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

O God, mighty and merciful, in these moments of prayer give us insight and inspiration which You alone can give. Plant our feet on higher ground that we might find deliverance from thoughts that would weaken us, from desires that would worry us, and from a selfishness that closes the door to the needs of others. Make us men and women of so much faith that we would face this day with courage, live this day in confidence, and ever mindful of the needs of others. Give us the assurance spoken of by Isaiah, the Old Testament prophet, who wrote: "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light." 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. SINCLAIR moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of former Representative Paul S. McChesney, Jr. of Spartanburg, which was agreed to.

Document No. 2538
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 13-7-10, 13-7-40 and 13-7-45, et seq.
X-Rays (Title B)
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2001
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2001
20010402     Withdrawn and Resubmitted

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

H. 3858 (Word version) -- Rep. Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2001, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004.

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

That the House of Representatives and the Senate shall meet in joint assembly in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at 12:00 noon to elect a successor to the Honorable Daniel E. Martin, Sr., Judge of the Circuit Court for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable H. Dean Hall, Judge of the Circuit Court for the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; and to elect a successor to the Honorable Sidney T. Floyd, Judge of the Circuit Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2004.

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 was taken up for immediate consideration:

S. 518 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Moore and Ritchie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2001, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004.

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

That the Senate and the House of Representatives shall meet in joint assembly in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at 12:00 noon to elect a successor to the Honorable Daniel E. Martin, Sr., Judge of the Circuit Court for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable H. Dean Hall, Judge of the Circuit Court for the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; and to elect a successor to the Honorable Sidney T. Floyd, Judge of the Circuit Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2004.

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 returned to the Senate with concurrence.

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

H. 3859 (Word version) -- Reps. Whipper, Breeland, Cato, Clyburn, Gourdine, Hamilton, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Leach, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Mack, Phillips, Rivers, F. N. Smith and Thompson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-11-370 AND 40-59-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO THE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR A GENERAL, MECHANICAL, RESIDENTIAL, OR RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, INSTEAD OF BARRING AN UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR FROM BRINGING AN ACTION TO ENFORCE PROVISIONS OF A CONTRACT, THE UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR IS LIMITED TO BRINGING AN ACTION AGAINST THE CONTRACTING PARTY OR A THIRD PARTY FOR THE COST OF MATERIALS AND PARTIAL LABOR COSTS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3860 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Simrill, Cotty, Chellis, Coates, Davenport, Littlejohn and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CATEGORIZATION OF FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS, SO AS TO ADD THE OFFENSE OF ARMED ROBBERY TO THE EXEMPT CATEGORY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO ADD THE OFFENSES OF DISCHARGE OF A WEAPON DURING ARMED ROBBERY AND BANK ROBBERY TO THE LIST OF VIOLENT CRIMES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF FELONIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFENSE OF ARMED ROBBERY IS REMOVED FROM CLASSIFICATION AND THE OFFENSE OF DISCHARGE OF A WEAPON DURING ARMED ROBBERY IS CLASSIFIED; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ARMED ROBBERY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM SENTENCE FOR ARMED ROBBERY TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT AND TO ESTABLISH AN OFFENSE FOR DISCHARGING A WEAPON DURING THE COMMISSION OF A ROBBERY; TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A LIFE SENTENCE FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO ADD BANK ROBBERY TO THE LIST OF MOST SERIOUS OFFENSES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BAILABLE OFFENSES, SO AS TO ADD OFFENSES LISTED IN SECTION 17-25-45 AS OFFENSES FOR WHICH A MAGISTRATE MAY DENY BAIL.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3861 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Simrill, Coates, Dantzler, Hamilton, Klauber, Littlejohn, Loftis, Meacham-Richardson, J. M. Neal, Riser, D. C. Smith, J. R. Smith and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 15, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST MORALITY AND DECENCY, BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSE OF THE UNLAWFUL USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR SEXUAL ACTS OR PUBLIC INDECENCY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES AND DEFINITIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3862 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Simrill, Campsen, Coates, Davenport, Littlejohn, Loftis, Meacham-Richardson, Riser, D. C. Smith and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1630, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF A STATE GRAND JURY, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT CRIMES INVOLVING OBSCENITY MUST BE OF A MULTI-COUNTY NATURE FOR A STATE GRAND JURY TO HAVE JURISDICTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3863 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1505, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ZONES, SEASONS, TIMES, METHODS AND EQUIPMENT, AND SIZE AND CATCH LIMITS FOR TAKING HERRING, SHAD, AND STURGEON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SETNETS MAY BE USED ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE COMBAHEE RIVER IN SEASON FROM TUESDAY NOON TO FRIDAY NOON.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

S. 12 (Word version) -- Senators Richardson, Mescher, Grooms, McConnell and Branton: 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. 301 (Word version) -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 17, CHAPTER 5, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO CONSOLIDATE AND CLARIFY THE DUTIES OF CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-5915 AND 20-7-5920, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD FATALITIES AND THE STATE CHILD FATALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CONFORM CODE REFERENCES TO RENUMBERED SECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 32-8-325, REGARDING CREMATION, SO AS TO CONFORM CODE REFERENCES TO RENUMBERED SECTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-960, REGARDING DONATION OF BODY PARTS, SO AS TO CONFORM CODE REFERENCES TO THE RENUMBERED SECTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 318 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF FISH, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-237 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO HARVEST STRIPED BASS AND STRIPED BASS HYBRIDS IN THE SAVANNAH RIVER FROM THE AUGUSTA DIVERSION DAM DOWNSTREAM TO FIELDS CUT AND THE ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPIRATION OF THE HARVEST RESTRICTION.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

S. 502 (Word version) -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO REPEAL ACT 191 OF 1971, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION DISTRICT AND TRANSFER ALL OF ITS POWERS, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, ASSETS, AND LIABILITIES TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY.
On motion of Rep. KENNEDY, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 519 (Word version) -- Senator Pinckney: A BILL TO ENACT THE JASPER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPLEMENTATION FOLLOWING REFERENDUM APPROVAL OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN JASPER COUNTY NOT TO EXCEED ONE PERCENT FOR DEBT SERVICE ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OR FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION.
Referred to Jasper Delegation

S. 522 (Word version) -- Senators Wilson, Ryberg, Alexander, Anderson, Bauer, Branton, Courson, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. V. Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY VALID LICENSE AND PERMIT TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY THAT IS SUBJECT TO RENEWAL AND REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE RENEWED IN THE MONTHS OF MARCH, APRIL, OR MAY OF 2001 IS EXTENDED AND UNLESS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED FOR CAUSE IN THE INTERIM, MUST REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UNTIL JUNE 30, 2001.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

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

H. 3864 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH.

Whereas, child abuse is a pervasive problem throughout the United States as well as in South Carolina; and

Whereas, more than 3,000,000 children in the United States are reported as abused or neglected each year, and in South Carolina 18,717 cases of child abuse and neglect were reported for the 1999-2000 year; and

Whereas, one in four girls and one in seven boys will be sexually assaulted by the time they reach their eighteenth birthday; and

Whereas, four children die daily in the United States as a result of maltreatment, and at least fifteen South Carolina children died last year from abuse or neglect; and

Whereas, child abuse and neglect has an overwhelming negative impact on families and far-reaching effects on all communities in which we live and leaves devastating emotional scars on the children who are victims; and

Whereas, child protection is the responsibility of every citizen, community, and governmental agency; and

Whereas, for the future of our children, our families, and our communities, as well as for the future of our State, this pandemic social problem must be addressed through public awareness and education as well as through programs and services for children and families; and

Whereas, the protection and safety of South Carolina's children must be a major priority of this State. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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

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

Allison                Altman                 Askins
Bales                  Barfield               Barrett
Battle                 Bingham                Bowers
Breeland               Brown, G.              Brown, J.
Brown, R.              Campsen                Carnell
Cato                   Chellis                Clyburn
Coates                 Cobb-Hunter            Cooper
Dantzler               Davenport              Delleney
Easterday              Emory                  Fleming
Freeman                Frye                   Gilham
Gourdine               Hamilton               Harrell
Harrison               Haskins                Hayes
Hines, J.              Hines, M.              Hinson
Hosey                  Howard                 Keegan
Kelley                 Kennedy                Kirsh
Knotts                 Koon                   Leach
Lee                    Littlejohn             Lloyd
Lourie                 Lucas                  Martin
McGee                  McLeod                 Meacham-Richardson
Merrill                Miller                 Moody-Lawrence
Neal, J.H.             Neal, J.M.             Ott
Owens                  Perry                  Rhoad
Rice                   Riser                  Robinson
Rodgers                Rutherford             Sandifer
Scarborough            Scott                  Sharpe
Sheheen                Sinclair               Smith, D.C.
Smith, G.M.            Smith, J.E.            Smith, J.R.
Snow                   Stille                 Stuart
Talley                 Taylor                 Thompson
Townsend               Tripp                  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 Tuesday, April 3.

Dwight Loftis                     Gary Simrill
Karl Allen                        Doug Smith
Doug Jennings                     Tracey Edge
Olin Phillips                     Chip Limehouse
James Klauber                     Bill Cotty
Chip Huggins                      Fletcher Smith
Anne Parks                        James Law
David Mack                        Alex Harvin
DeWitt McCraw                     Rick Quinn
Jerry Govan

The SPEAKER granted Rep. NEILSON a leave of absence for the week due to a car accident.

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:
04/03/01     LOFTIS

Bill Number:     H. 3010 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
04/03/01     BARFIELD

Bill Number:     H. 3601 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
04/03/01     BARFIELD

Bill Number:     H. 3252 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
04/03/01     COOPER

Bill Number:     H. 3736 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
04/03/01     COOPER

Bill Number:     H. 3719 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
04/03/01     LOURIE

Bill Number:     H. 3447 (Word version)
Date:     REMOVE:
04/03/01     RISER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3087 (Word version) -- Rep. Barrett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO CONFORM THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING ANTLERED DEER IN GAME ZONE 1 WITH THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING ANTLERED DEER IN GAME ZONE 2.

Rep. OTT explained the Bill.

Rep. TRIPP spoke against the Bill.
Rep. BARRETT spoke in favor of the Bill.

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

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3361 (Word version) -- Reps. Scarborough, Simrill, Altman, Campsen, Coates, Hinson, Law, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Merrill, Owens, Perry, Sinclair, Snow, Talley, Taylor and Thompson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-5-2517, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, EXCEPT WHEN AUTHORIZED BY A FEDERAL PERMIT, IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO CATCH, ATTEMPT TO CATCH, FEED, FEED BY HAND, MOLEST, INJURE, KILL, ANNOY, HARASS, OR INTERFERE WITH THE NORMAL ACTIVITY AND WELL-BEING OF ANY MAMMALIAN DOLPHIN OR PORPOISE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

The Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\SWB\AMEND\5269DJC01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION     1.     Article 23, Chapter 5, Title 50 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 50-5-2517.     Except when authorized by a federal permit, it is unlawful for any person to catch, attempt to catch, feed, feed by hand, kill, or harass any mammalian dolphin or porpoise. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days, or both."
SECTION     2.     This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.

Rep. OTT explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.

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

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

H. 3820 (Word version) -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO HUNT UNITS AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2602, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Rep. OTT explained the Joint Resolution.

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

H. 3821 (Word version) -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A THREE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM OF ALLIGATOR FARMING FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE FEASIBILITY OF ALLIGATOR FARMING FOR POULTRY MORTALITY DISPOSAL AND PROVIDE THAT UNTIL JULY 1, 2004, ANY PERSON EIGHTEEN OR OLDER MAY ESTABLISH AN ALLIGATOR FARM FOR THE PURPOSE OF POULTRY MORTALITY DISPOSAL BY COMPLYING WITH CERTAIN TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE PILOT PROGRAM OF ALLIGATOR FARMING FOR POULTRY MORTALITY DISPOSAL.

Rep. OTT explained the Joint Resolution.

Further proceedings were interrupted by expiration of time on the uncontested Calendar, the pending question being consideration of the Joint Resolution, Rep. OTT having the floor.

Rep. WITHERSPOON 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. 3865 (Word version) -- Reps. McGee, G. M. Smith, Simrill, Robinson, J. Young, Lucas and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 3, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-845 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL IN THIS STATE FOR A PRIVATE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF COLLECTING DELINQUENT CHILD SUPPORT FOR A FEE OR OTHER CONSIDERATION AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "PRIVATE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JURISDICTION, AND SECTION 20-7-850 RELATING TO SUPPORT ORDERS, BOTH SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE JUDGE MUST INFORM THE PARTIES THAT IT IS ILLEGAL IN THIS STATE FOR A PRIVATE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO COLLECT DELINQUENT CHILD SUPPORT FOR A FEE OR OTHER CONSIDERATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3866 (Word version) -- Reps. Simrill and Emory: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS, AND OSTEOPATHS BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS, TO ESTABLISH AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOTH WITH REGARD TO ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS, TO DEFINE THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SUPERVISORY PHYSICIAN FOR AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANT, TO PROVIDE GENERAL PRACTICE PARAMETERS AND PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING SCOPE OF PRACTICE PROTOCOLS, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3867 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Breeland, R. Brown, Campsen, Scarborough and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-195, SO AS TO NAME THE I-526 BRIDGE AND INTERCHANGE THAT SPANS U.S. HIGHWAY 17 AND U.S. HIGHWAY 7 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY AS THE "BOB HARRELL BRIDGE AND INTERCHANGE" IN HONOR OF THIS DISTINGUISHED SOUTH CAROLINIAN.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3868 (Word version) -- Reps. A. Young, Keegan and Koon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEETING AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS, SO AS TO MOVE FROM THURSDAY TO FRIDAY AFTER THE ELECTION THE TIME FOR THE BOARD TO MEET.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3869 (Word version) -- Reps. A. Young, Barfield, Barrett, Carnell, Harvin, Koon, Littlejohn, Taylor and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POLL MANAGERS AND THEIR ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE SIXTEEN OR SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD ASSISTANT POLL MANAGER MAY BE APPOINTED FOR EVERY REGULAR POLL WORKER APPOINTED TO WORK IN A PRECINCT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3870 (Word version) -- Reps. A. Young and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ELECTION TO BE CONDUCTED IN EVERY EVEN AND ODD-NUMBERED YEAR TO FILL SEATS OF ALL ELECTED BODIES WHOSE ELECTIONS TO FILL THOSE SEATS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW AT A TIME OTHER THAN AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3871 (Word version) -- Reps. A. Young, Koon and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-365 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE MUST FILE A DECLARATION STATING THAT HE IS A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE, AS WELL AS THE OFFICE HE IS SEEKING, IN ORDER TO HAVE ANY WRITE-IN VOTES CAST FOR HIM COUNTED AND REPORTED AND PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-360, RELATING TO WRITE-IN NAMES ON A BALLOT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT WRITE-IN CANDIDATES COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 7-13-365.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3829 (Word version) -- Reps. Weeks, J. Young, G. Brown and G. M. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING MRS. ETHEL NEELY PRICE UPON THE OCCASION OF RECENTLY BEING RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF SUMTER COUNTY'S OUTSTANDING WOMEN AND THE ADDITION OF HER NAME TO THE "2001 WOMEN'S HONOR ROLL OF SUMTER COUNTY" FOR HER LIFELONG COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO SUMTER COUNTY AND THE PALMETTO STATE.

H. 3830 (Word version) -- Reps. Weeks, J. Young, G. Brown and G. M. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING MRS. ELIZABETH BISHOP TILLER ON THE OCCASION OF RECENTLY BEING RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF SUMTER COUNTY'S OUTSTANDING WOMEN AND THE ADDITION OF HER NAME TO THE "2001 WOMEN'S HONOR ROLL OF SUMTER COUNTY" FOR HER LIFELONG COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO SUMTER COUNTY AND THE PALMETTO STATE.

H. 3831 (Word version) -- Rep. Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ACADEMIC PROWESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT OF THE STUDENTS OF WHITE KNOLL HIGH SCHOOL IN LEXINGTON COUNTY WHO RECEIVED STATEWIDE DECA AWARDS IN MARKETING COMPETITION IN CHARLESTON RECENTLY, AND WISHING THEM AND THEIR TEACHER AND ADVISOR, CARL VADASZ, WELL AS THEY COMPETE ON THE NATIONAL LEVEL APRIL 25-28, 2001, IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA.

H. 3832 (Word version) -- Rep. McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF E. McLEOD SINGLETARY OF COLUMBIA, ONE OF THIS STATE'S MOST DISTINGUISHED ATTORNEYS, UPON HIS DEATH.

H. 3833 (Word version) -- Reps. Weeks, J. Young, G. Brown and G. M. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING MRS. RUTH JOHNSON EDENS UPON THE OCCASION OF RECENTLY BEING RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF SUMTER COUNTY'S OUTSTANDING WOMEN AND THE ADDITION OF HER NAME TO THE "2001 WOMEN'S HONOR ROLL OF SUMTER COUNTY" FOR HER LIFELONG COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO SUMTER COUNTY AND THE PALMETTO STATE.

H. 3834 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, 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, Haskins, 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, 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, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE YMCA ON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO DECLARE AND ACKNOWLEDGE WITH GREAT PRIDE THAT THE YMCA OF GREENVILLE IS SYMBOLIC OF THE ATTRIBUTES OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION IN THE IMPACT IT HAS HAD ON THE GREENVILLE COMMUNITY.

At 1:00 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. SINCLAIR, adjourned in memory of former Representative Paul S. McChesney, Jr. of Spartanburg, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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