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

Lord, in the business of this day keep us focused on You. Work through us, we pray, to soothe pains and mend wounds. Where there is injustice, make of us Your healing hands. Forgive our failures and frailties which we try so hard to hide. Grant us the peace of Your presence, and let us rest in the assurance that Your forgiveness will surely bless us. At times we seem to lose a sense of purpose, and we drift like leaves in the wind. Keep steadfast, then, our sense of purpose, anchored in Your Word, and help us to know that whatever we do for You and for others is forever worthwhile. Be with us, then, lest we forget. Amen.

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

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

Rep. DAVENPORT moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Frederick Raymond Hill of Welford, which was agreed to.

The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:

Document No. 2586
Agency: Public Service Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 58-3-140
Definition of a Limousine
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
May 14, 2001

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., Tuesday, May 15, 2001
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 384:

S. 384 (Word version) -- Senators Verdin, Branton, Ryberg, Patterson and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-630, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY CLASSIFYING CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES AS PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM EMPTY WEIGHT OF A TRUCK THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CLASSIFY AS A PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., Monday, May 14, 2001
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 495:

S. 495 (Word version) -- Senators Wilson, Verdin and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1265 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST DISPLAY IN ALL DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE OFFICES WHERE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES OR STICKERS MAY BE OBTAINED OR RENEWED EXAMPLES OF ALL TYPES OF SPECIAL

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

The following was introduced:

H. 4100 (Word version) -- Rep. Walker: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND HONOR THE MCABEE FAMILY, BOB, SHARLENE, JACLYN, AND BRET, FOR THEIR TIRELESS EFFORTS AND COUNTLESS HOURS VOLUNTEERING AT THE SPARTANBURG CHILDREN SHELTER AND TO RECOGNIZE THEM ON BEING SELECTED AS THE 2001 SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S VOLUNTEER FAMILY.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4101 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, M. Hines, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 681 (Word version) -- Senators Hutto and Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CLASS 3-A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SOFTBALL SQUAD FROM ORANGEBURG PREPARATORY SCHOOL ON ITS 6-5 TITLE VICTORY OVER NORTHWOOD ACADEMY OF CHARLESTON, AND CONGRATULATING THE LADY INDIANS AND COACHES ON THEIR GUTSY EMERGENCE FROM THE LOSER'S BRACKET TO GRAB THE CROWN THAT HAD ELUDED THEM SINCE 1987.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 682 (Word version) -- Senator Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND JASPER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE PUBLICATION AND OUTSTANDING SUCCESS OF ITS BOOK, "REFLECTIONS: A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF JASPER COUNTY".

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 683 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander, Anderson, Bauer, Branton, Courson, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms,

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

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

H. 4102 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, Riser and Quinn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE IRMO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS TENNIS TEAMS, THEIR MANAGERS, AND COACHES ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2001, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING BOTH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives be extended to the Irmo High School boys and girls tennis teams, their managers, and coaches on Wednesday, May 23, 2001, for the purpose of being recognized for winning both the Boys and Girls Class AAAA State Championships.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 4103 (Word version) -- Reps. Meacham-Richardson, Vaughn, Barrett, Davenport, Gilham, Hamilton, Klauber, Leach, Littlejohn, Rice, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Snow, Stuart and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 53, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL DAYS SO AS TO ADD SECTION 53-3-160 AND ESTABLISH DECEMBER FIFTEENTH OF EACH YEAR AS BILL OF RIGHTS DAY, TO ENCOURAGE ALL GOVERNMENTAL BODIES TO OBSERVE THE ANNUAL BILL OF RIGHTS DAY IN A MANNER THAT EMPHASIZES THE DOCUMENT'S MEANING AND IMPORTANCE, TO REQUIRE THAT THE BILL OF RIGHTS BE READ IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENT MEETINGS, AND COURTROOMS ON THAT DATE AND BE READ ALOUD, IN ITS ENTIRETY, ANNUALLY ON THE FIRST LEGISLATIVE SESSION DAY FOLLOWING DECEMBER FIFTEENTH IN BOTH HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4104 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Jennings, Battle and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-505, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIGARETTE PACKAGES WHICH VIOLATE CERTAIN FEDERAL LAWS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE OFFENSE RELATES TO CIGARETTES SOLD OR DISTRIBUTED IN THE STATE, TO PROVIDE CIGARETTES WHICH VIOLATE THIS SECTION ARE SUBJECT TO SEIZURE, FORFEITURE AND MUST BE DESTROYED, TO PROVIDE CIGARETTES WHICH VIOLATE THIS SECTION ARE CONSIDERED CONTRABAND WHETHER THE VIOLATION IS KNOWING OR NOT, AND TO PROVIDE A PERSON WHO SELLS, DISTRIBUTES, OR MANUFACTURES CIGARETTES WHO SUSTAINS DIRECT ECONOMIC OR COMMERCIAL INJURY AS A RESULT OF A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION MAY, IN GOOD FAITH, BRING AN ACTION FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4114 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 SO AS TO ENACT THE "UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSED SOUTH CAROLINA ATTORNEYS MAY BRING TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL A PERSON ENGAGING IN THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW, TO PROVIDE A TIME PERIOD FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DECIDE TO PROSECUTE, TO PROVIDE IF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FAILS TO PROSECUTE THAT THE REPORTING ATTORNEY MAY BRING A PROCEEDING, TO PROVIDE MONETARY PENALTIES, AND TO GRANT THE REPORTING ATTORNEY IMMUNITY FOR BRINGING THE ACTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4115 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and W. D. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE TIME PERIODS STIPULATED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO APPROVE, DISAPPROVE, OR OTHERWISE ACT ON REGULATIONS ARE TOLLED FROM JUNE 7, 2001, UNTIL THE DATE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RECONVENES FOR ITS 2002 SESSION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO APPROVE, DISAPPROVE, OR OTHERWISE ACT ON REGULATIONS ALSO CEASES FROM JUNE 7, 2001, UNTIL THE DATE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RECONVENES FOR ITS 2002 SESSION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FROM JUNE 7, 2001, UNTIL THE DATE THE

H. 4117 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-35-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PUBLIC UTILITY OR ENTITY THAT PROVIDES PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES WHICH HAS UNDERGROUND CABLES, FACILITIES, OR LINES MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE PALMETTO UTILITY PROTECTION SERVICE, INC., A CORPORATION FORMED UNDER THIS CHAPTER DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A COMPUTERIZED NOTIFICATION SYSTEM OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY CABLES, FACILITIES, AND LINES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 4118 (Word version) -- Rep. Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-101 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE TWELVE FULL YEARS OF ACADEMIC WORK AS SPECIFIED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION BUT WHO DO NOT COMPLETE ALL UNITS REQUIRED FOR A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR WHO DO NOT PASS ALL REQUIRED EXIT EXAMS SHALL BE AWARDED A SPECIAL DIPLOMA SIGNIFYING THESE ACHIEVEMENTS RATHER THAN RECEIVING A CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4121 (Word version) -- Rep. Ott: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE CALHOUN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, IN PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES, BE PAID FIFTY DOLLARS FOR EACH MEETING A MEMBER ATTENDS.
On motion of Rep. OTT, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

The following was introduced:

H. 4106 (Word version) -- Reps. Hosey, Rhoad, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND HONOR THE "LADY HAWKS" OF BLACKVILLE-HILDA HIGH SCHOOL, IN BLACKVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND COACH FARRELL ZISSETTE ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE CLASS A GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE YEAR 2000-2001.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4107 (Word version) -- Reps. Hosey, Rhoad, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley,

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

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

H. 4108 (Word version) -- Reps. Hosey and Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MEMBERS, COACHES, AND STAFF OF THE JEFFERSON DAVIS ACADEMY "LADY RAIDERS" BASKETBALL TEAM, AND TO ACCOMPANYING OFFICIALS OF JEFFERSON DAVIS ACADEMY, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2001, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR PURPOSES OF RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE "LADY RAIDERS" BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE YEAR 2000-2001.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 4109 (Word version) -- Reps. Hosey and Rhoad: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MEMBERS, COACHES, AND STAFF OF THE 2001 BLACKVILLE-HILDA "LADY HAWKS" BASKETBALL TEAM, AND TO ACCOMPANYING OFFICIALS OF BLACKVILLE-HILDA HIGH SCHOOL, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2001, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR PURPOSES OF RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE 2001 "LADY HAWKS" BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 2001 CLASS A GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives be extended to the members, coaches, and staff of the 2001 Blackville-Hilda "Lady Hawks" Basketball team, and to accompanying officials of Blackville-Hilda High School, on Wednesday, May 16, 2001, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for purposes of recognizing and congratulating the 2001 "Lady Hawks" Basketball team on winning the 2001 Class A Girls State Basketball Championship.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 4110 (Word version) -- Rep. Haskins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WADE HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2001, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1999 AND 2000 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.

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 Wade Hampton High School Cross Country Team, coaches, and other school officials on Wednesday, May 16, 2001, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and congratulated on winning the 1999 and 2000 Class AAA State Championships.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4111 (Word version) -- Rep. Haskins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND THE WADE HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM OF GREENVILLE COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1999 AND 2000 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4112 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4113 (Word version) -- Reps. Harvin and J. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF OF THE CLARENDON HALL VARSITY GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM FOR A SEASON OF SPIRITED COMPETITION AND TREMENDOUS SUCCESS AND TO CONGRATULATE THE "SAINTS" ON WINNING THE 2001 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4116 (Word version) -- Rep. Rivers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE JASPER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE PUBLICATION AND OUTSTANDING SUCCESS OF ITS BOOK, "REFLECTIONS: A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF JASPER COUNTY".

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4119 (Word version) -- Rep. Hinson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THAT THE STATE SHALL

The following was introduced:

H. 4120 (Word version) -- Rep. Perry: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO WILSON COLEMAN MILES III OF AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON ATTAINING THE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD, THE HIGHEST AND MOST DISTINGUISHED HONOR A BOY SCOUT MAY RECEIVE.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 4122 (Word version) -- Reps. Harvin and J. Young: 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 CLARENDON HALL VARSITY GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2001, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE TEAM ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives hereby extend the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of

The Resolution was adopted.

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            Cooper
Cotty                  Dantzler               Davenport
Delleney               Easterday              Emory
Fleming                Freeman                Frye
Gilham                 Gourdine               Govan
Hamilton               Harrell                Harrison
Harvin                 Haskins                Hayes
Hines, J.              Hinson                 Hosey
Howard                 Huggins                Jennings
Keegan                 Kelley                 Kennedy
Kirsh                  Knotts                 Koon
Law                    Leach                  Lee
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Lloyd
Loftis                 Lourie                 Lucas
Martin                 McCraw                 McGee
McLeod                 Meacham-Richardson     Merrill
Miller                 Neal, J.M.             Ott
Owens                  Parks                  Perry
Phillips               Quinn                  Rhoad
Rice                   Riser                  Rivers
Robinson               Rodgers                Rutherford
Sandifer               Scarborough            Scott
Sharpe                 Sheheen                Simrill

Sinclair               Smith, D.C.            Smith, F.N.
Smith, G.M.            Smith, J.E.            Smith, J.R.
Smith, W.D.            Snow                   Stille
Stuart                 Talley                 Taylor
Thompson               Townsend               Tripp
Trotter                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 Tuesday, May 15.

Tracy Edge                        James Klauber
Creighton Coleman                 Joseph Neal
Mack Hines

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

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE a leave of absence for the week due to complications from dental medication.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MACK a leave of absence for the week due to an injury.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. WITHERSPOON a leave of absence for the week due to surgery.

Announcement was made that Dr. Vince Degenhart of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

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

H. 4095 (Word version) -- Reps. Robinson, Rice, Trotter and Webb: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF EASLEY AND DACUSVILLE AREA SCHOOLS ON APRIL 26, 2001, NAMELY BY STUDENTS AT CROSSWELL ELEMENTARY, DACUSVILLE ELEMENTARY, DACUSVILLE MIDDLE, EASLEY HIGH, EAST END ELEMENTARY, FOREST ACRES ELEMENTARY, GETTYS MIDDLE, MCKISSICK ELEMENTARY, NORTHSIDE CHILD DEVELOPMENT, SIMPSON ACADEMY, AND WEST END ELEMENTARY BECAUSE OF A WATER LINE BREAK BE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN PROVIDING THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

H. 3819 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, Simrill, McGee, Barfield, Barrett, Davenport, Emory, Hamilton, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Loftis, McCraw, J. M. Neal, Ott, Phillips, F. N. Smith, Snow, Whatley and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROCEEDINGS OF A DEATH PENALTY TRIAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IF REQUESTED BY THE STATE OR THE DEFENDANT, THE JUDGE MUST CHARGE THE JURY IN HIS INSTRUCTIONS THAT LIFE IMPRISONMENT MEANS UNTIL THE DEATH OF THE DEFENDANT WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE.

Rep. DELLENEY explained the Bill.

H. 3998 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Sharpe, Rhoad, Scarborough, R. Brown, Cato, Meacham-Richardson and J. R. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT OWN, POSSESS, OR OPERATE USED FARM EQUIPMENT THAT WAS IMPORTED FROM A COUNTRY DETERMINED TO BE A THREAT FOR THE SPREAD OF HOOF AND MOUTH DISEASE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MUST SEIZE AND DISPOSE OF ANY

Rep. LIMEHOUSE explained the Joint Resolution.

H. 4097 (Word version) -- Reps. Scarborough, Owens, G. M. Smith, J. Young, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, Talley, Bingham, Weeks, Snow, Haskins, Coates, Allen, Bales, Perry, Rivers, Thompson, White, Bowers, Breeland, R. Brown, Freeman, Harrell, Leach, Limehouse and Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-17-10 AND 8-13-1300, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING, RESPECTIVELY, TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYING AND CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, BOTH SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS" TO INCLUDE A CAUCUS BASED ON DURATION OF SERVICE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Rep. SCARBOROUGH explained the Bill.

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3595 (Word version) -- Reps. Thompson, A. Young, Hinson, Law, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Meacham-Richardson, Sandifer and White: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, TITLE 37, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON AGREEMENTS AND PRACTICES IN CONNECTION WITH CONSUMER CREDIT SALES AND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 37, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON CONSUMER LOAN AGREEMENTS, BY ADDING SECTIONS 37-2-418 AND 37-3-418, BOTH SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF APPLICATIONS AND ADVERTISING AND ANY OTHER FORM OF SOLICITATION FOR OWNERSHIP OF A SELLER CREDIT CARD OR A LENDER CREDIT CARD BY A CREDIT CARD ISSUER ON THE CAMPUS OF A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THE STATE.

"Section 59-103-200.   (A)   A public institution of higher learning, as defined in Section 59-103-5, in this State must develop, maintain, and enforce a creditor-marketing policy regulating the distribution of applications, promotion, marketing, and other forms of solicitation for ownership of a credit card by a credit card marketer on its campus. This creditor-marketing policy must be filed with the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. The Commission on Higher Education must maintain a master file of all creditor-marketing policies and make the information available for public inspection.

(B)   In preparing and adopting the policy, the board of trustees or its designee must consider, but is not limited to, considering:

(1)   registering on-campus credit card marketers;

(2)   limiting credit card marketers to specific designated college campus sites;

(3)   providing a credit card debt education brochure with each campus bookstore purchase;

(4)   developing a credit card debt education presentation as a part of orientation programs offered to new students; and

(5)   prohibiting credit card marketers from offering gifts to students in exchange for completing a credit card application unless the student has been given a credit card debt education brochure.

(C)   A public institution of higher learning in this State, as described in Section 59-103-5, that has not adopted the policy required in subsection (A) may not allow a credit card marketer to distribute applications or promotional or marketing materials, or otherwise solicit for ownership of a credit card on its campus, and a credit card marketer is prohibited from distributing applications or promotional or marketing materials, or otherwise soliciting for ownership of a credit card on the campus of a public institution of higher learning in this State that has not adopted the policy required in subsection (A).

(D)   This section does not apply to:

(1)   solicitation by a financial institution or credit union physically located on a campus wherein normal banking activities are conducted if the solicitation takes place within its office;

(2)   solicitations by mail, e-mail, or telephone; or

(3)   contracts between institutions and creditors in existence on the date of this act."
SECTION   2.   This act takes effect on the first day of the third month following approval by the Governor. /
Amend title to conform.

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

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

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 315 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 13, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRISONERS CONFINED WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 20 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENDER EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AS A STATEWIDE EMPLOYMENT REFERRAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO REINTEGRATE INMATES INTO THE LABOR FORCE AFTER SERVING THEIR SENTENCES IN A DEPARTMENT FACILITY.

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 sustained the Point of Order.

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:

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

Rep. SCOTT explained the Senate Amendments.

Rep. JENNINGS spoke in favor of the Senate Amendments.
Rep. STILLE spoke against the Senate Amendments.
Rep. SANDIFER spoke against the Senate Amendments.
Rep. DELLENEY spoke against the Senate Amendments.
Rep. QUINN spoke against the Senate Amendments.
Rep. A. YOUNG spoke against the Senate Amendments.
Rep. HOWARD spoke in favor of the Senate Amendments.
Rep. ALTMAN spoke against the Senate Amendments.
Rep. GOVAN spoke in favor of the Senate Amendments.
Rep. JENNINGS spoke in favor of the Senate Amendments.

Rep. WILKINS spoke against the Senate Amendments.

The question then recurred to concurrence or nonconcurrence in the Senate Amendments.

Rep. HARRELL demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allen                  Battle                 Bowers
Breeland               Brown, G.              Brown, J.
Brown, R.              Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter
Coleman                Freeman                Gourdine
Govan                  Harvin                 Hayes
Hines, J.              Hosey                  Howard
Jennings               Kirsh                  Lee
Lloyd                  Lourie                 McLeod
Miller                 Neal, J.H.             Ott
Parks                  Rhoad                  Rivers

Rutherford             Scott                  Smith, J.E.
Snow                   Whatley                Whipper

Those who voted in the negative are:

Allison                Altman                 Bales
Barfield               Barrett                Bingham
Campsen                Carnell                Cato
Chellis                Coates                 Cooper
Cotty                  Dantzler               Davenport
Delleney               Easterday              Edge
Emory                  Fleming                Frye
Gilham                 Hamilton               Harrell
Harrison               Haskins                Hinson
Huggins                Keegan                 Kelley
Kennedy                Klauber                Knotts
Koon                   Law                    Leach
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Loftis
Lucas                  Martin                 McCraw
McGee                  Meacham-Richardson     Merrill
Neal, J.M.             Owens                  Perry
Phillips               Quinn                  Rice
Riser                  Robinson               Rodgers
Sandifer               Scarborough            Sharpe
Sheheen                Simrill                Sinclair
Smith, D.C.            Smith, F.N.            Smith, G.M.
Smith, J.R.            Smith, W.D.            Stille
Stuart                 Talley                 Taylor
Thompson               Townsend               Tripp
Trotter                Vaughn                 Walker
Webb                   Weeks                  White
Wilder                 Wilkins                Young, A.
Young, J.

So, the House refused to agree to the Senate amendments and a message was ordered sent accordingly.

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

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.

H. 4092 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION APPLAUDING DR. GEORGE SAWYER OF HARTSVILLE FOR HIS RECOGNITION AS SOUTH CAROLINA TOURISM AMBASSADOR OF 2001 BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM AND THANKING HIM FOR HIS DAUNTLESS VISION AND TIRELESS CONTRIBUTION IN SHARING THE BEAUTY OF KALMIA GARDENS WITH VISITORS TO DARLINGTON COUNTY AND SOUTH CAROLINA.

H. 4093 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE CITY-WIDE COALITION AND COOPERATION OF THE CITY OF HARTSVILLE, COKER COLLEGE, AND THE HARTSVILLE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION THAT CREATED AND NURTURED JAZZ! CAROLINA 2000, WINNER OF THE OUTSTANDING TOURISM EVENT OR FESTIVAL OF 2001 AWARD FOR A COMMUNITY OF UNDER FIFTEEN THOUSAND CITIZENS, AND EXTENDING THE GRATITUDE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO KEN WILMOT, SR., MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE FESTIVAL, FOR HIS LEADERSHIP IN PRESENTING AN ENERGETIC AND AWARD-WINNING CELEBRATION OF MUSIC.

H. 4101 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, M. Hines, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney,

H. 4106 (Word version) -- Reps. Hosey, Rhoad, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND HONOR THE "LADY HAWKS" OF BLACKVILLE-HILDA HIGH SCHOOL, IN BLACKVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND COACH FARRELL ZISSETTE ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE CLASS A GIRLS

H. 4107 (Word version) -- Reps. Hosey, Rhoad, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE MEMBERS OF THE JEFFERSON DAVIS ACADEMY "LADY RAIDERS" BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACH ROBYNE JOYNER ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION REGION 1-A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE YEAR 2000-2001.

H. 4112 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE DEDICATED WORK OF MRS. FAYE S. YARBOROUGH, OF HARTSVILLE, IN DARLINGTON COUNTY, ON BEHALF OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE DARLINGTON COUNTY AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

H. 4116 (Word version) -- Rep. Rivers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE JASPER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE PUBLICATION AND OUTSTANDING SUCCESS OF ITS BOOK, "REFLECTIONS: A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF JASPER COUNTY".

At 1:40 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. DAVENPORT, adjourned in memory of Frederick Raymond Hill of Welford, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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