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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 Exodus 20:1: "Then God spoke all these words; I am the Lord your God, you shall not have any other gods before me."
Let us pray. Gracious and patient God, bring us daily to the realization that life only has sense and direction when we find it in You. Give these Representatives and staff the wisdom and knowledge to use what You have given them for the well being of the people of this State. 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 Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. FUNDERBURK moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Steve Kelly, Sr., of Camden, which was agreed to.

The following was introduced:

H. 3398 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, 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,

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3399 (Word version) -- Reps. Skelton, 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, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, 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, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, 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 and T. R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 3400 (Word version) -- Reps. Skelton, 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, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, 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, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, 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 and T. R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE R.C. EDWARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND, DIRECTOR, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM FOR CAPTURING THE OUTSTANDING CONCERT BAND AWARD AT THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL HERITAGE BAND FESTIVAL.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3401 (Word version) -- Reps. Willis, M. A. Pitts and Duncan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME RAIDER ROAD (5-30-497) IN LAURENS COUNTY "JOHN K. HENDRICKS, JR. MEMORIAL MILE", AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS ROAD THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "JOHN K. HENDRICKS, JR. MEMORIAL MILE".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3402 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF NATIVE SOUTH CAROLINIAN AND INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINER EARTHA KITT, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3403 (Word version) -- Rep. Howard: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO

The following was introduced:

H. 3404 (Word version) -- Reps. Viers, 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, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, 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, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, 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, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie, A. D. Young and T. R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE LEAH WILSON HICKMAN OF FLORENCE ON BEING CROWNED MISS SUN FUN 2009 AND WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS IN HER REIGN AND IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 3405 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Jennings, Huggins, Simrill, Ballentine, Erickson, Bingham, Bedingfield, Crawford, G. R. Smith, Duncan, Barfield, Brady, Daning, Delleney, Edge, Gambrell, Hamilton, Harrison, Hearn, Herbkersman, Horne, Long, Lucas, Merrill,

H. 3406 (Word version) -- Reps. Cooper and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REPORTING OF STATE EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOB VACANCIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSTING VACANT POSITIONS BEFORE THE VACANCY IS FILLED, SO AS TO REVISE AND SIMPLIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE NOTICES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3407 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-31-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SHARING OF EXPENSES BY CO-OWNERS IN A HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO A COMMON AREA OR FACILITY.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3408 (Word version) -- Rep. Chalk: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VALUATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER-OCCUPANT OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ALLOWED OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, IF THE OWNER IS OTHERWISE QUALIFIED AND THE RESIDENCE IS NOT RENTED FOR MORE THAN NINETY DAYS A YEAR; TO ALLOW REFUNDS OR CREDITS TO OWNER-OCCUPANTS

H. 3409 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 4, TITLE 30 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PERSONAL INFORMATION CONFIDENTIALITY ACT", TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE COLLECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ON CITIZENS WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN RIGHTS TO PERSONS WHO SUFFER ADVERSE EFFECTS BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE OF AGENCIES TO COMPLY WITH THIS ARTICLE; AND TO REDESIGNATE THE EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 4, TITLE 30 AS ARTICLE 1 ENTITLED "FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3410 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Hutto and Jennings: 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. 3411 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 46 SO AS TO ENACT THE "INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN", TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY EXECUTE THE

H. 3412 (Word version) -- Rep. Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-3-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, INCLUDING JURISDICTION TO ORDER VISITATION FOR GRANDPARENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THE CHILD'S PARENTS ARE DEPRIVING THE GRANDPARENT VISITATION WITH THE CHILD AND THAT IT IS IN THE CHILD'S BEST INTEREST TO HAVE VISITATION WITH THE GRANDPARENT, THE COURT MAY ORDER THE VISITATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3413 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-1910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS REGARDING BEER KEG REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "KEG".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3414 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Cato, Cooper, Duncan, Harrison, Owens, Sandifer, White, Bingham, Merrill, Erickson, G. R. Smith, Ballentine, Huggins, Bedingfield, Williams, A. D. Young, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, Brady, Allison, Barfield, Chalk, Edge, Forrester, Gambrell, Hamilton, Hearn, Herbkersman, Horne, Loftis, Long, Parker, Scott, Simrill, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stringer, Willis, Wylie and T. R. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-2647 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SALES, USE, AND CASUAL EXCISE TAX REVENUES IN A FISCAL YEAR FROM THE SALE, USE, OR TITLING OF A VEHICLE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED AND LICENSED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA

H. 3415 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Cato, Cooper, Duncan, Harrison, Owens, Sandifer, White, Bingham, Scott, Erickson, Herbkersman, T. R. Young, G. R. Smith, Huggins, Bedingfield, A. D. Young, Pinson, Lucas, E. H. Pitts, Crawford, Allison, Barfield, Brady, Chalk, Daning, Delleney, Edge, Frye, Hamilton, Hearn, Horne, Long, Merrill, Parker, Rice, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Spires, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Viers, Willis and Wylie: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAXATION REALIGNMENT COMMISSION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION'S MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION MUST CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE STATE'S TAX SYSTEM INCLUDING ITS SALES TAX AND EXEMPTIONS STRUCTURE AND SUBMIT A REPORT OF ITS RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO FURTHER THE GOAL OF MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING THE STATE AS AN OPTIMUM COMPETITOR IN THE EFFORT TO ATTRACT BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS TO LOCATE, LIVE, WORK, AND INVEST IN THE STATE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RESULTING FROM THE COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3416 (Word version) -- Reps. Allison, Forrester, Littlejohn and Parker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-5-3010 AND 56-5-3020 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE CRIMES OF ILLEGAL DRIVING WHEN DEATH OCCURS AND ILLEGAL DRIVING WHEN GREAT

H. 3417 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Jennings, Huggins, Ballentine, G. R. Smith, Bingham, Bedingfield, Merrill, Barfield, Erickson, Simrill, Lucas, Crawford, Brady, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Gambrell, Hamilton, Harrison, Hearn, Herbkersman, Horne, Long, Millwood, Nanney, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, Rice, Scott, Sellers, Skelton, G. M. Smith, Spires, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Viers, Willis, Wylie, A. D. Young and T. R. Young: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL CONVENE ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF FEBRUARY OF EACH YEAR RATHER THAN THE SECOND TUESDAY IN JANUARY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3418 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Simrill, Crawford, Huggins, Bedingfield, Merrill, G. R. Smith, Erickson, Ballentine, Brady, Chalk, Daning, Delleney, Frye, Gambrell, Hamilton, Harrison, Hearn, Herbkersman, Loftis, Long, Lucas, Nanney, Pinson, Rice, G. M. Smith, Spires, Stringer, Thompson, Viers, Willis, Wylie and T. R. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRESENTATION OF A PERSON'S PROOF OF HIS RIGHT TO VOTE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ELECTOR TO PRODUCE A VALID PHOTO IDENTIFICATION CARD AT THE TIME OF COSTING HIS BALLOT, TO REQUIRE A POLL MANAGER TO COMPARE THE PHOTOGRAPH ON THE REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION WITH THE PERSON PRESENTING HIMSELF TO VOTE AND VERIFY THAT THE PHOTOGRAPH IS THAT OF THE PERSON SEEKING TO VOTE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3419 (Word version) -- Rep. Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION, ASSESSMENT RATIOS, AND VALUATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE

H. 3420 (Word version) -- Rep. Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-3-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USE OF FACILITIES AND CAMPSITES AT REDUCED RATES BY THE AGED, BLIND, OR DISABLED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH PERSONS MAY GAIN ADMISSION TO AND USE THE CAMPGROUNDS OF STATE PARKS AT ONE HALF THE PRESCRIBED FEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT DISABLED VETERANS MAY GAIN ADMISSION TO AND USE THE CAMPGROUNDS OF STATE PARKS WITHOUT CHARGE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3424 (Word version) -- Reps. Simrill, Ballentine, Skelton, Crawford, Duncan, Haley, E. H. Pitts, Hamilton, Lowe, Millwood, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith and Stringer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-6-530 AND 12-6-540, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FIVE PERCENT CORPORATE INCOME TAX AND THE FIVE PERCENT TAX ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME OF EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATIONS, AND COOPERATIVES, SO AS TO PHASE OUT THESE TAXES OVER TEN YEARS; TO REPEAL, EFFECTIVE FOR TAXABLE YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 2018, SECTIONS 12-6-3360, 12-10-80, 12-10-81, 12-10-95, 12-14-60, 12-6-3410, 12-6-3420, 12-20-105, 12-6-3415, 12-6-3375, 12-6-3580, 12-6-3585, 12-6-3630, CHAPTER 65 OF TITLE 12, AND CHAPTER 34 OF TITLE 6 ALL RELATING TO VARIOUS TAX CREDITS, AND PROVIDE FOR THE CARRY-FORWARD AND PHASED REDUCTION OF THESE TAX CREDITS DURING THE PHASE-OUT PERIOD.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

The following was introduced:

H. 3421 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilliard, Whipper, Hardwick, Hearn, 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, Govan, Gullick, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, 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, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, 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, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie, A. D. Young and T. R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF JERRY ZUCKER OF CHARLESTON COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3422 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilliard and Whipper: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. DAVID AGNEW OF CHARLESTON COUNTY ON HIS APPOINTMENT IN THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION AS LIAISON TO THE NATION'S MAYORS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3423 (Word version) -- Reps. Dillard and Allen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (NAACP) ON ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 274 (Word version) -- Senator Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 9 IN DILLON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH HIGHWAY 57 TO 2725 HIGHWAY 9 WEST AS THE "REVEREND RICHARD 'DICK' ALDERMAN HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "REVEREND RICHARD 'DICK' ALDERMAN HIGHWAY".

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 357 (Word version) -- Transportation Committee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY AND THE MARITIME COMMUNITY FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE'S ECONOMY, FOR THE SIGNIFICANT ROLE PORTS PLAY IN ADVANCING SOUTH CAROLINA'S POSITION IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY, FOR THE EXPEDITIOUS PURSUIT OF NEW PORT CAPACITY, AND FOR THE RENEWED COMMITMENT TO COOPERATION AND INVOLVEMENT BY MANY IN THE MARITIME

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

Agnew                  Allen                  Allison
Anderson               Bales                  Ballentine
Bannister              Barfield               Battle
Bingham                Bowen                  Bowers
Brady                  Brantley               G. A. Brown
H. B. Brown            R. L. Brown            Cato
Chalk                  Clemmons               Clyburn
Cobb-Hunter            Cole                   Cooper
Daning                 Delleney               Dillard
Duncan                 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              Jennings               Kelly
Kennedy                King                   Kirsh
Knight                 Littlejohn             Loftis
Long                   Lowe                   Mack
McEachern              McLeod                 Merrill
Miller                 Millwood               Mitchell
Moss                   Nanney                 J. H. Neal
J. M. Neal             Ott                    Owens
Parker                 Pinson                 E. H. Pitts
M. A. Pitts            Rice                   Sandifer
Scott                  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                   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, February 3.

Terry Alexander                   Lester P. Branham
Kris Crawford                     Tracy Edge
H.B. "Chip" Limehouse             James Lucas
Denny Neilson                     Todd Rutherford
Bakari Sellers                    Thad Viers

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

The SPEAKER granted Rep. ANTHONY a leave of absence to attend a family funeral.

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

Announcement was made that Doctor Ted Watson of Anderson 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

Bill Number:   H. 3121 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   HUTTO

Bill Number:   H. 3209 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3372 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   KENNEDY

Bill Number:   H. 3394 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3311 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   G. R. SMITH

Bill Number:   H. 3311 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   HAMILTON

Bill Number:   H. 3311 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   JENNINGS

Bill Number:   H. 3352 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   STAVRINAKIS

Bill Number:   H. 3352 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   MILLER

Bill Number:   H. 3352 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   ANDERSON

Bill Number:   H. 3352 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   BATTLE

Bill Number:   H. 3352 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   HAYES

Bill Number:   H. 3352 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   GILLIARD

Bill Number:   H. 3352 (Word version)
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02/03/09   SOTTILE

Bill Number:   H. 3352 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   MACK

Bill Number:   H. 3352 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   HARVIN

Bill Number:   H. 3352 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   WHIPPER

Bill Number:   H. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   VIERS

Bill Number:   H. 3245 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   VIERS

Bill Number:   H. 3063 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   KIRSH

Bill Number:   H. 3063 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   BOWERS

Bill Number:   H. 3072 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   BALLENTINE

Bill Number:   H. 3107 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   MILLWOOD

Bill Number:   H. 3166 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   GULLICK

Bill Number:   H. 3181 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   BALLENTINE

Bill Number:   H. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   KIRSH

Bill Number:   H. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   ALLEN

Bill Number:   H. 3352 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   WHITE

Bill Number:   H. 3385 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   MILLWOOD

Bill Number:   H. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/03/09   GOVAN

Bill Number:   H. 3303 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
02/03/09   HUGGINS

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

S. 234 (Word version) -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO REQUIRE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT TO THE COUNTY AND THE MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN DORCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 AN ANNUAL REPORT DETAILING INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT ON SCHOOLS WITHIN THE DISTRICT, TO REQUEST FROM THE COUNTY AND ALL MUNICIPALITIES WITH LAND ENCOMPASSED BY THE DISTRICT APPLICATIONS FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THAT INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING THAT MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA, TO DETERMINE WHETHER A PARTICULAR PROJECT WILL RESULT IN A SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT ON THE DISTRICT'S ABILITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE ADDITIONAL STUDENT POPULATION, AND TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE COUNTY AND ALL MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT DETAILING THE IMPACT AND NEED FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES.

H. 3380 (Word version) -- Rep. Funderburk: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-340, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN KERSHAW COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

On motion of Rep. A. D. YOUNG, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Education and Public Works:

S. 235 (Word version) -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR DORCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 TO IMPOSE AN IMPACT FEE ON ANY DEVELOPER FOR EACH

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3225 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, Clemmons and Mack: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN CHIEF JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2009; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM THAT EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2010, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM THAT EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2016; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2009; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM THAT EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2012; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2009; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2009; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2009; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE, SEAT 1, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM THAT EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2009, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM THAT EXPIRES

H. 3292 (Word version) -- Reps. T. R. Young, Allison and Parker: 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

H. 3367 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan, Ott, Cobb-Hunter, Sellers, 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, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Gullick, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, Moss, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, 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 and T. R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCEREST SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE OCCASION OF THE DEATH OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY'S AUSTIN CUNNINGHAM, AND ITS GRATITUDE FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TOWARD THE BETTERMENT OF HIS COMMUNITY AND THIS STATE.

At 12:38 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. FUNDERBURK, adjourned in memory of Steve Kelly, Sr., of Camden, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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