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The Senate assembled at 2:00 P.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
Beloved, hear a word from Proverbs, Chapter 4:7:
"The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever else you get, get insight."
Let us pray.
Father, help us to share both our wisdom and our insights.
If we should have hard and difficult tasks today, help us to keep our common goals and be motivated by our common purposes, so that ultimately we may rejoice together.
Father, if along the way, we should be thrown upon horns of dilemmas, help us to reexamine and test our thoughts and deeds.
We'd like to please our people. But, more important, if there is a difference, we prefer to please our Father-God!
Amen.
At 2:12 P.M., Senator LEATHERMAN made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator RYBERG moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the Call:
Alexander Anderson Branton Courson Cromer Elliott Fair Ford Giese Glover Gregory Grooms Hawkins Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Kuhn Land Leatherman Malloy Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Patterson Peeler Pinckney Ravenel Reese Richardson Ritchie Ryberg Setzler Sheheen Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Verdin Waldrep
A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
The following appointments were transmitted by the Honorable Mark C. Sanford:
Initial Appointment, Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Redevelopment Authority, with term to commence June 30, 2003, and to expire June 30, 2007
Horry County Council
James P. "Pat" Howle, Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc., P. O. Box 119, Conway, S.C. 29528-0119 VICE James R. Madory
Reappointment, Richland County Board of Voter Registration, with term to commence March 15, 2004, and to expire March 15, 2006
At-Large
Rebecca McDuffie Brown, 8 Crosland Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29223
Reappointment, Richland County Board of Voter Registration, with term to commence March 15, 2004, and to expire March 15, 2006
At-Large
Gloria J. Wilson, 832 Rickenbaker Road, Columbia, S.C. 29205
The following was received:
Document No. 2872
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
SUBJECT: Air Pollution Control Regulations and Standards
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 22, 2004
Referred to Medical Affairs Committee
Withdrawn and Resubmitted March 31, 2004
Senator McCONNELL introduced Dr. James Craigie of Charleston, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
At 3:45 P.M., Senator PINCKNEY requested a leave of absence for the balance of the day.
At 3:45 P.M., Senator THOMAS requested a leave of absence for Thursday, April 1, 2004.
At 3:45 P.M., Senator HAWKINS requested a leave of absence beginning at 5:00 P.M. for the balance of the day.
Senator MARTIN rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
On motion of Senator MARTIN, with unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to go into Executive Session preceding consideration of S. 356.
S. 1106 (Word version) -- Senators Jackson, Richardson, Leventis and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 59-29-10 THROUGH 59-29-220 AS ARTICLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, OF CHAPTER 29, TITLE 59; BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 29, TITLE 59, SO AS TO ENACT THE FINANCIAL LITERACY INSTRUCTION ACT OF 2004, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OR ADOPTION OF A CURRICULUM FOR LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS TO TEACH FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FUND TO RECEIVE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY INSTRUCTION.
On motion of Senator REESE, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator REESE was added as a co-sponsor of S. 1106.
S. 1091 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FORT MILL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4 FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004 IS AUTHORIZED TO FORGIVE UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY ANY SCHOOL OF THE DISTRICT BECAUSE OF SNOW, ICE, OR EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Senator HAYES asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Joint Resolution from the Committee on Education.
There was no objection.
The Joint Resolution was recalled from the committee.
Senator HAYES asked unanimous consent to take the Joint Resolution up for immediate consideration.
There was no objection.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Joint Resolution, the question being the second reading of the Joint Resolution.
On motion of Senator HAYES, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was read the second time.
On motion of Senator HAYES, with unanimous consent, S. 1091 was ordered to receive a third reading on Thursday, April 1, 2004.
The following were introduced:
S. 1108 (Word version) -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME OF INDIVIDUALS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW A RESIDENT FULL-YEAR INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER TO DEDUCT FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OF UNREIMBURSED EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE TAXPAYER IN THE DONATION WHILE LIVING OF ONE OR MORE OF THE TAXPAYER'S ORGANS TO ANOTHER HUMAN BEING FOR HUMAN ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND THOSE EXPENSES THAT QUALIFY FOR THE DEDUCTION.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1109 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 3-5-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REVIEW AND APPEAL OF DETERMINATIONS OF DAMAGE TO OYSTER BEDS OR OYSTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPEAL OF A DECISION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE MAY BE TAKEN TO THE CIRCUIT COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-1-50, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT APPELLATE PANEL; TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-150, RELATING TO APPEALS OF A DECISION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DENYING OR GRANTING A PERMIT FOR USE IN A CRITICAL AREA, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPEAL OF A DECISION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE MAY BE TAKEN TO THE CIRCUIT COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-180, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF PERMIT DETERMINATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPEAL OF A DECISION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE MAY BE TAKEN TO THE CIRCUIT COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-280, RELATING TO A 40-YEAR POLICY OF RETREAT FROM THE SHORELINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPEAL OF A DECISION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE MAY BE TAKEN TO CIRCUIT COURT AND THAT A REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF THE FINAL OR REVISED SETBACK LINE, BASELINE, OR EROSION RATE ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION AND AN APPEAL OF A DECISION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE MAY BE TAKEN TO THE CIRCUIT COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-290, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON CONSTRUCTION OR RECONSTRUCTION SEAWARD OF THE BASELINE OR BETWEEN THE BASELINE AND THE SETBACK, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PARTY AGGRIEVED BY A DECISION MAY APPLY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION TO REVIEW THE DETERMINATION AND MAY APPEAL THE DECISION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE TO THE CIRCUIT COURT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 48-39-40, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT APPELLATE PANEL.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1110 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNSOLICITED CHECKS TO SECURE LOANS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LENDERS WHO SEND UNSOLICITED CHECKS MUST DISCLOSE THAT THE CHECK IS TO SECURE A LOAN, MUST PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE TERMS OF THE LOAN, AND MUST PROVIDE NOTICE TO RECIPIENTS THAT BY CASHING THE CHECK THEY HAVE ENTERED INTO A LOAN AGREEMENT, TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR INTENDED PAYEES WHEN THE UNSOLICITED CHECK IS CASHED FRAUDULENTLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION IS AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE AND SUBJECT TO PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS CHAPTER.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1111 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 46, CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO TITLE 59; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, ITS GOVERNANCE AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A CHARTER SCHOOL SPONSORED BY THE CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE FORMED, FUNDED, REGULATED, AND GOVERNED.
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Senator GROOMS spoke on the Bill.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 1112 (Word version) -- Senators Giese and Matthews: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EQUALIZED EDUCATION FINANCE AND FUNDING ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND CHAPTER 20, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT OF 1977, SO AS TO RENAME THE CHAPTER THE SOUTH CAROLINA EQUALIZED EDUCATION FINANCE ACT OF 2004, PROVIDE FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF OBJECTIVES FOR HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT REQUIRED BY THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1998, DEFINE CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERMS, PROVIDE FOR EQUALIZED SCHOOL MILLAGE, EQUALIZED REVENUE, AND EQUALIZED STATE FUNDING THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO BE PHASED IN OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS, PROVIDE THAT THE BASE STUDENT COST FOR THE 2004-05 SCHOOL YEAR IS FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS, ADD A NEW WEIGHTING FOR POVERTY, PROVIDE THAT EQUALIZED SCHOOL MILLAGE OF ONE HUNDRED MILLS MUST BE LEVIED IN ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL SUBMIT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE GOVERNOR ESTIMATES OF THE EQUALIZED MILLAGE REVENUE AND OTHER STATE FUNDS TO FUND THE AMOUNT OF EQUALIZED STATE FUNDING FOR THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM, PROVIDE WHAT CONSTITUTES ADDITIONAL STATE EFFORT, PROVIDE FOR THE STATE MINIMUM SALARY SCHEDULE TO BE ADJUSTED BASED ON THE AVERAGE SALARY OF AT LEAST THE GEORGIA/NORTH CAROLINA AVERAGE SALARY, PROVIDE THE SPENDING PRIORITY OF FUNDS ALLOCATED TO IMPLEMENT THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM, AND MAKE OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES; BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 36, TITLE 12, SO AS TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL STATE SALES, USE, AND CASUAL EXCISE TAX EQUAL TO TWO PERCENT OF GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OR SALES PRICE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ADDITIONAL TWO PERCENT TAX DOES NOT APPLY TO THE SALE OF UNPREPARED FOOD AND ON ACCOMMODATIONS FOR TRANSIENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-155 SO AS TO CREATE THE SCHOOL MILLAGE TAX EXEMPTION TRUST FUND (THE SCHOOL TRUST FUND) AND REQUIRE REVENUES OF THE ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX AND ADDITIONAL REVENUE GENERATED BY ELIMINATING OR REVISING SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS AND CAPS TO BE CREDITED TO THIS FUND AND USED FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHAPTER 20 OF TITLE 59; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1145 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEDUCTION IS ALLOWED FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR CASH CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ANY EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE MADE TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE STATE, OR MADE TO THE SCHOOL TRUST FUND; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 12-36-60 AND 12-36-90, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY" AND "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES" FOR PURPOSES OF THE IMPOSITION OF THE SALES AND USE TAX AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SALE OF SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY TICKETS IS A SALE OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY GIVING RISE TO GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES IN THE AMOUNT OF THE TICKET PRICE AND IS SUBJECT TO THE SALES TAX EXCEPT FOR LOCAL SALES TAXES; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM SALES, USE, AND CASUAL EXCISE TAX ON VARIOUS ITEMS OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO RAISE THE MAXIMUM TAX; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1113 (Word version) -- Senators Fair, Verdin, Thomas and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-168 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN OBJECT CONTAINING THE WORDS OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE STATE HOUSE AND ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS ALONG WITH OTHER DOCUMENTS OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE THAT HAVE FORMED AND INFLUENCED THE UNITED STATES LEGAL OR GOVERNMENTAL SYSTEM.
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Senator FAIR spoke on the Bill.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1114 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BARNWELL COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN BARNWELL COUNTY AND REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1115 (Word version) -- Senators Matthews, Hutto, Pinckney, Moore and Cromer: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, SO AS TO ADD A NEW SECTION PROHIBITING THE STATE FROM MANDATING, ASSIGNING NEW, EXPANDING OR MODIFYING PROGRAMS OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS UNLESS FULLY FUNDED BY THE STATE AND TO SPECIFY THAT LOCAL EXPENDITURES BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS ARE NOT TO BE INCURRED BECAUSE OF SUCH PROGRAMS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1116 (Word version) -- Senators Land and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-65-70 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY EXEMPTING FEDERAL GRANTS AND CONTRACTS WITH AN ANNUAL AWARD OF TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM INDIRECT COST RECOVERY REQUIREMENTS AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE ANNUAL AWARD EXEMPTED BY FOUR PERCENT ANNUALLY UNTIL THE EXEMPTION REACHES AN ANNUAL AWARD AMOUNT OF FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1117 (Word version) -- Senators Jackson, Malloy, Hutto, Ford, Anderson, Knotts, Patterson and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 8, TITLE 16 SO AS TO ENACT THE "CRIMINAL STREET GANG PREVENTION ACT", AND TO REDESIGNATE THE EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 8, TITLE 16 AS ARTICLE 1.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1118 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-1-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE ANY MATTRESS SOLD BY A RETAILER WHICH IS RETURNED BY A CUSTOMER DURING A WARRANTY OR TRIAL PERIOD MUST BE SANITIZED AND POSTED AS A USED MATTRESS BEFORE IT MAY BE RESOLD BY THE RETAILER.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 1119 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-10-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND USE OF MOTOR VEHICLE STICKERS OR DECALS INDICATING THAT A VEHICLE IS AN INSURED VEHICLE, ESTABLISH A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE AND PENALTIES, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
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.
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Senator MOORE spoke on the Bill.
Read the first time and, on motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, S. 1120 was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 1121 (Word version) -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-355, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF HUNTING DEER WITHIN THREE HUNDRED YARDS OF A RESIDENCE WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE OWNER AND OCCUPANT, TO LIMIT THIS OFFENSE TO HUNTING DEER WITH A FIREARM AND TO EXCLUDE BOTH A LANDOWNER AND HIS GUEST FROM THE PROVISION REQUIRING PERMISSION OF THE OWNER AND OCCUPANT OF A RESIDENCE PRIOR TO HUNTING DEER WITHIN THREE HUNDRED YARDS OF A RESIDENCE WHEN THE LANDOWNER AND HIS GUEST ARE HUNTING ON THE LANDOWNER'S PROPERTY.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 1122 (Word version) -- Senators Thomas, Moore, Gregory, Hutto and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND MEMORIALIZE PALMETTOPRIDE FOR RECEIVING THE KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL GOLD AWARD AND FOR THE KEEP SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATES RECEIVING TWENTY-TWO OTHER NATIONAL AWARDS AND TO DECLARE APRIL TWENTIETH AS PALMETTOPRIDE DAY.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the General Committee.
S. 1123 (Word version) -- Senator Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN DARLINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN DARLINGTON COUNTY AND REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4600 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Cooper, Martin, Stille, Thompson and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OPERATING MILLAGE LEVIED IN A COUNTY FOR ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS, CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTERS, AND COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION WHETHER OR NOT LEVIED COUNTYWIDE OR ON A SCHOOL DISTRICT BY SCHOOL DISTRICT BASIS ALSO IS CONSIDERED SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE TO WHICH THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION APPLIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTY TREASURERS SHALL CONSIDER THESE OPERATING MILLAGES IN DETERMINING REVENUE LOST WHEN MAKING DISBURSEMENTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS FROM TRUST FUNDS FOR TAX RELIEF FUNDS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H. 4818 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, J. H. Neal, Moody-Lawrence, Lloyd, R. Brown, Emory, Mack, Cobb-Hunter, Govan, Chellis, Whipper, Trotter, Cooper, White, Barfield, Harrison, Sandifer, Thompson, McGee, Merrill, W. D. Smith and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-2-203, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DELINQUENCY CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH A CREDIT SALE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DELINQUENCY CHARGE MUST NOT BE APPLIED TO A DELINQUENCY ATTRIBUTABLE ONLY TO AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST AN EARLIER INSTALLMENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROVISION IN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-202, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL CHARGES PERMITTED IN CONNECTION WITH A CONSUMER LOAN, SO AS TO INCLUDE OPEN-END CREDIT PURSUANT TO A LENDER CREDIT CARD OR SIMILAR ARRANGEMENT IN CONFORMANCE WITH OTHER PROVISIONS AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-203, RELATING TO DELINQUENCY CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH A CONSUMER LOAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DELINQUENCY CHARGE MUST NOT BE APPLIED TO A DELINQUENCY ATTRIBUTABLE ONLY TO AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST AN EARLIER INSTALLMENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROVISION IN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL LAW; AND TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-303, RELATING TO NOTICE TO CO-SIGNERS AND SIMILAR PARTIES TO A CONSUMER LOAN, SO AS TO INCLUDE A CONSPICUOUS NOTICE IN CONFORMITY WITH OTHER LAW AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
H. 5021 (Word version) -- Rep. Duncan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE NORTH CREEK BRIDGE ON SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 72 WEST IN LAURENS COUNTY, THE "CHARLES HAMPTON JOHNSON MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THE BRIDGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "CHARLES HAMPTON JOHNSON MEMORIAL BRIDGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 5022 (Word version) -- Reps. Richardson, Kirsh, Simrill, Moody-Lawrence, Emory, Delleney and McCraw: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE SUTTON ROAD EXIT ON I-77 IN YORK COUNTY IN HONOR OF CHARLES E. POWERS, MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF FORT MILL, IN RECOGNITION OF HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND THE CITIZENS OF FORT MILL AND PLACE APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THE INTERCHANGE.
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 5030 (Word version) -- Rep. Ott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 6 IN CALHOUN COUNTY THAT PASSES THROUGH THE TOWN OF ST. MATTHEWS, THE "T. M. 'BABE' NELSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT BOTH POINTS WHERE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 6 CROSSES THE ST. MATTHEWS TOWN LIMIT CONTAINING THE WORDS "T. M. 'BABE' NELSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TOWN OF ST. MATTHEWS, CALHOUN COUNTY, THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THIS NATION.
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 5031 (Word version) -- Reps. Ceips, Loftis and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT IT IS THE PUBLIC POLICY OF THIS STATE THAT ALL BEACH QUALITY SAND EXCAVATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THIS STATE FOR IMPROVING THE HARBOR CHANNEL AND TURNING BASIN FACILITIES IN THE SAVANNAH RIVER BE TRANSPORTED TO AND USED TO RENOURISH THE PUBLIC BEACHES OF THIS STATE AND TO FURTHER DECLARE THAT IT IS THE PUBLIC POLICY OF THIS STATE THAT APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCIES WORK TO PREVENT THE USE OF THIS BEACH QUALITY SAND EXCAVATED IN THIS STATE FROM BEING USED TO RENOURISH GEORGIA BEACHES.
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
H. 5033 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Davenport, Lee, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Sinclair, W. D. Smith and Talley: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT EACH BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SEVEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004 IS AUTHORIZED TO FORGIVE UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY A SCHOOL OF THE DISTRICT BECAUSE OF SNOW, ICE, OR EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
H. 5034 (Word version) -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO CONTINUED COMPETENCY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2891, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H. 5035 (Word version) -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF NURSING, RELATING TO LICENSURE EXAMINATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2898, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 5054 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Limehouse, Lee, Miller and Cooper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND MEMORIALIZE PALMETTOPRIDE FOR RECEIVING THE KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL GOLD AWARD AND FOR THE KEEP SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATES RECEIVING TWENTY-TWO OTHER NATIONAL AWARDS AND TO DECLARE APRIL TWENTIETH AS PALMETTOPRIDE DAY.
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the General Committee.
H. 5065 (Word version) -- Rep. Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GREAT FALLS "RED DEVILS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACH JOHN SMITH FOR WINNING THE 2004 STATE CLASS A BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA to attend a luncheon at the Carolina Plaza on Wednesday, April 7, 2004, from 12:30 until 2:00 P.M.
Courson Matthews Patterson McGill Alexander Peeler Kuhn Reese Knotts O'Dell Elliott
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC MORTGAGE BROKERS ASSOCIATION to attend a reception at Vista Brewing on Tuesday, April 13, 2004, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.
Courson Matthews Patterson McGill Alexander Peeler Kuhn Reese Knotts O'Dell Elliott
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the DEAN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE of the COLLEGE OF NURSING at the MEDICAL UNIVERSITY to attend a breakfast in Room 221 Blatt Bldg. on Wednesday, April 14, 2004, from 8:00 - 10:00 P.M.
Courson Matthews Patterson McGill Alexander Peeler Kuhn Reese Knotts O'Dell Elliott
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the ETV ENDOWMENT OF SC to attend a luncheon at the ETV Communications Center on Wednesday, April 14, 2004, from 12:00 until 1:30 P.M.
Courson Matthews Patterson McGill Alexander Peeler Kuhn Reese Knotts O'Dell Elliott
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL POWER SYSTEMS to attend a reception at Seawells on Wednesday, April 14, 2004, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.
Courson Matthews Patterson McGill Alexander Peeler Kuhn Reese Knotts O'Dell Elliott
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from PREVENT CHILD ABUSE OF SC to attend a breakfast in Room 221 Blatt Bldg. on Thursday, April 15, 2004, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.
Courson Matthews Patterson McGill Alexander Peeler Kuhn Reese Knotts O'Dell Elliott
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF SC to attend a softball game and picnic at Capital City Bomber's Stadium on Tuesday, April 20, 2004, from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M.
Courson Matthews Patterson McGill Alexander Peeler Kuhn Reese Knotts O'Dell Elliott
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL to attend a breakfast in Room 221 Blatt Bldg. on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.
Courson Matthews Patterson McGill Alexander Peeler Kuhn Reese Knotts O'Dell Elliott
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the HOSPITALITY ASSN. OF SC to attend a luncheon on the State House grounds on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M.
Courson Matthews Patterson McGill Alexander Peeler Kuhn Reese Knotts O'Dell Elliott
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the BILL DUKES and SC JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION to attend a reception at the Blue Marlin on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.
Courson Matthews Patterson McGill Alexander Peeler Kuhn Reese Knotts O'Dell Elliott
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the YMCA'S OF SOUTH CAROLINA to attend a breakfast in Room 221 Blatt Bldg. on Thursday, April 22, 2004, from 8:30 until 10:00 A.M.
Courson Matthews Patterson McGill Alexander Peeler Kuhn Reese Knotts O'Dell Elliott
Senator GREGORY from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable report on:
S. 718 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION, PRESERVATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND USE OF LAND LEASED OR ESTABLISHED AS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator GREGORY from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable report on:
S. 995 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-131 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS ESTABLISHED A NO WAKE ZONE WITHIN ONE THOUSAND FEET OF THE RICHARDSON'S LANDING PUBLIC BOATING FACILITY ON LAKE MOULTRIE IN BERKELEY COUNTY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator GREGORY from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H. 3813 (Word version) -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Duncan, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-3-415 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AGENCY ENFORCING NATURAL RESOURCES, GAME, FISH, OR BOATING LAWS MUST REPORT CRIMINAL CHARGES MADE AND THEIR DISPOSITION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR USE OF THE REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator GREGORY from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H. 4591 (Word version) -- Rep. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-565, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF CROSSBOWS WHILE HUNTING BY DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO PERMIT THE STATEMENT OF DISABILITY TO BE CERTIFIED BY A RHEUMATOLOGIST AS WELL AS A NEUROLOGIST OR ORTHOPEDIST.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator GREGORY from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4772 (Word version) -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS AND CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2885, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator GREGORY from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4912 (Word version) -- Rep. Miller: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE YEAR 2004 ONLY, THE SHAD SEASON IN GAME ZONE 9 IS EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 15, 2004.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
On motion of Senator McGILL, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was read the second time with notice of general amendments.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations polled out H. 4984 favorable:
H. 4984 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings, Neilson and Freeman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE WINNERS OF THE 2004 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE 2004 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ATTEND A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2004, AT 12:00 NOON, OR A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, AND TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE 2004 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARD WINNERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO FOLK ART IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
AYES
Courson Matthews Patterson O'Dell McGill Alexander Peeler Kuhn Reese Knotts Elliott
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Columbia, S.C., March 31, 2004
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Reps. Edge, Clemmons and Jennings to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House on:
H. 3462 (Word version) -- Reps. Edge, Barfield, Clemmons, Keegan, Viers and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST APPROPRIATE FEDERAL AND STATE HIGHWAY OFFICIALS TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN HIGHWAYS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AS PART OF NEW INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS WHICH CONGRESS HAS AUTHORIZED AND WHICH ARE SCHEDULED TO COME WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
S. 104 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 34, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STANDARDS, REQUIREMENTS, AND PROCEDURES OF TATTOOING CERTAIN PERSONS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-700, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO TATTOO ANOTHER PERSON UNLESS THE TATTOO ARTIST MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 34 OF TITLE 44.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
On motion of Senator MESCHER, the Senate nonconcurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
S. 1107 (Word version) -- Senator Rankin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND TELEVISION STATIONS WPDE (CHANNEL 15) AND WWMB (CHANNEL 21) AND BILLY HUGGINS, GENERAL MANAGER OF THESE STATIONS, FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO AND ASSISTANCE WITH THE CRIME STOPPERS PROGRAM IN THE GRAND STRAND AND PEE DEE AREAS WHICH HAVE HELPED TO MAKE IT SUCH A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
The following Joint Resolutions were read the third time and, having received three readings in both Houses, were ordered that the titles be changed to that of an Act and enrolled for Ratification:
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.
By prior motion of Senator PEELER, with unanimous consent
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.
On motion of Senator HAWKINS, with unanimous consent
The following Joint Resolutions, having been read the second time, were ordered placed on the Third Reading Calendar:
H. 4917 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Duncan and M.A. Pitts: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON FEBRUARY 26 AND 27, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 55 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.
Senator VERDIN asked unanimous consent to take the Joint Resolution up for immediate consideration.
There was no objection.
On motion of Senator VERDIN, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was read the second time.
On motion of Senator VERDIN, with unanimous consent, H. 4917 was ordered to receive a third reading on Thursday, April 1, 2004.
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.
Senator VERDIN asked unanimous consent to take the Joint Resolution up for immediate consideration.
There was no objection.
On motion of Senator VERDIN, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was read the second time.
On motion of Senator VERDIN, with unanimous consent, H. 4960 was ordered to receive a third reading on Thursday, April 1, 2004.
S. 356 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 56 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-205 TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT, UPON REQUEST, MUST PLACE A NOTATION ON AN APPLICANT'S DRIVER'S LICENSE THAT THE APPLICANT IS HEARING IMPAIRED AND IF THE APPLICANT SUFFERS HEARING LOSS OF FORTY DECIBELS OR MORE; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 56 BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1930 TO PROVIDE FOR IDENTIFICATION PLACARDS FOR HEARING IMPAIRED DRIVERS.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the concurrence in the House amendments.
Senator KUHN was recognized.
At 3:23 P.M., Senator RYBERG moved under Rule 15A to vote on the entire matter at 3:30 P.M.
Senator McCONNELL raised a Point of Order that the motion under Rule 15A was out of order inasmuch as four hours of debate on this Bill had not elapsed on this legislative day.
Senator RYBERG spoke on the Point of Order.
The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.
Senator RITCHIE appealed the Decision of the PRESIDENT.
At 3:25 P.M., Senator MARTIN assumed the Chair.
Senator RITCHIE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to withdraw the appeal of the Decision of the PRESIDENT.
Senator McCONNELL objected.
The question then was "Shall the Ruling of the President be overridden?"
Senator McCONNELL argued in favor of the Decision of the PRESIDENT.
Senator RICHARDSON argued contra to the Decision of the PRESIDENT.
Senator RITCHIE argued contra to the Decision of the PRESIDENT.
Senator HAWKINS spoke on the Decision of the PRESIDENT.
Senator THOMAS spoke on the Decision of the PRESIDENT.
Senator RYBERG spoke on the Decision of the PRESIDENT.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Courson Giese Gregory Hayes Richardson Ritchie Ryberg Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep
Alexander Anderson Branton Cromer Elliott Fair Ford Glover Grooms Hawkins Hutto Jackson Knotts Kuhn Malloy Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Patterson Peeler Pinckney Rankin Ravenel Reese Setzler Sheheen Verdin
The Senate refused to override the Decision of the PRESIDENT.
At 3:40 P.M., the PRESIDENT assumed the Chair.
Senator HAWKINS moved that the Senate stand adjourned.
Senator MOORE objected.
Senator KUHN argued contra to the concurrence in the House amendments.
With Senator KUHN retaining the floor, Senator FORD asked unanimous consent to make a motion that the Senate stand adjourned.
Senator RYBERG objected.
Senator KUHN argued contra to the concurrence in the House amendments.
At 4:02 P.M., Senator MALLOY made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator MALLOY moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the Call:
Alexander Anderson Courson Cromer Elliott Fair Giese Glover Grooms Hawkins Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Kuhn Land Leatherman Malloy Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Patterson Peeler Rankin Reese Richardson Ritchie Ryberg Setzler Sheheen Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Verdin Waldrep
A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
Senator KUHN argued contra to the concurrence in the House amendments.
At 4:16 P.M., Senator CROMER made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator McCONNELL moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the Call:
Alexander Courson Cromer Elliott Fair Giese Glover Grooms Hawkins Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Kuhn Land Leatherman Malloy Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Patterson Peeler Rankin Ravenel Reese Richardson Ritchie Ryberg Setzler Sheheen Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Verdin Waldrep
A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
Senator BRANTON recorded his presence subsequent to the Call of the Senate.
At 4:21 P.M., Senator VERDIN assumed the Chair.
Senator KUHN argued contra to the concurrence in the House amendments.
With Senator KUHN retaining the floor, Senator MOORE asked unanimous consent to make a motion that the Senate stand adjourned.
Senator KNOTTS objected.
Senator KUHN argued contra to the concurrence in the House amendments.
With Senator KUHN retaining the floor, Senator MOORE asked unanimous consent to make a motion that the Senate stand adjourned.
There was no objection.
On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, consideration was interrupted by adjournment, with Senator KUHN retaining the floor.
On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the seal of secrecy was removed, so far as the same relates to appointments made by the Governor and the following names were reported to the Senate in open session:
Having received a favorable report from the Horry County Delegation, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Redevelopment Authority, with term to commence June 30, 2002, and to expire June 30, 2006
Horry County Council
James P. "Pat" Howle, Horry Electric Cooperative, Inc., P. O. Box 119, Conway, S.C. 29528-0119 VICE James R. Madory
Having received a favorable report from the Richland County Delegation, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Reappointment, Richland County Board of Voter Registration, with term to commence March 15, 2004, and to expire March 15, 2006
At-Large
Rebecca McDuffie Brown, 8 Crosland Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29223
Reappointment, Richland County Board of Voter Registration, with term to commence March 15, 2004, and to expire March 15, 2006
At-Large
Gloria J. Wilson, 832 Rickenbaker Road, Columbia, S.C. 29205
Having received a favorable report from the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Mining Council, with term to commence June 30, 2002, and to expire June 30, 2006
Mining Industry
James W. Holmes, US Silica Company, 5263 Edmund Hwy., West Columbia, S.C. 29170 VICE Randall E. Wallett (resigned)
Having received a favorable report from the Committee on Banking and Insurance, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Reappointment, South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions, with term to commence June 30, 2003, and to expire June 30, 2007
SC Bankers Association - Banker
H. Blake Gibbons, Jr., The Citizens Bank, 124 Main Street, Olanta, S.C. 29114
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Commission on Consumer Affairs, with term to commence September 30, 2003, and to expire September 30, 2007
At-Large
Charles L. A. Terreni, P. O. Box 11904, Columbia, S.C. 29211 VICE Willis T. Goodwin
Having received a favorable report from the Committee on Education, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Reappointment, South Carolina Department of Archives and History, with term coterminous with Governor
At-Large
William L. Kinney, Jr., P. O. Box 656, Bennettsville, S.C. 29512-0656
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Commission on Higher Education, with term to commence July 1, 2000, and to expire July 1, 2004
At-Large
Douglas R. Forbes, DMD, P. O. Box 210415, Columbia, S.C. 29221 VICE V. Dianne Chinnes (resigned)
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Commission on Higher Education, with term to commence July 1, 2000, and to expire July 1, 2004
At-Large
R. Austin Gilbert, Gilbert Construction Co., P. O. Box 3009, Florence, S.C. 29502-3009 VICE Carl L. Solomon (resigned)
Having received a favorable report from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Reappointment, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, with term to commence June 30, 2003, and to expire June 30, 2006
South Carolina
David M. Cupka, Department of Natural Resources, P. O. Box 12559, Charleston, S.C. 29422-2559
Initial Appointment, Governing Board of the Department of Natural Resources, with term to commence July 1, 2002, and to expire July 1, 2006
3rd Congressional District
Stephen L. Davis, 106 Spruce Court, Greenwood, S.C. 29649 VICE Julius L. Leary (resigned)
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Forestry Commission, with term to commence June 30, 2004, and to expire June 30, 2010
Public - Senate
Harry S. Morrison, Morrison Forestry and Real Estate, P. O. Box 725, Estill, S.C. 29918 VICE J. Kenneth Hill
Initial Appointment, Governing Board of the Department of Natural Resources, with term to commence July 1, 2000, and to expire July 1, 2004
6th Congressional District
John P. Evans, C. F. Evans & Co., Inc., P. O. Box 1686, Orangeburg, S.C. 29116 VICE Daniel Malloy McEachin, Jr. (resigned)
Reappointment, Governing Board of the Department of Natural Resources, with term to commence July 1, 2004, and to expire July 1, 2008
6th Congressional District
John P. Evans, C. F. Evans & Co., Inc., P. O. Box 1686, Orangeburg, S.C. 29116
Initial Appointment, Governing Board of the Department of Natural Resources, with term to commence July 1, 2002, and to expire July 1, 2006
2nd Congressional District
R. Michael Campbell, 217 Hillridge Way, Columbia, S.C. 29229 VICE Benjamin Gregg (resigned)
Initial Appointment, Governing Board of the Department of Natural Resources, with term to commence July 1, 2002, and to expire July 1, 2006
At-Large
Michael G. McShane, 1501 Ravens Point Rd., Johns Island, S.C. 29455 VICE Danny Ford (resigned)
Initial Appointment, Governing Board of the Department of Natural Resources, with term to commence July 1, 2002, and to expire July 1, 2006
1st Congressional District
T. Smith Ragsdale III, 1298 Debordieu Blvd., Georgetown, S.C. 29440 VICE M. Russell Holliday, Jr. (resigned)
Having received a favorable report from the General Committee, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Commission for the Blind, with term to commence May 19, 2001, and to expire May 19, 2005
2nd Congressional District
Dr. Jullianne S. Kleckley, Eye Associates of Cayce/West Columbia, 600 Knox Abbott Dr., Cayce, SC 29033 VICE Thomas L. Williams
Initial Appointment, Board of Trustees for the Veterans' Trust Fund of South Carolina, with term coterminous with Governor
At-Large
John A. Stedman, P. O. Box 3227, Murrells Inlet, S.C. 29576
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Commission for the Blind, with term to commence May 19, 2004, and to expire May 19, 2008
At-Large
Montye M. DuBose, 41 Manchester Rd., Charleston, S.C. 29407 VICE John Franklin Shuler
Initial Appointment, Board of Trustees for the Veterans' Trust Fund of South Carolina, with term coterminous with Governor
At-Large
James W. Alford, P. O. Box 6994, Columbia, S.C. 29260-6994
Having received a favorable report from the Committee on Judiciary, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Human Affairs Commission, with term to commence June 30, 2003, and to expire June 30, 2006
5th Congressional District
Glenn A. McCall, 1520 Worthington Crossing, Rock Hill, S.C. 29732 VICE John P. Gettys
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Commission for Minority Affairs, with term to commence June 30, 2003, and to expire June 30, 2007
4th Congressional District
Ruben Garcia Montalvo, Cantinflas, Inc., P. O. Box 1221, Greenville, S.C. 29602 VICE James E. Talley
Initial Appointment, Board of Directors of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, with term to commence May 19, 2000, and to expire May 19, 2007
Berkeley
Paul G. Campbell, Jr., ALCOA, P. O. Box 1000, Goose Creek, S.C. 29445-1000 VICE Julius Barnes (resigned)
Initial Appointment, Maritime Security Commission, with term to commence July 31, 2003, and to expire July 31, 2009
Coast Guard Officer/Capt. of Port
Capt. Robert F. Bennett, USCG (retired), Charleston Navigation Co., 6 Concord St., Charleston, S.C. 29401
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Ethics Commission, with term to commence May 31, 2001, and to expire May 31, 2005
2nd Congressional District
Edward E. Duryea, John Demosthenes Co., LLC., P. O. Box 5292, Parris Island, S.C. 29905 VICE Earl Brown (resigned)
Reappointment, Board of Directors of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, with term to commence May 19, 2004, and to expire May 19, 2011
At-Large - Chairman
Thomas Graham Edwards, 1618 Dennis Blvd., Moncks Corner, S.C. 29461
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Board of Juvenile Parole, with term to commence June 30, 2003, and to expire June 30, 2007
At-Large
Mollie D. Taylor, 3618 Sunset Blvd., Suite B, West Columbia, S.C. 29169 VICE Marian Nettles
Initial Appointment, State Advisory Committee on Educational Requirements for Local Government, with term to commence June 30, 2003, and to expire June 30, 2005
Counties
Philip D. England, Planning and Development Director, 1680 Richland Ave., W., Suite 130, Aiken, SC 29801-3286
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Ethics Commission, with term to commence June 30, 2003, and to expire June 30, 2008
1st Congressional District
Marvin D. Infinger, Sinkler and Boyd, P. O. Box 340, Charleston, S.C. 29402 VICE Jessie D. Griffin (resigned)
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Human Affairs Commission, with term to commence June 30, 2003, and to expire June 30, 2006
4th Congressional District
Willie Albert Thompson, WMUU, 920 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, S.C. 29609 VICE Rev. George Ashford
Initial Appointment, Board of Directors of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, with term to commence May 19, 2002, and to expire May 19, 2009
5th Congressional District
James W. Sanders, Bethel Baptist Church, P. O. Box 44, Gaffney, S.C. 29342 VICE Laura Fleming (deceased)
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Commission on Women, with term to commence October 18, 2002, and to expire October 18, 2006
At-Large
Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder, 4320 Waterview Circle, North Charleston, S.C. 29418 VICE Ann S. Timberlake (resigned)
Reappointment, South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission, with term to commence June 30, 2004, and to expire June 30, 2010
At-Large
Bryan Lyndon, 3001 Barefoot Trail, Anderson, S.C. 29621
Having received a favorable report from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Real Estate Commission, with term to commence June 30, 2003, and to expire June 30, 2007
Public
R. Scott Moseley, Irmo Insurance Agency, Inc., P. O. Box 1047, Irmo, S.C. 29063 VICE Mackie D. Hayes
Initial Appointment, Governor's Nuclear Advisory Council, with term coterminous with Governor
Scientist/Engineer
David M. Peterson, Ph.D., Francis Marion University, P. O. Box 100547, Florence, S.C. 29501-0547 VICE James D. Navratil (resigned)
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Housing, Finance and Development Authority, with term to commence August 15, 2002, and to expire August 15, 2006
At-Large
Charles I. Small, Diversified Development, Inc., P. O. Box 11453, Columbia, S.C. 29211 VICE Dan J. Rawls
Reappointment, South Carolina State Board of Barber Examiners, with term to commence June 30, 2003, and to expire June 30, 2007
Master
Edwin C. Barnes, Kings Row Hairstyling, 630 Harden Street, Columbia, S.C. 29205
Initial Appointment, Board of Directors of the Jobs-Economic Development Authority, with term to commence July 27, 2003, and to expire July 27, 2004
1st Congressional District
Everard O. Rutledge, Bon Secours Health System, Suite 214, 2097 Henry Tecklenburg Dr., Charleston, S.C. 29414 VICE Chester Duke
Reappointment, Board of Directors of the Jobs-Economic Development Authority, with term to commence July 27, 2004, and to expire July 27, 2008
1st Congressional District
Everard O. Rutledge, Bon Secours Health System, Suite 214, 2097 Henry Tecklenburg Dr., Charleston, S.C. 29414
Initial Appointment, Governor's Nuclear Advisory Council, with term coterminous with Governor
At-Large
William J. Mottel, 30 Glenmoor Place, Hilton Head, S.C. 29926 VICE Dr. John J. Stucker (resigned)
Reappointment, South Carolina Residential Builders Commission, with term to commence June 30, 2002, and to expire June 30, 2006
6th Congressional District
John C. Curl, P. O. Box 4815, Florence, S.C. 29502
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Housing, Finance and Development Authority, with term to commence August 15, 2004, and to expire August 15, 2008
At-Large
Christopher B. Fraser, Barkleyfraser.com, 1483 Tobias Gadson Blvd., Suite 109, Charleston, S.C. 29407 VICE Andrew Nick Theodore
Having received a favorable report from the Committee on Medical Affairs, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Reappointment, State Board of Pharmacy, with term coterminous with Governor
At-Large
David Merz Banks, CVS Pharmacy, 315 West Butler Road, Mauldin, S.C. 29662
Initial Appointment, Board of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, with term to commence June 30, 2003, and to expire June 30, 2007
3rd Congressional District
Steven G. Kisner, 248 Willow Lake Drive, Aiken, S.C. 29803 VICE Louisiana W. Wright
Initial Appointment, Board of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, with term to commence June 30, 2003, and to expire June 30, 2007
1st Congressional District
Edwin H. Cooper III, 3896 Leeds Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29405 VICE Howard Brilliant
Having received a favorable report from the Committee on Transportation, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Executive Director of the Department of Motor Vehicles, with term coterminous with Governor
Marcia S. Adams, S.C. Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 955 Park St., Coumbia, S.C. 29201
On motion of Senator HAYES, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned in memory of Mr. Neil Carroll of York County, S.C., beloved uncle of Freddie Munn, Legislative Aide to the Clerk of the Senate.
At 4:54 P.M., on motion of Senator MOORE, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
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