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The Senate assembled at 9:30 A.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
The writer of Proverbs reminds us that:
"As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man."
(Proverbs 27:19)
Bow in prayer with me, if you will:
We humbly thank You, O God, for every servant in this Senate. Lead these Senators and their staff members as they all fervently seek to honor You and to bring about positive results for our State and for her citizens. And through all that these servants say and do, dear Lord, may we see the reflection of their hearts, as well as their individual and collective hope for the future. Guide them; strengthen them; bless them. In Your loving name we pray, dear Lord.
Amen.
At 9:33 A.M., Senator LEATHERMAN made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator LEATHERMAN moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the Call:
Alexander Bright Campbell Courson Fair Grooms Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson Peeler Rose Scott Setzler Shoopman
A quorum was not present.
At 9:38 A.M., Senator LARRY MARTIN moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the Call:
Alexander Anderson Bright Campbell Courson Davis Fair Grooms Hutto Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Rose Scott Setzler Shoopman Thomas
A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
Senators BRYANT, GREGORY, CLEARY, REESE, RYBERG, SHEHEEN, HAYES, VERDIN, RANKIN and COLEMAN recorded their presence subsequent to the Call of the Senate.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
At 9:30 A.M., Senator SHOOPMAN requested a leave of absence beginning at 3:00 P.M. and lasting until Tuesday at Noon.
On motion of Senator CAMPBELL, at 9:35 A.M., Senator CROMER was granted a leave of absence until 11:00 A.M.
On motion of Senator CAMPBELL, at 9:35 A.M., Senator CAMPSEN was granted a leave of absence for today.
Senator MALLOY rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Senator ALEXANDER rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Thank you, Mr. PRESIDENT.
Members of Senate, I have listened intently to several things that have been before this body that impacts us and that's important for us. But I think it's also equally important that we understand why we are able to be here today and have the ability to discuss those matters. And that's because of the freedoms that have been given to us. And we are in the process of going into Memorial Day weekend, and this could very well be the last day that we are in session prior to that.
We owe a great debt of gratitude to our veterans that serve us today; our defenders of freedom, and to those that have gone before us and who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. We will have our opportunities in our own communities across this great State to pay recognition over this weekend. Yesterday we had a ratification of an act that provides for the medal of valor for those individuals who have given the ultimate sacrifice. It's a small recognition that we can pay to recognize those individuals from the State of South Carolina. For several years I have had the opportunity and I think it is worth repeating today to share with you one of my favorite poems -- the Veterans Poem -- that puts things in perspective for us. I will read that at this time.
"It is the veteran, not the preacher
That has given us freedom of religion.
It is the veteran, not the reporter
That has given us freedom of press.
It is the veteran, not the poet
That has given us the freedom of speech.
It is the veteran, not the campus organizer
That has given us the freedom to assemble.
It is the veteran, not the lawyer
That has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the veteran, not the politician
That has given us the right to vote.
It is the veteran that salutes the flag
And it is the veteran who serves under the flag."
May we all be grateful for the sacrifices of all of our defenders of freedoms, but especially those that have given the ultimate sacrifice so that we can have the ability to enjoy our public service in this body. Please remember what it means for us to live in a society that's free because of those sacrifices of those that have gone before us and those
who are defending us today and those who will answer that call regardless of the sacrifices that they will make and have made.
Thank you, Mr. PRESIDENT.
On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the remarks of Senator ALEXANDER were ordered printed in the Journal.
Senator MALLOY rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Senator ROSE rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Mr. PRESIDENT and Members of the Senate, I would like to speak briefly as a complaint about political verbal violence.
My fourteen year old granddaughter, Maddison Turner, asked me recently, "Aren't negative political ads a form of bullying?" She said in school, "We're taught not to bully people. What kind of example does it set for adults to be bullying on campaign ads?"
Now I saw on a video former AFL-CIO South Carolina President Donna DeWitt attacking a pinata effigy of the Governor last weekend with a baseball bat. While crowds were cheering and applauding, she used a baseball bat to beat repeatedly an effigy of our Governor. Now what kind of an example does that set? And if we don't condemn that kind of activity, what is it going to lead to?
But we have something even closer in our Senate than that. We can't do anything about this former AFL-CIO President's actions, but we have somebody's actions in this Senate that are very similar, and that we should condemn.
I am very concerned about the recent comments made via twitter by Phil Bailey, a staff member of the Democratic Senate Caucus. Calling Governor Haley a Sikh Jesus is factually incorrect, as she is a Christian. More importantly, it was a blatant attempt to slight her based on her ethnicity and families' religious background.
This type of bigoted attack in South Carolina is not acceptable.
The fact that it was done to our first minority Governor brings shame to our State and specifically the Senate.
The Senate is better than this. As an institution we, above all else, conduct our affairs with dignity and respect. How could either political party continue to employ someone who made these kinds of racist and
religiously bigoted comments? Is Mr. Bailey's continued employment not condoning his actions?
When an elected official makes inappropriate comments, he or she is accountable to the voters who elected him or her. When someone who works for elected officials makes those types of comments, the elected officials must act.
I call on the honorable members of the Democratic Caucus to make a decisive statement by removing Mr. Bailey from its staff.
As a Conservative Republican I have received many emails or heard folks questioning President Obama's religion -- as a responsible leader I don't repeat it. Besides, there is so much to criticize about President Obama's policies there is no need to say anything else.
If a Republican operative working for a caucus used language like Mr. Bailey did about a Democrat Governor, there would be national reporters here covering us 24/7 and protesters camped out on the State House grounds all waiting on that staffer to be fired.
If we don't stand up to this bigotry now we shouldn't be surprised when national political extremists see this inaction as a green light to this type of behavior in the 2012 Presidential campaign. I don't think any of us want to see a fall campaign that denigrates to one racist or religious bigoted comment after another.
As a Republican I know this will come at a hard cost to Governor Romney. As an American I know this rhetoric will be a blot on our country.
There has got to be a qualified person the Democratic Caucus can hire, who knows how to respect the office someone holds even if there are political disagreements.
Spirited arguments over policy differences have their place in South Carolina politics -- racist and religiously bigoted remarks do not.
Thank you.
On motion of Senator THOMAS, with unanimous consent, the remarks of Senator ROSE were ordered printed in the Journal.
Senator PEELER rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Thank you, Mr. PRESIDENT.
Members of the Senate, I feel compelled to rise and express how I feel about what was said earlier from this podium by the Senator from
Dorchester and the Senator from Anderson dealing with the tweet last week. I tweet. I'm on Twitter. I tell my friends in the Senate and in politics that this [holding up his cell phone] is the 21st Century mill gate.
Senator from Lexington, when you and I first ran for the Senate, we met the folks at the mill gate at the shift changes. We would meet the mill workers coming in and out from the mill and that's where we met our constituents. But, members of the Senate, this thing [holding up his cell phone] this is the 21st Century mill gate. Like it or not, this is where you contact your constituents. I tell my folks, my friends in the Senate and my friends in politics, if you are not on Twitter or Facebook or a social media, you are a century behind communicating with your constituents.
I have been tweeting for about a year now and people have said, "You are so funny. Someone else must be tweeting for you. They sound so good." No, it's me. I have been doing it for over a year. One of my first tweets was -- "Who came up with the saying, 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me'?" Whoever it was has never been cussed out by somebody from Gaffney. Words do mean something. Words do hurt.
Now let's talk about Phil Bailey or as I follow him @PhilBaileySC. He tweeted something last week that was uncalled for and over the line. He shouldn't have done it. I think that the Democratic Caucus did the proper thing in spanking him and taking away his toy for his actions. I think that the punishment should match the crime that was talked about earlier. What should have been done by the Democratic Caucus director? I think if our director or our communications person had done a similar thing, I feel like my colleagues on that side of the aisle would probably want to hang him and probably take my head off, too. I'm thinking that's probably what you would do, but maybe not. But, getting back to the punishment matching the crime, I think he was asked by the Senator from Orangeburg to stop twittering and to apologize. He apologized, but daddy always told me, "Don't embarrass me in public and then go behind a tree and apologize." There is no such thing as a sincere apology through gritted teeth.
Senator from Lexington, I'm sure you never experienced this, but I did growing up. When somebody would try to steal my lunch money or something, I might pop them upside the head and then the teacher would send me to the principal. The principal would say, "Harvey, now you apologize." I'd turn with gritted teeth and say, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry I did it." There is no sincere apology through gritted teeth.
I've known Phil Bailey for quite some time. I consider him a friend. He's a worthy ally and worthy adversary. I think he sincerely regrets what he did. As a matter of fact, Phil Bailey, Wesley Donehue and I joked about being careful about what you tweet. Some of my funniest tweets are ones I deleted. Ones I didn't send. The thing you need to know if you do start tweeting is if you have the slightest feeling of whether or not to tweet it, don't do it. Going back to the apology behind the tree, I think that he's been punished. If you take away his tweets forever, that punishes us. I'm asking you to restore @PhilBaileySC and have his first tweet be a sincere apology to the Governor and the people of South Carolina and let's move on.
Thank you.
On motion of Senator FORD, with unanimous consent, the remarks of Senator PEELER were ordered printed in the Journal.
Senator KNOTTS rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Thank you, Mr. PRESIDENT. I'm not going to be long. To the Senator from Gaffney, I appreciate your getting up here and saying that, but there is one thing that my grandfather always told me as a young boy -- "Don't apologize unless you mean it. If you don't mean it, don't apologize, because you are going to do it again." Everybody gets up and makes mistakes. As we all know, on a show one night I made a terrible mistake. And, I said something that I shouldn't have said. But nobody had to make me apologize. I apologized because I wanted to apologize. But you don't apologize and apologize and apologize like a former Governor of ours did one time, because then people believe that it might not be sincere.
We had an incident where our Congressman from Lexington blurted out something on the floor of the Congress. And he apologized. And it was immediate. I don't tweet. I don't even want to tweet. I don't even look at tweets because to me that's just a bunch of rumor-spreading mongrels. But I talked to Phil. First thing out of Phil's mouth was, "I did the wrong thing, and I want to apologize." I wasn't even asking for an apology because I think Phil does a great job -- just like Wesley Donohue. Both of them are working for different caucuses but you see them getting along. You see them on Fox News together on Thursdays or Wednesdays, whenever they come on. We in this body can learn
from this. We in this body can understand two things -- that we can get along just like they do and some good can come out of it. I learned a long time ago that the "d" for Democrat doesn't stand for the devil and the "r" for Republicans doesn't stand for righteousness -- that we all are able to get along and do what is good for the people. And the "p" in our vocabulary ought to stand for people, not party or politics.
I have lived by that. I have been called names. Look at my last election. Now, you are talking about name calling. I mean, look what we as legislators and Senators went through last time. I never received an apology from any of them who were behind it. I know who was behind it. You don't demand an apology because if you demand one you will get that grit-teeth apology. It is just superficial. When a person wants to apologize, they do it from the heart. They do it because they want to. And they do it because they recognize they have done something they shouldn't have done. And they don't keep apologizing. I think like the Senator from Gaffney said, that the Senator from Orangeburg handled it, just like he was supposed to. And the truth of the matter is, I don't think he had to handle it. I think Phil Bailey came forward first and wanted to handle it -- because we got the right kind of apology out of Phil Bailey at the time. I don't want you to think that I'm taking this -- it's not a Republican or Democrat issue here. This is a people's issue. He apologized because he wanted to apologize. It was a sincere apology. The discipline that was taken was not because Phil needed discipline. Phil disciplined himself when he initiated the move to say he had done something wrong. And I want to applaud him at this time for realizing that because there are a lot of us that sit at our desks every day and go home and run around our districts and we don't realize that we are actually doing and saying things that we shouldn't say. But you are a man when you "man up" and say I'm sorry and mean it.
Thank you.
Senator LOURIE rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Thank you, members of the Senate.
You know, I have been sitting here listening today. First of all, I really don't want to talk about Phil Bailey because I think Phil has learned an important lesson here. Those of us who worked with Phil in years past have encouraged him to filter himself a little bit more. He
went way over the line on this and, hopefully, he has learned a good life lesson and can come back a better human being.
What I do want to just mention, I think, today is a defining point in this Chamber. I think we should all just sit back and remember who we are and what we represent. You know, I have had the chance to serve with two PRESIDENT Pro Tempores now -- the gentleman standing behind me and the gentleman to my left. I am proud to call them my friends and my leaders.
I don't think we could have more honorable leadership in this Chamber since I have had the pleasure to serve than what we have had with GLENN McCONNELL and with JOHN COURSON. When I served in the House of Representives for six years, my Speaker was a guy by the name of David Wilkins, who I was also proud to call my friend and my leader. He was an honorable man and still is a very honorable man. He was an honorable Speaker. He was fair. He allowed the process to run its course. I say that because all three of these gentlemen are of the opposite party than I.
I grew up at a time where this Senate really worked -- Democrats and Republicans working together. I think we have seen both in our State and in our country a growing lack of civility in politics. I think it discourages good people from wanting to participate. Perhaps we can take today's comments and go a step further in all of us -- myself included -- because I know I get a little carried away occasionally at the podium, but all of us can take today's comments and say, "What can we do?" Remember, the world is watching us. We are supposed to do the right thing. We are in the highest Chamber in this State. We are in the Cadillac of all positions in South Carolina. I don't think there is a better position ever than being a South Carolina State Senator. I think it is upon us, no matter where we come from or how passionate we are, that we never forget that lesson because we have been given the greatest honor a person can be given and that's to serve as statesmen and women. I hope to be a statesman. I hope to have women serving in here, too. I hope to bring you back to the days when you first served -- when it didn't matter if you were a Democrat or Republican. It was about working together.
I'm honored to be serving with each and every one of you. I hope we can send a message to the rest of South Carolina -- that the Senate is still a place where there is civil discourse and deliberation and where friends can disagree and still be friends. We are doing the people's business.
Thank you, Mr. PRESIDENT.
On motion of Senator FORD, with unanimous consent, the remarks of Senators KNOTTS and LOURIE were ordered printed in the Journal.
The following co-sponsor was added to the respective Bill:
S. 862 (Word version) Sen. Davis
On motion of Senator RANKIN, with unanimous consent, Senators DAVIS, NICHOLSON, CAMPSEN, COLEMAN and RANKIN were granted leave to attend a subcommittee meeting and were granted leave to vote from the balcony.
H. 5006 (Word version) -- Reps. G.A. Brown, Lowe, J.H. Neal, G.M. Smith and Weeks: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 AND SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 341 IN SUMTER COUNTY IN HONOR OF NASCAR RACING LEGEND CALE YARBOROUGH AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "NASCAR RACING LEGEND CALE YARBOROUGH INTERCHANGE".
Senator GROOMS asked unanimous consent to recall the Concurrent Resolution from the Committee on Transportation.
There was no objection and the Resolution was recalled.
Senator GROOMS asked unanimous consent to take the Concurrent Resolution up for immediate consideration.
There was no objection.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Concurrent Resolution, the question being the adoption of the Resolution.
On motion of Senator GROOMS, with unanimous consent, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered returned to the House.
H. 3113 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPEN SEASON DATES FOR GAME ZONE 4.
Senator CROMER asked unanimous consent to recall the Bill from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
There was no objection.
The Bill was recalled and ordered placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.
H. 4124 (Word version) -- Rep. V.S. Moss: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE ON EL BETHEL ROAD THAT CROSSES THICKETTY CREEK IN CHEROKEE COUNTY "COLONEL JAMES STEEN MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "COLONEL JAMES STEEN MEMORIAL BRIDGE".
Senator PEELER asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Concurrent Resolution from the Committee on Transportation.
The Concurrent Resolution was recalled from the Committee on Transportation and ordered placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.
The following were introduced:
S. 1552 (Word version) -- Senators Jackson, Setzler, Courson and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY JURY AREAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JURY AREAS IN RICHLAND COUNTY.
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Read the first time and, on motion of Senator LARRY MARTIN, with unanimous consent, S. 1552 was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 1553 (Word version) -- Senators Courson and L. Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, 1895, WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., OR ANYTIME EARLIER, EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET IN STATEWIDE SESSION AT 12:00 NOON ON TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012, AND CONTINUE IN STATEWIDE SESSION, IF NECESSARY, UNTIL NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN NOT LATER THAN MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2012, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE.
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Senator LARRY MARTIN spoke on the Resolution.
On motion of Senator LARRY MARTIN, with unanimous consent, the Concurrent Resolution was introduced and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 5287 (Word version) -- Reps. Pope, Delleney, King, Long, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Norman and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY JURY AREAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ONE JURY AREA COUNTYWIDE FOR THE YORK COUNTY CENTRALIZED DUI COURT.
Read the first time and, on motion of Senator LARRY MARTIN, with unanimous consent, H. 5287 was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 5314 (Word version) -- Reps. White, 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. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Vick, Weeks, Whipper, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE COMMERCIAL AIRPORTS AND GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORTS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE AVIATION INDUSTRY FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE'S INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK OF AUGUST 13-19, 2012, AS AVIATION WEEK IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND EVERY AUGUST THEREAFTER AS AVIATION MONTH IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 5326 (Word version) -- Rep. Allen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE SIMPSONVILLE NATIVE HORACE MAXIE BURTON FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARD PRESERVING THE HERITAGE OF GOSPEL MUSIC, SPREADING KNOWLEDGE AND LOVE OF THIS MUSICAL TREASURE, AND CREATING NEW AUDIENCES FOR ITS ENJOYMENT, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON FIFTY YEARS OF SINGING PRAISE TO GOD THROUGH GOSPEL MUSIC.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Education submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 1397 (Word version) -- Senators Gregory, Hayes, Davis, Sheheen, Jackson, Reese, Setzler, Grooms, Hutto, Bright, S. Martin, Lourie and Rose: A JOINT
RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UNTIL JUNE 30, 2015, THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE PRESIDENTS OF PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SHALL SUPPORT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH ACCOUNTABILITY-BASED FUNDING FOR PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator GROOMS from the Committee on Transportation polled out H. 3390 favorable:
H. 3390 (Word version) -- Reps. R.L. Brown and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PETITIONING A COURT TO ABANDON OR CLOSE A STREET, ROAD, OR HIGHWAY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FILE A PETITION MUST BE POSTED ALONG THE STREET, ROAD, OR HIGHWAY SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE LOCATION OF THE POSTING BY THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE STREET, ROAD, OR HIGHWAY.
AYES
Grooms Ryberg Land Leatherman McGill Rankin Verdin Malloy Campsen Cleary Anderson Bright Campbell Peeler
Sheheen
Elliott Pinckney
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4092 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Sottile, Gilliard, Stavrinakis, McCoy, Whipper and R.L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-95-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLACES WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN BUILDINGS ON CAMPUSES OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING WHEN IT IS PROHIBITED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE INSTITUTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT A GOVERNING BODY IS NOT PRECLUDED FROM ESTABLISHING A SMOKE-FREE CAMPUS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4497 (Word version) -- Reps. Sellers, Johnson, Brady, Gilliard, Jefferson and Knight: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-29-187 SO AS TO ENACT THE "CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION ACT"; TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL OFFER AS AN OPTION THE CERVICAL CANCER VACCINE SERIES TO FEMALE STUDENTS ENROLLING IN THE SEVENTH GRADE; TO PROVIDE THE STUDENT MAY ONLY RECEIVE THESE VACCINATIONS AT THE OPTION OF THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF THE CHILD; TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE THROUGH WHICH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MAY EXERCISE THE OPTION FOR THEIR CHILD TO RECEIVE THESE VACCINATIONS; TO REQUIRE A RELATED EDUCATION PROGRAM; AND TO PROVIDE THAT IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SECTION IS CONTINGENT UPON STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator ALEXANDER from the General Committee polled out H. 4516 favorable:
H. 4516 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INVESTIGATION OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS IN CERTAIN FACILITIES OPERATED BY THE STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NONCRIMINAL REPORTS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION OF PERSONS COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH PURSUANT TO THE SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT MUST BE REFERRED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO THE CLIENT ADVOCACY PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH FOR INVESTIGATION.
AYES
Alexander O'Dell Martin, Larry Knotts Ford Sheheen Reese Lourie Bryant Bright Cleary Coleman Cromer Hayes Jackson Scott Shoopman
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Education submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4641 (Word version) -- Reps. Daning, Knight, Crosby, Ott, King, Brannon, Southard, Erickson, McEachern, J.E. Smith, Atwater, Spires, Gilliard, Battle, Bowers, R.L. Brown, Chumley, Cobb-Hunter, Harrison,
Herbkersman, Hosey, Howard, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Murphy, Pitts, Tallon, Toole and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-112-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IN-STATE TUITION RATES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR DEPENDENTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CRITERIA UNDER WHICH VETERANS WHO ARE HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND THEIR DEPENDENTS MAY RECEIVE IN-STATE TUITION RATES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator RYBERG from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H. 4652 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Harrell, Lucas, Bingham, Hardwick, Harrison, Owens, White, Allison, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bowen, Brady, Brannon, Chumley, Clemmons, Cole, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Gambrell, Hamilton, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Horne, Huggins, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, McCoy, Merrill, D.C. Moss, V.S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Norman, Parker, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ryan, Simrill, Skelton, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tribble, Viers, Whitmire, Willis, Young, Battle, Hayes and Anthony: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYER MUST CONSPICUOUSLY POST CERTAIN NOTICE CONCERNING THE RIGHTS OF AN EMPLOYEE; BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND PROHIBITIONS CONCERNING GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS; BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-130 SO AS TO REQUIRE A LABOR ORGANIZATION TO FILE CERTAIN INFORMATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-10, RELATING TO PUBLIC POLICY CONCERNING THE RIGHT TO WORK, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND TO LIMIT APPLICABILITY OF THOSE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEDUCTION OF LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP DUES FROM EMPLOYEE WAGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE MUST AUTHORIZE THIS DEDUCTION IN A CERTAIN MANNER, AND
TO CLARIFY THAT OTHERWISE LEGAL POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NOT PROHIBITED; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-80, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF RIGHT TO WORK LAWS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE APPLICABLE FINE TO A MAXIMUM OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-90, RELATING TO REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO A WORKER FOR A VIOLATION OF HIS RIGHT TO WORK, SO AS TO PERMIT TREBLE DAMAGES, REQUIRE A PERSON SEEKING THIS RELIEF TO DEMONSTRATE A FACTUAL BASIS FOR A CLAIM IN A CERTAIN MANNER, AND PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-100, RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES THE DEPARTMENT MAY ASSESS FOR A VIOLATION AND RELATED APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A CIVIL PENALTY MAY NOT EXCEED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator RYBERG from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H. 4687 (Word version) -- Reps. King, Parks, Butler Garrick, J.E. Smith and Lucas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-63-74 SO AS TO REQUIRE DEATH CERTIFICATES TO BE ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED AMONG ALL PARTIES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE DEATH CERTIFICATE; TO REQUIRE ELECTRONIC FILING OF THE DEATH CERTIFICATE WITH THE BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; TO PROVIDE THAT REQUIRED SIGNATURES MUST BE PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY; AND TO DEFINE "ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator RYBERG from the Medical Affairs submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4705 (Word version) -- Reps. Brady, Butler Garrick, Long, Funderburk, Thayer, Henderson, Pope, Whipper and R.L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-37-60 SO AS TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE PARENTS OF NEWBORNS, PRIOR TO DISCHARGE, EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ON PERTUSSIS DISEASE AND
TO REQUIRE THIS INFORMATION TO INCLUDE THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL'S RECOMMENDATION THAT PARENTS RECEIVE THE TETANUS, DIPHTHERIA, AND PERTUSSIS VACCINE DURING POST PARTUM TO PROTECT NEWBORNS FROM THE TRANSMISSION OF PERTUSSIS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT HOSPITALS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE OR PAY FOR A VACCINATION AGAINST PERTUSSIS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Education submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H. 5025 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan, Cobb-Hunter, King, Limehouse, J.H. Neal, Ott, R.L. Brown and Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-127-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS AND THE MANNER IN WHICH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE ELECTED TO ACCOUNT FOR THE NEW SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND THREE ALUMNI MEMBERS, AND TO REVISE OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO TERMS OF BOARD MEMBERS, INCLUDING A PROVISION THAT THE TERMS OF ALL PRESENTLY ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2012, AT WHICH TIME THEIR SUCCESSORS ELECTED AS PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION SHALL TAKE OFFICE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable report on:
H. 5131 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons, Bowen, Taylor, J.R. Smith, Sandifer and Vick: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE UNITED STATES JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO REVISE ITS REGULATIONS FOR THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 PERTAINING TO PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACCESS TO AMENITIES, INCLUDING ACCESS TO POOLS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THIS ACCESS MAY BE PROVIDED BY USE OF A PORTABLE CHAIRLIFT, RATHER THAN A PERMANENT CHAIRLIFT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator GROOMS from the Committee on Transportation polled out H. 5165 favorable with amendment:
H. 5165 (Word version) -- Rep. Bales: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION LOCATED AT THE JUNCTURE OF ATLAS ROAD AND VETERANS ROAD IN RICHLAND COUNTY "HOWARD R. CAMPBELL INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERSECTION THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "HOWARD R. CAMPBELL INTERSECTION".
AYES
Grooms Ryberg Land Leatherman McGill Rankin Verdin Malloy Campsen Cleary Anderson Campbell Peeler Sheheen
Elliott
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable report on:
H. 5192 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER INFANT NUTRITION AND THE CREATION OF OUTREACH
NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTH-SCREENING PROGRAMS, AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING FOR BOTH INFANTS AND MOTHERS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Columbia, S.C., May 23, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3478 (Word version) -- Reps. Young, D.C. Moss, Gambrell, Agnew, Bowen, H.B. Brown, Clyburn, Spires, Frye, Bingham, Cobb-Hunter, Hardwick, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hixon, Horne, Hosey, Lucas, McEachern, Ott, Quinn, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith, Taylor, Umphlett and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-235, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND DIESEL FUEL SUITABLE FOR BLENDING, SALE OF UNBLENDED PRODUCTS WITHOUT NECESSARY ADDITIVES, RECORDKEEPING AND REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, WHOLESALER RESPONSIBILITY, LIABILITY, AND NOTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO EVERY TERMINAL OPERATOR AND EVERY SUPPLIER.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., May 22, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it refuses to concur in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3757 (Word version) -- Reps. Hardwick, Hearn, Mitchell, Long, Erickson, Brady, Butler Garrick, Funderburk, Munnerlyn, Knight, Dillard, Cobb-Hunter, Parks, Huggins, Allison, Tallon, Brannon, Atwater, Whipper, Patrick and J.R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 19 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENSES
AND PROVIDE PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL LIABILITY OF BUSINESS ENTITIES, TO PROVIDE RESTITUTION FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENSES, TO ESTABLISH AN INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN FOR THE PREVENTION OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS, TO REQUIRE THE COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION OF DATA RELATED TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (SLED), TO REQUIRE MANDATORY LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENSES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS REGARDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE STATE, TO ALLOW CIVIL ACTIONS BY VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN STANDARDS OF WORKING CONDITIONS APPLY WITHOUT REGARD TO IMMIGRATION STATUS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING PURSUANT TO THE VICTIMS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND OTHER RELEVANT STATUTORY PROVISIONS, TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO DEVELOP PLANS FOR HOUSING AND COUNSELING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, OF VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING WITHIN ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN RIGHTS OF MINOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, TO ESTABLISH HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM-CASEWORKER PRIVILEGE, AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF MALICIOUSLY OR WITH CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE PUBLISHING, DISSEMINATING, OR OTHERWISE DISCLOSING THE LOCATION OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM, A TRAFFICKING SHELTER, OR A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-3-930 RELATING TO TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS FOR FORCED LABOR OR SERVICES.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
H. 3757 (Word version) -- Reps. Hardwick, Hearn, Mitchell, Long, Erickson, Brady, Butler Garrick, Funderburk, Munnerlyn, Knight, Dillard, Cobb-Hunter,
Parks, Huggins, Allison, Tallon, Brannon, Atwater, Whipper, Patrick and J.R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 19 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENSES AND PROVIDE PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL LIABILITY OF BUSINESS ENTITIES, TO PROVIDE RESTITUTION FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENSES, TO ESTABLISH AN INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN FOR THE PREVENTION OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS, TO REQUIRE THE COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION OF DATA RELATED TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (SLED), TO REQUIRE MANDATORY LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENSES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS REGARDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE STATE, TO ALLOW CIVIL ACTIONS BY VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN STANDARDS OF WORKING CONDITIONS APPLY WITHOUT REGARD TO IMMIGRATION STATUS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING PURSUANT TO THE VICTIMS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND OTHER RELEVANT STATUTORY PROVISIONS, TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO DEVELOP PLANS FOR HOUSING AND COUNSELING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, OF VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING WITHIN ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN RIGHTS OF MINOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, TO ESTABLISH HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM-CASEWORKER PRIVILEGE, AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF MALICIOUSLY OR WITH CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE PUBLISHING, DISSEMINATING, OR OTHERWISE DISCLOSING THE LOCATION OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM, A TRAFFICKING SHELTER, OR A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-3-930 RELATING TO TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS FOR FORCED LABOR OR SERVICES.
On motion of Senator LARRY MARTIN, the Senate insisted upon its amendments to H. 3757 and asked for a Committee of Conference.
Whereupon, Senators HUTTO, CAMPSEN and SHOOPMAN were appointed to the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., May 24, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Reps. Bannister, Rutherford and Delleney to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House on:
H. 3757 (Word version) -- Reps. Hardwick, Hearn, Mitchell, Long, Erickson, Brady, Butler Garrick, Funderburk, Munnerlyn, Knight, Dillard, Cobb-Hunter, Parks, Huggins, Allison, Tallon, Brannon, Atwater, Whipper, Patrick and J.R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 19 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENSES AND PROVIDE PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL LIABILITY OF BUSINESS ENTITIES, TO PROVIDE RESTITUTION FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENSES, TO ESTABLISH AN INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN FOR THE PREVENTION OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS, TO REQUIRE THE COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION OF DATA RELATED TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (SLED), TO REQUIRE MANDATORY LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING OFFENSES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS REGARDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE STATE, TO ALLOW CIVIL ACTIONS BY VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN STANDARDS OF WORKING CONDITIONS APPLY WITHOUT REGARD TO IMMIGRATION STATUS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING PURSUANT TO THE VICTIMS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND OTHER RELEVANT STATUTORY PROVISIONS, TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO DEVELOP PLANS FOR HOUSING AND COUNSELING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, OF VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING WITHIN ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ACT, TO PROVIDE
FOR CERTAIN RIGHTS OF MINOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, TO ESTABLISH HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM-CASEWORKER PRIVILEGE, AND TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF MALICIOUSLY OR WITH CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE PUBLISHING, DISSEMINATING, OR OTHERWISE DISCLOSING THE LOCATION OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM, A TRAFFICKING SHELTER, OR A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-3-930 RELATING TO TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS FOR FORCED LABOR OR SERVICES.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
S. 1502 (Word version) -- Senators Williams and Elliott: 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".
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
The following Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:
S. 1504 (Word version) -- Senator Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 476 OF 1998, RELATING TO JASPER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JASPER COUNTY, SO AS TO REAPPORTION THE SPECIFIC ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE JASPER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL BE ELECTED BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS IN 2012, AND TO PROVIDE FOR DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
IN REGARD TO THESE NEWLY DRAWN ELECTION DISTRICTS.
On motion of Senator PINCKNEY.
S. 1504 (Word version) -- Senator Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 476 OF 1998, RELATING TO JASPER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JASPER COUNTY, SO AS TO REAPPORTION THE SPECIFIC ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE JASPER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL BE ELECTED BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS IN 2012, AND TO PROVIDE FOR DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION IN REGARD TO THESE NEWLY DRAWN ELECTION DISTRICTS.
Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator PINCKNEY moved to reconsider the vote whereby the Bill received a third reading.
The motion to reconsider was adopted and the Bill was returned to the Calendar.
The following Bills, having been read the second time, were ordered placed on the Third Reading Calendar:
H. 5167 (Word version) -- Rep. Frye: A BILL TO REAPPORTION THE SEVEN SPECIFIC ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SALUDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE ELECTED BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTIONS IN 2012, AND TO PROVIDE FOR DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION IN REGARD TO THESE NEWLY DRAWN ELECTION DISTRICTS, AND MAKE NECESSARY CONFORMING CHANGES.
On motion of Senator MASSEY, H. 5167 was ordered to receive a third reading on Friday, May 25, 2012.
S. 1092 (Word version) -- Senators Jackson, Courson, Lourie and Scott: A BILL TO ABOLISH THE RICHLAND COUNTY BOARD OF ASSESSMENT CONTROL AND DEVOLVE ALL OF ITS DUTIES, POWERS, AND
FUNCTIONS UPON THE RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL AND TO REPEAL SECTION 1 OF ACT 952 OF 1958.
On motion of Senator JACKSON, S. 1092 was ordered to receive a third reading on Friday, May 25, 2012.
Senator LEATHERMAN objected to consideration of the Bills on the uncontested Third and Second Reading Calendar.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CONSIDERATION OF H. 4813, THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the third reading of the Bill.
Senator MALLOY proposed the following amendment (DAD 76 UNCLAIMED PROPERTY), which was adopted (#50):
Amend Amendment #89, which was the 27th amendment adopted and which was adopted on 5/17/12, bearing document number l:\S-RES\AMEND\4813R026.PGC.DOCX, by striking the amendment in its entirety and inserting:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 76, OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER, page 466, after line 28, by adding an appropriately numbered proviso to read:
/ 76.14. (TREAS: Unclaimed Property) The State Treasurer may not expend funds to retain a third party, private sector auditor, or auditing firms to fulfill his duties pursuant to the South Carolina Uniform Unclaimed Property Act on a contingency basis or any basis other than an hourly basis, with the exception that the State Treasurer may join other state(s) in multi-state contingent fee auditors' examinations, not to include companies whose parent company is headquartered or incorporated in South Carolina, when there is a reason to believe that those companies being audited are holding funds belonging to South Carolina citizens. The Office of State Treasurer
shall retain $200,000 from the Unclaimed Property Program for the sole purpose of employing internal compliance auditors to enforce the Unclaimed Property Act. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend sections, totals and title to conform.
Senator MALLOY explained the amendment.
Senator RYBERG raised a Point of Order under Rule 24A that the amendment was out of order inasmuch as it was not germane to the Bill.
The PRESIDENT overruled the Point of Order.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator THOMAS proposed the following amendment (DAD 89.136 5 YR INVEST PLN), which was adopted (#51):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 89, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 521, paragraph 89.136 (Five-Year Investment Plans), lines 25-36, and page 522, lines 1-3, by striking the proviso in its entirety.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend sections, totals and title to conform.
Senator THOMAS explained the amendment.
Senator RYBERG spoke on the amendment.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Anderson Bright Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Jackson Knotts Lourie Malloy Martin, Shane Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Reese Rose Scott
Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Thomas
Alexander Bryant Coleman Gregory Grooms Hutto Land Martin, Larry Massey Peeler Rankin Ryberg Verdin
The amendment was adopted.
The Point of Order raised by Senator THOMAS on May 16, 2012, regarding Proviso 89.136 was moot inasmuch as Amendment No. 57 deleted the proviso.
Senator HAYES desired to be recorded as voting in favor of the adoption of Amendment No. 57.
On motion of Senator HUTTO, with unanimous consent, Amendment No. 140 was permitted to be placed on the Desk.
On motion of Senator HUTTO, with unanimous consent, Amendment No. 140 was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senators BRIGHT and LARRY MARTIN proposed the following amendment (4813R037.LB), which was adopted (#52):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, SECTION 80C, BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, page 479, by striking Proviso 80C.1 in its entirety and inserting:
/ 80C.1. (BCB/EB: Funding Abortions Prohibited) No funds appropriated for employer contributions to the State Health Insurance Plan may be expended to reimburse the expenses of an abortion, except in cases of rape, incest or where the mother's medical condition is one
which, on the basis of the physician's good faith judgment, so complicates the pregnancy as to necessitate an immediate abortion to avert the risk of her death or for which a delay will create serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of major bodily function, and the State Health Plan may not offer coverage for abortion services, including ancillary services provided contemporaneously with abortion services. The State Health Plan must determine the amount of the total premium paid for health coverage necessary to cover the risks associated with reimbursing participants in the plan for obtaining an abortion in the circumstances covered by this provision. The determination must be based on actuarial data and empirical study in the same manner and by the same method that other risks are adjusted for in similar circumstances. The plan must report this determination to the respective Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee by November 15, 2012. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator HUTTO explained the amendment.
Senator BRIGHT spoke on the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
On motion of Senator COURSON, debate was interrupted by recess.
At 12:10 P.M., on motion of Senator COURSON, the Senate receded from business until 1:00 P.M.
The Senate reassembled at 1:01 P.M. and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
At 1:02 P.M., Senator LEATHERMAN made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator LEATHERMAN moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the Call:
Alexander Anderson Bright Bryant Campbell Cleary Coleman Cromer Davis Fair Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Thomas
A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
The Senate resumed consideration of the Bill, the question being the third reading of the Bill.
Senator ROSE proposed the following amendment (DAD 90.19 ROSE), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 90, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 529, by striking proviso 90.19 in its entirety and inserting:
/ 90.19. (SR: National Mortgage Settlement) (A) If any funds derived from the National Mortgage Settlement are credited to the Litigation Recovery Account before the current fiscal year, then the first ten million dollars in that account in the current fiscal year must be transferred to the Department of Commerce's Deal Closing Fund and any remaining amount in the Litigation Recover Account on July 1, 2012, must be transferred to the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority for Homeowners Foreclosure Assistance. Of the funds transferred to the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority pursuant to this paragraph, forty percent shall be used to fund the South Carolina Legal Services for the purpose of representing individuals in foreclosure or who need loss mitigation
assistance and to provide counseling to assist individuals in avoiding foreclosure. The remaining sixty percent shall be used for the Multifamily Bond Program. Fifteen percent of the net proceeds from the Multifamily Bond Program development projects shall be used to provide funding to the three local housing trust funds; Lowcountry Housing Trust, Community Works of Carolina, and the Midlands Housing Trust Fund, during the Qualified Project Period as defined by the Multifamily Bond Program.
(B) If any of the proceeds of the National Mortgage Settlement are made available to the State in the current fiscal year, and the balances provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph have not been paid from the Litigation Recovery Account, then the first ten million dollars of the proceeds must be transferred to the Department of Commerce's Deal Closing Fund and any remaining proceeds must be transferred to the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority for Homeowners Foreclosure Assistance. Of the funds transferred to the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority pursuant to this paragraph, forty percent shall be used to fund the South Carolina Legal Services for the purpose of representing individuals in foreclosure or who need loss mitigation assistance and to provide counseling to assist individuals in avoiding foreclosure. The remaining sixty percent shall be used for the Multifamily Bond Program. Fifteen percent of the net proceeds from the Multifamily Bond Program development projects shall be used to provide funding to the three local housing trust funds; Lowcountry Housing Trust, Community Works of Carolina, and the Midlands Housing Trust Fund, during the Qualified Project Period as defined by the Multifamily Bond Program. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend sections, totals and title to conform.
Senator ROSE explained the amendment.
Members of the Senate, I introduced Senate Bill 702 for which there were 24 cosponsors in this Senate, 10 of them Republican. It was a bipartisan Bill, and has to do with regulating mortgage servicing companies. We have a high rate of foreclosures in this State. And we have a staff member who is an unsung hero to this State who works for Senator THOMAS. Her name is Mary Riley. She has worked on hundreds, literally hundreds, of foreclosure cases in which bank
servicing companies have abused their position, committed fraud, or misled people. Mary was able to help salvage these homes for a lot of Senators' constituents. The situation was so bad that 48 states filed lawsuits against five major banks: J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo, and I can't remember the 5th one. That resulted in a $25 billion settlement. The money was to go to the 48 states, including South Carolina.
Some of this money is coming to the State of South Carolina. There's language in the settlement saying how it's supposed to be spent in South Carolina. I'm just going to read some language out of the settlement agreement. With respect to the State of South Carolina's payment, it should be used by the "South Carolina Attorney General for a consumer protection enforcement fund; consumer education fund; consumer litigation fund; local consumer aid fund; a revolving fund for consumer restitution, including the administrative costs thereof for attorney fees and other costs of investigative litigation for reimbursement of state agencies". In other words, the money is supposed to be used for consumers or any other purposes not prohibited by law. Now, my problem with this budget is that it's taken all the money and not using it for consumer purposes. From these millions of dollars that have come to the State of South Carolina -- I believe it's $32 million -- $10 million is going for a Department of Commerce closing fund, and all the other money is just going to the general fund. Instead, what my proviso does is allocate $10 million for the closing fund, but all the rest of the money would go to the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority for homeowners' foreclosure assistance. The proviso details how that assistance would be provided. So this is just a clean cut straight up vote. Are you just going to spend all the money that came to the State of South Carolina to help those who are unlawfully being foreclosed on? Are we going to give the money for relief to the people for whom the lawsuit was brought in the first place? Or, are we just going to send the money to the general fund and spend it on a bunch of other projects?
Senator JACKSON spoke on the amendment.
Senator LOURIE moved to lay the amendment on the table.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Cleary Coleman Cromer Grooms Hayes Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Shoopman Thomas
Anderson Bright Davis Fair Ford Martin, Larry Rose Sheheen
The amendment was laid on the table.
Senators RYBERG, LEATHERMAN, SETZLER and MASSEY proposed the following amendment (DAD 90.20 CTR ENERGY), which was adopted (#53):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 90, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 535, paragraph 90.20, line 5, by inserting an appropriately numbered subitem to read:
/ ( ) Aiken Technical College - Center for Energy and Advanced Manufacturing
Facility and Equipment 2,445,000 /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend sections, totals and title to conform.
Senator RYBERG explained the amendment.
Senator LEATHERMAN spoke on the amendment.
Senator BRIGHT argued contra to the adoption of the amendment.
Senator RYBERG moved that the amendment be adopted.
Senator BRIGHT moved to lay the amendment on the table.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Bright Bryant Davis Fair Martin, Shane Shoopman
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
The Senate refused to table the amendment. The question then was the adoption of the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
Senators BRIGHT and SHANE MARTIN desired to be recorded as voting against the adoption of Amendment No. 117.
Senator MALLOY proposed the following amendment (4813 89.133.DOCX), which was adopted (#54):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 89, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 520, paragraph 89.133, line 26, by deleting proviso 89.133 in its entirety.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend sections, totals and title to conform.
Senator MALLOY explained the amendment.
Senator FAIR spoke on the amendment.
Senator FAIR moved to lay the amendment on the table.
The Senate refused to table the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
At 2:18 P.M., on motion of Senator SHANE MARTIN, the Senate receded from business not to exceed two minutes.
At 2:20 P.M., the Senate resumed.
Senator HUTTO proposed the following amendment (DG HUTTPERF), which was adopted (#55):
Amend Amendment #41A, as and if amended, bearing document number L:\S-RES\AMEND\4813R022.ASM.DOCX by striking the amendment in its entirety and inserting:
/ Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 90, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 530, by striking paragraph 90.20 in its entirety and inserting:
90.20. (SR: Non-recurring Revenue) (A) The source of revenue appropriated in this provision is $514,784,450 of non-recurring revenue generated from the following sources and transferred to the State Treasurer. This revenue is deemed to have occurred and is available for use in Fiscal Year 2012-13 after September 1, 2012, following the Comptroller General's close of the state's books on Fiscal Year 2011-12.
(1) $122,333,689 from Fiscal Year 2010-11 Contingency Reserve Fund; and
(2) $392,450,761 from Fiscal Year 2011-12 unobligated general fund revenue as certified by the Board of Economic Advisors.
Any restrictions concerning specific utilization of these funds are lifted for the specified fiscal year. The above agency transfers shall occur no later than thirty days after the close of the books on Fiscal Year 2011-12 and shall be available for use in Fiscal year 2012-13.
(B) The appropriations in this provision are listed in priority order. Item (1) must be funded first and each remaining item must be fully funded before any funds are allocated to the next item. Provided, however, that any individual item may be partially funded in the order in which it appears to the extent that revenues are available.
The State Treasurer shall disburse the following appropriations by September 30, 2012, for the purposes stated:
(1) General Reserve Fund
Full 5% Funding $ 98,175,036;
(2) Y14-State Ports Authority
Harbor Deepening Reserve Fund $ 180,000,000;
(3) H59-State Board for Technical and
Comprehensive Education CATT
Program/ReadySC $ 11,250,000;
(4) P32-Department of Commerce
Research Funds $ 3,542,592;
(5) H63-Department of Education
(a) EFA Hold Harmless (Education Foundation Supplement) $ 19,985,951;
(b) EFA-IDEA Contingency Reserve $ 36,202,909;
(6) L04-Department of Social Services
Child Support Enforcement System $ 3,500,000;
(7) A20-Legislative Audit Council
(a) Information Technology Upgrade
(Servers, Computers, Software) $ 45,000;
(b) Peer Review Audit - Government
Auditing Standards $ 15,000;
(8) B04-Judicial Department
Supreme Court Building Renovation $ 3,200,000;
(9) C05-Administrative Law Court
Staff Attorney/Hearing Officer/Business
Associate Equipment $ 6,900;
(10) P32-Department of Commerce
Deal Closing Fund $ 2,000,000;
(11) F03-Budget and Control Board
South Carolina Enterprise Information
System-Statewide Program SCEIS Program
Sustainment $ 2,458,843;
(12) D10-State Law Enforcement Division
(a) Personal Service and Operating $ 1,701,000;
(b) Forensic Equipment $ 1,134,994;
(c) Law Enforcement Operating $ 150,000;
(d) CJIS/IT Equipment $ 4,777,000;
(e) Vehicles $ 840,000;
(f) Computer Equipment $ 138,500;
(g) Lieutenant Governor's Security Detail
Equipment $ 151,200;
(13) K05-Department of Public Safety
(a) Emergency Communications
Equipment $ 3,250,000;
(b) Bureau of Protective Services Officers
Equipment $ 44,700;
(c) Capitol Complex Garage Security
Equipment $ 75,000;
(d) Vehicles $ 2,000,000;
(14) H63-Department of Education
Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities
Administration Building Construction $ 1,250,000;
(15) L12-John de la Howe School
(a ) Deferred Maintenance on
Seven Cottages $ 400,000;
(b) Information Technology Upgrade $ 200,014;
(16) H71-Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School
Window Replacement $ 750,000;
(17) H75-School for the Deaf and Blind
Robertson Hall Construction $ 1,477,550;
(18) J02-Department of Health and Human Services
Medicaid Management Information
System $ 3,918,676;
(19) N04-Department of Corrections
(a) Wateree Radium Drinking
Water Compliance $ 6,000,000;
(b) Statewide Roof Replacement $ 2,500,000;
(c) Statewide Major Maintenance
Projects $ 2,500,000;
(d) Victim Services Web Based Case
Management System $ 500,000;
(e) SC SAVIN Court Notification System $ 500,000;
(f) Allendale CI Pre-Treatment Wastewater
Plant Closing $ 350,000;
(g) Statewide Infirmary Consolidation $ 300,000;
(h) Farm Irrigation - Wateree $ 100,000;
(i) Training Academy - Weapons
Replacement $ 40,000;
(20) P24-Department of Natural Resources
(a) Replacement of IT Equipment and
Maintenance $ 1,260,505;
(b) Water Resources Other Operating $ 1,000,000;
(21) E08-Secretary of State
Information Technology Upgrade $ 500,000;
(22) E20-Attorney General
(a) Information Technology Upgrade $ 500,000;
(b) Operating Expenses $ 500,000;
(23) E23-Commission on Indigent Defense
Information Technology Upgrade $ 101,000;
(24) P12-Forestry Commission
Firefighting Equipment $ 3,500,000;
(25) P28-Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
Destination Specific - 2 for 1 Match $ 4,000,000
(25.1) (Destination Specific Match ) Each state dollar of the above appropriation for Destination Specific must be matched with two dollars of private funds.
(26) J04-Department of Health and Environmental Control
AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) $ 200,000;
(27) H63-Department of Education
(a) Palmetto Priority Schools $ 500,000;
(b) SC School Improvement Council $ 35,000;
(28) R52-State Ethics Commission
Information Technology Upgrade $ 25,000;
(29) X22-Local Government Fund-State Treasurer
Local Government Fund $ 40,000,000;
(30) P20-Clemson University-PSA
(a) Advanced Plant Technology Lab $ 4,000,000;
(b) Operating $ 100,000;
(31) H27-University of South Carolina-Columbia Campus
Child Abuse Medical Response Program $ 250,000;
(32) H37-University of South Carolina-Lancaster Campus
Deferred Maintenance $ 400,000;
(33) E24-Adjutant General's Office
(a) State Guard $ 59,000;
(b) Armory Maintenance $ 1,000,000;
(34) P16-Department of Agriculture
(a) Marketing and Branding $ 500,000;
(b) State Farmer's Market Infrastructure $ 400,000;
(c) Market Operations $ 600,000;
(35) P21-South Carolina State University-PSA
LAC Audit $ 80,142;
(36) P24-Department of Natural Resources
Drill Rig for Geological Survey and
Strengthened Services $ 200,000;and
(37) R44-Department of Revenue
Implementation of SCITS $ 4,374,496.
Unexpended funds appropriated pursuant to this provision may be carried forward to succeeding fiscal years and expended for the same purposes.
(C) From the escrow account established pursuant to Proviso 90.13 of Act 310 of 2008, the remaining funds shall be used to offset any operating shortfalls resulting from the Barnwell Low Level Waste Facility operations in order to preserve the economic viability of the facility. The amount distributed to offset any operating shortfalls shall be determined by calculating the difference between the allowable operating costs plus adjustments as approved by the Public Service Commission, and the access fees paid by the Atlantic Compact generators. Funds remaining in the account to offset operating shortfalls shall also be used to maintain access fees to the facility for Fiscal Year 2012-13 at the Fiscal Year 2009-10 level. There shall also be paid from the escrow account the annual dues of the Southern States Energy Board. /
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Senator LAND explained the amendment.
Senator MASSEY moved to lay the amendment on the table.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Bright Bryant Courson Cromer Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Peeler
Rose Shoopman Thomas Verdin
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Ford Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen
The Senate refused to table the amendment. The question then was the adoption of the amendment.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Ford Hayes Hutto Jackson Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen
Bright Bryant Courson Cromer Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Knotts Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey
Peeler Rose Shoopman Thomas Verdin
The amendment was adopted.
Senator MASSEY proposed the following amendment (4813R022.ASM.DOCX), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 90, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 530, after line 17, by adding a new item to read:
/ (1.1) General Reserve Fund
Additional Funding.......................$ 4,040,000; /
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 90, STATEWIDE REVENUE, paragraph 90.20, pages 533-536, by striking the following subsections:
/ (32)(g), relating to the James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation;
(33)(a), relating to the Town of Holly Hill Infrastructure - 1 to 1 Match;
(33.1), relating to the Town of Holly Hill Infrastructure Match;
(35), relating to the Department of Archives and History concerning the City of Charleston African American Historic Sites Preservation and the City of Hilton Head - Mitchelville Capital Land Purchase;
(36), relating the State Library concerning Lamar Library Expansion;
(37), relating to the State Museum concerning the North Myrtle Beach Historical Museum;
(38), relating to the Prosecution Coordination Commission concerning the Center for Fathers and Families;
(39), relating to the Department of Public Safety concerning the Andrews Public Safety Building - 1 to 1 Match;
(39.1), relating the Andrews Public Safety Building Match;
(41), relating to the Department of Transportation concerning SMART Ride - Camden;
(43)(b), (c), and (d), relating to the South Carolina Manufacturers Extension Partnership, the Commission on Higher Education concerning Clinton Junior College - Facility and Program
Enhancements and Voorhees College - Student Recruitment and Retention Initiative
(49), relating to the Governor's Office of Executive Policy and Programs concerning the Kingstree Veterans' Affairs Community Center;
(51), relating to the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs concerning the Charles Lea Center - 1 to 1 Match;
(51.1), relating to the Charles Lea Center Match;
(53), relating to the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services concerning the McCord Center Safety Improvement Project and Circle Park Behavioral Health Services;
(54), relating to the Department of Social Services concerning the United Center for Community Care, the Community Outreach Center Incorporated After School Program, and Fatherhood and Families Engagement;
(55), relating to the Housing Finance and Development Authority concerning the Marion County Habitat for Humanity Pilot Project - 1 to 1 Match;
(55.1), relating to the Marion County Habitat for Humanity Pilot Project Match;
(56), relating to the Department of Commerce concerning the Williamsburg County Industrial Recruitment Meeting Center; and
(60)(b), (c), and (d), relating to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism concerning the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition Regional Marketing and Advertising, the Irmo Veterans Park, and the Patriots Park Environmental Pavilion. /
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Senator HUTTO moved to lay the amendment on the table.
The amendment was laid on the table.
Senator RYBERG rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 1, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Education.
Senator GROOMS raised a Point of Order that the the statutes required separate votes on Section 1A and Section 1B.
The PRESIDENT overruled the Point of Order.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Rose Sheheen
Section 1, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 2, Part 1A and Part 1B, Lottery Expenditure Account.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Fair Martin, Shane Peeler Rose
Section 2, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 3, Part 1A and Part 1B, Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese
Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Martin, Shane
Section 3, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
I voted "No" to their budget because it keeps administrative salaries at the current level while reducing services to students.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 4, Part 1A and Part 1B, School for Deaf and Blind.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Bryant Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Section 4, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 5, Part 1A and Part 1B, John De La Howe School.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Fair Martin, Shane
Section 24, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 6, Part 1A and Part 1B, Commission on Higher Education.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Fair Martin, Shane Massey Rose
Section 6, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 7, Part 1A, Higher Education Tuition Grants.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land
Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Rose
Section 7, Part 1A, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 8 Part 1A, The Citadel.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis
Section 8, Part 1A, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 9, Part 1A and Part 1B, Clemson University.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Rose
Section 9, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 10, Part 1A, University of Charleston.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Martin, Shane
Section 10, Part 1A, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 11 Part 1A, Coastal Carolina University.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy
Martin, Larry Matthews Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Martin, Shane Massey Rose
Section 11, Part 1A, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 12, Part 1A, Francis Marion University.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Matthews Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Massey Rose
Section 12, Part 1A, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 13, Part 1A, Lander University.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Rose
Section 13, Part 1A, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 14, Part 1A and Part 1B, S.C. State University.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Ford Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Fair Gregory Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rose Thomas
Sect. 14, Part 1A and Part 1B was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 15A-H, Part 1A and Part 1B, University of South Carolina.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land
Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis
Section 15A-H, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 16, Part 1A, Winthrop University.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Rose
Section 16, Part 1A, was adopted.
I would like to be recorded in the Journal as voting "Aye" on all sections of H.4813, the 2012-13 General Appropriations Bill.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 17A-B, Part 1A and Part 1B, Medical University of South Carolina.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis
Section 17A-B, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 18, Part 1A and Part 1B, Technical and Comprehensive Education Board.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Martin, Shane Rose
Section 18, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
I voted "No" to their budget because it increased the salary budget by $241,603 for 12 people.
Senator BRYANT asked unanimous consent to make a motion that he be granted leave to record his votes on the remaining sections of the Bill.
Senator LEATHERMAN objected.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 19, Part 1A and Part 1B, Education Television Commission.
Senator SHEHEEN spoke on Section 19.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Fair Rose Ryberg
Section 19, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 20, Part 1A and Part 1B, Vocational Rehabilitation.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Cleary Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Section 20, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
Senator BRIGHT asked unanimous consent to make a motion that an alphabetical call of the Senate would be taken with the affirmative, negative and abstention votes recorded on each section and each Senator would turn in to the Desk a signed sheet affirming those votes.
Senator FORD objected.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 21, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Health and Human Services.
Senator BRYANT spoke on Section 21.
Senator BRIGHT spoke on Section 21.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Ford Gregory Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Verdin
Bright Bryant Fair Grooms Martin, Shane Massey Rose Ryberg Thomas
Cromer Davis
Section 21, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
I voted "No" to their budget because it cuts hospice services, dental services, physician services, nursinghome services, etc. while funding administration at the same level, but with fewer people. There is also money for Planned Parenthood in this budget which I am against.
Senator BRYANT asked unanimous consent to make a motion that an alphabetical call of the Senate would be taken with the affirmative, negative and abstention votes recorded on each section and each Senator would turn in to the Desk a signed sheet affirming those votes. And, further, no Senator would leave so that there was a quorum.
Senator DAVIS objected.
Senator FORD asked unanimous consent to make a motion that he be granted leave to vote "Aye" on all remaining sections of the Bill.
Senator KNOTTS objected.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 22, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Health and Environmental Control.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Jackson Knotts Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Grooms
Davis Hayes Hutto Land Malloy Setzler Sheheen
Section 22, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 23, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Mental Health.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Grooms Hayes Hutto Knotts Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant
Section 23, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
Senator SHEHEEN rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
At 5:01 P.M. Senator JACKSON moved that the Senate stand adjourned.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Ford Hutto Jackson Land Lourie Malloy
Matthews Nicholson Pinckney Reese Scott Sheheen
Alexander Bright Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Knotts Leatherman Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey McGill O'Dell Peeler Rankin Rose Ryberg Setzler Thomas Verdin
The Senate refused to adjourn.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 24, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Disabilities and Special Needs.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg
Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Bryant
Section 24, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
Senator JACKSON rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Senator JACKSON asked unanimous consent to make a motion that an alphabetical call of the Senate would be taken with the affirmative, negative and abstention votes recorded on each section and each Senator would turn in to the Desk a signed sheet affirming those votes.
The motion was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 25, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman
Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant
Section 25, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 26, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Social Services.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Martin, Shane Massey Rose
Section 26, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 27, Part 1A and Part 1B, Commission for the Blind.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Section 27, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 28, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Archives and History.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant
Section 28, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 29, Part 1A and Part 1B, State Library.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry
Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant
Section 29, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 30, Part 1A and Part 1B, Arts Commission.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Fair
Section 30, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 31, Part 1A and Part 1B, State Museum.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant
Section 31, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 32, Part 1A and Part 1B, Housing Finance and Development Authority.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Fair Martin, Shane Rose
Section 32, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
I voted "No" to their budget due to salaries being increased while programs are being reduced.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 33, Part 1A and Part 1B, Forestry Commission.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair
Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant
Section 33, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 34, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Agriculture.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
AYES
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Martin, Shane Rose
Section 34, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 35, Part 1A and Part 1B, Clemson University - PSA.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Martin, Shane Rose
Section 35, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 36, Part 1A, S.C. State University - PSA.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Martin, Shane Peeler Rose Thomas
Section 36, Part 1A, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 37, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Natural Resources.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry
Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant
Section 37, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 38, Part 1A and Part 1B, Sea Grant Consortium.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis
Section 38, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 39, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Massey
Section 39, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 40, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Commerce.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Martin, Shane Rose
Section 40, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 41, Part 1A, Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA).
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey
Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Martin, Shane Rose Thomas
Section 41, Part 1A, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 42, Part 1A, Patriots Point Development Authority.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Fair Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Sheheen Thomas
Section 42, Part 1A, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 43, Part 1A and Part 1B, S.C. Conservation Bank.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin
Bright Bryant Fair Thomas
Section 43, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 44, Part 1A and Part 1B, Judicial Department.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Peeler
Section 44, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 45, Part 1A and Part 1B, Attorney General's Office.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy
Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Section 45, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 46, Part 1A and Part 1B, Prosecution Coordination Commission.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Section 46, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 47, Part 1A and Part 1B, Comm. on Indigent Defense.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Martin, Shane Rose
Section 47, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
I voted "No" on their budget because they received increases they didn't ask for.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 48, Part 1A and Part 1B, State Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Section 48, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 49, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Public Safety.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory
Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Section 49, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 50, Part 1A and Part 1B, Law Enforcement Training Council.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Section 50, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 51, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Corrections.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Section 51, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 52, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Jackson Knotts Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Thomas Verdin
Bright Martin, Shane Rose
Hutto Land Malloy Sheheen
Section 52, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 53, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Juvenile Justice.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis
Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Martin, Shane
Section 53, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 54, Part 1A and Part 1B, Human Affairs Commission.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Fair Martin, Shane Massey Rose
Section 54, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 55, Part 1A and Part 1B, Minority Affairs Commission.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Martin, Shane Massey Rose
Section 55, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 56, Part 1A, Public Service Commission.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Jackson Knotts Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis
Hutto Land Malloy Sheheen Thomas
Section 56, Part 1A, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 57, Part 1A and Part 1B, Office of Regulatory Staff.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Fair Ford
Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis
Section 57, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 58, Part 1A and Part 1B, Workers' Compensation Commission.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Jackson Knotts Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Verdin
Bright Bryant
Davis Hayes Hutto Land Malloy Massey Rankin Setzler Sheheen Thomas
Section 58, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 59, Part 1A and Part 1B, State Accident Fund.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant
Hayes Malloy Sheheen
Section 59, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 60, Part 1A, Patients' Compensation Fund.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant
Malloy
Section 60, Part 1A, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 61, Part 1A, Second Injury Fund.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Martin, Shane
Malloy
Section 61, Part 1A, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 62, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Insurance.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Martin, Shane Massey
Malloy
Section 62, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 63, Part 1A and Part 1B, Bd. of Financial Institutions.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie
Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Martin, Shane Rose
Section 63, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 64, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Consumer Affairs.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Martin, Shane Massey Rose
Section 64, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 65, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Setzler
Section 65, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 66, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Motor Vehicles.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Jackson Knotts Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Thomas Verdin
Bright
Hutto Land Malloy Sheheen
Section 66, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 67, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Employment and Workforce (DEW).
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Grooms Jackson Knotts Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Scott Setzler Verdin
Bright Bryant Gregory Martin, Shane Massey Ryberg Thomas
Hayes Hutto Land Malloy Sheheen
Section 67, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 68A-D, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Transportation.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Fair Ford Grooms Hayes Jackson Knotts Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin
Bright Gregory Thomas
Davis Hutto Land
Section 68A-D, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 69, Part 1B, State Ports Authority.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill
Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant
ABSTAIN
Jackson
Section 69, Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 70A-F, Part 1A and Part 1B, Legislative Department.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose
Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Section 70A-F, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 71, Part 1A and Part 1B, Administrative Law Court.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Jackson Knotts Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Verdin
Bright
Davis Hayes Hutto Land Malloy Setzler Sheheen Thomas
Section 71, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 72A-C, Part 1A and Part 1B, Office of the Governor.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Section 72A-C, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 73, Part 1A and Part 1B, Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Section 73, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 74, Part 1A and Part 1B, Office of Secretary of State.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy
Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Thomas Verdin
Bright Sheheen
Section 74, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 75, Part 1A and Part 1B, Office of Comptroller General.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Thomas Verdin
Bright Sheheen
Section 75, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 76, Part 1A and Part 1B, Office of State Treasurer.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Section 76, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 77, Part 1A, Retirement System Investment Commission.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin
Bright Martin, Shane Massey Rose Thomas
Section 77, Part 1A, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 78, Part 1A and Part 1B, Office of Adjutant General.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy
Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Section 78, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 79, Part 1A and Part 1B, Election Commission.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Jackson Knotts Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Courson Cromer Massey
Hutto Land
Section 79, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 80A-D, Part 1A and Part 1B, Budget and Control Board.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Rose Ryberg
Section 80A-D, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 81, Part 1A and Part 1B, Dept. of Revenue.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Martin, Shane
Setzler
Section 81, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 82, Part 1A and Part 1B, State Ethics Commission.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Section 82, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 83, Part 1A and Part 1B, Procurement Review Panel.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry
Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant
Sheheen
Section 83, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 84, Part 1A and Part 1B, Debt Service.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bright Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose
Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Massey
Section 84, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 86 and Sect. 86A, Part 1A and Part 1B, Aid to Subdivisions.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright
Section 86 and Section 86A, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 87, Recapitulation.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Massey
Section 87 was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 88, Revenue.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman
Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Massey
Section 88 was adopted.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 89, Part 1B, General Provisos.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Davis Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas Verdin
Bright Bryant Fair Massey Rose
Section 89, Part 1B, was adopted.
I voted "Yes" to Section 89 because it contains my Transparency Proviso from last year.
The Senate proceeded to Sect. 90, Part 1B, Statewide Revenue.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Fair Ford Gregory Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Grooms Martin, Shane Massey Rose Thomas
Section 90, Part 1B, was adopted.
My vote in favor of Part 1B, Section 90, Statewide Revenue of H. 4813, the General Appropriations Bill, does not include a favorable vote on the special projects contained in Proviso 90.20 except for SUTA Tax Relief, OPEB, BCB-Transportation Corridor Study and Aiken Tec-Center for Energy and Advanced Manufacturing. My vote on the remaining special projects within Proviso 90.20 is in the negative.
Senator RANKIN asked unanimous consent to make a motion that Senator CLEARY be granted leave to be recorded "Aye" on Sections 25-90 of the Bill.
Senator THOMAS objected.
Senator LEATHERMAN proposed the following amendment (DAD BAL), which was adopted (#56):
Amend amendment #114A, as and if amended, bearing document number N:\S-FINANC\AMEND\DG\OCEAN2.DOXC, which amended Part IA, Section 11, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, page 43, by inserting after line 14,
Column 7 Column 8
/IV. NON-RECURRING APPROPRIATIONS Scientific Equipment for Research Vessel $198,000 $198,000/
by deleting the amendment in its entirety.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 90, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 529, paragraph 90.19, lines 30-35 and page 530, lines 1-2, by striking the proviso in its entirety and inserting:
/ 90.19. (SR: National Mortgage Settlement) Of the funds derived from the National Mortgage Settlement and credited to the Litigation Recovery Account during the prior fiscal year, the first $4,636,000 must be transferred to the General Fund for credit in Fiscal Year 2011-12, the next ten million dollars in that account in the current fiscal year must be transferred to the Department of Commerce's Deal Closing Fund, and any remaining amount in the Litigation Recovery Account on July 1, 2012, must be transferred to the General Fund for credit in Fiscal Year 2012-13. /
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 90, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 530, paragraph 90.20, line 3, by striking /$514,784,450/ and inserting /$519,420,450/
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 90, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 530, paragraph 90.20, line 8, by striking /$392,450,761/ and inserting /$397,086,761/
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 90, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 536, paragraph 90.20, after line 23, by inserting an appropriately numbered item to read:
/ ( ) H17-Coastal Carolina University
Scientific Equipment for Research Vessel $198,000; /
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 90, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 536, paragraph 90.20, after line 23, by inserting an appropriately numbered item to read:
/ ( ) A85-Education Oversight Committee
School District Efficiency Review Pilot Program $300,000
( ) (School District Efficiency Review Pilot Program) The funds appropriated above for the School District Efficiency Review Pilot Program shall be utilized to implement the requirements of proviso 70.32 contained in this act. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend sections, totals and title to conform.
The amendment was adopted.
The question then was the third reading of H. 4813.
Senator MALLOY spoke on the Bill.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Ford Gregory Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin
Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Thomas
Bright Bryant Davis Fair Grooms Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rose Verdin
The Bill was read the third time, passed and ordered returned to the House of Representatives with amendments.
I voted "No" on the budget because we did not set aside enough of the revenue gains for tax relief or reserves. I also was disappointed that we did not choose to suspend the Common Core Initiative which I believe will prove to be a disaster. Our subcommittee on Public Safety fared well with significant gains at SLED and Public Safety. The budget however did not give sufficient awareness to the hard times from which we are emerging.
H. 4814 (Word version) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012, TO PROVIDE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO A SPECIFIC APPROPRIATION, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Joint Resolution, the question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Finance.
The Committee on Finance proposed the following amendment (BBM\10679HTC12), which was adopted:
Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 1, beginning on page 1, and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. In accordance with the provisions of Section 36(B)(2) and (3), Article III, Constitution of South Carolina, 1895, and Section 11-11-320(C) and (D) of the 1976 Code, there is appropriated from the monies available in the Capital Reserve Fund for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 the following amounts:
(1) R60-Department of Employment
and Workforce
SUTA Tax Relief $ 43,200,000
(2) State Board for Technical and
Comprehensive Education
Trident Technical College
Aeronautical Training
Equipment $ 500,000
(3) State Board for Technical and
Comprehensive Education
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical
College Programmable
Logic Controller Equipment $ 500,000
(4) State Board for Technical and
Comprehensive Education
Denmark Technical College
Deferred Maintenance $ 250,000
(5) State Board for Technical and
Comprehensive Education
Central Carolina Technical
College Training Facility
Purchase and Upfit $ 2,250,000
(6) J02-Department of Health and
Human Services
Medicaid Management
Information System $ 3,238,588
(7) H09-The Citadel
Jenkins Hall Arms Room Upgrade $ 200,000
(8) H09-The Citadel
Deferred Maintenance $ 737,691
(9) H12-Clemson University
Grid Simulator Project $ 3,000,000
(10) H12-Clemson University
Greenwood Genetics Lab $ 2,000,000
(11) H12-Clemson University
Deferred Maintenance $ 1,595,044
(12) H15-University of Charleston
Science Center Construction $ 1,999,246
(13) H17-Coastal Carolina University
Research Vessel $ 948,366
(14) H18-Francis Marion University
Nurse Practitioner Program $ 100,000
(15) H18-Francis Marion University
Deferred Maintenance $ 1,141,069
(16) H21-Lander University
Deferred Maintenance $ 646,417
(17) H24-South Carolina State University
Deferred Maintenance $ 1,255,979
(18) H27-University of South Carolina
Columbia Campus
USC Palmetto College $ 2,115,000
(19) H27-University of South Carolina
Columbia Campus
USC Law School $ 10,000,000
(20) H29-USC-Aiken Campus
Deferred Maintenance $ 553,795
(21) H34-USC-Upstate Campus
Deferred Maintenance $ 729,126
(22) H36-USC-Beaufort Campus
Deferred Maintenance $ 327,207
(23) H37-USC-Lancaster Campus
Deferred Maintenance $ 137,302
(24) H38-USC-Salkehatchie Campus
Deferred Maintenance $ 116,979
(25) H39-USC-Sumter Campus
Deferred Maintenance $ 367,869
(26) H40-USC-Union Campus
Deferred Maintenance $ 53,290
(27) H47-Winthrop University
Student Information Technology
Infrastructure Update $ 500,000
(28) H47-Winthrop University
Deferred Maintenance $ 1,374,947
(29) H51-Medical University of
South Carolina
Ashley Tower
Renovation - MUSC
Hospital Authority $ 5,500,000
(30) H51-Medical University of
South Carolina
Deferred Maintenance $ 3,200,000
(31) P16-Department of Agriculture
Farmers Market Phase II
Property Acquisition
and Expansion $ 16,300,000
$ 104,837,915 /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator LEATHERMAN explained the committee amendment.
The committee amendment was adopted.
Senator BRIGHT proposed the following amendment (DG CFUND), which was tabled:
Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, Section 1, page [4814-3] by striking item (31) and inserting:
/ (31) County Transportation Funds $16,300,000 /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend sections, totals and title to conform.
Senator BRIGHT explained the amendment.
Senator LEATHERMAN spoke on the amendment.
Senator LEATHERMN moved to lay the amendment on the table.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman
Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Sheheen Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Fair Martin, Shane Peeler Rose Ryberg Thomas
The amendment was laid on the table.
Senator MASSEY spoke on the Joint Resolution.
The question then was second reading of the Joint Resolution.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Cromer Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Sheheen Verdin
Bright Bryant Davis Fair Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rose Thomas
The Joint Resolution was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.
H. 4721 (Word version) -- Reps. Bingham, Merrill, Hixon, Southard, Corbin, Erickson, Parker, J.R. Smith, Allison, G.R. Smith, Sottile, Gambrell, Huggins, Murphy, Ryan, Putnam, Brady, Whitmire, Atwater, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bowen, G.A. Brown, Chumley, Cole, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Forrester, Frye, Hamilton, Harrell, Henderson, Herbkersman, Horne, Limehouse, Long, Lowe, McCoy, D.C. Moss, V.S. Moss, Norman, Owens, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Sandifer, Simrill, Skelton, G.M. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, White, Willis, Hardwick and Patrick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "BUSINESS FREEDOM TO CHOOSE ACT", BY AMENDING SECTION 44-96-80, RELATING TO COUNTY SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING A COUNTY'S AUTHORITY TO ENACT ORDINANCES CONSISTENT WITH THE STATE PLAN, LAW, AND REGULATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS, DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ORDINANCE THAT RESTRICTS SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AT A PERMITTED FACILITY OR IMPEDES THE DEVELOPMENT OR IMPLEMENTATION OF A RECYCLING PROGRAM IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-1210, RELATING TO A COUNTY'S AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY ORDINANCE IS VOID TO THE EXTENT THAT THE ORDINANCE RESTRICTS OR PROHIBITS SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AT A PERMITTED FACILITY OR IMPEDES THE
DEVELOPMENT OR IMPLEMENTATION OF A RECYCLING PROGRAM.
Senator PEELER moved that the Bill be made a Special Order.
Senator RANKIN spoke in opposition to the motion.
Senator VERDIN spoke in favor of the motion.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bright Bryant Campbell Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hutto Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Reese Rose Ryberg Thomas Verdin
Courson Hayes Knotts Malloy Matthews McGill Nicholson Pinckney Rankin Scott
The Bill was set for Special Order.
On motion of Senator KNOTTS, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mrs. Dorothy Steele Hogue of Lexington, S.C., beloved aunt of Mrs. Beckie Gunter, Administrative Assistant to the Lieutenant Governor. Mrs. Hogue was 95 at the time of her passing and had won blue ribbons at the State Fair for her cakes and won awards in her younger years in competition for the best hair styles. She loved to travel and especially loved traveling to the Holy Land when she was in her 80's. During WWII, she supported the war effort by working with the Air Service Command and in an airplane assembly plant in Ohio. She had a varied career and loved her family and church. She will be missed by family and friends.
At 6:54 P.M., on motion of Senator COURSON, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. under the provisions of Rule 1 for the purpose of taking up local matters and uncontested matters which have previously received unanimous consent to be taken up.
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