Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 2:00 p.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:

Our thought for today is from Proverbs 16:7: "When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him."
Let us pray. Spirit of God, be with these Representatives and staff who work so hard to lead Your people in living lives of value and meaningful purpose. Support these people in all they do to serve this State. Give them strength, give them patience, give them courage for the leading during these times. Bless our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker and all who serve. Protect our defenders of freedom as they protect us. In the name of the Lord our God. Amen.

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

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

Rep. COOPER moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Roy Powell, father of Ways and Means employee Allyn Powell, which was agreed to.

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

January 24, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

On behalf of Robert W. Harrell, Jr., James H. Merrill, and Harry L. Ott, Jr., the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception in honor of Rep. James E. Smith, Jr., in tribute to his military deployment. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the Palmetto Club, 1231 Sumter St., Columbia.
Sincerely,
Robert W. Harrell
Speaker, South Carolina House of Representatives

Document No. 3022
Agency: Department of Social Services
Statutory Authority: H. 3716, 2005-2006 Appropriations Act, Part IB, Section 13.27
Licensing of Residential Group Care Organizations for Children
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives, April 13, 2006
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration: Permanently Withdrawn

Document No. 3021
Agency: Department of Social Services
Statutory Authority: 2005-2006 Appropriations Act, H. 3716, Part 1B, Provisos Section 13.27
Penalties for Noncompliance in Regulated Child Care Settings
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives, April 13, 2006
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration: Permanently Withdrawn

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3052 (Word version) -- Reps. Coleman, Shoopman, Bingham and Toole: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE TAKING OF PRIVATE PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRIVATE PROPERTY MUST NOT BE CONDEMNED BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR ANY PURPOSE OR BENEFIT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PURPOSE OR

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3063 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, Harrison, Simrill, Taylor, Davenport, Sandifer, Barfield, Owens, E. H. Pitts, Rice, Walker, Toole, Viers, M. A. Pitts, Vick, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Haskins, Young, G. R. Smith, Shoopman, Witherspoon, Umphlett, Bedingfield and Cotty: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, BY ADDING SECTION 15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MARRIAGE BETWEEN ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN IS THE ONLY LAWFUL DOMESTIC UNION THAT IS VALID OR RECOGNIZED IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS MAY NOT CREATE ANY OTHER DOMESTIC UNION AND MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A DOMESTIC UNION CREATED BY ANOTHER JURISDICTION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3112 (Word version) -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO REVIEW AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF BEAUFORT

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3226 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons and Mulvaney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REPRESENTATION OF A PERSON BY A PUBLIC OFFICIAL BEFORE A GOVERNMENTAL BODY, SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL PUBLIC OFFICIAL INVOLVED IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO COMPLY WITH RECUSAL REQUIREMENTS, TO ALLOW A PUBLIC OFFICIAL TO REMAIN IN OFFICE IF THE RECUSAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, AND TO PROHIBIT A GOVERNMENTAL BODY FROM REMOVING OR DISALLOWING A PERSON TO SERVE IN OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT BASED ON RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, FAMILIAL STATUS, DISABILITY, OR LEGAL OCCUPATION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3311 (Word version) -- Rep. Hiott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME BRIDGE NUMBER 394001100200 LOCATED ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 11 IN PICKENS COUNTY THE "DWIGHT O'NEAL 'BUDDY' GILSTRAP BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "DWIGHT O'NEAL 'BUDDY' GILSTRAP

Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3312 (Word version) -- Rep. Hiott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME BRIDGE NUMBER 394001100201 LOCATED ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 11 IN PICKENS COUNTY "CLIFTON RANDALL 'RANDY' JONES BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "CLIFTON RANDALL 'RANDY' JONES BRIDGE".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3005 (Word version) -- Rep. Vick: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE NORTH BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 1 IN THE TOWN OF CHERAW THE "DR. JAMES E. LEPPARD, JR. BRIDGE", AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "DR. JAMES E. LEPPARD, JR. BRIDGE".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3206 (Word version) -- Rep. Hosey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES KING CREEK ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 3 IN ALLENDALE COUNTY "HERSELL N. MCINTOSH BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "HERSELL N. MCINTOSH BRIDGE".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

H. 3207 (Word version) -- Rep. Hosey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES GAUL CREEK ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 3 IN ALLENDALE COUNTY "CLEMENT O. MCINTOSH, SR. BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "CLEMENT O. MCINTOSH, SR. BRIDGE".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

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.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

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

Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3004 (Word version) -- Rep. Taylor: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT EXIT 16 ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 385 IN LAURENS COUNTY THE "SERGEANT RICK POPE INTERCHANGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "SERGEANT RICK POPE INTERCHANGE".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

S. 229 (Word version) -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE BROAD RIVER ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 29 IN CHEROKEE COUNTY THE "JAMES D. BATCHLER BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "JAMES D. BATCHLER BRIDGE".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

The following was introduced:

H. 3336 (Word version) -- Reps. Jefferson, Merrill, Hinson, Anderson, Dantzler and Williams: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MRS. FLORENCE SMITH OF BERKELEY COUNTY ON THE HAPPY OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER ALL THE BEST IN HER CENTENNIAL YEAR.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 3337 (Word version) -- Rep. Duncan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JANUARY 29, 2007, AS MILTON FRIEDMAN DAY TO HONOR ECONOMIST MILTON FRIEDMAN, WHOSE VISION OF AMERICA HELPED SPREAD THE BENEFITS OF FREE-MARKET ECONOMICS THE WORLD OVER.

Whereas, Milton Friedman's work has served to advance America's economy; and

Whereas, in an atmosphere of intense intellectual activity at the University of Chicago's Economics Department, he began to synthesize his theories of economics, which not only transformed the landscape of economics around the world, but also lent powerful support to the economic, political, and social benefits of a free market and limited government; and

Whereas, he has applied his vision of America to help abolish the draft, create jobs, and advance the course and positive effects of American business; and

Whereas, possessing wisdom ahead of his time, Mr. Friedman proclaimed what we as a nation have since acknowledged to be an important truth: "The society that puts equality before freedom will end up with neither. The society that puts freedom before equality will end up with a great measure of both"; and

Whereas, Mr. Friedman's work has been validated by an extensive list of honors, such as the Nobel Prize in economics (1976) and the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1988); and

Whereas, it is appropriate to recognize the work of a man whose influence is felt in the daily lives of nearly every American, a man who to this day champions the power of choice that Americans treasure. Now, therefore,

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

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Milton Friedman.

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

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

H. 3338 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Harrell, W. D. Smith, Delleney, Agnew, Bannister, Clemmons, Coleman, Cotty, Funderburk, Hagood, Hart, Jennings, Kelly, Lucas, McLeod, Rutherford, Sellers, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, Stavrinakis, Talley, Viers, Weeks and Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE JEAN HOEFER TOAL, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007.

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

That the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, the Honorable Jean Hoefer Toal, is invited to address the General Assembly in Joint Session on the State of the Judiciary in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 21, 2007.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3339 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, 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, 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, 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 COMMEND DR. SHEILA BREITWEISER OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, FOR HER ELEVEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND, AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

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

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

H. 3340 (Word version) -- Reps. Duncan and Anthony: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-300 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE-OWNED SCHOOL BUSES MUST BE PARKED IN A CENTRALIZED LOCATION OVERNIGHT AND DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

H. 3341 (Word version) -- Reps. Chalk, Ceips, Herbkersman, Agnew, Alexander, Bowen, Jefferson, Lowe and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-23-1130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH COUNTY PROVIDE THE JUDGE OF PROBATE WITH THE NECESSARY OFFICE EQUIPMENT, BOOKS, OFFICE SPACE, AND PERSONNEL FOR THE OPERATION OF THE COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE JUDGES HAVE ABSOLUTE CONTROL OVER THESE MATTERS, INCLUDING USE OF BUDGETED FUNDS, EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS, COMPENSATION, AND PROMOTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3343 (Word version) -- Rep. Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION TO VOTE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON TO SUBMIT PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP; AND TO ADD SECTION 7-5-123 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP WHEN REGISTERING TO VOTE, INCLUDES A UNITED STATES PASSPORT, A BIRTH CERTIFICATE, UNITED STATES NATURALIZATION DOCUMENTATION, OR ANY DOCUMENT OR METHOD OF PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP PROVIDED FOR IN FEDERAL LAW, TO EXEMPT PERSONS REGISTERED TO VOTE AS OF JULY 1, 2007, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED WHEN THE ELECTOR MOVES OR CHANGES HIS OR HER NAME; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-320, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES AND RENEWALS SERVING AS AN APPLICATION FOR VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO STATE ON THE VOTER REGISTRATION PORTION OF THE APPLICATION THE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, WHICH MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3345 (Word version) -- Reps. Ceips, Harrison, E. H. Pitts and J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-618 SO AS TO DESIGNATE AUGUST 16TH EVERY YEAR AS SOUTH CAROLINA AIRBORNE HERITAGE DAY.
Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

H. 3346 (Word version) -- Reps. R. Brown, Scarborough, Hodges, Whipper, Govan, Ceips, Jefferson, Brantley, Breeland, Hosey, Kennedy, Mack, Stavrinakis, Weeks and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 43 OF TITLE 27 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OWNERS OF PROPERTY ON WHICH A CEMETERY OR GRAVES ARE LOCATED MUST ALLOW INGRESS AND EGRESS TO THE CEMETERY BY FAMILIES OF PERSONS BURIED THERE, PLOT OWNERS, AND PERSONS CONDUCTING GENEALOGY; TO AUTHORIZE THE PROPERTY OWNER TO DESIGNATE TIMES AND FREQUENCY OF ACCESS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER IS IMMUNE FROM LIABILITY IN ANY ACTION ARISING OUT OF GRANTING SUCH ACCESS; TO ESTABLISH A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR DENIAL OF REASONABLE ACCESS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO A DEED THAT CREATES OR RESERVES A CEMETERY ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 27-43-10 THROUGH 27-43-40 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 43, TITLE 27,

H. 3347 (Word version) -- Reps. Stavrinakis, Bedingfield, Bowen, Brantley, R. Brown, Chellis, Crawford, Gambrell, Gullick, Harrell, Harrison, Hinson, Lowe, Mulvaney, Ott, Whipper and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER PROTECTION ACT OF 2007", BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-900, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TEACHER MAY BRING A CIVIL ACTION AGAINST A STUDENT WHO COMMITS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AGAINST THE TEACHER IF THE OFFENSE OCCURS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR AT A SCHOOL-RELATED EVENT, OR IF THE OFFENSE IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE TEACHER'S PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A TEACHER IS NOT LIABLE IN A CIVIL ACTION TO A STUDENT OR TO A PARTY ACTING IN THE INTEREST OF THE STUDENT FOR AN ACT OR OMISSION BY THE TEACHER WHILE THE TEACHER IS ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-612, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY ON SCHOOL PERSONNEL BY A STUDENT, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS, CREATE A THREE-TIERED ASSAULT AND BATTERY SENTENCING SCHEME, AND TO MANDATE CERTAIN BENEFITS BE RETAINED BY THE INJURED SCHOOL OFFICIAL WHOSE INJURY PREVENTS HIS RETURN.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3348 (Word version) -- Reps. Stavrinakis, Bales, Bedingfield, Bowen, Brantley, R. Brown, Chellis, Crawford, Delleney, Gambrell, Gullick, Harrell, Hinson, Lowe, Merrill, Mulvaney, Neilson, G. M. Smith, Thompson and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CLASSROOM PRIORITY ACT", BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AT LEAST SIXTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE EDUCATION OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURES OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE USED FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL SUBMIT ITS PROPOSED BUDGET TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION WITH THE

S. 152 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander, McConnell, Leatherman, Campsen, Vaughn, Ryberg, Richardson, Hayes, Mescher, Knotts, Elliott, Cleary, Fair and Setzler: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO BENEFITS AND FUNDING OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS IN THIS STATE, INVESTMENTS ALLOWED FOR FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS STATE-OPERATED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, AND THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL, SO AS TO DELETE THE RESTRICTIONS LIMITING SUCH INVESTMENTS TO AMERICAN-BASED CORPORATIONS REGISTERED ON AN AMERICAN NATIONAL EXCHANGE AS PROVIDED IN THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR QUOTED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS AUTOMATIC QUOTATION SYSTEM; AND TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16, ARTICLE X, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 153 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Leatherman, Campsen, Vaughn, Ryberg, Richardson, Hayes, Knotts, Elliott, Cleary, Alexander and Fair: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 29, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TAXES UPON REAL PROPERTY MUST BE

S. 154 (Word version) -- Senators Hawkins, Campsen, Vaughn, Ryberg, Hayes, Knotts, Elliott, Alexander, Verdin and Fair: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, BY ADDING SECTION 15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MARRIAGE BETWEEN ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN IS THE ONLY LAWFUL DOMESTIC UNION THAT IS VALID OR RECOGNIZED IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS MAY NOT CREATE ANY OTHER DOMESTIC UNION AND MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A DOMESTIC UNION CREATED BY ANOTHER JURISDICTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 155 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Leatherman, Gregory, Elliott, Rankin, Vaughn, Ryberg, Courson, Richardson, Hayes, Mescher, Ritchie, Knotts, Cleary, Alexander and Fair: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE TAKING OF PRIVATE PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRIVATE PROPERTY MUST NOT BE CONDEMNED BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR ANY PURPOSE OR BENEFIT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PURPOSE OR BENEFIT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, UNLESS THE CONDEMNATION IS FOR PUBLIC USE; EXCEPT THAT IN THE INSTANCE OF THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF REMEDYING BLIGHT, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE FOR THE PRIVATE USE OF CONDEMNED PROPERTY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO RATIFY AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 17, ARTICLE I,

S. 156 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Leatherman, Vaughn, Courson, Hayes, Richardson, Ritchie, McGill, Knotts, Elliott, Alexander, Verdin and Fair: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, AFTER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONVENES ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN JANUARY OF EACH YEAR, THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY RECEDE FOR A TIME PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE RECEDING BODY OR FOR MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE RECEDING BODY, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH BODY MAY PROVIDE FOR MEETINGS DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION AS IT CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE AND TO AUTHORIZE AN ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF SENATORS; AND TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III BY DELETING SECTION 21, WHICH PROVIDES THAT NEITHER HOUSE, DURING THE SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SHALL WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE OTHER ADJOURN FOR MORE THAN THREE DAYS, NOR TO ANY OTHER PLACE THAN THAT IN WHICH IT SHALL BE AT THE TIME SITTING.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

The following was introduced:

H. 3342 (Word version) -- Rep. Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SHIRLEY A. DAVIS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO HER

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3349 (Word version) -- Rep. Lowe: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF COLONEL WILLIAM PAUL TALLON, JR., OF FLORENCE, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 304 (Word version) -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF DOUGLAS LOGAN TINSLEY OF CHESTER COUNTY AND TO CONVEY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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

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

Agnew                  Alexander              Allen
Anderson               Bales                  Ballentine
Bannister              Barfield               Battle
Bedingfield            Bingham                Bowen
Bowers                 Branham                Brantley
Breeland               G. Brown               R. Brown
Cato                   Ceips                  Chalk

Chellis                Clemmons               Clyburn
Cobb-Hunter            Coleman                Cooper
Cotty                  Crawford               Dantzler
Davenport              Delleney               Duncan
Edge                   Funderburk             Gambrell
Govan                  Gullick                Hagood
Haley                  Hamilton               Hardwick
Harrell                Harrison               Hart
Harvin                 Haskins                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
Moss                   Mulvaney               J. H. Neal
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                 Stavrinakis
Stewart                Talley                 Taylor
Thompson               Toole                  Umphlett
Vick                   Walker                 Weeks
Whipper                White                  Whitmire
Williams               Witherspoon            Young

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, January 24.

Mike Anthony                      Jackie Hayes
Joan Brady                        Thad Viers

Reps. LOFTIS and VIERS signed a statement with the Clerk that they came in after the roll call of the House and were present for the Session on Tuesday, January 23.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. FRYE a leave of absence for the day due to a family funeral.

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

Announcement was made that Dr. John P. Evans of Greenville is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

Rep. LITTLEJOHN presented to the House the students and school officials from the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind.

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. 3006 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BRADY

Bill Number:   H. 3018 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3018 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3052 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3052 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3063 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3064 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   OWENS

Bill Number:   H. 3064 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   RICE

Bill Number:   H. 3093 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3093 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   FUNDERBURK

Bill Number:   H. 3097 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   OWENS

Bill Number:   H. 3121 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   OWENS

Bill Number:   H. 3121 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   RICE

Bill Number:   H. 3121 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3122 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3122 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3123 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   OWENS

Bill Number:   H. 3123 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   RICE

Bill Number:   H. 3124 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3124 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3125 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   OWENS

Bill Number:   H. 3125 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   RICE

Bill Number:   H. 3126 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   OWENS

Bill Number:   H. 3126 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   RICE

Bill Number:   H. 3126 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3126 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3127 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   OWENS

Bill Number:   H. 3127 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   RICE

Bill Number:   H. 3127 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3127 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3128 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   OWENS

Bill Number:   H. 3128 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   RICE

Bill Number:   H. 3128 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3138 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3138 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3139 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3139 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3143 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   GULLICK

Bill Number:   H. 3146 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   OWENS

Bill Number:   H. 3148 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3148 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3152 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   GOVAN

Bill Number:   H. 3152 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   HODGES

Bill Number:   H. 3152 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   MILLER

Bill Number:   H. 3152 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   VICK

Bill Number:   H. 3152 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   OTT

Bill Number:   H. 3152 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BALES

Bill Number:   H. 3152 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   SELLERS

Bill Number:   H. 3152 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   ALEXANDER

Bill Number:   H. 3152 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BOWERS

Bill Number:   H. 3165 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3165 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3168 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   HODGES

Bill Number:   H. 3168 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BOWERS

Bill Number:   H. 3175 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   OWENS

Bill Number:   H. 3175 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   RICE

Bill Number:   H. 3196 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   GAMBRELL

Bill Number:   H. 3196 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   LOWE

Bill Number:   H. 3196 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BOWEN

Bill Number:   H. 3196 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   HARVIN

Bill Number:   H. 3196 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3196 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3196 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   GULLICK

Bill Number:   H. 3212 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   OWENS

Bill Number:   H. 3212 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   RICE

Bill Number:   H. 3226 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   MULVANEY

Bill Number:   H. 3246 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   COTTY

Bill Number:   H. 3255 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   MAHAFFEY

Bill Number:   H. 3261 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BOWEN

Bill Number:   H. 3267 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   COTTY

Bill Number:   H. 3268 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   COTTY

Bill Number:   H. 3268 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   MAHAFFEY

Bill Number:   H. 3273 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   SIMRILL

Bill Number:   H. 3284 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   HUGGINS

Bill Number:   H. 3284 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3284 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3284 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   HAMILTON

Bill Number:   H. 3284 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   LEACH

Bill Number:   H. 3284 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   SHOOPMAN

Bill Number:   H. 3284 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   G. R. SMITH

Bill Number:   H. 3284 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BEDINGFIELD

Bill Number:   H. 3284 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   SIMRILL

Bill Number:   H. 3295 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   MULVANEY

Bill Number:   H. 3296 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3296 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BINGHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3296 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BOWEN

Bill Number:   H. 3309 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   AGNEW

Bill Number:   H. 3309 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   WHITMIRE

Bill Number:   H. 3006 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   MULVANEY

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   HARVIN

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   JEFFERSON

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   WILLIAMS

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   SCOTT

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   GOVAN

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BREELAND

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   ALEXANDER

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   COBB-HUNTER

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   WHIPPER

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   HOSEY

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   HODGES

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   MILLER

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BOWERS

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BALLENTINE

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   E. H. PITTS

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   PARKS

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   PINSON

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   LEACH

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BARFIELD

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   MITCHELL

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   HAMILTON

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   G. R. SMITH

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   COOPER

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   J. R. SMITH

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   D. C. SMITH

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   YOUNG

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BRANHAM

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BATTLE

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   SANDIFER

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   HASKINS

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   EDGE

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   BRANTLEY

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/07   KENNEDY

Bill Number:   H. 3262 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
01/24/07   JEFFERSON

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

H. 3335 (Word version) -- Rep. Edge: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 ALL INTEREST ACCRUING ON FUNDS COLLECTED AND HELD BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PURSUANT TO SECTION 44-56-160 MUST BE CREDITED TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND AND AUTHORIZED FOR CERTAIN HAZARDOUS WASTE-RELATED EXPENDITURES BY THE DEPARTMENT.

Rep. EDGE explained the Joint Resolution.

Rep. J. H. NEAL moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.

At 3:00 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. COOPER, adjourned in memory of Roy Powell, father of Ways and Means employee Allyn Powell, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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