, John A. McAllister, Kaye H. O'Neil, Sidney F. Thomas and Jo Anne C. Wessinger in nomination.
On motion of Senator HOLLAND, the name of John A. McAllister was withdrawn from consideration.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Atkins:
Anderson Branton Bryan Courtney Drummond Elliott Ford Glover Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Moore
O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Rankin Ravenel Reese Russell Saleeby Setzler Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Avin:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Bell:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Boyd:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Brown:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Gibson:
The following named Senators voted for Ms. O'Neil:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Thomas:
The following named Senators voted for Ms. Wessinger:
Alexander Bauer Courson Fair Giese Gregory Mescher Richardson Ryberg Wilson
On motion of Rep. Cobb-Hunter, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Atkins:
Allen Askins Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bowers Breeland Brown, T. Canty Carnell Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Delleney Emory Fleming Frye Gourdine Govan Harris Harrison Harvin Hawkins Hayes Hines, J. Hosey Inabinett Jennings Kennedy Kirsh Lee Lloyd Lourie Lucas Mack Maddox McCraw McGee McKay McLeod, M. McLeod, W. McMahand Miller Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Parks Perry Pinckney Rutherford Scott Sheheen Smith, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Stille
Stuart Webb Whatley Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Avin:
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Bell:
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Boyd:
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Brown:
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Gibson:
The following named Representatives voted for Ms. O'Neil:
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Thomas:
The following named Representatives voted for Ms. Wessinger:
Allison Altman Bailey Brown, H. Brown, J. Campsen Cato Chellis Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Easterday Edge Gamble Gilham Hamilton Haskins Hinson Howard Huggins Keegan Kelley Knotts Koon Lanford Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Martin Meacham-Richardson Moody-Lawrence Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Seithel Sharpe Simrill Smith, R. Townsend Tripp Trotter Walker Woodrum Young-Brickell
Total number of Senators voting 45
Total number of Representatives voting 116
Grand Total 162
Necessary to a choice 82
Of which Mr. Atkins received 99
Of which Mr. Avin received 0
Of which Mr. Bell received 0
Of which Mr. Boyd received 0
Of which Mr. Brown received 0
Of which Mr. Gibson received 0
Of which Ms. O'Neil received 0
Of which Mr. Thomas received 0
Of which Ms. Wessinger received 62
Whereupon, the ACTING PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable James B. Atkins was elected to the Public Service Commission for the term prescribed by law.
The purposes of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the ACTING PRESIDENT declared it adjourned, whereupon the Senate returned to its Chamber and was called to order by the ACTING PRESIDENT, Senator LAND.
At 12:30 P.M., the Senate resumed.
At 12:32 P.M., Senator DRUMMOND moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the Call:
Alexander Anderson Bauer Branton Bryan Courson Courtney Drummond Elliott Fair Ford Giese Glover Gregory Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Rankin Ravenel Reese Richardson Russell Ryberg Saleeby Setzler Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep Wilson
A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
By prior motion of Senator McCONNELL, the Senate proceeded to a selection of committee assignments as follows:
DRUMMOND, JOHN
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Finance, Chairman
Fish, Game and Forestry
Interstate Cooperation, Chairman
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules
SALEEBY, EDWARD E.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Banking and Insurance, Chairman
Education
Ethics
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
SMITH, J. VERNE
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Ethics
Finance
Interstate Cooperation
Labor, Commerce and Industry, Chairman
Medical Affairs
Rules
LAND, JOHN C., III
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Agriculture and Natural Resources Rules
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Transportation, Chairman
SETZLER, NIKKI
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Banking and Insurance Agriculture and Natural Res.
Education, Chairman
Finance
Interstate Cooperation
Labor, Commerce and Industry
LEVENTIS, PHIL
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Agriculture and Natural Res., Chairman Rules
Ethics
Finance
Interstate Cooperation
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation
McCONNELL, GLENN F.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Banking and Insurance Agriculture and Natural Res.
Ethics
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules, Chairman
MOORE, THOMAS L.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
General Fish, Game and Forestry
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs, Chairman
PEELER, HARVEY S., JR.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Education Agriculture and Natural Res.
Ethics
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry, Chairman
Medical Affairs
COURSON, JOHN E.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Banking and Insurance
Education
Ethics
Finance
Invitations, Chairman
Medical Affairs
GIESE, WARREN K.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Corrections and Penology Fish, Game and Forestry
Education
Ethics
Finance
Medical Affairs
MATTHEWS, JOHN W., JR.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Agriculture and Natural Resources Rules
Banking and Insurance
Education
Ethics
Finance
Invitations
THOMAS, DAVID L.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Banking and Insurance General
Corrections and Penology, Chairman
Finance
Medical Affairs
PATTERSON, KAY
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Banking and Insurance Rules
Corrections and Penology
Finance
Invitations
Transportation
RUSSELL, JOHN R.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Banking and Insurance Rules
Education
General
Invitations
Judiciary
McGILL, J. YANCEY
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Agriculture and Natural Resources Rules
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Invitations
Transportation
O'DELL, WILLIAM H.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Education Agriculture and Natural Res.
Finance
General
Invitations
Labor, Commerce and Industry
WASHINGTON, McKINLEY
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Banking and Insurance Corrections and Penology
Education
Finance
General
Invitations
REESE, GLENN G.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Banking and Insurance Agriculture and Natural Res.
Finance
Invitations
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules
HAYES, ROBERT W., JR.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Banking and Insurance Corrections and Penology
Education
Finance
Medical Affairs
COURTNEY, C. TYRONE
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Banking and Insurance Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
ELLIOTT, DICK
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Fish, Game and Forestry Agriculture & Natural Res.
FORD, ROBERT
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Banking and Insurance Rules
Corrections and Penology
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
GLOVER, MAGGIE W.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Agriculture and Natural Resources Rules
Corrections and Penology
Education
Judiciary
GREGORY, GREG
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Corrections and Penology Rules
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Judiciary
JACKSON, DARRELL
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Banking and Insurance
Judiciary
Medical Affairs
MARTIN, LARRY A.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Banking and Insurance Corrections and Penology
General
Judiciary
Rules
RANKIN, LUKE
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Banking and Insurance General
Education
Judiciary
Transportation
RYBERG, GREG
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Corrections and Penology General
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation
SHORT, LINDA H.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Education General
Judiciary
Medical Affairs
Transportation
WALDREP, ROBERT L., Jr.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Education
Fish, Game and Forestry
ALEXANDER, THOMAS C.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
General
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs
Transportation
HUTTO, C. BRADLEY
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Agriculture and Natural Res. Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
Medical Affairs
Transportation
ANDERSON, RALPH
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Corrections and Penology
Education
Medical Affairs
Transportation
RAVENEL, ARTHUR
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fish, Game and Forestry
Medical Affairs
Transportation
BRANTON, WILLIAM S., JR.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Fish, Game and Forestry
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs
Transportation
GROOMS, LARRY R.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fish, Game and Forestry
Medical Affairs
Transportation
RICHARDSON, SCOTT H.
First Round Selection Second Round Selection
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Leventis, Phil, Chairman
Land, John C., III
Setzler, Nikki
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Matthews, John W., Jr.
McGill, J. Yancey
O'Dell, William H.
Glover, Maggie W.
Jackson, Darrell
Waldrep, Robert L., Jr.
Reese, Glenn G.
Hutto, C. Bradley
Ravenel, Arthur
McConnell, Glenn F.
Grooms, Larry R.
Bauer, André
Elliott, Dick
Richardson, Scott H.
BANKING AND INSURANCE
Saleeby, Edward E., Chairman
Leatherman, Hugh K.
McConnell, Glenn F.
CORRECTIONS AND PENOLOGY
Thomas, David L., Chairman
Bryan, James E., Jr.
Giese, Warren K.
Wilson, Joe
Patterson, Kay
Ford, Robert
Glover, Maggie W.
Gregory, Greg
Ryberg, Greg
Hayes, Robert W., Jr.
Fair, Michael L.
Anderson, Ralph
Waldrep, Robert L.
Martin, Larry A.
Holland, Donald H.
Washington, McKinley, Jr.
Hutto, C. Bradley
Richardson, Scott H.
EDUCATION
Setzler, Nikki, Chairman
Saleeby, Edward E.
Bryan, James E., Jr.
Giese, Warren K.
ETHICS
Leatherman, Hugh K., Sr., Chairman
Saleeby, Edward E.
Holland, Donald H.
McConnell, Glenn F.
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Courson, John E.
Giese, Warren K.
Smith, J. Verne
Leventis, Phil P.
Matthews, John
FINANCE
Drummond, John, Chairman
Smith, J. Verne
Land, John C., III
Setzler, Nikki
Leatherman, Hugh K.
Leventis, Phil
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Giese, Warren K.
Thomas, David L.
Patterson, Kay
McGill, J. Yancey
Courson, John E.
Matthews, John W., Jr.
FISH, GAME AND FORESTRY
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr., Chairman
Drummond, John
Holland, Donald H.
Land, John C., III
McGill, J. Yancey
Passailaigue, Ernest L., Jr.
Elliott, Dick
Gregory, Greg
Waldrep, Robert L., Jr.
Moore, Thomas L.
Giese, Warren K.
Hutto, C. Bradley
Ravenel, Arthur
Branton, William S., Jr.
Grooms, Larry R.
Courtney, C. Tyrone
Mescher, William
Richardson, Scott H.
GENERAL COMMITTEE
Wilson, Joe, Chairman
Holland, Donald H.
Moore, Thomas L.
Thomas, David L.
O'Dell, William H.
Washington, McKinley
Courtney, C. Tyrone
Russell, John R.
Martin, Larry A.
Mescher, William
Short, Linda H.
Alexander, Thomas C.
Fair, Michael L.
Gregory, Greg
INTERSTATE COOPERATION
Drummond, John, Chairman
Smith, J. Verne
Setzler, Nikki G.
Leatherman, Hugh K.
Leventis, Phil
INVITATIONS
Courson, John E., Chairman
Wilson, Joe
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Patterson, Kay
Russell, John R.
O'Dell, William H.
Passailaigue, Ernest L., Jr.
McGill, J. Yancey
Washington, McKinley
Reese, Glenn G.
JUDICIARY
Holland, Donald H., Chairman
Saleeby, Edward E.
McConnell, Glenn F.
Bryan, James E., Jr.
Wilson, Joe
Moore, Thomas L.
Russell, John R.
Courtney, C. Tyrone
Ford, Robert
Glover, Maggie W.
Gregory, Greg
Jackson, Darrell
Martin, Larry A.
Mescher, William
Rankin, Luke
Elliott, Dick
LABOR, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Smith, J. Verne, Chairman
Drummond, John
Saleeby, Edward E.
Setzler, Nikki
Leventis, Phil
McConnell, Glenn F.
Moore, Thomas L.
O'Dell, William H.
Passailaigue, Ernest L., Jr.
Reese, Glenn G.
Courtney, C. Tyrone
Elliott, Dick
Ford, Robert
Mescher, William
Ryberg, Greg
Alexander, Thomas C.
Leatherman, Hugh
Branton, William S., Jr.
MEDICAL AFFAIRS
Moore, Thomas L., Chairman
Smith, J. Verne
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Bryan, James E., Jr.
Courson, John E.
Giese, Warren K.
Thomas, David L.
Hayes, Robert W., Jr.
Jackson, Darrell
Short, Linda H.
Alexander, Thomas C.
Fair, Michael L.
Hutto, C. Bradley
Anderson, Ralph
Branton, William S., Jr.
Grooms, Larry R.
RULES
McConnell, Glenn F., Chairman
Smith, J. Verne
Drummond, John
Bryan, James E., Jr.
Reese, Glenn G.
Holland, Donald H.
Martin, Larry A.
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Russell, John R.
McGill, J. Yancey
Patterson, Kay
Ford, Robert
Glover, Maggie
Land, John C., III
Gregory, Greg
Leatherman, Hugh
Leventis, Phil
Bauer, André
TRANSPORTATION
Land, John C., III, Chairman
Leatherman, Hugh K.
Leventis, Phil
Wilson, Joe
Patterson, Kay
McGill, J. Yancey
Elliott, Dick
Rankin, Luke
Ryberg, Greg
Short, Linda H.
Alexander, Thomas C.
Fair, Michael L.
Hutto, C. Bradley
Ravenel, Arthur
Anderson, Ralph
Passailaigue, Ernie
[Clerk's Note: At the point in the committee selection process after which Senator WALDREP had selected the Committee on Education, there remained no vacancies on that committee. Senator BRYAN noted that under the provisions of Rule 19(4) Senator ANDERSON, having previously served on the Committee on Education, would be unable to continue serving inasmuch as there were currently no vacancies.]
Senator JACKSON asked unanimous consent to make a motion that he be granted leave to withdraw his selection of the Committee on Education and select the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
There was no objection.
Senator BRYAN asked unanimous consent to make a motion that it be the Sense of the Senate that any Senator who served on a Standing Committee in the session immediately past cannot be deprived of the opportunity to select any such committee in the first round of committee selections wherein a member selects four committees on which to serve.
There was no objection and the motion was adopted.
On motion of Senator O'DELL, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Jacob Walter Rogers of Piedmont, S.C.
At 1:40 P.M., on motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
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