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

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Thursday, February 1, 2001
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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

O Lord, teach us to pattern our lives in keeping with Your teachings. Grant us the hard discipline of waiting, not in passiveness or indifference, but waiting with open minds and wisdom that leads us to action. Enable us to hear clearly the words of the Psalmist: "Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He will strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord" (Psalm 27:14). Keep us in the shelter of Your love, being always "our refuge and strength." Amen.

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

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

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. SANDIFER moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Frank E. Garland, which was agreed to.

REGULATIONS RECEIVED

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

Document No. 2565
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-5-60
Computing the Experience of Teachers
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 31, 2001
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001

Document No. 2567
Agency: Board of Education

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Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-5-60
Requirements for Additional Areas of Certification
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 31, 2001
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001

Document No. 2568
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-5-60
Teaching Experience Acceptable for Credit
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 31, 2001
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001

Document No. 2569
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-5-60
Types and Levels of Credential Classification
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 31, 2001
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001

Document No. 2570
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-5-60
Student Teachers
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 31, 2001
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001

Document No. 2571
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-5-60
Other Experience Acceptable for Credit
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 31, 2001

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Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001

Document No. 2595
Agency:   Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-22-60
General Provisions, Requirements for Licensure, Continuing
Professional Competency
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 1, 2001
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 1, 2001

Document No. 2596
Agency:   Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Commissioners of Pilotage
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 54-15-120; 54-15-140
Port of Charleston - Short Branch Qualification
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 1, 2001
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 1, 2001

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., January 31, 2001
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on S. 250, R. 439 by a vote of 24 to 21:

S. 250 (Word version), R. 439--Senators Leatherman and Hayes: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOBBYIST'S REPORTING OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS' REPORTING OF LOBBYING EXPENDITURES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING REPORTS; TO AMEND

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SECTION 2-17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT REPORT OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING THE REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTS PROHIBITED OF LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS, ACTS PROHIBITED OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, EXCEPTIONS, AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE CABINET OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT, SO AS TO DELETE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "ELECTION", A BALLOT MEASURE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR A PERSON TO PETITION THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ALLEGING THE VIOLATIONS COMPLAINED OF AND PRAYING FOR APPROPRIATE RELIEF DURING THE FIFTY-DAY PERIOD BEFORE AN ELECTION AND TO REQUIRE A NOTICE OF WAIVER BE FORWARDED TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION AFTER A COMPLAINT HAS BEEN DISMISSED WHEN IT DOES NOT ALLEGE FACTS SUFFICIENT TO CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ETHICS COMMITTEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS COMMITTEES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF A COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR A PERSON TO PETITION THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ALLEGING THE VIOLATION COMPLAINED OF PRAYING FOR APPROPRIATE RELIEF DURING THE FIFTY-DAY PERIOD BEFORE AN ELECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "COMMITTEE" TO INCLUDE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO, TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTIVE OFFICE, MAKES INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES AGGREGATING FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE DURING AN ELECTION CYCLE, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "ELECTION" TO DELETE BALLOT MEASURE WITHIN ITS DEFINITION, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF
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"INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE" TO INCLUDE AN EXPENDITURE MADE UPON CONSULTATION WITH A COMMITTEE OR AGENT OF A COMMITTEE OR A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE OR AN AGENT OF A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE, BY DEFINING "BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE" AND "INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTIVE OFFICE"; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1302, RELATING TO MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS OF CONTRIBUTIONS BY A CANDIDATE, SO AS TO INCLUDE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1304, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT COMMITTEES RECEIVING AND SPENDING FUNDS MUST FILE A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE WHICH RECEIVES OR EXPENDS MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN THE AGGREGATE DURING AN ELECTION CYCLE TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY A COMMITTEE WHICH RECEIVES OR EXPENDS MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1306, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE WHERE APPLICABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1308, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FILING OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS BY CANDIDATES AND COMMITTEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE MAKING OF INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES WITHIN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION, AND REQUIRE A CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORT TO BE FILED UPON THE RECEIPT OF ANYTHING OF VALUE TOTALING, IN AN ACCUMULATED AGGREGATE, TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1309, SO AS TO REQUIRE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE REQUIRED TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION MUST FILE AN INITIAL CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RECIPIENTS OF CERTAIN CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND COPIES OF THEM AND THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION REVIEW, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT TO SEND CAMPAIGN REPORTS TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION
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8-13-1316, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM POLITICAL PARTIES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A POLITICAL PARTY FROM RECEIVING CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH ITS PARTY COMMITTEES OR LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS COMMITTEES WHICH TOTAL CERTAIN AGGREGATE AMOUNTS AND PROVIDE THAT A CONTRIBUTION GIVEN IN VIOLATION OF SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE KEPT BY THE RECIPIENT, BUT WITHIN TEN DAYS REMIT IT TO THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1324, RELATING TO ANONYMOUS CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THESE CONTRIBUTIONS TO A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1332, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES, SO AS TO INCLUDE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE AS WELL AS A COMMITTEE AND DELETE FROM THE PROHIBITION AN ORGANIZATION OR COMMITTEE OF AN ORGANIZATION TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE FROM A PERSON OTHER THAN ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1333 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS AND COMMITTEES FORMED BY NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1354, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF A PERSON INDEPENDENTLY PAYING FOR ELECTION-RELATED COMMUNICATION, SO AS TO DELETE A BALLOT MEASURE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1366, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AS A LOCATION OF THESE REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1368, RELATING TO TERMINATION OF CAMPAIGN FILING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1370, RELATING TO THE USE OF UNEXPENDED CONTRIBUTIONS BY A CANDIDATE AFTER AN ELECTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE WITHIN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1372, RELATING TO TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS OF RULES ON CAMPAIGN
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REPORTS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION FOR THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AS THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING ERRORS OR OMISSIONS ON CAMPAIGN REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1510, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR LATE FILING OF OR FAILURE TO FILE A REPORT OR STATEMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR MAXIMUM FINE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1520, RELATING TO A VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 8, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 13 OF CHAPTER 8 A MISDEMEANOR AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO CREATE AN ADVISORY CAMPAIGN REFORM STUDY COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS COMPOSITION, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

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

H. 3369 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Scarborough, Altman, R. Brown, Campsen, Harrell, Mack and Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT AND THE SENATE TO CONFIRM HARRY BANCROFT LIMEHOUSE TO THE POST OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATOR.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3057 (Word version) -- Reps. McGee, Altman and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 15, TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BAILS AND RECOGNIZANCES, BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-65 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENSE OF WILFUL FAILURE TO APPEAR

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IN COURT TO ANSWER THE CHARGE OR INDICTMENT AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3046 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Jennings and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL EFFECTIVE DATE OF ACTS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS, SO AS TO MAKE ALL ACTS WHICH IMPOSE A CRIMINAL PENALTY EFFECTIVE ON JANUARY FIRST OF THE YEAR AFTER APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNOR, UNLESS ANOTHER DATE IS SPECIALLY NAMED IN THE ACT AS THE DAY UPON WHICH IT TAKES EFFECT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3032 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 33-19-660 SO AS TO ALLOW A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION TO DESIGNATE IN WRITING AN EMPLOYEE OR AGENT WHO MAY REPRESENT THE CORPORATION IN MAGISTRATES COURT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON DESIGNATED, WHILE REPRESENTING THE CORPORATION IN COURT, IS NOT ENGAGED IN THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3423 (Word version) -- Reps. Stuart, Allison, Barfield, Bowers, J. Brown, Coates, Davenport, Freeman, Gilham, Govan, Harrison, M. Hines, Hinson, Knotts, Lee, Lloyd, Lourie, McCraw, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Parks, Phillips, Rodgers, Scott, Simrill, G. M. Smith, Talley, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE BELIEF AND INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT SPECIAL

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IDENTIFICATION CARDS ISSUED BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UNDER SECTION 56-1-3350 OF THE 1976 CODE ARE VALID FOR ALL PURPOSES FOR WHICH A DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY BE USED AS A FORM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION OTHER THAN AS AUTHORIZATION FOR THE HOLDER TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 176 (Word version) -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE RAY G. SMITH, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 2:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2001.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 257 (Word version) -- Senators Bauer and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO JERRY A. MILLER FOR HIS LEADERSHIP IN ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CITIZENS OF THE IRMO AND CHAPIN COMMUNITIES WHILE SERVING AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE IRMO-CHAPIN RECREATION DISTRICT.

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

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3424 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Rhoad and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1535 SO AS TO ENACT THE "MANDATORY PARENTING PLAN ACT" WHICH REQUIRES EACH PARTY IN AN ACTION FOR DIVORCE FROM THE BONDS OF

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MATRIMONY OR FOR SEPARATE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OR LEGAL SEPARATION, WHERE THE CUSTODY, VISITATION, OR SUPPORT OF A MINOR CHILD IS AN ISSUE, TO FILE A PARENTING PLAN WITHIN NINETY DAYS OF FILING THE COMPLAINT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3425 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Rhoad and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-56-202 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW ACT OF 1986, TO ADOPT THIS FEDERAL LAW AS THE LAW OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXCEPTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3426 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Sandifer, Taylor, Whatley and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-560 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MALE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FROM OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT WITH THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE UNLESS THE PERSON IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL MILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-375, SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM RECEIVING A LOAN, GRANT, SCHOLARSHIP, OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUNDED BY STATE REVENUE, FEDERAL FUNDS, OR GIFTS AND GRANTS ACCEPTED BY THE STATE OR FROM RECEIVING A STUDENT LOAN GUARANTEED BY THE STATE UNLESS THE INDIVIDUAL FILES A STATEMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S SELECTIVE SERVICE STATUS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3427 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Barrett, Govan, Thompson, Whatley and White: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING BY ADDING ARTICLE 87 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO WORLD WAR II VETERANS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF

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THE FEES COLLECTED FROM THE ISSUANCE OF THIS LICENSE PLATE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3428 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Riser and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL REASSESSMENT BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR WHEN THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY ADJACENT TO A RIVER, STREAM, POND, OR LAKE HAS BEEN ADVERSELY IMPACTED BY THE RELEASE INTO THE WATER OF POLLUTANTS BY OTHER THAN THE AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNER, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SPECIAL REASSESSMENT MAY RESULT ONLY IN REDUCED FAIR MARKET VALUE, TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL OF THE VALUE DETERMINED IN THIS SPECIAL REASSESSMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PROPERTY OWNER MAY TAKE THE STANDARD APPEAL WITHOUT REGARD TO THE OTHERWISE APPLICABLE YEARLY DEADLINE TO FILE AN APPEAL IF THE PROPERTY OWNER ELECTS NOT TO BE COVERED BY THE SPECIAL REASSESSMENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3429 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PLEADING AND TRIAL, BY ADDING SECTION 17-23-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, WITH EXCEPTIONS, SOLICITORS MUST CALL CASES FOR TRIAL WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE INDICTMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT, WITH EXCEPTIONS, THE STATE MUST PRESENT AN INDICTMENT WITHIN NINETY DAYS AFTER A WARRANT HAS BEEN ISSUED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3430 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1550 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN PROCEEDINGS IN WHICH CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION ARE IN DISPUTE THERE IS A PRESUMPTION THAT JOINT CUSTODY IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD; TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO ORDER JOINT CUSTODY ABSENT

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WRITTEN FINDINGS THAT A PARENT IS UNFIT OR GEOGRAPHICALLY REMOVED; AND TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO EQUALIZE AND PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EACH PARENT TO BE INVOLVED IN ACTIVITIES IN THE CHILD'S LIFE IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3431 (Word version) -- Rep. Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON, BY ADDING ARTICLE 19, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE "SOUTH CAROLINA VIOLENCE PREVENTION AUTHORITY" WHICH SHALL COORDINATE VIOLENCE PREVENTION EFFORTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 86 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES AND THAT THE FEES GENERATED FROM THE ISSUANCE OF THESE LICENSE PLATES MUST BE USED FOR THE OPERATION OF THE VIOLENCE PREVENTION AUTHORITY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3432 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Govan, Rhoad and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE EXEMPTIONS FOR THE SALE OF MEALS OR FOODSTUFFS TO A PERSON WHO IS CERTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO BE DECLARED TOTALLY DISABLED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3433 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Whatley and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-112-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEPENDENT OF A PERSON WHO IS A RESIDENT OF ANOTHER STATE AND WHO HAS PAID SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME OR LOCAL PROPERTY TAXES FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR IN A TOTAL AMOUNT EXCEEDING TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS IS ENTITLED TO PAY IN-STATE TUITION RATES FOR THE

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SUCCEEDING YEAR AT STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3434 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Barrett, Govan, Lourie, Rhoad, Thompson and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FREE TUITION FOR CERTAIN VETERANS' CHILDREN AT STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CHILDREN OF VETERANS AWARDED A PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN COMBAT ALSO QUALIFY FOR FREE TUITION UNDER THE CONDITIONS STIPULATED IN THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3435 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES FOR DEFENDANTS AND THE STATE IN CRIMINAL CASES, SO AS TO EQUALIZE THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES ALLOWED TO DEFENDANTS AND THE STATE AND TO ADD TO THE LIST OF SPECIFIC OFFENSES FOR WHICH THE DEFENDANT AND THE STATE ARE ENTITLED TO TEN CHALLENGES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3436 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RECORDS OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL AND THEIR CONFIDENTIALITY PRIOR TO PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL AUDIT REPORT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL RECORDS AND AUDIT WORKING PAPERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL ARE CONFIDENTIAL AT ALL TIMES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3437 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AND SECTIONS 17-5-260, 17-5-265, 17-5-275, AND 17-5-300, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO THE

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DUTIES AND AUTHORITY OF THE OFFICE OF COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER, SO AS TO ADD THAT THE CORONER OR HIS DESIGNEE IN THE COUNTY IS ALSO AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM CERTAIN DUTIES AND REQUIRED TO MAKE CERTAIN NOTIFICATIONS IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3438 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, J. Brown, Harrell, Kelley, Sharpe and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON GENERAL TAX INCREASES AND NEW GENERAL TAXES, SO AS TO REQUIRE A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE ELECTED MEMBERSHIP OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE IMPOSITION OF A NEW OR INCREASED TAX.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3439 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 54-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE METHOD OF APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT BE APPOINTED OR CONTINUE TO SERVE ON THE BOARD, WHO IS OR BECOMES A MEMBER, ASSOCIATE, REPRESENTATIVE, OR EMPLOYEE OF A LABOR UNION IF THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES OF THE UNION ARE PORTS-RELATED.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3440 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Allison, Barrett, Cato, Coates, Cooper, Law, Rice, Stille, Thompson, Townsend, Trotter, Walker and White: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, TO PROVIDE CITATION PENALTIES, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF RESIDENTIAL

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BUILDERS, RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, AND HOME INSPECTORS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3441 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Allison, Barrett, Cato, Coates, Cooper, Law, Rice, Stille, Thompson, Townsend, Trotter, Walker and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-625 AND SECTION 44-55-815 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROMULGATE OBJECTIVE REGULATIONS CONCERNING, RESPECTIVELY, PERMITTING AND REGULATING SEPTIC TANKS IN COUNTIES WITH A CITY OF OVER SEVENTY THOUSAND AND SEPTIC TANKS AT HOME SITES, TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OR COUNTY BOARDS OF HEALTH FROM DENYING THE ISSUANCE OF SEPTIC TANK PERMITS IF CERTAIN CRITERIA ARE MET AND FROM INTERFERING IN THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY REGARDLESS OF WHAT TYPE OF SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS ARE PROPOSED, AND TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COMMENT ON SEPTIC TANK PERMITS ONLY IF CERTAIN CRITERIA ARE NOT MET; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-620, RELATING TO SPECIFICATIONS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY COUNTY BOARDS OF HEALTH IN COUNTIES WITH A CITY OF OVER SEVENTY THOUSAND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY OBJECTIVE SPECIFICATIONS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS MAY BE PROMULGATED AND TO REQUIRE AT LEAST TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THEY ARE PROMULGATED, TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OR A COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH FROM DENYING THE ISSUANCE OF SEPTIC TANK PERMITS IF CERTAIN CRITERIA ARE MET AND TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC HEARINGS AND COMMENT ON SEPTIC TANK PERMITS ONLY IF CERTAIN CRITERIA ARE NOT MET.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3442 (Word version) -- Reps. Robinson, Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Quinn, Koon, Knotts, Allison, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Coates, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Fleming, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Hamilton, Harrell,

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Harrison, Haskins, Hinson, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Martin, McGee, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Owens, Perry, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sharpe, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, White, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO REDUCE AT THE RATE OF ONE PERCENT A YEAR THE FOUR PERCENT STATE SALES TAX ON FOOD ITEMS WHICH LAWFULLY MAY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, TO EXEMPT COMPLETELY FROM THE STATE PORTION OF THE TAX ALL SUCH FOOD AND MEALS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2005, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE FROM THE REDUCED RATES OF TAX DURING THE PHASE-IN PERIOD, AND TO AMEND AN ACT OF 2000 BEARING RATIFICATION NUMBER 453, RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR FOOD ITEMS MADE OBSOLETE BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3443 (Word version) -- Reps. Robinson, Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Quinn, Koon, Knotts, Simrill, Allison, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Coates, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Fleming, Frye, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hinson, Huggins, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, McGee, Meacham-Richardson, Owens, Perry, Rice, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Sharpe, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, White, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE INCOME TAX BRACKETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION LIMITING THE INFLATION ADJUSTMENT TO ONE-HALF OF THE ACTUAL INFLATION RATE AND THE

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OVERALL FOUR PERCENT LIMIT ON THE TOTAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENT AND TO DELETE REDUNDANT LANGUAGE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3445 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Knotts, Whatley, Wilder, Rhoad, Cobb-Hunter, Edge, Howard, Keegan, Simrill, Snow, Trotter and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1580 AND 9-1-1590, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISABILITY RETIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO ALLOW A DISABILITY RETIREE TO EARN UP TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF AVERAGE FINAL COMPENSATION BEFORE BENEFITS ARE STOPPED AND TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS WHEN SUCH A RETIREE RETURNS TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-11-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SERVICE AND DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICER'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND 9-11-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RETURN TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT BY A RETIREE UNDER THAT SYSTEM, SO AS TO ALLOW DISABILITY RETIREES UNDER THE POLICE SYSTEM TO EARN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF AVERAGE FINAL COMPENSATION BEFORE BENEFITS ARE AFFECTED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

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

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FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS; AND TO PROVIDE A ONE-YEAR PERIOD WITHIN WHICH TO CONVERT A CURRENT LICENSE TO A LICENSE WITHIN THE REVISED CLASSIFICATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

S. 222 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE'S USE OF REVENUES OF THE TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL LEGAL INVESTMENTS FOR THESE REVENUES BY THE STATE TREASURER IN OBLIGATIONS OF CORPORATIONS AND IN STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OUTSIDE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IF THE OBLIGATIONS ARE DENOMINATED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS AND BEAR AN INVESTMENT GRADE RATING OF AT LEAST TWO NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED RATING SERVICES.
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3444 (Word version) -- Rep. Allen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WELCOMING THE HONORABLE LOIS DEBERRY, SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GREAT STATE OF TENNESSEE, TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND EXTENDING BEST WISHES ON THE OCCASION OF HER SERVICE AS GUEST SPEAKER FOR THE DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC., UPSTATE CLUSTER CHAPTER'S EIGHTY-EIGHTH FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION.

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

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3446 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings and Freeman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 52 FROM KIMREY LANE THROUGH THE CASH COMMUNITY OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY TO THE DARLINGTON COUNTY LINE AS THE "U.S. MARINE CORPORAL KELLY KEITH MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN MEMORY OF U.S. MARINE CORPORAL KELLY KEITH WHO WAS KILLED ON APRIL 9, 2000, WHEN THE MV-22 OSPREY, A COMBINATION HELICOPTER AND AIRPLANE FOR WHICH HE WAS THE CREW CHIEF, TRAGICALLY CRASHED IN ARIZONA WHILE ON A TRAINING EXERCISE, AND TO FURTHER REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT PLACES ALONG THE HIGHWAY THAT THE DEPARTMENT CONSIDERS ADVISABLE CONTAINING THE WORDS "U.S. MARINE CORPORAL KELLY KEITH MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3448 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE HAMMOND SCHOOL VARSITY CHEERLEADING TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2000-2001 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

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

ROLL CALL

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

Allen                  Allison                Altman
Bales                  Barfield               Barrett
Battle                 Bingham                Bowers
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Breeland               Brown, G.              Brown, R.
Campsen                Cato                   Chellis
Clyburn                Coates                 Cobb-Hunter
Coleman                Cooper                 Dantzler
Davenport              Delleney               Easterday
Edge                   Emory                  Fleming
Freeman                Gilham                 Gourdine
Govan                  Hamilton               Harrell
Harrison               Haskins                Hayes
Hines, J.              Hines, M.              Hinson
Hosey                  Howard                 Huggins
Jennings               Keegan                 Kelley
Kennedy                Klauber                Knotts
Koon                   Law                    Leach
Lee                    Limehouse              Littlejohn
Lloyd                  Loftis                 Lourie
Lucas                  Mack                   Martin
McCraw                 McGee                  McLeod
Meacham-Richardson     Merrill                Miller
Moody-Lawrence         Neal, J.M.             Neilson
Ott                    Owens                  Parks
Phillips               Quinn                  Rhoad
Rice                   Riser                  Rivers
Robinson               Rodgers                Sandifer
Scarborough            Scott                  Sharpe
Sheheen                Simrill                Sinclair
Smith, D.C.            Smith, F.N.            Smith, G.M.
Smith, J.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.

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STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, February 1.

Herb Kirsh                        James E. Smith
Todd Rutherford                   Skipper Perry
Joe Brown                         Jackson Whipper
Bill Cotty

Total Present--119

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. HARVIN a leave of absence for the day due to illness.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. FRYE a leave of absence for yesterday and today due to a death in the family.

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

Rep. SHEHEEN signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Committee Meetings on Wednesday, January 31.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. John P. Evans of Greenville is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

CO-SPONSORS ADDED AND REMOVED

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

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co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3289 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/01/01   CAMPSEN

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3142 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/01/01   CAMPSEN

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3142 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/01/01   MCGEE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3142 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/01/01   COATES

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3043 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/01/01   MCLEOD

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3171 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/01/01   HARVIN

CO-SPONSOR REMOVED

Bill Number:   H. 3290 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
02/01/01   KNOTTS

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ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

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. 213 (Word version) -- Senators Matthews and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 459 OF 2000, RELATING TO PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AND AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE TO EXPEND CERTAIN FUNDS FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMITTEE MEMBERS MAY BE PAID THE USUAL MILEAGE FOR THEIR ROAD INSPECTIONS.

ORDERED TO THIRD READING

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

S. 212 (Word version) -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 469 OF 2000, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 1, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE BY WHICH CANDIDATES MUST FILE FOR ELECTION TO THESE OFFICES.

H. 3381 (Word version) -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO CONTACT WITH PATIENTS BEFORE PRESCRIBING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2548, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Rep. PARKS explained the Joint Resolution.

S. 114 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Giese, Ford, Elliott and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-59-10 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SENATE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE, SO AS TO

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INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS FROM SEVEN TO NINE.

Rep. HARRISON explained the Bill.

S. 212--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. KIRSH, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 212 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 3381--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. J. BROWN, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3381 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.

S. 114--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 114 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.

SENT TO THE SENATE

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

H. 3378 (Word version) -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF LICENSES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2549, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

H. 3227 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE DWELLING HOME AND LOT OF A FORMER PRISONER OF WAR OR MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE EXEMPTION CONTINUES FOR A SURVIVING SPOUSE.

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H. 3277--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. TOWNSEND moved to adjourn debate upon the following Joint Resolution until Wednesday, February 28, which was adopted:

H. 3277 (Word version) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE INCENTIVES FOR FUTURE EXCELLENCE (LIFE) SCHOLARSHIP, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2360, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

H. 3142--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3142 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Wilkins, Davenport, Vaughn, Sandifer, Simrill, Walker, Altman, Robinson, Cotty, White, Thompson, Knotts, Campsen, Coates and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41, CONCERNING "THE RIGHT TO WORK" AND TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN POWERS AND IMPART DUTIES TO CARRY THIS OUT; BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-100 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41, AND TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF PENALTIES ASSESSED; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-30, RELATING TO PROHIBITING AN EMPLOYER FROM REQUIRING OR PROHIBITING MEMBERSHIP IN A LABOR ORGANIZATION AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE PROHIBITION AN AGREEMENT OR PRACTICE THAT HAS THE EFFECT OF REQUIRING SUCH MEMBERSHIP AND TO PROHIBIT A LABOR ORGANIZATION FROM INDUCING AN EMPLOYER TO VIOLATE THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-40, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO DEDUCT LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FROM WAGES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SUCH DEDUCTION IF AN EMPLOYEE ENTERS A WRITTEN AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE

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DEDUCTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-90, RELATING TO REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF RIGHTS, SO AS TO CREATE A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION ON BEHALF OF AN EMPLOYEE AGGRIEVED BY VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.

POINT OF ORDER

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

H. 3289--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3289 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Wilkins, Harrison, Kelley, Barrett, Chellis, Coates, Cooper, Harrell, Hinson, Rice, Sandifer, Sharpe, W. D. Smith, Thompson, Trotter, White, A. Young and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-130 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE FROM ESTABLISHING, MANDATING, OR OTHERWISE REQUIRING A MINIMUM WAGE THAT EXCEEDS THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE SET PURSUANT TO 29 U.S.C. 206.

POINT OF ORDER

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

H. 3288--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3288 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Edge and White: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 29, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING, SO AS TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 FOR BOARDS UNDER

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THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD.

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

H. 3159--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3159 (Word version) -- Reps. Fleming and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS AND DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION TO VOTE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE A PARDON FOR THE SERVICE OF A SENTENCE AS AN EXCEPTION TO DISQUALIFICATION FROM BEING REGISTERED TO VOTE.

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

H. 3270--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3270 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION AND THEIR TERMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH OFFICE IS SEPARATE AND NUMBERED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ELECTIONS MUST BE FOR A SPECIFIC, NUMBERED SEAT ON THE COMMISSION STARTING WITH THE ELECTIONS IN 2004.

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The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1, (Doc Name COUNCIL\SKB\AMEND\18133SOM01):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 1 and inserting:
/ SECTION   1.   Section 41-29-10 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 41-29-10.   The South Carolina Employment Security Commission administers Chapters 27 through 41 of this Title shall be administered by the South Carolina Employment Security Commission. The commission shall consist consists of three members to be elected by the General Assembly, in joint session, for terms of four years and until their successors have been elected and qualified, commencing on the first day of July in each presidential election year. Each office on the commission is a separate office and must be assigned the numerical designations of Seat No. 1, Seat No. 2, and Seat No. 3 beginning in the year 2004 by the General Assembly when commissioners are again elected. The election must be for a specific seat on the commission. No person may concurrently seek more than one seat. The term of office begins on July first of each presidential election year. Any vacancy occurring shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the temporary period until the next session of the General Assembly, whereupon when the General Assembly shall elect a commissioner to fill the unexpired term. Each commissioner shall receive an annual salary payable in monthly installments." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. CAMPSEN explained the amendment.

POINT OF ORDER

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

H. 3276--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3276 (Word version) -- Reps. Klauber, Harrison, Fleming and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-350, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS

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OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTIFIED CANDIDATES NOMINATED BY PETITION, PRIMARY, OR CONVENTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE NOMINATED BY MORE THAN ONE PARTY MAY NOT HAVE THE AGGREGATE OF ALL VOTES RECEIVED COUNTED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER IN AN ELECTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ONLY VOTES RECEIVED AS A CANDIDATE FOR EACH PARTY NOMINEE MAY BE USED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER IN AN ELECTION.

POINT OF ORDER

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

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. CATO asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3286 (Word version) from the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER objected.

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. CATO asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3317 (Word version) from the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER objected.

H. 3002--ADOPTED AND SENT TO SENATE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3002 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Cato, Easterday, Hamilton, Leach, Loftis, Rice, F. N. Smith, Tripp, Vaughn, Littlejohn, J. Young and Simrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE AT I-85 AND WOODRUFF ROAD IN GREENVILLE COUNTY THE "TROOPER DAVID T. BAILEY MEMORIAL INTERCHANGE" IN MEMORY OF DAVID T. BAILEY, A SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPER WHO WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE ATTEMPTING A TRAFFIC STOP AT OR NEAR THE INTERCHANGE.

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

That the members of the General Assembly request the South Carolina Department of Transportation to name the interchange at I-85 and Woodruff Road in Greenville County the "Trooper David T. Bailey Memorial Interchange", in memory of Trooper David T. Bailey, of the South Carolina Highway Patrol, who was killed in the line of duty on April 6, 2000, while attempting a traffic stop at or near the interchange; and install appropriate markers or signs at places along the highway the department considers advisable containing the words "Trooper David T. Bailey Memorial Interchange".

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

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

H. 3166--ADOPTED AND SENT TO SENATE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3166 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Cato, Vaughn, Loftis, Hamilton, Leach, F. N. Smith, Rice, Easterday, Tripp, Coates, Davenport, Simrill and Robinson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF WOODRUFF ROAD FROM THE I-85 INTERCHANGE TO THE I-385 INTERCHANGE IN GREENVILLE COUNTY AS THE "TROOPER FIRST CLASS ERIC F. NICHOLSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN MEMORY OF TROOPER FIRST CLASS ERIC F. NICHOLSON WHO WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE SERVING HIS COUNTY AND STATE.

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

That the members of the General Assembly request the South Carolina Department of Transportation to name that portion of Woodruff Road from the I-85 Interchange to the I-385 Interchange in Greenville County as the "Trooper First Class Eric F. Nicholson Memorial Highway" in memory of Trooper First Class Eric F.

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Nicholson who was killed in the line of duty while serving his county and State, and to install appropriate markers or signs at places along the highway the department considers advisable containing the words "Trooper First Class Eric F. Nicholson Memorial Highway".

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

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

H. 3322--ADOPTED AND SENT TO SENATE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3322 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Cato, Easterday, Hamilton, Leach, Loftis, Allen, Rice, F. N. Smith, Tripp, Vaughn and Haskins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE BRIDGE SPANNING I-385 AT SECONDARY ROAD 84, STANDING SPRINGS ROAD, IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, THE "ROBERT A. 'BUD' HUBBARD MEMORIAL BRIDGE" IN MEMORY OF ROBERT 'BUD' HUBBARD A DISTINGUISHED SOUTH CAROLINIAN WHO, AMONG HIS MANY ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS, PLAYED AN INSTRUMENTAL ROLE IN THE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTHERN CONNECTOR ROADWAY IN GREENVILLE COUNTY.

Whereas, Robert A. 'Bud' Hubbard, who passed away on March 8, 1999, was, at his death, the chairman, chief executive officer, and president of Wilbur Smith Associates; and

Whereas, the company which Mr. Hubbard headed has received national and international recognition as a preeminent consulting firm in transportation engineering. It has thirty offices in the United States and five offices in other countries; and

Whereas, Mr. Hubbard spearheaded the early planning and actual construction of the Southern Connector Roadway in Greenville County. He was an ardent supporter of this important transportation infrastructure link in the prosperous Piedmont; and

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Whereas, during his lifetime, Mr. Hubbard received many awards including the Distinguished Service Award from the Consulting Engineers of South Carolina in 1993 and the President's Award from the South Carolinians for Better Transportation in 1992. He was also named "Engineer of the Year" by three separate professional organizations. Mr. Hubbard served as chairman of the International Road Federation from 1995 to 1998; and

Whereas, it is fitting that the members of the General Assembly recognize the accomplishments and service of this very influential and active South Carolinian in this appropriate manner. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly request the South Carolina Department of Transportation to name the bridge spanning I-385 at Secondary Road 84, Standing Springs Road, in Greenville County, the "Robert A. 'Bud' Hubbard Memorial Bridge" in memory of Robert 'Bud' Hubbard, a distinguished South Carolinian who, among his many achievements and accomplishments, played an instrumental role in the planning and construction of the Southern Connector Roadway in Greenville County and install appropriate markers or signs at places near the bridge the department considers advisable containing the words "Robert A. 'Bud' Hubbard Memorial Bridge".

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

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

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

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3449 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith, J. Brown, Cobb-Hunter and J. H. Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND

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CATHERINE JACOBS, A LOYAL, DEDICATED, AND HARD-WORKING EMPLOYEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHO IS RETIRING ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2001, AND TO WISH HER THE VERY BEST IN THE ACTIVE LIFE SHE WILL LEAD IN HER RETIREMENT.

The Resolution was adopted.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3450 (Word version) -- Reps. Bingham, Knotts, Lourie, J. E. Smith and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2925 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSE OF MISDEMEANOR DEATH BY A VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3451 (Word version) -- Reps. Robinson, Harvin, McCraw, Quinn, Cooper, Keegan, Carnell, Kirsh, Clyburn, Jennings, Koon, Cobb-Hunter, Rice, Riser, A. Young, Allison, Littlejohn, Kennedy, Limehouse, J. R. Smith and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 56, CHAPTER 31, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RENTAL OF PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CHAPTER ALSO APPLIES TO RENTAL VEHICLES, AND TO DEFINE RENTAL VEHICLES FOR THIS PURPOSE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3452 (Word version) -- Reps. Whipper, Allison, Cobb-Hunter, Gourdine, Govan, Harrell, Hosey, Jennings, Littlejohn, Mack, Martin, McCraw, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Phillips, Quinn, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Stuart, Taylor, Walker, Whatley, Wilder, A. Young and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-1-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMON LAW MARRIAGE IS NOT VALID IN THE STATE AFTER JULY 1, 2001, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT OTHERWISE VALID COMMON LAW MARRIAGES ENTERED INTO BEFORE JULY 1, 2001, CONTINUE TO BE RECOGNIZED IN THE STATE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 20-1-360 RELATING TO THE VALIDITY OF A

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MARRIAGE CONTRACTED WITHOUT THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3453 (Word version) -- Rep. Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES SO AS TO INCLUDE CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE THIRD DEGREE, ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO COMMIT CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE THIRD DEGREE, LYNCHING IN THE SECOND DEGREE, COMMON LAW ROBBERY, COMMITTING AND ATTEMPTING TO COMMIT A LEWD ACT UPON A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN, AND CAUSING DEATH BY OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS AS VIOLENT CRIMES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3454 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-515, SO AS TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM FIVE PERCENT STATE INCOME TAX RATE ON SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME RECEIVED BY A TAXPAYER IN THE TAXPAYER'S CAPACITY AS A SOLE PROPRIETOR OF A BUSINESS, A SHAREHOLDER OF A SUBCHAPTER "S" CORPORATION, PARTNER IN A PARTNERSHIP, OR MEMBER OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3455 (Word version) -- Rep. Meacham-Richardson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF MELVIN G. GOTTSCHALG OF CHARLESTON AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

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

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3456 (Word version) -- Rep. Tripp: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE "LADY MAVERICKS" OF MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL FOR WINNING THE 2000 STATE CLASS AAAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COACH DELMER HOWELL FOR COACHING THE BOYS AND GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS FOR SEVENTEEN YEARS AND TWELVE STATE VICTORIES.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3387 (Word version) -- Reps. Miller, Battle, Kelley, Barfield, Keegan, Snow, Edge and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF DR. ROBERT CATHCART SMITH OF MURRELLS INLET AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

H. 3422 (Word version) -- Rep. Govan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF DR. KAILASH V. MATHUR OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

ADJOURNMENT

At 10:45 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. SANDIFER, adjourned in memory of Frank E. Garland, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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