Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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 Psalm 123:2: "Our eyes look to the Lord our God."
Let us pray. Remind us, O God, that all good things come from You. Direct our lives to always look to You for guidance in making decisions to enhance the lives of the people we serve. Grant these Representatives and staff the courage, integrity and compassion to promote the welfare of our State. Look in favor upon our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker and all who serve. Protect our defenders of freedom as they protect us. Lord, in Your mercy, 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.

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

Rep. CLYBURN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Thomas Alfonzo (T.A.) Hammond, which was agreed to.

The following was received:

To:     Members of the General Assembly
From:   James H. Ritchie, Jr., Chairman

Judicial Merit Selection Commission
Re:     Changes to Report of Candidate Qualifications
Date:     January 16, 2007

Enclosed are errata sheets for your copy of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission's Report of Candidate Qualifications.

Please insert these sheets to replace pages in your copy of the report. Thank you for your attention to this request.

The changes made to the Report of Candidate Qualifications are as follows:

Commission's Findings:   QUALIFIED AND NOMINATED
(1)   Constitutional Qualifications:

Based on the Commission's investigation, Mr. Newton meets the qualifications prescribed by law for judicial service as a Family Court judge.

Mr. Newton was born in 1964. He is 42 years old and a resident of Saluda County, South Carolina. Mr. Newton provided in his application that he has been a resident of South Carolina for at least the immediate past five years and has been a licensed attorney in South Carolina since 1989.

Commission's Findings:   QUALIFIED AND NOMINATED
(1)   Constitutional Qualifications:

Based on the Commission's investigation, Mr. Goude meets the qualifications prescribed by law for judicial service as a Family Court judge.

Mr. Goude was born in 1950. He is 56 years old and a resident of Hemingway, South Carolina. Mr. Goude provided in his application that he has been a resident of South Carolina for at least the immediate past five years and has been a licensed attorney in South Carolina since 1979.
(2)   Ethical Fitness:

The Commission's investigation did not reveal any evidence of unethical conduct by Mr. Goude.

Mr. Goude demonstrated an understanding of the Canons of Judicial Conduct and other ethical considerations important to judges, particularly in the areas of ex parte communications, acceptance of gifts and ordinary hospitality, and recusal.

Mr. Goude reported that he has not made any campaign expenditures.

Mr. Goude testified he has not:

(a)   sought or received the pledge of any legislator prior to screening;

(b)   sought or been offered a conditional pledge of support by a legislator;

(c)   asked third persons to contact members of the General Assembly prior to screening.

Mr. Goude testified that he is aware of the Commission's 48-hour rule regarding the formal and informal release of the Screening Report.
(3)   Professional and Academic Ability:

The Commission found Mr. Goude to be intelligent and knowledgeable. His performance on the Commission's practice and procedure questions met expectations.

Mr. Goude described his past continuing legal or judicial education during the past five years as follows:

"(a)   Attended more than mandatory hours of CLE;

(b)   Attended South Carolina Bankruptcy Lawyers Association annual conventions 2005 and 2006;

(c)   Attended National Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers Association annual conventions 2005 and 2006;

(d)   Generally attend the annual South Carolina Public Defenders Association convention usually held in Charleston, SC. I was unable to attend this year 2006."

Mr. Goude reported that he has taught the following law-related courses:
"Taught paralegal and criminal justice courses at Georgetown, SC, branch of Horry-Georgetown TEC, for couple of years at night school in mid-late 1980s."

Mr. Goude reported that he has not published any books and/or articles.
(4)   Character:

The Commission's investigation of Mr. Goude revealed a public reprimand issued in 1988. The Commission thoroughly questioned him about this matter at the Public Hearing and determined that Mr. Goude possessed the requisite character and temperament to serve as a judge. The Commission's investigation of Mr. Goude did not indicate any evidence of a troubled financial status. Mr. Goude has handled his financial affairs responsibly.

Received as information.

Document No. 3002
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-1-140
Shellfish
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 20, 2006
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 20, 2006
Withdrawn and Resubmitted January 11, 2007

The following was introduced:

H. 3242 (Word version) -- Rep. Sandifer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. ANNE CRENSHAW DODD, OCONEE COUNTY TREASURER, FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AND TO WISH FOR HER MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3243 (Word version) -- Reps. E. H. Pitts and Haley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND STAFF OF LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL IN LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THEIR SCHOOL'S RECOGNITION AS A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL FOR 2006.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 3244 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-4-580, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO CONTRACT TO COLLECT AN OUTSTANDING LIABILITY OWED TO A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, SO AS TO LIMIT THE DEPARTMENT'S WAGE GARNISHMENT POWERS TO COLLECTION OF AN OUTSTANDING TAX LIABILITY AND TO DEFINE "OUTSTANDING TAX LIABILITY OWED A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY".
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3245 (Word version) -- Ethics Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-540, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ETHICS COMMITTEE INVESTIGATIONS AND HEARINGS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT INVESTIGATIONS AND RECORDS RELATING TO A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION ARE CONFIDENTIAL, TO ALLOW PUBLIC RELEASE OF INVESTIGATIONS AND RECORDS IF A RESPONDENT REQUESTS THEIR RELEASE OR THE COMMITTEE RENDERS A PUBLIC OPINION, AND TO CREATE A PENALTY FOR WILFUL RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-13-710 AND 8-13-1120, BOTH AS AMENDED, BOTH RELATING TO CONTENTS OF A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF ANYTHING OF VALUE WORTH A SPECIFIED AMOUNT GIVEN UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1302, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN RECORDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CANDIDATE DISCLOSE THE OCCUPATION OF A DONOR; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONTRIBUTIONS MADE AFTER A PRIMARY, SPECIAL, OR GENERAL ELECTION, SO AS TO ALLOW A DONOR TO DESIGNATE THAT A CONTRIBUTION APPLY TO THE NEXT ELECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE APPROPRIATE SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY TO WAIVE THE CIVIL PENALTY IN ITS DISCRETION.
Without Reference

H. 3246 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-27-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT MAY DISMISS WITH PREJUDICE A CIVIL ACTION PERTAINING TO A PRISONER'S INCARCERATION OR APPREHENSION AS FRIVOLOUS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT'S ORDER OF DISMISSAL MUST CONTAIN A FINDING THAT THE ACTION WAS FRIVOLOUS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-27-300, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CONTEMPT OF COURT, SO AS TO DELETE THE SENTENCE THAT A PERSON MAY RECEIVE WHEN HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT, AND TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF CIVIL ACTIONS A PRISONER MAY FILE WHICH RELATES TO HIS INCARCERATION OR APPREHENSION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3247 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GANG PREVENTION ACT OF 2007".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3248 (Word version) -- Rep. Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-12-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007, THE RATES AND OTHER CONSUMER CHARGES OF CABLE TELEVISION COMPANIES OPERATING IN SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3249 (Word version) -- Rep. Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGENCY PROCEDURES FOR PROMULGATING REGULATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE PROCEDURES GOVERNING THIS REVIEW BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIRING AGENCIES TO STRIKE THROUGH TEXT BEING DELETED FROM EXISTING REGULATIONS AND TO UNDERLINE TEXT BEING ADDED, REQUIRING LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHEN REGULATIONS ARE SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW, DELETING THE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING AUTOMATIC APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS AFTER ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS AND PROVIDING THAT REGULATIONS MAY ONLY BE EFFECTIVE BY ENACTMENT OF A JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REGULATION, PROVIDING THAT A REGULATION IS DEEMED WITHDRAWN IF IT HAS NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE BY THE END OF THE TWO-YEAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION DURING WHICH THE REGULATION WAS SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW AND PROVIDING EXPEDITED PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING THE SAME REGULATION FOR LEGISLATIVE REVIEW IN THE NEXT SESSION, AND DELETING PROVISIONS REQUIRING AGENCIES TO CONDUCT FORMAL REVIEWS OF THEIR REGULATIONS EVERY FIVE YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-125, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL, DISAPPROVAL, AND MODIFICATION OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAY AUTOMATIC APPROVAL PROCEDURES, AND TO AUTHORIZE, RATHER THAN PROHIBIT, AN AGENCY TO WITHDRAW REGULATIONS UNDER GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW ANYTIME AND TO PROVIDE EXPEDITED PROCEDURES FOR RESUBMISSION OF SUCH WITHDRAWN REGULATIONS; AND TO ADD SECTION 1-23-121 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AGENCY MAY NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR INCREASE A FEE UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW OR THROUGH REGULATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3250 (Word version) -- Rep. Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF SUPPLYING MINORS WITH TOBACCO OR CIGARETTES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH VIOLATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONE-HALF OF THE FINE MUST BE REMITTED FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL'S YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION PLAN.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3252 (Word version) -- Rep. Ceips: A JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING FOR THIRTY DAYS THE DEADLINE FOR TIMELY CERTIFICATION OF A FAVORABLE VOTE IN A REFERENDUM ON THE IMPOSITION OF A LOCAL OPTION SALES AND USE TAX HELD AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION OF 2006.
On motion of Rep. CEIPS, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3253 (Word version) -- Rep. Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3910 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A DRIVER OR OCCUPANT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO SMOKE A TOBACCO PRODUCT WHILE A CHILD OF PRESCHOOL AGE IS ALSO AN OCCUPANT OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3254 (Word version) -- Reps. Clyburn, Neilson, Whipper, W. D. Smith, Anderson, Bales, Breeland, R. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Dantzler, Delleney, Harrison, Hayes, Hosey, Howard, Jennings, Limehouse, Mack, Merrill, J. H. Neal, Ott, Owens, Rutherford, Scarborough, Sellers, Umphlett, Viers and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-18-1600 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL THAT HAS RECEIVED AN UNSATISFACTORY ABSOLUTE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE RATING ON ITS MOST RECENT REPORT CARD SHALL OFFER AN ORIENTATION CLASS ON CERTAIN SCHOOL ISSUES AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A STUDENT SCORING BELOW BASIC ON ANY PORTION OF THE STATE ASSESSMENT WHO IS REGISTERED TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL SHALL ATTEND THE ORIENTATION CLASS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3255 (Word version) -- Rep. Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-620, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENDERS BEING REQUIRED TO SUBMIT SAMPLES FOR INCLUSION IN THE DNA DATABASE, SO AS TO REQUIRE SAMPLES UPON LAWFUL CUSTODIAL ARREST FOR A FELONY RATHER THAN FOLLOWING SENTENCING AND AT THE TIME OF INTAKE AT A JAIL OR PRISON, AND TO REQUIRE SAMPLES TO BE PROVIDED BEFORE A PERSON IS RELEASED ON PAROLE, RELEASED FROM CONFINEMENT, OR RELEASED FROM AN AGENCY'S JURISDICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE DNA SAMPLES AND THEIR IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY, SO AS TO DELETE REQUIREMENTS THAT THE PERSONS AUTHORIZED MUST BE CERTAIN TYPES OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY THEY MUST BE APPROPRIATELY TRAINED; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-650, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COORDINATION BETWEEN SLED AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO PREVENT COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF DUPLICATE DNA SAMPLES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-3-660 AND 23-3-670, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENTS AND FEES FOR DNA SAMPLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EXPUNGEMENT WHEN CHARGES ARE DISMISSED OR NOLLE PROSSED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE WILL PAY FOR THE COSTS OF COLLECTING AND PROCESSING A DNA SAMPLE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FEES COLLECTED FROM CONVICTED PERSONS SHALL BE REMITTED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE AND CREDITED TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3256 (Word version) -- Rep. Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-57-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADVERTISING GIFTS GIVEN BY INSURANCE AGENTS TO INSUREDS AND OTHERS, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FIVE TO TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS THE VALUE OF MERCHANDISE OR AN ARTICLE WHICH MAY BE GIVEN.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3257 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Duncan and M. A. Pitts: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY A STEP INCREASE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO MAKE A REPORT OF ITS FINDINGS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE GOVERNOR.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3258 (Word version) -- Reps. Hiott, Witherspoon, Frye, Duncan, Owens, M. A. Pitts and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPEN SEASON IN GAME ZONE 1 AND THE EQUIPMENT WHICH MAY BE USED DURING CERTAIN PERIODS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BEAR HUNTING IN GAME ZONE 1, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING BEAR, THE EQUIPMENT WHICH MAY BE USED DURING CERTAIN PERIODS, AND THE PROCEDURES WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN A BEAR IS TAKEN, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN LAWFUL AND UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES IN REGARD TO BEAR HUNTING.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3261 (Word version) -- Reps. Duncan, Edge, Frye, Witherspoon, Bingham, Taylor, Haley, Herbkersman, M. A. Pitts and Toole: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL ENGAGE A QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT AUDITING AND CONSULTING FIRM TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND ANY OTHER RELATED ENTITIES IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY INCLUDING A REVIEW OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RECORDS IN ORDER TO PERFORM A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE STATE BUDGETARY PROCESS IN REGARD TO EDUCATION FUNDING AND THE MANNER IN WHICH EDUCATION SERVICES ARE DELIVERED FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING WASTE AND DUPLICATION WITHIN THIS SYSTEM AND MAKING IT AS FISCALLY EFFECTIVE AS POSSIBLE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3262 (Word version) -- Reps. Kennedy, Bales, Edge, Neilson, Perry and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ON JULY 1, 2009, THE AREA OF EACH COUNTY OF THIS STATE ALSO MUST BE CONSTITUTED AS A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND A COUNTY MAY NOT HAVE MULTIPLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LOCAL LAW BEFORE JULY 1, 2009, SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE GOVERNANCE, FISCAL AUTHORITY, AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR A COUNTYWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE NO PROVISIONS OF LAW NOW APPLY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ACTS OR PARTS OF ACTS RELATING TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT IS NOT A COUNTYWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUIRED BY SECTION 59-17-160 ARE REPEALED AS OF JULY 1, 2009.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

S. 174 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 452 OF 2000, RELATING TO PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE HORRY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HORRY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MUST BE PAID AN ADDITIONAL SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR EACH MEETING AT WHICH HE IS IN ATTENDANCE.
Referred to Horry Delegation

The following was introduced:

H. 3251 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Davenport, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Mitchell, Kelly, W. D. Smith and Talley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 221 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH MANNING STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THOMPSON STREET "LIEUTENANT COLONEL HOWARD L. PAINTER BOULEVARD, CHESNEE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL FROM 1957 TO 1980", AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION THAT CONTAIN THE SAME WORDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3259 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Duncan and M. A. Pitts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES SOUTH RABON CREEK ALONG KNICKERBOCKER ROAD IN LAURENS COUNTY THE "JOSEPH KELLETT'S REVOLUTIONARY WAR BLOCK HOUSE MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "JOSEPH KELLETT'S REVOLUTIONARY WAR BLOCK HOUSE MEMORIAL BRIDGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3260 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND MEMBERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GOVERNMENT TO WORK TOGETHER TO TIMELY REAUTHORIZE THE STATE CHILDREN HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM TO ASSURE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CHILDREN HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

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
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                  Mahaffey               McLeod
Merrill                Miller                 Mitchell
Moss                   Mulvaney               J. M. Neal
Neilson                Ott                    Owens
Parks                  Perry                  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                 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, January 16.

David Mack
Jackson "Seth" Whipper            Joseph Neal

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

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

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

Announcement was made that Dr. J. Capers Hiott of Wedgefield is 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. 3034 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/16/07   FUNDERBURK

Bill Number:   H. 3136 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/16/07   FUNDERBURK

Bill Number:   H. 3152 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/16/07   MCLEOD

Bill Number:   H. 3152 (Word version)
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01/16/07   MILLER

Bill Number:   H. 3152 (Word version)
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01/16/07   BRANHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3152 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/16/07   FUNDERBURK

Bill Number:   H. 3153 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/16/07   FUNDERBURK

Bill Number:   H. 3163 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/16/07   R. BROWN

Bill Number:   H. 3163 (Word version)
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01/16/07   HOWARD

Bill Number:   H. 3163 (Word version)
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01/16/07   PARKS

Bill Number:   H. 3163 (Word version)
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01/16/07   HART

Bill Number:   H. 3163 (Word version)
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01/16/07   HOSEY

Bill Number:   H. 3163 (Word version)
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01/16/07   CLYBURN

Bill Number:   H. 3163 (Word version)
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01/16/07   RUTHERFORD

Bill Number:   H. 3163 (Word version)
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01/16/07   BREELAND

Bill Number:   H. 3167 (Word version)
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01/16/07   WILLIAMS

Bill Number:   H. 3168 (Word version)
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01/16/07   MCLEOD

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   BREELAND

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   JEFFERSON

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   ALEXANDER

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/16/07   R. BROWN

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   BANNISTER

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   WHITE

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   EDGE

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   HARVIN

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/16/07   KENNEDY

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   CRAWFORD

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   JENNINGS

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   MILLER

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   GULLICK

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   ANTHONY

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   PHILLIPS

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   COLEMAN

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   MITCHELL

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   F. N. SMITH

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   J. E. SMITH

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/16/07   CLYBURN

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   SELLERS

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   COBB-HUNTER

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/16/07   AGNEW

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   BOWERS

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   KNIGHT

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   MULVANEY

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   NEILSON

Bill Number:   H. 3170 (Word version)
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01/16/07   WILLIAMS

Bill Number:   H. 3162 (Word version)
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01/16/07   GOVAN

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

H. 3209 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 456 OF 2006, RELATING TO THE CREATION, MEMBERS, AND DUTIES OF THE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TASK FORCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TASK FORCE SHALL SUBMIT ITS REPORT BEFORE APRIL 1, 2007.

On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry and was referred to the Committee on Judiciary:

H. 3025 (Word version) -- Reps. Viers and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 91 TO TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE PROFESSION OF PROVIDING IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE.

On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry and was referred to the Committee on Judiciary:

H. 3060 (Word version) -- Reps. Ceips, Sandifer, Brady and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8 SO AS TO ENACT THE ILLEGAL ALIENS AND PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT ACT, TO REQUIRE PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM, AND TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE FROM ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES UNLESS THE CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM VERIFYING INFORMATION ON ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.

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

At 12:35 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. CLYBURN, adjourned in memory of Thomas Alfonzo (T.A.) Hammond, to meet at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow.

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