Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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 8:1: "Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice?"
Let us pray. Almighty God, bless these men and women as they begin another day working for the people of this State. Guide them to speak because there is something to say. Bless each in Your own special way, that what is done will be to Your honor and glory. For our political and military leaders we pray for wisdom, integrity, and courage. For our defenders of freedom in harms way, give them Your protection and comfort those who wait at home. In Your name we pray. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. EMORY moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Nancy Louise Crockett, which was agreed to.
Document No. 2878
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-29-170
Gifted and Talented
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Withdrawn and Resubmitted April 12, 2004
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., May 11, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Senator Waldrep in lieu of Senator Knotts of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate on H. 3889:
H. 3889 (Word version) -- Reps. Dantzler, Rhoad, Altman, Bailey, Coates, Gourdine, Hinson, Merrill, Ott, Perry, Quinn, Scarborough, Taylor, Trotter, Umphlett, Snow, Frye and Koon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 69, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, SO AS TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF THE STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, REVISING PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING HEARINGS, REQUIRING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS TO BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, PROVIDING FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT, AUTHORIZING STUDENT PRECEPTOR PROGRAMS, AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR EMERGENCY CARE FACILITIES AND MOBILE CARE REQUIREMENTS.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The SPEAKER ordered the following veto printed in the Journal:
May 11, 2004
The Honorable David H. Wilkins
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Post Office Box 11867
Columbia, South Carolina 29211
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
I am hereby returning without my approval H. 4793 (Word version), R.313, a Joint Resolution:
TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 27 AND 28, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN THE WILLIAMSBURG 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.
This veto is based on the intention upon which Act 89 of 2003 was signed by me on July 23, 2003. When I signed this legislation last year, it was my aim to give school districts a series of options to make up missed school days. My opposition to legislation like H. 4793, R.313 is that it is unnecessary given the enactment of Act 89.
Section 1 of Act 89 (Section 59-1-430(A) of the South Carolina Code of Laws) states that, "[a]ll school districts shall designate annually at least three days within their school calendars to be used as make-up days in the event of . . . [snow, extreme weather conditions, or other disruptions requiring schools to close]." Students in the Williamsburg County School District missed a total of two school days this year due to inclement weather conditions. Rather than requiring the students to make up these days, the school district has requested the General Assembly to waive the requirement to make up these missed days.
As a policy, we should require school districts to exhaust their make-up days prior to seeking a waiver from the General Assembly under Section 59-1-430(B), except in extremely unusual circumstances. Currently, most school districts have either proceeded with using their scheduled make-up days or intend to do so. I believe Act 89 should be applied uniformly to all school districts such that school districts should not obtain legislative relief before using its make-up days which must be scheduled under Section 59-1-430(A). This policy was applied when I recently signed H. 4937, R.226, a Bill authorizing the Greenville County School Board of Trustees to forgive two additional days beyond the three scheduled make-up days already exhausted by Greenville County students. That legislation is the model in both process and policy that this administration envisioned when I signed Act 89 in 2003.
For this reason, I am returning H. 4793, R.313 to you without my signature.
Sincerely,
Mark Sanford
Governor
Rep. CATO, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
S. 1148 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION UPON LAPSE OR TERMINATION OF THE SECURITY REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE VEHICLE'S OWNER'S DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE ALSO SUSPENDED WHEN THE VEHICLE'S REQUIRED SECURITY LAPSES OR TERMINATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PROVIDER OF INSURANCE'S OR SECURITY'S OBLIGATION TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES WHEN AN AUTOMOBILE'S INSURANCE OR SECURITY LAPSES OR TERMINATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE WHEREBY AN INSURANCE OR SECURITY PROVIDER MUST NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES WHEN AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY OR SECURITY LAPSES OR TERMINATES, AND TO REVISE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE'S OBLIGATIONS TO NOTIFY A VEHICLE OWNER THAT HIS VEHICLE REGISTRATION HAS BEEN SUSPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A REGISTERED VEHICLE BE INSURED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE MUST BE IN A FORM THAT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND THE WORKING GROUP, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY PROMULGATE A REGULATION TO REQUIRE PROOF OF INSURANCE ON CERTAIN NEW AND RENEWAL REGISTRATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ONCE A MOTOR VEHICLE BECOMES UNINSURED, THE VEHICLE OWNER MUST OBTAIN NEW INSURANCE OR SURRENDER HIS VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSE PLATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON'S DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE ALSO SUSPENDED WHEN HIS MOTOR VEHICLE BECOMES UNINSURED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-640, RELATING TO THE MOTORIST INSURANCE DATABASE PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE WORKING GROUP SHALL ISSUE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM AND ISSUE ANNUAL REPORTS ON THE PROGRAM'S EFFECTIVENESS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-650, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE LICENSE PLATE OF AN UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERIOD OF TIME A PERSON MUST VERIFY THAT HIS MOTOR VEHICLE IS INSURED OR EXEMPT FROM THE FINANCIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE HIS DRIVING PRIVILEGES AND VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES WILL BE SUSPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-50, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN THE OFFERING OF INSURANCE POLICIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED AGENT OR BROKER MAY CHARGE CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR INCIDENTAL SERVICES TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH UNINSURED MOTORIST RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND THE ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-340, RELATING TO AGREEMENTS TO EXCLUDE NATURAL PERSONS FROM INSURANCE COVERAGE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR EXECUTING THESE AGREEMENTS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. CATO, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 1126 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PREMIUM SERVICE AGREEMENTS, TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS OF PREMIUM SERVICE CONTRACTS AND DISCLOSURES, INCLUDING RENEWALS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-80, RELATING TO PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANIES, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REGULATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-90, RELATING TO CANCELLATION OF INSURANCE CONTRACTS BY PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANIES UPON DEFAULT, TO CLARIFY CERTAIN NOTICES TO INSUREDS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. CATO, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
S. 687 (Word version) -- Senator J. V. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ACCOUNTANTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ACCOUNTANTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, REVISING THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD TO CONTAIN THREE RATHER THAN TWO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, CLARIFYING THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF ACCOUNTANTS, FURTHER SPECIFYING EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE, AUTHORIZING FEES FOR REGISTRATION OF ACCOUNTING FIRMS, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PEER REVIEW STANDARDS, INCREASING CRIMINAL PENALTIES, REVISING LICENSURE RENEWAL PROCEDURES, DELETING PROVISIONS FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ACCOUNTING PRACTITIONERS AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRANSITION PROVISIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:
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.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 417 (Word version) -- Senators Martin and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FORM OF THE APPLICATION FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE APPLICATION CONTAIN THE APPLICANT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. J. BROWN, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report on:
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.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. J. BROWN, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 869 (Word version) -- Senator J. V. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 35, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS, SO AS TO SPECIFY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO QUALIFY FOR LICENSURE AS A NURSING HOME OR COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR, TO PROHIBIT LICENSURE OF A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME RELATED TO THE PRACTICE OF NURSING HOME OR COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATION, TO DELETE SPECIFIC FEES AND REQUIRE FEES TO BE PROMULGATED IN REGULATION, TO FURTHER SPECIFY ACTS OF MISCONDUCT, TO SPECIFY THE AMOUNT OF CIVIL FINES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED GENERALLY AND SPECIFICALLY FOR UNLAWFUL PRACTICE, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF NURSING HOME AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. J. BROWN, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 1120 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING TO THE ARTICLE RURAL HOSPITALS FOR RECOGNITION AND DESIGNATION AND TO DEFINE RURAL HOSPITALS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. J. BROWN, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 4640 (Word version) -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Limehouse, Altman, Anthony, Duncan, Harrison, Koon, Martin, Pinson, Sinclair, G. R. Smith and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-211, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION OF THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO ADD TWO LAY MEMBERS FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TO BE ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 1196 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Courson and Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SITE RECOMMENDED BY THE HUNLEY COMMISSION FOR THE DISPLAY AND EXHIBITION OF THE H. L. HUNLEY IN NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, SUBJECT TO THE EXECUTION OF AN ACCEPTABLE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE HUNLEY COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. TALLEY, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 5230 (Word version) -- Rep. Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE MEMBERS AND COACHING STAFF OF THE DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ON THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, extend the privilege of the floor to the members and coaching staff of the Dorman High School Girls Basketball Team on Thursday, May 13, 2004, at a time to be determined by the Speaker to congratulate them on their outstanding season.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5231 (Word version) -- Rep. Talley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM OF SPARTANBURG FOR WINNING THE 2004 CLASS AAAA 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 sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5232 (Word version) -- Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Harrell and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE FOUR HOLE SWAMP ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 78 IN DORCHESTER COUNTY "THE MINUS BRIDGE", AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "THE MINUS BRIDGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 5233 (Word version) -- Rep. Limehouse: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO JACK MAYBANK, SR. AND MAYBANK SHIPPING COMPANY FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, OUR CITIZENS AND THEIR ECONOMIC WELL-BEING.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5234 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE INVESTIGATOR JAMES EDWARD ALLEN, JR. UPON BEING NAMED MYRTLE BEACH POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR FOR 2004 AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR BEING AN OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND AN ASSET TO HIS COMMUNITY AND STATE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was taken up for immediate consideration:
S. 1229 (Word version) -- Senator Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK OF MAY 16 THROUGH MAY 22, 2004, AS "TRANSPORTATION WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THE CRITICAL ROLE TRANSPORTATION PLAYS IN OUR DAILY LIVES.
Whereas, the economic well-being of this State and of our nation is dependent upon a sound transportation system; and
Whereas, safe, reliable, and high-quality transportation systems enhance the quality of life of the citizens of South Carolina and the nation by increasing mobility and convenience; and
Whereas, South Carolina's transportation network takes us where we need to go while keeping our economy moving, and our transportation industry is committed to meeting the needs of every farm, home, and business in the Palmetto State by working together to ensure sound, safe, and accessible transportation systems; and
Whereas, the transportation industry contributes to the military security of our nation through its ability to rapidly transport soldiers and supplies during periods of conflict; and
Whereas, "Transportation Week" calls attention to the importance of transportation to our quality of life, while encouraging our young people to consider transportation-related careers; and
Whereas, the 2004 observance of "Transportation Week" provides a unique opportunity for the transportation community to join together to educate the general public as users of the system, while creating greater awareness of the importance of transportation; and
Whereas, the South Carolina Transportation Policy and Research Council for the past twenty-three years has been an advocate for a sound transportation policy in the Palmetto State. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, designate the week of May 16 through 22, 2004, as "Transportation Week" in South Carolina and recognize the important role transportation plays in our daily lives.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ms. Norma Hamer, Executive Director, South Carolina Transportation Policy and Research Council, Post Office Box 50142, Columbia, South Carolina 29250.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Allen Altman Anthony Bailey Bales Barfield Battle Bingham Bowers Branham Breeland G. Brown J. Brown R. Brown Cato Ceips Chellis Clemmons Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cotty Delleney Duncan Emory Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Hamilton Harrell Harrison Herbkersman J. Hines M. Hines Hinson Hosey Howard Jennings Keegan Kennedy Kirsh Koon Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Lourie Lucas Mack Mahaffey McCraw McGee McLeod Merrill Miller Moody-Lawrence J. M. Neal Ott Owens 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 Snow Stewart Talley Taylor Thompson Toole Townsend Tripp Trotter Umphlett Vaughn Viers Walker Weeks Whipper White Whitmire Wilkins Witherspoon Young
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, May 12.
Kenneth G. Clark Thomas Dantzler Chip Huggins Benjamin A. Hagood Jerry Govan Olin Phillips Harry Stille Todd Rutherford Jackie Hayes Anne Parks Denny Neilson Fletcher Smith Tracy Edge Joseph Neal Richard Quinn Gloria Haskins Ralph Davenport Becky Martin Alex Harvin
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. 4979 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
05/12/04 CLARK
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:
H. 4509 (Word version) -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-81 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO PAY A PREMIUM FOR THE PREPAID LEGAL INSURANCE OF A STATE EMPLOYEE BY MEANS OF PAYROLL DEDUCTION AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS APPLICABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE PAYROLL DEDUCTION.
The following Bill and Joint Resolution were read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title of each be changed to that of an Act, and that they be enrolled for ratification:
S. 763 (Word version) -- Senators Ravenel, Knotts and Kuhn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN APPLICANT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER BE PLACED ON THE APPLICATION FORM.
S. 1185 (Word version) -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS, RELATING TO STATE RECOGNITION OF NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ENTITIES, ADVISORY COMMITTEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2874, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 5119 (Word version) -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISQUALIFICATION FOR BENEFITS OF AN INSURED WORKER UNDER THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE WORKER IS INELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS IF HE REFUSES TO TAKE A DRUG TEST OR TESTS POSITIVE DURING A DRUG TEST FOR CERTAIN SUBSTANCES.
Rep. CHELLIS explained the Bill.
Reps. SCOTT, KENNEDY, HOWARD, LLOYD, BREELAND, R. BROWN, MOODY-LAWRENCE, J. HINES, FREEMAN, SKELTON, CHELLIS, CATO, J. R. SMITH, G. R. SMITH, GOVAN, TRIPP, SANDIFER, J. E. SMITH and GOURDINE requested debate on the Bill.
Rep. BALES moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted:
H. 5210 (Word version) -- Reps. Bales, J. Brown, Cotty, Howard, Lourie, J. H. Neal, Rutherford, Scott and J. E. Smith: A BILL TO ENACT THE RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT BY ALLOWING THE IMPOSITION OF A SALES AND USE TAX EQUAL TO ONE PERCENT OF GROSS SALES IN RICHLAND COUNTY FOLLOWING APPROVAL OF THE TAX BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY IN A REFERENDUM HELD AT THE TIME OF THE 2004 GENERAL ELECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX IS IMPOSED FOR SEVEN YEARS AND MAY BE EXTENDED OR REIMPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX IS IMPOSED IN THE SAME MANNER AND WITH THE SAME EXEMPTIONS AND MAXIMUM TAXES APPLICABLE FOR THE FIVE PERCENT STATE SALES AND USE TAX WITH AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION FROM THE ONE PERCENT TAX FOR FOOD WHICH LAWFULLY MAY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE OF THE TAX MUST BE ALLOTTED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF RICHLAND COUNTY BASED ON AVERAGE DAILY NUMBER OF STUDENTS RESIDING IN THAT PORTION OF THE DISTRICT THAT IS IN RICHLAND COUNTY AND ALSO BASED ON THE POPULATION OF THE DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE MUST BE USED TO PROVIDE A CREDIT AGAINST THE SCHOOL TAX LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE CREDIT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT REFERENDUMS TO APPROVE MILLAGE INCREASES OR BOND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR ANY PURPOSE IN RICHLAND COUNTY MAY ONLY BE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY WHICH FOLLOWS THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER OF A PARTICULAR YEAR.
The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
H. 3442 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Cotty, Altman, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Coates, Dantzler, Duncan, Edge, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Jennings, Kirsh, Leach, Lucas, Mahaffey, McCraw, McGee, Merrill, Ott, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, J. R. Smith, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Young and Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION A PERSON MUST COMPLETE BEFORE PURCHASING A PISTOL, AND RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON A PERSON WHO PURCHASES A PISTOL, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM PURCHASING MORE THAN ONE PISTOL ON AN APPLICATION, PURCHASING MORE THAN ONE PISTOL DURING EACH THIRTY-DAY PERIOD, AND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THESE PROVISIONS.
Rep. HARRISON explained the Senate Amendments.
The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill 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.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 5215 (Word version) -- Rep. Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF GADDY'S MILL ROAD IN THE CITY OF DILLON FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH KENTYRE ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH PLEASANT HILL ROAD THE "LIDE T. MOODY HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THE WORDS "LIDE T. MOODY HIGHWAY".
Rep. LEACH moved to adjourn debate on the Resolution, which was agreed to.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 5205 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE SECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 6 FROM THE POINT WHERE IT MERGES WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 45 IN THE TOWN OF EUTAWVILLE TO THE BERKELEY COUNTY LINE AS THE "DANNY BELL MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly of South Carolina consider it an honor and a privilege to request that this stretch of highway be deemed the "Danny Bell Memorial Highway"; and
Whereas, the residents along this stretch of highway have expressed their positive approval of the installation of this sign and wish to memorialize their beloved friend and neighbor, Danny Bell with this honor; and
Whereas, born November 11, 1927, in Branchville, South Carolina, Mr. Bell was educated in the Public Schools of Charleston and went on to the Radio-TV Technical School in Kansas City, Missouri; and
Whereas, after spending four years in Alaska in the early 1950s in the law enforcement capacity for the city of Anchorage and working as a radio technician for bush pilots, Mr. Bell married Maureen Alexander in Anchorage in 1956; and
Whereas, upon returning to South Carolina, the Bells bought the former Winterpark Marina and Campground in Eutawville in 1963 and operated it until 1991; and
Whereas, one of the founders of the Swamp Fox Boat Club in 1964, Mr. Bell began one of the first water rescue programs on the Santee Cooper lakes, and he was a regular exhibitor in outdoor and sportsmen's shows all across the country; and
Whereas, the Bells entertained sportswriters from all over the eastern United States from the 1960's through the 1980's, helping to generate literally hundreds of stories about Santee Cooper country; and
Whereas, Danny Bell will live on in the memories of his friends, and this highway will be a fitting reminder of his many contributions to the Santee Cooper area. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, request the South Carolina Department of Transportation to name the section of South Carolina Highway 6 from the point where it merges with South Carolina Highway 45 in the town of Eutawville to the Berkeley County line as the "Danny Bell Memorial Highway".
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. HARRELL.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. RHOAD a leave of absence for the remainder of the day to attend a funeral.
Debate was resumed on the following Bill, the pending question being the consideration of the Bill:
H. 4557 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Harrell, Martin, Stille and White: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 59-21-1030, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEVEL OF FINANCIAL EFFORT PER PUPIL REQUIRED OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Rep. ANTHONY spoke against the Bill.
Rep. ANTHONY continued speaking.
Rep. J. E. SMITH spoke against the Bill.
Rep. J. E. SMITH continued speaking.
Rep. SANDIFER moved cloture on the entire matter.
Rep. J. E. SMITH demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Altman Barfield Bingham Cato Ceips Chellis Clark Clemmons Coates Cooper Dantzler Delleney Duncan Edge Frye Gilham Hagood Hamilton Harrell Harrison Herbkersman Hinson Huggins Keegan Koon Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Lucas Mahaffey Martin McGee Merrill Owens Phillips E. H. Pitts M. A. Pitts Quinn Rice Richardson Sandifer Scarborough Simrill Sinclair Skelton D. C. Smith G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith W. D. Smith Snow Stewart Stille Talley Taylor Thompson Toole Townsend Trotter Umphlett Vaughn Viers Walker White Whitmire Wilkins Witherspoon Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Anthony Bailey Bales Battle Bowers Branham Breeland G. Brown R. Brown Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cotty Emory Freeman Gourdine Govan Hayes J. Hines M. Hines Hosey Howard Jennings Kirsh Lee Lloyd Lourie Mack McCraw McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Neilson Ott Parks Pinson Rivers Rutherford Scott F. N. Smith J. E. Smith Tripp Weeks Whipper
So, cloture was ordered.
Rep. LOURIE spoke against the Bill.
Rep. J. H. NEAL spoke against the Bill.
Rep. CLYBURN spoke against the Bill.
Rep. CLYBURN continued speaking.
Rep. MACK spoke against the Bill.
Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE spoke against the Bill.
Rep. WHIPPER spoke against the Bill.
Rep. HOSEY spoke against the Bill.
Rep. GOVAN spoke against the Bill.
Rep. TOWNSEND spoke in favor of the Bill.
Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE moved to continue the Bill.
Rep. TOWNSEND demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anthony Bales Battle Bowers Branham Breeland G. Brown R. Brown Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Cotty Freeman Gourdine Govan Harvin Hayes J. Hines M. Hines Hosey Howard Kennedy Kirsh Lee Lloyd Lourie Lucas Mack McCraw McGee McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Neilson Ott Parks Rivers Rutherford Scott F. N. Smith G. M. Smith J. E. Smith Weeks Whipper
Those who voted in the negative are:
Altman Barfield Bingham Cato Ceips Chellis Clark Clemmons Cooper Dantzler Davenport Delleney Duncan Edge Frye Gilham Hagood Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Herbkersman Hinson Huggins Keegan Koon Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Mahaffey Martin Owens Pinson E. H. Pitts M. A. Pitts Quinn Rice Richardson Sandifer Scarborough Simrill Sinclair Skelton D. C. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith W. D. Smith Snow Stewart Stille Talley Taylor Thompson Toole Townsend Tripp Trotter Umphlett Vaughn Viers Walker White Wilkins Witherspoon Young
So, the House refused to continue the Bill.
Rep. HOWARD moved to table the Bill.
Rep. TOWNSEND demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anthony Bales Battle Bowers Branham Breeland G. Brown R. Brown Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Cotty Duncan Freeman Gourdine Govan Harvin Hayes J. Hines M. Hines Hosey Howard Kennedy Kirsh Lee Lloyd Lourie Lucas Mack McCraw McGee McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Neilson Ott Parks Pinson Rivers Rutherford Scott G. M. Smith J. E. Smith Taylor Weeks Whipper
Those who voted in the negative are:
Altman Barfield Bingham Cato Ceips Chellis Clark Clemmons Cooper Dantzler Davenport Edge Frye Gilham Hagood Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Herbkersman Hinson Huggins Keegan Koon Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Mahaffey Martin Owens E. H. Pitts M. A. Pitts Quinn Rice Richardson Sandifer Scarborough Simrill Sinclair Skelton D. C. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith W. D. Smith Snow Stewart Stille Talley Thompson Toole Townsend Tripp Trotter Umphlett Vaughn Viers Walker White Wilkins Witherspoon Young
So, the House refused to table the Bill.
Rep. SCOTT moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Education and Public Works.
Rep. TOWNSEND moved to table the motion.
Rep. TOWNSEND demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Altman Barfield Bingham Cato Ceips Chellis Clark Clemmons Dantzler Davenport Delleney Edge Gilham Hagood Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Herbkersman Hinson Huggins Keegan Koon Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Mahaffey Martin Merrill Owens E. H. Pitts M. A. Pitts Quinn Rice Richardson Sandifer Scarborough Simrill Sinclair Skelton D. C. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith W. D. Smith Snow Stewart Stille Talley Thompson Toole Townsend Tripp Trotter Umphlett Vaughn Viers Walker White Wilkins Witherspoon Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Anthony Bales Battle Bowers Branham Breeland G. Brown R. Brown Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Cotty Duncan Freeman Gourdine Govan Harvin Hayes J. Hines M. Hines Hosey Howard Kennedy Kirsh Lee Lloyd Lourie Lucas Mack McCraw McGee McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Neilson Ott Parks Pinson Rivers Rutherford Scott G. M. Smith J. E. Smith Taylor Weeks Whipper
So, the motion to recommit the Bill was tabled.
Pursuant to Rule 7.7 the Yeas and Nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Altman Barfield Bingham Cato Ceips Chellis Clemmons Cooper Dantzler Davenport Delleney Edge Gilham Hagood Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Herbkersman Hinson Huggins Keegan Koon Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Mahaffey Martin Merrill Owens E. H. Pitts M. A. Pitts Quinn Rice Richardson Sandifer Scarborough Simrill Skelton D. C. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith W. D. Smith Stewart Stille Talley Thompson Toole Townsend Tripp Trotter Umphlett Vaughn Viers Walker White Wilkins Witherspoon Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Anthony Bailey Bales Battle Bowers Branham Breeland G. Brown R. Brown Clark Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Cotty Duncan Freeman Frye Gourdine Govan Harvin Hayes J. Hines M. Hines Hosey Howard Kennedy Kirsh Lee Lloyd Lourie Lucas Mack McCraw McGee McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Neilson Ott Parks Pinson Rivers Rutherford Scott G. M. Smith J. E. Smith Snow Taylor Weeks Whipper Whitmire
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
I voted in support of H. 4557, because I believe that it removes the financial mandates that bind the local school districts whereby they pass along tax increases that maybe caused by such mandates.
This gives more flexibility for the school boards in revenue matters and in where they allocate local dollars for the greatest benefit for our children.
Rep. Dwight Loftis
Today the House passed a terrible Bill, H. 4557, to do away with the required "Minimum Local Effort" for public school funding. This reflects a sad lack of commitment to providing quality public schools for our children and is exactly why a majority of South Carolinians do not support tax reform that would leave all school funding up to the State Legislature. By our own actions over the past three years in underfunding public education and in supporting bad ideas like this Bill, we have proven that regardless of our talk, public education is not our priority.
Rep. Bill Cotty
Rep. HARRELL moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, May 26, which was adopted:
H. 5027 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, W. D. Smith, Merrill, Clemmons, Cooper, Altman, Barfield, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Edge, Gilham, Hayes, Herbkersman, Keegan, Limehouse, Witherspoon and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "UNIFORM AND FAIR GOLF COURSE VALUATION ACT OF 2004" BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-365 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF GOLF COURSE REAL PROPERTY IS DETERMINED FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES AND THE PROCEDURES WHICH APPLY WITH RESPECT TO THIS DETERMINATION.
Rep. LOURIE 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. 5187 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Cato, Talley and Ott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE FOR A DOMESTIC ENERGY POLICY THAT WILL ENSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF NATURAL GAS, INCLUDING DEVELOPING THE APPROPRIATE INFRASTRUCTURE, AND THAT WILL EMBRACE A CONCERTED NATIONAL EFFORT TO PROMOTE GREATER ENERGY EFFICIENCY, PRODUCING A POLITICAL CONSENSUS THAT WILL OPEN PROMISING NEW AREAS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4812 (Word version) -- Reps. Stewart, Clyburn, Perry, D. C. Smith, J. R. Smith, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, 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, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO UTILIZE EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVES AND VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVES WHEN IMPLEMENTING A REDUCTION IN FORCE AT THE SAVANNAH RIVER SITE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 924 (Word version) -- Senator Hawkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WORK TO PASS LIFETIME AND RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 926 (Word version) -- Senator Hawkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT OUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS SUPPORT, WORK TO PASS, AND VOTE FOR THE IMMEDIATE AND PERMANENT REPEAL OF THE DEATH TAX.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 1226 (Word version) -- Senator Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 6 FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 33 IN CALHOUN COUNTY THROUGH THE TOWN OF ELLOREE, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY THE "WILLIAM BURDEN BOOKHART, JR. HIGHWAY" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS WHICH CONTAIN THE WORDS "WILLIAM BURDEN BOOKHART, JR. HIGHWAY" ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 5221 (Word version) -- Rep. Walker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 9 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH OLD FURNACE ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH CLARK/BIBLE CHURCH ROAD "NOLEN RYAN HUTCHINGS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THE WORDS "NOLEN RYAN HUTCHINGS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. LITTLEJOHN, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 5235 (Word version) -- Rep. Littlejohn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO JEREMY LONGSHORE, BROCK BRIGMAN, AND GARRETT BLAKELY OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY'S BROOME HIGH SCHOOL TO RECOGNIZE THEM FOR THEIR 2004 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EFFORTS IN THE POLE VAULT, HIGH JUMP, AND 400 METERS, RESPECTIVELY, AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR LEADERSHIP IN GUIDING THE CENTURIONS TO ONE OVERALL STATE CROWN AND THREE RUNNER-UP TITLES IN THEIR FOUR YEARS ON THE TEAM.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives is extended on Tuesday, May 18, 2004, to Jeremy Longshore, Brock Brigman, and Garrett Blakely of Spartanburg County's Broome High School to recognize them for the 2004 Class AAA State Championship efforts in the pole vault, high jump, and 400 meters, respectively, and to acknowledge their leadership in guiding the Centurions to one overall state crown and three runner-up titles in their four years on the team.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5236 (Word version) -- Rep. E. H. Pitts: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (SAT) TEAM AND THEIR COACHES, ANGIE FREEMAN AND MADONNA MOORE, ON BEING NAMED CO-CHAMPIONS WITH THE SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SAT TEAM IN THE 2004 SAT STATE TOURNAMENT AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5237 (Word version) -- Rep. Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JEREMY LONGSHORE OF BROOME HIGH SCHOOL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY ON HIS RECORD-SETTING CHAMPIONSHIP POLE VAULT EFFORT OF 15' 6" IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE AAA TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5238 (Word version) -- Reps. Haskins, 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, Harvin, 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, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA'S INDEPENDENCE DAY ON JULY 20, 2004, AND TO COMMEMORATE THIS SPECIAL OCCASION WHEN REGIONAL AND CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS ARE HELD, THE FLAG AND NATIONAL ANTHEM ARE HONORED, AND THOSE WHO SHED THEIR BLOOD IN BATTLE SO THAT THE PEOPLE OF COLOMBIA COULD ATTAIN INDEPENDENCE ARE REMEMBERED.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5239 (Word version) -- Rep. Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM JUNE 3, 2004, AS HUNGER AWARENESS DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE IMPACT OF HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION ON THE HEALTH OF OUR CITIZENS AND THE PROGRESS OF OUR STATE, AND TO WORK TOGETHER FOR A HUNGER-FREE SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
On motion of Rep. LITTLEJOHN, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 5240 (Word version) -- Rep. Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING HIGH JUMPER BROCK BRIGMAN OF BROOME HIGH SCHOOL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY ON HIS RECORD-MATCHING JUMP OF SIX FEET SIX INCHES TO TAKE THE SOUTH CAROLINA AAA HIGH JUMP TITLE FOR 2004.
Whereas, Brock Brigman of Spartanburg County began doing the high jump for the Broome High School track team during his eighth grade; and
Whereas, he developed his ability over the years to take both the Region III AAA championship and the Spartanburg County championship the past two years; and
Whereas, his best effort of six feet eight inches is a Spartanburg County record and a new Broome High School top mark; and
Whereas, he matched the Class AAA state record with a jump of six feet six inches to cap his track career with a state title. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly congratulate high jumper Brock Brigman of Broome High School in Spartanburg County on his record-matching jump of six feet six inches to take the South Carolina AAA High Jump Title for 2004.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Brock Brigman.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5241 (Word version) -- Rep. Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION APPLAUDING BROOME HIGH SCHOOL'S GARRETT BLAKELY OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY ON HIS SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAA GOLD MEDAL WIN IN THE 400 METERS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 5242 (Word version) -- Rep. Chellis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-3-235 SO AS TO ALTER THE LINES OF DORCHESTER AND CHARLESTON COUNTIES BY ANNEXING A CERTAIN PORTION OF CHARLESTON COUNTY TO DORCHESTER COUNTY AND MAKE PROVISIONS FOR LEGAL RECORDS.
On motion of Rep. CHELLIS, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 5243 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-123-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ONLY UPON RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND NOT PURSUANT TO OTHER APPROVAL PROCEDURES.
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
Rep. QUINN moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, May 13, which was adopted:
H. 5210 (Word version) -- Reps. Bales, J. Brown, Cotty, Howard, Lourie, J. H. Neal, Rutherford, Scott and J. E. Smith: A BILL TO ENACT THE RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT BY ALLOWING THE IMPOSITION OF A SALES AND USE TAX EQUAL TO ONE PERCENT OF GROSS SALES IN RICHLAND COUNTY FOLLOWING APPROVAL OF THE TAX BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY IN A REFERENDUM HELD AT THE TIME OF THE 2004 GENERAL ELECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX IS IMPOSED FOR SEVEN YEARS AND MAY BE EXTENDED OR REIMPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX IS IMPOSED IN THE SAME MANNER AND WITH THE SAME EXEMPTIONS AND MAXIMUM TAXES APPLICABLE FOR THE FIVE PERCENT STATE SALES AND USE TAX WITH AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION FROM THE ONE PERCENT TAX FOR FOOD WHICH LAWFULLY MAY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE OF THE TAX MUST BE ALLOTTED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF RICHLAND COUNTY BASED ON AVERAGE DAILY NUMBER OF STUDENTS RESIDING IN THAT PORTION OF THE DISTRICT THAT IS IN RICHLAND COUNTY AND ALSO BASED ON THE POPULATION OF THE DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE MUST BE USED TO PROVIDE A CREDIT AGAINST THE SCHOOL TAX LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE CREDIT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT REFERENDUMS TO APPROVE MILLAGE INCREASES OR BOND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR ANY PURPOSE IN RICHLAND COUNTY MAY ONLY BE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY WHICH FOLLOWS THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER OF A PARTICULAR YEAR.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 5215 (Word version) -- Rep. Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF GADDY'S MILL ROAD IN THE CITY OF DILLON FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH KENTYRE ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH PLEASANT HILL ROAD THE "LIDE T. MOODY HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THE WORDS "LIDE T. MOODY HIGHWAY".
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 that the Department of Transportation name the portion of Gaddy's Mill road from its intersection with Kentyre Road to its intersection with Pleasant Hill Road the "Lide T. Moody Highway" and erect appropriate markers or signs along this portion of highway containing the words "Lide T. Moody Highway".
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. HAYES moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
At 1:05 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. EMORY, adjourned in memory of Nancy Louise Crockett, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
This web page was last updated on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 3:25 P.M.