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The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:
Our thought for today is from Isaiah 59:16: "The Lord was appalled that there was no one to intervene."
Let us pray. O Lord of mercy and compassion, keep us from closing our eyes to the hurts and injustice around us. Give us strength and courage to intervene and work to right the injustices which surround us. Inspire us to listen to Your calling of help for those in need. We have been called to serve those in this State. May we do our duty with love and mercy. Look in favor upon our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, this Honorable Assembly, and all who serve in these Halls of Government. Protect our defenders of freedom at home and abroad as they protect us. Hear our prayer, O 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. HUGGINS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Loyce Levine Watford of Cayce, which was agreed to.
On motion of Rep. LEACH, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:
January 3, 2008
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the National Kidney Foundation, the Members and attaches of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds between the Blatt and Gressette Buildings.
Sincerely,
Mary Higginbotham
Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs
Columbia, S.C., February 20, 2008
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2008, for the purpose of ratifying Acts.
Very respectfully,
President
On motion of Rep. HIOTT the invitation was accepted.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4699 (Word version) -- Reps. Umphlett, Jefferson, Dantzler and Merrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF OLD UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 52 FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE MONCKS CORNER CITY LIMITS SOUTHWARD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH NEW UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 52 IN BERKELEY COUNTY THE "LIEUTENANT GENERAL HENRY DOCTOR, JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "LIEUTENANT GENERAL HENRY DOCTOR, JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4731 (Word version) -- Reps. Mitchell, Govan, Harrell, Miller and Sellers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE NINETEENTH DAY OF JUNE OF EACH YEAR IS DESIGNATED AS "JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM DAY" TO COMMEMORATE AND REFLECT ON THE FREEDOM OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS STATE AND NATION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4711 (Word version) -- Rep. Haskins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT EXIT 37 ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 385 IN GREENVILLE COUNTY THE "WILKINS NORWOOD INTERCHANGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "WILKINS NORWOOD INTERCHANGE".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 4734 (Word version) -- Rep. Mahaffey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 129 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 29 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85 "SERGEANT SHAWN F. HILL MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "SERGEANT SHAWN F. HILL MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4735 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell and Cato: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION NETWORK TO MAKE ALL NECESSARY FILINGS WITH THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE, TO INDICATE AN INTENTION TO RETAIN LICENSES CURRENTLY OPERATED BY THE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION NETWORK AND AN INTENTION TO FORM A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY TRANSITION FROM AN ANALOG TO DIGITAL SYSTEM, AND TO DIRECT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO HIRE A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT TO ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND AN ANALYSIS OF VARIOUS BUSINESS MODELS FOR THE LEASING OF EXCESS CAPACITY ON THE SPECTRUM AND TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE OF THE VALUE OF LICENSES OPERATED BY THE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION NETWORK.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4736 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-75, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AS AN EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT WILL BE HEADED AND GOVERNED BY A DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ABOVE PROVISION SHALL BECOME AN ADVISORY BODY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 48-4-10, 48-4-20, 48-4-30, 48-4-40, 48-4-50, 48-4-60, 48-4-70, 48-4-80, 51-17-10, 51-17-50, 51-17-70, 51-17-90, 51-17-130, 48-45-80, 49-23-20, 49-25-40, 50-1-5, 50-3-180, 50-3-720, 50-5-1950, 50-11-20, 49-3-20, 49-3-30, 13-11-20, ALL AS AMENDED, 48-9-15, 51-18-60, 1-5-40, 48-59-40, 50-3-910, AND 50-3-1120, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-3-10 ALL RELATING IN PART TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE PROVISIONS TO THE ABOVE PROVISIONS PROVIDING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MUST BE HEADED AND GOVERNED BY A DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4737 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR INSTEAD OF THE COMMISSION, PROVIDE FOR THE ADVISORY CAPACITY OF THE COMMISSION, AND MAKE OTHER CHANGES TO PROVIDE CONFORMITY WITH THIS RESTRUCTURING; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-11-30, 44-11-60, 44-11-70, 44-11-80, AND 44-11-110, RELATING TO VARIOUS POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION, SO AS TO FURTHER CONFORM THESE SECTIONS TO THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE POWERS OF THE COMMISSION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4738 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-30-35, 44-20-30, 44-20-210, 44-20-220, 44-20-225, 44-20-240, 44-20-320, 44-20-350, 44-20-360, 44-20-430, 44-20-1120, 44-20-1130, 44-20-1140, 44-20-1150, 44-20-1160, AND 44-20-1170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT IS HEADED AND GOVERNED BY A DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AND THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS SERVES AS AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DIRECTOR; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 44-20-230 RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4739 (Word version) -- Rep. Skelton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REPEALING SECTION 16-17-710 RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SALE OF TICKETS TO AN ATHLETIC CONTEST OR ENTERTAINMENT OR AMUSEMENT EVENT AT A PRICE IN EXCESS OF ONE DOLLAR ABOVE THE PRICE ORIGINALLY CHARGED; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 39-5-36 RELATING TO THE UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE OF KNOWINGLY PURCHASING TICKETS TO AN EVENT WITH THE INTENTION TO RESELL THE TICKETS IN EXCESS OF ONE DOLLAR OF THE PRICE ORIGINALLY CHARGED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4743 (Word version) -- Reps. Mitchell, Davenport, Littlejohn, W. D. Smith, Allen, Anthony, Cato, Hardwick, Harrell, Hosey, Kennedy, Lowe, Mack, Miller, Phillips, F. N. Smith, Talley and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-6-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT FOR MUNICIPALITIES AND TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT FOR COUNTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM "REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT" ALSO INCLUDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS WHERE ALL OR A PART OF NEW PROPERTY TAX REVENUES GENERATED IN THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT ARE USED TO PROVIDE OR SUPPORT PUBLICLY-OWNED AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE DISTRICT OR IS USED TO PROVIDE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS TO SUPPORT PRIVATELY-OWNED AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE DISTRICT; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 33 OF TITLE 6 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FOR COUNTIES.
Rep. DAVENPORT asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.
Rep. OTT objected.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4745 (Word version) -- Reps. Young, Mulvaney, Umphlett, Ballentine, Huggins and M. A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 35 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ACT", TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY MAY CREATE AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT COMPRISED OF NONCONTIGUOUS PARCELS OF LAND, TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY MAY USE ASSESSMENTS TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES OF AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AND TO ALLOW AN ASSESSMENT TO BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO FUND CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO NEW DEVELOPMENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4746 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE MEMBER OF THE BOARD MUST BE A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING INDUSTRY FROM A LIST OF CANDIDATES SUBMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR BY THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTITUTE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING INDUSTRY, SO AS TO DEFINE MANUFACTURED HOME APPRENTICE RETAIL SALESPERSON AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN APPRENTICE SALESPERSON LICENSE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
S. 398 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-480 SO AS TO CREATE THE CRIME OF ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF DEFERRED PRESENTMENT IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION IS A FELONY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTY; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 39 OF TITLE 34 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICES ACT.
Rep. FUNDERBURK asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.
Rep. MERRILL objected.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
S. 1108 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA BIRTH DEFECTS PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3151, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
S. 1109 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RELATING TO DATA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO SOUTH CAROLINA HOSPITALS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3179, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
S. 1111 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO ICE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3139, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
The following was introduced:
H. 4740 (Word version) -- Reps. Howard, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Huggins, Hutson, 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 COMMEND DR. JANET E. HELMS FOR HER PIONEERING RESEARCH AND THEORIES ON RACIAL IDENTITY, AND TO RECOGNIZE HER PRESENTATION IN HONOR OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH, ENTITLED RACIAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIETY, TO BE GIVEN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON FEBRUARY 22, 2008.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4741 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LIFE OF GRACE YOHE STEVENS, A CHERISHED CITIZEN OF HORRY COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETY-EIGHTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER MANY MORE YEARS OF PROSPERITY AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4742 (Word version) -- Reps. Howard, Scott, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Brantley, Breeland, R. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Govan, Hart, Hodges, Hosey, Jefferson, Kennedy, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Mack, J. H. Neal, Parks, Rutherford, Sellers, F. N. Smith, Whipper, Weeks, Williams and McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF MR. ISAAC WILLIE WILLIAMS, SR., OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4744 (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, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutson, 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 SENATE AND HOUSE CHAMBERS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2008, FROM 12:00 NOON TO 1:00 P.M. FOR ITS ANNUAL STATE HOUSE MEETING.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1134 (Word version) -- Senator Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE VOCAL TALENT OF RANDY CRAWFORD, AND TO WELCOME HER TO THE PALMETTO STATE FOR HER PERFORMANCE ON FEBRUARY 22, 2008, AT THE FIFTH ANNUAL LEGENDS OF JAZZ CONCERT SERIES FOR THE AUNTIE KAREN FOUNDATION.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1135 (Word version) -- Senator Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LEGENDARY TALENT OF JOE SAMPLE, AND TO WELCOME HIM TO THE PALMETTO STATE FOR HIS PERFORMANCE ON FEBRUARY 22, 2008, AT THE FIFTH ANNUAL LEGENDS OF JAZZ CONCERT SERIES FOR THE AUNTIE KAREN FOUNDATION.
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 Anthony Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Battle Bedingfield Bingham Bowen Bowers Brady Branham Brantley Breeland G. Brown R. Brown Cato Chalk Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Duncan Edge Erickson Frye Funderburk Gambrell Gullick Hagood Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hart Harvin Hayes Herbkersman Hiott Hodges Hosey Howard Huggins Hutson Jefferson Jennings Kelly Kennedy Kirsh Knight Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Lowe Lucas Mack Mahaffey McLeod Merrill Miller 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 Shoopman Simrill Skelton D. C. Smith F. N. Smith G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Spires Stavrinakis Stewart Talley Taylor Thompson Toole Umphlett Vick Viers Walker Weeks Whipper White Whitmire Williams Witherspoon Young
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, February 21.
Carl Anderson Nikki Haley Harold Mitchell Gloria Haskins Kris Crawford Jerry N. Govan
The SPEAKER granted Rep. GOVAN a temporary leave of absence.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE a leave of absence for the day.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. W. D. SMITH a leave of absence for the day.
Announcement was made that Dr. Fred McElveen of Cayce was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
Reps. TALLEY and KELLY presented to the House the Paul M. Dorman High School "Fighting Cavaliers" Competitive Cheer Team, the 2007 Class AAAA Champions, their director and other school officials.
Reps. TALLEY and KELLY presented to the House the Paul M. Dorman High School "Fighting Cavaliers" Boys Track Team, the 2007 Class AAAA Champions, their coaches and other school officials.
Reps. TALLEY and KELLY presented to the House the Paul M. Dorman High School "Fighting Cavaliers" Golf Team, the 2007 Class AAAA Champions, their coaches and other school officials.
Reps. TALLEY and KELLY presented to the House the Paul M. Dorman High School "Fighting Cavaliers" Swim Team, the 2007 Class AAAA Champions, their coaches and other school officials.
In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. 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. 4548 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/21/08 FUNDERBURK
Bill Number: H. 4517 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/21/08 BRADY
Bill Number: H. 4662 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/21/08 PERRY
Bill Number: H. 4685 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/21/08 HUGGINS
Bill Number: H. 4735 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/21/08 FUNDERBURK
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 771 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO CREATE THE ALLENDALE COUNTY AERONAUTICS AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS, THEIR TERMS, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
The Allendale Delegation proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\DKA\3799DW08), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 1 in its entirety and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. The Allendale County Aeronautics and Development Commission is created and shall consist of nine members who are residents of the county and who must be appointed by the governing body of the county with at least one member appointed from each election district from which county council members are elected. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
On motion of Rep. HOSEY, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 771 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:
H. 3028 (Word version) -- Reps. Funderburk, Haskins, Witherspoon, Whipper, Hardwick, Hagood, Clemmons, Neilson and Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-42 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE KNOWINGLY AND WILFULLY TO MISREPRESENT THE IDENTITY OF FOOD OR A FOOD PRODUCT THAT IS SERVED, SOLD, OR OTHERWISE COMMERCIALLY DISTRIBUTED OR OFFERED FOR DISTRIBUTION, TO SPECIFY ACTS OF MISREPRESENTATION OF THE IDENTITY OF FOOD OR A FOOD PRODUCT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL, CIVIL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
H. 3982 (Word version) -- Rep. Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BASIC AND CLASSIFIED DRIVERS' LICENSES ALLOWING A LICENSEE TO OPERATE A MOTORCYCLE AND CERTAIN SPECIFIED MOTOR VEHICLES WHICH DO NOT EXCEED TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND POUNDS GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE TERM "GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-2540, 56-3-3500, 56-3-4100, 56-3-4200, 56-3-4410, 56-3-4600, 56-3-7300, 56-3-7750, 56-3-7780, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7910, 56-3-8000, AS AMENDED, 56-3-8600, 56-3-8710, 56-3-9000, 56-3-9100, 56-3-9400, 56-3-9500, 56-3-9600, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 56-3-9910, RELATING TO "CONSERVE SOUTH CAROLINA" LICENSE PLATES, "PENN CENTER" LICENSE PLATES, "SOUTH CAROLINA ELKS ASSOCIATION" LICENSE PLATES, "CAROLINA PANTHERS" LICENSE PLATES, "SHARE THE ROAD" LICENSE PLATES, "HOMEOWNERSHIP: THE AMERICAN DREAM" LICENSE PLATES, "SALTWATER FISHING" LICENSE PLATES, FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LICENSE PLATES, "VIETNAM VETERANS" LICENSE PLATES, "H. L. HUNLEY SUBMARINE" LICENSE PLATES, TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS LICENSE PLATES, "DUCKS UNLIMITED" LICENSE PLATES, "NASCAR" LICENSE PLATES, "SERTOMA INTERNATIONAL" LICENSE PLATES, "SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE" LICENSE PLATES, "MORRIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE" LICENSE PLATES, "GOD BLESS AMERICA" LICENSE PLATES, "NO MORE HOMELESS PETS" LICENSE PLATES, AND "GOLD STAR FAMILY" LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH OF THESE LICENSE PLATES MAY BE ISSUED TO OWNERS OF ANY VEHICLE CLASSIFIED AS A PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE.
H. 4560 (Word version) -- Rep. Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-2025 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE EMERGENCY WAIVERS OF THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF MOTOR CARRIERS THAT PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN RELIEF DURING THE TIME OF AN EMERGENCY.
Rep. HARRISON moved to adjourn debate upon the following Joint Resolution until Tuesday, February 26, which was adopted:
H. 4620 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Harrison, Cato, Hagood, Howard, W. D. Smith, Walker, White, Stavrinakis, Bedingfield, G. R. Smith and Hart: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL, COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SECRETARY OF STATE, AND SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS OF THESE OFFICERS SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THEY MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO SERVE AT HIS PLEASURE AND TO BE REMOVABLE BY HIM FOR ANY REASON; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE XIII, RELATING TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND HIS STAFF OFFICERS, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO HIS TITLE AND MILITARY RANK, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, HE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE XI, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE BOARD EFFECTIVE UPON THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION BEING APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 4547 (Word version) -- Rep. Vick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MIGRATORY WATERFOWL STAMPS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COST OF THE STAMPS AND THE MANNER THEY ARE SOLD; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-535, RELATING TO MIGRATORY GAME BIRD PERMITS, FEES, AND INTEGRATION WITH OTHER HUNTING LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE RESIDENTS AT LEAST SIXTY-FOUR AND WHO HOLD A LIFETIME HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A MIGRATORY GAME BIRD PERMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL COMMITTEE, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL COMMITTEE; AND TO ADD SECTION 50-11-22 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO HARM, DISTURB, OR TAKE ACTIVELY NESTING WATERFOWL OR TO DISTURB OR DAMAGE A WATERFOWL NEST BOX, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Rep. M. A. PITTS explained the Bill.
H. 4497 (Word version) -- Reps. Loftis, Umphlett, Lowe, Mitchell, Witherspoon, Dantzler, Duncan, Hodges and M. A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF BIRDS, ANIMALS, AND FISH, SO AS TO REMOVE WHITE PERCH FROM THE LIST OF GAME FISH IN THIS STATE.
Rep. M. A. PITTS explained the Bill.
S. 990 (Word version) -- Senators Martin, Ford, Ritchie, Knotts, Cleary and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT WRITTEN STATEMENTS OF PROPOSED TESTIMONY OF ANYONE WISHING TO TESTIFY BEFORE THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION HEARING BE FURNISHED BY THE PERSON WISHING TO TESTIFY NO LESS THAN TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE DATE AND TIME SET FOR THE HEARING UNLESS EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES ARE SHOWN BY THE SUBMITTING INDIVIDUAL.
Rep. DELLENEY explained the Bill.
S. 1023 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUMES 16A AND 17 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF THEIR CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2008.
Rep. HARRISON explained the Joint Resolution.
On motion of Rep. M. A. PITTS, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4547 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. M. A. PITTS, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4497 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. DELLENEY, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 990 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 1023 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4548 (Word version) -- Reps. Umphlett, Cobb-Hunter, G. M. Smith, Lowe, Hutson, Jefferson, Toole, Vick, J. H. Neal, Huggins, Haley, Witherspoon, Anderson, Dantzler, Duncan, Knight, Ott, E. H. Pitts, Spires, Williams and Funderburk: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 50, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF FISH; BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-221 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CATCH LIMITS, LENGTH LIMITS, AND OTHER REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO STRIPED BASS TAKEN IN THE LOWER SANTEE RIVER AND COOPER RIVER SYSTEMS DURING SPECIFIED PERIODS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-1120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM FOR HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO ADD ADDITIONAL POINTS FOR OTHER FISHING VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-285, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR EXCEEDING CERTAIN LIMITS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE PENALTIES APPLY; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-13-220, 50-13-230, AND 50-13-235 RELATING TO STRIPED BASS CATCH AND TAKING REQUIREMENTS.
The Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\GJK\20544SD08), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 50-13-221 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 2, and inserting:
/ Section 50-13-221. (A) In the Lower Santee River and Cooper River systems from June first to September thirtieth, it is unlawful to possess any striped bass. Any striped bass taken must be immediately returned to the waters from whence it came.
(B) In the Lower Santee River and Cooper River systems from October first through May thirtieth, it is unlawful to take or possess more than three striped bass per day.
(C) In the Lower Santee River and Cooper River systems from October first through May thirtieth it is unlawful to take or possess a striped bass less than twenty-six inches in total length.
(D) Striped bass must be landed with head and tail fin intact.
(E) The Department of Natural Resources shall make recommendations, after study, on any needed modification to the restrictions in this section before January 1, 2015. /
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, by adding a new SECTION appropriately numbered to read:
/SECTION ____. Section 50-13-236 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 50-13-236. (A) The department may establish the daily creel limits and size limits on Lake Murray and on all waters of the Saluda River lying between the Lake Greenwood Dam (Buzzard's Roost Dam) and Lake Murray for striped bass (rockfish) and black bass by regulations promulgated and adopted in accordance with Article 1, Chapter 23 of Title 1. No creel or size limits may be set by emergency regulations. A person taking striped bass or black bass exceeding the limits set by the department is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be punished as provided in Section 50-13-285.
(B) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (A), during July and August it is unlawful lawful to take and retain from Lake Murray not more than two striped bass (rockfish) per day that are taken from Lake Murray and the Congaree River seaward from the Gervais Street Bridge to the lower dam of Lake Moultrie and less than the legal size limit less than the legal size limit." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. WITHERSPOON explained the amendment.
Rep. M. A. PITTS spoke in favor of the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
On motion of Rep. M. A. PITTS, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4548 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4476 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-1-145 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK OF AN APPLICANT FOR A PRACTICE AUTHORIZATION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO REQUIRE SUCH A BACKGROUND CHECK IN CONNECTION WITH AN INVESTIGATION OR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING; TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-90, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING CONTESTED CASE PROCEEDINGS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COLLECTION OF COSTS AND FINES IMPOSED PURSUANT TO A PROCEEDING CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COSTS AND FINES IMPOSED BY THE DEPARTMENT ARE SUBJECT TO THE SET-OFF DEBT COLLECTION ACT.
The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\NBD\12038AC08), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 40 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 40-1-145. (A) In addition to other requirements established by law and for the purpose of determining an applicant's eligibility for a practice authorization, the department may require a state criminal records check, supported by fingerprints, by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, and a national criminal records check, supported by fingerprints, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The results of these criminal records checks must be reported to the department. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is authorized to retain the fingerprints for certification purposes and for notification of the department regarding criminal charges. Costs of conducting a criminal history background check must be borne by the applicant. The department shall keep information received pursuant to this section confidential, except that information relied upon in denying licensure may be disclosed as may be necessary to support the administrative action.
(B) In an investigation or disciplinary proceeding concerning a person authorized to practice a profession or occupation, the department may require a state criminal records check, supported by fingerprints, by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, and a national criminal records check, supported by fingerprints, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The results of these criminal records checks must be reported to the department. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is authorized to retain the fingerprints for certification purposes and for notification of the department regarding criminal charges. Costs of conducting a criminal history background check must be borne by the department and may be recovered as administrative costs associated with an investigation or hearing pursuant to this chapter unless ordered by the board as a cost in a disciplinary proceeding. The department shall keep information received pursuant to this section confidential, except that information relied upon in an administrative action may be disclosed as may be necessary to support the administrative action."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. HAGOOD explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. HAGOOD explained the Bill.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4601 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Talley, Hagood, Scott and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VICTIMS' COMPENSATION AWARDS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE CRIME VICTIM'S ADVISORY BOARD TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL COUNSELING FOR VICTIMS BASED ON DOCUMENTED NEED; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS, SO AS TO ALLOW CLAIM SUBMISSION VIA FACSIMILE OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 14, CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 16, RELATING TO THE VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SO AS TO RESTRUCTURE THE PROGRAM SO AS TO EMPOWER THE STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES CURRENTLY PROVIDED BY THE VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND, TO RESTRUCTURE THE VICTIMS' SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED, TO CREATE THE VICTIM SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, AND TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE CRIME VICTIMS' OMSBUDSMAN AND ESTABLISH CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1680 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CRIME VICTIMS' OMSBUDSMAN TO PROMULGATE NECESSARY REGULATIONS.
Rep. G. M. SMITH made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4662 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Harrell, Whitmire, Clemmons, Toole, Gullick, Spires, Hiott, Bannister, J. R. Smith, Loftis, Ballentine, Pinson, Cotty, Brady, Bedingfield, Hardwick, Edge, Herbkersman, Lowe, Crawford, Limehouse, Hamilton, G. R. Smith, Harrison, Duncan, Bowen, Huggins, Mahaffey, Erickson, Leach, Owens, Frye, Rice, Hutson, Bingham, Haskins, Littlejohn, Cato, Chalk, Clyburn, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Gambrell, Kelly, Lucas, Merrill, Moss, Neilson, E. H. Pitts, Sandifer, Scarborough, Shoopman, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, W. D. Smith, Talley, Taylor, Umphlett, Viers, White, Witherspoon, Young, Barfield, Knight, Miller and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH SCHOOLS ARE ASSESSED AND ACCREDITED, TO PROVIDE FOR DESIGNATION TO SIGNIFY VARYING LEVELS OF SCHOOL ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND TO REVISE AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR OTHER RELATED PROVISIONS REGARDING EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY.
Reps. WALKER, SELLERS, PERRY, HOSEY, J. H. NEAL, MULVANEY, SKELTON, HIOTT, WHITE, GAMBRELL, COOPER, WHITMIRE, WEEKS, COTTY, THOMPSON, WILLIAMS, LITTLEJOHN, ANTHONY, BEDINGFIELD, SHOOPMAN, BRANTLEY, J. R. SMITH, D. C. SMITH, HART, NEILSON, BRANHAM and ERICKSON requested debate on the Bill.
On motion of Rep. HAGOOD, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4476 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
Rep. HART asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3588 (Word version) from the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. WHITE objected.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
S. 392 (Word version) -- Senators Ritchie, Cromer, Sheheen, Campsen, Scott, Williams, Vaughn and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 8, RELATING TO ILLEGAL ALIENS AND PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM ACT", TO REQUIRE THAT EVERY PUBLIC EMPLOYER PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM TO VERIFY ALL NEW EMPLOYEES, TO REQUIRE CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS WHO CONTRACT WITH PUBLIC EMPLOYERS FOR THE PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO ESTABLISH DEADLINES TO COMPLY FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYERS, CONTRACTORS, AND SUBCONTRACTORS, TO REQUIRE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER ARE ENFORCEABLE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, GENDER, ETHNICITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO PRESCRIBE FORMS AND PROMULGATE RULES NECESSARY TO ADMINISTER THE ACT AND PUBLISH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS ON THE BOARD'S WEBSITE; TO AMEND TITLE 8 BY ADDING CHAPTER 28, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS LAWS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS LAWS, DETENTION AND REMOVALS, AND INVESTIGATIONS IN THE STATE, TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO DESIGNATE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO BE TRAINED PURSUANT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, TO STIPULATE THAT NO TRAINING SHALL TAKE PLACE UNTIL FUNDING IS SECURED, TO PERMIT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ANY COUNTY SHERIFF, OR THE GOVERNING BODY OF ANY MUNICIPALITY THAT MAINTAINS A POLICE FORCE TO ENTER INTO THE MEMORANDUM AS A PARTY AND PROVIDE OFFICERS TO BE TRAINED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN OFFICER CERTIFIED AS TRAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MEMORANDUM IS AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS LAWS WHILE PERFORMING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF HIS OR HER DUTIES; TO AMEND TITLE 8, BY ADDING CHAPTER 29, RELATING TO VERIFICATION OF A PERSON'S LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT EVERY AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE VERIFY THE LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES OF ANY NATURAL PERSON EIGHTEEN OR OLDER WHO HAS APPLIED FOR STATE OR LOCAL PUBLIC BENEFITS, AS DEFINED BY FEDERAL LAW, THAT ARE ADMINISTERED BY AN AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE, TO REQUIRE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS PROVISION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, GENDER, ETHNICITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FOR VERIFICATION OF A PERSON'S LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR A PERSON TO VERIFY HIS OR HER LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING EXECUTING AN AFFIDAVIT THAT THE PERSON IS A UNITED STATES CITIZEN OR LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT OR A QUALIFIED ALIEN OR NONIMMIGRANT UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION ACT, TO REQUIRE THAT ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS SHALL BE MADE THROUGH THE FEDERAL SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION OF ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, TO MANDATE THAT A PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WILLFULLY MAKES A FALSE, FICTITIOUS, OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION IN AN AFFIDAVIT EXECUTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, OR WHO AIDS OR ABETS A PERSON IN KNOWINGLY AND WILLFULLY MAKING A FALSE, FICTITIOUS, OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION IN AN AFFIDAVIT SHALL BE GUILTY OF A FELONY AND, UPON CONVICTION, SHALL BE FINED OR IMPRISONED NOT MORE THAN FIVE YEARS, OR BOTH, AND MUST DISGORGE ANY BENEFIT RECEIVED AND MAKE RESTITUTION TO THE AGENCY WHO ADMINISTERED THE BENEFIT OR ENTITLEMENT, TO REQUIRE THAT IF THE AFFIDAVIT CONSTITUTES A FALSE CLAIM OF UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP, THE STATE SHALL FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, TO PROVIDE THAT AGENCIES OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS MAY ADOPT VARIATIONS OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION TO REDUCE DELAY AND IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY STATE AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TO PROVIDE BENEFITS IN VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION, AND TO REQUIRE THAT ALL ERRORS AND DELAYS EXPERIENCED BY AGENCIES OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN THE SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION OF ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM BE REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; TO ADD SECTION 12-6-1175, SO AS TO PROHIBIT ANY WAGES OR REMUNERATION FOR LABOR SERVICES PAID TO AN INDIVIDUAL OF SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE PER YEAR FROM BEING CLAIMED AS A DEDUCTIBLE BUSINESS EXPENSE FOR STATE INCOME TAX PURPOSES UNLESS THE INDIVIDUAL IS AN AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE, TO PROVIDE FOR EXEMPTIONS, TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO PRESCRIBE FORMS AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO EFFECTUATE THIS SECTION, AND TO REQUIRE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITIES COMMISSION TO SEND WRITTEN NOTICE OF THIS PROVISION TO ALL EMPLOYERS IN THIS STATE; TO ADD SECTION 12-8-595, SO AS TO REQUIRE TAX WITHHOLDING AGENTS FOR EMPLOYERS TO WITHHOLD STATE INCOME TAX AT THE RATE OF SIX PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION PAID TO AN INDIVIDUAL IF THE INDIVIDUAL HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE A TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, FAILED TO PROVIDE A CORRECT TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, OR PROVIDED A TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ISSUED FOR NONRESIDENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT WITHHOLDING AGENTS WHO FAIL TO FOLLOW THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE LIABLE FOR THE TAX, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FROM LIABILITY FOR WITHHOLDING AGENTS IF THE EMPLOYEE PROVIDES A FACIALLY CORRECT TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER THAT THE WITHHOLDING AGENT DOES NOT KNOW WAS FALSE OR INCORRECT, AND TO REQUIRE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO SEND NOTICE OF THIS PROVISION TO ALL EMPLOYERS; TO ADD SECTION 16-9-460, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS A FELONY FOR ANY PERSON TO TRANSPORT, MOVE, OR ATTEMPT TO TRANSPORT WITHIN THE STATE ANY PERSON KNOWINGLY OR IN RECKLESS DISREGARD TO THE FACT THAT THE PERSON HAS COME TO, ENTERED INTO, OR REMAINED IN THE UNITED STATES IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW, IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PERSON'S ILLEGAL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, OR TO CONCEAL, HARBOR, OR SHELTER FROM DETECTION A PERSON ILLEGALLY IN THE UNITED STATES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PERSON'S ILLEGAL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES IF A PERSON IS CONVICTED, AND TO PROHIBIT ANY PERSON CONVICTED FROM OBTAINING A PROFESSIONAL LICENSE IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO ADD SECTION 16-9-460, SO AS SO MAKE IT A FELONY TO TRANSPORT, MOVE, OR ATTEMPT TO TRANSPORT WITHIN THE STATE ANY PERSON KNOWINGLY OR IN RECKLESS DISREGARD FOR THE FACT THAT THE PERSON IS NOT LEGALLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES, OR TO CONCEAL, HARBOR, OR SHELTER FROM DETECTION ANY PERSON IN ANY PLACE KNOWINGLY OR IN RECKLESS DISREGARD OF THE FACT THAT THE PERSON IS NOT LEGALLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A CONVICTION FOR SUCH CRIME; TO ADD SECTION 23-3-1100, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL JAILS OF THIS STATE OR ITS COUNTIES OR MUNICIPALITIES MUST MAKE A REASONABLE EFFORT TO DETERMINE WHETHER ANY PERSON CHARGED WITH A FELONY OR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE IS LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES, TO MAKE SUCH VERIFICATION WITHIN 72 HOURS OF CONFINEMENT, TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IF A PERSON IS NOT LAWFULLY IN THE UNITED STATES, AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO ADD SECTION 39-5-37, SO AS TO PROVIDE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION TO ANY PERSON WHO IS TERMINATED BY AN EMPLOYER IF THE PURPOSE FOR DISCHARGE WAS TO REPLACE THE WORKER WITH ANOTHER PERSON WHO THE EMPLOYER KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN WAS NOT LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES, OR NOT AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR ANY EMPLOYER WHO CONFIRMS A WORKER'S STATUS THROUGH THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND TITLE 40, BY ADDING CHAPTER 83, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES, SO AS TO ADD THE "REGISTRATION OF IMMIGRATION SERVICE ACT" TO REQUIRE ALL IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO OBTAIN A BUSINESS LICENSE FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO LIST THE SERVICES THAT IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES MAY PROVIDE, TO PROHIBIT IMMIGRATION SERVICES FROM ACCEPTING PAYMENT IN EXCHANGE FOR PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE, FOR REFUSING TO RETURN DOCUMENTS SUPPLIED BY, PREPARED FOR, OR PAID FOR BY A CUSTOMER, FOR REPRESENTING OR ADVERTISING, IN CONNECTION WITH PROVIDING IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES, CERTAIN TITLES TO INCLUDE "NOTARY PUBLIC", OR "IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT", OR FOR PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE, OR MAKING ANY MISREPRESENTATION OR FALSE STATEMENT TO INFLUENCE, PERSUADE, OR INDUCE PATRONAGE, TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO PROMULGATE RULES TO EFFECTUATE THIS SUBSECTION.
Rep. HARRISON explained the Senate Amendments.
The House refused to agree to the Senate Amendments and a message was ordered sent accordingly.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
S. 1100 (Word version) -- Senators Elliott and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 41 IN DILLON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH FORK CROSS ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE DILLON/MARION COUNTY LINE THE "DAVID K. BETHEA MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "DAVID K. BETHEA MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Whereas, Mr. David K. Bethea, was born in Dillon County on August 26, 1913, and died on March 23, 1985. He was the son of the late Laurence Kitt and Hattie Rogers Bethea; and
Whereas, he was married to the former Mary Florence Edwards and the father of two children; and
Whereas, Mr. Bethea was an Air Force veteran of World War II, and a farmer in the Fork Community of Dillon County; and
Whereas, he was a faithful member, elder, and the chairman of the building committee of the Fork Presbyterian Church; and
Whereas, Mr. Bethea served as a trustee of the Lake View School District, on the board of the Marion County Electric Cooperative, and on the board of Trico Water Company; and
Whereas, it is a fitting tribute to name a portion of South Carolina Highway 41 in Dillon County to honor the memory of this son of South Carolina. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly request the Department of Transportation name the portion of South Carolina Highway 41 in Dillon County from its intersection with Fork Cross Road to its intersection with the Dillon/Marion County line the "David K. Bethea Memorial Highway" and erect appropriate markers or signs along this portion of highway that contain the words "David K. Bethea Memorial Highway".
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 4681 (Word version) -- Reps. Knight, Hutson, Harrell and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REMOVE THE SIGNS THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "THE MINUS BRIDGE" THAT WERE ERECTED AT THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES FOUR HOLE SWAMP ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 78 IN DORCHESTER COUNTY PURSUANT TO H. 5232 OF 2004, AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "ORIGINALLY CHARTERED TO AND BUILT BY GEORGE MUCKENFUSS 1792-1813 AS A TOLL ROAD. CHARTERED TO THE MINUS AND HARLEY FAMILIES 1813-1862".
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly request the Department of Transportation remove the signs that contain the words "The Minus Bridge" that were erected at the bridge that crosses Four Hole Swamp along United States Highway 78 in Dorchester County pursuant to H. 5232 of 2004, and erect appropriate markers or signs at this location that contain the words "Originally chartered to and built by George Muckenfuss 1792-1813 as a toll road. Chartered to the Minus and Harley Families 1813-1862".
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
Rep. MCLEOD moved that upon the completion of the Ratification of Acts, the House stand adjourned, which was agreed to.
At 11:15 a.m. the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were duly ratified:
(R197, S. 598 (Word version)) -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Moore, Fair, Grooms, Ritchie, Verdin, Malloy, Bryant and Knotts: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 12, TITLE 58 SO AS TO ENACT THE "TELEVISION PROGRAMMING PROTECTION ACT" TO REQUIRE A CABLE OR VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDER TO BLOCK ALL VIDEO AND AUDIO ON ANY CHANNEL THAT A SUBSCRIBER HAS NOT PURCHASED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
(R198, S. 1092 (Word version)) -- Senator Short: AN ACT TO AMEND THE Code OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-23-835 so as to provide THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY MOW ROADSIDE VEGETATION BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 77 AT EXIT 65 IN CHESTER COUNTY.
(R199, H. 4403 (Word version)) -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE SITE OF THE BOILING SPRINGS GEYSER IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY AS A STATE HISTORIC SITE.
(R200, H. 4598 (Word version)) -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RELATING TO GASOLINE, LUBRICATING OILS AND OTHER PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3123, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(R201, H. 4630 (Word version)) -- Reps. Scott and Hart: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A NEW GANG PREVENTION STUDY COMMITTEE TO CONTINUE THE WORK OF THE INITIAL GANG PREVENTION STUDY COMMITTEE TO ASSESS AND COMBAT THE STATE'S ONGOING GANG PROBLEM BY BRINGING TOGETHER STATE AGENCIES TO COORDINATE GANG REDUCTION PLANS AND MAKE FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS ADDRESSING GANG-RELATED ACTIVITY IN THE STATE.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 4726 (Word version) -- Reps. Bales, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutson, 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 RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LIFE OF MARY LOIS SHIVERS, A CHERISHED CITIZEN OF RICHLAND COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER MANY MORE YEARS OF PROSPERITY AND HAPPINESS.
At 11:30 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. HUGGINS, adjourned in memory of Loyce Levine Watford of Cayce, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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