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The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rep. McLEOD as follows:
Almighty God, our unfailing Friend, our ever-present Help and our everlasting Hope, may we constantly and continually avail ourselves of Your divine wisdom which does not err and of Your strength that does not falter. Forbid that we should be cowardly when we should be courageous, confused when we should be calm, fickle when we should be faithful. Make us strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Enrich our joy in the realization of doing Your will in faithful service to God and to mankind. Grant us Your peace, Lord, both now and always. 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 Thursday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. MILLER moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Lowell Houston Tankersley, which was agreed to.
The following was received from the Senate:
Columbia, S.C., April 17, 2001
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it nonconcurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H. 3288:
H. 3288 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Edge and White: 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.
Very respectfully,
PRESIDENT
On motion of Rep. CATO, the House insisted upon its amendments.
Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. EDGE, BARRETT and PHILLIPS to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
On motion of Rep. FLEMING, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:
April 16, 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 Plastics Industry Trade Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at Capital City Club on May 1, 2001 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sincerely,
Pamela Rastatter
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Nurses Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on May 2, 2001 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Sincerely,
William E. Richburg, MSN, RN, CNAA
PRESIDENT, SCNA
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Telephone Association the Members of the House of Representatives and staff are invited to a reception. This event will be held at Columbia Museum of Art on May 2, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
J. D. Pate
Executive Director
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina School Food Service Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on May 3, 2001 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Sincerely,
Ann H. Aley
Legislative Committee Chair
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism the Members of the House of Representatives and staff are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held on the south lawn of the State House Grounds on May 8, 2001 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Ron Carter
Chief of Staff
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Beer Association the Members of the House of Representatives, their spouses and staff are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the Botanical Gardens of Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens on May 8, 2001, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Kay Fortune, Executive Director
South Carolina Beer Association
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of the American Heart Association the Members of the House of Representatives and staff are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on May 9, 2001 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Sincerely,
Sheri W. Horn
Regional Office Coordinator
April 16, 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 Dairy Association, Inc. the Members of the House of Representatives, their spouses and staff are invited to the "Ice Cream Under the Veranda." This event will be held on State House Grounds on May 9, 2001 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sincerely,
David Goforth
PRESIDENT
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina the Members of the House of Representatives, their families and staff are invited to the Eighth Annual Legislative Softball Game and Picnic. This event will be held at the Capital City Bombers Stadium on May 15, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sincerely,
Edward Sellers
PRESIDENT
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of the Transportation Association of South Carolina the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held at Clarion Town House on May 16, 2001 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Sincerely,
Benedict Shogaolu, PRESIDENT
TASC
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Low Income Housing Coalition the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at Holiday Inn, Coliseum on May 16, 2001 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Gloria J. Bowden
Executive Director
April 16, 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 Asthma Planning Alliance the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on May 17, 2001 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Sincerely,
Dianne Minasian
Co-Chair, SC Asthma Planning Alliance
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Commission on Higher Education the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the State Museum on May 22, 2001 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Rayburn Barton
Executive Director
April 16, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on May 23, 2001 beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Sincerely,
Gail A. Ginsberg
Executive Director
Document No. 2558
Agency: Department of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-24-40
Principal Evaluation Program
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2001
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2001
20010417 Withdrawn and Resubmitted
Document No. 2567
Agency: Board of Education
Requirements for Additional Areas of Certification
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 31, 2001
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001
20010417 Withdrawn and Resubmitted
Document No. 2569
Agency: Board of Education
Types and Levels of Credential Classification
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 31, 2001
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001
20010417 Withdrawn and Resubmitted
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3117 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Witherspoon and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-2740 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY UPON WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY TREASURER TO SUSPEND THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OF PERSONS WHO ARE DELINQUENT IN PAYING PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ON A MOTOR VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2675, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF ADDITIONAL TAXES WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE IS TRANSFERRED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION APPLIES IF THE TITLE AND REGISTRATION TO THE VEHICLE FROM WHICH THE TAG WAS REMOVED IS TRANSFERRED TO A NEW OWNER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1290, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF LICENSE PLATES AND THE APPLICABLE FEE, SO AS TO ALLOW A TRANSFER ONLY IF THE TITLE AND REGISTRATION TO THE VEHICLE FROM WHICH THE LICENSE WAS REMOVED IS TRANSFERRED TO A NEW OWNER.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3565 (Word version) -- Rep. Ott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE MANDATORY USE OF SAFETY BELTS IN MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO INCLUDE NEWSPAPER CARRIERS AMONG THOSE NOT REQUIRED TO USE SAFETY BELTS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3719 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Wilkins, Townsend, W. D. Smith, Huggins, Littlejohn, Talley, Lourie, Gilham, Webb, Martin, Lloyd and D. C. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-6520, 56-5-6530, AND 56-5-6540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE MANDATORY USE OF SEAT BELTS IN AUTOMOBILES, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL PERSONS REGARDLESS OF AGE TO WEAR A SEAT BELT OR BE SECURED IN A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM AS APPROPRIATE, TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES, TO AUTHORIZE PRIMARY ENFORCEMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT TO WEAR SEAT BELTS FOR OCCUPANTS SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER, TO INCREASE THE FINE, AND TO IMPOSE THE FINE ON THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE IF AN OCCUPANT SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER IS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT OR SECURED IN A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3639 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Keegan and Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-75, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM TO ENABLE QUALIFIED STATE RESIDENTS TO ATTEND COLLEGE AS AN ENLISTMENT OR RETENTION INCENTIVE FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND MANAGE THE PROGRAM INSTEAD OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 59-114-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NATIONAL GUARD TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANTS MAY NOT BE MADE AFTER JUNE 30, 2001, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS TO EFFECTUATE THE ABOVE INCLUDING A PROVISION THAT THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADMINISTERING TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANTS MADE BEFORE JULY 1, 2001.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3272 (Word version) -- Reps. Neilson, Jennings, Cato, Riser, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, J. Brown, Chellis, Coates, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Gilham, Gourdine, Harrison, Harvin, Hayes, J. Hines, Hosey, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Lucas, McCraw, McGee, J. M. Neal, Owens, Phillips, Scarborough, Scott, F. N. Smith, J. R. Smith, Stuart, Taylor, Vaughn, Webb, Weeks, White and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 87 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NASCAR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FOR THESE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3545 (Word version) -- Reps. Littlejohn, Allison, Altman, Bales, Barfield, Battle, G. Brown, Coates, Coleman, Easterday, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Hamilton, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Leach, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Miller, J. M. Neal, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, Stille, Talley, Thompson, Walker, Weeks, Whatley, Wilder and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2365 SO AS TO DEFINE "POLICE OFFICER SAFETY ZONE", TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED UPON A MOTOR VEHICLE TRAVELING THROUGH A POLICE OFFICER SAFETY ZONE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO VIOLATES A PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3703 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Cotty, Webb, A. Young, Allison, Riser, Stille, Stuart, Keegan, Kennedy, Gilham, Martin, Littlejohn, Limehouse, Taylor, Coates, Kelley, Knotts, McGee, Ott, Rivers, Sinclair, Snow, Walker, Whatley and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION AND ISSUANCE OF LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ISSUE NEW LICENSE PLATES AT LEAST EVERY SIX YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST COLLECT A ONE DOLLAR FEE WHEN A VEHICLE IS REGISTERED OR REREGISTERED TO OFFSET THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCTION OF NEW LICENSE PLATES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Anderson Delegation, submitted a favorable report on:
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.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 3936 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie, Cotty, Howard and Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE BEST WISHES AND HARDIEST CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL'S MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM AND THEIR FACULTY ADVISOR AND SPONSOR, MS. LYNN WASHINGTON, ON CAPTURING THEIR TWELFTH STRAIGHT INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE HELD ANNUALLY IN NEW YORK CITY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 3937 (Word version) -- Reps. Sinclair, Allison, Bales, Battle, Littlejohn, Lourie, Miller, J. M. Neal, Owens, Rivers, Sandifer, J. E. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stille, Walker, Weeks and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO CREATE A REIDVILLE MAILING ADDRESS FOR THOSE RESIDENTS LIVING IN AND NEAR THE TOWN OF REIDVILLE IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3938 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Whatley, Koon, Bingham, J. E. Smith, Whipper, Bales, Cotty, Dantzler, Easterday, Gourdine, Harvin, Leach, Littlejohn, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence, Rhoad, Rivers, Rutherford, Taylor and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-7-1610, 14-7-1615, AND 14-7-1630, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE GRAND JURY SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE ITS JURISDICTION TO INCLUDE ENVIRONMENTAL OFFENSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3939 (Word version) -- Reps. Sinclair, Allison, Emory, Freeman, Govan, Hosey, Klauber, Lee, Littlejohn, Lloyd, D. C. Smith, J. E. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Talley, Walker, Weeks and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-18-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF SHOOTING RANGE NOISE AREAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH COUNTY MAY BY ORDINANCE EXEMPT ALL OR ANY PART OF AN AREA WITHIN A RADIUS OF ONE MILE FROM A SHOOTING RANGE FROM THE "SHOOTING RANGE-NOISE AREA" SIGN REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3940 (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 NURSING, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR AUTHORIZED PRESCRIPTIONS BY THE NURSE PRACTITIONER WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2577, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without Reference
H. 3941 (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 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2605, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without Reference
H. 3942 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE LAWS RELATING TO JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR BRANCHES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM IN EACH HIGH SCHOOL IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3943 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 50 TO TITLE 15 SO AS TO ENACT THE "STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PROTECTION ACT", WHICH PROVIDES PROCEDURES TO REGULATE THE TRANSFER OF STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS, INCLUDING PROVISIONS REQUIRING COURT OR ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY APPROVAL IN ADVANCE FOR THE TRANSFER OF STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PAYMENT RIGHTS, AND ESTABLISHING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3944 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH ADMISSION PROCEDURES, SO AS TO ALLOW A PERSON ADMITTED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS TO BE DISCHARGED, IF BEFORE THE HEARING A DESIGNATED EXAMINER DETERMINES THAT THE PERSON NO LONGER REQUIRES INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR TAKING A PERSON INTO CUSTODY FOR TWENTY-FOUR HOURS WHEN THEY ARE ALLEGED TO BE LIKELY TO CAUSE SERIOUS HARM AND A PHYSICIAN IS NOT AVAILABLE TO EXAMINE THE PERSON BEFORE HE'S TAKEN INTO CUSTODY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON IS NOT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY WITHIN SEVENTY-TWO HOURS OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE PROBATE COURT ORDER AUTHORIZING TAKING THE PERSON INTO CUSTODY, THE ORDER EXPIRES; TO ADD SECTION 44-17-435 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TAKE A PERSON TO A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY IF THE PERSON POSES A LIKELIHOOD OF CAUSING SERIOUS HARM TO HIMSELF OR OTHERS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-580, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT OF A PERSON FOUND TO BE MENTALLY ILL AND IN NEED OF INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AUTHORIZING THE COURT TO REQUIRE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TAKE A PERSON INTO PROTECTIVE CUSTODY IF THE PERSON WAS ORDERED TO OUTPATIENT TREATMENT AND DID NOT ATTEND; TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-900, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR A SUPERINTENDENT OF A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY WHO LEGALLY PARTICIPATED IN THE RELEASE OR DISCHARGE OF A PATIENT FROM A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY, SO AS TO EXTEND THE IMMUNITY TO DIRECTORS OF FACILITIES, PHYSICIANS, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, EXAMINERS, INTERESTED PERSONS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IN A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY OR A DRUG ABUSE FACILITY MAY NOT BE SUBJECTED TO RESTRAINT, SECLUSION, OR PHYSICAL COERCION UNLESS AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY A PHYSICIAN, SO AS TO EXTEND THE AUTHORITY TO ORDER SUCH TREATMENT TO A LICENSED INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 44-52-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCY ADMISSION FOR PERSONS WHO ARE CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT AND IN NEED OF TREATMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON IS NOT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY WITHIN SEVENTY-TWO HOURS OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE PROBATE COURT ORDER AUTHORIZING TAKING THE PERSON INTO CUSTODY, THE ORDER EXPIRES; TO ADD SECTION 44-52-55 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TAKE A PERSON INTO CUSTODY IF THE OFFICER REASONABLY BELIEVES THE PERSON IS SUFFERING FROM CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND POSES A RISK OF HARM TO HIMSELF OR OTHERS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S. 117 (Word version) -- Senators Ravenel, Branton, Grooms and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE GOVERNING BODY THEREOF, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH ITS MEMBERS ARE ELECTED, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD TO BE ELECTED FROM THE EAST OF COOPER AREA AS DEFINED HEREIN BEGINNING IN 2002.
Referred to Charleston Delegation
S. 315 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 13, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRISONERS CONFINED WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 20 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENDER EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AS A STATEWIDE EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO REINTEGRATE INMATES INTO THE LABOR FORCE AFTER SERVING THEIR SENTENCES IN A DEPARTMENT FACILITY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S. 316 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler, Hayes, Ryberg, Wilson and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-48-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR HOUSING AND CARE OF INMATES UNDER THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS INCENTIVE ACT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO CONTRACT TO HAVE CONSTRUCTED OR FUND ALL OR A PORTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CERTAIN FACILITIES IF FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED; SECTION 2-48-30, RELATING TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITY PROVIDING LAND FOR A COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THESE FACILITIES AND TO CONTRACT WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO FUND CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; SECTION 2-48-60, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST CONTRACT WITH A LOCAL ENTITY BEFORE CONSTRUCTING A COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, SO AS TO MAKE REIMBURSEMENT TO A LOCAL ENTITY OPTIONAL INSTEAD OF MANDATORY FOR THE COST OF CARING FOR EACH STATE INMATE AS PROVIDED BY CONTRACT; AND SECTION 24-3-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF PLACES OF CONFINEMENT FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF AN OFFENSE AGAINST THE STATE, SO AS TO ADD MUNICIPAL AND REGIONAL DETENTION FACILITIES TO COUNTY FACILITIES AS LOCATIONS WHERE THESE PRISONERS MAY BE DESIGNATED TO BE CONFINED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S. 481 (Word version) -- Senators Holland and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1700, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF 'HARASSMENT', SO AS TO INCLUDE WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1710, RELATING TO PENALTIES UPON CONVICTION FOR HARASSMENT WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF A PRIOR CONVICTION OF HARASSMENT OR STALKING, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE LANGUAGE OF THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES UPON CONVICTION FOR STALKING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE LENGTH OF MANDATORY IMPRISONMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1730, RELATING TO PENALTIES UPON CONVICTION OF AGGRAVATED STALKING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1750, RELATING TO AN ACTION SEEKING A RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST A PERSON ENGAGED IN HARASSMENT OR STALKING, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT, WHEN A RESTRAINING ORDER IS ISSUED AS A CONDITION OF BOND, A COPY OF THE RESTRAINING ORDER MUST BE SENT BY THE COURT TO THE VICTIM; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1770, RELATING TO FORM AND CONTENT OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER GRANTED WITHOUT NOTICE MUST BE ENTERED OF RECORD WITH THE MAGISTRATES COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1790, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SERVICE OF CERTIFIED COPIES OF RESTRAINING ORDERS, SO AS TO ALLOW SERVICE TO BE MADE BY MAIL RETURN RECEIPT TO DEFENDANT'S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1840, RELATING TO A MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION AS A CONDITION OF BAIL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE EVALUATION BE MADE BEFORE BAIL IS SET; AND FURTHER TO REQUIRE THAT THE EVALUATION BE SCHEDULED WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE ORDER'S ISSUANCE, THAT THE REPORT BE ISSUED WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS OF EVALUATION, AND THAT THE SOLICITOR ARRANGE FOR A BOND HEARING UPON RECEIPT OF THE REPORT BEFORE A CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S. 559 (Word version) -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES TAX ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES DO NOT INCLUDE INTEREST, FEES, OR CHARGES IMPOSED ON A CUSTOMER FOR LATE PAYMENT OF A BILL FOR ELECTRICITY OR NATURAL GAS, OR BOTH, WHETHER OR NOT SALES TAX IS REQUIRED TO BE PAID ON THE UNDERLYING BILL.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
S. 566 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR LICENSING HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONAL GENERAL INFIRMARIES RELATING TO PERINATAL CARE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2518, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
S. 567 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF NURSING, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR AUTHORIZED PRESCRIPTIONS BY THE NURSE PRACTITIONER WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2577, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
S. 568 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2605, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
S. 569 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL SITES AND FACILITIES; AND SANITARY LANDFILL DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2530, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
S. 570 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR LICENSING COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2541, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
S. 571 (Word version) -- Senator Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1195 OF 1958, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WEST VIEW-FAIRFOREST FIRE DISTRICT CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO DECREASE THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE MEMBERS FROM SIX YEARS TO FOUR YEARS; AND TO AMEND ACT 500 OF 1998 TO PROVIDE THAT THE TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ADDED BY THIS ACT MUST BE APPOINTED TO OFFICE AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
On motion of Rep. TALLEY, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
The following was introduced:
H. 3945 (Word version) -- Rep. Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RENAME "SCOTT ROAD" IN THE TOWN OF LAKE VIEW IN DILLON COUNTY "STEPHEN DAVID SCOTT ROAD" TO HONOR MR. STEPHEN DAVID SCOTT, A DISTINGUISHED DILLON COUNTY EDUCATOR, AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THE ROAD CONTAINING THE WORDS "STEPHEN DAVID SCOTT ROAD".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Allen Altman 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 Edge Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harrison Harvin Haskins Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Hosey Howard Huggins Jennings Kennedy Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Law Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Lourie Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McGee McLeod Meacham-Richardson Merrill Miller Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Ott Owens Parks Perry Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. 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 17.
Fletcher Smith Merita Allison Bessie Moody-Lawrence James E. Smith
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The SPEAKER granted Rep. NEILSON a leave of absence for the week due to a car accident.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. KEEGAN a leave of absence for the week to offer testimony in a pending criminal trial in Connecticut.
Announcement was made that Dr. John Eady of 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. 3813 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
04/17/01 TALLEY
Bill Number: H. 3900 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
04/17/01 BOWERS
Bill Number: H. 3663 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
04/17/01 BOWERS
Bill Number: H. 3718 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
04/17/01 BOWERS
Bill Number: H. 3116 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
04/17/01 BOWERS
Bill Number: H. 3163 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
04/17/01 BOWERS
Bill Number: H. 3163 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
04/17/01 ROBINSON
Bill Number: H. 3693 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
04/17/01 COOPER
The following Joint Resolution was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 3881 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE A STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED BY SPARTANBURG COUNTY OF THE IMPACT OF PLACING A TRASH COMPACTOR FACILITY ON PARRIS BRIDGE ROAD NEAR I-85 AND TO SUSPEND CONSTRUCTION OF THE FACILITY UNTIL A REPORT OF THE STUDY HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE SPARTANBURG LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
The following Bill was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification:
S. 205 (Word version) -- Senator Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-31-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEETINGS OF THE MINORITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION MUST MEET QUARTERLY AND AS THE CHAIRMAN FINDS NECESSARY INSTEAD OF MEETING AT LEAST MONTHLY.
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:
H. 3438 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, J. Brown, Harrell, Kelley, Sharpe, Townsend, Altman, Robinson, Campsen, White, Rice and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON GENERAL TAX INCREASES AND NEW GENERAL TAXES, SO AS TO REQUIRE A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE ELECTED MEMBERSHIP OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE IMPOSITION OF A NEW OR INCREASED TAX.
Rep. KELLEY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, April 18, which was adopted:
H. 3681 (Word version) -- Reps. Kelley, Robinson, Keegan, Cooper and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-17-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR PUBLICLY-SUPPORTED FOUR-YEAR AND POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION FROM FOUR AND ONE QUARTER PERCENT OF COMPENSATION TO FIVE PERCENT OF COMPENSATION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 20, TITLE 9, RELATING TO THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, SO AS TO EXTEND ELIGIBILITY IN THAT PROGRAM TO EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE, INCLUDING EMPLOYEES OF TWO- AND FOUR-YEAR STATE SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES; AND TO REPEAL, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2002, THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR PUBLICLY-SUPPORTED FOUR-YEAR AND POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
At 12:30 p.m. the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House. The PRESIDENT of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that it had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both Houses.
The Reading Clerk of the House read the following Concurrent Resolution:
S. 501 (Word version) -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX TUESDAY, AT 12:30 P.M. APRIL 17, 2001, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITADEL, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, AND THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT ASSEMBLY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ELECT SUCCESSORS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2001, OR WHOSE POSITIONS MUST OTHERWISE BE FILLED.
The PRESIDENT recognized Rep. PHILLIPS, Chairman of the Joint Screening Committee.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the At-Large Seat.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that Colonel Dennis J. Rhoad had been screened, found qualified and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Colonel Dennis J. Rhoad was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Second Congressional District, Seat 4.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that Dr. James F. Kane had been screened, found qualified and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Dr. James F. Kane was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Third Congressional District, Seat 6.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that William L. Lyles, Jr. had been screened, found qualified and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that William L. Lyles, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Fourth Congressional District, Seat 8.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that Keith S. Smith had been screened, found qualified and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Keith S. Smith was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Fifth Congressional District, Seat 10.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that Robert D. Brown had been screened, found qualified and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Robert D. Brown was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Sixth Congressional District, Seat 12.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that Cathy B. Harvin had been screened, found qualified and placed her name in nomination.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Cathy B. Harvin was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the At-Large District, Seat 14.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that Dean P. Hudson had been screened, found qualified and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Dean P. Hudson was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Fourth Congressional District, Seat 8.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened, and found qualified: Debra Gammons, Dr. J. H. Corbitt, W. T. Maynard and Lawrence R. Miller.
Rep. PHILLIPS stated that Debra Gammons had withdrawn from the race.
Rep. PHILLIPS stated that W. T. Maynard had withdrawn from the race.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Corbitt:
Anderson Branton Drummond Elliott Ford Giese Glover Gregory Grooms Hawkins Hayes Hutto Land Leventis Matthews McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Patterson Pinckney Rankin Ravenel Ryberg Saleeby Thomas Verdin Waldrep Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Miller:
Alexander Bauer Courson Fair Leatherman Martin McConnell Peeler Richardson Ritchie Smith, J.V.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Corbitt:
Allen Bales Battle Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Coleman Emory Freeman Gourdine Govan Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Howard Jennings Kennedy Lee Lloyd Lourie Mack McCraw McLeod Miller Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Ott Parks Phillips Rhoad Rutherford Scott Sheheen Smith, F.N. Snow Weeks Whipper Wilder
The following named Representatives voted for Miller:
Allison Altman Barfield Barrett Bingham Campsen Cato Chellis Coates Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hinson Huggins Kelley Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Lucas Martin McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Owens Perry Quinn Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley White Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
Total number of Senators voting 40
Total number of Representatives voting 117
Grand Total 157
Necessary to a choice 79
Of which Corbitt received 73
Of which Miller received 84
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Lawrence R. Miller was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Second Congressional District, Seat 3.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that Bill Ellen had been screened, found qualified and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Bill Ellen was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Fourth Congressional District, Seat 7.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that L. Franklin Elmore had been screened, found qualified and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that L. Franklin Elmore was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Fifth Congressional District, Seat 5.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that Dr. James W. Sanders had been screened, found qualified and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Dr. James W. Sanders was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Sixth Congressional District, Seat 6.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened, found qualified: Maurice Washington and Jesse J. Williams, Jr.
Rep. PHILLIPS stated that Jesse J. Williams had withdrawn from the race, and placed the name of the remaining candidate, Maurice Washington, in nomination.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Maurice Washington was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the At-Large District, Seat 8.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that Neville Lorick had been screened, found qualified and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Neville Lorick was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the At-Large District, Seat 10.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that Dr. William C. Clinkscales had been screened, found qualified and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Dr. William C. Clinkscales was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for four At-Large Seats.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened, and found qualified: Clotilda Diggs, Russell E. Hart, Dan Smith, Elizabeth Thrailkill, Donna Bagwell, and Perry Johnson.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Diggs:
Alexander Anderson Bauer Branton Courson Drummond Elliott Fair Ford Giese Glover Gregory Grooms Hutto Land Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Patterson Peeler Pinckney Rankin Ravenel Reese Richardson Ritchie Ryberg Saleeby Setzler Smith, J.V. Thomas Waldrep Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Hart:
Anderson Courson Drummond Ford Giese Glover Grooms Hawkins Hutto Land Leventis Matthews McConnell McGill Moore O'Dell Patterson Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Richardson Ritchie Ryberg Saleeby Setzler Verdin Waldrep Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Smith:
Alexander Bauer Branton Courson Drummond Elliott Fair Ford Giese Glover Grooms Hawkins Hayes Hutto Land Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Patterson Peeler Pinckney Ravenel Reese Richardson Ritchie Ryberg Saleeby Setzler Thomas Waldrep Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Thrailkill:
Alexander Anderson Bauer Branton Courson Drummond Elliott Fair Giese Glover Gregory Hayes Hutto Land Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Patterson Peeler Pinckney Ravenel Reese Ryberg Saleeby Setzler Smith, J.V. Thomas Verdin Waldrep Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Bagwell:
Anderson Fair Gregory Hawkins Hayes Martin Smith, J.V. Thomas Verdin
The following named Senators voted for Johnson:
Alexander Bauer Branton Elliott Ford Gregory Grooms Hawkins Hayes Leatherman Mescher Rankin Ravenel Richardson Ritchie Smith, J.V. Verdin
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Diggs:
Allen Barfield Battle Bingham Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Carnell Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cotty Davenport Delleney Emory Freeman Frye Gourdine Govan Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Howard Huggins Jennings Kennedy Kirsh Knotts Koon Lee Littlejohn Lloyd Lourie Lucas Mack McCraw McGee McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Ott Owens Parks Phillips Riser Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, F.N. Smith, W.D. Snow Stuart Talley Weeks Whatley Whipper Wilder Witherspoon
The following named Representatives voted for Hart:
Allen Allison Altman Bales Barrett Battle Bingham Breeland Brown, J. Brown, R. Campsen Carnell Cato Chellis Coates Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cotty Dantzler Davenport Easterday Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Harrell Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hinson Huggins Jennings Kennedy Kirsh Knotts Koon Law Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lourie Lucas McCraw McGee McLeod Meacham-Richardson Merrill Miller Neal, J.M. Ott Parks Perry Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Weeks Whatley White Wilder Wilkins Young, A. Young, J.
The following named Representatives voted for Smith:
Allen Allison Bales Battle Bingham Bowers Brown, G. Carnell Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gourdine Harrison Harvin Haskins Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Huggins Jennings Kirsh Knotts Koon Law Leach Lee Littlejohn Loftis Lourie Lucas McCraw McLeod Merrill Miller Neal, J.M. Ott Phillips Rhoad Riser Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, F.N. Smith, J.R. Stille Stuart Talley Thompson Walker Webb Whatley Wilder
The following named Representatives voted for Thrailkill:
Altman Bales Barrett Battle Bingham Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Campsen Carnell Cato Chellis Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harrison Harvin Haskins Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Hosey Howard Huggins Jennings Kennedy Kirsh Knotts Koon Law Leach Limehouse Lloyd Loftis Lourie Lucas Mack McCraw McGee McLeod Meacham-Richardson Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Ott Perry Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Sheheen Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Webb Weeks Whatley White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, J.
The following named Representatives voted for Bagwell:
Allison Altman Barfield Barrett Bowers Campsen Cato Chellis Coates Dantzler Delleney Easterday Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Kelley Klauber Leach Limehouse Loftis Meacham-Richardson Merrill Owens Perry Quinn Rice Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scarborough Simrill Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Taylor Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker White Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
The following named Representatives voted for Johnson:
Allison Altman Bales Barfield Barrett Brown, G. Brown, J. Campsen Cato Chellis Clyburn Coates Easterday Edge Fleming Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hinson Kelley Kennedy Klauber Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Owens Perry Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sheheen Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Snow Stille Taylor Thompson Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Weeks White Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
Total number of Senators voting 42
Total number of Representatives voting 109
Grand Total 151
Necessary to a choice 76
Of which Diggs received 106
Of which Hart received 118
Of which Smith received 98
Of which Thrailkill received 133
Of which Bagwell received 58
Of which Johnson received 78
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Clotilda Diggs, Russell E. Hart, Dan Smith and Elizabeth Thrailkill were duly elected for the terms prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for two seats on the Legislative Audit Council.
Rep. HARRISON stated that the following candidates had been screened, found qualified, and placed their names in nomination: Philip Laughridge and Henry Swink.
On motion of Rep. HARRISON, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the elections of the nominees.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Philip Laughridge and Henry Swink were duly elected for the terms prescribed by law.
The purposes of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the PRESIDENT announced that under the terms of the Concurrent Resolution the Joint Assembly would recede from business.
The Senate accordingly retired to its Chamber.
At 1:15 p.m. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.
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. 3864 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH.
At 1:16 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. MILLER, adjourned in memory of Lowell Houston Tankersley, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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