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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 Jeremiah 33:2: "This is what the Lord says, he who made the earth, the Lord who formed it and established it, the Lord is his name. Call on me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."
Let us pray. O Lord, we claim a promise You gave to Your children of old, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." Our task is great, let us go with confidence, sharing the helpfulness that each of us can give to the other and all trusting that You will lead us. Bless our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker and all who serve and labor in these halls of government. Protect from harm our defenders of freedom as they protect us. In the name of our Lord. 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 Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. HASKINS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Emory Bopp of Greenville, which was agreed to.

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

H. 3578 (Word version) -- Reps. Gullick, F. N. Smith, Battle, Bowen, Chellis, Clemmons, Crawford, Delleney, Funderburk, Gambrell, Harrell, Kirsh, Mitchell, Moss, Mulvaney, J. M. Neal, Scott, Shoopman, Talley, Whipper, Witherspoon and Young: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, TITLE 49, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REDESIGNATING THE CHAPTER AS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA

H. 3579 (Word version) -- Rep. Chalk: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT "THE SOUTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL ASSESSMENT REFORM ACT OF 2007"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-217, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY EVERY FIVE YEARS, SO AS TO LIMIT A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE IN THE YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF REVISED AGRICULTURAL USE STANDARDS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY CLASSIFICATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR UPDATED CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING FAIR MARKET VALUE OF AGRICULTURAL USE PROPERTY, TO REQUIRE THAT THE PROPERTY OWNERS REAPPLY FOR AGRICULTURAL USE CLASSIFICATION EACH YEAR OF THE

H. 3580 (Word version) -- Rep. Chalk: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE X OF THE

H. 3588 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, Alexander, Hart and Sellers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-10-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REMOVAL AND PLACEMENT OF THE CONFEDERATE FLAG, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PLACEMENT OF ANY CONFEDERATE FLAG ON THE GROUNDS OF THE CAPITOL COMPLEX, AND TO REMOVE THE CURRENT CONFEDERATE FLAG FLOWN ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIER MONUMENT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3589 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES MUST EXPUNGE THE CRIMINAL RECORD OF A PERSON WHO HAS RECEIVED A PARDON.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3590 (Word version) -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Bowen, Duncan, Haskins, Littlejohn and Lowe: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 2007" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AGENCIES OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT BY ADDING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION; BY ADDING SECTION 1-30-125 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AS AN AGENCY OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT TO BE HEADED BY A DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO TRANSFER TO THIS NEWLY CREATED DEPARTMENT

H. 3591 (Word version) -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT AN AMOUNT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF A NEWLY ACQUIRED OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENCE SUFFICIENT TO EQUAL THE ASSESSED VALUE OF THE TAXPAYER'S ORIGINAL SUCH RESIDENCE IF THE TAXPAYER IS AT LEAST FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE, THE NEW RESIDENCE QUALIFIES AS THE TAXPAYER'S OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENCE WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS OF THE TRANSFER OF THE ORIGINAL RESIDENCE, AND IF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE NEWLY ACQUIRED RESIDENCE IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE ORIGINAL RESIDENCE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3592 (Word version) -- Rep. Ballentine: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE PROPERTY TAX THE VALUE OF A MOTORCYCLE OWNED OR LEASED BY AND LICENSED AND REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A DISABLED VETERAN OF WAR.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 322 (Word version) -- Senators Hayes, Hawkins, Vaughn, Peeler, Leatherman, Leventis, O'Dell, McConnell, Cromer, Patterson, Knotts, Land, Mescher, Martin and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER

S. 453 (Word version) -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT", BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 TO TITLE 37 PROVIDING FOR PROTECTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH CONSUMER CREDIT-REPORTING AGENCIES AND WITH THE USE AND COMMUNICATION OF A CONSUMER'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, IMPOSITION OF A SECURITY FREEZE ON A CONSUMER'S CREDIT REPORT, PRESCRIPTION OF MEASURES FOR DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURE OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, AND CIVIL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; BY REDESIGNATING THE FAMILY

The following was introduced:

H. 3581 (Word version) -- Reps. Clyburn, Pinson, Parks and M. A. Pitts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE TALENTED ARTISANS OF EDGEFIELD POTTERY FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING WORK IN BRINGING EXCEPTIONAL POTTERY PIECES TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3582 (Word version) -- Reps. Bannister, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL "LADY MAVERICKS" CROSS COUNTRY TEAM ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2006 CLASS AAAA STATE GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 3583 (Word version) -- Rep. Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL "LADY MAVERICKS" SWIM TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 CLASS AAAA STATE GIRLS SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Mauldin High School "Lady Mavericks" swim team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and commending them on their outstanding season and for capturing the 2006 Class AAAA State Girls Swimming Championship title.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3584 (Word version) -- Reps. Bannister, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick,

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 3585 (Word version) -- Rep. Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL "LADY MAVERICKS" CROSS COUNTRY TEAM, COACH, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 CLASS AAAA STATE GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Mauldin High School "Lady

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3586 (Word version) -- Rep. G. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. WARREN TAYLOR OF SIMPSONVILLE UPON THE CELEBRATION OF FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE AS A JEWELER, AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS OUTSTANDING WORK AND DEDICATION TO HIS CRAFT.

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

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

H. 3587 (Word version) -- Reps. Crawford, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White,

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

That Palmetto Boys State is authorized to use the chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate on Friday, June 15, 2007, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. for its annual State House meeting. If either House is in statewide session on this date or its chamber is otherwise unavailable, that chamber may not be used.

Be it further resolved that the State House security forces shall provide assistance and access as necessary for this meeting in accordance with previous procedures.

Be it further resolved that no charges may be made for the use of the House and Senate chambers by Palmetto Boys State on this date.

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

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

Agnew                  Alexander              Allen
Anderson               Anthony                Bales
Ballentine             Bannister              Barfield
Battle                 Bedingfield            Bingham
Bowen                  Bowers                 Brady
Branham                Brantley               Breeland
R. Brown               Cato                   Ceips
Chalk                  Chellis                Clemmons
Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter            Coleman
Cooper                 Crawford               Dantzler
Davenport              Delleney               Duncan
Edge                   Frye                   Funderburk

Gambrell               Govan                  Gullick
Hagood                 Haley                  Hamilton
Hardwick               Harrell                Harrison
Hart                   Harvin                 Haskins
Hayes                  Herbkersman            Hinson
Hiott                  Hodges                 Hosey
Howard                 Huggins                Jefferson
Jennings               Kelly                  Kennedy
Kirsh                  Knight                 Leach
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Loftis
Lowe                   Lucas                  Mahaffey
McLeod                 Merrill                Miller
Moss                   Mulvaney               J. H. Neal
J. M. Neal             Neilson                Ott
Owens                  Parks                  Perry
Pinson                 M. A. Pitts            Rice
Sandifer               Scarborough            Scott
Sellers                Shoopman               Simrill
Skelton                D. C. Smith            G. M. Smith
G. R. Smith            J. R. Smith            W. D. Smith
Spires                 Stavrinakis            Stewart
Talley                 Taylor                 Thompson
Toole                  Umphlett               Vick
Viers                  Walker                 Weeks
White                  Whitmire               Williams
Witherspoon            Young

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, February 27.

Bill Cotty                        David Mack
Grady Brown                       Edward H. "Ted" Pitts
Harold Mitchell
Todd Rutherford   Jackson "Seth" Whipper

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

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE a leave of absence for the week due to illness.

Announcement was made that Dr. James R. DeBloom of Greenville was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

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. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."

Bill Number:   H. 3018 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/27/07   GULLICK

Bill Number:   H. 3034 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/27/07   BALES

Bill Number:   H. 3034 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/27/07   NEILSON

Bill Number:   H. 3136 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/27/07   MERRILL

Bill Number:   H. 3136 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/27/07   ANDERSON

Bill Number:   H. 3136 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/27/07   HERBKERSMAN

Bill Number:   H. 3136 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/27/07   PINSON

Bill Number:   H. 3136 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/27/07   TAYLOR

Bill Number:   H. 3136 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/27/07   HUGGINS

Bill Number:   H. 3317 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/27/07   MAHAFFEY

Bill Number:   H. 3362 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/27/07   MAHAFFEY

Bill Number:   H. 3575 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/27/07   GULLICK

Bill Number:   H. 3567 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/27/07   COTTY

Bill Number:   H. 3576 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/27/07   GULLICK

Bill Number:   H. 3011 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/27/07   FUNDERBURK

Bill Number:   H. 3538 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/27/07   FUNDERBURK

Bill Number:   H. 3136 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
02/27/07   BOWEN

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

H. 3357 (Word version) -- Rep. Jennings: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE MARLBORO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.

Rep. CATO moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, February 28, which was adopted:

H. 3034 (Word version) -- Reps. Brady, Haskins, Cobb-Hunter, Cotty, Funderburk, Hagood, Stavrinakis, Gullick, Bowers, Whipper, Bales and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-52-690 TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACT SO AS TO REQUIRE THE APPLICATION OF "GREEN BUILDING" OR COMPARABLE STANDARDS TO STANDARDS OR MEASURES OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION TO BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED ON STATE PROPERTY WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS OF MORE THAN FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS OF CERTAIN STATE-FUNDED STRUCTURES.

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3456 (Word version) -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Pinson and Parks: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 31, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 ENACTING THE "ABANDONED MANUFACTURED HOME REMOVAL ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED MANUFACTURED HOMES AND PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE AND OTHER PROCEDURES NECESSARY FOR THIS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-49-85, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNCOLLECTIBLE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO WAIVE AND REMOVE FROM THE TAX DUPLICATE CURRENT AND DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, COSTS, AND FEES FROM A MANUFACTURED HOME DEMOLISHED AND DISPOSED OF PURSUANT TO THE ABANDONED MANUFACTURED HOME REMOVAL ACT.

The Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\BBM\ 9786HTC07), which was adopted:

(1)   'Abandoned manufactured home' means a manufactured home, located on property of a third party, which has not been occupied for a period of at least sixty consecutive days and:

(a)   is not connected to electricity;

(b)   is not connected to a source of safe potable water supply sufficient for normal residential needs;

(c)   is not connected to a waste water disposal system as approved by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control; or

(d)   is in a state of disrepair and does not meet the minimum habitability standards as adopted by the South Carolina Manufactured Housing Board.

(2)   'Demolished' means being permanently destroyed so that a manufactured home is no longer capable of being used or occupied for any purpose.

(3)   'Landowner' means the owner of real property on which an abandoned manufactured home is located.

(4)   'Manufactured home' has the meaning provided in Section 40-29-20(9).

Section 31-20-30.   If a landowner desires to dispose of an abandoned manufactured home located on the landowner's property, the landowner shall post a notice on each door of the manufactured home for sixty consecutive days reading substantially as follows:
'NOTICE
Disposition/Demolition Permit for this mobile home to be applied for by (applicant), (applicant's address), (applicant's telephone number), sixty days from the date of this notice.
(Date of Notice)'

Section 31-20-60.   The owner of the manufactured home and any lienholder have sixty days to respond, after the later of (1) the posting of the notice pursuant to Section 31-20-30 or (2) the mailing of the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested. If none of the persons or entities entitled to receive notice responds within that time, the landowner may demolish the manufactured home and dispose of it without incurring any liability to the owner or the lienholder, unless the value of the manufactured home exceeded five thousand dollars on the

Section 31-20-70.   (A)   Upon application by a landowner for a permit to move an abandoned manufactured home pursuant to this article, the county shall inspect the home to verify that the home meets the requirements of Section 31-20-20(1) and shall provide written verification to the licensing agent who shall retain a copy of the verification. The licensing agent shall issue a permit allowing the abandoned manufactured home to be permanently demolished and disposed of. The licensing agent is not required to inquire as to whether or not the landowner has complied with the requirements of this chapter. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

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

Rep. HUGGINS explained the Bill.

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

Further proceedings were interrupted by the Joint Assembly.

At 12:30 p.m. the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House. The President of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that it had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both Houses.

The Reading Clerk of the House read the following Concurrent Resolution:

S. 290 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts, Bryant, Verdin, Grooms, Hayes, Malloy, McConnell, Leatherman, Peeler, Courson, McGill, Drummond, Setzler, Fair, Reese, Alexander, Leventis, Sheheen, Ryberg, Pinckney, Jackson, Lourie, Moore, Cromer, Mescher, Ritchie, Martin, Matthews, Gregory, Cleary, Scott, Campsen, Anderson, Ford, Elliott, Hawkins, Hutto,

The Honorable Paul A. Morin and distinguished party were escorted to the rostrum by Senators Matthews, Knotts, Leventis and Hayes and REPRESENTATIVES WILLIAMS, VICK, PINSON, HAGOOD and HINSON.

The Lieutenant Governor recognized our special guests and then introduced Mr. Paul A. Morin, the National Commander of the American Legion who gave the following remarks:

"Greetings, Lt. Governor Bauer. I thank you for that wonderful introduction. I do appreciate your kind words. I'm glad to be here and I thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. Before I begin, let me take a moment to introduce members of the American Legion family who are with me today. The Commander of the South Carolina American Legion, John O. Dellinger, from Rock Hill, South Carolina. The National Executive Committeeman for the American Legion of South Carolina, R. M. Singletary of Cross, South Carolina. The Adjutant of the American Legion of South Carolina, Jimmy Hawk, of Irmo, South Carolina. The President of the American Legion's Auxiliary for South Carolina, Nancy Hell, of Lugoff, South Carolina. The Secretary of the American Legion's Ladies Auxiliary of South Carolina, Bess Douglas, of Rock Hill, South Carolina.
On behalf of the 2.7 million Legionnaires around the world and the 190 Legion Posts throughout the State of South Carolina, I want to thank each of you for what you do for our men and women serving in the armed forces. And I would like to thank the 413,500 veterans of South Carolina who have served their country bravely.
When it comes to caring for active duty military, members of the National Guard and Reserves in the Palmetto State, you have taken great steps to set an example for others. The lawmakers of South Carolina were one of the first to realize that deployed troops often cannot meet property tax deadlines, so you helped them out by extending the filing dates for them. You passed a bill requiring judges to grant continuances in cases when the party or his or her attorney is

Upon conclusion of his address, the National Commander and his escort party retired from the Chamber.

The purpose of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the PRESIDENT announced that under the terms of the Concurrent Resolution the Joint Assembly would recede from business.
The Senate accordingly retired to its Chamber.

At 12:49 p.m. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.

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

At 12:50 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. HASKINS, adjourned in memory of Emory Bopp of Greenville, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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