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The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:
Our thought for today is from Job 5:9: "He does great things and unsearchable, marvelous things without number."
Let us pray. Lord of life, You are with us during our daily routine. Inspire these Representatives and penetrate their anxieties and preoccupations with the ambition to do the work of the people. Raise them up and help them to accomplish notable acts with new meaning. O Lord, our God, steer our Nation, State, this Assembly, and all individuals to work together for the good of the people. Protect our defenders of freedom, as they protect us. Heal the wounds, those seen and those hidden, of our brave warriors. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. BEDINGFIELD moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Rikki Paige West of Belton, which was agreed to.
Document No. 4239
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Massage/Bodywork Therapy Panel
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-30-60
Qualification for Licensure
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives February 7, 2012
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration: Permanently Withdrawn
Document No. 4243
Agency: Manufactured Housing Board
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-29-10
Board Authorized to Make Investigations and Deny, Suspend or Revoke Licenses
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives February 7, 2012
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 6, 2012
Revised: February 1, 2013
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., May 8, 2012
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 220:
S. 220 (Word version) -- Senators Jackson and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-149 TO PROHIBIT THE RESALE OF FOOD THAT HAS BEEN SERVED OR SOLD TO AND POSSESSED BY A CONSUMER.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
Rep. SANDIFER, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
S. 1107 (Word version) -- Senators Leventis, Hayes, Rose and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-1-77 SO AS TO PROVIDE A BOARD OR COMMISSION THAT REGULATES THE LICENSURE OF A PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION UNDER TITLE 40 MAY ISSUE A TEMPORARY LICENSE FOR A PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION IT REGULATES TO THE SPOUSE OF AN ACTIVE DUTY MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING THIS LICENSE, AND TO PROVIDE TIME LIMITS ON THE VALIDITY OF THIS LICENSE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. SANDIFER, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
S. 1125 (Word version) -- Senators Bright, Bryant, S. Martin, Thomas, Gregory, Knotts, Campbell, Rose, Cromer, Fair, Campsen, Grooms, Peeler and Shoopman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-120 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DISQUALIFICATION FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON DISCHARGED FROM EMPLOYMENT FOR CAUSE IS INELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS FOR TWENTY WEEKS BEGINNING WITH THE DATE THE PERSON FILED A BENEFITS REQUEST.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. SANDIFER, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 1392 (Word version) -- Senators Campbell and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-13-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TOTAL LIABILITIES OF ANY ONE BORROWER TO A BANK, SO AS TO DEFINE "TOTAL LIABILITIES" WHICH SHALL INCLUDE "DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS" AND TO ALSO DEFINE "DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS" FOR THIS PURPOSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 34-13-70, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF LOANS BY A STATE BANK TO A BORROWER, SO AS TO DEFINE "LOAN" WHICH SHALL INCLUDE "DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS", AND TO ALSO DEFINE "DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS" FOR THIS PURPOSE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 5217 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE HELEN JACKSON BROWN, A NATIVE OF YEMASSEE, ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETY-FOURTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5218 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ALGERNONG ALLEN OF JASPER COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS NINETY-THIRD BIRTHDAY, AND TO EXTEND HIM JOYOUS BIRTHDAY GREETINGS WITH WISHES FOR MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5219 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CARRIE MAE RUTH PRIESTER, A NATIVE OF HAMPTON COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5220 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. JOSEPHINE M. CAPERS OF HAMPTON COUNTY ON REACHING HER NINETY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5221 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. ALICE EARLINE JONES BETTERSON OF HAMPTON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETIETH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5222 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. PAULINE "POLLY" BRYANT OF HAMPTON COUNTY ON REACHING HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5223 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE VIOLA WILLIAMS-THOMAS, A NATIVE OF JASPER COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5224 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LOUISE BING, A NATIVE OF HAMPTON COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETY-FOURTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5225 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE KATIE RICHARD GILLIARD, A NATIVE OF COLLETON COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDRED SECOND BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5226 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ELIZABETH MIXSON-ROBINSON, A NATIVE OF HAMPTON COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETY-THIRD BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5227 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LUTHER HARLEY OF HAMPTON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS NINETIETH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HIM A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5228 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. FINLEY METZGER OF HAMPTON COUNTY ON REACHING HER NINETIETH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5229 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JOHNNIE BAMPFIELD JAMES OF HAMPTON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETY-SECOND BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5230 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MAE ETTA GARVIN GREEN, A NATIVE OF JASPER COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETY-SEVENTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5231 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE IDA DELOACH FORESTER, A NATIVE OF HAMPTON COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDRED SECOND BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5232 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LACY MONDAY DUNCAN, A NATIVE OF HAMPTON COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS NINETY-SECOND BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5233 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JOHN HENRY LEE, SR., OF JASPER COUNTY ON REACHING HIS NINETY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HIM MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5234 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. CLAIBOURNE METZGER OF HAMPTON COUNTY ON REACHING HIS NINETY-THIRD BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HIM MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5235 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE FLORRIE LOUISE MILLER OF HAMPTON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETY-NINTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5236 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ELLA SHAMBLEY-SNIDER OF YEMASSEE ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5237 (Word version) -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DAISY B. BOSTICK, A NATIVE OF HAMPTON COUNTY, ON THE RECENT CELEBRATION OF HER NINETY-FIRST BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5238 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilliard, 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, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, 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, Putnam, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Vick, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE MAY 2012 AS "WATER SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH" AND TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE HOUR OF INSTRUCTION ON WATER SAFETY DURING THE MONTH OF MAY.
Whereas, drowning is the leading cause of death for infants and young children in eighteen states, and nationally ranks second only to automobile accidents, claiming the lives of approximately four thousand children each year and leaving another twelve thousand with some form of permanent brain damage; and
Whereas, in 2000, there were three thousand four hundred eighty-two unintentional drownings in the United States, an average of nine people per day; and
Whereas, children aged five to fourteen most often drown in swimming pools and open water such as rivers, lakes, dams, and canals; and
Whereas, a swimming pool is fourteen times more likely than a motor vehicle to be involved in the death of a child aged four and under; and
Whereas, understanding the precious gift South Carolina children are to the future of this State, the House of Representatives declares May 2012 as "Water Safety Awareness Month"; and
Whereas, attempting to avert the unspeakable tragedies that South Carolina families and communities face upon the drowning and physical damage of children who are simply unaware of the potential dangers of swimming pools and bodies of water, the House of Representatives encourages public school districts of this State to provide at least one hour of instruction on water safety during the month of May. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, declare May 2012 as "Water Safety Awareness Month" and encourage public school districts of this State to provide at least one hour of instruction on water safety during the month of May.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to each public school district superintendent of this State.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5239 (Word version) -- Reps. Patrick, Erickson, Herbkersman, 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, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Vick, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEMORATE THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE TOWN OF MITCHELVILLE ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND, AN EVENT THAT SIGNALED THE DAWN OF LIBERTY FOR ENSLAVED AFRICANS IN THE SEA ISLANDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5240 (Word version) -- Reps. Norman, 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, 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, Johnson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Vick, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SWIM TEAM ON ITS SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCES IN THE 2011 CLASS AAA STATE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO RECOGNIZE THE SWIMMERS AND THEIR COACHES ON A SENSATIONAL SEASON.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5241 (Word version) -- Rep. Norman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SWIM TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2011 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Fort Mill High School boys swim team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and commending them on their outstanding season and for capturing the 2011 Class AAA State Championship title.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5242 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, J. R. Smith and Sottile: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MAY AS "CONFEDERATE HISTORY AND HERITAGE MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS AND GUESTS OF OUR STATE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS CRUCIAL ERA IN THE HISTORY OF OUR PEOPLE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5243 (Word version) -- Reps. J. R. Smith, Clyburn, Hixon, Spires, Taylor, Young, 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, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, 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, Putnam, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Vick, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams and Willis: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. THOMAS L. HALLMAN, CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5244 (Word version) -- Rep. Pope: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CLOVER HIGH SCHOOL CHORALIERS, DIRECTOR, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING THEM FOR CAPTURING CLASS AAAA TOP HONORS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CHORAL FESTIVAL.
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 Clover High School Choraliers, director, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of congratulating them for capturing Class AAAA top honors in the South Carolina State Choral Festival.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5245 (Word version) -- Rep. Pope: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CLOVER HIGH SCHOOL CHORALIERS ON CAPTURING CLASS AAAA TOP HONORS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CHORAL FESTIVAL.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5247 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Weeks, 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, 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, Johnson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, 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, Putnam, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Vick, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SCOTT WARREN FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATED TEACHING AT WILSON HALL, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON BEING NAMED SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION'S 2012 HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5248 (Word version) -- Reps. Pinson, Parks and Pitts: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MAJOR ROY EUGENE "SONNY" COX, JR., OF THE GREENWOOD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DURING THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF COMMITTED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THIS STATE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
S. 1501 (Word version) -- Senator Coleman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 34 IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH DOUGLAS ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH CLARKE BRIDGE ROAD "EDWARD L. STEVENSON, JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "EDWARD L. STEVENSON, JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
S. 1503 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION LOCATED AT THE JUNCTURE OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAYS 9 AND 57 IN HORRY COUNTY "STALVEY BELLAMY INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERSECTION THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "STALVEY BELLAMY INTERSECTION".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following Bill and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 5246 (Word version) -- Reps. Howard and King: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO PARTICIPATES AS A MEMBER OF A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH OR CRIME WATCH MUST SUCCESSFULLY UNDERGO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND A MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S. 1473 (Word version) -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE CONTACTORS' LICENSING BOARD, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS OF LICENSURE FOR CONTRACTORS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4229, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Agnew Alexander Allen Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Barfield Battle Bedingfield Bowen Brady Branham Brannon Brantley G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Erickson Forrester Frye Funderburk Gambrell Gilliard Govan Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Hayes Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Johnson King Knight Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Murphy Nanney J. H. Neal Norman Owens Parker Parks Patrick Pinson Pitts Pope Putnam Rutherford Sabb Sandifer Sellers Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Weeks White Whitmire Williams Willis Young
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, May 9.
James Merrill Walton McLeod James Neal Kenny Bingham McLain R. "Mac" Toole Alan D. Clemmons Kevin Ryan Boyd Brown H. B. "Chip" Limehouse Jenny A. Horne Richard "Rick" Quinn Harry Ott Chris Hart James Harrison B. W. Bannister Denny Neilson Derham Cole, Jr. Tracy Edge Jackson "Seth" Whipper Bill Bowers
The SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE granted Rep. VICK a temporary leave of absence.
The SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE granted Rep. NEILSON a temporary leave of absence due to a family illness.
Reps. STAVRINAKIS and EDGE signed a statement with the Clerk that they came in after the roll call of the House and were present for the Session on Tuesday, May 8.
Announcement was made that Dr. Chris Mahr of Sumter was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
Rep. DELLENEY presented to the House the Great Falls Boys Varsity Basketball Team, the 2012 Class A Champions, their coaches and other school officials.
Rep. MERRILL presented to the House the Hanahan High School "Hawks" Varsity Wrestling Team, the 2012 Class AA Champions, their coaches and other school officials.
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. 5216 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
05/09/12 CHUMLEY and CORBIN
The SPEAKER granted Rep. MUNNERLYN a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments:
S. 1031 (Word version) -- Senators Lourie, L. Martin, Elliott, Setzler and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5660(E)(1) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION FOR AND ISSUANCE OF DISPOSAL AUTHORITY CERTIFICATES, TO INCREASE THE AGE OF A VEHICLE THAT MAY BE DISPOSED OF BY A DEMOLISHER WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE OR OTHER NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FROM EIGHT TO FIFTEEN YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5670(A), RELATING TO DUTIES OF DEMOLISHERS PRIOR TO DEMOLISHING A VEHICLE ABANDONED ON A HIGHWAY, TO ESTABLISH A FIFTEEN DAY WAITING PERIOD BEFORE A DEMOLISHER MAY WRECK, DISMANTLE, OR DEMOLISH A VEHICLE UNLESS THE DEMOLISHER IS PROVIDED WITH A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, AN AUCTION SALES RECEIPT, A DISPOSAL AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE, OR AN AFFIDAVIT OF PROOF OF LAWFUL POSSESSION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5670(D), RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DEMOLISHERS THAT BREACH DUTIES ESTABLISHED IN THIS SECTION, TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 56-5-5670; TO AMEND ARTICLE 39, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES ON HIGHWAYS, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-5680 TO PROVIDE FOR AN AFFIDAVIT OF LAWFUL POSSESSION THAT A DEMOLISHER MAY ACCEPT IN LIEU OF A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, AN AUCTION SALES RECEIPT, OR A DISPOSAL AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE AFFIDAVIT, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS A FELONY TO KNOWINGLY PROVIDE FALSE INFORMATION IN THE AFFIDAVIT, TO REQUIRE A DEMOLISHER ACCEPTING AN AFFIDAVIT TO TRANSMIT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE AFFIDAVIT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO REPORT THE INFORMATION TRANSMITTED BY THE DEMOLISHER TO THE NATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE INFORMATION SYSTEM, AND TO PRESCRIBE THE APPROPRIATE USES OF THE INFORMATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5945, RELATING TO DUTIES OF DEMOLISHERS PRIOR TO DEMOLISHING AN ABANDONED OR DERELICT MOTOR VEHICLE FOUND ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, TO ESTABLISH A FIFTEEN DAY WAITING PERIOD BEFORE A DEMOLISHER MAY WRECK, DISMANTLE, OR DEMOLISH AN ABANDONED VEHICLE UNLESS THE DEMOLISHER IS PROVIDED WITH A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, A SALES RECEIPT ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-5-5850, OR AN AFFIDAVIT OF PROOF OF LAWFUL POSSESSION, AND TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 56-5-5945; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ESTABLISH A MECHANISM FOR THE ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF THE INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER THIS ACT AT NO CHARGE TO THE DEMOLISHER SUBMITTING THE INFORMATION.
Rep. SPIRES moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, May 15, 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.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 5080 (Word version) -- Reps. Mack and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-13-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TOTAL LIABILITIES OF ANY ONE BORROWER TO A BANK, SO AS TO DEFINE "TOTAL LIABILITIES" WHICH SHALL INCLUDE "DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS" AND TO ALSO DEFINE "DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS" FOR THIS PURPOSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 34-13-70, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF LOANS BY A STATE BANK TO A BORROWER, SO AS TO DEFINE "LOAN" WHICH SHALL INCLUDE "DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS", AND TO ALSO DEFINE "DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS" FOR THIS PURPOSE.
Rep. SANDIFER moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4944 (Word version) -- Reps. Crawford, Patrick, Herbkersman, Brady, Bedingfield, Anderson, Sandifer, Erickson, McCoy, Brannon, Bowers, Gambrell, Hayes, Limehouse, Lowe, Mack, Pinson, Spires, Edge, Stavrinakis and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TELEMEDICINE INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-295 SO AS TO PROVIDE RELATED DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER THAT PERFORMS TELEMEDICINE SERVICES IN A CERTAIN MANNER MUST BE REIMBURSED FOR THOSE SERVICES IN THE SAME MANNER AS HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH AN IN-PERSON CONSULTATION, TO PROVIDE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE BY MEANS OF TELEMEDICINE MUST SATISFY CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR DELIVERING THE SAME CARE IN PERSON; AND TO PROVIDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS MAY AUTHORIZE THE PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY CERTAIN MEANS THROUGH THE USE OF STANDARD TELEPHONE, FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS, UNSECURED ELECTRONIC MAIL, OR A COMBINATION OF THEM, SUBJECT TO AN EXCEPTION.
Reps. PATRICK, CRAWFORD, BRANNON, TALLON, HERBKERSMAN, SANDIFER, WHITMIRE, BEDINGFIELD, BANNISTER, NORMAN, J. R. SMITH, HENDERSON, MCCOY, MURPHY, ALLISON, PARKER and PITTS requested debate on the Bill.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 5103 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Spires, Brannon and Branham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 18 TO CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE RIGHTS OF A PHARMACY WHEN UNDERGOING AN AUDIT CONDUCTED BY A MANAGED CARE COMPANY, INSURANCE COMPANY, THIRD-PARTY PAYER, OR AN ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THE AUDITING ENTITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPEALS PROCESS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECOUPMENT OF FUNDS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Rep. SANDIFER moved to commit the Bill to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, which was agreed to.
Rep. SELLERS moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted:
H. 5048 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, J. R. Smith, Spires, Clyburn, Hixon and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL INCLUDE "AIKEN" ON ALL EXISTING AND FUTURE SIGNAGE THAT DIRECTS MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC TO THE CITY OF AUGUSTA, GEORGIA ALONG THE EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND LANES OF TRAFFIC AT EXIT 107 ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26, AND ALONG THE NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND LANES OF TRAFFIC AT EXIT 16 ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 77.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. FUNDERBURK a temporary leave of absence.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. MCLEOD a temporary leave of absence.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3258 (Word version) -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-6500, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF "UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A WIDOW OR WIDOWER OF A GRADUATE OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY MAY BE ISSUED THIS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
The Education and Public Works Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 3258 (COUNCIL\SWB\5295CM12), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding the following appropriately numbered SECTION:
/ SECTION __. Chapter 3, Title 56 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
Section 56-3-12010. The Department of Motor Vehicles may issue 'United States Navy Chief Petty Officer' special license plates to owners of private passenger carrying motor vehicles as defined in Section 56-3-630, and motorcycles as defined in Section 56-3-20, registered in their names who are active or retired United States Navy Chief Petty Officers. Each special license plate must be of the same size and general design of regular motor vehicle license plates. Each special license plate must be issued or revalidated for a biennial period which expires twenty-four months from the month the special license plate is issued. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. OWENS moved to table the amendment, which was agreed to.
Rep. DANING proposed the following Amendment No. 2 to H. 3258 (COUNCIL\SWB\5313CM12), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding the following appropriately numbered SECTION:
/ SECTION __. Chapter 3, Title 56 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
Section 56-3-12010. (A) The Department of Motor Vehicles may issue 'United States Navy Chief Petty Officer' special license plates to owners of private passenger carrying motor vehicles as defined in Section 56-3-630, and motorcycles as defined in Section 56-3-20, registered in their names who are active or retired United States Navy Chief Petty Officers. Each special license plate must be of the same size and general design of regular motor vehicle license plates. Each special license plate must be issued or revalidated for a biennial period which expires twenty-four months from the month the special license plate is issued.
(B) The fees collected pursuant to this section above the cost of production must be distributed to the Patriots Point Foundation.
(C) The guidelines for the production, collection, and distribution of fees for a special license plate under this section must meet the requirements of Section 56-3-8100. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. DANING explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Agnew Allen Allison Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Battle Bedingfield Bingham Bowen Bowers Branham Brannon Brantley H. B. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Chumley Clemmons Clyburn Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Erickson Forrester Frye Gambrell Gilliard Govan Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Hayes Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Hosey Howard Huggins Johnson King Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Murphy Nanney J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Norman Parker Parks Patrick Pitts Pope Putnam Ryan Sabb Sandifer Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Weeks White Whitmire Williams Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
On motion of Rep. HERBKERSMAN, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3258 (Word version) be read the third time at the next legislative day.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up:
S. 1268 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler, Shoopman and Ford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT IN 2013 AND 2014, THE ANNUAL FEE FOR THE AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER STANDARD LICENSE PLATE FOR VEHICLES IN THE MANUFACTURER'S EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAM AND FOR THE TESTING, DISTRIBUTION, EVALUATION, AND PROMOTION OF ITS VEHICLES IS SEVEN HUNDRED TWO DOLLARS, TO PROVIDE THAT TWENTY DOLLARS OF EACH FEE IS CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE AND THE BALANCE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ENTIRE FEE AMOUNT BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE FOR NONRESIDENT PARTICIPANTS IN THE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAM.
Rep. ALLISON explained the Joint Resolution.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Agnew Allen Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Battle Bedingfield Bingham Bowen Bowers Brannon Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Chumley Clemmons Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Erickson Forrester Frye Gambrell Gilliard Govan Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hayes Hearn Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Johnson King Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Murphy Nanney J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Norman Owens Parker Parks Patrick Pinson Pitts Pope Putnam 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 Weeks White Whitmire Williams Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Joint Resolution was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Rep. BINGHAM moved to adjourn debate on the motion to reconsider, which was agreed to.
Rep. HOWARD asked unanimous consent to recall H. 5246 (Word version) from the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. BEDINGFIELD objected.
Rep. ATWATER asked unanimous consent to recall H. 4284 (Word version) from the Committee on Education and Public Works.
Rep. KING objected.
The Senate Amendments to the following Joint Resolution were taken up for consideration:
H. 3152 (Word version) -- Reps. Young, Daning, Harrison, Allison, G. R. Smith, Stringer, Taylor, Forrester, Hamilton, Murphy, G. M. Smith, Bingham, Long, Patrick, Viers, Funderburk, Horne, Willis, Weeks, Pope, Simrill, Clemmons, Harrell, Bedingfield and Edge: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8, ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE ELECTION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND TERM OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MUST BE ELECTED JOINTLY WITH THE GOVERNOR IN A MANNER PRESCRIBED BY LAW; TO ADD SECTION 37 TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SENATE SHALL ELECT FROM AMONG ITS MEMBERS A PRESIDENT TO PRESIDE OVER THE SENATE AND TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS PROVIDED BY LAW; TO DELETE SECTIONS 9 AND 10 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, RELATING TO THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BEING PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND, WHILE PRESIDING IN THE SENATE, HAVING NO VOTE, UNLESS THE SENATE IS EQUALLY DIVIDED, SO AS TO REMOVE INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, RELATING TO THE DISABILITY OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO CONFORM APPROPRIATE REFERENCES.
Rep. YOUNG moved to adjourn debate on the Senate Amendments, which was agreed to.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 5196 (Word version) -- Reps. Battle and Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 501 IN MARION COUNTY ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 41 "EBBIE JAMES 'E.J.' ATKINSON BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "EBBIE JAMES 'E.J.' ATKINSON BRIDGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 5202 (Word version) -- Reps. Lowe, G. A. Brown, Weeks and G. M. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION LOCATED AT THE JUNCTURE OF FOXWORTH MILL ROAD AND UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 15 IN SUMTER COUNTY "MOZINGO CROSSROADS" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERSECTION THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "MOZINGO CROSSROADS".
Rep. WEEKS moved to commit the Concurrent Resolution to the Sumter Delegation, which was agreed to.
The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. DELLENEY.
Rep. CRAWFORD moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.
The following Bill and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 5249 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse and Horne: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-630, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH MALTREATING, INJURING, OR KILLING POLICE DOGS AND HORSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINES AND PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTIES AND CONSECUTIVE SERVICE OF SENTENCES, AND TO ALLOW FOR RESTITUTION; TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-940, RELATING TO A PERSON WITH RECKLESS DISREGARD INJURING, DISABLING, OR CAUSING THE DEATH OF A GUIDE DOG OR SERVICE ANIMAL, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-960, RELATING TO A PERSON INTENTIONALLY INJURING, DISABLING, OR CAUSING THE DEATH OF A GUIDE DOG OR SERVICE ANIMAL, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 5250 (Word version) -- Reps. Young, J. R. Smith, Taylor, Hixon, Simrill and Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON PROHIBITED FROM APPEARING ON THE JUNE 2012 PRIMARY BALLOT PURSUANT TO MICHAEL ANDERSON AND ROBERT BARGER V. SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION COMMISSION, ET. AL. AND WHO FILED A STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST BY NOON ON MARCH 30, 2012, IS DEEMED A PUBLIC OFFICIAL AND TO HAVE MET THE FILING REQUIREMENTS TO APPEAR ON THE JUNE 2012 PRIMARY BALLOT IF OTHERWISE QUALIFIED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 5048 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, J. R. Smith, Spires, Clyburn, Hixon and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL INCLUDE "AIKEN" ON ALL EXISTING AND FUTURE SIGNAGE THAT DIRECTS MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC TO THE CITY OF AUGUSTA, GEORGIA ALONG THE EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND LANES OF TRAFFIC AT EXIT 107 ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26, AND ALONG THE NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND LANES OF TRAFFIC AT EXIT 16 ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 77.
Reps. SELLERS, J. H. NEAL, HOWARD, WILLIAMS, KNIGHT, SABB, JOHNSON, BRANTLEY and MACK requested debate on the Bill.
Rep. BINGHAM moved to adjourn debate on the motion to reconsider, which was agreed to.
The Senate Amendments to the following Joint Resolution were taken up for consideration:
H. 3152 (Word version) -- Reps. Young, Daning, Harrison, Allison, G. R. Smith, Stringer, Taylor, Forrester, Hamilton, Murphy, G. M. Smith, Bingham, Long, Patrick, Viers, Funderburk, Horne, Willis, Weeks, Pope, Simrill, Clemmons, Harrell, Bedingfield and Edge: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8, ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE ELECTION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND TERM OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MUST BE ELECTED JOINTLY WITH THE GOVERNOR IN A MANNER PRESCRIBED BY LAW; TO ADD SECTION 37 TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SENATE SHALL ELECT FROM AMONG ITS MEMBERS A PRESIDENT TO PRESIDE OVER THE SENATE AND TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS PROVIDED BY LAW; TO DELETE SECTIONS 9 AND 10 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, RELATING TO THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BEING PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND, WHILE PRESIDING IN THE SENATE, HAVING NO VOTE, UNLESS THE SENATE IS EQUALLY DIVIDED, SO AS TO REMOVE INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, RELATING TO THE DISABILITY OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO CONFORM APPROPRIATE REFERENCES.
Rep. YOUNG moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate Amendments until Tuesday, May 15, which was agreed to.
The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. DELLENEY.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4944 (Word version) -- Reps. Crawford, Patrick, Herbkersman, Brady, Bedingfield, Anderson, Sandifer, Erickson, McCoy, Brannon, Bowers, Gambrell, Hayes, Limehouse, Lowe, Mack, Pinson, Spires, Edge, Stavrinakis and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TELEMEDICINE INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-295 SO AS TO PROVIDE RELATED DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER THAT PERFORMS TELEMEDICINE SERVICES IN A CERTAIN MANNER MUST BE REIMBURSED FOR THOSE SERVICES IN THE SAME MANNER AS HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH AN IN-PERSON CONSULTATION, TO PROVIDE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE BY MEANS OF TELEMEDICINE MUST SATISFY CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR DELIVERING THE SAME CARE IN PERSON; AND TO PROVIDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS MAY AUTHORIZE THE PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY CERTAIN MEANS THROUGH THE USE OF STANDARD TELEPHONE, FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS, UNSECURED ELECTRONIC MAIL, OR A COMBINATION OF THEM, SUBJECT TO AN EXCEPTION.
The Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 4944 (COUNCIL\AGM\ 19557AB12), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. This act is known and may be cited as the "South Carolina Telemedicine Insurance Reimbursement Act".
SECTION 2. Article 1, Chapter 71, Title 38 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 38-71-295. (A) For the purposes of this article:
(1) 'Telemedicine' means the delivery of health care, including diagnosis, treatment, or transfer of medical data, by means of interactive audio, video, or data communications by a licensed physician or other health care provider at a consultant site to a patient at a referring site. Interactive audio and video telecommunications must be used between the consultant site and the referring site. Standard telephone, facsimile transmissions, unsecured electronic mail, or a combination of them do not constitute telemedicine services.
(2) 'Consultant site' means the physical site at which the consulting physician or other health care provider is located at the time that health care is provided by means of telemedicine.
(3) 'Referring site' means the physical site of the patient.
(4) 'Insurer' means an accident and health insurance company, fraternal benefit society, hospital service corporation, medical service corporation, health care corporation, health maintenance organization, preferred provider organization, provider-sponsored health care corporation, managed care entity, or any similar entity authorized by the State of South Carolina to provide health insurance policies in this State.
(5) 'Health care provider' means a licensed physician, physician group practice, hospital system, or a licensed physician's assistant or licensed advanced practice registered nurse practicing within his or her scope of practice and supervision requirements, except for distance, under the laws of this State. For purposes of the referring site, a health care provider may include a registered nurse licensed in this State who is providing health care in a school or prison setting. For purposes of the consultant site, a health care provider may include a licensed speech pathologist or licensed or certified disease management educator.
(B) The physician or other health care provider at the consultant site delivering health care by means of telemedicine to a patient at the referring site must be reimbursed for those services in the same manner as health care services provided through an in-person consultation. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a commercial insurer or managed care organization from including or excluding telemedicine services as a covered service in a health care contract or from negotiating with health care providers for reimbursement rates for telemedicine.
(C) If a patient seeks and receives telemedicine services and has an existing medical home, it is the responsibility of the telemedicine provider to promptly and electronically communicate the details of the encounter to the medical home. It then becomes the responsibility of the medical home to decide when a face to face encounter is necessary.
(1) It the patient seeks and receives telemedicine services and has no existing medical home, it becomes the responsibility of the telemedicine provider to either perform a face to face encounter or arrange for a face to face encounter with an existing physician practice within one week.
(2) A medical home is defined as a primary care or internal medicine practice in which the patient has received care within one year.
(D) The South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners has the authority to authorize, at its sole discretion, other specific programs that use standard telephone, facsimile transmissions, unsecured electronic mail, or a combination of them to render health care services; however, services provided though such specific programs are not subject to subsection (B)."
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. CRAWFORD explained the amendment.
Rep. PATRICK moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Rep. CRAWFORD moved to table the motion.
Rep. PATRICK demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allen Anthony Bannister Barfield Bedingfield Bingham Bowen Bowers Brannon G. A. Brown H. B. Brown Butler Garrick Chumley Corbin Crawford Delleney Dillard Forrester Gambrell Gilliard Hamilton Hardwick Hart Hayes Hearn Henderson Horne Howard Jefferson Knight Limehouse Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy D. C. Moss Murphy Nanney Ott Parks Pinson Pitts Putnam Ryan Sandifer G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Toole Weeks White Whitmire Williams Willis
Those who voted in the negative are:
Agnew Allison Atwater Bales Ballentine Brantley Clemmons Crosby Daning Erickson Frye Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Hosey Huggins Johnson King Long McEachern Merrill V. S. Moss J. M. Neal Norman Owens Parker Patrick Pope Quinn Sabb Simrill Skelton Sottile Tallon Taylor Thayer Young
So, the motion to recommit the Bill was tabled.
The question then recurred to the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The question then recurred to the adoption of the Bill.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Agnew Allen Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bedingfield Bingham Bowen Bowers Branham Brannon Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Chumley Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Forrester Gambrell Gilliard Govan Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hart Hayes Hearn Henderson Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Johnson King Knight Limehouse Loftis Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Murphy Nanney J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Ott Parks Pinson Pitts Quinn Ryan Sabb Sandifer G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Toole Weeks Whitmire Williams Willis
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allison Erickson Herbkersman Hiott Long Norman Owens Parker Patrick Pope Putnam Simrill Skelton Taylor Thayer White Young
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 4944. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Telemedicine Insurance Reimbursement Bill.
Rep. Joan Brady
On motion of Rep. CRAWFORD, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4944 (Word version) be read the third time on the next legislative day.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 5048 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, J. R. Smith, Spires, Clyburn, Hixon and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL INCLUDE "AIKEN" ON ALL EXISTING AND FUTURE SIGNAGE THAT DIRECTS MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC TO THE CITY OF AUGUSTA, GEORGIA ALONG THE EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND LANES OF TRAFFIC AT EXIT 107 ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26, AND ALONG THE NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND LANES OF TRAFFIC AT EXIT 16 ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 77.
The Education and Public Works Comm. proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 5048 (COUNCIL\SWB\5289CM12), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 5, Title 57 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 57-5-200. (A) The Department of Transportation shall include "Aiken" on all existing and future signage that directs motor vehicle traffic to the City of Augusta, Georgia along the eastbound and westbound lanes of traffic at Exit 107 on Interstate Highway 26, and along the northbound and southbound lanes of traffic at Exit 16 on Interstate Highway 77.
(B) Public funds shall not be used to implement the provisions contained in this section."
SECTION 2. The South Carolina Department of Transportation is directed to petition the appropriate entities for Aiken, South Carolina, to be included on the "list of control cities" as published by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials for use in guide signs on interstate highways.
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
The amendment was then adopted.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Agnew Alexander Allen Allison Anthony Atwater Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bedingfield Bingham Bowen Bowers Branham Brantley G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Chumley Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Erickson Forrester Frye Gambrell Gilliard Govan Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hart Hayes Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Huggins Jefferson Johnson King Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern Merrill D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Murphy Nanney J. M. Neal Norman Ott Owens Parker Parks Patrick Pinson Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Ryan Sabb Sandifer Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Weeks White Whitmire Williams Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
At 11:34 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. BEDINGFIELD, adjourned in memory of Rikki Paige West of Belton, to meet in accordance with Rep. BINGHAM'S motion to adjourn subject to the SPEAKER calling the House into Statewide Session, provided, however, that if the SPEAKER did not call the House back into Statewide Session prior to Tuesday, May 15, 2012, the House would next meet in Statewide Session at 12:00 noon, May 15, 2012.
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