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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 Proverbs 16:9: "The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps."
Let us pray. Almighty God, direct our steps this day that we may use the opportunities You have placed before us. Convince us to let go of our need to control. Turn our problems into progress. Be our guide in every step of our lives. Bless our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, this Honorable Assembly, and all who labor in these Halls of Government. Protect our defenders of freedom at home and abroad as they protect us. In the name of our Lord. Amen.

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

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

Rep. HERBKERSMAN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of William F. "Bill" Marscher of Bluffton, which was agreed to.

The House stood in silent prayer for the family of Representative Moss in the death of his brother, Freddie Moss.

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., January 23, 2008
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that the House having receded from its amendment to:

Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.

The following was received from the Senate:

Columbia, S.C., January 17, 2008
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it nonconcurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 274:

S. 274 (Word version) -- Senators Fair, Verdin, Anderson, Sheheen, Campsen, Thomas, Williams, Bryant, Cromer and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 24, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH DAY REPORTING CENTERS FOR CERTAIN INMATES OR OFFENDERS.

Very respectfully,
President

Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. G. M. SMITH, HERBKERSMAN and JENNINGS to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

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

H. 4565 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Scarborough, Merrill, Hagood and Limehouse: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO NAME THE CHARLESTON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT SECURITY OFFICE BUILDING ON LOCKWOOD BOULEVARD THE "J. GRAHAM ALTMAN BUILDING" AND TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE FOR THE BUILDING.
Referred to Charleston Delegation

H. 4566 (Word version) -- Rep. Cooper: A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO NEGOTIATE AND SATISFY THE FEE AWARD ENTERED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT IN LAYMAN, ET AL. VS. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO PROVIDE THE SOURCES OF FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE THEIR EXPENDITURE FOR THAT PURPOSE.
On motion of Rep. COOPER, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4567 (Word version) -- Rep. Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "CHILDCARE SAFETY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2008" BY AMENDING SECTION 20-7-2720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CERTAIN FACILITIES PROVIDING CHILDCARE MUST BE LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY THAT PERSONS PROVIDING CHILDCARE FOR SEVEN TO TWELVE CHILDREN MUST BE LICENSED AS A GROUP CHILDCARE HOME; BY AMENDING SECTION 20-7-2770, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE

H. 4568 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-15-130 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL TO SUBMIT AN ESTIMATE OF THE COST OF AN AUDIT AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS BEFORE THE START OF THE AUDIT TO THE PARTY REQUESTING THE AUDIT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4578 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Hagood, Talley, W. D. Smith and G. R. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 19 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY SPECIAL OR LOCAL LAW, TO ABOLISH A SPECIAL OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT AND TRANSFER ITS ASSETS AND LIABILITIES TO AN ASSUMING SERVICE PROVIDER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4579 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT IS APPROACHED BY AN AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE MAKING USE OF AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW A DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT IS APPROACHING CERTAIN PARKED AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES SHALL PROCEED, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 857 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Peeler, Grooms, Campsen, O'Dell, Alexander, Scott, Elliott, Ceips, Bryant, Courson, Setzler, Thomas and

S. 993 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO ENACT THE "ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT" SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPLEMENTATION FOLLOWING REFERENDUM APPROVAL OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN ALLENDALE COUNTY NOT TO EXCEED ONE PERCENT TO BE USED FOR DEBT SERVICE ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OR FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATIONS.
Referred to Allendale Delegation

The following was introduced:

H. 4569 (Word version) -- Reps. Phillips, Moss and Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CAPTAIN ALAN BROOKS ALLISON, OF THE GAFFNEY CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO HIS COUNTRY.

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

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

H. 4570 (Word version) -- Rep. Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE DORMAN HIGH

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 Dorman High School competitive cheer team, coach, 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 2007 Class AAAA South Carolina High School League's Competitive Cheer Championship title.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 4571 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley and Kelly: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY SWIM TEAMS, THEIR 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 TAKING TWO FIRST-PLACE POSITIONS AT THE 2007 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET.

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 Dorman High School varsity swim teams, their coaches, 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 was introduced:

H. 4572 (Word version) -- Rep. Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS ON THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2007 CLASS AAAA SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE'S COMPETITIVE CHEER CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM AND COACH KAMI APPLETON MIRANDA ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4573 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley and Kelly: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE RELAY TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL SWIMMER OF THE DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAM FOR CAPTURING TWO 2007 CLASS AAAA FIRST-PLACE POSITIONS AT THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION IN THE BOYS 200-METER FREESTYLE RELAY AND THE GIRLS 50-METER FREESTYLE.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4574 (Word version) -- Reps. Gambrell, Bowen, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, 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, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins,

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 4575 (Word version) -- Rep. Vick: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CHERAW HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY 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 FOR TWO SUCCESSFUL SEASONS AND FOR GARNERING THE 2007 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL 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 Cheraw High School varsity football team, coaches, 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 was introduced:

H. 4576 (Word version) -- Rep. Vick: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE CHERAW HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM FOR TWO REMARKABLE SEASONS AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2007 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4577 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, McLeod, 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, Hutson, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, 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 EXTEND TO NAPOLEON BROWN CULP A WARM WELCOME TO THE PALMETTO STATE, HIS ADOPTED

The Resolution was adopted.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 872 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts, Elliott, Leventis, McGill, Courson, Setzler and Hayes: 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.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

S. 1029 (Word version) -- Senator Ceips: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE BEAUFORT COUNTY AS A VITAL PART OF OUR STATE, AND TO DECLARE JANUARY 30, 2008, "BEAUFORT COUNTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, Beaufort County was established by French explorers in 1562. Beaufort County and the Town of Beaufort were both named for Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort, one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina; and

Whereas, the Town of Beaufort, the county seat of Beaufort County, was established in 1710, and is the second oldest town in South Carolina; and

Whereas, the first school in the South for freed slaves was established during the Civil War at what is now Penn Center on St. Helena Island; and

Whereas, in the past two decades, there have been one hundred thirty-five filmed productions in Beaufort County, including The Big Chill, Forrest Gump, the Jungle Book, G.I. Jane, and Something to Talk About, which have helped to bring in forty-four million dollars in spending; and

Whereas, Beaufort and Port Royal host three military bases, with more than seventeen thousand active duty military members and their families living in the area. Port Royal hosts the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, as well as Parris Island Naval Hospital. Beaufort County is home to Marine Aircraft Group Thirty-One, one of the world's largest aircraft groups; and

Whereas, major employers in Beaufort County include Wal-Mart, the Department of Defense, Publix Super Markets, Tenet Healthsystem, Hargray Communications Group, and Marriott Resorts; and

Whereas, Hilton Head Island's twelve miles of beaches play host to two and one-half million visitors each year. Hilton Head Island has been featured on Good Morning America, the CBS Early Show, and the Today Show; and

Whereas, Hilton Head Island has received numerous awards, including Golf Digest's 2007-2008 One Hundred Greatest Golf Courses, Golf Digest's Seventy-five Best Golf Resorts, the Travel Channel's World's Best Beaches list, Top Three Beach Resorts in the South by Southern Living's readers, and South Carolina's Best Beaches by Frommers. Travel and Leisure Magazine has hailed Hilton Head's beaches as being among the most beautiful in the world; and

Whereas, Frommer's list of South Carolina's Best Golf Courses is compiled exclusively of courses in Beaufort County. The Town of Beaufort has received additional accolades, including a February 2008 Field and Stream magazine article naming Beaufort as one of the

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

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly recognize Beaufort County as a vital part of our State, and declare January 30, 2008, "Beaufort County Day" in South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce and Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce.

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

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

Agnew                  Alexander              Allen
Anderson               Anthony                Bales
Ballentine             Bannister              Barfield
Battle                 Bedingfield            Bingham
Bowen                  Bowers                 Brady
Branham                Brantley               Breeland
R. Brown               Cato                   Chalk
Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter            Coleman
Cooper                 Crawford               Dantzler
Delleney               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

Mack                   Mahaffey               McLeod
Miller                 Mitchell               Mulvaney
J. H. Neal             J. M. Neal             Neilson
Ott                    Owens                  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               Vick                   Walker
Weeks                  White                  Whitmire
Williams               Witherspoon            Young

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 29.

Grady Brown                       James Merrill
James Lucas                       Bill Cotty
Ralph Davenport                   Todd Rutherford
Thad Viers                        F. N. Smith

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

The SPEAKER granted Rep. DUNCAN a leave of absence for today and tomorrow due to business reasons.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MOSS a leave of absence for the day due to his brother's funeral.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE a leave of absence for the day.

Announcement was made that Dr. William Simpson, Jr., of Charleston was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2   Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."

Bill Number:   H. 4021 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/29/08   YOUNG

Bill Number:   H. 4347 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/29/08   M. A. PITTS

Bill Number:   H. 4400 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/29/08   WHITE

Bill Number:   H. 4337 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/29/08   BEDINGFIELD

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 588 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Lourie, Rankin, Land and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 38-71-1345, 38-71-1355, 38-71-1365, AND 38-71-1445 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESTRICTIONS OF A SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH GROUP COOPERATIVE, AND PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 1, 2010, ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HEALTH GROUP COOPERATIVE IN EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SMALL EMPLOYERS; AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 38-71-1320, 38-71-1330, 38-71-1340, AND 38-71-1350, RELATING TO SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SMALL EMPLOYERS MAY FORM A COOPERATIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE TO THEIR EMPLOYEES, PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTH GROUP COOPERATIVE", AND PROVIDE FOR THE GROUP SIZE FOR A HEALTH GROUP COOPERATIVE.

Rep. HUGGINS proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\NBD\11966AC08), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting Section 38-71-1330(6) on page 5 of the bill and inserting:
/   (6)   'Eligible employee' means an employee as defined in Section 38-71-710(1) or Section 38-71-840(7) or an independent contractor, as included in Section 38-71-1010(3), who works on a full-time basis and has a normal work week of thirty or more hours. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. HUGGINS explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. BEDINGFIELD demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Agnew                  Alexander              Allen
Anderson               Anthony                Bales
Ballentine             Bannister              Barfield
Battle                 Bedingfield            Bingham
Bowen                  Bowers                 Brady
Brantley               Breeland               G. Brown
Cato                   Chalk                  Clemmons
Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter            Coleman
Cooper                 Crawford               Dantzler
Delleney               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                  Kirsh
Knight                 Leach                  Littlejohn
Lowe                   Lucas                  Mack
Mahaffey               McLeod                 Merrill
Miller                 Mitchell               Mulvaney
J. H. Neal             J. M. Neal             Neilson
Owens                  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
Vick                   Viers                  Walker

Weeks                  White                  Whitmire
Williams               Witherspoon            Young

Those who voted in the negative are:

So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

Pursuant to the provisions of House Rule 7.8, Rep. JENNINGS cast a proxy vote on behalf of Rep. J. E. SMITH in favor of S. 588.

I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on S. 588. Had I been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Chip Limehouse

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

S. 94 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, Knotts and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-2-204, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A SURVIVING SPOUSE'S RIGHTS TO AN ELECTIVE SHARE, HOMESTEAD ALLOWANCE, AND EXEMPT PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE VOLUNTARY WAIVER OF THOSE RIGHTS UPON FAIR AND REASONABLE DISCLOSURE BY THE OTHER SPOUSE.

Rep. HARRISON moved to adjourn debate upon the following Joint Resolution until Wednesday, January 30, which was adopted:

H. 4347 (Word version) -- Reps. Stavrinakis, Young, Toole, Littlejohn, Cotty, Funderburk, McLeod, Battle and M. A. Pitts: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Rep. HARRISON moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, January 30, which was adopted:

H. 4400 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Harrison, Cato, Cooper, Walker, Witherspoon, Merrill, Sandifer, Haley, Young, Erickson, Littlejohn, Simrill, Bowen, Crawford, Barfield, Cotty, Taylor, Spires, Davenport, E. H. Pitts, Frye, Lowe, Shoopman, Hardwick, Bingham, Skelton, Clemmons, Thompson, Bedingfield, Bannister, Mahaffey, Herbkersman, J. R. Smith, Haskins, Huggins, Hutson, Leach, Toole, Viers, Brady, Dantzler, Delleney, Gambrell, Hamilton, Kelly, Rice, Scarborough, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, Talley, Umphlett, Duncan, Owens, Mulvaney and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 8, RELATING TO ILLEGAL ALIENS AND PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SO AS TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC EMPLOYER AND A CONTRACTOR DOING BUSINESS WITH A PUBLIC EMPLOYER TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM TO VERIFY THE LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES OF NEW EMPLOYEES, WITH ALTERNATIVE MEASURES TO BE FOLLOWED BY A CONTRACTOR, TO DESCRIBE COMPLIANCE, TO PROHIBIT LOCAL LAWS FROM LIMITING ENFORCEMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FORMS, REGULATIONS, AND RULES; BY ADDING SECTION 23-52-10 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL UNDERTAKE TO DETERMINE THE LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES OF A PERSON CHARGED WITH A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AND CONFINED IN A JAIL AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCESS OF VERIFICATION AND REPORTING, AS WELL AS FOR RECOUPING EXPENSES OF THE

Rep. HARRISON moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, January 30, which was adopted:

S. 392 (Word version) -- Senators Ritchie, Cromer, Sheheen, Campsen, Scott, Williams, Vaughn and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF

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

H. 4345 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-60-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER THE STATE REVENUE APPEALS PROCEDURE, A TAXPAYER IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE EXHAUSTED HIS PREHEARING

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 SECTIONS 23-28-20, 23-28-60, AND 23-28-90, ALL RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS, SO AS

Rep. G. M. SMITH moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate Amendments until Wednesday, January 30, which was agreed to.

The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:

H. 3572 (Word version) -- Reps. Hagood, Rutherford, Bales, Barfield, Branham, G. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Coleman, Edge, Gullick, Hardwick, Hayes, Jefferson, Jennings, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Mack, McLeod, Ott, Pinson, Sandifer, Scott, W. D. Smith, Spires, Talley, White, Hart, Whipper and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 22, TITLE 17,

Rep. HAGOOD proposed the following Amendment No. 1A (Doc Name COUNCIL\MS\7500AHB08), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting SECTION 5 in its entirety and inserting:
/   SECTION   5.   This act takes effect ninety days after approval by the Governor. All circuit solicitors shall have a traffic education program in effect by July 1, 2009, and no person has the right to apply to the program until the program is established. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. HAGOOD explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.

The Senate Amendments, as amended, were then agreed to and the Bill was ordered returned to the Senate.

Rep. HAGOOD moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was agreed to.

Rep. HOSEY, from the Allendale Delegation, submitted a favorable report on:

S. 993 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO ENACT THE "ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX

The following was introduced:

H. 4580 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, G. Brown, Lowe, J. H. Neal and Weeks: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SUMTER'S WILLIAM A. KING, M.D., MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE SANTEE-WATEREE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4581 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, 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, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith,

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4582 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR P. EDWIN DELOACH OF HAMPTON COUNTY FOR REACHING THE MOMENTOUS MILESTONE OF FIFTY YEARS OF TIRELESS SERVICE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PALMETTO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4583 (Word version) -- Reps. Bales, Ballentine, Brady, Cotty, Harrison, Hart, Howard, J. H. Neal, Rutherford, Scott and J. E. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ERECT SIGNS THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "LYKESLAND COMMUNITY" ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 76/378 ONE-FOURTH OF A MILE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH OLD HOPKINS ROAD AND TROTTER ROAD IN RICHLAND COUNTY.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 4584 (Word version) -- Reps. Stavrinakis, Hutson, Breeland, Limehouse, Mack, Merrill, Scarborough, Young, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, 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, Edge, Erickson, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mahaffey, McLeod, 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, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Spires, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 7 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 171 THE "CHARLESTON NINE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY", AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "CHARLESTON NINE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AS A LASTING TRIBUTE TO THE NINE CITY OF CHARLESTON FIREFIGHTERS WHO TRAGICALLY PERISHED IN THE WEST ASHLEY FIRE ON MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2007.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

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

H. 4585 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON SUNDAY SALES OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND STATEWIDE ELECTION DAY SALES OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS ON STATEWIDE ELECTION DAYS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4586 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BOTH STATE-SUPPORTED AND PRIVATE ENTITIES THAT PROVIDE STUDENT LOANS TO BORROWERS ENROLLED IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THIS STATE SHALL ALLOW BORROWERS TO PREPAY THEIR LOANS WITHOUT PENALTY AND WITHOUT HAVING TO PAY UNACCRUED INTEREST.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4587 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-490, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPOSED SCHOOL BUS ROUTES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MUST CONSIDER THE PROXIMITY OF RESIDENCES INHABITED BY CONVICTED SEX OFFENDERS WHILE DECIDING ON PROPOSED SCHOOL BUS ROUTES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO BUS STOP BE PLACED WITHIN 500 YARDS OF THE RESIDENCE OF A SEX OFFENDER.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4588 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A DEED BE FILED WITH AN AFFIDAVIT STATING THE VALUE OF THE REALTY CONVEYED, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION THAT THE VALUE OF THE REALTY CONVEYED IS NOT REQUIRED

H. 4589 (Word version) -- Reps. Young, Crawford, Hutson and Knight: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-29 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF ATTEMPTED MURDER; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VIOLENT OFFENSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN ASSAULT AND ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-620, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY WITH INTENT TO KILL, SO AS TO CREATE GRADUATED ASSAULT AND ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES AND TO REPEAL COMMON LAW ASSAULT AND ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIFE SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES, SO AS TO ADD CERTAIN ASSAULT AND ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES TO THE OFFENSES CONSIDERED "MOST SERIOUS" AND "SERIOUS".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4590 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 56-1-3370, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND THE SIZE, SHAPE, DESIGN, AND CONTENTS OF A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD MUST HAVE IMPRINTED ON THEIR REVERSE SIDES CERTAIN REFERENCES TO THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE AND THE NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4591 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-445, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALLS, TO PROVIDE THAT A CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALL INCLUDES CALLS OF A POLITICAL NATURE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-446, RELATING TO PROHIBITED AUTOMATICALLY DIALED ANNOUNCING DEVICE CALLS,

H. 4592 (Word version) -- Reps. Littlejohn, Cobb-Hunter, Leach, Mahaffey, M. A. Pitts, Scarborough and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON WHO HOLDS A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, CONDITIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, OR A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE USING A CELLULAR TELEPHONE OR ANOTHER WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS PROVISION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4593 (Word version) -- Reps. Littlejohn, Frye, Brantley, Govan, Brady, Anderson, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Erickson, Hodges, Hosey, Jefferson, Leach, J. H. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Scarborough, Spires, Weeks and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3477, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPRENTICE STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO ALLOW AN EMPLOYER A CREDIT AGAINST STATE INCOME TAX EQUAL TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN EACH TAXABLE YEAR FOR EMPLOYING AN APPRENTICE IN A HIGH SCHOOL VOCATIONAL PROGRAM, TO ALLOW UNUSED CREDIT TO CARRY FORWARD TO TWO SUCCEEDING TAXABLE YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THIS CREDIT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4594 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-59-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTING UNLESS LICENSED AS A RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO PROHIBIT PROVIDING A POTENTIAL BUYER A PROPOSAL FOR SALE OR INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, OTHER THAN A WRITTEN ESTIMATE,

H. 4595 (Word version) -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGE RESTRICTIONS ON BLOOD DONORS, SO AS TO ALLOW A PERSON SIXTEEN YEARS OLD TO DONATE BLOOD WITH THE CONSENT OF HIS PARENTS OR GUARDIAN.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

S. 775 (Word version) -- Senators Scott and Lourie: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS HEALTHCARE ACCESS STUDY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES, AND TO DIRECT THE COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PATIENTS IN THIS STATE AND REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 1, 2009, AT WHICH TIME THE STUDY COMMITTEE IS ABOLISHED.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

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

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4427 (Word version) -- Rep. Leach: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN

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.

H. 4562 (Word version) -- Reps. Stavrinakis, Hagood, Whipper, Merrill, Breeland, R. Brown, Dantzler, Harrell, Limehouse, Mack, Scarborough and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT DR. NANCY MCGINLEY FOR THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF CHARLESTON COUNTY.

At 12:51 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. HERBKERSMAN, adjourned in memory of William F. "Bill" Marscher of Bluffton, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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