Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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 Isaiah 42:3: "A bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench."
Let us pray. Holy God, we put our trust and hope in You. Teach us to know our strengths, so that we can use them for the good of the people of this State and Nation. Continue to be the strength for these Representatives and staff as they meet, discuss, debate, and make decisions. As You have continued to bless and preserve Your people, continue these blessings on all our leaders of Nation, State, and for this House and its staff members. 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. KNIGHT moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Lynette Bailey Postell, daughter of former Representative George H. Bailey of St. George, which was agreed to.
The House stood in silent prayer for Alphonso Ravenell, former Cross High School Athletic Director, of Berkeley County.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., February 19, 2014
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with advice and consent of the General Assembly and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Statewide Appointment
State Ethics Commission
Term Commencing: June 30, 2013
Term Expiring: June 30, 2018
Seat: 1st Congressional District
Vice: Dr. Richard H. Fitzgerald
Mr. Francis E. Grimball
723 Kirk Court
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
My very best,
Nikki R. Haley
Governor
The appointment was confirmed and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
On motion of Rep. BARFIELD, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:
February 20, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Sincerely,
Steve Perkins
York County Regional Chamber of Commerce
February 20, 2014
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 Governor's School for Science & Mathematics Foundation, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Capital City Club.
Sincerely,
Kim Bowman
SC Governor's School for Science & Mathematics Foundation
February 20, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of Leadership South Carolina, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Helen Munnerlyn
Leadership South Carolina
February 20, 2014
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 Community Development Corporations, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Bernie Mazyck, President & CEO
SC Association of Community Development Corporations
February 20, 2014
House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear House Invitations Committee:
On behalf of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel Downtown.
Sincerely,
Liston D. Barfield
ALEC Board Member & State Chair
February 20, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Piedmont Municipal Power Agency, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Coleman F. Smoak, Jr., General Manager
Piedmont Municipal Power Agency
February 20, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the SC Baptist Convention, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.
Sincerely,
Mark Hendrick
Legislative Liaison, SC Baptist Convention
February 21, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Florence County Legislative Day Committee, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Columbia Museum of Art.
Sincerely,
Katie Wyllie Wilcox, Communications & Membership Relations Mgr.
Florence County Economic Development Partnership
February 20, 2014
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 Forestry Association, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Cam Crawford, President
South Carolina Forestry Association
February 20, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the National Guard Association of South Carolina, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.
Sincerely,
Lt. Col. Van Price, Executive Director
National Guard Association of South Carolina
February 20, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Citadel Alumni Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Americraft-Cantey Building on the State Fairgrounds.
Sincerely,
Sara A. Roth, Assistant Director
The Citadel Alumni Association
February 20, 2014
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 Homeownership and Employment Leading Program and the SC Housing Corporation, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Valarie M. Williams
Executive Director, SC HELP
February 20, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Home Builders Association of South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Seawell's.
Sincerely,
Mark Nix, Executive Director
Home Builders Association of South Carolina
February 20, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Carolina Associated General Contractors, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Palmetto Club.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Mills, President & CEO
Carolina Associated General Contractors
February 20, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of Lander University, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Daniel W. Ball, President
Lander University
February 20, 2014
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 State Firefighters' Association, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.
Sincerely,
Joe H. Palmer, Executive Director
South Carolina State Firefighters' Association
February 20, 2014
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 Summary Court Judges' Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Seawell's.
Sincerely,
Judge Donna H. Williamson
South Carolina Summary Court Judges' Association
February 20, 2014
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 Thursday, March 27, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Molly M. Spearman, Executive Director
South Carolina Association of Home Administrators
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., Feb. 19, 2014
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has confirmed the Governor's appointment of:
Master-in-Equity Reappointment
Abbeville County Master-in-Equity
Term Commencing: June 30, 2014
Term Expiring: June 30, 2021
Seat: Master-in-Equity
Reappointment
The Honorable Curtis G. Clark
414 Monument Street, Suite A
Greenwood, South Carolina 29646
Respectfully,
President of the Senate
Received as information.
The following was introduced:
H. 4677 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE COLEMAN DAY FLOYD FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4678 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BRANDON V. TOMLIN FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4679 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JONATHEN T. BECK FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4680 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE RICHARD D. PHILLIPS FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4681 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE STEVEN J. PHILLIPS FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4682 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THOMAS D. KENNER FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4683 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE KENNETH E. PETERS FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4684 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE KEVIN E. PETERS FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4685 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BENJAMIN E. BROWN FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4686 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CHANDLER H. POWELL FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4687 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JOHN W. OUTLAW FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4688 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE STEVEN SHAKE FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4689 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ROBERT B. LAFRANCE FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4690 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JAMES B. GASKINS FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4691 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE WILLIAM L. JONES FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4692 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE NOLAN J. NICKERSON FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4693 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CODY D. SMITHEY FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4694 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ALEXANDER SFERRELLA FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4695 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE WILLIAM J. ADAMS FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4696 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE PATRICK R. GOROSPE FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4697 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE NATHAN J. PIGNONE FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4698 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JOHN L. POWELL FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4699 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DAKOTA J. PURVIS FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4700 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ANDREW J. VANDENOEVER FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4704 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CHRISTIAN C. CHESTNUT FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4705 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JARRETT A. BROOKS FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4706 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE HAYDEN B. STONE FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4707 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CUTTER V. BOYLES FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4708 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BLAKE A. AVERY FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4709 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE WILLIAM T. KING FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4710 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CAMPBELL T. DOUGLAS FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4711 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ANDREW C. WILLIAMS FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4712 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JOSHUA A. PAGE FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4713 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JAMES C. CARR FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4714 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JOHN D. LYNN, JR., FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4715 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE FRANK E. ROURKE FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4716 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JOHN T. BETHEA FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4717 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JEREMIAH J. HAYES FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4718 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AUSTIN C. MILLER FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4719 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MATT C. ROBERTS FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4720 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CHRISTOPHER H. TAYLOR FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4721 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BRYAN J. TAYLOR FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4722 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE IAN P. MCILRATH FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4723 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CHRISTOPHER R. MONTE FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4724 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SHELDON K. RICHEY FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4725 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LUCAS A. GRAVES FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4726 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DENNIS R. JOYNER III FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4727 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ERIC M. STANLEY FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4728 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DERRICK B. CANNON FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4729 (Word version) -- Reps. Spires, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, 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, Norrell, R. L. Ott, Owens, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Pope, 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, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Vick, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Wood: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE PELION HIGH SCHOOL FFA SOIL IDENTIFICATION AND LAND TREATMENT TEAM, ADVISOR, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2013 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4743 (Word version) -- Reps. Jefferson, Crosby, Daning, Merrill, Southard and Rivers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF ALPHONSO ELLISON RAVENELL OF MONCKS CORNER AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4744 (Word version) -- Reps. Simrill, Felder, Stavrinakis, D. C. Moss, Long, Delleney, Norman and Pope: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE COLLABORATIVE EFFORT AND SIGNIFICANT SUCCESS OF THE MULTI-LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES COMPRISING THE SOUTH CAROLINA HELLS ANGELS TASK FORCE, WHICH HAVE EFFECTIVELY SERVED TO SECURE CONVICTIONS OF NOTORIOUS INDIVIDUALS WHO THREATENED THE WELFARE OF OUR STATE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4745 (Word version) -- Reps. Atwater, Huggins, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, 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, Norrell, R. L. Ott, Owens, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Pope, 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 EXPRESS THE PROFOUND GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO DEBORAH FRANCIS ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AND TO WISH HER GREAT SUCCESS ON ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4746 (Word version) -- Reps. Douglas and McEachern: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE KELLY MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL ECONOMICS TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON WINNING THE 2013 SOUTH CAROLINA FINANCE CHALLENGE.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Kelly Mill Middle School economics team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and commending them on winning the 2013 South Carolina Finance Challenge.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4747 (Word version) -- Reps. Douglas, McEachern, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, H. A. Crawford, K. R. Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, 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, M. S. McLeod, W. J. McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, R. L. Ott, Owens, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Pope, 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 CONGRATULATE THE KELLY MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL ECONOMICS TEAM ON WINNING THE 2013 SOUTH CAROLINA FINANCE CHALLENGE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4730 (Word version) -- Reps. Munnerlyn, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, 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, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, R. L. Ott, Owens, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Pope, 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 EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE WILLIAM P. "BILLY" WALLACE, SR., OF MARLBORO COUNTY AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH HIS PUBLIC SERVICE TO MARLBORO COUNTY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4748 (Word version) -- Reps. Owens, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, 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, Norrell, R. L. Ott, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Pope, 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 RECOGNIZE AND EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN EDUCATING AND TRAINING OUR STATE'S WORKFORCE AND TO DECLARE MARCH 25, 2014, AS SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM DAY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1043 (Word version) -- Senator L. Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE PICKENS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2013 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO APPLAUD COACH JENNIFER GRAVELY, HER STAFF, AND THE PLAYERS ON A STELLAR SEASON.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1044 (Word version) -- Senator L. Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE PICKENS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2013 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4731 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer and Forrester: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-2515 SO AS TO CLARIFY THE JURISDICTION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OVER CERTAIN PROVIDERS WITH RESPECT TO TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR HEARING AND SPEECH IMPAIRED PEOPLE; BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-2535 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER OF ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF DUAL PARTY RELAY CHARGES BY LOCAL EXCHANGE PROVIDERS, COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE PROVIDERS, PREPAID WIRELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL SERVICE PROVIDERS, AMONG OTHER THINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR HEARING AND SPEECH IMPAIRED PEOPLE, SO AS TO REVISE THESE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPERATING FUND FOR A SYSTEM OF DUAL PARTY RELAY DEVICES AND RELATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES, SO AS TO IMPOSE CERTAIN RELATED SURCHARGES ON LOCAL EXCHANGE PROVIDERS, COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE PROVIDERS, VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND PREPAID WIRELESS SERVICE SALES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMITTANCE OF THESE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR TRANSFER TO THE OPERATING FUND; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-9-2540 RELATING TO AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MONITOR STATEWIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY ACCESS SERVICE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4732 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-11-20, 7-11-25, AND 7-13-15, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING, RESPECTIVELY, TO THE CONDUCT BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION OF PARTY CONVENTIONS OR PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS, THE AUTHORITY OF POLITICAL PARTIES TO CONDUCT ADVISORY PRIMARY ELECTIONS AT PARTY EXPENSE, AND THE DATE PROVIDED BY LAW FOR HOLDING PRIMARY ELECTIONS AND THE PRIMARIES NOT SUBJECT TO THAT DATE, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE DATE REFERENCES, TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF A POLITICAL PARTY TO CONDUCT AN ADVISORY PRIMARY AT PARTY EXPENSE, TO CLARIFY THAT THE DATE OF A PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION MUST BE SET BY THE PARTY RATHER THAN THE GENERAL STATE LAW DATE FOR PRIMARIES AND TO ALLOW THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO CARRY FORWARD ANY YEAR END BALANCES IN ITS FILING FEE AND PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION ACCOUNTS TO THE SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE CARRIED FORWARD FUNDS MUST BE EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4733 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-9-125 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES SHALL INSPECT EACH EXTERIOR BALCONY IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE BALCONY SATISFIES THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY MUST PROHIBIT USE OF AN UNSATISFACTORY BALCONY UNTIL THE BALCONY MEETS THE APPLICABLE STANDARDS, TO PROVIDE THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL SHALL DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER A DATABASE OF BALCONY INSPECTION DATA, TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF INSPECTION FEES AND FOR THEIR USES, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4734 (Word version) -- Reps. King, Pope, Norman, Felder, Delleney, V. S. Moss, Long, Simrill and D. C. Moss: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF FIVE OR FEWER DAYS THAT SCHOOLS IN YORK COUNTY CLOSED IN 2014 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FROM WINTER STORM LEON AND WINTER STORM PAX FROM THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO TIME MISSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FROM THESE STORMS.
On motion of Rep. KING, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4735 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-440 SO TO PROVIDE A STUDENT MUST BE EXEMPT FROM PAYING OUT-OF-STATE TUITION AT A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR CERTAIN STATE-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION ASSISTANCE IF HE ATTENDED A HIGH SCHOOL IN THIS STATE FOR THREE OR MORE YEARS, GRADUATED FROM A HIGH SCHOOL IN THE STATE OR RECEIVED THE EQUIVALENT OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN THIS STATE, REGISTERS AS AN ENTERING STUDENT OR IS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION NOT EARLIER THAN THE FALL SEMESTER OF THE 2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR, AND, IF LACKING LAWFUL IMMIGRATION STATUS, FILES AN AFFIDAVIT WITH THE INSTITUTION STATING HE HAS FILED AN APPLICATION TO LEGALIZE HIS IMMIGRATION OR WILL FILE AN APPLICATION WHEN ELIGIBLE; TO PROVIDE A STUDENT WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A STATE-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIP OR TUITION ASSISTANCE UNDER THIS ACT ALSO MUST MEET OTHER QUALIFICATIONS OF THE STATE-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIP OR TUITION ASSISTANCE TO RECEIVE THE SCHOLARSHIP OR TUITION ASSISTANCE; TO PROVIDE STUDENT INFORMATION OBTAINED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SECTION MUST BE CONFIDENTIAL; AND TO PROVIDE THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4736 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN APPLICATION TO HAVE A PERSON'S ADDRESS OR NAME CHANGED ON HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATION OR DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST ACCEPT A VALID MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED BY ANOTHER STATE WHEN A LICENSEE APPLIES TO HAVE THE LICENSEE'S NAME CHANGED ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE DUE TO MARRIAGE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4737 (Word version) -- Rep. Spires: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-398, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE AND REGULATION OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING EPHEDRINE, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, OR PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE MEDICATIONS ONLY MAY BE SOLD UPON THE PRESCRIPTION OF A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER LICENSED PERSON WHO HAS PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4738 (Word version) -- Rep. Williams: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF EIGHT OR FEWER DAYS THAT SCHOOLS IN THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED IN 2014 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FROM WINTER STORM LEON AND WINTER STORM PAX FROM THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO TIME MISSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FROM THESE STORMS.
On motion of Rep. WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4739 (Word version) -- Reps. Robinson-Simpson, King, Douglas, Neal, Williams, Jefferson, Rutherford and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-365 SO AS TO PROVIDE SOUTH CAROLINA LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS TO COVER THE COST OF ATTENDING A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMINOLOGY, TO PROVIDE CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP, TO PROVIDE THE SCHOLARSHIP IN COMBINATION WITH ALL OTHER GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS MUST NOT EXCEED ACTUAL ATTENDANCE COSTS, TO PROVIDE THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION MUST PROMULGATE RELATED REGULATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS MUST REPORT THEIR ENROLLMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT DATA AS SOLICITED BY THE COMMISSION WHICH MAY AUDIT THESE INSTITUTIONS TO ENSURE THEIR COMPLIANCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-355, RELATING TO EDUCATION LOTTERY APPROPRIATIONS AND USES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS AMONG THOSE RECEIVING LOTTERY APPROPRIATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4740 (Word version) -- Reps. Hiott, Owens and Skelton: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF SIX OR FEWER DAYS THAT SCHOOLS IN THE PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED IN 2014 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FROM WINTER STORM LEON AND WINTER STORM PAX FROM THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO TIME MISSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FROM THESE STORMS.
On motion of Rep. OWENS, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4741 (Word version) -- Reps. Daning, Crosby, Bowen, Murphy, Rivers, Patrick, Newton, Jefferson, Long, Erickson, McCoy, Williams, M. S. McLeod, Forrester, George, Hart, Hayes, Horne, Lowe, Putnam, Riley, Sandifer and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION ON TWO PRIVATE PASSENGER VEHICLES OWNED OR LEASED BY A DISABLED VETERAN TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4742 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Weeks, Bannister, Delleney and Lucas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 29-1-60 SO AS TO PROHIBIT FILING A FALSE LIEN OR ENCUMBRANCE IN CERTAIN PUBLIC RECORDS AGAINST THE REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY OF A PUBLIC OFFICER, A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE, OR AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC OFFICER OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OFFICIAL DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC OFFICER OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE WHEN THE PARTY FILING THE LIEN KNOWS OR HAS REASON TO KNOW THAT THE LIEN OR ENCUMBRANCE IS FALSE OR CONTAINS A MATERIALLY FALSE, FICTITIOUS, OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION; TO PROVIDE A VIOLATION CONSTITUTES A FELONY AND TO PROVIDE RELATED PENALTIES; TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMINOLOGY; TO PROVIDE A REGISTER OF DEEDS OR CLERK OF COURT MAY REFUSE TO FILE A LIEN OR ENCUMBRANCE WHEN HE HAS A REASONABLE SUSPICION THAT THE LIEN OR ENCUMBRANCE IS FALSE, TO LIMIT HIS LIABILITY FOR THIS REFUSAL, TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN A COURT MAY ORDER THE FILING, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4749 (Word version) -- Reps. Bingham, Allison, Anthony and Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION IMMEDIATELY SHALL, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE OFFICE OF FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS, THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS AS APPROPRIATE, BEGIN TO CONSIDER WHICH ASSESSMENT MUST BE USED TO ANALYZE THE EARLY LITERACY COMPETENCIES OF CHILDREN IN STATE-FUNDED FULL-DAY AND HALF-DAY FOUR-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS AND OF ALL CHILDREN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS DURING THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR; TO PROVIDE THE ASSESSMENT MUST BE THE SAME OR ALIGNED TO ASSESSMENTS INTENDED TO PROVIDE DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION TO TEACHERS AND MEASURE STUDENT GROWTH OVER TIME; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO PROVIDE A REPORT SUMMARIZING THE ASSESSMENT IT HAS SELECTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JUNE 1, 2015; AND TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EARLY LITERACY MEASURE SELECTED BY THE BOARD.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4750 (Word version) -- Reps. Norrell and Long: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY WAIVE TIME THAT SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT CLOSED IN 2014 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FROM WINTER STORM LEON AND WINTER STORM PAX FROM THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO TIME MISSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FROM THESE STORMS.
On motion of Rep. NORRELL, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4751 (Word version) -- Reps. Mack, Cobb-Hunter, Gilliard, Anderson, Bales and Sottile: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE MISSING PERSON INFORMATION CENTER, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR ACCEPTING INFORMATION TO GENERATE A MISSING PERSON'S REPORT; AND BY ADDING SECTIONS 23-3-340 AND 23-3-350 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING HIGH-RISK MISSING PERSON CASES AND DEATH SCENE INVESTIGATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4752 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Howard, Mitchell, Clyburn, King and Neal: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-1-40 SO AS TO REQUIRE PERSONS WITH CERTAIN POOR HEALTH BEHAVIORS TO PARTICIPATE IN WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND IMPOSE A PREMIUM INCREASE FOR FAILURE TO IMPROVE; TO REQUIRE SCDHHS TO REQUEST A RELATED WAIVER FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR PERSONS WITHIN A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL AND TO ESTABLISH RELATIONSHIPS WITH QUALIFIED HEALTH PLANS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE FEDERAL AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE ACT TO COVER LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4753 (Word version) -- Reps. Cole, Tallon, Brannon, Allison, Chumley, Forrester and Wood: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-425, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOLS MAKE UP THE DAYS CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER OR IN OTHER EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO ENABLE DISTRICTS TO FORGIVE THIS REQUIREMENT FOR FIVE DAYS IN A SCHOOL YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4754 (Word version) -- Reps. Bannister and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-1100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITED PRACTICES OF BEER PRODUCERS AND WHOLESALERS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A BEER PRODUCER FROM SELLING BEER TO A BEER WHOLESALER IN THIS STATE AT A PRICE DIFFERENT FROM THAT CHARGED OTHER BEER WHOLESALERS IN THIS STATE, TO PROHIBIT A BEER PRODUCER FROM REQUIRING A BEER WHOLESALER TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN, AND TO PROHIBIT A BEER PRODUCER FROM WITHDRAWING FUNDS FROM A BEER WHOLESALER'S BANK ACCOUNT WITHOUT THE WHOLESALER'S WRITTEN CONSENT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4755 (Word version) -- Reps. Toole, Putnam, Atwater, Spires, Douglas, Forrester, Bingham, Erickson, Allison, Hardwick, Burns, Clemmons, Goldfinch, Hosey, Long, D. C. Moss, Nanney, Norman, Pitts, Tallon, White and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-5-17 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN ALIEN FROM RECEIVING FEDERAL BENEFITS WITHOUT PROOF OF SATISFACTORY IMMIGRATION STATUS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4756 (Word version) -- Rep. Douglas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF FIVE OR FEWER DAYS THAT SCHOOLS IN THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED IN 2014 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FROM WINTER STORM LEON AND WINTER STORM PAX FROM THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO TIME MISSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FROM THESE STORMS.
On motion of Rep. DOUGLAS, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4757 (Word version) -- Reps. Tallon, Allison, Chumley, Cole, Forrester, Hixon, G. M. Smith and J. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-680, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PURCHASING, SELLING, AND TRANSPORTING OF NONFERROUS METALS, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "COIL", TO PROVIDE THAT A SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER MUST NOT PURCHASE OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRE AN IRON OR STEEL MANHOLE COVER OR DRAINAGE GRATE OR A COIL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER SHALL NOT ENTER INTO A CASH TRANSACTION IN PAYMENT FOR COPPER, CATALYTIC CONVERTERS, AND BEER KEGS THAT TOTALS TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS OR MORE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4758 (Word version) -- Reps. H. A. Crawford, Clemmons, Goldfinch, Hardwick, Hardee, Ryhal and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 6, TO ENACT THE "FAIRNESS IN LODGING ACT" SO AS TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES BY ORDINANCE TO IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS FOR THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND THE LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX AS THOSE PROVISIONS APPLY TO THE OWNERS OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY WHO RENT THE PROPERTY TO TOURISTS, INCLUDING DATA SHARING WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SPECIFIC NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS INCLUDED IN PROPERTY TAX BILLS, AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY THAT MAY BE IMPOSED FOR NONCOMPLIANCE AFTER THE RECEIPT OF SUCH A NOTICE, AND DIRECTIONS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO IDENTIFY "RENTAL BY OWNER" WEBSITES ADVERTISING TOURISTS RENTALS AND REQUEST THEM TO POST ON THE WEBSITES A STATEMENT REGARDING THE LEGAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE OWNERS OF PROPERTY IN THIS STATE LISTED ON THE WEBSITE, TO PAY ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL AND STATE TAXES AND FEES WITH RESPECT TO SUCH RENTALS; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-1-120, 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, AND 12-4-310, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF LOCAL AND STATE TAX DATA AND EXCEPTIONS THERETO, AND THE DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO CONFORM THEM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4759 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS THAT MAY BE IMPOSED UPON THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FINE THAT MUST BE IMPOSED UPON DRIVERS WHO ARE CONVICTED OF DRIVING FIFTEEN MILES AN HOUR OR MORE IN EXCESS OF THE SPEED LIMIT ALONG A ROAD OR HIGHWAY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALLOCATION OF THE ADDITIONAL FINE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4760 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 49-4-35, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL, PERMITTING USE, AND REPORTING ACT, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SURFACE WATER STEWARDSHIP ACT" TO PROVIDE THAT REGISTERED SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWERS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS MUST OBTAIN A SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL PERMIT RATHER THAN REGISTERING WITHDRAWALS; TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN REGISTERED SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWERS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE PERMITTING REQUIREMENT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT INCREASES IN SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWALS BY REGISTERED SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWERS ARE SUBJECT TO PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS ON THE INCREASED AMOUNT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 4761 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-5-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUNDS FROM THE SURCHARGE IMPOSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 44-63-84 MUST BE DISBURSED TO THE COUNTIES EQUALLY TO PAY THE DULY ELECTED FULL-TIME CORONER OR OTHER RELATED PERSONNEL OR EQUIPMENT AND TO PROVIDE THAT EXCESS FUNDS MUST BE USED BY THE CORONERS TRAINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO PERFORM ITS DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CORONERS TRAINING ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DUTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-84, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A DEATH CERTIFICATE, SO AS TO IMPOSE A FIVE DOLLAR SURCHARGE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF AN INITIAL DEATH CERTIFICATE AND THREE DOLLARS FOR EACH SUBSEQUENT DEATH CERTIFICATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4762 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan, Hosey, R. L. Ott and Cobb-Hunter: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE ORANGEBURG CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY WAIVE TIME THAT SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT CLOSED IN 2014 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FROM WINTER STORM LEON AND WINTER STORM PAX FROM THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO TIME MISSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FROM THESE STORMS.
On motion of Rep. GOVAN, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 689 (Word version) -- Senator Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF PRECINCTS IN ANDERSON COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD THE "BELTON ANNEX" PRECINCT, THE "NORTH POINTE" PRECINCT, AND THE "GLENVIEW" PRECINCT, TO REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE NAMES OF THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO CORRECT ARCHAIC LANGUAGE.
On motion of Rep. WHITE, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 807 (Word version) -- Senators Setzler, Courson, Cromer, Massey and Shealy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-380, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN LEXINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD FOUR PRECINCTS AND DELETE ONE PRECINCT AND TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE MAY BE FOUND AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
On motion of Rep. ATWATER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 921 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 250 OF 1991, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 5, SO AS TO ONLY REQUIRE A MEETING OF THE CITIZENS IF THE PROPOSED BUDGET REQUIRES A MILLAGE INCREASE.
On motion of Rep. BRANNON, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 953 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Setzler, O'Dell and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO STATE INCOME TAX LAWS, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO THE YEAR 2013 AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTIONS ADOPTED BY THE STATE THAT EXPIRED ON DECEMBER 31, 2013, THAT ARE EXTENDED BY CONGRESSIONAL ENACTMENT IN 2014 ARE ALSO EXTENDED FOR SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
On motion of Rep. WHITE, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 987 (Word version) -- Senators S. Martin, Bright, Reese and Corbin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-490, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF PRECINCTS IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAMES OF THREE PRECINCTS AND TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE NAMES OF THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
On motion of Rep. TALLON, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Alexander Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bernstein Bingham Bowen Bowers Branham Brannon Burns Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter H. A. Crawford K. R. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Edge Felder Finlay Forrester Gagnon George Gilliard Goldfinch Hardee Hardwick Harrell Hayes Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Jefferson King Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McEachern W. J. McLeod Merrill V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Nanney Neal Newton Norman R. L. Ott Owens Patrick Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Riley Rivers Robinson-Simpson Rutherford Ryhal Sabb Sellers Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Weeks Wells Whipper White Williams Willis Wood
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on February 20.
Dennis Moss Laurie Funderburk Grady Brown Bill Chumley Chip Huggins Robert L. Brown William R. "Bill" Whitmire Anne Parks Ted Vick David Mack Derham Cole, Jr. Shannon Erickson Ralph Kennedy M.S. McLeod Jerry Govan Harold Mitchell Mandy Powers Norrell Chris Hart
The SPEAKER granted Rep. MCCOY a leave of absence for the day due to a court hearing.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. MURPHY a leave of absence for the day due to a family commitment.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. BEDINGFIELD a leave of absence for the day due to a court appearance.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. SANDIFER a leave of absence for the day due to illness.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. GAMBRELL a leave of absence for the day due to a medical appointment.
Rep. WHITE signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Wednesday, February 19.
Announcement was made that Dr. Coleman Floyd Buckhouse was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
Rep. J. E. SMITH presented to the House the Hammond School Hunt Seat Equestrian Team, the 2013 SC Independent School Association State Champions, their coaches and other school officials.
Rep. J. E. SMITH presented to the House the Hammond School Western Equestrian Team, the 2013 SC Independent School Association State Champions, their coaches and other school officials.
Rep. BRANNON presented to the House the Chesnee High School Varsity Cheer Squad, the 2013 SC Class AA State Champions, their coaches and other school officials.
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. 3943 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/20/14 QUINN and STRINGER
Bill Number: H. 4493 (Word version)
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02/20/14 COBB-HUNTER
Bill Number: H. 4510 (Word version)
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02/20/14 HENDERSON
Bill Number: H. 4734 (Word version)
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02/20/14 NORMAN, FELDER, DELLENEY, V. S. MOSS, D. C. MOSS, LONG and SIMRILL
Bill Number: H. 4670 (Word version)
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02/20/14 V. S. MOSS
Bill Number: H. 4658 (Word version)
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02/20/14 HORNE, MACK, JEFFERSON and WHIPPER
Bill Number: H. 4422 (Word version)
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02/20/14 THAYER
Bill Number: H. 4613 (Word version)
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02/20/14 THAYER
Bill Number: H. 3428 (Word version)
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02/20/14 WOOD
Bill Number: H. 4223 (Word version)
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02/20/14 FELDER, HIOTT, BOWEN and TAYLOR
Bill Number: H. 4671 (Word version)
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02/20/14 RYHAL, HARDWICK, EDGE, HARDEE, BARFIELD and H. A. CRAWFORD
Bill Number: H. 3893 (Word version)
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02/20/14 CHUMLEY
The following Bill was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification:
S. 1002 (Word version) -- Senator Coleman: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 191 OF 1991, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO REVISE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SEVEN SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY ARE ELECTED.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up:
H. 4658 (Word version) -- Reps. Knight, Mack, Jefferson and Whipper: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO WAIVE THE MAKE UP REQUIREMENT FOR THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 29 AND 30, AND FEBRUARY 12, 13, AND 14, 2014, BY THE STUDENTS OF DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 4 WHEN ITS SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW AND TO EXTEND THIS WAIVER TO CHARTER SCHOOLS AND HOME SCHOOLS IN THESE DISTRICTS.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anthony Bales Bannister Bernstein Bingham Bowen Bowers G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Burns Chumley Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole K. R. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Edge Forrester Gagnon George Gilliard Hardee Hardwick Harrell Hayes Henderson Herbkersman Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Jefferson King Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McEachern M. S. McLeod Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss Munnerlyn Neal Newton Norman Norrell R. L. Ott Owens Parks Patrick Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Riley Rivers Robinson-Simpson Rutherford Ryhal Sabb Sellers Simrill G. M. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Tallon Taylor Vick Weeks Wells Whipper White Williams Willis
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Joint Resolution was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
On motion of Rep. KNIGHT, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4658 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up:
H. 4671 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons, Ryhal, Hardwick, Edge, Hardee, Barfield and H. A. Crawford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE HORRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY WAIVE TIME THAT SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT CLOSED IN 2014 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FROM WINTER STORM LEON AND WINTER STORM PAX FROM THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO TIME MISSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FROM THESE STORMS.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Anthony Bales Bannister Bingham Bowers Brannon Clemmons Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Finlay Forrester Gagnon George Hardee Hardwick Harrell Henderson Hodges Hosey Long Lucas Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Norrell Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Ryhal G. M. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stavrinakis Tallon Vick Weeks White Willis Wood
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Joint Resolution was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 4671. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Joint Resolution.
Rep. Heather A. Crawford
On motion of Rep. CLEMMONS, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4671 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up:
H. 4672 (Word version) -- Rep. Delleney: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY WAIVE TIME THAT SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT CLOSED IN 2014 DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FROM WINTER STORM LEON AND WINTER STORM PAX FROM THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO TIME MISSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FROM THESE STORMS.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Bales Bannister Bingham Bowen Bowers Brannon G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Burns Chumley Clemmons Cole K. R. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Edge Erickson Finlay Forrester Gagnon George Goldfinch Hardee Hardwick Harrell Hayes Henderson Hixon Hodges Hosey King Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McEachern Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Norrell Parks Pope Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Rivers Robinson-Simpson Ryhal Sabb G. M. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Tallon Thayer Vick Weeks Wells White Willis Wood
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Joint Resolution was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
On motion of Rep. DELLENEY, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4672 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up:
H. 4674 (Word version) -- Reps. Hosey, Cobb-Hunter and Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 28, 29, AND 30, 2014, AND FEBRUARY 12 AND 13, 2014, BY THE STUDENTS OF ORANGEBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 WHEN ITS SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Bales Bannister Bowen Bowers G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Chumley Clemmons Cobb-Hunter Cole Daning Delleney Dillard Edge Erickson Forrester Gagnon George Hardee Hardwick Harrell Henderson Herbkersman Hixon Hodges Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson King Knight Limehouse Loftis Lucas Mack McEachern Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss Norman Norrell Parks Pitts Pope Putnam Ridgeway Robinson-Simpson Ryhal Sabb Sellers Simrill J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Tallon Taylor Thayer Vick Weeks White Willis
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Joint Resolution was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 4674. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Joint Resolution.
Rep. Russell Ott
On motion of Rep. HOSEY, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4674 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up:
H. 4675 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 28, 29, AND 30, 2014, AND FEBRUARY 12 AND 13, 2014, BY THE STUDENTS OF ORANGEBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 WHEN ITS SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Bales Bannister Bingham Bowen Bowers R. L. Brown Burns Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole H. A. Crawford Daning Dillard Douglas Edge Erickson Finlay George Hardwick Harrell Hayes Henderson Hodges Hosey Howard Jefferson King Knight Loftis Long Lucas Mack McEachern Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Nanney Newton Norman Norrell R. L. Ott Owens Patrick Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Robinson-Simpson Ryhal Sabb Simrill G. M. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Tallon Taylor Thayer Vick Weeks Wells White Willis Wood
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Joint Resolution was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
On motion of Rep. COBB-HUNTER, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4675 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
Let the Journal reflect that today, throughout the session, my intention is not to vote on local legislation. Recently, we have seen several Joint Resolutions concerning snow days, precinct changes, and other matters for local county delegations. Even though I have been present in the House Chambers, I have refrained from voting on these local matters.
Rep. Nathan Ballentine
The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:
H. 4482 (Word version) -- Rep. Ridgeway: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-691 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE WOOLY MAMMOTH IS DESIGNATED AS THE OFFICIAL STATE FOSSIL OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
H. 4647 (Word version) -- Reps. Pitts, Willis and Anthony: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN LAURENS COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE BOUNDARIES OF EXISTING PRECINCTS AND TO DESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE BOUNDARIES OF LAURENS COUNTY VOTING PRECINCTS AS REVISED BY THIS ACT MAY BE FOUND AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3231 (Word version) -- Reps. Atwater, Huggins, Toole, Ballentine, Taylor, Bingham, Pitts and Wood: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST MOTORCYCLES, MOTORCYCLE OPERATORS, OR MOTORCYCLE PASSENGERS.
Rep. DANING proposed the following Amendment No. 2 to H. 3231 (COUNCIL\BBM\3231C004.BBM.HTC14):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 57-1-90(B), as contained in SECTION 1, page 1, and inserting:
/ (B) The allocation of parking space square footage specifically in transportation facilities, and other projects undertaken or operated by a political subdivision of this State where state or local source funds have been used in whole or in part to plan, design, construct, equip, operate, or maintain the facility must make reasonable accommodations for motorcycle parking. In carrying forward this requirement, among other options, the facility at its discretion may comply by sectioning portions of the area where the size configuration of the space does not meet code requirements for full-size vehicles. If the parking facility chooses to designate parking spaces for motorcycles, the motorcycles may park only in the parking spaces so designated. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. DANING moved to adjourn debate on the amendment, which was agreed to.
Rep. DANING proposed the following Amendment No. 5 to H. 3231 (COUNCIL\BBM\3231C006.BBM.HTC14), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 57-1-90(B), as contained in SECTION 1, page 1, and inserting:
/ (B) The allocation of parking space square footage specifically in transportation facilities, and other projects undertaken or operated by a political subdivision of this State where state or local source funds have been used in whole or in part to plan, design, construct, equip, operate, or maintain the facility must make reasonable accommodations for motorcycle parking. In carrying forward this requirement, among other options, the facility at its discretion may comply by sectioning portions of the area where the size configuration of the space does not meet code requirements for full-size vehicles. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. DANING explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Committee on Education and Public Works proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 3231 (COUNCIL\BBM\3231C005. BBM.HTC14), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 57-1-90(B), as contained in SECTION 1, page 1, and inserting:
/ (B) The allocation of parking space square footage specifically in transportation facilities, and other projects undertaken or operated by a political subdivision of this State where state or local source funds have been used in whole or in part to plan, design, construct, equip, operate, or maintain the facility must allow for the parking of motorcycles. In carrying forward this requirement, among other options, the facility at its discretion may comply by sectioning portions of the area where the size configuration of the space does not meet code requirements for full-size vehicles. If the parking facility chooses to designate parking spaces for motorcycles, the motorcycles may park only in the parking spaces so designated. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. DANING moved to table the amendment, which was agreed to.
Rep. DANING proposed the following Amendment No. 2 to H. 3231 (COUNCIL\BBM\3231C004.BBM.HTC14), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 57-1-90(B), as contained in SECTION 1, page 1, and inserting:
/ (B) The allocation of parking space square footage specifically in transportation facilities, and other projects undertaken or operated by a political subdivision of this State where state or local source funds have been used in whole or in part to plan, design, construct, equip, operate, or maintain the facility must make reasonable accommodations for motorcycle parking. In carrying forward this requirement, among other options, the facility at its discretion may comply by sectioning portions of the area where the size configuration of the space does not meet code requirements for full-size vehicles. If the parking facility chooses to designate parking spaces for motorcycles, the motorcycles may park only in the parking spaces so designated. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. DANING moved to table the amendment, which was agreed to.
The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Bernstein Bingham Bowen Bowers Branham Brannon R. L. Brown Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole H. A. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Edge Erickson Felder Finlay Forrester Funderburk George Gilliard Goldfinch Govan Hardee Hardwick Harrell Hayes Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson King Knight Limehouse Lowe Lucas McEachern M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Merrill D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Newton Norman Norrell R. L. Ott Owens Patrick Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Riley Rivers Rutherford Ryhal Sabb Sellers Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Weeks Wells Whitmire Williams Willis Wood
Those who voted in the negative are:
Burns Chumley Loftis Nanney G. R. Smith Stringer
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
I voted against the passage of H. 3231, based on Amendment No. 1, which was being shown on my computer screen. The actual amendment passed by the body was Amendment No. 5. If I had been viewing the correct amendment, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Tommy Stringer
I voted against the passage of H. 3231, based on Amendment No. 1, which was being shown on my computer screen. The actual amendment passed by the body was Amendment No. 5. If I had been viewing the correct amendment, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Mike Burns
I voted against the passage of H. 3231, based on Amendment No. 1, which was being shown on my computer screen. The actual amendment passed by the body was Amendment No. 5. If I had been viewing the correct amendment, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Bill Chumley
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 3231. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Ralph Kennedy, Jr.
On motion of Rep. DANING, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3231 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
Rep. SKELTON asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3344 (Word version) from the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. LOFTIS objected.
Rep. SKELTON asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3498 (Word version) from the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. SELLERS objected.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 405 (Word version) -- Senator L. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-560, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT TO ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES AND THE ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THESE RULES BY THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE INSTEAD THAT THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT SHALL HANDLE COMPLAINTS AGAINST ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES FOR POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT IN THE SAME MANNER AS COMPLAINTS AGAINST OTHER JUDGES.
The Bill was read the third time and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:
H. 4642 (Word version) -- Reps. Gagnon, Gambrell and Southard: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 72 THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN THE CALHOUN FALLS TOWN LIMITS "CHIEF BILLY HAYNIE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "CHIEF BILLY HAYNIE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. WELLS.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3925 (Word version) -- Reps. Hardwick and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF POLLUTANTS INTO THE ENVIRONMENT AND REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY PERSONS WHO MAY FILE A PETITION WITH THE DEPARTMENT DO NOT INCLUDE CERTAIN AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE TYPE OF REVIEW OBTAINED IS NOT SUBJECT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW; TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO WHOM BENEFITS FROM CAUSES OF ACTION RESULTING FROM POLLUTION VIOLATIONS INURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW NO PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION IS CREATED BY OR EXISTS UNDER THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6 OF ACT 198 OF 2012, RELATING TO THE SAVINGS CLAUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SAVINGS CLAUSE OF ACT 198 OF 2012 APPLIES ONLY TO CASES FILED BEFORE JUNE 6, 2012, AND TO ANY FEDERAL PROJECT FOR WHICH A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT WAS ISSUED PRIOR TO JUNE 6, 2012, BUT NO RECORD OF DECISION WAS ISSUED PRIOR TO JUNE 6, 2012.
Rep. HARDWICK moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Tuesday, February 25, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3765 (Word version) -- Reps. Herbkersman, Knight, Hosey, Merrill, R. L. Brown, Clyburn and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-4310 SO AS TO CREATE THE CHARITABLE BINGO ADVISORY COMMITTEE, PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND PURPOSES, AND REQUIRE A DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE DESIGNEE AS LIAISON; BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-4320 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INFORMATIONAL CHARITABLE BINGO WEBSITE BY THE DEPARTMENT AND REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSE TO INQUIRIES AS PERMANENTLY ACCESSIBLE ADVISORY OPINIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-4330 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ALLOWABLE PROMOTIONAL EXPENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE BINGO TAX ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC NAMED GAMES IN THE DEFINITION "BINGO", AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF A "CARD" INCLUDES AN INSTANT BINGO TICKET; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-3940 AND 12-21-3950, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSING BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROMOTERS, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INFORMAL APPEAL OF A REJECTION AS A FIRST STEP IN AN APPEAL; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MANNER OF PLAYING BINGO, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE MANNER OF PLAYING BINGO WITH INSTANT BINGO TICKETS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4000, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING A BINGO GAME, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF BINGO PROCEDURES FOR BINGO PLAYED WITH INSTANT BINGO TICKETS, TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE EXPENSE FOR PROMOTIONS FROM ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FOR EACH SESSION, AND TO SPECIFY THE INTENT OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4007, RELATING TO SITE SELECTION AND ELECTRONIC DABBER SPECIFICATIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM ONE TO TWO UNITS FOR THE USE OF AN ELECTRONIC DABBER BY A PLAYER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSES OF BINGO LICENSEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR OPERATIONAL HOURS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A CLARIFICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT AS TO PLAY OR OPERATION OF A GAME, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR A BINGO ADVISORY OPINION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4190, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BINGO CARD CHANGES AND DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FIVE PERCENT PRIZE FEE FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF BINGO WHICH MUST BE COLLECTED BY THE PROMOTER AND REMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TO PROVIDE HOW THE PRIZE FEE EFFECTS PRIZE LIMITS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4240, RELATING TO LICENSES TO MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTE, OR USE BINGO CARDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ITEMS OTHER THAN BINGO CARDS TO WHICH THIS SECTION APPLIES.
Rep. HERBKERSMAN explained the Bill.
Rep. HIOTT moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. HERBKERSMAN moved to table the motion.
Rep. HIOTT demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anthony Bales Bannister Bernstein Bowen Bowers G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Crosby Daning Dillard Douglas Edge Erickson Gagnon George Gilliard Goldfinch Hardwick Harrell Hayes Herbkersman Hodges Horne Hosey Howard King Knight Limehouse Long Mack McEachern M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Merrill Munnerlyn Newton Norrell R. L. Ott Parks Patrick Pitts Ridgeway Rivers Robinson-Simpson Ryhal Sabb J. E. Smith Sottile Spires Stavrinakis Weeks Whipper White
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allison Anderson Atwater Ballentine Barfield Bingham Branham Brannon Burns Chumley Cole H. A. Crawford K. R. Crawford Delleney Felder Finlay Forrester Funderburk Govan Hardee Henderson Hiott Hixon Huggins Jefferson Kennedy Loftis Lowe Lucas D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Nanney Neal Norman Owens Pope Putnam Quinn Riley Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Southard Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Vick Wells Whitmire Willis Wood
So, the motion to recommit the Bill was tabled.
Rep. HIOTT spoke against the Bill.
Rep. HERBKERSMAN spoke in favor of the Bill.
Rep. WHITE moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Tuesday, February 25, which was agreed to.
Rep. H. A. CRAWFORD moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 4654 (Word version) -- Rep. Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR GAIL BELISSARY FOR HER YEARS OF OUTSTANDING DEDICATION AND SIGNIFICANT COMMITMENT TO HEALTHCARE FOR CITIZENS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY.
H. 4662 (Word version) -- Reps. Bernstein, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, 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, Norrell, R. L. Ott, Owens, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Pope, 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 RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND ADAM BEAM FOR HIS OUTSTANDING WORK AS GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS WRITER AT THE STATE NEWSPAPER IN COLUMBIA, TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON BEING SELECTED TO SERVE AS ASSOCIATED PRESS LEAD STATE HOUSE REPORTER IN KENTUCKY, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
At 11:50 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. KNIGHT, adjourned in memory of Lynette Bailey Postell, daughter of former Representative George H. Bailey of St. George, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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