HOUSE JOURNAL 05/31/2005 - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
116th Session, 2005-2006
Journal of the House of Representatives

Tuesday, May 31, 2005
(Statewide Session)

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The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr. as follows:

Our thought for today is from Proverbs 16:3: "Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed."
Let us pray. Almighty God, help us to be humble servants and leaders of the people. Strengthen these Representatives and staff in the work You have called them to do. Open their lives to the call of serving the people of this State. Look in favor upon our Nation, President, State and her leaders. Thank You for the service and sacrifice of men and women who have served our Country and State and those who now serve as defenders of freedom. Keep them safe. O Lord, hear our prayer. Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ordered it confirmed.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. HOSEY moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of former Representative Joseph Bowers Wilder of Barnwell, which was agreed to.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 4. Part IA, Section 5D, page 32, Clemson University, Education & General, Unrestricted, Engineering Research Centers, $791,272.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 5. Part IA, Section 5E, page 35, University of Charleston, Education & General, Business - Economic Partnership Initiative, $591,550.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 6. Part IA; Section 5E; page 35; University of Charleston; Education & General; Education - Effective Teaching and Learning; $501,800.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 7. Part IA, Section 5G, page 39, Francis Marion University, Education & General, Unrestricted, Small and Minority Business Assistance, $500,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 8. Part IA, Section 5G, page 39, Francis Marion University, Education & General, Unrestricted, Omega Project, $56,147.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the veto by the Governor on R. 73, H. 3716 by a vote of 42 to 1:
Veto 9. Part IA, Section 5KC, page 49, USC - Upstate, Education & General, Unrestricted, Other Operating Expenses, $1,000,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 10. Part IA, Section 5KD, page 51, USC - Beaufort Campus, Education & General, Unrestricted, Other Operating Expenses, $500,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 11. Part IA, Section 5KF, page 55, USC - Salkehatchie Campus, Education & General, Unrestricted, Salkehatchie Leadership Center, $100,460.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 12. Part IA, Section 5MA, page 63, Medical University of South Carolina, Education & General, Unrestricted, Rural Dentists Incentive, $250,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 13. Part IA: Section 5N, page 67, Technical & Comprehensive Education Bd, Instructional Programs, Technical Colleges, Trident Tech-Culinary Arts, $775,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the veto by the Governor on R. 73, H. 3716 by a vote of 39 to 2:
Veto 14. Part IA, Section 6, page 71, Educational Television Commission, Program and Services, Public Education, School Services, Other Operating Expenses, $20,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 15. Part IA, Section 6, page 71, Educational Television Commission, Program and Services, Public Education, General Support and Services, Other Personal Services, $75,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 16. Part IA, Section 6, page 72, Educational Television Commission, Program and Services, Agency Services, Local Government and Business Services, Other Operating Expenses, $9,626.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 17. Part IA, Section 6, page 72, Educational Television Commission, Program and Services, General Support and Services, Other Operating Expenses, $759,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 18. Part IA, Section 8, page 79, Department of Health and Human Services, Programs and Services, Other Entities Assistance, ReGenesis Community Health Center, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the veto by the Governor on R. 73, H. 3716 by a vote of 42 to 4:
Veto 19. Part IA, Section 9, page 85, Department of Health and Environmental Control, Programs and Services, Family Health, Access to Care, Lancaster Kershaw Health Center, $175,738.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 20. Part IA, Section 9, page 85, Department of Health and Environmental Control, Programs and Services, Family Health, Access to Care, Family Health Centers, $444,603.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 21. Part IA, Section 10, page 94, Department of Mental Health, Programs and Services, Support Services, Other Personal Services, $452,395.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 22. Part IA, Section 11, page 98, Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, Programs & Services, Mental Retardation Family Support Program, Children's Services, Special Olympics, $174,175.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 23. Part IA, Section 13, page 111, Department of Social Services, Programs and Services, Employment and Training Services, Case Management, Greenville Urban League, $18,389.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the veto by the Governor on R. 73, H. 3716 by a vote of 37 to 4:
Veto 24. Part IA, Section 15, page 119, Department of Archives and History, Historical Services, Old Exchange Building, $150,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 25. Part IA, Section 18, page 122, Arts Commission, Statewide Arts Service, Other Operating Expenses, $125,500.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 26. Part IA, Section 21, page 131, Forestry Commission, Administration, Other Operating Expenses, $128,520.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 27. Part IA, Section 23, page 137, Clemson University (Public Service Activities), Agricultural Research, Other Operating Expenses, $1,798,539.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 28. Part IA, Section 26, page 150, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Administration, Tourism Sales and Marketing, Contributions, $377,586.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the veto by the Governor on R. 73, H. 3716 by a vote of 30 to 7:
Veto 29. Part IA, Section 26, page 150, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Administration, Tourism Sales & Marketing, Canadian Promotions, $85,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 30. Part IA, Section 26, page 151, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Administration, Tourism Sales & Marketing, Wildlife Expo, $175,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 31. Part IA, Section 26, page 151, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Administration, Tourism Sales & Marketing, US Youth Games, $25,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 32. Part IA, Section 26, page 151, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Administration, Recreation Planning, Eng., Palmetto Conservation Foundation, $109,180.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 33. Part IA, Section 26, page 151, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Administration, Recreation Planning, Eng., Palmetto Trails, $90,820.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 34. Part IA, Section 26, page 151, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Administration, Tourism Sales & Marketing, Spoleto, $246,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 35. Part IA, Section 27, page 155, Department of Commerce, Administration & Support, Business Solutions, SC Technology Alliance, $300,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 36. Part IA, Section 27, page 155, Department of Commerce, Administration & Support, Business Development, SC World Trade Park and Education Center, $197,688.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 37. Part IA, Section 26, page 150, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Administration, Executive Offices, Other Personal Services, $105,700.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 38. Part IA, Section 26, page 151, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Community and Economic Development, Other Operating Expenses, $285,341.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 39. Part IA, Section 61, page 257, Adjutant General's Office, Administration, Funeral Caisson, $98,260.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 40. Part IA, Section 63, page 264, Budget and Control Board, Operations and Executive Training, Internal Operations, Other Operating Expenses, $1,266,255.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the veto by the Governor on R. 73, H. 3716 by a vote of 31 to 12:
Veto 41. Part IA, Section 63, page 264, Budget & Control Board, Operations and Executive Training, Executive Institute, Other Operating Expenses, $109,833.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 42. Part IA, Section 63, page 266, Budget & Control Board, Budget and Analyses Division, Office of Research and Statistics, Geodetic and Mapping Survey, Other Operating Expenses, $81,467.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 43. Part IA, Section 63, page 267, Budget & Control Board, Budget and Analyses Division, Office of Human Resources, Administration, Other Operating Expenses, $139,289.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 45. Part IA, Section 63, page 268, Budget & Control Board, Budget and Analyses Division, Office of Human Resources, Human Resource Consulting, Other Operating Expenses: $683,803.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 47. Part IA, Section 63, page 276, Budget & Control Board, State CIO Division, IT Planning & Management, Other Operating Expenses, $1,872,500.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 48. Part IA, Section 64, page 281, Department of Revenue, Programs and Services, Other Operating Expenses, $2,696,538.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 49. Part 1B, Section 1.21, Department of Education, page 298; SDE: Mathematics and Science Unit of the Office of Curriculum and Standards.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 50. Part 1B, Section 5M.3, Medical University of South Carolina, page 328, MUSC: Rural Dentist Program.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 52. Part 1B, Section 8.16, Department of Health and Human Services, page 333, DHHS: Chiropractic Services.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 53. Part 1B, Section 8.26, Department of Health and Human Services, page 334, DHHS: Prescription Reimbursement Payment Methodology.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 54. Part 1B, Section 8.32, Department of Health and Human Services, page 335, DHHS: Medicaid Quarterly Fiscal Impact Statements.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 55. Part 1B, Section 8.41, Department of Health and Human Services, page 336, DHHS: Commission on Healthcare Access Recommendations.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 56. Part 1B, Section 9.28, Department of Health and Environmental Control, page 341, DHEC: Beach Restoration Projects.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 57. Part 1B, Section 13.20, Department of Social Services, page 351, DSS: C.R. Neal Learning Center.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 58. Part 1B, Section 24.1, Department of Natural Resources, page 357, DNR: County Funds.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 59. Part 1B, Section 24.2, Department of Natural Resources, page 358, DNR: County Game Funds/Equipment Purchase.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 73, H. 3716 by a vote of 16 to 24:

Veto 60. Part 1B, Section 24.23, Department of Natural Resources, page 360, DNR: County Offices.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 61. Part 1B, Section 26.1, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, page 361, PRT: Canadian Day.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 62. Part IB, Section 26.7, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, page 361, PRT: Litter Control.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 63. Part 1B, Section 9.55, Department of Health and Environmental Control, page 344, DHEC: Competitive Grants.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 64. Part 1B, Section 26.8, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, page 362, PRT: Competitive Grants.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 65. Part 1B, Section 27.26, Department of Commerce, page 365, CMRC: Competitive Grants.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 66. Part 1B, Section 63.42, Budget and Control Board, page 416, BCB: Competitive Grants.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 67. Part 1B, Section 63.49, Budget and Control Board, page 417, BCB: Grants Review Committee.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 69. Part 1B, Section 26.10, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, page 362, PRT: State Park Privatization Approval.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 70. Part 1B, Section 27.18, Department of Commerce, page 364, CMRC: SC World Trade Center.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 72. Part 1B, Section 27.31, Department of Commerce, page 365, CMRC: World Trade Center.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 73. Part 1B, Section 63.4, Budget and Control Board, page 409, BCB: Southern Maritime Collection.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 74. Part 1B, Section 63.40, Budget and Control Board, page 416, BCB: Sale of Surplus Property.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 77. Part 1B, Section 72.107, Budget and Control Board, page 447, GP: S.C. Research Center Innovation Centers.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 78. Part 1B, Section 73.17, Statewide Revenue, page 453, SR: Increased Enforcement Collections, J02 Department of Health and Human Services, Health Care Information and Referral Network, $104,142.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 79. Part 1B, Section 73.17, Statewide Revenue, page 453, SR: Increased Enforcement Collections, H15 University of Charleston, School of Business: Office of Tourism Analysis, $129,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 80. Part 1B, Section 73.17, Statewide Revenue, page 453, SR: Increased Enforcement Collections, H15 University of Charleston, Avery Research Center, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 81. Part 1B, Section 73.17, Statewide Revenue, page 453, SR: Increased Enforcement Collections, H18 Francis Marion University, Omega Project, $18,853.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 82. Part 1B, Section 73.17, Statewide Revenue, page 453, SR: Increased Enforcement Collections, H18 Francis Marion University, Francis Marion Trail, $110,000.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 83. Part 1B, Section 73.17, Statewide Revenue, page 453, SR: Increased Enforcement Collections, H27 University of South Carolina - Columbia, Poison Control Center, $200,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 84. Part 1B, Section 73.17, Statewide Revenue, page 453, SR: Increased Enforcement Collections, H27 University of South Carolina - Columbia, Augusta Baker Chair for Childhood Literacy, $1,500,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 85. Part 1B, Section 73.17, Statewide Revenue, page 453, SR: Increased Enforcement Collections, H12 Clemson University, Call Me Mister, $1,300,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 86. Part 1B, Section 73.17, Statewide Revenue, page 453, SR: Increased Enforcement Collections, H47 Winthrop University, Thurmond College of Business Administration, $1,000,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 87. Part 1B, Section 73.17, Statewide Revenue, page 453, SR: Increased Enforcement Collections, E24 Adjutant General's Office, Air Guard, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 88. Part 1B, Section 73.17, Statewide Revenue, page 453, SR: Increased Enforcement Collections, U12 Department of Transportation, Mass Transit, $1,300,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 89. Part 1B, Section 73.17, Statewide Revenue, page 453, SR: Increased Enforcement Collections, F03 Budget and Control Board, Geodetic Mapping, $250,000.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 90. Part 1B, Section 73.17, Statewide Revenue, page 453, SR: Increased Enforcement Collections, F03 Budget and Control Board, Maritime Collection Maintenance and Security, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 91. Part 1B, Section 73.17, Statewide Revenue, page 453, SR: Increased Enforcement Collections, P28 Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Competitive Grants Program, $56,727.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 92. Part 1B, Section 73.17, Statewide Revenue, page 453, SR: Increased Enforcement Collections, P28 Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, European Advertising, $1,000,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 93. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 455, Line 6, H03, Commission Higher Education, Greenville University Center, $800,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 94. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 455, Line 8, J04, Department of Health and Environmental Control, Beach Renourishment Trust Fund, $5,000,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 95. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 455, Line 9, H51, Medical University of South Carolina, Nursing Clinical Teaching Lab, $1,500,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 96. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 455, Line 11, H63, Department of Education, SC Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc., $1,000,000.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 97. Part 1B, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 455, Line 12, J04, Department of Health and Environmental Control, Competitive Grants, 2,800,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 98. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 455, Line 13, P28, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Competitive Grants, $3,000,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 99. Part 1B, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 455, Line 14, Department of Commerce, a) Competitive Grants, $500,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 100. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 455, Line 16, F03, Budget and Control Board, a) Competitive Grants, $3,000,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 101. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 455, Line 16, F03, Budget and Control Board, b) Morris Island Lighthouse, $500,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 102. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 455, Line 16, F03, Budget and Control Board, d) Expansion of Heritage Corridor, $500,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 103. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 455, Line 18, L04, Department of Social Services, b) The Lacy House, $200,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 104. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 455, Line 18, L04, Department of Social Services, a) Children in Crisis, $500,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 105. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 455, Line 19, Budget and Control Board, City of Florence Downtown Redevelopment, $1,000,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the veto by the Governor on R. 73, H. 3716 by a vote of 42 to 4:
Veto 106. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 456, Line 21, J02, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Care Information & Referral Network, $111,858.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 107. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 456, Line 22, H18, Francis Marion University, Center for the Child, Construction, $2,000,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 108. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 456, Line 23, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Spartanburg Technical College - Cherokee Expansion, $2,000,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 109. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 456, Line 24, E24, Adjutant General, State Guard Other Operating Expenses, $200,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 110. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 456, Line 26, F03, Budget and Control Board, Maritime Collection Maintenance & Security, $75,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 111. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 456, Line 30, J02, Department of Health & Human Services, Rural Hospital Grants, $3,000,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 112. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 456, Line 31, F03, Commission on Higher Education, Statewide Electronic Library, $2,000,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 113. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 456, Line 32, P28, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Heritage Corridor/Willington on the Way, $350,000.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 114. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 456, Line 35, P32, Department of Commerce, I-26/I-95 Corridor Project, $950,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 116. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 456, Line 37, H87, State Library, Williamsburg County Children's Library, $450,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 117. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 456, Line 39, H36, University of South Carolina - Beaufort, Penn Center, $500,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 118. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 456, Line 40, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Florence-Darlington Technical College - Mullins Satellite Campus, $350,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 120. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 456, Line 42, D10, Governor's Office-State Law Enforcement Division, Marlboro County Sheriff's Department Building, $250,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 121. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 456, Line 53, H37, University of South Carolina - Lancaster, Deferred Maintenance, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 122. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 43, P28, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Walhalla Civic Auditorium, $250,000.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 123. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 44, P28, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Battle of Camden Land Acquisition, $200,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 124. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 45, H24, South Carolina State University, Program Enhancement and Deferred Maintenance, $1,500,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 125. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 46, H09, The Citadel, Deferred Maintenance, $500,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 126. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 47, H12, Clemson University, Engineering Research Centers, $408,728.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 127. Part I B, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 48, H12, Clemson University, Deferred Maintenance, $400,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 128. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 49, H17, Coastal Carolina University, Science Building Support, $500,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 129. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 50, H21, Lander University, Deferred Maintenance, $1,000,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 130. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 51, H27, University of South Carolina, Deferred Maintenance, $475,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 131. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 52, H29, University of South Carolina - Aiken, Deferred Maintenance, $250,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the veto by the Governor on R. 73, H. 3716 by a vote of 39 to 2:
Veto 132. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 54, H38, University of South Carolina - Salkehatchie, Deferred Maintenance, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 133. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 55, H39, University of South Carolina-Sumter, Deferred Maintenance, $250,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 134. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 56, H40, University of South Carolina-Union, Deferred Maintenance, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 135. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 57, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Deferred Maintenance a) Aiken Technical College, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 136. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 57, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Deferred Maintenance b) Central Carolina Technical College, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 137. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 57, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Deferred Maintenance c) Denmark Technical College, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 138. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 57, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Deferred Maintenance d) Florence-Darlington Technical College, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 139. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 57, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Deferred Maintenance e) Greenville Technical College, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 140. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 57, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Deferred Maintenance f) Horry-Georgetown Technical College, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 141. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 57, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Deferred Maintenance g) Midlands Technical College, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 142. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 57, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Deferred Maintenance h) Northeastern Technical College, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 143. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 57, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Deferred Maintenance i) Piedmont Technical College, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 144. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 57, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Deferred Maintenance j) Technical College of the Lowcountry, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 145. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 57, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Deferred Maintenance k) Tri-County Technical College, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 146. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 57, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Deferred Maintenance l) Trident Technical College, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 147. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 57, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Deferred Maintenance m) Williamsburg Technical College, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 148. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 57, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Deferred Maintenance n) York Technical College, $100,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 149. Part IB, Section 73, Section 73.18, page 457, Line 58, H59, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education, Special Schools, $3,000,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 1. Section 1; page 1; Item 4(B); State Department of Education; Governor's School for the Arts; Deferred Maintenance; $775,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 2. Section 1; page 1; Item 4(C); State Department of Education; Governor's School - Math and Science; Deferred Maintenance; $775,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 3. Section 1; page 2; Item 9; Board of Technical and Comprehensive Education; Orangeburg Technical College; $2,000,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 4. Section 1; page 2; Item 13; State Museum; Imagine Nation: Children's Museum of the Upstate; $1,200,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 5. Section 1; page 2; Item 14(A); Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism; Charlestown Landing; $7,000,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 6. Section 1; page 2; Item 14(B); Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism; Reedy River-Bike and Walking Trail; $500,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 7. Section 1; page 2; Item 15; Department of Archives & History; Old Exchange Building; $850,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 8. Section 1; page 2; Item 19; Clemson-PSA; Baruch Institute; $5,000,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 9. Section 1; page 3; Item 29(A); University of South Carolina-Columbia; Gambrell Hall Repairs; $500,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 10. Section 1; page 3; Item 29(B); University of South Carolina-Columbia; West-Campus Safety Improvements; $400,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 11. Section 1; page 3; Item 29(C); University of South Carolina-Columbia; Steamline Replacement-Repair; $500,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 12. Section 1; page 3; Item 30, State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education; York-Technical College - Infrastructure Project; $522,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Veto 13. Section 1; page 3; Item 28(A); Budget & Control Board; SCEIS; $5,500,000.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the veto by the Governor on R. 74, H. 3717 (Word version) by a vote of 42 to 4:
Veto 14. Section 1; page 2; Item 5(B); Department of Social Services; Greenville Urban League; $86,000.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

R. 109, H. 3870--ORDERED PRINTED IN THE JOURNAL

The SPEAKER ordered the following veto printed in the Journal:

May 27, 2005
The Honorable David H. Wilkins
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Post Office Box 11867
Columbia, South Carolina 29211

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

I am hereby returning without my approval H. 3870 (Word version), R. 109, a Bill which increases the membership of the Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan ("SJWD") Water District in Spartanburg County from five to seven members and allows one of the seven members to reside within the service area but outside the district.

My veto is based on my belief that this Bill is unconstitutional on at least two fronts. First, this Bill is unconstitutional because it allows for the appointment of a commissioner living outside the district to represent residents living inside the district. This violates Article 17, Section 1 of the South Carolina Constitution which provides that "[n]o person shall be elected or appointed to any office in this State unless he possess the qualifications of an elector..." A commissioner residing outside the district is clearly not a qualified elector of the district. The SJWD Water District's primary responsibility is to provide services to the residents inside its district. Allowing a commissioner who does not reside in the district to make decisions affecting district residents is similar to allowing a city councilman who lives outside the city to represent city residents. This is not only unconstitutional but it is unfair to district residents who expect a representative form of government.

Furthermore, the district also levies taxes only on residents inside the district to pay off general obligation debt for capital projects. This tax is not levied on residents in the service area outside the district boundaries. For a commissioner to have the authority to spend tax dollars that he does not have to pay himself rises to the level of non-representative government and "taxation without representation" in violation of the state constitution.

Second, I believe this Bill plainly violates the home rule provisions of the South Carolina Constitution. House Bill 3870 affects only Spartanburg County and is, therefore, clearly an act for a specific county. Such acts are in violation of Article 8, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of South Carolina, which provides that "[n]o laws for a specific county shall be enacted." Acts similar to H. 3870 have been struck down by the South Carolina Supreme Court as violative of Article VIII, Section 7.

Based on the constitutional reasons I have stated above, I am vetoing H. 3870, R. 109.

Sincerely,
Mark Sanford
Governor

R. 109, H. 3870--GOVERNOR'S VETO OVERRIDDEN

The Veto on the following Act was taken up:

(R109) H. 3870 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker and Sinclair: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 1105 OF 1956, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE STARTEX-JACKSON-WELLFORD-DUNCAN WATER DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FIVE TO SEVEN THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONE MEMBER MAY RESIDE IN THE SERVICE AREA OF THE DISTRICT.

The question was put, shall the Act become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 6; Nays 1

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Anthony                Battle                 Davenport
W. D. Smith            Taylor                 Walker

Total--6

Those who voted in the negative are:

Mahaffey

Total--1

So, the Veto of the Governor was overridden and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 27:

S. 27 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-4-35 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE TOURISM EXPENDITURE REVIEW COMMITTEE'S DETERMINATION OF NONCOMPLIANT EXPENDITURE OF ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUE, TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY MAY REFUND ANY AMOUNT DETERMINED TO BE IN NONCOMPLIANCE AND AVOID FUTURE WITHHOLDINGS.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

H. 3110--COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE APPOINTED

The following was received from the Senate:

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon its amendments to H. 3110:

H. 3110 (Word version) -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Viers, Taylor, Rice, Witherspoon, Sandifer, Toole, Duncan, Huggins, Tripp, Cato, Walker, Davenport, G. R. Smith, Hamilton, Leach, F. N. Smith, Vaughn, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, Barfield, Clemmons, Owens, Young, Hinson, White, Loftis, Jennings, Hayes, Vick, Hosey, Merrill, Ceips, Bailey, Limehouse, Cooper, Hagood, Mahaffey, Bowers, Ott, Delleney, Talley, Scarborough, Hiott, McGee, J. R. Smith, Altman, Anthony, Umphlett, Hardwick, Townsend, Stewart, Thompson, J. E. Smith, Rutherford, Haley, Ballentine, Rhoad, Agnew, Littlejohn, Parks, Rivers and Chellis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-215, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPONS PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT VALID OUT-OF-STATE PERMITS TO CARRY CONCEALABLE WEAPONS HELD BY A RESIDENT OF ANOTHER STATE MUST BE HONORED BY THIS STATE AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT THIS STATE WILL ONLY HONOR OUT-OF-STATE PERMITS ISSUED BY A STATE WITH WHICH SOUTH CAROLINA HAS RECIPROCITY.
and asks for a Committee of Conference and has appointed Senators Ritchie, Knotts and Alexander of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate.

Very respectfully,
President

Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. M. A. PITTS, J. E. SMITH and HERBKERSMAN to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

H. 3328--COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE APPOINTED

The following was received from the Senate:

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon its amendments to H. 3328:

H. 3328 (Word version) -- Reps. Brady, Ceips, Cobb-Hunter, Funderburk, Haley, Haskins, Hinson, Lee, Martin, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Parks, Young and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (SLED), SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SLED SHALL INCLUDE AND CROSS-REFERENCE ALIAS NAMES IN THE REGISTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MUST BE REFERRED TO AS SEX OFFENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SEX OFFENDER WHOSE NAME IS CONTAINED ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, AND WHO HAS BEEN GRANTED A PARDON, MUST REMAIN ON THE REGISTRY AND MUST REGISTER ANNUALLY; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE NOTIFICATION A SHERIFF MUST RECEIVE FROM CERTAIN CORRECTIONAL AGENCIES REGARDING THE RELEASE OF A SEX OFFENDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN OFFENDER'S PHOTOGRAPH MUST BE PROVIDED TO SLED BEFORE HE IS RELEASED; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-450, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIRING A SEX OFFENDER TO REGISTER WITH THE SHERIFF OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH HE RESIDES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFENDER ALSO MUST REGISTER WITH THE SHERIFF OF THE COUNTY WHERE HE OWNS REAL PROPERTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIRING A SEX OFFENDER TO REGISTER ANNUALLY FOR LIFE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER WHO ACQUIRES REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THIS STATE MUST PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE ADDRESS TO THE SHERIFF IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE REAL PROPERTY IS LOCATED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER WHO MOVES TO THIS STATE, ACQUIRES REAL PROPERTY IN THIS STATE, AND IS NOT UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF CERTAIN CORRECTIONAL AGENCIES, MUST REGISTER WITHIN TEN DAYS OF ACQUIRING PROPERTY WITHIN THIS STATE.
and asks for a Committee of Conference and has appointed Senators Martin, Hutto and Campsen of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate.

Very respectfully,
President

Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. BRADY, RUTHERFORD and G. M. SMITH to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

S. 184--COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE APPOINTED

The following was received from the Senate:

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

Columbia, S.C., Thursday, May 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon its amendments to S. 184:

S. 184 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Grooms, Mescher, Williams and McGill: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE FRANCIS MARION TRAIL COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A HERITAGE AND TOURISM TRAIL HONORING FRANCIS MARION'S REVOLUTIONARY CAMPAIGNS AND TO ESTABLISH THE COMMISSION'S MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RELATED MATTERS.
and asks for a Committee of Conference and has appointed Senators McGill, Leatherman and Grooms of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate.

Very respectfully,
President

Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. UMPHLETT, RHOAD and HARDWICK to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

H. 3006--COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE APPOINTED

The following was received from the Senate:

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon its amendments to H. 3006:

H. 3006 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrell, W. D. Smith, J. Brown, Cato, Chellis, Harrison, Townsend, Witherspoon, Bailey, G. R. Smith, Vaughn, Davenport, Sandifer, Barfield, Young, Owens, Kirsh, Leach, E. H. Pitts, Battle, Viers, Clyburn, Littlejohn, Taylor, Rice, Hinson, Clark, Walker, Bales, Cobb-Hunter, Simrill, Chalk, Duncan, Stewart, Talley, Harvin, J. E. Smith, Altman, Skelton, Mahaffey, Vick, Hagood, Martin, Neilson and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 63 TO TITLE 12 SO AS TO ENACT THE 2005 JOBS CREATION ACT, PROVIDING FOR A CREDIT OF UP TO TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT AGAINST THE STATE INCOME TAX THE AMOUNT INVESTED BY AN INVESTOR IN THE EQUITY, NEAR-EQUITY, OR SEED CAPITAL OF A QUALIFIED BUSINESS, TO DEFINE "QUALIFIED BUSINESS" AND PROVIDE THAT THE COORDINATING COUNCIL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE HAS SOLE DISCRETION TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS OF "QUALIFIED BUSINESS", TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR CLAIMING THE CREDIT INCLUDING ANNUAL REGISTRATION AND FEE PAYMENTS, TO REQUIRE THAT APPLICATIONS INCLUDE INFORMATION AS TO THE APPLICANT'S STATUS AS A SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS, TO PROVIDE FOR REVOCATION OF THE CREDIT AND RECAPTURE OF THE TAX OTHERWISE DUE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESERVATION OF TWO MILLION DOLLARS OF THE CREDIT CAP FOR CERTAIN CITED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 33 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A CAPITAL ACCESS PROGRAM PROVIDING FOR FLEXIBILITY IN THE MAKING OF LOANS BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO SMALL BUSINESSES WHO FAIL TO QUALIFY FOR CONVENTIONAL OR OTHER GUARANTEED OR ASSISTED FINANCING, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING OF A LOAN LOSS RESERVE TO REPAY PARTICIPATING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WHO SUFFER A LOSS ON A LOAN, ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM BY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING LOAN RECIPIENTS, RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF RESERVE FUNDS UPON TERMINATION OF INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION OR THE CAPITAL ACCESS PROGRAM ITSELF; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON A LOAN TO A CORPORATION BY A MEMBER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REFERENCE TO THE LOAN CALL AGREEMENT AND TO DISALLOW A LOAN WHICH RESULTS IN OBLIGATIONS THAT EXCEED TEN TIMES THE GREATER OF THE NET WORTH OF THE CORPORATION OR THE AMOUNT PAID IN ON OUTSTANDING CAPITAL STOCK; TO AMEND SECTION 33-37-465, RELATING TO A SHORT-TERM LOAN TO A CORPORATION BY A MEMBER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS DO NOT APPLY TO A SHORT-TERM LOAN; BY ADDING SECTION 12-2-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FIVE-YEAR SUNSET PROVISION FOR TAX INCENTIVES ENACTED AFTER THIS ACT AND FOR EXCEPTIONS AND REVIEW; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DETERMINATION OF A NEXUS WITH THIS STATE FOR PURPOSES OF INCOME TAX AND CORPORATE LICENSE FEE IN CONNECTION WITH A DISTRIBUTION FACILITY AND TO DEFINE "DISTRIBUTION FACILITY"; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3362 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A TAX CREDIT IN CONNECTION WITH HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HIRING OF NEW EMPLOYEES; BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-2690 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DETERMINATION OF A NEXUS WITH THIS STATE FOR SALES AND USE TAX PURPOSES IN CONNECTION WITH A DISTRIBUTION FACILITY AND TO DEFINE "DISTRIBUTION FACILITY"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 62 OF TITLE 12, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MOTION PICTURE INCENTIVE ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN EXEMPTION FROM LOCAL, AS WELL AS STATE, SALES AND USE TAXES, TO DEFINE "EMPLOYEE" FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE PERCENT REBATE ON ALL TAXABLE WAGES PAID IN CONNECTION WITH AN EMPLOYEE'S WORK ON A MOTION PICTURE AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR CLAIMING THE REBATE, TO ALLOW UP TO SEVEN PERCENT OF THE GENERAL FUND PORTION OF ADMISSIONS TAX COLLECTED BY THE STATE AND FUNDED TO THE USE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FILM COMMISSION TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR MARKETING AND SPECIAL EVENTS, AND TO PROVIDE, FURTHER, THAT THE COMMISSION REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ON USE OF ALL ITS FUNDS IN A PUBLIC REPORT, ACCESSIBLE ON ITS WEBSITE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX ON GROSS PROCEEDS FROM RENTALS ON LODGINGS, SO AS TO DELETE A REBATE TO A MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION COMPANY FOR SALES TAX PAID ON ACCOMMODATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-25, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR THE PROCEEDS OF SALES MADE TO A MOTION PICTURE COMPANY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO ALLOW THE CREDIT TO AN EMPLOYER WHO INCREASES EMPLOYMENT BY FIVE, INSTEAD OF TEN, NEW FULL-TIME JOBS; AND TO MAKE THIS ACT APPLICABLE TO TAXABLE YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2006.
and asks for a Committee of Conference and has appointed Senators Land, Hayes and Alexander of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate.

Very respectfully,
President

Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. HINSON, COBB-HUNTER and MCGEE to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

H. 3768--SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:

H. 3768 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-1085 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SALES AND USE TAXES ON BEER AND WINE; BY ADDING SECTION 12-28-1400 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE REPORTING THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE REQUIRES BY REGULATION FOR PURPOSES OF THE USER FEE ON MOTOR FUELS AND PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATORS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-54-123 SO AS TO PROTECT FROM LIABILITY A PERSON WHO SURRENDERS THE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER LEVIED ON BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; BY ADDING CHAPTER 55 TO TITLE 12, ENACTING THE OVERDUE DEBT COLLECTION ACT AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO IMPOSE A COLLECTION ASSISTANCE FEE ON CERTAIN OVERDUE TAX DEBTS EQUAL TO TWENTY PERCENT OF THE OVERDUE AMOUNT AND TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO RETAIN A PORTION OF THE COLLECTION ASSISTANCE FEE FOR ITS OPERATION; BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-725 SO AS TO ALLOW A LICENSED WINERY TO SELL, DELIVER, AND PERMIT ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION ON SUNDAYS IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE MINIBOTTLE SALES ARE ALLOWED ON SUNDAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-67, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THE NET PERCENT VALUE METHOD OF CALCULATING ANNUAL FEE PAYMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LIMITS ON ANNUAL INCREASES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE ALLOWED CONSUMER PRICE INDEX INCREASE IN THE MILLAGE RATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-6-40 AND 12-6-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND CONFORMITY PROVISIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE BY WHICH THIS STATE ADOPTS VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AND CLARIFY THOSE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-6-1110 AND 12-6-1130, RELATING TO CALCULATIONS OF INCOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATIONS WITHOUT SOME OF THE DEDUCTIONS ALLOWED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA INDIVIDUAL TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE DEDUCTION RELATING TO MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-2220, RELATING TO ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALLOCATION OF DIVIDENDS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "NEW JOB"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3365, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX MORATORIUM FOR JOB CREATION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THE MORATORIUM TO INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3480, RELATING TO TAX CREDITS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH CREDITS ARE ALLOWED AND MAY BE CLAIMED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-4910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THOSE REQUIRED TO FILE INCOME TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THOSE NONRESIDENTS REQUIRED TO FILE IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-6-5020, AS AMENDED, AND 12-6-5030, RELATING TO THE FILING OF CONSOLIDATED CORPORATE INCOME TAX RETURNS AND COMPOSITE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DETERMINATION OF CREDITS ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR COMPOSITE RETURNS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-520 RELATING TO STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE WITHHOLDING OF PARTNERSHIP AND SUBCHAPTER "S" CORPORATION INCOME OF NONRESIDENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1520, RELATING TO STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WITHHOLDING AGENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-105, RELATING TO ANNUAL FEES FOR JOB DEVELOPMENT CREDITS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE FEES TO JOB RETRAINING CREDITS IN EXCESS OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF THESE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-20-105, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX CREDITS FOR PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATE LICENSE TAX, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THESE CREDITS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-740, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE MOTOR FUELS USER FEE, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO A CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-1090 AND 12-21-6550, RELATING TO LICENSE TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PERMISSIVE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATIONS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE ADMISSIONS TAX ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR PURPOSES OF THE MOTOR FUELS TAX, SO AS TO DELETE A CIVIL PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-530, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE RETURN OF A RETAIL LICENSE WHEN A BUSINESS CLOSES OR IS SOLD, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE TAX IS DUE AT THE TIME OF SALE AND CONSTITUTES A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY IN THE HANDS OF THE PURCHASER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF SALES TAX TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PRESCRIPTIONS AND OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICINES AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES SOLD TO A FREE CLINIC; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2510, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR DIRECT PAY AND EXEMPTIONS AND PROVIDE FOR MORE EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF SALES TAXES AND SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE REFERENCES IN EXISTING EXEMPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-230, RELATING TO SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO CHARGE REASONABLE FEES FOR SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED TAXES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE DUE ON THE PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-44-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE "FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 1997", SO AS TO REVISE THE ELIGIBILITY TO USE THE NET PERCENT VALUE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE ANNUAL FEE PAYMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-54-42 AND 12-54-43, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF STATE LEVIED TAXES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE WITHHOLDING STATEMENTS, AND CLARIFY AND REVISE THE APPLICATION OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR FILING GROUNDLESS RETURNS OR FOR MISUSE OF A SALES TAX CERTIFICATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-90, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF STATE TAXES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO REFUSE TO ISSUE A LICENSE TO A TAXPAYER IN VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-54-210 AND 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF STATE TAXES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO KEEP RECORDS, FILE RETURNS, AND COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS, UPDATE REFERENCES RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RETURNS, AND DELETE AN EXEMPTION TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDS SUBPOENAED BY A FEDERAL GRAND JURY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-58-185, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TAXPAYERS' BILL OF RIGHTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY AND EXTEND THE APPLICATION OF HARDSHIP EXTENSIONS TO PAY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-60-420 AND 12-60-490, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REVENUES PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION OF A DIVISION DECISION OR A DETERMINATION OF DEFICIENCY APPLIES TO LOCAL TAXES ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND REQUIRE THE NOTICE TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO FILE A PROTEST RESULTS IN A DECISION BECOMING FINAL AND TO PROVIDE, FURTHER, FOR SETOFFS AGAINST TAX REFUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-747, RELATING TO REGULATION OF WINE, SO AS TO REQUIRE OUT-OF-STATE WINE SHIPPERS TO PAY SALES AND EXCISE TAXES ON WINE SHIPPED TO RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE BY JANUARY TWENTIETH OF EACH YEAR FOR THE PRECEDING YEAR; BY ADDING SECTION 33-14-420 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR CLAIMANTS AGAINST FUNDS OF A DISSOLVED CORPORATION; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-37-240, RELATING TO PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES BY EXEMPT NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATIONS AND SECTION 12-37-290, RELATING TO AN OBSOLETE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION PROVISION.

Rep. COOPER explained the Senate Amendments.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

S. 1--NONCONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:

S. 1 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg, Hutto, Lourie, Drummond, Land, Moore, Matthews, McGill, O'Dell, Reese, Hayes, Gregory, Jackson, Martin, Rankin, Short, Richardson, Ritchie, Cromer, J. V. Smith, Leatherman, Fair and Patterson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6450, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FINE FOR A VIOLATION OF THE LAW MUST NOT BE WAIVED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6530, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE MANDATORY USE OF SAFETY BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OCCUPANTS OF THE BACK SEAT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM THE SAFETY BELT REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAFETY BELT LAW AND CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL FUNDS COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE STATE GENERAL FUND, A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY NOT SEARCH A VEHICLE STOPPED SOLELY FOR A PRIMARY SAFETY BELT VIOLATION, A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY STOP A DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR ANY PRIMARY VIOLATION OF A PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A DRIVER OR PASSENGER TO WEAR A SAFETY BELT OR A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM, A PERSON MUST NOT BE CONVICTED FOR A PRIMARY SAFETY BELT VIOLATION EXCEPT UPON PROOF BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT, A VIOLATION OF THE MANDATORY SAFETY BELT LAW MAY BE TRIED BEFORE EITHER A JUDGE OR A JURY, AND A CONVICTION FOR A VIOLATION OF THE STATE'S MANDATORY SAFETY BELT LAW IS APPEALABLE TO THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

The House refused to agree to the Senate amendments and a message was ordered sent accordingly.

H. 3885--SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:

H. 3885 (Word version) -- Reps. Hagood, Scarborough, Limehouse, Anderson, Dantzler, Cotty, Brady, Taylor, Perry, R. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Harrell and Chellis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3375 SO AS TO PROVIDE EITHER AN ADDITIONAL JOBS TAX CREDIT OR AN ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT FOR COMPANIES USING STATE PORTS AUTHORITY FACILITIES WHICH INCREASE THEIR BASE PORT CARGO VOLUME AT THESE FACILITIES BY A MINIMUM OF FIVE PERCENT OVER 2005 TOTALS AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THESE TAX CREDITS.

Rep. COOPER explained the Senate Amendments.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

H. 3832--SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:

H. 3832 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Cotty, Scott, Haskins, Cato, Davenport, Altman, Anthony, Battle, Brady, Branham, Breeland, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Dantzler, Edge, Funderburk, Hagood, Harrison, Hayes, J. Hines, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kirsh, Lee, Limehouse, Martin, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, J. M. Neal, Ott, Parks, Perry, Pinson, Rivers, D. C. Smith, Thompson, Townsend, Vick, Weeks and Witherspoon: A BILL TO ENACT THE LEWIS BLACKMAN HOSPITAL PATIENT SAFETY ACT BY ADDING ARTICLE 27, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL HOSPITAL CLINICAL STAFF AND TRAINEES TO WEAR BADGES CONTAINING CERTAIN IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY HOSPITALS TO PATIENTS PRIOR TO OR ON ADMISSION CONCERNING THE PATIENT'S HOSPITAL CARE, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE GENERAL ROLE OF MEDICAL STUDENTS, INTERNS, AND RESIDENT PHYSICIANS IN PATIENT CARE, THAT THE PATIENT'S ATTENDING PHYSICIAN IS THE DOCTOR IN CHARGE OF THE PATIENT'S CARE, THAT THE PATIENT'S ATTENDING PHYSICIAN MAY CHANGE, WHETHER ANY RESIDENT PHYSICIAN OR MEDICAL STUDENTS MAY BE PARTICIPATING IN THE PATIENT'S CARE, INCLUDING SURGERY, REQUIRING NURSES TO PLACE A CALL FOR OR TO ASSIST A PATIENT IN CALLING THEIR ATTENDING PHYSICIANS, REQUIRING HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE A MECHANISM THAT IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WHEREBY PATIENTS CAN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FOR RESOLUTION OF URGENT PATIENT CARE CONCERNS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT CREATE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION.

Rep. J. E. SMITH explained the Senate Amendments.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. TOOLE, from the Lexington Delegation, submitted a favorable report on:

S. 855 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts, Courson, Cromer and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-380, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN LEXINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF LEXINGTON 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, AND TO CORRECT ARCHAIC REFERENCES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4231 (Word version) -- Reps. Funderburk, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF JAMES CURRY "BUZZY" ARLEDGE OF KERSHAW COUNTY ON MAY 22, 2005, AND TO CONVEY THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 4232 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Altman, Breeland, R. Brown, Chellis, Dantzler, Hagood, Limehouse, Mack, Merrill, Miller, Scarborough, Whipper and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION GRANTING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT A TIME AND DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO THE WEST ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL LADY WILDCATS AND COACHING STAFF FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPLAUDING THEIR 4-3 SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME VICTORY OVER FORT MILL FOR THEIR THIRD SOUTH CAROLINA AAAA STATE SOCCER TITLE IN FOUR YEARS, AND HONORING COACH DREW MCNEELY AND THE TEAM ON THEIR CONSISTENCY IN AND DEDICATION TO PLAYING SOCCER OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, grant the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives at a time and date to be determined by the Speaker to the West Ashley High School Lady Wildcats and coaching staff for the purpose of applauding their 4-3 sudden death overtime victory over Fort Mill for their third South Carolina AAAA State Soccer title in four years, and honoring Coach Drew McNeely and the team on their consistency in and dedication to playing soccer of the highest caliber.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4233 (Word version) -- Rep. Vick: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MARGARET MITCHELL OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FOR DEDICATION AND TIRELESS EFFORTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY COORDINATING COUNCIL.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

On motion of Rep. MILLER, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 4234 (Word version) -- Reps. Miller, Anderson, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 17, 2005, AS "GEORGETOWN CITY DAY" IN COMMEMORATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE INCORPORATION OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THOSE ORGANIZING THE CELEBRATORY EVENTS SCHEDULED, AND CALLING UPON THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN AND ALL INTERESTED SOUTH CAROLINIANS AND VISITORS TO TURN OUT AND PARTICIPATE IN THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATORY EVENTS OF THE DAY.

Whereas, Georgetown, South Carolina, officially became a town on December 19,1805, and was reincorporated as a city in 1893; and

Whereas, on Saturday, September 17, 2005, the City of Georgetown will honor its 1805 incorporation as a town with a bicentennial celebration; and

Whereas, according to "A History of Georgetown County, South Carolina" by the late historian Dr. George Rogers, twenty years before the 1805 act that created the Town of Georgetown, the General Assembly allowed tax-paying residents of the unincorporated community to elect three commissioners each Easter who would be responsible for conducting business; and

Whereas, in 1787, the General Assembly provided for five commissioners and a clerk of town market to be elected on the first Monday in each April, and after Charleston was incorporated in 1783, a move got under way to incorporate Georgetown, with that effort being bearing fruit in 1805; and

Whereas, the 1805 Bicentennial Committee is working with city officials to replicate many of the events held one hundred years ago during the centennial celebration, while also making this celebration a reflection of 2005 and reflecting the growth and progress of the city in the last century; and

Whereas, Mayor Lynn Wood Wilson and Council Members Peggy Wayne, Brendon Barber, Clarence Smalls, Paige Sawyer, Jack Grimes, and Rudolph Bradley are committed to making this bicentennial celebration a great success; and

Whereas, in the spirit of their predecessors, who organized the 1905 centennial celebration, which ended with a fireworks display illuminating the invitation to "Come Again in 2005". Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, proclaim September 17, 2005, as "Georgetown City Day" in commemoration of the bicentennial of the incorporation of the City of Georgetown, express appreciation to those organizing the celebratory events scheduled, and call upon the residents of the City of Georgetown and all interested South Carolinians and visitors to turn out and participate in the bicentennial celebratory events of the day.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Lynn Wood Wilson, Mayor of the City of Georgetown.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4235 (Word version) -- Reps. Coates, Branham, McGee and Vick: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE MR. BILLY THREADGILL OF FLORENCE FOR HIS SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE CAROLINAS INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION DURING THE ASSOCIATION'S FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY YEAR.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4236 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Altman, Breeland, R. Brown, Chellis, Dantzler, Hagood, Limehouse, Mack, Merrill, Scarborough, Whipper and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION APPLAUDING THE WEST ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL LADY WILDCATS ON THEIR 4-3 SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME VICTORY OVER FORT MILL FOR THEIR THIRD SOUTH CAROLINA AAAA STATE SOCCER TITLE IN FOUR YEARS, AND HONORING COACH DREW MCNEELY AND THE TEAM ON THEIR CONSISTENCY IN AND DEDICATION TO PLAYING SOCCER OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4237 (Word version) -- Rep. Allen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE REVEREND HILDA MCMAHAND OF GREENVILLE COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER SEVENTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY AND EXPRESSING HEARTFELT GRATITUDE FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO HER CHURCH AND HER COMMUNITY.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4238 (Word version) -- Reps. Weeks, G. M. Smith, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE THE REV. DR. MACK T. HINES FOR COMPLETING HIS STUDIES AND RECEIVING HIS DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DEGREE FROM HOOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.

Whereas, the Rev. Dr. Mack Hines, a native of Florence County, South Carolina, was born in the town of Claussen, the elder son of Mrs. Susanna Hines and the late Mack T. Hines, Sr.; and

Whereas, the Rev. Hines is a graduate of Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969 and earned his Bachelor of Divinity Degree from Morris College in 1980. He has recently completed his Doctor of Ministry Degree from Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury, North Carolina; and

Whereas, Dr. Hines began his career as a teacher in Florence School District One, where he worked for twelve years, and in 1984 The Saint Paul Baptist Church ministry extended the invitation for the Rev. Hines to become the under Shepherd; and

Whereas, the Rev. Mack Hines' acceptance of the pastorate of Saint Paul marked the beginning of a long and prosperous era in the history of the church. Under his dynamic leadership, members are constantly added to the fellowship and the Rev. Hines has championed youth education by organizing ministers to raise money for exceptional high school students to further their studies; and

Whereas, Dr. Hines is vice president of the Pee Dee Baptist Association; past secretary of the South Carolina Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention; vice moderator of the Florence and Affiliated Counties Union; president of the Mullins Area Ministerial Alliance; past member of the Board of Trustees of Morris College; and life member of the National Association For The Advancement of Colored People; and

Whereas, in addition to all his other church and local community service, the Rev. Mack Hines has served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives since 1995. He also operates the Transitional Shelter For The Homeless, raising over two hundred thousand dollars for the homeless; and

Whereas, the Rev. Dr. Hines is the loving husband of the former Gladys Jackson, the proud father of three sons, Mack III, Michael, and Gregory, and the doting grandfather of two grandchildren and wants it known that his greatest enjoyment and satisfaction is that of being a pastor. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, honor and congratulate the Rev. Dr. Mack T. Hines for completing his studies and receiving his Doctorate of Ministry Degree from Hood Theological Seminary.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to his wife, Gladys.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

S. 887 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE JUNE 1-4, 2005, AS SWEETGRASS BASKET DAYS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THE LOCAL SWEETGRASS BASKET MAKERS AS THEY EXHIBIT THIS ANCIENT AFRICAN ART FORM IN MOUNT PLEASANT AS PART OF THE PICCOLO SPOLETO CELEBRATION.

Whereas, the Town of Mount Pleasant is proud to be recognized as the primary location of the "Original Sweetgrass Basket Makers"; and

Whereas, during Sweetgrass Basket Days, the town and the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival Committee seek to bring local, state, national, and international attention to this declining ancient African art form; and

Whereas, the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival will provide an exciting opportunity for local sweetgrass basket makers to showcase their unique artistry and conduct demonstrations and workshops for the public; and

Whereas, the local entertainers and performers will provide a venue where the public can learn about the history and experience the human side of this ancient living art form; and

Whereas, festival goers will enjoy a variety of interesting Gullah Geechee skits, storytelling, gospel songs, and children's activities as well as some good old Lowcountry Gullah foods; and

Whereas, the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival Committee and the Town of Mount Pleasant are excited to host the inaugural Sweetgrass Festival on the grounds of Laing Middle School in Mount Pleasant during the from June 1-4, 2005, at the Piccolo Spoleto celebration. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, declare June 1-4, 2005, as Sweetgrass Basket Days in South Carolina and to recognize the local sweetgrass basket makers as they exhibit this ancient African art form in Mount Pleasant as part of the Piccolo Spoleto celebration.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival Committee and Town of Mount Pleasant.

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

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 4239 (Word version) -- Reps. Umphlett, Dantzler, Hinson and Jefferson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 24 OF ARTICLE III, SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE VI, AND SECTION 1A OF ARTICLE XVII, TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO DUAL OFFICEHOLDING AND QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION AGAINST HOLDING TWO OFFICES DOES NOT APPLY TO COMMISSIONED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY A COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS EMPLOYED IN A COUNTY IN WHICH THEY DO NOT RESIDE WHO HOLD ANOTHER OFFICE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4240 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Cato and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS REGARDING THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "COMMITTEE"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-65, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CMRS EMERGENCY TELEPHONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REENACT THE SECTION ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTEE AND MAKE IT PERMANENT, TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE COMMITTEE, TO REMOVE THE STATE AUDITOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES AS MEMBERS OF THIS COMMITTEE, TO INCLUDE A DIVISION DIRECTOR OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, TO ELIMINATE TERM LIMITS APPLICABLE TO COMMITTEE MEMBERS, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

S. 839 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Ford, Campsen and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN CHARLESTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF CHARLESTON 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, AND TO CORRECT ARCHAIC REFERENCES.
Referred to Charleston Delegation

S. 868 (Word version) -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RELATING TO RECOGNITION OF THE 2001 CSO MORTALITY TABLE FOR USE IN DETERMINING MINIMUM RESERVE LIABILITIES AND NONFORFEITURE BENEFITS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2978, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

S. 882 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY WHICH CONDUCTED A COUNTYWIDE PROPERTY TAX EQUALIZATION AND REASSESSMENT PROGRAM AFTER 2000 WHICH HAS NOT YET BEEN IMPLEMENTED MAY POSTPONE IMPLEMENTATION FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 896 (Word version) -- Senators Matthews and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 526 OF 1996, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICTS, THE ELECTIONS OF BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THESE DISTRICTS AND THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES, THE ELECTION OF THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, THE AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURES FOR LEVYING, COLLECTING, AND DISBURSING MILLAGE, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO CREATE THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT FISCAL COMMISSION, AND TO REVISE CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES AND CERTAIN PROCEDURES FOR LEVYING, COLLECTING, AND DISBURSING MILLAGE.
On motion of Rep. COBB-HUNTER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

ROLL CALL

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

Altman                 Anderson               Anthony
Bailey                 Bales                  Ballentine
Barfield               Battle                 Bingham
Bowers                 Brady                  Branham
Breeland               G. Brown               R. Brown
Cato                   Ceips                  Chalk
Chellis                Clark                  Clemmons
Clyburn                Coates                 Cobb-Hunter
Coleman                Cooper                 Dantzler
Davenport              Delleney               Duncan
Edge                   Emory                  Frye
Funderburk             Govan                  Hagood
Haley                  Hardwick               Harrell
Harrison               Haskins                Hayes
Herbkersman            J. Hines               Hinson
Hiott                  Hosey                  Howard
Huggins                Jefferson              Jennings
Kennedy                Kirsh                  Leach
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Loftis
Lucas                  Mack                   Mahaffey
McCraw                 McGee                  McLeod
Merrill                Miller                 Moody-Lawrence
J. H. Neal             J. M. Neal             Neilson
Norman                 Ott                    Owens
Parks                  Perry                  Phillips
Pinson                 E. H. Pitts            M. A. Pitts
Rhoad                  Rice                   Rutherford
Sandifer               Scarborough            Scott
Simrill                Sinclair               Skelton
D. C. Smith            G. M. Smith            G. R. Smith
J. E. Smith            J. R. Smith            W. D. Smith
Stewart                Talley                 Taylor
Thompson               Toole                  Townsend
Tripp                  Umphlett               Vaughn
Vick                   Viers                  Walker
Weeks                  White                  Whitmire
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Young

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, May 31.

Paul Agnew                        Bill Cotty
Jackson "Seth" Whipper            Joe Brown
Brenda Lee                        Becky Martin
Glenn Hamilton

Total Present--118
LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. HARVIN a leave of absence for the week due to illness.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. M. HINES a leave of absence for the week.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. F. N. SMITH a leave of absence due to a death in the family.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. Del Schutte of Charleston is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. ~~After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names of co-sponsors may be added.~~ A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: H. 3703 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
05/31/05 BOWERS

H. 3740--RECOMMITTED

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3740 (Word version) -- Reps. McGee, Coates, M. Hines, Branham and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 239 OF 1981, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 IN FLORENCE COUNTY, SO AS TO REAPPORTION THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH TRUSTEES ARE ELECTED; AND TO DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH THESE LINES OF THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FOR TRUSTEES ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

Rep. COATES moved to recommit the Bill to the Florence Delegation, which was agreed to.

ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

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

S. 347 (Word version) -- Senators Lourie, Jackson, Mescher, Ford, Knotts, Cleary, Scott, Short, Patterson, Land, Cromer, Elliott, Ryberg, Grooms and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-25-210 SO AS TO MAKE IT A CRIME TO DEFACE, VANDALIZE, TAMPER WITH, OR REMOVE A POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGN, TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.

H. 4166--COMMITTED

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4166 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-23-815 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MUST BEAUTIFY THE ROADSIDES ALONG THE TWO ON-RAMPS AND THE TWO OFF-RAMPS AT EXIT 75 ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 2005.

Rep. DAVENPORT moved to commit the Bill to the Committee on Education and Public Works, which was agreed to.

S. 854--REQUESTS FOR DEBATE

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 854 (Word version) -- Senator Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS' DUTIES BY A CLERK OF COURT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES, SO AS TO ADD JASPER COUNTY TO THE LIST OF THOSE COUNTIES WHICH HAVE BOTH A REGISTER OF DEEDS AND A CLERK OF COURT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-12, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO ADD JASPER COUNTY TO THE LIST OF COUNTIES IN WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY APPOINTS THE REGISTER OF DEEDS.

Reps. LIMEHOUSE, M. A. PITTS, VAUGHN, LEACH, VIERS, G. R. SMITH, HAMILTON and MAHAFFEY requested debate on the Bill.

S. 286--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

S. 286 (Word version) -- Senator Hawkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A SURPLUS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN INMAN, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY DISTRICT ONE SCHOOL BOARD.

Rep. DAVENPORT proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\SWB\6575CM05), which was adopted:
Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by deleting SECTION 1 and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. (A) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 25-1-1660 and 1-11-58, and Act 248 of 2004, the State Budget and Control Board is directed to transfer ownership of the surplus National Guard Armory located on the Oakland Avenue Extension, Inman, South Carolina, to the Town of Inman. The component parts of the facility must be used for the following purposes:

(1) the drill hall must be used as a regional museum;

(2) the administrative and training offices, and all other rooms within the armory must be used for the benefit of the Town of Inman; and

(3) the vehicle maintenance garage must be used as a community center for the enjoyment of the citizens of the Town of Inman.

(B) The Town of Inman may not sell or transfer this facility to another person or entity without the approval of the members of the Spartanburg Legislative Delegation who represent the Town of Inman./
Amend the joint resolution further, by deleting lines 25 and 26 after the title and inserting:
/ Whereas, the Town of Inman will use the armory for the benefit of the community. Now, therefore, /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. DAVENPORT explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. ANTHONY proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc Name COUNCIL\MS\7562AHB05), which was adopted:
Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:
/ SECTION ____. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 25-1-1660 and 1-11-58, and Act 248 of 2004, the State Budget and Control Board is directed to transfer ownership of the Lockhart National Guard Armory to the Town of Lockhart, South Carolina. /
Amend the joint resolution further, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:
/ SECTION ___. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 25-1-1660 and 1-11-58, and Act 248 of 2004, the State Budget and Control Board is directed to transfer ownership of the Jonesville National Guard Armory to the Town of Jonesville, South Carolina. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. DAVENPORT explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.

The Joint Resolultion, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bills were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

H. 4188 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Agnew, Cooper, Martin, Thompson and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN ANDERSON COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD AND REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN ANDERSON COUNTY, TO 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, AND TO CORRECT ARCHAIC LANGUAGE.

H. 4190 (Word version) -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, TO 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, AND TO CORRECT ARCHAIC LANGUAGE.

S. 736--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 736 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-7780, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF "VIETNAM WAR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES" SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY VIETNAM WAR VETERANS WHO SERVED ON ACTIVE DUTY AT ANYTIME DURING THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 28, 1961, TO MAY 7, 1975, MAY BE ISSUED THIS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.

Reps. CLARK and WALKER proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\SWB\6569CM05), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking SECTION 1, and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Section 56-3-7780(A) of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 311 of 2004, is amended to read:

"(A) The department may issue 'Vietnam Veterans' special motor vehicle license plates to owners of private passenger-carrying motor vehicles or light pickups having an empty weight of seven thousand pounds or less and a gross weight of nine thousand pounds or less registered in their names ~~which~~ who are Vietnam War Veterans who served on active duty in Vietnam at anytime during the period of February 28, 1961, to May 7, 1975. The motor vehicle owner must present the department with a DD214, or other official documentation that states that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal or that he served on active duty in Vietnam, along with his application for this special license plate. The special license plate may have imprinted on ~~the plate~~ it an emblem, a seal, or other symbol that honors Vietnam War Veterans. The special license plate must be issued or revalidated for a biennial period which expires twenty-four months from the month it is issued. The fee for this special license plate is the regular motor vehicle registration fee contained in Article 5, Chapter 3 of this title and a special motor vehicle license fee of twenty dollars." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. WALKER explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.

The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

H. 4221--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4221 (Word version) -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO HUNT MIGRATORY WATERFOWL IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF MURRELL'S INLET CREEK WITHIN ONE HUNDRED YARDS OF A RESIDENCE OR BUSINESS.

Reps. WITHERSPOON and FRYE proposed the following Amendment No. 11 (Doc Name COUNCIL\BBM\10957MM05), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 50-11-35 as found in SECTION 1, page 1, at line 26, by inserting after /business/ the phrase / without written permission of the owner or occupant /.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. WITHERSPOON explained the amendment.

Rep. MILLER spoke in favor of the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.

The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

S. 654--DEBATE ADJOURNED

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

S. 654 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, Peeler, Drummond, O'Dell, Knotts, Verdin, McGill, Cromer, Bryant, Mescher, Hawkins, Scott, Elliott and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION THAT A PERSON MUST COMPLETE WHEN HE PURCHASES A PISTOL AND CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON A PERSON WHO PURCHASES A PISTOL, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A PERSON TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-150, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE, DURATION, CONDITIONS PLACED ON, AND FORFEITURE OF A FIREARMS RETAIL DEALER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A RECORD TO BE MADE OF EVERY PISTOL SOLD ON A FIREARM TRANSACTION RECORD FORM, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A DEALER TO MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION ALL RECORDS HE IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PENALIZES A LICENSED DEALER FOR GIVING FALSE INFORMATION ON AN APPLICATION FOR PURCHASE OR TRANSFER OF A FIREARM.

S. 659--DEBATE ADJOURNED

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

S. 659 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, Scott, Alexander, Ryberg, J. V. Smith, Mescher, Drummond, Knotts, Malloy, Bryant, Elliott, Grooms, Cromer, Hutto, Sheheen, Pinckney, Verdin, Short, Leventis, Hawkins, Fair, O'Dell, McGill and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-215, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPONS PERMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES TO RENEW A CONCEALABLE WEAPONS PERMIT.

S. 210--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 210 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-185, SO AS TO ALLOW THE COUNTY TREASURER TO WAIVE LATE PAYMENT PENALTIES ON PROPERTY TAXES WHEN THE TAXPAYER APPLIES IN WRITING TO THE TREASURER FOR THE WAIVER AND INCLUDES DOCUMENTATION IN THE APPLICATION SUFFICIENT FOR THE TREASURER TO CONCLUDE THAT THE TAXPAYER MADE TIMELY PAYMENT AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALLOWING THE WAIVER IS WITHIN THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY TREASURER AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO APPEAL.

POINT OF ORDER

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

S. 140--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 140 (Word version) -- Senators Hayes and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3535 OF THE 1976 CODE, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT ALLOWED TAXPAYERS MAKING QUALIFIED REHABILITATION EXPENDITURES FOR A CERTIFIED HISTORIC STRUCTURE IN THIS STATE, TO EXTEND THE CREDIT TO LICENSE TAXES AND TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THE CREDIT TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES.

POINT OF ORDER

S. 671--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 671 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3575 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT OF FIFTY PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PREMIUMS PAID BY A TAXPAYER PURSUANT TO AN INDIVIDUAL POLICY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE, UP TO THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH TAXABLE YEAR FOR EACH COVERED INDIVIDUAL, AND TO PROHIBIT A DOUBLE BENEFIT.

POINT OF ORDER

S. 490--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 490 (Word version) -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-300, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX BY A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO MAKE A LIEN FOR MUNICIPAL TAXES WHEN PAYING A LIEN FOR STATE OR COUNTY TAXES, A FIRST LIEN WHEN PAYMENT OF A MUNICIPAL LIEN IS NOT MADE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TAX TITLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IF THE TAX SALE OF AN ITEM PRODUCES MORE CASH THAN THE FULL AMOUNT DUE, THE COVERAGE MUST BE APPLIED TO ANY OUTSTANDING MUNICIPAL TAX LIENS ON THE PROPERTY.

POINT OF ORDER

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

ACTING SPEAKER CATO IN CHAIR

H. 4159--RECONSIDERED, SENATE AMENDMENTS AMENDED AND RETURNED TO THE SENATE

The motion of Rep. WILKINS to reconsider the vote whereby the House non-concurred in the Senate Amendments to the following Concurrent Resolution was taken up and agreed to:

H. 4159 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Merrill and Ott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 21 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE AND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2005, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE MAY MEET IN STATEWIDE SESSION INDEPENDENTLY OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OTHER HOUSE ON A TUESDAY AT 11:00 A.M. TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE AND PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE IN REGARD TO THEIR RESPECTIVE HOUSES UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ESTABLISHED HEREIN AND CONTINUING, IF NECESSARY, UNTIL THE FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE UPON THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE AUTHORIZED STATEWIDE SESSIONS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON THE WEDNESDAY FOLLOWING THEIR CONVENING, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MATTERS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED UNTIL THE EXTENDED SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT DATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2005, WHETHER OR NOT THE ABOVE STATEWIDE SESSIONS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE HAVE BEEN HELD.

Reps. WILKINS, MERRILL and OTT proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\GJK\20594SD05), which was adopted:
Amend the resolution, as and if amended, by striking all after the resolving words and inserting:
/ (1) Pursuant to the provisions of Article III, Section 21 of the Constitution of this State and Section 2-1-180 of the 1976 Code, the mandatory sine die adjournment date for the General Assembly is extended, as authorized by law, to permit the General Assembly to continue in statewide session after Thursday, June 2, 2005, in the manner authorized by this resolution. The Senate and House of Representatives agree that when the respective Houses of the General Assembly adjourn on Thursday, June 2, 2005, not later than 5:00 p.m., the General Assembly stands adjourned sine die as to all matters except as provided in this resolution.

(2) For purposes of Section 1-3-210 of the 1976 Code, the sine die adjournment date is Thursday, June 2, 2005.

(3) The mandatory sine die adjournment date of the General Assembly is extended, as authorized by law, to not later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 15, 2005, to consider the matters as provided in this resolution after which time the General Assembly shall stand adjourned sine die.

(4) The Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate may ratify acts at mutually convenient times between June 2, 2005, and June 15, 2005.

(5) The House of Representatives and Senate shall meet at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, and shall adjourn not later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2005. This meeting of the respective Houses of the General Assembly shall be solely for the purpose of receipt and consideration of gubernatorial vetoes, receipt of messages, receipt and consideration of conference and free conference reports, consideration of resolutions expressing congratulations or sympathy, receipt, consideration, and confirmation of magisterial appointments, receipt and consideration of local legislation which has the unanimous consent of the affected delegation, and election of officers to fill any vacancies or pending vacancies due to letters of resignation in offices in the House of Representatives or Senate. When the House of Representatives and Senate adjourn not later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, the General Assembly shall stand adjourned sine die.

(6) For purposes of processing state agency regulations under the Administrative Procedures Act, the one hundred twenty day General Assembly review period for regulations is tolled after Thursday, June 2, 2005. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. WILKINS explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.

The Senate amendments, as amended, were then agreed to and the Concurrent Resolution was ordered returned to the Senate by a division vote of 95 to 0.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

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

H. 4241--ADOPTED

The following was introduced:

H. 4241 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Merrill and Ott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SHALL ELECT PERSONS TO FILL VACANCIES OR PENDING VACANCIES IN THE OFFICES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DURING THE 2005 REGULAR OR EXTENDED SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

(1) That pursuant to the provisions of Article III, Section 12 of the Constitution of this State, the House of Representatives sets the following procedures for the election of officers to fill any vacancies or pending vacancies due to letters of resignation in the offices of the House of Representatives that may be held during the 2005 regular or extended session of the General Assembly:

(a) nomination speeches for the office shall be limited to one speech for each candidate with no speech exceeding ten minutes;

(b) no seconding nominations or speeches for a candidate are allowed;

(d) unless unanimous consent is given to vote on the electronic roll call board, the Reading Clerk shall individually call each member's name, and each member may cast his vote "viva voce";

(e) a member may vote for only one candidate during a round of balloting;

(f) the Clerk of the House shall tally the votes for each candidate, and the presiding officer shall announce the vote totals for that ballot;

(g) after the presiding officer has begun to announce the vote totals for a ballot, a member may not change his vote to another candidate during that ballot; and,

(h) nothing contained in this resolution prevents the unanimous election of a candidate at the conclusion of a round of balloting by acclamation.

(2) If a candidate fails to receive a majority vote of those persons present and voting, the House shall proceed to successive ballots until a candidate receives a majority of the votes cast by those members present and voting on a ballot.

(3) Nominating speeches on the second or succeeding ballots are limited to one speech for each candidate with no speech exceeding five minutes, and no seconding speeches are allowed.

Rep. WILKINS explained the Resolution.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4242 (Word version) -- Rep. Cato: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF MRS. MARY RUTH BRANYON OF GOWENSVILLE AND TO CONVEY THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4243 (Word version) -- Rep. Allen: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE REVEREND ROBERT EARL DENNIS FOR HIS THIRTY-SIX YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS PASTOR OF CEDAR GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH IN GREENVILLE COUNTY.

The Resolution was adopted.

SPEAKER IN CHAIR

S. 1--COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE APPOINTED

The following was received from the Senate:

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

Columbia, S.C., May 31, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon its amendments to S. 1:
S. 1 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg, Hutto, Lourie, Drummond, Land, Moore, Matthews, McGill, O'Dell, Reese, Hayes, Gregory, Jackson, Martin, Rankin, Short, Richardson, Ritchie, Cromer, J. V. Smith, Leatherman, Fair and Patterson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6450, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FINE FOR A VIOLATION OF THE LAW MUST NOT BE WAIVED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6530, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE MANDATORY USE OF SAFETY BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OCCUPANTS OF THE BACK SEAT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM THE SAFETY BELT REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SAFETY BELT LAW AND CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL FUNDS COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE STATE GENERAL FUND, A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY NOT SEARCH A VEHICLE STOPPED SOLELY FOR A PRIMARY SAFETY BELT VIOLATION, A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY STOP A DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR ANY PRIMARY VIOLATION OF A PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A DRIVER OR PASSENGER TO WEAR A SAFETY BELT OR A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM, A PERSON MUST NOT BE CONVICTED FOR A PRIMARY SAFETY BELT VIOLATION EXCEPT UPON PROOF BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT, A VIOLATION OF THE MANDATORY SAFETY BELT LAW MAY BE TRIED BEFORE EITHER A JUDGE OR A JURY, AND A CONVICTION FOR A VIOLATION OF THE STATE'S MANDATORY SAFETY BELT LAW IS APPEALABLE TO THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
and asks for a Committee of Conference and has appointed Senators Ritchie, Lourie and Ryberg of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate.

Very respectfully,
President

Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. TOWNSEND, OWENS and GOVAN to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

H. 3673--DEBATE ADJOURNED

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:

H. 3673 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 101 OF TITLE 59, RELATING TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING MAY SPEND FEDERAL AND OTHER NONSTATE APPROPRIATED SOURCES OF REVENUE TO PROVIDE LUMP-SUM BONUSES, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE INSTITUTIONS MAY OFFER EDUCATIONAL FEE WAIVERS TO NO MORE THAN FOUR PERCENT OF THE TOTAL STUDENT BODY, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE INSTITUTIONS MAY ESTABLISH RESEARCH GRANT POSITIONS FUNDED BY CERTAIN GRANTS, TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THESE POSITIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE INSTITUTIONS MAY OFFER AND FUND, FROM ANY SOURCE OF REVENUE, HEALTH INSURANCE TO FULL-TIME GRADUATE ASSISTANTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THESE INSTITUTIONS IS VESTED WITH CERTAIN POWERS OF EMINENT DOMAIN, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE INSTITUTIONS MAY NEGOTIATE FOR ITS ANNUAL AUDIT AND QUALITY REVIEW PROCESS WITH REPUTABLE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FIRMS SELECTED FROM A LIST PREAPPROVED BY THE STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE; BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-430 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING TO ENTER INTO GROUND LEASE OR LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS WITH A PRIVATE ENTITY FOR THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF AN ON-CAMPUS FACILITY, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROVALS NECESSARY TO ENTER INTO THE AGREEMENT AND FOR SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH MUST BE A PART OF THE AGREEMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-440 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING MAY EMPLOY INSIDE OR OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO ADVISE IT OR REPRESENT IT IN ANY MATTER EXCEPT A LITIGATION MATTER WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-356 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING THE APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS FOR TECHNOLOGY GRANTS FROM THE EDUCATION LOTTERY ACCOUNT FOR FOUR-YEAR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS SHALL DEVELOP A FORMULA FOR THE ALLOCATION OF THESE GRANTS WHICH IS NOT COMPETITIVELY BASED IN ORDER TO PERMIT MULTI-YEAR INVESTMENT APPROACHES; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 101, TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION REGULATORY, PROCEDURAL, AND FINANCIAL MATTERS.

Rep. COOPER explained the Senate Amendments.

Rep. COOPER moved to adjourn debate on the Senate Amendments, which was agreed to.

Rep. LEACH moved that the House recede until 2:45 p.m., which was agreed to.

THE HOUSE RESUMES

At 2:45 p.m. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.

ACTING SPEAKER WITHERSPOON IN CHAIR

POINT OF QUORUM

The question of a quorum was raised.
A quorum was later present.

SPEAKER IN CHAIR

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4244 (Word version) -- Rep. E. H. Pitts: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO WISH HAZEL LEGGETT-TYNDALL OF LEXINGTON COUNTY A HAPPY FORTIETH BIRTHDAY, TO RECOGNIZE HER FOR HER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A TOWN COUNCILWOMAN, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER ON BEING ELECTED MAYOR PRO TEMPORE OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 899 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE RECENTLY COMPLETED INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAYS 52 AND 78 IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON "THE ANTLERS INTERCHANGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THE INTERCHANGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "THE ANTLERS INTERCHANGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

S. 870 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN EDGEFIELD COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY, TO DESIGNATE 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, TO PROVIDE THAT THE POLLING PLACES FOR EDGEFIELD COUNTY MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR EDGEFIELD COUNTY WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, AND TO CORRECT ARCHAIC LANGUAGE.
On motion of Rep. CLYBURN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 893 (Word version) -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1095 OF 1962, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE LOWER FLORENCE COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO ADD THE POWER TO PLEDGE THE PROCEEDS FROM FUTURE REVENUES RECEIVED AS COLLATERAL FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECURING FINANCING NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THE OPERATIONS OF THE HOSPITAL.
On motion of Rep. BRANHAM, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

ORDERED TO THIRD READING

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

Rep. HARRISON explained the Bill.

S. 659--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

Rep. M. A. PITTS proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\GJK\20597SD05), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding a new SECTION appropriately numbered to read:
/SECTION ____. Chapter 31, Title 23 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Article 8

Identification Cards Issued to and Firearm Qualification Provide for Retired Law Enforcement Personnel

Section 23-31-600. (A) For purposes of this section:

(1) 'identification card' is a photographic identification card complying with 18 U.S.C. Section 926C(d).

(2) 'qualified retired law enforcement officer' means any retired law enforcement officer as defined in 18 U.S.C. Section 926C(c) who at the time of his retirement was certified as a law enforcement officer in this State and who was trained and qualified to carry firearms in the performance of his duties.

(B) An agency or department within this State must comply with Section 3 of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, 18 U.S.C. Section 926C, by issuing an identification card to any person who retired from that agency or department and who is a qualified retired law enforcement officer.

(C)(1) Subject to the limitations of subsection (E), a qualified retired law enforcement officer may carry a concealed weapon in this State if he possesses an identification card issued pursuant to subsection (C) along with a certification that he has, not less recently than one year before the date the individual is carrying the firearm, met the standards established by the agency for training and qualification for active law enforcement officers to carry a firearm of the same type as the concealed firearm.

(2) The firearms certification required by this subsection may be reflected on the identification card or may be in a separate document carried with the identification card.

(D) The restrictions contained in Sections 23-31-220 and 23-31-225 are applicable to a person carrying a concealed weapon pursuant to this section.

(E) An agency or department that does not establish and comply with written procedures for issuing an identification card to a qualified retired law enforcement officer within sixty days after a request is submitted shall not receive any grants or monies from the State, except as may otherwise be required by federal law, and is not entitled to send any individuals for training and education at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

(F) The agency or department may charge the retired law enforcement officer a reasonable fee for issuing the identification card and must provide the retired officer with the opportunity to qualify to carry a firearm under the same standards for training and qualification for active law enforcement officers to carry firearms. However, the agency or department may, as provided in 18 U.S.C. Section 926C(c)(5), require the retired officer to pay the actual expenses of the training and qualification." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. M. A. PITTS explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.

The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

S. 145--DEBATE ADJOURNED

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:

S. 145 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-390, 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.

Rep. WITHERSPOON moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate Amendments until Thursday, June 2, which was agreed to.

H. 4035--SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:

H. 4035 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Wilkins, Chellis, Thompson, Cotty, Huggins, Clark, Bales, Neilson, Hosey, J. E. Smith, Frye, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Battle, Bowers, Branham, Cato, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Davenport, Delleney, Hagood, Hardwick, Haskins, J. Hines, Hinson, Kirsh, Leach, Mahaffey, McLeod, Miller, J. H. Neal, Norman, Ott, Owens, Rhoad, Rice, Scarborough, Scott, D. C. Smith, G. R. Smith, Talley, Taylor, Vaughn, Walker, White, Witherspoon and Young: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 45, TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT ACT, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A VENTURE CAPITAL AUTHORITY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO SOLICIT INVESTMENT PLANS FOR RAISING AND INVESTING VENTURE CAPITAL PURSUANT TO THE VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT ACT AND TO REVISE AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS UNDER WHICH VENTURE CAPITAL IS RAISED AND INVESTORS RECEIVE STATE TAX CREDITS FOR THEIR INVESTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE VENTURE CAPITAL AUTHORITY, AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT PRIVATE INVESTMENT AND OTHER PROPRIETARY FINANCIAL DATA PROVIDED TO THE VENTURE CAPITAL AUTHORITY BY A DESIGNATED INVESTOR GROUP OR AN INVESTOR.

Rep. HINSON explained the Senate Amendments.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

S. 95--DEBATE ADJOURNED

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:

S. 95 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Sheheen, Knotts and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-445, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION OF UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALLS AND SECTION 34-36-40, RELATING TO LOAN BROKERS, BOTH SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO REQUEST A HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY REQUEST THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION IMPOSE A CIVIL FINE FOR A VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-106, RELATING TO THE INVESTIGATORY POWERS OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATOR MAY APPLY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, RATHER THAN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, FOR AN ORDER COMPELLING COMPLIANCE WITH A SUBPOENA; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-6-108 AND 37-6-113, RELATING TO AN ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR TO REQUEST A HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT AND TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT'S ORDER AS PROVIDED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT AND THE RULES GOVERNING PRACTICE BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-401, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE PROVISIONS OF PART 4, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 37 AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT MUST BE RESOLVED IN FAVOR OF THE LATTER; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-414, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO HAS EXHAUSTED ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATOR AND WHO IS AGGRIEVED IS ENTITLED TO BRING A CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-11-100, RELATING TO LICENSING AND REGULATION OF CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO REQUEST A HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT AND TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW'S ORDER AS PROVIDED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT AND THE RULES GOVERNING PRACTICE BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-16-70, RELATING TO PREPAID LEGAL SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT BY A PREPAID LEGAL SERVICES COMPANY FOR A VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS MAY ISSUE AN ORDER REQUIRING THE CLUB REPRESENTATIVE TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM THE VIOLATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLUB REPRESENTATIVE MAY REQUEST A HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 39-61-100 AND 39-61-130, BOTH RELATING TO MOTOR CLUB SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO REQUEST A HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT AND TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT'S ORDER AS PROVIDED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT AND THE RULES GOVERNING PRACTICE BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-39-150, RELATING TO PAWNBROKERS, SECTIONS 40-58-55, 40-58-80, AND 40-58-90, AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS, SECTION 40-68-160, RELATING TO REGULATION OF STAFF LEASING SERVICES, SECTION 44-79-80, RELATING TO PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES, SECTION 56-28-110, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT PURCHASERS OF A REPURCHASED MOTOR VEHICLE, AND SECTIONS 59-102-70 AND 59-102-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF ATHLETE AGENTS, ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT AND TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT'S ORDER AS PROVIDED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT AND THE RULES GOVERNING PRACTICE BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 37-6-415 AND 37-11-110, RELATING TO APPEALS OF DECISIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS.

Rep. HARRISON explained the Senate Amendments.

Rep. LOFTIS moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate Amendments until Wednesday, June 1, which was agreed to.

H. 3412--SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:

H. 3412 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Bales, Cotty, Brady, Whipper, Vaughn, Branham, Toole, Taylor, D. C. Smith and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY ADMISSIONS TO MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PATIENT DOES NOT REQUIRE INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT, THE COURT, UPON PROPER NOTICE, SHALL DISMISS THE PETITION FOR COMMITMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-430, RELATING TO TAKING PERSONS WHO ARE BELIEVED TO BE A DANGER TO THEMSELVES OR OTHERS INTO CUSTODY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ORDER AUTHORIZING SUCH CUSTODY IS VALID ONLY FOR SEVENTY-TWO HOURS; TO ADD SECTION 44-13-05 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TAKE A PERSON WHO THE OFFICER BELIEVES TO BE MENTALLY ILL INTO PROTECTIVE CUSTODY AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-580, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR JUDICIAL COMMITMENT TO A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY, SO AS TO CLARIFY THESE PROCEDURES AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ORDER OUT-PATIENT TREATMENT FOLLOWING IN-PATIENT COMMITMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-24-150, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE FAMILY COURT TO COMMIT CERTAIN CHILDREN FOR PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY ORDER THAT SUCH AN EVALUATION BE CONDUCTED BY A COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER AND THAT IF AN IN-PATIENT EVALUATION IS RECOMMENDED, THE COURT MAY COMMIT THE CHILD TO A DESIGNATED HOSPITAL FOR UP TO FIFTEEN DAYS FOR SUCH AN EVALUATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-52-50, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCY ADMISSIONS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT IF A COURT ISSUES AN ORDER TO TAKE A PERSON IN NEED OF SUCH TREATMENT INTO PROTECTIVE CUSTODY, THE ORDER IS VALID ONLY FOR SEVENTY-TWO HOURS.

Rep. G. R. SMITH explained the Senate Amendments.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

H. 3673--DEBATE ADJOURNED

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:

Rep. KIRSH moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate Amendments until Wednesday, June 1, which was agreed to.

H. 4215--TABLED

The following House Resolution was taken up:

H. 4215 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Merrill and Ott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SHALL ELECT PERSONS TO FILL VACANCIES IN THE OFFICES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DURING THE 2005 REGULAR OR EXTENDED SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Rep. MERRILL moved to table the Resolution, which was agreed to.

S. 553--ORDERED RECOMITTED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INVITATIONS AND MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

S. 553 (Word version) -- Senator Hawkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT NO INCREASES IN PAYROLL TAXES, NO CUTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, AND OPTIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY PERSONAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS.

Whereas, sweeping demographic shifts have led to cost increases and the current Social Security system is facing insolvency; and

Whereas, when the original pay-as-you go program was setup there were forty-two workers per retiree. Now there are only three workers per retiree and that ratio will soon drop to about two to one; and

Whereas, without significant changes costs will exceed revenues in 2018 and the system will not be able to pay any benefits by 2042. The resulting effect will be that anyone born after the year 1970 will not receive any Social Security benefits; and

Whereas, to remedy this situation under the current system would require either a fifty percent tax increase on every working American or a thirty percent benefit cut; and

Whereas, allowing younger workers to invest a portion of their income in personal retirement accounts would facilitate a greater rate of return and retirement security while avoiding any benefit cuts and/or tax increases. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request the Congress of the United States to enact no increases in payroll taxes, no cuts to Social Security benefits, and optional Social Security Personal Retirement Accounts.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the United States Senate, the United States House of Representatives, and to each member of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation.

Rep. LEACH moved to recommit the Concurrent Resolution to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, which was agreed to.

S. 860--ADOPTED AND SENT TO SENATE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

S. 860 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE TWO TOWERS OF THE NEW ARTHUR RAVENEL BRIDGE IN CHARLESTON AS THE "JOHN P. GRACE TOWER" AND THE "SILAS N. PEARMAN TOWER" RESPECTIVELY IN HONOR OF THE MEN FOR WHOM THE TWO OLD BRIDGES THAT WILL BE REPLACED BY THE ARTHUR RAVENEL BRIDGE WERE NAMED AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT TO ERECT MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THE APPROPRIATE PLACES REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

Whereas, the new Arthur Ravenel Bridge in Charleston is one of the most amazing designs of an American bridge and is truly spectacular and awesome to all those who have seen it; and

Whereas, one prominent component of the Arthur Ravenel Bridge is the breathtaking view of the two towers that hold the cables that support the roadbeds; and

Whereas, when the Arthur Ravenel Bridge is opened it will replace the John P. Grace and Silas N. Pearman bridges which have served the Charleston community so well for so long; and

Whereas, John P. Grace was a former Charleston mayor in the 1920's and Silas N. Pearman was formerly South Carolina's Chief Highway Commissioner. The Grace bridge was completed in the late 1920's and the Pearman Bridge was completed in the late 1960's; and

Whereas, the General Assembly believes that to name these two towers in such a manner will be a wonderful way to preserve the memory of the two bridges that have meant so much to the people of Charleston. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, request the Department of Transportation to name the two towers of the new Arthur Ravenel Bridge in Charleston as the "John P. Grace Tower" and the "Silas N. Pearman Tower" respectively in honor of the men for whom the two old bridges that will be replaced by the Arthur Ravenel Bridge will be named and to erect markers or signs at the appropriate places that contain the words "John P. Grace Tower" and the "Silas N. Pearman Tower".

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

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

S. 867--ADOPTED AND SENT TO SENATE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

S. 867 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 219 IN NEWBERRY COUNTY FROM OXNER ROAD (ROAD S-36-611) TO UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 176 AS "JERRY ALEWINE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN MEMORY OF JERRY M. ALEWINE, WHO SERVED THE COUNTY OF NEWBERRY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WITH DISTINCTION AS A MEMBER OF THE NEWBERRY COUNTY COUNCIL, AS BOARD CHAIRMAN OF THE NEWBERRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, AND AS A MEMBER OF THE NEWBERRY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

Whereas, Jerry M. Alewine was elected to the Newberry County Council representing District Three in November, 2002, and served with distinction as a county council member from January, 2003, until his untimely death on August 12, 2003; and

Whereas, Jerry M. Alewine was dedicated and committed to the County of Newberry and its citizens, having served as board chairman of the Newberry County Memorial Hospital, as a member of the Newberry County Transportation Committee, and as a member of the Saint Philips Fire Department; and

Whereas, the professional career of Jerry M. Alewine was dedicated to providing modern, high quality roadways to the citizens of South Carolina inasmuch as he was a longtime public official of the South Carolina Highway Department from which he retired. He was later employed by Vulcan Materials and was also the owner of J. J. Line Striping; and

Whereas, Jerry M. Alewine graduated from Newberry College in 1960 and served as a member of the Newberry College Alumni Association and the Newberry College Indian Club; and

Whereas, Jerry M. Alewine was a lifelong member of Saint Philips Lutheran Church where he served on the church council, was a former Sunday School superintendent, and a former church financial secretary; and

Whereas, he was devoted to his lovely wife, the former Eleanor Amick, and they were blessed with two children, Nancy Alewine Stoudemire and Jerry Amick Alewine, and one grandchild, Ryan Joseph Stoudemire; and

Whereas, it is fitting and proper that the portion of South Carolina Highway 219 in Newberry County from Oxner Road (Road S-36-611) to United States Highway 176 be named "Jerry Alewine Memorial Highway" in memory of Jerry M. Alewine. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly request that the Department of Transportation name the portion of South Carolina Highway 219 in Newberry County from Oxner Road (Road S-36-611) to United States Highway 176 as "Jerry Alewine Memorial Highway" in memory of Jerry M. Alewine, who served the County of Newberry and the State of South Carolina with distinction as a member of the Newberry County Council, as board chairman of the Newberry County Memorial Hospital, and as a member of the Newberry County Transportation Committee and further request the Department of Transportation to erect appropriate signs or markers reflecting this designation.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to his widow, Mrs. Eleanor Amick Alewine, and to the Department of Transportation.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

MOTION PERIOD

The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. W. D. SMITH.

S. 348--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 348 (Word version) -- Senators Thomas and J. V. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 45-2-70 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE POSTING OF RULES IN LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS, TO REQUIRE THE POSTING OF A NOTICE REQUIRED BY SECTION 45-5-80; TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 45 BY ADDING SECTION 45-5-80 TO PROVIDE THAT ALL LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS WITHOUT A SPRINKLER SYSTEM MUST POST A NOTICE IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE AT OR NEAR THE GUEST REGISTRATION DESK; TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 45 BY ADDING SECTION 45-5-90 TO REQUIRE THAT INSURANCE COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR HOTELS THAT HAVE WATER SPRINKLER SYSTEMS THAT ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION STANDARDS MUST INCLUDE A STATEMENT IN THE INSURED'S INSURANCE RENEWAL NOTICE THAT CALCULATES THE PREMIUM SAVINGS THE INSURED WOULD REALIZE IF THE MOTEL'S SPRINKLER SYSTEM WAS COMPLIANT WITH THOSE STANDARDS.

Rep. LIMEHOUSE proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc Name COUNCIL\BBM\10942MM05), which was rejected:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:
/ SECTION __. Chapter 5, Title 45 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 45-5-85. Section 45-5-80 does not apply to a hotel, as defined in this chapter, that is less than four stories tall." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. LIMEHOUSE explained the amendment.

Rep. SCARBOROUGH moved to table the amendment.
Rep. LIMEHOUSE demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:

Yeas 17; Nays 62

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Bales                  Bingham                Cato
Cooper                 Davenport              Delleney
Emory                  Haley                  Huggins
McLeod                 Owens                  Rice
Sandifer               Scarborough            Simrill
Vaughn                 Whitmire

Total--17

Those who voted in the negative are:

Agnew                  Altman                 Anderson
Anthony                Bailey                 Battle
Brady                  Breeland               G. Brown
J. Brown               R. Brown               Chalk
Chellis                Clark                  Clemmons
Clyburn                Coates                 Coleman
Cotty                  Edge                   Frye
Funderburk             Hardwick               J. Hines
Hinson                 Hosey                  Jefferson
Leach                  Limehouse              Littlejohn
Lucas                  Mack                   Mahaffey
McCraw                 McGee                  Merrill
Miller                 Neilson                Norman
Parks                  Perry                  Pinson
E. H. Pitts            M. A. Pitts            Rhoad
D. C. Smith            G. M. Smith            G. R. Smith
J. R. Smith            W. D. Smith            Stewart
Talley                 Taylor                 Thompson
Toole                  Townsend               Walker
Weeks                  Whipper                White
Witherspoon            Young

Total--62

So, the House refused to table the amendment.

Rep. SCARBOROUGH spoke against the amendment.

The question then recurred to the adoption of the amendment.

Rep. CATO demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:

Yeas 22; Nays 75

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Bailey                 Barfield               Chalk
Clemmons               Coleman                Cotty
Edge                   Frye                   Hardwick
Herbkersman            Hosey                  Kirsh
Limehouse              Mahaffey               Norman
E. H. Pitts            G. M. Smith            Stewart
Toole                  Walker                 White
Witherspoon

Total--22

Those who voted in the negative are:

Agnew                  Altman                 Anderson
Anthony                Ballentine             Battle
Bingham                Bowers                 Brady
Branham                G. Brown               J. Brown
Cato                   Ceips                  Chellis
Clark                  Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter
Cooper                 Dantzler               Davenport
Delleney               Duncan                 Emory
Funderburk             Hagood                 Haley
Hamilton               Haskins                Hayes
J. Hines               Hinson                 Hiott
Huggins                Jefferson              Kennedy
Leach                  Littlejohn             Lucas
Mack                   Martin                 McCraw
McGee                  McLeod                 Merrill
Miller                 Neilson                Ott
Owens                  Parks                  Perry
Pinson                 M. A. Pitts            Rice
Sandifer               Scarborough            Simrill
Sinclair               Skelton                D. C. Smith
G. R. Smith            J. E. Smith            J. R. Smith
W. D. Smith            Talley                 Taylor
Thompson               Townsend               Umphlett
Vaughn                 Vick                   Weeks
Whitmire               Wilkins                Young

Total--75

So, the amendment was rejected.

Rep. LIMEHOUSE proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (Doc Name COUNCIL\MS\7578HTC05), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:
/ SECTION __. Chapter 5, Title 45 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 45-5-90. Section 45-5-80 does not apply to a hotel, as defined in this chapter, that is:

(1) constructed primarily of solid brick or masonry; or

(2) more than one hundred years of age." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. LIMEHOUSE explained the amendment.

SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE IN CHAIR

Rep. EDGE spoke in favor of the amendment.

Rep. SCARBOROUGH moved to table the amendment.

Rep. EDGE demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:

Yeas 53; Nays 43

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Agnew                  Anderson               Ballentine
Battle                 Bingham                Brady
Branham                G. Brown               J. Brown
Cato                   Ceips                  Clark
Coates                 Cobb-Hunter            Cooper
Davenport              Delleney               Duncan
Emory                  Funderburk             Hagood
Haley                  J. Hines               Hinson
Hiott                  Huggins                Jennings
Kennedy                Kirsh                  Leach
Littlejohn             Lucas                  Mack
Martin                 McGee                  McLeod
Ott                    M. A. Pitts            Rice
Sandifer               Scarborough            Scott
Simrill                Sinclair               Skelton
D. C. Smith            W. D. Smith            Taylor
Thompson               Vaughn                 Vick
White                  Whitmire

Total--53

Those who voted in the negative are:

Altman                 Anthony                Bailey
Bales                  Barfield               Chalk
Chellis                Clemmons               Clyburn
Coleman                Cotty                  Dantzler
Edge                   Frye                   Hardwick
Harrell                Hayes                  Hosey
Jefferson              Limehouse              Mahaffey
McCraw                 Merrill                Miller
J. M. Neal             Neilson                Norman
Parks                  E. H. Pitts            Rhoad
G. M. Smith            G. R. Smith            J. E. Smith
J. R. Smith            Stewart                Talley
Toole                  Umphlett               Walker
Weeks                  Whipper                Witherspoon
Young

Total--43

So, the amendment was tabled.

Rep. LIMEHOUSE moved to table the Bill.

Rep. CATO demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:

Yeas 29; Nays 65

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Altman                 Anthony                Barfield
Clark                  Clemmons               Coates
Coleman                Delleney               Duncan
Edge                   Frye                   Hardwick
Herbkersman            Jefferson              Limehouse
Mahaffey               McCraw                 Merrill
Miller                 Norman                 E. H. Pitts
M. A. Pitts            Simrill                Stewart
Talley                 Toole                  Whipper
White                  Witherspoon

Total--29

Those who voted in the negative are:

Agnew                  Bailey                 Bales
Ballentine             Battle                 Bingham
Bowers                 Brady                  J. Brown
Cato                   Ceips                  Chalk
Chellis                Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter
Cooper                 Cotty                  Dantzler
Davenport              Emory                  Funderburk
Hagood                 Haley                  Harrison
Haskins                J. Hines               Hinson
Hiott                  Hosey                  Howard
Jennings               Kirsh                  Leach
Littlejohn             Lucas                  Mack
McGee                  McLeod                 J. H. Neal
J. M. Neal             Neilson                Ott
Parks                  Perry                  Pinson
Rice                   Sandifer               Scarborough
Scott                  Sinclair               Skelton
D. C. Smith            G. R. Smith            J. E. Smith
J. R. Smith            Taylor                 Thompson
Umphlett               Vaughn                 Vick
Walker                 Weeks                  Whitmire
Wilkins                Young

Total--65

So, the House refused to table the Bill.

Pursuant to Rule 7.7 the Yeas and Nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 76; Nays 21

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Agnew                  Allen                  Altman
Anderson               Anthony                Bailey
Bales                  Ballentine             Battle
Bingham                Bowers                 Brady
R. Brown               Cato                   Ceips
Chalk                  Chellis                Clyburn
Coates                 Cobb-Hunter            Cotty
Dantzler               Davenport              Duncan
Emory                  Funderburk             Hagood
Haley                  Haskins                J. Hines
Hinson                 Hiott                  Hosey
Howard                 Huggins                Jennings
Kennedy                Kirsh                  Leach
Littlejohn             Lucas                  Mack
Martin                 McCraw                 McGee
McLeod                 J. H. Neal             J. M. Neal
Neilson                Ott                    Parks
Perry                  Pinson                 M. A. Pitts
Rhoad                  Rice                   Sandifer
Scarborough            Scott                  Simrill
Sinclair               Skelton                D. C. Smith
G. R. Smith            J. R. Smith            Talley
Taylor                 Thompson               Umphlett
Vaughn                 Vick                   Walker
Weeks                  Whitmire               Wilkins
Young

Total--76

Those who voted in the negative are:

Barfield               Clark                  Clemmons
Coleman                Delleney               Edge
Frye                   Hardwick               Harrell
Jefferson              Limehouse              Mahaffey
Merrill                Miller                 Norman
E. H. Pitts            Stewart                Toole
Whipper                White                  Witherspoon

Total--21

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

SPEAKER IN CHAIR

H. 3702--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. J. R. SMITH moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, June 1, which was adopted:

H. 3702 (Word version) -- Reps. J. R. Smith, Loftis, Hinson, G. R. Smith, Haskins, Barfield, Vaughn, Clark, Frye, Davenport, Viers, Haley, Altman, Bailey, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clemmons, Dantzler, Edge, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Herbkersman, Huggins, Limehouse, Littlejohn, McGee, Merrill, Perry, E. H. Pitts, Rice, Sandifer, Scarborough, D. C. Smith, W. D. Smith, Talley, Tripp and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-460, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS OR CONTRACTORS FOR ITS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE THE FORMULA BY WHICH THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL CALCULATE STATE AID.

S. 138--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. WITHERSPOON moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, June 1, which was adopted:

S. 138 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES.

H. 3703--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3703 (Word version) -- Reps. Vaughn, Loftis, Haskins, Davenport, Altman, Bailey, Bales, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Cooper, Herbkersman, Littlejohn, Rhoad, Rice, Walker, Leach and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-275, SO AS TO REPLACE CALCULATION AND IMPOSITION OF A ROLLBACK PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE FOR REASSESSMENT YEARS WITH A REASSESSMENT YEAR MILLAGE RATE CALCULATED TO PRODUCE NO MORE THAN ONE PERCENT ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TAX REVENUE THAN SUCH REVENUE IN THE PRECEDING YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MILLAGE RATE LIMITATIONS ON LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES, SO AS TO DELETE AUTHORIZATION FOR MILLAGE RATE INCREASES EQUAL TO INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX WITHOUT A POSITIVE MAJORITY VOTE OF THE GOVERNING BODY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FROM SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE AND CALCULATION OF THE ROLLBACK TAX SO AS TO DELETE THE ROLLBACK TAX PROVISIONS MADE OBSOLETE BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.

Rep. VAUGHN explained the Bill.

Rep. COTTY spoke against the Bill.

Rep. VAUGHN spoke in favor of the Bill.

Rep. COTTY moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Ways and Means.

SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE IN CHAIR

Rep. VAUGHN moved to table the motion.
Rep. VAUGHN demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:

Yeas 58; Nays 40

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Altman                 Bailey                 Ballentine
Bingham                Bowers                 J. Brown
Cato                   Ceips                  Chalk
Chellis                Clemmons               Clyburn
Cobb-Hunter            Cooper                 Delleney
Duncan                 Edge                   Frye
Hagood                 Haley                  Hardwick
Harrell                Haskins                Herbkersman
Hinson                 Hosey                  Huggins
Jefferson              Leach                  Lee
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Loftis
Mahaffey               Martin                 McCraw
Merrill                J. H. Neal             Parks
Perry                  E. H. Pitts            M. A. Pitts
Rhoad                  Rice                   Scarborough
Simrill                D. C. Smith            G. R. Smith
J. R. Smith            Stewart                Taylor
Toole                  Umphlett               Vaughn
Walker                 White                  Witherspoon
Young

Total--58

Those who voted in the negative are:

Agnew                  Allen                  Anderson
Anthony                Bales                  Barfield
Battle                 Brady                  Branham
Breeland               G. Brown               R. Brown
Clark                  Coleman                Cotty
Dantzler               Emory                  Funderburk
Hiott                  Jennings               Kennedy
Kirsh                  Lucas                  Mack
McGee                  McLeod                 Miller
J. M. Neal             Neilson                Norman
Pinson                 Sandifer               Skelton
G. M. Smith            J. E. Smith            Thompson
Vick                   Weeks                  Whipper
Whitmire

Total--40

So, the motion to recommit the Bill was tabled.

Rep. SKELTON spoke against the Bill.
Rep. EMORY spoke against the Bill.
Rep. OTT spoke against the Bill.
Rep. LOFTIS spoke in favor of the Bill.

SPEAKER IN CHAIR

Rep. MCLEOD moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Jan. 18, 2006.

Rep. VAUGHN moved to table the motion.

Rep. VAUGHN demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:

Yeas 58; Nays 43

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allen                  Anthony                Bailey
Bales                  Ballentine             Bingham
Bowers                 Cato                   Ceips
Chalk                  Chellis                Coates
Cooper                 Dantzler               Davenport
Delleney               Duncan                 Edge
Frye                   Hagood                 Haley
Hamilton               Hardwick               Haskins
Herbkersman            J. Hines               Hinson
Hiott                  Huggins                Leach
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Loftis
Mahaffey               Martin                 Merrill
Miller                 Perry                  E. H. Pitts
M. A. Pitts            Rice                   Scarborough
Sinclair               J. R. Smith            W. D. Smith
Stewart                Talley                 Taylor
Thompson               Toole                  Townsend
Umphlett               Vaughn                 Walker
White                  Wilkins                Witherspoon
Young

Total--58

Those who voted in the negative are:

Agnew                  Anderson               Barfield
Battle                 Branham                Breeland
G. Brown               J. Brown               R. Brown
Clark                  Clemmons               Clyburn
Cobb-Hunter            Cotty                  Emory
Funderburk             Govan                  Hosey
Howard                 Jefferson              Jennings
Kennedy                Kirsh                  Lucas
Mack                   McCraw                 McLeod
J. H. Neal             Neilson                Norman
Ott                    Owens                  Parks
Pinson                 Rhoad                  Scott
Skelton                D. C. Smith            J. E. Smith
Vick                   Weeks                  Whipper
Whitmire

Total--43

So, the motion to adjourn debate was tabled.

Pursuant to Rule 7.7 the Yeas and Nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 57; Nays 45

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allen                  Bailey                 Bales
Ballentine             Battle                 Bingham
Bowers                 Cato                   Ceips
Chalk                  Chellis                Clemmons
Coates                 Cooper                 Dantzler
Davenport              Delleney               Duncan
Edge                   Frye                   Hagood
Haley                  Hamilton               Hardwick
Harrison               Haskins                Herbkersman
Hinson                 Huggins                Leach
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Loftis
Mahaffey               Martin                 Merrill
Miller                 Perry                  E. H. Pitts
M. A. Pitts            Rice                   Scarborough
Sinclair               J. R. Smith            W. D. Smith
Stewart                Talley                 Taylor
Thompson               Toole                  Townsend
Umphlett               Vaughn                 White
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Young

Total--57

Those who voted in the negative are:

Agnew                  Anderson               Anthony
Barfield               Branham                Breeland
G. Brown               J. Brown               R. Brown
Clark                  Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter
Cotty                  Emory                  Funderburk
Govan                  J. Hines               Hiott
Hosey                  Howard                 Jefferson
Jennings               Kennedy                Kirsh
Lucas                  Mack                   McCraw
McLeod                 J. H. Neal             Neilson
Norman                 Ott                    Owens
Parks                  Pinson                 Rhoad
Scott                  Skelton                D. C. Smith
G. R. Smith            J. E. Smith            Vick
Weeks                  Whipper                Whitmire

Total--45

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

H. 4078--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4078 (Word version) -- Reps. Duncan, Taylor, M. A. Pitts, Cotty, Clark, Viers, Rivers, Bowers, Hosey, Anderson, G. Brown, Leach, W. D. Smith, Rhoad, Bailey, Bales, Branham, Breeland, R. Brown, Chellis, Clyburn, Jefferson, Merrill, Neilson, Simrill, Sinclair and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-370, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLOSING OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ON GENERAL ELECTION DAY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY CHOOSE TO CLOSE ON GENERAL ELECTION DAY EACH YEAR.

Rep. DUNCAN proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\BBM\10938MM05), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 59-1-370(B) as found in SECTION 1, page 1, at line 31, by inserting after /year/ the words /, when none of its schools is being used as a polling place /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. DUNCAN explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.

Pursuant to Rule 7.7 the Yeas and Nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 99; Nays 0

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allen                  Anderson               Anthony
Bailey                 Bales                  Ballentine
Barfield               Battle                 Bingham
Bowers                 Brady                  Breeland
G. Brown               J. Brown               R. Brown
Cato                   Ceips                  Chalk
Chellis                Clark                  Clemmons
Clyburn                Coates                 Cobb-Hunter
Cooper                 Cotty                  Dantzler
Davenport              Delleney               Duncan
Edge                   Emory                  Frye
Funderburk             Govan                  Hagood
Haley                  Hamilton               Harrell
Harrison               Haskins                Herbkersman
J. Hines               Hinson                 Hiott
Hosey                  Howard                 Huggins
Jefferson              Jennings               Kennedy
Kirsh                  Leach                  Lee
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Loftis
Lucas                  Mack                   Mahaffey
Martin                 McCraw                 Merrill
Miller                 J. H. Neal             J. M. Neal
Neilson                Norman                 Owens
Parks                  Perry                  Pinson
E. H. Pitts            M. A. Pitts            Rice
Sandifer               Scarborough            Scott
Sinclair               Skelton                D. C. Smith
G. M. Smith            G. R. Smith            J. E. Smith
J. R. Smith            W. D. Smith            Talley
Taylor                 Toole                  Townsend
Vaughn                 Vick                   Weeks
Whipper                White                  Whitmire
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Young

Total--99

Those who voted in the negative are:

Total--0

So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

H. 3703--MOTION TO RECONSIDER TABLED

Rep. VAUGHN moved to reconsider the vote whereby the following Bill was given a second reading:

Rep. LOFTIS moved to table the motion to reconsider, which was agreed to by a division vote of 44 to 33.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

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

S. 305--COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE APPOINTED

The following was received from the Senate:

Columbia, S.C., Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it nonconcurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 305:

S. 305 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler, J. V. Smith, Short, Alexander, Hayes, Moore, Lourie and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAID MODERNIZATION ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ADD ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SHALL IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MEDICAID CARE MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING ADMINISTERING CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOR ROUTINE CARE AND IMPLEMENTING CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOR CHRONIC DISEASE CARE; TO PROVIDE FOR EFFECTIVE MEDICAID PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PHARMACY AND THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE, WHICH SHALL RECOMMEND CLASSES OF DRUGS THAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED ON A PREFERRED DRUG LIST AND CRITERIA FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A PREFERRED DRUG LIST PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE FOR EFFECTIVE MEDICAID STATE AGENCY SERVICE MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING PERIODIC MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS OF ALL STATE AGENCIES RECEIVING MEDICAID FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTROLLING THE GROWTH OF MEDICAID AND IMPROVING THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON MEDICAID EXPENDITURES AND TO CONDUCT PERIODIC AUDITS AND REVIEWS OF STATE AGENCIES RECEIVING MEDICAID FUNDS; TO ADD SECTION 44-6-110 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DEVELOP MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION CRITERIA, TO CENTRALIZE MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY PROCESSING, AND TO CONDUCT AUDITS OF ELIGIBILITY FILES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-80, RELATING TO REPORTS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY THE CONTENTS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE REPORTS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44, RELATING TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, SO AS TO DELETE THESE PROVISIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR MEDICAID FRAUD AND ABUSE MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING PROVISIONS REQUIRING AUDITS, SANCTIONS, AND CONTRACTING WITH OTHER ENTITIES TO PREVENT MEDICAID FRAUD, ABUSE, AND WASTE; TO ADD SECTION 38-71-270 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURERS TO SUBMIT NAMES AND OTHER IDENTIFYING INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO BE PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO USE IN IDENTIFYING MEDICAID RECIPIENTS WHO HAVE OTHER HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE; TO ADD SECTION 44-6-112 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO FUND THE NET COSTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY LIABILITY AND DRUG REBATE COLLECTION EFFORTS FROM THE REVENUE COLLECTED IN THOSE EFFORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-3-65, RELATING TO COUNTIES PROVIDING OFFICE SPACE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE COUNTIES TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ELIGIBILITY PROCESSING; AND TO REPEAL JOINT RESOLUTION 370 OF 2002 RELATING TO NURSING HOME BED FRANCHISE FEES.

Very respectfully,
President

On motion of Rep. COOPER, the House insisted upon its amendments.

Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. RICE, DAVENPORT and KENNEDY to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 31, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H. 4159:

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 31, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 610:

S. 610 (Word version) -- Senators Fair, Campsen, O'Dell, Scott, Bryant, Cleary, Rankin, Williams, Thomas, Hayes and Cromer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-440, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES THAT INDICATE THAT A PERSON HAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "STATE DRIVER'S LICENSE" FOR THE TERM "SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE", TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS CANDIDATES FOR CERTIFICATION AS CLASS II-SCO (DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS) IN ANY COUNTY WITH A PRISON SYSTEM THAT BORDERS ANOTHER STATE TO HOLD A DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUED BY ANY JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES, AND TO REPLACE IT WITH A PROVISION THAT ALLOWS CANDIDATES FOR CERTIFICATION AS STATE OR LOCAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS TO HOLD A DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUED BY ANY JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 31, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the veto by the Governor on R. 109, H. 3870 by a vote of 46 to 0.

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 31, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has requested and has granted free conference powers and appointed Senators Martin, Hutto and Campsen of the Committee of Free Conference on the part of the Senate on H. 3328:

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 31, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on S. 1:

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., May 31, 2005
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1, 2005, for the purpose of Ratifying Acts.

Very respectfully,
President

On motion of Rep. W. D. SMITH the invitation was accepted.

H. 3741--SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN
AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:

H. 3741 (Word version) -- Reps. Ballentine, Wilkins, Harrell, Merrill, Ott, Hinson, Mack, Bowers, Taylor, Sinclair, Bales, Norman, Martin, Rutherford, Funderburk, Hiott, Cotty, Harrison, Haley, Govan, Scott, Vick, McGee, Anderson, Hardwick, Frye, W. D. Smith, Leach, J. H. Neal, G. R. Smith, Huggins, Skelton, McLeod, Cato, Witherspoon, Clemmons, Clark, Agnew, Barfield, Bingham, Brady, Branham, J. Brown, Ceips, Chalk, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Duncan, Herbkersman, Howard, Jefferson, Mahaffey, Neilson, Owens, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Sandifer, J. E. Smith, Talley, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, White, Umphlett, Allen, Simrill and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-21-200 SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE DIVISION OF AGING THE STATE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM, TO REIMBURSE THE STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS OF PHYSICIANS COMPLETING FELLOWSHIPS IN GERIATRICS OR GEROPSYCHIATRY, WHO CONTRACT TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE FOR NO FEWER THAN FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS, TO ESTABLISH THE PHYSICIAN ADVISORY BOARD TO ASSIST THE DIVISION IN REVIEWING APPLICATIONS AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES, TO ESTABLISH A LIMIT ON PARTICIPATING PHYSICIANS AND PROVIDE AN ANNUAL AND OVERALL LIMIT OF AMOUNTS THAT MAY BE REIMBURSED, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM CONTRACT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

Rep. BALLENTINE explained the Senate Amendments.

The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4245 (Word version) -- Reps. E. H. Pitts and Haley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE T. RANDALL HALFACRE OF LEXINGTON COUNTY FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A TOWN COUNCILMAN AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON BEING ELECTED MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4246 (Word version) -- Rep. Allen: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE PASTOR THOMAS SLOAN FOR HIS FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE CONGREGATION OF ENOREE BAPTIST CHURCH IN GREENVILLE AND FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO HIS COMMUNITY, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4247 (Word version) -- Reps. Mack, Breeland, Whipper, R. Brown, Limehouse, Harrell, Altman, Hagood and Scarborough: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 AND UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY THE "LUCILLE S. WHIPPER INTERCHANGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "LUCILLE S. WHIPPER INTERCHANGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4248 (Word version) -- Rep. Edge: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE DIANNA BROUTHERS OF HORRY COUNTY FOR HER SELECTION AND SERVICE AS NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE REAL ESTATE EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION AND HER SERVICE TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(r), THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(r), AND THE GRAND STRAND ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(r) AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE JUNE 21, 2005, AS "DIANNA BROUTHERS AND THE REAL ESTATE EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION APPRECIATION DAY".

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4249 (Word version) -- Rep. Barfield: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF HARVEY A. HOUSAND OF HORRY COUNTY ON MAY 23, 2005, AND TO CONVEY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4250 (Word version) -- Rep. Agnew: A HOUSE RESOLUTION THANKING DR. C. MICHAEL CAMPBELL OF ABBEVILLE COUNTY FOR HIS THIRTY-ONE YEARS OF SERVICE TO AND LEADERSHIP OF THE ABBEVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS UPON HIS RESIGNATION AS ABBEVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS IN HIS LATEST ENDEAVOR AS A CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FACULTY MEMBER AND MENTOR TO ASPIRING EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS.

The Resolution was adopted.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 4251 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ENSURE PARTICIPATION OF CERTAIN GROUPS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A VOLUNTARY CHILDCARE ACCREDITATION RATING SYSTEM AND TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FROM IMPLEMENTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TASK FORCE ON QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION" RATING SYSTEM UNTIL THE SYSTEM IS APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4252 (Word version) -- Reps. E. H. Pitts and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010, DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PAID FOR BY MEDICAID AND MEDICARE FUNDS WHERE THE PAYMENT OF SALES TAX IS PROHIBITED AND TO REDUCE BY ONE PERCENT A FISCAL YEAR THE FIVE PERCENT STATE SALES AND USE TAX ON DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 889 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION-BOARD OF NURSING, RELATING TO REPEAL OF DUPLICATIVE REGULATIONS INCLUDED IN THE NURSE PRACTICE ACT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2973, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

S. 890 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2945, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

S. 891 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION-BOARD OF DENTISTRY, RELATING TO GUIDELINES FOR SEDATION AND GENERAL ANESTHESIA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2961, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4253 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Coates, G. Brown, J. H. Neal and Weeks: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE OVERPASS LOCATED ON I-95 WHERE IT INTERSECTS WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 527 IN SUMTER COUNTY THE "TROOPER JONATHAN W. PARKER MEMORIAL OVERPASS", AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG I-95.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

S. 736--RECONSIDERED

Rep. MERRILL moved to reconsider the vote whereby the following Bill was given a second reading, which was agreed to by a division vote of 43 to 9:

S. 863--RECALLED FROM WILLIAMSBURG DELEGATION

On motion of Rep. KENNEDY, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Williamsburg Delegation:

S. 863 (Word version) -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-520, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, TO 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, AND TO CORRECT ARCHAIC REFERENCES.

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. MCLEOD asked unanimous consent to recall S. 882 (Word version) from the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. COOPER objected.

Rep. DELLENEY moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4036 (Word version) -- Reps. Kennedy and Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE OVERPASS ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 52 IN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY THAT CROSSES CSX'S RAILROAD TRACKS THE "HIENAMAN MEMORIAL OVERPASS" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AND MARKERS AT THIS OVERPASS THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "HIENAMAN MEMORIAL OVERPASS".

H. 4203 (Word version) -- Reps. Hosey, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MS. JANNIE M. HARRIOT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ALLENDALE COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSHIP, FOR HER DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF PUBLIC SERVICE UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, AND TO EXTEND TO HER BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY AND ENJOYABLE RETIREMENT.

H. 4204 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Huggins, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS, MR. GERALD WITT, FOR AN EXEMPLARY CAREER AS A TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS PRINCIPAL OF IRMO HIGH SCHOOL AND TO EXTEND TO HIM BEST WISHES IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

H. 4205 (Word version) -- Rep. Anthony: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 215 THAT CROSSES THE CSX RAILROAD TRACKS IN UNION COUNTY THE "LOUIE JACOB DEHART MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "LOUIE JACOB DEHART MEMORIAL BRIDGE".

H. 4206 (Word version) -- Reps. Scarborough, Limehouse, Vick, Chellis, Pinson, Rivers, Battle, Chalk, Coleman, Delleney, Harrison and Viers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE CITADEL FOOTBALL TEAM OF 1960 FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TANGERINE BOWL VICTORY, AND TO HONOR THE EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS AND COACH EDDIE TEAGUE.

H. 4207 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, D. C. Smith, Lee, Davenport, Littlejohn, Talley, Sinclair, Mahaffey and Anthony: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF DR. TIMOTHY PAUL BURRELL OF SPARTANBURG ON MAY 20, 2005, AND TO CONVEY THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

H. 4208 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MR. GEORGE GINTOLI FOR HIS SERVICE AS DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH SINCE JANUARY 2001, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AS HE PURSUES NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.

H. 4213 (Word version) -- Reps. Coates, Branham, McGee, M. Hines, J. Hines, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE WAYNE A. HOWARD, LIEUTENANT FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS OF THE FLORENCE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, FOR HIS EXTRAORDINARY COMMITMENT TO THE BETTERMENT AND PROTECTION OF HIS COMMUNITY AND ITS CITIZENS.

H. 4214 (Word version) -- Rep. Jennings: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE BOYKIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF MARLBORO COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS HISTORIC BICENTENNIAL AND TO COMMEND THE CHURCH FOR TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AND CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP TO MARLBORO COUNTY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

H. 4216 (Word version) -- Reps. Hosey, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE JOSEPH BOWERS WILDER OF BARNWELL COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2005, AND TO CONVEY THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

H. 4222 (Word version) -- Reps. Pinson, Battle, Chalk, Chellis, Coleman, Delleney, Harrison, Limehouse, Rivers, Scarborough, Vick and Viers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROUDLY HONOR BRIGADIER GENERAL J. EMORY MACE, USA (RETIRED), COMMANDANT OF CADETS OF THE CITADEL, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AND TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTIONS HE HAS MADE TO THIS FINE MILITARY INSTITUTION.

H. 4223 (Word version) -- Reps. Pinson, Battle, Chalk, Chellis, Coleman, Delleney, Harrison, Limehouse, Rivers, Scarborough, Vick and Viers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MAJOR GENERAL JOHN SOUTHY GRINALDS, USMC (RETIRED), FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE CITADEL AS HE RETIRES FROM THIS POSITION, AND TO WISH HIM GREAT SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

ADJOURNMENT

At 5:00 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. HOSEY, adjourned in memory of former Representative Joseph Bowers Wilder of Barnwell, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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