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The House assembled at 1:00 p.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:
Our thought for today is from Song of Solomon 8:6: "For love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave."
Let us pray. God of all love, help these men and women to renew their affection for those they love and rejoice in the relationships you place before them in this place and this setting. We are encouraged to know that You see to our every need, personal and public. We thank You for healing of broken hearts and lives. Restore all of us to Your love, which You so graciously provide for us.
Bless our Nation, President, State, and her leaders and all who assist them in their duties. 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. 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 Mrs. Carolyn Chapman of Belton, which was agreed to.
The following was introduced:
H. 4556 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole,
Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, 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, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MAJOR GENERAL IRENE TROWELL-HARRIS, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE/AIR NATIONAL GUARD (RETIRED), FOR HER THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS OF OUTSTANDING MILITARY SERVICE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER ON BEING RECOGNIZED AS AN OUTSTANDING MILITARY WOMAN AT THE SPANN WATSON CHAPTER, TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, INC.'S APPRECIATION BANQUET FOR MILITARY WOMEN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2011.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4557 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, 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, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR TERESA L. KING, UNITED STATES ARMY, FOR HER THIRTY-ONE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING MILITARY SERVICE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER ON BEING RECOGNIZED AS AN OUTSTANDING MILITARY WOMAN AT THE SPANN WATSON CHAPTER, TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, INC.'S APPRECIATION BANQUET FOR MILITARY WOMEN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2011.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4558 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, 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, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR LIEUTENANT COLONEL ROSE FITCHETT, M.D., M.P.H., UNITED STATES ARMY (RETIRED), FOR HER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING MILITARY SERVICE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER ON BEING RECOGNIZED AS AN OUTSTANDING MILITARY WOMAN AT THE SPANN WATSON CHAPTER, TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, INC.'S
APPRECIATION BANQUET FOR MILITARY WOMEN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2011.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4559 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, 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, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BRIGADIER GENERAL DARLENE M. GOFF, SOUTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, FOR HER THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OF OUTSTANDING MILITARY SERVICE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER ON BEING RECOGNIZED AS AN OUTSTANDING MILITARY WOMAN AT THE SPANN WATSON CHAPTER, TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, INC.'S APPRECIATION BANQUET FOR MILITARY WOMEN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2011.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4560 (Word version) -- Reps. Henderson, 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, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, 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, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL "LADY EAGLES" VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE 2011 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4561 (Word version) -- Reps. Henderson, 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, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson,
King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, 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, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM ON CAPTURING THE 2011 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO COMMEND THE RUNNERS AND COACHES ON A SUCCESSFUL SEASON.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4562 (Word version) -- Reps. Henderson, 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, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, 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, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE J.L. MANN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS 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 FOR AN UNDEFEATED SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE 2011 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the J.L. Mann High School girls 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 for an undefeated season and for winning the 2011 Class AAAA State Championship title.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4563 (Word version) -- Reps. Henderson, 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, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, 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, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE J.L. MANN HIGH SCHOOL-ACADEMY OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY GIRLS SWIM TEAM ON CAPTURING THE 2011 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
TITLE, AND TO COMMEND THE SWIMMERS AND COACHES ON THEIR SECOND SUCCESSIVE UNDEFEATED SEASON.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4564 (Word version) -- Reps. Henderson, 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, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, 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, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. ED BOEHMKE, EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL HEAD CROSS COUNTRY COACH, ON BEING NAMED 2011 CLASS AAA GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY COACH OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY COACHES ASSOCIATION.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4565 (Word version) -- Reps. Henderson, 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, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, 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, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR WINNING 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 Eastside High School girls volleyball team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and commending them for an outstanding season and for winning the 2011 Class AAA State Championship title.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4566 (Word version) -- Reps. Henderson, 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, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, 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, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR WINNING 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 Eastside High School girls cross country team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and commending them for an outstanding season and for winning the 2011 Class AAA State Championship title.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4567 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHARLES WILLIAM "WILL" BRADDOCK OF COLUMBIA FOR HIS NOTEWORTHY ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO
CONGRATULATE HIM ON EARNING THE PRESTIGIOUS RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4578 (Word version) -- Reps. Forrester, 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, 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, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, 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, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE STUDENTS AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THEM FOR A DEMONSTRATION OF THEIR UNIQUE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
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, extend the privilege of the floor to the students and school officials of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker,
for the purpose of recognizing them for a demonstration of their unique accomplishments.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4579 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse and Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BASEBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM FOR WINNING THE 2011 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES AFTER WINNING THE 2010 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES AS WELL.
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 University of South Carolina baseball team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and commending them for winning the 2011 College World Series after winning the 2010 College World Series as well.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4580 (Word version) -- Reps. Hardwick, 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, 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, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, 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, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE CAROLINA AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION FOR HONORING DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., WITH A CELEBRATION OF HIS BIRTH IN MYRTLE BEACH, JANUARY 14-16, 2012.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4581 (Word version) -- Rep. Hardwick: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JAMES PHILIP CUTLER II OF HORRY COUNTY FOR ACHIEVING THE ELITE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT AND TO WISH HIM EVERY SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1079 (Word version) -- Senator Davis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. HELENA IN BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE OCCASION OF THEIR THREE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO WISH THEM MANY MORE YEARS OF SPIRITUAL PROSPERITY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1083 (Word version) -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY IN 2011 AND TO COMMEND THIS OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION AND ITS MEMBERS FOR ITS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS OVER THE YEARS TO OUR STATE'S POLITICAL DISCOURSE AND SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4568 (Word version) -- Reps. Mitchell, Allen, Butler Garrick, Dillard, Hart and Howard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-20, OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY CERTAIN TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-55, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-60, RELATING TO CERTAIN FILING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY WHICH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO FILE; TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-70, RELATING TO CONTRACTS WITH PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS, SO AS TO CLARIFY WHEN A PROFESSIONAL SOLICITOR, COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURER, OR PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING COUNSEL MAY BEGIN PROVIDING SOLICITATIONS AND SERVICES IN THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-120, RELATING TO MISREPRESENTATIONS, SO AS TO CORRECT A SCRIVENER'S ERROR.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4569 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-66-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO GIVE A PATIENT AN OPPORTUNITY TO AUTHORIZE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION TO DESIGNATED FAMILY MEMBERS OR OTHER PEOPLE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE INVOLVEMENT OF DESIGNATED FAMILY MEMBERS OR OTHER PEOPLE IN THE TREATMENT OF THE PATIENT, AND TO SPECIFY INFORMATION THAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE AUTHORIZATION, AMONG OTHER THINGS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-66-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE ADULT CARE CONSENT ACT, SO AS TO ADD DEFINITIONS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4570 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-770, AS AMENDED, AND 8-21-800, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROBATE COURT COSTS AND FEES AND THE RELIEF FROM THESE COSTS AND FEES THAT MAY BE ALLOWED BY PROBATE JUDGES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REFERENCE FROM FEES TO COSTS IN THE CALCULATION OF THE GROSS VALUE OF A DECEDENT'S ESTATE AND TO INCREASE FROM SIX DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS TO THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS THE FEE FOR REFORMING OR CORRECTING A MARRIAGE RECORD, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FEE FOR FILLING FORMAL PETITIONS IN ANY ACTION IN THE PROBATE COURT INCLUDING ESTATE AND CONSERVATORSHIP PROCEEDINGS AND PROVIDE A MOTION FILING FEE OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PROBATE JUDGE MAY NOT RELIEVE ANY PERSON FROM FILING FEES, COSTS, AND OTHER PROBATE COSTS EXCEPT IN SPECIFIC INSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4571 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 13 OF 2011, RELATING TO THE REPEAL OF SECTION 56-1-745 WHICH RELATES TO THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPEAL OF THIS
PROVISION APPLIES TO ALL ACTIONS, RIGHTS, DUTIES, OR LIABILITIES FOUNDED ON IT PENDING ON AND BEFORE APRIL 12, 2011, AND ALTERS, DISCHARGES, RELEASES AND EXTINGUISHES ANY PENALTY, FORFEITURE, OR LIABILITY INCURRED UNDER THE REPEALED SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4572 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SURETY RELIEVED ON BOND AND SURRENDER OF A DEFENDANT, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE PROVIDING A PROCEDURE THROUGH WHICH A SURETY MAY BE RELIEVED OF LIABILITY FOR A BAIL BOND UPON FILING OF AN AFFIDAVIT STATING CERTAIN INFORMATION WHEN THE DEFENDANT IS INCARCERATED BY THE SURETY OR A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AS A RESULT OF A BENCH WARRANT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4573 (Word version) -- Rep. McCoy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2540, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LAWFUL TRAPPING OF FUR BEARING ANIMALS AND COYOTES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF TIME WHEN COYOTES MAY BE LAWFULLY TRAPPED.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 4574 (Word version) -- Reps. Tallon, Allison, Harrison, McCoy, Atwater, Ballentine, Bannister, Bedingfield, Chumley, Cole, Forrester, Huggins, Long, Merrill, Munnerlyn, Parker, Pope, Ryan, Stavrinakis and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIST OF OFFENSES DEFINED AS MOST SERIOUS AND SERIOUS FOR PURPOSES OF TWO AND THREE STRIKES FOR REPEAT OFFENDERS, SO AS TO ADD CERTAIN OFFENSES TO THE LIST OF OFFENSES DELINEATED AS SERIOUS OFFENSES FOR PURPOSES OF THREE STRIKES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4575 (Word version) -- Reps. Atwater, Toole, Loftis, Taylor, Spires, Ballentine, Bingham, Quinn, Huggins, Owens, Brannon, Bikas, J. R. Smith, Crosby, Norman, Allison, Murphy, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Horne, Lucas, McCoy, D. C. Moss, Pope, Putnam, Simrill, G. M. Smith, Sottile and Tallon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-138 SO AS TO PROVIDE A REGULATION PROMULGATED UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT BECOMES EFFECTIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE REQUIRING A STATE AGENCY TO PERIODICALLY REVIEW REGULATIONS IT PROMULGATES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4576 (Word version) -- Reps. Bedingfield, G. M. Smith, Simrill, J. R. Smith, Bingham, Lucas, Barfield, Herbkersman, Limehouse, Loftis, Merrill, Hardwick, Bowen, Clemmons, Crawford, Delleney, Erickson, Hamilton, Harrison, Henderson, Hixon, Long, Lowe, McCoy, D. C. Moss, Nanney, Norman, Patrick, Putnam, Quinn, Ryan, G. R. Smith, Sottile, Taylor, Thayer, Tribble, Viers, Murphy, Bikas, Owens, Toole and Stringer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1145 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A CREDIT FROM STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME UP TO SPECIFIED AMOUNTS FOR TUITION PAID BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR THEIR CHILD OR WARD TO ATTEND AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL, AND TO ALSO AUTHORIZE A SIMILAR INCOME TAX CREDIT UP TO A SPECIFIED AMOUNT TO A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR HOME SCHOOL EXPENDITURES; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1146 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CREDITS FROM STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME AND CERTAIN OTHER FEES AND TAXES FOR CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO NONPROFIT SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE GRANTS FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FEDERAL FREE OR REDUCED SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM OR MEDICAID BENEFITS TO ATTEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS OF THEIR CHOICE, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES FOR, AND CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF THESE TAX CREDITS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1147 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE
CREDITS FROM STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME AND CERTAIN OTHER FEES AND TAXES FOR CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO SPECIAL EDUCATION NONPROFIT SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE GRANTS FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES FOR, AND CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF THESE TAX CREDITS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1148 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A INCOME TAX CREDIT UP TO A SPECIFIED AMOUNT TO A CLASSROOM TEACHER FOR EXPENDITURES ON CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES FOR, AND CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF THESE TAX CREDITS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4577 (Word version) -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-326, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALTERATION, MODIFICATION, OR RESCISSION OF A COURT ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE A COURT ORDER THAT GRANTS A VICTIM RESTITUTION MAY BE ALTERED, MODIFIED, OR RESCINDED, THE VICTIM MUST APPROVE THE ALTERATION, MODIFICATION, OR RESCISSION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4582 (Word version) -- Reps. Atwater and Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF DEALER AND WHOLESALER LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY ISSUE LICENSE PLATES TO BE USED ON VEHICLES LOANED OR RENTED TO THE UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE AMERICAN RED CROSS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4583 (Word version) -- Reps. Atwater and Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-23-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMISSIBILITY OF EVIDENCE CONCERNING BATTERED SPOUSE SYNDROME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEFENDANT WHO INTENDS TO OFFER EVIDENCE OF BATTERED SPOUSE SYNDROME MUST FILE A
WRITTEN REPORT OF THE TESTIMONY TO BE OFFERED BY AN EXPERT IN ADDITION TO FILING THE WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE INTENT TO OFFER THIS EVIDENCE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4584 (Word version) -- Rep. Atwater: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-790 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL DESIGN AND ERECT SIGNS THAT PROMOTE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONVENE A COMMITTEE TO ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT'S DIRECTOR ON THE DESIGN AND LOCATION OF THE SIGNS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4585 (Word version) -- Reps. Atwater, Owens and Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "EQUAL ACCESS TO INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-100 SO AS TO PERMIT HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS, GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH THE STUDENT RESIDES PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Agnew Alexander Allen Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Bannister Barfield Battle Bedingfield 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 Hayes Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Johnson King Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McEachern McLeod Merrill D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Murphy Nanney J. M. Neal Norman Ott Owens Parker Parks Patrick Pinson Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn 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 Viers Weeks Whipper White Whitmire Williams Willis Young
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, January 11.
Todd Rutherford Eric Bikas Peter McCoy, Jr. Chris Hart Denny Neilson Ted Vick Harold Mitchell Joseph Neal
The SPEAKER granted Rep. BALLENTINE a leave of absence for the day due to business purposes.
Announcement was made that Dr. Chris Yeakel of Columbia was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."
Bill Number: H. 3863 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/11/12 LOFTIS
Bill Number: H. 4428 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/11/12 BRADY
Bill Number: H. 4442 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/11/12 BRADY
Bill Number: H. 4460 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/11/12 BRADY
Bill Number: H. 4473 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/11/12 BRADY
Bill Number: H. 4497 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/11/12 BRADY
The SPEAKER announced that nominations were in order for the election of one member of the House Ethics Committee.
The following name was placed in nomination: Rep. GAMBRELL.
On the motion of Rep. SIMRILL, nominations were closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the SPEAKER announced that Rep. GAMBRELL was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
Rep. BEDINGFIELD moved to reconsider the vote whereby the following Joint Resolution was rejected:
S. 295 (Word version) -- Senators Hutto, Fair, Jackson, Rankin and Ford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUMMER CAMP STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE SUMMER CAMPS IN THE STATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE RELATED TO LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SUMMER CAMPS, PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP AND METHOD OF APPOINTMENT FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE, PROVIDE FOR THE STAFFING OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE, AND TO DISSOLVE THE STUDY COMMITTEE AFTER A
REPORT OF ITS FINDINGS IS PROVIDED TO THE LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR.
Rep. BEDINGFIELD moved to adjourn debate on the motion to reconsider until Tuesday, February 21, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 974 (Word version) -- Senator Pinckney: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF HAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITHIN ITS CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMIT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION DOLLARS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, TO PRESCRIBE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE BONDS MAY BE ISSUED AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS MAY BE EXPENDED, AND TO MAKE PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Bales Bowers Brantley R. L. Brown Corbin Howard Jefferson Johnson King Knight Ott Rutherford Sabb Weeks Williams
Those who voted in the negative are:
Atwater Bedingfield Bingham Clemmons Crawford Erickson Forrester Frye Hamilton Henderson Huggins Long Lowe Merrill D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Nanney Norman Patrick Pope Quinn Ryan Simrill Stringer
Toole Viers Whitmire Young
The Bill was then rejected.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber meeting with a staff member of the Commerce Department regarding an economic development issue, during the vote on S. 974. If I had been present, I would have voted against passage of the Bill.
Rep. Dwight Loftis
I inadvertently pressed "yea" instead of "nay" on my voting system. I am opposed to the passage of S. 974.
Rep. Tom Corbin
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 975 (Word version) -- Senators Pinckney and Matthews: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COLLETON COUNTY TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITHIN ITS CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMIT NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, TO PRESCRIBE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE BONDS MAY BE ISSUED AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS MAY BE EXPENDED, AND TO MAKE PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Brantley R. L. Brown Clyburn Dillard Govan Hodges
Jefferson Johnson Knight Weeks Williams
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allison Atwater Bedingfield Bingham Chumley Clemmons Corbin Crawford Delleney Edge Erickson Forrester Frye Hamilton Harrison Henderson Hixon Huggins Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy Merrill D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Nanney Neilson Norman Parker Patrick Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Ryan Simrill G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Stringer Thayer Toole Viers Whitmire Willis Young
The Bill was then rejected.
Rep. SPIRES moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, January 18, which was adopted:
H. 3863 (Word version) -- Reps. Barfield, Brantley, Brannon, Pinson, Crawford, Patrick, Knight, Parker, J. R. Smith, G. A. Brown, Gilliard, G. R. Smith, Bowers, Corbin, Hamilton, Hodges, Long, D. C. Moss, G. M. Smith, Whipper, Herbkersman and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 16 TO CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44 TO ENACT THE "UTILIZATION OF UNUSED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE BOARD OF PHARMACY, SHALL DEVELOP A VOLUNTARY
PROGRAM WHEREBY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES CAN DONATE UNUSED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OF PATIENTS WHO NO LONGER NEED THEM AND WHO HAVE VOLUNTARILY AGREED TO DONATE THEIR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO CHARITABLE CLINICS PROVIDING SERVICES TO MEDICALLY INDIGENT PERSONS; TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROGRAM PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PROMULGATED IN REGULATION BY THE DEPARTMENT AND BY THE BOARD OF PHARMACY, INDIVIDUALLY, TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; AND TO CREATE AN ADVISORY COUNCIL TO OVERSEE AND ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT IN ESTABLISHING THIS PROGRAM AND IN CARRYING OUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS ARTICLE.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3236 (Word version) -- Reps. Daning and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-10 AND SECTION 59-65-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPULSORY EDUCATION FOR SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL CHILDREN AND THE EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENT, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AS AN AUTHORIZER OF SCHOOLS THAT CHILDREN MAY ATTEND WITHIN THE COMPULSORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.
Rep. DANING explained the Bill.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Agnew Allen Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bannister Barfield Battle Bedingfield Bikas Bingham Bowen Bowers Brady Branham Brannon Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown Butler Garrick
Chumley Clemmons Cole Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Edge Erickson Forrester Funderburk Gambrell Gilliard Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hart Hayes Hearn Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Huggins Johnson King Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy McLeod Merrill D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Murphy Nanney J. M. Neal Neilson Norman Ott Owens Parker Patrick Pinson Pitts Pope Quinn Ryan Sabb Sandifer Sellers Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon 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 following Joint Resolution was taken up:
H. 3495 (Word version) -- Rep. Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND
COST EFFECTIVENESS OF CONSOLIDATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN THE INDIVIDUAL COUNTIES OF THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE AND FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 31, 2012, AT WHICH TIME THE STUDY COMMITTEE IS ABOLISHED.
Rep. ALEXANDER proposed the following Amendment No. 2 to H. 3495 (COUNCIL\DKA\3877SD12), which was adopted:
Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, SECTION 1, page 2, beginning on line 1, by striking subsection (C) in its entirety and inserting:
/ (C) The study committee shall report its findings to the General Assembly by January 31, 2013, at which time the committee is abolished. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. ALEXANDER explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The question then recurred to the passage of the Joint Resolution.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Agnew Alexander Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Bannister Barfield Battle Bedingfield Bikas Bingham Bowen Bowers Brady Branham Brannon G. A. Brown H. B. Brown R. L. Brown Butler Garrick Chumley Clemmons Cole Corbin Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Edge Erickson Forrester Frye Funderburk Gambrell Gilliard Hamilton
Hardwick Harrell Harrison Hart Hayes Hearn Henderson Hixon Hodges Horne Huggins Jefferson Johnson King Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy McEachern McLeod Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Murphy Nanney J. M. Neal Neilson Norman Ott Patrick Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Rutherford Ryan Sabb Sandifer Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Thayer Toole Vick Weeks White Whitmire Williams Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Hosey Parker Tribble
So, the Joint Resolution, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 258 (Word version) -- Senators Sheheen, Campsen, Davis, Rose, Ryberg, McConnell, Massey, Rankin, Setzler, Knotts and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-240 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF OFFICERS BY THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL MAY BE REMOVED BY THE GOVERNOR FOR MALFEASANCE,
MISFEASANCE, INCOMPETENCY, ABSENTEEISM, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, MISCONDUCT, PERSISTENT NEGLECT OF DUTY IN OFFICE, OR INCAPACITY; AND TO AMEND TITLE 1 BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL IS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO ADDRESS FRAUD, WASTE, ABUSE, AND WRONGDOING WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA EXECUTIVE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE.
Rep. HARRISON explained the Bill.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Bannister Barfield Bedingfield Bikas Bingham Bowen Bowers Brady Branham Brannon Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown R. L. Brown 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 Herbkersman Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Johnson King Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern McLeod
Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Murphy Nanney J. M. Neal Neilson Norman Ott Parker Parks Patrick Pinson Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Rutherford Ryan Sabb Sandifer Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Thayer Toole Tribble Vick Weeks Whipper White Whitmire Williams Willis Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Rep. TOOLE moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, January 12, 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 Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
S. 391 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, Scott and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-35, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NOTICE OF GENERAL, MUNICIPAL, SPECIAL, AND PRIMARY ELECTIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME IN WHICH ABSENTEE BALLOTS MAY BE OPENED FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 9:00 A.M., AND TO PROVIDE FOR A DATE ON WHICH AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE EVENT THAT IT IS POSTPONED; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-40, RELATING TO THE TIME OF PARTY PRIMARY, CERTIFICATION OF NAMES, VERIFICATION OF CANDIDATES' QUALIFICATIONS, AND THE FILING FEE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FROM APRIL NINTH TO APRIL FIFTH; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-190, RELATING TO SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES IN OFFICE, SO AS TO ADD A SUBSECTION THAT PROVIDES FOR THE DATE OF AN ELECTION WHEN THE GOVERNOR DECLARES A STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR A JURISDICTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-350, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES AND VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE CERTIFICATION DATE FOR CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT FROM SEPTEMBER TENTH TO THE FIRST TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE FIRST MONDAY OF SEPTEMBER.
Rep. CLEMMONS moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate Amendments until Thursday, January 12, which was agreed to.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
S. 949 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PROPOSED HIGHWAY IN HORRY COUNTY THAT WILL BEGIN AT HARRELSON BOULEVARD AND END AT FARROW PARKWAY "FRED NASH MEMORIAL BOULEVARD" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS
ROAD THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "FRED NASH MEMORIAL BOULEVARD".
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 4336 (Word version) -- Rep. Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE MEMBERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO USE THEIR BEST EFFORTS TO HAVE INCLUDED IN THE 2012 FEDERAL BUDGET ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO CONDUCT MAINTENANCE DREDGING OF THE PORT OF GEORGETOWN; AND TO ALSO REQUEST OUR STATE'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO HAVE INCLUDED IN THE 2012 FEDERAL BUDGET FUNDING FOR THE U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING THE DEEPENING OF CHARLESTON HARBOR TO AT LEAST FIFTY FEET SO THAT IT CAN ACCOMMODATE LARGER CONTAINER SHIPS EXPECTED TO CALL AT THE PORT WHEN THE EXPANSION OF THE PANAMA CANAL OPENS IN 2014.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 4342 (Word version) -- Rep. Howard: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 77 AND SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 555 IN RICHLAND COUNTY "HARRY 'H. B.' RUTHERFORD, SR., INTERCHANGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "HARRY 'H. B.' RUTHERFORD, SR., INTERCHANGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
S. 734 (Word version) -- Senator Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 601 IN JASPER COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 321 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE JASPER/HAMPTON COUNTY LINE THE "EUNICE HOLMAN DOE HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "EUNICE HOLMAN DOE HIGHWAY".
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
Rep. SOUTHARD moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 4543 (Word version) -- Reps. Young, Clyburn, Hixon, J. R. Smith, Spires, Taylor, 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, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, 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, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams and Willis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND REMEMBER THE SUPREME SACRIFICE MADE IN THE LINE OF DUTY BY MASTER PUBLIC SAFETY
OFFICER EDWARD SCOTT RICHARDSON, AND TO EXPRESS TO HIS FAMILY THE PROFOUND APPRECIATION OF A GRATEFUL STATE FOR HIS LIFE, SACRIFICE, AND SERVICE.
H. 4546 (Word version) -- Reps. Brady and Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CARDINAL NEWMAN SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TEAM ON WINNING THE 2011 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THIS PERENNIAL POWERHOUSE FOR A RECORD-SETTING SEASON.
At 2:11 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. BEDINGFIELD, adjourned in memory of Mrs. Carolyn Chapman of Belton, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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