Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:
Our thought for today is from Proverbs 17:27: "One who spares words is knowledgeable; one who is cool in spirit has understanding."
Let us pray. Holy God, Lord of all creation, come to the aid of Your people who have been elected to care for and provide for the needs of all in this State. Give them discernment in making the right decisions for all. Bless our Nation, State, and all those who are called to be leaders. We thank You for those who labor in these Halls of Government. Protect our defenders of freedom as they protect us. Heal the wounds of our brave warriors, those seen and those hidden. Hear us, O Lord, as we pray. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. QUINN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Emma Katherine Longstreet of Lexington, which was agreed to.
On motion of Rep. BARFIELD, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Molly Spearman, Executive Director
SC Association of School Administrators
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Carolina Recycling Association, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Will Sagar, President
Carolina Recycling Association
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of Lexington County, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Sincerely,
Heather Smith, Director of Legislative Affairs
Capitol Consulting
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Children's Hospital Collaborative, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Maggie Michael, Executive Director
SC Children's Hospital Collaborative
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Arts Alliance, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Capitol City Club.
Sincerely,
Betty J. Plumb, Executive Director
SC Arts Alliance
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Supreme Court Justices, the Court of Appeals, the Circuit Court Judges, the Family Court Judges and the Masters-In-Equity Judges, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel.
Sincerely,
Judge Paul M. Burch
Circuit Court
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Funeral Directors Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Capitol City Club.
Sincerely,
Robert M. Spires, Executive Director
SC Funeral Directors Association
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Primary Healthcare Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Becky Fowler, Health Policy & Advocacy Analyst
SC Primary Health Care Association
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Pat G. Smith, Director
Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the York County Day Committee and the Council of Chambers of York County, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Marriott.
Sincerely,
Tamara Ford Crawford
York County Regional Chamber of Commerce
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel.
Sincerely,
Dr. Philip Flynn, President
SC Optometric Physicians Association
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of AMI Kids, Inc., the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Brittany Powell, Exec. VP of Support Services
AMI Kids, Inc.
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Conference of United Methodist Women, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Epworth Children's Home.
Sincerely,
Michelline Cooper, Social Action Coordinator
South Carolina Conference of United Methodist Women
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, Inc., the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Sincerely,
Mike Couick
The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, Inc.
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Leigh Faircloth, Executive Director
SC Assn. of Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Public Defenders Association, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Christopher D. Scalzo, President
SC Public Defenders Association
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Counties, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel.
Sincerely,
Michael B. Cone, Executive Director
South Carolina Association of Counties
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of The Construction Industry - Carolinas AGC, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Summit Club.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Mills, FASAE, CAE, CMC
President & CEO
Carolinas AGC
Carolinas Chapter, ARTBA
CAGC Insurance Company
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Donna Foster, Executive Director
SC Nursery & Landscape Association
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Seawell's.
Sincerely,
Mary Hill, Executive Director
South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Rebecca A. Williams-Agee, Policy & Prevention Specialist
SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of The Charles Lea Center, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Pam Prevatte, Director of Communications
The Charles Lea Center
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Inn at USC, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Inn at USC.
Sincerely,
Ashley Foster
The Inn at USC
January 20, 2012
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Associated Builders & Contractors of the Carolinas, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Hilton.
Sincerely,
Julianne Dunning, Director of Membership
Associated Builders & Contractors of the Carolinas - Lowcountry Chapter
The following was introduced:
H. 4646 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, Ballentine and McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CHEERLEADING SQUAD OF LEXINGTON COUNTY WITH THEIR COACHES AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED FOR CAPTURING THE 2011 SOUTH CAROLINA 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 Chapin High School Varsity cheerleading squad of Lexington County with their coaches and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and commended for capturing the 2011 South Carolina Class AAA State Championship title.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4647 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, Ballentine and McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CHEERLEADING SQUAD, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2011 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4655 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF NORMAN GLENN, JR., OF HAMPTON COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4656 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF CALVIN CAROLL EADY OF JASPER COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4657 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF DEACON ALLEN DENNIS JENKINS, SR., OF JASPER COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4658 (Word version) -- Reps. Jefferson, Daning, Southard, Crosby, Limehouse and Merrill: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE TIMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACH, 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 CLASS AA-DIVISION I 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 Timberland High School football team, coach, 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 Class AA-Division I State Championship title.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4659 (Word version) -- Reps. Jefferson, Daning, Southard, Crosby, Limehouse and Merrill: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE TIMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2011 CLASS AA-DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4644 (Word version) -- Rep. Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3910 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A DRIVER OR OCCUPANT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO SMOKE A TOBACCO PRODUCT WHILE A CHILD OF PRESCHOOL AGE IS ALSO AN OCCUPANT OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4645 (Word version) -- Reps. Clyburn, Brantley, Jefferson, Southard, Anderson, Knight, Johnson, Hosey, Gilliard, Govan, King, Branham, Butler Garrick, Howard, Munnerlyn and Spires: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THIS STATE SHALL CREATE A STUDENT BULLYING ADVISORY COUNCIL TO BE MADE UP OF STUDENTS AND PARENTS SELECTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY TO ADVISE THE GOVERNING BODY ON MATTERS RELATING TO STUDENT ON STUDENT BULLYING PROBLEMS, AND ON SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS THE GOVERNING BODY SHALL DETERMINE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4648 (Word version) -- Rep. Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 39 TO TITLE 4 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A CITIZEN RELATIONS COMMITTEE WITHIN EACH COUNTY, TO PROVIDE FOR EACH COMMITTEE'S COMPOSITION, POWERS, AND DUTIES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUATION OF CURRENT COMMITTEES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4649 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-940, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT FEES AND REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE SOLICITOR AND SLED REGARDING THE EXPUNGEMENT PROCESS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXPEDITED EXPUNGEMENT VERIFICATION BY SLED WITH THE PAYMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL FEE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4650 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-1120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF PRETRIAL INTERVENTION COORDINATION AND DIVERSION PROGRAM DATA AND REPORTING, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF PRETRIAL INTERVENTION COORDINATION TO DEVELOP A WRITTEN NOTICE OF POSSIBLE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY TO BE INCLUDED ON, OR DISTRIBUTED WITH, ALL WARRANTS AND COURTESY SUMMONS AND COORDINATE WITH APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ENSURE THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED TO PERSONS CHARGED WITH A CRIME.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4651 (Word version) -- Rep. Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE CANDIDATES MUST BE SCREENED AND FOUND QUALIFIED BEFORE THEY MAY SERVE ON THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVICE, AND TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP TO REFLECT CHANGES IN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS IN THIS STATE, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4652 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Harrell, Lucas, Bingham, Hardwick, Harrison, Owens, White, Allison, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bowen, Brady, Brannon, Chumley, Clemmons, Cole, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Gambrell, Hamilton, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Horne, Huggins, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, McCoy, Merrill, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Norman, Parker, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ryan, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Viers, Whitmire, Willis and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYER MUST CONSPICUOUSLY POST CERTAIN NOTICE CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF AN EMPLOYEE; BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND PROHIBITIONS CONCERNING GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS; BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-130 SO AS TO REQUIRE A LABOR ORGANIZATION TO FILE CERTAIN INFORMATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-10, RELATING TO PUBLIC POLICY CONCERNING THE RIGHT TO WORK, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND TO LIMIT APPLICABILITY OF THOSE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEDUCTION OF LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FROM EMPLOYEE WAGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE MUST AUTHORIZE THIS DEDUCTION IN A CERTAIN MANNER, AND TO CLARIFY THAT OTHERWISE LEGAL POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NOT PROHIBITED; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-80, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF RIGHT TO WORK LAWS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE APPLICABLE FINE TO A MAXIMUM OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-90, RELATING TO REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO A WORKER FOR A VIOLATION OF HIS RIGHT TO WORK, SO AS TO PERMIT TREBLE DAMAGES, REQUIRE A PERSON SEEKING THIS RELIEF TO DEMONSTRATE A FACTUAL BASIS FOR A CLAIM IN A CERTAIN MANNER, AND PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-100, RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES THE DEPARTMENT MAY ASSESS FOR A VIOLATION AND RELATED APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A CIVIL PENALTY MAY NOT EXCEED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4653 (Word version) -- Reps. Daning and Crosby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-3630, RELATING TO THE MANNER IN WHICH A MOTORCYCLE MUST BE OPERATED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO TRANSPORT A PERSON WHO IS SEVEN YEARS OLD OR YOUNGER ON A MOTORCYCLE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4654 (Word version) -- Reps. Hardwick, Harrell, Loftis, Sandifer, White, Harrison, Owens, Crosby, Anderson, Bingham, Sottile, McEachern, Corbin, Chumley, Clyburn, Forrester, Hearn, Henderson, Lucas, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Ott, Parker and Southard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF POLLUTANTS INTO THE ENVIRONMENT AND REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON THESE EXEMPTIONS AND TO SPECIFY THAT NO PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION IS CREATED BY OR EXISTS UNDER THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-130, RELATING TO FINAL ORDERS OF THE DEPARTMENT DISCONTINUING DISCHARGE OF POLLUTANTS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO REQUIRED PROCEDURES PRECEDING THE ISSUANCE OF A FINAL ORDER AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ORDER IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW PURSUANT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-250, RELATING TO WHOM BENEFITS FROM CAUSES OF ACTION RESULTING FROM POLLUTION VIOLATIONS INURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION IS CREATED BY OR EXISTS UNDER THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT; AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS RETROACTIVE AND EXTINGUISH ANY RIGHT, CLAIM, OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING UNDER OR RELATED TO THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SUBJECT TO EXCEPTIONS FOR THE STATE AND ITS SUBDIVISIONS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 4660 (Word version) -- Rep. H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM ACT OF 2012"; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1339 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ORGANIZED BY OR ON BEHALF OF A STATEWIDE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER, A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND CERTAIN GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTEES; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTS PROHIBITED BY LOBBYISTS, LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS FROM OFFERING, MAKING, OR FACILITATING A CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION TO A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR A STATEWIDE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER FROM DECEMBER THIRTY-FIRST THROUGH JULY FIRST OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1308, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FILING OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS BY CANDIDATES AND COMMITTEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE CANDIDATES FOR STATEWIDE OFFICE OR FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS ONLINE WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER RECEIPT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1314, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS AND RESTRICTIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMMITTEES BEING ESTABLISHED, FINANCED, OR CONTROLLED BY A CANDIDATE, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO A COMMITTEE ORGANIZED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ESTABLISHED, FINANCED, MAINTAINED, OR CONTROLLED BY A CANDIDATE OR PUBLIC OFFICIAL.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Battle Bedingfield Bingham Bowen Bowers Brady Branham Brannon Brantley G. A. Brown Butler Garrick Chumley Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole 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 Johnson King Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy McEachern McLeod Merrill D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Nanney J. M. Neal Norman Ott Owens Parker Parks Pinson Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Rutherford Ryan Sabb Sandifer Simrill Skelton G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Tribble Viers Weeks White Whitmire Williams Willis Young
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 24.
Paul Agnew Boyd Brown Denny Neilson G. Murrell Smith Ted Vick Kris Crawford David Mack Tracy Edge Chris Murphy Tom Corbin Joseph Neal Robert L. Brown Chris Hart J. Seth Whipper
The SPEAKER granted Rep. PATRICK a leave of absence for the day due to business reasons.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. KNIGHT a leave of absence for the day due to illness.
Announcement was made that Dr. John Dubose of Camden 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. 4636 (Word version)
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01/24/12 LIMEHOUSE, GILLIARD, SOTTILE and MCEACHERN
Bill Number: H. 3757 (Word version)
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01/24/12 HUGGINS, ALLISON, TALLON and BRANNON
Bill Number: H. 3993 (Word version)
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01/24/12 PUTNAM and SOUTHARD
Bill Number: H. 3981 (Word version)
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01/24/12 WHITE
Bill Number: H. 4082 (Word version)
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01/24/12 BOWERS and ANTHONY
Bill Number: H. 4095 (Word version)
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01/24/12 BOWERS
Bill Number: H. 4627 (Word version)
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01/24/12 PATRICK
Bill Number: H. 4628 (Word version)
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01/24/12 JOHNSON
Bill Number: H. 4629 (Word version)
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01/24/12 HUGGINS
Bill Number: H. 4635 (Word version)
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01/24/12 BOWERS
Bill Number: H. 4636 (Word version)
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01/24/12 FRYE
Rep. QUINN moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, January 31, which was adopted:
H. 4243 (Word version) -- Reps. Quinn, Bingham, Toole, Huggins, Atwater and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-27-365, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR LEXINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE COMMISSION'S MEMBERSHIP FROM NINE TO ELEVEN MEMBERS.
Rep. BINGHAM moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, January 25, which was adopted:
H. 4595 (Word version) -- Reps. Bingham, Allison, Anthony and White: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 73 OF 2011, RELATING TO THE 2011-2012 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, SO AS TO REVISE PARAGRAPH 1A.54, SECTION 1A, PART IB, DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO TRANSFER CERTAIN FUNDS TO MEET MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT BY PROVIDING THAT THE DOLLAR AMOUNT DIRECTED TO BE TRANSFERRED MUST BE "UP TO" THAT AMOUNT AND NOT THE SPECIFIC AMOUNT STIPULATED.
Rep. MERRILL moved to adjourn debate upon the following Joint Resolution until Wednesday, January 25, which was adopted:
H. 4627 (Word version) -- Reps. Merrill, Stavrinakis, Harrison, King, Knight, Williams, Jefferson, Johnson, Sabb, Munnerlyn, Anderson, G. A. Brown, Allison, Horne, Agnew, Gambrell, McCoy, Ryan, Mack, Gilliard, Sottile, Hardwick, Hearn, Weeks, Simrill, Pope, Delleney, Dillard, Sandifer, Erickson, Herbkersman, Brantley, Crosby, Daning, Brady, Quinn, Spires, Frye, Pitts, Southard, Butler Garrick, Pinson, Tallon, Long, Parker, Hodges, Whitmire, Anthony, Bannister, Putnam, Edge, Allen, Thayer, Funderburk, Lucas, Cobb-Hunter, Howard, Harrell, Bowers and Patrick: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FOR ALL DECISIONS SUBSEQUENT TO 2007 PERTAINING TO THE NAVIGABILITY, DEPTH, DREDGING, WASTEWATER AND SLUDGE DISPOSAL, AND RELATED COLLATERAL ISSUES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PORTION OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER BECAUSE THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER MARITIME COMMISSION SUPERSEDES AND REPLACES THE AUTHORITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL WITH REGARD TO ALL ACTIONS CONCERNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA PORTION OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER BY ENACTMENT OF ACT 56 OF 2007, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2007.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4636 (Word version) -- Reps. Tallon, J. R. Smith, Hixon, Pope, Delleney, Corbin, Bedingfield, G. R. Smith, Lucas, Hamilton, Stringer, Ryan, Owens, Horne, Pinson, Thayer, Putnam, Murphy, Pitts, Spires, Brannon, Chumley, Lowe, Allison, Anthony, Quinn, Bingham, Ballentine, Bannister, Hearn, D. C. Moss, Hardwick, Parker, Cole, Forrester, Limehouse, Gilliard, Sottile, McEachern and Frye: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 16 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE BLUE ALERT PROGRAM THAT IS DESIGNED TO APPREHEND A SUSPECT THAT ALLEGEDLY KILLS, SERIOUSLY INJURES, OR ABDUCTS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER BY RAPIDLY DISSEMINATING INFORMATION REGARDING THE SUSPECT.
Rep. TALLON explained the Bill.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Allen Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Battle Bedingfield Bingham Bowen Bowers Brady Branham Brannon Brantley H. B. Brown Butler Garrick Chumley Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole Corbin Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Erickson Forrester Frye Funderburk Gambrell Gilliard Govan Hardwick Hayes Hearn Hixon Hodges Horne Howard Huggins Jefferson Johnson King Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern McLeod Merrill D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Nanney J. M. Neal Neilson Norman Ott Owens Parks Pinson Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Ryan Sabb Sandifer Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Tribble Vick Weeks White Whitmire Williams Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
H. 3124 (Word version) -- Reps. Pitts and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLES 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, AND 124 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE "DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "SECOND AMENDMENT" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "DEPARTMENT OF NAVY" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "PARENTS AND SPOUSES OF ACTIVE DUTY OVERSEAS VETERANS" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "STATE FLAG" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL-RETIRED" LICENSE PLATES, "I SUPPORT LIBRARIES" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATOR" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "COON HUNTERS" LICENSE PLATES, "BEACH MUSIC" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "CITADEL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 'BIG RED'" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "LARGE MOUTH BASS" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "HIGH SCHOOL" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE FEDERATION" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND "HISTORIC" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-7330, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF "BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "EAGLE SCOUTS OF AMERICA" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO CERTAIN CURRENT AND FORMER ELECTED OFFICIALS AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES THAT A CORONER MAY BE ISSUED FROM ONE TO TWO; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPLAY OF A LICENSE PLATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FRAME MAY BE PLACED ON A LICENSE PLATE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-10410, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF "VETERAN" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THE WHEELCHAIR SYMBOL ON CERTAIN "VETERAN" LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF "PURPLE HEART" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF LICENSE PLATES THAT MAY BE ISSUED TO A PERSON FROM ONE TO THREE AND TO PROVIDE A FEE FOR THE THIRD LICENSE PLATE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8000, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES THAT CONTAIN THE EMBLEM OF A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, SO AS TO SPECIFY THEIR SIZE, GENERAL DESIGN, PERIOD OF VALIDITY, TO REVISE THEIR COSTS AND DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FROM THEIR SALE, TO REVISE THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PREPAID APPLICATIONS AND MINIMUM PAYMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST RECEIVE BEFORE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE MAY BE ISSUED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ORGANIZATION MUST GIVE ITS LEGAL AUTHORITY TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT'S USE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S LOGO, TRADE MARK, OR DESIGN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES CREATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SO AS TO REVISE THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PREPAID APPLICATIONS AND MINIMUM PAYMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST RECEIVE BEFORE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE MAY BE ISSUED AND TO REVISE THEIR COSTS AND DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FROM THEIR SALES.
Rep. DANING moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate Amendments until Wednesday, January 25, which was agreed to.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
H. 3351 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Weeks and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-75 SO AS TO DECLARE JANUARY SEVENTEENTH OF EACH YEAR AS "EARTHA KITT DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN HONOR OF THE LATE EARTHA MAE KITT, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN ACTRESS, SINGER, AND NATIVE SOUTH CAROLINIAN.
Rep. OTT moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate Amendments until Wednesday, January 25, which was agreed to.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
H. 3864 (Word version) -- Reps. Hardwick, Quinn, Barfield, Hearn, Tallon, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, G. M. Smith, Pinson, Ballentine, D. C. Moss, Mitchell, J. H. Neal, R. L. Brown, Whipper, Toole, Forrester, Butler Garrick, Hayes, Chumley, J. E. Smith, Atwater, Owens, Bikas, Crosby, Hixon, Murphy, Stringer, Clemmons, Pitts, Edge, Viers, Dillard, Ryan, Vick, J. R. Smith, Knight, Long, Huggins, Ott and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON FISHING GENERALLY, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLE TO GOVERN CERTAIN FISHING ACTIVITIES IN THE FRESHWATERS OF THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR SPECIFIC VIOLATIONS; BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 13, TITLE 50 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REGULATION OF AND THE PROTECTION FOR FRESHWATER GAME FISH; TO AMEND ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 50, RELATING TO FISH HATCHERIES AND SANCTUARIES, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-1995 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY PERMIT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO CONDUCT FISH AND SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS IN THE WATERS OF THIS STATE IN CONNECTION WITH HATCHERY OPERATIONS OR MANAGEMENT OF THOSE SPECIES UNDER FEDERAL JURISDICTION; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-13-610 RELATING TO LAWFUL TAKING OF FISH IN GAME ZONE NO. 1; 50-13-620 RELATING TO PENALTIES APPLICABLE TO FISHING VIOLATIONS IN GAME ZONE NO. 1; 50-13-680 RELATING TO PERMITS REQUIRED FOR TAKING FISH IN CERTAIN PONDS IN MARLBORO COUNTY; 50-13-690 RELATING TO THE USE OF NETS OR OTHER DEVICES TO TAKE NONGAME FISH FROM PRIVATE PONDS IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY; 50-13-730 RELATING TO THE USE OF NETS TO TAKE NONGAME FISH IN THE FRESHWATERS OF THIS STATE; AND 50-13-2010 RELATING TO THE SHELLEY LAKE FISH SANCTUARY IN MARION COUNTY.
Rep. HARDWICK explained the Senate Amendments.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allen Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Battle Bedingfield Bingham Bowen Bowers Brady Brannon Brantley H. B. Brown Butler Garrick Chumley Clemmons Clyburn Cole Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Erickson Forrester Funderburk Gambrell Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hearn Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Johnson King Limehouse Loftis Long Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Murphy Nanney J. M. Neal Neilson Norman Ott Parker Pinson Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Ryan Sabb Sandifer Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Tribble Vick Weeks White Whitmire Williams Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Gilliard Lowe McLeod
The Senate Amendments were agreed to, and the Bill 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.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 4447 (Word version) -- Reps. Forrester, Allison, Chumley, Tallon and Parker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE NORTH TYGER RIVER ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 296 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY "CAPTAIN JOHN DAVID HORTMAN BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "CAPTAIN JOHN DAVID HORTMAN BRIDGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 4606 (Word version) -- Reps. Hayes, Anthony and McEachern: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF WEST CALHOUN STREET FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 57 TO UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 301 AND THE PORTION OF EAST CALHOUN STREET FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 34 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 301 "PAUL J. GLENN HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "PAUL J. GLENN HIGHWAY".
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 4635 (Word version) -- Reps. Funderburk, Erickson, Brady, Stavrinakis, Agnew, Ott, McLeod, McCoy, Sottile, Allison, Delleney, Gambrell, Hamilton, Harrell, Herbkersman, Horne, Limehouse, Long, Murphy, Pitts, Pope, Simrill, G. R. Smith, Thayer, Weeks, Willis and Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO DESIGNATE IN SOUTH CAROLINA THE SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN OF THE REVOLUTION NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA, WHICH IS AN AREA UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR THIS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA DESIGNATION DUE TO ITS HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND SOUTH CAROLINA'S VITAL ROLE IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
Rep. PARKER moved to reconsider the vote whereby the following Concurrent Resolution was adopted, which was agreed to:
H. 4635 (Word version) -- Reps. Funderburk, Erickson, Brady, Stavrinakis, Agnew, Ott, McLeod, McCoy, Sottile, Allison, Delleney, Gambrell, Hamilton, Harrell, Herbkersman, Horne, Limehouse, Long, Murphy, Pitts, Pope, Simrill, G. R. Smith, Thayer, Weeks, Willis and Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO DESIGNATE IN SOUTH CAROLINA THE SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN OF THE REVOLUTION NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA, WHICH IS AN AREA UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR THIS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA DESIGNATION DUE TO ITS HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND SOUTH CAROLINA'S VITAL ROLE IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
Rep. PARKER moved to adjourn debate on the Concurrent Resolution until Wednesday, January 25, which was agreed to.
Rep. HIXON moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
At 12:57 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. QUINN, adjourned in memory of Emma Katherine Longstreet of Lexington, to meet at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow.
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