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The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr. as follows:

Our thought for today is from Deuteronomy 30:10: "Choose life so that you and your descendants may live."
Let us pray. Holy and wise God, help us to follow Your way in our duties today and always be our guiding light. Show us the right paths to take and make us grateful for all we have that comes from Your bounty. Give us Your protection along with our Nation, our President, our State and her leaders. Keep our defenders of freedom safe. In Your Name we pray. Amen.

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

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. MILLER moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Leigh Ann Daniels of Greenville, which was agreed to.

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

H. 3439 (Word version) -- Reps. Bales, Neilson and Lucas: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, AND STUDENTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES AT A TIME AND DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THEM FOR RECEIVING THE PALMETTO GOLD AWARD AND PARTICIPATING IN THE

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives is extended to representatives of the administration, faculty, and students of the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities at a time and date to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing them for receiving the Palmetto Gold Award and for participating in the award winning Connecting Arts Through Service Program.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 3440 (Word version) -- Rep. Sandifer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ANN ASHLEY WOOD, MISS SOUTH CAROLINA 2004, AND ALL THE CONTESTANTS COMPETING FOR THE MISS SOUTH CAROLINA 2005 TITLE, ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives is extended to Ann Ashley Wood, Miss South Carolina 2004, and all the contestants competing for the Miss South Carolina 2005 title, on a date and at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and congratulated.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3441 (Word version) -- Reps. Ceips, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, 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, Lloyd, 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 RECOGNIZING THE RETURNING MEMBERS OF THE BEAUFORT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD FOR THEIR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE TO OUR STATE AND NATION.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3442 (Word version) -- Reps. Bales, Neilson, Wilkins and Lucas: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES FOR STRIVING TO REACH THE FULL MEASURE OF THEIR TALENTS AND ABILITIES, FOR RECEIVING THE PALMETTO GOLD AWARD, AND FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE AWARD WINNING CONNECTING ARTS THROUGH SERVICE PROGRAM.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 3443 (Word version) -- Reps. Hinson, Young, Brady, Ceips, Cobb-Hunter, Funderburk, Haley, Haskins, Lee, Martin, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Parks, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Norman, Ott, Owens, 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 and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 4, 2005, AS "NATIONAL RED DRESS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO WEAR RED ON THIS DAY TO HELP PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF HEART DISEASE IN WOMEN.

Whereas, heart disease is the number-one killer of women, claiming a woman's life every 60 seconds. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, one in two women in the United States dies of heart disease or stroke, while one in thirty dies of breast cancer; and

Whereas, cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, is South Carolina's leading killer of women among all racial and ethnic groups. Data indicates that in 2000 alone, more than 7,000 women in South Carolina died of cardiovascular disease; and

Whereas, according to the American Heart Association about 500,000 women in the United States die each year from heart disease,

Whereas, thirty-eight percent of women will die within one year of having a heart attack, compared to twenty-five percent of men; and

Whereas, minority women are at increased risk for heart disease, and the death rate from heart disease is substantially higher for black women than for white women; and

Whereas, many institutions and organizations in South Carolina, including the Trident Heart and Vascular Institute, have joined the "Red Dress Campaign" and the women members of the South Carolina General Assembly especially wish to encourage their colleagues and all South Carolinians to recognize the prevalence of heart disease and promote public awareness by wearing red on February 4, 2005. 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, recognize February 4, 2005, as "National Red Dress Day" in South Carolina and encourage all South Carolinians to wear red on this day to help promote public awareness of heart disease in women.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3444 (Word version) -- Rep. Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL "LADY WARRIORS" GIRLS TENNIS TEAM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE CLASS A-AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THESE EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3445 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, 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, Lloyd, 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, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA) TO OUR NATION'S PROUD TRADITION OF LEADERSHIP IN SPACE EXPLORATION AND SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY AND TO DECLARE THIS STATE'S FULL SUPPORT FOR NASA'S VISION FOR THE SPACE EXPLORATION PROGRAM.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3446 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown, Agnew, Allen, 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, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick,

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3447 (Word version) -- Reps. Viers, Edge, Barfield, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, 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, 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, Lloyd, 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, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3448 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown, Agnew, Allen, 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, 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, Lloyd, 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 A WARM WELCOME BY THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MARIA DO CARMO REBOUCAS DA CRUZ OF WASHINGTON, D.C., AS SHE VISITS THE STATE TO PARTICIPATE IN BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2005.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3449 (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, Lloyd, 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 CONGRATULATE MR. WILLIE H. BRYANT OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON BEING INSTALLED AS A DEACON AND CHAIRMAN OF CORPORATE MISSIONS FOR GREATER FAITH UNITED MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

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

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

H. 3450 (Word version) -- Reps. Chalk, Clark, M. Hines, Bales, Agnew, Anderson, Anthony, Ballentine, Brady, Branham, R. Brown, Ceips, Clemmons, Edge, Emory, Govan, Haley, Hardwick, Haskins, Herbkersman, J. Hines, Martin, Moody-Lawrence, Norman, Rivers, Scarborough, Sinclair, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Umphlett, Vaughn, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Young, Allen, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown,

Whereas, municipalities derive their power from the state constitution and laws adopted by the General Assembly; and

Whereas, there are 268 duly incorporated municipalities within the State; and with 1.4 million or 35 percent of the state's population residing within municipalities; and

Whereas, it is estimated that over one million people reside in urbanized areas surrounding the incorporated municipalities; and

Whereas, all municipalities large and small are considered the hometown for its residents, providing a sense of place and spirit of community to all within and around its municipal boundaries; and

Whereas, municipalities provide essential services such as law enforcement, fire protection, health and sanitation, recreation, and growth and development controls to protect and enhance the quality of life for all of the citizens of the State; and

Whereas, there are 1,584 mayors and municipal council members that have been duly elected by the residents of their hometown to implement policies and procedures to carry out the responsibility for providing these essential services; and

Whereas, municipalities are economic engines of the State, which drive the economy of the immediate region; and

Whereas, healthy, financially sound, and economically strong municipalities are essential to the health and welfare of the State. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, declare Tuesday, February 15, 2005, as "South Carolina Hometown Day" in order to recognize and honor the many outstanding municipal officials in our State.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Thomas D. Peeples, Mayor of the Town of Hilton Head Island and the 2005 President of the Municipal Association of South Carolina.

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

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

H. 3451 (Word version) -- Rep. Thompson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THOSE PROOFS OF IDENTITY REQUIRED OF A PERSON WHEN HE PRESENTS HIMSELF TO VOTE, SO AS TO ADD PASSPORT AS ANOTHER FORM OF PROOF OF IDENTITY AUTHORIZED TO BE ACCEPTED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3452 (Word version) -- Reps. Umphlett, Stewart, Bailey, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, J. Brown, Ceips, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter,

H. 3453 (Word version) -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-224, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF A MOTOR HOME AS REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXES AND THE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY FOR THAT CLASSIFICATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE BOATS WITHIN THE CLASSIFICATION IF THEY MEET THE SAME REQUIREMENTS, AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF A WATERCRAFT AND OF THE COMBINED VALUE

H. 3454 (Word version) -- Reps. Cotty and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-3-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO METHODS OF ENTERING A MORTGAGE SATISFACTION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE AFFIDAVIT THAT AN ATTORNEY IS PERMITTED TO FILE IN REGARD TO A MORTGAGE WHICH HE HAS SATISFIED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3455 (Word version) -- Rep. Thompson: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UNTIL THE GRAY DRIVE RAILROAD BRIDGE LOCATED IN THE WILLIAMSTON COMMUNITY OF ANDERSON COUNTY IS REPAIRED AND THE SAFETY OF THE BRIDGE CERTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY GRANTED TO A RAILROAD COMPANY BY ANDERSON COUNTY TO USE THE LAND OVER WHICH THE BRIDGE IS LOCATED ARE SUSPENDED DUE TO A BREACH OF THE DUTY TO EXERCISE REASONABLE CARE IN USING THESE RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
Referred to Anderson Delegation

H. 3456 (Word version) -- Reps. White, Davenport, Delleney, Hamilton, Leach, Limehouse, Martin, Scarborough, Townsend and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMITS ON ANNUAL INCREASES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ROLLBACK MILLAGE RATE OTHERWISE APPLICABLE FOR THE PROPERTY TAX YEAR IN WHICH THE VALUES DETERMINED IN A COUNTYWIDE ASSESSMENT AND EQUALIZATION PROGRAM ARE IMPLEMENTED MAY NOT BE INCREASED EXCEPT UPON A FAVORABLE VOTE IN A REFERENDUM HELD SPECIFICALLY FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3458 (Word version) -- Reps. Umphlett, Battle, Duncan and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-345 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO HUNT DEER WITH A CENTERFIRE RIFLE UNLESS THE HUNTER IS OCCUPYING AN ELEVATED STAND AT LEAST TEN FEET ABOVE THE GROUND.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3459 (Word version) -- Reps. Ott, Rhoad, Bales, Clark, Duncan, Frye, Hagood, Harrell, Hayes, Limehouse, M. A. Pitts, Toole, Umphlett and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMERCIAL FUR LICENSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE LICENSE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TRAPPING OF BEARS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TYPES OF TRAPS WHICH MAY BE USED; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2475, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A FUR PROCESSOR'S LICENSE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A LICENSE AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2480, AS AMENDED,

H. 3460 (Word version) -- Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Harrell and Young: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1627 OF 1972, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DORCHESTER COUNTY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM DORCHESTER VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TO DORCHESTER COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER AND TO UPDATE LANGUAGE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TWO MEMBERS APPOINTED FROM THE SCHOOLS DISTRICTS MUST NOT BE VOTING MEMBERS BUT SHALL SERVE EX

H. 3461 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THOSE PROOFS OF IDENTITY REQUIRED OF A PERSON WHEN HE PRESENTS HIMSELF TO VOTE, SO AS TO ADD A COLLEGE IDENTIFICATION CARD CONTAINING A PHOTOGRAPH AS ANOTHER FORM OF PROOF OF IDENTIFY AUTHORIZED TO BE ACCEPTED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3462 (Word version) -- Reps. Hinson, E. H. Pitts, Huggins, Toole, Frye, Clark, Ballentine, Bingham, J. Brown, Ceips, Duncan, Emory, Hardwick, Herbkersman, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Mahaffey, M. A. Pitts, J. R. Smith, Stewart, Umphlett, Walker and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM BEING ELECTED TO JUDICIAL OFFICE WHILE SERVING AND CONTINUING THIS PROHIBITION FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PROHIBITION TO AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3463 (Word version) -- Reps. Hinson, Merrill, Herbkersman, E. H. Pitts, Huggins, Clark, Haley, Ballentine, Neilson, J. Hines, Allen, Anderson, Bailey, Battle, Bingham, Ceips, Chellis, Duncan, Hardwick, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, M. A. Pitts, Rivers, J. R. Smith, Walker, Whitmire and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-17-135, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHARACTER EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TEACHER IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF THIS STATE SHALL INDICATE A LETTER GRADE AND COMMENTS ON A STUDENT'S REPORT CARD UNDER THE SUBJECT HEADING

H. 3464 (Word version) -- Rep. Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-15-315 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A QUALIFIED ELECTOR TO CAST A BALLOT DURING A PERIOD BEGINNING FIVE DAYS BEFORE A GENERAL ELECTION WITHOUT QUALIFICATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3465 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport, Battle, Kirsh, Leach, Littlejohn and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 TO TITLE 15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A CAP ON THE AWARD FOR NONECONOMIC COMPENSATORY DAMAGES IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE PERIODIC PAYMENT OF FUTURE DAMAGES IN LIEU OF A LUMP-SUM PAYMENT, AND TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM LIMITS FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES THAT ARE TO BE PAID ON A CONTINGENCY FEE; AND TO ESTABLISH THE MEDICAL CLAIMS REVIEW OFFICE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO REVIEW CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES ALLEGEDLY RESULTING FROM MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND TO ESTABLISH THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND PROCEDURES OF THIS OFFICE AND OF MEDICAL CLAIMS REVIEW PANELS; AND TO REQUIRE A REVIEW OF A CLAIM FOR SUCH DAMAGES BY A PANEL OF THE MEDICAL CLAIMS REVIEW OFFICE AS A PREREQUISITE TO FILING A LAWSUIT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3466 (Word version) -- Reps. Breeland, Whipper, R. Brown, Clark, J. Hines, Toole, Anderson, J. Brown, M. Hines, Jefferson, Littlejohn and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES BY STUDENTS IN GRADES NINE THROUGH TWELVE, SO AS TO REQUIRE STUDENTS TO HAVE AN OVERALL "C" AVERAGE IN THE PRECEDING SEMESTER AND HAVE PASSED AT LEAST FOUR ACADEMIC COURSES INCLUDING EACH UNIT TAKEN WHICH IS REQUIRED FOR

H. 3467 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-85 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO IMPOSE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF STATUTES AND REGULATIONS RELATING PROGRAMS REGULATED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS CONTAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH PROGRAM THE DEPARTMENT REGULATES, INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR IMPOSING FINES AND RANGES OF FINES; AND TO ADD SECTION 20-7-2255 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSURE FOR GROUP HOMES, CHILD CARING INSTITUTIONS, AND CHILD PLACING AGENCIES ARE EFFECTIVE FOR TWO YEARS AND THAT FIRE INSPECTIONS MUST BE CONDUCTED ANNUALLY FOR GROUP HOMES AND CHILD CARING INSTITUTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3471 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Norman and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-672 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FLAG.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3472 (Word version) -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines and Lucas: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE DARLINGTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE SHALL BE ALLOWED AND PAID FROM DARLINGTON COUNTY "C" FUND REVENUES SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR EACH MEETING AT WHICH HE IS IN ATTENDANCE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE THE PAYMENT AUTHORIZED IN THIS ACT UPON ISSUANCE OF APPROVED

H. 3474 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, E. H. Pitts, Haley, Toole, Bingham, Ballentine, Clark and Frye: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES BY NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATIONS EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO MAKE THESE PAYMENTS MANDATORY RATHER THAN VOLUNTARY AND TO INCLUDE A SCHOOL DISTRICT AS WELL AS A COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY AS AN ENTITY TO WHICH THESE PAYMENTS ARE REQUIRED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-37-230 RELATING TO PAYMENT FOR PUBLIC SERVICES BY NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3475 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Wilkins, Kennedy, Bales, Ballentine, Simrill, Loftis, Skelton, Clark, Harrison, Barfield, Young, Chellis, E. H. Pitts, Leach, Cotty, Davenport, Edge, Toole, Huggins, Frye, Vick, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, G. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Clemmons, Coates, Coleman, Cooper, Dantzler, Delleney, Duncan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lucas, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, Merrill, Miller, Neilson, Norman, Owens, Parks, Perry, Pinson, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, White, Whitmire and Witherspoon: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SPENDING LIMITATION IMPOSED PURSUANT TO THE FISCAL DISCIPLINE PLAN OF 2004 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011,

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

S. 204 (Word version) -- Senator J. V. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-375 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VISUAL OR HEARING IMPAIRED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE STATE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO ATTEND CERTAIN OUT-OF-STATE INSTITUTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 354 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION CONTROL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2873, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

The following was introduced:

H. 3468 (Word version) -- Rep. Walker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3469 (Word version) -- Reps. Neilson, Bales, Wilkins and Lucas: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS FOR STRIVING TO REACH THE FULL MEASURE OF THEIR TALENTS AND ABILITIES AND FOR RECEIVING THE PALMETTO GOLD AWARD.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 3470 (Word version) -- Reps. Neilson, Bales and Lucas: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, AND STUDENTS OF THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS AT A TIME AND DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THEM FOR RECEIVING THE PALMETTO GOLD AWARD.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives is extended to representatives of the administration, faculty, and students of the Governor's School for Science and

The Resolution was adopted.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 400 (Word version) -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE CALHOUN ACADEMY "CAVALIERS" FOOTBALL TEAM OF CALHOUN COUNTY ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND CAPTURING THE 2004 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CLASS AA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, AND HONORING THESE OUTSTANDING PLAYERS, COACH ADAM JARECKI AND HIS STAFF, AND THE CALHOUN ACADEMY.

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

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

H. 3473 (Word version) -- Reps. Miller, 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, Lloyd, 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

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives is extended to the Waccamaw School "Lady Warriors" Girls Tennis Team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and commended on their outstanding season and for capturing the Class A-AA State Championship Title.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3476 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Hines: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL "SILVER FOXES" OF DARLINGTON COUNTY ON THEIR THIRD CONSECUTIVE CLASS A FOOTBALL TITLE, AND HONORING THE PLAYERS AND COACH J. R. BOYD ON THEIR UNDEFEATED 15-0 SEASON.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

Agnew                  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            Cooper
Cotty                  Dantzler               Davenport
Delleney               Duncan                 Emory
Frye                   Funderburk             Govan
Hagood                 Haley                  Hamilton
Hardwick               Harrell                Harrison
Haskins                Hayes                  Herbkersman
J. Hines               M. Hines               Hinson
Hosey                  Howard                 Huggins
Jefferson              Jennings               Kennedy
Kirsh                  Leach                  Lee
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Loftis
Lucas                  Mahaffey               Martin
McCraw                 McGee                  McLeod
Miller                 J. H. Neal             J. M. Neal
Neilson                Norman                 Ott
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
Walker                 Weeks                  Whipper
White                  Whitmire               Wilkins
Witherspoon            Young

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, February 3.

Thad Viers                        Tracy Edge
Karl Allen                        David Mack
Bessie Moody-Lawrence

The SPEAKER granted Rep. HIOTT a leave of absence for the day.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. COLEMAN a leave of absence for the day.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. OWENS a leave of absence for the day due to personal reasons.

Announcement was made that Dr. Al Pakalnis of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

Rep. OTT presented to the House the Calhoun Academy "Cavaliers" Football Team, the 2004 South Carolina Independent School Athletic Association Class AA Champions, their coach and other school officials.

Rep. J. HINES and the Darlington Delegation presented to the House the Lamar High School "Silver Foxes" Football Team, the Class A Champions, their coach and other school officials.

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

Bill Number:   H. 3086 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/05   TALLEY

Bill Number:   H. 3009 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/05   FRYE

Bill Number:   H. 3110 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/05   COOPER

Bill Number:   H. 3130 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/05   BOWERS

Bill Number:   H. 3392 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/05   PINSON

Bill Number:   H. 3423 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/05   PINSON

Bill Number:   H. 3202 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/05   HARDWICK

Bill Number:   H. 3213 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/05   PERRY

Bill Number:   H. 3338 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/05   WALKER

Bill Number:   H. 3164 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/05   BOWERS

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

H. 3428 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Sinclair, Walker, Davenport, Lee, Littlejohn, Mahaffey and Talley: A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG TO MOVE THE STATUE OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR GENERAL DANIEL MORGAN IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY'S PLAN TO UPGRADE DANIEL MORGAN SQUARE.

H. 3430 (Word version) -- Reps. Vick, Jennings, Lucas and Neilson: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE SHALL BE ALLOWED AND PAID FROM CHESTERFIELD COUNTY "C" FUND REVENUES SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR EACH MEETING AT WHICH HE IS IN ATTENDANCE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE THE PAYMENT AUTHORIZED IN THIS ACT UPON ISSUANCE OF APPROVED VOUCHERS BY THE COMMITTEE'S CHAIRMAN, EXCEPT THAT THE CHAIRMAN MAY NOT APPROVE VOUCHERS IN ANY SINGLE FISCAL YEAR WHICH VOUCHERS AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN MEETINGS PER FISCAL YEAR FOR EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SHALL BE AN EX

S. 18 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Moore, Elliott, Ritchie, J. V. Smith, Martin, Knotts, O'Dell, Mescher, Grooms, Hutto, Setzler, Rankin, Ford, Matthews, Land, Verdin, Jackson, Bryant, Alexander, Hawkins, Patterson, Reese, Short, Thomas and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 58, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF RATES AND CHARGES OF NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES TO REFLECT CHANGES IN EXPENSES, REVENUES, INVESTMENTS, DEPRECIATION, AND OTHER CHANGES IN REVENUES AND EXPENSES TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR INTERESTED PARTIES TO CHALLENGE THESE ADJUSTMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED PROCEDURAL MATTERS.

Rep. SANDIFER explained the Bill.

S. 207 (Word version) -- Senators J. V. Smith, Hutto and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED PROPERTY OWNED BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA OR THE GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND USED OR OCCUPIED EXCLUSIVELY FOR SCOUTING PURPOSES TO PROPERTY REGARDLESS OF OWNERSHIP WHICH IS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR SCOUTING PURPOSES TO GIVE THIS EXEMPTION RETROACTIVE EFFECT, AND TO WAIVE THE TIME LIMITS OTHERWISE APPLICABLE TO CLAIMS FOR REFERRAL PURPOSES OF CLAIMS MADE PURSUANT TO THE AMENDMENTS MADE BY THIS ACT.

Rep. RICE explained the Bill.

On motion of Rep. SINCLAIR, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3428 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.

On motion of Rep. VICK, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3430 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.

Rep. SANDIFER asked unanimous consent that S. 18 (Word version) be read a third time tomorrow.
Rep. COATES objected.

On motion of Rep. RICE, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 207 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.

Rep. COTTY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, February 8, which was adopted:

H. 3086 (Word version) -- Reps. J. R. Smith, Cotty, Chellis, Scarborough, Bales, Brady, Cato, Ceips, Clark, Hamilton, Harrell, Haskins, Leach, Neilson, Perry, D. C. Smith, G. R. Smith, Townsend, Tripp, Vaughn, Walker, Coates, Owens, E. H. Pitts, Littlejohn, Rice, Witherspoon, Hinson, Mahaffey, Duncan, Huggins, Frye, Toole, Hagood, Loftis and Talley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 155 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "S.M.A.R.T. (STREAMLINED MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING RESOURCES FOR TEACHING) FUNDING IN EDUCATION ACT", TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF STATE SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR K-12 INTO A SINGLE SOURCE FOR ALLOCATION BY EACH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS INTO AREAS IT DETERMINES BEST ACHIEVE ITS OBJECTIVES AND ENHANCE ITS ACCOUNTABILITY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUNDING BE MADE BASED ON SIX GENERAL CATEGORIES FOR WHICH THE FUNDS MUST BE USED, AND TO DESCRIBE THAT THE MONIES WHICH FORM THE POOL OF MONIES IN EACH GENERAL CATEGORY MAY BE TRANSFERRED WITH ONE HUNDRED PERCENT FLEXIBILITY AMONG PROGRAMS WITHIN THAT CATEGORY, TO PROVIDE FOR SOME FLEXIBILITY IN DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDING ACROSS CATEGORIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3130 (Word version) -- Reps. Scarborough, Harrell, Vaughn and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 18, TITLE 41, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RIDER SAFETY ACT" SO AS TO REQUIRE RIDERS OF AMUSEMENT AND CARNIVAL DEVICES TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, TO REPORT INJURIES IN A TIMELY MANNER, TO REQUIRE OWNERS OF SUCH DEVICES TO POST SIGNS RELATING TO RIDER SAFETY, AND TO ESTABLISH A MISDEMEANOR FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 41-18-10 THROUGH 41-18-150 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 18, TITLE 41, AND TO NAME THAT ARTICLE "GENERAL PROVISIONS".

Rep. SCOTT 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.

On motion of Rep. CLEMMONS, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs:

S. 306 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler, Short and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-86, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO PHARMACIES, INCLUDING THE TRANSFER OF ORIGINAL PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION BETWEEN PHARMACIES IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REMAINING REFILLS, RATHER THAN ONLY ONE REFILL, MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO AND DISPENSED BY THE

The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:

H. 3007 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Harrell, Cato, Chellis, Harrison, Townsend, Witherspoon, G. R. Smith, Vaughn, Sandifer, Coates, Barfield, Young, Kirsh, Leach, E. H. Pitts, Battle, Viers, Clyburn, Littlejohn, Taylor, Rice, Hinson, Clark, Walker, Bales, Simrill, Mahaffey, Toole, Talley, Umphlett, Brady, Bailey, Hagood, Edge, Clemmons, Huggins, Neilson, Vick and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-515 SO AS TO REDUCE THE SEVEN PERCENT TOP MARGINAL RATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX IN EQUAL ANNUAL INCREMENTS OF .225 PERCENT UNTIL A PERMANENT TOP MARGINAL RATE EQUAL TO 4.75 PERCENT IS ACHIEVED AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHEDULED REDUCTION IS POSTPONED IF GENERAL FUND REVENUE GROWTH FOR THE APPLICABLE FISCAL YEAR IS LESS THAN TWO PERCENT.

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

At 11:00 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. MILLER, adjourned in memory of Leigh Ann Daniels of Greenville, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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