HOUSE JOURNAL for Apr. 19, 2001 - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
114th Session, 2001-2002
Journal of the House of Representatives

Thursday, April 19, 2001
(Statewide Session)

~~Indicates Matter Stricken~~
Indicates New Matter

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

You have given to us, Lord, a new day. Cause us to see it as another day to live to Your glory with its new opportunities to serve, fresh possibilities to do good. Thank You for giving us strength for tasks that would overwhelm us. Thank You for what we have accomplished so far, and we ask that You would lead us on. Transform our self-centeredness to steadfast faith in God that we might hold high the banner of Your truths. Lord, teach us to listen, to pray and to care. Amen.

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

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

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. MEACHAM-RICHARDSON moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Bruce Updike, which was agreed to.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Rep. SHARPE, from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3838 (Word version) -- Reps. Witherspoon, Sharpe, Allison, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Cato, Coates, Dantzler, Davenport, Edge, Emory, Hayes, Jennings, Kennedy, Koon, Littlejohn, Lourie, McCraw, McGee, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. M. Neal, Rhoad, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Sandifer, Sinclair, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Trotter, Webb and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-1-75 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO DAMAGE OR DESTROY RESEARCH FARM PRODUCTS, TO DEFINE RESEARCH FARM PRODUCTS FOR THIS PURPOSE, TO PERMIT THE COURT TO ORDER RESTITUTION FOR THE DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION OF RESEARCH FARM PRODUCTS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRELL, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

S. 297 (Word version) -- Senators Moore, Drummond, McConnell, Reese, Land, Richardson, Waldrep, Leventis, Passailaigue, Giese, McGill, O'Dell, Alexander, Hayes, Ravenel, Martin, Ryberg, Rankin, Jackson, Glover, Patterson, Hutto, Matthews, Pinckney, Setzler, Holland, Short and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION BY ADDING CHAPTER 59 ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK ACT" SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING GRANTS AND LOANS TO PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ENTITIES TO ACQUIRE INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY WORTHY OF CONSERVATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF THE BANK, TO PROVIDE THOSE ENTITIES ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE BANK GRANTS, TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK TRUST FUND TO RECEIVE BANK REVENUES, AND TO PROVIDE THE CRITERIA WHICH THE BANK MUST USE IN JUDGING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS; TO ESTABLISH THE "CONSERVE SOUTH CAROLINA" MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE AND PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE OF THE EXTRA FEE FOR THIS PLATE MUST BE CREDITED TO THE TRUST FUND ESTABLISHED BY THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUES OF THE STATE PORTION OF THE DEED RECORDING FEE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE IS INSTEAD CREDITED TO THE TRUST FUND ESTABLISHED BY THIS ACT AND PHASE IN THESE REVENUES OVER TWO FISCAL YEARS; TO EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC ENTITIES CONVEYING A CONSERVATION EASEMENT HAVE THAT CONVEYANCE APPROVED BY THE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM CERTAIN EASEMENTS CONVEYED BY COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES THAT INVOLVE GRANTS OR LOANS BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 59, TITLE 48, ADDED BY THIS ACT AND THE REMAINING PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT JULY 1, 2012, UNLESS THESE PROVISIONS ARE REENACTED OR OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE WINDING-UP OF THE AFFAIRS OF THE BANK.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRELL, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3777 (Word version) -- Rep. Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 12-10-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A WITHHOLDING CREDIT FOR RETRAINING OF A PRODUCTION OR TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYEE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-2-25, RELATING TO TREATMENT OF A SINGLE-MEMBER LIABILITY COMPANY AND A GRANTOR TRUST FOR PURPOSES OF SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE A "QUALIFIED SUBCHAPTER 'S' SUBSIDIARY" AS AN ENTITY THAT IS NOT REGARDED SEPARATELY FROM ITS OWNER OR GRANTOR; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, AND 12-6-50, BOTH RELATING TO APPLICATION AND ADOPTION OF THE FEDERAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO STATE TAX LAWS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE MEANINGS OF CERTAIN TERMS IN THE APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS AND TO EXCLUDE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE TAXATION OF FOREIGN INCOME; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-2210, RELATING TO MEASUREMENT OF THE ENTIRE NET INCOME OF A TAXPAYER, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3330, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "SOUTH CAROLINA EARNED INCOME" FOR PURPOSES OF THE TWO WAGE EARNER CREDIT, SO AS TO REFINE CITATIONS TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3410, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AS A HEADQUARTERS-RELATED FUNCTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3500, RELATING TO RETIREMENT PLAN TAX CREDITS, SO AS TO DETERMINE THE TAXPAYER'S LIFE EXPECTANCY FROM THE TIME HE FIRST CLAIMS THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3520, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR HABITAT CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CLARIFICATION BY CROSS-REFERENCING SPECIFIC SECTIONS IMPOSING TAX LIABILITY AND TO ALLOW THE CREDIT TO A MEMBER OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TAXED AS A PARTNERSHIP; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-10-30, 12-10-50, 12-10-80, AND 12-10-81, ALL AS AMENDED AND ALL RELATING TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT, SO AS TO CONFORM ITS PROVISIONS TO INCLUDE A JOB DEVELOPMENT CREDIT FOR THE TRAINING OR RETRAINING OF AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYEE, TO INCLUDE TECHNOLOGY INTENSIVE FACILITIES AS QUALIFYING BUSINESSES, TO ADJUST THE HOURLY WAGE RANGES FOR DETERMINING THE JOB CREDIT PERCENTAGE, TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY PAY TAXES, TO PROVIDE FOR INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATIONS OF SATISFACTION OF REQUIREMENTS, AND TO EFFECT TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-13-20, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "NET INCOME" FOR PURPOSES OF INCOME TAX PAYABLE BY A BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO UPDATE CROSS-REFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-13-60, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY AND ADOPTION OF APPROPRIATE ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION PROVISIONS OF TAX LAW TO TAXATION OF BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS, SO AS TO UPDATE CROSS-REFERENCES AND MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-20-90, RELATING TO THE CORPORATION LICENSE FEE FOR A HOLDING COMPANY, SO AS TO INSERT "INSURER" IN DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN THE HOLDING COMPANY AND THE SUBSIDIARY FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-20-110, RELATING TO INAPPLICABILITY OF THE PROVISIONS FOR CORPORATION LICENSE FEES TO CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS, COMPANIES, AND ASSOCIATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS INAPPLICABLE TO A HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-530, RELATING TO INCREASE IN TAX RATES ON MOTOR FUEL, SO AS TO INCLUDE MOTOR FUEL HELD IN REGISTERED AND NONREGISTERED TANKS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-985, RELATING TO FLOORSTOCKS TAX REPORT AND PAYMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE THE DUE DATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1135, RELATING TO THE FUEL VENDOR LICENSE AND FEE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PURCHASER FROM A TERMINAL SUPPLIER TO BE LICENSED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1730, RELATING TO MONTHLY REPORTS FROM FUEL TRANSPORTERS, SO AS TO IMPOSE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO INCLUDE CERTAIN INFORMATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALE" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TAX PAID ON AN UNCOLLECTIBLE DEBT TO A DEDUCTION INSTEAD OF A CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF "SALES PRICE" FOR SALES TAX PURPOSES, SO AS TO EXCLUDE AN AMOUNT ACTUALLY CHARGED OFF AS UNCOLLECTIBLE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-910, RELATING TO IMPOSITION OF THE SALES TAX, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOURCING OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES CHARGES SUBJECT TO THE SALES TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-940, RELATING TO AMOUNTS ADDED TO THE SALES PRICE AS A RESULT OF THE STATE SALES TAX, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE RANGE OF SUMS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AMOUNTS WHICH MAY BE ADDED TO THE SALES PRICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE SALES TAX ON ACCOMMODATIONS AND COMBINED STATE SALES TAX AND LOCAL TAX FOR COUNTIES IMPOSING A LOCAL TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-1310, RELATING TO IMPOSITION OF THE USE TAX, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOURCING OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES WITH CHARGES SUBJECT TO THE USE TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE A CROSS REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-930, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VALUATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF ASSESSMENT OF TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE DESIGNATE THE BOOK OF VEHICLE VALUATIONS FOR PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHING THE VALUATIONS, TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM VALUATION FROM NINETY-FIVE PERCENT TO EIGHTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE OF A NEW VEHICLE, WATERCRAFT, OR PERSONAL AIRCRAFT, AND TO REQUIRE A TEN PERCENT REDUCTION OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR'S VALUE IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2640, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF THE ASSESSED VALUE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE USE OF THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PUBLICATION OF VEHICLE VALUATIONS AS DESIGNATED BY THE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE A LIMITED ALTERNATIVE, AND TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM ASSESSED VALUE FOR A MOTORCYCLE BASED ON ITS MODEL YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2680, RELATING TO THE TIME FOR DETERMINATION OF THE ASSESSED VALUE OF A VEHICLE, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT PUBLISH A VEHICLE VALUATION GUIDE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-43, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES APPLICABLE TO TAX AND REVENUE LAW, AND SECTION 12-54-44, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES APPLICABLE TO TAX AND REVENUE LAW, SO AS TO DELETE THE CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO DEPOSIT OR PAY TAXES DEDUCTED AND WITHHELD FOR PAYMENT AND TO PROVIDE A CIVIL PENALTY; TO AMEND CHAPTER 54, TITLE 12, RELATING TO COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF TAXATION, BY ADDING SECTION 12-54-195 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PENALTY ASSESSED AGAINST A PERSON WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REMITTING, BUT FAILS TO REMIT, SALES TAX TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-85, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TIME LIMITATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS FOR ASSESSMENT OF TAXES AND FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SUSPENSION OF THE RUNNING OF THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS WHILE AN INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER IS CONSIDERED "FINANCIALLY DISABLED" AND TO DEFINE THAT TERM; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-200, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF A BOND TO SECURE PAYMENT OF TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE ALTERNATIVE AND ADDITIONAL SECURITY OF DEPOSIT AND MAINTENANCE OF TAXES DUE IN A SEPARATE ACCOUNT, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF NOTICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NONCOMPLIANCE IS A MISDEMEANOR TRIABLE IN MAGISTRATES COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-227, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE COLLECTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF NOTICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS AND REPORTS AND RETURNS FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO ALLOW AN EXCEPTION FOR DISCLOSURE OF A DEFICIENCY ASSESSMENT TO AN ATTORNEY CONDUCTING A CLOSING; TO AMEND SECTION 12-56-120, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM THE SETOFF DEBT COLLECTION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ARE EXEMPT AND ARE SUBJECT EXCLUSIVELY TO OTHER APPEAL PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-58-185, RELATING TO EXTENSIONS OF PAYMENT PERIODS, SO AS TO DELETE PRESCRIBED EXTENSION PERIODS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-90, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE TAX PROCESS FOR PURPOSES OF THE REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO UPDATE CITATIONS TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 4-37-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAXES OR TOLLS AS REVENUE FOR TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, SO AS TO CLARIFY "MISALLOCATIONS" FOR PURPOSES OF ADJUSTING LATER DISTRIBUTIONS; AND TO AMEND ACT 588 OF 1994, RELATING TO THE CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT AND ACT 441 OF 2000, RELATING TO THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT, BOTH SO AS TO CLARIFY THE METHOD AND TIMING OF THE CORRECTION OF MISALLOCATION OF SALES TAX REVENUES BY THE STATE TREASURER AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SALES TAX REVENUES UNDER THE ACT WHEN THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE IS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE REVENUES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRELL, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3718 (Word version) -- Reps. Kelley, Allison, Barfield, Barrett, Edge, Frye, Keegan, Kirsh, Knotts, Koon, Leach, Loftis, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Snow, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, White, A. Young and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO ENACT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RETENTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FOR ITS OPERATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO EXEMPT PARTICIPANTS IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RETENTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRELL, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3175 (Word version) -- Reps. Clyburn, Wilder, Cobb-Hunter and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1795, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM THE EARNINGS LIMITATION FOR RETIRED CERTIFIED TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN GEOGRAPHIC OR CRITICAL ACADEMIC NEED AREAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2001, ANY RETIRED CERTIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEE WHO IS NOT A CERTIFIED TEACHER MAY RETURN TO SUCH CERTIFIED EMPLOYMENT IN A SCHOOL OR SCHOOL DISTRICT WHICH IS IN A CRITICAL GEOGRAPHIC NEED AREA, WHICH HAS RECEIVED A "BELOW AVERAGE" OR "UNSATISFACTORY" ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE RATING PURSUANT TO THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, OR WHICH HAS BEEN DECLARED "IMPAIRED" AS PROVIDED BY LAW WITHOUT AFFECTING THE MONTHLY ALLOWANCE HE OR SHE IS RECEIVING FROM THE SYSTEM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2001, A CERTIFIED TEACHER ALSO MAY RETURN TO TEACH IN THE CLASSROOM IN HIS AREA OF CERTIFICATION IN A SCHOOL OR SCHOOL DISTRICT WHICH HAS RECEIVED A "BELOW AVERAGE" OR "UNSATISFACTORY" ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE RATING PURSUANT TO THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, OR WHICH HAS BEEN DECLARED "IMPAIRED" AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRELL, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report on:

S. 163 (Word version) -- Senators Martin and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1790 AND 9-11-90, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT WHICH MAY BE EARNED WITHOUT AFFECTING RETIREMENT BENEFITS BY RETIREES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO RETURN TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO PERMANENTLY INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FROM TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS IN A FISCAL YEAR.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRELL, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3818 (Word version) -- Reps. Campsen, Wilkins, Kelley, G. M. Smith, J. Young, Easterday, Bingham, Cato, Delleney, Fleming, Hamilton, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Loftis, Perry, Rice, Robinson, Scarborough, Simrill, D. C. Smith, J. R. Smith, Stille, Talley, Tripp, White, Altman, Barrett, Gilham, Rodgers and Sheheen: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 2-7-105, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION ON AUTHORIZATION OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE AUTHORIZATION OF SUCH BONDS ONLY IN A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION ENACTED IN AN ODD-NUMBERED YEAR, TO EXTEND ALL LIMITATIONS OF THIS SECTION TO GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE STATE, HOWEVER DESCRIBED, SUBJECT TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL LIMIT ON DEBT SERVICE MEASURED AS A PERCENTAGE OF GENERAL FUND REVENUES, TO REQUIRE THE ENACTMENT OF A SEPARATE JOINT RESOLUTION PRECEDING THE AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS THAT SPECIFICALLY ALLOWS THE CONSIDERATION OF A BOND BILL, TO PROVIDE THAT A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION ALLOWING SUCH BONDS MAY NOT BE GIVEN THIRD READING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR SENATE OR REPORTED FROM A COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE OR FREE CONFERENCE UNLESS IT IS ACCOMPANIED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF THE STATE TREASURER THAT DEBT SERVICE ON ALL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OUTSTANDING WHEN ADDED TO ESTIMATED DEBT SERVICE ON AUTHORIZED BUT UNISSUED BONDS AND THE BONDS AUTHORIZED IN THE BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION DOES NOT EXCEED THE THEN CURRENT CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT SERVICE LIMIT, AND TO DEFINE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRELL, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3695 (Word version) -- Reps. Rodgers, Allison, Freeman, Haskins, Hinson, Lee, Martin, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Parks, Stuart, A. Young, Cobb-Hunter and Gilham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-4-160 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FUND WITHIN THE STATE TREASURY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF AWARDING GRANTS TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTERS AND PROGRAMS IN THE STATE THAT MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA; TO ADD SECTION 20-1-375 SO AS TO INCREASE THE MARRIAGE LICENSE FEE BY TWENTY DOLLARS WHICH MUST BE CREDITED TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FUND; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VARIOUS FEES TO BE COLLECTED BY CLERKS OF COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FILING FEE FOR DIVORCE OR SEPARATE MAINTENANCE ACTIONS BY TWENTY DOLLARS WHICH ALSO MUST BE CREDITED TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FUND.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRELL, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3116 (Word version) -- Reps. Keegan, Altman, Whatley, Owens, Whipper, Robinson and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME OF INDIVIDUALS FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FIVE DOLLARS A DAY TO TEN DOLLARS A DAY THE SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE DEDUCTION ALLOWED FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRELL, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3885 (Word version) -- Reps. Meacham-Richardson, Simrill, Kirsh and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM DEED RECORDING FEES AND SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX AND DEED RECORDING FEES FOR SALES, EXCHANGES, AND TRANSFERS OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION FACILITIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3410, RELATING TO THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, SO AS TO ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES TO BE TREATED AS CORPORATIONS FOR THIS PURPOSE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRELL, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3163 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Campsen, Wilder, Jennings, Coates, Whatley, Cobb-Hunter, Altman, Owens, Lourie, McLeod, Bowers and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3535, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORIC REHABILITATION INCENTIVES ACT" WHICH PROVIDES AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EXPENDITURES TO REHABILITATE HISTORIC STRUCTURES, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE CARRY FORWARD OF UNUSED CREDIT, AND WHICH AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY AND THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THIS SECTION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRELL, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3755 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrell, Quinn, W. D. Smith and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 2-7-130, 2-15-140, AND 11-11-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PROVISION ADDING TO, AMENDING, OR REPEALING A PART OF THE GENERAL AND PERMANENT LAW OF THE STATE MUST NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL OR ANY BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, TO CREATE A DIVISION WITHIN THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL TO CONDUCT EVALUATIONS OF PROGRAMS OF STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS TO DETERMINE IF THESE PROGRAMS HAVE OUTLIVED THEIR USEFULNESS OR SHOULD BE CHANGED TO ADDRESS THE PRIORITIES AND NEEDS OF THE CITIZENS THEY AFFECT, PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR THE INITIATION OF A REVIEW, AND PROVIDE FOR ITS FINDINGS AFTER A REVIEW HAS BEEN COMPLETED, AND TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR IN THE PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL RECOMMENDED STATE BUDGET TO APPLY "ZERO-BASE" BUDGETING PRINCIPLES AND TO REQUIRE THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE IN THE CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL AND BILLS OR JOINT RESOLUTIONS MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS TO APPLY "ZERO-BASE" BUDGETING PRINCIPLES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRELL, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3663 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-16-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ESTATE TAX ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDER IN WHICH FEDERAL ESTATE TAX CREDITS ARE APPLIED FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING A STATE ESTATE TAX LIABILITY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRELL, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3900 (Word version) -- Reps. Vaughn, Kirsh, J. R. Smith, Koon, Dantzler, Davenport, Edge, Harvin, Keegan, Rivers and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN EXEMPTION FOR MEALS OR FOODSTUFFS THAT ARE PREPARED OR PACKAGED THAT ARE SOLD TO PUBLIC OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR CONGREGATE OR IN-HOME SERVICE TO THE HOMELESS OR NEEDY OR DISABLED ADULTS OVER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY AND TO APPLY THIS EXEMPTION ONLY TO MEALS AND FOODSTUFFS ELIGIBLE FOR PURCHASE UNDER THE FEDERAL FOOD STAMP PROGRAM.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3502 (Word version) -- Reps. McGee, Askins, Coates, J. Hines and M. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 SO AS TO ENACT THE "COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTERS ACT OF 2001" WHICH AUTHORIZES THE CREATION OF REGIONAL COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTERS BY TWO OR MORE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND A POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION FOR PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND OTHER SERVICES DESIRED BY THE PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR INSTITUTIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3963 (Word version) -- Reps. J. H. Neal, Cobb-Hunter, Rutherford, Howard, Allen, Breeland, J. Brown, R. Brown, Clyburn, Gourdine, Govan, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Kennedy, Lee, Lloyd, Mack, Moody-Lawrence, Parks, Scott, F. N. Smith, Whipper and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 SO AS TO DEFINE MINORITY GROUP, PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION AND COMPILATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION GATHERED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO DETERMINE WHETHER TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN STOPS HE MAKES ARE RACE-BASED, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY SHALL ADOPT A POLICY TO DISCOURAGE RACE-BASED TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN STOPS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY WITHHOLD STATE FUNDS FROM A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS CHAPTER, TO ALLOW A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO USE CERTAIN FEDERAL FUNDS TO EQUIP ITS VEHICLES WITH VIDEO EQUIPMENT TO RECORD TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN STOPS, AND TO ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH CIVILIAN REVIEW BOARDS OR USE EXISTING REVIEW BOARDS TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3964 (Word version) -- Reps. Quinn, Chellis and Loftis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CEASE USING ITS "CLICK IT OR TICKET" CAMPAIGN AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT TOOL WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO DETECT AND ISSUE TICKETS TO SEAT BELT VIOLATORS ON A PRIMARY AS OPPOSED TO A SECONDARY BASIS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3965 (Word version) -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1370, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF UNEXPENDED CONTRIBUTIONS BY A CANDIDATE OR A COMMITTEE AFTER AN ELECTION, SO AS TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF A COMMITTEE TO DISTRIBUTE THESE CONTRIBUTIONS TO A POLITICAL PARTY OR ANOTHER COMMITTEE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3966 (Word version) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES, RELATING TO STATE HUMAN RESOURCES REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2609, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without Reference

H. 3968 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown, Townsend, W. D. Smith, Sandifer, McGee, Robinson, Barrett, Hayes, Simrill, Gourdine, Scott, Cotty, J. E. Smith, Cato, Whipper, Tripp, J. R. Smith, Coates, Kennedy, Allison, J. H. Neal, Howard, Hosey, Knotts, Sharpe, G. M. Smith, McCraw, Law, Koon, Whatley, Cooper, Bales, Leach, Allen, Altman, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, R. Brown, Campsen, Chellis, Clyburn, Coleman, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, J. Hines, M. Hines, Huggins, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Mack, Martin, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. M. Neal, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Rodgers, Rutherford, Scarborough, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, Snow, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, White, Wilder, Witherspoon and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 39, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "DIABETES INITIATIVE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ACT", BY ADDING ARTICLE 2, SO AS TO ENACT THE "DIABETES SCHOOL CARE ACT", TO REQUIRE THE PRINCIPAL AT EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL TO DESIGNATE THREE EMPLOYEES TO BE DIABETES CARE PROVIDERS, TO ALSO AUTHORIZE AS EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ASSIGNED TO A SCHOOL AND SUBCONTRACTORS TO BE DIABETES CARE PROVIDERS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRAINING OF THESE CARE PROVIDERS, TO ESTABLISH THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND THE SCOPE OF AUTHORITY FOR A DIABETES CARE PROVIDER, TO ALLOW A STUDENT WITH DIABETES TO PERFORM GLUCOSE TESTS, ADMINISTER INSULIN, AND TO ATTEND TO THE CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF HIS OR HER DIABETES AND TO POSSES NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT TO CONDUCT THESE FUNCTIONS, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO MAKE INFORMATION AND TRAINING MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A DIABETES CARE PROVIDER ACTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE IS IMMUNE FROM CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY AND IS NOT PRACTICING NURSING AND IS EXEMPT FROM ALL APPLICABLE STATUTORY AND REGULATORY PROVISIONS THAT RESTRICT WHAT ACTIVITIES MAY BE DELEGATED TO A PERSON WHO IS NOT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 44-39-10 THROUGH 44-39-50 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 39, TITLE 44 ENTITLED "DIABETES INITIATIVE OF SOUTH CAROLINA" AND TO RENAME CHAPTER 39, TITLE 44 AS "DIABETES".
Rep. J. BROWN asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.
Rep. ROBINSON objected.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3969 (Word version) -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber and Parks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-17-30 AND 6-21-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BORROWING OR ISSUING REFUNDING BONDS AND ADDITIONAL BONDS BY MUNICIPALITIES UNDER THE REVENUE BOND REFINANCING ACT OF 1937 AND THE AUTHORIZATION FOR A MUNICIPALITY TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS SYSTEM, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 6-21-40, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FINANCING OF CAPACITY PAYMENTS UNDER CERTAIN SUPPLY CONTRACTS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3972 (Word version) -- Rep. Thompson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-23-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL BUILDINGS CONFORM TO BUILDING CODES AND THAT THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION APPROVE SCHOOL BUILDING PLANS, SO AS TO DELETE THIS AUTHORITY OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AND PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT SCHOOL BUILDINGS SHALL REST SOLELY WITH THE APPROPRIATE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-23-190 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION INSPECT AND CERTIFY ALL SCHOOL BUILDINGS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

HOUSE RESOLUTION

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

H. 3967 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie and J. E. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA SILVERHAIRED LEGISLATURE TO USE THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2001.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the South Carolina Silverhaired Legislature is authorized to use the Chamber of the South Carolina House of Representatives on Tuesday through Thursday, September 11 through September 13, 2001. If the House of Representatives is in Statewide Session, the House Chamber may not be used.

Be it further resolved that the use of the Chamber of the South Carolina House of Representatives by the South Carolina Silverhaired Legislature must be in accordance with the policies and rules of the South Carolina House of Representatives.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

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

H. 3970 (Word version) -- Rep. Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM MAY 23, 2001, AS JUVENILE DIABETES AWARENESS DAY IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF JUVENILE DIABETES AWARENESS AND THE EFFORTS TO HELP PREVENT AND CURE THIS DISEASE.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly are happy to proclaim May 23, 2001, as Juvenile Diabetes Awareness Day in order to promote the efforts of many organizations which help raise money in hopes of preventing and curing juvenile diabetes and also help educate the public about the symptoms and effects the disease has on those afflicted; and

Whereas, more than one million Americans have Type 1 (juvenile) diabetes, a disease which strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. In Type 1 diabetes, a person's pancreas produces little or no insulin, a hormone necessary to sustain life. Although the causes are not entirely known, scientists believe the body's own immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas; and

Whereas, it is one of the most costly, chronic diseases of childhood and one children never outgrow. Even with insulin, Type 1 diabetes usually results in a drastic reduction in quality of life and shortens the average lifespan by fifteen years. It can and does strike adults as well; and

Whereas, working through research is the only way a cure will be found. Insulin is not a cure for diabetes nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating effects, such as kidney failure, blindness, nerve damage, amputation, heart attack, and stroke. Researchers are closing in on finding a cure for juvenile diabetes, and this progress could help scientists find a cure for other autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus; and

Whereas, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) is the world's leading nonprofit, nongovernmental funder of diabetes research and is the only major diabetes organization focused exclusively on research. In fiscal year 2000, JDRF allocated eighty-five cents of every dollar directly to research and education about research. Only eight cents of every dollar went to fundraising and seven cents to administrative costs. The American Institute of Philanthropy gave JDRF an "A" rating, the only such rating for any national diabetes organization; and

Whereas, since its inception, JDRF has provided more than four hundred ten million dollars to diabetes research worldwide. In 2001 alone, JDRF will spend one hundred twenty million dollars toward their three broad goals of restoring normal blood glucose, preventing and reversing diabetes-related complications, and preventing diabetes and its recurrence; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly find the issue of juvenile diabetes of great concern to the welfare of our State and appreciate and commend the actions of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, proclaim May 23, 2001, as Juvenile Diabetes Awareness Day in the State of South Carolina and recognize the importance of juvenile diabetes awareness and the efforts to help prevent and cure this disease.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Palmetto Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International.

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

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3971 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Bingham, Frye, Huggins, Koon, Riser and Stuart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MR. GEORGE LEROY, DIRECTOR OF THE LEXINGTON COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

The Resolution was adopted.

ROLL CALL

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

Allison                Altman                 Bales
Barfield               Barrett                Battle
Bingham                Bowers                 Breeland
Brown, G.              Brown, J.              Brown, R.
Campsen                Carnell                Cato
Chellis                Coates                 Coleman
Cooper                 Dantzler               Davenport
Delleney               Easterday              Edge
Emory                  Fleming                Freeman
Frye                   Gilham                 Gourdine
Govan                  Hamilton               Harrell
Harrison               Haskins                Hayes
Hines, J.              Hines, M.              Hinson
Hosey                  Jennings               Kelley
Kennedy                Kirsh                  Klauber
Knotts                 Koon                   Law
Leach                  Lee                    Limehouse
Littlejohn             Lloyd                  Loftis
Lourie                 Lucas                  Mack
Martin                 McCraw                 McGee
McLeod                 Meacham-Richardson     Merrill
Miller                 Moody-Lawrence         Neal, J.M.
Ott                    Owens                  Parks
Perry                  Phillips               Rice
Riser                  Rivers                 Robinson
Rodgers                Sandifer               Scarborough
Scott                  Sharpe                 Sheheen
Simrill                Sinclair               Smith, D.C.
Smith, G.M.            Smith, J.R.            Smith, W.D.
Snow                   Stille                 Talley
Taylor                 Thompson               Townsend
Trotter                Vaughn                 Walker
Webb                   Weeks                  Whatley
Whipper                White                  Wilder
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Young, A.
Young, J.

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, April 19.

Karl Allen                        Chip Huggins
Gilda Cobb-Hunter                 William Clyburn
Todd Rutherford                   Fletcher Smith
Bill Cotty                        James E. Smith
Joseph Neal                       Harry Askins
Leon Howard                       Thomas Rhoad

Total Present--118

STATEMENTS OF ATTENDANCE

Reps. MCCRAW and JENNINGS signed a statement with the Clerk that they came in after the roll call of the House and were present for the Session on Wednesday, April 18.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. David Ford of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Reps. CHELLIS, A. YOUNG, COBB-HUNTER, HARRELL and OWENS presented to the House the Summerville High School "Green Wave" Wrestling Team, the Class AAAA 2000-2001 State Champions, their coaches and other school officials.

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

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."

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: H. 3789 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
04/19/01 SCOTT

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: H. 3693 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
04/19/01 SIMRILL

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: H. 3721 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
04/19/01 BARFIELD

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: H. 3856 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
04/19/01 SNOW

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: H. 3272 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
04/19/01 SIMRILL

ORDERED TO THIRD READING

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

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.

H. 3958 (Word version) -- Reps. Rodgers, Gilham and Rivers: A BILL TO DEVOLVE ALL POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES GRANTED TO THE BEAUFORT COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO THE BEAUFORT COUNTY GOVERNING BODY, EXCEPT THOSE POWERS RELATING TO STATEWIDE OR REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, OR OTHER ENTITIES THAT HAVE REPRESENTATIVES ON THE GOVERNING BOARD FROM MORE THAN ONE COUNTY.

S. 571--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. TALLEY, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 571 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 3958--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. RODGERS, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3958 be read the third time tomorrow.

RETURNED TO THE SENATE WITH AMENDMENTS

The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments:

S. 484 (Word version) -- Finance Committee: 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.

SENT TO THE SENATE

The following Bills and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:

H. 3479 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Sandifer, Edge, J. E. Smith, Allison, Altman, Bales, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Davenport, Fleming, Govan, Harvin, Hinson, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Kelley, Kennedy, Klauber, Law, Lee, Limehouse, Lloyd, Lourie, Mack, McCraw, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Ott, Quinn, Rodgers, Rutherford, Scott, Sharpe, F. N. Smith, J. R. Smith, Snow, Talley, Taylor, Townsend, Vaughn, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Witherspoon, A. Young, Knotts and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 33-42-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MANUFACTURER, BREWER, OR IMPORTER OF BEER OR ITS AFFILIATE MAY HOLD AN INTEREST IN A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO A GENERAL PARTNER WHOLESALER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS, AND LIMITATIONS.

H. 3731 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Chellis, Allen, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, J. Brown, Carnell, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Freeman, Harrison, Hinson, Huggins, Klauber, Leach, Lee, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, McCraw, Miller, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Sandifer, Simrill, Snow, Taylor, Vaughn, Webb, Whatley and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING EXAMINATIONS FOR LICENSURE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SO AS TO REVISE TIME FRAMES FOR PROVIDING NOTICE OF EXAMINATION DATES AND FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS FOR EXAMINATION, TO REVISE REFERENCES TO THE TYPE OF EXAMINATIONS TO BE GIVEN, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ENGAGE THIRD PARTIES TO ASSIST WITH ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ADMINISTERING EXAMINATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-550, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO REVISE A REFERENCE TO WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS.

H. 3706 (Word version) -- Reps. Loftis, Knotts, Simrill, Whatley, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, Bowers, J. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Coates, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hinson, Huggins, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lucas, Martin, McCraw, McGee, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, J. M. Neal, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, White, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-110 AND 1-23-120, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, NOTICE CONTENTS, AND INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROMULGATION AND REVIEW OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROVIDE THE SCIENTIFIC OR TECHNICAL BASIS AND STUDIES USED IN DEVELOPING THE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING A SUMMARY OF THESE STUDIES, COPIES OF WHICH ALSO MUST BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.

H. 3599 (Word version) -- Reps. Rodgers and Gilham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA MARINE RESOURCES ACT OF 2000, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE AND PROVIDE FOR BAITING OF "PEELER TRAPS".

H. 3600 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-900, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE'S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE RATINGS AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS UNDER THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE IN ALL RATINGS RATHER THAN JUST IN THE IMPROVEMENT RATING SHALL CONSIDER CERTAIN CRITERIA.

H. 3602 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-6-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, SO AS TO ADD THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION OR THE SUPERINTENDENT'S DESIGNEE AS AN EX OFFICIO NONVOTING MEMBER.

H. 3603 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM TO MEASURE STUDENT PERFORMANCE UNDER THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A STANDARDS BASED ASSESSMENT WILL BE DEVELOPED FOR GRADES ONE AND TWO FOR USE BY SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE DISTRICT OFFICIALS.

H. 3364 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Allison, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Hinson, Kelley, Klauber, Law, Merrill, Owens, Riser, Scarborough, Walker, White, Wilder, Witherspoon and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF ANY STATE LICENSING, APPOINTMENT, ELECTION, ADMISSION, EMPLOYMENT, OR OTHER PROCESS REQUIRES THE APPLICANT TO POSSESS A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR ITS EQUIVALENT, NO SUCH DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE SHALL BE ACCEPTABLE FOR PURPOSES OF THAT PROCESS UNLESS THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CERTIFIES THAT THE STANDARDS OF THE INSTITUTION GRANTING THE DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE OR THE STANDARDS OF ANY TESTING USED TO GRANT THE DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE ARE AT LEAST COMPARABLE TO THOSE OF THE STATE.

H. 3644 (Word version) -- Reps. Breeland, Gourdine, J. Hines, Robinson, Bales, Battle, R. Brown, Cato, Clyburn, M. Hines, Hosey, Klauber, Law, Littlejohn, Mack, Owens, Rhoad, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb, Whipper and Altman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY CERTAIN ISSUES AFFECTING VETERANS AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES, THE FILLING OF VACANCIES, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND STAFFING.

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

H. 3837--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3837 (Word version) -- Reps. J. R. Smith, Clyburn, Sharpe and D. C. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN AIKEN COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE NEW PRECINCTS, PROVIDE THAT PRECINCTS ARE AS SHOWN ON AN OFFICIAL MAP ON FILE WITH THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

Reps. J.R. SMITH, PERRY, CLYBURN, SHARPE and D.C. SMITH proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\PT\AMEND\1422DW01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ Section 7-7-40 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 243 of 2000, is further amended to read:

"Section 7-7-40. (A) In Aiken County there are the following voting precincts:

(1) Aiken #1

(2) Aiken #2

(3) Aiken #3

(4) Aiken #4

(5) Aiken #5

(6) Aiken #6

(7) Aiken #47

(8) Anderson Pond #69

~~(8)~~(9) Ascauga Lake

~~(9)~~(10) Bath

~~(10)~~(11) Beech Island

~~(11)~~(12) Belvedere #9

~~(12)~~(13) Belvedere #44

~~(13)~~(14) Belvedere #62

~~(14)~~(15) Breezy Hill

~~(15)~~(16) Carolina Heights

(17) Cedar Creek #64

~~(16)~~(18) China Springs

~~(17)~~(19) Clearwater

~~(18)~~(20) College Acres

~~(19)~~(21) Couchton

~~(20)~~(22) Eureka

~~(21)~~(23) Fox Creek

~~(22)~~(24) Gem Lakes

~~(23)~~(25) Gloverville

~~(24)~~(26) Graniteville

~~(25)~~(27) Hammond

~~(26)~~(28) New Holland

(29) Hitchcock #66

~~(27)~~(30) Hollow Creek

~~(28)~~(31) Jackson

~~(29)~~ ~~Jordantown~~

~~(30)~~(32) Langley

~~(31)~~(33) Levels

(34) Levels #72

~~(32)~~(35) Lynwood

(36) Midland Valley #51

(37) Midland Valley #71

~~(33)~~(38) Millbrook

~~(34)~~(39) Misty Lakes

~~(35)~~(40) Monetta

~~(36)~~(41) Montmorenci

~~(37)~~(42) New Ellenton

~~(38)~~ (43) North Augusta #25

~~(39)~~(44) North Augusta #26

~~(40)~~(45) North Augusta #27

~~(41)~~(46) North Augusta #28

~~(42)~~(47) North Augusta #29

~~(43)~~(48) North Augusta #54

~~(44)~~(49) North Augusta #55

(50) North Augusta #67

(51) North August #68

~~(45)~~(52) Oak Grove

~~(46)~~(53) Perry

~~(47)~~(54) Redds Branch

~~(48)~~(55) Salley

(56) Sandstone #70

~~(49)~~(57) Shaws Fork

~~(50)~~(58) Shiloh

~~(51)~~(59) Silver Bluff

~~(52)~~(60) Six Points #35

~~(53)~~(61) Six Points #46

(62) Sleepy Hollow #65

~~(54)~~(63) Tabernacle

~~(55)~~(64) Talatha

~~(56)~~(65) Pine Forest

~~(57)~~(66) Vaucluse

~~(58)~~(67) Wagener

~~(59)~~(68) Ward

~~(60)~~(69) Warrenville

~~(61)~~(70) White Pond

~~(62)~~(71) Willow Springs

~~(63)~~(72) Windsor

(B) The precinct lines defining the precincts provided in subsection (A) of this section are as shown on the official map prepared by and on file with the Division of Research and Statistical Services of the State Budget and Control Board designated as document ~~P-0300~~ P-03-01 and as shown on certified copies of the official map provided by the division to the State Election Commission and the Aiken County Board of Elections and Registration.

(C) The polling places for the precincts provided in subsection (A) of this section must be established by the Aiken County Board of Elections and Registration with the approval of a majority of the county legislative delegation."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
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The amendment was then adopted.

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

H. 3837--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. J. R. SMITH, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3837 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 3681--REQUESTS FOR DEBATE

The following Bill was taken up:

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.

Rep. RHOAD proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\BBM\AMEND\10188HTC01), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:
/SECTION ____. The first paragraph of Section 9-9-60(3) of the 1976 Code, as added by Section 7, Part II, Act 1 of 2001, is amended to read:

"A member who has attained the age of seventy and one-half years and has ~~forty~~ twenty-five years of service may retire and draw a retirement benefit while continuing to serve in the General Assembly upon written application to the board setting forth at what time, not more than ninety days before nor more than six months subsequent to the execution and filing of the application, the member desires to be retired. A member who has retired under this provision shall make no further contributions to the system, shall earn no further service credit, and may not reenter membership in the system." /
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POINT OF ORDER

Rep. KELLEY raised the Point of Order that Amendment No. 1 was out of order in that it was not germane to the Bill.
SPEAKER WILKINS sustained the Point of Order and ruled the amendment out of order.

Rep. KNOTTS requested debate on the Bill.

Reps. KNOTTS and PHILLIPS proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc Name COUNCIL\BBM\AMEND\10199HTC01), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:
/ SECTION ____. (1) an active contributing member of the South Carolina Retirement System or the South Carolina Police Officers Retirement System who failed to establish any service credit they were eligible to establish as of December 31, 2000, may, through December 31, 2001, establish such credit under the same terms and conditions applicable for establishing such service that applied as of December 31, 2000.

(2) An active contributing member of the South Carolina Retirement System, South Carolina Police Officers Retirement System, or Retirement System for members of the General Assembly who had service in the select reserves of the armed forces of the United States as of December 31, 2000 through December 31, 2001, may establish that service credit in the same manner and under the same terms and conditions that service in the national guard could be established as of December 31, 2000.

(3) The first paragraph of Section 9-9-50(2) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 412 of 1990, is further amended to read:

"Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any member of the Retirement System for members of the General Assembly who has rendered service ~~which would have been creditable~~ under a correlated system which has not been previously established as service credit in any correlated system may establish the service with this system, provided payment is made to the system on the same basis as members of the General Assembly contributed for the same period of time plus interest."

(4) Notwithstanding the general effective date of this act, this section takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
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POINT OF ORDER

Rep. KELLEY raised the Point of Order that Amendment No. 2 was out of order in that it was not germane to the Bill.
SPEAKER WILKINS sustained the Point of Order and ruled the amendment out of order.

Reps. WHATLEY, LLOYD, KOON, BINGHAM, FRYE, RUTHERFORD, RHOAD, BALES, SNOW, WITHERSPOON, HOWARD and COTTY requested debate on the Bill.

H. 3721--REQUESTS FOR DEBATE

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3721 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, J. E. Smith, Chellis, Knotts, Cooper, Bales, Hayes, Harvin, Tripp, Leach, Ott, Whatley, Edge, Hinson and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-29-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONSUMER FINANCING IN CONNECTION WITH LICENSING OF CONSUMER FINANCE COMPANIES, SO AS TO ALLOW A LICENSEE TO CHARGE A MINIMUM DELINQUENCY CHARGE OF TEN DOLLARS ON AN UNPAID INSTALLMENT AFTER TEN DAYS AND TO ADD A MAINTENANCE FEE OF THREE DOLLARS A MONTH TO THE GROSS AMOUNT OF THE PROMISSORY NOTE, IF THAT FEE IS REFUNDED PRO RATA UPON PREPAYMENT OF THE NOTE; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-203, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DELINQUENCY CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH A CONSUMER LOAN OR REFINANCING OF A CONSUMER LOAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MINIMUM DELINQUENCY CHARGE OF TEN DOLLARS ON AN INSTALLMENT THAT IS UNPAID TEN DAYS AFTER ITS DUE DATE AND TO ALLOW A CREDITOR TO APPLY PAYMENT TO A DELINQUENT RATHER THAN CURRENT OR UNMATURED INSTALLMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 37-5-108, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REMEDIES AND PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION IN A DETERMINATION OF UNCONSCIONABLE CONDUCT.

Rep. PHILLIPS moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Wednesday, April 25.

Rep. CATO moved to table the motion, which was agreed to by a division vote of 38 to 16.

Reps. PHILLIPS, SHEHEEN, DAVENPORT, F. N. SMITH, MACK, HOSEY, J. HINES, FLEMING, COLEMAN, BALES, A. YOUNG, CATO and CHELLIS requested debate on the Bill.

H. 3117--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

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.

The Education and Public Works Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name BBM\AMEND\ 10201HTC01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Article 21, Chapter 37, Title 12 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 12-37-2740. (A) The Department of Public Safety shall suspend the driver's license and vehicle registration of a person who fails to pay personal property tax on a vehicle. The request to suspend must be an electronic notification from the county treasurer of the county where the tax is delinquent. Before the electronic notification is sent to the department, the county treasurer shall notify the delinquent taxpayer of the pending suspension by letter. The letter must be developed by the county treasurer in conjunction with the department and used uniformly throughout the State. The letter must advise the person of the pending suspension and the steps necessary to prevent the suspension from being entered on the person's driving and registration records. Each county must allow thirty days for the payment of taxes before the county notifies the department to suspend the person's driver's license and vehicle registration.

(B) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 56-1-460, a charge of driving under suspension when the suspension is solely for failure to pay property taxes or the reinstatement fee required for the property tax suspension does not require proof of financial responsibility. Upon conviction:

(1) For a first offense under this section, the penalty is a fine not to exceed fifty dollars.

(2) For a second offense under this section, the penalty is a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars.

(3) For a third or subsequent offense under this section, the penalty must not exceed the general criminal jurisdiction of a magistrate's court.

(C) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (A) and (B) of this section or the provisions of Section 56-1-460, a charge of driving under suspension issued solely as a result of this section must be dismissed if the person provides proof on their court date that the personal property taxes on the vehicle which resulted in the charge being issued have been paid.

(D) Before the reinstatement of a driver's license or vehicle registration suspended due to violation of this section, a fee of fifty dollars must be paid to the department. The Comptroller General shall place this fee into a special restricted account to be used by the department to defray the expenses of the Division of Motor Vehicles."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect October 1, 2001. /
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Rep. TOWNSEND explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.

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

H. 3117--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. TOWNSEND, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3117 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 3565--AMENDED, REQUESTS FOR DEBATE AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

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.

The Education and Public Works Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name NBD\AMEND\11554AC01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 56-5-6530 page 2, line 3 by deleting item (11) and inserting:
/(11) newspaper carriers while actually engaged in the delivery of newspapers along the carrier's specified newspaper delivery route. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.

Rep. TOWNSEND explained the amendment.

Reps. SIMRILL and RICE requested debate on the Bill.
The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. SIMRILL moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Education and Public Works.

Rep. TOWNSEND moved to table the motion, which was agreed to by a division vote of 33 to 9.

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

H. 3693--REQUEST FOR DEBATE WITHDRAWN

Rep. SIMRILL withdrew his request for debate on H. 3693; however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.

H. 3623--REQUESTS FOR DEBATE WITHDRAWN

Reps. SIMRILL and HAYES withdrew their requests for debate on H. 3623; however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.

H. 3696--RECALLED FROM COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

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

H. 3696 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO EXPEND UP TO ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS OF THE FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE UNDER SECTION 903 OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNING AND ACQUIRING AN UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACCOUNTING SYSTEM FOR USE BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION.

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. HARRISON asked unanimous consent to recall S. 87 from the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. KOON objected.

H. 3968--RECALLED FROM COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL, MILITARY, PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS

On motion of Rep. ROBINSON, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs:

H. 3510--RECALLED FROM COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

On motion of Rep. DAVENPORT, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs:

H. 3510 (Word version) -- Reps. McLeod, Davenport, Lourie and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 40 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS OPERATORS, 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; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS OPERATORS; AND AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF WELL DRILLER LICENSE TYPES AND TO ORGANIZE THESE LICENSES INTO WELL CONSTRUCTION CATEGORIES; TO PROVIDE FOR BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRACTICE OF WELL DRILLING; TO ELIMINATE PERCOLATION TEST TECHNICIAN LICENSURE; TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND PENALTIES FOR UNLICENSED PRACTICE AND PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT OF LICENSEES; TO PROHIBIT COLLECTION ACTIONS BY PERSONS DRILLING WELLS WITHOUT A LICENSE AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION TO PLAINTIFFS TO RECOVER PAYMENTS MADE FOR WELL DRILLING PERFORMED WITHOUT A LICENSE; TO EXPAND UPON AND CLARIFY THE GROUNDS FOR SANCTIONABLE MISCONDUCT OF LICENSEES; TO REQUIRE TEMPORARY AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION OF A LICENSEE UPON CONVICTION OF CERTAIN CRIMES; TO CLARIFY THAT THE BOARD'S JURISDICTION OVER MISCONDUCT OF LICENSEES INCLUDES PRELICENSURE MISCONDUCT AND ACTIONS DURING LICENSURE BUT PROSECUTED AFTER A LICENSE BECOMES INACTIVE; TO CLARIFY THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES OF WITNESSES, INVESTIGATORS, THE BOARD, AND OTHERS INVOLVED IN DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR CONFIDENTIALITY OF INVESTIGATIONS AND COMPLAINANT INFORMATION; TO MODIFY THE POWERS OF THE BOARD IN GRANTING LICENSURE TO NONRESIDENTS; AND TO EXPRESSLY REQUIRE LIBERAL INTERPRETATION OF THE PRACTICE ACT IN FAVOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. RICE asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3901 from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER objected.

H. 3929--ADOPTED AND SENT TO SENATE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3929 (Word version) -- Reps. J. R. Smith, Clyburn, Perry, Sharpe and D. C. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF HIGHWAY 421 IN AIKEN COUNTY BETWEEN LEE DRIVE AND DIXIE CLAY ROAD AS THE KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY IN ORDER TO HONOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S KOREAN WAR VETERANS.

Whereas, more than fifty years have passed since the United States led the United Nation's effort to halt the North Korean invasion of South Korea; and

Whereas, in that bitter conflict, characterized at first by retreat, then advance, and after massive Chinese intervention, finally stalemate, leading to an armistice that holds today only with a strong American military presence, the armed forces of the United States were put to a terrible test; and

Whereas, the men and women of our armed forces met that test, fighting in harsh terrain and extremes of weather, in battles and actions the names of which reverberate fifty years later; and

Whereas, it is appropriate to honor the service and sacrifice of South Carolinians who served the nation in that war with such valor and distinction. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, request the Department of Transportation to name that portion of Highway 421 in Aiken County between Lee Drive and Dixie Clay Road as the South Carolina Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, and install appropriate markers or signs on that portion of the highway containing the words "South Carolina Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway" to honor the service and sacrifice of South Carolinians who served in that war.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

S. 424--ADOPTED AND SENT TO SENATE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

S. 424 (Word version) -- Senators Branton and Ravenel: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS ALONG THE EAST AND WESTBOUND LANES OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 BETWEEN MILE MARKER 199 IN BERKELEY COUNTY AND ITS TERMINAL INTERCHANGE WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY THAT READS "NO TRUCKS 3 AXLES OR MORE LEFT LANE EXCEPT TO PASS".

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina request that the South Carolina Department of Transportation erect appropriate signs along both the east and westbound lanes of Interstate Highway 26 between mile marker 199 in Berkeley County and its terminal interchange with United States Highway 17 in Charleston County that read "No Trucks 3 Axles Or More Left Lane Except To Pass".

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

Rep. FLEMING moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was agreed to.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3973 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE PAT HEWITT, OF HARTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, FOR BEING NAMED NATIONAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR, AND TO THANK HER FOR HER DEDICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF HARTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION.

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

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3974 (Word version) -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-17-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION OF PERSONS WHO SELL PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH PERSONS MUST REGISTER AND REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, RATHER THAN TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-5-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A LICENSE TO CONDUCT INSURANCE BUSINESS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO CLARIFY WHAT BOOKS AND RECORDS OF AN INSURER MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-31-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE NEW DEFINITIONS AND REVISE CERTAIN EXISTING DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-31-60, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY AND CASUALTY GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ASSOCIATION'S OBLIGATION TO AN INSURED CEASES WHEN TEN MILLION DOLLARS HAS BEEN PAID TO OR ON BEHALF OF THE INSURED AND TO ALLOW FOR ALLOCATION OF PAYMENTS WHEN THERE IS MORE THAN ONE CLAIMANT WITH A COVERED CLAIM; TO AMEND SECTION 38-31-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PLAN OF OPERATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE REPORTING AND THE DELEGATION OF CERTAIN AUTHORITY TO AN ASSOCIATION SIMILAR TO THE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-31-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF THE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION REGARDING CLAIMANTS PAID AND ASSETS OF INSOLVENT INSURERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ASSOCIATION HAS THE RIGHT TO RECOVER THE AMOUNT OF A CLAIM PAID FROM CERTAIN INSUREDS AND AFFILIATES OF AN INSOLVENT INSURER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-31-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES REQUIRED TO BE FOLLOWED BY PERSONS ASSERTING CLAIMS AND TO LIMITATIONS ON CLAIMS, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CANCELLATION OF INSURANCE CONTRACTS BY PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANIES AND THE CREDITING OF RETURN PREMIUMS WHICH RESULT IN A SURPLUS, SO AS TO ALLOW A REFUND OF SURPLUS TO AN AGENT OF AN INSURED AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO REFUND IS REQUIRED IF IT AMOUNTS TO LESS THAN FIVE DOLLARS, RATHER THAN THREE DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE FEES FOR AGENTS OF INSURERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FEES MUST BE PAID AS PRESCRIBED BY THE DEPARTMENT, RATHER THAN PAID IN ADVANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF RISK THAT AN INSURER OR CAPTIVE INSURER MAY EXPOSE ITSELF TO, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO CAPTIVE INSURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-1370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROVISIONS TO SMALL EMPLOYER INSURERS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE COVERAGE TO LATE ENROLLEES FOR A PERIOD OF TIME; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-1980, RELATING TO EXPEDITED EXTERNAL REVIEWS, SO AS TO CHANGE AN INTERNAL CROSS REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-87-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR OUT-OF-STATE CHARTERED RISK RETENTION GROUPS TO DO BUSINESS IN SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH GROUP IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS AN ADMITTED INSURER WOULD BE, RATHER THAN AS A FOREIGN ADMITTED INSURER WOULD BE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-60, RELATING TO INCORPORATION OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES, SO AS TO CHANGE A CROSS REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-140, RELATING TO TAX PAYMENTS BY CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE TAXES MUST BE PAID TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE RATHER THAN TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-180, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE REHABILITATION AND LIQUIDATION ACT TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES, SO AS TO ALSO APPLY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION OF INSURERS ACT TO THESE COMPANIES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES THAT MOTOR VEHICLE INSUREDS AND INSURERS MUST FOLLOW IF A MOTOR VEHICLE SUBJECT TO FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS BECOMES UNINSURED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE IF THE LAPSE OR TERMINATION OCCURRED WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF THE ISSUANCE OF A NEW POLICY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MINIMUM DURATION OF INSURANCE ISSUED TO MEET MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A CHECK TENDERED BY THE INSURED IS RETURNED FOR INSUFFICIENT FUNDS, THE CANCELLATION IS EFFECTIVE AS OF THE POLICY INCEPTION OR RENEWAL DATE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3975 (Word version) -- Reps. Barrett, Koon, Simrill, Law, Easterday, Allison, Altman, Bales, Barfield, J. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Coates, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Freeman, Frye, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Hayes, Huggins, Kelley, Klauber, Leach, Lee, Loftis, Lucas, Martin, McGee, Owens, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Sandifer, Sinclair, F. N. Smith, Snow, Stille, Taylor, Thompson, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Witherspoon and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-460 SO AS TO REQUIRE PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS TO DISPLAY THE MOTTO OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN EACH CLASSROOM, SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, AND CAFETERIA.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3976 (Word version) -- Reps. Coates, J. Hines, Askins and McGee: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR FLORENCE COUNTY, TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD FOR FLORENCE COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION, PROVIDE FOR THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION, THE ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMISSION, AND PROVIDE THAT THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE FLORENCE COUNTY REGISTRATION BOARD SHALL ACT AS THE GOVERNING COMMISSION OF THE NEW FLORENCE COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION UNTIL THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW COMMISSION APPOINTED AS PROVIDED BY THIS ACT TAKE OFFICE, AT WHICH TIME THE TERMS OF THE FORMER COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION BOARD MEMBERS SHALL EXPIRE, PROVIDE FOR REMOVAL OF COMMISSIONS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO MAKE CORRECTIONS TO CERTAIN REFERENCES IN THE CUMULATIVE SUPPLEMENT TO THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976.
On motion of Rep. COATES, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3977 (Word version) -- Reps. Snow, Bales, J. Hines, Rhoad, Rivers and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-245 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TELEPHONE UTILITIES OR THEIR SUBSIDIARIES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION WITHIN THEIR SERVICE AREAS MUST OFFER CUSTOMERS FOR A RENTAL FEE NOT TO EXCEED TEN DOLLARS A MONTH AS SET BY THE COMMISSION THE OPTION OF RENTING A CAR PHONE WHICH ONLY HAS THE CAPABILITY OF DIALING "911" OR ANOTHER COMPARABLE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER IN CASES OF EMERGENCY.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3978 (Word version) -- Rep. Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-93-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM REGULATION FOR GENERATORS OF LESS THAN FIFTY POUNDS OF INFECTIOUS WASTE, SO AS TO REQUIRE SHARPS TO BE MANAGED PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 93 AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER THAT CHAPTER.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3979 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CHILDREN'S CODE, SO AS TO ADD ARTICLE 34 ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA NURTURING RESPONSIBLE FAMILIES INITIATIVE ACT TO DEVELOP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO REDUCE DEPENDENCY ON GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES BENEFIT FROM THE INVOLVEMENT OF TWO PARENTS, AND TO FACILITATE THE INVOLVEMENT OF FATHERS IN THEIR CHILDREN'S LIVES; TO ESTABLISH THE LOW-INCOME FATHERHOOD COMMISSION TO PROMOTE INVOLVEMENT OF FATHERS WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE PLAN TO PROMOTE FATHER INVOLVEMENT AND TO REQUIRE THE PLAN TO INCLUDE VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN CARRYING OUT THE STATEWIDE PLAN; TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO DEVELOP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION AND FOR REFERRAL OF FATHERS TO SERVICE DELIVERY ENTITIES THAT CAN PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE; TO PROMOTE THE UTILIZATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND WORK DEVELOPMENT BOARDS IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FATHERS; TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT TO DEVELOP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FATHERS IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT DEBT; TO PROVIDE REDUCTIONS IN CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES TO LOW-INCOME FATHERS WHO MEET CERTAIN ECONOMIC, EMPLOYMENT, AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS; TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO CROSS MATCH INMATES AND CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGORS, TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FATHERS IN OBTAINING APPROPRIATE CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS, AND TO INFORM THEM OF THEIR CHANGING OBLIGATIONS UPON RELEASE; TO ESTABLISH THE WORK AND FAMILY REINTEGRATION INITIATIVE TO HELP REDUCE INCARCERATION RECIDIVISM THROUGH PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING, AND PARENTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCARCERATED PARENTS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY ACCESS CENTERS TO HELP PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS REENTERING THE FAMILY AND WORKFORCE FROM PRISON.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3719--REQUESTS FOR DEBATE

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3719 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Wilkins, Townsend, W. D. Smith, Huggins, Littlejohn, Talley, Lourie, Gilham, Webb, Martin, Lloyd, D. C. Smith and McLeod: 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.

The Education and Public Works Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name SKB\AMEND\ 18382SOM01):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. Section 56-5-6520 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 56-5-6520. The driver and every occupant of a motor vehicle, when it is being operated on the public streets and highways of this State, ~~shall~~ must wear a fastened safety belt which complies with all provisions of federal law for their use. The driver is charged with the responsibility of requiring each occupant ~~over~~ six years of age up to and under ~~seventeen~~ eighteen years of age to wear a safety belt or be secured in a child restraint system as provided in Article 47 of this chapter."
SECTION 2. Section 56-5-6540 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 56-5-6540. (A) A person violating the provisions of this article, upon conviction, must be fined not more than ~~ten~~ twenty-five dollars, all or part of which may be suspended. No court costs, assessments, or surcharges may be assessed against the person convicted. No person may be fined more than ~~twenty~~ fifty dollars for any one incident of one or more violations of the provisions of this article. No custodial arrest for a violation of this article may be made, except upon a warrant issued for failure to appear in court when summoned or for failure to pay an imposed fine. A conviction for violation of this article does not constitute a criminal offense. Notwithstanding Section 56-1-640, a conviction for a violation of this article must not be included in the offender's motor vehicle records maintained by the Department of Public Safety or in the criminal records maintained by SLED.

(B) A law enforcement officer may not stop and issue a citation to a driver solely for a violation of this article in the absence of another violation of the motor vehicle laws except when a driver under the age of eighteen years or an occupant of the motor vehicle under the age of eighteen years of age is not wearing a safety belt or is not secured in a child restraint system as required by Article 47, or except when the stop is made in conjunction with a driver's license check or registration check conducted at a checkpoint established to stop all drivers on a certain road for a period of time. A citation for a violation of this article must not be issued without citing the violation that initially caused the officer to effect the enforcement stop.

(C) A violation of this article does not constitute negligence per se or contributory negligence and is not admissible as evidence in a civil action.

(D) Probable cause for a violation of this article must be based on a law enforcement officer's clear and unobstructed view of a person under the age of eighteen not restrained as required by this article. No vehicle, driver, or occupant in a vehicle may be searched solely as a result of a violation of this article."
SECTION 3. This act takes effect July 1, 2001, and applies to all offenses committed on or after that date. /
Amend further by striking the title in its entirety and inserting:

/ A BILL

TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-6520 AND 56-5-6540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO THE USE OF SAFETY BELTS IN MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DRIVER IS CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF REQUIRING EACH OCCUPANT SIX YEARS OF AGE UP TO AND UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO WEAR A SAFETY BELT OR BE SECURED IN A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM, TO INCREASE THE FINE, TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT MAY STOP A DRIVER WHEN A DRIVER UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN OR AN OCCUPANT UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN IS NOT WEARING A SAFETY BELT OR IS NOT SECURED IN A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PROBABLE CAUSE FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE MUST BE BASED ON A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW OF A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN NOT RESTRAINED AS REQUIRED BY THIS ARTICLE. /

Rep. TOWNSEND explained the amendment.

Reps. BARRETT, MCGEE, EASTERDAY, ALTMAN, WEEKS, COATES, WITHERSPOON, RUTHERFORD, BALES, STILLE, WALKER, TOWNSEND, SHARPE, J. R. SMITH, CATO, VAUGHN, LAW, R. BROWN, PHILLIPS, J. HINES, MARTIN, WHITE, HOSEY, CLYBURN and W. D. SMITH requested debate on the Bill.

H. 3639--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

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.

The Education and Public Works Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\GJK\AMEND\20492SD01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 59-111-75 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, by inserting after / program / on line 30, page 2, / and its administration / and by inserting after / General / on line 33, page 2, / ; provided, however, that no more than ten percent of the funds annually appropriated to the Commission on Higher Education for this program may be used for the cost of administering the program /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.

Rep. STILLE explained the amendment.

SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE IN CHAIR

Rep. STILLE continued speaking.
The amendment was then adopted.

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

H. 3639--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. TOWNSEND, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3639 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 3272--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

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, Witherspoon and Simrill: 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.

The Education and Public Works Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name GGS\AMEND\22001CM01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Chapter 3, Title 56 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Article 87
NASCAR Special License Plates

Section 56-3-8700. This article may be cited as the Denny Woodall Neilson NASCAR Special License Plates Act.

Section 56-3-8710. (A) The Department of Public Safety may issue special motor vehicle license plates to owners of private passenger carrying motor vehicles or light pickups having an empty weight of six thousand pounds or less and a gross weight of nine thousand pounds or less registered in their names which may have imprinted on the plates an emblem, a seal, or other symbol the department considers appropriate to NASCAR or a NASCAR driver or team. NASCAR or a NASCAR driver or team may submit to the department for approval of the emblem, seal, or other symbol it desires to be used for its respective special license plate. Before a design is approved, NASCAR or the NASCAR driver or team must submit to the department written authorization for the use of a copyrighted or registered logo, trademark, or design. NASCAR or a NASCAR driver or team also may request a change in its respective emblem, seal, or other symbol once the existing supply has been exhausted. The fee for each special license plate is seventy dollars every two years in addition to the regular motor vehicle license fee set forth in Article 5. Each special license plate must be of the same size and general design of regular motor vehicle license plates. Each special license plate must be issued or revalidated for a biennial period which expires twenty-four months from the month the special license plate is issued.

(B) The department may also provide, upon request, special NASCAR or NASCAR driver or team collector license plates which shall not be displayed on any vehicle registered or required to be registered in this State. Any person displaying the special NASCAR or NASCAR driver or team collector license plates on any vehicle registered or required to be registered in this State is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one hundred dollars or be imprisoned for not more than thirty days. The special NASCAR or NASCAR driver or team collector license plates shall be the same size and general design of the regular NASCAR or NASCAR driver or team special motor vehicle license plates. The fee for issuance of the special NASCAR or NASCAR driver or team collector license plates is twenty-five dollars. The words 'collector license plate' shall be imprinted on the special NASCAR or NASCAR driver or team collector license plates.

(C) From the fees collected pursuant to this section, the Comptroller General shall place sufficient funds into a special restricted account to be used by the department to defray the expenses of producing the special license plates. The remaining funds must be distributed in the following manner:

(1) one-half deposited in a special account, separate and apart from the General Fund, designated the 'South Carolina Children's Emergency Shelter Fund' established within and administered for use by the Department of Social Services. The Department of Social Services shall distribute at least one-half of the funds from the special account to the South Carolina Children's Emergency Shelter Foundation for the benefit of the South Carolina children's emergency shelters. Funds distributed to the South Carolina Children's Emergency Shelter Foundation may be used only for providing donations to support the South Carolina children's emergency shelters. Funds received by the South Carolina Children's Emergency Shelter Foundation pursuant to this section must be deposited in an appropriate nonprofit account designated by the South Carolina Children's Emergency Shelter Foundation;

(2) one-fourth deposited in a special account, separate and apart from the General Fund, designated the 'South Carolina Sports Development Office Fund' established within and administered for use by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to promote the South Carolina Sports Development Office; and

(3) one-fourth deposited in a special account, separate and apart from the General Fund designated the 'NASCAR License Plate Highway Safety Fund' established within and administered for use by the Department of Public Safety to promote highway safety in conjunction with the Department of Transportation and NASCAR or a NASCAR driver or team.

(D) Before the department produces and distributes NASCAR's or a NASCAR driver's or team's respective special license plate pursuant to this section, it must receive four hundred prepaid applications for NASCAR's or the NASCAR driver's or team's respective special license plate or a deposit of four thousand dollars from the individual or organization seeking issuance of NASCAR's or the NASCAR driver's or team's respective license plate. If a deposit of four thousand dollars is made by an individual or organization pursuant to this section, the department must refund the four thousand dollars once an equivalent amount of license plate fees is collected for the NASCAR or NASCAR driver's or team's respective license plate. If the equivalent amount is not collected within four years of the first issuance of the respective license plate, the department shall retain the deposit.

(E) If the department receives less than three hundred biennial applications and renewals for a particular NASCAR or NASCAR driver or team special license plate, it may choose not to produce additional special license plates in that series. However, the department shall continue to issue special license plates of that series until the existing inventory is exhausted."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Amend title to conform.

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

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

H. 3272--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. TOWNSEND, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3272 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 3545--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

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.

The Education and Public Works Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name GGS\AMEND\22998CM01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 56-5-2365. (A) As used in this section, 'Law Enforcement or Authorized Emergency Vehicle Safety Zone' means the area that immediately surrounds a law enforcement or an authorized emergency vehicle making use of an audible signal meeting the requirements of Section 56-5-4970 or visual signals meeting the requirements of Section 56-5-4700 parked along an interstate or four-lane highway.

(B) A motor vehicle traveling through a law enforcement or an authorized emergency vehicle safety zone must:

(1) not exceed the posted speed limit;

(2) yield the right-of-way to a law enforcement or an authorized emergency vehicle; and

(3) move to a lane away from the law enforcement or an authorized emergency vehicle safety zone, if possible.

(C) A driver of a motor vehicle who violates the provisions contained in subsection (B) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined one hundred dollars."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Amend title to conform.

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

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

H. 3545--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. TOWNSEND, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3545 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 3703--OBJECTIONS

The following Bill was taken up:

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.

The Education and Public Works Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name GGS\AMEND\ 22999CM01):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Section 56-3-1230(A) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 497 of 1994, is further amended to read:

"(A) License plates must be at least six inches wide and not less than twelve inches in length and must show in bold characters the year of registration, the serial number, the full name or the abbreviation of the name of the State, and other distinctive markings the department may consider advisable to indicate the class of the weight of the vehicle for which the license plate was issued. The plate must be of a strength and quality to provide a minimum service of five years. A new license plate including personalized and special plates must be provided by the department at intervals the department considers appropriate, but at least every six years. In addition to the vehicle registration and license fees required by this title, beginning January 1, 2002, through December 31, 2002, the department must collect an additional five dollar fee from a vehicle owner. Beginning January 1, 2003, the department must collect annually an additional one dollar fee from a vehicle owner. This fee must be placed by the Comptroller General in a special restricted account and used by the department to offset the Division of Motor Vehicles' costs associated with the production of new license plates. License plates issued for vehicles in excess of twenty-six thousand pounds must be issued biennially, and no revalidation sticker may be issued for the plates. License plates issued as permanent may be revalidated and replaced at intervals determined by the department."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Amend title to conform.

Rep. TOWNSEND explained the amendment.

Reps. SIMRILL, LOFTIS, KIRSH, DAVENPORT, KOON and PHILLIPS objected to the Bill.

ORDERED TO THIRD READING

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

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.

Rep. PARKS explained the Joint Resolution.
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.

Rep. PARKS explained the Joint Resolution.

H. 3920 (Word version) -- Rep. Perry: 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 90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL ISSUE SERTOMA INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FOR THIS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.

Rep. PERRY explained the Bill.

H. 3940--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. PARKS, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3940 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 3941--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. PARKS, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3941 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 3920--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. PERRY, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3920 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 3093--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3093 (Word version) -- Reps. Campsen, Harrison, Altman, Simrill and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-115 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO DEVELOP A DATA BASE IN WHICH A PARENT, LEGAL GUARDIAN, OR ONE ACTING EN LOCO PARENTIS CAN REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT PROHIBITING THE DEPARTMENT OR ANOTHER AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE FROM PROVIDING CONDOMS OR OTHER CONTRACEPTIVES TO THEIR CHILDREN AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PUBLISH AND DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS REGISTRATION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-117 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, ANOTHER STATE AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT, OR A PERSON ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF, FROM DISTRIBUTING CONDOMS OR OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACEPTIVES TO A PERSON UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE IF THE PARENT, LEGAL GUARDIAN, OR ONE ACTING EN LOCO PARENTIS HAS REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT PROHIBITING SUCH DISTRIBUTION TO THEIR CHILD.

The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\NBD\AMEND\11491AC01):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered Section to read:
/SECTION ___. This act may be cited as the 'South Carolina Parental Reproductive Rights Act'. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.

Rep. EASTERDAY explained the amendment.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. MCLEOD 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 PRO TEMPORE sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3657--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3657 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Robinson, Bingham, G. Brown, Campsen, Edge, Harrison, Jennings, Kelley, Kirsh, Lourie, Miller, Quinn, Rhoad, Rodgers, J. E. Smith, Tripp, Weeks, Whipper and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE UNIFORM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT, SO AS TO DELETE GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM THE DEFINITION OF "INTANGIBLE PROPERTY"; TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-150, RELATING TO GIFT CERTIFICATES AND CREDIT MEMOS BEING PRESUMED ABANDONED WHEN NOT CLAIMED WITHIN FIVE YEARS, SO AS TO REMOVE GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM THIS PRESUMPTION OF BEING ABANDONED; AND TO ADD SECTION 27-18-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNIFORM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO FORFEITED RESERVATION DEPOSITS.

The Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name NBD\AMEND\11403AC01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting Section 4 of the bill and inserting:
/SECTION 4. This act takes effect July 1, 2001 and applies to gift certificates issued after June 30, 1996 and to gift certificates issued before July 1, 1996 that have not been reported as abandoned before July 1, 2001./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.

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

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

H. 3657--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. LAW, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3657 be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 3800--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3800 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2527 SO AS TO REQUIRE A WRECKER OR VEHICLE TOWING SERVICE AS A CONDITION OF REMAINING ON A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY CALL ROTATION LIST TO ACCEPT FULL PAYMENT BY MEANS OF A VALID CREDIT CARD ISSUED BY THE TWO LARGEST NATIONALLY FRANCHISED CREDIT CARD COMPANIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS REQUIREMENT.

The Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\BBM\AMEND\ 10186HTC01):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 56-5-2527 as contained in SECTION 1, page 1, line 38, after /list/ by inserting / for a period of thirty days or until the wrecker or towing service is in compliance, whichever is later / and by striking, beginning on line 38 /A wrecker or towing service, once removed from a rotation list for noncompliance with this section, must be reinstated upon compliance, if it is otherwise eligible./ so that when amended Section 56-5-2527 reads:

/ Section 56-5-2527. In addition to all other requirements of law and regulations applicable to a wrecker or vehicle towing service, for such a service to be included on a call rotation list maintained by the South Carolina Highway Patrol or any other law enforcement agency, the wrecker or towing service must accept full payment in the form of a valid credit card issued by the two largest nationally franchised credit card companies. Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit a wrecker or towing service from accepting payment by means of credit cards issued by other credit card companies. A wrecker or towing service failing to comply with this section must be removed from the rotation list by the law enforcement agency maintaining the list for a period of thirty days or until the wrecker or towing service is in compliance, whichever is later. /
Amend title to conform.

Rep. LAW explained the amendment.

SPEAKER IN CHAIR

Rep. LAW continued speaking.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. LOFTIS 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.

H. 3560--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. CATO moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, April 25, which was adopted:

H. 3560 (Word version) -- Rep. Edge: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 27, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCES BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA VACATION RENTAL ACT" SO AS TO REGULATE THE BUSINESS OF RENTAL MANAGEMENT OF VACATION TIME RENTAL PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS REGULATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATUS OF VACATION RENTALS ON TRANSFERRED PROPERTY, TO PROHIBIT A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY FROM BANNING VACATION RENTALS EXCEPT PURSUANT TO SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATION FOR SUCH BANS ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY GENERAL LAW, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A TENANT IN POSSESSION OF PROPERTY UNDER A VACATION RENTAL IS SUBJECT TO A MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

Rep. HUGGINS moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was agreed to.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., Thursday, April 19, 2001
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Senators Reese, Gregory and Alexander of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate on 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
Received as information.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Rep. FLEMING, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

S. 263 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME HIGHWAY 521 AND HIGHWAY 9 BYPASS, FROM ITS BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE BYPASS AND HIGHWAY 521 SOUTHEAST OF THE TOWN OF LANCASTER TO THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 9 AND THE CHESTER COUNTY LINE AT THE CATAWBA RIVER BRIDGE, THE "VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN HONOR OF THE VETERANS OF LANCASTER COUNTY AND AS A TOKEN OF APPRECIATION FOR THEIR FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THEIR STATE AND NATION, AND REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AND MARKERS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3591 (Word version) -- Reps. White, J. Brown, Coates, Cooper, Hinson, Law, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Martin, McGee, Meacham-Richardson, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Trotter and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-390, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FEE FOR REINSTATEMENT OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND THE DISPOSITION OF THE FEE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE, PROVIDE THAT THE FEE MUST BE PAID FOR EACH SUSPENSION ON A PERSON'S DRIVING RECORD THAT HAS NOT BEEN REINSTATED, AND TO REVISE THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. Townsend, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3933 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Knotts, Whatley, Delleney, Fleming, J. Hines, Martin, Meacham-Richardson, Ott, Rice, Riser, Stille, Stuart, Wilkins, A. Young and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERIOD A PERSON WHO HOLDS A BEGINNER'S PERMIT MAY OPERATE A VEHICLE DURING A DAY AND BEFORE HE IS ELIGIBLE FOR FULL LICENSURE, TO REVISE WHO MUST ACCOMPANY THE PERMITTEE WHILE HE IS DRIVING, TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT DEFINES "DAYLIGHT HOURS"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-175, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERIOD A PERSON MUST HOLD A BEGINNER'S PERMIT BEFORE HE MAY BE ISSUED A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST COMPLETE AT LEAST FORTY HOURS OF DRIVING PRACTICE BEFORE HE MAY BE ISSUED A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND TO RESTRICT THE NUMBER OF PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE HOLDER MAY TRANSPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-176, RELATING TO THE CONDITIONS A PERSON MUST MEET BEFORE HE IS ISSUED A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE CONDITIONS ALSO MUST BE MET BEFORE A PERSON IS ISSUED A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERIOD A PERSON MUST HOLD A BEGINNER'S PERMIT BEFORE HE MAY OBTAIN A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST PASS A DRIVER'S EDUCATION COURSE, COMPLETE AT LEAST THIRTY HOURS OF DRIVING PRACTICE, AND SATISFY CERTAIN SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS BEFORE HE MAY OBTAIN A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO RESTRICT THE NUMBER OF PERSONS LESS THAN TWENTY-ONE WHO MAY BE TRANSPORTED BY A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE HOLDER, TO DEFINE "DRIVER'S TRAINING COURSE", TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST ACCEPT A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FROM A STUDENT WHO HAS PASSED A QUALIFIED DRIVER'S TRAINING COURSE WHILE ATTENDING AN OUT-OF-STATE HIGH SCHOOL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR APPROVING QUALIFIED DRIVER'S TRAINING COURSES FOR OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. J. BROWN, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3447 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Cobb-Hunter, Jennings, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, G. Brown, J. Brown, Carnell, Davenport, Delleney, Edge, Harrison, Hayes, Hinson, Howard, Kelley, Knotts, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lourie, McCraw, Meacham-Richardson, J. H. Neal, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, F. N. Smith, J. E. Smith, Talley, Taylor, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilkins, White and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 63, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO REVISE SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE CLASSIFICATIONS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS; AND TO PROVIDE A ONE-YEAR PERIOD WITHIN WHICH TO CONVERT A CURRENT LICENSE TO A LICENSE WITHIN THE REVISED CLASSIFICATIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

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

H. 3980 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings and Freeman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF OF THE MARLBORO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM AS WELL AS OTHER MARLBORO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL OFFICIALS AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE TEAM ON WINNING THE 2001 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives is extended to the players, coaches, and staff of the Marlboro County High School Varsity Men's Basketball Team as well as other Marlboro County High School officials at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and congratulating the team on winning the 2001 South Carolina Class AAAA State Championship.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3981 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings and Freeman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF OF THE VARSITY MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM OF MARLBORO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON OF SPIRITED COMPETITION AND TO CONGRATULATE THE BULLDOGS ON WINNING THE 2001 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAA MEN'S BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

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

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3982 (Word version) -- Reps. Clyburn, Allen, Breeland, J. Brown, R. Brown, Gourdine, Harvin, Hosey, Kennedy, Lee, Rivers, F. N. Smith and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMPENSATION OF ALL CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES OF A DISTRICT WHICH HAS BEEN DECLARED "IMPAIRED" BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL BE AT A MINIMUM THE AVERAGE COMPENSATION PAID TO EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHICH ARE CONTIGUOUS TO THIS DISTRICT AS DETERMINED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3983 (Word version) -- Reps. Allison, Sinclair, Simrill, Martin, Limehouse, Bales, Barrett, Bingham, J. Brown, Cato, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Hayes, J. Hines, Hinson, Kelley, Kirsh, Leach, Lee, Lourie, J. M. Neal, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, D. C. Smith, Snow, Taylor, Thompson, Vaughn, White, Wilder and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF PARENTS IN REGARD TO THEIR MINOR CHILDREN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON PETITION OF THE CUSTODIAL PARENT, THE COURT MAY EXAMINE A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT'S RECORD FOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HARASSMENT, AND STALKING IN DECIDING WHETHER TO LIMIT THE NONCUSTODIAL PARENT'S ACCESS TO MINOR CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL AND MEDICAL RECORDS AND RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3984 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE DEPUTY CHIEF GREG MUNDY AND LIEUTENANT KEVIN SWAIM OF THE IRMO FIRE DISTRICT FOR THE HEROISM AND BRAVERY THEY DISPLAYED BY ENTERING A BURNING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, LOCATING, AND RESCUING TWO TRAPPED VICTIMS AND TO RECOGNIZE THAT THE OFFICERS HAVE RECEIVED HEROISM AWARDS FROM FIREHOUSE MAGAZINE FOR THEIR COURAGEOUS EFFORTS.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3985 (Word version) -- Reps. Whatley, Knotts, Dantzler, 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, 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, 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, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE MEMBERS OF THE NORTH CHARLESTON FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE HEROISM AND BRAVERY THEY DISPLAYED ENTERING A BURNING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE AND LOCATING, RESCUING, AND RESUSCITATING AN UNCONSCIOUS FEMALE VICTIM AND HER PETS, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE HEROISM AWARDS EACH FIREFIGHTER AND THE DEPARTMENT RECEIVED FROM FIREHOUSE MAGAZINE.

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

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

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3952 (Word version) -- Rep. Webb: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND PRINCIPAL SUE RICKMAN OF SIX MILE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR HER EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE HER STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JUMP ROPE FOR HEART PROGRAM AND TO PROCLAIM HER THE JELL-O QUEEN OF PICKENS COUNTY.

H. 3955 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport, W. D. Smith, Talley, Allison, Lee, Littlejohn and Sinclair: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. RON SMITH OF SPARTANBURG FOR HIS SUCCESS AS AN OWNER AND OPERATOR OF HIS OWN BUSINESS AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON BEING THE RECIPIENT OF THE YEAR 2001 SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SOUTH CAROLINA ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE AWARD, PRESENTED BY THE UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.

H. 3961 (Word version) -- Reps. Sinclair, Allison, Davenport, Talley, Lee, Littlejohn, W. D. Smith, Vaughn, Walker, Wilder, Allen, 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, 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, Limehouse, 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, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF BENJAMIN REID "BEN" HARRISON OF THE WALNUT GROVE COMMUNITY IN ROEBUCK, SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO EXTEND THEIR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY, MANY FRIENDS.

H. 3962 (Word version) -- Reps. Battle and Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. MARION G. SWINK OF FLORENCE COUNTY ON BEING SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.

ADJOURNMENT

At 12:10 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. MEACHAM-RICHARDSON, adjourned in memory of Bruce Updike, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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