Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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

Almighty God, grant that we might meet the tasks of this day in the full confidence of Your undergirding presence. Give us the desire to do our best for Your people. Grant us the ability to make right judgments. Teach us to forgive as You have forgiven us. When we make mistakes, correct us; when we fail, pick us up. Help us to serve with a sincere diligence. And to You, Lord, we give praise and thanksgiving. 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. G. BROWN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of John B. Houser, Jr., which was agreed to.

The following was received:

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has confirmed the Governor's appointment of:
Reappointment, Lee County Master-in-Equity, with term to commence December 31, and to expire December 31, 2001
Robert D. Jennings, 1 Courthouse Square, P.O. Box 106, Bishopville, S.C. 29010

Very respectfully,
President of the Senate

Received as information.

The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:

Document No. 2564
Agency: Department of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-18-710
Accreditation Criteria
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 23, 2001
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2001

Document No. 2563
Agency: Department of Revenue
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 12-4-320
Definition of "Facility" for Purposes of Chapter 6 of Title 12
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 23, 2001
Referred to Ways and Means Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2001

Document No. 2562
Agency: Department of Revenue
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 12-4-320
Definition of "Facility" for purposes of Chapter 36 of Title 12
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 23, 2001
Referred to Ways and Means Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2001

Document No. 2523
Agency: Department of Revenue
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 12-4-320
Sales Tax - Prescription Medicines, Prosthetic Devices and Hearing Aids
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 23, 2001
Referred to Ways and Means Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2001

The following was introduced:

H. 3298 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Harrell, Cato, Townsend, J. Brown, Sharpe, Kelley, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, 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, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE AND FRIENDSHIP OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MR. STEPHEN LEON ELLIOTT FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MOST RECENTLY AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HOUSE RESEARCH AND PERSONNEL, AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN HIS NEW POSITION AS DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF INTERNAL OPERATIONS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

Whereas, Steve came to his career in the House of Representatives after having been awarded a degree in business administration from the University of South Carolina in 1973, a master's degree in education in secondary school guidance and counseling from the University of South Carolina in 1977, and a juris doctor degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1978; and

Whereas, after having served as a clerk for Judge George Coleman, and having served as a staff attorney at the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Steve began his service to the House of Representatives in 1981, when he was appointed staff counsel and research director to the Education and Public Works Committee; and

Whereas, he served in that capacity for eight years, serving under committee chairmen Eugene C. Stoddard, Lewis Phillips, and David M. Beasley, and devoting many hours of time to major legislative initiatives including the Education Improvement Act of 1984 and the Target 2000 School Reform for the Next Decade Act of 1989; and

Whereas, in November 1989, then Speaker Robert J. Sheheen appointed Steve the Executive Director of Research for the House, a position with vital and wide-ranging responsibilities including providing leadership to the entire House staff and providing support to every House member; and

Whereas, Steve's duties included being assistant to Speaker David H. Wilkins; he staffed the Operations and Management Committee and had wide-ranging duties concerning personnel and employment issues. He assisted the Speaker with the House budget and monitored the appropriations bill; and

Whereas, his duties for House members have included analyzing, researching, and writing about literally thousands of issues which have come before the General Assembly in the last twenty years, including initiatives such as restructuring state government, the lawsuit concerning education funding in the State, the state budget, and reapportionment; additionally, he organized and implemented the

Whereas, we will sorely miss his great skill and resourcefulness, his enthusiasm, vision, and loyalty, and perhaps most of all, his ever-present great sense of humor; and

Whereas, the House staff has been surrogate aunts and uncles to Steve and Salley Elliott's daughters, Katie and Chesley, and will miss watching them grow up; and

Whereas, it is appropriate for the members of the House of Representatives to pause in their deliberations so they might express their high regard for this dedicated public servant, Stephen Leon Elliott, as he assumes his responsibilities with the Budget and Control Board. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That by this resolution, the members of the House of Representatives express their gratitude and friendship to Mr. Stephen Leon Elliott for his years of service to the House of Representatives, most recently as Executive Director of the office of House Research and Personnel, and wish him well in his new position as Director of the Office of Internal Operations for the South Carolina Budget and Control Board.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Stephen Leon Elliott.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3299 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, J. Young, Hinson, Huggins, Coleman, Davenport, Delleney, Gourdine, Hosey, Keegan, Kelley, Leach, Loftis, McCraw, Owens, Phillips, Rice, Robinson, D. C. Smith and Stuart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND RICK DANIEL OF IRMO FOR HIS EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINIANS WILL ENJOY THE RIGHT TO KEEP

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 3300 (Word version) -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL "BULLDOGS" FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF AIKEN COUNTY ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2001, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives is extended to the Silver Bluff Football Team, coaches, and other school officials of Aiken County on Thursday, January 25, 2001, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and congratulated on winning the 2000 Class AA State Football Championship.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3301 (Word version) -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL "BULLDOGS" FOOTBALL TEAM OF AIKEN COUNTY AND

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 160 (Word version) -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF ALL SCHOOL NURSES IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHO HELP ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF OUR YOUNG STUDENTS AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE YOUTH OF THIS STATE.

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

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

H. 3302 (Word version) -- Reps. Leach and Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE AN ADOPTIONS PROCEDURE STUDY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND ITS SCOPE OF STUDY, TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO ABOLISH THE COMMITTEE UPON SUBMISSION OF ITS REPORT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3303 (Word version) -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE PROHIBITION ON LOTTERIES, THEIR ADVERTISING, AND TICKET SALES, TO PROVIDE THAT LOTTERIES MAY BE CONDUCTED ONLY BY THE STATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR

H. 3304 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 102, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ATHLETE AGENTS AND STUDENT ATHLETES, SO AS TO REWRITE THE CHAPTER AND ENACT THE "UNIFORM ATHLETE AGENTS ACT OF 2001", TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS AND FOR APPLICATIONS, REGISTRATION, AND RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION FOR ATHLETE AGENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON INDIVIDUALS ACTING AS ATHLETE AGENTS IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AND ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES AND CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION TO ATHLETE AGENTS, AND FOR THE NON-RENEWAL, SUSPENSION, AND REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION AFTER NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING, TO PROVIDE FOR WHAT AN AGENCY CONTRACT MUST STATE OR CONTAIN AND FOR A WARNING TO STUDENT ATHLETES OF CERTAIN RIGHTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF SIGNING AN AGENCY CONTRACT, TO PROVIDE FOR WHEN AN AGENCY CONTRACT IS VOIDABLE, AND FOR WHEN A STUDENT ATHLETE MAY CANCEL AN AGENCY CONTRACT, TO REQUIRE AN ATHLETE AGENT TO RETAIN CERTAIN RECORDS FOR FIVE YEARS AND PROVIDE FOR THE INSPECTION OF THOSE RECORDS, TO PROVIDE THAT AN ATHLETE AGENT MAY NOT MAKE CERTAIN REPRESENTATIONS OR FURNISH ANYTHING OF VALUE TO STUDENT ATHLETES WITH THE INTENT TO INDUCE A STUDENT ATHLETE TO ENTER INTO AN AGENCY CONTRACT, TO PROVIDE THAT AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION HAS A RIGHT OF ACTION AGAINST AN ATHLETE AGENT OR FORMER STUDENT ATHLETE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY A VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER,

H. 3306 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PERSON WHO MAY NOT BE ISSUED A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR HAVE HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS AN ILLEGAL ALIEN MAY NOT BE ISSUED A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR HAVE HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWED.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3307 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Knotts, Jennings, Carnell and Govan: 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 ALLOCATION OF LOTTERY PROCEEDS WHICH MUST BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND PROGRAMS; TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR SELLING A LOTTERY TICKET TO A MINOR, PURCHASING A LOTTERY TICKET AS A MINOR, AND DEFRAUDING OR OTHERWISE TAMPERING WITH THE LOTTERY OR MAKING MATERIAL REPRESENTATIONS IN AN APPLICATION OR REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE LOTTERY; TO CREATE A SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; TO PROVIDE FOR SET-OFF DEBT COLLECTION FROM PRIZE WINNINGS; TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY ACCOUNT INTO WHICH THE NET REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE STATE EDUCATION LOTTERY MUST BE DEPOSITED AND TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE EDUCATION LOTTERY

H. 3308 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 95 SO AS TO PROVIDE A METHOD FOR REGULATING THE HOME-SERVICE SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTION OF INSURANCE POLICIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING PROVISIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR DEFINING DECEPTIVE ACTS AND FOR THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3309 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 105 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT INFORMATION ACT" WHICH REQUIRES INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO DEVELOP, PUBLISH, AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO PROMOTE PREVENTION, AWARENESS, AND REMEDIES FOR CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3310 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-142 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY OR A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION PLAN TO EXCLUDE OR RESTRICT BENEFITS FOR FEDERALLY APPROVED CONTRACEPTIVE DRUGS OR DEVICES OR FOR OUTPATIENT CONTRACEPTIVE SERVICES IF THE POLICY OR PLAN PROVIDES BENEFITS FOR OTHER OUTPATIENT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, DEVICES, OR SERVICES, AND TO PROHIBIT SUCH POLICY OR PLAN FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST INDIVIDUALS AND HEALTH CARE

H. 3311 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE SYSTEM OF FUNDING PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THIS STATE IN GRADES K-12.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3312 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPENDING PRIORITIES UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT AND THE EDUCATION FINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL STUDY THE FUNDING FORMULAS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THIS STATE TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE ADEQUATE AND EQUITABLE AND ALSO THE ISSUE OF UNFUNDED MANDATES CAUSED BY NEW EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3313 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-145 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE RENTAL AND SALE OF ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES AND RENTAL AND LEASE OF DWELLING UNITS, INCLUDING MOTEL OR HOTEL UNITS OR OTHER TEMPORARY LODGING, OR SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES AT AN UNCONSCIONABLE PRICE DURING AND WITHIN THE AREA OF A DECLARED STATE OF EMERGENCY, TO DEFINE "COMMODITY" AND "UNCONSCIONABLE PRICE", TO ESTABLISH EVIDENTIARY STANDARDS FOR ACTIONS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THESE PROVISIONS OR LOCAL ORDINANCES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITIONAL CIVIL PENALTY OF UP TO TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND

H. 3314 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL PROVISIONS OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-110 SO AS TO ESTABLISH FOR A PERSON EMPLOYED BY AN EMPLOYER DOING BUSINESS OR EMPLOYING RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE THE RIGHT TO EXAMINE AND OBTAIN COPIES OF ALL OF THE CONTENTS OF HIS PERSONNEL RECORD AS MAINTAINED BY THAT EMPLOYER, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIME, PLACE, AND MANNER WHICH EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES MUST FOLLOW RELATING TO ACCESS TO PERSONNEL RECORDS, TO PROVIDE FOR FEES FOR DEFRAYING THE COST OF GRANTING ACCESS TO SUCH PERSONNEL FILE OR MAKING COPIES, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN FINES WHICH MAY BE LEVIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, TO PROVIDE A CIVIL REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3315 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-85 SO AS TO REQUIRE A COMPETITIVE BID PROCEDURE FOR SOLICITING BIDS FROM AT LEAST THREE PRIVATE LAW FIRMS OR PRIVATE SOLE PRACTITIONERS OF LAW BEFORE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE IN A LEGAL MATTER INVOLVING THE STATE, TO CREATE A BOARD OF REVIEW TO DEVELOP A ROTATING AND ANNUALLY UPDATED LIST OF PREAPPROVED PRIVATE LAW FIRMS AND SOLE PRACTITIONERS OF LAW AND TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS FOR EACH PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION, AND TO REQUIRE APPROVAL FROM THE

H. 3316 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO EXEMPT A MOBILE HOME WHICH IS OCCUPIED AS A LEGAL RESIDENCE BY AN OWNER SIXTY-TWO YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3317 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRAWING AND UTTERING ANY FRAUDULENT CHECK, DRAFT, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A CHECK GIVEN TO A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICE OR A CHECK CASHING SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EVIDENCE OF FRAUDULENT INTENT AND PROSECUTION FOR ISSUANCE OF ANY FRAUDULENT CHECK, DRAFT, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COMMERCIAL AGENT FOR COLLECTION OF AN OBLIGATION PAID FOR WITH ANY FRAUDULENT CHECK, DRAFT, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDER DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AS THE ORIGINAL PAYEE UNLESS THE CHECK, DRAFT, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDER HAS BEEN ENDORSED OVER TO THE AGENT FOR COLLECTION FOR VALUE AND WITHOUT RESERVATION OF RIGHTS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-180, RELATING TO REGULATION OF DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICES AND SECTION 34-41-60, RELATING TO REGULATION OF CHECK CASHING SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NEITHER SERVICE MAY RELY ON THE CIVIL OR CRIMINAL REMEDIES IN CHAPTER, 11, TITLE 34, FOR PROSECUTING OR CIVILLY ENFORCING PAYMENT OF A FRAUDULENT CHECK.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 114 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-59-10 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976,

S. 150 (Word version) -- Senators McGill and Ravenel: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 515 OF 1996, RELATING TO DEVOLUTION OF AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS TO CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING GEORGETOWN COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THAT COUNTY, SO AS TO RESTORE THE DEVOLVED APPOINTMENT POWER TO THE DELEGATION FOR THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.
Referred to Georgetown Delegation

The following was introduced:

H. 3305 (Word version) -- Rep. Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND DR. LARRY K. RAYNES, PASTOR OF PLEASANT VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH IN TAYLORS, FOR HIS THIRTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO HIS CONGREGATION AND THE COMMUNITY.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3318 (Word version) -- Reps. Littlejohn, Allison, Davenport, Talley, Sinclair, Lee, W. D. Smith, Vaughn, Walker and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND FORMER REPRESENTATIVE T. W. EDWARDS, JR. FOR HIS YEARS OF LEADERSHIP AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THIS STATE AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO WISH HIM AND HIS FAMILY MANY YEARS OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

Whereas, T. W. was born on November 11, 1929, in Nashville, Tennessee, the son of T. W. and Mary Edwards, graduated from Presbyterian College, and obtained a bachelor of arts from the University of Denver; and

Whereas, T. W. has selflessly served his nation and community as a member of the United States Navy Air Corps, as vice president of the Jaycees and as chairman of the March of Dimes, as a scoutmaster and advisory board member for the Boy Scouts of America, and as alumni advisor for Sigma Nu Fraternity at Wofford College. He did an outstanding job as a football official for the Southern Conference; and

Whereas, the town of Pacolet has honored T. W. by naming their community center after him. His unsolicited efforts to bring joy to the senior citizens who use the center and the children who attend after school programs are very much appreciated in that community; and

Whereas, T. W. Edwards, Jr., proved his devotion to the people of South Carolina through his work in the General Assembly, his service as first vice chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, his chairmanship of the Joint Legislative Committee on Energy and the Textile Apparel Industry Study Committee, in his capacity as chairman of the Southern Legislative Fiscal Affairs Committee, the vice chairman of the Southern States Energy Board, and as a member of the Executive Board of the Southern Legislative Conference and the National Conference of State Legislatures; and

Whereas, T. W. Edwards Jr., is married to Dotty Ballew of Tryon, North Carolina, and they have two children, Anita Dawn and Thomas Walter III. They are members of Trinity Methodist Church where T. W. serves on the Board of Trustees. Now, therefore,

That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, commend former Representative T. W. Edwards, Jr., for his years of leadership and dedicated service to this State as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives and wish him and his family many years of health and happiness.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to T. W. Edwards, Jr., of Spartanburg.

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                  Barrett                Battle
Bingham                Bowers                 Breeland
Brown, G.              Brown, J.              Brown, R.
Campsen                Carnell                Cato
Chellis                Coates                 Cobb-Hunter
Coleman                Cooper                 Cotty
Davenport              Delleney               Easterday
Edge                   Emory                  Fleming
Freeman                Frye                   Gilham
Govan                  Hamilton               Harrell
Harrison               Haskins                Hayes
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                 Neal, J.H.             Neal, J.M.

Neilson                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                White
Wilder                 Wilkins                Witherspoon
Young, A.              Young, J.

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 23.

Bessie Moody-Lawrence             Liston Barfield
Harry Askins                      William Clyburn
Thomas Dantzler
Seth Whipper   Alex Harvin

Announcement was made that Dr. March Seabrook of West Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2   Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names of co-sponsors may be added. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name

Bill Number:   H. 3139 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/23/01   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3139 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/23/01   HUGGINS

Bill Number:   H. 3139 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/23/01   TALLEY

Bill Number:   H. 3139 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/23/01   GOVAN

Bill Number:   H. 3138 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/23/01   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3138 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/23/01   HUGGINS

Bill Number:   H. 3138 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/23/01   TALLEY

Bill Number:   H. 3138 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/23/01   OWENS

Bill Number:   H. 3138 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/23/01   GOVAN

Bill Number:   H. 3290 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/23/01   LOFTIS

Bill Number:   H. 3290 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/23/01   ASKINS

Bill Number:   H. 3290 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
01/23/01   HUGGINS

Bill Number:   H. 3290 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
01/23/01   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3290 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
01/23/01   SCARBOROUGH

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

H. 3294 (Word version) -- Reps. Hinson, Law, Dantzler, Gourdine and Merrill: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING BERKELEY COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF BERKELEY COUNTY.

H. 3139 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Harrell, Townsend, Sharpe, J. Brown, Cato, Campsen, Wilder, Jennings, Coates, Vaughn, Sandifer, Whatley, Cobb-Hunter, Delleney, Simrill, Walker, Altman, Owens, Whipper, Robinson, Merrill, Cotty, Gilham, Rodgers, Rice, Easterday, Edge, Hamilton, Bingham, Huggins, Govan and Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE MANDATORY ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE TO THE SECOND THURSDAY IN MAY, AND PROVIDE THAT IN ANY YEAR THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FAILS TO GIVE THIRD READING TO THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL BY MARCH FIFTEENTH, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THE DATE OF ADJOURNMENT IS EXTENDED BY ONE STATEWIDE DAY FOR EACH STATEWIDE DAY AFTER MARCH FIFTEENTH, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THAT THE HOUSE FAILS TO GIVE THE BILL THIRD READING.

Rep. CAMPSEN explained the Bill.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. TRIPP a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

H. 3138 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Harrell, Townsend, Sharpe, J. Brown, Cato, Campsen, Wilder, Jennings, Coates, Vaughn, Sandifer, Whatley, Cobb-Hunter, Delleney, Simrill, Walker, Altman, Robinson, Merrill, Cotty, Gilham, Rodgers, Rice, Easterday, Edge, Bingham, Huggins, Talley, Owens and Govan: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMENCING AT VARYING TIMES IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS AND ODD-NUMBERED YEARS AND FOR AN ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION FOR THE SENATE IN CERTAIN YEARS, DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE LANGUAGE, PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN MEETINGS FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE OF LEGISLATION, AND PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN COMMITTEE MEETINGS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION   1.   It is proposed that Section 9, Article III of the Constitution of this State be amended to read:

"Section 9.   The annual session of the General Assembly heretofore elected, fixed by the Constitution of the year Eighteen hundred and Sixty-eight to convene on the fourth Tuesday of November, in the year Eighteen hundred and ninety-five, is hereby postponed, and the same shall be convened and held in the city of Columbia on the second Tuesday of January, in the year Eighteen hundred and Ninety-six. The first session of the General Assembly elected under this Constitution shall convene in Columbia on the second Tuesday in January, in the year Eighteen hundred and Ninety-seven, and thereafter annually at the same time and place. Provided, That the House of Representatives shall meet on the first Tuesday following the certification of the election of its members for not more than three days following the general election in

SECTION   2.   The proposed amendment must be submitted to the qualified electors at the next general election for representatives. Ballots must be provided at the various voting precincts with the following words printed or written on the ballots:

"Shall Section 9, Article III of the Constitution of this State be amended so as to provide for annual sessions of the General Assembly commencing at varying times in even-numbered years and odd-numbered years and for an organizational session for the Senate in certain years, delete obsolete language, provide for election of officers of the General Assembly, provide for certain meetings for the

Those voting in favor of the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word 'Yes', and those voting against the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word 'No'."

Rep. CAMPSEN explained the Joint Resolution.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution the yeas and nays were taken on the passage of the Joint Resolution, resulting as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allen                  Allison                Altman
Askins                 Bales                  Barfield
Barrett                Battle                 Bingham
Bowers                 Breeland               Brown, G.
Brown, J.              Brown, R.              Campsen
Cato                   Chellis                Coates
Cobb-Hunter            Coleman                Cooper
Cotty                  Davenport              Delleney
Easterday              Edge                   Emory
Fleming                Freeman                Frye
Gilham                 Hamilton               Harrell
Harrison               Hayes                  Hines, J.
Hines, M.              Hinson                 Hosey
Howard                 Huggins                Jennings
Keegan                 Kelley                 Kennedy
Kirsh                  Klauber                Knotts
Koon                   Law                    Leach
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Lloyd
Loftis                 Lourie                 Lucas
Mack                   Martin                 McCraw
McGee                  McLeod                 Meacham-Richardson
Merrill                Miller                 Moody-Lawrence

Neal, J.H.             Neal, J.M.             Neilson
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               Trotter
Walker                 Webb                   Weeks
Whatley                White                  Wilder
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Young, A.
Young, J.

Those who voted in the negative are:

So, the Joint Resolution, having received the necessary two-thirds vote, was passed and ordered to third reading.

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3053 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Young, G. M. Smith, Kirsh, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Davenport and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-115, SO AS TO CREATE A GENERAL LIEN UPON THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING WAGES, ANNUITIES, PENSIONS, AND CHOSES IN ACTION, OF ANY PUBLIC OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, OR ANY OTHER PERSON WHO IS FOUND GUILTY OF AN OFFENSE INVOLVING EMBEZZLEMENT OR APPROPRIATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR PROPERTY TO PRIVATE USE, TO THE EXTENT OF THE TOTAL LOSS,

The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\SKB\AMEND\18109SOM01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/   SECTION   1.     Chapter 1, Title 8 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 8-1-115.   (A)(1) There is hereby created a general lien upon the retirement account of any public officer, public employee, or any other person who is convicted of an offense involving embezzlement or misappropriation of public funds or public property to the private use of himself or any other person, to the extent of the total loss, damage, and expense to the State, or to a county or municipality, or to any agency or political subdivision of the State, or to any state, county or municipal agency, any college or university, or to any school, special or public service district within the State, that is authorized by law to perform a governmental function or provide a governmental service.

(2)   For purposes of this section, 'retirement account' means the contributions and interest, held by the State Retirement System,

(B)   The presiding judge before whom any public officer, employee, or any other person is convicted of an offense described in subparagraph (A) must send to the Attorney General and the State Retirement System a notice of the lien showing the name of the person convicted whose retirement account is subject to the lien created by subsection (A) and the date of the conviction, which is the date upon which the lien attaches. The presiding judge must set the lien at the time of conviction and the presiding judge's notice of lien must state the amount of the lien.

(C)   In addition to any other sentence imposed upon a person convicted of an offense described in subparagraph (A), the presiding judge may require full restitution of all public funds embezzled or misappropriated and full payment for the conversion, use, and value of public property appropriated to private use, and may provide for an indeterminate sentence of incarceration or probation, or both, until restitution in full has been made.

(D)   The Attorney General is charged with an affirmative duty to recover public funds and property embezzled or converted to private use, or the value thereof, and he or his designee may bring an action to enforce the lien created by this section at any time up to the death of a person whose retirement account is subject to the lien created by subsection (A).
(E)   The Attorney General or his designee shall file a satisfaction and discharge of the lien created by this section after restitution has been made by payment of the amount of the lien in full or after the death of the person whose retirement account is subject to the lien created by subsection (A). If the beneficiary of the person whose retirement account is subject to the lien created by subsection (A) was, himself, convicted of an offense involving the embezzlement or misappropriation of public funds or public property, the lien must continue until restitution has been made or until the death of the beneficiary.
(F)   The lien created by this section and the action to enforce the lien are cumulative and in addition to all other remedies provided by law."

"Section 9-1-1680. (A) Except as provided in Section 8-1-115 and subject to the doctrine of constructive trust ex maleficio, The the right of a person to an annuity or a retirement allowance or to the return of contributions, an annuity, or retirement allowance itself, any optional benefit, or any other right accrued or accruing to any person under the provisions of this chapter, and the monies of the system created under the provisions of this chapter or any private retirement system operated by a municipality, are exempted from any state or municipal tax, except the taxes imposed pursuant to Chapters 7, 15, 6 and 16 of Title 12, and exempted from levy and sale, garnishment, attachment, or any other process and are unassignable except as specifically otherwise provided in this chapter.

(B)   The right of a person to an annuity or a retirement allowance or to the return of contributions, an annuity, or retirement allowance itself, any optional benefit, or any other right accrued or accruing to any person under the provisions of any private retirement system operated by a municipality are exempted from any state or municipal tax, except the taxes imposed pursuant to 6 and 16 of Title 12, and exempted from levy and sale, garnishment, attachment, or any other process and are unassignable except as specifically otherwise provided in this chapter."
SECTION   3.     Section 9-8-190 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 189 of 1989, is further amended to read:

"Section 9-8-190.     Except as provided in Section 8-1-115 and subject to the doctrine of constructive trust ex maleficio , The the right of a person to a retirement allowance or to the return of contributions, a retirement allowance itself, any optional allowance or payment on death or any other right accrued or accruing to any person under the provisions of this chapter, and the monies of the system are exempted from state or municipal tax, except the taxes imposed pursuant to Chapters 7, 15, 6 and 16 of Title 12, and exempted from levy and sale, garnishment, attachment, or any other process and are unassignable except as otherwise provided in this chapter."
SECTION 4.   Section 9-9-180 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 189 of 1989, is further amended to read:

"Section 9-9-180.   Except as provided in Section 8-1-115 and subject to the doctrine of constructive trust ex maleficio, The the right of a person to a retirement allowance or to the return of contributions, a retirement allowance itself, any optional allowance or payment on

"Section 9-11-270.   Except as provided in Section 8-1-115 and subject to the doctrine of constructive trust ex maleficio, The the right of a person to retirement allowance or to the return of contributions, a retirement allowance itself, any optional or death benefit, or any other right accrued or accruing to a person under the provisions of this chapter, and the monies of the system are exempted from any state or municipal tax, except the taxes imposed pursuant to Chapters 7, 15, 6 and 16 of Title 12, and exempted from levy and sale, garnishment, attachment, or any other process, and are unassignable except as specifically otherwise provided in this chapter."
SECTION 6.     This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Amend further by striking the title in its entirety and inserting:
/   TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-115, SO AS TO CREATE A GENERAL LIEN UPON THE STATE RETIREMENT ACCOUNT OF ANY PUBLIC OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, OR ANY OTHER PERSON WHO IS FOUND GUILTY OF AN OFFENSE INVOLVING EMBEZZLEMENT OR MISAPPROPRIATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR PROPERTY TO PRIVATE USE OF HIMSELF OR ANY OTHER PERSON, TO THE EXTENT OF THE TOTAL LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE TO THE STATE, OR TO A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF 'RETIREMENT ACCOUNT', TO PROVIDE FOR THE JUDGE SENDING A NOTICE OF THE LIEN TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE THAT AN ACTION TO ENFORCE THE LIEN CREATED BY THIS SECTION MAY BE BROUGHT AT ANY TIME UP TO THE DEATH OF A PERSON WHOSE RETIREMENT ACCOUNT IS SUBJECT TO THE LIEN, TO PROVIDE FOR SATISFACTION AND DISCHARGE OF THE LIEN CREATED BY

Rep. J. YOUNG explained the amendment.

Rep. J. YOUNG continued speaking.

The question then recurred to the adoption of the amendment.

Rep. KENNEDY demanded the yeas and nays, which were not ordered.

The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. J. YOUNG proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc Name COUNCIL\SKB\AMEND\18127SOM01), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTIONS 1 and 2 and inserting:

/   SECTION   1.     Chapter 1, Title 8 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 8-1-115.   (A) There is hereby created a general lien upon any public retirement or pension plan not governed by ERISA of any public officer, public employee, or any other person who is convicted

(B)   The presiding judge before whom any public officer, employee, or any other person is convicted of an offense described in subparagraph (A) must send to the Attorney General and the appropriate retirement or pension plan system a notice of the lien showing the name of the person convicted whose retirement or pension plan is subject to the lien created by subsection (A) and the date of the conviction, which is the date upon which the lien attaches. The presiding judge must set the lien at the time of conviction and the presiding judge's notice of lien must state the amount of the lien.

(C)   In addition to any other sentence imposed upon a person convicted of an offense described in subparagraph (A), the presiding judge may require full restitution of all public funds embezzled or misappropriated and full payment for the conversion, use, and value of public property appropriated to private use, and may provide for an indeterminate sentence of incarceration or probation, or both, until restitution in full has been made.

(D)   The Attorney General is charged with an affirmative duty to recover public funds and property embezzled or converted to private use, or the value thereof, and he or his designee may bring an action to enforce the lien created by this section at any time up to the death of a person whose retirement or pension plan is subject to the lien created by subsection (A).

(E)   The Attorney General or his designee shall file a satisfaction and discharge of the lien created by this section after restitution has been made by payment of the amount of the lien in full or after the death of the person whose retirement or pension plan is subject to the lien created by subsection (A). If the beneficiary of the person whose retirement or pension plan is subject to the lien created by subsection (A) was, himself, convicted of an offense involving the embezzlement or misappropriation of public funds or public property, the lien must continue until restitution has been made or until the death of the beneficiary.

(F)   The lien created by this section and the action to enforce the lien are cumulative and in addition to all other remedies provided by law."

SECTION 2.   Section 9-1-1680 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 189 of 1989, is further amended to read:

"Section 9-1-1680. Except as provided in Section 8-1-115 and subject to the doctrine of constructive trust ex maleficio, The the right of a person to an annuity or a retirement allowance or to the return of contributions, an annuity, or retirement allowance itself, any optional benefit, or any other right accrued or accruing to any person under the provisions of this chapter, and the monies of the system created under the provisions of this chapter or any private retirement system operated by a municipality, are exempted from any state or municipal tax, except the taxes imposed pursuant to Chapters 7, 15, 6 and 16 of Title 12, and exempted from levy and sale, garnishment, attachment, or any other process and are unassignable except as specifically otherwise provided in this chapter." /
Amend the bill further by adding an appropriately numbered section to read:
/   "SECTION __.   This act is intended to create remedies to more efficiently recover restitution due to state and local governmental entities in cases involving embezzlement or misappropriation of public funds or public property to the private use of a public officer or employee, or any other person. As such, it is remedial legislation intended to be retroactive as well as prospective in its application, so as to attach the general lien created by Section 8-1-115(A) to any public retirement or pension plan not governed by ERISA of any public officer, public employee, or any other person who has been convicted of an offense described in Section 8-1-115(A). In cases where a living person was convicted of an offense described in Section 8-1-115(A) before the effective date of this act, the lien attaches to their public retirement or pension plan not governed by ERISA immediately upon approval of this act by the Governor. In cases concluded before the effective date of this act the Attorney General or his designee may send the notice of lien required by Section 8-1-115(B) to the appropriate retirement or pension plan system instead of the presiding judge." /
Amend further by striking the title in its entirety and inserting:
/ TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-115, SO AS TO CREATE A GENERAL LIEN UPON THE

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

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3290 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Allen, Allison, Altman, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knotts, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, 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, 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, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Witherspoon, A. Young, J. Young, Loftis and Askins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-37-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONDUCT DEEMED TO BE ENGAGING IN THE PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY, SO AS TO INCLUDE PERSONS ADMINISTERING AND PRESCRIBING PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF EYE DISEASE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-37-105, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE USE OF PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS BY OPTOMETRISTS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS CONCERNING SPECIFIC MEDICATIONS, PROVISIONS REGARDING PATIENT CHART DOCUMENTATION, AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR MAKING REFERRALS WHEN PRESCRIBING TOPICAL STEROIDS AND WHEN TREATING GLAUCOMA AND TO AUTHORIZE INJECTIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANAPHYLAXIS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-37-107, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR

Rep. WALKER made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE sustained the Point of Order.

Rep. WILKINS, with unanimous consent, made a statement relative to his decision to remain as SPEAKER of the House of Representatives.

The Veto on the following Act was taken up:

H. 4775 (R. 466)-WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 2000.

Veto #3. Page 411, Department of Commerce, Proviso 27.20 (Renaissance Downtown Renewal Project).

Rep. LEE moved to adjourn debate on the Veto until Thursday, January 25, which was agreed to.

Rep. FLEMING moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

S. 174 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Saleeby and Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2001, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A

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

That the Senate and the House of Representatives shall meet in joint assembly in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, February 7, 2001, at 12:00 noon to elect a successor to the Honorable M. Duane Shuler, Judge of the Court of Appeals, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable C. Tolbert Goolsby, Jr., Judge of the Court of Appeals, Seat 4, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable J. Ernest Kinard, Jr., Judge of the Circuit Court for the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable J. Derham Cole, Judge of the Circuit Court for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Maxey G. Watson, Judge of the Family Court for the First Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable G. Larry Inabinet, Judge of the Family Court for the Second Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Marion D. Myers, Judge of the Family Court for the Third Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable R. Wright Turbeville, Judge of the Family Court for the Third Judicial Circuit, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Jamie Lee Murdock, Jr., Judge of the Family Court for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Leslie K. Riddle, Judge of the Family Court for the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 2001; to elect a successor to the Honorable Rolly W. Jacobs, Judge of the Family Court for the Fifth

Be it further resolved that all nominations must be made by the Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission and that no further nominating or seconding speeches may be made by members of the General Assembly on behalf of any candidate.

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

The following Bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committee:

H. 3319 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Allison, Barrett, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Davenport, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Gilham, Harrison, Harvin, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Knotts, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Martin, McCraw, Meacham-Richardson, Moody-Lawrence, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rodgers, Simrill, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Stille, Talley, Thompson, Trotter, Walker and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONALS AND OCCUPATIONS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERY BOARD UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO CONFORM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF CEMETERY COMPANIES AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 55 OF TITLE 39 RELATING TO CEMETERIES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3188 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Allison, Davenport, Lee, Littlejohn, Sinclair, Talley, Vaughn, Walker and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TO DECLARE FEBRUARY 13, 2001, AS "SPARTANBURG COUNTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

H. 3279 (Word version) -- Reps. Barrett and Sandifer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JOHN KELLEY OF WALHALLA FOR BEING NAMED A DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR DEDICATING HIS LIFE TO THE EDUCATION OF THE YOUTH OF OCONEE COUNTY AND SOUTH CAROLINA.

H. 3305 (Word version) -- Rep. Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND DR. LARRY K. RAYNES, PASTOR OF PLEASANT VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH IN TAYLORS, FOR HIS THIRTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO HIS CONGREGATION AND THE COMMUNITY.

At 1:00 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. G. BROWN, adjourned in memory of John B. Houser, Jr., to meet at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow.

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