Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The Senate assembled at 12:00 Noon, the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.

A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:

The Psalmist writes:

"Love the Lord, all you his saints. The Lord preserves the faithful, but abundantly repays the one who acts haughtily."   (Psalm 31:23)
  Join me as we bow in prayer, please:

Gracious God, we praise You for all of our South Carolina saints, those who have served and who do serve our State so charitably and unselfishly. Some are no longer with us, yet all of us certainly have our own opportunities to be Your 'saints,' dear Lord-those set apart to care genuinely and deeply for others. May each member of this Senate strive to serve in Your name wisely and well-unfailingly honoring the best interests of those who live within our borders. In Your loving name we pray, Lord. Amen.

The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.

The following appointment was transmitted by the Honorable Mark C. Sanford:

Reappointment, Board of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, with the term to commence June 30, 2007, and to expire June 30, 2011
3rd Congressional District:
Steven G. Kisner, 2436 Summit Drive, Aiken, SC 29801

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Senator COURSON introduced Dr. March Seabrook of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, at 1:02 P.M., Senator LEATHERMAN was granted a leave of absence for today.

At 1:22 P.M., Senator KNOTTS requested a leave of absence beginning at 1:30 P.M. today until tomorrow at 10:00 A.M.

The following co-sponsors were added to the respective Bills:
S. 1168 (Word version)     Sen. Alexander
S. 1174 (Word version)     Sen. Alexander

The following were introduced:

S. 1193 (Word version) -- Senators Matthews and Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER THE LIFE OF VIRGINIA WILSON OF BAMBERG COUNTY AND TO EXPRESS GRATITUDE FOR HER MANY YEARS AS A TEACHER AND FOR HER SERVICE ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1194 (Word version) -- Senators Drummond and O'Dell: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE DEATH OF MRS. MARGARET WALLACE BAILEY TINSLEY OF GREENWOOD COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1195 (Word version) -- Senators Williams and Elliott: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BILLY THOMPSON OF MARION COUNTY UPON BEING NAMED CITY OF MARION EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1196 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE WILLIAM JAMES "JAY" PRICE OF RICHLAND COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS BEING NAMED SOUTH CAROLINA SPEECH AND HEARING ASSOCIATION AMBASSADOR FOR 2008.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

H. 3912 (Word version) -- Reps. White and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT TO BE LICENSED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE AND TO SPECIFY WHAT IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS PRACTICING MEDICINE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A PHYSICIAN MAY DELEGATE CERTAIN TASKS TO AN UNLICENSED PERSON IF THE PHYSICIAN IS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PHYSICIAN IS NOT PROHIBITED FROM PRACTICING IN CONSULTATION WITH A SOUTH CAROLINA PHYSICIAN CONCERNING AN OPINION FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA PHYSICIAN IN MANAGING THE CASE AND TREATMENT OF A PATIENT IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-32, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PHYSICIAN WHO GRADUATED FROM A SCHOOL OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA AND WHO HAS BEEN LICENSED FOR FIVE YEARS, RATHER THAN TEN YEARS, IN ANOTHER STATE, THE PHYSICIAN IS ONLY REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT ONE YEAR OF POST GRADUATE RESIDENCY TRAINING AND TO REVISE THE TIME WITHIN WHICH CERTAIN SPECIALTY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE UNDERTAKEN IN ORDER TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-35, RELATING TO LICENSURE AS AN EXPERT MEDICAL WITNESS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RATHER THAN THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS LICENSING A PHYSICIAN AS AN EXPERT WITNESS, A PHYSICIAN WHO TESTIFIES IN A PROCEEDING IN THIS STATE IS DEEMED TO HAVE SUBMITTED TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE AND INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES FOR COMPLAINTS RECEIVED.

Read the first time and, on motion of Senator MALLOY, with unanimous consent, the Bill was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4348 (Word version) -- Reps. Hagood, Bales and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF MANUFACTURERS OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE CURRENT RESTRICTIONS PROHIBITING OWNERSHIP OR OPERATION OF MORE THAN ONE ESTABLISHMENT, TO ALLOW LIMITED ON-PREMISES AND OFF-PREMISES TASTINGS, AND TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS ON THE SALE, PURCHASE, AND TRANSPORT OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY MANUFACTURERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4601 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Talley, Hagood, Scott, Viers, Mitchell, Clemmons and Whipper: 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

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4620 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Harrison, Cato, Hagood, Howard, W. D. Smith, Walker, White, Stavrinakis, Bedingfield, G. R. Smith, Hart and Viers: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4754 (Word version) -- Reps. G. R. Smith and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-2027 SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT CREATED BY ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT PROVIDES RECREATIONAL SERVICES AND HAS AS ITS BOUNDARY THE SAME AS THE

Read the first time and, on motion of Senator FAIR, with unanimous consent, H. 4754 was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4816 (Word version) -- Reps. Bingham, Ballentine, Frye, Haley, Huggins, McLeod, Ott, E. H. Pitts, Spires and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 378 OF 2004, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT ALLOWED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT APPLIES WITH RESPECT TO THE NONSCHOOL-RELATED PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY OF AN OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENCE.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar.

H. 4835 (Word version) -- Reps. Hosey, Cotty, Govan, Clyburn, 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, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, 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 DR. WILLIS C. HAM, OF

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.

The following Bills were read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:

S. 1063 (Word version) -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-60(D) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DRAWING OF A FRAUDULENT CHECK, TO INCREASE THE TIME A PAYEE HAS TO DEPOSIT A CHECK TO TWENTY-ONE DAYS SO THAT THE DRAWER OF THE CHECK MAY BE PROSECUTED.

S. 500 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMMUNITY UNDER THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE CIVIL LIABILITY IMMUNITY FOR A LOSS RESULTING FROM CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-23-90, RELATING TO INTERNAL DOCUMENTS OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT AN ACTION MAY NOT BE BROUGHT BASED ON CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Senator RITCHIE explained the Bill.

S. 865 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander, O'Dell, Short and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STANDARDIZED PROPERTY TAX BILL, SO AS TO REVISE THESE REQUIREMENTS TO REFLECT THE EXEMPTION FROM MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS FOR

S. 1120 (Word version) -- Senator Land: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT FROM JUNE 1, 2008, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, A NON-RESIDENT MAY OBTAIN A LIFETIME COMBINATION LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

S. 577 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-560, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE IN MAGISTRATES' COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MAGISTRATE MAY PUNISH BY FINE NOT EXCEEDING ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS OR IMPRISONMENT FOR A TERM NOT EXCEEDING SIXTY DAYS, OR BOTH, ALL ASSAULTS AND BATTERIES AGAINST SPORTS OFFICIALS AND COACHES.

On motion of Senator MALLOY, the Bill was carried over.

S. 833 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-45 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE TETHERING, FASTENING, CHAINING, TYING, OR RESTRAINING A DOG TO A STATIONARY OBJECT FOR MORE THAN THREE HOURS A DAY OR FOR MORE THAN SIX HOURS A DAY ON A TROLLEY SYSTEM; TO PROVIDE CLASS I MISDEMEANOR CRIMINAL PENALTIES; AND TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY ORDINANCE TO VARY THESE REGULATIONS.

On motion of Senator VERDIN, the Bill was carried over.

The following Joint Resolution, having been read the second time, was ordered placed on the Third Reading Calendar:

S. 1191 (Word version) -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO SEASONS, LIMITS, AND METHODS OF TAKING WILDLIFE, SPECIAL USE RESTRICTIONS ON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, AND PROVISIONS FOR TAKING FURBEARING ANIMALS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3141, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

H. 4770 (Word version) -- Reps. Miller and Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PORT OF GEORGETOWN AND SUPPORT FUTURE EFFORTS BY GEORGETOWN COUNTY AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY TO GROW CARGO VOLUMES FOR THE ECONOMIC BETTERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND STATE.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

Columbia, S.C., March 6, 2008

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:

H. 3632 (Word version) -- Reps. Chalk, Haskins, Brantley, Bales, Harvin, Jefferson, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Moss, Neilson, J.R. Smith and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-33-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION MAY REQUIRE A CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK OF AN APPLICANT FOR LICENSURE TO PRACTICE NURSING AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY REQUIRE SUCH A BACKGROUND CHECK IN CONNECTION WITH AN INVESTIGATION OR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING OF A LICENSEE.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.

H. 4823 (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 REQUEST MARK SANFORD, GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ACTING WITH OR THROUGH APPROPRIATE EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCIES, TO APPLY FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE TO COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL REAL ID ACT BEFORE THE DEADLINE OF MARCH 31, 2008, WHICH WILL ALLOW SOUTH CAROLINA TO ANALYZE THE IMPACT OF THE REAL ID ACT BUT WHICH WILL NOT REQUIRE SOUTH CAROLINA TO DECLARE ITS INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THIS ACT THEREBY ALLOWING THE STATE'S CURRENT CREDENTIALS TO BE RECOGNIZED AND ACCEPTED DURING THE EXTENSION PERIOD BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.

Senator MARTIN moved to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Judiciary.

The Resolution was recalled from the Committee on Judiciary and was ordered placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.

On motion of Senator MARTIN, the Senate agreed to dispense with the Motion Period.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE INTERRUPTED DEBATE.

H. 3427 (Word version) -- Reps. Whipper, Cobb-Hunter, Jennings, Mack, F.N. Smith, J.R. Smith, Weeks, Gullick, Mulvaney, Hamilton, G.R. Smith, Bedingfield and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-1-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMON LAW MARRIAGE IN THE STATE MAY NOT BE RECOGNIZED ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2008, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR A COMMON LAW MARRIAGE EXISTING AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 20-1-360 RELATING TO THE VALIDITY OF A MARRIAGE CONTRACTED WITHOUT THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Judiciary.

Senator RANKIN spoke on the Bill.

At 1:21 P.M., Senator MARTIN moved under the provisions of Rule 15A to set a time certain of 1:36 P.M. to vote on the entire matter of H. 3427.

Senator RYBERG asked unanimous consent to make a motion that the provisions of Rule 15A be waived insofar as it pertains to the fifteen minute time restriction.

Senator THOMAS objected.

Senator RANKIN resumed speaking on the Bill.

The time had arrived to vote on the motion under Rule 15A.

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Alexander                 Bryant                    Campbell
Campsen                   Cleary                    Courson
Cromer                    Fair                      Gregory
Grooms                    Hayes                     Martin
O'Dell                    Peeler                    Ritchie
Ryberg                    Scott                     Setzler
Thomas

Ceips                     Drummond                  Ford
Hutto                     Jackson                   Land
Leventis                  Lourie                    Malloy
Massey                    Matthews                  McConnell
McGill                    Patterson                 Rankin
Reese                     Sheheen                   Short
Verdin                    Williams

Not having received the necessary vote, the motion under Rule 15A failed.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, debate was interrupted by adjournment, with Senator RANKIN retaining the floor.

The meeting was conducted on February 25th, 2008 at 403 Blatt Building, Columbia, South Carolina, before Lisa F. Huffman, Court Reporter and Notary Public in and for the State of South Carolina.

Representative Olin Phillips, Chairman
Senator Jake Knotts, Vice-Chairman
Representative Floyd Breeland
Representative Joan Brady
Representative Lanny F. Littlejohn
Senator Harvey S. Peeler, Jr.
Senator Thomas Alexander
Senator Linda Short

Also Present:     Sophia Derrick

CHAIRMAN PHILLIPS: Now we will begin. Thank you. Senator Knotts is --
SENATOR KNOTTS: I'm not leaving yet.
CHAIRMAN PHILLIPS: You're not leaving yet? Okay. We're going to start off with the College of Charleston, First District, is Cherry Daniel. Cherry?
MS. DANIEL: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN PHILLIPS: Please stand and raise your right hand. Will the information given here today be the truth, nothing but the truth, so help you God?
(Affirmation)
CHAIRMAN PHILLIPS: Ms. Daniel, do you have any health-related problems that the Screening Committee should be made aware of that would prevent you from serving on the board in a full capacity?
MS. DANIEL: No, sir, I do not.

To: Clerk of the House
Clerk of the Senate
Re: Committee Hearings, February 25, 2008

The Committee to Screen Candidates for Boards of Trustees of State Colleges and Universities finds the following candidates for Boards of Trustees qualified. Background reports from the State Law Enforcement Division show no felony charges against any of the candidates.

College of Charleston

Six congressional districts, one at-large

1st District, Seat 2         L. Cherry Daniel

2nd District, Seat 4         G. Lee Mikell

3rd District, Seat 6         J. Philip Bell

4th District, Seat 8         Lawrence R. Miller

5th District, Seat 10         Dwight Johnson

6th District, Seat 12         Marie M. Land

At-Large, Seat 14         James F. Hightower

two seats               Douglas A. Snyder

Glenn D. Addison (to be screened at a

later date)

one seat (expires 2013)     Ben Legare

Clemson University

At-large three seats

Louis B. Lynn

William C. Smith, Jr.

Bob Peeler

Lucian Norton, Jr.

Hunter C. Platt

At-large one seat (expires 2010)     pending

Coastal Carolina University

One congressional district

2nd District, Seat 4 (expires 2009)     Robert Templeton

Walda Wildman

Francis Marion University

Seven congressional districts, one at-large

1st District, Seat 2               Melissa Johnson Emery

2nd District, Seat 4               Gail Ness Richardson

2nd District, Seat 3 (expires 2010)   Laura E. Stroman

3rd District, Seat 6               Patricia C. Hartung

4th District, Seat 8               Brad Boles

5th District, Seat 10               George C. McIntyre

6th District, Seat 12               William W. Coleman, Jr.

At-large, Seat 14                 Timothy F. Norwood

Lander University

Six congressional districts, one at-large

1st District, Seat 2       Robert Brimmer (screened at a later date)

2nd District, Seat 4       George R. Starnes

3rd District, Seat 6       Linda Dolney

4th District, Seat 8       Jack W. Lawrence

5th District, Seat 10       S. Anne Walker

6th District, Seat 12       Catherine K. Lee

At-large, Seat 14         Ann B. Bowen

Medical University of South Carolina

Six congressional districts (three each from medical and non-medical professions)

1st District, non-medical       Melvyn Berlinsky

George Tempel

2nd District, non-medical     William H. Bingham, Sr.

3rd District, non-medical       Charles W. Shulze

4th District, medical         Dr. Charles B. Thomas, Jr.

5th District, medical         Dr. Cotesworth P. Fishburne, Jr.

6th District, medical         Dr. E. Conyers O'Bryan, Jr.

South Carolina State
At-large three seats

At-large, Seat 7 (expires 2010)     Dianne Talley

Ben Spearman

Bryan S. Jeffries

Rico Montell Snell

Leslie McIver, Sr.

Robert M. Nance

At-large, Seat 11                 Walter L. Tobin

At-large, Seat 12                 Sky Foster

Lancelot D. Wright

Ronald Henagan

University of South Carolina

Eight Judicial circuits

2nd Circuit         Miles Loadholt

4th Circuit         Eugene P. Warr

6th Circuit         James Bradley

8th Circuit         Herbert C. Adams

10thCircuit         Chuck Allen

14thCircuit         William W. Jones, Jr.

15thCircuit         M. Wayne Staton

J. Egerton Burroughs

Phyllis Nye

16thCircuit         Sam R. Foster, II

Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School
At-large three seats

Bryan England

M. "Frankie" Newman

Doris Adams

Winthrop University

Two Congressional Districts, one at-large

2nd District, Seat 2     Donna G. Tinsley (screened at a later

date)

6th District, Seat 6     Karl A. Folkens

At-large, Seat 8       Connie M. Long

Robert L. Thompson

Respectfully submitted,
Rep. Olin Phillips, Chm.           Sen. Thomas Alexander
Rep. Lanny F. Littlejohn           Sen. Linda Short
Rep. Joan Brady                   Sen. Jake Knotts
Rep. Floyd Breeland               Sen. Harvey S. Peeler, Jr.

At 1:39 P.M., on motion of Senator McCONNELL, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 2:00 P.M.

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