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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 Proverbs 3:5: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank You for having given us freedom to live as citizens of this great State. Keep us from becoming indiscreet, from acting rashly, from neglecting the rights of others. Give these women and men the zeal to join in efforts for the common good. We pray for Rep. Skelton, guide the hand of the surgeon and touch him with your healing. Watch over all who govern in the State and Nation. Give protection, guidance, and support to our defenders of freedom. Hear us as we pray. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. KEEGAN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Jennifer Highsmith of Surfside Beach, which was agreed to.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4989 (Word version) -- Rep. Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-2020, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A REFERENDUM TO DISSOLVE A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM TWO-THIRDS TO A MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENT TO DISSOLVE A DISTRICT; TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-2040, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF A PETITION NECESSARY TO INITIATE A REFERENDUM TO
H. 4990 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 33 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A CAPITAL ACCESS PROGRAM PROVIDING FOR FLEXIBILITY IN THE MAKING OF LOANS BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO SMALL BUSINESSES WHO FAIL TO QUALIFY FOR CONVENTIONAL OR OTHER GUARANTEED OR ASSISTED FINANCING, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING OF A LOAN LOSS RESERVE TO REPAY PARTICIPATING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WHO SUFFER A LOSS ON A LOAN, ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM BY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING LOAN RECIPIENTS,
H. 4991 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Jennings, Altman, Battle, Bingham, Chellis, Clark, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Hinson, Leach, Mack, McGee, Merrill, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Quinn, Rice, Scarborough, Simrill, J. R. Smith, Snow, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 IN CHAPTER 36 OF TITLE 12 SO AS TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL STATE SALES AND USE TAX EQUAL TO ONE PERCENT ON AMOUNTS SUBJECT TO THE FIVE PERCENT STATE SALES AND USE TAX AND TO EXEMPT FROM THIS ADDITIONAL TAX FOOD ITEMS WHICH MAY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, ITEMS SUBJECT TO A MAXIMUM SALES, USE, AND CASUAL EXCISE TAX, AND GROSS PROCEEDS SUBJECT TO THE STATE SALES TAX ON ACCOMMODATIONS, TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PHASE IN AN EXEMPTION FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FROM PROPERTY TAX, TO ADD SECTION 11-11-180 SO AS TO CREDIT THE REVENUE OF THE ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX IMPOSED BY THIS ACT TO A SEPARATE FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY AND DISTRIBUTE THE REVENUE OF THIS FUND TO LOCAL PROPERTY TAXING ENTITIES TO PROVIDE THEM STATE REVENUE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES NOT COLLECTED BECAUSE OF THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD AND TIMING OF THESE PAYMENTS, TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-60, 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, AND 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND EXEMPTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO EXTEND THE STATE SALES TAX TO SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY TICKETS, TO ADD SECTION 12-36-2140 SO AS TO EXEMPT SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY TICKETS FROM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES AND TO DELETE VARIOUS OTHER SALES AND USE TAX
H. 4992 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Jennings, Altman, Battle, Bingham, Chellis, Clark, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Hinson, Leach, Mack, McGee, Merrill, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Quinn, Rice, Scarborough, Simrill, J. R. Smith, Snow, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter and Umphlett: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING SECTION 3A. SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE CALENDAR YEAR 2007, PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES AND PICK-UP TRUCKS AS DEFINED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW ARE EXEMPT FROM ALL AD VALOREM TAXATION BY ANY JURISDICTION IN THIS STATE AUTHORIZED TO LEVY PROPERTY TAXES, AND TO AMEND SECTION 1(8), ARTICLE X, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS AND CLASSES OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX INCLUDING REDUCED ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES ON A GRADUATED BASIS, AND SECTION 3, ARTICLE X, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS INCLUDING THE AUTHORITY OF A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY TO IMPOSE A SALES AND USE TAX IN ORDER TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM TAXATION, SO AS TO CONFORM BOTH THESE SECTIONS TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3A. ABOVE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
S. 604 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-80 SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT A POLICY AUTHORIZING A STUDENT TO SELF ADMINISTER ASTHMA MEDICATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELEMENTS OF THE POLICY INCLUDING REQUIRING THE PARENT OF THE STUDENT TO PROVIDE CERTAIN MEDICAL INFORMATION,
S. 816 (Word version) -- Senators Ford and Kuhn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE TO MODIFY THE MONUMENT ERECTED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE CAPITOL COMPLEX IN RECOGNITION OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE LATE STROM THURMOND, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM THE PALMETTO STATE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE NAME OF ESSIE MAE WASHINGTON-WILLIAMS AMONG THE ENGRAVED NAMES OF HIS CHILDREN.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S. 828 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-86, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VARIOUS PROVISIONS REGULATING PHARMACIES INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FACILITY REQUIREMENTS AND SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PHARMACIST MAY NOT SUPERVISE MORE THAN THREE PHARMACY TECHNICIANS AND THAT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006, ONE OF THESE THREE TECHNICIANS MUST BE STATE-CERTIFIED AND THAT AFTER JUNE 30, 2006, TWO MUST BE STATE-CERTIFIED, AND IF A PHARMACIST SUPERVISES ONE OR TWO TECHNICIANS, THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE CERTIFIED.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
S. 946 (Word version) -- Senator Patterson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 59-53-1710 THROUGH 59-53-1760 AS SUBARTICLE 1 AND ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS" OF ARTICLE 20, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 59; AND BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 3 TO ARTICLE 20, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 59, RELATING TO THE MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION FOR
S. 949 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-135, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS-IN-CHARGE AND MANAGERS-IN-CHARGE, POLICIES, AND RECORDKEEPING, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FURTHER SPECIFY PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING CHECKS RECEIVED AS ESCROW OR SECURITY DEPOSITS FOR SALES OR LEASE AGREEMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR MARKETING LISTINGS BY COMPANIES THAT ARE MEMBERS OF A MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE; TO AUTHORIZE REAL ESTATE LICENSEES TO USE PUBLIC INFORMATION TO CONTACT INDIVIDUALS BY TELEPHONE, MAIL, OR ELECTRONIC MAIL FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING OR MARKETING REAL PROPERTY; TO FURTHER SPECIFY POLICIES RELATING TO DUAL AGENCY, CONTENTS OF LISTING OR BUYER'S AGREEMENTS, AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS; AND TO SPECIFY REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION ACTIVITIES THAT MUST NOT BE CONDUCTED BY AN UNLICENSED INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYED OR SUPERVISED BY AN OWNER OF A REAL ESTATE COMPANY; TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-137, RELATING TO REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE COMPANY DUTIES TO CLIENTS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT NO CAUSE OF ACTION EXISTS AGAINST AN AGENT WHO HAS TRUTHFULLY DISCLOSED KNOWN DEFECTS TO A BUYER OR AGAINST A REAL ESTATE LICENSEE FOR INFORMATION CONTAINED IN VARIOUS REPORTS, SUCH AS TERMITE AND HOME INSPECTIONS; TO SPECIFY PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING INFORMED CONSENT TO ACT AS A DUAL AGENT; TO SPECIFY AN EXCEPTION TO REQUIRING A DUAL AGENCY RELATIONSHIP WHEN A LICENSEE IN A COMPANY'S MAIN OFFICE CONDUCTS BUSINESS IN A BRANCH OFFICE; TO SPECIFY SERVICES A LICENSEE MAY PROVIDE TO REAL ESTATE CUSTOMERS AND POLICIES AND
S. 1044 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-740 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE AREA COMMISSION OF FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE TO ENTER INTO GROUND LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH A PRIVATE ENTITY FOR THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF AN ON-CAMPUS FACILITY, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROVALS NECESSARY TO ENTER INTO SUCH AN AGREEMENT AND FOR SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH MUST BE A PART OF SUCH AN AGREEMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE AREA COMMISSION OF THE COLLEGE MAY ENTER INTO A LEASE OR LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH A PRIVATE ENTITY FOR IT TO OCCUPY A COLLEGE FACILITY OR A FACILITY TO BE BUILT BY THE COLLEGE ON COLLEGE PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING AN ENTREPRENEUR OR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AREA COMMISSION OF THE COLLEGE MAY ENTER INTO A GROUND LEASE WITH A PRIVATE ENTITY FOR THE PRIVATE ENTITY TO BUILD A FACILITY ON PROPERTY OF THE COLLEGE IN WHICH IT WILL CONDUCT ENTREPRENEURIAL OR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY CONSISTENT WITH THE SCOPE AND MISSION OF THE COLLEGE.
On motion of Rep. MCGEE, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Allen Altman Anthony Bailey Bales Barfield Battle Bingham Bowers Branham Breeland J. Brown R. Brown Cato Ceips Chellis Clark Clemmons
Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cotty Dantzler Delleney Duncan Edge Emory Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Hagood Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hayes Herbkersman J. Hines M. Hines Hinson Howard Huggins 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 Perry Phillips Pinson E. H. Pitts M. A. Pitts Rhoad Rice Richardson Sandifer Scarborough Scott Simrill D. C. Smith F. N. Smith G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith W. D. Smith 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 Thursday, March 18.
Anne Parks Phillip Sinclair Grady Brown Joseph Neal Lonnie Hosey Ralph Davenport Bessie Moody-Lawrence Douglas Jennings James E. Stewart Alex Harvin
The SPEAKER granted Rep. SKELTON a leave of absence for the day due to medical reasons.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. RHOAD a leave of absence for the remainder of the day to attend a meeting.
Announcement was made that Dr. John B. DuBose of Camden is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
Rep. MCLEOD presented to the House the Chapin High School Girls Cross Country Team, the 2003 Class AA Champions, and their coaches.
Reps. VIERS, BARFIELD, HAYES, CLEMMONS, EDGE, KEEGAN, MILLER and WITHERSPOON presented to the House the Coastal Carolina University Womens Cross Country Team, the 2003 Big South Conference Champions, the Womens Track and Field Team, the 2004 Big South Indoor Track Champions, and their coaches.
In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names of co-sponsors may be added. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."
Bill Number: H. 4970 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
03/18/04 TOOLE
The following Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:
H. 4942 (Word version) -- Reps. Phillips, McCraw and Littlejohn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON FEBRUARY 12, 2004, AND FEBRUARY 26 AND 27, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A WATER MAIN BREAK AND SNOW, ICE, OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, RESPECTIVELY, ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
H. 4960 (Word version) -- Reps. Duncan, M. A. Pitts and Taylor: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON FEBRUARY 27, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 56 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, 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.
H. 4961 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley and Lee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND ACT 761 OF 1964, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE ARKWRIGHT AREA FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL WHO BOTH SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF SIX YEARS.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 4965 (Word version) -- Rep. Anthony: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON FEBRUARY 26 AND 27, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN UNION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 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.
S. 998 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 178 OF 1995 BY ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH TO SECTION 1 REQUIRING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION, UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE MCCORMICK COUNTY COUNCIL, BE APPOINTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE SENATORS AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MEMBERS REPRESENTING MCCORMICK COUNTY TO SERVE FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS.
H. 4970 (Word version) -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Pinson and Parks: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON FEBRUARY 27, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN GREENWOOD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 51 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, 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.
S. 979 (Word version) -- Senators Ravenel, Kuhn, McConnell, Branton, Mescher and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 722 OF 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY AND SUMTER GUARDS BOARD OF OFFICERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE BOARD IS APPOINTED, AND TO DESIGNATE ONE MEMBER TO SERVE AS SECRETARY/TREASURER OF THE BOARD.
On motion of Rep. ANTHONY, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4965 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. PARKS, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 998 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. M. A. PITTS, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4970 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. SCARBOROUGH, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 979 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. TALLEY, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4969 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4797 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF BEGINNER'S PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WHO IS FIFTEEN
Rep. GILHAM 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. 4803 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-115, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES ISSUING PERMITS TO OWNERS OF GOLF CARTS THAT ALLOW THE GOLF CARTS TO BE OPERATED ON HIGHWAYS AND STREETS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TO OBTAIN A PERMIT THE OWNER OF A GOLF CART SHALL PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT PROOF OF ITS OWNERSHIP.
Rep. GILHAM 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. 4798 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-19-265 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF
Rep. GILHAM 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. 4731 (Word version) -- Reps. Howard, Bales, J. Brown, Cotty, Harrison, Lourie, J. H. Neal, Parks, Quinn, Rutherford, Scott and J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-850 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "FUNERAL PROCESSION", AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF OPERATORS OF VEHICLES IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION AND NOT IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION.
The Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\SWB\5902CM04):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. Article 5, Chapter 5, Title 56 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 56-5-850. (A) As used in this section, 'funeral procession' means two or more vehicles accompanying the body of a deceased person when each vehicle has its headlights on or is displaying a pennant attached in a manner as to clearly be visible to approaching traffic, or is escorted by a law enforcement vehicle.
(B) A vehicle in a funeral procession has the right-of-way at an intersection and may proceed through the intersection if the procession
(1) an emergency vehicle requires the right-of-way;
(2) vehicles in the procession are directed otherwise by a law enforcement officer; or
(3) the vehicle is a train or locomotive.
(C) Before assuming the right-of-way, a person who drives a vehicle in a funeral procession shall exercise caution with regard to crossing traffic.
(D) A person who drives a vehicle that is not part of a funeral procession shall not drive the vehicle between the vehicles of the funeral procession or interfere with the progress of the procession, except when the:
(1) person is authorized to do so by a law enforcement officer; or
(2) vehicle is an emergency vehicle.
(E) A person who drives a vehicle that is not a part of a funeral procession shall not illuminate the vehicle headlights or engage in any other act for the purpose of securing the right-of-way granted to funeral processions.
(F) The escort vehicle, hearse, or other vehicles in a funeral procession may be equipped with flashing amber lights for the purpose of notifying the general public of the procession and gaining the right-of-way at intersections, or signaling the end of a procession.
(G) A person authorized to use flashing lights may use them while accompanying a funeral procession to warn traffic that a procession is approaching or that it is in progress.
(H) When a funeral procession is in progress, a person driving a vehicle not in the procession shall not pass in either direction or overtake any vehicle in the procession unless the:
(1) person is directed to do so by a law enforcement officer;
(2) procession is on a street, road, or highway outside the corporate limits of a city or town;
(3) driver is traveling in the opposite direction on a divided multi-lane highway, road, or street; or
(4) procession is on an interstate highway or a state parkway.
(I) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one hundred dollars."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Rep. HOWARD explained the amendment.
Rep. SANDIFER 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. 4982 (Word version) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF RATES OF TUITION AND FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2844, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. MILLER explained the Joint Resolution.
Rep. HAMILTON made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution 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. 4983 (Word version) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL AREAS OF CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2876, PURSUANT TO THE
Rep. MILLER explained the Joint Resolution.
Rep. LITTLEJOHN made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution 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.
On motion of Rep. WITHERSPOON, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Education and Public Works and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs:
H. 4921 (Word version) -- Reps. Ott, Clark, Cobb-Hunter, Witherspoon, Rhoad, Duncan, Hosey, Clyburn, Weeks, J. H. Neal, Breeland, G. Brown, Freeman, Gilham, J. Hines, Hinson, Koon, Lloyd, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Pinson, M. A. Pitts, Snow, Stille and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 27 TO TITLE 50 SO AS TO ENACT THE ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE SAFETY ACT BY PROVIDING FOR A DEFINITION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES, REGULATION OF OPERATION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT, REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, OPERATOR AND OWNER LIABILITY, AND CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
The Veto on the following Act was taken up:
(R218) H. 4415 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown, Bales, Cotty, Harrison, Howard, Lourie, J. H. Neal, Quinn, Rutherford, Scott and J. E. Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-1710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMISSION, SO AS TO
The question was put, shall the Act 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:
Bales J. Brown Harrison Howard Lourie J. H. Neal Rutherford Scott J. E. Smith
Those who voted in the negative are:
Stille
So, the Veto of the Governor was overridden and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
The Veto on the following Act was taken up:
(R216) H. 3900 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Wilkins, Cato, Keegan, Cooper, Loftis, Altman, Ceips, Clark, Clemmons, Dantzler, Duncan, Haskins, Herbkersman, Hinson, Huggins, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Cobb-Hunter, Mahaffey, Perry, E. H. Pitts, Mack, M. A. Pitts, Richardson, J. H. Neal, Howard, Sandifer, Bales, Simrill, Neilson, Skelton, Owens, J. R. Smith, Snow, Talley, Bailey, Trotter, Umphlett, White, Thompson, Whitmire, Whipper, Witherspoon and Young: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH UNIVERSITY INFRASTRUCTURE ACT" ARE APPROPRIATED AND AUTHORIZED TO BE EXPENDED FOR THE PURPOSES AND IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN THAT ACT, INCLUDING THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO THE AMENDMENTS TO THE STATE GENERAL
Rep. HARRELL explained the Veto.
The question was put, shall the Act 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 Altman Anthony Bailey Bales Barfield Battle Bowers Branham G. Brown J. Brown R. Brown Ceips Chellis Clark Clemmons Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cooper Cotty Dantzler Delleney Duncan Edge Emory Freeman Gilham Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hayes Herbkersman J. Hines M. Hines Hinson Hosey Howard Jennings Keegan Leach Limehouse Lloyd Loftis Lourie Lucas Mack Mahaffey McCraw McGee Merrill Miller J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Neilson Ott Owens Parks Phillips Pinson Rice Rutherford Sandifer Scarborough Sinclair F. N. Smith G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith W. D. Smith Snow Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Tripp Trotter Umphlett Vaughn
Viers Weeks Whipper White Whitmire Wilkins Witherspoon Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Bingham Davenport Frye Huggins Kirsh Koon Littlejohn McLeod Moody-Lawrence Perry E. H. Pitts M. A. Pitts Richardson Simrill D. C. Smith Stille Toole
So, the Veto of the Governor was overridden and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:
H. 4271 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Thompson, Cooper, Harrell, Martin, Toole, Altman, Stille, Clemmons, Whipper, White and E. H. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-223 SO AS TO ELIMINATE INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ATTRIBUTABLE TO QUADRENNIAL REASSESSMENT IN THE COUNTY, AND PROVIDE THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THIS EXEMPTION APPLIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-223A., RELATING TO THE COUNTY OPTION PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION LIMITING TO FIFTEEN PERCENT INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET OF REAL PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF QUADRENNIAL REASSESSMENT IN A COUNTY, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS OPTIONAL EXEMPTION TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12-37-223 OF THE 1976 CODE AS ADDED BY THIS ACT.
H. 3957 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Harrison, Delleney, Talley, Whitmire, Hagood and Whipper: 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.
H. 4081 (Word version) -- Reps. Edge, Clemmons and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-21, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SURVEYOR'S SERVICES AS MATERIAL FURNISHED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF REAL ESTATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ENGINEER, ARCHITECT, OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WHO PERFORMS OR PROVIDES
H. 4657 (Word version) -- Reps. Haskins, Pinson, Duncan, Vaughn, Altman, Dantzler, Davenport, Hamilton, Leach, M. A. Pitts, Taylor, Walker, Wilkins, Young, Mahaffey, Coates, Bingham, Chellis, E. H. Pitts, Sandifer, G. M. Smith, Talley, Viers, Whitmire, Toole, G. R. Smith, Simrill, Rice, Owens, Hagood and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-1-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF SAME SEX MARRIAGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SAME SEX MARRIAGES IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION HAS NO LEGAL FORCE OR EFFECT IN THIS STATE; AND TO ADD SECTION 20-1-17 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY TO EXTEND OR RECOGNIZE STATUTORY BENEFITS OF A LEGAL MARRIAGE TO NONMARITAL RELATIONSHIPS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT ANY PUBLIC ACT, RECORD, OR JUDICIAL PROCEEDING OF THIS STATE THAT EXTENDS SUCH BENEFITS TO NONMARITAL RELATIONSHIPS HAS NO LEGAL FORCE OR EFFECT IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FOR BENEFITS ENJOYED BY ALL PERSONS, MARRIED OR UNMARRIED, AND FOR PRIVATE AGREEMENTS VALID UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT BENEFITS OF A LEGAL MARRIAGE EXTENDED TO NONMARITAL RELATIONSHIPS IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION HAVE NO LEGAL FORCE OR EFFECT IN THIS STATE.
H. 4765 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Harrell, Cato, Chellis, Harrison, Quinn, Townsend, Witherspoon, Leach, Viers, Koon, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, J. Brown, Ceips, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Gilham, Hagood, Hamilton, Harvin,
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 4951 (Word version) -- Reps. Viers, Clemmons, Edge, Barfield, Miller, Hayes and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 544 AND SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 31 (CAROLINA BAYS PARKWAY) IN HORRY COUNTY IN HONOR OF REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS G. KEEGAN UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT PLACES AT THIS INTERCHANGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "THOMAS G. KEEGAN INTERCHANGE".
Whereas, Representative Thomas G. Keegan was born April 3, 1939, in Greenwich, Connecticut, and is the son of the late Francis H. and the late Alice McCourt Keegan; and
Whereas, after graduating from Norwalk Community College in 1973, Representative Keegan went on to Iona College where he graduated with a B. S. degree in Criminal Justice in 1976; and
Whereas, having previously served in the United States Marine Corps, Representative Keegan is married to Marie B. Keegan, and he has five children, Sheila, Maureen, Jacqueline, Thomas, Jr., and Molly; and
Whereas, a retired Chief of Police, the Horry County representative also serves on the Board of Trustees Emeritus of Francis Marion University, Chairman of the Grand Strand Area Transportation Committee, and is a member of the University of South Caroliniana Society and the Conway Historical Society; and
Whereas, Representative Keegan also works with the American Legislative Exchange Council, the Waccamaw Regional Planning and Development Council, the Rural Caucus and the Fire Caucus, and is Chairman of the House Tourism Caucus; and
Whereas, Representative Keegan serves as First Vice-Chairman of the House Operations and Management Committee and Second Vice-Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, and he was instrumental in the establishment of the Infrastructure Bank, the funding mechanism for the construction of Veterans Highway and the Carolina Bays Parkway; and
Whereas, it is with honor and admiration that his colleagues wish to recognize his contributions to the State of South Carolina. 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, by this resolution, request the Department of Transportation to name the interchange of South Carolina Highway 544 and South Carolina Highway 31 (Carolina Bays Parkway) in Horry County in honor of Representative Thomas G. Keegan upon his retirement from the South Carolina House of Representatives and to install appropriate
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.
Rep. HARRISON moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was agreed to.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4891 (Word version) -- Reps. Duncan, Taylor, Pinson, Allen, Leach, Neilson, Parks and M. A. Pitts: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS CONCERN WITH PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND LEGISLATION AND TO URGE CONGRESS TO REVIEW AND MODIFY THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND LEGISLATION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4993 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1230 SO AS TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES PAID ON AN EMPLOYEE'S WAGES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4994 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-5-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NEW BUSINESSES MUST BE ASSESSED THE LOWEST RATE FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE IN THEIR CLASSIFICATION
H. 4995 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 57, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 LOCATED IN COLLETON COUNTY AS ACE BASIN SCENIC PARKWAY.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4996 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-16-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN WILDLIFE INTO THIS STATE WITHOUT A PERMIT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY RELEASE A NONDOMESTIC MEMBER OF THE SUIDAE (PIG) FAMILY INTO THE WILD, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON IS FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ECONOMIC OR OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED AS A RESULT OF THE RELEASE.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 4997 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-462 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM THE PROPERTY TAX ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF FOUR OR FEWER UNITS IN AMOUNTS OF FAIR MARKET VALUE SUFFICIENT TO EQUAL AN ASSESSMENT RATIO OF FOUR PERCENT ON SUCH PROPERTY AND TO EXTEND THE RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION FROM SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE TO SUCH PROPERTY, TO ESTABLISH THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TRUST FUND AND REQUIRE A CUMULATIVE FIFTEEN PERCENT OF RECURRING GENERAL FUND REVENUE GROWTH TO BE CREDITED TO THE FUND TO REIMBURSE LOCAL TAXING ENTITIES FOR PROPERTY TAXES NOT COLLECTED BECAUSE OF THE EXEMPTION PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION, TO PRESCRIBE
H. 4998 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ALLOWED OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY EXTENDS TO AN OWNER'S NONADJACENT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OCCUPIED BY THE OWNER'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4999 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1230 SO AS TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES PAID ON AN EMPLOYEE'S WAGES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 5000 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXABLE PROPERTY, SO AS TO REPLACE PROPERTY TAX ON PERSONAL PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES WITH A UNIFORM FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO EXEMPT PERSONAL PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-37-2640 AND 12-37-2680, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR PURPOSES OF TAXATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE
H. 5001 (Word version) -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-33-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION OF THE AFFAIRS OF A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION BY THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE'S EXAMINATION AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO ENTITIES OR PERSONS OTHER THAN ADMITTED INSURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-50, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A LICENSED PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANY IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS OF ITS TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE'S EXAMINATION AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO ENTITIES OR PERSONS OTHER THAN ADMITTED INSURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-41-80, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYER SELF-INSURANCE HEALTH PLANS TO KEEP FULL AND CORRECT RECORDS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE'S EXAMINATION AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO ENTITIES OR PERSONS OTHER THAN ADMITTED INSURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A PRODUCER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO OFFER LICENSE EXAMS ELECTRONICALLY AS WELL AS WRITTEN AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PURSUE ACTION AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR INSURER'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR FALSE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON AN APPLICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-101, RELATING TO LICENSING AN INSURANCE PRODUCER WHO WAS PREVIOUSLY LICENSED FOR THE SAME LINES OF INSURANCE IN ANOTHER STATE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PURSUE ACTION AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR INSURER'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR PROVIDING FALSE INFORMATION ON AN APPLICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-105, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL AND GENERAL PRODUCERS, SO AS TO STRENGTHEN THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A
H. 5002 (Word version) -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-90-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 90, TITLE 38 AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-87-30, RELATING TO CHARTERING RISK RETENTION GROUPS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY TO COMPLY WITH THESE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH A
The following was introduced:
H. 5003 (Word version) -- Reps. Sinclair and Huggins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND THANK THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO MEET THE SECURITY NEEDS OF OUR STATE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5004 (Word version) -- Reps. McLeod and Huggins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING SQUAD AND COACH VICKI WILLIAMS ON WINNING THE 2003 CLASS AA STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM ON THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION.
The Resolution was adopted.
On motion of Rep. MCLEOD, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 5005 (Word version) -- Reps. McLeod and Huggins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING SQUAD AND COACH VICKI WILLIAMS ON THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THEM FOR WINNING THE CLASS AA STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5006 (Word version) -- Rep. Ott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ZAM "BUCK" FREDRICK OF CALHOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR BEING NAMED "MR. BASKETBALL" FOR HIS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE ON THE COURT DURING HIS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL CAREER, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5007 (Word version) -- Reps. Harvin, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Moody-Lawrence,
Whereas, George Francis Goodwin of Richland County, beloved father of Debra Brooks, died Saturday, March 13, 2004; and
Whereas, he retired to Columbia from the United States Army as a Sergeant First Class after twenty-two years of military service including two tours of duty in Vietnam; and
Whereas, this Boston, Massachusetts, native made himself at home in his adopted community, working as a paramedic at the Richland County Detention Center until 1985, and serving as an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 724, and Veterans of Foreign Wars; and
Whereas, his full life was further enriched by his love of travel by motor home, and he was fortunate to have experienced the beauty of both this country and Europe; and
Whereas, he is survived and missed by Debra and the rest of his loving family: wife, Selma; other daughters, Sonja and Cynthia-Ann; grandson, Dexter, and granddaughters, Candace, Daniela, and Margaret-Ann; great-granddaughter, Caitlynn; brother, James E. Goodwin; and other relatives and friends. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved that the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, do hereby express their sincere condolences to their colleague and friend, Debra Brooks, and the rest
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Debra Brooks.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5008 (Word version) -- Rep. Ott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE CALHOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL "SAINTS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACHES FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON CAPTURING THE 2004 CLASS AA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 4967 (Word version) -- Reps. Barfield, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, 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, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. 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,
H. 5003 (Word version) -- Reps. Sinclair and Huggins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND THANK THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO MEET THE SECURITY NEEDS OF OUR STATE.
Rep. TROTTER moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
At 11:05 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. KEEGAN, adjourned in memory of Jennifer Highsmith of Surfside Beach, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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