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The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:

Our thought for today is from Psalm 111:2: "Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them."
Let us pray. Holy God, transform us by helping us to comprehend Your great works in the world around us. Care for these Representatives as they continue to struggle with decisions affecting our State. Hold them by the hand and lead them to make prudent decisions. During the grind of this week, as the weight of responsibility wears on them, give them the strength to continue the work set before them. Bless them and their families during these difficult times, as they labor for the people. Look in favor upon our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, and all who labor and support these Representatives. Protect our defenders of freedom as they protect us. Heal the wounds of our brave warriors, those seen and those unseen. 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 yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. V. S. MOSS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Joe Dean Knuckles, Board of Public Works Commissioner, which was agreed to.

The following was introduced:

H. 3936 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Gambrell, Agnew, Alexander, 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, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, 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, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MARY C. WILLIAMS OF RICHLAND COUNTY UPON BEING NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC CHILD WELFARE ADMINISTRATORS, AND TO WISH HER WELL AS SHE TAKES UP HER NEW DUTIES AT THE HELM OF NAPCWA.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3937 (Word version) -- Reps. Hamilton, Agnew, Alexander, 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, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, 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, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WADE HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM FOR A PERFECT SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2011 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Wade Hampton High School boys varsity basketball team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and commending them for a perfect season and for capturing the 2011 Class AAA State Championship title.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3938 (Word version) -- Reps. Hamilton, Agnew, Alexander, 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, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, 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, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE WADE HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM FOR A PERFECT SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM AND COACHES FOR WINNING THE 2011 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3939 (Word version) -- Reps. Bedingfield and Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR THE MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS TEAM FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3940 (Word version) -- Reps. Bedingfield and Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS TEAM, COACH, 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 2010 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Mauldin High School girls tennis team, coach, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and commending them on capturing the 2010 Class AAAA State Championship title.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3941 (Word version) -- Reps. Pinson, Parks and Pitts: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SOUTH MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH OF GREENWOOD COUNTY, AND TO CONGRATULATE PASTOR R. ALAN QUIGLEY AND THE CONGREGATION, UPON THE OCCASION OF THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHURCH.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3951 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Agnew, Alexander, 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, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, 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, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE CLUB ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY, AND TO EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE CLUB'S CENTURY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3952 (Word version) -- Reps. Branham, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, 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, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, 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, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AUCTIONEER WILLIAM "BILL" YONCE OF FLORENCE COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS INDUCTION INTO THE NATIONAL AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME ON JULY 15, 2010.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3935 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Agnew, Alexander, 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, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, 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, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE 1-118 COMBINED ARMS BATTALION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD UPON THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF OPERATION FRIENDSHIP II, CARRIED OUT IN SAUDI ARABIA FEBRUARY 16 - MARCH 4, 2011.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3942 (Word version) -- Rep. McEachern: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE KEENAN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR GARNERING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP LAURELS IN TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM AND THEIR COACHES FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUCCESS.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3943 (Word version) -- Reps. Owens, Atwater, Bikas, Bowen, Branham, R. L. Brown, Daning, Govan, Mitchell, J. M. Neal, Norman, Patrick, Taylor, Thayer and Whitmire: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SOUTH CAROLINA'S 2011 DISTRICT TEACHERS OF THE YEAR ON BEING SELECTED TO REPRESENT THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE TO CHILDREN AND WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3944 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, H. B. Brown, Ott, Stavrinakis, Butler Garrick and Sellers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE MEMBERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, INCLUDING ALL MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE FROM OUR STATE, TO USE THEIR VERY BEST EFFORTS TO CAUSE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 2012 FEDERAL BUDGET FUNDING FOR THE U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING THE DEEPENING OF CHARLESTON HARBOR TO AT LEAST FIFTY FEET SO THAT IT CAN ACCOMMODATE LARGER CONTAINER SHIPS EXPECTED TO CALL AT THE PORT WHEN THE EXPANSION OF THE PANAMA CANAL OPENS IN 2014.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3953 (Word version) -- Reps. Patrick, Bannister, Herbkersman, Erickson, Corbin, McCoy, Ryan, Clemmons, Cole, Hamilton, Hardwick, Hearn, Henderson, Hixon, Horne, Murphy, Nanney, Norman, Sandifer, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Tallon and Whitmire: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT, WITHOUT DELAY, THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE "CLEAR LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR CRIMINAL ALIEN REMOVAL ACT", ALSO KNOWN AS THE "CHARLIE NORWOOD CLEAR ACT", WHICH WOULD, AMONG OTHER IMPORTANT PROVISIONS, ALLOW STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ENFORCE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS AND DETAIN IN STATE OR LOCAL CUSTODY ILLEGAL ALIENS.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 688 (Word version) -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION TO THE INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA DURING "INDEPENDENT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY WEEK" OF APRIL 4 - 8, 2011, AND ON "INDEPENDENT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY DAY" ON APRIL 6, 2011, FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN EDUCATING THE YOUTH OF OUR STATE AND NATION.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 697 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR CAPTURING THE 2011 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO

HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACH, AND STAFF.

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

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

H. 3945 (Word version) -- Reps. Barfield, Loftis, Patrick, Parker, Hiott, Thayer, Tribble, V. S. Moss, Toole, Nanney, Anderson, Owens, Bikas, Erickson, Forrester, Stringer, Allison, Chumley, Viers, Quinn, Limehouse, Bedingfield, Bingham, G. A. Brown, Clemmons, Corbin, Daning, Edge, Frye, Hamilton, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hixon, Hosey, Lowe, D. C. Moss, Merrill, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Spires, Tallon, Taylor, Vick and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PERSONHOOD ACT OF SOUTH CAROLINA" WHICH ESTABLISHES THAT THE RIGHT TO LIFE FOR EACH BORN AND PREBORN HUMAN BEING VESTS AT FERTILIZATION, AND THAT THE RIGHTS OF DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL PROTECTION, GUARANTEED BY SECTION 3, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, VEST AT FERTILIZATION FOR EACH BORN AND PREBORN HUMAN PERSON.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3946 (Word version) -- Reps. Barfield, Anderson, Tribble, Corbin, Stringer, Patrick, Chumley, Bedingfield, Bingham, G. A. Brown, Edge, Erickson, Govan, Hixon, Hosey, Loftis, Long, Merrill, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nanney, Owens, Parker, Pinson, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, Vick, Viers, White and Willis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNBORN CHILDREN'S MONUMENT COMMISSION TO ERECT A MONUMENT ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS AS A MEMORIAL TO SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN WHOSE LIVES ENDED BEFORE THEIR BIRTH AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION AND TO REQUIRE PRIVATE FUNDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS MONUMENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3947 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 55-11-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE RICHLAND-LEXINGTON AIRPORT COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE TO APPOINT THE MEMBERS SELECTED BY THE RICHLAND COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
On motion of Rep. BALES, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3948 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-115, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ALONG THE STATE'S STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF A GOLF CART UNTIL 9:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER THIRTY-FIRST OF EACH YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3949 (Word version) -- Rep. King: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-125-20 AND 59-125-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO REMOVE THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR AND PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL MEMBER TO BE ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3950 (Word version) -- Reps. Long, Parker, J. M. Neal, Harrison, Erickson, Huggins, Knight, Brannon, McEachern, Limehouse, Sottile, Allen, Bales, Battle, Bowen, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Dillard, Funderburk, Hardwick, Hayes, Hearn, Hixon, Hosey, Jefferson, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Owens, Patrick, Pinson and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-145, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LITTER CONTROL OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER HAS THE SAME POWERS AND DUTIES AS A LITTER CONTROL OFFICER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3954 (Word version) -- Reps. King and Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-191 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PUBLIC FUNDS OR PUBLIC RESOURCES MAY BE USED BY A PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE TO GRADE ANOTHER PUBLIC OFFICIAL.
Rep. KING asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.
Rep. BIKAS objected.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3955 (Word version) -- Reps. Patrick, Bannister, Erickson, Clemmons, Hamilton, Hardwick, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hixon, Horne, Murphy, Nanney, Norman, Ryan, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith and Tallon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRACTICE OF TELEMEDICINE BY LICENSED PHYSICIANS WHO USE TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS IN ADDITION TO OR IN REPLACEMENT OF FACE-TO-FACE PATIENT VISITS; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN GEOGRAPHIC, PATIENT EVALUATION, AND STANDARD OF CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRACTICE OF TELEMEDICINE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT PHYSICIANS PRACTICING TELEMEDICINE ARE SUBJECT TO THE SAME DISCIPLINARY STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES AS PHYSICIANS WHO DO NOT PRACTICE TELEMEDICINE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3956 (Word version) -- Reps. Cooper, Skelton, White and Ott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-119-180 SO AS TO ALLOW CLEMSON UNIVERSITY TO ENTER INTO GROUND LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH A PRIVATE ENTITY, TO PROVIDE WHAT THOSE AGREEMENTS MUST INCLUDE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SURRENDERING OF THE PREMISES UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE LEASE TERM, TO REQUIRE REVIEW OF THE LEASE BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE STATE MAY NOT BE PLEDGED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3957 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Bales and McLeod: A BILL TO DESIGNATE SECTION 3 OF ACT 292 OF 1985, RELATING TO THE RICHLAND-LEXINGTON COUNTY AIRPORT COMMISSION'S AUTHORITY TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING, OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES AS SECTION 55-11-430 OF THE 1976 CODE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 55-11-430, RELATING TO THE RICHLAND-LEXINGTON COUNTY AIRPORT COMMISSION'S AUTHORITY TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING, OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES, SO AS TO EXPAND THE AREA WITHIN THE STATE IN WHICH THE COMMISSION MAY ESTABLISH FOREIGN-TRADE ZONES.
On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

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

Alexander              Allen                  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                Clemmons
Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter            Cole
Cooper                 Corbin                 Crosby
Daning                 Delleney               Dillard
Erickson               Forrester              Frye
Funderburk             Gambrell               Gilliard
Govan                  Hamilton               Hardwick
Harrell                Harrison               Hayes
Hearn                  Henderson              Herbkersman
Hiott                  Hixon                  Hodges
Horne                  Hosey                  Howard
Huggins                Jefferson              King
Knight                 Limehouse              Long
Lucas                  Mack                   McCoy
McEachern              McLeod                 Merrill
D. C. Moss             V. S. Moss             Munnerlyn
Murphy                 Nanney                 J. M. Neal
Neilson                Norman                 Ott
Owens                  Parker                 Parks
Patrick                Pinson                 Pitts
Pope                   Ryan                   Sabb
Sandifer               Sellers                Simrill
Skelton                G. M. Smith            G. R. Smith
J. E. Smith            J. R. Smith            Sottile
Spires                 Stavrinakis            Stringer
Tallon                 Taylor                 Thayer
Toole                  Tribble                Umphlett
Weeks                  Whipper                White
Williams               Willis                 Young

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, March 16.

Paul Agnew                        Thad Viers
Ted Vick                          Joseph Neal
Tracy Edge                        Todd Rutherford
Dwight Loftis                     Richard "Rick" Quinn
William R. "Bill" Whitmire        Christopher Hart

The SPEAKER granted Rep. CRAWFORD a leave of absence for the day.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. ALLISON a leave of absence for the day due to a death in the family.

Announcement was made that Dr. Tommy Rowland of Columbia 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. 3435 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/16/11   TAYLOR and YOUNG

Bill Number:   H. 3956 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/16/11   HORNE

Bill Number:   H. 3934 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/16/11   TOOLE

Bill Number:   H. 3735 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/16/11   CORBIN

Bill Number:   H. 3929 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/16/11   WHITMIRE

Bill Number:   H. 3738 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
03/16/11   HORNE, ALLISON and HERBKERSMAN

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3700 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2011, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THIS OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Rep. G. A. BROWN spoke upon the Bill.
Rep. GOVAN spoke against the Bill.

The Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the Senate.

We voted against the General Appropriation Bill, H. 3700, because we believe its passage will result in a loss of jobs and access to affordable healthcare for our citizens. Additionally, the budget does not provide adequate funding for K-12 education, rural infrastructure, or local government operations. Moreover, nothing in the budget addresses this State's urgent need for comprehensive tax reform to allow for proper investments of taxpayer money in our State's education, infrastructure, and public health.

Rep. Paul Agnew       Rep. Elizabeth R. Munnerlyn

Rep. Bill Bowers       Rep. Laurie Slade Funderburk

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

H. 3701 (Word version) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011.

The Joint Resolution was read the third time and ordered sent to the Senate.

Rep. BINGHAM moved that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to reconvene in Statewide Session on Tuesday, March 29, at 12:00 noon.

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

At 11:03 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. V. S. MOSS, adjourned in memory of Joe Dean Knuckles, Board of Public Works Commissioner, to meet at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 29.

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