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The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr. as follows:
Our thought for today is from Psalm 103: "Bless the Lord, O my soul and do not forget all His benefits."
How great is the surprise that You, O God, have chosen us; frail, weak, imperfect, selfish and timid. Yet in our reverie of being inadequate, we affirm that with You, all things are possible. Feed us with the milk of human kindness. Refresh our parched lives with the living water of Your presence. Be with us this day and everyday. Help us to be living stones upon which a new order may be established. Hear our prayer, O God. 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. STILLE moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Robert Alexander Crawford, which was agreed to.
The SPEAKER ordered the following veto printed in the Journal:
June 3, 2002
The Honorable David H. Wilkins
Speaker
S.C. House of Representatives
State House
Columbia, S.C. 29201
Dear Mr. Speaker:
It has been more than four years since I first proposed a South Carolina education lottery to improve our public schools and provide greater education opportunities for students and families. Since then, two elections have shown the strong support for the education lottery in our State. Today, with this Act, we complete the work we began.
While I am disappointed the legislature did not follow my plan to make a two-year degree free of charge to any South Carolinian, I am pleased that the lottery generally follows the people's plan, making higher education more affordable for every South Carolinian.
Because of the education lottery, approximately 30,000 students in our two-year institutions will get a break on their tuition. The new HOPE scholarship, combined with the expanded LIFE initiative and the Palmetto Scholarships, will put college within reach for more than 20,000 students.
The resources appropriated herein for First Steps will mean that more kids begin first grade ready to learn. I am disappointed, however, that the General Assembly failed to recognize the importance of quality preschool education programs and provide sufficient funding.
I am vetoing two items in H. 4879, R. 388, the Budget Proviso Codification Act, pursuant to Article IV, Section 2, of the South Carolina Constitution. The remainder of the Act has my approval.
Veto #1. Section 7, Page 64. Continuum of Care transferred.
Proviso 72.105 of the General Appropriations Act creates a study committee to review the current delivery system of services for children and to make recommendations as to any reorganization of children services. This section, however, moves the Continuum of Care to the Department of Social Services for only one year. As written, the Continuum of Care would be transferred back after one year. Moving the program from one agency to another before the committee's study is complete is premature. I am therefore vetoing this section until a proper assessment can be completed.
Veto #2. Section N (54.41), Page 30. Section 2-1-220 amendment.
This section grants the General Assembly a permanent exemption from Budget & Control Board fiscal accountability requirements. I previously vetoed the temporary provision in the appropriations act that granted the same exemption. Because I feel strongly that the General Assembly should abide by the same financial oversight requirements that it legislatively imposes upon other agencies, I am vetoing this section. Accountability rules governing the expenditure, management, or transfer of public funds that apply to agencies in the executive and judicial branches should apply equally to the legislative branch.
Sincerely,
Jim Hodges
Governor
The SPEAKER ordered the following veto printed in the Journal:
June 3, 2002
The Honorable David H. Wilkins
Speaker
S.C. House of Representatives
State House
Columbia, S.C. 29201
Dear Mr. Speaker:
I am returning H. 4260, R. 382, with my veto. This bill unintentionally deletes language recently added and now contained in S.C. Code Ann. Section 47-5-150 that authorizes DHEC to seek reimbursement for funds it expends on rabies vaccines.
Section 47-5-150 was amended to include vaccine reimbursement authorization with the passage of H. 4891, R. 362, which was ratified on May 22, 2002, and signed into law on May 28, 2002. Unfortunately, because this bill was ratified and presented for signature after H. 4891, it would, in effect, "undo" the legislature's intent and cost DHEC approximately $250,000 a year in lost vaccine reimbursement costs.
I support the passage of the remaining language contained in H. 4260 and have requested DHEC to assist in the legislative process accordingly.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Jim Hodges
Governor
The following was received from the Senate:
Columbia, S.C., May 30, 2002
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon its amendments to S. 820:
S. 820 (Word version) -- Senators Reese, Elliott and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-745 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON THROUGH "CLONING" TO GROW OR CREATE A HUMAN BEING, OR ANY HUMAN PART, OR TO CONSPIRE TO DO SO, TO DEFINE CLONING FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
and asks for a Committee of Conference and has appointed Senators Hutto, Fair and Kuhn of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate.
Very respectfully,
President
Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. CAMPSEN, COLEMAN and DELLENEY to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., May 30, 2002
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Free Conference on S. 322:
S. 322 (Word version) -- Senators Mescher, Grooms and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 4, ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THIS PROGRAM COURT-APPOINTED GUARDIANS AD LITEM IN CUSTODY DISPUTES IN FAMILY COURT, TO PROVIDE THAT A GUARDIAN AD LITEM IN A CUSTODY DISPUTE MAY CHARGE UP TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN A CASE, TO PROVIDE THAT CIVIL AND CRIMINAL IMMUNITY DOES NOT APPLY TO A GUARDIAN AD LITEM WHO CHARGES FOR SERVICES RENDERED, AND TO REQUIRE A GUARDIAN AD LITEM IN A CUSTODY DISPUTE TO BE AT LEAST THIRTY YEARS OF AGE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ORDERING A MENTAL OR PSYCHIATRIC EXAMINATION IN CUSTODY DISPUTES, THE COURT MUST MAKE FINDINGS OF FACT THAT THERE IS PROBABLE CAUSE TO ORDER THE EXAMINATION AND THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO MAKE A DETERMINATION IN THE CASE.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 2002
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H. 3601:
H. 3601 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 27, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 50 SO AS TO REQUIRE A WRITTEN PROPERTY CONDITION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT UPON THE SALE OF CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FROM THIS REQUIREMENT, TO IMPOSE DUTIES ON OWNERS AND REAL ESTATE LICENSEES IN REGARD TO THESE REQUIREMENTS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION TO PERFORM SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS IN REGARD TO THESE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 2002
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber at 1:00 p.m. today for the purpose of Ratifying Acts.
Very respectfully,
President
On motion of Rep. W. D. SMITH the invitation was accepted.
The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:
Document No. 2730
Agency: Department of Public Safety
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 23-6-10
Criminal Justice Academy Training Regulations
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
May 30, 2002
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Legislative Review Expiration September 27, 2002 (Subject to Sine Die Revision)
The following was introduced:
H. 5381 (Word version) -- Rep. Talley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE TRAFFIC PATTERNS OF TANKER TRUCKS THAT LEAVE THE OIL RESERVES LOCATED ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 295 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY AND TRAVEL TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS 26 AND 85 TO DETERMINE THE MOST FEASIBLE AND SAFEST ROUTE FOR THESE TRUCKS TO TRAVEL AND TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 8, 2003.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 5382 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Young, Kennedy, G. M. Smith, Weeks, G. Brown, J. H. Neal, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, 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, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon and A. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND KATHY HARVIN FOR HER LEADERSHIP AND DEDICATED SERVICE ON THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN THE FUTURE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5383 (Word version) -- Rep. Haskins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. CHRISTINE G. VALLIERE OF ORANGE CITY, FLORIDA, MOTHER OF OUR DEAR FRIEND, MR. EDWARD T. McMULLEN, UPON HER RECENT DEATH.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5384 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, 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, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, 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, 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 TO RECOGNIZE, APPRECIATE, AND REMEMBER WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT THE LIFE AND GOOD WORKS OF JAMES F. "JIM" HENDRIX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, TO CONVEY THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA REALIZE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT THE LOSS SUSTAINED BY HIS FAMILY AND COUNTLESS FRIENDS, AND TO OFFER THIS HEARTFELT TESTIMONY OF TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED FRIEND.
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly were shocked and deeply saddened to receive the news of the sudden and untimely death of James F. "Jim" Hendrix, Executive Director of the State Election Commission, on Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at the age of fifty-eight; and
Whereas, Jim Hendrix will long be remembered as the "perfect executive director" of a state agency charged with overseeing voter registration and state elections by maintaining impartiality in personal situations and along partisan lines; and
Whereas, Jim was born in Lenoir, North Carolina, and was the pride and joy of his parents, Kathleen and the late Sanford Franklin Hendrix. He received an undergraduate degree from Presbyterian College and a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina. In 1965, he moved to Columbia and felt right at home because he never left -- an unfortunate loss for the Tarheel State but a fortunate one for our great State; and
Whereas, Jim is survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Daryl Brinton Hendrix; two sons, Christopher, who recently earned his Masters degree from the University of South Carolina, and his wife, Elizabeth, of Elgin; Jeffrey, a 2002 graduate of Presbyterian College and his mother, Kathleen, who still resides in Lenoir; and
Whereas, Jim Hendrix was a true public servant in every sense of the word. He was someone all could rely on, trust implicitly, and believe in -- not only by the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives and the South Carolina Senate, but also the county and municipal officials of our forty-six counties; and
Whereas, his groundbreaking efforts and commitment to election reform in the Palmetto State was acknowledged by the Federal Election Commission. Shortly thereafter, he became recognized as a national leader in developing voting system standards. He served on many national boards and commissions including: Vice-Chair for the National Election Center Task Force on Election Reform in 2001; member of the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED); NASED Information Technology Committee to Develop Voting System Standards for the Federal Election Commission; and an instructor and panel member for the Federal Election Commission, Council of Governments, and United States Department of Justice; and
Whereas, Jim Hendrix was instrumental in establishing the first South Carolina Election Summit in 1999, resulting in numerous election reform issues which were addressed; secured funding for a statewide voter registration system as requested from the 1999 Summit and the 2001 Governor's Task Force on Election Reform; actively pursued South Carolina becoming involved in the Federal Voting on the Internet pilot program in 2000. South Carolina was one of four states chosen to participate and the only state participating on a statewide basis; and
Whereas, during his tenure as Executive Director, Jim always actively promoted the importance of the election and voter registration process and continued to encourage his staff to maintain the highest standards of excellence and to always maintain the nonpartisan character of the State Election Commission. He also stressed to his staff and others the importance of career and professional development; and
Whereas, his depth of knowledge on election and voter registration laws led Jim Hendrix to become one of the most respected experts in our State and the nation on voter registration and the election process; and
Whereas, he exhibited virtues common to all successful leaders -- intelligence, understanding of not only issues but also the needs of others, unflagging persistence, and the ability to keep confidences; and
Whereas, all who knew him, those who worked with him and those who on occasion disagreed with him, realize that a giant is gone, and that his absence leaves a void that will not easily be filled. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That we recognize, appreciate, and remember with dignity and respect the life and good works of James F. "Jim" Hendrix, Executive Director of the State Election Commission, convey that the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina realize to the fullest extent the loss sustained by his family and countless friends, and offer this heartfelt testimony of tribute to the memory of our beloved friend.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to his widow, Mrs. Daryl Brinton Hendrix.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5385 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Weeks, J. Young, 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, 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, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon and A. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE DR. LINWOOD BRADFORD OF SUMTER FOR RECEIVING THE 2002 SOUTH CAROLINA DERMATOLOGIST OF THE YEAR AWARD.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5386 (Word version) -- Rep. Perry: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO PATRICK G. CALDWELL OF AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THE OCCASION OF EARNING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA'S HIGHEST RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5387 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Weeks, J. Young, 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, 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, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon and A. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE DR. LINDA CRABBE, A PEDIATRICIAN IN SUMTER, FOR RECEIVING THE 2002 PHYSICIAN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5388 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, J. Young and Weeks: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE RUBEN L. GRAY OF SUMTER FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ON THE FAMILY COURT BENCH FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT UPON HIS RETIREMENT ON JULY 5, 2002, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN HIS FUTURE PURSUITS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5389 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, J. Young and Weeks: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF DR. DAVIS DELEON MOISE, ONE OF SUMTER'S MOST RESPECTED SURGEONS AND CIVIC LEADERS, UPON HIS DEATH.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5390 (Word version) -- Reps. Bales, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, 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, 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, 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 DOCTOR JAMES W. SALTER FOR HIS TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP OF THE CONGREGATION OF TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH OF COLUMBIA.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5391 (Word version) -- Reps. G. Brown, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, 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, 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 MS. CINDY SMALLS FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A LEGISLATIVE LIAISON FOR GOVERNOR JIM HODGES OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS, AND TO WISH HER WELL AS SHE ASSUMES HER NEW RESPONSIBILITIES AS CAMPAIGN MANAGER FOR STATE SUPERINTENDENT INEZ TENENBAUM'S REELECTION CAMPAIGN.
Whereas, Ms. Cindy Smalls is the daughter of James and Hester Young, and has two brothers: Quetin Gilyard and Alphonzo Smalls, Jr.; and
Whereas, she is a 1989 graduate of Middleton High School in Charleston County, and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of South Carolina; and
Whereas, since 1985 Cindy's greatest ambition has been to be involved in the political arena; and
Whereas, since 1998, she has rendered outstanding service to the members of the General Assembly and the citizens of South Carolina as a legislative liaison for Governor Jim Hodges; and
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives have been informed that on May 30, 2002, she will leave her post as the Governor's legislative liaison and assume the responsibilities of campaign manager for superintendent Inez Tenenbaum' reelection campaign; and
Whereas, while the members of the House of Representatives will miss the professionalism and dedication she brought to her job as legislative liaison, we all wish her well as she undertakes her new responsibilities. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend Ms. Cindy Smalls for her outstanding service as a legislative liaison over the past four years for Governor Jim Hodges and wish her well as she assumes her new responsibilities as campaign manager for State Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum's reelection campaign.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Ms. Cindy Smalls.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5392 (Word version) -- Reps. J. M. Neal and Emory: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MR. SEAN MICAH CAUTHEN OF KERSHAW IN LANCASTER COUNTY ON HIS EARNING THE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD TO BE PRESENTED IN CEREMONIES AT THE SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH IN KERSHAW.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5393 (Word version) -- Reps. Phillips, McCraw and Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE COACHES AND PLAYERS OF THE NATIONALLY RANKED MEN'S VARSITY LACROSSE TEAM OF LIMESTONE COLLEGE OF GAFFNEY, FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING LACROSSE PROGRAM, TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE NCAA DIVISION II MEN'S NATIONAL LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 2002, THEIR SECOND NATIONAL LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP IN THREE YEARS, AND TO WISH THEM EVERY SUCCESS IN ALL OF THEIR FUTURE ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5394 (Word version) -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines, Lucas, 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, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, 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 TO EXPRESS THE DEEP APPRECIATION AND SINCERE GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE DARLINGTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THEIR HEROIC EFFORTS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE IN PROVIDING LIFE-SAVING ASSISTANCE TO REPRESENTATIVE DENNY NEILSON AT HER DEVASTATING ACCIDENT ON FEBRUARY 8, 2001.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5395 (Word version) -- Reps. Neilson, G. Brown, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, 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, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, 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 TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST GRATITUDE AND SINCERE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE BISHOPVILLE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THEIR PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE IN ADMINISTERING LIFE-SAVING ASSISTANCE TO REPRESENTATIVE DENNY NEILSON AT HER DEVASTATING ACCIDENT ON FEBRUARY 8, 2001.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5396 (Word version) -- Rep. Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING ROLAND "ROCKY" GANNON FOR BEING SELECTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA AVIATION ASSOCIATION AS THE 2002 AVIATOR OF THE YEAR AND CONGRATULATING HIM ON BEING INDUCTED INTO THE SOUTH CAROLINA AVIATION HALL OF FAME.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5397 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, 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, 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, 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 TO COMMEND AND THANK THE HONORABLE MARION P. CARNELL OF WARE SHOALS FOR HIS NEARLY FORTY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, Representative Marion P. Carnell has ably represented the fine citizens of Greenwood, Laurens, and Abbeville Counties who compose House District 14 since 1961; and
Whereas, Representative Carnell's colleagues in the General Assembly were deeply saddened to learn that he is not seeking reelection to the House of Representatives in 2002; and
Whereas, Marion Carnell is a native of beautiful Ware Shoals, whose substantial contributions to his community and State are immeasurable; and
Whereas, Representative Carnell is a highly successful businessman and is a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Ware Shoals, as well as the past President of the Ware Shoals Lion's Club and the past Commander of American Legion Post 100; and
Whereas, in recognition of his tireless public service and unwavering leadership, Marion Carnell received an Honorary Doctor of Law Degree from The Citadel in 1993, as well as Honorary Ph.D.'s from both the Medical University of South Carolina and Lander University in 1999; and
Whereas, Representative Carnell has been honored by many groups over the years for his dedication, diligence, and service to the State, receiving numerous awards that reflect his comprehensive interest in and knowledge of the various facets of South Carolina policy and programs, including Jaycee Man of the Year, American Legion Department of South Carolina Legislator of the Year, and the South Carolina Downtown Development Association Special Service Award; and
Whereas, as a member of the House of Representatives, Marion Carnell distinguished himself on numerous legislative committees, including most recently the important House Ways and Means Committee and the Interstate Cooperation Committee; and
Whereas, Representative Carnell proudly served his country in the United States Navy from March 6, 1946 to January 6, 1948; and
Whereas, he is universally known, respected, and admired for his high principles and conscientiousness and as a person whose ability, intelligence, and humility have served the State so well for so many years; and
Whereas, Marion is a devoted family man with a loving wife, the former Sara Moore of Greenwood, South Carolina, and together they had two wonderful children, Marion Ray and the late Toni Lynn Carnell; and
Whereas, we take great pleasure in this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation for his four decades of loyal and selfless public service as an elected representative and sincere gratitude that we have had the honor and pleasure of being a part of the legislative process with him. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, commend and thank the Honorable Marion P. Carnell of Ware Shoals for his nearly forty years of outstanding service as a member of the House of Representatives and wish him well in all of his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to our great friend and distinguished colleague, Marion Carnell.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5398 (Word version) -- Reps. Askins, Scarborough, Allen, Allison, Altman, 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, 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, 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 TO COMMEND THE FIREFIGHTERS OF NEW YORK CITY'S ENGINE COMPANY 53 AND LADDER COMPANY 43 FOR THEIR COURAGEOUS EFFORTS DURING THE TERRORIST ATTACKS OF SEPTEMBER 11 AND TO THANK THEM FOR THE HOSPITALITY THEY HAVE SHOWN TO OFFICIALS OF THE PALMETTO STATE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5399 (Word version) -- Reps. Askins, Harvin and Kennedy: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS, BOTH PAID AND VOLUNTEER, OF THE SOUTH LYNCHES FIRE DEPARTMENT OF FLORENCE AND WILLIAMSBURG COUNTIES FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO PUBLIC SAFETY, TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON RECEIVING A PUBLIC FIRE PROTECTION CLASS 5 CLASSIFICATION IN ITS SERVE AREA FROM THE INSURANCE SERVICES OFFICE, AND TO EXTEND EVERY GOOD WISH TO THIS BRAVE AND DEDICATED GROUP OF PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS FOR THEIR PERSONAL SAFETY AND FOR RESOUNDING SUCCESS IN ALL OF THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5400 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison and J. E. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING DREHER HIGH SCHOOL'S SAT TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2001-2002 AAA SOUTH CAROLINA SAT COMPETITION.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5401 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison and J. E. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE DREHER HIGH SCHOOL LADY BLUE DEVIL SOCCER TEAM FOR WINNING TWENTY-TWO CONSECUTIVE GAMES TO EARN THE REGION CHAMPIONSHIP AND THEN THE CLASS AAA GIRLS STATE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP ON MAY 10, 2002.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5402 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND COLONEL DAVID H. "DAVE" BRUNJES FOR HIS NEARLY THIRTY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS A COMMISSIONED OFFICER IN BOTH THE UNITED STATES ARMY AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR HIS SUCCESSFUL TENURE AS COMMANDER OF THE 12TH LEGAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION, FORT JACKSON, SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committee:
S. 1319 (Word version) -- Senators Matthews and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 526 OF 1996, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICTS, THE ELECTIONS OF BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THESE DISTRICTS AND THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES, THE ELECTION OF THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, THE AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURES FOR LEVYING, COLLECTING, AND DISBURSING MILLAGE, SO AS REVISE CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES AND CERTAIN PROCEDURES FOR LEVYING, COLLECTING, AND DISBURSING MILLAGE.
Referred to Orangeburg Delegation
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Allison Altman Askins 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 Govan Hamilton Harrell Harrison Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Hosey Howard Huggins Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kirsh Klauber Koon Law Leach Lee Limehouse Lloyd Loftis Lourie Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McGee McLeod Meacham-Richardson Merrill Miller Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Owens Perry Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Rivers Rodgers Sandifer 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 Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Weeks White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, June 4.
Gloria Haskins Wallace Scarborough Seth Whipper Anne Parks Bessie Moody-Lawrence Todd Rutherford Joseph Neal Karl Allen
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The SPEAKER granted Rep. WHATLEY a leave of absence for the week to attend a national committee meeting.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. LITTLEJOHN a leave of absence for the day.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. HARVIN a leave of absence for the week.
Rep. HARVIN signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Thursday, May 30.
Announcement was made that Dr. Leo Walker of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
Rep. WILKINS presented to the House the J. L. Mann High School Girls Track Team, the 2002 State Champions, their coaches and other school officials.
Rep. J. R. SMITH presented to the House the Silver Bluff High School Varsity Softball Team, the 2002 Class AA State Champions, their coaches and other school officials.
Rep. EASTERDAY presented to the House the Hillcrest High School Girls Softball Team, the 2002 State AAAA Champions, their coaches and other school officials.
Rep. RISER presented to the House the Lexington High School Boys Tennis Team, the 2002 Class AAAA State Champions, their coaches and other school officials.
Rep. PERRY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, June 5, which was adopted:
H. 4337 (Word version) -- Reps. Campsen, Chellis, Barfield, Harrell and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUE DATES FOR QUARTERLY PAYMENTS OF ESTIMATED STATE INCOME TAX BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ESTIMATED INCOME TAX PAYMENT REFORM ACT", SO AS TO CHANGE THE DUE DATE FOR THE FIRST CORPORATE INCOME TAX ESTIMATED PAYMENT FROM MARCH 15 TO APRIL 15.
Rep. CLYBURN moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, June 6, which was adopted:
S. 1275 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 595 OF 1992, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO REVISE THE SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS FROM WHICH TRUSTEES ARE ELECTED.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
S. 1313 (Word version) -- Senators Hayes, Gregory and Short: A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 (FORT MILL) TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TAX NOT TO EXCEED FOUR MILLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 ONLY.
Rep. EASTERDAY moved that upon the completion of the Ratification of Acts, the House recede until 2:15 p.m., which was agreed to.
At 1:00 p.m. the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts were duly ratified:
(R421, S. 65 (Word version)) -- Senators Mescher, Reese and Branton: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN AS A CANDIDATE IN GENERAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A CANDIDATE'S NAME MAY NOT APPEAR ON THE BALLOT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-190, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES IN OFFICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL A VACANCY IN AN OFFICE ARE NOT REQUIRED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES AND VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATES BY WHICH CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT MUST BE CERTIFIED.
(R422, S. 886 (Word version)) -- Senators Leatherman, McGill, Land, Glover, Saleeby, Rankin and Elliott: AN ACT 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 ESTABLISH THE DESIGNATION OF "DISTRESSED COUNTY", PROVIDE THE CRITERIA FOR THE DESIGNATION AND ALLOW A TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH NEW FULL-TIME JOB CREATED IN A DISTRESSED COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-85, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, SO AS TO CONFORM THE USE OF FUND REVENUES TO THE "DISTRESSED COUNTY" DESIGNATION AND TO INCREASE FROM FIVE TO TEN MILLION DOLLARS THE THRESHOLD ABOVE WHICH TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF FUND REVENUES MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR GRANTS IN COUNTIES ABOVE THE BOTTOM TWO DESIGNATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3470, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYER CREDIT ALLOWED AN EMPLOYER HIRING A PERSON WHO RECEIVED FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PAYMENTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CREDIT TO THE NEW CATEGORY OF "DISTRESSED COUNTY" AS ESTABLISHED IN THIS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-10-80 AND 12-10-81, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JOB DEVELOPMENT CREDIT, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE PROVISIONS TO THE NEW CATEGORY OF "DISTRESSED COUNTY" AS ESTABLISHED IN THIS ACT.
(R423, S. 1249 (Word version)) -- Senators Short and Fair: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1570, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNSEL FOR A GUARDIAN AD LITEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COUNSEL MUST BE APPOINTED FOR A GUARDIAN AD LITEM WHO IS NOT AN ATTORNEY IN ANY CASE THAT IS CONTESTED; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1690, RELATING TO THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR FEES AND COSTS FOR THE CONSENT OR RELINQUISHMENT OF A CHILD FOR ADOPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY APPROVE AN ADOPTION WHILE NOT APPROVING UNREASONABLE FEES AND COSTS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1700, RELATING TO FUTURE CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS AFTER THE CONSENT OR RELINQUISHMENT HAS BEEN GIVEN FOR AN ADOPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GIVING OF CONSENT OR RELINQUISHMENT FOR AN ADOPTION RELIEVES A PERSON OF ALL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS, INCLUDING FUTURE CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1770, RELATING TO OPEN AND COOPERATIVE ADOPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FINAL ADOPTION DECREE IS NOT AFFECTED BY AN AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BEFORE THE ADOPTION BETWEEN A CHILD'S ADOPTIVE AND BIOLOGICAL PARENTS CONCERNING VISITATION, EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION, OR OTHER INTERACTION BETWEEN THE CHILD AND ANY OTHER PERSON.
(R424, S. 1252 (Word version)) -- Senators Grooms, Matthews and Pinckney: AN ACT TO REPEAL ACT 917 OF 1964 RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF COLLETON COUNTY TO SELL SURPLUS SCHOOL PROPERTY.
(R425, S. 1288 (Word version)) -- Senators Setzler, Knotts and Bauer: AN ACT TO DIRECT THE LEXINGTON COUNTY OFFICIAL CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF COLLECTING DELINQUENT TAXES, IN CONNECTION WITH THE REQUIREMENT FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ON A WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTOR, BE CURRENT BEFORE THE TITLE TO THESE ITEMS MAY BE TRANSFERRED, THAT THIS PROHIBITION ON THE TRANSFER OF TITLE APPLIES ONLY FOR PROPERTY TAXES DUE FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 1999, THAT USED WATERCRAFT AND USED OUTBOARD MOTORS OBTAINED FROM A LICENSED DEALER OR INDIVIDUAL ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 3, 2000, ARE FREE OF THE LIEN FOR THE PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEFORE 2000, AND DELINQUENT TAXES MUST BE COLLECTED FROM THE PREVIOUS OWNER, NOT INCLUDING THE DEALER, AND THAT NO REFUNDS OF PROPERTY TAXES ON WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS ARE PAYABLE FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEFORE.
(R426, H. 3142 (Word version)) -- Reps. Cato, Wilkins, Walker, Simrill, Davenport, Sandifer, Vaughn, Robinson, Altman, Cotty, White, Thompson, Knotts, Campsen, McGee, Coates and Bingham: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41, CONCERNING "THE RIGHT TO WORK", TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO COOPERATE WITH AN EMPLOYEE IN THE INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF CLAIMS, TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR TO ENTER A PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT TO EVALUATE COMPLIANCE, TO PROHIBIT OBSTRUCTING THE DIRECTOR IN CARRYING OUT HIS DUTIES AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-100 SO AS TO ESTABLISH CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 7, TITLE 41, TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF PENALTIES ASSESSED, AND TO AUTHORIZE AN APPEAL TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION FROM A FINAL ACTION OF THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-30, RELATING TO PROHIBITING AN EMPLOYER FROM REQUIRING OR PROHIBITING MEMBERSHIP IN A LABOR ORGANIZATION AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR A LABOR ORGANIZATION FROM PARTICIPATING IN AN AGREEMENT OR PRACTICE THAT HAS THE EFFECT OF REQUIRING SUCH MEMBERSHIP AND TO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR LABOR ORGANIZATION FROM INDUCING AN EMPLOYER TO VIOLATE THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-40, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO DEDUCT LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FROM WAGES IF AN EMPLOYEE ENTERS A ONE YEAR IRREVOCABLE WRITTEN AGREEMENT AUTHORIZING THE DEDUCTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EMPLOYEE HAS THE RIGHT TO REVOKE THE AGREEMENT AFTER ONE YEAR.
(R427, H. 3906 (Word version)) -- Rep. Wilkins: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 15-49-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JUDICIAL DISCRETION IN GRANTING A NAME CHANGE, SO AS TO SPECIFY INFORMATION THAT MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE COURT WITH A PETITION FOR A NAME CHANGE, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK RESULTS, WHETHER THE PETITIONER IS LISTED IN THE CENTRAL REGISTRY OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT OR THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, WHETHER THE PETITIONER IS UNDER AN OBLIGATION TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT, AND WHETHER THE PETITIONER IS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR AGENCIES TO MAKE NAME CHANGES AS A RESULT OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED; TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTAIN NAME CHANGE REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS AND FOR ADULTS IN CONNECTION WITH NAME CHANGES RELATED TO DIVORCE OR MARRIAGE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PETITIONER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE NAME CHANGE REQUIREMENTS.
(R428, 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, Meacham-Richardson, Tripp, Cotty, Rodgers, Loftis, Frye, Koon, Delleney, Haskins, Hamilton, Cato, Easterday, Barfield, Scarborough, Chellis, Thompson, Edge, Merrill, Fleming, Stuart, Cooper, Dantzler, D.C. Smith, Sinclair, J. Young, White, Martin, Trotter, Harrell, Quinn, Huggins, Miller, Battle, Harvin, Barrett, Emory, Knotts, Riser and Bales: AN ACT TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HOMELAND SECURITY ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY AMENDING SECTION 1-3-420, RELATING TO PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO INCLUDE A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY; TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 1, RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-435 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROTECTION OF THE STATE'S CRITICAL INFORMATION AND BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-770 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA 211 NETWORK TO COORDINATE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES STATEWIDE; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 6, RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-340 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROTECTION AND POLICING OF FACILITIES OWNED BY SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE STATE GRAND JURY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JURISDICTION OVER COMPUTER CRIMES AND TERRORISM AND TO DEFINE "TERRORISM"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-7-10, RELATING TO ILLEGAL ACTS DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE MISLEADING USE OF THE EMERGENCY TO RAISE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MONEY OR SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-16-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR COMPUTER CRIME OFFENSES, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE "COMPUTER", "COMPUTER HACKING", AND "COMPUTER CONTAMINANT"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-16-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR COMPUTER CRIME OFFENSES, SO AS TO REDUCE THE FIRST DEGREE PENALTY TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OR FIVE YEARS, OR BOTH, TO REQUIRE THE VICTIM'S LOSS TO EXCEED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS INSTEAD OF FIVE THOUSAND, AND TO PROVIDE FOR SEPARATE OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-16-25, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES FOR COMPUTER CRIME OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-16-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VENUE FOR COMPUTER CRIME OFFENSES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 16, RELATING TO BOMBS, DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, AND WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DEFINE "TERRORISM", TO FURTHER DEFINE "WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION", TO MAKE IT A FELONY TO USE A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION IN AN ACT OF TERRORISM AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, INCLUDING DEATH, TO MAKE IT A FELONY TO THREATEN THE USE OF A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE OR TO HARBOR A PERSON WHO USES OR THREATENS THE USE OF A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO REQUIRE REPORTING BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (SLED) OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION; TO AMEND TITLE 17, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE PROTOCOL FOR INTERCEPTION OF WIRE, ELECTRONIC, OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, TO SPECIFY UNLAWFUL ACTS OF COMMUNICATION INTERCEPTION, TO REQUIRE A COURT ORDER INITIATED BY SLED OR A CERTIFICATION TO OBTAIN INFORMATION, FACILITIES, OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO INTERCEPT COMMUNICATIONS AND TO SPECIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING THE ORDER, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO POSSESS OR TO SELL A COMMUNICATION INTERCEPTING DEVICE, TO PROVIDE THAT INTERCEPTED COMMUNICATIONS MAY NOT BE USED AS EVIDENCE UNLESS OBTAINED AS AUTHORIZED OR OTHERWISE DISCLOSED, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS IS A FELONY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL REMEDIES FOR A PERSON HARMED BY A VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS, TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE URBAN SEARCH AND RECOVERY TEAM; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-440, RELATING TO POWERS OF THE GOVERNOR IN AN EMERGENCY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PLAN COMMITTEE TO ADVISE HIM ON THE DECLARATION OF A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOI), SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION REGARDING THE SECURITY PLAN OF A PUBLIC BODY IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM FOI DISCLOSURE, SO AS TO INCLUDE INTERCEPTED WIRE, ELECTRONIC, OR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS NOT DISCLOSED IN TRIAL AND STRUCTURAL BRIDGE PLANS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MISREPRESENTATIONS PROHIBITED IN CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MAKE A MISREPRESENTATION IN CONNECTION WITH AN EMERGENCY SO AS TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS; 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 A CRIMINAL PENALTY OF A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS OR 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, TO PROVIDE FOR A CRIMINAL PENALTY OF A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS OR IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS FOR A WILFUL VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-149 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION OF AN AGENT FOR NOTIFICATION OF DECLARATION OR TERMINATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-1-80, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (DHEC) AS TO COMMUNICABLE OR EPIDEMIC DISEASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTS AND NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-1-100, RELATING TO ASSISTANCE FROM LOCAL HEALTH OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE SPECIFICALLY FOR ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE IN A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY; TO AMEND TITLE 44, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 SO AS TO ENACT THE "EMERGENCY HEALTH POWERS ACT" TO PROVIDE FOR DETECTION, PROTECTION, AND MANAGEMENT IN A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE SPECIAL EMERGENCY POWERS FOR DHEC AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, AND TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL AND PROPERTY RIGHTS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-29-10, RELATING TO REPORTS TO DHEC, SO AS TO REQUIRE REPORTS FROM HEALTH PROVIDERS, CORONERS, MEDICAL EXAMINERS, PHARMACISTS, AND ANY PERSON WITH A PERTINENT DATABASE AND TO SPECIFY THE CONDITIONS GIVING RISE TO A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY INCLUDING DISEASE, INFECTION, AND TERRORISM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-93-40, RELATING TO DHEC POWERS IN CONNECTION WITH INFECTIOUS WASTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EXTRAORDINARY POWERS OF DISPOSAL DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY; TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 46, RELATING TO CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, BY ADDING SECTION 46-7-100 SO AS TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF ANIMAL DISEASE, INFECTION, AND TERRORISM BY A PERSON HAVING THE CARE OF ANIMALS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 46, RELATING TO THE STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION, BY ADDING SECTION 46-9-120 SO AS TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF CROP DISEASE, PEST, AND TERRORISM BY A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR CROP PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FOI ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING PROTECTIONS OF SAFEGUARDS AND OFF-SITE CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, TITLE 30, RELATING TO THE FOI ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION BY APPROPRIATE AGENCY DIRECTORS OF ACCESS TO INFORMATION REGARDING PROTECTIONS OF SAFEGUARDS AND OFF-SITE CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 40-18-30, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF SLED AS TO SECURITY BUSINESSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SLED FORWARD AN APPLICANT'S FINGERPRINT CARD TO THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FOR A NATIONWIDE CRIMINAL CHECK; TO AMEND SECTION 40-18-15, RELATING TO A SECURITY BUSINESS LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION AGAINST THE LICENSEE'S SURETY BOND; TO AMEND SECTION 40-18-70, RELATING TO A PRIVATE INVESTIGATION LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST THE LICENSEE'S SURETY BOND, TO PROVIDE FOR A LICENSEE WHO HAS MAINTAINED HIS LICENSE CONTINUALLY SINCE ITS INITIAL AWARD, AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-18-100, RELATING TO A SECURITY WEAPONS PERMIT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SUBMISSION OF A FINGERPRINT CARD BY THE APPLICANT FOR A NATIONAL CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK; TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-130, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYEE" FOR PURPOSES OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE A VOLUNTEER STATE CONSTABLE AS A STATE EMPLOYEE; TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-65, RELATING TO THE AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE FOR PURPOSES OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPROVED VOLUNTEER STATE CONSTABLES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-8-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEACHING THE USE OF OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE, SO AS TO CONFORM THE DEFINITION TO INCLUDE A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5015, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF SUNSCREEN DEVICES ON A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE REGULARLY USED TO TRANSPORT A TRAINED DOG; TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 23, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-230 SO AS TO CREATE THE FIRST RESPONDERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO STUDY AND REPORT ON THE NEEDS OF FIRST RESPONDERS TO EMERGENCIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-1-150 RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REQUIREMENT OF A PHOTOGRAPH ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE.
(R429, H. 4429 (Word version)) -- Rep. Askins: AN ACT 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 DELETE REFERENCES TO THE DEPUTY STATE ARCHAEOLOGIST FOR UNDERWATER; 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.
(R430, H. 4583 (Word version)) -- Reps. Tripp, Cato, Bales, Altman, Askins, Barfield, G. Brown, Coates, Cooper, Easterday, Harrison, Kirsh, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, McCraw, McGee, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Stille, Vaughn, White, Wilkins, J. Young, Rodgers, A. Young and Walker: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-285 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATES IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO ISSUE A FINAL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN JANUARY 1, 2005, AND UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE TASK FORCE SUBMITS ITS FINAL REPORT, MANDATED HEALTH BENEFITS BEYOND THOSE REQUIRED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2002 MAY BE IMPOSED ONLY AFTER REVIEW BY THE TASK FORCE.
(R431, H. 4676 (Word version)) -- Rep. Kelley: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY AMENDING SECTION 1-11-55, RELATING TO LEASING OF REAL PROPERTY FOR GOVERNMENTAL BODIES, SECTION 2-3-75, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE PRINTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES, SECTION 2-13-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE CODE COMMISSIONER, SECTION 2-13-180, RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF ADVANCE SHEETS OF THE ACTS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS, SECTION 2-13-190, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRINTING OF ADVANCE SHEETS IN SIGNATURES AND DISTRIBUTION OF PAGE PROOFS BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER, SECTION 2-13-200, RELATING TO THE SALE AND DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF ADVANCE SHEETS, SECTION 2-13-210, RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE ACTS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS, SECTION 11-35-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS USED IN THE PROCUREMENT CODE, SECTION 29-6-250, RELATING TO A LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND REQUIRED BY A GOVERNMENTAL BODY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, ALL SO AS TO CONFORM REFERENCES IN THESE SECTIONS TO REFLECT THE CORRECT NAME OF THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE PRINTING, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS CREATED FROM THE MERGER OF THE OFFICES OF LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND LEGISLATIVE PRINTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES, AND TO DELETE ARCHAIC REFERENCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1524, RELATING TO THE RESIDENT VENDOR PREFERENCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO EXCEPT A SOLICITATION, BID, OFFER, OR PROCUREMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE.
(R432, H. 4944 (Word version)) -- Rep. Sharpe: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 46-25-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH FERTILIZERS, BY ADDING A DEFINITION OF "RESTRICTED FERTILIZER"; TO AMEND SECTION 46-25-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF FERTILIZER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTOR PERMITS, TO PROVIDE FOR GENERAL AND RESTRICTED FERTILIZER PERMITS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 46-25-1170, RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES IN ADDITION TO OTHER PENALTIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE DENIAL, REVOCATION, OR MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN PERMITS WITHIN THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 46-25-810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSPECTION TAX AND TONNAGE REPORTS ON FERTILIZER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REGISTRANTS OR GUARANTORS WHO DISTRIBUTE OR SELL COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER IN SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL PAY INSPECTION TAX TO THE DIVISION RATHER THAN THE STATE TREASURER; TO AMEND CHAPTER 45, TITLE 46, RELATING TO NUISANCE SUITS ARISING FROM AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 46-45-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE, THAT NO ESTABLISHED AGRICULTURAL FACILITY OR AGRICULTURAL OPERATION IS OR BECOMES A NUISANCE BY CHANGED CONDITIONS IN OR ABOUT THE FACILITY OR OPERATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-670, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES FOR FARM TRUCK LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT "FARM TRUCK" INCLUDES A TRUCK TRANSPORTING FARM PROCESSED HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS, INCLUDING SOIL AMENDMENTS AND MULCHES, OTHER THAN FIRST MARKET; TO AMEND SECTION 46-40-60, RELATING TO SCHEDULES FOR REMITTING ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MAY SUSPEND GRAIN DEALERS' LICENSES ON FAILURE TO TIMELY REMIT CERTAIN PAYMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 46-41-130, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR REFUSAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE SUSPENSIONS OR REVOCATIONS OF GRAIN DEALERS' LICENSES FOR FAILURE TO PAY CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 46, RELATING TO CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, BY ADDING SECTION 46-7-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SHALL CREATE A TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR OWNERS OR OPERATORS OF CERTAIN ANIMAL FACILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT OPERATORS OF ANIMAL FACILITIES AND WASTE UTILIZATION AREAS MUST BE TRAINED AND CERTIFIED ON THE OPERATION OF ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT UNDER THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 46-45-50, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR POLLUTION AND FLOODING IN CERTAIN SUITS RELATED TO AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 46-45-70 DO NOT AFFECT OR DEFEAT THE RIGHT OF A PERSON TO RECOVER DAMAGES FOR ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY HIM BECAUSE OF POLLUTION OF, OR CHANGE IN CONDITION OF, THE WATERS OF A STREAM OR BECAUSE OF AN OVERFLOW ON HIS LANDS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-119-130 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(R433, H. 4981 (Word version)) -- Reps. Lourie and J.E. Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-365 SO AS TO CREATE A FELONY OFFENSE FOR THEFT OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY OF UP TO FIVE YEARS AND FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A FIRST OFFENSE AND UP TO TEN YEARS AND TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-360, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR DISPENSING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ONLY AUTHORIZE PRESCRIBING A THIRTY-ONE DAY SUPPLY OF SCHEDULE II-V CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, RATHER THAN ALSO AUTHORIZING PRESCRIPTIONS FOR UP TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DOSAGE UNITS, TO EXEMPT TRANSDERMAL PATCHES FROM THIS LIMITATION, AND TO INCREASE FROM THIRTY DAYS TO SIXTY DAYS THE TIME WITHIN WHICH A SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE PRESCRIPTION MUST BE FILLED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-950, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT'S AUTHORITY TO AUDIT HYPODERMIC SALES RECORDS, PROMULGATE REGULATIONS, AND EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTAIN HYPODERMIC NEEDLE SALES REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE DEPARTMENT'S AUTHORITY TO AUDIT RECORDS AND TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 44-53-910, 44-53-920, AND 44-53-940 ALL RELATING TO THE RETAIL SALE OF HYPODERMIC NEEDLES, RECORDS PERTAINING TO THESE SALES, AND CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH SIGNATURES ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR OBTAINING HYPODERMIC NEEDLES.
(R434, H. 5238 (Word version)) -- Rep. Hayes: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003, THE SCHOOL TAX MILLAGE LEVIED IN DILLON COUNTY IS INCREASED BY ONE ADDITIONAL MILL WITH THE PROCEEDS THEREFROM TO BE USED FOR NORTHEAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE.
(R435, H. 5239 (Word version)) -- Rep. Townsend: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 510 OF 1982, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ANDERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REAPPORTION THE DISTRICTS FROM WHICH BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELECTED AND DELETE PREVIOUS APPORTIONMENT AND REAPPORTIONMENT PLANS.
(R436, H. 5319 (Word version)) -- Reps. Taylor, Wilder and Carnell: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 779 OF 1988, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 55 AND 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ELECTION RESULTS MUST BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NONPARTISAN ELECTION AND RUNOFF METHOD RATHER THAN THE NONPARTISAN PLURALITY METHOD.
At 2:15 p.m. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.
The question of a quorum was raised.
A quorum was later present.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. COATES a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. LEE a temporary leave of absence.
Rep. HARRISON moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, June 5, which was adopted:
S. 721 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO ADD SECTION 61-6-710, ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL FOOD MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE TO BE ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR A PERSON WHO MANUFACTURES FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS SAUCES AND MARINADES IN WHICH THERE IS AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE INGREDIENT AND WHO DOES SO UNDER AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE MANUFACTURER, AND TO ALLOW THE PURCHASE OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE IN CONTAINERS HOLDING QUANTITIES GREATER THAN THE QUANTITIES SOLD TO THE CONSUMER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST ESTABLISH THE FORM OF APPLICATION AND CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF THE LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-33-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TAXES ON LICENSES ISSUED UNDER TITLE 61, SO AS TO INCLUDE A TAX FOR THE SPECIAL FOOD MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 61-2-175, RELATING TO SHIPPING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES INTO THE STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY BE SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO A RESIDENT WHO HOLDS A SPECIAL FOOD MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2900, RELATING TO THE SHIPMENT OR TRANSFER OF IMPORTED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY BE SHIPPED TO A PERSON HOLDING A SPECIAL FOOD MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4050, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FROM LICENSED RETAIL DEALERS SO AS TO ADD ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS PURCHASED PURSUANT TO A SPECIAL FOOD MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
S. 1303 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2683, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. WALKER explained the Joint Resolution.
Rep. HARRISON moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, June 5, which was adopted:
S. 410 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms, Bauer, Mescher, Holland, Ryberg, Ford, Wilson, Leatherman, J. V. Smith, Verdin, Hutto, Reese, Passailaigue, Leventis, Alexander, Gregory, McConnell, Waldrep, Giese, Martin, Drummond, Moore, Anderson, Land, McGill, Ritchie, Elliott, Glover, Pinckney, Hawkins, Branton and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IS NOT CONSIDERED A DUAL OFFICEHOLDER FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 3, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, IF HE HOLDS AN OFFICE IN ANOTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up:
S. 1259 (Word version) -- Senator Fair: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA COVENANT MARRIAGE STUDY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, SCOPE OF STUDY, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO ABOLISH THE STUDY COMMITTEE UPON SUBMISSION OF ITS REPORT.
Rep. EASTERDAY explained the Joint Resolution.
Rep. SCOTT moved to adjourn debate on the Joint Resolution until Wednesday, June 5, which was agreed to.
R. 373, H. 4878--VETOES 1 AND 6 -- SUSTAINED,
VETO 2 -- CONTINUED,
VETOES 3, 4, 5, 7 -- OVERRIDDEN
The Veto on the following Act was taken up:
(R373) H. 4878 -- Ways and Means Committee: AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 2002; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Veto #5. General & Temporary, page 434, Section 72.98, Item "Due to unanticipated costs associated with the legal defense of reapportionment legislation and other civil litigation and the resulting impact on the budgets of the House and the Senate, the Budget and Control Board is directed to transfer the amount of $1.3 million from board reserve accounts to A01 Senate reserve account and the amount of $1.3 million from board reserve accounts to A05 House revenue reserve account. The Comptroller General shall establish expenditure authorization for the amount transferred."
Rep. SCOTT moved to adjourn debate on the Veto.
Rep. ALTMAN moved to table the motion to adjourn debate on the Veto, which was agreed to.
Rep. WILKINS spoke against the Veto.
Rep. HARRELL spoke against the Veto.
Rep. JENNINGS spoke in favor of the Veto.
Rep. WILKINS spoke against the Veto.
Rep. SCOTT spoke in favor of the Veto.
Rep. TOWNSEND spoke against 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:
Allen Allison Altman Bales Barfield Barrett Bingham Brown, G. Brown, J. Campsen Carnell Cato Chellis Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hinson Howard Huggins Keegan Kelley Klauber Koon Law Leach Limehouse Loftis Lucas Martin McCraw McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Owens Perry Phillips Quinn Rice Riser Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Askins Bowers Breeland Brown, R. Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Coleman Emory Freeman Gourdine Govan Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Jennings Kennedy Kirsh Lloyd Lourie Mack McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Parks Rhoad Rivers Rutherford Scott Sheheen Smith, J.E. Snow Weeks Whipper
So, the Veto of the Governor was overridden and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #2. General & Temporary, page 435, Section 72.98, Item "There is established the Joint Committee on Medicaid composed of six members, three appointed by the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee from the membership of the Senate and three appointed by the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee from the membership of the House. The committee must: 1) make a detailed and careful study of the State Medicaid Plan, the Federal laws pertaining to the program, and all other laws of the State which have a bearing upon the Medicaid program; 2) compare the State Medicaid Program with the Medicaid program structures of other states; 3) recommend changes in the Medicaid program structure regarding eligibility, type, scope and duration of services, together with predicted General Fund revenue, to the end that the State Medicaid Plan will be more stable and affordable for the taxpayers of the State; 4) provide for the revision of state laws and the State Medicaid Plan so as to develop a more easily understood, financially manageable and stable system; and 5) make recommendations for amendments to the State Medicaid Plan. The committee may: 1) hold public hearings; 2) receive testimony of any employees of the State or any other witnesses who may assist the committee in its duties; and 3) call for assistance in the performance of its duties from any employees or agencies of the State or any of its political subdivisions. The committee may adopt by majority vote rules not inconsistent with this chapter that it considers proper with respect to matters relating to the discharge of its duties under this proviso. Professional and clerical services for the committee must be made available from the staffs of the General Assembly, the Budget and Control Board, the Department of Health and Human Services, and other state agencies and institutions. Expenses of the study committee may be paid from appropriated funds of the House of Representatives upon approval of the Speaker of the House and from appropriated funds of the Senate upon approval of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. The committee must make reports and recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor by the beginning of the 2003 Legislative Session. The Office of Research and Statistics shall assist the committee in conducting analysis of the costs and benefits of the Medicaid Program and opportunities for cost containment. The Department of Health and Human Services must provide to the committee all financial and statistical data, excluding any confidential identifying information, regarding the Medicaid Program."
Rep. HARRELL moved to continue the Veto, which was agreed to.
Veto #6. Legislative Department, page 379, Section 54.23, "Legislative Carry Forward."
Rep. HARRELL spoke against 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 Brown, J. Campsen Cato Chellis Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hinson Howard Huggins Keegan Kelley Koon Law Leach Limehouse Loftis Lucas Martin McCraw McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Neilson Owens Perry Phillips Quinn Rice Riser Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb White Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Askins Bales Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, R. Carnell Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Coleman Emory Freeman Gourdine Govan Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Jennings Kennedy Kirsh Lloyd Lourie Mack McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Ott Parks Rhoad Rivers Scott Sheheen 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 #7. Legislative Department, page 380, Section 54.41, "General Assembly Exemption."
Rep. HARRELL spoke against the Veto.
Rep. WILKINS spoke against 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:
Allen Allison Altman Bales Barfield Barrett Bingham Bowers Brown, J. Campsen Carnell Cato Chellis Clyburn Coleman Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hayes Hinson Hosey Howard Huggins Keegan Kelley Kennedy Koon Law Leach Limehouse Loftis Lucas Martin McCraw McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Owens Parks Perry Phillips Quinn Rice Riser Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Weeks White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Askins Breeland Brown, G. Brown, R. Cobb-Hunter Govan Hines, J. Hines, M. Jennings Kirsh Lloyd Lourie Mack McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Rhoad Rivers Scott Smith, J.E. Whipper
So, the Veto of the Governor was overridden and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #3. House of Representatives, page 228, Section 54B, Item "Other Operating Expenses General Funds $2,556,675."
Rep. HARRELL spoke against the Veto.
Rep. JENNINGS spoke in favor of the Veto.
Rep. J. E. SMITH spoke in favor of the Veto.
Rep. WILKINS spoke against 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:
Allen Allison Altman Bales Barfield Barrett Bingham Brown, J. Campsen Carnell Cato Chellis Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hinson Howard Huggins Keegan Kelley Kennedy Koon Law Leach Limehouse Loftis Lucas Martin McCraw McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Owens Perry Phillips Quinn Rice Riser Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Askins Breeland Brown, G. Brown, R. Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Coleman Emory Freeman Gourdine Govan Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Jennings Kirsh Lloyd Lourie Mack McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Parks Rhoad Rivers Rutherford Scott Sheheen Smith, J.E. Weeks Whipper
So, the Veto of the Governor was overridden and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #4. The Senate, page 227, Section 54A, Item "Other Operating Expenses General Funds $1,920,848."
Rep. HARRELL spoke against 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:
Allen Allison Altman Bales Barfield Barrett Bingham Brown, J. Campsen Carnell Cato Chellis Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hayes Hinson Howard Huggins Keegan Kelley Kennedy Koon Law Leach Limehouse Loftis Lucas Martin McCraw McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Neilson Ott Owens Perry Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Askins Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, R. Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Coleman Emory Freeman Gourdine Govan Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Jennings Kirsh Lloyd Lourie Mack McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Parks Rivers Rutherford Scott Sheheen Smith, J.E. Weeks Whipper
So, the Veto of the Governor was overridden and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Veto #4. The Senate, page 227, Section 54A, Item "Other Operating Expenses General Funds $1,920,848."
Rep. HARRELL moved to reconsider the vote whereby Veto No. 4 was overridden:
Rep. HARRELL moved to adjourn debate on the motion to reconsider, which was agreed to.
Veto #1. General & Temporary, page 430, Section 72.91, "Joint Committee on Medicaid."
Rep. HARRELL spoke against the Veto.
Rep. JENNINGS spoke in favor of the Veto.
Rep. HARRELL spoke against 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 Brown, J. Campsen Cato Chellis Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Fleming Frye Gilham Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hinson Howard Huggins Keegan Kelley Koon Law Leach Limehouse Loftis Lucas Martin McGee Meacham-Richardson Merrill Owens Perry Quinn Rice Riser Rodgers Sandifer Scarborough Sharpe Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Askins Bales Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, R. Carnell Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Coleman Emory Freeman Gourdine Govan Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hosey Jennings Kennedy Kirsh Lloyd Lourie Mack McCraw McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Parks Phillips Rhoad Rivers Rutherford Scott Sheheen Simrill Smith, F.N. Smith, J.E. Snow Weeks Whipper
So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Rep. COOPER moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was agreed to.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 2002
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on H. 4426:
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.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 2002
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on H. 5202:
H. 5202 (Word version) -- Reps. Miller, Snow, Kelley, Barfield, Harvin and Kennedy: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF APPOINTEES MADE BY THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONS REPRESENTING HORRY, GEORGETOWN, AND WILLIAMSBURG COUNTIES TO STUDY THE ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DELIVERY OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICES TO THE USERS IN THESE THREE COUNTIES WITH THE FOCUS OF THE STUDY BEING ON THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A THREE COUNTY REGIONAL WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
Rep. FLEMING, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 5381 (Word version) -- Rep. Talley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF THE TRAFFIC PATTERNS OF TANKER TRUCKS THAT LEAVE THE OIL RESERVES LOCATED ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 295 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY AND TRAVEL TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS 26 AND 85 TO DETERMINE THE MOST FEASIBLE AND SAFEST ROUTE FOR THESE TRUCKS TO TRAVEL AND TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 8, 2003.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 5403 (Word version) -- Reps. Freeman, Jennings, Lucas, Neilson, Hayes and M. Hines: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MR. JAMES N. SWEENEY OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF UNSELFISH PUBLIC SERVICE AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE PROGRAMS AND TO WISH HIM EVERY HAPPINESS AND GOOD FORTUNE IN HIS RETIREMENT.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 5404 (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, 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, 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 HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO DR. JOHN MICHAEL PALMS, AT A TIME AND ON A DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR HIS SUCCESSFUL TENURE AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND HIS NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY AND THE STATE, AND TO WISH HIM WELL AS HE RETIRES TO PURSUE OTHER CHALLENGES.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives is extended to Dr. John Michael Palms, at a time and on a date to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of expressing the gratitude of the members of the House of Representatives for his successful tenure as President of the University of South Carolina and his notable achievements on behalf of the University and the State, and to wish him well as he retires to pursue other challenges.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5405 (Word version) -- Reps. Cotty, Lourie, Howard and Scott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE AWARD WINNING E. L. WRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, COLUMBIA, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY, AND CONGRATULATE THE STUDENTS, PARENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF FOR THEIR FORTY-YEAR TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE AS E. L. WRIGHT CONTINUES ITS TRADITION OF EDUCATING AND BUILDING SUCCESSFUL CITIZENS FOR THE FUTURE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5406 (Word version) -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence, Delleney, Kirsh, McCraw, Meacham-Richardson and Simrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE OF STATE HIGHWAY 901 AND INTERSTATE 77 AT EXIT 73 IN YORK COUNTY IN HONOR OF SAMUEL R. FOSTER, FORMER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 5407 (Word version) -- Rep. J. H. Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS STATE OF THE UNDERWOOD FAMILY OF CHESTER AND TO EXTEND THE BEST WISHES TO THE UNDERWOOD FAMILY ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR FAMILY REUNION.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5408 (Word version) -- Rep. Frye: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND DAVID BEIHL, STATE GEOGRAPHY BEE CHAMPION FOR 1998 AND 1999, AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHY BEE CHAMPION FOR 1999, THOMAS BEIHL, STATE GEOGRAPHY BEE CHAMPION FOR 2001, AND DEBBIE BEIHL, STATE GEOGRAPHY BEE CHAMPION FOR 2002, ALL OF WHOM ARE HOME SCHOOLED CHILDREN OF PENNY AND GARY BEIHL OF SALUDA, AND TO CONGRATULATE EACH OF THEM FOR WINNING THEIR RESPECTIVE GEOGRAPHY BEE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1318 (Word version) -- Senator J. V. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION BY ADOPTING THE "ACCESS TO CANCER THERAPIES ACT OF 2001" (H.R. 1624; S.913) WHICH WILL PROVIDE MEDICARE COVERAGE FOR ALL ORAL ANTI-CANCER DRUGS.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1324 (Word version) -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE LIMESTONE COLLEGE MEN'S LACROSSE TEAM ON ITS SECOND NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION DIVISION II TITLE IN THREE YEARS AND TO CELEBRATE THE RETURN OF THE TITLE TROPHY TO GAFFNEY, SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1325 (Word version) -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. JACK G. HENDRIX, ONE OF LEXINGTON COUNTY'S AND SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE ON THE RICHLAND-LEXINGTON AIRPORT COMMISSION SINCE 1982.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1326 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND D.J. TRAHAN FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS, BOTH ON THE GOLF COURSE AND IN THE CLASSROOM, WHILE ATTENDING CLEMSON UNIVERSITY AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON WINNING THE 2002 BEN HOGAN AWARD.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
Rep. TROTTER moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
Rep. BALES moved to reconsider the vote whereby Veto No. 6 was sustained on H. 4878 and the motion was noted.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 5345 (Word version) -- Reps. Edge, Witherspoon, Barfield, Keegan and Kelley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE BRIDGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF SC-22 AND US-701 NORTH AS THE "LIEUTENANT RANDY G. GERALD MEMORIAL BRIDGE" IN HONOR OF THIS OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
H. 5379 (Word version) -- Rep. Webb: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND KHALIL GREENE OF THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY BASEBALL TEAM FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON THE DIAMOND AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON BEING NAMED THE 2002 ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE BASEBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 4, 2002
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 911:
S. 911 (Word version) -- Senator Pinckney: AN ACT TO PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF LEGISLATIVE INTENT IN REGARD TO ACT 146 OF 2001, RELATING TO THE JASPER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
At 6:30 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. STILLE, adjourned in memory of Robert Alexander Crawford, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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