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

We thank You, Heavenly Father, for these moments to lift up our hearts to You. We thank You that when our prayer is finished, Your presence continues with us. When the burdens are heavy, grant us Your strength to carry them. When the pressures are great, grant us Your peace. When the days are long and the demands great, give us Your wisdom that we might think clearly and act wisely. Help us bear the wounds of criticism, the hurt of misunderstanding, and the pain of misjudged motives with a forgiving spirit. Thank You, Lord for goodness and mercy. In Your name we pray. Amen.

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

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

Rep. TOWNSEND moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of former Representative Fred Thurman Moore of Honea Path, which was agreed to.

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

S. 865 (Word version) -- Senators J. V. Smith, Verdin, Fair, Anderson and Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO NAME THE WOMEN'S CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION THE "CAMILLE GRIFFIN GRAHAM CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS TO THAT EFFECT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4528 (Word version) -- Reps. Lee, Allison, Davenport, Littlejohn, Sinclair, W. D. Smith, Talley and Walker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE WILLIAMS STREET BRIDGE IN SPARTANBURG IN HONOR OF MAYOR JAMES E. TALLEY, AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS CONTAINING THE WORDS "JAMES E. TALLEY BRIDGE" TO RECOGNIZE HIS NUMEROUS AND OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS MAYOR OF SPARTANBURG.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

The following was introduced:

H. 4541 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, 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, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEP SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE PASSING OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE FRED THURMAN MOORE OF HONEA PATH, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO REMEMBER HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PALMETTO STATE.
Whereas, former Representative Fred Thurman Moore, who served in the South Carolina House of Representatives at various times between 1951 until 1980, passed away on December 20, 2001, at the age of eighty; and

Whereas, Representative Moore was born on June 30, 1921, in Seneca, South Carolina, the son of the late Alger Earl and Edith Berry Stancil Moore; and

Whereas, Fred Moore proudly served his country as a pharmacist's mate first class in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the USS Monticello in both the European and Pacific theaters; and

Whereas, Fred Moore returned to his home state in 1945 and soon became the publisher and editor of the Honea Path Chronicle and remained the paper's Publisher Emeritus until his death; and

Whereas, Representative Moore served diligently in the South Carolina House of Representatives, chairing the Interstate Cooperation Committee and working on numerous others; he also served as the state's first auctioneer, having been the first person in the Palmetto State to hold a state auctioneering license; and

Whereas, Mr. Moore was a model citizen whose public service endeavors included his work on the Anderson County Library's Board of Directors and as an instructor at Tri-County Technical College, and his service on the Medical University of South Carolina Board of Trustees. Mr. Moore was also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; and

Whereas, as we pause to remember this rare public servant who always put his constituents' interests above all other concerns, we should reflect upon his memory as being one member of the General Assembly on whom his fellow House members could always rely; and

Whereas, Fred Thurman Moore is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Mrs. Maude Elizabeth Williams Moore; two daughters and sons-in-law, Fredda Elizabeth (Judge Billy) Gilmer of Honea Path; Betty Jo (Major Wally) Hall of Abbeville; son and daughter-in-law, Fred "Butch" (Joy) Thurman Moore of Belton; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers and two sisters; and

Whereas, Mr. Fred Moore was a hard-working member of the South Carolina House whose contribution to his community and this State will be remembered forever. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, wish to express their deep sorrow upon the passing of former Representative Fred Thurman Moore of Honea Path, South Carolina, and remember him for his many years of dedicated service to the Palmetto State.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mrs. Maude Elizabeth Williams Moore.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4542 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Bingham, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, 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, 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 COMMEND MR. DAVID L. LUCAS, OWNER AND OPERATOR OF CHARWOOD COUNTRY CLUB, FOR HIS EFFORTS TO PROVIDE THE FINEST GOLFING IN THE MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM AND HIS STAFF ON CHARWOOD'S SELECTION AS SOUTH CAROLINA'S GOLF COURSE OF THE YEAR FOR 2002.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 4543 (Word version) -- Reps. Barrett, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Cato, Dantzler, Easterday, Frye, Hamilton, Harrison, Hinson, Kelley, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lourie, Merrill, Sandifer, Sharpe, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, Stuart, Tripp, Trotter, Walker, Webb, White, Wilkins and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 11 OF EACH YEAR AS "911 HEROES DAY", A DAY OF RECOGNITION HONORING PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL FOR THE SACRIFICES THEY MAKE DAILY IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

Whereas, it is the duty of Americans everywhere to honor our emergency personnel for their heroic service to the communities of America; and

Whereas, September 11 of each year should come to be known as "911 Heroes Day"; and

Whereas, the purpose of this special day would be to forever honor and celebrate the spirit, courage, and service of public safety personnel throughout the country, past, present, and future; and

Whereas, the creation of this day of recognition would not only pay tribute to the men and women who died protecting their communities, but it would also give new strength to their families; and

Whereas, this would allow a grateful nation to say thank you to the thousands of public safety personnel who protect us in ways we never know; and

Whereas, the loss of a single firefighter or police officer is a national tragedy; and

Whereas, it is fitting and proper that the State of South Carolina take the lead in establishing a day to recognize the bravery of our public safety personnel, both living and dead. Now, therefore,

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

That the General Assembly of South Carolina proclaims September 11 of each year as "911 Heroes Day", a day of recognition to express the gratitude of the citizens of South Carolina for all the sacrifices made by public safety personnel in the performance of their duties.

Be it further resolved that the General Assembly of South Carolina calls on the Governor of the State of South Carolina and all local communities to appropriately honor public safety personnel on September 11 of each year.

Be it further resolved that the General Assembly of South Carolina calls on the Congress of the United States, as its schedule permits, to review the current federal holiday policy and schedule to determine the proper national honor on September 11 for public safety personnel.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the United States Senate, the United States House of Representatives, and to each member of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation, and the Honorable James H. Hodges, Governor of South Carolina.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4544 (Word version) -- Reps. Riser, Huggins, 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, 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, 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 SINCERE SORROW AT THE DEATH OF DR. WILLIAM BRUCE CROWLEY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 897 (Word version) -- Senators Setzler and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF ALL SCHOOL NURSES IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHO HELP ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF OUR YOUNG STUDENTS AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE YOUTH OF THIS STATE.

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

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

S. 876 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Moore and Ritchie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2002, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2002; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 7, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2002; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 7, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2003; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 11, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2002; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 12, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2002; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 13, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2002; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2002; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2002; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2002; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2002; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2002; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2002.

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

That the Senate and the House of Representatives shall meet in joint assembly in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, February 6, 2002, at 12:00 noon, to elect a successor to the Honorable John H. Waller, Jr., Justice of the Supreme Court, Seat 4, whose term expires July 31, 2002; to elect a successor to the Honorable H. Samuel Stilwell, Judge of the Court of Appeals, Seat 7, whose term expires June 30, 2002; to elect a successor to the Honorable J. C. Nicholson, Jr., Judge of the Circuit Court, At-Large Seat 7, whose term expires June 30, 2003; to elect a successor to the Honorable Alison Renee Lee, Judge of the Circuit Court, At-Large Seat 11, whose term expires June 30, 2002; to elect a successor to the Honorable James E. Brogdon, Jr., Judge of the Circuit Court, At-Large Seat 12, whose term expires June 30, 2002; to elect a successor to the Honorable John L. Breeden, Jr., Judge of the Circuit Court, At-Large Seat 13, whose term expires June 30, 2002; to elect a successor to the Honorable Ruben L. Gray, Judge of the Family Court for the Third Judicial Circuit, Seat 1, whose term expires June 30, 2004; to elect a successor to the Honorable James A. Spruill III, Judge of the Family Court for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 2002; to elect a successor to the Honorable Walter B. Brown, Jr., Judge of the Family Court for the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 2002; to elect a successor to the Honorable Deadra L. Jefferson, Judge of the Family Court for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat 5, whose term expires June 30, 2002; to elect a successor to the Honorable Amy C. Sutherland, Judge of the Family Court for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 2004; to elect a successor to the Honorable Robert N. Jenkins, Sr., Judge of the Family Court for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 5, whose term expires June 30, 2002; to elect a successor to the Honorable Haskell T. Abbott III, Judge of the Family Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3, whose term expires June 30, 2002; and to elect a successor to the Honorable C. Dukes Scott, Judge of the Administrative Law Judge Division, Seat 2, whose term expires June 30, 2002.

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

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

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

H. 4545 (Word version) -- Rep. Meacham-Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-7-285 SO AS TO ALLOW COSMETOLOGISTS, ESTHETICIANS, AND MANICURISTS TO PRACTICE IN BARBERSHOPS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 4546 (Word version) -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1505, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SEASONS, TAKE AND SIZE LIMITS FOR SHAD, HERRING, AND STURGEON, SO AS TO CHANGE THE OPENING DATE FOR THE SEASON FOR TAKING SHAD IN A PORTION OF THE WINYAH BAY DRAINAGE SYSTEM FROM FEBRUARY FIFTEENTH TO FEBRUARY FIRST.
On motion of Rep. MILLER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4547 (Word version) -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 51, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, BY ADDING CHAPTER 25 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA RAILS TO TRAILS ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ABANDONED RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4548 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-12-30, 4-29-67, AND 12-44-30, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VARIOUS FEES IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES AND THE APPLICABLE INVESTMENT THRESHOLDS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR THESE FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE MAY BE INCLUDED TO MEET THE MINIMUM INVESTMENT THRESHOLD REQUIREMENT AMOUNTS EXPENDED FOR COSTS INCURRED FOR VOLUNTARY CLEANUP ACTIVITY OF A NONRESPONSIBLE PARTY PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE, THE BROWNFIELDS VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE THAT AT LEAST ONE MILLION DOLLARS OF CLEANUP COSTS INCURRED QUALIFY THE PROJECT FOR THE FEE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4549 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL CREDIT EQUAL TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR AN OTHERWISE QUALIFYING NEWLY CREATED JOB IF THE JOB IS CREATED AT A FACILITY ON PROPERTY WHICH HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A COMPLETED RESPONSE ACTION PURSUANT TO A NONRESPONSIBLE PARTY VOLUNTARY CLEANUP CONTRACT UNDER ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE, THE BROWNFIELDS VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4550 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW AN EXEMPTION FROM COUNTY TAXES FOR FIVE YEARS ON PROPERTY SUBJECT TO A NONRESPONSIBLE PARTY VOLUNTARY CLEAN-UP CONTRACT FOR WHICH A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4551 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3550 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED BY A TAXPAYER IN CLEANING UP A SITE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 56, TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE, THE BROWNFIELD VOLUNTARY CLEANUP ACT, TO PROVIDE THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT, THOSE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE IT, AND THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO CLAIM THE CREDIT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4552 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUME 13, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF ITS CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2002.
On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4553 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUME 15A, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF ITS CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2002.
On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4554 (Word version) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2678, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without Reference

H. 4555 (Word version) -- Reps. Bingham, Knotts, Barfield, Battle, J. Brown, Cato, Dantzler, Haskins, Keegan, Lourie, Miller, Riser, Sharpe, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stuart, Talley and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS, SO AS TO ADD CHAPTER 80 TO REQUIRE LICENSURE TO PROVIDE HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES, TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF PHARMACY AS THE LICENSING AUTHORITY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BOARD'S POWERS AND DUTIES, TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY BOARD, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES PROVIDERS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

The following was introduced:

H. 4556 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice, Robinson, Trotter and Webb: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE ST. JUDE MEDICAL INC. IN PICKENS COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS RECEIVING THE 2001 INNOVISION AWARD FOR TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FOR ITS REVOLUTIONARY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CAPACITORS FOR IMPLANTABLE HEART DEVICES.

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

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

H. 4557 (Word version) -- Reps. Hinson, Dantzler, Gourdine, Law and Merrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM AND COACH RAY STACKLEY THIS SEASON AND ALSO THOMAS "MOE" THOMPSON, WHO WAS NAMED MR. FOOTBALL OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR 2001, AND TO PROCLAIM JANUARY 27, 2002, AS "MOE THOMPSON, MR. FOOTBALL OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COACH RAY STACKLEY, AND THE KNIGHTS OF STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL DAY" IN BERKELEY COUNTY.

Whereas, Thomas "Moe" Thompson, because of his outstanding accomplishments as a student-athlete, both on and off the field, was named Mr. Football of South Carolina for 2001; the award is presented to one player in the State each year who combines success in athletics, academics, and community service; and

Whereas, Moe Thompson became the first lower state player to win the Mr. Football award since its inception in 1995. As a result of his remarkable talent on the gridiron, his efforts in the classroom, and his work with the Charleston's Promise organization. Moe, who is one of four brothers, attributes his success to the love and encouragement of his mother, Patricia, and the guidance of his head coach, Ray Stackley; and

Whereas, Moe Thompson completed his senior season of football at Stratford High School recording seventy tackles as a defensive lineman and as a tight end caught forty-one passes for seven hundred six yards and ten touchdowns. Moe was also selected to play in the prestigious Shrine Bowl, the annual game that brings together the best football talent in North and South Carolina; and

Whereas, Stratford High School, located in Berkeley County, became the first lower state high school football team to win three undefeated region championships, having won its region in 1999, 2000, and 2001; and Stratford had seven of its "Knights" named to the Region 7-AAAA All-Star Team, including seniors Moe Thompson, Roy Ravenell, Dwayne Lynah, Brett Bowdren, and Keith Taylor, and juniors Donnell Covington and Rodney Kinlaw; and

Whereas, Head Coach Ray Stackley has built a football powerhouse at Stratford by instilling the values of hard work and discipline in his players, and his efforts have not gone unnoticed as Coach Stackley was named the Region 7-AAAA Coach of the Year by the Charleston Post and Courier; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly are proud to recognize the tremendous accomplishments of the Palmetto State's Mr. Football, Moe Thompson, Head Coach Ray Stackley, and the entire Stratford Knights football team. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, hereby recognize the accomplishments of the Stratford High School Football Team and Coach Ray Stackley this season, and also Thomas "Moe" Thompson, who was named Mr. Football of South Carolina for 2001, and to proclaim January 27, 2002, as "Moe Thompson, Mr. Football of South Carolina, Coach Ray Stackley, and the Knights of Stratford High School Day" in Berkeley County.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Thomas "Moe" Thompson, Coach Ray Stackley, and the Stratford High School Football Team of Berkeley County.

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

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

Allen                  Allison                Altman
Bales                  Barfield               Barrett
Battle                 Bingham                Bowers
Breeland               Brown, G.              Brown, J.
Brown, R.              Campsen                Carnell
Cato                   Chellis                Clyburn
Coates                 Cobb-Hunter            Coleman
Cooper                 Dantzler               Davenport
Delleney               Easterday              Edge
Emory                  Fleming                Freeman
Frye                   Gilham                 Gourdine
Govan                  Hamilton               Harrell
Harrison               Harvin                 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                 McGee
McLeod                 Meacham-Richardson     Merrill
Miller                 Moody-Lawrence         Neal, J.H.
Neal, J.M.             Neilson                Ott
Owens                  Parks                  Perry
Phillips               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
Tripp                  Trotter                Walker
Webb                   Weeks                  Whatley
White                  Wilder                 Wilkins
Witherspoon            Young, A.              Young, J.

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 22.

DeWitt McCraw                     Lewis Vaughn
Fletcher Smith                    Bill Cotty
Jackson Whipper

Announcement was made that Dr. Patrick J. Kelly of Charleston 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. 4510 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/22/02     KNOTTS

Bill Number:     H. 4510 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/22/02     CLYBURN

Bill Number:     H. 4510 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/22/02     RICE

Bill Number:     H. 3873 (Word version)
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01/22/02     BOWERS

Bill Number:     H. 4507 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/22/02     KNOTTS

Bill Number:     H. 4507 (Word version)
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01/22/02     J. R. SMITH

Bill Number:     H. 4495 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/22/02     KNOTTS

Bill Number:     H. 4493 (Word version)
Date:     ADD:
01/22/02     KNOTTS

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

H. 4525 (Word version) -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 OF CLARENDON COUNTY TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS BONDS OF THE DISTRICT UP TO ITS CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMIT TO FUND AN OPERATING DEFICIT AND CURRENT OPERATING EXPENDITURES; TO PRESCRIBE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE BONDS MAY BE ISSUED AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS MAY BE EXPENDED; AND TO MAKE PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS.

H. 4526 (Word version) -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 593 OF 1986 RELATING TO THE ELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 IN CLARENDON COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE APPOINTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD FROM TWO TO FOUR AND TO ESTABLISH TWO-YEAR TERMS FOR ALL MEMBERS APPOINTED AFTER 2001.

H. 4510 (Word version) -- Reps. Stille, Simrill, Sharpe, Moody-Lawrence, Phillips, Allison, Barfield, Barrett, Bowers, Rice, Davenport, Knotts, Clyburn, Easterday, Emory, Freeman, Gourdine, Hayes, Hinson, Hosey, Keegan, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Martin, McCraw, Merrill, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Parks, Riser, Sandifer, Sinclair, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Taylor, Thompson, Trotter, Walker, White and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF THE BLIND AND DISABLED PERSONS TO USE PUBLIC FACILITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY TRAINER OF A GUIDE DOG, WHILE TRAINING A GUIDE DOG, HAS THE SAME RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES WITH RESPECT TO ACCESS TO PUBLIC FACILITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS AS BLIND AND DISABLED PERSONS.

Rep. STILLE explained the Bill.

Rep. HARRISON asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3884 from the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. HOWARD objected.

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

H. 4475 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Lucas, Allison, Jennings, Lourie, Rodgers, J. E. Smith and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-210 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO PROVIDE PROMPT WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF ALL MEMBERSHIP CHANGES TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MAINTAIN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION A RECORD OF THE CURRENT MEMBERSHIP OF EVERY STATE BOARD AND COMMISSION.

Rep. ALTMAN, with unanimous consent, made a statement relative to the death of former Representative Thomas A. Hutto of Charleston.

The House stood in silent prayer for former Representative Thomas A. Hutto of Charleston.

Rep. COBB-HUNTER, with unanimous consent, made a statement relative to an erroneous e-mail.

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

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4372 (Word version) -- Reps. G. Brown and Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE AT THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 20 AND UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 15 IN LEE COUNTY THE "FELIX A. 'DOC' BLANCHARD INTERCHANGE" IN HONOR OF THE BISHOPVILLE NATIVE WHO SHARES HIS PLACE IN THE NATIONAL SPORTS SPOTLIGHT IN THE 1940'S WITH HIS PROUD HOME STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS CONTAINING THE WORDS "FELIX A. 'DOC' BLANCHARD INTERCHANGE".

At 12:40 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. TOWNSEND, adjourned in memory of former Representative Fred Thurmond Moore of Honea Path, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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