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The Senate assembled at 1:00 P.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:
In Proverbs, Chapter 8, it is presumably wisdom who is speaking, and she declares:
"I love those who seek me, and those who seek me diligently find me." (Proverbs 8:17)
Join me as we unite our hearts in prayer:
Holy God, we know that the greatest wisdom always comes to those who choose to follow, serve, and honor you. Be with each Senator in this body as he exercises his wisdom today. May these leaders honor you through their debates and votes, and may the results of their decisions truly benefit the people of South Carolina. Indeed, O God, bless all of Your servants who labor throughout this State, as well as our troops around the globe and stateside. Help every one of us to serve wisely and faithfully. In Your loving name we pray, dear Lord.
Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
Pursuant to an invitation the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives appeared in the Senate Chamber on June 29, 2012, at 2:15 P.M. and the following Acts and Joint Resolution were ratified:
(R329, S. 45 (Word version)) -- Senators McConnell, Campsen and Ford: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COURT WHEN DETERMINING RELEASE OF A PERSON ON BOND, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO SPECIFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITIES AND INSERT ARRESTING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AS APPROPRIATE TO PROVIDE THE COURT WITH NECESSARY INFORMATION; BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-55 SO AS TO
PROVIDE THAT THE CIRCUIT COURT MAY CONSIDER MOTIONS REGARDING RECONSIDERATION OF BOND FOR GENERAL SESSIONS OFFENSES SET BY A SUMMARY COURT JUDGE, TO PROVIDE THAT FURTHER DEFENSE MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER BOND MAY BE HEARD BY THE CIRCUIT COURT ONLY UPON THE DEFENDANT'S PRIMA FACIE SHOWING OF A MATERIAL CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT MOTIONS BY THE STATE TO REVOKE OR MODIFY A DEFENDANT'S BOND MUST BE MADE IN WRITING, STATE WITH PARTICULARITY THE GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION OR MODIFICATION, AND SET FORTH THE RELIEF OR ORDER SOUGHT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT, IF THE STATE'S MOTION TO REVOKE OR MODIFY BOND INCLUDES A PRIMA FACIE SHOWING OF IMMINENT DANGER TO THE COMMUNITY, OR IMMINENT DANGER TO THE DEFENDANT, OR FLIGHT BY THE DEFENDANT, THE CHIEF JUDGE OR PRESIDING JUDGE SHALL CONDUCT OR ORDER AN EMERGENCY HEARING WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS; TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-10, RELATING TO RELEASE OF A PERSON CHARGED WITH A NONCAPITAL OFFENSE ON HIS OWN RECOGNIZANCE OR ON BOND, SO AS TO ALLOW A PERSON CHARGED WITH BURGLARY IN THE FIRST DEGREE TO HAVE HIS BOND HEARING IN SUMMARY COURT UNLESS THE SOLICITOR OBJECTS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF ACT 115 OF 2012 WHICH AMENDED SECTION 17-15-20 OF THE 1976 CODE ARE RETROACTIVE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BAIL BONDSMEN OR SURETIES RELIEVED OF BOND UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONCE THE REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT IS FILED THE SURETY IS RELIEVED OF LIABILITY ON THE BOND UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED BY THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME.
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(R330, H. 4813) -- Ways and Means Committee: AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2012, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE
GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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(R331, H. 4814 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
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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 ALEXANDER moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the Call:
Alexander Bright Bryant Campbell Campsen Cleary Courson Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Knotts Leatherman Leventis Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
Senators ANDERSON, LAND, DAVIS, ELLIOTT, HUTTO, MALLOY, McGILL, LOURIE and MATTHEWS recorded their presence subsequent to the Call of the Senate.
On motion of Senator HAYES, at 1:05 P.M., Senator THOMAS was granted a leave of absence for today.
On motion of Senator CAMPSEN, at 3:15 P.M., Senator CLEARY was granted a leave of absence until 4:45 P.M.
On motion of Senator DAVIS, at 6:25 P.M., Senator SHOOPMAN was granted a leave of absence for the balance of the day.
The following were introduced:
S. 1621 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE BARBARA "BABS" LINDSAY, SECRETARY TO CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE G. THOMAS COOPER, JR., UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 1622 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE JOHN P. MEADORS, FORMER FIRST ASSISTANT SOLICITOR IN CHARGE AND DEPUTY SOLICITOR IN THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RECENT RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 1623 (Word version) -- Senator Courson: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE COLONEL JACK VAN LOAN, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND ST. PAT'S FESTIVAL CHAIRMAN OF THE FIVE POINTS ASSOCIATION IN COLUMBIA, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 1624 (Word version) -- Senator Ryberg: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MARK HARMON UPON HIS HOLE-IN-ONE AT THE EIGHTH HOLE OF THE SECESSION GOLF CLUB.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 1 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 110 to 5:
Veto 1 Part IA, Page 120; Section 30 - Arts Commission, Total Funds Available: $3,446,946 Total Funds; $1,937,598 General Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 1 Part IA, Page 120; Section 30 - Arts Commission, Total Funds Available: $3,446,946 Total Funds; $1,937,598 General Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator HAYES explained the veto.
Senator RYBERG spoke on the veto.
Senator COURSON spoke on the veto.
Senator COURSON moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Coleman Courson Elliott Hayes Hutto Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Rose Ryberg Verdin
Martin, Shane
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
I voted to abstain in this vote on Veto 1 in order to recuse myself since I am a voting member of the Spartanburg Arts Partnership Board.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 2 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 70 to 45:
Veto 2 Part IA, Page 26; Section 6, Commission on Higher Education, III. Other Agencies and Entities, Special Items - EPSCOR: $161,314 Total/General Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has reconsidered the vote whereby Veto 2 was sustained and has overridden Veto 2 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 80 to 29:
Veto 2 Part IA, Page 26; Section 6, Commission on Higher Education, III. Other Agencies and Entities, Special Items - EPSCOR: $161,314 Total/General Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 2 Part IA, Page 26; Section 6, Commission on Higher Education, III. Other Agencies and Entities, Special Items - EPSCOR: $161,314 Total/General Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator COURSON explained the veto.
Senator COURSON moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Coleman Courson Elliott Hutto Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rose Ryberg Shoopman Verdin
Having failed to receive the necessary two-thirds vote, the veto of the Governor was sustained, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 3 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 102 to 10:
Veto 3 Part IA, Page 145; Section 38, Sea Grant Consortium - Total Funds Available: $6,048,009 Total Funds; $428,223 General Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 3 Part IA, Page 145; Section 38, Sea Grant Consortium - Total Funds Available: $6,048,009 Total Funds; $428,223 General Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator McGILL explained the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Cleary Coleman Courson Davis Elliott Fair Grooms Hayes Hutto Knotts Land
Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Scott Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Gregory Martin, Shane Massey Ryberg Setzler
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 4 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 93 to 22:
Veto 4 Part IA, Page 8; Section 1, Department of Education, XII. Education Improvement Act, F. Partnerships, 2. Other Agencies and Entities - Writing Improvement Network: $182,761 Total Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 4 Part IA, Page 8; Section 1, Department of Education, XII. Education Improvement Act, F. Partnerships, 2. Other Agencies and Entities - Writing Improvement Network: $182,761 Total Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator HAYES explained the veto.
Senator HAYES moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Coleman Courson Elliott Hayes Hutto Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rose Ryberg Shoopman Verdin
Having failed to receive the necessary two-thirds vote, the veto of the Governor was sustained, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 5 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 87 to 24:
Veto 5 Part IA, Page 8; Section 1, Department of Education, XII. Education Improvement Act, F. Partnerships, 2. Other Agencies and Entities - S.C. Geographic Alliance - USC: $155,869 Total Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 5 Part IA, Page 8; Section 1, Department of Education, XII. Education Improvement Act, F. Partnerships, 2. Other Agencies and Entities - S.C. Geographic Alliance - USC: $155,869 Total Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator HAYES explained the veto.
Senator LEVENTIS spoke on the veto.
Senator HAYES moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Coleman Courson Elliott Fair Gregory Hayes Hutto Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Grooms Martin, Shane Peeler Rose Ryberg Shoopman Verdin
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 6 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 106 to 6:
Veto 6 Part IA, Page 87; Section 22, Department of Health and Environmental Control, II. Programs and Services, F. Health Care
Standards, 2. Facility and Service Development - Total Facility & Service Development: $727,189 Total Funds; $411,317 General Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 6 Part IA, Page 87; Section 22, Department of Health and Environmental Control, II. Programs and Services, F. Health Care Standards, 2. Facility and Service Development - Total Facility & Service Development: $727,189 Total Funds; $411,317 General Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator CLEARY explained the veto.
Senator ALEXANDER spoke on the veto.
Senator ALEXANDER moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Cleary Coleman Courson Elliott Fair Grooms Hayes Hutto Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy
Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Davis Gregory Ryberg
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 7 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 113 to 1:
Veto 7 Part IA, Page 7; Section 1, Department of Education, XII. Education Improvement Act, C. Teacher Quality, 2. Retention and Reward, Special Items - Teacher Salary Support State Share Non[-recurring]: $10,070,600 Total Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 7 Part IA, Page 7; Section 1, Department of Education, XII. Education Improvement Act, C. Teacher Quality, 2. Retention and Reward, Special Items - Teacher Salary Support State Share Non[-recurring]: $10,070,600 Total Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator HAYES explained the veto.
Senator HAYES moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Bryant Campbell Campsen Cleary Coleman Courson Elliott Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Davis
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 8 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 109 to 3:
Veto 8 Part IA, Page 9; Section 1, Department of Education, XIII. Governor's School Science & Math, Personal Service - Classified Positions: $1,173,826 Total/General Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 8 Part IA, Page 9; Section 1, Department of Education, XIII. Governor's School Science & Math, Personal Service - Classified Positions: $1,173,826 Total/General Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator HAYES explained the veto.
Senator MALLOY spoke on the veto.
Senator HAYES moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Davis Elliott Fair Ford Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Gregory Grooms Martin, Shane Massey Rose Verdin
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 9 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 34 to 76:
Veto 9 Part IA, Page 96; Section 23, Department of Mental Health, IV. Non-recurring Appropriations - Deferred Maintenance:
$1,000,000 Total Funds; $1,000,000 General Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 10 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 58 to 53:
Veto 10 Part IA, Page 224; Section 70A, Legislative Department - The Senate, I. Administration, Special Items - Joint Citizens & Legislative Committee on Children: $300,000 Total Funds; $50,000 General Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has reconsidered the vote whereby Veto 10 was sustained and has overridden Veto 10 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 79 to 28:
Veto 10 Part IA, Page 224; Section 70A, Legislative Department - The Senate, I. Administration, Special Items - Joint Citizens & Legislative Committee on Children: $300,000 Total Funds; $50,000 General Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 10 Part IA, Page 224; Section 70A, Legislative Department - The Senate, I. Administration, Special Items - Joint Citizens & Legislative Committee on Children: $300,000 Total Funds; $50,000 General Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator FAIR explained the veto.
Senator FAIR moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Coleman Courson Elliott Fair Ford Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Sheheen Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Gregory Grooms
Hayes Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Rose Ryberg Setzler Shoopman Verdin
Having failed to receive the necessary two-thirds vote, the veto of the Governor was sustained, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 11 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 80 to 34:
Veto 11 Part IA, Page 230; Section 70F, Education Oversight Committee, I. Administration - Other Operating Expenses: $703,088 Total Funds; $200,000 General Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 11 Part IA, Page 230; Section 70F, Education Oversight Committee, I. Administration - Other Operating Expenses: $703,088 Total Funds; $200,000 General Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator SETZLER explained the veto.
Senator GREGORY spoke on the veto.
Senator SETZLER moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Courson Elliott Fair Ford Gregory Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Cleary Davis Grooms Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rose Shoopman Verdin
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 12 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 108 to 6:
Veto 12 Part IA, Page 160; Section 44, Judicial Department, V. Administration, C. Information Technology - Other Operating Expenses: $2,800,000 Total Funds; $1,500,000 General Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 12 Part IA, Page 160; Section 44, Judicial Department, V. Administration, C. Information Technology - Other Operating Expenses: $2,800,000 Total Funds; $1,500,000 General Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator LAND explained the veto.
Senator LAND moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Coleman Courson Davis Elliott Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey
Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 13 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 2 to 105:
Veto 13 Part IB, Page 468; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.7 - SR: E-Verify
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 14 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 0 to 109:
Veto 14 Part IB, Page 333; Section 19, Educational Television Commission, Proviso 19.2 - ETV: Digital Satellite
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 15 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 0 to 105:
Veto 15 Part IB, Page 343; Section 22, Department of Health and Environmental Control, Proviso 22.22 - Allocation Patient Days
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 16 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 60 to 54:
Veto 16 Part IB, Page 465; Section 89, General Provisions, Proviso 89.130 - GP: Open Market for Bus Contract Vendors
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 17 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 61 to 51:
Veto 17 Part IB, Page 301; Section 1, Department of Education, Proviso 1.92 - SDE: Lee County Bus Shop
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has reconsidered the vote whereby Veto 17 was sustained and has overridden Veto 17 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 76 to 29:
Veto 17 Part IB, Page 301; Section 1, Department of Education, Proviso 1.92 - SDE: Lee County Bus Shop
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 17 Part IB, Page 301; Section 1, Department of Education, Proviso 1.92 - SDE: Lee County Bus Shop
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator HAYES explained the veto.
Senator MALLOY spoke on the veto.
Senator MALLOY moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Coleman Elliott Ford Hutto Jackson Knotts Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rose Ryberg Shoopman Verdin
Having failed to receive the necessary two-thirds vote, the veto of the Governor was sustained, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 18 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 74 to 39:
Veto 18 Part IB, Page 321; Section 1A, Department of Education, Education Improvement Act, Proviso 1A.64 - SDE-EIA: Education Oversight Committee Innovation Initiative
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 19 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 54 to 57:
Veto 19 Part IB, Page 361; Section 31, State Museum Commission, Proviso 31.10 MUSM: State Museum Admissions Tax
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 20 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 32 to 75:
Veto 20 Part IB, Page 398; Section 67, Department of Employment and Workforce, Proviso 67.9 - DEW: Benefit Amount
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 21 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 89 to 25:
Veto 21 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 52, Arts Commission - Grants: $500,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 21 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 52, Arts Commission - Grants: $500,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator HAYES explained the veto.
Senator DAVIS spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Coleman Courson Elliott Ford Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Massey Rose Ryberg Shoopman Verdin
Martin, Shane
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
I voted to abstain in this vote on Veto 21 in order to recuse myself since I am a voting member of the Spartanburg Arts Partnership Board.
R330, H. 4813--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
Veto 4 Part IA, Page 8; Section 1, Department of Education, XII. Education Improvement Act, F. Partnerships, 2. Other Agencies and Entities - Writing Improvement Network: $182,761 Total Funds
Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator FAIR moved to reconsider the vote whereby Veto 4 was sustained.
The motion to reconsider was adopted.
The question then was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Coleman Courson Elliott Fair Ford Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Gregory Grooms Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rose Ryberg Shoopman Verdin
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, Veto 4 of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
R330, H. 4813--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
Veto 10 Part IA, Page 224; Section 70A, Legislative Department - The Senate, I. Administration, Special Items - Joint Citizens & Legislative Committee on Children: $300,000 Total Funds; $50,000 General Funds
Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator HAYES moved to reconsider the vote whereby Veto 10 was sustained.
The motion to reconsider was adopted.
The question then was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Coleman Courson Elliott Fair Ford Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Scott Setzler Sheheen Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Gregory Grooms
Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Ryberg Shoopman Verdin
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 22 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 88 to 26:
Veto 22 Part IB, Page 347; Section 22, Department of Health and Environmental Control, Proviso 22.46 - Vital Records
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 22 Part IB, Page 347; Section 22, Department of Health and Environmental Control, Proviso 22.46 - Vital Records
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator ALEXANDER explained the veto.
Senator SHEHEEN spoke on the veto.
Senator SHEHEEN moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Coleman Elliott Fair Ford Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Courson Davis Gregory Grooms Martin, Shane Rose Ryberg Shoopman
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 23 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 0 to 102:
Veto 23 Part IB, Page 365; Section 37, Department of Natural Resources, Proviso 37.10 - DNR: Lake Paul Wallace Authority
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 24 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 0 to 111:
Veto 24 Part IB, Page 471; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 13(c), Department of Public Safety - Capitol Complex Garage Security Equipment: $75,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 25 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 8 to 93:
Veto 25 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 25, Department of Motor Vehicles - Programming & Training/Implementation of S.1031: $88,550
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 26 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 36 to 74:
Veto 26 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 48(c), Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism - Irmo Veterans Park: $30,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 27 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 43 to 68:
Veto 27 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 48(d), Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism - Patriot Park Environmental Pavilion: $100,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 28 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 89 to 23:
Veto 28 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 48(b), Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism - Southeastern Wildlife Exposition Regional Marketing and Advertising: $200,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 28 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 48(b), Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism - Southeastern Wildlife Exposition Regional Marketing and Advertising: $200,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator McGILL explained the veto.
Senator McGILL moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Coleman Courson Fair Ford Grooms Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Williams
Bright Bryant Davis Elliott Gregory Hayes Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Ryberg Verdin
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Senator MALLOY rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Gentlemen of the Senate, I rise before you today on a sad note. We're saddened to learn about the death of former Chief Justice Lee Chandler of Darlington this morning. Chief Justice Chandler was 89 years of age. He leaves his wife, Martha, who is in failing health herself. The family is obviously very saddened.
Many of you had a chance to know Chief Justice Chandler and his notable service to the State. He was a Circuit Court Judge and served on the Supreme Court for a number of years and was finally elected Chief Justice. We want to pause for a moment to remember him and to thank him for his service over the years for this great State of South
Carolina and for the legacy that he leaves behind with his family and his children.
So many times we look around and fail to notice that we have giants among us. We have to end up acknowledging them, because if it were not for them, then we would not be in the same situation that we're in now. Chief Justice Toal is here to inform the Senate and House of his passing. It is a small fraternity of brethren and sisters that get a chance to serve in this most noble responsibility in this State.
So, I would ask us to pause for a moment of silence upon the occasion of his death.
Also, at the next available date I would ask unanimous consent for the Senate to be able to adjourn in memory of the late Chief Justice Lee Chandler.
On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the remarks of Senator MALLOY were ordered printed in the Journal.
Senator FORD rose for an Expression of Personal Interest regarding Veto 2.
Veto 2 Part IA, Page 26; Section 6, Commission on Higher Education, III. Other Agencies and Entities, Special Items - EPSCOR: $161,314 Total/General Funds
Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator FAIR moved to reconsider the vote whereby Veto 2 was sustained.
The motion to reconsider was adopted.
The question then was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Coleman Courson Elliott Fair Ford Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Gregory Grooms Hayes Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rose Ryberg Verdin
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, Veto 2 of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 29 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 0 to 109:
Veto 29 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 34, Department of Transportation - SMART Ride - Camden: $60,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 30 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 45 to 67:
Veto 30 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 32, Department of Public Safety - Andrews Public Safety Building (1 to 1 Match): $100,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 18, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 31 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 34 to 77:
Veto 31 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 30, State Museum - North Myrtle Beach Historical Museum: $300,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 18, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 32 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 63 to 50:
Veto 32 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 29(a), Department of Archives and History - City of Charleston African American Historic Sites Preservation: $200,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 33 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 49 to 62:
Veto 33 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 29(b), Department of Archives and History - City of Hilton Head - Mitchelville Capital Land Purchase: $200,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 34 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 79 to 32:
Veto 34 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 47(d), Department of Natural Resources - DNR: Darlington County Watershed Project
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 34 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 47(d), Department of Natural Resources - DNR: Darlington County Watershed Project
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator MALLOY explained the veto.
Senator LEATHERMAN spoke on the veto.
Senator MALLOY moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Coleman Courson Elliott Ford Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Fair Gregory Martin, Shane Massey Rose Ryberg Verdin
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 35 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 78 to 32:
Veto 35 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 47(e), Department of Natural Resources - DNR: Lake Wallace Special Purpose District
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 35 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 47(e), Department of Natural Resources - DNR: Lake Wallace Special Purpose District
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator WILLIAMS explained the veto.
Senator MALLOY spoke on the veto.
Senator MALLOY moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Coleman Courson Elliott Ford Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rose Ryberg Shoopman Verdin
Having failed to receive the necessary two-thirds vote, the veto of the Governor was sustained, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
On motion of Senator KNOTTS, Veto 36 was carried over.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 37 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 105 to 0:
Veto 37 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 41, Department of Disabilities and Special Needs - Charles Lea Center (1 to 1 Match): $250,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 37 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 41, Department of Disabilities and Special Needs - Charles Lea Center (1 to 1 Match): $250,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator REESE explained the veto.
Senator MASSEY spoke on the veto.
Senator LEATHERMAN spoke on the veto.
Senator REESE moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Coleman Ford Hutto Jackson Land Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Shane Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Reese Scott Sheheen Williams
Bright Bryant Campbell Campsen Courson Davis Elliott Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Knotts Leatherman Martin, Larry Massey Rankin Rose Ryberg Shoopman Verdin
Having failed to receive the necessary two-thirds vote, the veto of the Governor was sustained, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 38 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 49 to 57:
Veto 38 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 45, Housing Finance and Development Authority - Marion County Habitat for Humanity Pilot Project (1 to 1 Match): $250,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 39 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 70 to 34:
Veto 39 Part IB, Page 357; Section 26, Department of Social Services, Proviso 26.24 - DSS: Women in Unity
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 39 Part IB, Page 357; Section 26, Department of Social Services, Proviso 26.24 - DSS: Women in Unity
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator ALEXANDER explained the veto.
Senator moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Ford Hutto Jackson Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Reese Scott Sheheen Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Courson Davis Elliott Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Knotts Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rankin Rose Ryberg Setzler Shoopman Verdin
Having failed to receive the necessary two-thirds vote, the veto of the Governor was sustained, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Senator JACKSON rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Senator FORD rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
On motion of Senator KNOTTS, the Senate proceeded to a consideration of Veto 36, which had been previously carried over.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 36 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 65 to 40:
Veto 36 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 31, Prosecution Coordination Commission - Center for Fathers and Families: $200,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has reconsidered the vote whereby Veto 36 was sustained and has overridden Veto 36 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 78 to 29:
Veto 36 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 31, Prosecution Coordination Commission - Center for Fathers and Families: $200,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 36 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 31, Prosecution Coordination Commission - Center for Fathers and Families: $200,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator FAIR explained the veto.
Senator FAIR moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Fair Ford Hayes Hutto Jackson Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Courson Davis Elliott Gregory Grooms Knotts Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey
Rose Ryberg Shoopman Verdin
Having failed to receive the necessary two-thirds vote, the veto of the Governor was sustained, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 40 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 52 to 52:
Veto 40 Part IB, Page 357; Section 26, Department of Social Services, Proviso 26.25 - DSS: Tri-City Outreach
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 41 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 49 to 55:
Veto 41 Part IB, Page 357; Section 26, Department of Social Services, Proviso 26.26 - DSS: Callen-Lacey Center for Children
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 42 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 33 to 74:
Veto 42 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 44(a), Department of Social Services - United Center for Community Care: $75,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 43 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 37 to 72:
Veto 43 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 44(b), Department of Social Services - Community Outreach Center Incorporated After School Program: $25,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 44 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 81 to 24:
Veto 44 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 39(e), State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education - SC Skills USA: $200,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 44 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 39(e), State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education - SC Skills USA: $200,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator O'DELL moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Coleman Elliott Ford Hayes Hutto Jackson
Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rose Ryberg Setzler
Having failed to receive the necessary two-thirds vote, the veto of the Governor was sustained, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Veto 44 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 39(e), State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education - SC Skills USA: $200,000
Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator SETZLER moved to reconsider the vote whereby Veto 44 was sustained.
The motion to reconsider was adopted.
The question then was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Coleman Elliott Ford Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rose Ryberg
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 45 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 20 to 89:
Veto 45 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20, Non-Recurring Revenue, Item 36(a), Commission on Higher Education - University Center of Greenville Technology Upgrade: $100,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 46 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 96 to 11:
Veto 46 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 37(a), Clemson University PSA - Advanced Plant Technology Lab: $4,000,000.
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 46 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 37(a), Clemson University PSA - Advanced Plant Technology Lab: $4,000,000.
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator McGILL explained the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Coleman Courson Elliott Fair Ford Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Davis Gregory Martin, Shane Rose
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 47 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 89 to 14:
Veto 47 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 37(b), Clemson University PSA - Operating: $100,000.
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 47 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 37(b), Clemson University PSA - Operating: $100,000.
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator McGILL explained the veto.
Senator McGILL moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Coleman Courson Elliott Fair Ford Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Davis Gregory Martin, Shane Rose
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Veto 36 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 31, Prosecution Coordination Commission - Center for Fathers and Families: $200,000
Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator VERDIN moved to reconsider the vote whereby Veto 36 was sustained.
The motion to reconsider was adopted.
The question then was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Courson Elliott Fair Ford Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Gregory Martin, Shane Massey Rose Ryberg
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
On motion of Senator COURSON, Veto 48 was carried over.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 49 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 45 to 64:
Veto 49 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 36(b), Commission on Higher Education - SC Manufacturers Extension Partnership: $200,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 50 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 88 to 22:
Veto 50 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring
Revenue, Item 27(a), Department of Health and Environmental Control - ADAP Prevention: $200,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 50 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 27(a), Department of Health and Environmental Control - ADAP Prevention: $200,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator ALEXANDER explained the veto.
Senator PINCKNEY spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Elliott Fair Ford Gregory Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese
Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Grooms Martin, Shane Peeler Rose Ryberg
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 51 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 111 to 0:
Veto 51 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 27(b), Department of Health and Environmental Control - SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: $453,680
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 51 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 27(b), Department of Health and Environmental Control - SC Coalition
Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: $453,680
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator ALEXANDER explained the veto.
Senator LOURIE spoke on the veto.
Senator KNOTTS spoke on the veto.
Senator COURSON spoke on the veto.
Senator ALEXANDER moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Cleary Courson Davis Elliott Fair Ford Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Veto 35 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 47(c), Department of Natural Resources - DNR: Lake Wallace Special Purpose District
Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator ROSE moved to reconsider the vote whereby Veto 35 was sustained.
The motion to reconsider was adopted.
The question then was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Elliott Fair Ford Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Gregory Grooms
Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rose Shoopman
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 52 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 92 to 13:
Veto 52 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 27(c), Department of Health and Environmental Control - Kidney Disease Early Evacuation and Risk Assessment Education: $100,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 52 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 27(c), Department of Health and Environmental Control - Kidney Disease Early Evacuation and Risk Assessment Education: $100,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator ALEXANDER explained the veto.
Senator ALEXANDER moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
AYES
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Cleary Courson Davis Elliott Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Martin, Shane Rose
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
On motion of Senator COURSON, Veto 48, which was previously carried over, was taken up for immediate consideration.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 48 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 77 to 28:
Veto 48 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 49, University of Charleston - Interactive Digital Technology Pilot Project (1 to 1 Match): $2,000,000.
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 48 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 49, University of Charleston - Interactive Digital Technology Pilot Project (1 to 1 Match): $2,000,000.
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator COURSON explained the veto.
Senator COURSON moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Cleary Courson Elliott Fair Ford Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Davis Gregory Martin, Shane Massey
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 53 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 107 to 1:
Veto 53 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 27(d), Department of Health and Environmental Control - Hemophilia - SC Bleeding Disorders Premium Assistance Program: $100,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 53 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 27(d), Department of Health and Environmental Control - Hemophilia - SC Bleeding Disorders Premium Assistance Program: $100,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Cleary Courson Elliott Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Davis
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 54 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 41 to 67:
Veto 54 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 27(e), Department of Health and Environmental Control - S.C. Office of Rural Health - Benefit Bank: $500,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 55 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 107 to 0:
Veto 55 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 27(f), Department of Health and Environmental Control - James R.
Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation: $100,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 55 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 27(f), Department of Health and Environmental Control - James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation: $100,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator JACKSON explained the veto.
Senator moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Cleary Courson Elliott Fair Ford Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Scott
Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Davis Massey
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 56 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 28 to 78:
Veto 56 Part IB, Page 344; Section 22, Department of Health and Environmental Control, Proviso 22.26 - Head Lice
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 57 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 42 to 66:
Veto 57 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring
Revenue, Item 21, Secretary of State - Information Technology Upgrade: $500,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 58 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 93 to 16:
Veto 58 Part IB, Page 471; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 20(a), Department of Natural Resources - Replacement of IT Equipment and Maintenance: $1,260,505
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 58 Part IB, Page 471; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 20(a), Department of Natural Resources - Replacement of IT Equipment and Maintenance: $1,260,505
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator McGILL explained the veto.
Senator GREGORY spoke on the veto.
Senator McGILL moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Cleary Courson Elliott Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Davis
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 59 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 77 to 28:
Veto 59 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 23, Commission on Indigent Defense - Information Technology Upgrade: $101,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 59 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 23, Commission on Indigent Defense - Information Technology Upgrade: $101,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator LAND explained the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell
Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Sheheen Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Elliott Martin, Shane Peeler Rose Setzler Shoopman Verdin
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 60 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 82 to 24:
Veto 60 Part IB, Page 471; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 15(b), John de la Howe School - Information Technology Upgrade: $200,014
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 60 Part IB, Page 471; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 15(b), John de la Howe
School - Information Technology Upgrade: $200,014
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator NICHOLSON explained the veto.
Senator ALEXANDER spoke on the veto.
Senator NICHOLSON moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Cleary Courson Davis Elliott Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Martin, Shane Rose Ryberg
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 61 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 70 to 37:
Veto 61 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.29B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 57, Budget and Control Board - Rural Infrastructure Fund: $3,000,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has reconsidered the vote whereby Veto 61 was sustained and has overridden Veto 61 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 83 to 23:
Veto 61 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.29B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 57, Budget and Control Board - Rural Infrastructure Fund: $3,000,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 61 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.29B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 57, Budget and Control Board - Rural Infrastructure Fund: $3,000,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator LAND explained the veto.
Senators LAND and LEATHERMAN moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Elliott Ford Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Courson Davis Fair
Gregory Martin, Shane Massey Rose Ryberg Shoopman
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 62 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 108 to 0:
Veto 62 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 26, Vocational Rehabilitation - Restoration of Vocational Rehabilitation Program - State Matching Funds: $1,000,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 62 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 26, Vocational Rehabilitation - Restoration of Vocational Rehabilitation Program - State Matching Funds: $1,000,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator HAYES explained the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Courson Davis Elliott Martin, Shane Rose
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 63 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 86 to 24:
Veto 63 Part IB, Page 471; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 16, Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School - Window Replacement: $750,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 63 Part IB, Page 471; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 16, Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School - Window Replacement: $750,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator ALEXANDER moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Cleary Courson Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose
Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Elliott Hayes Martin, Shane Massey Shoopman
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 64 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 78 to 32:
Veto 64 Part IB, Page 470; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 8(b), Legislative Audit Council - Peer Review Audit - Government Auditing Standards: $15,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 64 Part IB, Page 470; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 8(b), Legislative Audit Council - Peer Review Audit - Government Auditing Standards: $15,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator FAIR explained the veto.
Senator FAIR moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Bright Campbell Campsen Cleary Elliott Fair Ford Gregory Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Shoopman Verdin Williams
Bryant Courson Davis Grooms Martin, Shane Massey O'Dell Rose
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 65 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 93 to 17:
Veto 65 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 46(a), Department of Agriculture - Marketing and Branding: $500,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 65 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 46(a), Department of Agriculture - Marketing and Branding: $500,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator McGILL explained the veto.
Senator VERDIN spoke on the veto.
Senator McGILL moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Cleary Courson Elliott Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Davis Martin, Shane Rose
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 66 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 76 to 33:
Veto 66 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Item 46(c), Department of Agriculture - Market Operations: $600,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 66 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Item 46(c), Department of Agriculture - Market Operations: $600,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator McGILL explained the veto.
Senator McGILL moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Coleman Elliott Fair Ford Grooms Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Cleary Courson Davis Gregory
Hayes Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rose
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 67 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 75 to 34:
Veto 67 Part IB, Page 470; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.19 - SR: National Mortgage Settlement
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 67 Part IB, Page 470; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.19 - SR: National Mortgage Settlement
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator McGILL explained the veto.
Senator FORD spoke on the veto.
Senator SCOTT spoke on the veto.
Senator McGILL moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bright Bryant Campbell Campsen Cleary Coleman Courson Fair Grooms Hayes Hutto Land Leatherman Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Rankin Reese Ryberg Setzler Verdin Williams
Anderson Davis Elliott Ford Gregory Jackson Knotts Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Shane Pinckney Scott Sheheen
Having failed to receive the necessary two-thirds vote, the veto of the Governor was sustained, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
If I had been in the Senate Chamber at the time the vote was taken, I would have voted to sustain the Governor's Veto # 67.
Veto 67 Part IB, Page 470; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.19 - SR: National Mortgage Settlement
Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator DAVIS moved to reconsider the vote whereby Veto 67 was sustained.
The motion to reconsider was adopted.
Senator KNOTTS spoke on the veto.
Senator FORD spoke on the veto.
The question then was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bryant Campbell Campsen Coleman Courson Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Land Leatherman Leventis Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Rankin Reese Ryberg Setzler Verdin Williams
Anderson Bright Davis Elliott Jackson Knotts Lourie Malloy Martin, Shane Pinckney Rose Scott Sheheen
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 68 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 93 to 12:
Veto 68 Part IB, Page 331; Section 15, University of South Carolina, Proviso 15.3 - USC: School Improvement Council
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 68 Part IB, Page 331; Section 15, University of South Carolina, Proviso 15.3 - USC: School Improvement Council
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator HAYES explained the veto.
Senator HAYES moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Coleman Courson Fair Ford Hayes Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie
Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Elliott Gregory Grooms Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rose Verdin
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Senator LEVENTIS rose for an Expression of Personal Interest regarding Veto 17.
Senator MALLOY rose for an Expression of Personal Interest regarding Veto 17.
R330, H. 4813--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
Veto 17 Part IB, Page 301; Section 1, Department of Education, Proviso 1.92 - SDE: Lee County Bus Shop
Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator DAVIS moved to reconsider the vote whereby Veto 17 was sustained.
The motion to reconsider was adopted.
The question then was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Coleman Courson Elliott Ford Hutto Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Fair Hayes Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Peeler Rose
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 69 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 66 to 46:
Veto 69 Part IB, Page 472; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring
Revenue, Item 28, Department of Education - SC School Improvement Council: $35,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 70 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 97 to 8:
Veto 70 Part IB, Page 471; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 14, Department of Education, Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities - Administration Building Construction: $1,250,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 70 Part IB, Page 471; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 14, Department of Education, Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities - Administration Building Construction: $1,250,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator HAYES explained the veto.
Senator HAYES moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Coleman Courson Fair Ford Hayes Hutto Knotts Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Martin, Shane Rose
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 71 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 76 to 33:
Veto 71 Part IB, Page 407; Section 70, Legislative Department, Proviso 70.32 - LEG: EOC Efficiency Review
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 71 Part IB, Page 407; Section 70, Legislative Department, Proviso 70.32 - LEG: EOC Efficiency Review
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator SHEHEEN explained the veto.
Senator SHEHEEN moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Coleman Courson Elliott Fair Ford Grooms Hayes Hutto Knotts Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Davis Martin, Shane Peeler Rose Ryberg
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 72 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 77 to 32:
Veto 72 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 56, Education Oversight Committee - School District Efficiency Review Pilot Program
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 72 Part IB, Page 474; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 56, Education Oversight Committee - School District Efficiency Review Pilot Program
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator SHEHEEN explained the veto.
Senator SHEHEEN moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Campbell Campsen Coleman Courson Elliott Fair Ford Grooms Hayes Hutto Knotts Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Pinckney Rankin Reese Scott Setzler Sheheen Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Davis Martin, Shane Peeler Rose Ryberg
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 73 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 110 to 0:
Veto 73 Part IB, Page 402; Section 69, State Ports Authority, Proviso 69.4 - SPA: Joint Project Office Funding Approval
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 73 Part IB, Page 402; Section 69, State Ports Authority, Proviso 69.4 - SPA: Joint Project Office Funding Approval
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator PINCKNEY explained the veto.
Senator PINCKNEY moved that the veto of the Governor be sustained.
Senator GROOMS spoke on the veto.
Senator DAVIS spoke on the veto.
Senator LEATHERMAN spoke on the veto.
Senator GROOMS moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Fair Grooms Leatherman Lourie McGill O'Dell Setzler Verdin
Bright Bryant Campsen Coleman Davis Elliott Ford Gregory Hayes Hutto Knotts Leventis Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Matthews Nicholson Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Williams
Jackson
Having failed to receive the necessary two-thirds vote, the veto of the Governor was sustained, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
We voted to sustain the Governor's veto of the two Jasper port provisos because they constitute an illegal attempt by the South Carolina General Assembly to amend a bi-state contract between the South Carolina State Ports Authority and the Georgia Ports Authority that sets forth an agreed critical path for the development of an ocean marine terminal on the Savannah River in Jasper County. This bi-state contract has previously been incorporated into permanent law by the South Carolina General Assembly (See, S.C. Code Section 54-3-115).
Among other things, the bi-state contract sets forth a specific governance structure for the joint venture between the two state ports
authorities: a six-member governing board (the Joint Project Office, or JPO) comprised of two individuals appointed by the SCSPA, two by the GPA and one each by the governors of South Carolina and Georgia. Further, it states that expenditures by the JPO are to be authorized by a majority vote of its board. The Jasper port provisos seek to amend this method of governance by conditioning the SCSPA's payment of its financial obligations on two of the three South Carolina members of the board voting in the affirmative.
We are unaware of any other instance where the General Assembly, unilaterally and through legislation, has sought to amend the terms of a contract voluntarily entered into between two parties. The bi-state contract - again, which the General Assembly has previously made part of permanent law - expressly provides that any amendment must be in writing signed by the parties to that agreement. Accordingly, if the provisos were enacted into law, such would arguably constitute a material breach of the bi-state contract that gives rise to punitive default remedies, one of which is a right of repurchase of the Jasper port site by the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Proponents of the provisos contend that such are necessary to "protect" the Port of Charleston from competition by the Port of Savannah - specifically, that the GPA's attempt to deepen the Savannah River from the mouth of the river to its Garden City terminal will somehow be facilitated unless the JPO's governance structure is amended to effectively provide the SCSPA with control over the entity. This is patently untrue. The JPO is already prohibited by existing state law from speaking on South Carolina's behalf in regard to matters pertaining to that proposed river-deepening. Authority in that regard resides with the Savannah River Maritime Commission.
We support the Port of Charleston, and we were some of the first to advocate setting aside $300 million of state general funds to cover both the State's and the federal government's shares of the harbor-deepening cost. And we were outraged when the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control green-lighted the GPA's plan to deepen the Savannah River for its Garden City terminal without properly considering the negative economic and environmental impacts to South Carolina. But to cripple the prospects of a Jasper port in a fit of anger over that DHEC dereliction is unjustified and unfair, and illegal to boot.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 74 by the Governor on R330, H. 4813 110 to 1:
Veto 74 Part IB, Page 402; Section 69, State Ports Authority, Proviso 69.5 - SPA: Dredge Disposal Material
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 74 Part IB, Page 402; Section 69, State Ports Authority, Proviso 69.5 - SPA: Dredge Disposal Material
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator PINCKNEY explained the veto.
Senator PINCKNEY moved that the veto of the Governor be sustained.
Senator GROOMS spoke on the veto.
Senator DAVIS spoke on the veto.
Senator LEATHERMAN spoke on the veto.
Senator GROOMS moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Campbell Fair Grooms Leatherman Lourie O'Dell Verdin
Alexander Bright Bryant Campsen Coleman Courson Davis Elliott Ford Gregory Hayes Hutto Knotts Leventis Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Matthews McGill Nicholson Peeler Pinckney Rankin Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Williams
Jackson
Having failed to receive the necessary two-thirds vote, the veto of the Governor was sustained, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
We voted to sustain the Governor's veto of the two Jasper port provisos because they constitute an illegal attempt by the South Carolina General Assembly to amend a bi-state contract between the South Carolina State Ports Authority and the Georgia Ports Authority that sets forth an agreed critical path for the development of an ocean marine terminal on the Savannah River in Jasper County. This bi-state contract has previously been incorporated into permanent law by the South Carolina General Assembly (See, S.C. Code Section 54-3-115).
Among other things, the bi-state contract sets forth a specific governance structure for the joint venture between the two state ports
authorities: a six-member governing board (the Joint Project Office, or JPO) comprised of two individuals appointed by the SCSPA, two by the GPA and one each by the governors of South Carolina and Georgia. Further, it states that expenditures by the JPO are to be authorized by a majority vote of its board. The Jasper port provisos seek to amend this method of governance by conditioning the SCSPA's payment of its financial obligations on two of the three South Carolina members of the board voting in the affirmative.
We are unaware of any other instance where the General Assembly, unilaterally and through legislation, has sought to amend the terms of a contract voluntarily entered into between two parties. The bi-state contract - again, which the General Assembly has previously made part of permanent law - expressly provides that any amendment must be in writing signed by the parties to that agreement. Accordingly, if the provisos were enacted into law, such would arguably constitute a material breach of the bi-state contract that gives rise to punitive default remedies, one of which is a right of repurchase of the Jasper port site by the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Proponents of the provisos contend that such are necessary to "protect" the Port of Charleston from competition by the Port of Savannah - specifically, that the GPA's attempt to deepen the Savannah River from the mouth of the river to its Garden City terminal will somehow be facilitated unless the JPO's governance structure is amended to effectively provide the SCSPA with control over the entity. This is patently untrue. The JPO is already prohibited by existing state law from speaking on South Carolina's behalf in regard to matters pertaining to that proposed river-deepening. Authority in that regard resides with the Savannah River Maritime Commission.
We support the Port of Charleston, and we were some of the first to advocate setting aside $300 million of state general funds to cover both the State's and the federal government's shares of the harbor-deepening cost. And we were outraged when the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control green-lighted the GPA's plan to deepen the Savannah River for its Garden City terminal without properly considering the negative economic and environmental impacts to South Carolina. But to cripple the prospects of a Jasper port in a fit of anger over that DHEC dereliction is unjustified and unfair, and illegal to boot.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 1 by the Governor on R331, H. 4814 by a vote of 104 to 3:
(R331, H4814 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Veto 1 Page 2; Section 1, Item 7, The Citadel - Jenkins Hall Arms Room Upgrade: $200,000 Capital Reserve Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
(R331, H4814 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Veto 1 Page 2; Section 1, Item 7, The Citadel - Jenkins Hall
Arms Room Upgrade: $200,000 Capital Reserve Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator COURSON explained the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Campsen Coleman Courson Elliott Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Jackson Knotts Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Davis Martin, Shane
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 2 by the Governor on R331, H. 4814 by a vote of 89 to 10:
(R331, H4814 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Veto 2 Page 2; Section 1, Item 10, Clemson University -
Greenwood Genetics Lab: $2,000,000 Capital
Reserve Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
(R331, H4814 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Veto 2 Page 2; Section 1, Item 10, Clemson University -
Greenwood Genetics Lab: $2,000,000 Capital
Reserve Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator COURSON explained the veto.
Senator COURSON moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Coleman Courson Elliott Fair Ford Hayes Jackson Knotts Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Reese Scott Setzler Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Gregory Grooms Martin, Shane Massey Rose Ryberg Verdin
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 3 by the Governor on R331, H. 4814 by a vote of 79 to 23:
(R331, H4814 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Veto 3 Page 2; Section 1, Item 14, Francis Marion University -
Nurse Practitioner Program: $100,000 Capital
Reserve Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
(R331, H4814 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE
CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Veto 3 Page 2; Section 1, Item 14, Francis Marion University -
Nurse Practitioner Program: $100,000 Capital
Reserve Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator COURSON explained the veto.
Senator LEATHERMAN spoke on the veto.
Senator COURSON moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Coleman Courson Elliott Fair Ford Grooms Hayes Jackson Knotts Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Gregory Martin, Shane Massey
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 4 by the Governor on R331, H. 4814 by a vote of 101 to 5:
(R331, H4814 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Veto 4 Page 2; Section 1, Item 18, University of South
Carolina, Columbia Campus - USC Palmetto College:
$2,115,000 Capital Reserve Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
(R331, H4814 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Veto 4 Page 2; Section 1, Item 18, University of South
Carolina, Columbia Campus - USC Palmetto College:
$2,115,000 Capital Reserve Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator COURSON explained the veto.
Senator COURSON moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Campsen Coleman Courson Davis Elliott Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Jackson Knotts Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Reese Rose Ryberg Scott Setzler Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Martin, Shane Massey
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 5 by the Governor on R331, H. 4814 by a vote of 82 to 25:
(R331, H4814 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL
RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Veto 5 Page 3; Section 1, Item 27, Winthrop University -
Student Information Technology Infrastructure
Update: $500,000 Capital Reserve Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
(R331, H4814 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Veto 5 Page 3; Section 1, Item 27, Winthrop University -
Student Information Technology Infrastructure
Update: $500,000 Capital Reserve Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator COURSON moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Coleman Courson Elliott Fair Ford Gregory Grooms Hayes Jackson Knotts Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey
Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Reese Ryberg Scott Setzler Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Martin, Shane Rose
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 6 by the Governor on R331, H. 4814 by a vote of 90 to 18:
(R331, H4814 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Veto 6 Page 3; Section 1, Item 29, Medical University of South
Carolina - Ashley Tower Renovation - MUSC Hospital
Authority: $5,500,000 Capital Reserve Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
(R331, H4814 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012, AND TO
ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Veto 6 Page 3; Section 1, Item 29, Medical University of South
Carolina - Ashley Tower Renovation - MUSC Hospital
Authority: $5,500,000 Capital Reserve Funds
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator COURSON explained the veto.
Senator COURSON moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Campsen Coleman Courson Elliott Fair Ford Grooms Hayes Jackson Knotts Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Reese Rose Ryberg Setzler Verdin Williams
Bright Bryant Davis Martin, Shane
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., July 17, 2012
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 7 by the Governor on R331, H. 4814 by a vote of 4 to 99:
(R331, H4814 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Veto 7 Page 3; Section 1, Item 32, Clemson University-PSA -
Power Grid Research: $75,000 Capital Reserve Funds
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
R330, H. 4813--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
Veto 37 Part IB, Page 473; Section 90, Statewide Revenue, Proviso 90.20B, Non-recurring Revenue, Item 41, Department of Disabilities and Special Needs - Charles Lea Center (1 to 1 Match): $250,000
Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator LARRY MARTIN moved to reconsider the vote whereby Veto 37 was sustained.
The motion to reconsider was adopted.
The question then was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
AYES
Alexander Campbell Coleman Courson Elliott Ford Hayes Jackson Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Matthews McGill Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Pinckney Reese Setzler Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Fair Knotts Massey Rose Ryberg
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Senator ELLIOTT rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
R330, H. 4813--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
Veto 39 Part IB, Page 357; Section 26, Department of Social Services, Proviso 26.24 - DSS: Women in Unity
Senator MALLOY asked unanimous consent to make a motion to reconsider the vote whereby Veto 39 was sustained.
The motion to reconsider was adopted.
Senator JACKSON explained the veto.
The question then was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Campbell Courson Elliott Ford Jackson Knotts Leatherman Leventis Lourie Malloy McGill Nicholson Pinckney Reese Williams
Bright Bryant Campsen Davis Hayes Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Rose Ryberg
Having failed to receive the necessary two-thirds vote, the veto of the Governor was sustained, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Senator RYBERG rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
On motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Lee Jackson "Jackie" Furtick III of Sandy Run, S.C. Mr. Furtick was a member of the S.C. Air National Guard and was the owner of Sandy Run Farms, a family-run on-farm dairy processing business. He was famous for his all-Jersey chocolate milk, ice cream and eggnog. He was the founder of Sandy Run Station 31 Volunteer Fire Department and the Sandy Run Rural Water District. During his 35 years of service as a volunteer firefighter he served as both chief and fire marshall. He was the beloved husband of Nora Ann Raley of 46 years, a devoted father and doting grandfather.
On motion of Senator MALLOY, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of the Honorable A. Lee Chandler, former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court. A U.S. Army combat veteran from WWII, a former member of the House of Representatives (1973-1976) and Circuit Court Judge for many years, Justice Chandler will be remembered for his intellect and courtesy. He was an outstanding jurist, colleague and friend.
At 10:08 P.M., on motion of Senator RYBERG, the Senate adjourned Sine Die under the provisions of H. 5410, the Sine Die Resolution.
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