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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 be held at the Adam's Mark Hotel on January 8, 2002, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
E. Anne Gillespie
Senior Vice President

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

Dear Rep. Fleming:

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

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 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. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on January 23, 2002, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Davis
S.C.A.N.A. President

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

Dear Rep. Fleming:

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

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 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
January 8, 2002
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2002

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
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 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
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 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 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

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 TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT EXIT 157 ALONG INTERSTATE 95 IN FLORENCE COUNTY THE "CONGRESSMAN ED YOUNG INTERCHANGE" AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT EXIT 157 THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "CONGRESSMAN ED YOUNG INTERCHANGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

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 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 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

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, 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 SERVICE AS A DILIGENT AND EFFECTIVE 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. 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. 4383 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Campsen, Chellis, Harvin, J. R. Smith, Snow, Whatley, Taylor and Rodgers: 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 62 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ARTIFICIAL REEF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCEEDS OBTAINED FROM THE ISSUANCE OF THE LICENSE PLATES WOULD BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ARTIFICIAL REEFS ALONG THE STATE'S COASTLINE.
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 APPLICABLE TO SUCH A HOMESTEAD FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF A DECEASED TAXPAYER IS DEEMED THE AGENT OF THE DECEASED TAXPAYER FOR ALL PURPOSES OF APPLYING FOR THE ASSESSMENT RATIO AND EXEMPTION AND ANY CLAIM FOR REFUND ARISING THEREUNDER AND TO ALLOW THESE APPLICATIONS AND CLAIMS FOR REFUND FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 2000.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

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, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL LEGISLATION CONSIDERED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST BE DRAFTED SO THAT A PERSON WITH A HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION CAN CLEARLY UNDERSTAND IT.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

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 STATE SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR TEXTBOOKS USED IN HOMESCHOOLS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

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 SUCH DEVICES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELEMENTS OF THIS RESTITUTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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, AND OSTEOPATHS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PERFUSIONIST LICENSING ACT" TO ESTABLISH THE PERFUSIONISTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE UNDER THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE, SCOPE OF PRACTICE, AND REGULATION OF PERFUSIONISTS, TO ESTABLISH THE RESPECTIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD AND THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE UNDER THIS ARTICLE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

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 ANIMALS; TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM OWNING OR POSSESSING AN EXOTIC ANIMAL UNLESS THE PERSON WAS IN LEGAL POSSESSION OF THE ANIMAL BEFORE THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE AND THE PERSON OBTAINS A PERSONAL POSSESSION PERMIT FOR THE EXOTIC ANIMAL WITHIN NINETY DAYS OF THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE; TO ESTABLISH IDENTIFICATION, CAGING, CARE AND TREATMENT, AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS; TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC CONTACT WITH AN EXOTIC ANIMAL; TO AUTHORIZE INSPECTIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; TO AUTHORIZE CONFISCATION OF THESE ANIMALS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

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. 4406 (Word version) -- Reps. Merrill and Hinson: 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 THE BERKELEY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, HAS THE AUTHORITY TO TERMINATE ITS COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION WHEREBY APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF THE BERKELEY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ARE MADE PURSUANT TO ACT 159 OF 1995 WHICH DEVOLVED THIS APPOINTING AUTHORITY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF BERKELEY COUNTY.
Referred to Berkeley Delegation

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 PARTICIPATE IN HUMAN CLONING OR TO SHIP, RECEIVE, OR IMPORT AN EMBRYO PRODUCED BY HUMAN CLONING AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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 CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING BY ADDING ARTICLE 94, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL MORRIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE LICENSE PLATE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

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 COYOTES WITH DOGS FOR PURPOSES OF TRAINING THE DOGS IN A PRIVATE ENCLOSED FOX-HUNTING-DOG-TRAINING FACILITY AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1760, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO BRING OR RELEASE A COYOTE INTO THE STATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

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 THE ELEMENTS OF THIS RESTITUTION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 16, RELATING TO OFFENSES INVOLVING WEAPONS, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-780 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ALTERNATIVE MAXIMUM IMPRISONMENT FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING THE USE OF ANTHRAX OR A BIOLOGICAL ORGANISM SO AS TO CAUSE DEATH OR INJURY IN HUMANS, ANIMALS, OR PLANTS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 16, RELATING TO OFFENSES INVOLVING WEAPONS, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-790 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO KNOWINGLY INFECT, HARM, OR DESTROY A FIELD OR TRACT OF LAND, A STREAM OR BODY OF WATER, CROPS, PLANTS, VEGETATION, LIVESTOCK, WILDLIFE, OR FISH BY MEANS OF THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT USE OF A BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, OR NUCLEAR WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION, OR BY THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT USE OF A BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, OR NUCLEAR AGENT OR SUBSTANCE, WITH THE INTENT OF CAUSING ECONOMIC OR PHYSICAL HARM TO A PERSON, A FIELD OR TRACT OF LAND, A STREAM OR BODY OF WATER, CROPS, PLANTS, VEGETATION, LIVESTOCK, WILDLIFE, OR FISH, OR TO ANY OTHER REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, OR THE ENVIRONMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES AND RESTITUTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 16, RELATING TO OFFENSES INVOLVING WEAPONS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED AND PERMITTED BY FEDERAL LAW, IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO MANUFACTURE, ASSEMBLE, POSSESS, STORE, TRANSPORT, SELL, PURCHASE, DELIVER, OR ACQUIRE NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, OR CHEMICAL WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, OR BIOLOGICAL AGENTS OR TOXINS, OR TO USE, THREATEN TO USE, OR ATTEMPT TO USE THESE WEAPONS, AGENTS, OR TOXINS; TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO KNOWINGLY MAKE A FALSE REPORT CONCERNING THESE WEAPONS, AGENTS, OR TOXINS; TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO PERPETRATE A HOAX BY THE USE OF AN ARTIFACT, REPLICA, OR FALSE REPLICA OF THESE WEAPONS, AGENTS, OR TOXINS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNLAWFUL KILLING OF A PERSON BY MEANS OF THESE WEAPONS, AGENTS, OR TOXINS IS MURDER; TO REQUIRE PERSONS WHO KNOWINGLY OR INTENTIONALLY COMMIT ANY OFFENSE INVOLVING THESE WEAPONS, AGENTS, OR TOXINS BE PROSECUTED AND SENTENCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; TO REQUIRE STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO MAKE CERTAIN REPORTS TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS RELATING TO BIOLOGICAL AGENTS, TOXINS, AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3545 SO AS TO ALLOW A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, FIREFIGHTER, OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN EMPLOYED BY THIS STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE A CREDIT AGAINST THE STATE INCOME TAX IN CONNECTION WITH DUTY IN RESPONDING TO A TERRORIST ACT AND TO PROVIDE THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT AND ITS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; TO ALLOW A STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR MEMBERS OF A STATE NATIONAL GUARD UNIT FEDERALIZED OR A RESERVIST CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY FOR PARTICIPATION IN "OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM" OR "OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE", OR BOTH; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 39, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-145 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE RENTAL AND SALE OF ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES AND RENTAL AND LEASE OF DWELLING UNITS, INCLUDING MOTEL OR HOTEL UNITS OR OTHER TEMPORARY LODGING, OR SELF-STORAGE FACILITIES AT AN UNCONSCIONABLE PRICE DURING AND WITHIN THE AREA OF A DECLARED STATE OF EMERGENCY OR DISASTER, TO DEFINE "COMMODITY" AND "UNCONSCIONABLE PRICE", TO ESTABLISH EVIDENTIARY STANDARDS FOR ACTIONS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THESE PROVISIONS OR LOCAL ORDINANCES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITIONAL CIVIL PENALTY OF UP TO TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR VIOLATIONS OCCURRING OVER A TWENTY-FOUR-HOUR PERIOD AND FOR A CRIMINAL PENALTY OF IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS FOR A WILFUL VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-147 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF A MISLEADING PRACTICE OR DEVICE FOR THE SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS OR THE SALE OF GOODS OR SERVICES FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH A DECLARED STATE OF EMERGENCY OR DISASTER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITIONAL CIVIL PENALTY OF UP TO TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR VIOLATIONS OCCURRING OVER A TWENTY-FOUR-HOUR PERIOD AND FOR A CRIMINAL PENALTY OF IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS FOR A WILFUL VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-7-10, RELATING TO ILLEGAL ACTS DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY, AND 33-56-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF MISREPRESENTATIONS IN CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS, BOTH SO AS TO CONFORM THEM TO THESE PROVISIONS AND MAKE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS CUMULATIVE AND ADDITIONAL; BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LEAVES OF ABSENCE FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES TRAINED BY THE AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR DISASTER RESPONSE OR EMERGENCY AND TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE IN AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RESPONSE OR EMERGENCY RELIEF AT DISASTER OR EMERGENCY SITES WITHIN, OR OUTSIDE THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 51-3-60, RELATING TO FREE ADMISSION TO STATE PARKS AND REDUCED RATES FOR USE OF PARK CAMPSITES, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE PRIVILEGES TO POLICE, FIREFIGHTERS, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS AND PARAMEDICS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-149-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN-STATE RESIDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF MEETING ANY ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS EXCEPT FOR THE NECESSITY OF BEING ACCEPTED UNDER APPLICABLE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE INSTITUTION THEY ARE TO ATTEND 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; BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-150 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE ELEVENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER OF EACH YEAR AS A STATE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE TO THE VICTIMS OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 TERRORIST ATTACKS AND TO THE COURAGEOUS ACTIONS OF ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND RESCUE WORKERS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-443, 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; BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-460 SO AS TO REQUIRE PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS TO DISPLAY THE MOTTO OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN EACH CLASSROOM, SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, AND CAFETERIA.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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 OF THE INSTRUCTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL TRUSTEE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM MUST BE FUNDED BY THE STATE AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MAY USE ITS OWN RESOURCES OR CONTRACT WITH PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ENTITIES TO CONDUCT THE PROGRAMS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

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 DISTRICT AS UNSATISFACTORY PURSUANT TO THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1998, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, THROUGH THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT, TO IMPLEMENT A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ACT AS ARBITER OF PERSONNEL ISSUES BETWEEN THE DISTRICT BOARD AND DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE RECRUIT AND TRAIN CITIZENS TO FORM A POOL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF NONVOTING MEMBERS TO THE DISTRICT BOARD IN A DISTRICT CONSIDERED TO BE UNSATISFACTORY, TO REQUIRE THE DISTRICT BOARD TO MAKE AT LEAST TWO APPOINTMENTS FROM THE POOL TO THE DISTRICT BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION IN A DISTRICT RATED UNSATISFACTORY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATION OF THE NONVOTING MEMBERS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

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 REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 2006 GENERAL ELECTION, THE SUPERINTENDENT MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO SERVE AT HIS PLEASURE AND TO BE REMOVABLE BY HIM FOR ANY REASON.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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 PROVIDE THAT A MAJORITY "NO" VOTE IN THE MUNICIPAL REFERENDUM DOES NOT AFFECT THE ISSUING OF SUNDAY MINIBOTTLE SALE PERMITS IN THAT PORTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY WHERE THESE PERMITS WERE LAWFUL.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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 FEE, DELETE ALL OTHER CATEGORIES OF HOBBY LICENSES EXCEPT A TWO-YEAR LICENSE; AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT TO FILE CERTAIN REPORTS UNDER A HOBBY LICENSE WITHIN A WEEK AFTER DIVING ACTIVITIES TOOK PLACE; TO AMEND SECTION 54-7-710, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR ISSUING AN EXCLUSIVE LICENSE, SO AS TO CHANGE CERTAIN CRITERIA; TO AMEND SECTION 54-7-740, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO LICENSES ISSUED BY THE STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST, SO AS TO CHANGE THIS TITLE TO THE STATE UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGIST; TO AMEND SECTION 54-7-800, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A LICENSE ISSUED BY THE INSTITUTE OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF THE STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST TO THE STATE UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGIST; TO AMEND SECTION 54-7-810, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNDERWATER ANTIQUITIES ACT OF 1991, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO SECTION 54-7-680 WHICH IS REPEALED BY THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 54-7-820, RELATING TO THE RETENTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DATA FOR RESEARCH OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF THE STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST TO THE STATE UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGIST; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 54-7-680 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF AN INSTRUCTIONAL LICENSE TO ALLOW STUDENT DIVERS OR CHARTER GROUP DIVERS WITHOUT INDIVIDUAL HOBBY LICENSES TO COLLECT ARTIFACTS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

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 LIFE UNDERWRITERS TO ITS CURRENT NAME OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

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. 4434 (Word version) -- Reps. Meacham-Richardson and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY NOT OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR HAVE THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWED, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY BE ISSUED A DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS A PERSON WHO HOLDS A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE TO OBTAIN A FULL DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS FOR WHICH A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY BE ISSUED, AND TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY OBTAIN A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A DRIVER TRAINING COURSE BEFORE HE MAY OBTAIN A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, TO DEFINE "DRIVER TRAINING COURSE", AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST ACCEPT A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FROM AN OUT-OF-STATE STUDENT WHO HAS PASSED A QUALIFIED DRIVER TRAINING COURSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-175, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY OBTAIN A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO REVISE THE PERIOD IN WHICH A PERSON MUST HOLD A BEGINNER'S PERMIT BEFORE HE MAY BE ISSUED A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICANT FOR A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST NOT HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A MOTOR VEHICLE MOVING VIOLATION OR A SEAT BELT VIOLATION DURING THE SIX MONTHS PRECEDING HIS APPLICATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE AGE OF A PERSON WHO MAY BE ISSUED A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A PERSON TO HAVE HELD A BEGINNER'S PERMIT FOR NINETY DAYS BEFORE APPLYING FOR A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON MUST HAVE HELD A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICANT FOR A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST NOT HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A MOTOR VEHICLE MOVING VIOLATION OR A SEAT BELT VIOLATION DURING THE SIX MONTHS PRECEDING HIS APPLICATION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

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 DEFAULT OR BREACH OF A REPAYMENT OR SERVICE OBLIGATION UNDER ANY FEDERAL OR STATE EDUCATIONAL LOAN, LOAN REPAYMENT, OR SERVICE-CONDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

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 DETERMINING AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY PREMIUM RATES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

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 COUNTRIES THAT ARE STATE SPONSORS OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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 THE COUNTY TREASURER SHALL COLLECT THE TAXES LEVIED AND DISBURSE THE FUNDS.
Referred to Florence Delegation

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 LOU HOLTZ AND HIS COACHING STAFF ON WINNING THE 2002 OUTBACK BOWL IN TAMPA, FLORIDA, AND COMMENDING THE TEAM AND COACHES FOR THEIR OTHER SUCCESSES.

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.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Gamecock football team and coaches, in care of Head Coach Lou Holtz.

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 may be, for terms of four years each. All members of the board shall serve until their successors are elected and qualify. In the event of a vacancy on the board occurring for any reason other than expiration of a term, the board shall call a special election to fill the unexpired term, so long as the vacancy does not occur within ten months of a regular trustee election. In this case, the vacancy must be filled for the unexpired term at the next regular election.

(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
District 2     Population

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
District 3     Population

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
District 7 Total     3,299
District 8     Population

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 THESE TERMS, PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD, PROVIDE FOR THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS OF CURRENT MEMBERS, AND PROVIDE THAT IF A MEMBER OF THE BOARD MOVES HIS RESIDENCE FROM THE SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICT FROM WHICH HE WAS ELECTED, HIS OFFICE BECOMES VACANT AUTOMATICALLY; AND TO REPEAL ACT 304 OF 1989 RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS, THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF THE MEMBERS ELECTED, THE MANNER IN WHICH THE NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS MUST BE CONDUCTED, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH VACANCIES MUST BE FILLED. /

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 (Word version)-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

So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

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.

Those who voted in the negative are:

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.

Those who voted in the negative are:

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.

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

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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