Indicates Matter Stricken
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The House assembled at 10:30 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr. as follows:
Our thought for the day is from Psalms 100:5: "For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever and His faithfulness to all generations."
Let us pray. Gracious and sovereign Lord, we pray for Your servants of this State who have been called to serve Your people. Keep them faithful to the solemn office with which You have charged them. Give them counsel and aid that they may preserve the integrity and honor of our State. Give them courage in the moments of danger. Make them leaders who will do Your business. Hear us, 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 yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. SIMRILL moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Anna Lyle Ivey of Rock Hill, which was agreed to.
On motion of Rep. LEACH, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:
December 30, 2002
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Arts Alliance the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held at the Capital City Club on February 4, 2003, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sincerely,
Betty J. Plumb, Executive Director
February 19, 2002
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Funeral Directors Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at Capitol City Club on Tuesday, February 4, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Ron Scott
September 4, 2002
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the Palmetto Conservation Foundation the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held at the Summit Club on Wednesday, February 5, 2003, at 8:00 a.m.
Sincerely,
Kenneth C. Driggers
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Athletic Trainers' Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on Wednesday, February 5, 2003, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
David E. Barnes
President
November 18, 2002
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Mortgage Brokers Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the Aqua Grill on Wednesday, February 5, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Linda Cannon
SCMBA President
December 3, 2002
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Supreme Court Justices, the Court of Appeals, the Circuit Court and Family Court Judges of South Carolina the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a
December 3, 2002
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Self-Insurers Association, Inc. the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on Wednesday, February 12, 2003, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Sincerely,
Moby Salahuddin
March 5, 2002
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on Wednesday, February 5, 2003, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Sheila S. Breitweiser, ED.D.
President
July 12, 2002
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
On behalf of the South Carolina Credit Union League the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at Seawell's on February 12, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
John Franklin
President
March 1, 2002
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Registration and Election Officials the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at Seawell's Banquet and Reception Center on Tuesday, February 18, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Marilyn W. Bowers, Chairperson
March 1, 2002
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held at the Capital City Club on Wednesday, February 19, 2003, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Sincerely,
Payton Parsons
2002 SCNLA President
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Baptist Convention the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held on the State House grounds on February 19, 2003, at 12:00 noon.
Sincerely,
B. Carlisle Driggers, Director
Joseph A. Mack, Director, Christian Life Concerns
January 2, 2002
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Counties the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at Embassy Suites Hotel on February 19, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sincerely,
James H. Rozier, Jr.
President
March 1, 2002
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will
January 6, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Telephone Association the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the Columbia Museum of Art on Tuesday, February 25, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
J. D. Pate
Executive Director
December 31, 2002
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the Association of Public Library Administrators the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held at the Clarion Town House on Wednesday, February 26, 2003, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Dwight McInvaill, Director
Georgetown County Library
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the American Legislative Exchange Council the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the Clarion Town House Hotel on Wednesday, February 26, 2003, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sincerely,
Frank Rogers
GlaxoSmithKline
Rep. LUCAS, from the Darlington Delegation, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 3259 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SCHOOL DISTRICT OF DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL BOND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT" WHICH AUTHORIZES THE IMPOSITION OF A ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN DARLINGTON COUNTY UPON APPROVAL IN A REFERENDUM TO BE USED FOR SPECIFIED SCHOOL PURPOSES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3309 (Word version) -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-45 SO AS TO REQUIRE A COURSE IN CREDIT MANAGEMENT TO BE TAUGHT IN THE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE STATE, AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-29-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUBJECTS REQUIRED TO BE TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE BOARD OF
H. 3310 (Word version) -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-135, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF A BROKER-IN-CHARGE AND A PROPERTY MANAGER-IN-CHARGE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OF A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-150, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS OF VIOLATIONS OF LAW BY REAL ESTATE BROKERS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE TIME LIMIT THE COMMISSION HAS TO RENDER A DECISION AND SERVE NOTICE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3311 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE QUALIFICATION OF A CANDIDATE FOR STATEWIDE OFFICE WHEN THE PERSON WINNING THE PRIMARY DIES OR WITHDRAWS; TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUBSTITUTION OF CANDIDATES WHEN A PARTY NOMINEE DIES, BECOMES DISQUALIFIED, OR RESIGNS FOR LEGITIMATE NONPOLITICAL REASONS, SO AS TO MAKE REFERENCE TO SECTION 7-11-57; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-55, RELATING TO REQUIRING A SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO FILL A VACANCY IN CASES WHERE A PARTY NOMINEE WHO IS NOMINATED BY A PARTY PRIMARY ELECTION DIES, BECOMES DISQUALIFIED, OR RESIGNS FOR LEGITIMATE NONPOLITICAL REASONS, SO AS TO MAKE REFERENCES TO SECTION 7-11-57.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3312 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-959 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT ORDER ESTABLISHING PATERNITY MAY BE REVERSED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3314 (Word version) -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM FIVE PERCENT STATE INCOME TAX RATE ON SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME RECEIVED BY A TAXPAYER IN THE TAXPAYER'S CAPACITY AS A SOLE PROPRIETOR OF A BUSINESS, A SHAREHOLDER OF A SUBCHAPTER "S" CORPORATION, PARTNER IN A PARTNERSHIP, OR MEMBER OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3317 (Word version) -- Reps. Scarborough, Altman, Harrell and Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-40-65 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR DISCIPLINING A STUDENT IN A CHARTER SCHOOL; TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STUDENT ADMISSION TO A CHARTER SCHOOL, SO AS TO CHANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LISTING OF BUILDINGS SUITABLE FOR CHARTER SCHOOL USE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CONVERTED CHARTER SCHOOL THAT UTILIZES THE EXISTING BUILDINGS IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THE USE OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS OR PREMISES AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL OF A DECISION OR DISPUTE REGARDING THE USE OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS OR PREMISES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3319 (Word version) -- Reps. Merrill, Altman, Hinson and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-425 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE IS AUTHORIZED TO ESTABLISH A FOUR-YEAR CULINARY CURRICULUM PROGRAM AND AWARD BACCALAUREATE DEGREES IN CULINARY ARTS FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM THIS PROGRAM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
The following was introduced:
H. 3315 (Word version) -- Rep. G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE RETIRING FIRE CHIEF RONALD DOUGLAS WILLIAMS OF BISHOPVILLE, AN OUTSTANDING LEADER AND FIREFIGHTER AND ONE OF
The Resolution was adopted.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Allen Altman Anthony Bailey Bales Barfield Battle Bingham Bowers Branham Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Cato Ceips Chellis Clark Clemmons Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Duncan Easterday Edge Emory Freeman Gilham Gourdine Hagood Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hayes Herbkersman Hines, J. Hinson Hosey Howard Huggins Keegan Kennedy Kirsh Koon Leach Lee Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Lourie Lucas Mack Mahaffey Martin McCraw McGee McLeod Merrill Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Owens Parks Perry Phillips Pinson Pitts, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Rice Richardson Rivers Rutherford Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Skelton Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D.
Snow Stewart Stille Talley Taylor Thompson Toole Townsend Tripp Trotter Umphlett Vaughn Viers Walker Weeks Whipper White Whitmire Wilkins Witherspoon Young
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, January 15.
H.B. "Chip" Limehouse Jerry Govan Alex Harvin Thomas Rhoad Joseph Neal Marion Frye
The SPEAKER granted Rep. RHOAD a temporary leave of absence.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. JENNINGS a leave of absence for the day due to being in court.
Announcement was made that Dr. Boyce Tollison of Easley is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names of co-sponsors may be added. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the
Bill Number: H. 3208 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/15/03 TAYLOR
Bill Number: H. 3206 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/15/03 TAYLOR
Rep. TOWNSEND moved that the House recede until 2:00 p.m., which was agreed to.
At 11:00 a.m. the House repaired to the south portico of the State House where it joined the Senate.
The Inaugural Party proceeded to the Speaker's stand.
My Fellow South Carolinians:
Thank you for that warm welcome. I would take this moment as well to say thank you to so many of you who worked so hard to make this day possible.
I'd begin with family, but I guess that's no particular accomplishment since they had to help. Nonetheless, thank you.
To friends both old and new, thank you.
Some of you talked to friends at work or school. Others prayed and talked to friends at church. Many of those who helped I've never met, but all believed that change was vital to South Carolina's future. Jenny, our boys, and I are humbled by what has happened. It is my goal to honor the trust each of you has placed in me and this new administration.
To members of Congress who were kind enough to come over to South Carolina, thank you.
To Governor Hodges and his wife, Rachel, thank you for being here and for your years of service to the people of our State. I would also say to the long list of former governors, from former Governor Hollings up through Governor Beasley, thanks, as well, for what you did to better South Carolina.
To the legislative body gathered here today it is my hope to build a collaborative working relationship with each one of you. I admire the way each one of you cares about our State, and I'd offer particular thanks to the legislative leadership for their help during transition.
I also want to recognize the promise that comes with each one of the constitutional officers just sworn in - I look forward to, as well, working with each one of you. In not my, but our, collective hands is held the promise of change.
But before I get into that, let me begin with this: I have always been leery of inaugural speeches. The notion of some person in politics promising all sorts of things...the least of which was that "today is a new beginning" to me sounded phony. Yet here I am, one who believes in the need for change at...an inaugural. So I will only say this, it is phony to suggest that with the wave of a hand things will change.
It's for that reason I have always loved the story of the Antarctic explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton. He and 29 fellow sailors found
At 2:00 p.m. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.
The question of a quorum was raised.
A quorum was later present.
The following Bill was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 3282 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Duncan and M. A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 779 OF 1988, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 55 AND 56, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTIONS FOR SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE DISTRICTS MUST BE HELD ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF MARCH INSTEAD OF THE FIRST TUESDAY OF MARCH, IN APPROPRIATE YEARS.
On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Judiciary and was referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry:
H. 3015 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and J. H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRAWING AND UTTERING ANY FRAUDULENT CHECK, DRAFT, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A CHECK GIVEN TO A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICE OR A CHECK CASHING SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EVIDENCE OF FRAUDULENT INTENT AND PROSECUTION FOR ISSUANCE OF ANY FRAUDULENT CHECK, DRAFT, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COMMERCIAL
On motion of Rep. TOWNSEND, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Education and Public Works and was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means:
H. 3211 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie, Bales and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2004, A LICENSED SCHOOL COUNSELOR WHO HAS MET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AND ACQUIRED A NATIONAL CERTIFIED SCHOOL COUNSELOR (NCSC) ENDORSEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL BOARD OF CERTIFIED COUNSELORS AND WHO IS EMPLOYED AS A SCHOOL COUNSELOR BY A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ON A TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE SHALL RECEIVE ALL INCENTIVES AND PRIVILEGES OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS CERTIFICATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THESE INCENTIVES AND PRIVILEGES SHALL BE CONTINUED.
On motion of Rep. TOWNSEND, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Education and Public Works and was referred to the Committee on Judiciary:
H. 3253 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Bailey: A BILL TO ENACT THE OMNIBUS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION ACT BY ADDING ARTICLE 21 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL STATE AGENCIES TO DEVELOP A WORKPLACE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE POLICY; TO ADD SECTION 59-1-475 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, TO DEVELOP MATERIALS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONTINUING EDUCATION WHICH SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST PROVIDE TO TEACHERS AND STAFF; TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FORMULA FOR DETERMINING ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS TO EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WEIGHTINGS USED TO PROVIDE FOR RELATIVE COST DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PROGRAMS, SO AS TO INCLUDE PUPILS WHO RESIDE IN EMERGENCY SHELTERS IN WEIGHTINGS FOR THE HOMEBOUND PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-31, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTHORIZING STUDENTS TO ATTEND SCHOOL IN A CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT WITHOUT CHARGE, SO AS TO ALLOW A CHILD WHO RESIDES IN AN EMERGENCY SHELTER TO ATTEND A SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT WHERE THE SHELTER IS LOCATED; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFYING OFFENSES AS VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO INCLUDE CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-25-30, 16-25-40, 16-25-50, AND 16-25-60, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES FOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO DELETE FINES AS A PENALTY FOR THESE OFFENSES, TO AUTHORIZE SUSPENSION OF THE SENTENCE IMPOSED EXCEPT MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES UPON THE OFFENDER SATISFACTORILY COMPLETING AN APPROVED TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR BATTERERS, TO REQUIRE AN
On motion of Rep. TOWNSEND, with unanimous consent, Regulation No. 2757 was ordered recalled from the Committee on Education and Public Works and referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
The following was introduced:
H. 3316 (Word version) -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 4.4 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE MEETING OF COMMITTEES, SO AS TO ADD A RESCISSION BILL TO THE LIST OF BILLS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED BY MAJORITY RATHER THAN TWO-THIRDS VOTE; TO AMEND RULE 4.6, RELATING TO THE CONSIDERATION OF A BILL OR RESOLUTION BY A COMMITTEE OR SUBCOMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER MAY REQUEST CONSIDERATION ONLY ONE TIME FOR EACH BILL OR RESOLUTION DURING A LEGISLATIVE SESSION; TO AMEND RULE 8.6, RELATING TO INVOKING THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT AFTER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION HAS BEEN INVOKED, THE PRIMARY SPONSOR OF AN AMENDMENT MAY WITHDRAW IT WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT WITHOUT MAKING A MOTION TO TABLE IT; TO AMEND RULE 8.10, RELATING TO CALLING FOR THE DIVISION OF A QUESTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BILL MAY NOT BE DIVIDED INTO SEPARATE PARTS; AND TO AMEND RULE 10.1, RELATING TO A PERSON ADMITTED
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
(1) That Rule 4.4 of the House of Representatives is amended to read:
"4.4 Committees shall meet regularly to consider pending legislation in the room assigned for their use by the Speaker. Notice of date, time, and place of such meetings shall be posted on a bulletin board provided for this purpose in the lobby. Whenever feasible twenty-four hour advance notice shall be given for all committee meetings. Such notice shall be mailed to the members by the committee chairmen when the House is not in session. Notice of regular and special meetings shall also be given by the administrative assistants to each member of the committees and to the Sergeant at Arms in the manner the committee deems proper. Information as to subcommittee meetings shall be provided by the administrative assistants to the Sergeant at Arms and shall be available at the Sergeant at Arms' desk. Failure of notice of any meeting shall not invalidate committee action unless bad faith is shown. No committee shall meet while the House is in session without special leave by the Speaker. Provided, however, that the Committee on Rules and any committee of conference or free conference, may sit at any time and may report its message to the House at any time.
No committee shall sit unless a quorum be present and all bills introduced by committees must carry the statement of the Chairman that the bill has the approval of two-thirds of the membership of the committee, except that the State Appropriations Bill, the Supplemental Appropriations Bill, a Rescission Bill, and the Deficiency Appropriations Bill may be introduced by a majority vote of the Ways and Means Committee.
No committee shall introduce a bill pertaining to subject matter over which it has no jurisdiction.
Notice in writing of all public hearings shall be given by Committee Chairmen to the Clerk of the House at least five calendar days prior to the date fixed for the hearing, such notice to be published
No statewide bill directly appropriating money shall be considered by the House until after such bill has been referred to the Ways and Means Committee, provided, however, a statewide bill which directly or by implication provides for per diem, subsistence or mileage in connection with the subject matter of the bill, but does not otherwise directly appropriate money, shall not be required to be referred to the Ways and Means Committee.
After the House sets a bill for Special Order pursuant to Rule 6.3, no point of order may be raised regarding its reference to committee, however, the House by majority vote may commit or recommit a bill or other matter under debate.
No committee action shall be taken on a bill or resolution except at a regular or called meeting, but this shall not apply to resolutions referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
When any standing committee or subcommittee schedules a public hearing on a bill or resolution, the principal sponsor of such bill or resolution shall be notified of the time and place of such hearing not less than five calendar days prior to the hearing date."
(2) That Rule 4.6 of the House of Representatives is amended to read:
"4.6 After twenty days from the date of reference, the Chairman of the Committee in possession of a measure shall, upon written request of a sponsor or, in the case of a Senate measure, a House member, set a time for consideration of the measure by the full committee or subcommittee which shall be no later than seven legislative working days thereafter. Provided, however, that a member may request consideration of a bill or resolution pursuant to this rule only one time per bill or resolution during a legislative session."
(3) That Rule 8.6 of the House of Representatives is amended to read:
"8.6 The previous question upon any matter may be invoked as follows:
Upon an affirmative vote on a motion for the previous question (fifty percent of those present and voting, a quorum being present, plus five, being required to interrupt debate and a simple majority vote at all
Provided, a motion to adjourn debate shall be in order even though the previous question has been invoked.
Provided, further, any member who has been recognized by the Speaker and is speaking from the podium, is considered to be debating the issue and a call for the previous question, whether by the member or any other member, requires the necessary fifty percent of those present and voting plus five."
(4) That Rule 8.10 of the House of Representatives is amended to read:
"8.10 Any member may without debate, call for the division of a question and the House may divide the question if the Speaker determines the question so distinct that, one being taken away, the rest may stand entirely on its own. Provided, however, that a bill may not be divided into separate parts."
(5) That Rule 10.1 of the House of Representatives is amended to read:
"10.1 Only the following persons shall be admitted within the House Chamber during a session of the House unless otherwise authorized by House Resolution.
The present and former members and officers and present employees of the House of Representatives; the members of the Press as designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; the Governor; the Lieutenant Governor; each statewide constitutional officer; the present members, officers, and employees of the Senate; the
Provided, that notwithstanding other provisions of this rule, access within the outer doors of the Chamber is denied to any former House member who has been convicted of a crime, the conviction of which would impose a maximum penalty of imprisonment of one year or more. This paragraph does not apply to a former House member who is re-elected to either House of the General Assembly after the conviction of the crime referred to in this paragraph."
Rep. CHELLIS explained the Resolution.
The Resolution was adopted.
Rep. SCOTT moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
At 2:25 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. SIMRILL, adjourned in memory of Anna Lyle Ivey of Rock Hill, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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