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The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rep. ROBINSON as follows:

We thank You, Heavenly Father, for these moments of prayer when we thank and praise You. The world in which we live proclaims the beauty and wonder of Your creation. Fit us, O Lord, for the work before us. Order our lives according to the teachings of Your Word. When the distance is unclear, may we take one step at a time. Save us from error, from pride, and from prejudice. Motivate us to humbly walk with God. Thank You, Lord, for this privilege of prayer. Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. J. R. SMITH moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Bruce A. Frye, father of Representative Marion Frye, which was agreed to.

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., January 30, 2001
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber immediately upon adjournment by the House today for the purpose of Ratifying Acts.

Very respectfully,
President

On motion of Rep. W. D. SMITH the invitation was accepted.

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

January 21, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Fleming:

On behalf of the South Carolina Student Legislature, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held in the Blatt Building on Tuesday, February 27, 2001, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Ashley Walters, Governor
South Carolina Student Legislature

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

Document No. 2533
Agency: South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 23-3-130
Criminal Justice Information System
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 29, 2001
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 29, 2001

Document No. 2552
Agency: Department of Insurance
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 38-3-110(2), 1-23-110 et seq., 38-47-10, et seq.
Adjustment of Claims Under Unusual Circumstances
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 29, 2001
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 29, 2001

Document No. 2583
Agency: Department of Insurance
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 38-3-110 et seq., 1-23-110 et seq., 38-77-530
South Carolina Reinsurance Facility Recoupment
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 29, 2001
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 29, 2001

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

H. 3372 (Word version) -- Reps. Sharpe, Dantzler, Lourie and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 47, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-75, SO AS TO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL IMMUNITY TO PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO IN GOOD FAITH AND WITHOUT COMPENSATION RENDER EMERGENCY CARE AND TREATMENT TO ANIMALS IN DISTRESS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3373 (Word version) -- Rep. Barrett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-21-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LAND SURVEYOR PERFORMING A SURVEY ON A PIECE OR PARCEL OF PROPERTY SHALL NOTIFY ALL ADJOINING LANDOWNERS IN WRITING BEFORE THE SURVEY IS COMPLETED OR RECORDED OF ANY CHANGES IN THE METES AND BOUNDS OF THE PROPERTY BEING SURVEYED WHICH ALSO WOULD EFFECT THE METES AND BOUNDS OF THE ADJOINING LANDOWNER.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3374 (Word version) -- Reps. Barrett, Rice and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISH, GAME, AND WILDLIFE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ALLIGATOR FARMING ACT OF 2001"; INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO DEFINE "ALLIGATOR FARM", "ALLIGATOR FARMER", "ALLIGATOR PART", "ALLIGATOR PARTS DEALER", "DIRECTOR", "DEPARTMENT", AND "TRANSPORT"; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A PERSON MAY ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF PROPAGATING ALLIGATORS; TO PROVIDE FOR ALLIGATOR FARMING LICENSING AND FEES; TO PROVIDE FOR MARKETING, TAKING, TAGGING, AND TRANSPORTATION OF ALLIGATOR CARCASSES AND SKINS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; TO REQUIRE AND PROVIDE FOR PROPERTY RIGHTS IN CERTAIN ALLIGATORS AND PARTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSES AND FEES FOR ALLIGATOR PARTS DEALERS, RETAIL, AND RESTAURANTS; TO PROVIDE FOR ALLIGATOR PARTS TRANSACTION FORMS, BILLS OF SALE, AND RETENTION OR INSPECTION OF RECORDS OR BILLS OF SALE RELATING TO ALLIGATOR TRANSACTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR ALLIGATOR PARTS TAGS; TO PROVIDE FOR TAGGING AND SHIPMENT OF ALLIGATOR SKINS; TO PROVIDE FOR A SEVERANCE TAX ON ALLIGATOR SKINS; TO PROHIBIT THE TAKING OR POSSESSION OF ALLIGATORS OR THEIR EGGS, SKINS, OR PARTS, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVOCATION OF LICENSES ISSUED UNDER THIS CHAPTER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR CONFISCATION OF CERTAIN ALLIGATOR SKINS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF LICENSE FEES AND TAXES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE EFFECT UPON LICENSES ISSUED UNDER THIS CHAPTER IN THE EVENT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PLACES ALLIGATORS IN AN ENDANGERED SPECIES STATUS; TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES AND FORFEITURES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER IT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR PERSONS TAKING, POSSESSING, STORING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, SELLING, OFFERING FOR SALE, BUYING, OR SHIPPING OF AN AMERICAN ALLIGATOR (ALLIGATOR MISSISSIPPIENSIS) OR EGGS, PARTS, OR PRODUCTS OF AN ALLIGATOR RAISED BY AN ALLIGATOR FARMER ON AN ALLIGATOR FARM PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3375 (Word version) -- Rep. Barrett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-125 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE APPROPRIATION OF SURPLUS FUNDS FOR RECURRING EXPENDITURES OF STATE AGENCIES, TO DEFINE "RECURRING EXPENSES", AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3376 (Word version) -- Rep. Barrett: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 77, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUITS INVOLVING THE STATE AND STATE AGENCIES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PRIVATE ATTORNEY RETENTION SUNSHINE ACT", WHICH REQUIRES COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR ATTORNEY SERVICES RENDERED ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OR A STATE AGENCY, PROVIDES FOR THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS WHENEVER THE STATE OR A STATE AGENCY PROPOSES TO ENTER INTO AN ATTORNEY FEE CONTRACT WHICH MAY REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO EXCEED FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND LIMITS THE HOURLY RATE WHEN CONTINGENT FEES ARE AWARDED TO ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING THE STATE OR ITS AGENCIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3377 (Word version) -- Rep. Barrett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS INCLUDING DEDUCTIONS FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND RESCUE SQUAD MEMBERS, SO AS TO EXTEND SUCH DEDUCTIONS TO RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-9-190, RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE-BASED POINT SYSTEM TO DETERMINE THE ELIGIBILITY OF VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND RESCUE SQUAD MEMBERS OF THE INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS REFERENCED IN SECTION 12-6-1140 ABOVE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A POINT SYSTEM FOR RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3378 (Word version) -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF LICENSES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2549, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without Reference

H. 3379 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE NEWBORN EYE SCREENING TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING SCREENING NEWBORN CHILDREN FOR CERTAIN OCULAR DISEASES AND ABNORMALITIES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3380 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 52-19-20 AND 52-19-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING BUNGEE JUMPING, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE REGULATION OF BUNGEE JUMPING DEVICES IN WHICH THE BUNGEE CORD IS A WIRE ROPE, CABLE, SPRING, OR OTHER DEVICE SIMILAR IN DESIGN OR USE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3381 (Word version) -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO CONTACT WITH PATIENTS BEFORE PRESCRIBING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2548, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without Reference

H. 3383 (Word version) -- Reps. Coates, Allison, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Harvin, Hayes, J. Hines, Koon, Lucas, McGee, Owens, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sharpe, Sheheen, Sinclair, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Talley, Thompson, Walker, Weeks and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS GENERALLY INCLUDING THE EXEMPTION FOR THE SALE OF NATURAL GAS, LP GAS, AND ELECTRICITY TO PRODUCE CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS OR ANIMALS SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH EXEMPTION ALSO INCLUDES THE SALE OF PROPANE GAS FOR THIS PURPOSE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SALE OF THESE GASES OR ELECTRICITY TO PRODUCE AGRICULTURAL PLANTS IN GREENHOUSES THAT WILL SUBSEQUENTLY BE REPLANTED IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM THE SALES TAX.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3384 (Word version) -- Rep. Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 21, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR ADULT OFFENDER SUPERVISION AND, UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, TO REPEAL ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 24, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM ACT FOR OUT-OF-STATE PAROLEE SUPERVISION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3385 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend and Stille: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE ANDERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN REGARD TO SCHOOL BUDGETARY MATTERS INCLUDING THE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO TWO MILLS OF COUNTYWIDE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS BE DISTRIBUTED TO DISTRICTS MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD.
Referred to Anderson Delegation

H. 3386 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Walker, Allison, Barrett, Cato, Cooper, Hamilton, Harrell, Hinson, Keegan, Kelley, Martin, Riser, Sandifer, Sharpe, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Thompson and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 40, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION, OPERATION, AND GOVERNANCE OF CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

S. 212 (Word version) -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 469 OF 2000, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE BY WHICH CANDIDATES MUST FILE FOR ELECTION TO THESE OFFICES.
Referred to York Delegation

S. 213 (Word version) -- Senators Matthews and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 459 OF 2000, RELATING TO PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE TO EXPEND CERTAIN FUNDS FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAY BE PAID THE USUAL MILEAGE FOR THEIR ROAD INSPECTIONS.
On motion of Rep. COBB-HUNTER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 214 (Word version) -- Senators Reese, Hawkins and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 939 OF 1954, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE INMAN-CAMPOBELLO WATER DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS SERVING ON THE INMAN-CAMPOBELLO WATER DISTRICT COMMISSION FROM THREE TO FIVE.
Rep. DAVENPORT asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.
Rep. WALKER objected.
Referred to Spartanburg Delegation

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 216 (Word version) -- Senators Martin, Alexander, Anderson, Bauer, Branton, Courson, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. V. Smith, Thomas, Verdin, Waldrep and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND CONCERN OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA REGARDING THE UNPRECEDENTED INCREASES IN THE PRICE OF NATURAL GAS AND THE RESULTING IMPACT ON OUR STATE'S FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES AND URGE THE CONGRESS AND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ENACT AN ENERGY POLICY THAT WILL ENSURE AN ADEQUATE, REASONABLY PRICED SUPPLY OF NATURAL GAS FOR CONSUMERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

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

H. 3382 (Word version) -- Rep. Tripp: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE "LADY MAVERICKS" OF MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2001, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING THE 2000 STATE CLASS AAAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives be extended to the "Lady Mavericks" of Mauldin High School, coaches, and other school officials on Wednesday, February 7, 2001, at a time to be determined by the Speaker for the purpose of being recognized for winning the 2000 State Class AAAA Cross Country Championship.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3387 (Word version) -- Reps. Miller, Battle, Kelley, Barfield, Keegan, Snow, Edge and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF DR. ROBERT CATHCART SMITH OF MURRELLS INLET AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3388 (Word version) -- Rep. Snow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON WHETHER THE PLACEMENT OF PRIVATE MEMORIALS ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS CONSTITUTES ROAD HAZARDS OR PROMOTES SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES, TO RECOMMEND WAYS TO STEM THE PROLIFERATION OF THESE MEMORIALS, AND TO REPORT THE FINDINGS OF THE STUDY TO THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OR REPRESENTATIVES, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE BY JANUARY 1, 2002.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works.

The following was introduced:

H. 3389 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Wilkins, Barrett, Keegan, Klauber, Robinson, Simrill, Tripp, Vaughn, Walker, Coates, Knotts, Sharpe, Lourie, D. C. Smith, Rodgers, J. Young, Townsend, Kelley, Altman, Sandifer, Quinn, McGee, Fleming, Riser, Harrison, Allison, Bingham, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Cotty, Dantzler, Delleney, Easterday, Freeman, Gilham, Hamilton, Haskins, Hinson, Law, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Martin, Merrill, Neilson, Scarborough, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Trotter, Whatley, White, Witherspoon and A. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE RONALD WILSON REAGAN COMMEMORATIVE COMMITTEE TO SELECT AN ARTIST TO PAINT A PORTRAIT OF THE HONORABLE RONALD WILSON REAGAN, FORTIETH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO PERFORM CERTAIN OTHER FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING THE RAISING OF PRIVATE FUNDING FOR THE PORTRAIT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PORTRAIT SHALL BE PLACED APPROPRIATELY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON COMPLETION.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

Allen                  Allison                Altman
Askins                 Bales                  Barfield
Barrett                Battle                 Bingham
Bowers                 Breeland               Brown, G.
Brown, J.              Brown, R.              Campsen
Carnell                Cato                   Chellis
Clyburn                Coates                 Cobb-Hunter
Coleman                Cooper                 Cotty
Dantzler               Davenport              Delleney
Easterday              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                  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               Rhoad                  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
Tripp                  Trotter                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 Tuesday, January 30.

Richard Quinn                     Lewis Vaughn
Tracy Edge                        Larry Koon

The SPEAKER granted Rep. RICE a leave of absence for the day to attend a funeral.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. HARVIN a leave of absence due to health reasons.

Announcement was made that Dr. Susan J. Keeshan of West Columbia 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. 3227 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/30/01     NEILSON

Bill Number:     H. 3335 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/30/01     NEILSON

Bill Number:     H. 3142 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/30/01     KNOTTS

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

H. 3362 (Word version) -- Reps. Fleming and Wilder: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE UNION COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3360 (Word version) -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 58, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS SO AS TO PLACE THIS BOARD UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF INDIVIDUALS AS MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS.

Rep. CATO 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.

On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the following Joint Resolution was ordered recalled from the Committee on Judiciary and was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means:

H. 3332 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF OUTSTANDING VOUCHERS IN THE OFFICE OF INDIGENT DEFENSE'S APPELLATE CONFLICT FUND FROM JULY 1, 1993, THROUGH JULY 31, 2000, FOR TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT NOT EXCEEDING THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT REQUESTS FOR COMPENSATION MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN NINETY DAYS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS PROVISION.

On motion of Rep. ALTMAN, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Ways and Means:

H. 3227 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman and Neilson: 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.

Rep. W. D. SMITH moved that upon the completion of the Ratification of Acts, the House stand adjourned, which was agreed to.

At 12:45 p.m. the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts were duly ratified:

(R1, S. 118 (Word version)) -- Senators McGill and Elliott: AN ACT 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.

(R2, S. 150 (Word version)) -- Senators McGill and Ravenel: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 515 OF 1996, RELATING TO DEVOLUTION OF AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS TO CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING GEORGETOWN COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THAT COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPOINTMENTS OF MAGISTRATES AND MEMBERS TO THE GEORGETOWN WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT ARE UNAFFECTED, AND TO RESTORE THE DEVOLVED APPOINTMENT POWER TO THE DELEGATION FOR THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.

(R3, H. 3196 (Word version)) -- Rep. Miller: AN ACT 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.

(R4, H. 3198 (Word version)) -- Reps. Carnell and Klauber: AN ACT 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.

(R5, H. 3282 (Word version)) -- Reps. Townsend, Neilson, Jennings, Harrison, McLeod and Scott: AN ACT 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.

(R6, H. 3284 (Word version)) -- Reps. Littlejohn and W.D. Smith: AN ACT 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.

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3327 (Word version) -- Reps. Kennedy, Harvin and Snow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE J. HENRY STUCKEY OF KINGSTREE AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

At 12:55 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. J. R. SMITH, adjourned in memory of Bruce A. Frye, father of Representative Marion Frye, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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