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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 Psalm 5:2: "Listen to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you I pray."
Let us pray. O Lord and Father of all creation and creatures, come to us and inspire these Representatives to be what You created them to be--servants of the people. Give them Your words written on their hearts to accomplish great things for this State. Challenge them to make the best use of the gifts available. Bless our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, and all who serve in these Halls of Government. Protect our defenders of freedom at home and abroad as they protect us. Hear us, O Lord, as we pray. 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 Thursday, January 22, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. E. H. PITTS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of James Bland Quantz of Lexington County, which was agreed to.

January 15, 2009
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has confirmed the Governor's appointment of:

Berkeley County Master-in Equity
Term Commencing: November 7, 2008

Reappointment
Mr. Robert E. Watson
Post Office Box 1163
Moncks Corner, South Carolina 29461

Respectfully,
President of the Senate

Received as information.

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
Revised: February 10, 2009

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

Document No. 4039
Agency: Clemson University - State Crop Pest Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 46-9-40
Designation of Asian Citrus Psyllid as Plant Pest and Quarantine
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 20, 2009
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 20, 2009

Document No. 4032
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-142-20
Need-based Grants Program
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 22, 2009
Referred to Ways and Means Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 22, 2009

Document No. 4030
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-1-60, 44-1-140(7), and 44-55-2310, et seq.
Public Swimming Pools
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 22, 2009
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 22, 2009

Document No. 4015
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 48-2-10, et seq.
Environmental Protection Fees
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 21, 2009
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 21, 2009

Document No. 4033
Agency: Commission on Higher Education

Document No. 4034
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-149-10
Determination of Rates of Tuition and Fees
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 22, 2009
Referred to Ways and Means Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 22, 2009

Document No. 4014
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-1-60 and 48-2-10, et seq.
Environmental Protection Fees
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 16, 2009
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 16, 2009

Document No. 4001
Agency: Clemson University - State Crop Pest Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 46-9-40
Plum Pox Virus Quarantine
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 20, 2009
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 20, 2009

Document No. 4016
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-1-180
Environmental Health Inspections and Fees

Document No. 4018
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-22-60, and 40-22-130
Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 16, 2009
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 16, 2009

Document No. 4013
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-7-250
Standards for Licensing Nursing Homes
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 20, 2009
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 20, 2009

Document No. 4041
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Commissioners of Pilotage
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 54-15-140
Pilot and Apprentice Age Limitation; Short Branch Qualifications; Pilot Functions and Responsibilities; and Penalties
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 16, 2009
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 16, 2009

Document No. 4040
Agency: Department of Consumer Affairs
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 37-7-101, et seq., 37-7-112, 37-7-115, and 37-7-121

Document No. 4019
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Office of Occupational Safety and Health
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 41-3-40 and 41-15-210
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 16, 2009
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 16, 2009

Document No. 4017
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-10 through 1-23-110, 44-1-140(3), and 44-1-150
Milk and Milk Products
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 27, 2009
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 27, 2009

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

H. 3307 (Word version) -- Reps. Gunn and Harrell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE HONORABLE BARACK H. OBAMA, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TO ADDRESS THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT ASSEMBLY IN THE CHAMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE.

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

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3308 (Word version) -- Rep. D. C. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. GARY C. REDDING, OF AIKEN COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY AS SENIOR PASTOR OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF NORTH AUGUSTA.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

S. 290 (Word version) -- Senator Massey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE FEBRUARY 2009 AS "NATIONAL CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2009, AS "GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAY" TO PROMOTE ORAL HEALTH AND TO JOIN IN THE EFFORTS THROUGHOUT THE NATION TO ADVOCATE FOR ORAL HEALTH AWARENESS AND OPTIMAL ORAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN.

Whereas, the State of South Carolina is proud to promote good oral health through "National Children's Dental Health Month" in February 2009, and "Give Kids a Smile Day" on Friday, February 6, 2009; and

Whereas, "National Children's Dental Health Month" and "Give Kids a Smile Day" are set aside to focus attention on the highly preventable epidemic of untreated oral disease among disadvantaged children; and

Whereas, an estimated twenty-three million children in America are without dental insurance;

Whereas, the future, in large part, is dependent on the good health of our families; and

Whereas, good overall health and educational success can be achieved in part through good oral health care; and

Whereas, the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina stands committed to supporting regular and thorough oral health care for the children of our State, so they may smile brightly and proudly in the future. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, declare February 2009 as "National Children's Dental Health Month" and Friday, February 6, 2009, "Give Kids a Smile Day" in South Carolina to promote oral health and join in the efforts throughout the nation to advocate for oral health awareness and optimal oral health in children.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the South Carolina Dental Association.

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

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

S. 297 (Word version) -- Senators Jackson, Anderson, Bryant, Campbell, Courson, Davis, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Knotts, Lourie, Malloy, S. Martin, Massey, Mulvaney, Nicholson, Peeler, Rankin, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen,

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

That the Honorable Barack H. Obama, President of the United States of America, is invited to address the General Assembly in joint assembly in the Chamber of the House of Representatives at a time to be determined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

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

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

H. 3309 (Word version) -- Reps. Erickson, Herbkersman, Pinson, Bedingfield, Brady, Chalk, Bowen, Bowers, Funderburk, Hearn, Horne, Hutto, Long, Nanney, Simrill and A. D. Young: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE ALL POLICY, PLANNING, AND SERVICE DELIVERY ISSUES AFFECTING CHILDCARE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO WORKING PARENTS IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY COMMITTEE'S MEMBERSHIP, AND TO REQUIRE THE STUDY COMMITTEE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2010, AT WHICH TIME THE STUDY COMMITTEE IS ABOLISHED.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3310 (Word version) -- Reps. Brady, Govan, Gunn, Harrison, Harvin, Horne, Jefferson, Long, Lowe and J. M. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND

H. 3311 (Word version) -- Reps. Brady, Harrison, Erickson, Umphlett, A. D. Young, Agnew, Allison, Battle, Bowen, Bowers, Clemmons, Cooper, Duncan, Gambrell, Hardwick, Hearn, Horne, Kirsh, Long, Lowe, McLeod, Parker, Simrill, G. M. Smith, Whitmire and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 8 TO ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 63 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE RESPONSIBLE FATHER REGISTRY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN UNMARRIED BIOLOGICAL FATHER OF A CHILD, OR A MALE CLAIMING TO BE THE UNMARRIED BIOLOGICAL FATHER OF A CHILD, MUST FILE A CLAIM OF PATERNITY WITH THIS REGISTRY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE NOTICE OF A TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ACTION OR AN ADOPTION ACTION PERTAINING TO THIS CHILD, TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO FILE A CLAIM CONSTITUTES IMPLIED IRREVOCABLE CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF HIS PARENTAL RIGHTS AND TO THE CHILD'S ADOPTION, TO

H. 3312 (Word version) -- Reps. J. R. Smith and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 314 OF 2000, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT, SO AS TO TERMINATE THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT ON JUNE 30, 2015, INSTEAD OF JUNE 30, 2010; AND TO DEEM OTHER LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND OTHER PROVISIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACT REPEALED ON THAT DATE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3313 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRAWING AND UTTERING A FRAUDULENT CHECK, DRAFT, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDER,

H. 3314 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-30-35, 44-20-30, 44-20-210, 44-20-220, 44-20-225, 44-20-240, 44-20-320, 44-20-350, 44-20-360, 44-20-430, 44-20-1120, 44-20-1130, 44-20-1140, 44-20-1150, 44-20-1160, AND 44-20-1170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT IS HEADED AND GOVERNED BY A DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AND THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS SERVES AS AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DIRECTOR; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 44-20-230 RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3315 (Word version) -- Rep. Kelly: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF DISTURBING SCHOOLS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE PURVIEW OF THE OFFENSE TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL UNLAWFUL CONDUCT ON THE GROUNDS OR PROPERTY OF A SCHOOL OR COLLEGE AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 63-19-1020, RELATING TO INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS AGAINST A CHILD, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES BEFORE A REFERRAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE FOR THE STATUS OFFENSE OF INCORRIGIBILITY AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING FOR THE CHILD AND THE FAMILY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3317 (Word version) -- Rep. Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3910 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR AN OCCUPANT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO SMOKE A TOBACCO PRODUCT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3318 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 8, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A "SPECIAL INSPECTOR" OR "SPECIAL INSPECTION AGENCY" TO PERFORM BUILDING INSPECTIONS IN ONE OR MORE CONSTRUCTION TRADE DISCIPLINES, AND TO PROVIDE THE LICENSING PROCEDURE TO REQUIRE AUTHORIZATION FOR PERFORMING THESE INSPECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3319 (Word version) -- Rep. Rice: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DANGEROUS ANIMAL MEANS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AN ANIMAL THAT MAKES AN UNPROVOKED ATTACK ON A DOMESTIC ANIMAL OR AN ANIMAL WHOSE CERTAIN ACTIONS WOULD CAUSE A PERSON REASONABLY TO

H. 3320 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Pinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE TAX PROCESS AND THOSE AUTHORIZED TO REPRESENT TAXPAYERS AND THE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE TAX PROCESS, SO AS TO ALLOW A TAXPAYER TO BE REPRESENTED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE TAX PROCESS BY A LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER-IN-CHARGE WHO HOLDS A MASTER'S DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OR ITS EQUIVALENT AND TO LIMIT THIS REPRESENTATION TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE TAX PROCESS AS IT RELATES TO AD VALOREM TAX ON REAL PROPERTY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3321 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-60-2570 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATE APPEALS PROCEDURE FOR A PROPERTY TAXPAYER OBJECTING TO A PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT ISSUED BY A COUNTY ASSESSOR, INCLUDING ISSUES RELATING TO "AGRICULTURAL" USE CLASSIFICATION, BY ALLOWING A DIRECT APPEAL DE NOVO TO THE CIRCUIT COURT AND PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY SHALL PAY THE REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS INCURRED BY A TAXPAYER WHO PREVAILS IN AN APPEAL BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS ALTERNATE APPEALS PROCEDURE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3322 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMERCIAL TRAPPING SEASON, SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL COYOTE TRAPPING SEASON FROM THANKSGIVING DAY THROUGH MARCH FIRST OF THE FOLLOWING CALENDAR YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3332 (Word version) -- Rep. Gullick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION AND THE DEDUCTION ALLOWED TAXPAYERS WHO HAVE ATTAINED AGE SIXTY-FIVE, SO AS TO SUBJECT OTHERWISE TAXABLE RETIREMENT INCOME TO A MAXIMUM STATE INCOME TAX RATE OF TWO PERCENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3333 (Word version) -- Reps. A. D. Young, J. H. Neal and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-206, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY GENERAL SESSIONS COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN AMOUNT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-207, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY MAGISTRATES COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN AMOUNT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3334 (Word version) -- Reps. Weeks, G. M. Smith and G. A. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO ADD THAT THE TAX MAY BE IMPOSED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF INTERESTS IN REAL ESTATE USED FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3339 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 11, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEING THE JUDGE OF THE ELECTION RETURNS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF ITS MEMBERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF EACH HOUSE TO BE THE JUDGE OF THE ELECTION RETURNS OF ITS MEMBERS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3340 (Word version) -- Reps. Kennedy and Funderburk: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ON JULY 1, 2011, THE AREA OF EACH COUNTY OF THIS STATE ALSO MUST BE CONSTITUTED AS A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND A COUNTY MAY NOT HAVE MULTIPLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LOCAL LAW BEFORE JULY 1, 2011, SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE GOVERNANCE, FISCAL AUTHORITY, AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR A COUNTYWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE NO PROVISIONS OF LAW NOW APPLY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ACTS OR PARTS OF ACTS RELATING TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT IS NOT A COUNTYWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT

H. 3342 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, Simrill, Nanney, Allison, Clemmons, Erickson, Hamilton, Lucas, Owens, Parker, Pinson, Scott, G. R. Smith and J. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WORDS "PERSON" AND "PARTY" AS THOSE WORDS APPEAR IN THE LAWS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF "PERSON", "HUMAN BEING", "CHILD", AND "INDIVIDUAL", SO THAT THEY INCLUDE EVERY INFANT MEMBER OF SPECIES HOMO SAPIENS WHO IS BORN ALIVE AND TO DEFINE "BORN ALIVE".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3343 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-5-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATOR OF A JAIL OR DETENTION CENTER SHALL PROVIDE AN ATTORNEY ACCESS TO HIS CLIENTS WHO ARE CONFINED IN THESE FACILITIES DURING THE PERIOD OF EIGHT O'CLOCK A.M. TO SIX O'CLOCK P.M.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3345 (Word version) -- Rep. R. L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-75-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE MATCHING ENDOWMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ENDOWMENT MUST BE FUNDED BY APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL FUND.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3347 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-143, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES GIVING APPLICANTS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES THE OPTION TO MAKE

H. 3348 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN AGENCIES PROVIDING THE RESIDENCE OF A SEX OFFENDER TO A SHERIFF WHEN THE OFFENDER IS RELEASED FROM THE AGENCY'S CUSTODY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF AN OFFENDER IS SCHEDULED TO BE RELEASED ON A FRIDAY OR STATE HOLIDAY, THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE MUST RETAIN CUSTODY OF THE OFFENDER UNTIL THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SHERIFF IN A COUNTY IN WHICH AN OFFENDER INTENDS TO RESIDE HAS JURISDICTION TO LOCATE AN OFFENDER WHO FAILS TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER, TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION PLACED ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY AS A RESULT OF AN OFFENDER'S FAILURE TO REGISTER MUST CONTAIN THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT THAT PROVIDED THE INFORMATION AND INDICATE THAT THE OFFENDER FAILED TO REGISTER WITHIN ONE DAY OF HIS RELEASE FROM CUSTODY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SHERIFF OF THE COUNTY OF THE OFFENDER'S INTENDED RESIDENCE MUST VERIFY THAT THE OFFENDER'S ADDRESS IS VALID AND THAT THE OFFENDER INTENDS TO RESIDE THERE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-470, RELATING TO A SEX OFFENDER'S FAILURE TO REGISTER OR PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING A CHANGE OF ADDRESS, SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, ENROLLMENT, OR EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE ISSUANCE OF A WARRANT FOR THE ARREST OF AN OFFENDER CHARGED WITH A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION, THE SHERIFF MUST NOTIFY SLED OF THE PENDING CHARGE AND SLED MUST INDICATE ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY THAT THE OFFENDER HAS FAILED TO REGISTER AND A WARRANT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR HIS ARREST.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3353 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUME 21 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF ITS CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2009.
On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3354 (Word version) -- Reps. Chalk, Brantley, G. A. Brown, Clyburn, Erickson, Herbkersman and Sottile: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM STATUTES APPLICABLE TO LICENSED CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN OWNER OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WHO MAKES CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY OWES TO A SUBSEQUENT OWNER OF THE PROPERTY THE SAME DUTY AS A LICENSED CONTRACTOR TO COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

The following was introduced:

H. 3323 (Word version) -- Rep. G. A. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF LEON MELVIN OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3324 (Word version) -- Rep. Branham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE CAROLINA ACADEMY VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS TEAM OF LAKE CITY FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2008 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 3325 (Word version) -- Rep. Branham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CAROLINA ACADEMY VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS 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 2008 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 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 Carolina Academy varsity girls tennis 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 2008 South Carolina Independent School Association Class AA State Championship title.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 3326 (Word version) -- Reps. Hiott, Rice, Skelton and Owens: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE COACH AND MEMBERS OF THE LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIVE CHEER TEAM OF PICKENS COUNTY, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR

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 coach and members of the Liberty High School competitive cheer team of Pickens County, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and commending them for winning the High School League's 2008 Class AA State Cheer Championship.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3327 (Word version) -- Reps. Hiott, Rice, Skelton and Owens: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIVE CHEER TEAM OF PICKENS COUNTY ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE'S 2008 CLASS AA STATE CHEER CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM AND HEAD COACH MISSY RICKEN ON ANOTHER OUTSTANDING SEASON.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3328 (Word version) -- Reps. Cooper, Gambrell, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gilliard, Govan, Gullick, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne,

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3329 (Word version) -- Rep. Skelton: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE IPTAY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3330 (Word version) -- Reps. Gambrell, Agnew, Bowen, Cooper, Thompson, White, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gilliard, Govan, Gullick, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutto,

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 3336 (Word version) -- Rep. King: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SOUTH POINTE 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 2008 CLASS AAAA DIVISION II 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 South Pointe 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 2008 Class AAAA Division II State Championship title.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3337 (Word version) -- Rep. King: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE SOUTH POINTE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM OF ROCK HILL FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2008 CLASS AAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3338 (Word version) -- Reps. King and Simrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 5 IN YORK COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH CHERRY ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH HECKLE BOULEVARD "JUANITA GOGGINS HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "JUANITA GOGGINS HIGHWAY".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

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

H. 3341 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gullick, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutto, Jefferson, Kelly,

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 Dillon 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 2008 Class AA State Championship title.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3344 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gullick, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutto, Jefferson, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long,

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3346 (Word version) -- Rep. Merrill: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE SPEAKER AND THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, SO AS TO IMPOSE A LIMITATION OF TWELVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS ON A PERSON SERVING AS SPEAKER OR SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE AND TO PROVIDE FOR RE-ELIGIBILITY.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

The following was introduced:

H. 3349 (Word version) -- Reps. Barfield, Hearn and Viers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 501 IN HORRY COUNTY THAT RUNS THROUGH THE TOWN OF AYNOR THE "W. G. HUCKS HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS

The following was introduced:

H. 3350 (Word version) -- Rep. Pinson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CHIEF OF THE GREENWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT, TERRY STRANGE, UPON HIS RECEIVING THE FRITZ TURNER AWARD, AN HONOR PRESENTED ANNUALLY BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3351 (Word version) -- Rep. Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND A WARM WELCOME AND OUR BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO OUR FRIENDS FROM THE LYCÉE GODEFROY DE BOUILLON SCHOOL, CLERMONT-FERRAND, FRANCE, PARTICIPATING IN THE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH J. L. MANN HIGH SCHOOL OF GREENVILLE COUNTY.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

Agnew                  Allen                  Allison
Anderson               Anthony                Bales
Ballentine             Bannister              Barfield
Battle                 Bedingfield            Bingham
Bowen                  Brady                  Branham
Brantley               G. A. Brown            H. B. Brown
R. L. Brown            Cato                   Chalk

Clemmons               Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter
Cole                   Cooper                 Crawford
Daning                 Delleney               Dillard
Duncan                 Erickson               Forrester
Frye                   Funderburk             Gambrell
Gilliard               Gullick                Gunn
Haley                  Hamilton               Harrell
Harrison               Hart                   Harvin
Hayes                  Hearn                  Herbkersman
Hiott                  Hodges                 Horne
Hosey                  Howard                 Huggins
Hutto                  Jefferson              Jennings
Kelly                  Kennedy                King
Kirsh                  Limehouse              Littlejohn
Loftis                 Long                   Lowe
Lucas                  Mack                   McEachern
McLeod                 Merrill                Miller
Millwood               Mitchell               Moss
Nanney                 J. H. Neal             J. M. Neal
Neilson                Ott                    Owens
Parker                 Pinson                 E. H. Pitts
M. A. Pitts            Rice                   Sandifer
Scott                  Sellers                Simrill
Skelton                D. C. Smith            G. M. Smith
G. R. Smith            J. E. Smith            J. R. Smith
Sottile                Spires                 Stavrinakis
Stewart                Stringer               Thompson
Toole                  Umphlett               Vick
Viers                  Weeks                  Whipper
White                  Whitmire               Williams
Willis                 Wylie                  A. D. Young
T. R. Young

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 27.

Tracy Edge                        Terry Alexander
Patsy Knight
Bill Bowers   Anne Parks

The SPEAKER granted Rep. HARDWICK a leave of absence due to official state business.

Announcement was made that Doctor Gerald Harmon of Georgetown 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. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   HOSEY

Bill Number:   H. 3340 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   FUNDERBURK

Bill Number:   H. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   HARVIN

Bill Number:   H. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   HERBKERSMAN

Bill Number:   H. 3245 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   PARKER

Bill Number:   H. 3245 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   ALLISON

Bill Number:   H. 3245 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   PINSON

Bill Number:   H. 3245 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   HAMILTON

Bill Number:   H. 3245 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   ERICKSON

Bill Number:   H. 3245 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   J. R. SMITH

Bill Number:   H. 3245 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   CLEMMONS

Bill Number:   H. 3245 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   BEDINGFIELD

Bill Number:   H. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   WHITMIRE

Bill Number:   H. 3196 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   VICK

Bill Number:   H. 3145 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   FUNDERBURK

Bill Number:   H. 3179 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   HODGES

Bill Number:   H. 3148 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   HODGES

Bill Number:   H. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   HODGES

Bill Number:   H. 3006 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   BRADY

Bill Number:   H. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   BRADY

Bill Number:   H. 3023 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   BRADY

Bill Number:   H. 3037 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   BRADY

Bill Number:   H. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   JEFFERSON

Bill Number:   H. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   MILLER

Bill Number:   H. 3237 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   BRADY

Bill Number:   H. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   HAYES

Bill Number:   H. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   G. M. SMITH

Bill Number:   H. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   WEEKS

Bill Number:   H. 3037 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   T. R. YOUNG

Bill Number:   H. 3305 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   T. R. YOUNG

Bill Number:   H. 3121 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   T. R. YOUNG

Bill Number:   H. 3231 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   T. R. YOUNG

Bill Number:   H. 3294 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   T. R. YOUNG

Bill Number:   H. 3040 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   T. R. YOUNG

Bill Number:   H. 3147 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/27/09   T. R. YOUNG

Bill Number:   H. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
01/27/09   NEILSON

The following Joint Resolution was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:

H. 3281 (Word version) -- Reps. Edge, Miller, G. A. Brown, Battle, Anderson and Jennings: A JOINT RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WHEN ADJUSTING ITS BUDGET IN RESPONSE TO REVENUE REDUCTIONS TO MAINTAIN FUNDING FOR HOSPICE SERVICES AT THE LEVEL IN PLACE ON DECEMBER 31, 2008.

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3283 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR, ASSESSOR, AND TREASURER TO WAIVE OR REDUCE PROPERTY TAX PENALTIES IN CASES OF ERROR BY THE COUNTY, SO AS TO ALLOW THE COUNTY COUNCIL BY MAJORITY VOTE TO DIRECT THE COUNTY TREASURER TO WAIVE, DISMISS, OR REDUCE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX PENALTIES IF THE COUNCIL DETERMINES SUCH ACTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COUNTY.

Rep. SANDIFER continued speaking on the Bill.

Reps. J. E. SMITH, OTT, RUTHERFORD, JEFFERSON, HALEY, J. H. NEAL, HODGES, WILLIAMS, WEEKS, J. M. NEAL, HOSEY, HAMILTON, NANNEY and DILLARD requested debate on the Bill.

On motion of Rep. OWENS, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Education and Public

H. 3097 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Gunn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE A STUDENT WHO PARTICIPATES ON A SCHOOL SPONSORED ATHLETIC TEAM TO BE ADMINISTERED AN ELECTROCARDIOGRAM TEST DURING THE STUDENT'S PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL AND TO REQUIRE THE DOCTOR WHO ADMINISTERS THE TEST TO CLEAR THE STUDENT FOR PARTICIPATION ON THE TEAM BEFORE HE IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE.

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

H. 3248 (Word version) -- Reps. Wylie, Allen, Allison, Ballentine, Bannister, Cato, Daning, Dillard, Hamilton, Littlejohn, Millwood, Parker, G. R. Smith, Sottile and Stringer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 33-56-147 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL CHARITABLE SOLICITORS USING DONATION CLOTHING BINS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE SOLICITATION BY WAY OF A DONATION CLOTHING BIN OR OTHER RECEPTACLE FOR THE COLLECTION OF THINGS OF VALUE.

The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. COLE.

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3283 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR, ASSESSOR, AND TREASURER TO WAIVE OR REDUCE PROPERTY TAX PENALTIES IN CASES OF ERROR BY THE COUNTY, SO AS TO ALLOW THE COUNTY COUNCIL BY MAJORITY VOTE TO DIRECT THE COUNTY TREASURER TO WAIVE, DISMISS, OR REDUCE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX PENALTIES IF THE COUNCIL DETERMINES SUCH ACTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COUNTY.

Rep. RICE moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Wednesday, January 28, which was agreed to.

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

At 1:05 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. E. H. PITTS, adjourned in memory of James Bland Quantz, to meet at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow.

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