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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 WATER WITHDRAWAL, PERMITTING, USE, AND REPORTING ACT", SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN DECLARATIONS REGARDING THE STATE'S REGULATION OF RIPARIAN RIGHTS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, TO SPECIFY SPECIFIC EXEMPTIONS FROM THE CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE THAT USE OF THE WATERS OF THE STATE ON NONRIPARIAN LAND IS LAWFUL AND REQUIRES EQUAL CONSIDERATION WITH A USE ON A RIPARIAN LAND IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE OR JUDICIAL PROCEEDING RELATING TO AN ALLOCATION, WITHDRAWAL, OR USE OF WATER, OR TO A MODIFICATION OF A WATER RIGHT, AND VARIOUS PROVISIONS REGARDING THE PERMITTING AND REGULATION OF SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWALS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL PROMULGATE A REGULATION PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 4, TITLE 49, RELATING TO SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL, PERMITTING, AND REPORTING, TO ESTABLISH A FEE NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UNTIL THE NEW REGULATION IS PROMULGATED, REGULATION 61-113, RELATED TO GROUNDWATER USE AND REPORTING, MUST REMAIN IN EFFECT; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 21, TITLE 49, RELATING TO THE INTERBASIN TRANSFER OF WATER.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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 COUNTYWIDE APPRAISAL AND EQUALIZATION PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE ROLLBACK TAX TO CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY BASED ON INCREASED VALUE, TO REQUIRE ROLLBACK TAXES TO BE PAID WITH THE DEED TRANSFERRING REAL PROPERTY WHERE THE INCREASE IN VALUE MEETS CERTAIN CRITERIA, TO LIMIT APPLICATION OF THE ROLLBACK TAX TO THAT PROPERTY AT A LATER DATE, AND TO EXEMPT FROM THE ROLLBACK TAX PROPERTY SOLD AT A FORECLOSURE SALE FOR SPECIFIED REASONS AND UNDER SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY" FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX REASSESSMENT AND EQUALIZATION, SO AS TO DEFINE MORE FULLY "AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY", INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE AGRICULTURAL USE BE A COMMERCIAL USE AND TO PROVIDE FOR EVIDENCE OF COMMERCIAL USE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-232, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OTHER CRITERIA FOR AGRICULTURAL USE PROPERTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT TIMBERLAND PROPERTY MUST BE TWENTY-FIVE ACRES OR MORE AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION ALLOWING A NONTIMBERLAND TRACT THAT FAILS TO MEET THE ACREAGE OR INCOME CRITERIA TO RETAIN THE AGRICULTURAL USE CLASSIFICATION SO LONG AS IT HAS REMAINED IN THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY SINCE THAT CLASSIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-260, RELATING TO A COUNTY'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION PROVISIONS AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-525, BOTH SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO REVIEW APPEALS OF PROPERTY CLASSIFICATIONS AND AUDIT SAMPLE REASSESSMENTS SO AS TO ASSURE ACCURATE RESULTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-340, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR FALSELY CLAIMING AGRICULTURAL USE PROPERTY, SO AS TO MAKE THE PENALTY TEN DOLLARS FOR EACH ACRE FALSELY CLAIMED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3580 (Word version) -- Rep. Chalk: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO ADD A CLASSIFICATION, WITH AN ASSESSMENT OF TWO PERCENT OF ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE, FOR A LARGE UNDEVELOPED TRACT OF LAND THAT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR CLASSIFICATION AS AGRICULTURAL USE PROPERTY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
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 CERTAIN OFFICES AND DIVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, AND OTHER AGENCIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSITIONAL AND OTHER PROVISIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE ABOVE; BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 1 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL AS A SEPARATE DIVISION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSE, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AUTHORITY OF THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "EXECUTIVE AGENCIES" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS CHAPTER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECEIPT AND INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS RELATING TO IMPROPER OR UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY WITHIN EXECUTIVE AGENCIES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT; BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 1 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE DIVISION OF THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION TO BE HEADED BY THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DIVISION; TO CREATE A JOINT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REVIEW COMMITTEE, AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS CASE REVIEW PANEL, AND AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE OVERSIGHT PANEL AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE AND PANELS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1580, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-10-10, 1-11-20, AS AMENDED, 1-11-22, 1-11-55, 1-11-56, 1-11-58, 1-11-65, 1-11-67, 1-11-70, 1-11-80, 1-11-90, 1-11-100, 1-11-110, 1-11-180, 1-11-220, 1-11-225, 1-11-250, 1-11-260, 1-11-270, 1-11-280, 1-11-290, 1-11-300, 1-11-310, 1-11-315, 1-11-320, 1-11-335, 1-11-340, 1-11-435, 2-13-240, AS AMENDED, CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 3; 10-1-10, 10-1-30, AS AMENDED, 10-1-40, 10-1-130, 10-1-190, AS AMENDED, CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 10, 10-11-50, AS AMENDED, 10-11-90, 10-11-110, 10-11-140, 10-11-330; 11-9-610, 11-9-620, 11-9-630, 11-35-3810, 11-35-3820, 11-35-3830, 11-35-3840, 13-7-30, 13-7-830, ALL AS AMENDED, 48-46-30, AS AMENDED, 48-46-40, AS AMENDED, 48-46-50, 48-46-60, 48-46-90, 44-53-530, AS AMENDED, AND 44-96-140; AND TO ADD SECTION 1-11-185, ALL RELATING TO VARIOUS AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT PROVISIONS SO AS TO CONFORM THEM TO THE ABOVE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE NEW DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION OR TO SUPPLEMENT SUCH PROVISIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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 114, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD TUITION ASSISTANCE ACT, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ACT", TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR COLLEGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANTS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY FOR THE GRANTS, TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING TO BE APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-75, RELATING TO THE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD SERVING IN AREAS OF CRITICAL NEED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM MAY NOT ACCEPT NEW PARTICIPANTS AND PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD WHO HAVE RECEIVED LOANS BEFORE THE 2007-08 ACADEMIC YEAR MAY CONTINUE TO RECEIVE THEIR LOANS AND HAVE THEIR LOANS FORGIVEN PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS UNDER WHICH THE LOAN PROGRAM BEGAN; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, RELATING TO ONE-HALF TUITION FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
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 PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF CHAPTER 2, TITLE 30, AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 PROVIDING FOR PROTECTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION PRIVACY IN CONNECTION WITH A PUBLIC BODY AND ITS USE AND COMMUNICATION OF A RESIDENT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, PRESCRIPTION FOR DISCLOSURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION AND IDENTIFYING INFORMATION BY AND TO CERTAIN PUBLIC BODIES, PROHIBITION OF REQUIRING THE USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON A MORTGAGE AND IN PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR PUBLIC FILING, AND PROCEDURE FOR REDACTING CERTAIN PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION FROM PUBLIC RECORDS; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-490 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURE BY AN AGENCY OF THIS STATE OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ACQUISITION OF THE PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF A RESIDENT WHOSE INFORMATION THE AGENCY OWNS OR LICENSES AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY'S FEES, AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-725 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO USE ANOTHER PERSON'S HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMITTING FINANCIAL OR IDENTITY FRAUD; BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-512 SO AS TO REGULATE THE USE OF A CARDHOLDER'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON A CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD RECEIPT; BY ADDING SECTION 39-1-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON CONDUCTING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ACQUISITION OF THE PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF A RESIDENT WHOSE INFORMATION THE PERSON OWNS OF LICENSES AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY'S FEES, AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-13-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD, SO AS TO ADD THE ELEMENTS OF WILFULNESS AND KNOWLEDGE AND TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSE OF IDENTITY FRAUD AS THE USE OF ANOTHER'S INFORMATION TO AVOID LEGAL CONSEQUENCES OR TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND TO FURTHER DEFINE "IDENTIFYING INFORMATION"; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-13-515, RELATING TO IDENTITY FRAUD; AND TO PROVIDE VARIOUS EFFECTIVE DATES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE RUNNERS AND HEAD COACH DELMER HOWELL ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
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, 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" SWIM TEAM ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2006 CLASS AAAA STATE GIRLS SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE SWIMMERS, HEAD COACH PATRICIA GETTYS, AND ASSISTANT COACH JOHN HENICKMAN ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
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 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.
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, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO BOYS STATE 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.
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)
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02/27/07 MERRILL
Bill Number: H. 3136 (Word version)
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02/27/07 ANDERSON
Bill Number: H. 3136 (Word version)
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02/27/07 HERBKERSMAN
Bill Number: H. 3136 (Word version)
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02/27/07 PINSON
Bill Number: H. 3136 (Word version)
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02/27/07 TAYLOR
Bill Number: H. 3136 (Word version)
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02/27/07 HUGGINS
Bill Number: H. 3317 (Word version)
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02/27/07 MAHAFFEY
Bill Number: H. 3362 (Word version)
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02/27/07 MAHAFFEY
Bill Number: H. 3575 (Word version)
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02/27/07 GULLICK
Bill Number: H. 3567 (Word version)
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02/27/07 COTTY
Bill Number: H. 3576 (Word version)
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02/27/07 GULLICK
Bill Number: H. 3011 (Word version)
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02/27/07 FUNDERBURK
Bill Number: H. 3538 (Word version)
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02/27/07 FUNDERBURK
Bill Number: H. 3136 (Word version)
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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:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Sections 31-20-20, 31-20-30, 31-20-60, and 31-20-70, as contained in SECTION 2, beginning on page 2 and inserting:
/ Section 31-20-20. As used in this chapter:
(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 date of disposal and the landowner was grossly negligent in disposing of the manufactured home.
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, Land, O'Dell, Patterson, Rankin, Richardson, Short, Thomas, Vaughn and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE PAUL A. MORIN, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2007.
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 on active duty as a member of the reserves. You ratified a joint resolution benefiting state employees who are members of federalized National Guard or Reserve units to use accrued annual leave and sick leave as if it were annual leave without regard to the limit on annual leave that may be used in a year.
I commend you for all your work in supporting our veterans throughout the State. Most noteworthy is the South Carolina Office of Veterans Affairs, which works closely with the state's 46 County Veterans Affairs Offices, to provide federal and state veterans' benefits to South Carolina's 413,500 veterans. And I understand that in July 2006, they celebrated the opening of the state's third veterans' nursing home, a $28,000,000, 126,000 square foot, 220-bed state-of-the-art facility in Walterboro. Also, in the spring of 2007, they will open a new $5,183,850 state veterans' cemetery in Anderson. These achievements clearly demonstrate that the people of South Carolina are continuing to move forward in providing service and care for our veterans from all wars. On behalf of all those proud Americans, I say 'thank you.' You are making a difference in the lives of our men and women in our armed forces by providing services that they and their families need. Today, the 2.7 million members of the American Legion continue to be at the forefront of efforts to improve the quality of life for this nation's newest veterans, those who are serving today in the war on terror.
In 2001, we initiated the American Legacy Scholarship Fund, which enables children of military personnel killed on active duty to receive money toward a college education. I want to thank all South Carolinians who have contributed to the American Legion's American Legacy Scholarship Fund for the children of our fallen heroes. Regrettably, over 3,000 Americans have died since the war began. Many leave behind young children who deserve the right to an education that their hero parent will never be there to provide. Thanks to the generosity of many South Carolinians, these kids will get the chance they deserve. Tax-deductible contributions ensure their future. I am proud to say that every single penny contributed goes directly into the scholarship fund. The American Legion absorbs all administrative costs. I hope that you will continue to spread the word. It's the least we can do for these heroic Americans who gave all they could.
Through our latest program, 'Heroes to Hometowns,' the American Legion provides direct assistance to severely injured service members when they return to their hometowns. Legion posts do this by working with the community to set up a support network and coordinating resources, such as child care, temporary housing, adapting homes or vehicles and financial aid, before a service member returns home. We are making our voices heard on Capitol Hill regarding the proposed 2007 VA budget, which was released earlier this month. My friends, this budget will simply not do the job. The American Legion stands firm in its position that the only way VA health care can avoid annual shortages and broken promises is by changing the funding formula. Mandatory or assured funding will keep all veterans who earned VA care in the system. VA health care must be funded on a dollars-per-veteran basis, indexed annually for inflation, with the ability to bill Medicare for reimbursement.
Legion family members, all the members of this gathering and the good people of South Carolina should urge their members of Congress to support assured funding for VA health care and to allow every eligible veteran seeking VA care to receive that care. I also ask for your support and involvement in our Resolution 169, 'Support the Troops.' This is a grand initiative where we use every communication tool available to us to tell America about the outstanding service to God and country of our fighting men and women in uniform. Whether it's sponsoring welcome home receptions, assisting the military family while the spouse is away fighting for freedom, or going on local and national television to tell America about the wonderful job our troops are doing, the American Legion is making Resolution 169, 'Support the Troops,' a way of life for our members.
I know that ten percent of those serving in our armed forces today - Active Duty, National Guard and Reserves - are from this sovereign State of South Carolina. So, the opportunities to get involved in our, 'Support the Troops,' resolution are plentiful here in South Carolina. Again, my deepest appreciation for all that you do for our veterans. 'Veterans helping veterans' is what it's all about. And if any of you happen to be a wartime veteran, I just happen to have American Legion application forms in my pocket. I thank you for all that you do for God and country."
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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