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The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rep. LEACH as follows:

Almighty God, always ready to help in every need, deliver us from every fear that would weaken our faith, from error that would obstruct our vision, from doubt that would dwarf our energies. Give to us open minds, the courage to persist in the face of difficulties and an uncompromising confidence in the power of truth. Forbid that we should let shades before our eyes exclude what is right. Teach us to know that each day is a thread in the tapestry of life and that we have the power to choose its beauty. 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. COATES moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Dick Langston of Florence, which was agreed to.

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

H. 3291 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney and W. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2001, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SEAT 6, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the Senate and the House of Representatives shall meet in joint assembly in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, February 7, 2001, at 12:00 noon to elect a successor to the Honorable M. Duane Shuler, Judge of the Court of Appeals, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable C. Tolbert Goolsby, Jr., Judge of the Court of Appeals, Seat 4, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable J. Ernest Kinard, Jr., Judge of the Circuit Court for the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable J. Derham Cole, Judge of the Circuit Court for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Maxey G. Watson, Judge of the Family Court for the First Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable G. Larry Inabinet, Judge of the Family Court for the Second Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Marion D. Myers, Judge of the Family Court for the Third Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable R. Wright Turbeville, Judge of the Family Court for the Third Judicial Circuit, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Jamie Lee Murdock, Jr., Judge of the Family Court for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Leslie K. Riddle, Judge of the Family Court for the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Rolly W. Jacobs, Judge of the Family Court for the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Berry L. Mobley, Judge of the Family Court for the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Georgia V. Anderson, Judge of the Family Court for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable James F. Fraley, Jr., Judge of the Family Court for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Joseph W. McGowan III, Judge of the Family Court for the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Billy A. Tunstall, Jr., Judge of the Family Court for the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Paul W. Garfinkel, Judge of the Family Court for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Wayne M. Creech, Judge of the Family Court for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat 4, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Barry W. Knobel, Judge of the Family Court for the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Tommy B. Edwards, Judge of the Family Court for the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable C. David Sawyer, Jr., Judge of the Family Court for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Richard W. Chewning III, Judge of the Family Court for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Mary E. Buchan, Judge of the Family Court for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable A. Eugene Morehead III, Judge of the Family Court for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Stephen S. Bartlett, Judge of the Family Court for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable R. Kinard Johnson, Jr., Judge of the Family Court for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Gerald C. Smoak, Jr., Judge of the Family Court for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Robert S. Armstrong, Judge of the Family Court for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable H.E. Bonnoitt, Jr., Judge of the Family Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Henry T. Woods, Judge of the Family Court for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 2001; and to elect a successor to the Honorable Ralph King Anderson III, Judge of the Administrative Law Judge Division, Seat 6, whose term expires June 30, 2001.

Be it further resolved that all nominations must be made by the Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission and that no further nominating or seconding speeches may be made by members of the General Assembly on behalf of any candidate.

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

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

H. 3287 (Word version) -- Reps. White, Barrett, J. Brown, Cato, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Harrell, Harrison, Hinson, Hosey, Kelley, Klauber, Martin, McCraw, Owens, Phillips, Rice, Robinson, Sharpe, Sinclair, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Trotter, Webb and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-80 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH ONE OR MORE STATE VETERANS' CEMETERIES IN THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CEMETERIES MUST BE ACQUIRED, MAINTAINED, AND OPERATED.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3288 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 29, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING, SO AS TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3289 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Wilkins, Harrison, Kelley, Barrett, Chellis, Coates, Cooper, Harrell, Hinson, Rice, Sandifer, Sharpe, W. D. Smith, Thompson, Trotter, White and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-130 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE FROM ESTABLISHING, MANDATING, OR OTHERWISE REQUIRING A MINIMUM WAGE THAT EXCEEDS THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE SET PURSUANT TO 29 U.S.C. 206.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3290 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Allen, Allison, Altman, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knotts, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, 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, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-37-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONDUCT DEEMED TO BE ENGAGING IN THE PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY, SO AS TO INCLUDE PERSONS ADMINISTERING AND PRESCRIBING PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF EYE DISEASE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-37-105, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE USE OF PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS BY OPTOMETRISTS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS CONCERNING SPECIFIC MEDICATIONS, PROVISIONS REGARDING PATIENT CHART DOCUMENTATION, AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR MAKING REFERRALS WHEN PRESCRIBING TOPICAL STEROIDS AND WHEN TREATING GLAUCOMA AND TO AUTHORIZE INJECTIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANAPHYLAXIS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-37-107, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR CARE GENERALLY, AND IN TREATING GLAUCOMA, TO REFERRAL OF PATIENTS TO OTHER OPTOMETRISTS AND TO OPHTHALMOLOGISTS WHEN TREATING GLAUCOMA, AND TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PERFORMING SURGERY, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING PROCEDURES FOR CARE AND REFERRAL OF PATIENTS AND TO MAINTAIN THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PERFORMING SURGERY.
On motion of Rep. WALKER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3292 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilder, Taylor and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 521 OF 1996, RELATING TO THE LAURENS, MCCORMICK, GREENWOOD, AND ABBEVILLE COUNTIES TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEETINGS FROM TEN TO THIRTEEN THAT A MEMBER MAY BE PAID FOR ATTENDING.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3293 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DATE OF PARTY PRIMARIES, CERTIFICATION OF NAMES FOR PRIMARY BALLOTS, AND FILING FEES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PRIMARY DATE FROM THE SECOND TO THE LAST TUESDAY IN JUNE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3294 (Word version) -- Reps. Hinson, Law, Dantzler, Gourdine and Merrill: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING BERKELEY COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF BERKELEY COUNTY.
On motion of Rep. HINSON, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3295 (Word version) -- Reps. Sharpe, J. Young, G. M. Smith, Knotts, Whatley, Altman, Cato, Huggins, Law, Perry, D. C. Smith, J. R. Smith and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FIREARMS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 SO AS TO ENACT "THE CITIZEN'S SELF-DEFENSE ACT OF 2001" AND PROTECT THE RIGHT TO OBTAIN FIREARMS FOR SECURITY, THE RIGHT TO USE FIREARMS IN DEFENSE OF SELF, FAMILY, OR HOME, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THOSE RIGHTS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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                Cato
Chellis                Clyburn                Coates
Cobb-Hunter            Coleman                Cooper
Cotty                  Dantzler               Davenport
Delleney               Easterday              Edge
Emory                  Fleming                Freeman
Frye                   Gilham                 Gourdine
Govan                  Hamilton               Harrell
Harrison               Haskins                Hayes
Hines, J.              Hines, M.              Hinson
Hosey                  Howard                 Huggins
Jennings               Keegan                 Kelley
Kennedy                Kirsh                  Klauber
Knotts                 Law                    Leach
Lee                    Limehouse              Littlejohn
Lloyd                  Lourie                 Lucas
Mack                   Martin                 McCraw
McGee                  McLeod                 Meacham-Richardson
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.E.
Smith, J.R.            Smith, W.D.            Snow
Stille                 Stuart                 Talley
Taylor                 Thompson               Townsend
Trotter                Vaughn                 Walker
Webb                   Weeks                  Whatley
Whipper                White                  Wilder
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Young, A.
Young, J.

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, January 18.

Alex Harvin                       Larry Koon
Dwight Loftis                     Joseph Neal
Richard Quinn

The SPEAKER granted Rep. SIMRILL a leave of absence for the day.

Rep. QUINN signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Wednesday, January 17.

Announcement was made that Dr. Boyce G. Tollison of Easley is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

The House stood in silent prayer for former Representative J. Henry Stuckey of Williamsburg County.

Rep. HUGGINS and the Lexington Delegation, presented to the House the Dutch Fork High School Silver Fox Cheerleading Squad, the 2000 State AAAA Champions, their principal and coach.

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. 3010 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     HUGGINS

Bill Number:     H. 3056 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     COBB-HUNTER

Bill Number:     H. 3068 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     RODGERS

Bill Number:     H. 3121 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     GILHAM

Bill Number:     H. 3138 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     RODGERS

Bill Number:     H. 3138 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     RICE

Bill Number:     H. 3138 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     EASTERDAY

Bill Number:     H. 3138 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     EDGE

Bill Number:     H. 3139 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     RODGERS

Bill Number:     H. 3139 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     RICE

Bill Number:     H. 3139 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     EASTERDAY

Bill Number:     H. 3139 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     EDGE

Bill Number:     H. 3139 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     HAMILTON

Bill Number:     H. 3141 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     KNOTTS

Bill Number:     H. 3257 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     GILHAM

Bill Number:     H. 3257 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     RODGERS

Bill Number:     H. 3257 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     HINSON

Bill Number:     H. 3282 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     SCOTT

Bill Number:     H. 3282 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/18/01     MCLEOD

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

S. 118 (Word version) -- Senators McGill and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 191 OF 1971, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT, SO AS TO TRANSFER TO THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT COMMISSION MEMBERS.

H. 3284 (Word version) -- Reps. Littlejohn and W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 178 OF 1963, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONVERSE AREA FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE DISTRICT'S BORROWING LIMIT FROM TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

H. 3140 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Campsen, Coates, Walker and Altman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUME 14 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF ITS CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2001.

Rep. CAMPSEN explained the Joint Resolution.

H. 3282 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Neilson, Jennings, Harrison, McLeod and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 387 OF 2000, RELATING TO THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001, BY AMENDING PART 1B (TEMPORARY PROVISIONS), PARAGRAPH 1.25 SO AS TO INCREASE FROM SIX TO TWELVE MONTHS THE PERIOD THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MAY WAIVE THE REQUIRED PRAXIS II SUBJECT AREA EXAM FOR CERTAIN TEACHERS.

Rep. TOWNSEND explained the Bill.

On motion of Rep. KENNEDY, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 118 be read the third time tomorrow.

On motion of Rep. LITTLEJOHN, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3284 be read the third time tomorrow.

On motion of Rep. CAMPSEN, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3140 be read the third time tomorrow.

On motion of Rep. TOWNSEND, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3282 be read the third time tomorrow.

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

H. 3138 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Harrell, Townsend, Sharpe, J. Brown, Cato, Campsen, Wilder, Jennings, Coates, Vaughn, Sandifer, Whatley, Cobb-Hunter, Delleney, Simrill, Walker, Altman, Robinson, Merrill, Cotty, Gilham, Rodgers, Rice, Easterday and Edge: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMENCING AT VARYING TIMES IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS AND ODD-NUMBERED YEARS AND FOR AN ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION FOR THE SENATE IN CERTAIN YEARS, DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE LANGUAGE, PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN MEETINGS FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE OF LEGISLATION, AND PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN COMMITTEE MEETINGS.

Rep. CAMPSEN explained the Joint Resolution.

Rep. SCOTT made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3139 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Harrell, Townsend, Sharpe, J. Brown, Cato, Campsen, Wilder, Jennings, Coates, Vaughn, Sandifer, Whatley, Cobb-Hunter, Delleney, Simrill, Walker, Altman, Owens, Whipper, Robinson, Merrill, Cotty, Gilham, Rodgers, Rice, Easterday, Edge and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE MANDATORY ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE TO THE SECOND THURSDAY IN MAY, AND PROVIDE THAT IN ANY YEAR THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FAILS TO GIVE THIRD READING TO THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL BY MARCH FIFTEENTH, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THE DATE OF ADJOURNMENT IS EXTENDED BY ONE STATEWIDE DAY FOR EACH STATEWIDE DAY AFTER MARCH FIFTEENTH, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THAT THE HOUSE FAILS TO GIVE THE BILL THIRD READING.

Rep. CAMPSEN explained the Bill.

Rep. SCOTT made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3053 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Young, G. M. Smith, Kirsh, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Davenport and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-115, SO AS TO CREATE A GENERAL LIEN UPON THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING WAGES, ANNUITIES, PENSIONS, AND CHOSES IN ACTION, OF ANY PUBLIC OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, OR ANY OTHER PERSON WHO IS FOUND GUILTY OF AN OFFENSE INVOLVING EMBEZZLEMENT OR APPROPRIATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR PROPERTY TO PRIVATE USE, TO THE EXTENT OF THE TOTAL LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE TO THE STATE, OR TO A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR FILING A NOTICE OF LIEN, TO PROVIDE THAT AN ACTION TO ENFORCE THE LIEN CREATED BY THIS SECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AT ANY TIME UP TO THREE YEARS AFTER THE DEATH OF A PERSON WHOSE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO THE LIEN, TO PROVIDE FOR SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE OF THE LIEN CREATED BY THIS SECTION BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OR HIS DESIGNEE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1680, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF ANNUITY AND RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM TAXATION AND LEGAL PROCESS, SO AS PROVIDE THAT ANNUITY AND RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES CONVICTED OF AN OFFENSE INVOLVING EMBEZZLEMENT OR APPROPRIATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR PROPERTY TO PRIVATE USE ARE SUBJECT TO THE GENERAL LIEN CREATED BY SECTION 8-1-115 AND THE DOCTRINE OF CONSTRUCTIVE TRUST EX MALEFICIO.

Rep. ALTMAN made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

H. 3277 (Word version) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE INCENTIVES FOR FUTURE EXCELLENCE (LIFE) SCHOLARSHIP, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2360, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Rep. TOWNSEND explained the Joint Resolution.

Rep. KEEGAN moved to adjourn debate on the Joint Resolution until Thursday, February 1, which was agreed to.

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.

Veto #3. Page 411, Department of Commerce, Proviso 27.20 (Renaissance Downtown Renewal Project).

Rep. LEE moved to adjourn debate on the Veto until Tuesday, January 23, which was agreed to.

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

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

H. 3296 (Word version) -- Rep. Parks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 14 TO CHAPTER 25, TITLE 50 SO AS TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS FOR MOTORBOATS ON J. STROM THURMOND LAKE AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3297 (Word version) -- Rep. Barrett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SALE, OFFER TO SELL, DELIVERY, LEASE, RENT, BARTER, EXCHANGE, OR TRANSPORT FOR SALE INTO THIS STATE OF ANY PISTOL TO CERTAIN PERSONS, AND THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE, SALE, TRANSPORT, PAWNING, RECEIPT, OR POSSESSION OF A STOLEN PISTOL OR A PISTOL FROM WHICH THE ORIGINAL SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR OBLITERATED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN BOTH CONVICTED OF A CRIME OF VIOLENCE AND RECEIVED A PARDON FOR THE CONVICTION IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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

At 10:45 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. COATES, adjourned in memory of Dick Langston of Florence, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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