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The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:
Our thought for today is from James 1:3: "You know that the testing of your faith produces endurance."
Let us pray. Precious Lord, take our hands and lead us in Your way to do what is best for this State. Thank You for caring for and giving renewed strength to these Members for the work to be accomplished in this Session. Fill them with the desire, spirit, and energy to fulfill the duties assigned to them. Bless our leaders and all those who care for and support them in their work. 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. 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 Wednesday, March 16, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. D. C. MOSS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Benjamin "Benji" Samuel Easler of Gaffney, who was killed in a miniature train accident, which was agreed to.
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:
Document No. 4176
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-5-10 et seq.
Capital Expenditure Reviews Under Section 1122, Social Security Act
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
March 17, 2011
Referred to Ways and Means Committee
Legislative Review Expiration February 21, 2012
Document No. 4180
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-56-10 et seq.
Minimum Standards for Licensing Chiropractic Facilities
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
March 17, 2011
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration February 21, 2012
Document No. 4174
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-56-10 et seq.
Hazardous Waste Management Regulations
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
March 17, 2011
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration February 21, 2012
Document No. 4175
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-56-10 et seq.
Hazardous Waste Management Planning
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
March 17, 2011
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration February 21, 2012
Rep. COOPER, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 434 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler, Bryant, Bright and Campsen: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND PROVISOS 21.11, 21.15, AND 21.20 OF PART IB, ACT 291 OF 2010, THE FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL, AND TO SUSPEND A PORTION OF PROVISO 89.87 PROHIBITING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FROM REDUCING PROVIDER RATES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. COOPER, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3643 (Word version) -- Reps. Cooper, Bingham, Allison, Anthony, Harrell, Owens, Hiott and Bikas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DECIDE AND NOTIFY TEACHERS OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR BY MAY 15, 2011; TO REQUIRE TEACHERS WHO ARE REEMPLOYED BY WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO NOTIFY THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THEIR ACCEPTANCE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF RECEIPT OF WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT; AND TO ALLOW DISTRICTS TO UNIFORMLY NEGOTIATE SALARIES OF CERTAIN RETIRED TEACHERS BELOW THE DISTRICT SALARY SCHEDULE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. COOPER, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3642 (Word version) -- Reps. Cooper, Bingham, Allison, Harrell and Owens: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY PAY TEACHERS BASED ON THE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE THE TEACHERS POSSESSED IN FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 WITHOUT NEGATIVE IMPACT TO THEIR EXPERIENCE CREDIT; TO PROVIDE VOTING AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS DECISION; TO REQUIRE THAT PAYMENT ACCORDING TO THE 2010-2011 DATA BE APPLIED UNIFORMLY; TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY NOT PAY DISTRICT OR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS MORE THAN THEY RECEIVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011; TO REQUIRE A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PAY TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS FOR CHANGES IN THEIR EDUCATION LEVELS; AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 3958 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DARLA MOORE, LAKE CITY NATIVE, FAMED BUSINESSWOMAN, AND COMMITTED PHILANTHROPIST, FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE PALMETTO STATE AND MOST PARTICULARLY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3959 (Word version) -- Reps. King, Hart and Mitchell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY BE ADMITTED TO THE HOUSE CHAMBER WHEN THE HOUSE IS IN SESSION, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MEMBER OF THE STAFF OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FROM ADMITTANCE TO THE HOUSE CHAMBER WHEN THE HOUSE IS IN SESSION IN THE SAME MANNER THAT LOBBYISTS ARE PROHIBITED ADMITTANCE.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.
The following was introduced:
H. 3963 (Word version) -- Reps. Ballentine, Huggins, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, 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, 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 SHERRI MELLETTE KIRKLAND OF IRMO UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER TWENTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS AN EDUCATOR, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3964 (Word version) -- Rep. Hodges: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR COLONEL KAFFIA "BELLE" JONES, UPON HER NOMINATION TO THE RANK OF BRIGADIER GENERAL IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVES, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR REACHING THIS MOMENTOUS ACHIEVEMENT.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3965 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, 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, 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 MISS SOUTH CAROLINA 2010, DESIREE LEIGH PUGLIA OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, AND MISS SOUTH CAROLINA TEEN 2010, CAROLINE GRACE BLANTON OF HORRY COUNTY, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THEM FOR THE ASPIRATIONS, DISCIPLINE, AND TALENT THAT HAVE ENABLED THEM TO REPRESENT THE PALMETTO STATE WITH DIGNITY AND POISE.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to Miss South Carolina 2010, Desiree Leigh Puglia of Greenville County, and Miss South Carolina Teen 2010, Caroline Grace Blanton of Horry County, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and honoring them for the aspirations, discipline, and talent that have enabled them to represent the Palmetto State with dignity and poise.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3966 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson, Agnew, Alexander, 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, 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 COMMEMORATE THE TWO HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY OF CHARLESTON NATIVE DANIEL ALEXANDER PAYNE, DISTINGUISHED AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH TEACHER, PREACHER, AND BISHOP, AND TO DECLARE APRIL 1, 2011, "BISHOP DANIEL A. PAYNE HOMECOMING OF AN EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATOR DAY".
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3967 (Word version) -- Reps. Corbin, 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, 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 AND HONOR THE NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY CHEERLEADING TEAM ON WINNING THE 2011 CHRISTIAN CHEERLEADERS OF AMERICA COLLEGE CHEERING NATIONALS GRAND CHAMPIONS OVERALL DIVISION TITLE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3968 (Word version) -- Reps. Corbin, 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, 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 EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NORTH GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY CHEERLEADING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED FOR WINNING THE 2011 CHRISTIAN CHEERLEADERS OF AMERICA COLLEGE CHEERING NATIONALS GRAND CHAMPIONS OVERALL DIVISION 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 North Greenville University cheerleading team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and commended for winning the 2011 Christian Cheerleaders of America College Cheering Nationals Grand Champions Overall Division title.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3971 (Word version) -- Reps. Skelton and Hiott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. DAVID SPITTAL, PRESIDENT OF SOUTHERN WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, UPON HIS RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH FULFILLMENT AND SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3972 (Word version) -- Reps. Sellers, 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, 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 BAMBERG-EHRHARDT HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM, COACH, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED ON THEIR IMPRESSIVE SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2011 CLASS A 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 Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School wrestling team, coach, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and commended on their impressive season and for capturing the 2011 Class A State Championship title.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3973 (Word version) -- Reps. Sellers, 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, 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 BAMBERG-EHRHARDT HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM ON A STELLAR SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM AND COACH CODY SLAUGHTER FOR PINNING DOWN THE 2011 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3974 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, 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, 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 THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON ITS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS, TO HONOR THE INSTITUTION'S COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EDUCATION, TO WISH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL OF THE SCHOOL'S FUTURE ENDEAVORS, AND TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 30, 2011, AS "CAROLINA DAY" AT THE STATE HOUSE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3975 (Word version) -- Rep. Govan: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. MAGGIE WHALEY RICKENBACKER ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETIETH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3977 (Word version) -- Reps. Barfield, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, 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. 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 COMMEND THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN) FOR ITS RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 3979 (Word version) -- Reps. Vick, 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. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FOR A PERFECT SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACHES FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3980 (Word version) -- Reps. Vick, 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. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, 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 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR GARNERING THE 2010 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Central High School football team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and commending them for an outstanding season and for garnering the 2010 South Carolina Class AA State Championship title.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3981 (Word version) -- Reps. Hamilton and Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 5.3 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO APPROPRIATIONS BILLS, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS BILLS ON THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S WEBSITE BEFORE THEY MAY BE CONSIDERED, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS ON APPROPRIATIONS BILLS RETURNED FROM THE SENATE AND CONFERENCE OR FREE CONFERENCE REPORTS ON THE APPROPRIATIONS BILLS.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.
The following was introduced:
H. 3970 (Word version) -- Reps. Allen and King: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. DAVID MORROW, DIRECTOR OF THE MOREHOUSE COLLEGE GLEE CLUB, AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR A LONG AND REMARKABLE CAREER IN MUSIC EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 3978 (Word version) -- Rep. Barfield: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE ALONG VALLEY FORGE ROAD IN HORRY COUNTY LOCATED BETWEEN ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 410 AND LOUISVILLE ROAD "ELISHA TYLER MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "ELISHA TYLER MEMORIAL BRIDGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 701 (Word version) -- Senators Setzler and Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ED BARNES OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS INDUCTION INTO THE NATIONAL BARBER HALL OF FAME.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 737 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO WELCOME DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. TO CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE, AND TO
THANK THE MEMBERS FOR THEIR MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THEIR VARIOUS COMMUNITIES.
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. 3960 (Word version) -- Reps. King, Cobb-Hunter, Hart and Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-17-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FROM EXPENDING PUBLIC FUNDS TO HIRE OR CONTRACT WITH A PERSON WHOSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LOBBYING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Rep. KING asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.
Rep. BIKAS objected.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3961 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons, G. R. Smith, Sellers, Bingham, Bales and Ott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-1-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "DOMICILE", SO AS TO PROVIDE FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING A PERSON'S INTENTION REGARDING HIS DOMICILE; AND 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.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3962 (Word version) -- Rep. Hart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-27-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ELECTRICAL UTILITY OPERATING IN THIS STATE SHALL BURY ALL OF ITS NEW ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION LINES INSTALLED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF A MUNICIPALITY IN THIS STATE AFTER JANUARY 2, 2012, AND SHALL BURY ALL OF ITS EXISTING ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION LINES LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF A MUNICIPALITY IN THIS STATE ACCORDING TO A GRADUATED SCHEDULE BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2020; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-20, RELATING TO AREAS TO WHICH THE CHAPTER IS INAPPLICABLE, SO AS TO MAKE THE CHAPTER APPLICABLE TO SECTION 58-27-25.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3969 (Word version) -- Rep. Quinn: 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 REMOVE THE FORMER COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP; 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. 3976 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FURNISHING CLOTHES AND TRANSPORTATION TO AN INMATE UPON HIS DISCHARGE FROM A STATE PRISON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOT TRANSPORT AN INMATE TO A BUS STATION UPON HIS DISCHARGE FROM A STATE PRISON.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S. 172 (Word version) -- Senators Rose, Fair, Leatherman, Bright, Bryant, Campsen, Knotts, O'Dell, S. Martin, Ford and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 101, TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-670 TO PROVIDE THAT EACH PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING MUST MAINTAIN A DETAILED TRANSACTION REGISTER OF ALL FUNDS EXPENDED EACH MONTH AND POST THAT REGISTER ONLINE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT EACH PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING MUST POST ONLINE ALL OF ITS CREDIT CARD STATEMENTS AND THE CREDIT CARD STATEMENTS FOR CREDIT CARDS ISSUED TO PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES FOR PUBLIC USE; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 15, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1, RELATING TO REPORTING OF EXPENDITURES OF STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS BY STATE AGENCIES, PERSONAL DATA AND THE LIKE, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-1040 TO PROVIDE THAT ALL STATE AGENCIES MUST HAVE A LINK ON THEIR INTERNET WEBSITE TO THE STATE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR POSTING ON ITS INTERNET WEBSITE THE AGENCY'S, DEPARTMENT'S, OR INSTITUTION'S MONTHLY STATE PROCUREMENT CARD STATEMENTS OR MONTHLY REPORTS CONTAINING ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL THE SAME INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE MONTHLY STATE PROCUREMENT CARD STATEMENTS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
S. 232 (Word version) -- Senators Cleary and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF THE STATE CERTIFICATION OF NEED AND HEALTH CARE FACILITY ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF HEALTH CARE FACILITY.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
S. 241 (Word version) -- Senators Rose and Leventis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DYSLEXIA TASK FORCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE TASK FORCE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TASK FORCE SHALL REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
S. 271 (Word version) -- Senators Cleary, Ford and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-41-30 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO AN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT BEING EXEMPT FROM ATTACHMENT, LEVY, AND SALE, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT THE EXEMPTION ONLY APPLIES TO THE EXTENT REASONABLY NECESSARY FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE DEBTOR AND ANY DEPENDENT OF THE DEBTOR AND TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE AMOUNTS TO CONFORM TO THOSE ALLOWABLE UNDER FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY LAW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S. 445 (Word version) -- Senators Hutto, Fair, Jackson and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-29-135, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE RECORDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO NOTIFY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT AND SCHOOL NURSE IF A MINOR IS ATTENDING A SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT AND HAS ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME OR IS INFECTED WITH THE HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-10-220 SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ADOPT THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS ON UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS FOR BLOODBORNE DISEASE EXPOSURE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
S. 522 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, O'Dell, Setzler and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO STATE INCOME TAX LAWS, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO THE YEAR 2010.
On motion of Rep. COOPER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 523 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 23, TITLE 4 SO AS TO ALLOW JOINT COUNTY FIRE DISTRICTS TO UTILIZE THE PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 6 TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
S. 533 (Word version) -- Senators Coleman, Reese and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SALES TAX EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN ITEMS FOR CERTAIN FACILITIES RESEARCHING AND TESTING THE IMPACT OF NATURAL DISASTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE QUALIFYING INVESTMENT OF AT LEAST TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS MAY BEGIN AT ANY TIME PERIOD AFTER JANUARY 1, 2009, AND ALL OR A PORTION MAY OCCUR BEFORE THE TAXPAYER NOTIFIES THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF ITS INTENTION.
On motion of Rep. COOPER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 607 (Word version) -- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION CONTROL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS; AND STANDARDS FOR PERFORMANCE FOR ASBESTOS PROJECTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4130, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
S. 620 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP AND PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP ENHANCEMENT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4149, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
S. 621 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA NEED-BASED GRANTS PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4148, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
S. 622 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO LIFE SCHOLARSHIP & LIFE SCHOLARSHIP ENHANCEMENT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4146, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
S. 623 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO LOTTERY TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR TWO-YEAR PUBLIC AND INDEPENDENT INSTITUTIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4147, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
S. 624 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA HOPE SCHOLARSHIP, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4145, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
S. 686 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CLARIFY THE SCIENCE COURSE REQUIREMENT FOR RECEIVING A SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
S. 724 (Word version) -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1095 OF 1962, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LOWER FLORENCE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCESS BY WHICH THE FLORENCE COUNTY COUNCIL MAY LEVY MILLAGE WITHIN THE DISTRICT FOR PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING, AND MAINTAINING HOSPITAL FACILITIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
On motion of Rep. BRANHAM, 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:
Agnew Alexander Allen Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Battle Bikas Bingham Bowen 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 Frye Funderburk Gambrell Gilliard Govan Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison 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 Munnerlyn Murphy Nanney J. H. Neal Neilson Norman Ott Owens Parker Parks Patrick Pinson Pitts Pope Quinn Rutherford Ryan Sabb Sandifer Sellers Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Tribble Viers Weeks Whipper White Whitmire Williams Willis Young
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, March 29.
G. R. Smith Michael Forrester Ted Vick James Neal William Bowers Patsy Knight
The SPEAKER granted Rep. UMPHLETT a leave of absence due to medical reasons.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. BEDINGFIELD a leave of absence for the day due to business reasons.
Announcement was made that Dr. Bill Hueston of Charleston 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. 3346 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
03/29/11 HUGGINS and BALES
Bill Number: H. 3406 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
03/29/11 OWENS
Bill Number: H. 3762 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
03/29/11 D. C. MOSS
Bill Number: H. 3929 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
03/29/11 BATTLE, BIKAS, HAYES, SKELTON, ANTHONY, BALES, HOSEY, OTT, ALEXANDER, J. R. SMITH and SPIRES
Bill Number: H. 3730 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
03/29/11 TRIBBLE
Bill Number: H. 3930 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
03/29/11 CROSBY and BOWEN
Bill Number: H. 3931 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
03/29/11 RUTHERFORD, COBB-HUNTER, SABB, HERBKERSMAN, MITCHELL, R. L. BROWN and GILLIARD
Bill Number: H. 3408 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
03/29/11 HUGGINS
Bill Number: H. 3527 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
03/29/11 POPE, D. C. MOSS, NORMAN, HEARN, HORNE and MURPHY
Bill Number: H. 3738 (Word version)
Date: REMOVE:
03/29/11 BRANNON, BARFIELD, PARKER, HARDWICK, HUGGINS, OWENS, LUCAS and COOPER
Bill Number: H. 3059 (Word version)
Date: REMOVE:
03/29/11 MCCOY
Bill Number: H. 3297 (Word version)
Date: REMOVE:
03/29/11 COLE
Bill Number: H. 3562 (Word version)
Date: REMOVE:
03/29/11 ERICKSON
Bill Number: H. 3713 (Word version)
Date: REMOVE:
03/29/11 MURPHY
Rep. HERBKERSMAN moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, March 30, which was adopted:
H. 3788 (Word version) -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 70 TO TITLE 12 SO AS TO ENACT THE "HERITAGE GOLF PRESERVATION ACT".
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3562 (Word version) -- Reps. Ott, Hardwick, Brady, Spires, Butler Garrick, Vick, Bales, Jefferson, McEachern, Brannon, Munnerlyn, Knight, Sabb, Gambrell, Anderson, Hiott, Hodges, Dillard, Allen, Battle, Hosey, Weeks and Long: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 26 TO TITLE 50 SO AS TO ENACT "CHANDLER'S LAW" SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION OF THE OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES, SAFETY COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS, SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS, AND PASSENGER RIDING REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES ARE EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 19, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE TITLING OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES.
The Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (COUNCIL\SWB\5180CM11):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 50-26-30(A), as contained in SECTION 1, by deleting / nine / on line 8, page 2, and inserting / six /
Amend the bill further, Section 50-26-40(H), as contained in SECTION 1, by deleting Section 50-26-40(H), and inserting:
/ (H) It is unlawful to operate an all-terrain vehicle in a reckless manner. /
Amend the bill further, Section 50-26-70, as contained in SECTION 1, page 3, by deleting Section 50-26-70, and inserting:
/ Section 50-26-70. This chapter does not apply to:
(1) an owner, operator, lessor, or renter of a farm or ranch, or that person's employees, immediate family, or household members, when operating an all-terrain vehicle while engaged in farming or ranching operations; or
(2) a person using an all-terrain vehicle for hunting or trapping purposes if the person otherwise is lawfully engaged in those activities." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. AGNEW explained the amendment.
Rep. AGNEW spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. LOWE spoke against the amendment.
Reps. NORMAN, HART, ATWATER, TOOLE, PINSON, CRAWFORD, BRANNON, DANING, PATRICK, ERICKSON, BOWERS, SPIRES, FRYE, PARKER, BIKAS, OWENS, HIXON, MCCOY, CLYBURN, HOSEY and G. R. SMITH requested debate on the Bill.
Further proceedings were interrupted by expiration of time on the uncontested Calendar.
Rep. BIKAS moved that the House recede until 2:45 p.m., which was agreed to.
At 2:45 p.m. the House resumed, Acting SPEAKER BRANNON in the Chair.
The question of a quorum was raised.
A quorum was later present.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. BALLENTINE a temporary leave of absence.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
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, Willis, Brady, Herbkersman, Nanney, Brannon and Whitmire: A BILL RELATING TO REFORM OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION REFORM ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-710 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO REQUIRE PHOTOGRAPH IDENTIFICATION TO VOTE, PERMITTING FOR PROVISIONAL BALLOTS IF THE IDENTIFICATION CANNOT BE PRODUCED, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR A RELIGIOUS OBJECTION TO BEING PHOTOGRAPHED; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-125, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELECTOR MAY OBTAIN A DUPLICATE REGISTRATION NOTIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-3350, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PROVIDE FREE IDENTIFICATION CARDS UPON REQUEST FOR PERSONS AGED SEVENTEEN YEARS OR OLDER; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-25, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EARLY VOTING PERIOD BEGINNING FIFTEEN DAYS BEFORE A STATEWIDE PRIMARY OR GENERAL ELECTION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE HOURS AND EARLY VOTING LOCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-20, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTIONS COMMISSION TO MAINTAIN IN THE MASTER FILE A SEPARATE DESIGNATION FOR ABSENTEE AND EARLY VOTERS IN A GENERAL ELECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-320, SO AS TO REFERENCE THE EARLY VOTING PERIOD PURSUANT TO SECTION 7-13-25 AND TO PROVIDE FOR CASTING OF AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BY PAPER OR BY A VOTING MACHINE AND ABSENTEE BALLOT CENTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 7-1-25, SO AS TO LIST FACTORS TO CONSIDER FOR DOMICILE; TO ADD SECTION 7-5-675, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION WILL IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM TO ISSUE VOTER REGISTRATION CARDS WITH A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE VOTER; TO PROVIDE FOR A VOTER EDUCATION PROGRAM CONCERNING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS BILL; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-15-330, 7-15-385, AND 7-5-230, ALL RELATING TO ELECTION LAWS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
Rep. CLEMMONS moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate Amendments until Wednesday, March 30, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:
H. 3496 (Word version) -- Reps. Brady, Butler Garrick, Spires, Erickson and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-29-135, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE RECORDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO NOTIFY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT AND SCHOOL NURSE IF A MINOR IS ATTENDING A SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT AND HAS ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME OR IS INFECTED WITH THE HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-10-220 SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ADOPT THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS ON UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS FOR BLOODBORNE DISEASE EXPOSURE.
The following Bill was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification:
S. 277 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler, Campsen, Rose, Ryberg, McConnell, Bright, Knotts, O'Dell, S. Martin and Alexander: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE, BY ADDING SECTION 12 TO GUARANTEE THE RIGHT OF AN INDIVIDUAL TO VOTE BY SECRET BALLOT FOR A DESIGNATION, A SELECTION, OR AN AUTHORIZATION FOR EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION BY A LABOR ORGANIZATION.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 3870 (Word version) -- Rep. Mitchell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME HIGHLAND AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG "THOMAS RICE, JR. AVENUE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS AVENUE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "THOMAS RICE, JR. AVENUE".
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 3871 (Word version) -- Rep. Mitchell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF WEST HENRY STREET IN THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CHURCH STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH JOHN B. WHITE BOULEVARD "J. C. STROBLE BOULEVARD" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "J. C. STROBLE BOULEVARD".
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. J. R. SMITH.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. NANNEY a leave of absence for the remainder of the day due to a family emergency.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3403 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, Simrill, Lucas, Hiott, Limehouse, Bowen, Bedingfield, Pinson, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Bingham, Frye, V. S. Moss, Corbin, Bikas, Cooper, Allison, Parker, Toole, G. R. Smith, Henderson, Atwater, McCoy, Ballentine, Brannon, Clemmons, D. C. Moss, Hixon, Pitts, Young, Sandifer, Quinn, Willis, Viers, Pope, Stringer, Nanney, Hamilton, Owens and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WORDS "PERSON" AND "PARTY" AS THOSE WORDS APPEAR IN THE LAWS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF "PERSON", "HUMAN BEING", "CHILD", AND "INDIVIDUAL", SO THAT THEY INCLUDE EVERY INFANT MEMBER OF THE SPECIES HOMO SAPIENS WHO IS BORN ALIVE AND TO DEFINE "BORN ALIVE".
Rep. DELLENEY explained the Bill.
Rep. SELLERS raised the Point of Order that the Bill was out of order under Rule 5.13 in that a fiscal impact statement was required to be attached to the Bill.
SPEAKER HARRELL stated that Rule 5.13 states each Bill effecting the expenditures of money by the State shall, prior to receiving second reading, have attached to it in writing such comment of the appropriate state official or office as may appear appropriate regarding the Bill's effect on the finances of the State.
He overruled the Point of Order and ruled that there was not a fiscal impact statement stating that there was the expenditure of money.
The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill.
Pursuant to Rule 7.7 the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Agnew Allison Anthony Atwater Bannister Barfield Battle Bikas Bingham Bowen Bowers Brady Branham Brannon G. A. Brown H. B. Brown Chumley Clemmons Cole Cooper Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Edge Erickson Forrester Frye Funderburk Gambrell Govan Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hayes Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Horne Huggins Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy McEachern McLeod Merrill D. C. Moss Murphy J. M. Neal Norman Ott Owens Parker Parks Patrick Pinson Pitts Pope Quinn Ryan 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 Viers Weeks White Whitmire Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander Allen Anderson Bales Brantley R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Cobb-Hunter Dillard Gilliard Hart Hodges Hosey Howard Jefferson King Mack Mitchell Munnerlyn Rutherford Sabb Williams
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Due to a family emergency, I was temporarily out of the Chamber during the vote on H. 3403. I support this pro-life Bill and if I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Wendy Nanney
I was temporarily out of the Chamber during the vote on H. 3403. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Nathan Ballentine
The SPEAKER granted Rep. VIERS a temporary leave of absence.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. CLEMMONS a leave of absence for the remainder of the day due to a speaking engagement.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. HUGGINS a leave of absence for the remainder of the day to attend a funeral.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3408 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, Lucas, Simrill, Hiott, Limehouse, Bowen, Bedingfield, Pinson, J. R. Smith, G. M. Smith, Bingham, Thayer, V. S. Moss, Brannon, Bikas, Cooper, Allison, Toole, Parker, G. R. Smith, Frye, Atwater, Henderson, McCoy, Ballentine, Clemmons, Hixon, D. C. Moss, Pitts, Young, Quinn, Willis, Viers, Sandifer, Stringer, Nanney, Hamilton, Owens and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5, TO CHAPTER 41, TITLE 44, TO ENACT THE "FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE ACT" SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN EMPLOYER FROM DISMISSING, DEMOTING, SUSPENDING, DISCIPLINING, OR DISCRIMINATING AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE WHO ADVISES THE EMPLOYER THAT HE OR SHE REFUSES TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCEDURES RELATED TO EMBRYONIC TISSUE OR A DEVELOPING CHILD IN AN ARTIFICIAL OR NATURAL WOMB; TO PROVIDE THAT A HEALTH CARE FACILITY IS NOT REQUIRED TO ADMIT A PATIENT, OR TO ALLOW THE USE OF THE FACILITY FOR PROCEDURES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCEDURES RELATED TO EMBRYONIC TISSUE OR A DEVELOPING CHILD IN AN ARTIFICIAL OR NATURAL WOMB AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SUCH PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDED NOTICE THAT THEY WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN SUCH ACTIVITIES MUST NOT BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE, MUST NOT BE DISCIPLINED DUE TO SUCH REFUSAL, AND ARE IMMUNE FROM LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY SUCH REFUSAL; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE MUST NOT REQUIRE AN INSURANCE PLAN OR ISSUER TO COVER PROCEDURES INCLUDING, BUT LIMITED TO, PROCEDURES RELATING TO EMBRYONIC TISSUE OR DEVELOPMENT OF A CHILD IN AN ARTIFICIAL OR NATURAL WOMB; TO PROHIBIT A HEALTH CARE FACILITY, SCHOOL, OR EMPLOYER FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST A PERSON REGARDING ADMISSION, HIRING OR FIRING, TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT, OR STUDENT OR STAFF STATUS BECAUSE THE PERSON REFUSES, WHETHER OR NOT IN WRITING, TO PARTICIPATE IN PROCEDURES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCEDURES RELATED TO EMBRYONIC TISSUE OR A DEVELOPING CHILD IN AN ARTIFICIAL OR NATURAL WOMB; TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST NOT BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN, MAKE FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR, OR PROVIDE PERSONNEL FOR PROCEDURES INCLUDING, BUT LIMITED TO, PROCEDURES RELATING TO EMBRYONIC TISSUE OR DEVELOPMENT OF A CHILD IN AN ARTIFICIAL OR NATURAL WOMB IF THE ACTIVITY IS CONTRARY TO THE PERSON'S CONSCIENCE; TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST A PERSON ESTABLISHING OR OPERATING A HEALTH CARE FACILITY BECAUSE THE FACILITY DECLINES TO PARTICIPATE IN A HEALTH CARE SERVICE THAT IS CONTRARY TO THE FACILITY'S CONSCIENCE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY CONDUCT THAT IS IN VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE MAY BRING A CIVIL ACTION FOR EQUITABLE RELIEF AND IF THE PERSON PREVAILS, THE COURT SHALL AWARD ATTORNEY'S FEES.
The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (COUNCIL\NBD\11387AC11), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:
/SECTION __. Article 1, Chapter 71, Title 38 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 38-71-295. (A) Pursuant to Section 1303(a)(1), as amended by Section 10104(c), of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Pub. L. No. 111-148, all qualified health plans offered through the state exchange are prohibited from including elective abortion coverage. Nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing anyone from purchasing optional supplemental coverage for elective abortions for which there must be paid a separate premium in accordance with subsection (D) in the health insurance market outside of the state exchange.
(B) No health plan, including health insurance contracts, plans or policies, offered outside of the exchange, but within the State, shall provide coverage for elective abortions except by optional separate supplemental coverage for abortion for which there must be paid a separate premium in accordance with subsection (D).
(C) For purposes of this section, an 'elective abortion' means an abortion for any reason other than to prevent the death of the mother upon whom the abortion is performed; provided, that an abortion may not be deemed one to prevent the death of the mother based on a claim or diagnosis that she will engage in conduct which will result in her death.
(D) The issuer of any health plan providing elective abortion coverage:
(1) shall calculate the premium for such coverage so that it fully covers the estimated cost of covering elective abortions, per enrollee, determined on an average actuarial basis, in calculating which the issuer of the plan may not take into account any cost reduction in any health plan covering an enrollee estimated to result from the provision of abortion coverage, including prenatal care, delivery, or postnatal care;
(2) if the enrollee is enrolling in a health plan providing any other coverage at the same time as the enrollee is enrolling in a plan providing elective abortion coverage, shall require a separate signature, distinct from that to enroll in the health plan providing other coverage, in order to enroll in the separate supplemental plan providing elective abortion coverage;
(3) shall provide a notice to enrollees, at the time of enrollment, that:
(a) specifically states the cost of the separate premium for coverage of elective abortions, distinct and apart from the cost of the premium for any health plan providing any other coverage in any health plan covering an enrollee;
(b) states that enrollment in elective abortion coverage is optional; and
(c) if the enrollee is enrolling in a health plan providing any other coverage at the same time as the enrollee is enrolling in a plan providing elective abortion coverage, states that the enrollee, may choose to enroll in the plan providing other coverage without enrolling in the plan providing elective abortion coverage.
(E) The issuer of any health plan providing any coverage other than elective abortion shall not discount or reduce the premium for such coverage on the basis that an enrollee has elective abortion coverage.
(F) Any employer who offers employees a health plan providing elective abortion coverage shall, at the time of beginning employment, and at least once in each calendar year thereafter, provide each employee the option to choose or reject elective abortion coverage.
(G) Any entity offering a group health plan providing elective abortion coverage, other than employers offering such a plan to their employees shall, at the time each group member begins such coverage, and at least once in each calendar year thereafter, provide each group member the option to choose or reject elective abortion coverage.
(H) Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply in circumstances in which federal law preempts state health insurance regulation."/
Renumber sections to conform.
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Rep. DELLENEY explained the amendment.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER raised the Point of Order that under Rule 9.3 that Amendment No. 1 was out of order in that it was not germane to the Bill. She asserted that the Health Exchange Agency referenced in Amendment No. 1 was not referred to in the Bill and that it may or may not exist in the future.
Rep. J. E. SMITH argued in favor of the point.
SPEAKER HARRELL stated that the existence or non-existence of a health exchange has no bearing on germaneness and that the Bill goes well beyond coverage under a Health Exchange. The SPEAKER stated that the substantial effect of the Bill related to conscientious objections to various medical procedures, specifically abortion procedures. In particular, the Bill stated that a health care facility or insurance provider cannot be required to perform or cover abortions. The SPEAKER explained that the amendment prohibited abortion coverage in a general health insurance plan, and permitted coverage only in a supplemental plan pursuant to certain criteria. He further stated that both the Bill and the amendment generally relate to insurance coverage of abortion related procedures. Therefore, the SPEAKER overruled the Point of Order and found the amendment to be germane.
Rep. SELLERS spoke against the amendment.
Rep. SELLERS spoke against the amendment.
Rep. SELLERS continued speaking.
Rep. MCLEOD spoke against the amendment.
Rep. JEFFERSON spoke against the amendment.
The question then recurred to the adoption of the amendment.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anthony Atwater Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bikas Bingham Bowen Brannon Chumley Cole Cooper Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Edge Erickson Forrester Frye Gambrell Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hayes Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Horne Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss Murphy J. M. Neal 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 White Whitmire Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander Allen Anderson Bales Bowers Branham Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Dillard Funderburk Gilliard Govan Hart Hodges Hosey Howard Jefferson King Knight Mack McEachern McLeod Munnerlyn J. H. Neal Neilson Parks Rutherford Sabb Sellers J. E. Smith Stavrinakis Weeks Whipper Williams
So, the amendment was adopted.
Rep. SELLERS proposed the following Amendment No. 5 (COUNCIL\NBD\11518DG11), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 6, SECTION 1, after line 8 by adding a new section at the end to read:
/Section 44-41-580. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit a person from obtaining an abortion in the case of rape, incest, or where the mother's medical condition is one which, on the basis of the physician's good faith judgment, so complicates the pregnancy as to necessitate an immediate abortion to avert the risk of her death or for which a delay will create serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of major bodily function." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. SELLERS explained the amendment.
Rep. DELLENEY moved to table the amendment.
Rep. SELLERS demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anthony Atwater Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bikas Bingham Bowen Chumley Cole Cooper Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Edge Erickson Forrester Frye Gambrell Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hayes Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Horne Limehouse Loftis Lowe Lucas McCoy Merrill D. C. Moss Murphy Norman Owens Parker Patrick Pinson Pitts Pope Quinn Ryan Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Tribble White Whitmire Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander Allen Anderson Bales Battle Bowers Brady Branham Brannon Brantley H. B. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Dillard Funderburk Gilliard Govan Hart Hodges Hosey Howard Jefferson King Knight Long Mack McEachern McLeod Mitchell Munnerlyn J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Neilson Ott Parks Rutherford Sabb Sellers Skelton J. E. Smith Stavrinakis Weeks Whipper Williams
So, the amendment was tabled.
Rep. SELLERS proposed the following Amendment No. 7 (COUNCIL\NBD\11520DG11), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 6, SECTION 1, after line 8 by adding a new section at the end to read:
/Section 44-41-580. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit a person from obtaining an abortion in a pregnancy resulting from the commission of incest." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. HART explained the amendment.
Rep. DELLENEY moved to table the amendment.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anthony Atwater Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bikas Bingham Bowen Chumley Cole Cooper Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Edge Erickson Forrester Frye Gambrell Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hayes Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Horne Limehouse Loftis Lowe Lucas McCoy Merrill D. C. Moss Murphy J. M. Neal Norman Owens Parker Patrick Pinson Pitts Pope Quinn Ryan Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Tribble White Whitmire Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander Allen Anderson Bales Battle Bowers Brady Branham Brannon Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Dillard Funderburk Gilliard Govan Hart Hodges Hosey Howard Jefferson King Knight Long Mack McEachern McLeod Mitchell Munnerlyn Neilson Parks Sabb Sellers Skelton J. E. Smith Stavrinakis Weeks Whipper Williams
So, the amendment was tabled.
Rep. HART moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Wednesday, March 30.
Rep. DELLENEY moved to table the motion.
Rep. HIOTT demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Atwater Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bikas Bingham Bowen Brannon Chumley Cole Cooper Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Edge Erickson Forrester Frye Gambrell Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Horne Limehouse Loftis Lowe Lucas McCoy Merrill D. C. Moss Murphy 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 White Whitmire Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander Allen Anderson Anthony Bales Bowers Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Dillard Funderburk Gilliard Govan Hart Hayes Hodges Hosey Jefferson King Knight Mack McEachern McLeod Mitchell Munnerlyn J. M. Neal Neilson Parks Sellers J. E. Smith Weeks Whipper Williams
So, the motion to adjourn debate was tabled.
Rep. SELLERS proposed the following Amendment No. 8 (COUNCIL\NBD\11519DG11), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 6, SECTION 1, after line 8 by adding a new section at the end to read:
/Section 44-41-580. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit a person from obtaining an abortion in a pregnancy resulting from the commission of rape." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. SELLERS explained the amendment.
Rep. DELLENEY moved to table the amendment.
Rep. SELLERS demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Atwater Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bikas Bingham Bowen Chumley Cole Cooper Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Edge Erickson Forrester Frye Gambrell Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Horne Limehouse Loftis Lowe Lucas McCoy Merrill D. C. Moss Murphy Norman Owens Parker Patrick Pitts Pope Quinn Ryan Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Tribble White Whitmire Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander Allen Anderson Anthony Bales Battle Bowers Brady Branham Brannon Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Dillard Funderburk Gilliard Govan Hodges Hosey Howard Jefferson King Knight Long Mack McEachern McLeod Mitchell Munnerlyn J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Neilson Parks Sabb Sellers Skelton J. E. Smith Stavrinakis Weeks Whipper Williams
So, the amendment was tabled.
Rep. SELLERS proposed the following Amendment No. 9 (COUNCIL\MS\7318AHB11), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting Section 38-71-295(H) in its entirety, page 3408-3, lines 9 - 11, and inserting:
/ (H) Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply in circumstances in which federal law preempts state health insurance regulation or in cases of rape."/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. HART explained the amendment.
Rep. DELLENEY moved to table the amendment.
Rep. KING demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Atwater Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bikas Bingham Bowen Brannon Chumley Cole Cooper Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Erickson Forrester Frye Gambrell Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Horne Limehouse Loftis Lowe Lucas McCoy Merrill D. C. Moss Murphy Norman Owens Parker Patrick Pinson Pope Quinn Ryan Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Tribble White Whitmire Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Anderson Anthony Bales Battle Bowers Brady Branham Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Funderburk Gilliard Govan Hodges Hosey Howard Jefferson King Knight Long Mack McEachern McLeod Mitchell Munnerlyn J. H. Neal Neilson Parks Sabb J. E. Smith Stavrinakis Weeks Whipper Williams
So, the amendment was tabled.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER proposed the following Amendment No. 17 (COUNCIL\NBD\11525AC11), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting Section 44-41-530(B) and (C) beginning on page 3, line 41 through page 4, line 8 and inserting:
/ (B) Nothing in this article permits a health care provider to deny information about or refuse to dispense or provide contraception.
(C) Nothing in this article permits a health care provider or insurer that otherwise provides, performs, or covers an item or procedure to refuse to do so for a person based on a judgment that:
(1) discounts the value of the person's life because of his or her age or disability; or
(2) views the person as not meriting treatment because of an innate personal characteristic, other than a characteristic that would reduce the procedure's clinical effectiveness or increase its risks.
(D) The notice given by an employee pursuant to subsection (A) suffices without specification of the reason the notice is provided. /
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Rep. COBB-HUNTER explained the amendment.
Rep. DELLENEY moved to table the amendment.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Atwater Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bikas Bingham Bowen Brady Brannon Chumley Cole Cooper Corbin Crosby Daning Delleney Edge Erickson Forrester Frye Gambrell Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Horne Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy Merrill D. C. Moss Murphy 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 Thayer Toole Tribble White Whitmire Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Anderson Anthony Bales Battle Bowers Branham Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Dillard Gilliard Govan Hart Hayes Hodges Hosey Howard Jefferson King Knight Mack McEachern McLeod Mitchell Munnerlyn J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Neilson Parks Sabb Sellers J. E. Smith Taylor Weeks Whipper Williams
So, the amendment was tabled.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER spoke against the Bill.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER continued speaking.
Rep. SKELTON spoke against the Bill.
Rep. J. E. SMITH spoke against the Bill.
Rep. H. B. BROWN spoke upon the Bill.
Rep. WILLIAMS spoke against the Bill.
Rep. BRANHAM spoke upon the Bill.
Rep. HART spoke against the Bill.
The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill.
Pursuant to Rule 7.7 the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anthony Atwater Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bikas Bingham Bowen Brannon Chumley Cole Cooper Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Edge Erickson Forrester Frye Gambrell Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hayes Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Horne Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy Merrill D. C. Moss Murphy J. M. Neal Norman Owens Parker Patrick Pinson Pitts Pope Quinn Ryan Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Viers White Whitmire Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Anderson Bales Battle Bowers Brady Branham Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Dillard Funderburk Gilliard Govan Hart Hodges Hosey Howard Jefferson King Knight Mack McEachern McLeod Mitchell Munnerlyn J. H. Neal Neilson Parks Sabb Sellers Skelton J. E. Smith Stavrinakis Weeks Whipper Williams
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
I voted against H. 3408 for the following reasons:
1. It eliminates personal responsibility for one's actions.
2. It prevents people from buying the insurance they want.
3. It raises employment discrimination concerns and does not resolve the kinds of questions an employer can ask prospective employees.
4. The Bill adds another public policy exception to the employment at-will doctrine.
5. The legislation invalidates contractual arrangements that pre-exist in personnel manuals. Many will have to be rewritten.
Rep. B. R. Skelton
Due to a family emergency, I was temporarily out of the Chamber during the vote on H. 3408. I support this pro-life Bill and if I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Wendy Nanney
I was absent, with leave, during the second reading vote of H. 3408. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Rita Allison
I was temporarily out of the House Chamber on March 29, 2011, during several votes on amendments to H. 3408, the Freedom of Conscience Act. I am a co-sponsor of the Bill and would have voted against any amendment that changed or attempted to weaken the original intent of the Bill.
Rep. Daniel P. Hamilton
Rep. KING moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 3715 (Word version) -- Reps. Crawford, 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, 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO BOYS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011, FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. FOR ITS ANNUAL STATE HOUSE MEETING.
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.
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.
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.
At 6:40 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. D. C. MOSS, adjourned in memory of Benjamin "Benji" Samuel Easler of Gaffney, who was killed in a miniature train accident, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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