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

Our gracious God, as we continue to plan and prepare for this new Legislative Session, we continue to seek Your wisdom and guidance. We pray that You will remain near to the men and women present here today, each one of us with our own needs, hopes and abilities. Grant that we may use our powers here to help others, always mindful of the public good. Please give each of us a clear conscience and forbid that we think when this prayer is done, that our need for You is over. Rather, let us seek Your counsel for the rest of this day and in all the coming days and bless all the leaders across America and in South Carolina. Amen.

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

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

Rep. J. BROWN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Deacon Alexander David McRant, Sr., which was agreed to.

The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:

Document No. 2690
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 50-13-250
Trout Harvest
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 10, 2002
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2002

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

H. 3655 (Word version) -- Reps. R. Brown, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Bingham, Breeland, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Govan, Harrell, Haskins, J. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knotts, Leach, Lee, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Riser, Rivers, Rodgers, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, G. M. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Townsend, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERSECTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 162 AND TOWLES ROAD AND SALTER'S HILL ROAD IN CHARLESTON COUNTY AS THE "HENRIETTA GRANT INTERSECTION" IN HONOR OF THE LATE MRS. HENRIETTA GRANT OF HOLLYWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 744 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg, Gregory and Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO COORDINATE THE USE OF INMATE LABOR TO PICKUP LITTER FROM HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND REGULAR MOWING MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

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

H. 4482 (Word version) -- Rep. Chellis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INSTRUCT AND REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO IMMEDIATELY PERMIT CORPORATE TAXPAYERS TO CONVERT PREVIOUS ESTIMATED STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAX PAYMENTS TO FUTURE STATE EMPLOYEE TAX WITHHOLDING OBLIGATIONS IN A MANNER COMPARABLE WITH SIMILAR CONVERSION PROCEDURES OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE WITH REGARD TO FEDERAL OBLIGATIONS.

Whereas, it has come to the attention of the members of the General Assembly that the Internal Revenue Service recently, by letter, has permitted corporate taxpayers to convert federal corporate income tax estimated payments previously made, if such payments are in excess of the estimated liability, to the corporate taxpayer's future social security and employee income tax withholding obligations; and

Whereas, the Department of Revenue is charged by law with the administration of the South Carolina Tax Code and is given broad general, specific, and permissive powers to enforce and administer the tax laws of this State; and

Whereas, although the laws of this State do not expressly permit a comparable state conversion procedure, the State of South Carolina historically has followed most federal income tax provisions and procedures when administering our state's tax laws; and

Whereas, during this time of economic recession, it would greatly benefit the corporate taxpayers of our State if such a comparable state conversion procedure is permitted; and

Whereas, due to time constraints and the approaching deadlines in the month of January for these types of tax payments, sufficient time does not exist for the General Assembly to legislatively enact such a conversion procedure. However, the General Assembly believes that the Department of Revenue has the inherent authority under its general administrative power to follow the lead of the Internal Revenue Service and permit such a conversion procedure; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, hereby instruct and request the Department of Revenue to immediately permit corporate taxpayers to convert previous estimated state corporate income tax payments to future state employee tax withholding obligations. Now, therefore,

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

That the General Assembly hereby instructs and requests the Department of Revenue to immediately permit corporate taxpayers to convert previous estimated state corporate income tax payments to future state employee tax withholding obligations in a manner comparable with similar conversion procedures of the Internal Revenue Service with regard to federal obligations.

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

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

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

H. 4483 (Word version) -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY NOT BE GRANTED A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE EXCEPTION OF PERSONS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES WHO MAY BE GRANTED A LICENSE, A PERSON WHO IS PRESENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA ON A FIANCÉ VISA OR THE DEPENDENTS OF SUCH PERSON.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4484 (Word version) -- Reps. Sheheen, Merrill, Lourie and G. M. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE COMMISSION TO REVIEW TAXATION AND PUBLIC FINANCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, AUTHORITY, AND DUTIES, AND TO REQUIRE IT TO MAKE A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN ONE YEAR AFTER BEGINNING FULL OPERATION, AFTER WHICH THE COMMISSION IS DISSOLVED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

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

Allen                  Bales                  Barfield
Barrett                Battle                 Bingham
Bowers                 Breeland               Brown, J.
Brown, R.              Cato                   Chellis
Clyburn                Coates                 Cobb-Hunter
Coleman                Cooper                 Dantzler
Davenport              Easterday              Edge
Emory                  Fleming                Freeman
Frye                   Gilham                 Gourdine
Govan                  Hamilton               Harrell
Harrison               Haskins                Hayes
Hines, J.              Hines, M.              Hinson
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.M.             Neilson
Ott                    Owens                  Perry
Phillips               Rhoad                  Rice
Riser                  Rivers                 Robinson
Rodgers                Rutherford             Sandifer
Scarborough            Scott                  Sharpe
Sheheen                Simrill                Sinclair
Smith, D.C.            Smith, F.N.            Smith, G.M.
Smith, J.E.            Smith, J.R.            Smith, W.D.
Snow                   Stille                 Stuart
Talley                 Taylor                 Thompson
Tripp                  Trotter                Vaughn
Walker                 Webb                   Weeks
Whatley                Whipper                White
Wilder                 Wilkins                Witherspoon
Young, A.              Young, J.

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, January 10.

Grady Brown                       John Altman
Bill Cotty                        Alex Harvin
Greg Delleney                     Joseph Neal
Merita Allison                    Lonnie Hosey

Announcement was made that Dr. John P. Evans of Greenville 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. 4413 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/10/02     W. D. SMITH

Bill Number:     H. 4153 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/10/02     BARFIELD

Bill Number:     H. 4222 (Word version)
Date:     REMOVE:
01/10/02     OTT

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

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.

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

H. 4471 (Word version) -- Rep. Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 3 AND 4, 2002, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 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. CLYBURN, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4471 be read the third time tomorrow.

The following Bill was taken up:

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.

Reps. MCGEE, COATES, M. HINES, J. HINES and ASKINS proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\NBD\AMEND\11062AC02), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION     1.     The General Assembly finds that owing to reductions in state appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002, School District No. 1 of Florence County (the School District) will experience a shortfall in funds necessary to meet its operating budget for Fiscal Year 2002. The General Assembly has determined to authorize the Board of Trustees of the School District (the Board) to issue general obligation bonds of the School District to provide funds necessary to meet its costs of operations and maintenance. Additionally, the General Assembly has determined to authorize the School District to increase millage levied for operations and maintenance for Fiscal Year 2003 to replace funds lost as a consequence of reductions in state appropriations.
SECTION     2.     In order to raise funds to meet costs of operation and maintenance of the School District, the Board may issue and sell a general obligation bond or bonds of the School District (the Bond), as a single issue or several issues, without the necessity of holding an election, in an amount not to exceed the lesser of: (1) the available eight percent debt limit as prescribed by Article X, Section 15 of the South Carolina Constitution; or (2) the difference between the total amount of state appropriations anticipated in the School District's budget for Fiscal Year 2002 as originally adopted and the actual amount of state funds, as certified by the Office of the Comptroller General, which the School District will receive for Fiscal Year 2002, plus issuance costs.
SECTION     3.     The Bond shall mature no more than 15 months from the date of its issuance.
SECTION     4.     The Bond may be issued with a provision permitting its prepayment before its stated maturity upon terms prescribed by the Board.
SECTION     5.     The Bond must be in the form of a fully registered bond upon conditions the Board prescribes.
SECTION     6.     The Bond must be made payable at places, within or without the State, prescribed by the Board.
SECTION     7.     The Bond must bear interest at a rate determined in the manner and payable upon the dates prescribed by the Board.
SECTION     8.     The Bond must be in a denomination or denominations and executed in a manner the Board prescribes.
SECTION     9.     The Bond must be sold at a price of not less than par and accrued interest, if any, from its dated date to the date of its delivery. The Bond may be sold at public sale pursuant to Title 59, Chapter 71, Section 130 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, and Title 11, Chapter 27 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, or at private sale and without advertisement if, not less than seven days prior to its delivery, notice of intention to sell the Bond at private sale is given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the School District. The notice must set forth the purchaser, the purchase price, interest rate, and maturity date of the Bond.
SECTION     10.     For the payment of the principal and interest of the Bond, the full faith, credit, and taxing power of the School District shall be irrevocably pledged, and there must be levied annually by the Auditor of Florence County, and collected by the Treasurer of Florence County, in the same manner as county taxes are levied and collected on all taxable property in the School District, a tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest of the Bond.
SECTION     11.     The principal of and interest on the Bond shall have the tax-exempt status prescribed by Title 12, Chapter 2, Section 50, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended.
SECTION     12.     The proceeds derived from the sale of the Bond issued under the provisions of this act must be paid to the Treasurer of Florence County and must be used to meet the costs of its issuance, and to pay the costs of operation and maintenance of the School District or to pay all or a portion of the principal of and interest on a tax anticipation note of the School District issued as of September 20, 2001, as determined by the Board.
SECTION     13.     Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Board is hereby authorized to increase for Fiscal Year 2003 the number of mills levied for operation and maintenance of the School District. For Fiscal Year 2003 the Board may increase the millage levy over the Fiscal Year 2002 millage levy by the number of mills determined by the Board to be necessary to replace any decrease in state appropriations to the School District from the amount of state appropriations anticipated in the School District's budget for Fiscal Year 2002 as originally adopted. For Fiscal Year 2004 and subsequent fiscal years, the Board shall not increase the number of mills levied for operations and maintenance of the School District over that levied for Fiscal Year 2003 except as provided by Act No. 239 of 1981 and the general law of the State.
SECTION     14.     The powers and authorizations conferred by this act upon the Board are in addition to all other powers and authorizations previously vested in the Board and may be availed of pursuant to action taken at a regular or special meeting of such Board of Trustees.
SECTION     15.     No action other than that prescribed in this act must be taken to effect the issuance of the Bond authorized in this act, nor is the Board required to obtain the approval of a public agency for an action taken pursuant to the authorizations of this act.
SECTION     16.     This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.

Rep. COATES explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.

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

On motion of Rep. MCGEE, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4464 be read the third time tomorrow.

Rep. Harrison asked unanimous consent to recall H. 4404 from the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. MCLEOD objected.

On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Judiciary:

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.

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 24, which was agreed to.

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:

H. 3477 (Word version) -- Reps. Vaughn, Tripp, Hamilton, Easterday, Leach, Haskins, Wilkins and Cato: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY TO CHARGE AND COLLECT MATRICULATION AND INCIDENTAL FEES FROM PUPILS AND TO PROVIDE FOR WAIVER OF THESE FEES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Rep. VAUGHN moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate Amendments until Tuesday, January 15, which was agreed to.

The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. SHARPE.

Rep. EASTERDAY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, January 15, which was adopted:

H. 3093 (Word version) -- Reps. Campsen, Harrison, Altman, Simrill, Owens, Robinson, Easterday and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-115 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO DEVELOP A DATA BASE IN WHICH A PARENT, LEGAL GUARDIAN, OR ONE ACTING EN LOCO PARENTIS CAN REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT PROHIBITING THE DEPARTMENT OR ANOTHER AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE FROM PROVIDING CONDOMS OR OTHER CONTRACEPTIVES TO THEIR CHILDREN AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PUBLISH AND DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS REGISTRATION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-117 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, ANOTHER STATE AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT, OR A PERSON ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF, FROM DISTRIBUTING CONDOMS OR OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACEPTIVES TO A PERSON UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE IF THE PARENT, LEGAL GUARDIAN, OR ONE ACTING EN LOCO PARENTIS HAS REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT PROHIBITING SUCH DISTRIBUTION TO THEIR CHILD.

Rep. HARRISON moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was agreed to.

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

H. 4485 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, Bingham, Edge, Frye, Koon, Riser and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 25-1-420, 25-1-430, 23-49-20, 23-49-30, 23-49-60, 38-75-470, AS AMENDED, 44-61-30, AS AMENDED, 48-40-60, AND 49-23-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DIVISION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION".
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

The following was introduced:

H. 4486 (Word version) -- Rep. Merrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND HANAHAN MIDDLE SCHOOL'S EIGHTH GRADE CLASS FOR ITS GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT, COMPASSION, AND CONCERN THROUGH ITS "SANTAS FROM THE SOUTH" OUTREACH TO THE FAMILIES OF FIREFIGHTERS FROM LADDER COMPANY 118 IN NEW YORK CITY WHO PERISHED IN THE SEPTEMBER 11 ASSAULT ON THE WORLD TRADE CENTER.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4487 (Word version) -- Reps. Breeland, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, 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, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young:: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE ARTHUR W. CHRISTOPHER, FORMER CHARLESTON CITY COUNCILMAN AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Resolution was adopted.

On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Judiciary:

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.

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

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4365 (Word version) -- Rep. Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING NOVEMBER 4 THROUGH 17, 2001, AS A PERIOD OF "ROOTS AND RECONCILIATION" IN GEORGETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA, WHILE THE "FREEDOM SCHOONER AMISTAD", A REPLICA OF THE HISTORIC SHIP, DOCKS IN GEORGETOWN CREATING A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR TEACHING HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL LESSONS AND FOR ENCOURAGING AND PROMOTING RACIAL DIALOGUE AND HARMONY.

H. 4473 (Word version) -- Reps. Scarborough, Altman, Harrell, Limehouse, Allen, Allison, 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, 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, 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 PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON LEARNING OF THE DEATH OF FREDERICK "FRED" STROMAN MCKAY OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND EXTENDING THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

H. 4474 (Word version) -- Reps. Scarborough, Campsen, Limehouse, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, 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, 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 KATHLEEN WILSON OF CHARLESTON COUNTY ON BECOMING THE FIRST SOUTH CAROLINIAN TO SWIM THE ENGLISH CHANNEL.

H. 4478 (Word version) -- Rep. Merrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PAUL CONWAY OF THE CHARLESTON BATTERY SOCCER TEAM ON BEING NAMED THE 2001 A-LEAGUE MOST VALUABLE PLAYER.

H. 4479 (Word version) -- Reps. Weeks, G. M. Smith and J. H. Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. WILHELMENIA DENNIS SCOTT OF SUMTER COUNTY FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR BEING NAMED ITS 2001 HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR.

H. 4480 (Word version) -- Reps. Weeks, G. M. Smith and J. H. Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MR. JOHNNY PRINGLE, JR. OF SUMTER COUNTY FOR HIS ENTHUSIASM IN BETTERING THE LIVES OF SUMTER COUNTY RESIDENTS AND HIS DEDICATION TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE, AND TO HONOR HIM FOR BEING NAMED ITS 2001 HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR.

H. 4486 (Word version) -- Rep. Merrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND HANAHAN MIDDLE SCHOOL'S EIGHTH GRADE CLASS FOR ITS GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT, COMPASSION, AND CONCERN THROUGH ITS "SANTAS FROM THE SOUTH" OUTREACH TO THE FAMILIES OF FIREFIGHTERS FROM LADDER COMPANY 118 IN NEW YORK CITY WHO PERISHED IN THE SEPTEMBER 11 ASSAULT ON THE WORLD TRADE CENTER.

At 10:40 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. J. BROWN, adjourned in memory of Deacon Alexander David McRant, Sr., to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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