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The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:

Our thought for today is from Ecclesiastes 3:22: "So I saw that there is nothing better than that all should enjoy their work."
Let us pray. Loving God, give us compassion as we enjoy each day and the work You have called us to do. Help us to enjoy our duties and make a positive difference in what we accomplish. Enable us as we do our duties that they may have value for the common good of all people. Direct our thoughts and actions. Bless our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, and this Honorable Assembly. Protect our defenders of freedom at home and abroad as they protect us. In the name of 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 Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. HERBKERSMAN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Thomas Gaillard Heyward of Bluffton, which was agreed to.

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on:

S. 282 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., January 7, 2008
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives:

I am transmitting herewith an interim appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with advice and consent of the General Assembly and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Local Appointment

Lee County Master-in-Equity
Term Commencing: December 31, 2007
Term Expiring: December 31, 2013
Seat: Master-in-Equity
Vice: Robert Jennings

Initial Appointment

Stephen B. Doby, Esquire
Jennings & Jennings Law Firm
Post Office Box 106
Bishopville, South Carolina 29010

The appointment was confirmed and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

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

May 17, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:

On behalf of Jasper County the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a "Jasper on the Move" Low Country Shrimp Boil. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 13, 2008, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds. Tickets will be required.
Sincerely,
Helen Dills-Pittman
Delegation Services Assistant

The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:

Document No. 3129
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-58-10 through 59-58-140
Licensing Criteria
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 15, 2008
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 14, 2008

Document No. 3150
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-56-10, et seq. and 44-56-30
Hazardous Waste Management
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 11, 2008
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 10, 2008

Document No. 3155
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-10 et seq., 44-1-10 et seq., and 48-1-10 et seq.
Water Pollution Control Permits
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 10, 2008
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2008

Document No. 3165
Agency: Department of Transportation
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 57-1-360
Transportation Project Prioritization
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2008
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 13, 2008

Document No. 3167
Agency: Department of Transportation
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 57-1-370
SCDOT Commission Approval of Actions
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2008
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 13, 2008

Document No. 3168
Agency: Department of Transportation
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 57-1-460, 57-1-470, and 56-5-1620
SCDOT Secretary of Transportation Approval of Actions
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2008
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 13, 2008

Document No. 3170
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-58-10 through 59-58-140
Nonpublic Postsecondary Institution Licensing - Use of Surety Bond Funds
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 15, 2008
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 14, 2008

Document No. 3181
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Building Codes Council

Document No. 3182
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Building Codes Council
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40 and 40-1-70
Barrier Free Design - Repeal
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 11, 2008
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 10, 2008

Document No. 3183
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Building Codes Council
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-43-40 and 40-1-70
Modular Building Construction Act
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 11, 2008
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 10, 2008

Document No. 3184
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Pyrotechnic Safety
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-56-20 and 40-1-70
Restructuring ATF Regulations - Pyrotechnic Safety
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 11, 2008
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 10, 2008

The following was introduced:

H. 4464 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, 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, 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 DECLARE THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23-MARCH 1, 2008, AS "ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, IN RECOGNITION OF THE ONGOING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE MADE BY SOUTH CAROLINA'S ENTREPRENEURS.

Whereas, when entrepreneurs are free to create and innovate and reap the benefit of their work, they make the world better for themselves and their fellow citizens; and

Whereas, entrepreneurs have been the source of economic innovation throughout the history of the nation, and the entire society has been improved because of the new ways of doing things that have been brought about by people who market their ideas; and

Whereas, according to the Department of Labor, most of the new jobs created throughout the United States in the past decade have come from the creative efforts of entrepreneurs and small businesses, which have been expanding and advancing technology and fueling the recent growth in the economy; and

Whereas, one of the rightful roles of government is to encourage people who take entrepreneurial risks, work hard, and succeed. Accordingly, the General Assembly, grateful for the accomplishments of South Carolina's own entrepreneurs, takes great pleasure in saluting them and their visionary contributions to the Palmetto State. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, declare the week of February 23 through March 1, 2008, as "Entrepreneurship Week" in South Carolina, in recognition of the ongoing social and economic contributions to the American way of life made by South Carolina's entrepreneurs.

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. 4465 (Word version) -- Reps. Cooper, Cobb-Hunter, J. H. Neal, Kennedy, Neilson, Battle, Cotty, Lucas, Sandifer, Talley, Spires, Thompson, Harrison, W. D. Smith, Barfield, Huggins, Leach, Bedingfield, J. R. Smith, Hardwick, Lowe, Haley, Ott, Haskins, Limehouse, Frye, Crawford, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Bingham, Bowen, Brady, Cato, Clemmons, Clyburn, Dantzler, Davenport, Edge, Erickson, Gambrell, Hagood, Harrell, Herbkersman, Howard, Kelly, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mahaffey, Mulvaney, Owens, Perry, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Scarborough, Shoopman, Simrill, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Toole, Umphlett, Viers and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-2030, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MULTI-TERM CONTRACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH

H. 4470 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Leach, Cato, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrison, Limehouse, Merrill, Scarborough, W. D. Smith, Stavrinakis, Walker and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3680 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE PURCHASE, INSTALLATION, OR IMPROVEMENT OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND TO PROVIDE THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 5-31-670, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL AND SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT WATER SYSTEMS, SO AS TO LIMIT CHARGES FOR SEPARATE LINES FOR FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS TO ACTUAL COSTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW AN EXEMPTION FROM COUNTY TAXES FOR FIVE YEARS FOR THE FIRST FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE COST OF ADDING TO AND UPGRADES OF FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS IN EXISTENCE BEFORE JULY 1, 2008; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-930, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEPRECIATION ALLOWED IN THE VALUATION OF MANUFACTURING PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW A TWENTY PERCENT ANNUAL DEPRECIATION FOR THE ADDITION OR UPGRADE OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLED OR UPGRADED IN A MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENT IN EXISTENCE BEFORE JULY 1, 2008, AND TO ALLOW THIS COST TO BE COMPLETELY DEPRECIATED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-9-40, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE FIRE

H. 4473 (Word version) -- Rep. Gullick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8800, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF WORLD WAR II SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A PERSON WHO IS ISSUED THE LICENSE TO BE ASSESSED A SPECIAL BIENNIAL FEE OF TWENTY DOLLARS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4474 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Cato, Harrell, Sandifer, Ott, Jennings, Scott and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNIFORM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "APPROVED USES" AND "ELECTRIC OR TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE'S SERVICE AREA"; AND BY ADDING SECTIONS 27-18-185 AND 27-18-255, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF DISPOSITION OF PATRONAGE ALLOCATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH AN ELECTRIC OR TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4475 (Word version) -- Reps. Knight, Hutson and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-23-840 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY MOW BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT ROADSIDE VEGETATION ADJACENT TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 IN DORCHESTER COUNTY BETWEEN MILE MARKER 77 AND THE DORCHESTER/ORANGEBURG COUNTY LINE.
On motion of Rep. KNIGHT, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4476 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: 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

H. 4478 (Word version) -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RETIREMENT, RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE, DISABILITY, AND BENEFICIARIES OF OTHER RETIREMENT SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO ALLOW A RETIREE OF THAT SYSTEM TO RECEIVE A RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE FROM IT WHILE IN SUBSEQUENT EMPLOYMENT COVERED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS RETIREE IS NOT A MEMBER OF, DOES NOT MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO, AND ACCRUES NO SERVICE CREDIT ON ACCOUNT OF THIS SUBSEQUENT EMPLOYMENT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 9-8-65 RELATING TO SUBSEQUENT EMPLOYMENT OF A RETIRED JUDGE BY A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF EDUCATION MADE OBSOLETE BY THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9-8-60 OF THE 1976 CODE AS AMENDED BY THIS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

The following was introduced:

H. 4466 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson, 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, 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 WELCOME THE HONORABLE JOHN R. LEWIS, CONGRESSMAN FROM GEORGIA'S FIFTH DISTRICT, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ADDRESS TO THE PHI BETA SIGMA AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALE IMAGE AWARDS.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4467 (Word version) -- Rep. Simrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INSTALL DIRECTIONAL SIGNS IN THE HIGHWAY RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDER ITS CONTROL IN THE CITY OF ROCK HILL THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "ST. ANNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL" AT THE INTERSECTION OF BIRD STREET AND NORTH ANDERSON ROAD, AND AT THE INTERSECTION OF EDEN

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

H. 4468 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Gullick and Simrill: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CLOVER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Clover High School football team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and commended on their outstanding season and for capturing the Class AAAA State championship title.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4469 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Gullick, Simrill, 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, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges,

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

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

H. 4471 (Word version) -- Reps. Vick, 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, 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, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Chesterfield High School football team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and commending them on their outstanding season and for capturing the 2007 Division I Class A State championship title.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4472 (Word version) -- Reps. Vick, 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, 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, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire,

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 4477 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: 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 13, 2008.

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 13, 2008.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Chief Justice Toal.

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

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

S. 958 (Word version) -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING JANUARY 2008 AS SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER RECOGNITION MONTH, RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS

Whereas, the education of South Carolina's school-aged children is the foundation upon which the economic, social, and intellectual capital of our State is built; and

Whereas, locally elected and appointed school boards play an important and vital role in a representative democracy, and decisions made by local boards of education directly influence instruction in South Carolina's public schools; and

Whereas, these decisions affect the present and future lives of children, and also set direction to prepare all students to be competitive in a local, state, national, and global 21st Century knowledge economy; and

Whereas, local school board members work with parents, businesses, education professionals, and other community members to create the educational vision we want for our students; and

Whereas, this year's theme "School Boards: Leading Voices For South Carolina Public Schools" reflects the efforts of local school board members to advocate for public education with local, state, and federal leaders; and

Whereas, School Board Appreciation Month provides an opportunity to build stronger relationships between and among the thousands of South Carolinians who champion the mission of public education and school board members. Now, therefore,

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

That the South Carolina General Assembly recognizes the contributions of the State's local school boards to the academic success of its public school students and expresses its sincerest appreciation to

Be it further resolved that the South Carolina General Assembly declares January 2008 as School Board Member Recognition Month in South Carolina, and encourages local school districts and community leaders to appropriately recognize our State's dedicated school board members.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to The South Carolina School Boards Association.

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                  Anderson               Anthony
Bales                  Ballentine             Bannister
Barfield               Battle                 Bedingfield
Bingham                Bowen                  Bowers
Brady                  Branham                Brantley
G. Brown               R. Brown               Cato
Chalk                  Clemmons               Clyburn
Cobb-Hunter            Coleman                Cooper
Cotty                  Crawford               Dantzler
Davenport              Delleney               Duncan
Funderburk             Gambrell               Gullick
Hagood                 Haley                  Hamilton
Hardwick               Harrell                Hart
Harvin                 Haskins                Hayes
Hiott                  Hodges                 Hosey
Huggins                Hutson                 Jefferson
Jennings               Kelly                  Kirsh
Knight                 Leach                  Limehouse
Loftis                 Lowe                   Lucas
Mahaffey               McLeod                 Merrill
Miller                 Mitchell               Moody-Lawrence
Moss                   Mulvaney               J. H. Neal
J. M. Neal             Ott                    Owens

Parks                  Perry                  Phillips
Pinson                 E. H. Pitts            M. A. Pitts
Rice                   Sandifer               Scarborough
Scott                  Sellers                Shoopman
Simrill                Skelton                D. C. Smith
G. M. Smith            G. R. Smith            J. R. Smith
W. D. Smith            Spires                 Stavrinakis
Stewart                Talley                 Taylor
Thompson               Toole                  Umphlett
Viers                  Walker                 Weeks
White                  Whitmire               Williams
Witherspoon            Young

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 15.

Terry Alexander                   Marion Frye
Shannon Erickson                  Denny Neilson
Ted Vick                          David Mack
Floyd Breeland                    Jackson "Seth" Whipper
Leon Howard                       Tracy Edge
Karl Allen                        Todd Rutherford
James Harrison                    Jerry Govan
Fletcher Smith                    William Herbkersman

The SPEAKER granted Rep. KENNEDY a leave of absence for the week.

Announcement was made that Dr. William B. Jones of Greenville was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4447 (Word version) -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 170 OF 2007, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A STUDY COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF NATURAL GAS

Rep. CATO 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. 4448 (Word version) -- Reps. Bales, Ballentine, Bingham, Brady, Cotty, Frye, Haley, Harrison, Hart, Howard, Huggins, McLeod, J. H. Neal, Ott, E. H. Pitts, Rutherford, Scott, Spires, J. E. Smith and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 55-11-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS OF THE RICHLAND-LEXINGTON AIRPORT COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMANSHIP MUST BE ROTATED AMONG THE THREE PUBLIC MEMBER ENTITIES REPRESENTED ON THE COMMISSION AND THAT THE FREQUENCY OF A MEMBER OF EACH ENTITY SERVING AS CHAIRMAN MUST BE BASED UPON THE PERCENTAGE THAT EACH PUBLIC BODY'S MEMBERSHIP ON THE COMMISSION IS TO THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION.

Rep. BALES 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. 4450 (Word version) -- Rep. Gullick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-23-840 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL MAINTAIN ALL PROPERTY AND VEGETATION UNDER ITS CONTROL AT EXIT 90 ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 77 IN YORK COUNTY AND ALLOW PERSONS WHO OWN LAND ADJACENT TO THIS PROPERTY TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT IN MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.

Rep. GULLICK 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 Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:

H. 3623 (Word version) -- Rep. Thompson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-340, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-1-206, 14-1-207, AND 14-1-208, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MONETARY ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST FINES IMPOSED IN GENERAL SESSIONS, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY"; TO AMEND SECTION 23-11-110, RELATING TO CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS THAT A SHERIFF MUST POSSESS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 23-23-70, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO SECTION 23-6-440 AND REPLACE IT WITH REFERENCES TO SECTION 23-23-60; TO AMEND

Rep. THOMPSON moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate Amendments until Wednesday, January 16, which was agreed to.

The following House Resolution was taken up:

H. 4417 (Word version) -- Reps. G. R. Smith and Bedingfield: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL'S PERFECT 2007 VOLLEYBALL SEASON AND THE LADY RAMS' SECOND CONSECUTIVE AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, that final win was a 25-23 victory over the Wando Warriors for the second consecutive AAAA state volleyball title earned by the Rams; and

Whereas, the defending champions, coached by perennial Region 2-AAAA Coach of the Year Lynn Avant, used the stellar talents and court experience of their seven seniors to breeze through the 2007 playoffs, winning the Upper State title in three games over Dorman High School, before hanging on to the State crown with three straight wins over Wando; and

Whereas, the Lady Rams' All-State setter, senior Ashley Marshall, led the team in its win for the second straight championship with 17 assists and 13 kills. All-State middle hitter Kelly Kirby, also one of the graduating seniors, had 16 assists and 14 kills; and All-Region senior Laura Jeroszko, contributed 8 kills to the victory; and

Whereas, Tina Shelly and Kristen Potts also were tapped for the All-Region team; and

Whereas, while the repeat as State AAAA Volleyball champs for 2007 was the fulfillment of expectations raised by the 2006 title and the return of the seven seniors, it was nonetheless sweet - perhaps bittersweet in that it was the last time the senior seven would play together; and

Whereas, the House of Representatives is always proud to recognize the outstanding athletic champions of this State. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize Hillcrest High School's perfect 2007 volleyball season and the Lady Rams' second consecutive AAAA State championship title.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following House Resolution was taken up:

H. 4411 (Word version) -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE MEMBERS OF THE SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND AND THEIR DIRECTOR, KRISTIN BROWN, FOR THEIR STELLAR PERFORMANCE IN CAPTURING THE 2007 CLASS AA STATE BAND COMPETITION CHAMPIONSHIP.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives take great pleasure in recognizing the hard work which garnered a state championship title for the Silver Bluff High School marching band on October 27, 2007, in a competition held at Batesburg-Leesville High School; and

Whereas, the band has been so distinguished for the past twenty-six years as to acquire twenty-two such trophies and thus bring acclamation to the entire school; and

Whereas, the director of Silver Bluff High School marching band, Kristin Brown, returned to her alma mater, where she was trained in a tradition of musical excellence. There she became only the second woman to direct a high school band in South Carolina to win a state championship and the first director in the State to win the title in the first year as director; and

Whereas, the band performed their routines by perfecting their timing along with flute trills, baritone vibrations, and swirling colors; and

Whereas, drum major Travis Broom led the marching band in precise movements on the field throughout the year and in the state championship competition; and

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives recognize and commend the members of the Silver Bluff High School marching band and their director, Kristin Brown, for their stellar performance in capturing the 2007 Class AA state band competition championship.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Silver Bluff High School Principal J. Todd Bornscheuer and to the marching band director, Kristin Brown.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following House Resolution was taken up:

H. 4412 (Word version) -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND, DIRECTORS, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Silver Bluff High School marching band, directors, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and

The Resolution was adopted.

The following House Resolution was taken up:

H. 4419 (Word version) -- Reps. Miller and Anderson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE ATHLETES OF THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY DIXIE SOFTBALL DEBS FOR THEIR SUCCESS OVER THE ELEVEN COMPETING TEAMS AND FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING VICTORY AT THE DIXIE SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES IN MARIANNA, FLORIDA.

Whereas, the Georgetown County Debs under the able direction of Coaches Pat Wildes and Nelson Brown captured the title in their division for the Dixie Softball World Series with the assistance of many talented players, not the least of whom are Cea Knox and Amber Mahaffey, both of whom pitched in the previous year's World Series competition; and

Whereas, the twelve outstanding athletes on the Georgetown County Debs scored fourteen runs to the two runs of their competitors in the final game of the World Series to secure the title in a perfect 5-0 win; and

Whereas, in the five-game series, Georgetown captured the championship by allowing only three runs from opponents but scored an impressive thirty-seven runs in those games; and

Whereas, some three thousand young people in ninety-seven towns and cities in South Carolina benefit from the Dixie Softball program at all levels; and

Whereas, founded in 1976, Dixie Softball promotes the development of strong character, a right attitude, and a sense of responsibility and citizenship in youngsters, using the game of softball as a vehicle. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Georgetown County Debs.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following House Resolution was taken up:

H. 4418 (Word version) -- Reps. G. R. Smith and Bedingfield: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL "LADY RAMS" VOLLEYBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED ON THEIR PERFECT 26-0 SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Hillcrest High School "Lady Rams" volleyball team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and commended on their perfect 26-0 season and for capturing the Class AAAA State championship title.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following House Resolution was taken up:

H. 4422 (Word version) -- Rep. Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE STUDENTS AND

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, extend the privilege of the floor to the students and school officials of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing them for a demonstration of their unique accomplishments.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 4308 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley and Mahaffey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85 ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 129 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY THE "DEPUTY KEVIN EARL CARPER BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "DEPUTY KEVIN EARL CARPER BRIDGE".

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly were deeply saddened by news of the death of Spartanburg County Sheriff Deputy Kevin Earl Carper on February 27, 2007; and

Whereas, suffering mortal wounds to the chest while attempting to apprehend a fleeing suspect from a traffic stop, Deputy Carper was the first officer to die in the line of duty in Spartanburg County since 1967; and

Whereas, Deputy Carper was born on November 19, 1967, in Anderson, Indiana. He was the son of Donald Eugene Carper and Pax Pauline Parker Carper; and

Whereas, Deputy Carper was a graduate of the South Carolina Police Academy and a member of the Southern States Police Benevolent Association; and

Whereas, dedicated to his church community, he regularly attended St. James United Methodist Church with his family and participated in many church activities; and

Whereas, described as a "natural cop", Deputy Carper believed he was born to become a law enforcement officer, and is remembered by his colleagues as always being eager to help and never in a bad mood; and

Whereas, earning respect and admiration from his peers, Deputy Carper remained humble and grounded, describing other officers as "more worthy" on the occasion of his winning a Deputy of the Month Award; and

Whereas, it is fitting and proper for the members of the South Carolina General Assembly to pause in their deliberations to create a lasting memorial to Spartanburg County Deputy Sheriff Kevin Earl Carper who made the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty, by naming the bridge that crosses Interstate Highway 85 along South Carolina Highway 129 in Spartanburg County in his honor. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request that the Department of Transportation name the bridge that crosses Interstate Highway 85 along South Carolina Highway 129 in Spartanburg County the "Deputy Kevin Earl Carper Bridge" and erect appropriate markers or signs at this bridge that contain the words "Deputy Kevin Earl Carper Bridge".

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 4427 (Word version) -- Rep. Leach: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE MARTIN "MARTY" F. CONASTER, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008.

Whereas, the Honorable Martin F. Conaster is a distinguished veteran of the United States uniformed services and is a resident of the State of Illinois; and

Whereas, having held numerous offices in the American Legion at the district, division, and department levels, the Honorable Martin F. Conaster was elected as the National Commander on August 30, 2007; and

Whereas, with over two million seven hundred thousand members, the American Legion has more than twenty-seven thousand members in South Carolina and is one of the most influential and prestigious organizations in the United States; and

Whereas, speaking before a joint session of the South Carolina General Assembly is an honor reserved for leaders of national prominence. Now, therefore,

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

That the National Commander of the American Legion, the Honorable Martin "Marty" F. Conaster, is invited to address the General Assembly in joint session in the Chamber of the South

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Martin F. Conaster.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 4413 (Word version) -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Bedingfield and Bannister: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE EFFORTS OF THE GREENVILLE TEXTILE HERITAGE SOCIETY TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF TEXTILES AND THE ROLE TEXTILES PLAYED IN THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY AND TO JOIN IN ITS CELEBRATION OF THE FIRST FULL WEEK OF OCTOBER AS THE ANNUAL "TEXTILE HERITAGE WEEK".

Whereas, the Greenville Textile Heritage Society was established to tell the story of the mills and mill villages of Greenville County; and

Whereas, its membership is made up of those who worked in the mills or lived in the mill villages themselves, or whose parents or other relatives had that connection, who attended school or church or played sports there, or who are generally interested in that period of Greenville County's history or specifically talented in documenting and relating that history; and

Whereas, the society's mission is to bring together those people interested in the preservation of the history of textiles in Greenville County, to research, document, and preserve that history, to raise public awareness of the role textiles played in the growth and development of Greenville County, and to ensure the heritage of this era is recognized and taught to future generations; and

Whereas, a vital part of the society's efforts is its designation and celebration of the first full week in October as the annual "Textile Heritage Week"; and

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

That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize the efforts of the Greenville Textile Heritage Society to preserve the history of textiles and the role textiles played in the growth and development of Greenville County and join in its celebration of the first full week in October as the annual "Textile Heritage Week".

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Greenville Textile Heritage Society.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 4428 (Word version) -- Reps. Jefferson, Merrill, Anderson, Dantzler and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 45 IN BERKELEY COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 TO A POINT EIGHT MILES EAST OF THIS INTERSECTION THE "REVEREND ROBERT 'BOB' SNIDER, JR. HIGHWAY", AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "REVEREND ROBERT 'BOB' SNIDER, JR. HIGHWAY".

Whereas, Reverend Robert "Bob" Snider, Jr., was born on November 8, 1942, in Berkeley County, the fifth child of the late Mr. Robert Snider, Sr., and the late Mrs. Lucinda Ramsey Snider, and entered into eternal rest on July 27, 2007; and

Whereas, he received his early education in the public schools of Berkeley County. He received his theological training at the L. R. Nichols Theological Seminary Extension in Charleston, South

Whereas, his career in the field of law enforcement allowed him to become known by many people throughout Berkeley County and the State; and

Whereas, Reverend Snider became the first African-American Chief of Police in the Town of Jamestown, and retired from a successful career as a law enforcement officer with thirty-two years of dedicated service; and

Whereas, he was a faithful member of Wesley African Methodist Episcopal Church in Shulerville, South Carolina, where he served as an associate minister, and later as the second assistant pastor; and

Whereas, Reverend Snider was married for over forty years to the former Ms. Inez Lampkin, and together they were blessed with three sons and one daughter; and

Whereas, it is fitting and proper for the members of the General Assembly to name a portion of South Carolina Highway 45 in Berkeley County after this son of South Carolina and faithful servant of God. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, request that the Department of Transportation name the portion of South Carolina Highway 45 in Berkeley County from its intersection with United States Highway 17 to a point eight miles east of this intersection the "Reverend Robert 'Bob' Snider, Jr. Highway", and erect appropriate markers or signs along this highway that contain the words "Reverend Robert 'Bob' Snider, Jr. 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 Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4416 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, W. D. Smith and F. N. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 6, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2009, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 2015; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2012; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 11, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 12, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 13, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 2014; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2013; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 2014; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, TO FILL THE

H. 4426 (Word version) -- Reps. G. Brown, Weeks, G. M. Smith, Lowe and J. H. Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF OLD UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 521 (S-43-1342) FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 441 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH CHARLES JACKSON ROAD "BILL PINKNEY OF THE ORIGINAL DRIFTERS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "BILL PINKNEY OF THE ORIGINAL DRIFTERS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".

H. 4429 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, W. D. Smith, White, Cooper, Harrison, Cato, Walker, Witherspoon and Howard: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, MARSHALL CLEMENT (MARK) SANFORD, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

H. 4434 (Word version) -- Reps. Harvin, 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, Haskins,

H. 4455 (Word version) -- Rep. Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE EPSILON CHI OMEGA CHAPTER OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY ON THE ORGANIZATION'S CELEBRATION OF ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND BEYOND.

At 12:43 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. HERBKERSMAN, adjourned in memory of Thomas Gaillard Heyward of Bluffton, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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