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The House assembled at 2:00 p.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rep. J. R. SMITH as follows:
Dear God, help us to be ever mindful that the laws that we seek to create are but extensions of Your law. Help us to have clear minds and open hearts and act not as a miser, who grudgingly gives a penny, but as one who says, "Come in from the weather and warm yourself. Sit at my table and eat and then rest by my fire." In Your wisdom and goodness, guide us in the ways of Your teachings. 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. J. BROWN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Herbert Davis of Columbia, which was agreed to.
The SPEAKER appointed Reps. SIMRILL, QUINN, CLYBURN, and J.E. SMITH of a committee to notify the Governor that the House had organized and was ready for the transaction of business.
The SPEAKER appointed Reps. J.H. NEAL, JENNINGS, GILHAM, and EASTERDAY of a committee to notify the Senate that the House had organized and was ready for the transaction of business.
SENATORS Martin, Elliott, Patterson, and Hawkins of a committee from the Senate informed the House that the Senate was organized and ready for the transaction of business.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3204 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-615 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO LICENSEE MAY SELL OR OFFER TO SELL ANY CONTAINER OF MALT LIQUOR THAT CONTAINS MORE THAN ONE QUART OF THAT BEVERAGE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3205 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ACTS, RESOLUTIONS, OR LAWS OF THIS STATE ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ARE AFFORDED A PRESUMPTION OF LEGALITY AND CONSTITUTIONALITY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BURDEN OF PROOF A PLAINTIFF MUST MEET IN SEEKING TO OVERTURN AN ACT, RESOLUTION, OR LAW OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, UPON CONCLUSION OF SUCH AN ACTION, PROMPTLY SHALL NOTIFY CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IF A COURT DECLARES AN ACT, RESOLUTION, OR LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL, INVALID, OR WITHOUT FORCE AND EFFECT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3206 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-24-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT SHALL NOT RECEIVE OR BE OFFERED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OR CONTINUATION OF HIS DUTIES A SALARY SUPPLEMENT OR OTHER CONSIDERATION ABOVE A SPECIFIED LIMIT FROM NONGOVERNMENTAL SOURCES EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3207 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SCHOOL TEACHER AUTHORITY ACT OF 2001" BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-245 TO THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL TEACHERS SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND STUDENTS FROM ONE TO FIVE DAYS ON THEIR OWN AUTHORITY FOR VIOLATIONS OF SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY CODES FOR OFFENSES WHICH WARRANT SUSPENSION AND TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS SO SUSPENDED SHALL RECEIVE NO CREDIT FOR WORK MISSED AND NO MAKEUP WORK SHALL BE ALLOWED.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3208 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE A BINDING REFERENDUM TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT OF CHARLESTON COUNTY AT A SPECIAL ELECTION IN 2001 REQUIRING VOTERS TO CHOOSE WHETHER THE CHARLESTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM MUST BE GOVERNED BY INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR BY A CENTRALIZED COUNTYWIDE SCHOOL BOARD.
Referred to Charleston Delegation
H. 3209 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3600 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE STATE INCOME TAX CREDITS UP TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS A YEAR ON A PHASED-IN BASIS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO NONPROFIT FOUNDATIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR SCHOOL AND STUDENT SUPPORT AND TO NONPROFIT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE GRANTS FOR CHILDREN, A MAJORITY OF WHOM MUST QUALIFY FOR NEEDS-BASED GRANTS, TO ATTEND NONGOVERNMENT FUNDED, MANAGED, AND OPERATED SCHOOLS OF THEIR CHOICE, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES FOR, AND CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF THESE INCOME TAX CREDITS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3210 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALTERATION OF POLLING PRECINCTS HAVING MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED REGISTERED ELECTORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A POLLING PRECINCT TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY REGISTERED ELECTORS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3211 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO CREATE SEVEN INDEPENDENT AND AUTONOMOUS SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CHARLESTON COUNTY AS OF JANUARY 1, 2003, TO PROVIDE FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF EACH SUCH SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO DEVOLVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND CONSTITUENT BOARDS UPON THESE DISTRICTS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE BOARDS; TO ESTABLISH THE COUNCIL OF BOARD CHAIRMEN FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SUPPLIES AND SERVICES TO THE DISTRICTS WITH THE AUTHORITY TO LEVY TAXES FOR OPERATING COSTS; TO CONDITION THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THESE DISTRICTS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE BOARDS ON A REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION IN 2002; AND TO REPEAL ACT 340 OF 1967 RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND ALL OTHER ACTS INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ACT.
Referred to Charleston Delegation
H. 3212 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-1-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE REFERENDUMS ON THE QUESTION OF RAISING THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS LIMITS OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BE HELD AT THE GENERAL ELECTION AND TO REQUIRE THE QUESTION TO BE CERTIFIED AT LEAST FORTY-FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE GENERAL ELECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3213 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1540 SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT A GUARDIAN AD LITEM IN CASES IN WHICH CUSTODY OR VISITATION IS IN ISSUE MUST BE AN ATTORNEY, A PERSON TRAINED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM, OR REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; AND TO ADD SECTION 20-7-1542 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A REGISTRY OF GUARDIANS AD LITEM, AND TO PRESCRIBE REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION, PROCEDURES FOR FILING COMPLAINTS, AND GROUNDS FOR REVOKING A REGISTRATION .
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3214 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE TWO HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE, REPRESENTING ONE DOLLAR FOR EACH SOUTH CAROLINIAN WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES DURING WORLD WAR II AS THIS STATE'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL ON THE MALL IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3215 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PROVISION OF LAW OR REGULATION, NO POLICY, PROCEDURE, OR GOVERNMENTAL ACTION OF A STATE ENTITY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, AND NO FUNDS APPROPRIATED PURSUANT TO STATE LAW MAY GRANT PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT TO AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP BASED ON THE CRITERION OF RACE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3216 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS, AND OSTEOPATHS, AND THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF DIETETICS; TO ESTABLISH THE COMMITTEE OF DIETETICS AS AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO ESTABLISH FEES; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 3217 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-20 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "MEETING" IS A CORPORAL CONVENING OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BODY AND TO DELETE CONVENING BY MEANS OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF A NATURAL OR DECLARED DISASTER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3218 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOLICITOR'S CERTIFICATION ACT OF 2001" BY INCLUDING A PROVISION TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SOLICITORS, BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-345 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOLICITOR, BEFORE CALLING A CRIMINAL CASE FOR TRIAL, TO CERTIFY IN WRITING THAT IT IS THE SOLICITOR'S PROFESSIONAL OPINION THAT A JURY, UPON THE TRIAL OF THIS PARTICULAR CASE, WILL MORE LIKELY THAN NOT RETURN A VERDICT OF GUILTY, TO PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATION TO THE COURT AND COUNSEL FOR THE DEFENDANT, AND TO RECORD IT IN THE SOLICITOR'S OFFICE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3219 (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, STATIONERY, AND A PARKING SPACE IN THE MCEACHERN PARKING FACILITY FOR EACH SPEAKER EMERITUS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3220 (Word version) -- Rep. Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WHOLESALE SALES, SO AS TO DEFINE SALES OF ELECTRICITY, MACHINERY, AND CHEMICALS TO STATE OR LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DRINKING WATER AND FOR THE TREATMENT OF MUNICIPAL WASTE CONTAINING THIRTY-FIVE PERCENT OR MORE INDUSTRIAL OR MANUFACTURING WASTE AS WHOLESALE SALES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3221 (Word version) -- Rep. Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM DOES NOT APPLY TO FEES IMPOSED BY A RETAILER ON A CUSTOMER WHO MAKES A LATE PAYMENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3222 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2997 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO OWNS OR CONTROLS A MOTOR VEHICLE IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR IF HE ALLOWS ANOTHER PERSON IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL OR DRUGS OR WHO REASONABLY IS KNOWN TO HIM TO BE A HABITUAL USER OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS TO OPERATE THE MOTOR VEHICLE, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE COVERED BY THIS PROVISION MUST BE CONFISCATED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT WHERE THE OFFENSE OCCURRED AND SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION OR DESTROYED WITH THE PROCEEDS FROM A SALE BEING PLACED IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S GENERAL FUND.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3223 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1085 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE CRIMES OF DOMESTIC TERRORISM, AIDING AND ABETTING DOMESTIC TERRORISM, AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT DOMESTIC TERRORISM, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEATH PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3224 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE A FORFEITURE PROCEDURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH THAT IS CONFISCATED FROM A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A PROSTITUTION VIOLATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-110, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR PROSTITUTION VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CASH CONFISCATED PURSUANT TO AN ARREST FOR PROSTITUTION IS SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3225 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, BY ADDING SECTION 39-9-75 SO AS TO ENACT THE "BAR CODE AND SCALE ACCURACY ACT OF 2001", TO DEFINE "AUTOMATED RETAIL CHECKOUT SYSTEM", TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCRETIONARY AND MANDATORY EXAMINATION OF THE OPERATION OF AUTOMATED RETAIL CHECKOUT SYSTEMS BY THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING PRICE CONFORMITY WITH ADVERTISED AND DISPLAYED PRICES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL FINES AND CIVIL CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3226 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 33 TO TITLE 56 SO AS TO REQUIRE A MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITY TO PROVIDE A CUSTOMER A WRITTEN ESTIMATE, TO REQUIRE CONSENT FROM THE CUSTOMER BEFORE SERVICE OR REPAIR BEGINS, TO PROHIBIT A MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITY FROM EXCEEDING ITS APPROVED ESTIMATE, TO REQUIRE DISPLAY OF THESE REGULATIONS IN THE FACILITY, TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF USE OF "AFTER MARKET" OR USED PARTS, TO GIVE CUSTOMERS THE RIGHT TO INSPECT AND RETAIN REPLACED PARTS, AND TO PROVIDE REMEDIES AND PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE PROVISIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-10, RELATING TO LIENS FOR CHARGES FOR REPAIRS AND STORAGE, SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED AND TO EXCLUDE CHARGES NOT AUTHORIZED AS PROVIDED IN THIS CHAPTER.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3227 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE DWELLING HOME AND LOT OF A FORMER PRISONER OF WAR OR MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE EXEMPTION CONTINUES FOR A SURVIVING SPOUSE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3228 (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 TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND TO THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3229 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1080 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OR BUSINESS COMMITS THE OFFENSE OF FURNISHING FALSE CREDIT INFORMATION IF THE PERSON OR BUSINESS KNOWINGLY FURNISHES FALSE INFORMATION ABOUT ANOTHER PERSON'S CREDITWORTHINESS, CREDIT STANDING, OR CREDIT CAPACITY TO A CREDIT REPORTING BUREAU, TO PROVIDE THAT A CREDIT REPORTING BUREAU COMMITS THE OFFENSE OF FURNISHING FALSE CREDIT INFORMATION IF THE CREDIT REPORTING BUREAU KNOWINGLY FURNISHES FALSE INFORMATION ABOUT A PERSON'S CREDITWORTHINESS, CREDIT STANDING, OR CREDIT CAPACITY TO A THIRD PARTY, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3230 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-545 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OWNING OR CONTROLLING A MOTOR VEHICLE IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR IF HE ALLOWS ANOTHER PERSON TO OPERATE THE MOTOR VEHICLE WHO HE KNOWS OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN DOES NOT HAVE A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE COVERED BY THIS PROVISION MUST BE CONFISCATED AND SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT WHERE THE OFFENSE OCCURRED WHICH SHALL PLACE THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE IN ITS GENERAL FUND.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3231 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOLARSHIPS, BY ADDING SECTION 59-111-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERIOD IN WHICH AN ELIGIBLE STUDENT MUST ENROLL IN AN ELIGIBLE INSTITUTION OR TAKE ANY OTHER ACTION TO OBTAIN A STATE SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIP, TUITION ASSISTANCE, OR ANY OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SECONDARY OR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION IS TOLLED DURING ANY PERIOD THE ELIGIBLE STUDENT PERFORMS ACTIVE DUTY OR ACTIVE DUTY FOR TRAINING IN THE NATIONAL GUARD OR IN ANY BRANCH OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RETROACTIVE APPLICATION OF THIS TOLLING PROVISION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3232 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-3-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE SUPREME COURT AND ELECTION OF JUSTICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIVE JUSTICES SHALL ELECT AMONG THEMSELVES THE CHIEF JUSTICE WHO SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE JUSTICE ELECTED AS THE CHIEF JUSTICE IS ELIGIBLE TO BE REELECTED; TO AMEND SECTION 14-8-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COURT OF APPEALS AND THE NUMBER OF JUDGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE NINE JUDGES SHALL ELECT AMONG THEMSELVES THE CHIEF JUDGE WHO SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE JUDGE ELECTED AS THE CHIEF JUDGE IS ELIGIBLE TO BE REELECTED; TO AMEND SECTION 14-8-20 AND SECTION 14-8-30 RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE COURT OF APPEALS AND TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFICE, SO AS TO CONFORM BOTH SECTIONS TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PROVISIONS DO NOT APPLY TO THE CHIEF JUSTICE OR THE CHIEF JUDGE SERVING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT DURING THAT JUSTICE'S OR JUDGE'S TENURE IN OFFICE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3233 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE AND PROVIDE THAT NO MEMBER IS ELIGIBLE TO SEEK JUDICIAL OFFICE WHILE SERVING ON THE COMMISSION AND FOR ONE YEAR THEREAFTER; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES AND TO PUBLICIZE VACANCIES IN JUDICIAL OFFICES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO CLARIFY THAT PERSONS DO NOT SEEK TO BE NOMINATED BY THE COMMISSION BUT, RATHER, SEEK JUDICIAL OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HEARINGS HELD BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO ADD A PROVISION THAT, WHEN THE COMMISSION FINDS A CANDIDATE UNQUALIFIED, THE CANDIDATE MUST BE FURNISHED A COPY OF THE COMMISSION'S REPORT CONCERNING HIS QUALIFICATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER THAT THE REPORT MUST BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CRITERIA CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSION IN DETERMINING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES FOR JUDICIAL OFFICE, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE BY DELETING THE TERM "NOMINATION"; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR IN EITHER HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND RELATING TO THE SEEKING OF PLEDGES OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE JUDICIAL CANDIDATE IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE FLOOR DURING THE TIME HE IS LISTED AS A QUALIFIED CANDIDATE AND THE ELECTION IS PENDING, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL RELEASE A LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES RATHER THAN RELEASING ITS NOMINEES; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION SELECTING THE THREE BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR A JUDICIAL OFFICE AS ITS NOMINEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO RELEASE A LIST OF ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE LIST OF CANDIDATES IS BINDING ON THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-90, RELATING TO THE JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HELD FOR THE ELECTION OF JUDGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSION SHALL ANNOUNCE THE LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR EACH JUDICIAL RACE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3234 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-270, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN'S MAINTENANCE OF SECURITY DEPOSITS WITH THE CLERK OF COURT, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT A PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN SHALL MAINTAIN AS A DEPOSIT WITH A CLERK OF COURT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3235 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley, Coleman, Harrell, Littlejohn, Owens, Sinclair and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2001-2002, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FROM EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT FUNDS SHALL DISBURSE TO THE SEVERAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO GRANT TO ALL CERTIFIED TEACHERS WHO ARE EMPLOYED AS OF AUGUST THIRTIETH OF THAT YEAR BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO TEACH IN THE CLASSROOM TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR THAT SCHOOL YEAR TO OFFSET EXPENSES INCURRED BY THEM FOR TEACHING SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE EDUCATION OF THE STUDENTS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3236 (Word version) -- Reps. Witherspoon, Frye and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF GAME, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-315, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HUNTERS MUST WEAR A HAT, SHIRT, COAT, OR VEST OF SOLID VISIBLE INTERNATIONAL ORANGE DURING GUN AND MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS FOR DEER, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 3237 (Word version) -- Reps. Witherspoon, Frye and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1187, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BAIT THAT MAY BE USED WITH TROTLINES, SET HOOKS, AND JUGS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF BREAM AS BAIT ON CERTAIN TROTLINES AFTER JUNE 30, 2001, ON THE EDISTO, BLACK, SAMPIT, BIG PEE DEE, LITTLE PEE DEE, LUMBER, AND WACCAMAW RIVERS, AND TO ALSO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF BREAM AS BAIT ON TROTLINES AFTER JUNE 30, 2001, ON THE BLACK, BIG PEE DEE, LITTLE PEE DEE, LUMBER, AND WACCAMAW RIVERS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 3238 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2785 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO FAIL TO STOP WHEN SIGNALED TO STOP BY A ROAD GUARD IN A SCHOOL ZONE, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION IS A MISDEMEANOR AND A VIOLATOR MAY BE FINED AND IMPRISONED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SIGNS IN SCHOOL ZONES THAT INFORM MOTORISTS OF THE HOURS A ROAD GUARD IS ON DUTY AND THE PENALTY FOR FAILING TO STOP WHEN A ROAD GUARD SIGNALS A MOTORIST TO STOP.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3239 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A DRIVER'S IMPLIED CONSENT TO BE SUBJECTED TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTS IF HE IS ARRESTED FOR CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVING VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THAT BEFORE A BREATH TEST IS ADMINISTERED, A TEN ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT SIMULATOR TEST MUST BE PERFORMED AND THE RESULT MUST REFLECT A CERTAIN READING, AND PROVIDE THAT BEFORE THE BREATH TEST IS ADMINISTERED, A SIMULATOR TEST MUST BE PERFORMED ACCORDING TO SLED'S PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2953, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE VIDEOTAPING OF THE INCIDENT SITE AND BREATH SITE WHEN A PERSON IS SUSPECTED OF OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THAT THE VIDEOTAPING OF AN INCIDENT SITE MUST CONCLUDE AFTER THE ARREST OF THE PERSON.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3240 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Limehouse, Whatley, Campsen and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT TO SUBMIT ITS PROPOSED BUDGETS TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL FOR REVIEW ON OR BEFORE JUNE THIRTIETH OF EACH YEAR, TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO REQUEST A TAX LEVY IN EXCESS OF NINETY MILLS BY A RESOLUTION DIRECTED TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL ADOPTED BY AT LEAST A TWO-THIRD MAJORITY ON TWO READINGS AT MEETINGS ON TWO SEPARATE DAYS, TO DEVOLVE FROM THE CHARLESTON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL THE AUTHORITY TO LEVY IN EXCESS OF NINETY MILLS IN PROPERTY TAXES FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS, TO REQUIRE THIS APPROVAL TO BE EXERCISED BY AN ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY AT LEAST A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY, AND TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO PROVIDE COUNCIL WITH THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION THE COUNCIL REQUESTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE REQUEST.
Referred to Charleston Delegation
H. 3241 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Campsen, Limehouse and Scarborough: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING CHARLESTON COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF CHARLESTON COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Charleston Delegation
H. 3242 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1595 OF 1972, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR YEARS BEGINNING WITH APPOINTMENTS MADE ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2002.
Referred to Charleston Delegation
H. 3243 (Word version) -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-41-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY EXEMPTED FROM ATTACHMENT, LEVY, AND SALE, SO AS TO DELETE LIMITS ON THE EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS, ANNUITIES, AND TRUSTS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Allen Allison Altman Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bingham Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Campsen Carnell Chellis Clyburn Coates Coleman Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Hamilton Harrell Harrison Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Howard Huggins Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Law Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Lourie Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McGee McLeod Meacham-Richardson Merrill Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Owens Parks Perry Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Rivers Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Weeks Whatley White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, January 10.
Harry Cato Gilda Cobb-Hunter Daniel Cooper Daniel Tripp Harry Askins Jerry Govan Jackson Whipper
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The SPEAKER granted Rep. HINSON a leave of absence for the day to atttend a ground breaking ceremony of a new school in her district.
Announcement was made that Dr. R. Duren Johnson of Lancaster is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
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. 3172 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 SHARPE
Bill Number: H. 3155 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 SHEHEEN
Bill Number: H. 3155 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 J. E. SMITH
Bill Number: H. 3155 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 J. M. NEAL
Bill Number: H. 3155 (Word version)
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01/10/01 EMORY
Bill Number: H. 3174 (Word version)
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01/10/01 OWENS
Bill Number: H. 3157 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 J. E. SMITH
Bill Number: H. 3157 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 J. M. NEAL
Bill Number: H. 3157 (Word version)
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01/10/01 EMORY
Bill Number: H. 3004 (Word version)
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01/10/01 MERRILL
Bill Number: H. 3005 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 MERRILL
Bill Number: H. 3012 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 MERRILL
Bill Number: H. 3088 (Word version)
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01/10/01 MERRILL
Bill Number: H. 3102 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 MERRILL
Bill Number: H. 3103 (Word version)
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01/10/01 MERRILL
Bill Number: H. 3105 (Word version)
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01/10/01 MERRILL
Bill Number: H. 3133 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 MERRILL
Bill Number: H. 3134 (Word version)
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01/10/01 MERRILL
Bill Number: H. 3138 (Word version)
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01/10/01 MERRILL
Bill Number: H. 3139 (Word version)
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01/10/01 MERRILL
Bill Number: H. 3144 (Word version)
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01/10/01 MERRILL
Bill Number: H. 3173 (Word version)
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01/10/01 MERRILL
Bill Number: H. 3176 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 MERRILL
Bill Number: H. 3120 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 MERRILL
Bill Number: H. 3133 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 COTTY
Bill Number: H. 3138 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 COTTY
Bill Number: H. 3139 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 COTTY
Bill Number: H. 3142 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 COTTY
Bill Number: H. 3144 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 COTTY
Bill Number: H. 3121 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 ROBINSON
Bill Number: H. 3116 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 ROBINSON
Bill Number: H. 3094 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/10/01 ROBINSON
The following Bills were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 3198 (Word version) -- Reps. Carnell and Klauber: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE SCHOOL DISTRICTS 50 AND 51 OF GREENWOOD COUNTY TO CHARGE AND COLLECT INCIDENTAL FEES FROM PUPILS AND TO PROVIDE A WAIVER OF THESE FEES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
H. 3196 (Word version) -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1505, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SEASONS, TAKE AND SIZE LIMITS FOR SHAD, HERRING, AND STURGEON, SO AS TO CHANGE THE OPENING DATE FOR THE SEASON FOR TAKING SHAD IN A PORTION OF THE WINYAH BAY DRAINAGE SYSTEM FROM FEBRUARY 15 TO FEBRUARY 1.
Rep. MILLER explained the Bill.
The following House Resolution was taken up:
H. 3244 (Word version) -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, BY ADDING RULE 1.12 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SPEAKER TO RESCHEDULE A REGULARLY SCHEDULED SESSION WHEN, IN HIS OPINION, IT WOULD BE IMPRACTICAL OR DANGEROUS TO HOLD ONE DUE TO AN EMERGENCY; BY ADDING RULE 10.10 SO AS TO PREVENT PAGERS, CELL PHONES, AND OTHER PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES FROM INTERFERING WITH THE OPERATIONS OF THE HOUSE, ITS COMMITTEES, AND SUBCOMMITTEES THROUGH THE IMPOSITION OF CERTAIN LIMITATIONS OR RESTRICTIONS ON THEIR USE; TO AMEND RULE 1.5 RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE SPEAKER TO DECIDE POINTS OF ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE A METHOD BY WHICH MEMBERS MAY WITHDRAW THEM; AND TO AMEND RULE 5.3B., RELATING TO GERMANENESS AND AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILLS, SO AS TO DECREASE FROM TEN TO FIVE MILLION DOLLARS THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT FOR AN AMENDMENT WHICH HAS THE EFFECT OF APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THAT AMOUNT AND REQUIRING THAT IN THE AMENDMENT BE INCLUDED A CORRESPONDING APPROPRIATION REDUCTION OR REVENUE INCREASE WITHIN THE SAME SECTION, AND REQUIRE THAT THE WRITTEN EXPLANATION WHICH MUST ACCOMPANY THE AMENDMENT BE SPECIFIC WHEN THE APPROPRIATION REDUCTIONS AND/OR REVENUE INCREASES COME FROM DIFFERENT SECTIONS IN THE BILL.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
(1) That the Rules of the House are amended by adding:
"1.12 In case of emergency, the Speaker has the authority, when, in his opinion, it is impractical or dangerous to hold a regularly scheduled session(s) of the House of Representatives, to declare the body adjourned to some other time. Such actions are to be taken only in times of great emergency including, but not limited to, natural disasters, severe weather, and Acts of God.
When, due to great emergency or through inadvertence, the House is adjourned without provision for the next meeting, the Speaker may issue a call specifying the time for the next meeting."
(2) That the Rules of the House are amended by adding:
"10.10 The use of audible pagers, cell phones, and any other personal communication device by any person is prohibited in the House Chamber when the House is in session and when the General Assembly is meeting in Joint Session. The use of these devices by any person is also prohibited in House committee meetings and subcommittee meetings. These devices must be turned off, or placed in a silent mode, such as vibrate, prior to being carried into the House Chamber, committee meetings, or subcommittee meetings. Should a device which has been placed in a silent mode activate in the Chamber, a committee meeting, or subcommittee meeting the person possessing the device must exit the Chamber, committee room, or subcommittee room prior to responding in any fashion."
(3) That Rule 1.5 of the Rules of the House is amended to read:
"1.5 The Speaker shall decide all points of order, subject to an appeal by any member. He, and he may require the member raising a point of order to cite the rule or other authority in support of the question. With unanimous consent, a member may withdraw a point of order the member has raised. Upon appeal, no member shall speak more than once and for no longer than twenty minutes each, except by permission of the House."
(4) That Rule 5.3B. of the Rules of the House is amended to read:
"B. Germaneness and Amendments: The General Appropriations Bill and Supplemental Appropriations Bills may include both temporary and permanent provisions of law. The substantial effect of all temporary provisions of law and amendments thereto must be directly germane to the appropriation of funds, affecting revenue, or be rules, regulations, directives, or procedures relative to the appropriation of funds or affecting revenue for the fiscal year referred to in the bill. The substantial effect of all permanent provisions of law and amendments thereto must be directly related to and expressly germane to the purpose of an appropriation being made or revenue provided therein for the fiscal year referred to in the bill. An amendment which has the effect of appropriating funds in excess of ten five million dollars during the fiscal year stated within the bill shall include within the amendment the corresponding appropriation reduction(s) and/or revenue increase(s) within the same section that shall fully fund the amendment's proposed appropriation(s) or have attached to it in writing an explanation of the specific appropriation reduction(s) and/or revenue increase(s) from the different section(s) that shall fully fund the amendment's proposed appropriation(s). The provisions of this paragraph shall be narrowly and strictly construed with regard to all provisions of and amendments to the General Appropriations Bill and Supplemental Appropriations Bills."
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
(1) That the Rules of the House are amended by adding:
"1.12 In case of emergency, the Speaker has the authority, when, in his opinion, it is impractical or dangerous to hold a regularly scheduled session(s) of the House of Representatives, to declare the body adjourned to some other time. Such actions are to be taken only in times of great emergency including, but not limited to, natural disasters, severe weather, and Acts of God.
When, due to great emergency or through inadvertence, the House is adjourned without provision for the next meeting, the Speaker may issue a call specifying the time for the next meeting."
(2) That the Rules of the House are amended by adding:
"10.10 The use of audible pagers, cell phones, and any other personal communication device by any person is prohibited in the House Chamber when the House is in session and when the General Assembly is meeting in Joint Session. The use of these devices by any person is also prohibited in House committee meetings and subcommittee meetings. These devices must be turned off, or placed in a silent mode, such as vibrate, prior to being carried into the House Chamber, committee meetings, or subcommittee meetings. Should a device which has been placed in a silent mode activate in the Chamber, a committee meeting, or subcommittee meeting the person possessing the device must exit the Chamber, committee room, or subcommittee room prior to responding in any fashion."
(3) That Rule 1.5 of the Rules of the House is amended to read:
"1.5 The Speaker shall decide all points of order, subject to an appeal by any member. He, and he may require the member raising a point of order to cite the rule or other authority in support of the question. With unanimous consent, a member may withdraw a point of order the member has raised. Upon appeal, no member shall speak more than once and for no longer than twenty minutes each, except by permission of the House."
(4) That Rule 5.3B. of the Rules of the House is amended to read:
"B. Germaneness and Amendments: The General Appropriations Bill and Supplemental Appropriations Bills may include both temporary and permanent provisions of law. The substantial effect of all temporary provisions of law and amendments thereto must be directly germane to the appropriation of funds, affecting revenue, or be rules, regulations, directives, or procedures relative to the appropriation of funds or affecting revenue for the fiscal year referred to in the bill. The substantial effect of all permanent provisions of law and amendments thereto must be directly related to and expressly germane to the purpose of an appropriation being made or revenue provided therein for the fiscal year referred to in the bill. An amendment which has the effect of appropriating funds in excess of ten five million dollars during the fiscal year stated within the bill shall include within the amendment the corresponding appropriation reduction(s) and/or revenue increase(s) within the same section that shall fully fund the amendment's proposed appropriation(s) or have attached to it in writing an explanation of the specific appropriation reduction(s) and/or revenue increase(s) from the different section(s) that shall fully fund the amendment's proposed appropriation(s). The provisions of this paragraph shall be narrowly and strictly construed with regard to all provisions of and amendments to the General Appropriations Bill and Supplemental Appropriations Bills."
Rep. KELLEY explained the Resolution.
The House Resolution was adopted.
Rep. KELLEY moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.
The following was introduced:
H. 3245 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 3.9 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING MEMBERS TO THE STATE HOUSE AND BARRING MEMBERS FROM LEAVING THE STATE HOUSE WHEN A QUORUM IS NOT PRESENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THIS RULE IS INVOKED THE HOUSE AUTOMATICALLY IS IN RECESS FOR FIVE HOURS.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.
The following was introduced:
H. 3246 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 5.19 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RELATING TO VARIOUS PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REQUEST FOR GRANTING FREE CONFERENCE POWERS MAY NOT BE VOTED ON MORE THAN THREE TIMES.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.
The following was introduced:
H. 3247 (Word version) -- Rep. Rodgers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CURRENT HOUSE AND SENATE MEMBERS, WHILE THE HOUSE IS IN SESSION, MAY NOT SOLICIT VOTES OR PLEDGES IN THE HOUSE CHAMBER FROM OTHER HOUSE MEMBERS ON THEIR OWN BEHALF OR ON BEHALF OF CANDIDATES THEY SUPPORT FOR OFFICES WHICH ARE FILLED BY ELECTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE THE REPORT ON THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES IS FORMALLY RELEASED, MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO MEET IN THE CHAMBER OR ANTECHAMBER TO PREPARE A STRATEGY FOR THE ELECTION OF A PARTICULAR CANDIDATE.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3248 (Word version) -- Rep. Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-930, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VALUATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAIR MARKET VALUE ATTRIBUTED TO THE PROPERTY FOR THAT PURPOSE BE DISPLAYED CONSPICUOUSLY ON THE FACE OF THE PROPERTY TAX NOTICE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3249 (Word version) -- Rep. Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 53-1-5, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF AN EMPLOYEE OF A BUSINESS TO REFUSE TO WORK ON SUNDAY BECAUSE HE IS A CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR TO SUNDAY WORK, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THIS RIGHT TO REFUSE TO WORK ON SUNDAY; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 53-1-6 THROUGH 53-1-160 RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE SALE OF CERTAIN ITEMS ON SUNDAY EXCEPT DURING SPECIFIED HOURS AND THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE CONDUCT OF CERTAIN WORK OR EVENTS OR THE OPERATION OF SPECIFIC BUSINESSES OR MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS ON SUNDAY.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3250 (Word version) -- Reps. Rodgers and Gilham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF REGISTRATION IN ORDER TO VOTE, SO AS TO ADD THAT A PERSON IS NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE IN A PARTISAN PRIMARY ELECTION, PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION, OR PARTISAN ADVISORY REFERENDUM UNLESS THE PERSON HAS REGISTERED AS BEING A MEMBER OF THAT PARTY OR HAS EXECUTED AN AFFIDAVIT AT THE POLLING PLACE FOR THE PRIMARY THAT HE IS A MEMBER OF THAT PARTY; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO ADD THE REQUIREMENT OF STATING POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION, IF ANY, ON THE FORM AND INCLUDING IT IN THE OATH; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-9-20 RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING IN PRIMARY ELECTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE, AS A REQUIREMENT, REGISTERING AS A MEMBER OF THE PARTY, OR EXECUTING AN AFFIDAVIT AT THE PRIMARY POLLING PLACE AFFIRMING THAT THE VOTER IS A MEMBER OF THE POLITICAL PARTY HOLDING THE PRIMARY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3251 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Allison, Littlejohn, W. D. Smith, Lee, Davenport, Sinclair, Talley, Wilder and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-112-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RESIDENTS OF A COUNTY IN ANOTHER STATE WHICH COUNTY ADJOINS A COUNTY OF THIS STATE IN WHICH A STATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IS LOCATED SHALL BE ELIGIBLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FOR IN-STATE TUITION RATES FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAKEN AT THAT INSTITUTION IF THE RESIDENT IS ELIGIBLE FOR IN-STATE TUITION RATES IN HIS STATE OF RESIDENCE AS CERTIFIED BY THE APPROPRIATE EDUCATION OFFICIALS OF HIS STATE OF RESIDENCE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING BEFORE GRANTING IN-STATE TUITION RATES TO ANY QUALIFYING OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENT SHALL FIRST ENSURE THAT ALL IN-STATE RESIDENTS WHO MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THE INSTITUTION HAVE FIRST BEEN GRANTED ADMISSION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3252 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5, SO AS TO ENACT THE "RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF SOUTH CAROLINA" WHICH ESTABLISHES THAT THE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS AND THE RIGHT TO EQUAL PROTECTION VEST AT FERTILIZATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3253 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH POISONS, DRUGS, AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO REMOVE COCAINE FROM THE PENALTY AND PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 44-53-370 AS THEY RELATE TO THE OFFENSES OF UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF COCAINE, AND POSSESSION OF COCAINE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-375, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH POSSESSION, DISTRIBUTION, AND MANUFACTURE OF ICE, CRANK, AND CRACK COCAINE, SO AS TO EQUALIZE THE PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF COCAINE AND CRACK COCAINE AND THE PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION OF COCAINE AND CRACK COCAINE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE BY INCLUDING COCAINE IN THE PENALTY AND PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 44-53-375.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3254 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-860 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS WHO ARE ADJUDICATED GUILTY OF SPEEDING OR ARE INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE PERSON IS AT FAULT, MUST COMPLETE A DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
The SPEAKER granted Rep. M. HINES a leave of absence for the remainder of the day due to a doctor's appointment.
The Veto on the following Act was taken up:
H. 4775 (R. 466)-WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 2000.
Rep. HARRELL explained the Vetoes.
Veto #2. Page 399, Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services, Proviso 12.4 (Medicaid Funding of Alcohol and Drug Services).
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Allison Altman Askins Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bingham Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Carnell Chellis Coates Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Hamilton Harrell Harrison Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hosey Huggins Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kirsh Knotts Koon Law Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lourie Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McGee McLeod Merrill Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Owens Parks Perry Phillips Rhoad Rice Riser Rivers Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sheheen Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Weeks Whipper White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #5. Page 424, Public Service Commission, Proviso 42.8 (Closed Captioning).
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Allison Altman Askins Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bingham Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, R. Campsen Carnell Chellis Coates Coleman Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harrison Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hosey Huggins Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kirsh Knotts Koon Law Leach Lee Littlejohn Lloyd Lourie Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McGee McLeod Merrill Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Owens Parks Perry Phillips Rhoad Rice Riser Rivers Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sheheen Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Weeks Whipper White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #7. Page 23, Section 21, State Group Health Insurance.
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Tripp
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Altman Askins Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bowers Breeland Brown, R. Campsen Carnell Chellis Clyburn Coates Coleman Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Hamilton Harrell Harrison Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hosey Huggins Jennings Keegan Kennedy Kirsh Knotts Koon Law Leach Lee Limehouse Lloyd Lourie Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McGee McLeod Merrill Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Owens Perry Phillips Rhoad Rice Rivers Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Thompson Townsend Trotter Vaughn Webb Weeks Whipper White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #8. Page 116, Section 84, Commercial Fishing Boats.
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Allison Altman Askins Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bingham Bowers Breeland Campsen Carnell Chellis Coates Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Hamilton Harrell Harrison Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hosey Huggins Jennings Kelley Kennedy Kirsh Knotts Koon Law Leach Lee Littlejohn Lloyd Lourie Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McGee McLeod Merrill Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Owens Rhoad Rice Riser Rivers Rodgers Rutherford Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Snow Stille Talley Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Weeks Whipper White Wilder Wilkins Young, A. Young, J.
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #9. Page 117, Section 88, Commercial Tugboats.
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Allison Altman Askins Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bingham Bowers Breeland Brown, J. Brown, R. Campsen Carnell Chellis Clyburn Coates Coleman Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Harrell Harrison Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hosey Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kirsh Knotts Koon Law Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Lourie Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McGee McLeod Merrill Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Owens Parks Perry Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Rivers Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Weeks Whipper White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #1. Page 122, Department of Mental Health, Other Operating Expenses - Total Funds $5,312,334.
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
Rep. MILLER spoke in favor of the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Barfield Barrett Bingham Campsen Carnell Chellis Coates Cotty Davenport Easterday Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Huggins Keegan Kelley Koon Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Lucas Martin McGee Merrill Owens Perry Quinn Rice Riser Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb White Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Askins Bales Battle Bowers Breeland Brown, R. Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Coleman Delleney Emory Freeman Gourdine Govan Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hosey Jennings Kennedy Kirsh Lee Lloyd Lourie Mack McCraw McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Ott Parks Phillips Rhoad Rivers Rutherford Scott Sheheen Smith, F.N. Smith, J.E. Snow Stille Weeks Whipper Wilder
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #3. Page 411, Department of Commerce, Proviso 27.20 (Renaissance Downtown Renewal Project).
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
Rep. D. C. SMITH spoke against the Veto.
Rep. D. C. SMITH moved to adjourn debate on the Veto until Tuesday, January 16, which was agreed to.
Veto #4. Page 412, Department of Commerce, Proviso 27.21 (City of North Myrtle Beach).
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
Rep. EDGE spoke against the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Altman Barfield Barrett Bingham Campsen Chellis Coates Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Easterday Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Huggins Keegan Kelley Knotts Koon Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Lucas Martin McGee Merrill Owens Perry Quinn Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb White Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Askins Bales Battle Bowers Breeland Brown, R. Carnell Cobb-Hunter Coleman Delleney Emory Freeman Gourdine Govan Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hosey Howard Jennings Kennedy Kirsh Lee Lloyd Lourie Mack McCraw McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Parks Phillips Rhoad Rivers Rutherford Scott Sheheen Smith, F.N. Smith, J.E. Snow Stille Weeks Whipper Wilder
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #6. Page 440, Governor's Office, Proviso 56DD.40 (Vietnam Veterans of America).
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Barfield Bingham Dantzler Delleney Easterday Fleming Frye Hamilton Knotts Koon Littlejohn Rice Sharpe Smith, F.N. Walker
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Altman Askins Bales Barrett Battle Bowers Breeland Brown, J. Brown, R. Carnell Chellis Coates Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cooper Cotty Davenport Edge Emory Freeman Gilham Gourdine Govan Harrell Harrison Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hosey Howard Huggins Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kirsh Law Leach Lee Limehouse Lloyd Lourie Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McGee McLeod Merrill Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Owens Parks Perry Phillips Quinn Rhoad Riser Rivers Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sheheen Simrill Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Trotter Vaughn Webb Weeks Whipper White Wilder Wilkins Young, A. Young, J.
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
The Veto on the following Act was taken up:
H. 3649 (Word version) (R. 453)-WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: A BILL TO APPROPRIATE SURPLUS AND OTHER GENERAL FUND REVENUES FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2000.
Veto #1. Temporary Provisos, Page 12, Proviso (7) Alston Wilkes Society
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Allison Askins Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bingham Bowers Breeland Brown, J. Brown, R. Carnell Chellis Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hosey Huggins Jennings Keegan Kelley Kirsh Knotts Koon Law Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Lourie Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McGee McLeod Merrill Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Owens Parks Perry Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Rivers Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Weeks Whipper White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #2. Temporary Provisos, Armory Infrastructure.
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Chellis Harrison Law Merrill Owens Quinn Sandifer Young, A.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Allison Askins Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bingham Breeland Brown, J. Brown, R. Carnell Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hosey Huggins Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kirsh Knotts Koon Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Lourie Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McGee McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Parks Perry Phillips Rhoad Rice Riser Rivers Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Trotter Vaughn Webb Weeks Whipper White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, J.
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #3. Section I, Page 21, Department of Commerce, Item 13(i) Midlands Film Institute, $1,000,000.
Rep. LIMEHOUSE explained the Veto.
Rep. LIMEHOUSE moved to adjourn debate on the Veto until Tuesday, January 16, which was agreed to.
Rep. A. YOUNG moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 3181 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Carnell, Barrett, Cobb-Hunter, J. H. Neal, Townsend, Sharpe, Kennedy, Clyburn, Davenport and Huggins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE WORK OF THE STAFF OF THE OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING WORK IN ADMINISTRATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY REVOLVING FUND AUTHORITY ACT, AND TO CONGRATULATE ITS DIRECTOR, MIKE GULLEDGE, AND HIS ABLE STAFF FOR THE RECOGNITION THEIR HARD WORK AND GOOD MANAGEMENT HAS BROUGHT ON BEING CITED BY THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AS A "BEST PRACTICES" MODEL FOR OTHER STATES' ADMINISTRATION OF SIMILAR PROGRAMS.
H. 3186 (Word version) -- Rep. Frye: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE HONORABLE HUBERT EUGENE LONG OF BATESBURG-LEESVILLE WHO PASSED AWAY ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2000, AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS MANY ACHIEVEMENTS AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND STATE.
H. 3187 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DR. JOSEPH H. MILLER OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN THIRTY-SIX YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE AS A PRACTICING PARTNER WITH COLUMBIA UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM FOR A HEALTHY AND FRUITFUL RETIREMENT.
H. 3192 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Harrell, Sharpe, Cato, Townsend, J. Brown, W. D. Smith, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harvin, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE TERRY HASKINS OF GREENVILLE, ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED AND BELOVED MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WHO, AFTER A VALIANT AND EXTENDED STRUGGLE, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 24, 2000.
H. 3193 (Word version) -- Rep. Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. RHONDA LUCAS WOODS FOR HER DEDICATION AS A SOUTH CAROLINA WIFE, MOTHER, AND GRANDMOTHER, TO THANK HER FOR HER WORK IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER ON BEING CHOSEN MRS. SOUTH CAROLINA AMERICA 2000.
H. 3194 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, HEAD FOOTBALL COACH LOU HOLTZ, HIS STAFF, AND THE ENTIRE GAMECOCK FOOTBALL TEAM ON A TREMENDOUS WINNING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR VICTORY IN THE 2001 OUTBACK BOWL IN TAMPA, FLORIDA.
H. 3195 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Young, G. Brown, J. H. Neal, G. M. Smith, Weeks and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND COMMENDABLE COMMUNITY SERVICE OF RAY REICH WHO HAS OWNED AND OPERATED THREE RADIO STATIONS SERVING SUMTER, CLARENDON, AND LEE COUNTIES, AND WHO RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THE SALE OF HIS BROADCASTING BUSINESS AND TO WISH HIM GODSPEED IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
H. 3203 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Allison, Barrett, Carnell, Cooper, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrell, Hayes, J. Hines, Huggins, Jennings, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Martin, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. M. Neal, Rodgers, Sandifer, Sharpe, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Thompson, Walker, Webb, White, Wilder, Wilkins and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHERS CERTIFIED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS AS OBTAINING THE HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL IN THE FIELD OF TEACHING AND TO THANK THEM FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO THEIR STUDENTS AND THE TEACHING PROFESSION.
At 3:45 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. J. BROWN, adjourned in memory of Herbert Davis of Columbia, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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