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The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rep. HARRISON as follows:
Lord God, we thank You for this day with all the vast opportunities of a new session before us. Draw near to us this day and remain with us throughout this session. Make us big enough to admit our shortcomings; brilliant enough to accept flattery without its influence; strong enough to bear criticism; compassionate enough to understand human frailties; loyal enough to stand by our friends and above all, to be righteous enough to be devoted to God. Throughout this session may we be found sowing seeds worthy of a golden harvest, with such an abundance of goodness that when this session is ended, our consciences will hear; "Well done, good and faithful servant." 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.
Rep. SIMRILL moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Frederick W. Faircloth, which was agreed to.
On motion of Rep. FLEMING, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:
November 19, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Bankers Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will
November 19, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of The Palmetto Conservation Foundation the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held at the Summit Club on January 9, 2002, beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Driggers
November 19, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of The American Institute of Architects the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the Columbia Museum of Art on January 9, 2002, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Tracey B. Waltz
Executive Director
November 19, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
On behalf of South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Banquet. This event will be held in the Moore Building at the State Fairgrounds on January 15, 2002, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Sincerely,
Gary Spires
State Legislative Coordinator
November 19, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Association of Council on Aging Directors the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held at the Clarion Town House on January 16, 2002, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Sincerely,
James D. Hill
Legislative Breakfast Committee, SCACAD
November 19, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of BIPEC the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the Adam's Mark Hotel on January 16, 2002, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Thomas O. DeLoach
President
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Broadcasters Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on January 17, 2002, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Sincerely,
Sunny Jewell
Executive Manager
November 19, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at The Faculty Club on January 22, 2002, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Geri C. Kinton
Account Executive
November 19, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast.
November 19, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held in Room 208 of the Blatt Building on January 23, 2002, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Donald C. Capps
November 19, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of Clarion Town House the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the Clarion Town House on January 23, 2002, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Dee Simons
Director of Sales
November 19, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
On behalf of South Carolina Department of Natural Resources the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the State Museum on January 29, 2002, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sincerely,
Cary D. Chamblee
November 19, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Association of Christian Schools the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held at the Holiday Inn City Center on January 30, 2002, from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Sincerely,
Reece Yandle
Executive Director
November 19, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of ETV Endowment of South Carolina the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held at the ETV Telecommunications Center on January 30, 2002, from noon until 1:30 p.m.
Sincerely,
Minor Mickel Shaw
President
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Telephone Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the Columbia Museum of Art on January 30, 2002, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
J. D. Pate
Executive Director
November 19, 2001
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held at the Town House on January 31, 2002, at 8:00 a.m.
Sincerely,
Todd Atwater
Executive Vice President
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:
Document No. 2664
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation
Board of Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-47-20, 40-1-70
Requirements for Limited License, Limited Licensing for Completion of Fifth Pathway Program
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
Document No. 2678
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-111-75
South Carolina National Guard Student Loan Repayment Program
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 8, 2002
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2002
Document No. 2593
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 48-1-10 et seq.
Nitrogen Oxides
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 8, 2002
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2002
Document No. 2659
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-18-300, 59-18-310(B),(C)
End-of-Course Tests
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 8, 2002
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2002
Document No. 2645
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-55-2310
Public Swimming Pools
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 8, 2002
Document No. 2640
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-56-30, 48-1-10 et seq., 1-23-10
Hazardous Waste Management
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 8, 2002
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2002
Document No. 2643
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 38-33-10, et seq.
Operation of Health Maintenance Organizations
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 8, 2002
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2002
Document No. 2630
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 49-23-10 et seq.
Drought Planning Response
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 8, 2002
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2002
Document No. 2637
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 48-1-60
Classified Waters
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 8, 2002
On motion of Rep. SNOW, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4436 (Word version) -- Reps. Snow and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO BILL PINCKNEY, MAURICE WILLIAMS, BILLY SCOTT, AND CHARLES POPE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2002, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SINGING PATRIOTIC SONGS.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives is extended to Bill Pinckney, Maurice Williams, Billy Scott, and Charles Pope on Tuesday, January 8, 2002, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of singing patriotic songs.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4437 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith and Lee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE SPARTANBURG VIKINGS FOOTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE CLASS AAAA, DIVISION ONE CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2001, AT WILLIAMS-BRICE STADIUM AND TO WISH THEM MUCH SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
The Resolution was adopted.
On motion of Rep. W. D. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4438 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, Harrell and Quinn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS OF PRESIDENT RONALD WILSON REAGAN TO HIS COUNTRY AND THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM DURING TWO TERMS AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND DECLARE FEBRUARY 6, 2002, AND EACH SUBSEQUENT YEARLY ANNIVERSARY OF FEBRUARY SIXTH THEREAFTER, AS "RONALD REAGAN DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background, worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, union leader, corporate spokesman, Governor of California, and President of the United States; and
Whereas, Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the fortieth President of the United States of America; the second of which he earned the confidence of three-fifths of the electorate and was victorious in 49 of the 50 states in the general election, a record unsurpassed in the history of American presidential elections; and
Whereas, in 1981, when Ronald Reagan was inaugurated President, he inherited a disillusioned nation shackled by rampant inflation and high unemployment; and
Whereas, during Mr. Reagan's presidency he worked in a bipartisan manner to enact his bold agenda of restoring accountability and common sense to government which led to an unprecedented economic expansion and opportunity for millions of Americans; and
Whereas, Mr. Reagan's commitment to an active social policy agenda for the nation's children helped lower crime and drug use in our neighborhoods; and
Whereas, President Reagan's vision of "peace through strength" led to the end of the Cold War and the ultimate demise of the Soviet Union, guaranteeing basic human rights for millions of people; and
Whereas, on February 6, 2002, Ronald Reagan will have reached the age of ninety-one years. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize the outstanding contributions of President Ronald Wilson Reagan to his country and the cause of freedom during two terms as President of the United States and declare February 6, 2002, and each subsequent yearly anniversary of February sixth thereafter, as "Ronald Reagan Day" in South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Mrs. Nancy Davis Reagan in care of the Nancy Reagan Foundation, Los Angeles, California, and to the Ronald Wilson Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, California.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4439 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Weeks and J. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE CHIEF DOUG MATHIS OF SUMTER FOR THIRTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SUMTER FIRE DEPARTMENT, TO THANK HIM FOR HIS DEVOTED LEADERSHIP AS FIRE CHIEF, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS UPON HIS RETIREMENT.
The Resolution was adopted.
On motion of Rep. W. D. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4440 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith and Lee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SPARTANBURG VIKINGS FOOTBALL TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THEM UPON WINNING THE CLASS AAAA, DIVISION ONE CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2001, AT WILLIAMS-BRICE STADIUM.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, extend the privilege of the floor to the members of the Spartanburg Vikings Football Team at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, to commend and congratulate them upon winning the Class AAAA, Division One Championship Saturday, December 1, 2001, at Williams-Brice Stadium.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4441 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF BENNIE LEE WILLIAMS OF COLUMBIA ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2001, AND EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4442 (Word version) -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF MR. DON SMITH OF AIKEN COUNTY AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4443 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith and Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF HARRY THORNTON HARVIN OF SUMTER, PROMINENT DENTIST AND CIVIC LEADER, ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2001, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4444 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, G. Brown, J. H. Neal, Weeks and J. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE FOURTEEN YEAR OLD BRENT DILLARD OF DALZELL WHO WON THE AMERICAN POWER BOAT ASSOCIATION'S "A STOCK HYDRO CLASS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP" IN AUGUST OF 2001 IN WHITNEY POINT, NEW YORK, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4445 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith and Weeks: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF CHARLES L. DAWKINS, M.D., OF SUMTER AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
On motion of Rep. W. D. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4446 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, J. Brown, Cato, Carnell, Fleming, Harrell, Harrison, Kelley, Meacham-Richardson, Sharpe, Townsend and Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, JAMES H. HODGES, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2002, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That His Excellency, James H. Hodges, Governor of the State of South Carolina, is invited to address the General Assembly in joint session at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2002, in the chamber of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4447 (Word version) -- Reps. Coates and McGee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF
The following was introduced:
H. 4448 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MR. LOMAS GIST, SR. OF COLUMBIA ON THE OCCASION OF HIS UPCOMING EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY AND WISHING FOR HIM MANY HAPPY AND HEALTHY RETURNS OF THE DAY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4449 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND WILLIAM BARNET III OF SPARTANBURG, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO BUSINESS, THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY, CIVIL AFFAIRS, AND EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND ESPECIALLY FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION AS CHAIRMAN OF THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, AND TO EXTEND TO HIM EVERY GOOD WISH IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS AND AS MAYOR OF SPARTANBURG.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
On motion of Rep. W. D. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4450 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, Harrell and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS OF PRESIDENT RONALD WILSON REAGAN TO HIS COUNTRY AND THE CAUSE OF
Whereas, President Ronald Wilson Reagan, a man of humble background, worked throughout his life serving freedom and advancing the public good, having been employed as an entertainer, union leader, corporate spokesman, Governor of California, and President of the United States; and
Whereas, Ronald Reagan served with honor and distinction for two terms as the fortieth President of the United States of America; the second of which he earned the confidence of three-fifths of the electorate and was victorious in 49 of the 50 states in the general election, a record unsurpassed in the history of American presidential elections; and
Whereas, in 1981, when Ronald Reagan was inaugurated President, he inherited a disillusioned nation shackled by rampant inflation and high unemployment; and
Whereas, during Mr. Reagan's presidency he worked in a bipartisan manner to enact his bold agenda of restoring accountability and common sense to government which led to an unprecedented economic expansion and opportunity for millions of Americans; and
Whereas, Mr. Reagan's commitment to an active social policy agenda for the nation's children helped lower crime and drug use in our neighborhoods; and
Whereas, President Reagan's commitment to our Armed Forces contributed to the restoration of pride in America, her values and those cherished by the free world, and prepared America's Armed Forces to win the Gulf War; and
Whereas, President Reagan's vision of "peace through strength" led to the end of the Cold War and the ultimate demise of the Soviet Union, guaranteeing basic human rights for millions of people; and
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize the outstanding contributions of President Ronald Wilson Reagan to his country and the cause of freedom during two terms as President of the United States and declare February 6, 2002, and each subsequent yearly anniversary of February sixth thereafter, as "Ronald Reagan Day" in South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Mrs. Nancy Davis Reagan in care of the Nancy Reagan Foundation, Los Angeles, California, and to the Ronald Wilson Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, California.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4451 (Word version) -- Rep. Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DELORIS C. WILMORE OF CHESTER COUNTY FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AND VITAL CONTRIBUTIONS AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4452 (Word version) -- Rep. Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE GLENDA H. REEVES OF CHESTER COUNTY FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4453 (Word version) -- Rep. Allen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND DR. PETER GEORGE MANOS OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF FAITHFUL AND TIRELESS WORK IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE AND FOR HIS HUMANITARIAN SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY, THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND HIS COMMUNITY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4382 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Barrett, Bingham, Keegan, Whatley, Sandifer, Witherspoon, Wilkins, Taylor, A. Young, Littlejohn, Vaughn, Simrill, Walker and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY NOT BE ISSUED A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR HAVE THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUED TO A PERSON WHO IS IN THE STATE PURSUANT TO A STUDENT OR WORK VISA OR TO A DEPENDENT OF THAT PERSON EXPIRES THE EARLIER DATE OF EITHER FIVE YEARS FROM ITS ISSUANCE, UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE PERSON'S VISA, OR WHEN THE PERSON'S VISA IS REVOKED.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4384 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Taylor and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-770 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DELAY OR DETAINMENT OF A LICENSED PHYSICIAN EN ROUTE TO A MEDICAL EMERGENCY FOR A TRAFFIC VIOLATION WHERE THERE IS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY, TO CREATE A MISDEMEANOR FOR FALSELY ASSERTING THIS PRIVILEGE, AND TO DEFINE "MEDICAL EMERGENCY".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4385 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Bingham, Littlejohn and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1910, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST SELLING LIVE DEER AND THE VENISON OF ANY DEER, SO AS TO ALLOW THE SALE OF VENISON FOR TWO WEEKS, BEGINNING FEBRUARY FIRST, FOR THE AMOUNT OF PROCESSING THE VENISON.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 4386 (Word version) -- Reps. Witherspoon, Littlejohn, W. D. Smith, Vaughn, Altman and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-252, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY ELIGIBLE FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ALLOWED PROPERTY OWNERS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER OR PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED, OR LEGALLY BLIND, AND THE ACCOMPANYING FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO
H. 4387 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Keegan, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Taylor, Littlejohn, Vaughn, Simrill, Altman, Sandifer, Walker and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TYPES OF MACHINES AND DEVICES USED FOR GAMBLING IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE PROHIBITED BY LAW, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM PREMISES TO INCLUDE BOATS, SHIPS, FLOATS, OR VESSELS LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OR ITS TERRITORIAL WATERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-19-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL GAMES AND BETTING, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS AN UNLAWFUL GAMBLING LOCATION A BOAT, SHIP, FLOAT, OR VESSEL LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE AND ITS TERRITORIAL WATERS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4388 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Limehouse, Wilkins, Keegan, Sandifer and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-149-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS ARE IN-STATE RESIDENTS IF ONE OF THEIR PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS DIED AS A RESULT OF THE TERRORIST ATTACKS ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES TO QUALIFY FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4389 (Word version) -- Reps. Martin, Rodgers and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
H. 4390 (Word version) -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-1-302, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE PROBATE COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MOVING PARTY MUST SHOW, AND THE PROBATE COURT MUST FIND, GOOD CAUSE FOR REMOVAL OF A PROBATE PROCEEDING TO THE CIRCUIT COURT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4391 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Littlejohn and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-19-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH MATRICULATION AND INCIDENTAL FEES MAY BE CHARGED BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN STUDENTS FROM THESE FEES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4392 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Keegan, Barfield, Sharpe, Witherspoon and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE RIGHTS AND PROCEDURES, SO AS TO EXEMPT PRESIDENTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4393 (Word version) -- Reps. Allison, Witherspoon, Littlejohn, W. D. Smith, Vaughn, Simrill, White, Altman, Sandifer, Talley, Rodgers, Walker, Gilham and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE
H. 4394 (Word version) -- Reps. Cooper and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF DEALER AND WHOLESALER LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSE HOLDER MAY EXHIBIT AND SELL MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE PREMISES OF A PRIVATE OR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ENGAGED IN THE LIQUIDATION OF ITS MOTOR VEHICLE ASSETS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4395 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Wilkins, Taylor, Altman, Rodgers, Walker and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-730, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOAX DEVICES AND REPLICAS OF DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES AND DETONATORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE SECTION AND PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO USES OR AIDS, COUNSELS, OR CONSPIRES WITH ANOTHER IN THE USE OF A HOAX DEVICE OR REPLICA OF A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE OR DETONATOR IS GUILTY OF A FELONY RATHER THAN A MISDEMEANOR, AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4396 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Taylor, A. Young, Vaughn, Rodgers, Walker, Robinson and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-750, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMUNICATING THREATS RELATING TO USE OF EXPLOSIVE, INCENDIARY, OR DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ADDITION TO THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION, THE PRESIDING JUDGE SHALL ORDER THE OFFENDER TO MAKE FULL RESTITUTION FOR THE COST OF RESPONDING TO OR DEALING WITH THE THREAT OR FALSELY CONVEYED INFORMATION REGARDING THE THREATENED USE OF
H. 4397 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Wilkins, Keegan, Littlejohn, Vaughn, Simrill, Altman, Walker, Robinson and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BOMBS, DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, AND WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-780 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ALTERNATIVE MAXIMUM IMPRISONMENT FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES COMMITTED TO FACILITATE A DRUG TRAFFICKING CRIME OR AN ACT OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4398 (Word version) -- Rep. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-77-122 AND 38-77-123, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON AUTOMOBILE INSURERS AND AGENTS FROM REFUSING TO ISSUE, OR RENEW, AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES DUE TO CERTAIN FACTORS, FACTORS PROHIBITED IN DETERMINING PREMIUM RATES, REQUIREMENTS FOR CANCELLATION, AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CREDITWORTHINESS AS A FACTOR IN REFUSING TO ISSUE OR RENEW A POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CREDITWORTHINESS IN DETERMINING AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY PREMIUM RATES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4399 (Word version) -- Reps. J. R. Smith, Littlejohn, Simrill, Altman and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-142 SO AS TO WAIVE DRIVERS LICENSE FEES FOR SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4400 (Word version) -- Reps. Scarborough, Coates and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS,
H. 4401 (Word version) -- Reps. Witherspoon, Bingham, Littlejohn, W. D. Smith, Vaughn, Altman, Rodgers and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL TAXABLE INCOME, SO AS TO ALLOW THE TAXPAYERS TO DEDUCT ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE COST OF A DEPENDENT'S PRIVATE GRADE SCHOOL TUITION FROM THE TAXPAYER'S INDIVIDUAL TAXABLE INCOME.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4402 (Word version) -- Reps. Vaughn, Merrill, Altman, Rodgers, Walker and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-3-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY BOARDS OF SOCIAL SERVICES, WHICH SERVE IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, HAS THE AUTHORITY TO TERMINATE A COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4403 (Word version) -- Rep. Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 47, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANIMALS, LIVESTOCK, AND POULTRY BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 WHICH ENACTS THE "EXOTIC ANIMAL CONTROL AND REGULATION ACT", SO AS TO DEFINE EXOTIC ANIMAL AS THOSE SPECIES OF ANIMALS THAT ARE INHERENTLY DANGEROUS TO HUMANS AND TO EXEMPT SPECIFIC ANIMALS AND CERTAIN ENTITIES POSSESSING EXOTIC
H. 4404 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Keegan, Barfield, Sharpe, Witherspoon and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-52, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF AREA TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER OF EMPLOYMENT AND THE EMPLOYMENT RELATION OF AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRESIDENTS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4405 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN AND ATTEND A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL IN RICHLAND COUNTY AND WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER OR AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SOCCER SQUAD MAY PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SOCCER THAT IS INDEPENDENT OF THE CONTROL OF THE SCHOOL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL OR STUDENT IN THOSE SCHOOLS IS ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER IN SPITE OF THE PARTICIPATION OF THE STUDENT OF THE SCHOOL AS A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZED SOCCER TEAM INDEPENDENT OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTROL.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4407 (Word version) -- Reps. Allison, Barrett, Bingham, J. Brown, Carnell, Chellis, Cotty, Delleney, Hinson, Klauber, Leach, Owens, Quinn, J. R. Smith, Sandifer, Talley, Vaughn, Walker, Whatley, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Limehouse, Harvin, Rice, Taylor, Freeman, A. Young, Wilder, Littlejohn, W. D. Smith, Simrill, Altman, Neilson, Rodgers, Harrison, Robinson and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-443, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOLS PROVIDING A MINUTE OF MANDATORY SILENCE AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL DAY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOLS INSTEAD SHALL PROVIDE FOR A DAILY OBSERVANCE OF ONE MINUTE OF VOLUNTARY SILENT PRAYER, MEDITATION, OR OTHER SILENT ACTIVITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE SHALL INTERVENE IN ANY CASE WHERE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE ALLEGED TO BE UNCONSTITUTIONAL, UNLAWFUL, OR UNENFORCEABLE AND PROVIDE THE LEGAL DEFENSE OF ITS PROVISIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4408 (Word version) -- Reps. Haskins, Wilkins, Bingham, Vaughn, Simrill, Altman, Rodgers, Walker and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-745 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PROHIBITION OF HUMAN CLONING ACT" MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO PERFORM, ATTEMPT TO PERFORM, OR TO
H. 4409 (Word version) -- Reps. Coates, Wilkins, Vaughn, Davenport, Leach, Scarborough, McGee, Quinn, Bingham, J. R. Smith, Robinson, A. Young, Snow, Harvin, Allison, Haskins, Witherspoon, Merrill, Barrett, Whatley, Altman, Law, Weeks, Carnell, Owens, Sandifer, Hinson, Delleney, Barfield, Cato, Chellis, Rice, Taylor, Wilder, Hamilton, Littlejohn, W. D. Smith, Gourdine, Neilson, Simrill, Talley, Rodgers, Harrison and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-168 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN OBJECT CONTAINING THE WORDS OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO BE DISPLAYED ON REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE STATE ALONG WITH OTHER DOCUMENTS OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE THAT HAVE FORMED AND INFLUENCED THE UNITED STATES LEGAL OR GOVERNMENTAL SYSTEM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4410 (Word version) -- Rep. Lee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-35-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, OR USE OF IMPERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS AND THE ENUMERATION OF PERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, OR USE OF ALL BOTTLE TYPE ROCKETS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4411 (Word version) -- Reps. J. R. Smith, Altman, Walker and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE NAME OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH A VEHICLE IS REGISTERED AND PROPERTY TAXES ARE PAID TO BE PLACED ON LICENSE PLATES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4412 (Word version) -- Reps. Scarborough, Altman and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH
H. 4413 (Word version) -- Reps. Scarborough, Rodgers, Wilkins, Miller, Leach and R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-290, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON CONSTRUCTION OR RECONSTRUCTION SEAWARD OF THE COASTAL BASELINE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE RECONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING GROINS, TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW GROINS ON BEACHES THAT HAVE A HIGH EROSION RATE THREATENING EXISTING DEVELOPMENT OR PUBLIC PARKS AND ONLY IN FURTHERANCE OF AN ON-GOING BEACH RENOURISHMENT EFFORT, AND TO CLARIFY THAT OF SPECIAL PERMITS AUTHORIZED FOR CONSTRUCTION OR RECONSTRUCTION OF STRUCTURES SEAWARD OF THE BASELINE, NO HABITABLE STRUCTURE MAY BE CONSTRUCTED OR RECONSTRUCTED ON A PRIMARY OCEANFRONT SAND DUNE OR ON THE ACTIVE BEACH AND IF, DUE TO EROSION, A PERMITTED HABITABLE STRUCTURE BECOMES SITUATED ON THE ACTIVE BEACH, THE OWNER AGREES TO REMOVE IT IF ORDERED TO DO SO BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 4414 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-155 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE ISSUERS TO OFFER AN OPTIONAL RIDER OR ENDORSEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MORBID OBESITY AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4415 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-1767, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE RUNNING OF
H. 4416 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, W. D. Smith, J. Brown, Leach, Bingham, Keegan, Whatley, Carnell, Vaughn, Lucas, Lourie, Limehouse, J. R. Smith, Wilder, Webb, Kirsh, Allison, A. Young, Sandifer, Walker, Talley, Littlejohn, Coates, Altman, Witherspoon, Campsen, Taylor, Law, Snow, Rice, Simrill, Freeman, Neilson, Clyburn, Gilham, Robinson, Hinson, Jennings and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA "OMNIBUS TERRORISM PROTECTION AND HOMELAND DEFENSE ACT OF 2002" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO PROVIDE MATERIALS OR RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF TERRORIST, TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS, OR INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO ADD VIOLATION OF ANTI-TERRORISM LAWS TO THE LIST OF STATUTORY AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-16-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMPUTER CRIMES AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INTRODUCING A COMPUTER VIRUS, COMPUTER WORM, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGING PROGRAM INTO A COMPUTER SYSTEM IS A COMPUTER CRIME; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-750, RELATING TO COMMUNICATING THREATS RELATING TO USE OF EXPLOSIVE, INCENDIARY, OR DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ADDITION TO THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION, THE PRESIDING JUDGE SHALL ORDER THE OFFENDER TO MAKE FULL RESTITUTION FOR THE COST OF RESPONDING TO OR DEALING WITH THE THREAT OR FALSELY CONVEYED INFORMATION REGARDING THE THREATENED USE OF SUCH DEVICES AND TO PROVIDE FOR
H. 4417 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Altman, Vaughn and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-61-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE BODY, ENTITY, OR INSTITUTION THAT PROVIDES HEALTH INSURANCE OR OTHER INSURANCE BENEFITS UNDER A GROUP POLICY TO PERSONS WHO ARE NOT THE SPOUSE, DEPENDANT, OR RELATION OF AN INSURED EMPLOYEE MAY NOT RECEIVE ANY TYPE OF STATE FUNDING INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, APPROPRIATIONS, AID TO SUBDIVISIONS OR GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4418 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Littlejohn, Whipper and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 19, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL BOARDS, SO AS TO ADD SECTION 59-19-55 PROVIDING THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH A MANDATORY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH TRUSTEE MUST ATTEND SIX HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION ANNUALLY AND THAT INSTRUCTION ON THE FISCAL CONCERNS OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE PART
H. 4419 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Walker, Littlejohn and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-19-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ORIENTATION FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF TRUSTEES AND COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MUST KEEP A RECORD OF THE TRUSTEES WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE ORIENTATION PROGRAM WITHIN ONE YEAR OF TAKING OFFICE AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT A TRUSTEE OR COUNTY BOARD MEMBER WHO FAILS TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE ORIENTATION IS SUBJECT TO SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OR REMOVAL FROM OFFICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 59-19-60.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4420 (Word version) -- Reps. Bingham, Knotts, Whatley, Scarborough, J. E. Smith, Cotty, Frye, Huggins, Koon, Quinn, Riser, Talley, A. Young, Altman, Whipper, Taylor, Vaughn, Simrill and Meacham-Richardson: 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 42 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES HONORING EACH OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE ARMED SERVICES OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN OF THE PLATES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FROM THE ISSUANCE OF THE LICENSE PLATES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4421 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Walker and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-1580, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF A SCHOOL
H. 4422 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Walker and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-18-1310 SO AS TO REQUIRE A BIENNIAL REVIEW OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND TO ALLOW THE REVIEW TO TAKE PLACE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEETINGS THAT MAY BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AS EXCEPTIONS TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW THE BIENNIAL REVIEW OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO BE HELD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4423 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Littlejohn, Altman, Vaughn and Meacham-Richardson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION
H. 4424 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Altman, Whipper and Law: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-1-302, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE PROBATE COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROBATE COURT HAS THE DISCRETION TO GRANT OR DENY A MOTION FOR REMOVAL OF A PROBATE PROCEEDING TO THE CIRCUIT COURT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4425 (Word version) -- Reps. Sharpe, Altman and Simrill: 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 80 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "SECOND AMENDMENT" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FOR THIS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4426 (Word version) -- Reps. Merrill and Law: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUNDAY MINIBOTTLE SALE PERMITS AND THE REFERENDUM APPROVAL REQUIRED IN A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY BEFORE SUNDAY MINIBOTTLE SALE PERMITS MAY BE ISSUED IN THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REFERENDUM MAY BE ORDERED IN A MUNICIPALITY IN PART OF WHICH SUNDAY MINIBOTTLE SALE PERMITS MAY BE ISSUED PURSUANT TO A COUNTY REFERENDUM BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR BY A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION WHO REPRESENT THE MUNICIPALITY AND TO
H. 4427 (Word version) -- Reps. Merrill and Law: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR SUNDAY MINIBOTTLE SALES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MAY ISSUE SUCH PERMITS WITHIN THE ENTIRE CORPORATE LIMITS OF A MUNICIPALITY IF SUCH PERMITS MAY BE ISSUED IN ANY PART OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO A COUNTYWIDE REFERENDUM AND TO GIVE THIS PROVISION RETROACTIVE EFFECT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4428 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM TAX IMPOSED ON THE SALE OR LEASE OF CERTAIN ITEMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO CUMULATIVELY ADJUST THE THREE HUNDRED DOLLAR MAXIMUM TAX IMPOSED ON THE SALE OR LEASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES IN THE MANNER THAT BRACKETS ARE ADJUSTED IN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION (1)(F).
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4429 (Word version) -- Rep. Askins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 54-7-620, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNDERWATER ANTIQUITIES ACT OF 1991, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF "FIELD ARCHAEOLOGIST", "STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST", AND "UNDERTAKING"; TO AMEND SECTION 54-7-670, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A HOBBY LICENSE FOR PERSONS WISHING TO CONDUCT TEMPORARY, INTERMITTENT, RECREATIONAL, SMALL SCALE, NONCOMMERCIAL SEARCH, AND RECOVERY OF SUBMERGED PROPERTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE LICENSE
H. 4430 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Kirsh, Walker, Law and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-106, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE AGENTS AND THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE WHICH RECOMMENDS CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES FOR APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION BY CHANGING THE NAME OF AN ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF
H. 4431 (Word version) -- Reps. Rodgers, Simrill and Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JURISDICTION AND VENUE FOR ACTIONS SEEKING AN ORDER OF PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, SO AS TO REVISE WHERE AN ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT TO INCLUDE THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE ALLEGED ACT OF ABUSE OCCURRED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4432 (Word version) -- Reps. Owens, A. Young, Altman and Meacham-Richardson: 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 95 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "GOD BLESS AMERICA" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FOR THIS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4433 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Klauber, Vaughn, Leach, Snow, Taylor, Harvin, Barrett, Law and Meacham-Richardson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE A MORATORIUM UNTIL JUNE 30, 2003, ON THE CERTIFICATION OF ANY MAJOR UTILITY FACILITY NOT CONSTRUCTED BY A UTILITY CURRENTLY SERVING RETAIL CUSTOMERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND THAT DOES NOT HAVE AT LEAST SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF ITS GENERATION CAPACITY UNDER A CONTRACT WITH A DURATION OF AT LEAST TEN YEARS WITH UTILITIES WHICH PROVIDE RETAIL ELECTRIC SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABOVE MORATORIUM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE NEEDS FOR THE SITING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THESE MERCHANT PLANTS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4435 (Word version) -- Reps. Robinson, Altman and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-80 AND 15-78-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CLAIM BE VERIFIED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4454 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A JOINT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TWO-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM WITH AN EVALUATION COMPONENT TO TEST THE IMPACT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD-SUPERINTENDENT TEAM MODEL OF EXPLORING A SYSTEM OF POLICY GOVERNANCE, AND TO APPROPRIATE FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN FISCAL YEARS 2002-2003 AND 2003-2004 TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH THIS PILOT PROGRAM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4455 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FALSIFYING OR ALTERING COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS OR DIPLOMAS AND THE FRAUDULENT USE OF THE FALSIFIED OR ALTERED TRANSCRIPTS OR DIPLOMAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ALSO APPLY TO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND TRANSCRIPTS INCLUDING GED DIPLOMAS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4456 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-1-125 SO AS TO REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS TO DENY LICENSURE OR SUSPEND THE LICENSE OF AN INDIVIDUAL FOR NONPAYMENT OR
H. 4457 (Word version) -- Rep. Talley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2002-2003, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FROM EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT FUNDS SHALL DISBURSE TO THE SEVERAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE FUNDS SUFFICIENT TO GRANT TO ALL CERTIFIED TEACHERS WHO ARE EMPLOYED AS OF AUGUST THIRTIETH OF THAT YEAR BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO TEACH IN THE CLASSROOM THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FOR THAT SCHOOL YEAR TO OFFSET EXPENSES INCURRED BY THEM FOR TEACHING SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE EDUCATION OF THE STUDENTS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4458 (Word version) -- Rep. Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE INSURANCE LAW, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "CREDIT SCORE", TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-740, RELATING RECORDS AND IN DETERMINING CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATES OF APPLICANTS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE WHICH MUST BE MAINTAINED BY AUTOMOBILE INSURERS FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO INVESTIGATIVE AND CREDIT REPORTS; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-77-122 AND 38-77-123, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON AUTOMOBILE INSURERS AND AGENTS FROM REFUSING TO ISSUE, OR RENEW, AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES DUE TO CERTAIN FACTORS, FACTORS PROHIBITED IN DETERMINING PREMIUM RATES, REQUIREMENTS FOR CANCELLATION, AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CREDIT SCORE AS A FACTOR IN REFUSING TO ISSUE OR RENEW A POLICY OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF CREDIT IN
H. 4459 (Word version) -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ASSAULT AND BATTERY UPON A PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE IS A FELONY AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY PROVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1040, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF THREATENING THE LIFE, PERSON, OR FAMILY OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, TEACHER, PRINCIPAL, OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR THREATENING THE LIFE, PERSON, OR FAMILY OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE, AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC EMPLOYEE".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4460 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Walker, Wilkins, Martin, W. D. Smith, Stille and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON IS NOT A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND IS FROM A COUNTRY THAT IS A STATE SPONSOR OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM AS DETERMINED BY THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF STATE IN CONSULTATION WITH THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL UNDER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF FEDERAL LAW, HE MAY ONLY ATTEND A PRIVATE OR PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING OF THIS STATE IF HE POSSESSES A NONIMMIGRANT VISA ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AFTER THE DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT HE DOES NOT POSE A THREAT TO THE SAFETY OR NATIONAL SECURITY OF THE UNITED STATES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS ARE CONTINGENT ON THE ENACTMENT OF FEDERAL LEGISLATION WHICH REQUIRES THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF STATE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL THROUGH THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS TO RESTRICT THE ADMISSIBILITY INTO THIS COUNTRY OF NONIMMIGRANTS FROM
H. 4461 (Word version) -- Reps. McGee, Coates, Sandifer, Simrill, Kirsh, J. Young, Loftis, Moody-Lawrence and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-385 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME STUDENT OF A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL OF THIS STATE, WHO IS A MEMBER OF A RESERVE COMPONENT OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OR A NATIONAL GUARD UNIT OF THIS STATE OR ANY OTHER STATE AND WHO IS CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY FOR A PERIOD OF MORE THAN FIFTEEN DAYS DUE TO A STATE OR NATIONAL EMERGENCY IS ENTITLED TO A FULL REFUND OF ALL TUITION AND FEES PAID FOR THE SEMESTER OR QUARTER HE IS CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4463 (Word version) -- Rep. Thompson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-7-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LIABILITY OF A PERSON WHO NEGLIGENTLY, WILFULLY, OR WANTONLY DAMAGES A HIGHWAY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PROCEEDS COLLECTED FROM DAMAGE CLAIMS FILED BY A HIGHWAY AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO THIS PROVISION MUST BE USED BY THE HIGHWAY AUTHORITY TO REPAIR THE DAMAGED PROPERTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4464 (Word version) -- Reps. McGee, Coates, M. Hines, J. Hines and Askins: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 IN FLORENCE COUNTY TO ADJUST THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S TAX MILLAGE FOR THE 2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR TO OFFSET THE MIDYEAR BUDGET CUTS MANDATED BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT DURING THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY AUDITOR SHALL LEVY THE MILLAGE UPON ALL PROPERTY WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND
H. 4465 (Word version) -- Reps. Coates and McGee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A BINDING REFERENDUM TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE FAVOR GRANTING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT THE AUTHORITY BEGINNING IN 2002 TO RAISE THE MILLAGE FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS BY NOT MORE THAN TEN MILLS OVER THAT LEVIED FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR WITHOUT THE REQUIREMENT OF A REFERENDUM, AND TO GRANT SUCH LIMITED FISCAL AUTONOMY TO THE BOARD BEGINNING IN 2002 IF THE RESULTS OF THE BINDING REFERENDUM ARE IN FAVOR THEREOF.
Referred to Florence Delegation
The following was introduced:
H. 4462 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE GAMECOCK FOOTBALL TEAM OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND HEAD COACH
Whereas, the Gamecock football team of the University of South Carolina won the 2002 Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida, on New Year's Day; and
Whereas, the Gamecocks defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes of the Big Ten Conference by a score of 31-28 as time expired in the contest; and
Whereas, USC finished the 2001 campaign with an outstanding 9-3 overall record -- the school's best in seventeen years when the Gamecocks finished 10-2 in 1984; and
Whereas, the Outback win over Ohio State on January 1, 2002, was the second in consecutive years for Carolina in a bowl game for the first time ever in school history; and
Whereas, a two-year record of 17-7 (in 2000 and 2001) is the best back-to-back run in school history; and
Whereas, the Gamecocks and Head Coach Lou Holtz and his highly talented coaching staff have brought honor and fame to the Palmetto State; and
Whereas, all South Carolinians must share in the pride forthcoming from this outstanding program. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, congratulates the Gamecock football team of the University of South Carolina and Head Coach Lou Holtz and his coaching staff on winning the 2002 Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida, and commends the team and coaches for their other successes.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4466 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and Kelley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 4.7 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE REPORT OF A COMMITTEE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COMMITTEE TO INCLUDE IN ITS REPORT OF A SENATE BILL AN AMENDMENT IDENTICAL TO THE FINAL VERSION OF ANY HOUSE BILL THAT HAS BEEN REFERRED TO THAT COMMITTEE AND PASSED BY THE HOUSE DURING THE CURRENT TWO-YEAR SESSION AND TO CONSIDER THAT AMENDMENT GERMANE TO THE BILL; TO AMEND RULE 9.3, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF MAKING A MOTION OR PROPOSITION ON A SUBJECT DIFFERENT FROM THAT UNDER CONSIDERATION UNDER COLOR OF AMENDMENT UNLESS IT REFERS TO THE INTENT OF THE MOTION OR PROPOSITION UNDER CONSIDERATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS RULE SHALL PREVENT A COMMITTEE FROM AMENDING AND FAVORABLY REPORTING A SENATE BILL WITH AN AMENDMENT IDENTICAL TO THE FINAL VERSION OF A HOUSE BILL THAT WAS REFERRED TO THAT COMMITTEE AND PASSED BY THE HOUSE DURING THE CURRENT TWO-YEAR SESSION; TO AMEND RULE 8.6, RELATING TO INVOKING THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTION TO ADJOURN DEBATE IS IN ORDER EVEN WHEN THE PREVIOUS QUESTION HAS BEEN INVOKED; AND TO AMEND RULE 6.1, RELATING TO MEETINGS OF THE HOUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DURING THE FIRST THREE WEEKS OF THE FIRST YEAR OF A LEGISLATIVE SESSION THE HOUSE SHALL MEET AT 2:00 P.M. AND PROVIDE THIS AMENDMENT IS EFFECTIVE AFTER JANUARY 16, 2002.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Allen Allison Altman Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bingham Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Campsen Carnell Cato Chellis Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Hamilton Harrell Harrison 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 Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Owens Perry Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Rivers Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Weeks Whatley
Whipper White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, J.
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 8.
Daniel Tripp Fletcher Smith Jerry Govan Annette Young
The SPEAKER granted Rep. PARKS a leave of absence for the week due to surgery as the result of an accident.
Announcement was made that Dr. Capers Hiott of Sumter 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 at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."
Bill Number: H. 3009 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/08/02 HARRISON
Bill Number: H. 3009 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/08/02 WILKINS
Bill Number: H. 3273 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/08/02 HARVIN
Bill Number: H. 3093 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/08/02 HASKINS
Bill Number: H. 4304 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/08/02 LOURIE
Bill Number: H. 3256 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/08/02 LOURIE
Bill Number: H. 4413 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/08/02 R. BROWN
Bill Number: H. 4105 (Word version)
Date: REMOVE:
01/08/02 LOURIE
Rep. TOWNSEND moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, February 5, which was adopted:
H. 3385 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend and Stille: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE ANDERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IN REGARD TO SCHOOL BUDGETARY MATTERS INCLUDING THE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO TWO MILLS OF COUNTYWIDE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX LEVIES FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS BE DISTRIBUTED TO DISTRICTS MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4351 (Word version) -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO REAPPORTION THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE UNION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ARE ELECTED.
Rep. FLEMING proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\PT\AMEND\1694DW02), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting clause and inserting:
/ SECTION 1.(A) Beginning with the 2002 election, the Union County Board of School Trustees consists of nine members who must be elected in nonpartisan elections to be held in the manner provided in this act. One member of the board must be a resident of and elected from each of the nine defined single-member election districts established in Section 2. The members of the board shall elect a chairman and other officers they consider necessary to serve terms of one year each in these capacities. A member may be reelected to an office of the board. The nine members of the board must be elected to the board in a nonpartisan election to be conducted at the same time as the 2002 general election for terms of office of four years each; however, the five members elected in 2002 from election districts 3, 4, 5, 8, and 9 shall serve initial terms of four years each, and the other four members elected in 2002 from election districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 shall serve initial terms of two years each. Their successors must be elected in a nonpartisan election to be conducted at the same time as the general election four or two years thereafter, respectively, as the case
(B) Each member of the board must be elected by the qualified electors of that district. All persons desiring to qualify as a candidate shall file written notice of candidacy with the county election commission at least sixty days before the date set for the election but not earlier than ninety days before the election. This notice of candidacy must be a sworn statement and must include the candidate's name, age, residence address, voting precinct, period of residence in the election district from which election is sought, and other information as the county election commission requires.
(C) The county commissioners of election shall conduct and supervise the elections for members of the board in the manner governed by the election laws of this State, mutatis mutandis. The commissioners shall prepare the necessary ballots, appoint managers for the voting precincts, and do all things necessary to carry out the elections, including the counting of ballots and declaring the results. The commissioners shall advertise the date of the election ninety days preceding the election in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county and shall publish a second notice thirty days before the election. The costs of the election must be borne by the school district.
(D) The candidate receiving the highest number of the votes in each district in the election must be declared elected.
(E) The members of the board elected in these nonpartisan elections shall take office one week following certification of their election as provided in Section 59-19-315 of the 1976 Code. The current members of the board shall continue to serve in office until the terms of the members elected in the 2002 election begin as provided above.
(F) If a member of the board moves his residence from the single-member election district from which he was elected, his office becomes immediately vacant.
SECTION 2. The nine defined single-member election districts are as follows:
District 1 Population
Union County
VTD 13
Tract 030700
Blocks: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 60
VTD 13 Subtotal 60
VTD 37
Tract 030700
Blocks: 2022, 2023, 2039, 2040, 2043, 2044, 3018, 3019, 3025, 3028, 3029, 3030
3031, 3032, 3033, 3034, 3035, 3036, 3037, 3038, 3039, 3040, 3041, 3042
3043, 3044, 3045, 3046, 3047, 3048, 3049, 3050, 3051, 3052, 3053, 3054
3055, 3056, 3057, 3058, 3059, 3060, 3061, 3062, 3063, 3064, 3065, 3066
3067, 3068, 3069, 3070, 3071, 3072, 3113, 3114, 3115, 3999 756
VTD 37 Subtotal 756
VTD 40
Tract 030600
Blocks: 1019, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034
1035, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1045, 1046, 1047, 1048
1049, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1053, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060
1061, 1062, 1063, 1064, 1065, 1066, 1067, 1068, 1069, 1070, 1071, 1072
1073, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1078, 2014 879
VTD 40 Subtotal 879
VTD 41 635
VTD 42 932
Union County Subtotal 3,262
District 1 Total 3,262
Union County
VTD 25 425
VTD 26 623
VTD 27
Tract 030300
Blocks: 4000, 4001, 4002, 4022, 4031, 4032 241
Tract 030500
Blocks: 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1020, 1021, 1022
1023, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1043, 1044, 1084 413
Tract 030600
Blocks: 1999
VTD 27 Subtotal 654
VTD 35
Tract 030300
Blocks: 3029, 3030, 3031, 3032, 3033, 3036, 4013, 4014, 4015, 4016, 4020, 4021
4026, 4027, 4028, 4029, 4030 563
VTD 35 Subtotal 563
VTD 39
Tract 030200
Blocks: 5017, 5018, 5019, 5020, 5021, 5024, 5025, 5026, 5027, 5028 157
Tract 030300
Blocks: 3034, 3035 0
Tract 030500
Blocks: 1028, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038, 1039
1040, 1041, 1042, 1045, 1046, 1047, 1048, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060 715
VTD 39 Subtotal 872
VTD 40
Tract 030600
Blocks: 1005, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1017
1018, 1027, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1036, 1037, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1082, 1083 230
VTD 40 Subtotal 230
Union County Subtotal 3,367
District 2 Total 3,367
Union County
VTD 10
Tract 030900
Blocks: 1055, 1056, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1061, 1062, 1064, 1069, 1070, 1071, 1072
1073, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1078, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1083, 1084, 1085, 1998 382
VTD 10 Subtotal 382
VTD 11
Tract 030900
Blocks: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038
2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2047, 2048, 2049, 2050
2051, 2052, 2053, 2054, 2055, 2056, 2058, 2059, 2060, 2061, 2062, 2063
2064, 2076, 2077, 2078, 2079, 2080, 2081, 2998, 2999 540
VTD 11 Subtotal 540
VTD 12 507
VTD 17 1,431
VTD 27
Tract 030500
Blocks: 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1018, 1019 143
Tract 030600
Blocks: 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1006 41
Tract 030900
Blocks: 1082 6
VTD 27 Subtotal 190
VTD 4
Tract 030900
Blocks: 1000, 1038, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1045, 1046, 1999 64
VTD 4 Subtotal 64
VTD 9 281
Union County Subtotal 3,395
District 3 Total 3,395
District 4 Population
Union County
VTD 1 492
VTD 13
Tract 030700
Blocks: 1005, 1019, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1035, 1036
1037, 1038, 1039, 1040, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1045, 1046, 1047, 1048
1049, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1053, 1054, 2005, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 638
VTD 13 Subtotal 638
VTD 16
Tract 030400
Blocks: 4006, 4012, 4013, 4014, 4015, 4016, 4017, 4018, 4019 98
Tract 030800
Blocks: 2024, 2025, 2026 14
VTD 16 Subtotal 112
VTD 3
Tract 030800
Blocks: 2016, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2027, 2028 113
VTD 3 Subtotal 113
VTD 5 420
VTD 6 860
VTD 7 677
Union County Subtotal 3,312
District 4 Total 3,312
District 5 Population
Union County
VTD 10
Tract 030900
Blocks: 1048, 1049, 1050, 1057 120
VTD 10 Subtotal 120
VTD 11
Tract 030900
Blocks: 2004, 2005, 2007 52
VTD 11 Subtotal 52
VTD 16
Tract 030400
Blocks: 4005, 4007, 4008, 4009, 4010, 4011, 4021, 4022, 4025, 4026 406
VTD 16 Subtotal 406
VTD 2 693
VTD 3
Tract 030800
Blocks: 1000, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038, 1044, 1045, 1046, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
2017, 2018, 2021, 2031, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038 666
VTD 3 Subtotal 666
VTD 4
Tract 030400
Blocks: 4001 0
Tract 030900
Blocks: 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012
1013, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1019, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1030
1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1039, 1040, 1047 678
VTD 4 Subtotal 678
VTD 8 634
Union County Subtotal 3,249
District 5 Total 3,249
District 6 Population
Union County
VTD 14 753
VTD 15 336
VTD 16
Tract 030400
Blocks: 3000, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3008, 3009, 3010, 3011
3012, 3013, 3014, 3015, 3016, 3017, 3018, 3019, 3020, 3021, 3022, 3023
3024, 3025, 3026, 3027, 3030, 3999, 4020, 4023, 4024, 4027, 4028, 4029
4030, 4031, 4032, 4033, 4034, 4035, 5005 1,037
VTD 16 Subtotal 1,037
VTD 19
Tract 030100
Blocks: 1005, 1006, 1020, 1025, 1026 115
Tract 030400
Blocks: 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1011, 1012
1036, 1037, 1038, 1998, 1999, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2033
2034, 2035 549
VTD 19 Subtotal 664
VTD 22
Tract 030100
Blocks: 1000, 1001, 1002 57
Tract 030400
Blocks: 3028, 3029, 3031, 3032, 3033, 3034, 3035, 3036, 3037, 3038, 3039, 3040 444
VTD 22 Subtotal 501
Union County Subtotal 3,291
District 6 Total 3,291
District 7 Population
Union County
VTD 23
Tract 030100
Blocks: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 230
VTD 23 Subtotal 230
VTD 28 647
VTD 29 149
VTD 30 394
VTD 32
Tract 030200
Blocks: 3000, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3013, 3014, 3015, 3016 335
VTD 32 Subtotal 335
VTD 33 850
VTD 34
Tract 030300
Blocks: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027
2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039
2040 694
VTD 34 Subtotal 694
Union County Subtotal 3,299
Union County
VTD 13
Tract 030700
Blocks: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 302
VTD 13 Subtotal 302
VTD 18 762
VTD 19
Tract 030400
Blocks: 1010, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1045, 1046 22
VTD 19 Subtotal 22
VTD 20 245
VTD 21 173
VTD 32
Tract 030200
Blocks: 3008, 3009, 3010, 3011, 3012, 3017 132
Tract 030500
Blocks: 1062, 1063, 1064, 1065, 1066 12
VTD 32 Subtotal 144
VTD 36 815
VTD 37
Tract 030700
Blocks: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035
2036, 2037, 2038, 2041, 2042 498
VTD 37 Subtotal 498
VTD 38 217
VTD 39
Tract 030500
Blocks: 1049, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1074, 1075, 1076, 1077, 1078, 1079, 1080, 1081
1082, 1083 229
Tract 030700
Blocks: 3005
VTD 39 Subtotal 229
Union County Subtotal 3,407
District 8 Total 3,407
District 9 Population
Union County
VTD 22
Tract 030100
Blocks: 1003, 1004, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1018, 1019 455
VTD 22 Subtotal 455
VTD 23
Tract 030100
Blocks: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2044 826
VTD 23 Subtotal 826
VTD 24 957
VTD 31 248
VTD 34
Tract 030300
Blocks: 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005, 3006, 3017 170
VTD 34 Subtotal 170
VTD 35
Tract 030300
Blocks: 3000, 3001, 3007, 3008, 3009, 3010, 3011, 3012, 3013, 3014, 3015, 3016
3018, 3019, 3020, 3021, 3022, 3023, 3024, 3025, 3026, 3027, 3028, 4011
4012 643
VTD 35 Subtotal 643
Union County Subtotal 3,299
District 9 Total 3,299
SECTION 3. Act 304 of 1989 is repealed.
SECTION 4. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and first applies to the election conducted at the time of the general election of 2002 to elect members of the Union County Board of School Trustees. /
Amend title to read:
/TO PROVIDE FOR NINE MEMBERS OF THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES, PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF MEMBERS IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION, PROVIDE FOR DEFINED SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS WITH ONE TRUSTEE ELECTED FROM EACH DISTRICT, PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS, PROVIDE FOR THE STAGGERING OF
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Rep. TOWNSEND moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, January 15, which was adopted:
H. 3678 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GRACE PERIOD FOR REGISTERING A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER MUST ISSUE A TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE TO CERTAIN PURCHASERS OF NEW OR USED MOTOR VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE AND ITS CONTENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS WHO OBTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES FROM A PERSON OTHER THAN A DEALER MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR AN INTERIM LICENSE PLATE AND REGISTRATION CARD, TO PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERIM LICENSE PLATE AND ITS CONTENTS, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-3-220, RELATING TO THE ATTACHMENT AND DISPLAY OF DEALER "SOLD" CARDS.
The following Bill and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 4304 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley, Allison and Lourie: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11-15, 2002, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION WEEK".
S. 773 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-501, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN SUMTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.
Rep. HARRELL moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, January 9, which was adopted:
S. 511 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-1-115, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COUNTY OFFICE BIENNIAL PERFORMANCE AUDITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A SUBSTANTIVE QUALITY REVIEW IN EACH COUNTY EVERY FIVE YEARS, TO REQUIRE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A COUNTY'S PERFORMANCE TO BE ASSESSED USING SPECIFIC OUTCOME MEASURES, AND TO REVISE PARTIES TO WHOM THE REPORT IS TO BE PROVIDED.
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. (Abbreviated title)
Rep. W. D. SMITH moved to adjourn debate on the Veto until Thursday, January 10, which was agreed to.
The Veto on the following Act was taken up:
H. 3687 -Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 2001. (Abbreviated Title)
Veto #29. Part IB, Section 24, Page 396, Proviso 24.13
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Barfield Barrett Bingham Campsen Cato Chellis Coates Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hinson Huggins Keegan Kelley Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Lucas Martin Meacham-Richardson Merrill Owens Perry Quinn Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn
Walker Webb Whatley White Wilkins Witherspoon Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Bales Battle Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, R. Carnell Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Coleman Emory Freeman Gourdine Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Howard Jennings Kennedy Lee Lloyd Lourie Mack McCraw McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Phillips Rhoad Rivers Rutherford Scott Sheheen Smith, F.N. Smith, J.E. Snow Weeks Whipper Wilder
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #30. Part IB, Section 36, Page 408, Proviso 36.18
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Barfield Barrett Bingham Campsen
Cato Chellis Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hinson Huggins Keegan Kelley Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Lucas Martin McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Perry Quinn Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, J.R. Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb White Wilkins Witherspoon Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Bales Battle Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Carnell Clyburn Coleman Emory Freeman Gourdine Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Howard Jennings Kennedy Lee Lloyd Lourie Mack McCraw McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Phillips Rhoad Rivers Rutherford Scott Sheheen Smith, F.N. Smith, J.E. Snow Stille
Weeks Whatley Whipper Wilder
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #31. Part IB, Section 37, Page 411, Proviso 37.21
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Barfield Barrett Bingham Cato Chellis Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hinson Keegan Kelley Kirsh Knotts Koon Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Lucas Martin McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Neilson Owens Perry Quinn Rice Riser Robinson Sandifer Scarborough Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, J.R. Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker
Webb White Wilkins Witherspoon Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Bales Battle Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Carnell Clyburn Emory Freeman Gourdine Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Howard Jennings Kennedy Lee Lloyd Lourie Mack McCraw McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.M. Ott Rhoad Rivers Rutherford Scott Sheheen Smith, F.N. Smith, J.E. Snow Stille Weeks Whatley Whipper Wilder
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #32. Part IB, Section 63, Page 448, Proviso 63D.5
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Barfield Barrett Bingham Campsen Chellis Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge
Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hinson Huggins Keegan Kelley Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Lucas Martin McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Neilson Owens Perry Quinn Rice Riser Robinson Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley White Wilkins Witherspoon Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Bales Battle Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, R. Carnell Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Emory Freeman Gourdine Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Howard Jennings Kennedy Lee Lloyd Lourie Mack McCraw McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Ott Phillips Rhoad Rivers Rutherford Scott Sheheen Smith, F.N. Smith, J.E. Snow Stille Weeks Whipper Wilder
Veto #33. Part IB, Section 64, Page 453, Proviso 64.14
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Barfield Barrett Bingham Campsen Cato Chellis Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hinson Huggins Keegan Kelley Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Lucas Martin Meacham-Richardson Merrill Neilson Owens Perry Quinn Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb White Wilkins Witherspoon Young, J.
Allen Bales Battle Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Carnell Clyburn Coleman Emory Freeman Gourdine Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Howard Jennings Kennedy Lee Lloyd Lourie Mack McCraw McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Ott Phillips Rhoad Rivers Rutherford Scott Sheheen Smith, F.N. Smith, J.E. Snow Stille Weeks Whatley Whipper Wilder
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #34. Part IB, Section 1, Page 347, Proviso 1.64
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Barfield Barrett Bingham Campsen Cato Chellis Coates Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins
Hayes Hinson Huggins Keegan Kelley Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Law Limehouse Littlejohn Lucas Martin McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Neilson Owens Perry Rice Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb White Wilkins Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Bales Battle Breeland Brown, J. Brown, R. Carnell Clyburn Coleman Emory Freeman Gourdine Harvin Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Howard Jennings Kennedy Lee Lloyd Lourie Mack McCraw McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Ott Phillips Rhoad Rivers Rutherford Scott Sheheen Smith, F.N. Smith, J.E. Snow Weeks Whatley Wilder
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
I was temporarily away from my desk. I intended to vote to override.
Rep. Leach
Veto #42. Part IB, Section 32, Page 402, Proviso 32.10
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Barfield Barrett Bingham Campsen Cato Chellis Coates Cooper Cotty Davenport Delleney Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hinson Huggins Keegan Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Lucas Martin McGee Meacham-Richardson Neilson Owens Rice Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Vaughn Walker Webb White Wilkins Young, J.
Allen Bowers Breeland Brown, J. Carnell Clyburn Coleman Emory Freeman Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Howard Jennings Kennedy Lee Lloyd Lourie Mack McCraw McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Ott Phillips Rhoad Rivers Rutherford Scott Sheheen Smith, J.E. Snow Weeks Whatley Wilder
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Rep. J. R. SMITH moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was agreed to.
The following Joint Resolution was introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committee:
H. 4467 (Word version) -- Reps. J. R. Smith, Clyburn, Perry and D. C. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO FOUR DAYS MISSED DURING THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF AIKEN COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, ICE, OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
On motion of Rep. J. R. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
At 1:30 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. SIMRILL, adjourned in memory of Frederick W. Faircloth, to meet at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow.
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