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The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rep. BREELAND as follows:
Lord, keep us worthy of the unique positions to which we have been elected. Not by shielding us against disappointment and pain, but by strengthening us when they come; not by taking hardships from us, but by taking all cowardice and fear from our hearts; not by making our paths easy, but by making us sturdy enough to tread any path; not by granting unbroken sunshine, but by making our faces bright even in the shadows. So help us, God, to live nobly when it rains as in the sunshine. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. ALTMAN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Harry Luhrs of Charleston, which was agreed to.
The House stood in silent prayer for Representative Witherspoon who has medical problems.
The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:
Document No. 2620
Agency: Department of Insurance
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 38-3-110; 38-73-70; 1-23-110 et seq.
Percentage Named Storm or Wind/Hail Deductible
Rep. CATO, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3822 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Tripp, Bales, Barfield, Edge, Limehouse, McCraw, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Robinson, Sandifer, Scott and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE TO A RENTAL COMPANY A LIMITED LICENSE WHICH AUTHORIZES THE COMPANY TO OFFER OR SELL INSURANCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENTAL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRELL for the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report with amendments.
Rep. COOPER for the minority, submitted an unfavorable report on:
H. 3307 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Knotts, Jennings, Carnell, Govan, Whatley, Dantzler, Lee, Miller, Snow, Breeland, Hosey, Rutherford, J. E. Smith, Rivers, Weeks and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 57 TO TITLE 33 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY ACT"; TO PROVIDE FOR A STATE LOTTERY AND TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY CORPORATION TO CONDUCT THE STATE LOTTERY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CORPORATION'S BOARD MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND POWERS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A LOTTERY RETAILERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF CONTRACTING WITH VENDORS AND RETAILERS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF LOTTERY GAME TICKETS AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES; TO PROVIDE FOR
Rep. HARRELL for the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report with amendments.
Rep. COOPER for the minority, submitted an unfavorable report on:
S. 496 (Word version) -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 57 TO TITLE 33, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY ACT"; TO PROVIDE FOR A STATE LOTTERY AND TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY CORPORATION TO CONDUCT THE STATE LOTTERY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CORPORATION'S BOARD MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND POWERS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A LOTTERY RETAILERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF CONTRACTING WITH VENDORS AND RETAILERS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF LOTTERY GAME TICKETS AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES; TO PROVIDE FOR
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 630 (Word version) -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE YMCA OF PICKENS COUNTY ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE YMCA MOVEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGE WITH GREAT PRIDE THE POSITIVE IMPACT
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4027 (Word version) -- Reps. Easterday, Quinn, Simrill, Barrett, G. M. Smith, Barfield, Bingham, R. Brown, Chellis, Davenport, Hamilton, Harvin, Haskins, Keegan, Klauber, Leach, Merrill, Owens, Sandifer, F. N. Smith, Snow, Stuart, Taylor, Thompson and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE USE TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT A TOTAL OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OF SALES PRICE IN A CALENDAR YEAR FOR OTHERWISE TAXABLE SALES TO AN INDIVIDUAL FOR PERSONAL USE AND NOT INCLUDING ANY ITEM FOR CONSUMPTION OR USE IN A TRADE OR BUSINESS.
Rep. EASTERDAY asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.
Rep. KIRSH objected.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4028 (Word version) -- Rep. Lee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-375 SO AS TO REQUIRE A NURSING HOME, COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY, OR DAYCARE FACILITY FOR ADULTS THAT PROVIDES A SPECIAL CARE UNIT OR PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE AIDS OR ARE HIV POSITIVE TO DISCLOSE TO THE PARTY SEEKING A PLACEMENT CERTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING THE FACILITY, CARE, TREATMENT, STAFFING, ACTIVITIES, AND COSTS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4029 (Word version) -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO
H. 4030 (Word version) -- Rep. Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-460, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WHILE ONE'S LICENSE IS SUSPENDED SO AS TO PROVIDE THE MAGISTRATES COURT HAS CONCURRENT, NOT EXCLUSIVE, JURISDICTION TO HEAR THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WHILE ONE'S LICENSE IS SUSPENDED FOR REASONS OTHER THAN FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4031 (Word version) -- Reps. McLeod and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 789 OF 1952, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLINTON-NEWBERRY NATURAL GAS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO ALLOW THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO FIRM GAS SALES, MAKE CONSISTENT CHANGES IN PROVISIONS TO ALLOW FIRM GAS SALES, AND CHANGE THE MANNER OF THE DISPOSITION OF NET REVENUES, SO THAT THEY ARE DIVIDED EQUALLY BETWEEN THE CITIES OF CLINTON AND NEWBERRY.
On motion of Rep. MCLEOD, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4032 (Word version) -- Reps. J. M. Neal and Emory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ON ALL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA LANDS IN GAME ZONE 4, BAITING OR HUNTING OVER A BAITED AREA IS PROHIBITED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IN GAME ZONE 4, EXCEPT FOR DEER, BIG GAME, AND FERAL HOGS CANNOT BE BAITED OR HUNTED OVER BAIT.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 4033 (Word version) -- Reps. Allison and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 33, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH
H. 4035 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown, Emory, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Lourie, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. M. Neal, Riser, Rivers, Scott and Snow: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VETERANS AFFAIRS, BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-55 TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE FUNDS DIRECTLY TO THE COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICES IN A MANNER TO BE PROVIDED BY LAW.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
On motion of Rep. MCLEOD with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4031 (Word version) be read the second time tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 4034 (Word version) -- Rep. Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE MEMBERS OF THE COWPENS LIONS CLUB ORGANIZED IN 1951 UPON THE CELEBRATION OF THEIR FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY ON JUNE 18, 2001, AND TO EXTEND TO THEM MANY MORE YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Allen Allison Altman Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bingham Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Campsen Carnell Cato Chellis Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Hamilton Harrell Harrison Harvin Haskins Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Hosey Howard Huggins Jennings Keegan Kelley 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 Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Rivers Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Weeks Whatley Whipper White Wilder Wilkins Young, A. Young, J.
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, April 26.
Jerry Govan Todd Rutherford Joseph Neal Harry Askins
The SPEAKER granted Rep. W. D. SMITH a leave of absence due to a death in the family.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. WITHERSPOON a leave of absence for the day due to illness.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. KENNEDY a leave of absence for the day due to a death in the family and being out of town visiting a sick aunt.
Rep. OTT presented to the House the Calhoun County High School "Saints" Boys Basketball Team, the 2000-2001 Class AA State Champions, their coaches and other school officials.
In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names of co-sponsors may be added. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."
Bill Number: H. 3623 (Word version)
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04/26/01 ROBINSON
Bill Number: H. 3749 (Word version)
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04/26/01 WEEKS
Bill Number: H. 3484 (Word version)
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04/26/01 WEEKS
Bill Number: H. 3789 (Word version)
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04/26/01 WEEKS
Bill Number: H. 3693 (Word version)
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04/26/01 GILHAM
Bill Number: H. 3789 (Word version)
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04/26/01 A. YOUNG
Bill Number: H. 4018 (Word version)
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04/26/01 KLAUBER
Bill Number: H. 3968 (Word version)
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04/26/01 TALLEY
Bill Number: H. 3968 (Word version)
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04/26/01 THOMPSON
Bill Number: H. 3968 (Word version)
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04/26/01 RICE
Bill Number: H. 3968 (Word version)
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04/26/01 LOFTIS
The following Joint Resolution was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and it they be enrolled for ratification:
The following Bills were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 4020 (Word version) -- Reps. Frye and Parks: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SALUDA COUNTY TO CHARGE AND COLLECT INCIDENTAL FEES FROM PUPILS AND TO PROVIDE A WAIVER OF THESE FEES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
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
H. 3749 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith and Weeks: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL CLAIMS REPRESENTATIVE IN THE DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, TO SPECIALIZE IN THE SPECIFIC NEEDS AND DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, TO REPRESENT THE DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA AGENT ORANGE ADVISORY COUNCIL AND ON THE HEPATITIS C COALITION ESTABLISHED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, TO ASSIST THE DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS IN CARRYING OUT ITS DUTIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE AGENT ORANGE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, TO REPRESENT THE DIRECTOR IN CONNECTION WITH FUNCTIONS RELATING TO VIETNAM VETERANS, AND TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
Rep. BREELAND explained the Bill.
H. 3484 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Bingham, Coates, Edge, McGee and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COSMETOLOGISTS,
Rep. KNOTTS explained the Bill.
H. 3880 (Word version) -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-640 SO AS TO CLARIFY AND FURTHER EXPLAIN THE CRITERIA FOR IMPOSITION OF A SURCHARGE ON LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR RECOUPMENT OF FACILITY ASSESSMENTS OR LOSSES.
Rep. CATO explained the Bill.
H. 3812 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 40-5-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FEES COLLECTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BAR.
Rep. HARRISON explained the Bill.
On motion of Rep. FRYE, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4020 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. DAVENPORT, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3510 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. BREELAND, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3749 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. KNOTTS, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3484 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. CATO, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3880 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3812 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:
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.
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.
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
H. 3163 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Campsen, Wilder, Jennings, Coates, Whatley, Cobb-Hunter, Altman, Owens, Lourie, McLeod, Bowers, Robinson, Simrill, J. E. Smith, Harrell and Harvin: 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.
H. 3755 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrell, Quinn, W. D. Smith, Campsen, Simrill and McLeod: 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
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.
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.
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.
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
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments:
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.
Rep. CARNELL moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, May 1, which was adopted:
S. 556 (Word version) -- Senators O'Dell, Glover, Bauer, Ford, Short, Peeler, Holland, McGill, Waldrep, Passailaigue, Elliott, Moore, Setzler, Reese, Land, Patterson, Rankin, Pinckney, Hutto, Drummond, Alexander, Ritchie, Martin, Branton, Mescher, Thomas, Ravenel, Hayes and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-706 SO AS TO DESIGNATE CAMDEN MILITARY ACADEMY AS THE OFFICIAL STATE MILITARY ACADEMY.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3932 (Word version) -- Reps. Law, Hinson, Merrill and Dantzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-3-240 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S REGULATIONS THOSE
The Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\PT\AMEND\ 1435DW01), 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 58-3-240. (A) As used in this section:
(1) 'privately-owned industrial park' means a privately-owned tract of real property which is used solely for industrial uses, in which the provider of utility services owns or operates an industrial premises and owns or operates facilities for the provision of utility services and on which there is located one or more industrial users. The term 'privately-owned industrial park' also means those additional tracts as may be subsequently incorporated into the industrial park;
(2) 'industrial premises' means a building, structure, plant, or facility which is located in a privately-owned industrial park and is owned or leased by an industrial user;
(3) 'industrial user' means any person, corporation, or association which is engaged in the business of manufacturing, processing, assembling, fabricating, or related work;
(4) 'provider of utility services' means a person, corporation, or association, other than a regulated public utility or its affiliates that offer or provide , or both, utility services to the public or any portion of it outside a privately-owned industrial park, which provides any or all of those services which are defined in Chapters 5 and 7 of this title, excluding gas, and subject to regulation by the commission and where the services are provided to an industrial user in a privately-owned industrial park; and
(5) 'jurisdictional utilities' means those persons, corporations, associations, or political subdivisions which provide services subject to
(B) The provisions of Chapters 5 and 7 of this title, excluding gas, are not applicable to the provision of utility services to industrial users of these services where the industrial users are located in a privately-owned industrial park where the provider of utility services and the industrial user have agreed in writing to the terms and conditions for the provision of utility services and where all jurisdictional utilities which would have a right to provide any or all of the utility services have agreed in writing to waive their right to further notice and opportunity for hearing with respect to the written agreement and the provision of the services under the terms of the agreement.
(C) Within twenty days after the execution of a written agreement between a provider of utility services and an industrial user pursuant to subsection (B) of this section, the provider of utility services shall file with the commission, for information only, the written agreement and all waivers executed by jurisdictional utilities pursuant to subsection (B)."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend 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.
On motion of Rep. LAW, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3932 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4015 (Word version) -- Reps. Breeland, Whipper, Harrell, Weeks, Limehouse, Allison, Bowers, R. Brown, Dantzler, Emory, Gourdine, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Law, Lloyd, Mack, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, J. M. Neal, Rivers, Scarborough, Snow and Stuart: A BILL TO
Rep. BREELAND made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4018 (Word version) -- Reps. Stille, Carnell, Townsend and Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-709 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE HISTORIC ABBEVILLE OPERA HOUSE IN ABBEVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, AS THE OFFICIAL STATE RURAL DRAMA THEATER.
Rep. RICE made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4022 (Word version) -- Reps. Martin and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-70 SO AS TO SUSPEND DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE GOVERNOR AND FOR THIRTY DAYS THEREAFTER THE REGISTRATION, PERMITTING, SIZE, WEIGHT, LOAD, AND TIME OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLES RESPONDING TO THE STATE
Rep. RICE proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\NBD\AMEND\11601AC01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 56-5-70 page 1, beginning on line 37 by deleting /; and/ and inserting /./; and by deleting item (4) on lines 39-41.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. RICE explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
On motion of Rep. MARTIN, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4022 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
Rep. COOPER moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was agreed to.
On motion of Rep. RUTHERFORD, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4036 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford and Howard: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE W. J. KEENAN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM OF COLUMBIA, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4037 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford and Howard: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE W. J. KEENAN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR AND WISH THEM MUCH SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
Reps. J. R. SMITH, KIRSH and THOMPSON withdrew their requests for debate on H. 3623 (Word version); however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.
Reps. J. R. SMITH, D. C. SMITH, LEE and SINCLAIR withdrew their requests for debate on H. 3968 (Word version); however, other requests for debate and an objection remained on the Bill.
Reps. MCGEE, COATES and OWENS withdrew their requests for debate on H. 3933 (Word version); however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.
Reps. HARRELL and HINSON withdrew their requests for debate on H. 3695 (Word version); however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.
Rep. SHARPE withdrew his request for debate on S. 297 (Word version); however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.
Rep. COATES withdrew his request for debate on the following Bill:
H. 3623 (Word version) -- Reps. Allison, Townsend and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-280, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS POSSESSING PAGING DEVICES ON SCHOOL PROPERTY OR WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL EVENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PAGING DEVICES WHICH ARE CONFISCATED PURSUANT TO THIS PROVISION AND FORFEITED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE OWNER IN THE MANNER AND UNDER THE TIME LINES GOVERNED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY.
Reps. CLYBURN, MCGEE, LAW, R. BROWN, J. HINES and J. R. SMITH withdrew their requests for debate on H. 3719 (Word version); however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.
Reps. ASKINS and LLOYD withdrew their requests for debate on the following Bill:
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
Reps. WALKER and ALLISON withdrew their requests for debate on H. 3968 (Word version); however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.
Rep. SCOTT withdrew his request for debate on H. 3789 (Word version); however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.
Rep. SIMRILL withdrew his request for debate on the following Bill:
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
Rep. GOURDINE withdrew his request for debate on H. 3789 (Word version); however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.
Rep. KNOTTS withdrew his request for debate on the following Bill:
H. 3623 (Word version) -- Reps. Allison, Townsend and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-280, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS POSSESSING PAGING DEVICES ON SCHOOL PROPERTY OR WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL EVENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PAGING DEVICES WHICH ARE CONFISCATED PURSUANT TO THIS PROVISION AND FORFEITED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE OWNER IN THE MANNER AND UNDER THE TIME LINES GOVERNED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY.
Rep. KNOTTS withdrew his request for debate on H. 3681 (Word version); however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.
Rep. SCOTT withdrew his request for debate on S. 297 (Word version); however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.
Rep. LLOYD withdrew his request for debate on H. 3789 (Word version); however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.
Rep. KNOTTS withdrew his request for debate on H. 3695 (Word version); however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.
Rep. HARRELL asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3591 (Word version) from the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. F. N. SMITH objected.
On motion of Rep. MERRILL, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Judiciary:
S. 67 (Word version) -- Senators Mescher and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BERKELEY COUNTY, SO AS TO ESTABLISH NEW PRECINCTS AND RENAME CERTAIN EXISTING PRECINCTS.
Rep. RUTHERFORD, with unanimous consent, withdrew his request for debate on the following Bill:
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
Rep. COOPER asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3946 (Word version) from the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. KNOTTS objected.
Rep. EASTERDAY asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3368 (Word version) from the Committee on Education and Public Works.
Rep. WALKER objected.
On motion of Rep. FLEMING, with unanimous consent, the following House Resolution was ordered recalled from the Committee on Judiciary and was referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions:
H. 3389 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Wilkins, Barrett, Keegan, Klauber, Robinson, Simrill, Tripp, Vaughn, Walker, Coates, Knotts, Sharpe, Lourie, D. C. Smith, Rodgers, J. Young, Townsend, Kelley, Altman, Sandifer, Quinn, McGee, Fleming, Riser, Harrison, Allison, Bingham, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Cotty, Dantzler, Delleney, Easterday, Freeman, Gilham, Hamilton, Haskins, Hinson, Law, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Martin, Merrill, Neilson, Scarborough, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Trotter, Whatley, White, Witherspoon and A. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE RONALD WILSON REAGAN COMMEMORATIVE COMMITTEE TO SELECT AN ARTIST TO PAINT A PORTRAIT OF THE HONORABLE RONALD WILSON REAGAN, FORTIETH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO PERFORM CERTAIN OTHER FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING THE RAISING OF PRIVATE FUNDING FOR THE PORTRAIT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PORTRAIT SHALL BE PLACED APPROPRIATELY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON COMPLETION.
Rep. TOWNSEND moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3623 (Word version) -- Reps. Allison, Townsend and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-280, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS POSSESSING PAGING DEVICES ON SCHOOL PROPERTY OR WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL EVENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PAGING DEVICES WHICH
Rep. F. N. SMITH requested debate on the Bill.
Rep. ROBINSON proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\SWB\AMEND\5358SD01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 1 and inserting:
\ SECTION 1. Section 59-63-280(C) of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 24 of 1991, is amended to read:
"(C) The board of trustees of each school district shall include the prohibition in subsection (A) of this section in the district's written standards of student conduct. A student who violates the prohibition is subject to discipline as provided by board policy, consistent with this subsection. Each school district in this policy shall also provide for the disposition by each school of paging devices that are confiscated pursuant to this section which may include destruction of the devices, returning the devices to the owner, or a sale or a gift of the devices to third parties or charities." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. ROBINSON explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Rep. ALLISON asked unanimous consent that H. 3623 (Word version) be read a third time tomorrow.
Rep. DAVENPORT objected.
The following Bill was taken up:
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
The Education and Public Works Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name GGS\AMEND\22015CM01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Section 56-1-50 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 258 of 1998, is further amended to read:
"Section 56-1-50. (A) A person who is at least fifteen years of age may apply to the department for a beginner's permit. After the applicant has passed successfully all parts of the examination other than the driving test, the department may issue to the applicant a beginner's permit which entitles the applicant having the permit in his immediate possession to drive a motor vehicle under the conditions contained in this section on the public highways for not more than twelve months.
(B) The permit is valid only in the operation of:
(1) vehicles during the daylight hours after six o'clock a.m. and not later than midnight. Except as provided in subsection (E), while driving, the permittee must be accompanied by a licensed driver twenty-one years of age or older who has had at least one year of driving experience. A permittee may not drive between midnight and six o'clock a.m. unless accompanied by the permittee's licensed parent or guardian;
(2) motorcycles, motor scooter scooters, or light motor-driven cycle cycles of five-brake horsepower or less during daylight hours after six o'clock a.m. and not later than six o'clock p.m. However, beginning on the day that daylight saving time goes into effect through the day that daylight saving time ends, the permittee may operate motor scooters or light motor-driven cycles after six o'clock a.m. and not later than eight o'clock p.m. A permittee may not operate a motorcycle,
(C) Except as provided in subsection (E), while driving, as provided in subsection (B)(1), the permittee must be accompanied by a licensed driver twenty-one years of age or older who has had at least one year of driving experience, and who is occupying The accompanying driver must occupy a seat beside the driver permittee, except when the permittee is operating a motorcycle. A three-wheel vehicle requires the accompanying driver to be directly behind the driver permittee on a saddle-type seat or beside the driver permittee on a bench-type seat.
(D) A beginner's permit may be renewed or a new permit issued for additional periods of twelve months, but the department may refuse to renew or issue a new permit where the examining officer has reason to believe the applicant has not made a bona fide effort to pass the required driver's road test or does not appear to the examining officer to have the aptitude to pass the road test. The fee for every beginner's or renewal permit is two dollars and fifty cents, and the permit must bear the full name, date of birth, and residence address and a brief description and color photograph of the permittee and a facsimile of the signature of the permittee or a space upon which the permittee shall write his usual signature with pen and ink immediately upon receipt of the permit. A permit is not valid until it has been signed by the permittee.
(E) The following persons are not required to obtain a beginner's permit to operate a motor vehicle:
(1) a student regularly enrolled in a high school of this State which conducts a driver's training course while the student is participating in the course and when accompanied by a qualified instructor of the course; and
(2) a person fifteen years of age or older enrolled in a driver training course conducted by a driver training school licensed under Chapter 23 of this title. However, this person at all times must be accompanied by an instructor of the school and may drive only an automobile owned or leased by the school which is covered by liability insurance in an amount not less than the minimum required by law.
(F) A person who has never held a form of license evidencing previous driving experience first must be issued a beginner's permit and must hold the permit for at least ninety one hundred eighty days before being eligible for full licensure.
(G) Daylight hours, as used in this section, means after the hour of six o'clock a.m. and no later than six o'clock p.m. However, beginning on the day that daylight saving time goes into effect through the day that daylight saving time ends, the holder of the permit may operate a vehicle after six o'clock a.m. and no later than eight o'clock p.m."
SECTION 2. Section 56-1-175 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 258 of 1998, is amended to read:
"Section 56-1-175. (A) The department may issue a provisional conditional driver's license to a person who is at least fifteen years of age and less than sixteen years of age, who has:
(1) held a beginner's permit for at least ninety one hundred eighty days;
(2) passed a driver's education course as defined in subsection (D)(E);
(3) completed at least forty hours of driving practice, including at least ten hours of driving practice during darkness, supervised by the person's licensed parent or guardian;
(4) passed successfully the road tests or other requirements the department may prescribe; and
(4)(5) satisfied the school attendance requirement contained in Section 56-1-176.
(B) A provisional conditional driver's license is valid only in the operation of:
(1) vehicles during daylight hours. The holder of a provisional conditional license must be accompanied by a licensed adult twenty-one years of age or older after six o'clock p.m., or eight o'clock p.m. during daylight saving time. A provisional conditional driver's license holder may not drive between midnight and six o'clock a.m., unless accompanied by the holder's licensed parent or guardian;
(2) a motor scooter or light motor-driven cycle of five-brake horsepower or less, during daylight hours.
(C) A conditional driver's license holder may not transport more than two passengers who are under twenty-one years of age unless accompanied by a licensed adult who is twenty-one years of age or older. This restriction does not apply when the conditional driver's license holder is transporting family members.
(D) Daylight hours, as used in this section, means after the hour of six o'clock a.m. and no later than six o'clock p.m. However, beginning on the day that daylight saving time goes into effect through the day that daylight saving time ends, the holder of the provisional conditional license may operate a vehicle after six o'clock a.m. and no
(D)(E) A driver training course, as used in this section, means a driver's training course administered by a driver's training school or a private, parochial, or public high school conducted by a person holding a valid driver's instructor permit contained in Section 56-23-85.
(E)(F) For purposes of issuing a provisional conditional driver's license pursuant to this section, the department must accept a certificate of completion for a student who attends or is attending an out-of-state high school and passed a qualified driver's training course or program that is equivalent to an approved course or program in this State. The department must establish procedures for approving qualified driver's training courses or programs for out-of-state students."
SECTION 3. Section 56-1-176 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 258 of 1998, is amended to read:
"Section 56-1-176. (A) School attendance is a condition for the issuance of a provisional conditional driver's license and a special restricted driver's license. The department may not issue a provisional conditional driver's license or a special restricted driver's license to a person pursuant to Section 56-1-175 or Section 56-1-180 unless the person:
(1) has a high school diploma or certificate, or a General Education Development Certificate; or
(2) is enrolled in a public or private school which has been approved by the State Board of Education or a member school of the South Carolina Independent School's Association or a similar organization, or a parochial, denominational, or church-related school, or other programs which are accepted by the State Board of Education or is home schooled under the provisions contained in Sections 59-65-40, 59-65-45, or 59-65-47, and:
(a) the person has conformed to the attendance laws, regulations, and policies of the school, school district, and the State Board of Education, as applicable; and
(b) the person is not suspended or expelled from school.
(B) Documentation of enrollment status must be presented to the department by the applicant on a form approved by the department. The documentation must indicate whether the student is in compliance with the requirements as provided in item (2)."
SECTION 4. Section 56-1-180 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 258 of 1998, is amended to read:
"Section 56-1-180. (A) The department may issue a special restricted driver's license to a person who is at least sixteen years of age and less than seventeen years of age, who first has: held a beginner's permit for ninety days and who has successfully passed the road tests or other requirements the department in its discretion may prescribe
(1) held a beginner's permit for at least one hundred eighty days;
(2) passed a driver's education course as defined in subsection (F);
(3) completed at least forty hours of driving practice, including at least ten hours of driving practice during darkness, supervised by the person's licensed parent or guardian;
(4) passed successfully the road test or other requirements the department may prescribe; and
(5) satisfied the school attendance requirement contained in Section 56-1-176.
(B) The special restricted driver's license is valid only in the operation of:
(1) vehicles during daylight hours. During nighttime hours, the holder of a special restricted driver's license must be accompanied by a licensed adult, twenty-one years of age or older. The holder of a special restricted driver's license may not drive between midnight and six o'clock a.m., unless accompanied by the holder's licensed parent or guardian. The restrictions in this section may be modified or waived by the department if the restricted licensee proves to the department's satisfaction that the restriction interferes or substantially interferes with:
(a) employment or the opportunity for employment;
(b) travel between the licensee's home and place of employment or school; or
(c) travel between the licensee's home or place of employment and vocational training;
(2) a motor scooter or light motor-driven cycle of five-brake horsepower or less during daylight hours.
(C) The waiver or modification of restrictions provided for in item (1) must include a statement of the purpose of the waiver or modification executed by the parents or legal guardian of the holder of the restricted license and documents executed by the driver's employment or school official, as is appropriate, evidencing the holder's need for the waiver or modification.
(D) A special restricted license holder may not transport more than two passengers who are under twenty-one years of age unless accompanied by a licensed adult twenty-one years of age or older. This restriction does not apply when the special restricted license holder is transporting family members.
(E) Daylight hours, as used in this section, means after the hour of six o'clock a.m. and no later than six o'clock p.m. However, beginning on the day that daylight saving time goes into effect through the day that daylight saving time ends, the holder of the special restricted license may operate a vehicle after six o'clock a.m. and no later than eight o'clock p.m. For purposes of this section, all other hours are designated as nighttime hours.
(F) A driver training course, as used in this section, means a driver's training course administered by a driver's training school or a private, parochial, or public high school conducted by a person holding a valid driver's instruction permit contained in Section 56-23-85.
(G) For purposes of issuing a special restricted driver's license pursuant to this section, the department must accept a certificate of completion for a student who attends or is attending an out-of-state high school and passed a qualified driver's training course or program that is equivalent to an approved course or program in this State. The department must establish procedures for approving qualified driver's training courses or programs for out-of-state students."
SECTION 5. Section 56-1-185 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 258 of 1998, is further amended to read:
"Section 56-1-185. (A) A person while operating a motor vehicle under a conditional or a special restricted driver's license who is convicted of a point-assessable traffic offense or involved in an accident in which he was at fault shall have the removal of the restrictions postponed for six twelve months and is not eligible to be issued a regular driver's license until one year from the date of the last traffic offense or accident in which he was at fault or until he is seventeen years of age during which period the licensee must be free of any traffic convictions.
(B) A person while operating a motor vehicle under a beginner's permit or a provisional conditional or a special restricted driver's license who is convicted of one or more point-assessable traffic offenses totaling six or more points, as determined by the values contained in Section 56-1-720, shall have his license suspended by the department for six months. This suspension shall not preclude other penalties otherwise provided for the same violations."
"(1) who is under seventeen years of age, except that the department may issue a license to a sixteen-year old who is licensed to drive pursuant to Section 56-1-175 after one year from the date of the issuance of the provisional conditional license, if the driver has not been convicted of a point-assessable traffic offense posted to his driver's record or has not been involved in an accident in which he was at fault during that period. However, the department may issue a beginner's permit as provided in Section 56-1-50 to a person who is at least fifteen years of age and meets the requirements of that section. The department also may issue a special restricted driver' license to a person who is at least sixteen years of age and less than seventeen years of age as provided in Section 56-1-180 and meets the requirements of that section;"
SECTION 7. Section 56-1-130(C) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 375 of 2000, is further amended to read:
"(C) A basic driver's license authorizes the licensee to operate motor vehicles, automotive three-wheel vehicles, or combinations of vehicles which do not exceed twenty-six thousand pounds gross vehicle weight; provided, that the driver has successfully demonstrated the ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle in this category. A basic driver's license also authorizes the licensee to operate farm trucks provided for in Sections 56-3-670, 56-3-680, and 56-3-690, which are used exclusively by the owner for agricultural, horticultural, and dairying operations or livestock and poultry raising. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the holder of a provisional conditional license, or special restricted license operating a farm truck for the purposes provided in this subsection, may operate the farm truck without an accompanying adult after six o'clock a.m. and no later than nine o'clock p.m., but may not operate a farm truck on a freeway. A person operating a farm truck while holding a provisional conditional driver's license or a special restricted license may not use the farm truck for ordinary domestic purposes or general transportation.
A classified driver's license shall authorize the licensee to operate a motorcycle or those vehicles in excess of twenty-six thousand pounds gross vehicle weight which are indicated by endorsement on the license. The endorsement may include classifications such as: motorcycle, motorcycle three-wheel vehicle, two-axle truck, three or more axle truck, combination of vehicles, motor-busses, or oversize or
Rep. TOWNSEND explained the amendment.
Rep. HOWARD objected to the Bill.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. MCGEE proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc Name COUNCIL\GGS\AMEND\22028CM01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 56-1-175(C), as contained in SECTION 2, page 3933-4, by adding before the / . / on line 7 / , or students to or from school /
Amend further Section 56-1-176(D), as contained in SECTION 4, page 3933-6, by adding before the / . / on line 15 / , or students to or from school /
Amend title to conform.
Rep. MCGEE explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Rep. TOWNSEND asked unanimous consent that H. 3933 (Word version) be read a third time tomorrow.
Rep. HOWARD objected.
Upon the withdrawal of requests for debate by Reps. WEEKS and RICE, the following Bill was taken up:
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, Coates, Kennedy, Allison,
Rep. J. Brown proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\NBD\AMEND\11594AC01):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 44-39-230, page 4 by deleting subsection (B) beginning on line 8 and inserting:
/ (B) A diabetes care provider must be on site and available to assist or to provide care to students with diabetes, as set forth in subsection (A), during regular school hours, school-sponsored before school programs, and after school care programs. Students with diabetes may not be denied access or prohibited from participating in other school activities including, but not limited to, field trips and extracurricular activities./
Amend the bill, further, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:
/SECTION ___. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 44-39-220 of the 1976 Code, as added by Section 1 of this act, the training required to be provided pursuant to that section for school employees and bus drivers is not required to be implemented until one year after this act's effective date./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. J. BROWN explained the amendment.
Rep. MILLER moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
Rep. J. BROWN moved to table the motion, which was agreed to by a division vote of 31 to 29.
Reps. EASTERDAY, RICE, HINSON, ALTMAN, ROBINSON and SINCLAIR requested debate on the Bill.
On motion of Rep. COOPER, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Judiciary:
H. 3946 (Word version) -- Reps. Cooper, Townsend, White, Thompson, Martin and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 36 OF TITLE 33, CODE OF
On motion of Rep. HOWARD, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3933 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
Rep. RISER asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3481 (Word version) from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Rep. DAVENPORT objected.
Rep. BARRETT moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committee:
H. 4038 (Word version) -- Reps. White, Owens, Bales, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, J. Brown, Carnell, Cato, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Freeman, Gilham, Govan, Harrison, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Lee, Lloyd, Martin, McCraw, Miller, J. M. Neal, Ott, Phillips, Rhoad, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Snow, Stuart, Taylor, Thompson, Webb, Weeks and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-65, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PROVIDING PRISONERS FOR LITTER CONTROL PROJECTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF PRISONERS FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS TO ASSIST IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND
Further proceedings were interrupted by the Joint Assembly.
At 12:00 noon the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House. The President of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that it had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both Houses.
The Reading Clerk of the House read the following Concurrent Resolution:
H. 3659 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings, Freeman, Hayes and Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE WINNERS OF THE 2001 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE 2001 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ATTEND A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001, AT 12:00 NOON OR A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, AND TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE 2001 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARD WINNERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO FOLK ART IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
The 2001 Jean Laney Harris Award Winners were escorted to the rostrum by Senators McConnell, Wilson, Elliott, Glover, Hutto and Saleeby and Representatives BOWERS, LUCAS, BREELAND, G. BROWN and RODGERS.
Lt. Gov. Peeler made the following opening remarks:
"Members of the Joint Assembly, ladies and gentlemen, I present the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honorable David H.
SPEAKER WILKINS made the following remarks:
"Thank you, Lt. Governor Peeler. It is a special pleasure to welcome all of our special guests to the House today. Eleanor Roosevelt once said that the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. The artists we recognize today all had a dream to achieve something beautiful. They believed that those dreams could make a difference right here in South Carolina. By honing their God-given skills, they have uplifted us all. We owe them a debt of gratitude for passing on sacred traditions and music to the next generation. The awards they will be receiving today were first established to recognize the State's most outstanding practitioners of traditional art. Four years ago the awards became known as the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Awards, in memory of our beloved friend and former colleague who was a long-time supporter of South Carolina's cultural traditions. Now it is my honor to present this year's Folk Heritage Awards.
Our first recipient is Bill Pinckney. Bill Pinckney has been singing and performing gospel music for more than fifty-eight years. As a child he was exposed to gospel music in his hometown church in Dalzell, South Carolina. Little did those church members know that Bill Pinckney would one day be a founding member of the highly successful group, The Drifters. Never parting from his gospel roots, Pinckney and other members of the group forged a career that combined elements of beach, rock and rock and gospel music. In 1988 Mr. Pinckney and his fellow Drifters were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Pinckney continues to perform in and around his hometown and trains numerous singers doing his part to ensure that gospel music continues to be a vital part of the community. Congratulations to you, Mr. Bill Pinckney.
Our second recipient is the Sonoco Men's Club. This is a group of men who have dedicated a great part of their lives to singing gospel and traditional music. Organized in 1960, the Sonoco Men's Club is comprised mostly of retired employees of the Sonoco Company based in Hartsville. The majority of the members have been singing together since the 1940's. Singing a variety of gospel hymns and traditional music, the members profess no formal training, only a fondness and appreciation for the songs they learned from their parents and grandparents. The Sonoco Men's Club has spent countless hours every month to enrich the lives of the people living in their community. They
SPEAKER WILKINS recognized Bill Pinckney.
SPEAKER WILKINS recognized the Sonoco Men's Club.
SPEAKER WILKINS recognized Al Wall.
SPEAKER WILKINS recognized Willie Lee Williams.
SPEAKER WILKINS recognized Marquetta L. Goodwine.
Upon conclusion of the presentations, the distinguished guests and escort party retired from the Chamber.
The purposes of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the PRESIDENT announced that under the terms of the Concurrent Resolution the Joint Assembly would recede from business.
The Senate accordingly retired to its Chamber.
At 12:35 p.m. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.
Rep. RICE moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 3987 (Word version) -- Reps. J. H. Neal, Allen, Breeland, J. Brown, R. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Gourdine, Govan, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Howard, Kennedy, Lee, Lloyd, Mack, Moody-Lawrence, Parks, Rutherford, Scott, F. N. Smith, Weeks and Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE WARMEST WELCOME OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION FROM KATSINA STATE IN NIGERIA, AND OFFERING THEM THE GIFT OF OUR FRIENDSHIP AND THE BENEFIT OF OUR EXPERIENCE AS THEY OBSERVE AND LEARN FROM OUR LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
H. 3989 (Word version) -- Rep. Ott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE CALHOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL "SAINTS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACHES FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON CAPTURING THE 2000-2001
H. 3990 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MELISSA HOLDER OF HARTSVILLE UPON HER RECEIPT OF THE GOLD AWARD, THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT A GIRL CAN ACHIEVE IN GIRL SCOUTING.
H. 3991 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CHERYL MIHALOVITS OF HARTSVILLE UPON HER RECEIPT OF THE GOLD AWARD, THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT A GIRL CAN ACHIEVE IN GIRL SCOUTING.
H. 3992 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE KIMBERLY MOON OF HARTSVILLE UPON HER RECEIPT OF THE GOLD AWARD, THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT A GIRL CAN ACHIEVE IN GIRL SCOUTING.
H. 3997 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown, Scott, Wilkins, Cato, Lee, J. Hines, Govan, Howard, J. H. Neal, Rutherford, Lourie, Kennedy, Hosey, Clyburn, Weeks, M. Hines, Moody-Lawrence, Whipper, Allen, Breeland, G. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Davenport, Easterday, Gourdine, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Parks, Rice, Robinson, F. N. Smith, Trotter, Vaughn and Webb: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. ROBERT PEABO BRYSON OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL TALENTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE FIELD OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC AND TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR MR. BRYSON'S AGREEING TO PERFORM AT THE ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS GALA TO BE HELD AT THE KOGER CENTER IN COLUMBIA ON JUNE 16, 2001.
H. 4005 (Word version) -- Reps. Freeman and Jennings: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE KIMBERLY STARLING OF WALLACE UPON HER RECEIPT OF THE GOLD AWARD, THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT A GIRL CAN ACHIEVE IN GIRL SCOUTING.
H. 4007 (Word version) -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence, Delleney, Kirsh, McCraw, Meacham-Richardson and Simrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
H. 4008 (Word version) -- Rep. Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SYLVIA WALLACE OF DARLINGTON UPON HER RECEIPT OF THE GOLD AWARD, THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT A GIRL CAN ACHIEVE IN GIRL SCOUTING.
H. 4010 (Word version) -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND PHILIP A. "PHIL" KENT OF AUGUSTA, EDITORIAL WRITER, EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR, AND POLITICAL COLUMNIST FOR THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER AT THE CHRONICLE AS HE LEAVES HIS POSITION TO BECOME PRESIDENT OF SOUTHEASTERN LEGAL FOUNDATION, AN ATLANTA-BASED LAW FIRM AND POLICY CENTER.
H. 4021 (Word version) -- Rep. Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND OVERTON G. "TONY" GANONG OF COLUMBIA, UPON HIS RETIREMENT, FOR HIS YEARS OF INSPIRED SERVICE TO THE STATE AND ITS CITIZENS AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE MUSEUM AND TO EXPRESS THE DEEP GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THE STATE MUSEUM, UNDER HIS LEADERSHIP, HAS BECOME A CATALYST FOR THE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR STATE.
At 12:36 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. ALTMAN, adjourned in memory of Harry Luhrs of Charleston, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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