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The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rep. VAUGHN as follows:
Almighty and eternal God, add to our strength that power that comes to those who lean upon You in faith. Lead us moment by moment and step by step into the right direction and to correct conclusions. Preserve in us an inner serenity and outward courtesy and an obedience to conscience in all that we think, say and do. We lift our prayer not just for ourselves but for all who are in service to God and mankind. Open unto all people an era when justice and truth and righteousness shall prevail everywhere. We pray for all Your children: the distressed and the poor, the hungry and neglected. This day and every day may we be given to charity, sincerity and diligence in our service. 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. G. M. SMITH moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Lewis Heyward Forte, which was agreed to.
On motion of Rep. SHARPE, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4224 (Word version) -- Reps. Sharpe and Frye: 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 KING ACADEMY "KNIGHTS" BASEBALL TEAM, AS WELL AS TO OTHER KING ACADEMY SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2001, AT A
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the players, coaches, and staff of the King Academy "Knights" Baseball Team, as well as to other King Academy school officials on Wednesday, June 6, 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 AA State Baseball Championship for the year 2001.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4225 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Harrison, Rutherford and Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE HAND MIDDLE SCHOOL OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 UPON BEING NAMED TIME MAGAZINE SCHOOL OF THE YEAR, AN HONOR THAT RECOGNIZES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE SCHOOLS THAT ARE CONSIDERED "EDUCATIONAL PIONEERS" AND WISH THE SCHOOL CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL ITS ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Allison Altman Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bingham Bowers Breeland
Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Campsen Cato Chellis Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Hosey Howard Huggins Jennings Kelley Kennedy Kirsh Klauber Knotts 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 Rhoad Rice Riser Rivers Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Weeks Whatley White Wilder Wilkins Young, A. Young, J.
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, May 31.
Karl Allen Marion Carnell Joseph Neal Fletcher Smith David Mack Thomas Keegan Richard Quinn Bessie Moody-Lawrence
Larry Koon Jackson Whipper Alex Harvin
The SPEAKER granted Reps. W. D. SMITH, KEEGAN and CARNELL a temporary leave of absence due to a lottery conference committee meeting.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. RHOAD a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.
Announcement was made that Dr. Layton McCurdy of Charleston is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
Rep. SCARBOROUGH presented to the House the James Island Christian School Boys Soccer Team, South Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association Class A-AA Soccer 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. 3167 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
05/31/01 LOURIE
The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:
H. 4202 (Word version) -- Reps. Askins, Coates, J. Hines, M. Hines and McGee: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5 TO CHARGE AND COLLECT INCIDENTAL FEES FROM PUPILS, TO PROVIDE A WAIVER OF THESE FEES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO MAKE THE ABOVE PROVISIONS RETROACTIVE TO JULY 1, 2000.
H. 4214 (Word version) -- Rep. Battle: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE MARION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CONSOLIDATE MARION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS THREE AND FOUR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT MAY BE KNOWN AS "MARION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SEVEN", AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SUCH CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Rep. COOPER moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, June 6, which was adopted:
H. 3385 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend and Stille: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE ANDERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN REGARD TO SCHOOL BUDGETARY MATTERS INCLUDING THE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO TWO MILLS OF COUNTYWIDE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS BE DISTRIBUTED TO DISTRICTS MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD.
The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments:
S. 339 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg, Grooms, Branton, Waldrep, Fair, Thomas, Leatherman, Wilson, Hayes, Giese, Gregory and Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-1150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE HAVING SEXUAL INTERCOURSE WITH A PATIENT OR TRAINEE OF A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY OR AN INMATE OF A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY SO AS TO BROADEN THE SCOPE OF THE STATUTE TO COVER SUPERVISORY SITUATIONS OUTSIDE OF AN INSTITUTION, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE AN OFFENSE OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERCOURSE, AND TO PROVIDE AN OFFENSE OF FALSELY REPORTING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT.
S. 327 (Word version) -- Senators Thomas and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-145, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT AND LITTER CONTROL OFFICERS, WHO ARE CERTIFIED AT A MINIMUM LEVEL OF CLASS TWO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, TO PERFORM CUSTODIAL ARRESTS, AND TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OR LITTER CONTROL OFFICERS TO ONE PER COUNTY OR ONE FOR EVERY THIRTY THOUSAND PERSONS IN THE COUNTY, WHICHEVER NUMBER IS GREATER.
The following Bill was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification:
S. 713 (Word version) -- Senators Verdin and O'Dell: A BILL TO INCLUDE WITHIN ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 IN ANDERSON COUNTY A CERTAIN AREA OF GREENVILLE COUNTY.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 321 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAWS AFFECTING WINE ONLY, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-737 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE HOLDER OF A RETAIL WINE PERMIT TO CONDUCT NOT MORE THAN SIX WINE TASTINGS AT THE RETAIL LOCATION IN A CALENDAR YEAR.
Rep. MCGEE proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (Doc Name COUNCIL\NBD\AMEND\11853AC01):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 61-4-737 on page 3, line 38 after /consumption/ by inserting:
/whose primary product is beer, wine or distilled spirits/; and on line 39 by deleting /thirty-six/ and inserting /twenty-four/.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. MCGEE explained the amendment.
Reps. HAMILTON, LEACH, LOFTIS, HASKINS, DAVENPORT, DELLENEY, LIMEHOUSE, CATO, J. R. SMITH, PERRY, J. YOUNG, KELLEY, BARRETT, CAMPSEN, ALTMAN, MCGEE, G. M. SMITH, RIVERS, WHATLEY, SANDIFER, LAW, SINCLAIR, THOMPSON, TAYLOR and MERRILL requested debate on the Bill.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3167 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Young, Davenport, Vaughn, Sandifer, Whatley, Simrill, Altman, Robinson, Loftis and White: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EXILE ACT OF 2001" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR OFFENSES INVOLVING WEAPONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE INCREASED PENALTIES FOR AN OFFENDER WITH A PREVIOUS CONVICTION FOR A VIOLENT CRIME; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-490, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
Reps. J. YOUNG, G. M. SMITH, DELLENEY, HARRISON, SINCLAIR, COATES, WHATLEY and DAVENPORT requested debate on the Bill.
The following Bill and Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 4210 (Word version) -- Reps. Haskins, Wilkins and Townsend: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO NOTIFY SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHEN FEDERAL FUNDING IS AVAILABLE UNDER THE CHILDREN'S INTERNET PROTECTION ACT AND TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO APPLY FOR SUCH FUNDING, TO ADOPT INTERNET SAFETY POLICIES, AND TO CERTIFY TO THE
Rep. TOWNSEND explained the Joint Resolution.
S. 318 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF FISH, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-237 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO HARVEST STRIPED BASS AND STRIPED BASS HYBRIDS IN THE SAVANNAH RIVER FROM THE AUGUSTA DIVERSION DAM DOWNSTREAM TO FIELDS CUT AND THE ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPIRATION OF THE HARVEST RESTRICTION.
Rep. SHARPE explained the Bill.
S. 570 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR LICENSING COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2541, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. CATO explained the Joint Resolution.
Rep. TOWNSEND asked unanimous consent that H. 4210 (Word version) be read a third time tomorrow.
Rep. LITTLEJOHN objected.
On motion of Rep. SHARPE, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 318 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. J. BROWN, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 570 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, June 5, which was adopted:
H. 3678 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GRACE PERIOD FOR REGISTERING A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER MUST ISSUE A TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE TO CERTAIN PURCHASERS OF NEW OR USED MOTOR VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE AND ITS CONTENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS WHO OBTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES FROM A PERSON OTHER THAN A DEALER MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR AN INTERIM LICENSE PLATE AND REGISTRATION CARD, TO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERIM LICENSE PLATE AND ITS CONTENTS, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-3-220, RELATING TO THE ATTACHMENT AND DISPLAY OF DEALER "SOLD" CARDS.
On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Judiciary:
S. 301 (Word version) -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 17, CHAPTER 5, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO CONSOLIDATE AND CLARIFY THE DUTIES OF CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-5915 AND 20-7-5920, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD FATALITIES AND THE STATE CHILD FATALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CONFORM CODE REFERENCES TO RENUMBERED SECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 32-8-325, REGARDING CREMATION, SO AS TO CONFORM CODE REFERENCES TO RENUMBERED SECTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-960, REGARDING DONATION OF BODY PARTS, SO AS TO CONFORM CODE REFERENCES TO THE RENUMBERED SECTIONS.
Rep. WILKINS, with unanimous consent, made a statement relative to the Sine Die Adjournment Resolution.
The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
S. 248 (Word version) -- Senators Martin, Leventis, Gregory, Branton and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION, PRESERVATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND USE OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS AND LAND OWNED BY THE DEPARTMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, HIKING, ROCK CLIMBING, OPERATION OF MOTORIZED AND NONMOTORIZED VEHICLES, SWIMMING, CAMPING, HORSE RIDING, OPERATION OF BOATS, POSSESSION OF PETS, AND GATHERING PLANTS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.
Rep. SHARPE explained the Senate Amendments.
The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments:
S. 187 (Word version) -- Senators Rankin, Short and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3670 (Word version) -- Reps. McLeod, Harrison, Bales, Townsend, J. Brown, Wilder, Carnell, Kirsh, Meacham-Richardson, Cobb-Hunter, Koon, Frye, J. R. Smith, Littlejohn, Allen, Clyburn, Davenport, Delleney, Govan, Harvin, Hosey, Jennings, Kennedy, Limehouse, Lourie, Lucas, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, Phillips, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Scott, Simrill, J. E. Smith, Stille, Stuart and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 24 SO AS TO ENACT THE "JOINT AGENCY ACT" AND TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS, AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE JOINTLY TO UNDERTAKE THE ACQUISITION AND FINANCING OF PROJECTS, SYSTEMS, OR PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF JOINT AGENCIES FOR THAT JOINT PURPOSE BY SPECIFYING THEIR METHOD OF FORMATION, THEIR MEMBERSHIP, AND THE METHOD OF THEIR GOVERNANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS OF JOINT AGENCIES, INCLUDING THEIR RELATIONSHIPS, CONTRACTUAL AND OTHERWISE, AND THOSE OF THEIR MEMBERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FINANCING OF UNDERTAKINGS OF JOINT AGENCIES AND THE OBLIGATIONS OF THEIR MEMBERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FINANCING.
Rep. MCLEOD explained the Bill.
Rep. MERRILL moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Tuesday, June 5, which was agreed to.
The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:
H. 4060 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Harrell, Ott, Owens, Scarborough and D. C. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1705, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CATCH LIMITS FOR RED DRUM AND CERTAIN OTHER FISH, SO AS TO CHANGE THE CATCH LIMIT FOR RED DRUM FROM FIVE FISH IN POSSESSION PER DAY TO ONE FISH IN POSSESSION PER DAY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1710, RELATING TO SIZE LIMITS FOR RED DRUM AND CERTAIN OTHER FISH, SO AS TO CHANGE THE MINIMUM SIZE LIMIT FOR RED DRUM FROM FOURTEEN INCHES TO SEVENTEEN INCHES AND PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO TAKE RED DRUM OF LESS THAN SEVENTEEN INCHES IN TOTAL LENGTH, OR MORE THAN TWENTY-SEVEN INCHES IN TOTAL LENGTH.
H. 3695 (Word version) -- Reps. Rodgers, Allison, Freeman, Haskins, Hinson, Lee, Martin, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Parks, Stuart, A. Young, Cobb-Hunter, Gilham, Meacham-Richardson, Lourie and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-4-160 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FUND WITHIN THE STATE TREASURY TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF AWARDING GRANTS TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTERS AND PROGRAMS IN THE STATE THAT MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA; TO ADD SECTION 20-1-375 SO AS TO INCREASE THE MARRIAGE LICENSE FEE BY TWENTY DOLLARS WHICH MUST BE CREDITED TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FUND; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VARIOUS FEES TO BE COLLECTED BY CLERKS OF COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FILING FEE FOR DIVORCE OR SEPARATE MAINTENANCE ACTIONS BY TWENTY DOLLARS WHICH ALSO MUST BE CREDITED TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FUND.
I voted against H. 3695 because I object to the method of funding for the fund.
Domestic violence is a problem that is to be taken seriously and we should do everything we can to prevent it. To tax the sacred institution of marriage, however, is to discourage it. Society should be encouraging marriage as much as possible.
Respectfully,
Rep. David J. Owens
I voted against H. 3695 because I object to the method of funding for the fund.
Domestic violence is a problem that is to be taken seriously and we should do everything we can to prevent it. To tax the sacred institution of marriage, however, is to discourage it. Society should be encouraging marriage as much as possible.
Respectfully,
Rep. Wallace B. Scarborough
The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. BINGHAM.
Rep. SCOTT moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was agreed to.
The following was introduced:
H. 4226 (Word version) -- Rep. G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE SYMPATHY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CHESTER LIGHTY, SR., OF LEE COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS DEATH, AND CELEBRATING HIS LEGACY OF CONTRIBUTIONS OF PEACE AND SAFETY IN HIS COMMUNITY AND CHERISHED MEMORIES FOR HIS FAMILY.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4227 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, J. Brown, Howard, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, 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 RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND REVEREND BOBBY L. SMITH OF HOPKINS, THE PASTOR OF ZION CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH IN COLUMBIA, AS HE COMPLETES TEN BLESSED YEARS AS THE CHURCH'S SENIOR PASTOR.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4228 (Word version) -- Reps. Kennedy, Harvin and Snow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY ON ITS OUTSTANDING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND SUCCESS DURING THE YEAR 2000 AND DURING THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4229 (Word version) -- Reps. Riser and Koon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE COACH AND MEMBERS OF THE LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR FINE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2001 STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4230 (Word version) -- Reps. Sharpe and Frye: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF OF THE W. WYMAN KING ACADEMY BASEBALL TEAM ON THEIR MEMORABLE AND RECORD SETTING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THE "KNIGHTS" ON WINNING THE 2001 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AA BASEBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
On motion of Rep. J. E. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4231 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith and Harrison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO HAND MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL JEANNE STIGLBAUER AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2001, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING HAND MIDDLE SCHOOL OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 UPON BEING NAMED TIME MAGAZINE SCHOOL OF THE YEAR.
That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives is extended to Hand Middle School Principal Jeanne Stiglbauer and other school officials on Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and congratulating Hand Middle School of Richland County School District 1 upon being named Time magazine School of the Year.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following Bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committee:
H. 4232 (Word version) -- Rep. J. H. Neal: A BILL TO RECOGNIZE THE CATAWBA INDIAN NATION, THE CHICORA-WACCAMAW INDIAN PEOPLE, THE PEE DEE INDIAN TRIBE, THE PIEDMONT AMERICAN INDIAN ASSOCIATION LOWER EASTERN CHEROKEE NATION, THE SANTEE INDIAN ORGANIZATION OF HOLLY HILL, THE BEAVER CREEK TRIBE OF PEE DEE INDIANS, THE EDISTO INDIAN TRIBE, AND THE CHALOKOWAS INDIAN PEOPLE OF THE CHICKASAW NATION AS TRIBES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA REPRESENTING THE CATAWBA INDIAN PEOPLE, THE CHICORA-WACCAMAW INDIAN PEOPLE, THE PEE DEE INDIAN PEOPLE, THE PIEDMONT LOWER CHEROKEE INDIAN PEOPLE, THE SANTEE INDIAN PEOPLE, THE BEAVER CREEK PEE DEE INDIAN PEOPLE, AND THE CHALOKOWAS CHICKASAW INDIAN PEOPLE, THE EASTERN CHEROKEE, THE SOUTHERN IROQUOIS, AND THE UNITED TRIBES OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RESPECTIVELY, AS INDIAN TRIBES OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO CONFER UPON THEM SUCH RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW TO INDIAN TRIBES OF THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Rep. DAVENPORT, with unanimous consent, withdrew his request for debate on S. 321 (Word version); however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.
The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. W. D. SMITH.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up:
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 GENERAL ASSEMBLY RECONVENES FOR ITS 2002 SESSION, EMERGENCY REGULATIONS OR THE RENEWAL OF EMERGENCY REGULATIONS ARE PERMITTED AS THOUGH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WERE NOT IN SESSION.
Rep. CAMPSEN explained the Joint Resolution.
Pursuant to Rule 7.7 the Yeas and Nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allen Allison Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bingham Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Campsen Cato Chellis Clyburn Coates Coleman Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham
Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harrison Harvin Haskins Hines, J. Hines, M. 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 Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Ott Owens Parks Perry Phillips Quinn Rice Riser Rivers Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Stille Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Weeks Whatley White Wilder Wilkins Young, A. Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Joint Resolution was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
On motion of Rep. CAMPSEN, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4115 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 557 (Word version) -- Senators Matthews, Patterson, Hutto, Saleeby, Land, O'Dell, Jackson, Ford, Glover and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-127-85 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TO ENTER INTO A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH A PRIVATE ENTITY FOR PROVIDING ALL SERVICES NECESSARY TO THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF AN ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FINANCING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, MANAGING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING, AND RELATED SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT INCLUDING APPROVAL BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL EVALUATE THE VIABILITY AND SUCCESS OF THIS GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR POSSIBLE IMPLEMENTATION STATEWIDE FOR ALL PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING WHICH PROVIDE ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING.
Reps. WALKER and STILLE proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc Name COUNCIL\GGS\AMEND\22160SD01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding a new SECTION to be appropriately numbered, which shall read:
/ SECTION _____. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 59-117-65. The Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina with the approval of the Budget and Control Board may enter into lease agreements with a private entity whereby the private entity will provide all services necessary for the creation and operation of student housing facilities at the University of South Carolina-Spartanburg including, but not limited to, ground leasing, financing, designing, construction, managing, operating, maintaining, and related services. Upon expiration of the agreement term, the private entity shall surrender to the University of South
Rep. STILLE explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Pursuant to Rule 7.7 the Yeas and Nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allen Allison Bales Barfield Battle Bingham Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Campsen Cato Chellis Clyburn
Coleman Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Freeman Frye Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrison Harvin Haskins Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Howard Huggins Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kirsh Knotts Koon Leach Lee Limehouse Lloyd Loftis Lourie Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Ott Owens Parks Perry Phillips Quinn Rice Riser Rivers Robinson Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Stille Taylor Thompson Townsend Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Weeks Whatley White Wilder Wilkins Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Rep. SCOTT asked unanimous consent that S. 557 (Word version) be read a third time tomorrow.
Rep. LITTLEJOHN objected.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 321 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAWS AFFECTING WINE ONLY, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-737 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE HOLDER OF A RETAIL WINE PERMIT TO CONDUCT NOT MORE THAN SIX WINE TASTINGS AT THE RETAIL LOCATION IN A CALENDAR YEAR.
Rep. MCGEE proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (Doc Name COUNCIL\NBD\AMEND\11853AC01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 61-4-737 on page 3, line 38 after /consumption/ by inserting:
/whose primary product is beer, wine or distilled spirits/; and on line 39 by deleting /thirty-six/ and inserting /twenty-four/.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. MCGEE explained the amendment.
Rep. MCGEE spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. PERRY spoke against the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted by a division vote of 52 to 30.
Rep. LEACH moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Tuesday, June 5.
Rep. MCGEE moved to table the motion.
Rep. LEACH demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Bales Barrett Battle Bowers Campsen Carnell Cato Chellis Clyburn Coates Coleman
Cotty Dantzler Davenport Edge Fleming Freeman Gilham Govan Harrison Harvin Hines, J. Hosey Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Knotts Law Lee Limehouse Lloyd Lourie Mack Martin McCraw McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Ott Owens Parks Perry Rivers Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sheheen Simrill Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Trotter Webb Weeks Whatley Whipper White Wilkins Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Altman Barfield Delleney Easterday Emory Frye Hamilton Haskins Hines, M. Hinson Huggins Kirsh Koon Leach Loftis Lucas McLeod Phillips Rice Riser Sharpe Sinclair Smith, D.C. Vaughn Wilder
So, the motion to adjourn debate was tabled.
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bowers Breeland Brown, J. Campsen Carnell Cato Chellis Coates Coleman Cotty Dantzler Davenport Fleming Freeman Gilham Govan Harrison Harvin Hines, J. Hosey Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Knotts Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Lourie Mack Martin McCraw McGee McLeod Meacham-Richardson Merrill Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Ott Owens Parks Perry Quinn Rice Rivers Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scarborough Scott Simrill Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Trotter Vaughn Weeks Whatley Whipper White Wilkins Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Altman Cooper Delleney Easterday Emory Frye Hamilton Haskins Hines, M. Hinson Huggins Kirsh Koon Leach Loftis
Lucas Neal, J.M. Phillips Riser Sinclair Wilder
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Rep. GOVAN moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was agreed to.
The following was introduced:
H. 4233 (Word version) -- Rep. Edge: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE NORTH BRIDGE FOR WESTBOUND TRAFFIC ON SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 9 AT THE WACCAMAW RIVER IN HORRY COUNTY AS THE "JABY COX BRIDGE" IN MEMORY OF THE LATE JABY COX, A DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN OF HORRY COUNTY AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following Bill and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4234 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 76 OF 1961, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BELTON-HONEA PATH WATER AUTHORITY IN ANDERSON COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY HAS AN AFFIRMATIVE DUTY TO SUPPLY WATER TO ALL POPULATED AREAS WITHIN THE DISTRICT AND TO REQUIRE THE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE WATER AND WATER SERVICES IN ALL OF ITS SERVICE AREA OR CONTRACT WITH AN ENTITY CAPABLE OF PROVIDING WATER TO THAT PORTION OF ITS SERVICE AREA NOT SERVED BY THE AUTHORITY SO AS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER AND WATER SERVICE IN THAT PORTION
H. 4235 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan, Limehouse, Merrill, Kelley, Knotts, Scott, Hosey, Weeks, Moody-Lawrence, Talley, Miller, Battle, Allison, Bales, Breeland, R. Brown, Dantzler, Emory, J. Hines, Huggins, Littlejohn, Mack, Meacham-Richardson, J. M. Neal, Riser, Rivers, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, J. R. Smith and White: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA GUARDIAN AD LITEM STUDY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR
Rep. KENNEDY moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 4216 (Word version) -- Rep. Scarborough: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE JAMES ISLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL LIONS BOYS SOCCER TEAM ON THEIR 8-1 VICTORY OVER BYRNES ACADEMY TO CAPTURE THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CLASS A-AA STATE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON.
H. 4218 (Word version) -- Reps. J. H. Neal, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS UPON THE DEATH OF CHERONE LOUIS GUNN OF NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, A TWENTY-TWO YEAR OLD SIGNALMAN SEAMAN TRAGICALLY KILLED IN THE TERRORIST ATTACK
H. 4219 (Word version) -- Reps. Owens, A. Young, Chellis, Harvin and Law: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF ONE OF THIS STATE'S MOST PROMINENT AND RESPECTED LEADERS, JAMES WOODROW BILTON, SR., OF ST. GEORGE, AND TO EXTEND THEIR SINCERE GRATITUDE FOR HIS LONGSTANDING FRIENDSHIP AND MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
H. 4220 (Word version) -- Reps. Edge, 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, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND HEAD COACH LOU HOLTZ OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR HIS UNMATCHED ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A TEACHER, MOTIVATOR, AND COACH AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON HIS SUCCESSES BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD, INCLUDING HIS BEING NAMED THE COACH OF THE YEAR IN THE SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE FOR THE YEAR 2000.
At 12:15 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. G. M. SMITH, adjourned in memory of Lewis Heyward Forte, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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