Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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 Lamentations 3:22-23: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
Let us pray. O Lord of life, rule the minds of these Representatives, and fill them with Your energizing power, that they may work with You in caring for this State and her people. Help those whom You have entrusted to find the best solutions for all of us. Give them the integrity and the compassion to serve. Look in favor upon our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, staff, and all who labor in these Halls of Government. Protect our defenders of freedom as they protect us. Heal the wounds of our warriors, those seen and those hidden. 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 PRO TEMPORE.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ordered it confirmed.
Rep. ERICKSON moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of former Representative Harriet Keyserling of Beaufort, which was agreed to.
The House stood in silent prayer for the family of Deacon Nemiah Ham of St. Stephens, a spiritual leader in Berkeley County who passed away on January 21.
On motion of Rep. BARFIELD, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, Inc., the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Sincerely,
Mike Couick
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Molly M. Spearman
Executive Director
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at 12:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.
Sincerely,
Joseph A. Mack
Director
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of Lexington County, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Sincerely,
Heather Smith
Director of Legislative Affairs
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Clarion Townhouse Hotel.
Sincerely,
Dr. Lori R. Donovan
President
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of EdisonLearning, Inc., the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Jay Gentry
Regional VP, Business Development
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Arts Alliance, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Capital City Club.
Sincerely,
Betty J. Plumb
Executive Director
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Funeral Directors Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Palmetto Club.
Sincerely,
Robert M. "Mike" Squires
Executive Director
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Supreme Court Justices, the Court of Appeals, the Circuit Court Judges, the Family Court Judges and the Masters-In-Equity of South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Clarion Townhouse Hotel.
Sincerely,
Judge Paul M. Burch
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Rebecca A. Williams-Agee
Sexual Assault Coordinator
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Pat G. Smith
Director
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Hospital Association, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Clarion Town House Hotel.
Sincerely,
J. Thornton Kirby
President & CEO
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Inn at USC, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Inn at USC.
Sincerely,
Ashley Foster
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Jennifer McGriff
Legislative Breakfast Chair
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the York County Regional Chamber, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Clarion Town House Hotel.
Sincerely,
Tamara Ford Crawford
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the College of Charleston, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Palmetto Club.
Sincerely,
P. George Benson
President
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Association of Cosmetology Salon Professionals, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Brad Ballington
ACSP President
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Athletic Trainers' Association, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
J. "Raz" Razayeski
President
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Clarion Town House Hotel.
Sincerely,
Brad Dean
President & CEO
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Credit Union League, Inc., the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Clarion Town House Hotel.
Sincerely,
Steve Fowler
President & CEO
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Leigh M. Faircloth
Executive Director
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina REALTORS, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.
Sincerely,
Schipp Ames
Government Affairs Coordinator
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Seawell's.
Sincerely,
Mary Hill
Executive Director
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Primary Health Care Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Becky Fowler
Health Policy & Advocacy Specialist
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
David Houck
Treasurer
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Counties, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel.
Sincerely,
Michael B. Cone
Executive Director
January 25, 2011
House Invitations & Memorial Resolutions Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Members of the Invitations & Memorial Resolutions Committee:
On behalf of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Clarion Town House Hotel.
Sincerely,
Liston D. Barfield
State Chair
January 25, 2011
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Donna Foster
Executive Director
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:
Document No. 4137
Agency: Public Service Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 58-3-140
Customer Deposits and Deposit Retention
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 24, 2011
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 24, 2011
Document No. 4138
Agency: Public Service Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 58-3-140
Regulation Governing Telephone Utilities Offering Regulated Prepaid Local Exchange Services and Bonds or Other Security Mechanisms
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 24, 2011
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 24, 2011
Document No. 4145
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-149-10
South Carolina HOPE Scholarship
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 24, 2011
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 24, 2011
Document No. 4146
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-149-10
LIFE Scholarship and LIFE Scholarship Enhancement
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 24, 2011
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 24, 2011
Document No. 4147
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-150-360
Lottery Tuition Assistance Program for Two-Year Public and Independent Institutions
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 24, 2011
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 24, 2011
Document No. 4148
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-142-20
South Carolina Need-based Grants Program
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 24, 2011
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 24, 2011
Document No. 4149
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-104-20
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship and Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Enhancement
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 24, 2011
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 24, 2011
Document No. 4156
Agency: State Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-24-40
Program for Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Principal Performance (PADEPP)
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 24, 2011
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 24, 2011
Document No. 4158
Agency: State Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-25-110
Requirements for Certification at the Advanced Level
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 24, 2011
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 24, 2011
Document No. 4163
Agency: Board of Landscape Architectural Examiners
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-28-90
Board of Landscape Architectural Examiners
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 21, 2011
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 21, 2011
Document No. 4162
Agency: Environmental Certification Board
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-23-70, and 40-23-305
Applications for Certification; Renewal of License and Permit, Continuing Education; and Operator-in-Training Licenses
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 21, 2011
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 21, 2011
Document No. 4164
Agency: Division of Labor
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 41-3-40 and 41-13-20
Child Labor
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 21, 2011
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 21, 2011
The following was introduced:
S. 408 (Word version) -- Senators Courson and Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DR. GREGORY OWINGS, PRINCIPAL OF SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, ON BEING NAMED 2011 SOUTH CAROLINA SECONDARY PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AND OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following was introduced:
S. 409 (Word version) -- Senators Courson and Coleman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE TAMMY GRAHAM UPON THE OCCASION OF HER BEING NAMED THE 2011 SOUTH CAROLINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR, AND TO COMMEND HER FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following was introduced:
S. 410 (Word version) -- Senators Courson and Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE MR. THOMAS RIVERS, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF GILBERT HIGH SCHOOL, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS BEING NAMED THE 2011 SOUTH CAROLINA SECONDARY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR, AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following was introduced:
S. 411 (Word version) -- Senators Courson and Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND DR. ROBIN HARDY FOR HER SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELD OF EDUCATION AND TO HONOR HER FOR BEING NAMED 2011 MIDDLE LEVEL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following was introduced:
S. 412 (Word version) -- Senators Courson and Campbell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MS. INGRID DUKES FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELD OF EDUCATION, AND TO COMMEND HER FOR BEING NAMED THE 2011 MIDDLE LEVEL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following was introduced:
S. 413 (Word version) -- Senators Courson, Reese, Bright, S. Martin and Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. CYNTHIA PRIDGEN FOR HER OUTSTANDING WORK AS AN EDUCATOR, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR BEING NAMED 2011 ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS.
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. 3410 (Word version) -- Reps. Owens, Cooper, Harrell, Branham, Limehouse, Atwater, Bikas, Govan, Loftis, Skelton, Taylor and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHER EDUCATION EFFICIENCY AND ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES ACT OF 2011"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-47-30, 2-47-35, 2-47-40, AND 2-47-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BY STATE AGENCIES AND FOR THE APPROVAL OF THESE PROJECTS; BY ADDING SECTION 2-47-53 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, TO DEFINE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO THOSE INSTITUTIONS, TO ALLOW THE COMMITTEE TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE WITH THE REVIEW OF PROJECTS, AND TO DEFINE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO THOSE INSTITUTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 2-47-54 SO AS TO ALLOW PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO ENTER INTO GROUND LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH A PRIVATE ENTITY AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE AGREEMENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-168 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TIERED SYSTEM FOR CATEGORIZING TECHNICAL COLLEGES WITH RESPECT TO FINANCIAL STRENGTH AND OTHER FACTORS BY WHICH TECHNICAL COLLEGES MAY APPLY FOR CERTAIN EFFICIENCY POLICIES GRANTED BY THE BOARD AND TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY BOARD AND REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-53-290, 59-53-630, 59-53-740, 59-53-1784, AND 59-53-2430, ALL RELATING TO LEASE AGREEMENTS OF TECHNICAL COLLEGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FAVORABLE REVIEW OF THE AGREEMENT BY THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE AND ITS APPROVAL BY THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-65, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE TRANSFER OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY BY A STATE ENTITY, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS MADE FOR OR BY THESE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING; BY ADDING SECTIONS 59-147-42 AND 59-147-43 AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-147-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION REVENUE BOND ACT, ALL SO AS TO REVISE THESE PROCEDURES AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE BONDS MAY BE USED; BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 101, TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO BOND ACTS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO ALLOW GOVERNMENTAL BODIES TO MAKE DIRECT PROCUREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPROVAL OF PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY BY THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SMALL PURCHASES UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE AND BID PROCEDURES ON PROCUREMENTS UP TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF AUTHORIZED SMALL PURCHASES BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND TO AUTHORIZE THESE INSTITUTIONS TO USE PURCHASING CARDS FOR THESE PURCHASES IN THE AMOUNT AUTHORIZED; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION, ARCHITECTURAL-ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING SERVICES, SO AS TO RAISE THE PERMITTED AMOUNTS OF THESE CONTRACTS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-4810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COOPERATIVE PURCHASES OF PUBLIC ENTITIES UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN REGARD TO NOTICE AND ELIGIBLE VENDORS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-170, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE AN AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT OF THIS STATE MAY ENGAGE AN ATTORNEY AT LAW ON A FEE BASIS AND EXCEPTIONS TO THIS REQUIREMENT, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL APPROVAL PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING; BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED TO PROVIDE OUT-OF-STATE SUBSIDIES TO STUDENTS ATTENDING STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING; TO AMEND SECTION 59-101-620, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON EDUCATIONAL FEE WAIVERS OFFERED BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, SO AS TO REVISE THESE LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION IN REGARD TO THESE WAIVERS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-112-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE GOVERNING BOARD OF A FOUR-YEAR AND GRADUATE LEVEL PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE ADOPTS A CHANGE TO THE TUITION OR FEES IMPOSED ON STUDENTS, THE CHANGE ONLY MAY BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE INSTITUTION AFTER A PUBLICALLY RECORDED ROLL CALL VOTE, AND A MAJORITY VOTE SHALL BE REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT ANY CHANGE TO THE TUITION OR FEES, AND TO PROVIDE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-55, RELATING TO LEASING OF REAL PROPERTY FOR GOVERNMENTAL BODIES, SO AS TO ALLOW PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO ENTER INTO LEASE AGREEMENTS UP TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ANNUALLY UPON APPROVAL BY THE INSTITUTIONAL BOARDS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3411 (Word version) -- Reps. Loftis, Corbin, Crawford and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER RESTRUCTURING ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 1 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER TO BE HEADED BY THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 1-11-430, 11-35-820, AND 11-35-1580 RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO GOVERN THE USE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3412 (Word version) -- Reps. Loftis, Corbin and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESTRUCTURING ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 1 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO BE HEADED BY THE STATE ENERGY DIRECTOR WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 52, TITLE 48 RELATING TO THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3413 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 140 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE (SCHIEX), TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE COUNCIL AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF SCHIEX TO OVERSEE AND GOVERN THE EXCHANGE OF HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION THROUGH SCHIEX, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COUNCIL'S POWERS AND DUTIES, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTRONIC MOVEMENT OF HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION THROUGH SCHIEX; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SCHIEX IN THESE EXEMPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3414 (Word version) -- Rep. Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-90-213 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN FEATURES AND REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING A PROTECTED CELL; BY ADDING SECTION 38-90-215 SO AS TO PERMIT THE FORMATION OF A PROTECTED CELL AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR ITS CREATION, OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION; BY ADDING SECTION 38-90-457 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORMATION OF A PROTECTED CELL OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL CAPTIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 33-9-100, RELATING TO ARTICLES OF DOMESTICATION FOR A FOREIGN CORPORATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE WORD "STATE" TO "JURISDICTION"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICABILITY OF PROVISIONS RELATING TO INSURANCE REORGANIZATIONS, RECEIVERSHIPS, INJUNCTIONS, AND SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY ASSETS AND CAPITAL PROVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CHAPTERS 26 AND 27, TITLE 38, TO A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY AND A PROTECTED CELL OF THIS COMPANY, AND TO PROVIDE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MAY OBTAIN PERMISSION OF THE CIRCUIT COURT TO CONSERVE, REHABILITATE, OR LIQUIDATE ONE OR MORE PROTECTED CELLS, INDEPENDENTLY, WITHOUT CAUSING OR OTHERWISE EFFECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS, TO PROVIDE A DIRECTOR MAY NOT SEEK TO HAVE A SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY DECLARED INSOLVENT IF AT LEAST ONE OF ITS PROTECTED CELLS REMAINS SOLVENT, AND TO PROVIDE THIS SECTION DOES NOT PREVENT THE DIRECTOR FROM TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS TO THE CONSERVATION OR REHABILITATION OF A SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-210, RELATING TO FORMATION OF A SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY AND ESTABLISHING PROTECTED CELLS, SO AS TO ADD CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY MAY ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ONE OR MORE PROTECTED CELLS TO INSURE RISKS OF ONE OR MORE OF ITS PARTICIPANTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO SPONSORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DIRECTOR MAY APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL ENTITY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PARTICIPANTS IN SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PARTICIPANT WHOSE RISKS ARE INSURED THROUGH CERTAIN PROTECTED CELL ENTITIES, THE SPONSOR, OR THE SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY MUST BE THE OWNER OF THAT PROTECTED CELL ENTITY UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-235, RELATING TO TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS FOR PROTECTED CELL INSURANCE COMPANIES APPLICABLE TO SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LAW THAT GOVERNS IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-485, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF THE CREATION, NAMING, AND MANAGEMENT OF ASSETS OF A PROTECTED CELL, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN PROTECTED CELLS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3415 (Word version) -- Reps. Henderson, Allen, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bikas, Corbin, Hamilton, Loftis, G. R. Smith, Stringer and Willis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 12 AND 13, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
On motion of Rep. HENDERSON, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 3416 (Word version) -- Reps. D. C. Moss, King and Pope: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, 12, AND 13, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
On motion of Rep. D. C. MOSS, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 3417 (Word version) -- Rep. Funderburk: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND RESCUE RESPONSE SERVICES AS AN AUTHORIZED PURPOSE FOR WHICH A SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT MAY BE ESTABLISHED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3418 (Word version) -- Rep. Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-282 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING MAY NOT SERVE MORE THAN THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS ON THE BOARD.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3419 (Word version) -- Reps. Merrill and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "TAXPAYER FAIRNESS ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-397 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MUST INTERPRET TAX STATUTES OF THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT TERMS IN THE TAX STATUTES OF THIS STATE MAY NOT BE GIVEN BROADER MEANING THAN INTENDED BY POLICY DOCUMENTS AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, TO PROVIDE THAT AMBIGUITY IN TAX STATUTES MUST BE RESOLVED IN FAVOR OF THE TAXPAYER, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO REPORT AMBIGUITIES TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO DEFINE "TAX STATUTES OF THIS STATE".
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3421 (Word version) -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS OF EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-70, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THAT DEPARTMENT THE DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 49, TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE FUNCTIONS OF THE FORMER DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, SO AS TO RECONSTITUTE THAT DEPARTMENT AS A DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH; TO REPEAL SECTION 1-30-20 RELATING TO THE FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED TO THE FORMER DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT TAKE EFFECT JULY 1, 2011, AND TO PROVIDE TRANSACTION PROVISIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3422 (Word version) -- Reps. White, Brantley, Loftis, Bedingfield, Gambrell, G. R. Smith, Clemmons, Umphlett, Corbin, McCoy, Crawford, Rutherford, Atwater, Patrick, Frye, Brannon, Chumley, Herbkersman, Pitts and Spires: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-750 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BOY SCOUT WHO HAS ATTAINED THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT AND A GIRL SCOUT WHO HAS RECEIVED THE GOLD AWARD ARE NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A LICENSE TO HUNT OR FISH DURING THEIR LIFETIME.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 3423 (Word version) -- Reps. White, Brantley, Loftis, Gambrell, Bedingfield, G. R. Smith, Clemmons, Corbin, Frye, Crawford, McCoy, Brannon, Chumley, Herbkersman, Neilson, Patrick, Pitts and Spires: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-760 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS NOT REQUIRED TO POSSESS A HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE TO HUNT OR FISH DURING FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND OR THE THREE DAYS THAT FOLLOW THANKSGIVING DAY.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 3424 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilliard, Whipper, Gambrell, Hosey and Mack: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-11-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRESUMPTION THAT CERTAIN DISEASES SUSTAINED BY A FIREFIGHTER ARE OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES FOR THE PURPOSES OF WORKERS COMPENSATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ADDITIONAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS ALSO MUST BE PRESUMED TO BE OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES FOR THE PURPOSES OF WORKERS COMPENSATION, TO DELETE A MINIMUM AGE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF THIS SECTION, TO DELETE A REQUIREMENT THAT ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS PRESUMPTION BE CONDITIONED UPON THE MEDICAL CONDITION HAVING DEVELOPED WHILE THE FIREFIGHTER WAS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN FIREFIGHTING OR WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS FROM THE LAST DATE HE ENGAGED IN FIREFIGHTING, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE PASSED THE REQUISITE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION IF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FAILS TO REQUIRE OR OBTAIN THIS EXAMINATION UPON HIS ENTRY OF SERVICE, TO PROVIDE A FIREFIGHTER WITH TEN YEARS OF SERVICE WHO SUSTAINS AN IMPAIRMENT OR INJURY CAUSED BY CANCER IS ENTITLED TO A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT THIS IMPAIRMENT OR INJURY AROSE FROM AND IN THE COURSE OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS A FIREFIGHTER, TO PROVIDE THIS PRESUMPTION IS CONDITIONED UPON CERTAIN MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE A PERSON IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE PASSED THE REQUISITE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION IF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FAILS TO REQUIRE OR OBTAIN THIS EXAMINATION UPON HIS ENTRY OF SERVICE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3425 (Word version) -- Rep. Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-6-233 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PERSON SEEKING LICENSURE AS AN AUCTIONEER MUST DEPOSIT AND MAINTAIN A BOND EXECUTED BY A SURETY COMPANY AUTHORIZED BY THE LAWS OF THIS STATE TO TRANSACT BUSINESS WITHIN THE STATE, AND TO PROVIDE A LICENSEE MAY CONDUCT NO AUCTION IN WHICH THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE OPENING BIDS FOR THE ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED EXCEEDS ONE-FIFTH THE VALUE OF THE BOND POSTED BY THE LICENSEE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
The following was introduced:
H. 3420 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MRS. KATIE COOPER GARVIN OF ESTILL FOR HER THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A TEACHER AND AS FRIEND TO HER COMMUNITY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Agnew Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Battle Bedingfield Bikas Bingham Bowen Bowers Brady Branham Brannon Brantley G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Chumley Cobb-Hunter Cole Cooper Corbin Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Erickson Forrester Frye Funderburk Gambrell Gilliard Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Hart Hayes Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson King Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern McLeod Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Murphy Nanney J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Norman Ott Owens Parker Patrick Pitts Pope Rutherford Ryan Sabb Sandifer Sellers Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Tribble Umphlett White Whitmire Williams Willis Young
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 25.
Kris Crawford Thad Viers Boyd Brown Karl Allen Alan D. Clemmons James Harrison William Clyburn Ted Vick Jerry Govan Lewis E. Pinson Anne Parks Jackson "Seth" Whipper Denny Neilson David Weeks Richard "Rick" Quinn
The SPEAKER granted Rep. KNIGHT a leave of absence for the day due to medical reasons.
Rep. J. E. SMITH signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Thursday, January 20.
Announcement was made that Dr. Terry Dodge of Chester 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. 3003 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/25/11 ERICKSON and WILLIS
Bill Number: H. 3014 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/25/11 OWENS and SIMRILL
Bill Number: H. 3044 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/25/11 ERICKSON
Bill Number: H. 3049 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/25/11 ERICKSON
Bill Number: H. 3095 (Word version)
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01/25/11 ALLISON
Bill Number: H. 3133 (Word version)
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01/25/11 ERICKSON
Bill Number: H. 3148 (Word version)
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01/25/11 HUGGINS
Bill Number: H. 3225 (Word version)
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01/25/11 BIKAS, KING, WILLIAMS, OWENS, PINSON, SIMRILL and EDGE
Bill Number: H. 3228 (Word version)
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01/25/11 BIKAS
Bill Number: H. 3246 (Word version)
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01/25/11 VIERS
Bill Number: H. 3285 (Word version)
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01/25/11 HUGGINS
Bill Number: H. 3292 (Word version)
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01/25/11 HUGGINS
Bill Number: H. 3346 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/25/11 ERICKSON and HERBKERSMAN
Bill Number: H. 3348 (Word version)
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01/25/11 MCLEOD
Bill Number: H. 3355 (Word version)
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01/25/11 FRYE, ATWATER, BINGHAM and HUGGINS
Bill Number: H. 3375 (Word version)
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01/25/11 BALLENTINE, THAYER and BANNISTER
Bill Number: H. 3407 (Word version)
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01/25/11 SPIRES
Bill Number: H. 3411 (Word version)
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01/25/11 ERICKSON
Bill Number: H. 3412 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/25/11 ERICKSON
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3003 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons, Harrell, Lucas, Bingham, Harrison, Cooper, Owens, Sandifer, Allison, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bowen, Cole, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Forrester, Frye, Gambrell, Hamilton, Hardwick, Hiott, Horne, Huggins, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Merrill, V. S. Moss, Norman, Parker, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, Sottile, Stringer, Toole, Umphlett, Viers, White, Crosby, Thayer, Simrill, Ryan, McCoy, Murphy, Atwater, Henderson, Quinn, Tallon, Patrick, J. R. Smith, Hixon, Taylor, Young, Bedingfield, Corbin, Pitts, Chumley, Spires, Pope, Bikas, Pinson, D. C. Moss, Erickson and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-3-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO CREATE A LIST CONTAINING ALL REGISTERED VOTERS WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO VOTE, BUT DO NOT HAVE A SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE OR OTHER FORM OF IDENTIFICATION CONTAINING A PHOTOGRAPH ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AS OF JANUARY 1, 2013, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO FURNISH A LIST OF PERSONS WITH A SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE OR OTHER FORM OF IDENTIFICATION CONTAINING A PHOTOGRAPH ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT AT NO CHARGE TO THE COMMISSION; BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-675 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM IN ORDER TO ISSUE VOTER REGISTRATION CARDS WITH A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE ELECTOR; TO REQUIRE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH AN AGGRESSIVE VOTER EDUCATION PROGRAM CONCERNING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-1-25, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "DOMICILE", SO AS TO PROVIDE FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING A PERSON'S INTENTION REGARDING HIS DOMICILE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO MAINTAIN IN A MASTER FILE A SEPARATE DESIGNATION FOR ABSENTEE AND EARLY VOTING IN A GENERAL ELECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-125, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION TO VOTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A DUPLICATE NOTIFICATION IF THE ELECTOR TO WHOM IT WAS ORIGINALLY ISSUED LOSES OR DEFACES IT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARDS OF REGISTRATION BEING THE JUDGES OF THE LEGAL QUALIFICATIONS OF ALL APPLICANTS FOR REGISTRATION, SO AS TO ADD A REFERENCE TO SECTION 7-1-25 AND DELETE CERTAIN CRITERIA USED WHEN CONSIDERING A CHALLENGE REGARDING THE RESIDENCE OF AN ELECTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PRESENTATION OF A PERSON'S PROOF OF HIS RIGHT TO VOTE, SO AS TO REQUIRE PHOTOGRAPH IDENTIFICATION TO VOTE, PROVIDING FOR PROVISIONAL BALLOTS IF THE IDENTIFICATION CANNOT BE PRODUCED AND PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, 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; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TIME OF APPLICATION FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE REQUESTING AN APPLICATION FOR A QUALIFIED ELECTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-385, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MARKING AND RETURNING OF THE ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION TO RECORD, INSTEAD OF NOTE, CERTAIN PROCEDURES REGARDING THE RETURN OF THE ABSENTEE BALLOT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-3350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PROVIDE FREE IDENTIFICATION CARDS UPON REQUEST UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-15-470 RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF VOTING ON A VOTING MACHINE FOR IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING.
Reps. COBB-HUNTER and SELLERS objected to the Bill.
Reps. CLEMMONS, CRAWFORD, J. E. SMITH, HART, GOVAN, MCEACHERN, ERICKSON, BRANTLEY, KING, JEFFERSON, MUNNERLYN, FORRESTER, PARKER, ALLISON, MACK, MITCHELL, BIKAS, D. C. MOSS, J. R. SMITH, HIXON, TAYLOR, YOUNG, R. L. BROWN, G. A. BROWN, ANDERSON, CLYBURN, HOSEY, BRANNON, HAYES, BATTLE, GILLIARD, MCCOY, STRINGER, SANDIFER, WHITMIRE, V. S. MOSS, NANNEY, BEDINGFIELD, HENDERSON, ALLEN, HEARN, DILLARD, CORBIN, HARDWICK, LOFTIS, POPE, WHIPPER, OTT and VICK requested debate on the Bill.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up:
H. 3285 (Word version) -- Reps. Ballentine, Young, Viers and Huggins: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 22A SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS TO RECEIVE A RECORDED ROLL CALL VOTE AT VARIOUS STAGES OF THEIR PASSAGE BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE.
The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (COUNCIL\GGS\22727ZW11), which was adopted:
Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, by deleting Section 22A.(3)(c) and (d) in their entirety, as contained in SECTION 1, and inserting:
/ (c) either the House of Representatives or the Senate concurs or nonconcurs in the other body's amendment; or
(d) a bill or joint resolution is amended subsequent to second reading and the pending question is the passage of a bill or joint resolution on third reading."/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. BALLENTINE explained the amendment.
Rep. BALLENTINE demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Agnew Allen Allison Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Battle Bedingfield Bikas Bingham Bowen Bowers Brady Branham Brannon Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Chumley Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole Cooper Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Erickson Forrester Frye Funderburk Gambrell Gilliard Govan Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hart Hayes Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Huggins Jefferson King Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern McLeod Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Murphy Nanney J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Neilson Norman Ott Owens Parker Patrick Pinson Pitts Pope Rutherford Ryan Sabb Sandifer Sellers Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Tribble Umphlett Vick Viers White Whitmire Williams Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the amendment was adopted.
I tried to vote in favor of Amendment No. 1 to H. 3285, the Constitutional Amendment to require roll call voting, but my voting system failed to record my vote electronically.
Rep. Bill Herbkersman
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on Amendment No. 1 to H. 3285. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Amendment.
Rep. Carl L. Anderson
The question then recurred to the passage of the Joint Resolution on second reading.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Agnew Allen Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Ballentine Bannister Barfield Battle Bedingfield Bingham Bowen Brady Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole Cooper Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Erickson Forrester Frye Funderburk Gambrell Gilliard Govan Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hart Hayes Hearn Henderson Hiott Hixon Horne Hosey Huggins Jefferson King Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern McLeod Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Murphy Nanney J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Norman Ott Owens Pinson Pitts Pope Rutherford Ryan Sandifer Sellers Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Spires Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Umphlett Vick Viers White Whitmire Williams Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
The Joint Resolution, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 3285. If I had been present, I am in favor of roll call voting and would have voted for passage of the Joint Resolution.
Rep. Eric Bikas
Rep. LUCAS moved to adjourn debate upon the following Joint Resolution until Wednesday, February 2, which was adopted:
H. 3348 (Word version) -- Reps. Lucas, J. M. Neal, Long, Delleney and McLeod: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT THE RECEIPT, STORAGE, CONSOLIDATION, TREATMENT, PROCESSING, AND DISPOSAL OF LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE, HAZARDOUS WASTE, INFECTIOUS WASTE, AND SOLID WASTE BY THE STATE OR ANY SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE BEGINNING JULY 1, 2011, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS IF THE STATE OR ONE OF ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS HAS A RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT WITH ANOTHER STATE OR AN OUT-OF-STATE REGION OR ENTITY OR IF THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE IS A MEMBER OF A COMPACT THAT AUTHORIZES THE RECEIPT, STORAGE, CONSOLIDATION, TREATMENT, PROCESSING, OR DISPOSAL OF ANY SUCH WASTE.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3192 (Word version) -- Reps. Merrill and Horne: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-970, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM IMPACT FEES AUTHORIZED TO BE LEVIED UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE IMPACT FEE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, OR SECONDARY SCHOOL FACILITY, OR REPLACING, RENOVATING, OR REPAIRING AN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, OR SECONDARY SCHOOL FACILITY, DESIGNED AND USED PRIMARILY FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF STUDENTS, AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS RETROACTIVE TO JULY 1, 2008.
Rep. MERRILL explained the Bill.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Agnew Allen Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Battle Bedingfield Bikas Bingham Bowen Bowers Brady Branham Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Chumley Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole Cooper Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Erickson Forrester Frye Gambrell Gilliard Govan Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hart Hayes Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Huggins Jefferson King Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern McLeod Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Murphy Nanney J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Neilson Norman Ott Owens Parker Parks Patrick Pinson Pope Rutherford Ryan Sabb Sandifer Sellers Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Tribble Umphlett Viers Weeks Whipper White Whitmire Williams Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
RECORD FOR VOTING
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 3192. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Laurie Slade Funderburk
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3399 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND JOINT RESOLUTION 263 OF 1998 RELATING TO THE GRANTING OF CONCURRENT FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT JURISDICTION OVER THE NATIONAL ADVOCACY CENTER LOCATED ON THE COLUMBIA CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN RICHLAND COUNTY, SO AS TO EXTEND THAT CONCURRENT FEDERAL JURISDICTION TO ADJACENT FEDERALLY OCCUPIED PROPERTY AND TO THE INN AT USC AND THE KIRKLAND APARTMENT BUILDING LOCATED RESPECTIVELY AT 1619 PENDLETON STREET AND 1611 PENDLETON STREET IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO DESIGNATE THE TEXT OF JOINT RESOLUTION 263 OF 1998, AS AMENDED BY THIS ACT, AS SECTION 3-3-350 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976.
Rep. RUTHERFORD explained the Bill.
Rep. HERBKERSMAN demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Agnew Allen Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Battle Bedingfield Bikas Bingham Bowen Bowers Brady Branham Brannon Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Chumley Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole Cooper Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Erickson Forrester Frye Funderburk Gambrell Gilliard Govan Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hart Hayes Hearn Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson King Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern McLeod Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Murphy Nanney J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Neilson Norman Ott Owens Parker Parks Patrick Pitts Pope Quinn Rutherford Ryan Sabb Sandifer Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Tribble Umphlett Viers Weeks White Whitmire Williams Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Rep. HARRISON moved that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow.
Rep. OTT raised the Point of Order that Rep. HARRISON's motion for the House to convene at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, was out of order in that the motion changed the 2:00 p.m. meeting time as set by House Rule 6.1. Rep. OTT stated further that the rule required the House to "object" to the 2:00 p.m. meeting time and that the motion to set a different time was out of order until a majority of the membership had "objected" to the scheduled 2:00 p.m. start.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER spoke in favor of the Point of Order and stated that the 2:00 p.m. meeting time was needed for subcommittees to meet.
SPEAKER HARRELL overruled the Point of Order and stated that House Rule 6.1 did set the meeting time for 2:00 p.m. However, the SPEAKER stated further that the Rule also allowed the House, by a majority vote, to change that time. Therefore, the SPEAKER overruled the Point of Order and accepted Rep. HARRISON's motion.
The question then recurred to Rep. HARRISON's motion that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow.
Rep. QUINN demanded the yeas and nays be taken.
Rep. HART raised the Point of Order that Rep. QUINN's request for a roll call vote was out of order. Rep. HART stated that the SPEAKER had called for a voice vote and that a majority of the members had voted in the voice vote to reject Rep. HARRISON's motion. Rep. HART argued that because the voice vote had been ordered, and that the members had voted, that the request for a roll call vote came too late and that the SPEAKER had to call the vote based upon the voice vote.
Rep. QUINN argued contra and stated that his request for a roll call vote was made prior to the SPEAKER ruling upon the outcome of the voice vote. He stated further that this was the long-standing practice of the House that a member could request a roll call vote prior to the SPEAKER calling the result of a voice vote.
SPEAKER HARRELL overruled Rep. HART's Point of Order. He stated that House Rule 7.1 allows the Speaker, when in doubt over the result of a voice vote, to call for a division vote. The SPEAKER stated further that he had not called the result of the voice vote and that Rep. QUINN's request was timely and appropriate. Therefore, the SPEAKER overruled the Point of Order.
Rep. QUINN demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Atwater Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bedingfield Bikas Bingham Bowen Brady Brannon Chumley Clemmons Cole Cooper Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Erickson Forrester Frye Gambrell Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Horne Huggins Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy Merrill D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Murphy Nanney Norman Owens Parker Patrick Pinson Pitts Pope Quinn Ryan Sandifer Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Tribble Umphlett Viers White Whitmire Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Agnew Allen Anderson Anthony Bales Battle Bowers Branham Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Dillard Funderburk Gilliard Govan Hart Hayes Hodges Hosey Howard Jefferson King Mack McEachern McLeod Mitchell Munnerlyn J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Neilson Ott Parks Rutherford Sabb Sellers J. E. Smith Weeks Whipper Williams
So, the House agreed to meet at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow.
Rep. SANDIFER moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was agreed to.
Rep. PINSON, from the Greenwood Delegation, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 3243 (Word version) -- Reps. Pinson, Pitts and Parks: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 595 OF 1994, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 50 IN GREENWOOD COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS TO BE FILLED, THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL DECLARE THOSE CANDIDATES ELECTED.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 3426 (Word version) -- Reps. Bingham and Stringer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 1.9 OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES BY THE SPEAKER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SPEAKER IS AUTHORIZED TO CREATE CERTAIN AD HOC COMMITTEES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3427 (Word version) -- Reps. Clyburn, Brantley, Jefferson, Hosey, Whipper, Parker, Gilliard, Allen, Anderson, G. A. Brown and R. L. Brown: 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 A DRIVER OR OCCUPANT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO SMOKE A TOBACCO PRODUCT WHILE A CHILD OF PRESCHOOL AGE IS ALSO AN OCCUPANT OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3428 (Word version) -- Reps. H. B. Brown, Skelton, Ott, Huggins, Merrill, G. M. Smith, Hamilton, Patrick, Sellers, Sottile, Ballentine, Bikas, Clemmons, Daning, Harrison, Herbkersman, Hixon and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AND THE APPLICABLE ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSITION OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO REDUCE THE ASSESSMENT RATIO ON MANUFACTURING, UTILITY, AND MINING REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM TEN AND ONE-HALF PERCENT OF VALUE TO SIX PERCENT OF VALUE AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS MADE OBSOLETE BY THIS REDUCTION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3429 (Word version) -- Reps. Merrill, Bingham, Frye, Spires, Brannon, Parker, V. S. Moss, Bales, Hearn, Horne, Jefferson, Murphy, Sandifer, Sottile, Tallon, Williams and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-112-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WHO IS NOT DOMICILED IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND WHO HAS NOT BEEN GRANTED AN OUT-OF-STATE TUITION RATE WAIVER SHALL COMMIT TO PAYING THE OUT-OF-STATE TUITION RATE FOR FOUR YEARS BEFORE HE MAY BE ACCEPTED TO A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3430 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CERTAIN PERSONS SUCCESSFULLY MUST COMPLETE A HUNTER'S EDUCATION PROGRAM BEFORE THEY ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SOUTH CAROLINA HUNTING LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO NONRESIDENT ACTIVE DUTY, HONORABLY DISCHARGED OR RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES THAT THEY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP DURING THEIR MILITARY CAREER; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A NONRESIDENT DURING A SPECIFIED PERIOD MAY OBTAIN A LIFETIME COMBINATION LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHICH GRANTS THE SAME PRIVILEGES AS A STATEWIDE COMBINATION LICENSE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A NONRESIDENT MAY OBTAIN A LIFETIME COMBINATION LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 3431 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT "JOHN'S LAW" BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-80 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PUBLISH ITS LIST OF RAILROAD CROSSINGS AT WHICH IT PLANS TO INSTALL CROSSING ARMS, PLACE TRAFFIC STOP SIGNS AT DANGEROUS CROSSING LOCATIONS UNTIL CROSSING ARMS ARE INSTALLED, AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF INSTALLATIONS OF CROSSING ARMS AT DANGEROUS RAILROAD CROSSINGS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3432 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Harrison, Brady, Hart and Rutherford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, 12, AND 13, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
Rep. J. E. SMITH asked unanimous consent to have the Joint Resolution placed on the Calendar without reference.
Rep. HOWARD objected.
Referred to Richland Delegation
H. 3433 (Word version) -- Reps. Herbkersman and Patrick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO REVIEW AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF BEAUFORT COUNTY AND TO REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP 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. HERBKERSMAN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 3434 (Word version) -- Reps. Lucas, Neilson and Williams: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, 12, AND 13, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
On motion of Rep. LUCAS, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 3435 (Word version) -- Rep. Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-112 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SEVENTY-TWO HOUR BUDGET REVIEW ACT" TO ESTABLISH STRICT TIME LIMITS DURING WHICH VERSIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS BILLS AND REVENUE RAISING BILLS AND AMENDMENTS MUST BE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE BEFORE CONSIDERATION AND VOTES ON THESE BILLS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE TIME LIMITS MAY BE WAIVED BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3436 (Word version) -- Reps. D. C. Moss and V. S. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REPEALING ACT 606 OF 1973, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND DUTIES OF THE CHEROKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION.
On motion of Rep. D. C. MOSS, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 3437 (Word version) -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION, SO AS TO DISSOLVE THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION, ORGANIZE THE COMMISSION AS A DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3438 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIENS FOR REPAIR OR STORAGE, SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM THESE LIENS THE CONTENTS OF A TOWED, STORED, OR REPAIRED MOTOR VEHICLE, TRAILER, MOBILE HOME, WATERCRAFT, OR OTHER ITEM OR OBJECT SUBJECT TO TOWING, STORAGE, OR REPAIR.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3439 (Word version) -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROSECUTION COORDINATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO TRANSFER THE COMMISSION TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO CREATE THE PROSECUTION COORDINATION DIVISION IN THAT OFFICE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FORMER COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP SHALL CONTINUE AS AN ADVISORY BOARD IN THE DISCRETION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-5-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTY OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MONITOR STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SECTION 8-11-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE, SECTION 8-13-770, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO SERVE ON STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE, SECTION 8-21-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MOTION FEES IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS AND FAMILY COURT, SECTION 14-1-204, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF COURT FILING FEES, SECTION 14-1-212, RELATING TO GENERAL SESSIONS, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURT SURCHARGES ON FINES, SECTION 14-1-213, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SURCHARGES ON FINES FOR DRUG OFFENSES, SECTION 16-1-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A DIVERSION PROGRAM, SECTION 16-3-1410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VICTIM ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE VICTIM SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL, SECTION 16-3-1525, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VICTIM NOTIFICATION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SECTION 17-3-510, RELATING TO CIRCUIT PUBLIC DEFENDER SELECTION PANELS, SECTION 17-22-30, RELATING TO PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, SECTION 17-22-40, RELATING TO THE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION COORDINATOR, SECTION 17-22-310, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SECTION 17-22-360, RELATING TO TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORTS, SECTION 17-22-370, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A LIST OF PARTICIPANTS OF A TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM, SECTION 17-22-510, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SECTION 17-22-530, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF AN ALCOHOL-RELATED OFFENSE UPON COMPLETION OF AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM, SECTION 17-22-560, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A LIST OF PARTICIPANTS OF AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM, SECTION 22-3-546, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROGRAM FOR PROSECUTION OF FIRST OFFENSE MISDEMEANOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES, AND SECTION 43-35-310, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ADULT PROTECTION COORDINATING COUNCIL, ALL SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO REFLECT THE CHANGE OF THE PREVIOUS COMMISSION TO THE PROSECUTION COORDINATION DIVISION WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3440 (Word version) -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-45-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE SEA GRANT CONSORTIUM, SO AS TO MAKE IT A DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-45-70, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF A DIRECTOR OF THE SEA GRANT CONSORTIUM BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND HIS POWERS AND DUTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FUTURE DIRECTORS MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 3441 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-23-845 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY MOW BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT ROADSIDE VEGETATION ADJACENT TO INTERSTATE 126 IN RICHLAND COUNTY AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS 20 AND 26 IN BOTH LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND COUNTIES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3442 (Word version) -- Reps. Erickson, Patrick, Loftis and Long: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE SELF-DIRECTED SEMI-INDEPENDENT AGENCY PILOT PROJECT SO AS TO CREATE CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AS SEPARATE AND DISTINCT INDIVIDUAL STATE AGENCIES TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED FOR IN THIS JOINT RESOLUTION AS OF JUNE 30, 2011, TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES WITH REGARD TO THEIR FISCAL, REGULATORY, AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS JOINT RESOLUTION IS REPEALED SEPTEMBER 1, 2015, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3443 (Word version) -- Reps. Erickson, Patrick, Herbkersman, Daning and Long: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-1630 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CITATIONS FOR SPEEDING OR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVISE VIOLATIONS MAY BE BASED ON A COMBINATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC AND RADAR EVIDENCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS THE ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS FOR VIOLATING TRAFFIC LAWS RELATING TO SPEEDING OR DISREGARDING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES BASED SOLELY ON PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3444 (Word version) -- Reps. Funderburk, Lucas and Butler Garrick: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 12, 13, AND 14, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF KERSHAW COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
On motion of Rep. FUNDERBURK, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
Rep. GOVAN moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
At 1:19 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. ERICKSON, adjourned in memory of former Representative Harriet Keyserling of Beaufort, to meet at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow.
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