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The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr. as follows:

Our thought for today is from Psalm 72:17: "May His name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun."
Let us pray. God of Grace, grant strength where there is weakness, faith where there is doubt, love where there is hate. Discourage us from being satisfied with anything less than Your best. Equip us for service to our State. Bless our State, Nation, and her leaders. Keep our defenders of freedom safe. Hear our prayer. 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. COOPER moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Sarah Branyon Rogers of Piedmont, which was agreed to.

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

Document No. 2890
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Manufactured Housing Board
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-29-10
Definitions, License, Financial Responsibility, Retail Dealer, Installers, Training, Examinations, Complaints and Hearings, Manufactured Home Installation Requirements
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 11, 2004

Document No. 2729
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Board of Pharmacy
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-43-10 et seq.
Fees
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
April 26, 2002
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Withdrawn April 12, 2004

Document No. 2880
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-5-65, 59-18-300, 59-18-310, and 59-18-320
End-of-Course Tests
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 21, 2004
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 20, 2004
Withdrawn and Resubmitted April 12, 2004

Document No. 2876
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-25-110
Requirements for Additional Areas of Certification
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 21, 2004
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 20, 2004
Withdrawn and Resubmitted April 12, 2004

Document No. 2879
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-18-1300, 59-18-1310, 59-18-1510, 59-139-05, and 59-20-60
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

Rep. J. BROWN, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

S. 104 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 34, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STANDARDS, REQUIREMENTS, AND PROCEDURES OF TATTOOING CERTAIN PERSONS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-700, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO TATTOO ANOTHER PERSON UNLESS THE TATTOO ARTIST MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 34 OF TITLE 44.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 256 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms, Pinckney and Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ERECT DIRECTIONAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNS AT LOCATIONS WHICH ARE VISIBLE TO THE MOTORING PUBLIC READING "HISTORICAL TUSKEGEE AIRMEN MEMORIAL" AND THAT THESE SIGNS MUST BE PLACED AT APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS ON INTERSTATE 95 NEAR EXITS 53 AND 57, WITH DIRECTIONAL SIGNS AT THE OFF-RAMP TERMINATIONS, IN COLLETON COUNTY.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 942 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Leventis and Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT SECTION OF HIGHWAY 76/301 NORTH COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 327 AND ENDING AT THE OLD MARION HIGHWAY IN HONOR OF MR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES YAHNIS AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS HIGHWAY CONTAINING THE WORDS "CHRISTOPHER JAMES YAHNIS HIGHWAY".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 944 (Word version) -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AND THEIR HEAD COACH, JOHN CHECKOVICH, AND ASSISTANT COACH, NINYA CHECKOVICH, ON WINNING THE 2003 CLASS AAA GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION TO BECOME A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 960 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE REVEREND DR. ALPHONSO R. BLAKE, PASTOR EMERITUS OF THE MORRIS STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY, THIS STATE, AND THE NATION ON THE

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

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

H. 4749 (Word version) -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1564, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARTIES WHO MAY FILE A PETITION SEEKING TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MAY FILE SUCH A PETITION WITHOUT FIRST SEEKING APPROVAL FOR A CHANGE IN THE CHILD'S PERMANENCY PLAN OR PLACEMENT PLAN.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4750 (Word version) -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-5010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE OF THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AWARDING TRUST FUND GRANTS TO PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE OR PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND TO STATE AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-5030, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUNDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ASSESS NEEDS, SOLICIT PROPOSALS, AND AWARD GRANTS TO PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE OR PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-5050, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OF CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND REVENUES THAT MAY BE DISBURSED, SO AS TO REMOVE THIS LIMITATION.
On motion of Rep. LEACH, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4753 (Word version) -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, RELATING TO RECIPIENT UTILIZATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2843, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without Reference

H. 4754 (Word version) -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR LIMITED LICENSE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2860,

H. 4755 (Word version) -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, RELATING TO HEARING PROCEDURE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2839, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without Reference

S. 390 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-5010, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND, SO AS TO ALLOW THE FUND'S BOARD TO AWARD GRANTS TO PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE OR PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN STATE CUSTODY; SECTION 20-7-5030, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE FUND'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE FUND'S BOARD TO ASSESS NEEDS, SOLICIT PROPOSALS, AND AWARD GRANTS TO PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE OR PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN STATE CUSTODY; AND SECTION 20-7-5050, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OF CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND REVENUES WHICH MAY BE DISBURSED, SO AS TO REMOVE THIS LIMITATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 658 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-25-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF MUNICIPAL JUDGES, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SET TERM OF FOUR YEARS RATHER THAN A TERM SET BY THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY NOT TO EXCEED FOUR YEARS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

The following was introduced:

H. 4751 (Word version) -- Rep. Clark: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO WELCOME WALTER R. "BUD" WAHL OF STREATOR, ILLINOIS, A DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS, TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS TIRELESS EFFORTS AND LEADERSHIP ON BEHALF OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS.

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

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

Allen                  Altman                 Bailey
Bales                  Barfield               Battle
Bingham                Bowers                 Branham
Breeland               G. Brown               J. Brown
R. Brown               Cato                   Ceips
Chellis                Clark                  Clemmons
Clyburn                Coates                 Cobb-Hunter
Cooper                 Cotty                  Dantzler
Davenport              Delleney               Duncan
Edge                   Emory                  Freeman
Frye                   Gilham                 Gourdine
Govan                  Hagood                 Hamilton
Harrison               Harvin                 Haskins
Hayes                  Herbkersman            J. Hines
M. Hines               Hinson                 Hosey
Howard                 Huggins                Jennings
Keegan                 Kennedy                Kirsh
Koon                   Leach                  Lee
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Lloyd
Loftis                 Lourie                 Lucas
Mack                   Mahaffey               Martin
McCraw                 McGee                  McLeod
Merrill                Miller                 J. M. Neal
Neilson                Ott                    Owens

Parks                  Perry                  Pinson
E. H. Pitts            M. A. Pitts            Rhoad
Rice                   Richardson             Sandifer
Scarborough            Scott                  Simrill
Sinclair               Skelton                D. C. Smith
F. N. Smith            G. R. Smith            J. E. Smith
J. R. Smith            W. D. Smith            Snow
Stewart                Stille                 Talley
Taylor                 Thompson               Toole
Townsend               Tripp                  Trotter
Umphlett               Vaughn                 Walker
Weeks                  Whipper                White
Whitmire               Wilkins                Witherspoon
Young

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, February 12.

Mike Anthony                      G. Murrell Smith
Thayer Rivers                     Robert Harrell
Bessie Moody-Lawrence             Thad Viers
Richard Quinn                     Joseph Neal

The SPEAKER granted Rep. COLEMAN a leave of absence due to surgery.

Announcement was made that Dr. Woodrow Long of Greenville is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2   Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names

Bill Number:   H. 4221 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   TOWNSEND

Bill Number:   H. 4453 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   WEEKS

Bill Number:   H. 4658 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   LEE

Bill Number:   H. 4658 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   F. N. SMITH

Bill Number:   H. 3689 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   KENNEDY

Bill Number:   H. 3689 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3689 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   F. N. SMITH

Bill Number:   H. 3689 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   RHOAD

Bill Number:   H. 3689 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   G. R. SMITH

Bill Number:   H. 3689 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   THOMPSON

Bill Number:   H. 3689 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   HARVIN

Bill Number:   H. 4529 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   E. H. PITTS

Bill Number:   H. 3482 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 4656 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   OWENS

Bill Number:   H. 4656 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   WALKER

Bill Number:   H. 4656 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   WEEKS

Bill Number:   H. 3482 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   LOFTIS

Bill Number:   H. 4529 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   HUGGINS

Bill Number:   H. 4734 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   COBB-HUNTER

Bill Number:   H. 4734 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   GOURDINE

Bill Number:   H. 4734 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   KENNEDY

Bill Number:   H. 4734 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   HARVIN

Bill Number:   H. 4734 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   LEE

Bill Number:   H. 4734 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   J. H. NEAL

Bill Number:   H. 4734 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   LOURIE

Bill Number:   H. 4734 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   OTT

Bill Number:   H. 4734 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/12/04   WEEKS

The following Bill was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification:

S. 829 (Word version) -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWER TO LEVY THE ANNUAL MILLAGE NECESSARY TO FUND THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL EXPENSES OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY TECHNICAL EDUCATION COLLEGE IS TRANSFERRED FROM THE WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO THE WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY COUNCIL AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7 OF ACT 632 OF 1980.

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

H. 4748 (Word version) -- Reps. Harvin and G. M. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 26, 27, 28, 29, AND 30, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN SCHOOL DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, AND 3 OF CLARENDON COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO ICE OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

On motion of Rep. HARVIN, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4748 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.

The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:

H. 3400 (Word version) -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Taylor and McLeod: A BILL TO REPEAL JOINT RESOLUTION 775 OF 1976 WHICH CALLED ON CONGRESS TO BALANCE THE FEDERAL BUDGET THROUGH SUBMITTING AN APPROPRIATE AMENDMENT TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE TO CALL A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO DISAVOW ANY OTHER CALLS FOR A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION BY ANY MEANS EXPRESSED.

H. 4455 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons, J. Brown, Sandifer, Leach, Clark, Toole, Ceips, Herbkersman and Gilham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-86, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO PHARMACIES, INCLUDING THE TRANSFER OF ORIGINAL PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION BETWEEN PHARMACIES IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REMAINING REFILLS, RATHER THAN ONLY ONE REFILL,

H. 4397 (Word version) -- Reps. Mack, Breeland, Whipper, Branham and R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANCE PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITIONS OF "ANESTHESIOLOGIST" AND "SUPERVISING ANESTHESIOLOGIST" BY ADDING THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION AS A RECOGNIZED ENTITY FOR APPROVAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1240, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO ALLOW A BOARD DESIGNEE TO REVIEW AN APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1245, RELATING TO THE PROTOCOL AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST SHALL ADOPT WHEN ACTING AS A SUPERVISING ANESTHESIOLOGIST, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM TO A SPONSORING ANESTHESIOLOGIST; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1275, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE REQUIRED WHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANT AND A SUPERVISING ANESTHESIOLOGIST IS TERMINATED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM TO A SPONSORING ANESTHESIOLOGIST; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1295, RELATING TO FEES FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF A SUPERVISOR FEE TO A SUPERVISOR SPONSOR FEE.

H. 4708 (Word version) -- Rep. Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-53-510, AS AMENDED, 59-53-520, 59-53-530, AND 59-53-540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCLUDE DILLON COUNTY IN THE COUNTIES IN WHICH PROGRAMS OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ARE ADMINISTERED, TO INCLUDE DILLON COUNTY IN THE COUNTIES IN WHICH THE

H. 4709 (Word version) -- Reps. Bailey and Chellis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4070, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT FOR ANY BINGO LICENSE TO BE ISSUED THE ORGANIZATION, PROMOTER, OR INDIVIDUAL MUST HAVE BEEN DOMICILED IN THIS STATE FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS OR, IN THE CASE OF AN ORGANIZATION, TO HAVE BEEN ACTIVE IN THIS STATE FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM TIME FOR AN ORGANIZATION TO HAVE BEEN ACTIVE IN THIS STATE FROM AT LEAST THREE TO AT LEAST TWO YEARS.

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4454 (Word version) -- Reps. Vaughn, Altman, Leach and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE THAT WERE CREATED TO OPERATE HOSPITALS ON A LOCAL OR REGIONAL BASIS, THE ABILITY TO CALL FOR OR CONDUCT ADVISORY OR BINDING REFERENDA REGARDING THEIR ACTIVITIES SHALL REST SOLELY WITH THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION AND THE GOVERNMENTAL BODIES WHICH APPOINT THE BOARD, INCLUDING A COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

Rep. WEEKS made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3482 (Word version) -- Reps. Bingham, Trotter, M. A. Pitts, Umphlett, Taylor, E. H. Pitts, Simrill, Huggins, Owens, Bailey, Hinson, Rice, Cato, Young, Hagood, Loftis, Ceips, Toole, Altman, Merrill, Scarborough, Ott and Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST CARRYING A PISTOL SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A PERSON MAY CARRY A PISTOL IN ANY HOME, ON REAL PROPERTY, OR AT A FIXED PLACE OF BUSINESS IF THE PERSON HAS THE PERMISSION OF THE OWNER OR PERSON IN LEGAL POSSESSION OR CONTROL OF THE PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR TRANSFERRING A PISTOL BETWEEN ONE'S PERSON AND A SECURED COMPARTMENT IN ONE'S CAR, TO CLARIFY THAT IT IS NOT A VIOLATION OF THE EXCEPTION ALLOWING A PISTOL TO BE SECURED IN A GLOVE COMPARTMENT IF THE COMPARTMENT IS OPENED TO RETRIEVE CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE DOCUMENTS IN THE PRESENCE OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR TRANSFERRING A PISTOL BETWEEN ANY OF THE PROVIDED EXCEPTIONS.

Rep. SCOTT made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3762 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS CONVICTED OF AN OFFENSE WHO

Rep. SCOTT made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4656 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Sandifer, Huggins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Bingham, Bowers, G. Brown, J. Brown, Chellis, Cooper, Dantzler, Edge, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Hinson, Jennings, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Lourie, Mack, Martin, McCraw, Miller, Perry, Quinn, Rice, Richardson, Rutherford, Scarborough, Scott, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Thompson, Tripp, Trotter, White, Witherspoon, Young, Moody-Lawrence, Gourdine, Allen, Weeks, Walker and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A TELEPHONE UTILITY TO BE GRANTED A CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY BEFORE THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, OR EXTENSION OF A PLANT OR SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS THAT HAVE ELECTED TO HAVE RATES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS DETERMINED PURSUANT TO THE PLAN DESCRIBED IN SECTION 58-9-576(B) SHALL PROVIDE THESE CONTRACTS TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AS REQUIRED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-576, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION A LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER MAY MAKE WITH REGARD TO ITS REGULATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FURTHER CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER MAY MAKE THIS ELECTION, TO DEFINE "ABUSE OF MARKET POSITION" AND REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO RESOLVE COMPLAINTS WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS, TO

Rep. J. HINES made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

H. 4687 (Word version) -- Rep. Cooper: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW AN ENTITY THAT BEGAN PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN BEFORE APRIL 1, 2004, TO DISCONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE PLAN REGARDLESS OF THE FOUR-YEAR MINIMUM PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT IF THE ENTITY IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EXPERIENCE RATING IN JULY 1, 2004, AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCONTINUING SUCH PARTICIPATION.

Rep. COOPER explained the Joint Resolution.

Rep. TRIPP made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

S. 916 (Word version) -- Senators Richardson, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Kuhn, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Ritchie, Ryberg, Setzler, Short, J. V. Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE OVERPASS THAT CROSSES SPANISH WELLS ROAD ALONG THE CROSS ISLAND PARKWAY ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND THE "AMBASSADOR JOHN C. WEST OVERPASS" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS OVERPASS WHICH CONTAIN THE WORDS "AMBASSADOR JOHN C. WEST OVERPASS".

Whereas, the Honorable John C. West was born on August 27, 1922, in Camden, South Carolina; and

Whereas, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Citadel in 1942 and graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1948; and

Whereas, Governor West served this country as a Major in the United States Army; and

Whereas, from 1954-1966 he served in the South Carolina Senate; and

Whereas, from 1966-1970 he was the Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina; and

Whereas, from 1971-1975 he served as Governor of South Carolina; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly believe that is fitting and proper to recognize this distinguished son of the Palmetto State by naming the overpass that crosses Spanish Wells Road along the Cross Island Parkway on Hilton Head Island in his honor. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly request the Department of Transportation name the overpass that crosses Spanish Wells Road along the Cross Island Parkway on Hilton Head Island the "Ambassador John C. West Overpass" and to erect appropriate markers or signs at this overpass containing the words "Ambassador John C. West Overpass".

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

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

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

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

S. 743 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, RELATING TO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2832, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Rep. BREELAND explained the Joint Resolution.

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Altman                 Bailey                 Bales
Barfield               Bingham                Bowers
Branham                Breeland               G. Brown
R. Brown               Cato                   Chellis
Clark                  Clemmons               Clyburn
Cooper                 Cotty                  Dantzler
Davenport              Delleney               Duncan
Edge                   Frye                   Gilham
Govan                  Hagood                 Hamilton
Harrell                Harrison               Harvin
Herbkersman            J. Hines               Hinson
Hosey                  Huggins                Jennings
Keegan                 Kirsh                  Koon
Leach                  Lee                    Limehouse
Littlejohn             Lloyd                  Loftis
Lourie                 Mack                   Mahaffey
Martin                 McCraw                 McLeod
Merrill                Moody-Lawrence         Neilson
Owens                  Parks                  Perry
Pinson                 E. H. Pitts            M. A. Pitts
Rhoad                  Rice                   Richardson
Rivers                 Sandifer               Scarborough
Scott                  Simrill                Sinclair
Skelton                D. C. Smith            G. M. Smith
G. R. Smith            J. E. Smith            J. R. Smith
W. D. Smith            Stille                 Talley
Taylor                 Thompson               Toole
Townsend               Trotter                Umphlett
Vaughn                 Viers                  Walker
Weeks                  White                  Whitmire
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Young

Battle                 Coates                 Hayes
Howard                 Lucas                  McGee
Miller                 J. H. Neal

So, the Joint Resolution was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

On motion of Rep. J. BROWN, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 743 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.

Rep. TOWNSEND moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, February 17, which was adopted:

H. 3714 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Wilkins, Talley, Walker, Cobb-Hunter, E. H. Pitts, Whitmire, Martin, Miller, Lourie and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 59 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-17-135, RELATING TO CHARACTER EDUCATION, SO AS TO INCORPORATE THE CHARACTER TRAITS OF THE FAMILY RESPECT ACT INTO THIS EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-900, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SCHOOL REPORT CARDS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CONTENT OF THE REPORT CARD TO INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REPORTS ON COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ACT AND THE CHARACTER EDUCATION ACT AND DROPOUT REDUCTION DATA; AND TO REPEAL ACT 450 OF 1994 AND SECTION 59-52-95 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION ACT OF 1994.

Rep. HARRISON moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, February 17, which was adopted:

H. 4453 (Word version) -- Reps. Sheheen, Jennings, Altman, McLeod and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 19-1-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIFE EXPECTANCY TABLE FOR CIVIL LITIGATION, SO AS TO UPDATE THE TABLE USING THE 2001 COMMISSIONERS STANDARD ORDINARY MORTALITY TABLE.

Rep. HAGOOD moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, February 17, which was adopted:

H. 4354 (Word version) -- Reps. Hagood, Littlejohn, Young, Chellis, Lourie, R. Brown and Miller: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITY INVESTMENT ACT OF 2003" BY AMENDING SECTION 6-29-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE PLANS OF LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH COORDINATION BETWEEN ADJACENT AND OTHER RELEVANT JURISDICTIONS DURING THE LOCAL PLANNING PROCESS AND TO ESTABLISH THE DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY INFRASTRUCTURE AREAS AS AN ELEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANS.

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

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., February 12, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber at 11:30 a.m. today for the purpose of Ratifying Acts.

Very respectfully,
President

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

H. 4743 (Word version) -- Reps. Miller, Harvin, R. Brown and Limehouse: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF HIGHWAY 17 FROM THE TOWN LIMITS OF AWENDAW TO THE TOWN LIMITS OF MCCLELLANVILLE IN HONOR OF THE LATE JAMES MITCHELL "MITCH" GRAHAM WHO WAS ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND WHO WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE FOUNDING OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES AMONG OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4756 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings, Lucas, Freeman, Neilson and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING SEASONS FOR SMALL GAME, SO AS TO EXTEND THE HUNTING SEASON FOR SQUIRREL IN GAME ZONE 5.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 4757 (Word version) -- Reps. Koon, Littlejohn, Anthony, Frye, Rhoad, Bales, Bingham, Chellis and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 9-1-1675 AND 9-11-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN TWELVE MONTHS OF OVERPAYMENTS MAY BE RECOUPED FROM THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF RETIREES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO RECEIVED OVERPAYMENTS THROUGH NO FRAUDULENT ACT OF THE RETIREE, AND TO PROVIDE

H. 4758 (Word version) -- Reps. Richardson, Simrill, Altman, Bales, Battle, Emory, Kirsh, Lee, Littlejohn, McCraw, McGee, Owens, Scarborough, Vaughn and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 42 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CAROLINA PANTHERS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4759 (Word version) -- Reps. Miller, Mack, Whipper, R. Brown, Moody-Lawrence, Rhoad, Allen, Bailey, Bales, Battle, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Emory, Freeman, Gourdine, Harvin, Hayes, M. Hines, Hosey, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Lee, Lloyd, Lourie, Martin, McCraw, McLeod, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Rivers, Scott, Sinclair, F. N. Smith, J. E. Smith, Snow, Stille, Toole and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-5099 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAXPAYER WHO WISHES TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE HOLLINGS CANCER CENTER OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO DO SO BY DESIGNATING A CONTRIBUTION IN INCREMENTS OF ONE DOLLAR TO BE PAID WITH THE TAXPAYER'S INCOME TAX RETURN IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS DERIVED FROM THESE CONTRIBUTIONS MUST BE TRANSFERRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE CREDIT OF THE HOLLINGS CANCER CENTER.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

The following was introduced:

H. 4760 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings, Skelton, Bales, McLeod, Branham, R. Brown, Clyburn, Emory, Freeman, J. Hines, Hosey, Littlejohn, Scott and Sinclair: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, BY ADDING RULE 10.11 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION WHICH MEMORIALIZES THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION OR REFRAIN FROM TAKING ACTION ON ANY ISSUE.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

The following was introduced:

H. 4761 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Breeland, J. Brown, R. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Gourdine, Govan, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Howard, Kennedy, Lee, Lloyd, Mack, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, Parks, Rutherford, F. N. Smith, Weeks, Whipper, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, G. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Coates, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF MARTHA ETTA RICHARDSON OF COLUMBIA UPON HER DEATH.

The Resolution was adopted.

Rep. TROTTER moved that upon the completion of the Ratification of Acts, the House stand adjourned, which was agreed to.

At 11:30 a.m. the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were duly ratified:

(R183, S. 208 (Word version)) -- Senators McConnell, Moore, Malloy and Waldrep: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF PUBLIC OFFICERS BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF MAY BE REMOVED ONLY FOR SPECIFIED REASONS PERTAINING TO CAUSE; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-935 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO AMEND PART 6, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 37, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DIVISION AND THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE IN REGARD TO VARIOUS MATTERS INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 58, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE MAKEUP OF THE COMMISSION, PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS, ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR MEMBERS, STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF, DUTIES AND POWERS OF OFFICERS OF THE COMMISSION AND HEARING OFFICERS AND OTHER STAFF OF THE COMMISSION, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES, ORDERS, AND DECREES OF THE COMMISSION; BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 58, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE STATE REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES REVIEW COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS; BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 TO TITLE 58 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF AND PROVIDE FOR ITS DUTIES,

(R184, S. 466 (Word version)) -- Senators McConnell and Ford: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 48, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR THE TERMS "VICTIM" AND "INTERVENER", TO PROVIDE THAT THE AGENCY WITH JURISDICTION OVER A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A SEXUALLY VIOLENT OFFENSE MUST GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE CONVICTION TO THE VICTIM OF THE CRIME AND TO REVISE THE PERIOD IN WHICH NOTICE OF THE CONVICTION MUST BE GIVEN TO VARIOUS PARTIES, TO PROVIDE THAT A VICTIM'S IMPACT STATEMENT MAY BE REVIEWED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM DETERMINES THAT A PERSON IS A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR, THE TEAM MUST NOTIFY HIS VICTIM OF THIS FINDING, TO REMOVE THE CHIEF ATTORNEY OF THE OFFICE OF APPELLATE DEFENSE OR HIS DESIGNEE AS A MEMBER OF THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM AND REPLACE HIM WITH AN ATTORNEY WITH SUBSTANTIAL EXPERIENCE IN THE PRACTICE OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAW, TO BE APPOINTED BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE TO SERVE A TERM OF ONE YEAR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MUST NOTIFY A VICTIM WHEN THE PROSECUTOR'S REVIEW COMMITTEE

(R185, S. 500 (Word version)) -- Senators McConnell, Ford and Hayes: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-495 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS COORDINATE MULTI-AGENCY RESPONSES TO CHILD MALTREATMENT AND TO SPECIFY THE SERVICES SUCH CENTERS MUST PROVIDE, TO REQUIRE THESE CENTERS TO ESTABLISH MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND TO DEVELOP STANDARDS OF CARE, TO PROVIDE FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION TO CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND FOR THE EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION WITH STATE AND NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A LIMITATION ON LIABILITY FOR EMPLOYEES OF THESE CENTERS NOT COVERED UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT.

(R186, S. 731 (Word version)) -- Senator Moore: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FISHING SEASON AND OTHER FISHING REGULATIONS ON SLADE LAKE IN EDGEFIELD COUNTY, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY THESE REGULATIONS AND TO ALSO PROHIBIT THE USE OF NONGAME FISHING DEVICES AND THE POSSESSION OF FIREARMS, GLASS CONTAINERS, AND ALCOHOL AND TO PROHIBIT LITTERING AND THE IMPROPER OPERATION OR PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

(R187, S. 832 (Word version)) -- Senators McGill and Leatherman: AN ACT TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 ARE ELECTED; TO DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH THESE LINES OF THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FOR TRUSTEES ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION; TO PROVIDE STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACT; AND TO REPEAL ACT 929 OF 1974 RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEES OF FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3.

(R188, S. 844 (Word version)) -- Senators McConnell, Moore, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Hutto, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McGill, Mescher, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Setzler, Short, J. V. Smith, Thomas, Verdin, Waldrep and Hawkins: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 33-49-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TITLE OF THE RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE WORD "RURAL"; TO AMEND SECTION 33-49-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF "RURAL AREA" AND ADD DEFINITIONS OF "COMMISSION" AND "CORRIDOR"; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 49 OF TITLE 33 BY ADDING SECTION 33-49-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN RIGHTS AND AGREEMENTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 33-49-210, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION OF COOPERATIVE NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO RURAL AREAS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-49-250, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO RURAL AREAS AND TO PROVIDE THAT ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES HAVE THE RIGHT TO SERVE CERTAIN PREMISES IN AREAS ANNEXED BY MUNICIPALITIES OR

(R189, H. 3326 (Word version)) -- Rep. Cato: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-27-235, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT BY NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN REFERENCES TO TRIBAL UNITS.

(R190, H. 3871 (Word version)) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF READINESS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2748, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R191, H. 3875 (Word version)) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM-WRITING TEXT: MINIMUM STANDARDS OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT; SCORING CRITERIA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2749, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R192, H. 3877 (Word version)) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2768, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R193, H. 3901 (Word version)) -- Reps. Thompson, Cato, Martin, Trotter and White: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HOUSING LICENSES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE EXCEPTION FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESMEN.

(R194, H. 3935 (Word version)) -- Rep. Davenport: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 172 OF 1969, AS AMENDED, AND ACT 190 OF 1995, BOTH RELATING TO THE NORTH SPARTANBURG AREA FIRE AND RESCUE DISTRICT, SO AS TO CHANGE ITS NAME TO THE NORTH SPARTANBURG FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT.

(R195, H. 3986 (Word version)) -- Rep. Cooper: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-21-4007 AND 12-21-4009 SO AS TO ADD SPECIFICATIONS FOR A SITE SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC BINGO DABBER AND PROVIDE FOR THE LIMITED USE OF AN ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL DEVICE DESIGNED FOR A BINGO GAME; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH PLAYING BINGO, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "CARD" TO COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS WHEN AN ELECTRONIC DABBER IS USED AND TO ADD DEFINITIONS FOR "ELECTRONIC DABBER" AND "SITE SYSTEM"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MANNER OF PLAYING BINGO, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME THE AMOUNT OF THE PRIZE MUST BE ANNOUNCED AND THE AMOUNT OF THE PRIZE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4000, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BINGO PROCEDURES AND THE VARIOUS CLASSES OF A BINGO LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE WINNING CONFIGURATION TO BE VERIFIED USING AN ELECTRONIC VERIFYING SYSTEM

(R196, H. 4016 (Word version)) -- Rep. Harrell: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 130, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ACADEMIC AND

(R197, H. 4268 (Word version)) -- Rep. Duncan: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE ROADSIDE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 IN LAURENS COUNTY MAY BE MOWED BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT.

(R198, H. 4508 (Word version)) -- Rep. Duncan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN LAURENS COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN LAURENS COUNTY AND REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4718 (Word version) -- Reps. McCraw, Phillips and Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 GAFFNEY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH PHIL STRICKLAND FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN THE CLASS AAAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION.

H. 4726 (Word version) -- Rep. Huggins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 DUTCH FORK HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CHEERLEADING SQUAD AND HEAD COACH SHERRI KIRKLAND ON THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS OF EXCELLENCE IN CHEERLEADING AND ON BEING NAMED CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONS AND TO COMMEND THEM ON THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO BECOME A CHAMPIONSHIP SQUAD.

H. 4728 (Word version) -- Rep. J. H. Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO WELCOME HIS EXCELLENCY SIMBI VEKE MUBAKO, THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE, TO THE UNITED STATES ON THE OCCASION OF HIS VISIT TO THE PALMETTO STATE.

H. 4744 (Word version) -- Reps. Koon, Altman, Bailey, Leach, Whipper, Scarborough, Young, R. Brown, Frye, Breeland, Rhoad, Hagood, Hinson, Mack, Chellis, Dantzler, Rutherford, Miller, Kirsh, Battle, Clark, Coates, Duncan, Hamilton, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Howard, Keegan, Lee, Lloyd, Mahaffey, Martin, McGee, Moody-Lawrence, Ott, Owens, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Richardson, Scott, D. C. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Snow, Stille, Taylor, Whitmire, Wilkins and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY FOR ITS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE'S ECONOMY, FOR THE SIGNIFICANT ROLE IT HAS PLAYED IN

H. 4751 (Word version) -- Rep. Clark: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO WELCOME WALTER R. "BUD" WAHL OF STREATOR, ILLINOIS, A DIRECTOR OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS, TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS TIRELESS EFFORTS AND LEADERSHIP ON BEHALF OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS.

At 11:45 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. COOPER, adjourned in memory of Sarah Branyon Rogers of Piedmont, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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