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The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.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, in these latter days, hear St. Paul's words to the Galatians, Chapter 5:14:
"Serve one another, rather in works of love, since the whole of the Law is summarized in a single command: Love your neighbor as yourself."
Let us pray.
Father, we confess that it is so easy for us to pull away from that which we know to be Your will for us. We already know more of what Your will for us is, than we are willing to do. So our prayer is that You will help us to do, in fact, that which we already know we OUGHT to do.
Holy Week, 2004, is gone, but help us to remember Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, and how He struggled, under the shadow of the cross.
Then, assist us, in the deep hours of our life, to look in faith and pray: "Nevertheless, Father, not my will but Thine be done."
Amen!
The PRESIDENT appointed Senators REESE, RAVENEL, GREGORY, O'DELL and PATTERSON to escort the winners of the 2004 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Awards, members of the advisory committee and members of their party to the House Chamber for the Joint Assembly.
At 11:55 A.M., the Senate receded from business for the purpose of attending the Joint Assembly.
At 12:00 Noon the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House.
The PRESIDENT of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that the Joint Assembly had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both Houses:
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; AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE 2004 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE SHALL MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, THE CITADEL, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, LANDER UNIVERSITY, MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, AND WINTHROP UNIVERSITY TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2004, OR WHOSE POSITIONS OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND NOMINATING AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THESE OFFICES DURING THE JOINT SESSION.
The PRESIDENT appointed Senators REESE, RAVENEL, GREGORY, O'DELL and PATTERSON to the Escort Committee on behalf of the Senate.
The Speaker appointed Representatives Lee, Miller, Emory, Townsend and Scott to the Escort Committee on behalf of the House of Representatives.
The Escort Committees of the Senate and House accompanied the winners of the 2004 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award and the members of the 2004 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award Advisory Committee to the rostrum to commend them for their outstanding contributions to folk art in South Carolina.
The PRESIDENT introduced the Speaker of the House who, in turn, introduced the respective award winners who were presented certificates honoring their respective talents.
The winners were announced as follows:
Mr. Ted Brackett from Inman, S.C., a traditional fiddler, was escorted by Senator REESE and Representative Lee;
Mr. Willie Dereef from Georgetown, a traditional boatbuilder, was escorted by Senator RAVENEL and Representative Miller;
Ms. Evelyn George from Rock Hill, a Catawba potter, was escorted by Senator GREGORY and Representative Emory;
Ms. Gale McKinley of Anderson, S.C., a split oak basketmaker, was escorted by Senator O'DELL and Representative Townsend; and,
Mr. Larry Klein from Columbia, S.C., an Advocate for bluegrass music, was escorted by Senator PATTERSON and Representative Scott.
Immediately following the presentations for the 2004 Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Awards, the Joint Assembly proceeded to the Elections of Successors to Boards of Trustees of State Colleges and Universities.
The PRESIDENT announced that elections were in order to elect successors to Boards of Trustees of State Colleges and Universities.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, 1st Congressional District, Seat #2.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Ms. L. Cherry Daniel and Mr. George E. Malanos had been screened and found qualified to serve.
On motion of Senator GIESE, the name of Mr. George E. Malanos was withdrawn from consideration.
On motion of Senator GIESE, the name of Ms. L. Cherry Daniel was placed in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable L. Cherry Daniel was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, 1st Congressional District, Seat #2 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, 2nd Congressional District, Seat #4.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Joel H. Smith and Mr. G. Lee Mikell had been screened and found qualified to serve.
On motion of Senator GIESE, the names of Mr. Joel H. Smith and Mr. G. Lee Mikell were placed in nomination.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Smith:
Anderson Courson Drummond Elliott Ford Giese Glover Gregory Hutto Jackson Land Malloy Matthews McGill Moore
Patterson Pinckney Rankin Reese Sheheen Short
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Mikell:
Alexander Branton Cromer Fair Grooms Hawkins Hayes Leatherman Martin McConnell Mescher O'Dell Peeler Ravenel Richardson Ritchie Smith, J. Verne Thomas Verdin Waldrep
On motion of Representative M. Thompson, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Smith:
Allen Anthony Bales Battle Bowers Branham Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Cato Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Coleman Emory Freeman Gourdine Harvin Hines, J. Hines, M. Howard Jennings Kennedy Kirsh Lee Lloyd Lourie Mack Martin McCraw McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Parks Rhoad Rivers Rutherford Scott Sinclair Smith, F.N. Smith, J.E. Thompson Vaughn Weeks Whipper Wilkins Witherspoon
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Mikell:
Altman Bailey Barfield Bingham Ceips Clemmons Coates Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Duncan Edge Frye Gilham Hagood Hamilton Harrell Haskins Herbkersman Hinson Hosey Huggins Keegan Koon Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Lucas Mahaffey McGee Merrill Owens Perry Pinson Pitts, E. Pitts, M. Quinn Rice Richardson Sandifer Scarborough Simrill Skelton Smith, D.C. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.R. Snow Stewart Stille Talley Taylor Toole Tripp Trotter Umphlett Viers Walker White Whitmire Young
Total number of Senators voting 41
Total number of Representatives voting 114
Grand Total 155
Necessary to a choice 78
Of which Mr. Smith received 72
Of which Mr. Mikell received 83
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable G. Lee Mikell was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston from the 2nd Congressional District, Seat #4 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, 3rd Congressional District, Seat #6.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. J. Philip Bell had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable J. Philip Bell was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, 3rd Congressional District, Seat #6 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, 4th Congressional District, Seat #8.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Lawrence R. Miller had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Lawrence R. Miller was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, 4th Congressional District, Seat #8 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, 5th Congressional District, Seat #10.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. W. Dwight Johnson
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable W. Dwight Johnson was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, 5th Congressional District, Seat #10 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, 6th Congressional District, Seat #11.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Ms. Demetria N. Clemons had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed her name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Demetria N. Clemons was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, 6th Congressional District, Seat #11 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, 6th Congressional District, Seat #12.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Ms. Marie M. Land had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed her name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Marie M. Land was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, At-Large position, Seat #14.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. James F. Hightower had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed her name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable James F. Hightower was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, At-Large position, Seat #14 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to an At-Large position on the Board of Trustees for The Citadel.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. William E. Jenkinson III and Mr. Tim Rush had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator GIESE placed the name of Mr. William E. Jenkinson in nomination.
On motion of Senator GIESE, with unanimous consent, the name of Mr. Tim Rush was withdrawn from consideration.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable William E. Jenkinson was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for The Citadel, At-Large position for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to an At-Large position on the Board of Trustees for The Citadel.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Raymond G. Johnson, Mr. Buck Limehouse and Mr. Thomas McQueeny had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator GIESE placed the name of Mr. Buck Limehouse in nomination.
On motion of Senator GIESE, with unanimous consent, the names of Mr. Raymond G. Johnson and Mr. Thomas McQueeny were withdrawn from consideration.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Buck Limehouse was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for The Citadel, At-Large position for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the three At-Large positions on the Board of Trustees for Clemson University.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Louis B. Lynn, Mr. William C. Smith, Jr. and Mr. Bob Peeler had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed their names in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominees.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Louis B. Lynn, the Honorable William C. Smith, Jr. and the Honorable Bob Peeler were elected to the three At-Large positions on the Board of Trustees for Clemson University for the terms prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the Francis Marion University, 1st Congressional District, Seat #2.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Ms. Melissa Johnson Emery had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Melissa Johnson Emery was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the Francis Marion University, 1st Congressional District, Seat #2 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the Francis Marion University, 2nd Congressional District, Seat #4.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Ms. Gail Ness Richardson had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Gail Ness Richardson was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the Francis Marion University, 2nd Congressional District, Seat #4 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the Francis Marion University, 3rd Congressional District, Seat #6.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Ms. Patricia C. Hartung
On motion of Senator GIESE, the names of Ms. Patricia C. Hartung and Mr. Robert C. Figueira were placed in nomination.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Ms. Hartung:
Alexander Anderson Branton Courson Cromer Drummond Elliott Fair Ford Giese Glover Gregory Grooms Hawkins Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Malloy Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Patterson Peeler Pinckney Rankin Ravenel Reese Richardson Ritchie Ryberg Setzler Sheheen Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Verdin
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Figueira:
Waldrep
On motion of Representative M. Thompson, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Ms. Hartung:
Allen Altman Anthony Bales Barfield Battle Bingham Bowers Branham Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Ceips Chellis
Clark Clemmons Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cooper Cotty Davenport Delleney Duncan Edge Emory Freeman Gilham Gourdine Govan Hagood Hamilton Harrell Harrison Harvin Haskins Hayes Herbkersman Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Hosey Howard Huggins Jennings Keegan Kennedy Kirsh Koon Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Lourie Lucas Mack Mahaffey Martin McCraw McGee McLeod Miller Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Owens Parks Perry Pinson Quinn Rhoad Rice Richardson Rivers Rutherford Sandifer Scarborough Scott Simrill Sinclair Skelton Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stewart Stille Talley Taylor Thompson Toole Tripp Trotter Umphlett Vaughn Viers Walker Weeks Whipper White Whitmire Wilkins Witherspoon Young
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Figueira:
Bailey Pitts, M.
Total number of Senators voting 44
Total number of Representatives voting 115
Grand Total 159
Necessary to a choice 80
Of which Ms. Hartung received 156
Of which Mr. Figueira received 3
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Patricia C. Hartung was elected to a position on the the Board of Trustees for the Francis Marion University, 3rd Congressional District, Seat #6 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the Francis Marion University, 4th Congressional District, Seat #8.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Alex Kiriakides, III had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Alex Kiriakides, III was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the Francis Marion University, 4th Congressional District, Seat #8 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the Francis Marion University, 5th Congressional District, Seat #10.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. George C. McIntyre had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable George C. McIntyre was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the Francis Marion University, 5th Congressional District, Seat #10 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the Francis Marion University, 6th Congressional District, Seat #12.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. William W. Coleman, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable William W. Coleman, Jr. was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the Francis Marion University, 6th Congressional District, Seat #12 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the Francis Marion University, At-Large position, Seat #14.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Robert W. Williams, Jr. and Mr. Thomas D. Cathcart had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator GIESE placed the name of Mr. Robert W. Williams, Jr. in nomination.
On motion of Senator GIESE, with unanimous consent, the name of Mr. Thomas D. Cathcart was withdrawn from consideration.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Robert W. Williams, Jr. was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for Francis Marion University, At-Large position, Seat #14 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for Lander University, 1st Congressional District, Seat #2.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Robert A. Brimmer had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Robert A. Brimmer was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for Lander University, 1st Congressional District, Seat #2 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for Lander University, 2nd Congressional District, Seat #4.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. George R. Starnes had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable George R. Starnes was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for Lander University, 2nd Congressional District, Seat #4 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for Lander University, 3rd Congressional District, Seat #6.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Finis Horne had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Finis Horne was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for Lander University, 3rd Congressional District, Seat #6 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for Lander University, 4th Congressional District, Seat #8.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Jack W. Lawrence had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Jack W. Lawrence was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for Lander University, 4th Congressional District, Seat #8 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for Lander University, 5th Congressional District, Seat #10.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Ms. S. Anne Walker had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed her name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable S. Anne Walker was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for Lander University, 5th Congressional District, Seat #10 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for Lander University, 6th Congressional District, Seat #12.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. J. Thomas Kinard had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable J. Thomas Kinard was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for Lander University, 6th Congressional District, Seat #12 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for Lander University, At-Large position, Seat #14.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Ms. Ann B. Bowen had
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Ann B. Bowen was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for Lander University, At-Large position, Seat #14 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a non-medical position on the Board of Trustees for the Medical University of South Carolina University, 1st Congressional District.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Melvyn Berlinsky had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Melvyn Berlinsky was elected to a non-medical position on the Board of Trustees for the Medical University of South Carolina University, 1st Congressional District for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a non-medical position on the Board of Trustees for the Medical University of South Carolina University, 2nd Congressional District.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. William H. Bingham, Sr. had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable William H. Bingham, Sr. was elected to a non-medical position on the Board of Trustees for the Medical University of South Carolina University, 2nd Congressional District for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a non-medical position on the Board of Trustees for the Medical University of South Carolina University, 3rd Congressional District.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Charles W. Schulz had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Charles W. Schulz was elected to a non-medical position on the Board of Trustees for The Medical University of South Carolina University, 3rd Congressional District for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a medical position on the Board of Trustees for the Medical University of South Carolina University, 4th Congressional District.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Dr. Charles B. Thomas, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Charles B. Thomas, Jr. was elected to a medical position on the Board of Trustees for the Medical University of South Carolina University, 4th Congressional District for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a medical position on the Board of Trustees for the Medical University of South Carolina University, 5th Congressional District.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Dr. Cotesworth P. Fishburne, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Cotesworth P. Fishburne, Jr. was elected to a medical position on the Board of Trustees for the Medical University of South Carolina University, 5th Congressional District for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a medical position on the Board of Trustees for the Medical University of South Carolina University, 6th Congressional District.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Dr. E. Conyers O'Bryan, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable E. Conyers O'Bryan, Jr. was elected to a medical position on the Board of
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for South Carolina State University, 5th Congressional District, Seat #5.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Ms. Linda Edwards had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed her name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Linda Edwards was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for South Carolina State University, 5th Congressional District, Seat #5 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for South Carolina State University, At-Large position, Seat #11.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. John Williams, Jr. and Mr. John T. Bowden had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator GIESE placed the names of Mr. John Williams, Jr. and Mr. John T. Bowden in nomination.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Williams:
Anderson Branton Cromer Elliott Fair Ford Glover Hutto Knotts Malloy McConnell Mescher
O'Dell Patterson Peeler Rankin Ravenel Reese Ritchie Ryberg Thomas Verdin Waldrep
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Bowden:
Alexander Drummond Giese Gregory Grooms Hawkins Hayes Jackson Land Leatherman Matthews McGill Moore Pinckney Richardson Setzler Sheheen Short
On motion of Representative M. Thompson, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Williams:
Allen Altman Bales Bingham Branham Breeland Brown, J. Brown, R. Ceips Clark Clyburn Coates Delleney Duncan Edge Frye Gilham Govan Hagood Hamilton Harrell Haskins Herbkersman Hines, M. Hinson Hosey Jennings Keegan Kirsh Koon Limehouse Lloyd Loftis Martin Moody-Lawrence Perry Pitts, E. Quinn Rutherford Scarborough Scott Skelton Smith, F.N. Stewart Taylor Viers Walker Wilkins Young
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Bowden:
Anthony Bailey Barfield Bowers Brown, G. Cato Clemmons Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Emory Freeman Gourdine Harvin Hayes Hines, J. Howard Huggins Kennedy Leach Lee Littlejohn Lourie Lucas Mack Mahaffey McCraw McGee McLeod Merrill Miller Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Ott Pinson Pitts, M. Rhoad Richardson Rivers Sandifer Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stille Talley Thompson Toole Tripp Trotter Umphlett Vaughn Weeks Whipper White Whitmire Witherspoon
Total number of Senators voting 41
Total number of Representatives voting 114
Grand Total 155
Necessary to a choice 78
Of which Mr. Williams received 72
Of which Mr. Bowden received 83
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable John T. Bowden was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for South Carolina State University, At-Large position, Seat #11 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for South Carolina State University, At-Large position, Seat #12.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Brantley E. Evans, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Brantley E. Evans, Jr. was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for South Carolina State University, At-Large position, Seat #12 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina, 2nd Judicial Circuit.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Miles Loadholt had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Miles Loadholt was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina, 2nd Judicial Circuit for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina, 4th Judicial Circuit.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Eugene P. Warr had
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Eugene P. Warr was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina, 4th Judicial Circuit for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina, 6th Judicial Circuit.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. James Bradley had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable James Bradley was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina, 6th Judicial Circuit for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina, 8th Judicial Circuit.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Herbert C. Adams had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Herbert C. Adams was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina, 10th Judicial Circuit.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Robert N. McLellan had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Robert N. McLellan was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina, 10th Judicial Circuit for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina, 14th Judicial Circuit.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mrs. Helen C. Harvey and Mr. William W. Jones, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.
On motion of Senator GIESE, the names of Mrs. Helen C. Harvey and Mr. William W. Jones, Jr. were placed in nomination.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Mrs. Harvey:
Anderson Courson Cromer Drummond Elliott Ford Glover Gregory Grooms Hayes Jackson Land Leventis Malloy Martin
Matthews McGill Moore Patterson Pinckney Rankin Ravenel Reese Setzler Sheheen Smith, J. Verne
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Jones:
Alexander Branton Fair Giese Hawkins Hutto Knotts Leatherman McConnell Mescher O'Dell Peeler Richardson Ritchie Ryberg Short Thomas Verdin Waldrep
On motion of Representative M. Thompson, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mrs. Harvey:
Allen Bales Branham Brown, G. Ceips Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Coleman Emory Freeman Gourdine Govan Harvin Hayes Hines, M. Hosey Howard Jennings Kennedy Kirsh Lee Limehouse Lourie Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Parks Rhoad Rivers Rutherford Sinclair Smith, J.E. Weeks Whipper
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Jones:
Altman Anthony Bailey
Barfield Battle Bingham Brown, J. Brown, R. Cato Chellis Clark Clemmons Coates Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Duncan Edge Gilham Hagood Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Herbkersman Hines, J. Hinson Huggins Keegan Koon Leach Lloyd Loftis Mahaffey McGee Merrill Owens Perry Pinson Pitts, E. Pitts, M. Quinn Rice Richardson Sandifer Scarborough Scott Simrill Skelton Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stewart Stille Talley Taylor Thompson Toole Tripp Trotter Umphlett Vaughn Viers Walker White Whitmire Wilkins Witherspoon Young
Total number of Senators voting 45
Total number of Representatives voting 117
Grand Total 162
Necessary to a choice 82
Of which Mrs. Harvey received 68
Of which Mr. Jones received 94
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable William W. Jones, Jr. was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina, 14th Judicial Circuit for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina, 15th Judicial Circuit.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. M. Wayne Staton had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable M. Wayne Staton was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina, 15th Judicial Circuit for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina, 16th Judicial Circuit.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Sam. R. Foster II had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Sam R. Foster II was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina, 16th Judicial Circuit for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect successors to four At-Large positions on the Board of Trustees for the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Bryan England, Ms.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominees.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Bryan England, the Honorable Wilhelmina McBride, the Honorable Mary F. Newman and the Honorable Suzanne Turner were elected to the four positions on the Board of Trustees for the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School, At-Large positions for the terms prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for Winthrop University, 2nd Congressional District, Seat #2.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Ms. Donna Tinsley had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed her name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Donna Tinsley was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for Winthrop University, 2nd Congressional District, Seat #2 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for Winthrop University, 3rd Congressional District, Seat #3.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Ms. Janet R. Smalley had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed her name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Janet R. Smalley was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for Winthrop University, 3rd Congressional District, Seat #3 for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for Winthrop University, 4th Congressional District, Seat #4.
Senator GIESE, on behalf of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Mr. Leland Cox had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed his name in nomination.
Senator GIESE moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Leland Cox was elected to a position on the Board of Trustees for Winthrop University, 4th Congressional District, Seat #4 for the term prescribed by law.
The purposes of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the PRESIDENT declared it adjourned, whereupon the Senate returned to its Chamber and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
At 1:18 P.M., the Senate resumed.
At 1:18 P.M., on motion of Senator McCONNELL, the Senate receded from business until 2:30 P.M.
The Senate reassembled at 2:41 P.M. and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:
Document No. 2897
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
SUBJECT: State Primary Drinking Water
Received by Lieutenant Governor April 21, 2004
Referred to Medical Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration August 19, 2004
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)
At 2:30 P.M., Senator RAVENEL requested a leave of absence beginning at 4:00 P.M. today and lasting until noon on Tuesday.
At 3:30 P.M., Senator ANDERSON requested a leave of absence beginning at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 20, 2004, and lasting until 1:00 A.M. on Friday, May 21, 2004.
At 3:30 P.M., Senator ANDERSON requested a leave of absence beginning at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 27, 2004, and lasting until 1:00 A.M. on Friday, May 27, 2004.
The following were introduced:
S. 1180 (Word version) -- Senator Anderson: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE SUNBELT HUMAN ADVANCEMENT RESOURCES (SHARE) ORGANIZATION FOR BEING CHARTER RECIPIENT OF THE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY ACTION FROM THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP, A NETWORK OF OVER 1000 ANTI-POVERTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES NATIONWIDE.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 1181 (Word version) -- Senators Mescher, Grooms, Land, McGill and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-390 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN ONE ARKANSAS BLUE CATFISH OVER THIRTY-FOUR INCHES MAY BE TAKEN FROM THE WATERS OF LAKES MARION AND MOULTRIE BY ANY ONE PERSON IN ONE DAY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLY TO COMMERCIAL AS WELL AS RECREATIONAL FISHERMEN.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
S. 1182 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REFERENDUMS TO DETERMINE THE FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF COUNTY COUNCILS MAY BE ELECTED ALL FROM SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS, ALL FROM AT-LARGE DISTRICTS, OR WITH A MAJORITY FROM DEFINED SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS AND THE REMAINING MEMBERS ELECTED AT LARGE AND TO SPECIFY THAT A REFERENDUM PROPOSING A CHANGE IN THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT OR METHOD OF ELECTION NEED NOT INCLUDE THE EXISTING FORM OR METHOD AS AN OPTION FOR VOTERS IF THE FORM OR METHOD HAS BEEN DECLARED UNLAWFUL BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-90, RELATING TO ELECTION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING AND CLARIFYING CHANGES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1183 (Word version) -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 31-7-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FINDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY AVAILABLE FOR REDEVELOPMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT FOR COUNTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-20, RELATING TO EXISTING FINDINGS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ACT, SO AS TO EXTEND EXISTING FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE ACT; TO AMEND SECTION
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 1184 (Word version) -- Senators Matthews, Land, Hutto, Ravenel and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-16-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF BINGO BY THE CATAWBA INDIAN TRIBE UNDER THE CATAWBA INDIAN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT AND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATING THERETO, SO AS TO ALSO PERMIT THE TRIBE TO CONDUCT CLASS II ELECTRONIC BINGO GAMING AT A SINGLE TRIBAL FACILITY LOCATED IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND TO REPEAL ANY RIGHT OF THE CATAWBA INDIAN TRIBE TO OPERATE VIDEO POKER AND SIMILAR ELECTRONIC PLAY DEVICES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 16 OF TITLE 27, RELATING TO THE CATAWBA INDIAN CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT, BY ADDING SECTIONS 27-16-200 THROUGH 27-16-350 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE CATAWBA INDIAN TRIBE MAY DEVELOP AND OPERATE A CLASS II ELECTRONIC BINGO FACILITY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 11-41-175 SO AS TO
Senator MATTHEWS spoke on the Bill.
Senator HAYES argued contra to the Bill.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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
Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 1186 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR LIMITED LICENSE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2860, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 1187 (Word version) -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION, RELATING TO THE GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HUNTING, FISHING, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON ALL SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION LANDS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2841, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 23, TITLE 48 AND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 50 OF THE 1976 CODE.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 1188 (Word version) -- Senator Glover: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3365, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX AND INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX MORATORIUM APPLICABLE TO TAXPAYERS CREATING AND MAINTAINING ONE HUNDRED FULL-TIME NEW JOBS AT A FACILITY IN A COUNTY THAT MEETS THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE OR PER CAPITA INCOME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS MORATORIUM, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PER CAPITA INCOME ELIGIBILITY TO THOSE NINE COUNTIES WITH THE LOWEST PER CAPITA
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1189 (Word version) -- Senator Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 54-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS SHALL BE APPOINTED FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS AND THE STATE AT LARGE AND MUST BE APPOINTED TO STAGGERED TERMS NO LATER THAN MARCH 1, 2005.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 4639 (Word version) -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Limehouse, Altman, Anthony, Duncan, Harrison, Martin, Pinson, Sinclair and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TWO ADDITIONAL LAY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, ONE TO BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE AND ONE TO BE APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H. 4733 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 87, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRITERIA FOR ISSUANCE OF ASBESTOS ABATEMENT LICENSES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ENTITY" AND "ASBESTOS PROJECT"; TO DELETE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING LICENSURE FEES AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH SUCH FEES IN REGULATION SUFFICIENT TO COVER REASONABLE COSTS OF ADMINISTERING THE ASBESTOS PROGRAM AND TO DEFINE "COSTS"; AND TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS FROM ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H. 4756 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings, Lucas, Freeman, Neilson, Trotter, Frye and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING SEASONS FOR SMALL GAME, SO AS TO EXTEND THE HUNTING SEASON FOR SQUIRREL IN GAME ZONE 5.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
H. 4935 (Word version) -- Rep. Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8600, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF DUCKS UNLIMITED SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS LICENSE PLATE MAY BE ISSUED TO ANY OWNER OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PASSENGER CARRYING MOTOR VEHICLES, AND TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE ON THE LICENSE PLATE THAT MUST BE DEPOSITED IN AN ACCOUNT DESIGNATED BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DUCKS UNLIMITED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 4980 (Word version) -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-4-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION FOR OUT-OF-STATE LIVESTOCK OR POULTRY ENTERING THIS STATE, AND THE QUARANTINE OF UNCERTIFIED ANIMALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH MAY AUTHORIZE ALTERNATIVE MEASURES WHICH IN HIS OPINION OFFER THE EQUIVALENT OR GREATER PROTECTION FOR THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY OF THIS STATE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EQUINE PASSPORT EVENT PERMITS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
H. 4981 (Word version) -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-17-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
H. 5023 (Word version) -- Reps. Martin and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-23-810 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PORTION OF ROADSIDE VEGETATION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85 IN ANDERSON COUNTY MAY BE MOWED BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 5135 (Word version) -- Reps. McGee and Coates: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON A PORTION OF SOUTHBOROUGH ROAD IN FLORENCE COUNTY.
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 5136 (Word version) -- Rep. Littlejohn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO CEASE ISSUING NEW AMBULANCE LICENSES UNTIL THE DEPARTMENT HAS THE NECESSARY PERSONNEL TO ENFORCE EXISTING LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION IF A DEMONSTRATED NEED EXISTS, AND TO PROVIDE LICENSURE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H. 5138 (Word version) -- Reps. Lloyd, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Davenport, J. Hines, Hosey, Littlejohn, Mack, J. H. Neal and Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO REQUIRE THE PUBLICATION, IN A MANNER MOST LIKELY TO REACH THE INTERESTED GENERAL PUBLIC, OF A SOLICITATION FOR
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the General Committee.
H. 5139 (Word version) -- Reps. Lloyd, Bowers and R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN COLLETON COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE POLLING PLACES FOR THESE PRECINCTS MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE COLLETON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION AND VOTER REGISTRATION WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE COLLETON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 5142 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport, Lee, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Sinclair, W. D. Smith and Walker: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY NOT ERECT ANY TYPE OF BARRIER THAT WOULD RESTRICT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85 BUSINESS FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 585 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MUST ERECT A BARRIER ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY, THEN IT MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FROM THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AND THE MEMBERS OF THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION IN WHOSE DISTRICTS THE PROJECT WOULD BE LOCATED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 5146 (Word version) -- Rep. Tripp: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE AMANDA REEVES AND HER FAMILY FOR BEING NAMED THE 2004 NATIONAL AMBASSADOR FAMILY FOR THE MARCH OF DIMES AND TO COMMEND THE REEVES FAMILY FOR TRAVELING THE
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 5148 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith, 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, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. 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 COMMEND SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT 7770 AND AUSTRALIA DISTRICT 9640 OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN PROMOTING INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL THROUGH THEIR EXCHANGE PARTNERSHIP UNDER THE ROTARY GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 5149 (Word version) -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE COACH RICHARD "DICKIE" MCCUTCHEN OF ROBERT E. LEE ACADEMY FOR HIS THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, TO THANK HIM FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 5150 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE DR. SIDNEY GRIFFIN OF LAMAR FOR HIS DEDICATION TO THE FIELD OF MEDICINE AND HIS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATING SOUTH CAROLINIANS ABOUT ORGAN DONATION.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 5152 (Word version) -- Rep. Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE ROBERT WAYNE "ROBBIE" COOKSEY OF SPARTANBURG, FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENTS IN WRESTLING AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 5154 (Word version) -- Reps. Toole, Bingham, Koon, Clark, Frye, E. H. Pitts, Huggins, McLeod and Ott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE DR. KAREN WOODWARD, LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE SUPERINTENDENT, ON RECEIVING THE 2004 "TECH-SAVVY SUPERINTENDENT" AWARD FROM eSCHOOL NEWS AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
The following invitations were polled favorably by the respective members of the Invitations Committee:
AYES
Courson Matthews Patterson McGill Alexander Peeler Kuhn Reese Knotts O'Dell Elliott
Total -- 0
Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 12:30-2:00 PM:
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Wednesday - May 5, 2004 - 12:00-2:00 PM:
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Wednesday - May 5, 2004 - 6:30-10:00 PM:
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Tuesday - May 11, 2004 - Upon Adjournment until 2:00 PM:
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Wednesday - May 12, 2004 - 8:00-10:00 AM:
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Wednesday - May 12, 2004 - 10:00 AM-2:00 PM:
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Wednesday - May 12, 2004 - 6:00-7:30 PM:
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Thursday - May 13, 2004 - 8:30-10:00 AM:
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Thursday - May 20, 2004 - 8:30-10:00 AM:
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Senator MOORE from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 286 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-640, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CRIME OF INTERFERENCE WITH THE OPERATION OF A PUBLIC TRANSIT OR PASSENGER VEHICLE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator GREGORY from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a majority favorable with amendment and Senator HUTTO a minority unfavorable report on:
S. 811 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-360 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ENTITY PROVIDING WATER TO A FIRE HYDRANT TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN, AND BEAR ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HYDRANT IF IT IS REQUIRED TO BE LOCATED WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED FEET OF A BUILDING.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 899 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander and Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 55, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO REQUIRE NEW SEPTIC TANK INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE AN ACCESS PIPE FOR MONITORING AND PUMPING THE SEPTIC SYSTEM, TO REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF SUCH A PIPE WHEN WORK IS BEING PERFORMED ON THE TANK, AND TO PROVIDE A CIVIL FINE FOR VIOLATIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator FAIR from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a majority favorable with amendment and Senator ANDERSON a minority unfavorable report on:
S. 958 (Word version) -- Senators Fair, Branton, Cromer, Mescher, Giese, Waldrep and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-27-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO TAKES PART IN THE PROCUREMENT, INITIATION, CONTINUATION, OR DEFENSE OF ANY SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDING MAY BE ASSESSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COURT COSTS OF THE OTHER PARTY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO DEFINE THE TERM "PERSON", AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FILING A NON-MERITORIOUS SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT POST-CONVICTION RELIEF APPLICATION; BY ADDING SECTION 17-27-68 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRISONER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator HAWKINS from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 1002 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms, Hawkins and Short: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CHILDCARE FACILITIES, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2723 TO REQUIRE THAT ALL GROUP CHILDCARE HOMES AND FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN DAY CARE LIABILITY INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS PER OCCURRENCE AND THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN THE TOTAL AGGREGATE AMOUNT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator MARTIN from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 1033 (Word version) -- Senators Verdin, Grooms, Reese, O'Dell, Ryberg, Fair, Hawkins, Cromer, Mescher, Thomas, Ravenel, Martin and Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
On motion of Senator KNOTTS, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator KNOTTS was added as a co-sponsor of S. 1033.
Senator GIESE from the Committee on Education submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 1048 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL TO INCLUDE ON THE REPORT CARD A CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE CALCULATED ACCORDING TO THE UNIFORM GRADING SCALE FOR ALL SCHOOLS ATTENDED.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 1124 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 132 TO PROVIDE FOR THE DIRECT SUBMISSION OF CLAIMS FOR ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUBMISSION AND LIMITATIONS OF BILLS FOR OUTPATIENT ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES FOR PURPOSES OF THIS CHAPTER.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator THOMAS from the Committee on Banking and Insurance polled out S. 1126 favorable:
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
AYES
Thomas Leatherman Setzler Courson Reese Hayes Martin Rankin Alexander Richardson Ford Ritchie Cromer
McConnell Matthews Patterson Jackson
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator GREGORY from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 1147 (Word version) -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-16-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN WILDLIFE INTO THIS STATE WITHOUT A PERMIT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY RELEASE A NONDOMESTIC MEMBER OF THE SUIDAE (PIG) FAMILY INTO THE WILD, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON IS FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ECONOMIC OR OTHER DAMAGE CAUSED AS A RESULT OF THE RELEASE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator WALDREP from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H. 3473 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings, Hosey, Whipper, Bales, Branham, Breeland, Haskins, Herbkersman, J. Hines, J.E. Smith, M. Hines, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Rivers, Simrill, Vaughn and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION OR DESECRATION OF HUMAN REMAINS OR REPOSITORIES OF HUMAN REMAINS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO STEAL ANYTHING OF VALUE FROM CERTAIN REPOSITORIES OF HUMAN REMAINS, TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE, AND TO REVISE THE PENALTY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a majority favorable and Senator BRANTON a minority unfavorable report on:
H. 3734 (Word version) -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-20-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FEES AND CIVIL PENALTIES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MINING ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY INCREASE IN FEE REVENUE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE FEE STRUCTURE IMPOSED JULY 1, 2003, MUST BE APPROPRIATED FOR THE BUDGET OF THE MINING AND RECLAMATION PROGRAM IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SPECIFICALLY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STAFF FOR THE PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE TO THE MINING INDUSTRY IN THIS STATE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H. 3891 (Word version) -- Reps. Quinn, Herbkersman, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bingham, G. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Clemmons, Cobb-Hunter, Duncan, Edge, Gilham, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, Lee, Littlejohn, Lucas, Mahaffey, McGee, Merrill, Parks, M.A. Pitts,
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a majority favorable with amendment and Senator GIESE a minority unfavorable report on:
H. 4115 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie, Parks, Littlejohn, Weeks and McLeod: A BILL TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA BIRTH DEFECTS ACT OF 2003 BY ADDING CHAPTER 44 TO TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A BIRTH DEFECTS PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROMOTE INCREASED UNDERSTANDING AND THE PREVENTION AND
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator GREGORY from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4698 (Word version) -- Reps. Witherspoon, Rhoad, Bailey, Barfield, Battle, Coates, Davenport, Duncan, Edge, Hayes, J. Hines, Keegan, Leach, Limehouse, McCraw and M.A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-23-95, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFICIAL SUMMONS FOR MAKING ARRESTS BY FOREST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE VIOLATIONS FOR WHICH THIS SUMMONS MAY BE USED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-23-96, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND TRAINING OF FOREST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Columbia, S.C., April 20, 2004
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 4650 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, McLeod and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING MULTIPLE CHAPTERS AND ARTICLES TO TITLES 33, 36, 38 AND 39, PROVIDING FOR, AMONG OTHER MATTERS, PROCEDURES FOR THE DOMESTICATION OF FOREIGN
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., April 21, 2004
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 4627 (Word version) -- Reps. Cooper, Thompson, Martin, Stille, Townsend and White: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 509 OF 1982, RELATING TO
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., April 21, 2004
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has continued the veto on the following Act:
(R199, S481 (Word version)) -- Senator Land: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 OF CLARENDON COUNTY TO EXPEND FUNDS IN ITS SCHOOL BUILDING FUND TO MEET ITS COSTS OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AND TO REPLACE FUNDS LOST AS A CONSEQUENCE OF REDUCTIONS IN STATE APPROPRIATIONS.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., April 21, 2004
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has continued the veto on the following Act:
(R209, H4702 (Word version)) -- Rep. Harvin: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 IN CLARENDON COUNTY TO EXPEND FUNDS IN ITS SCHOOL BUILDING FUND TO MEET ITS COSTS OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AND TO REPLACE FUNDS LOST AS A CONSEQUENCE OF REDUCTIONS IN STATE APPROPRIATIONS.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
S. 769 (Word version) -- Senators Cromer and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAXES INCLUDING THE EXEMPTION OF A DWELLING HOUSE OF A VETERAN WHO IS DISABLED FROM A SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED" AND TO ALLOW THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A DISABLED VETERAN TO RECEIVE THE EXEMPTION FOR ANY SUBSEQUENT DWELLING.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
On motion of Senator CROMER, the Senate concurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly. Ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and the Act enrolled for Ratification.
On motion of Senator KNOTTS, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator KNOTTS was added as a co-sponsor of S. 769.
S. 1161 (Word version) -- Senators Elliott and Glover: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 301 NORTH IN DILLON COUNTY THAT BEGINS AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AT DILLON HIGH SCHOOL AND CONTINUES TO THE INTERSECTION AT THE FLOYD GRIFFIN STORE IN HAMER THE "STACEY GRIFFIN HIGHWAY", AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT BOTH POINTS WHERE APPLICABLE ON SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 301 NORTH CONTAINING THE WORDS "STACEY GRIFFIN HIGHWAY" IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TOWN OF DILLON, DILLON COUNTY, AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
S. 1167 (Word version) -- Senators Anderson, Alexander, Branton, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Kuhn, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE JOINED TO MAKE STRONG COMMUNITIES AN IMPORTANT PART OF DAILY LIFE IN THE AREA THAT IT SERVES AND ENCOURAGE THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO JOIN IN THE OBSERVANCE OF CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH AND TO PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE STRONG COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
S. 1168 (Word version) -- Senator Rankin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT 7770 AND AUSTRALIA DISTRICT 9640 OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN PROMOTING INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL THROUGH THEIR EXCHANGE PARTNERSHIP UNDER THE ROTARY GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
S. 1169 (Word version) -- Senator Verdin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE AMANDA REEVES AND HER FAMILY FOR BEING NAMED THE 2004 NATIONAL AMBASSADOR FAMILY FOR THE MARCH OF DIMES AND TO COMMEND THE REEVES FAMILY FOR TRAVELING THE COUNTRY TO SHARE THEIR STORY AND TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF PREMATURE BIRTH.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
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
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being concurrence in the House amendments.
Senator McCONNELL was recognized.
On motion of Senator MARTIN, the Bill was carried over, with Senator McCONNELL retaining the floor.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
The following Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:
S. 773 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO ENACT THE UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT BY ADDING ARTICLE 35 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ADOPT A UNIFORM ACT REVISING PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING AND ENFORCING CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION WHEN ONE OF THE PARTIES RESIDES IN THIS STATE AND THE OTHER DOES NOT; AND TO REPEAL SUBARTICLE 2, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT.
The following Bills, having been read the second time with notice of general amendments, were ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
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.
S. 759 (Word version) -- Senators Hayes and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 102 OF TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ATHLETE AGENTS AND STUDENT ATHLETES, SO AS TO ENACT THE "UNIFORM ATHLETE AGENTS ACT OF 2004", AND TO PROVIDE FOR: DEFINITIONS, APPLICATIONS, REGISTRATION, AND RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION FOR ATHLETE AGENTS, SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON INDIVIDUALS ACTING AS ATHLETE AGENTS IN THIS STATE, DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AND ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES AND CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION TO ATHLETE AGENTS, THE NON-RENEWAL, SUSPENSION, AND REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION AFTER NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING, REQUIRED PROVISIONS OF AN AGENCY CONTRACT INCLUDING A WARNING TO STUDENT ATHLETES OF CERTAIN RIGHTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF SIGNING AN AGENCY CONTRACT, CANCELLATION OF AN AGENCY CONTRACT, RETENTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS FOR FIVE YEARS BY AN ATHLETE AGENT AND INSPECTION OF THOSE RECORDS, PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN REPRESENTATIONS BY AN ATHLETE AGENT OR THE FURNISHING OF ANYTHING OF VALUE TO A STUDENT ATHLETE WITH THE INTENT TO INDUCE A STUDENT
Senator HAYES asked unanimous consent to give the Bill a second reading with notice of general amendments, carrying over all amendments to third reading.
There was no objection.
The following Bills, having been read the second time, were ordered placed on the Third Reading Calendar:
H. 4262 (Word version) -- Reps. Neilson, Barfield, Bales, Cobb-Hunter, Clyburn, Martin, J. Hines, Rutherford, J. Brown, Hosey, Hayes, J.E. Smith, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Battle, Branham, Emory, Freeman, Harvin, M. Hines, Keegan, Kennedy, Koon, Leach, Rhoad, Richardson, Rivers, Scarborough, Simrill, J.R. Smith, Snow, Thompson, Young, Walker, Clemmons, Lourie, Sandifer, Owens, Clark, Weeks, McLeod, Whipper, Allen and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 61, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ESTABLISH A STATE TRAUMA CARE SYSTEM TO ENSURE PROVISION OF TRAUMA SERVICES TO RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE; TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR LEVELS OF TRAUMA CENTER DESIGNATIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FURTHER REGULATION OF SUCH CENTERS; TO ESTABLISH THE TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL TO ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRAUMA CARE SYSTEM; AND TO ESTABLISH THE TRAUMA CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT'S EXPENSES IN ESTABLISHING ADMINISTERING, AND OVERSEEING THE STATE TRAUMA CARE SYSTEM.
H. 5112 (Word version) -- Reps. Miller and Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-270, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF
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.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the second reading of the Bill.
Senator FAIR proposed the following amendment (GJK\ 21143SD04), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding a new SECTION appropriately numbered to read:
/ SECTION ____. Section 50-11-565 of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 347 of 1998, is amended by adding:
"(D) Notwithstanding this section or another provision of law, it is not unlawful for a person sixty-two years of age or older to use a crossbow to hunt during seasons when the use of primitive weapons are authorized for hunting." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator FAIR explained the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading.
S. 798 (Word version) -- Senators Thomas and Kuhn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT "HATLEY'S LAW" BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2993 SO AS TO
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the second reading of the Bill.
Senators KNOTTS and KUHN proposed the following amendment (JUD0798.003), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 56-5-2942(J), as contained in SECTION 2, by striking subsection (J) in its entirety and inserting therein the following:
/ (J) The court must assess Before a suspended registration or license plate may be reinstated, a fee of forty dollars must be paid to the department for each motor vehicle owned by or registered to the person convicted, of a second or subsequent violation of Section 56-5-2930, 56-5-2933, or 56-5-2945 that was immobilized. This fee must be placed by the Comptroller General into a special restricted interest bearing account to be used by the Department of Public Safety to defray the expenses of the Division of Motor Vehicles to defray expenses." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator KUHN explained the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading.
S. 1173 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG TO RELOCATE A
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Joint Resolution, the question being the second reading of the Joint Resolution.
Senator RITCHIE moved that the text of the Joint Resolution be printed upon the pages of the Journal and the Joint Resolution be ordered to receive a second reading.
S. 1173 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG TO RELOCATE A STATUE OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO GENERAL DANIEL MORGAN ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR FEET TO THE CENTER OF MORGAN SQUARE.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. In accordance with Section 10-1-165(B) of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, the City of Spartanburg is hereby authorized to move a statue of Revolutionary War hero General Daniel Morgan to a new location that is approximately 154.37' southwest of its present location near North Church Street in downtown Spartanburg. This move will place the statue in the center of what is known as Morgan Square and will provide for the correct orientation of the statue to face easterly toward the Cowpens battlefield. Upon its relocation, the General Morgan statue will take center stage in the revitalization of Morgan Square and will provide for greater citizen access and viewing.
SECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
The question then was the second reading of the Joint Resolution.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Branton Courson Cromer Drummond Elliott Fair Ford Giese Glover Gregory
Grooms Hawkins Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Kuhn Land Leatherman Leventis Malloy Martin Matthews McConnell McGill Mescher Moore O'Dell Patterson Peeler Pinckney Rankin Ravenel Reese Richardson Ritchie Ryberg Setzler Sheheen Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Verdin Waldrep
The Joint Resolution was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading.
S. 1176 (Word version) -- Senator Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2004, AS EARTH DAY AND TO OBSERVE THE UNITED STATES ARMY'S EARTH DAY MESSAGE OF "PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT WHILE PROTECTING OUR FREEDOM", WHICH RECOGNIZES THE VALUE OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND REMINDS US THAT MEMBERS OF THE ARMY ARE THE GUARDIANS OF FREEDOM.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 686 (Word version) -- Senators Thomas and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 73, TITLE 38 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE PERSONAL LINES MODERNIZATION ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-910, RELATING TO CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH INSURANCE PREMIUMS MAY BE RAISED, SO AS TO DELETE FIRE, ALLIED
On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, the Bill was carried over.
H. 4539 (Word version) -- Rep. Walker: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 59-18-340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DETERMINING STUDENT AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE RELATIVE TO NATIONAL PERFORMANCE LEVELS UNDER THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.
On motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was carried over.
At 3:42 P.M., on motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
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