The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:
Our thought for today is from Jeremiah 31:33: "But this the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days says the Lord; I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people."
Let us pray. Dear God, thank You for the words You have written upon our heart. With these words, guide, inspire, and give wisdom and integrity to these Representatives as they discern the ways and means of doing their work. Bless our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, and staff, as they strive to lead in these unsettled days. Protect our defenders of freedom, as they protect us. Heal the wounds, those seen and those hidden, of our brave warriors. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. GAGNON moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Wendell Boggs of Calhoun Falls, which was agreed to.
On motion of Rep. BARFIELD, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Arts Alliance, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Capital City Club.
Sincerely,
Betty J. Plumb, Executive Director
SC Arts Alliance
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Supreme Court Justices, the Court of Appeals, the Circuit Court Judges, the Family Court Judges and the Masters-in-Equity of South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Clarion Downtown Hotel.
Sincerely,
Judge Paul M. Burch
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Funeral Directors Association, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Palmetto Club.
Sincerely,
Mike Squires, Executive Director
SC Funeral Directors Association
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of School Psychologists, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Lynn Collins, Executive Director
SC Association of School Psychologists
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.
Sincerely,
Mark Hendrick
South Carolina Baptist Convention
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the City of Columbia, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 701 Whaley.
Sincerely,
Ray Borders Gray
City of Columbia
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Credit Union League, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Clarion Downtown Hotel.
Sincerely,
James A. Nunamaker
South Carolina Credit Union League
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Children's Hospital Collaborative, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Maggie Michael, Executive Director
South Carolina Children's Hospital Collaborative
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Conference United Methodist Women, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Epworth Children's Home.
Sincerely,
Mary Agnes Jenkins
SC Conference United Methodist Women
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of Lexington County, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Sincerely,
Andrea G. Rawl
Lexington County
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Association of Cosmetology Salon Professionals, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Doug Robinson, President
Association of Cosmetology Salon Professionals
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of RecyclonomicsSC, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
George W. Fletcher, Executive Director
RecyclonomicsSC
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Counties, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel.
Sincerely,
Michael B. Cone, Executive Director
South Carolina Association of Counties
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Clarion Downtown Hotel.
Sincerely,
Rebecca A. Williams-Agee, Prevention Project Coordinator
SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Donna Foster, Executive Director
South Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Seawell's.
Sincerely,
Mary Hill, Executive Director
SC Association of Conservation Districts
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Clarion Downtown Hotel.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Phelps, Executive Coordinator
SC Association of Technical College Commissioners
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of School Administrators, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on
Wednesday, February 27, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Molly Spearman, Executive Director
SC Association of School Administrators
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Athletic Trainers' Association, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
William Warren, President
South Carolina Athletic Trainers' Association
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Hospital Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Palmetto Club.
Sincerely,
Thornton Kirby, CEO
SC Hospital Association
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Hilton Columbia Center Hotel.
Sincerely,
Benton Albritton, Legislative Director
ABC of the Carolinas
January 29, 2013
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
DeVetta Williams Hughes, State Coordinator
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
The following was introduced:
H. 3438 (Word version) -- Reps. Bedingfield, Stringer, Hamilton, Nanney, G. R. Smith and Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CAROL ADAMS LEYES, LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, UPON THE OCCASION OF
HER RETIREMENT AFTER MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3434 (Word version) -- Rep. Howard: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR KAREN ALEXANDER, FOUNDER AND CEO OF THE AUNTIE KAREN FOUNDATION, FOR HER SUCCESSFUL USE OF THE ARTS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER CHILDREN ACROSS THE GLOBE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 298 (Word version) -- Senators Scott, Alexander, Allen, Bennett, Bright, Bryant, Campbell, Campsen, Cleary, Coleman, Corbin, Courson, Cromer, Davis, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Hembree, Hutto, Jackson, Johnson, Leatherman, Lourie, Malloy, L. Martin, S. Martin, Massey, Matthews, McElveen, McGill, Nicholson, O'Dell, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Setzler, Shealy, Sheheen, Thurmond, Turner, Verdin, Williams and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA DEFENSIVE END JADEVEON CLOWNEY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR BEING NAMED THE 2012 AT&T NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR AND SEC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3435 (Word version) -- Rep. Skelton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-32-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION ACT, SO AS TO AMEND EXISTING DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-32-20, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION PROVIDE AN INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT IN COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THIS UNIT BE PROVIDED BIENNIALLY; TO AMEND SECTION 59-32-30, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS IMPLEMENT COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INSTRUCTION BE MEDICALLY ACCURATE IN ADDITION TO EXISTING REQUIREMENTS, TO CHANGE THE GRADE LEVELS IN WHICH THE INSTRUCTION MUST BE OFFERED, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION, TO PROVIDE THAT IF A LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD DOES NOT REVIEW AND SELECT AN INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT IN COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION IN A CERTAIN MANNER, THEY MUST USE THE UNIT OFFERED BY THE STATE BOARD, AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT INSTRUCTION IN PREGNANCY PREVENTION EDUCATION BE PRESENTED SEPARATELY TO MALE AND FEMALE STUDENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-32-40, RELATING TO STAFF DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHERS OF COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND PREGNANCY PREVENTION INSTRUCTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-32-60, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REPORT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT, SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH DISTRICT REPORT ITS COMPLIANCE IN A CERTAIN MANNER AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL COMPILE AND PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF THESE REPORTS TO SPECIFIC RECIPIENTS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3436 (Word version) -- Reps. Wood, Pitts, Loftis, Chumley, H. A. Crawford, Riley, J. R. Smith, Wells, Toole, Newton, Erickson, Huggins, Kennedy, Delleney, Felder, Gagnon, Goldfinch, Hamilton, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hixon, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Owens, Pope, Sandifer, Simrill, G. R. Smith, Spires, Stringer and Thayer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 25-1-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNORGANIZED MILITIA.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3437 (Word version) -- Reps. Toole, Harrell, Ballentine, Atwater, Hayes, Gambrell, K. R. Crawford, Govan, Alexander, Huggins, Anderson, Kennedy, Skelton, Patrick, Hardee, Erickson, W. J. McLeod, R. L. Brown, Dillard, Edge, Gagnon, George, Hamilton, Hosey, Jefferson, Long, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, Pitts, Powers Norrell, Ridgeway, Spires, Weeks, Whipper, Whitmire and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 24 TO TITLE 2 SO AS TO CREATE A JOINT COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TO CONDUCT A CONTINUING STUDY OF THE LAWS OF THIS STATE AFFECTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE THE STAFFING OF THE COMMITTEE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3439 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 34-3-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON DEPOSITS CASH IN AN AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE, AND THE MONEY IS NOT CREDITED TO THE PERSON'S ACCOUNT DUE TO AN ERROR, THE BANK MUST ISSUE THE PERSON A PROVISIONAL CREDIT UPON NOTIFICATION OF THE ERROR AND INVESTIGATE THE MATTER WITHIN THREE CALENDAR DAYS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3440 (Word version) -- Reps. J. R. Smith, Clyburn, Hixon, Taylor and Wells: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-27-215, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AIKEN COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION, SO
AS TO DEVOLVE APPOINTMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM THE AIKEN COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF AIKEN COUNTY.
On motion of Rep. J. R. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 3441 (Word version) -- Rep. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF KIDNAPPING, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PERSON CONVICTED OF KIDNAPPING BEFORE JUNE 5, 1991, AND SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT MAY PETITION THE COURT FOR A REDUCTION IN HIS SENTENCE TO THIRTY YEARS AND THE COURT, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, MAY REDUCE THE SENTENCE ACCORDINGLY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Alexander Allison Anderson Atwater Bales Bannister Barfield Bedingfield Bernstein Bingham Bowen Branham Brannon G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Chumley Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole H. A. Crawford K. R. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Edge Felder Finlay Forrester Gagnon Gambrell George Gilliard Goldfinch Govan Hamilton Hardee Hardwick Harrell Hayes Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Kennedy King Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy McEachern M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod
Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Nanney Neal Newton Norman Owens Parks Patrick Pitts Pope Powers Norrell Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Riley Rivers Robinson-Simpson Rutherford Ryhal Sabb Sandifer Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Toole Weeks Wells Whipper White Whitmire Williams Willis Wood
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 29.
Mike Anthony Nathan Ballentine William Bowers Shannon Erickson Laurie Funderburk Chris Hart Harry Ott Bakari Sellers Ted Vick Patsy Knight David Mack Chris Murphy
The SPEAKER granted Rep. THAYER a leave of absence for the day due to medical reasons.
Announcement was made that Dr. Chris Yeakel of Elgin was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper,
its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."
Bill Number: H. 3021 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/29/13 TOOLE, BRANHAM, RUTHERFORD, KING, COBB-HUNTER and GILLIARD
Bill Number: H. 3018 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/29/13 G. A. BROWN
Bill Number: H. 3051 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/29/13 HARRELL
Bill Number: H. 3101 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/29/13 H. A. CRAWFORD
Bill Number: H. 3179 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/29/13 POWERS NORRELL
Bill Number: H. 3187 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/29/13 BALLENTINE
Bill Number: H. 3247 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/29/13 WHITE
Bill Number: H. 3340 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/29/13 BALLENTINE and HARRELL
Bill Number: H. 3355 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/29/13 ALLISON, HARDWICK, NEWTON, HERBKERSMAN, V. S. MOSS, PATRICK, H. A. CRAWFORD, ERICKSON, PUTNAM, GOLDFINCH, SOTTILE, MURPHY, STRINGER, G. R. SMITH, TOOLE, BINGHAM, LOFTIS and D. C. MOSS
Bill Number: H. 3357 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/29/13 HARRELL
Bill Number: H. 3382 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/29/13 KING
Bill Number: H. 3425 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/29/13 KING
Bill Number: H. 3428 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/29/13 DOUGLAS, HAMILTON, BANNISTER, NEAL, ALEXANDER, WILLIAMS, WEEKS, POWERS NORRELL, BALES, ANDERSON and ROBINSON-SIMPSON
Bill Number: H. 3427 (Word version)
Date: REMOVE:
01/29/13 THAYER, TALLON, HERBKERSMAN, NEWTON, ALLISON and WOOD
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3290 (Word version) -- Reps. Bingham, Bannister, Harrell, Simrill, Merrill, Rutherford, Norman, K. R. Crawford, Sottile, Herbkersman, Barfield, Clemmons, V. S. Moss, Hixon, D. C. Moss, Gambrell, Horne, Erickson, G. R. Smith, Sandifer, Forrester, Cole, Allison, Crosby, Murphy, Spires, Patrick, Hardwick, Putnam, H. A. Crawford, Southard, Henderson, Chumley, Bedingfield, Atwater, Goldfinch, Bowen, Funderburk, Gagnon, Long, Owens, Tallon, Thayer, Vick, Whitmire, Branham, Rivers, Bales and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "BUSINESS FREEDOM TO CHOOSE ACT", BY AMENDING SECTION 44-96-80, RELATING TO COUNTY SOLID WASTE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING A COUNTY'S AUTHORITY TO ENACT ORDINANCES CONSISTENT WITH THE STATE PLAN, LAW, AND REGULATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS, TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ORDINANCE THAT RESTRICTS SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AT A PERMITTED FACILITY OR IMPEDES THE DEVELOPMENT OR IMPLEMENTATION OF A RECYCLING PROGRAM IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 96 OF TITLE 44; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-1210, RELATING TO A COUNTY'S AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY ORDINANCE IS VOID TO THE EXTENT THAT THE
ORDINANCE RESTRICTS OR PROHIBITS SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AT A PERMITTED FACILITY OR IMPEDES THE DEVELOPMENT OR IMPLEMENTATION OF A RECYCLING PROGRAM.
Rep. HIOTT proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 3290 (COUNCIL\NBD\3290C001.NBD.AC13):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 5 and inserting:
/SECTION 5. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and applies to ordinances in existence on or after the effective date of this act. An ordinance enacted prior to the effective date of this act is rendered invalid from the effective date of this act forward. Nothing in this act shall be construed to impair the contractual obligations of any county, municipality, or other political subdivision arising from, or incurred in connection with, any bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued by such entity prior to the effective date of this act, which are secured by, and payable from, a solid waste user fee imposed by such entity. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. HIOTT moved to adjourn debate on the amendment, which was agreed to.
Reps. J. E. SMITH, HAYES, NEAL, MERRILL, SABB, CLYBURN, HOSEY, BRANNON, HIOTT, HARDWICK, TOOLE, DILLARD, BINGHAM, TAYLOR, HARDEE, HIXON, WELLS, GOLDFINCH, GILLIARD, SKELTON, J. R. SMITH, R. L. BROWN, KING, MCEACHERN, SANDIFER, JEFFERSON and POWERS NORRELL requested debate on the Bill.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3247 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Lucas, Delleney, Bannister, Ott, Rutherford, Weeks, G. M. Smith, Pope, Merrill, McCoy, Atwater, Erickson, Henderson, Kennedy, Loftis, Tallon, Bedingfield, Daning, Forrester, Hixon, Lowe, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Sottile, Stringer, Gagnon, Herbkersman, Newton, Wells, J. R. Smith, Taylor, Riley, Pitts and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-330,
CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DOCKET BY THE CIRCUIT SOLICITOR IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE ROLE OF THE CIRCUIT SOLICITOR IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT DOCKET AND PROVIDE THAT THIS ABILITY TO ADMINISTER THE DOCKET SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE COURT'S ABILITY TO PROTECT A LITIGANT'S RIGHTS.
Reps. J. E. SMITH, NEAL, CLYBURN, HOSEY, GILLIARD, BRANNON, RYHAL, TAYLOR, BANNISTER, R. L. BROWN, WELLS, J. R. SMITH, POPE, ROBINSON-SIMPSON, D. C. MOSS, HIXON, WEEKS, WILLIAMS and SANDIFER requested debate on the Bill.
Rep. CLEMMONS moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.
The following was introduced:
H. 3442 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons and Sellers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE OPHER AVIRAN, CONSUL GENERAL OF ISRAEL TO THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE, AND TO EXTEND TO HIM A CORDIAL WELCOME TO THE PALMETTO STATE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3021 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons, Sellers, R. L. Brown, Putnam, Kennedy, Gilliard, Toole, Branham, Rutherford, King and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 55 TO TITLE 11 SO AS TO ENACT THE IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT OF 2013 AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN INVESTMENTS AND CONTRACTS WITH
PERSONS DEEMED TO BE ENGAGING IN INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN IRAN.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Allison Anderson Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bedingfield Bernstein Bingham Bowen Bowers Branham Brannon G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Chumley Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole H. A. Crawford K. R. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Edge Erickson Felder Finlay Forrester Funderburk Gagnon Gambrell George Gilliard Goldfinch Govan Hamilton Hardee Hardwick Harrell Hayes Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson King Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy McEachern M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Nanney Neal Newton Norman Parks Patrick Pitts Pope Powers Norrell Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Riley Rivers Rutherford Ryhal Sabb Sandifer Sellers Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor
Toole Vick Weeks Wells Whipper White Whitmire Williams Willis Wood
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up:
H. 3426 (Word version) -- Reps. Thayer, Bowen and Putnam: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF THE WILLIAMSTON NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY TO THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSTON.
Rep. WHITE made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3427 (Word version) -- Reps. Nanney, Lucas, Loftis, Putnam, H. A. Crawford, K. R. Crawford, Bowen, Erickson, McCoy, Patrick, Bingham, Chumley, Goldfinch, Hamilton, Henderson, Merrill, Norman, Pitts, G. R. Smith, Stringer and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-1-190 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY TO POST CERTAIN NOTICES REQUIRED BY LAW TO THE COUNTY'S WEBSITE INSTEAD OF PRINTING IT IN THE NEWSPAPER.
Rep. MERRILL made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3429 (Word version) -- Rep. Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOUSE AND SENATE LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY THE RULES OF THE RESPECTIVE BODIES, THE HOUSE AND SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEES SHALL CONSIST OF TEN MEMBERS SELECTED BY THEIR PARTICULAR HOUSE, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS OF MEMBERS AND THE OFFICERS OF THESE COMMITTEES.
Rep. BINGHAM explained the Bill.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Allison Anderson Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bedingfield Bernstein Bingham Bowen Bowers Branham Brannon G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Chumley Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole H. A. Crawford K. R. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Edge Erickson Felder Finlay Forrester Funderburk Gagnon Gambrell George Gilliard Goldfinch Hamilton Hardwick
Harrell Hayes Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Kennedy King Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy McEachern M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Nanney Neal Newton Owens Parks Patrick Pitts Pope Powers Norrell Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Riley Rivers Ryhal Sabb Sandifer Sellers Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Toole Vick Weeks Wells Whipper White Whitmire Williams Willis Wood
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 3395 (Word version) -- Reps. V. S. Moss, D. C. Moss, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, H. A. Crawford, K. R. Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Edge, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester,
Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Harrell, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Kennedy, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, M. S. McLeod, W. J. McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Pope, Powers Norrell, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Vick, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Wood: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE IN CHEROKEE COUNTY THAT CROSSES THE NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY TRACKS ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 29 THE "EDNA H. HAMRICK MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "EDNA H. HAMRICK MEMORIAL BRIDGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 3405 (Word version) -- Reps. Hardee, Anderson, Barfield, Clemmons, H. A. Crawford, Edge, George, Hardwick, Hayes and Ryhal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME STATE ROAD S-26-668 IN HORRY COUNTY "BRANDON OLIVER STEVENS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS ROAD THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "BRANDON OLIVER STEVENS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
S. 264 (Word version) -- Senator Bryant: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE JAMES E. KOUTZ, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013.
Rep. TAYLOR demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Anderson Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bedingfield Bernstein Bingham Bowen Bowers Brannon G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Chumley Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole H. A. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Edge Erickson Felder Finlay Forrester Funderburk Gagnon Gambrell George Gilliard Goldfinch Hamilton Hardee Hardwick Harrell Hayes Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Kennedy King Limehouse Long Lucas McCoy McEachern M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Mitchell V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Nanney Neal Newton Norman Owens Parks Patrick Pitts Pope Powers Norrell Putnam Quinn
Ridgeway Riley Rivers Robinson-Simpson Rutherford Ryhal Sabb Sandifer Sellers Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Vick Weeks Wells Whipper White Whitmire Williams Willis
Those who voted in the negative are:
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on S. 264. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Concurrent Resolution.
Rep. Donna Wood
Rep. BERNSTEIN moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.
The following was introduced:
H. 3443 (Word version) -- Reps. McCoy, Stavrinakis, Harrell, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, H. A. Crawford, K. R. Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Edge, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson,
Kennedy, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, M. S. McLeod, W. J. McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Pope, Powers Norrell, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Vick, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Wood: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE DERWOOD L. "WOODY" AYDLETTE, JR., OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of the Honorable Derwood L. "Woody" Aydlette, Jr., at the age of seventy-three on July 4, 2012; and
Whereas, the son of the late Derwood L. Aydlette, Sr., and Emma F. Stebner Aydlette, he was born in Charleston on December 17, 1938, and earned a bachelor's in economics in 1961 at Clemson University where he played football on scholarship; and
Whereas, he served with distinction in the United States Army and in the National Guard Reserves; and
Whereas, a retired insurance agent with Nationwide Insurance, Woody Aydlette was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1980 and served in this legislative body for eight years. As a Republican, he represented the James Island and Folly Beach areas; and
Whereas, he served as vice chairman of the Charleston County House delegation and on the House Medical, Military and Municipal Affairs Committee and on the Sentencing Guidelines Commission; and
Whereas, he was a member of the Church of the Nativity, the Knights of Columbus, Charleston Elks Lodge, James Island Masonic Lodge, the York Rite of Masons, and the Omar Shrine; and
Whereas, the former chairman of the Charleston County Aviation Authority, Woody Aydlette was honored with inclusion to the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels and was a proud member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans Secession Camp and of Washington Light Infantry; and
Whereas, he was involved with several committees at his alma mater, including the Lettermen's Association, Alumni Association, and Clemson Board of Visitors; and
Whereas, together with his beloved wife of fifty-three years, Linda Aydlette, he reared two loving daughters, Sharon Aydlette and Joni Aydlette, and two fine sons, Derwood Aydlette III and Tom Aydlette, who blessed them with seven adoring grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of Woody Aydlette and for the example of commitment he set for all who knew him. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of the Honorable Derwood L. "Woody" Aydlette, Jr., of Charleston County and extend their deepest sympathy to his large and loving family and his many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to the family of the Honorable Derwood L. "Woody" Aydlette, Jr.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3450 (Word version) -- Reps. Stavrinakis, Merrill, McCoy, Harrell, Whipper, Sottile, R. L. Brown, Gilliard and Limehouse: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE ANNE P. HUTTO FOR HER COMMITTED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE CITIZENS OF DISTRICT 115 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM 2009 TO 2010, AND TO WISH HER FULFILLMENT AND CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, from 2009 to 2010, the Honorable Anne P. Hutto represented the citizens of House District 115 in Charleston County with faithful integrity in the House of Representatives of this great State; and
Whereas, in preparation for her life's work, attorney Anne Hutto earned her bachelor's degree at the University of Notre Dame in 1989 (government, international studies, history), followed by a juris doctor degree from the Brooklyn Law School in 1992; and
Whereas, during her years in the House of Representatives, Anne Hutto proved her worth as a member of the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee, as well as the Local Government and Corrections Affairs Subcommittee; and
Whereas, Anne Hutto believes in giving back to her community and does so in service to various organizations. Past or present positions include service as a member of the PACT (Parents and Children Together) Board of Directors, den mother for a Cub Scout troop, and member of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist; and
Whereas, professionally, she is a member of the American Association for Justice, South Carolina Association for Justice, South Carolina Bar, and New York State Bar, and serves as a certified Circuit Court mediator; and
Whereas, as a proud wife and mother, she finds her strongest support in her family: her husband, David O. Hutto, and their two children, Matthew and Adrianne; and
Whereas, grateful for her commitment to the State of South Carolina, Anne P. Hutto's colleagues in the House of Representatives wish to thank her for her dedicated service to this body and the people of District 115, and extend heartiest wishes for all the best life has to offer in the coming years. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend the Honorable Anne P. Hutto for her committed service to the South Carolina House of Representatives and the citizens of District 115 in Charleston County as a member of the South Carolina General Assembly from 2009 to 2010, and wish her fulfillment and continued success in all her future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to our distinguished colleague, the Honorable Anne P. Hutto.
The Resolution was adopted.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 166 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms, Alexander, Allen, Bennett, Bright, Bryant, Campbell, Campsen, Cleary, Coleman, Corbin, Courson, Cromer, Davis, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Hayes, Hembree, Hutto, Jackson, Johnson, Leatherman, Lourie, Malloy, L. Martin, S. Martin, Massey, Matthews, McElveen, McGill, Nicholson, O'Dell, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Scott, Setzler, Shealy, Sheheen, Thurmond, Turner, Verdin, Williams and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE NATION OF ISRAEL FOR ITS RELATIONS WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND WITH THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3444 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer and Spires: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-83, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IN-STATE FACILITIES DEALING WITH PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IN A CERTAIN CAPACITY, SO AS TO APPLY NOTICE PROVISIONS TO OUT-OF-STATE FACILITIES THAT SIMILARLY DEAL WITH PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, TO PROVIDE ALL SUCH FACILITIES PERMITTED IN THIS STATE MUST PROVIDE NOTICE OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION TO THE PHARMACY BOARD, TO PROVIDE AN OUT-OF-STATE FACILITY MUST PAY SPECIFIC EXPENSES CONCERNING AN INSPECTION OF ITS FACILITIES BY THE BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE THE BOARD MAY CONTRACT WITH A THIRD-PARTY TO INSPECT FACILITIES OF A LICENSEE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-89, RELATING TO WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR PERMITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A SURETY BOND OR LETTER OF CREDIT, TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK OF THE APPLICANT, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATION AND CONDUCT OF A DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE OF A WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 3445 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan, J. E. Smith, Mack, Mitchell and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-127-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY ARE ELECTED TO ACCOUNT FOR THE NEW SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, THE ELIMINATION OF THREE AT-LARGE SEATS, THE ADDITION OF A SEAT HELD BY AN ALUMNI OF THE UNIVERSITY WHO IS ELECTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OR ITS SUCCESSOR, AND TO REVISE OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO TERMS OF BOARD MEMBERS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3446 (Word version) -- Rep. Govan: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS, SO AS TO EXEMPT AN APPOINTED OR ELECTED PERSON SERVING ON THE GOVERNING BODY OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY AND DELETE ARCHAIC REFERENCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3447 (Word version) -- Rep. Govan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-20-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE SCREENING COMMITTEE FOR NONJUDICIAL CANDIDATES SHALL CREATE THREE REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCILS CONSISTING OF TEN MEMBERS EACH TO ASSIST IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS DUTIES REGARDING THE INVESTIGATION OF CANDIDATES FOR NONJUDICIAL OFFICES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3448 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 37-3-414 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW AS TO CERTAIN CONSUMER LOAN TRANSACTIONS IS A VIOLATION OF STATE LAW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3449 (Word version) -- Rep. King: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 20, TITLE 37 SO AS TO ENTITLE THE ARTICLE "SOCIAL MEDIA IDENTIFICATION FRAUD", TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFULLY ACQUIRING AND UTILIZING A SOCIAL MEDIA USER'S IDENTITY, TO DEFINE THE TERM "SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICE", AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO REDESIGNATE THE EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 20, TITLE 37 AS ARTICLE 1 ENTITLED "IDENTITY THEFT".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Rep. HIXON moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn to meet at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, which was agreed to.
At 1:03 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. GAGNON, adjourned in memory of Wendell Boggs of Calhoun Falls, to meet at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow.
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