The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:
Our thought for today is from Psalm 22:8: "Commit your cause to the Lord; let Him deliver."
Let us pray. We give thanks to You, O Lord, for the opportunity to make a difference for the people of South Carolina. Give these Representatives and staff the ability to finish their work with peace and understanding. Give them the strength to continue what was started on Monday. Bless our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, staff, and all who have worked so hard to accomplish the necessary tasks. Protect our defenders of freedom, at home and abroad, as they protect us. Heal the wounds, those seen and those hidden, of our brave warriors. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. TALLON moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Norman Glenn Roberts of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, which was agreed to.
Document No. 4328
Agency: Occupational Therapy Board
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-36-10 et seq.
Requirements of Licensure for Occupational Therapists
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 30, 2013
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 30, 2013
Revised: June 6, 2013
The following was introduced:
H. 3805 (Word version) -- Reps. Felder, Delleney, King, Long, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Norman, Pope and Simrill: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE FOURTH ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL AND TO COMMEND THIS OUTSTANDING AND INNOVATIVE EVENT THAT BRILLIANTLY SHOWCASES THE TOWN OF FORT MILL AND THE PALMETTO STATE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3806 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, Quinn, 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, Jefferson, Kennedy, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, 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, 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 HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE HONORABLE JOHN GREGG MCMASTER, JR., OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS NINETY-NINTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HIM A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is delighted to learn that the Honorable John Gregg McMaster, Jr., of Richland County will celebrate his ninety-ninth birthday on March 16, 2013; and
Whereas, born in Florence on March 16, 1914, John Gregg McMaster, Jr., was the son of Dr. and Mrs. John Gregg McMaster, Sr., he a native of Winnsboro and she, née Eleanor Gourdin, a native of Williamsburg County; and
Whereas, in preparation for his distinguished career, Mr. McMaster received a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of South Carolina in 1936, his L.L.B. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1938 and was admitted to practice that year, and his J.D. in 1970; and
Whereas, while at the university, he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, which he served as president. In addition, he enjoyed membership in the German Club, dance club, and Glee Club and served as president of his sophomore class; and
Whereas, in the spring of 1941, several months before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Mr. McMaster applied for, and received, a commission in the United States Naval Reserves as an ensign. However, the discovery of a minor heart condition ended his military career. Unable to serve abroad, he returned to Columbia to serve as in-house counsel for the state rationing board; and
Whereas, in 1944, he married Ida Dargan of Florence, whose nickname was "Pet," and they had six children, a fine troupe of boys: John Gregg III, Henry Dargan, George Hunter, William Gourdin, Frank Barnwell, and Joseph Dargan, all of whom live in Columbia. The couple held a strong belief in education, and each of their sons, reflecting that belief, earned two degrees, including four law degrees, an M.S.W., and an M.B.A.; and
Whereas, his public service covers decades. John Gregg McMaster, Jr., was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1944, serving two terms. From 1953 through 1954, he served as Code Commissioner for South Carolina. He also served as a member of the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission from 1952 through l967, the last eleven years as chairman; and
Whereas, highly respected by his peers, he served as president of the Richland County Bar Association in 1976. From 1982 through 1988, he served on the board of the Richland County Public Defender Corporation, the last two years as chairman; and
Whereas, in the courtroom, this veteran attorney tried cases with such enthusiasm and confidence that it made good theater. Other lawyers, especially younger ones, would come to the courthouse when they knew he was engaged in the trial of a jury case. He taught the younger lawyers that the key to success was good preparation. Many lawyers today credit him as the model for their own accomplishments; and
Whereas, his outstanding service has won him many honors over the years. Mr. McMaster was elected a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in 1968; awarded membership in the Cum Laude Club by Fellows of the Foundation, the University of South Carolina Education Foundation, in 1969; elected a Fellow-International Academy of Trial Lawyers in 1981; and named winner of the John W. Williams Distinguished Service Award by the Richland County Bar Association in 1991; and
Whereas, further, Governor Carroll Campbell awarded Mr. McMaster the Order of the Palmetto, the highest honor granted to a civilian in South Carolina, in 1991. He also was honored by resolution of the South Carolina House of Representatives for distinguished service to the South Carolina Association of Life Insurance Companies in 1991, granted the Worthy Adversary Award by the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association in 2004, awarded membership in the American Board of Trial Associates in 2004, and named as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Richland County Bar Association in 2012; and
Whereas, John Gregg McMaster, Jr., is a member of the Richland County Bar Association, South Carolina Bar, National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel, South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys Association, Defense Research Institute, Inc., and Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference. He is the senior practicing attorney in South Carolina, having been at the bar almost seventy-five years since admission on May 31, 1938. He is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in South Carolina; and
Whereas, a founding member of the Saint Andrews Society of Columbia, he has served as the organization's president and made trips to Scotland to learn of that heritage. He encourages his children to learn about their Scottish and French Huguenot heritage, the history of their family, and the remarkable history of South Carolina. He is also a member of numerous social, historical, and literary groups; and
Whereas, as a man of strong faith and a student of the Bible, Mr. McMaster has been a member of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia since his college days and has served as Sunday school teacher, deacon, elder, and elder emeritus. In addition, he has served as a member of numerous church committees; and
Whereas, he is an avid sportsman, loves golf and dogs, and regularly played basketball and worked out at the Columbia Y.M.C.A. until his late eighties; and
Whereas, like Will Rogers, he never met a man he did not like. To his way of thinking, a person's station in life does not matter, so Mr. McMaster can be found in conversation with the doorman or building janitor as easily as with the president of the company; and
Whereas, originally in England, the word "gentleman" had a meaning that referred to property and titles. In America, we have construed the word to mean one who behaves honorably and considerately and is possessed of good manners. Mr. McMaster's life and actions reflect the best meaning of this word, for he is a gentle man; and
Whereas, grateful for his dedicated life of service, the House of Representatives is proud to honor this son of South Carolina at the celebration of his ninety-ninth birthday, and the members join with his family and friends in congratulating him on reaching this exceptional milestone. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the Honorable John Gregg McMaster, Jr., of Richland County on the occasion of his ninety-ninth birthday
and wish him a joyous birthday celebration and much happiness in the days ahead.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to the Honorable John Gregg McMaster, Jr.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3807 (Word version) -- Rep. G. A. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF CHARLES F. MARSHALL, SR., OF SUMTER COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3808 (Word version) -- Rep. Ridgeway: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE GERLEAN PEARSON OF CLARENDON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER SEVENTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3809 (Word version) -- Reps. Finlay, Bales, Ballentine, Bernstein, Douglas, Hart, Howard, McEachern, M. S. McLeod, Neal, Rutherford and J. E. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF
BARBARA ANN SCOTT OF COLUMBIA AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3810 (Word version) -- Reps. Clyburn, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Chumley, Clemmons, 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, 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, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Vick, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Wood: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR AIMEE COLLINS MATHIS OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TO WISH HER WELL AS SHE CONTINUES TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3811 (Word version) -- Reps. Ballentine, Nanney, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, 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, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, 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 HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013, AS "AUTISM AWARENESS DAY" IN THE PALMETTO STATE AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINA CITIZENS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY AUTISM.
Whereas, often accompanied by behavioral challenges, autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that inhibits a person's ability to communicate and develop social relationships. Autism spectrum disorders are diagnosed in one in eighty-eight children, affecting four times as many boys as girls in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the disorder is a national public health crisis, the cause and cure of which remain unknown; and
Whereas, an estimated three million individuals in the United States and tens of millions worldwide are affected by autism; and
Whereas, although a cure for autism has not been found, persons with autism can be helped to reach their greatest potential. Accurate, early diagnosis and the resulting appropriate education and intervention are vital to the future growth and development of the affected individual; and
Whereas, many agencies and organizations, both private and public, have dedicated years of service in their ongoing efforts to advocate for the rights, humane treatment, and appropriate education of all persons with autism; and
Whereas, one such organization, Autism Speaks, will commemorate World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month by sponsoring Light It Up Blue on April 2, 2013, during which day buildings and landmarks around the world will turn their lights blue in support of those affected by autism; and
Whereas, in 2012, more than three thousand iconic buildings and landmarks in more than fifty countries on six continents turned their lights blue in commemoration of World Autism Awareness Day, and the House of Representatives encourages the people of the Palmetto State to follow suit during this year's event as they are able; and
Whereas, it is entirely appropriate for the South Carolina House of Representatives to pause in its deliberations to underline the complex disability that is autism and to express its support for individuals and families affected by this disorder. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, declare Tuesday, April 2, 2013, as "Autism Awareness Day" in the Palmetto State and encourage all South Carolina citizens to support individuals and families affected by autism.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Autism Speaks.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3812 (Word version) -- Reps. Jefferson, W. J. McLeod, King, Alexander, Brannon, R. L. Brown, Gilliard, Quinn, Williams, Bowers, Dillard, Funderburk, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Pope, Powers Norrell, Ridgeway, Robinson-Simpson, Ryhal, Whipper and Wood: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT SENATE BILL S. 323, THE COMPREHENSIVE IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE DRUG COVERAGE FOR KIDNEY TRANSPLANT PATIENTS ACT OF 2013, TO
GUARANTEE ACCESS BY ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS WHO NEED A KIDNEY TRANSPLANT TO EXTENDED MONTHS OF MEDICARE PART B COVERAGE FOR IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE DRUGS THAT ARE CRITICAL TO THE LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 3813 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson, Alexander, Allison, 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, 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, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Vick, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Wood: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE REVEREND ABRAHAM B. NELSON, PASTOR OF MT. ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN PAWLEYS ISLAND, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF GOSPEL MINISTRY, TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HIM GOD'S RICHEST BLESSINGS AS HE CONTINUES TO SERVE THE LORD.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3817 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan, 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, 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, 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, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Vick, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Wood: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE EXEMPLARY SERVICE OF REVEREND HAYES T. GAINEY, JR., AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM AND HIS CONGREGATION FOR FOURTEEN YEARS OF DEDICATED MINISTRY TO EDISTO FORK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3814 (Word version) -- Rep. Vick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TERMS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS REGARDING THE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL COMMITTEE, AND THE COMMITTEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES, SO AS TO INCREASE ITS COMPOSITION BY ONE MEMBER WHO MUST BE A DESIGNEE
OF THE DELTA WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHO IS NOT A PAID EMPLOYEE.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 3815 (Word version) -- Rep. Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-6-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN ANNUAL LICENSE FEE FOR AUCTIONEERS, SO AS TO MAKE THE FEE BIENNIAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-6-240, RELATING TO THE LICENSING PERIOD FOR AN AUCTIONEER LICENSE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL OF THE LICENSE, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PERIOD TO TWO YEARS AND MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES, AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION THAT A LICENSEE MUST EARN DURING THE LICENSING PERIOD PRECEDING RENEWAL FROM FOUR HOURS TO EIGHT HOURS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3816 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Edge, Ott and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-2310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTING AND NURTURING CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOAL OF THE STATE IS THAT NO MORE THAN TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTEEN TITLE IV-E FUNDED CHILDREN WILL REMAIN IN FOSTER CARE FOR MORE THAN TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS IN ANY FISCAL YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3818 (Word version) -- Reps. K. R. Crawford and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-1730, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLOSED PANEL HEALTH PLANS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT CERTAIN EMPLOYERS THAT OFFER ONLY CLOSED PANEL HEALTH PLANS TO ITS EMPLOYEES ALSO OFFER A POINT-OF-SERVICE OPTION TO ITS EMPLOYEES, TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES, AND TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COINSURANCE PERCENTAGES FOR IN-NETWORK AND OUT-OF-NETWORK
COVERED SERVICES AND SUPPLIES UNDER A POINT-OF-SERVICE OPTION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
S. 10 (Word version) -- Senators L. Martin and Fair: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SCHOOL TRUSTEES OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013, TO SELL OR LEASE SCHOOL PROPERTY, REAL OR PERSONAL, IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AT ANY TIME THEY DEEM IT EXPEDIENT TO DO SO AND APPLY THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OR LEASE TO THE SCHOOL FUND OF THE DISTRICT.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
S. 230 (Word version) -- Senator Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-27-275, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLARENDON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO ADJUST THE MEMBERSHIP AND COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD.
Referred to Clarendon Delegation
S. 446 (Word version) -- Senators Massey and L. Martin: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8, ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE ELECTION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND TERM OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR MUST BE ELECTED JOINTLY WITH THE GOVERNOR IN A MANNER PRESCRIBED BY LAW; TO ADD SECTION 37 TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SENATE SHALL ELECT FROM AMONG ITS MEMBERS A PRESIDENT TO PRESIDE OVER THE SENATE AND TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS PROVIDED BY LAW; TO DELETE SECTIONS 9 AND 10 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, RELATING TO THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BEING PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND, WHILE PRESIDING IN THE SENATE, HAVING NO VOTE, UNLESS THE SENATE IS EQUALLY DIVIDED, TO REMOVE INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 11 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FROM OFFICE BY IMPEACHMENT, DEATH, RESIGNATION,
DISQUALIFICATION, DISABILITY OR REMOVAL FROM THE STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, A SUCCESSOR TO FULFILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, RELATING TO THE DISABILITY OF THE GOVERNOR, TO CONFORM APPROPRIATE REFERENCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Alexander Allison Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine 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 Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Kennedy King Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McEachern W. J. McLeod Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Murphy Nanney Newton Norman Ott 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. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Toole Vick Weeks Wells Whipper White Whitmire Williams Wood
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, March 13.
Bakari Sellers M.S. McLeod Peter McCoy, Jr. Mark Willis B.W.Bannister Carl Anderson James E. Smith Chris Hart Joseph Neal
The SPEAKER granted Rep. THAYER a leave of absence for the day due to medical reasons.
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. 3134 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
03/13/13 TAYLOR
Bill Number: H. 3165 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
03/13/13 TAYLOR
Bill Number: H. 3772 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
03/13/13 TAYLOR, WELLS, CLEMMONS, WILLIS, HARDWICK, LONG, ERICKSON, NEWTON, WOOD, NANNEY, FELDER, D. C. MOSS and FORRESTER
Bill Number: H. 3557 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
03/13/13 SELLERS
Bill Number: H. 3584 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
03/13/13 RIDGEWAY
Bill Number: H. 3735 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
03/13/13 KNIGHT
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3710 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2013, 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.
Rep. WHITE demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
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 Hayes Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Kennedy King Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Murphy
Nanney Newton Norman Ott 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. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Toole Vick Weeks Wells White Whitmire Williams Willis Wood
Those who voted in the negative are:
Whipper
The Bill, as amended, was read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
Rep. WHITE moved to reconsider the vote whereby the following Bill was read third time and sent to the Senate:
H. 3710 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2013, 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.
Rep. WHITE moved to table the motion to reconsider, which was agreed to.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up:
H. 3711 (Word version) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Rep. WHITE demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
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 Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy 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 Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. 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:
The Joint Resolution, as amended, was read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
Rep. WHITE moved to reconsider the vote whereby the following Joint Resolution was read third time and sent to the Senate:
H. 3711 (Word version) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Rep. WHITE moved to table the motion to reconsider, which was agreed to.
Rep. WHITE made a statement relative to H. 3710, the General Appropriation Bill.
Rep. NEWTON moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn to meet at 12:00 noon Tuesday, March 19, which was agreed to.
Rep. DOUGLAS moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
At 11:06 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. TALLON, adjourned in memory of Norman Glenn Roberts of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, to meet at noon Tuesday, March 19.
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