The House assembled at 2:00 p.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:
Our thought for today is from Jeremiah 17:5: "Thus says the Lord: Cursed are those who trust in mere mortals and make mere flesh their strength, whose hearts turn away from the Lord."
Let us pray. Almighty God, put our trust, faith, hope, and courage in Your hands as You lead these Representatives and staff during the sessions each day. Provide knowledge, integrity, and ability to each of these men and women as they work for the good folk of South Carolina. May their work bear much fruit. Guide the lives of our leaders of Nation and State. 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, hear us as we pray. 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 PRO TEMPORE
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ordered it confirmed.
Rep. ATWATER moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Kennedy Branham, which was agreed to.
The House stood in silent prayer for Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy.
The following was received:
Committee Members Present:
Senator Harvey S. Peeler, Jr., Chairman
Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire, Vice-Chairman
Senator Thomas C. Alexander
Senator J. Yancey McGill
Senator Robert W. Hayes, Jr.
Representative Peter McCoy
Staff:
Martha Casto
Julie Price
(1:32 p.m.)
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: I would like to call the meeting to order. This is a meeting of the Joint Legislative Committee to Screen Candidates for College and University Boards of Trustees. I would like to go ahead and get started.
To my right, Representative Whitmire serves on the Committee with us. He represents the House of Representatives today. Some of the others couldn't make it.
REPRESENTATIVE WHITMIRE: They got lost.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Then we have Senator Tom Alexander, Senator Yancey McGill, and Senator Wes Hayes. I'm Harvey Peeler. I would like to welcome everyone.
First, under Tab A, we have Connie Dittrich from Daniel Island, the Old Exchange Building Commission at-large seat that expires 2018.
Ms. Dittrich, if you would, come forward, take a seat, and make sure your green light is burning. If you push that, that turns your microphone on.
Is it burning?
MS. DITTRICH: It is.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Good. I can hear you. Welcome,
Ms. Dittrich. I will tell you, before we get started, I need to swear you in. So if you would, please raise your right hand.
Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole, truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
MS. DITTRICH: I do.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Welcome again.
If you would like to share with the Committee why you would like to serve on the Old Exchange Building Commission.
MS. DITTRICH: Thank you for having me. I am very desirous of serving on the Old Exchange Building Commission -- board for a couple of different reasons.
The first is because I have known about it most of my life. My mom grew up in Charleston, and I visited the city for my whole life, although, of course, it wasn't open for visitors when I was a little girl, 60 years ago. But it's an icon, historical icon, in the city, and I would like to help be able to preserve that in any way that I can. That's my first reason.
The second reason is that Charleston is such a gem, and I make my living there, and I think that being able to, you know, know that one of the important areas -- one of the important tourist attractions in our city, in that city, is well taken care of, is something that, you know, we can all know is being taken care of. And I am anxious to be able to contribute to that.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Thank you, ma'am.
Any questions from members of the Committee?
I didn't ask you. Do you have --
MS. CASTO: Mr. Chairman, I do want to let y'all know, the Old Exchange Building has three members that are elected by the General Assembly. There are two seats that are up in January, and there are two at-large seats. So Ms. Dittrich is an at-large candidate.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Very good.
Well, I appreciate your willingness to serve. What's the desire of the Committee?
SENATOR HAYES: Favorable report.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Motion is a favorable report.
Is there a second?
SENATOR McGILL: Second.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: A second is heard.
All in favor, raise your right hand; and it is unanimous.
Thank you.
Now we have Laura Kennedy LeGrand.
Good afternoon.
MS. LeGRAND: Good afternoon.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Thank you for your appearance.
If you would, please raise your right hand.
Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
MS. LeGRAND: I do.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Would you like to share with the Committee why you would like to serve?
MS. LeGRAND: Yes, I would. I have served on the Commission before. I was on the Commission for 12 years for the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.
When I resigned from the DAR, of course, I lost my seat from the Commission and I miss it a whole lot. I just love it. I have heard of the Old Exchange as long as I have been in the DAR, and I was very fortunate to be elected to the Commission through the DAR. And we have done a lot of good things down there, and there are a lot of good things still going on.
I would like to see the Old Exchange recognized nationwide, not just by the State of South Carolina. And if I can get back on there, I would strive to put us in the forefront, along with Independence Hall and Faneuil Hall.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Very good.
Questions, comments?
Staff, do you have anything you would like to add or ask?
MS. CASTO: No, sir. I think she told you she has been on the Commission. She chaired the Old Exchange Commission.
MS. LeGRAND: Yes.
MS. CASTO: And she -- you did say that you were retired. Where are you retired from?
MS. LeGRAND: Well, I resigned from DAR. No, I have been fortunate in that I have never worked. I have been a stay-at-home mom pretty much.
MS. CASTO: Great. Thank you.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Trust me, that's work.
MS. LeGRAND: That's work.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Mr. Whitmire has a question or comment.
REPRESENTATIVE WHITMIRE: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Mrs. LeGrand, can you tell me where sources of funding come from for the Old Exchange Building?
MS. LeGRAND: Right now, the Exchange -- of course, I have not been on for two years, but I understand they are still doing well.
Right now we are independent; but according to our lease, the State of South Carolina is supposed to support us; but we are no longer an item on the budget.
REPRESENTATIVE WHITMIRE: Well, hopefully that will change.
MS. LeGRAND: Oh, I hope.
REPRESENTATIVE WHITMIRE: I just wanted to let you know that the DAR school is in my district. I just want to say thank you for everyone associated with the DAR for keeping it going. It is a wonderful school.
MS. LeGRAND: Thank you. Tamassee is a wonderful school.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Representative McCoy is here.
Welcome, sir.
REPRESENTATIVE McCOY: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good to be here.
REPRESENTATIVE WHITMIRE: Maybe you don't wear a watch.
REPRESENTATIVE McCOY: Tell the judge that where I was.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: That's called House time.
REPRESENTATIVE McCOY: That's right.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Well, my daughter is going in or going through the process to become a member of the DAR. I'm glad she did that because she shared with me my ancestry, and I didn't find out until about a month ago, Senator from York, that my fifth granddaddy back was Colonel Frederick Hambright who was a revolutionary war hero that fought at the Battle at Kings Mountain.
MS. LeGRAND: You need to be in the SAR.
SENATOR ALEXANDER: I have an old picture I will get you.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Okay, good.
That's what she said.
What's the desire of the Committee?
REPRESENTATIVE WHITMIRE: Motion for a favorable report.
SENATOR ALEXANDER: Seconded.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Seconded.
All in favor raise your right hand.
It's unanimous.
You are found to be qualified.
MS. LeGRAND: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Thank you, ma'am.
I tell you, I know the next -- we are supposed to have Francis Marion, but I would like to skip to the South Carolina State University
Fifth Congressional District. So if there is no objection, we will go to those now. South Carolina State, Fifth Congressional District, under Tab E.
REPRESENTATIVE WHITMIRE: And then we will come back to it?
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Then we will come back to it.
Tab E, Tammy Adams Kelly from Sumter. Ms. Kelly, welcome.
MS. KELLY: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: If you would, please raise your right hand.
Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
MS. KELLY: Yes, sir.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Thank you.
Would you like to share with the Committee why you would like to serve on the South Carolina State Board?
MS. KELLY: I sure would. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to share with you today.
My desire to be on the board stems from a long, long history of love and passion for South Carolina State University through my husband, who is a 1986 proud bulldog. I also have two children who are matriculating at South Carolina State University, and that love that they exude for the university is just phenomenal, and seeing what they have accomplished as young people at the university is just awesome.
Now, with the leadership at the university, I think my role as a board member would be to help make sure that the university is there for the next 100 years. What is going on today will magnify itself in growth and development for the university.
And I would like to use my leadership skills to help grow the university and retain students so that it will be there forever.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Thank you.
Questions or comments from members of the Committee?
Mr. McCoy.
REPRESENTATIVE McCOY: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Ms. Kelly, I appreciate your time and appreciate you coming in front of us today, and I appreciate your willingness to serve as well.
Can I ask you a brief question about your -- I understand that you serve on the Sumter County Economic Development Board.
MS. KELLY: Yes.
REPRESENTATIVE McCOY: What does that mean?
MS. KELLY: My service on the economic development board, I'm a board member on the board, and this is my second term. And basically
I help our executive -- our executive for our development board -- well, the development for Sumter County, ensure that Sumter is number one on the minds of anyone who wants to do business in South Carolina. And we help ensure that happens by working with our board and also our executive director for economic development.
And if you have not -- I'm sure you have heard about our huge investment in our economy by Continental Tire. We are on -- the one in Sumter, and it is because of what we do as a board.
REPRESENTATIVE McCOY: I think that's excellent work, and I am aware of that. So that's kudos to your board for bringing Continental Tire to town.
Is that a position that is -- and just because I don't know, is it something appointed by your local delegation or county council? How does that work?
MS. KELLY: I'm actually appointed by our mayor. I am the city representative on the board, and it is a volunteer position.
REPRESENTATIVE McCOY: Perfect. I think that your qualifications with the economic development board would be a huge asset to the board here as well. So thank you for offering your services.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Thank you.
Martha indicates that would not be dual office.
MS. CASTO: Since she is appointed by the mayor.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Senator Alexander.
SENATOR ALEXANDER: Good afternoon.
I'm reading your statement, and it talks about access to public education. How do you think your serving on the board, you can help young people have access to higher education?
MS. KELLY: Sure.
Access to public education, we take for granted that everyone has a -- everyone does have an opportunity to attend a university. However, the university has to be available and accessible to students.
I grew up in a very rural area. I grew up in Dorchester County; and of course, I live in Sumter County now. But as a young girl growing up and not having very much, I did not know -- and also being the first person from my family to actually attend college -- I graduated from the University of South Carolina. And my passion has always been that I do not want to see someone who has the opportunity and missed the opportunity to go to college. Like -- and I know you -- you saw my statement. And I told you about my father.
My father was a brilliant man; and had he had that opportunity to go through to college, he would have gone. And I think that there are a lot
of children who are missing that opportunity because without -- without having the proper counseling and access. That university -- South Carolina State University needs to be in Orangeburg and it needs to stay there because of the community that benefits from it.
SENATOR ALEXANDER: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Mr. Hayes has a comment or question.
SENATOR HAYES: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Thank you. I appreciate your willingness to serve on the board. I am sure you are aware because of your history with the board, recently South Carolina State has had some problems. The -- I think there have been some charges that have ended up in some criminal charges down there with some of the administrators or board members. I think all the incumbents were defeated this past year when they came up for election down at the board, which is most unusual in the General Assembly.
What do you see as your role as -- if you are elected as a board member in relation to the administration? And that's the first part of that.
The second is, What do you think needs to be done to keep South Carolina State moving in the right direction?
MS. KELLY: Well, I will answer the first part of the question first.
The first thing that needs to be done, obviously, is to support the administration, support what President Elzey is doing. And the number one problem right now -- obviously there are a lot of budget concerns there -- is money.
You know what? I run a business. I run my own business. There are always going to be challenges, and I like to say, Challenges are opportunities. But number one, as a board member, I would like to see that the school focus on making sure that they grow the student enrollment -- it can be done -- and also work towards those efforts as far as retaining those students that are there.
It's a wonderful opportunity, and the story just needs to be told.
I understand what's happened with the -- what's happened in the past. Every organization goes through bad times. That's the reality of it. That's the reality, but now it's time to move forward and really, really work towards making it the place that it can be.
SENATOR HAYES: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Senator McGill.
SENATOR McGILL: I will move for a favorable report.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Motion for a favorable report.
REPRESENTATIVE McCOY: Second.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Seconded.
All right. Any other questions? We are ready to vote.
All in favor raise your right hand.
Thank you. Unanimous.
MS. KELLY: Thank you so much.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Thank you for your willingness to serve.
Ms. Redish is not here yet, so let's go back to Francis Marion, Tab C. Mary Mappus Finklea, At-Large Seat Number 9.
Is the green light still shining?
MS. FINKLEA: It is.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Thank you. Welcome.
Please raise your right hand.
Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
MS. FINKLEA: I do.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Would you like to share with the Committee why you would like to serve on the Francis Marion Board?
MS. FINKLEA: Yes, I would. Thank you very much.
Good afternoon. It is a joy to be here with you today. To answer in a word, civic duty. I feel that it is important to be engaged in your community. I live in Florence, and this is hometown territory in the sense that what happens on the campus is -- affects the community. I feel like public education affects us all and that we want the best for Francis Marion.
I am excited about the new partnership with Mt. Pleasant as we continue to think about growing and expanding. So it is a nice time to see how the vision of the board can really connect with people on the ground and make a difference in the lives of others.
I appreciated what the other lady spoke about just a moment ago, about first-generation college students. Francis Marion, of course, engages people who -- many of which might not normally be heading to a college or university setting. We do that well, and I'm excited about seeing how we can continue to excel.
Thank you.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Thank you.
Questions or comments?
I always feel a right strange, I guess, swearing in a pastor; but you answered it quite well.
MS. FINKLEA: That's right.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Oh, me.
No questions or comments?
What's the desire of the Committee?
REPRESENTATIVE WHITMIRE: Favorable.
SENATOR McGILL: Second.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Motion is for a favorable report. A second is heard.
All in favor raise your right hand.
It is unanimous.
Thank you very much.
MS. FINKLEA: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Now we will go back to South Carolina State University, Fifth Congressional District, under Tab F, Ms. Carlotta Denise Redish.
Ms. Redish, if you would, come forward.
Is your green light burning?
MS. REDISH: Yes, it is.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Good. If you would, take a seat.
Welcome. If you would, please raise your right hand.
Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
MS. REDISH: I do.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Thank you.
Would you like to share with the Committee why you would like to serve on the South Carolina State Board?
MS. REDISH: Yes, but first let me say, thank you, Chairman and fellow committee members, for affording me this opportunity to participate in the screening process.
I am a life-long educator. I was born and raised in Cherokee County. I got -- I received a great education there. And when I was approached to apply to serve on the board at South Carolina State University, I thought long and hard about it because I'm familiar with what has been going on at the university. But I do believe that my educational and professional experiences will add value to that board.
I have served in various administrative capacities in public school districts in South Carolina and larger urban school districts in Los Angeles and Atlanta before returning back to South Carolina. And I came back here because I love Gaffney. I'm from Gaffney, and that's my home.
Also, professionally, I have had the opportunity to manage and direct and supervise personnel, maintenance, finance, food services, custodial
and other departments. So I really do believe that those experiences, combined together and in working collaboratively in conjunction with the other board members in an effort to adhere to existing policies, will prove to add value to the university.
But more importantly, I want to say that the -- my successes that have come to me professionally, I did not achieve the positions that I served by myself. I have been successful through working collaboratively together with my peers and educators across this state.
I have served on the Executive Committee for the Instructional Leaders Roundtable for SCASA, and that's a position that I was approached about running for, and my peers in those positions across the 85 (sic) counties here elected me to that position.
I have also served and was elected to serve as president of the Personnel Roundtable for the Old English Consortium which meets -- we used to meet in York. That's composed of Chesterfield, Lancaster, Rock Hill, York, Cherokee, Clover, and Fort Mill.
So I have experienced a great deal of successes in the realm of education, but it's been through the encouragement and with the support of my peers and through working together with them.
I have also been approached and had the privilege of serving on communities for several local colleges. Primarily I was on the advisory board for Spartanburg Community College. At that time Dr. Para Jones was the president. I also served on an advisory committee at the University of South Carolina Upstate.
So I do believe that I will add value to the board. I do believe that my professional and educational experiences will enable me to make impartial and very well-informed decisions as we strive -- should I get the seat, as we strive to return South Carolina State University to the status that it once had.
And that university was once a -- a stellar university in this state, and it was very, very well respected throughout these United States. It is still a good school where you have dedicated facility and staff members there who are doing a good job. They are working very hard. And to put it in the words of former Supreme Court -- United States Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, I believe they are doing the best they can with what they have. And I would love to have the opportunity again to participate in the governing process there on that university by serving on the board of trustees.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Thank you.
Any questions or comments? Mr. Whitmire.
REPRESENTATIVE WHITMIRE: Thank you for your willingness to serve.
I'd like to thank both of you ladies. It is really a pleasure to have, in my opinion, outstanding candidates for SC State. They have been needing some good leadership for quite awhile. It is kind of a shame -- I wish both of you were running for separate seats.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: I was thinking the same thing.
REPRESENTATIVE WHITMIRE: Let me ask you something else.
Are you familiar with the inner workings of SC State? Why do you think it went from up here to down here, in your opinion?
MS. REDISH: Well, I reviewed the SACS accreditation report. I'm currently reviewing a SACS review team. We might be looking at a school in the district of Hilton Head Island in March of next year.
I looked at the findings in the report, and the report cited board governance issues. And I think the most important thing for any board member within any institution or any organization, the thing that we have to keep in mind is that each board member has a vote, and that one vote does not constitute any unequal level of power. That one vote's -- that one vote gives us leeway and insight to work collaboratively together as a cohesive team to -- to meet our mission and our goals that have been established and are stated in the strategic plans.
You know, a strategic plan is just a road map that looks at where the university has been, where they are now, and where they are going. And I have looked at and I'm very familiar with the history of South Carolina State University.
It's -- that school has produced some of the most famous people in these United States. We have brigadier generals that have come out of State, and one I know personally. We used to bowl and skate together, and he went in the military.
And he said, Carlotta, I am going to be a general one day. Lo and behold, we know he just retired. He's a brigadier general that has just retired. We have Supreme Court justices that came out of that university.
So somewhere along the way, we've gone from being at the top of the list and being very, very stellar to -- I'm sorry, to losing sight of the mission.
The mission is providing those students with the very, very best possible education and working together cohesively and as one unit to further meet the goals of that university, particularly by adhering to policy.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Thank you.
MS. REDISH: Yes.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Senator Alexander.
SENATOR ALEXANDER: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Following up, I was already thinking about it when you said that last word, "policy."
MS. REDISH: Yes.
SENATOR ALEXANDER: The board sets policy.
Is it appropriate for a board to have any other -- what is your view of any other role that the board has as far as the day-to-day operation of the university?
MS. REDISH: Yes, sir.
It's the president's responsibility. President Elzey, it is his responsibility to manage the daily operations of South Carolina State University. That is what I call his sand box.
And then in the other sand box, you have board members who are charged with developing, implementing and addressing policy. They work with the president in identifying policy and working with him to adhere to those policies that have been established. But board members, again, they are to work cohesively together in the establishment, creation and adherence to of board policies.
SENATOR ALEXANDER: With your experience in the public school system and from that standpoint, is -- is it your thoughts then that any communication to -- regarding the university should go through the president rather than directly with other folks throughout the university system?
MS. REDISH: Yes. There is -- I do believe in following protocol because -- in doing so, if we all do that and we stay in our -- we stay in our lane and we follow protocol, then we will avoid the pitfalls that come often with miscommunication, misdirected communications.
The president, again, is charged with managing the daily operations. And communications should go to the president and from the president to the board. And specifically, the president of the board and the president of the university should be, in essence, hooked at the hip because they should be able to communicate any time of the day regarding any matter or any situation without being pressured or influenced to sway their true thoughts and feelings and ideals regarding any particular matter at hand.
SENATOR ALEXANDER: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Senator McGill, anybody else?
As the screening committee, our charge is to sift through the candidates, I guess.
MS. REDISH: Yes.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: And one thing, it is not just you, but several of our candidates for these boards of trustees, their driving record.
I see where you had five speeding tickets, young lady.
MS. REDISH: Oh, did I?
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: From '08 to '12.
MS. REDISH: Yes.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: I know that shouldn't have a bearing on how you are going to vote or if you are fortunate enough to be elected. But -- and we have talked about this before. How many is too many? Is two too many? Is three?
MS. REDISH: But I can explain.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Okay. Explain.
MS. REDISH: I recently purchased a new car, and my goal was not to buy a fast car. I wanted to buy an efficient car that had a luxury feel and economical car for me and my daughter. Well, that car, it turned out to be a very fast car. So I think two of the tickets I obtained were within the first -- well, one, first three weeks or a month within purchasing that car.
The second explanation I have, and I will give you a good example. One night I was leaving from a revival in the Duncan, Lyman, Wellford area. And I was in a church, leaving a church that was out in a rural area that I was not accustomed to, and I had just changed my contact lenses to multi-lens, where one is for distance and one is for vision. And I just -- it was in a dark area and no lights, and I didn't come to a complete stop at a railway crossing.
And then the other tickets were -- excuse me.
The other tickets I got in my travels from meetings across the state, and sometimes I just -- I didn't remember where the speed traps were.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: I understand.
MS. REDISH: Not speed traps, but I just didn't recall where you would have a high population of highway patrolmen sitting and monitoring those areas.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: I understand.
Most of them is in Senator McGill's district.
SENATOR McGILL: You would have been better off to say I have a heavy foot.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Well, I was going to say, that fast car, you know, it don't move unless you put your foot on the gas.
But anyway, that's the only thing I found I had to fuss at you about.
MS. REDISH: I am sorry. I apologize.
REPRESENTATIVE WHITMIRE: Slow down.
MS. REDISH: I haven't had a ticket in a while, though.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: What's the desire of the Committee?
REPRESENTATIVE McCOY: Move as favorable.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: The motion is a favorable report.
REPRESENTATIVE WHITMIRE: Second.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: A second is heard.
All in favor raise your right hand.
And it is unanimous.
Thank you for your willingness to serve. I will echo Mr. Whitmire's comment. I wish both of you would serve.
REPRESENTATIVE WHITMIRE: The one that is not successful, please reapply.
MS. CASTO: Two at-large seats coming up.
REPRESENTATIVE WHITMIRE: Two at-large coming up, so remember that.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: It is refreshing to know that we have candidates of y'all's caliber. Really, true.
MS. REDISH: Thank you very much.
REPRESENTATIVE WHITMIRE: Very encouraging.
CHAIRMAN SENATOR PEELER: Subject to the call of the chair, we will stand adjourned.
(The screenings adjourned at about 2:56 p.m.)
Received as information.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., January 10, 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: May 31, 2010
Term Expiring: May 31, 2015
Seat: 4th Congressional District
Vice: J. B. Holeman
Mr. James I. Warren
119 Meyers Drive
Greenville, South Carolina 29605
My very best,
Nikki R. Haley
Governor
On motion of Rep. BANNISTER, the appointment was confirmed and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
State of South Carolina
Office of the Governor
Columbia, S.C., January 10, 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: 5th Congressional District
Vice: Vacant
Mr. Twana N. Burris-Alcide
591 Lakeside Drive
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730
My very best,
Nikki R. Haley
Governor
On motion of Rep. BANNISTER, the appointment was confirmed and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
The following was introduced:
H. 4487 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith and Weeks: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR JOHN T. JONES, JR., PRESIDENT AND DEALER-OPERATOR OF JONES CHEVROLET-CADILLAC IN SUMTER, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON BEING NOMINATED FOR THE 2014 TIME DEALER OF THE YEAR AWARD.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4488 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith and Weeks: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE R. LATHAM "LATH" HARRIS, SUMTER COUNTY ASSESSOR, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4489 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith and Weeks: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR CHERYL LANDSTROM, ENGLISH AND HISTORY TEACHER AT WILSON HALL IN SUMTER, ON BEING NAMED 2013 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION STATE HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND TO EXTEND SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION IN SUMTER AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4491 (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, 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 HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MEMBERS OF GREATER ST. STEPHEN AME CHURCH AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM UPON THE LAYING OF THE
CORNERSTONE OF THEIR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED SANCTUARY AND FAMILY LIFE CENTER.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4495 (Word version) -- Reps. Bowen, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, 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 HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE T. ED GARRISON FAMILY FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THEIR STATE AND COMMUNITY AND TO WISH THEM WELL AS THEY CONTINUE TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4502 (Word version) -- Reps. Stavrinakis, Harrell, Merrill, McCoy, R. L. Brown, Gilliard, Sottile, Mack and Whipper: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MARY ASKINS SCHWEERS, DIRECTOR OF THE UPPER SCHOOL AT ASHLEY HALL IN CHARLESTON COUNTY AND TO COMMEND HER SINGULAR
ACT OF HEROISM TO PROTECT HER STUDENTS IN EARLY FEBRUARY 2013.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4490 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, Atwater, Ballentine, Bingham, Kennedy, R. L. Ott, Quinn, Spires, Toole, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bernstein, 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, 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, Owens, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Pope, 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, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Vick, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Wood: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SERGEANT DAVID AMICK OF THE LEXINGTION COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR HIS VALUABLE COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 925 (Word version) -- Senators L. Martin, Campsen and Malloy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO THANK ROBERT M. "MIKE" HAMMOND OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS CHAIR OF THE
LOWCOUNTRY CITIZENS COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 926 (Word version) -- Senators L. Martin, Campsen and Malloy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO THANK CHARLES A. MONTGOMERY OF CHESTER COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS CHAIR OF THE PIEDMONT CITIZENS COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 927 (Word version) -- Senators L. Martin, Campsen and Malloy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO THANK JOHN M. GRANTLAND OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A MEMBER AND CHAIR OF THE MIDLANDS CITIZENS COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 928 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE SAINT MICHAEL'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF COLUMBIA ON THE
OCCASION OF ITS HISTORIC TWO HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE CHURCH FOR TWO CENTURIES OF SERVICE TO GOD AND THE COMMUNITY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 929 (Word version) -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE GERARDO GONZALEZ OF COLUMBIA ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 930 (Word version) -- Senator Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR COACH CURTIS FRYE, HEAD COACH OF TRACK AND FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO COMMEND HIM UPON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE UNITED STATES TRACK & FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY COACHES ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 931 (Word version) -- Senators McElveen, Shealy, Johnson, Young, Lourie, Hutto, Setzler, Malloy, Williams, Reese, Nicholson, Scott, Rankin, Bennett, Gregory, Hembree, Courson, Kimpson, Jackson, Massey and Thurmond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR COACH STEVE SPURRIER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS THE "WINNINGEST COACH" IN THE HISTORY OF
CAROLINA FOOTBALL, TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON COACHING HIS OUTSTANDING TEAM ALL THE WAY TO THE 2014 CAPITAL ONE BOWL WINNER'S CROWN, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE DAYS TO COME.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 932 (Word version) -- Senators McElveen and Johnson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE WILSON HALL FOOTBALL TEAM ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2013 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 933 (Word version) -- Senators Courson, Setzler, Alexander, Allen, Bennett, Bright, Bryant, Campbell, Campsen, Cleary, Coleman, Corbin, Cromer, Davis, Fair, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Hembree, Hutto, Jackson, Johnson, Kimpson, Leatherman, Lourie, Malloy, L. Martin, S. Martin, Massey, Matthews, McElveen, McGill, Nicholson, O'Dell, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Scott, Shealy, Sheheen, Thurmond, Turner, Verdin, Williams and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE LATE COACH FRANK MCGUIRE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BASKETBALL PROGRAM AS HEAD COACH OF THE GAMECOCKS, TO RECOGNIZE HIS ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER, AND TO DECLARE FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2014, AS "FRANK MCGUIRE DAY" IN COLUMBIA TO COMMEMORATE THIS MARK OF HIGH ESTEEM.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4492 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, White and Gambrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO LIMIT ROLLBACK TAXES TO ONE YEAR WHEN LAND CLASSIFIED AS AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY IS APPLIED TO ANOTHER USE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4493 (Word version) -- Reps. Funderburk and W. J. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 80 TO TITLE 2 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION CONSISTING OF SEVEN MEMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING REAPPORTIONMENT PLANS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SELECTION, QUALIFICATIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION AND ITS MEMBERS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4494 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Burns, Chumley, Crosby and Wood: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-240 SO AS TO PREVENT A COURT OR OTHER ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY FROM ENFORCING FOREIGN LAW INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SHARIA LAW IN THIS STATE FROM A FORUM OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OR ITS TERRITORIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4496 (Word version) -- Reps. Spires, Rutherford and Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-6-175 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A POLICY OF PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE FOR OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4497 (Word version) -- Reps. Erickson, Bowers, Herbkersman, Hodges, Newton and Patrick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE FIVE EXISTING PRECINCTS, ADD NINE PRECINCTS AND DELETE THREE PRECINCTS, 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. ERICKSON, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4498 (Word version) -- Rep. Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA WAGE ASSIGNMENT ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 10, TITLE 41 SO AS TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC PROCEDURES FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF WAGES EARNED OR TO BE EARNED BY AN EMPLOYEE TO SECURE A DEBT, TO PROVIDE DEFENSES TO A DEMAND FOR A WAGE ASSIGNMENT, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT DISCHARGE OR SUSPEND AN EMPLOYEE BECAUSE HIS EARNINGS HAVE BEEN SUBJECTED TO WAGE DEMANDS, AND TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS; AND TO DESIGNATE THE EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 10, TITLE 41 AS ARTICLE 1 ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS".
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4499 (Word version) -- Reps. Cole, Spires, Sottile, D. C. Moss, Tallon, Allison, Rivers, Finlay, M. S. McLeod, Hardee, Norrell, Brannon, Atwater, Bowen, Weeks, V. S. Moss, Neal, Whipper, Nanney, Gilliard, Anderson, Bales, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Forrester, Hamilton, Mack, Wells, Willis and Wood: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ONE DOLLAR FEE CHARGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A VETERAN DESIGNATION ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4500 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilliard, Anderson and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-3660, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE WEARING OF A HELMET BY CERTAIN PERSONS WHO OPERATE OR RIDE UPON A TWO-WHEELED MOTORIZED VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO ALL PERSONS WHO OPERATE OR RIDE UPON A TWO-WHEELED MOTORIZED VEHICLE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4501 (Word version) -- Rep. Hiott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUPERB ACCOUNT AND THE SUPERB FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FUND ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST IN CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "USUAL, CUSTOMARY, AND REASONABLE COSTS", OF SITE REHABILITATION OF RELEASES FROM UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS CONTAINING PETROLEUM, AS PAYMENTS NOT LESS THAN THE JULY 1, 2011, SUPERB ALLOWABLE COST REIMBURSEMENT SCHEDULE AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE USE AND APPLICATION OF THIS REIMBURSEMENT SCHEDULE.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Alexander Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bedingfield Bernstein Bingham Bowen Bowers Branham G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Burns Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole H. A. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Edge Felder Finlay Forrester Funderburk
Gagnon Gambrell George Gilliard Goldfinch Hamilton Hardee Hardwick Hayes Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Kennedy King Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern W. J. McLeod Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Murphy Nanney Newton Norman R. L. Ott Owens Parks Patrick Pitts Pope Putnam Ridgeway Riley Rivers Robinson-Simpson Ryhal Sabb Sandifer Simrill Skelton G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Weeks Wells Whipper White Whitmire Williams Wood
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, January 15.
Shannon Erickson Joseph Neal Mark Willis G. M. Smith James Merrill Kris Crawford Ted Vick M.S. McLeod Jerry Govan Todd Rutherford Mandy Powers Norrell Chris Hart
The SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE granted SPEAKER HARRELL a leave of absence for the day due to illness.
The SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE granted Rep. BRANNON a leave of absence for the day due to a court appearance.
The SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE granted Rep. CLEMMONS a leave of absence for the day due to business reasons.
I have requested leave to attend a firearms manufacturing tradeshow in Nevada, for the purpose of soliciting corporate relocation.
Rep. Alan Clemmons
Announcement was made that Dr. Larry L. Ware was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."
Bill Number: H. 4369 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/15/14 THAYER
Bill Number: H. 4391 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/15/14 MCCOY
Bill Number: H. 3365 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/15/14 GILLIARD
Bill Number: H. 4348 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/15/14 TAYLOR
Bill Number: H. 3256 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/15/14 HUGGINS and ATWATER
Bill Number: H. 4386 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/15/14 GILLIARD
Bill Number: H. 4404 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/15/14 GILLIARD
Bill Number: H. 4384 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/15/14 RYHAL
Bill Number: H. 4349 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/15/14 JEFFERSON
Bill Number: H. 4358 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/15/14 JEFFERSON
Bill Number: H. 4463 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/15/14 JEFFERSON
Bill Number: H. 4372 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
01/15/14 BEDINGFIELD, RIVERS, CROSBY, LIMEHOUSE, BARFIELD, HIXON, J. R. SMITH and KENNEDY
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4033 (Word version) -- Rep. Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-2426 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE-HALF OF THE PAID ADMISSIONS TO A SOCCER SPECIFIC STADIUM IS EXEMPT FROM THE ADMISSION LICENSE TAX IMPOSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-21-2420, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "SOCCER SPECIFIC STADIUM".
Rep. MERRILL moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Saturday, February 1, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3174 (Word version) -- Reps. Whitmire and V. S. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-9-12 SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HISTORIC PROPERTIES FROM THE APPLICATION OR ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING CODES UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LOCAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
Rep. WHITMIRE explained the Bill.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Barfield Bedingfield Bernstein Bingham Bowen G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Burns Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole H. A. Crawford K. R. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Edge Felder Finlay Forrester Funderburk Gagnon Gambrell George Gilliard Goldfinch Hamilton Hardee Hardwick Hayes Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Huggins Jefferson Kennedy King Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Merrill D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Nanney Neal Newton Norman Norrell R. L. Ott Owens Patrick Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Riley Rivers Ryhal Sabb Sandifer Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Vick Weeks
Wells White Whitmire Williams Willis Wood
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4136 (Word version) -- Reps. Ballentine, Bannister, Rutherford, Stavrinakis and Cole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-6-1305 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A WHOLESALER OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND WINE MAY DONATE ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND WINE TO CERTAIN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND TO A POLITICAL PARTY, ITS AFFILIATE, AND A CANDIDATE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE LICENSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 61-6-2000, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATED ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR AND WINE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETURN TO THE WHOLESALER OF UNCONSUMED PRODUCTS AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-735, RELATING TO REGULATION OF PRACTICES BETWEEN WINE MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS, WHOLESALERS, AND RETAILERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A WHOLESALER OF WINE MAY DONATE WINE TO CERTAIN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND TO A POLITICAL PARTY, ITS AFFILIATE, AND A CANDIDATE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE LICENSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 61-4-550, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATED WINE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETURN TO THE WHOLESALER OF THE UNCONSUMED PRODUCTS AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-940, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRACTICES BETWEEN MANUFACTURER, WHOLESALER, AND RETAILER OF BEER PRODUCTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A WHOLESALER OF BEER MAY DONATE
BEER TO CERTAIN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND TO A POLITICAL PARTY, ITS AFFILIATE, AND A CANDIDATE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE LICENSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 61-4-550, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATED BEER PRODUCTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETURN TO THE WHOLESALER OF THE UNCONSUMED PRODUCTS AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT.
Rep. BALLENTINE moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3514 (Word version) -- Reps. Hamilton, Delleney, Taylor, Putnam and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-180 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OF A PUBLIC UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM AND THE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACQUIRED THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A PUBLIC UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Rep. HAMILTON moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Thursday, January 16, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3764 (Word version) -- Reps. Long, K. R. Crawford, Norrell, Knight, Erickson, Barfield, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Gagnon, Henderson, Loftis, Newton, Pope, Ridgeway, Spires, Stringer and Wood: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "NONEMBRYONIC AND NONFETAL CELL THERAPY ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 43, TITLE 44 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF NONEMBRYONIC AND NONFETAL CELL OR TISSUE BANKS; TO DEFINE NONEMBRYONIC AND NONFETAL CELL FOR PURPOSES OF THE ARTICLE; TO PROHIBIT STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL
AUTHORITIES FROM REGULATING NONEMBRYONIC AND NONFETAL CELL OR TISSUE BANKS OR FROM TAKING DISCIPLINARY ACTION OR IMPOSING PENALTIES OR CIVIL OR CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED BY THIS ARTICLE; TO PROHIBIT LICENSING BOARDS FROM ABSOLVING THEMSELVES OF THE RESPONSIBILITY TO REGULATE LICENSEES OR TO REGULATE PROCEDURES USED TO PERFORM THE ACTIVITIES PERMITTED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE; TO PROHIBIT IMMUNITY FROM PENALTIES OR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO FAIL TO EXERCISE REASONABLE CARE IN PROVIDING SERVICES PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE; AND TO ESTABLISH QUALIFICATIONS AND LIMITATIONS PERTAINING TO THE PURCHASE, COMPOUNDING, DELIVERY, AND ADMINISTRATION OF NONEMBRYONIC AND NONFETAL CELLS.
Rep. LONG moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Thursday, January 16, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4258 (Word version) -- Reps. Skelton and Hiott: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 260 OF 1981, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD TO SEVEN SEATS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITION OF AN AT-LARGE SEAT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE AT-LARGE MEMBER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF A VACANCY OF THE AT-LARGE SEAT BY SPECIAL ELECTION.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Ryhal Skelton
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allison Atwater Forrester Hiott Lowe D. C. Moss Owens Putnam
So, the Bill was rejected.
I inadvertently pressed the button on my vote system and was recorded as voting in favor of H. 4258. I meant to abstain from voting on this Bill.
Rep. Mike Ryhal
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 502 (Word version) -- Senator O'Dell: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE STARR-IVA WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT IN ANDERSON COUNTY TO PROVIDE WATER SERVICE TO A SPECIFIED AREA OF ABBEVILLE COUNTY, UPON THE CONSENT OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF ABBEVILLE COUNTY, TO SOLVE A CRITICAL WATER SERVICE PROBLEM.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Atwater Burns Felder Forrester Gagnon Gambrell Kennedy Lowe McCoy D. C. Moss Putnam Ridgeway Southard Vick White Willis
Those who voted in the negative are:
Nanney
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 671 (Word version) -- Senator Massey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN EDGEFIELD COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND TO DESIGNATE 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.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Atwater Bingham R. L. Brown Burns Crosby Delleney Felder Forrester Gagnon Hixon Hosey Kennedy Long Lowe Lucas McCoy D. C. Moss Nanney Norman Norrell Pope Quinn Ridgeway Robinson-Simpson J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Taylor Toole Wells Willis
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4467 (Word version) -- Reps. Daning, Rivers, Crosby, Southard, Jefferson and Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BERKELEY COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE VARIOUS EXISTING PRECINCTS, TO ADD TEN 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.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Anderson Atwater Bannister Barfield Bingham G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Burns H. A. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Felder Forrester Gagnon Huggins Jefferson Kennedy Limehouse Long Lowe Lucas McCoy Merrill D. C. Moss Nanney Norman Norrell Owens Patrick Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Rivers Sandifer Simrill Sottile Southard Tallon Willis
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4468 (Word version) -- Reps. Hardwick, Ryhal and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN HORRY COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE VARIOUS EXISTING PRECINCTS, TO ADD TWO 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.
Rep. HARDWICK made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4475 (Word version) -- Reps. J. R. Smith, Clyburn, Hixon and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN AIKEN COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE VARIOUS EXISTING PRECINCTS, TO ADD 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.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Anderson Atwater Bannister Barfield Bedingfield Bingham G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Burns Chumley H. A. Crawford K. R. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Douglas Edge Felder Forrester Henderson Hixon Hodges Hosey Kennedy King Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy D. C. Moss Nanney Norman Norrell Pope Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Rivers Sandifer Simrill Skelton G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Taylor Vick Wells Willis
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3644 (Word version) -- Reps. Loftis, Gagnon, Herbkersman, Lowe, Lucas, D. C. Moss, H. L. Ott, Pitts, Toole and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 13-1-390 SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE DIVISION OF STATE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE THE CLEAN ENERGY INDUSTRY MARKET DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND FUNCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3588, RELATING TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDIT INCENTIVE PROGRAM, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE
PROGRAM THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLEAN ENERGY TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM, TO REVISE DEFINITIONS TO EXTEND THE CREDIT TO ADDITIONAL FORMS OF ENERGY PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS, TO DECREASE INVESTMENT THRESHOLDS AND DECREASE JOB CREATION THRESHOLDS FOR QUALIFYING FOR THE CREDIT AND MAKE THE CREDIT, PREVIOUSLY DUE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2015, AVAILABLE THROUGH 2019 AND TO REVISE CREDIT ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3600, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CORN-BASED ETHANOL OR SOY-BASED BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO EXTEND THE CREDIT TO ALL LIQUID FUELS DERIVED FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES, MAKE CONFORMING DEFINITIONS, REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF LIQUID FUEL ELIGIBLE FOR THE CREDIT, AND TO EXTEND THE PERIOD DURING WHICH THE CREDIT MAY BE CLAIMED THROUGH 2019.
Reps. W. J. MCLEOD, DANING, J. E. SMITH and LOFTIS withdrew their requests for debate on H. 3644; however, other requests for debate remained on the Bill.
The Veto on the following Act was taken up:
(R. 94) H. 3342 (Word version) -- Reps. Hart and King: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER AN INITIAL APPEARANCE, A CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE MAY NOT ISSUE A BENCH WARRANT FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR UPON MOTION BY A SOLICITOR UNLESS THE SOLICITOR HAS POSTED CERTAIN NOTICE BEFORE THE BENCH WARRANT IS ISSUED AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.
Rep. WEEKS moved to adjourn debate on the Veto until Wednesday, January 22, which was agreed to.
The Senate Amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:
H. 3847 (Word version) -- Reps. Hiott and Hardwick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-60-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR TERMS USED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBILITY AND CONSUMER CONVENIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT COLLECTION AND RECOVERY ACT OF 2010, SO AS TO ADD, AMONG OTHER DEFINITIONS, TERMS RELATED TO COMPUTER MONITORS; TO AMEND SECTION 48-60-30, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS OF CERTAIN MANUFACTURERS TO PROVIDE LABELS ON DEVICES INDICATING THE BRAND, SO AS TO REQUIRE COMPUTER MONITOR MANUFACTURERS TO DO SO; TO AMEND SECTION 48-60-50, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR TELEVISION MANUFACTURERS TO PROVIDE A RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR RECYCLING TELEVISIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE COMPUTER MONITOR MANUFACTURERS TO DO SO; BY ADDING SECTION 48-60-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF STATEWIDE CONSUMER ELECTRONIC DEVICE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RELATED RECOVERY PLANS, INCLUDING REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, AND TO ESTABLISH OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT AND REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATED MANUFACTURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 48-60-60, RELATING TO PROTECTION FROM LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO AS TO APPLY TO COMPUTER MONITOR MANUFACTURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 48-60-70, RELATING TO RETAILER SALE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT RETAILERS FROM SELLING DEVICES MADE BY MANUFACTURERS WHO DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 48-60-55; TO AMEND SECTION 48-60-90, RELATING TO DISCARDING OR PLACING COVERED DEVICES IN A WASTE STREAM, TO PROHIBIT COMPONENTS OF COVERED DEVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 48-60-100, RELATING TO
RECOVERY PROCESS FEES, SO AS TO LIMIT THE ABILITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO CHARGE CERTAIN FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 48-60-140, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS THAT RECOVERY PROCESSES COMPLY WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAW, SO AS TO REQUIRE RECYCLING OR REUSE FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION, TO IDENTIFY APPROVED CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, AND TO REQUIRE MANUFACTURERS AND GOVERNMENTS ONLY TO USE FACILITIES THAT HAVE APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 48-60-150, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT'S PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE RIGHT TO CHARGE CERTAIN FEES TO MANUFACTURERS; BY ADDING SECTION 48-60-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN FEES AND PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 48-60-170 SO AS TO SET FORTH THE PURPOSES OF THE CHAPTER AND CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY; TO PROVIDE EXPIRATION DATES FOR REGULATIONS PROMULGATED PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 48-60-50 JUNE 30, 2014, AND CERTAIN OTHER PROVISIONS JUNE 30, 2020.
Rep. HARDWICK moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate Amendments until Wednesday, January 29, which was agreed to.
The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. GEORGE.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3639 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer and Rivers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-15-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FAIR AND OPEN COMPETITION IN GOVERNMENTAL CONTRACTS BY STIPULATING THAT STATE OR LOCAL ENTITIES, OFFICIALS, AND EMPLOYEES, IN REGARD TO A PUBLIC BUILDING, MAY NOT REQUIRE OR PROHIBIT A BIDDER, OFFEROR, CONTRACTOR, OR SUBCONTRACTOR FROM ENTERING INTO OR ADHERING TO AN AGREEMENT WITH ONE OR MORE LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN REGARD TO THE PROJECT AND
MAY NOT OTHERWISE DISCRIMINATE AGAINST A BIDDER, OFFEROR, CONTRACTOR, OR SUBCONTRACTOR FOR BECOMING OR REFUSING TO BECOME A SIGNATORY TO AN AGREEMENT WITH ONE OR MORE LABOR ORGANIZATIONS IN REGARD TO THE PROJECT, TO PROVIDE THAT STATE AND LOCAL ENTITIES, OFFICIALS, AND EMPLOYEES SHALL NOT AWARD A GRANT, TAX ABATEMENT, OR TAX CREDIT CONDITIONED UPON THE INCLUSION OF SUCH AGREEMENTS IN THE AWARD, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THESE PROVISIONS.
Rep. SANDIFER moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Saturday, February 15, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3818 (Word version) -- Reps. K. R. Crawford, Sandifer, Erickson, Simrill, G. M. Smith, Gambrell and Bannister: 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.
Rep. SANDIFER moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Tuesday, February 18, which was agreed to.
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, January 21, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3796 (Word version) -- Rep. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEES IMPOSED BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A GOVERNING BODY OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IMPOSES A SCHEDULE OF ROAD FEES ON MOTOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE COUNTY BASED ON VEHICLE CLASS, THE LOWEST FEE IN THE SCHEDULE MUST APPLY TO ALL MOTOR VEHICLES SUBJECT TO THE STATE BIENNIAL REGISTRATION FEE FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES IMPOSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-3-620; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR
VEHICLES FOR PURPOSES OF MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TRUCK INCLUDED IN THE DEFINITION OF PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE, WHICH IS NOT USED IN A TRADE OR BUSINESS, MAY BE REGISTERED UPON PAYMENT OF THE BIENNIAL REGISTRATION FEES PROVIDED PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-3-620.
Rep. WHITE moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Thursday, January 16, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3644 (Word version) -- Reps. Loftis, Gagnon, Herbkersman, Lowe, Lucas, D. C. Moss, H. L. Ott, Pitts, Toole and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 13-1-390 SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE DIVISION OF STATE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE THE CLEAN ENERGY INDUSTRY MARKET DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND FUNCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3588, RELATING TO THE RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX CREDIT INCENTIVE PROGRAM, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE PROGRAM THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLEAN ENERGY TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM, TO REVISE DEFINITIONS TO EXTEND THE CREDIT TO ADDITIONAL FORMS OF ENERGY PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS, TO DECREASE INVESTMENT THRESHOLDS AND DECREASE JOB CREATION THRESHOLDS FOR QUALIFYING FOR THE CREDIT AND MAKE THE CREDIT, PREVIOUSLY DUE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2015, AVAILABLE THROUGH 2019 AND TO REVISE CREDIT ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3600, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CORN-BASED ETHANOL OR SOY-BASED BIODIESEL PRODUCTION IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO EXTEND THE CREDIT TO ALL LIQUID FUELS DERIVED FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES, MAKE CONFORMING DEFINITIONS, REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF LIQUID FUEL ELIGIBLE FOR THE CREDIT, AND TO EXTEND THE PERIOD
DURING WHICH THE CREDIT MAY BE CLAIMED THROUGH 2019.
Rep. LOFTIS moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Wednesday, January 22, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3893 (Word version) -- Reps. Bedingfield, G. R. Smith, Loftis, Stringer, Burns, Hamilton, Erickson, Taylor, Clemmons, Delleney, Pitts and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF NEW STATEWIDE EDUCATION STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE SUCH AN ADOPTION MUST NOT BE IMPLEMENTED UNTIL APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JOINT RESOLUTION.
Rep. OWENS moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Education and Public Works, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3722 (Word version) -- Reps. Wells, Clemmons, Felder, Gagnon, Goldfinch, Hixon, Kennedy, Ridgeway, Robinson-Simpson, Ryhal, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Taylor and Wood: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 26, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTARIES PUBLIC, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS, TO MAKE GRAMMATICAL CORRECTIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT TO BE QUALIFIED FOR A NOTARIAL COMMISSION, A PERSON MUST BE REGISTERED TO VOTE AND READ AND WRITE IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, TO AUTHORIZE AND PROHIBIT CERTAIN ACTS OF A NOTARY PUBLIC, TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM FEE A NOTARY MAY CHARGE, TO PROVIDE THE PROCESS FOR GIVING A NOTARIAL CERTIFICATE, TO SPECIFY CHANGES FOR WHICH A NOTARY MUST NOTIFY THE SECRETARY OF STATE, TO PROVIDE THE ELEMENTS AND PENALTIES OF CERTAIN CRIMES RELATING TO NOTARIAL ACTS, AND TO PROVIDE THE FORM FOR A
NOTARIZED DOCUMENT SENT TO ANOTHER STATE, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Rep. HORNE moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3833 (Word version) -- Reps. Horne, Bannister and Sellers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-738 SO AS TO ALLOW THE HOLDER OF A RETAIL WINE PERMIT FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION WHOSE RETAIL SPACE IS AT LEAST TEN THOUSAND SQUARE FEET AND WHOSE PRIMARY PRODUCT IS NOT BEER, WINE, OR DISTILLED SPIRITS TO CONDUCT UP TO TWENTY-FOUR WINE TASTINGS IN A CALENDAR QUARTER, AND TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-965 SO AS TO ALSO ALLOW THE HOLDER OF A RETAIL PERMIT AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF BEER FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION WHOSE RETAIL SPACE IS AT LEAST TEN THOUSAND SQUARE FEET AND WHOSE PRIMARY PRODUCT IS NOT BEER, WINE, OR DISTILLED SPIRITS TO CONDUCT UP TO TWENTY-FOUR BEER TASTINGS IN A CALENDAR QUARTER, AND TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS.
Rep. HORNE moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Thursday, January 16, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3823 (Word version) -- Reps. Thayer and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-190, AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 44-53-210, 44-53-230, 44-53-250, AND 44-53-270, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING, RESPECTIVELY, TO DRUGS DESIGNATED AS SCHEDULE I, II, III, IV, AND V CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND SECTION 44-53-1510, RELATING TO DRUGS DESIGNATED AS ANABOLIC STEROIDS, ALL SO AS TO ALPHABETIZE THESE LISTINGS AND TO ADD DRUGS TO
THESE DESIGNATIONS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL DRUG DESIGNATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS OF ADJACENT STATES IN ORDER TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE ILLICIT DRUG ENFORCEMENT.
Rep. WEEKS moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4123 (Word version) -- Rep. Howard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-6-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY NOT ISSUE A RETAIL DEALER LICENSE TO A BUSINESS IN RICHLAND COUNTY IF THE BUSINESS IS WITHIN FIVE MILES OF AN EXISTING BUSINESS THAT HOLDS A RETAIL DEALER LICENSE.
Rep. HOWARD moved to recommit the Bill to the Richland Delegation, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4073 (Word version) -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Bedingfield and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-7-125 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY, BY ORDINANCE, MAY PROVIDE THAT ALL MEMBERS OF A MUNICIPAL FIRE TRUCK COMPANY OR OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT MAY DIRECT AND CONTROL TRAFFIC AT THE SCENE OF ANY FIRE IN THE MUNICIPALITY AND ENFORCE THE LAWS OF THIS STATE OR ORDINANCES OF THE MUNICIPALITY RELATING TO THE FOLLOWING OF A FIRE APPARATUS, THE CROSSING OF A FIRE HOSE, AND INTERFERING WITH FIREMEN IN THE DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES IN CONNECTION WITH A FIRE IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROVIDED FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF SUCH LAWS OR ORDINANCES BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Rep. G. R. SMITH moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Thursday, January 16, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3983 (Word version) -- Reps. Sellers, G. M. Smith, White and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 29 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE RURAL COUNTIES WITH ACCESS TO FREE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL CARE AND ALLOW RELICENSURE OF CLOSED RURAL HOSPITALS AS FREESTANDING EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Rep. WHITE moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Thursday, January 16, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 148 (Word version) -- Senators Shealy, Bryant, Gregory and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 20, TITLE 37 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CONSUMER IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION, BY ADDING SECTION 37-20-161 TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN MEASURES TO SAFEGUARD A CLASS OF "PROTECTED CONSUMERS" FROM BECOMING VICTIMS OF IDENTITY THEFT, TO ALLOW REPRESENTATIVES, PROVIDING SUFFICIENT PROOF OF AUTHORITY, TO PLACE A PREEMPTIVE SECURITY FREEZE ON PROTECTED CONSUMER'S CREDIT REPORTS, TO PROVIDE THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS TO IMPLEMENT A SECURITY FREEZE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DURATION AND EXTENT OF A SECURITY FREEZE, AND TO PROVIDE TERMS FOR REMOVAL OF A SECURITY FREEZE ON A PROTECTED CONSUMER'S CREDIT REPORT OR RECORD.
Rep. SANDIFER moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Saturday, February 1, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3365 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan, Jefferson, Williams, Whipper, R. L. Brown and Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 TO CHAPTER 63, TITLE 59 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL IN THE STATE EMPLOY A LICENSED PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST CERTIFIED IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ON A FULL-TIME BASIS TO HELP SCHOOL PERSONNEL IDENTIFY STUDENTS IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, PROMOTE AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND THE AVAILABILITY OF TREATMENT, SCREEN AND IDENTIFY STUDENTS FOR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND MAKE REFERRALS FOR APPROPRIATE SOCIAL SERVICES COUNSELING.
The Committee on Education and Public Works proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 3365 (COUNCIL\AGM\3365C002. AGM.AB13), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Chapter 66, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 59-66-40. (A)(1) There is created a school safety task force to:
(a) examine the various funding streams for school - based mental health services and determine how these streams may best be utilized in order to provide more accessible and efficient delivery of mental health programs;
(b) examine school mental health staffing ratios and provide suggestions that allow for the full delivery of services and effective school - community partnerships, including collaboration between school districts;
(c) develop standards for district level policies to promote effective school discipline and mental health intervention services;
(d) examine current intra - and interagency collaboration and suggest ways to improve cooperation; and
(e) examine how to best support multitiered systems of support.
(2) Any recommendations made by the task force must be revenue neutral.
(3) The task force shall report its findings and make recommendations concerning proposed changes to the General Assembly.
(B) The task force must be composed of:
(1) one member appointed by the South Carolina School Counselor Association;
(2) one member appointed by the South Carolina Association of School Psychologists;
(3) one member appointed by the South Carolina Association of School Social Workers;
(4) one member appointed by the South Carolina Association for Marriage and Family Therapy;
(5) one member appointed by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators;
(6) one member appointed by the South Carolina School Boards Association;
(7) one member appointed by the South Carolina Department of Mental Health
(8) one member appointed by the South Carolina Association of School Resource Officers;
(9) one member appointed by the Chief of the State Law Enforcement Division;
(10) one member appointed by the Governor;
(11) one member appointed by the State Superintendent of Education;
(12) two members appointed by the Chairman of the House Education and Public Works Committee; and
(13) two members appointed by the Chairman of the Senate Education Committee.
(C) Vacancies in the membership of the task force must be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the manner of original appointment.
(D) Members of the task force shall serve without compensation and may not receive mileage or per diem.
(E) The staffing for the task force must be provided by the staff of the House Education and Public Works Committee and Senate Education Committee.
(F) The task force shall make a report of its recommendations to the General Assembly no later than December 31, 2013, at which time the task force must be dissolved."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. PATRICK explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
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:
Alexander Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bedingfield Bernstein Bingham Bowen G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Burns Chumley Cobb-Hunter Cole H. A. Crawford K. R. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Edge Felder Finlay Forrester Funderburk Gagnon Gambrell George Goldfinch Govan Hamilton Hardee Hardwick Hart Hayes Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Huggins Jefferson Kennedy King Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Murphy Nanney Neal Newton Norman Norrell R. L. Ott Owens
Parks Patrick Pope Quinn Ridgeway Riley Rivers Robinson-Simpson Rutherford Ryhal Sabb Sandifer Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Vick Weeks Wells White Williams Willis Wood
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
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.
Rep. HIOTT moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Tuesday, January 21, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 151 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms and Campbell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2080 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO ESTABLISH THE INTRASTATE VISION WAIVER PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS MAY OBTAIN A WAIVER FROM THE SIGHT REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER'S ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WAIVER, THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A WAIVER MAY GRANTED, AND THE PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING A WAIVER.
Rep. DANING moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Thursday, January 16, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4259 (Word version) -- Reps. Goldfinch and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-760 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY SERVICE INTEGRITY AND PRESERVATION ACT", TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO, WITH THE INTENT OF SECURING A TANGIBLE BENEFIT, KNOWINGLY AND FALSELY REPRESENTS HIMSELF TO HAVE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OR TO HAVE BEEN AWARDED A DECORATION, MEDAL, RIBBON, OR OTHER DEVICE AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS OR PURSUANT TO FEDERAL LAW FOR THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR.
Rep. GOLDFINCH explained 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 Barfield Bedingfield Bernstein Bingham Bowen Branham G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Burns Chumley Cole H. A. Crawford K. R. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Edge Felder Finlay Forrester Funderburk Gagnon Gambrell George Goldfinch Govan Hamilton Hardwick Hart Hayes Henderson Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins 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 Newton Norman Norrell R. L. Ott Owens Parks Pope Ridgeway Riley Robinson-Simpson Rutherford Ryhal Sabb Sandifer Simrill Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Vick Weeks Wells Whitmire Willis Wood
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3147 (Word version) -- Reps. Pope, Tallon, Southard, V. S. Moss and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-160, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "INJURY" AND "PERSONAL INJURY" IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION, SO AS TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF AN EMPLOYEE SEEKING WORKERS' COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY STRESS, MENTAL INJURY, OR MENTAL ILLNESS, AND TO ADD MENTAL ILLNESS TO RELATED CONDITIONS THAT ARE NOT COMPENSABLE IF RESULTING FROM AN EVENT INCIDENTAL TO NORMAL RELATIONS BETWEEN AN EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER.
Rep. NORMAN spoke against the Bill.
Rep. POPE spoke in favor of the Bill.
Rep. SKELTON moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Thursday, January 16.
Rep. K. R. CRAWFORD 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:
Alexander Anderson Anthony Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Bernstein Bowen Branham G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Cobb-Hunter H. A. Crawford K. R. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Finlay Funderburk Gagnon Gambrell George Goldfinch Govan Hardee Hart Hayes
Henderson Herbkersman Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Kennedy King Knight Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Merrill Mitchell Munnerlyn Murphy Neal Newton Norman Norrell R. L. Ott Owens Parks Patrick Pope Ridgeway Riley Rivers Robinson-Simpson Rutherford Ryhal Sabb Simrill Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Tallon Thayer Vick Weeks Whipper White Williams
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allison Atwater Bedingfield Bingham Burns Chumley Cole Edge Felder Forrester Hamilton Hiott Hixon Limehouse Loftis Long D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Nanney Pitts Putnam Quinn Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Stringer Taylor Toole Wells Willis Wood
So, the motion to adjourn debate was tabled.
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:
Anderson Anthony Bales Ballentine Bannister Bernstein Bingham Bowen Branham G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Cobb-Hunter Cole H. A. Crawford K. R. Crawford Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Funderburk Goldfinch Govan Hardwick Hart Henderson Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Kennedy King Knight Long Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Mitchell V. S. Moss Munnerlyn Murphy Neal Norrell R. L. Ott Parks Pope Quinn Ridgeway Riley Robinson-Simpson Rutherford Ryhal Sabb Simrill J. E. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Tallon Vick Weeks Whipper Williams
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allison Atwater Barfield Bedingfield Burns Chumley Crosby Edge Felder Finlay Forrester Gagnon Gambrell George Hamilton Hardee Hayes Herbkersman Hiott Limehouse Loftis Lowe Merrill D. C. Moss Nanney Newton Norman Owens Patrick Pitts Putnam Rivers Sandifer Skelton G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Stringer Taylor
Thayer Toole Wells Whitmire Willis Wood
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
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. DELLENEY moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Thursday, January 16, which was agreed to.
Rep. R. L. OTT moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 4448 (Word version) -- Reps. Weeks, G. M. Smith, 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. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Vick, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Wood: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MAGGIE LANE OF SUMTER COUNTY FOR HER MANY YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO HER COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS HER INSPIRATIONAL EXAMPLE OF A LIFE WELL LIVED, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER ON BEING HONORED IN THE ROLL CALL OF JEHOVAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH'S "GRAND SALUTE TO LOCAL HEROES."
H. 4446 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE LATE COACH FRANK MCGUIRE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BASKETBALL PROGRAM AS HEAD COACH OF THE GAMECOCKS, TO RECOGNIZE HIS ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER UPON THE OCCASION OF THE NAMING OF CERTAIN STREETS SURROUNDING THE CAROLINA COLISEUM AND THE COLONIAL CENTER AS "FRANK MCGUIRE WAY", AND TO DECLARE FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2014, AS "FRANK MCGUIRE DAY" IN COLUMBIA TO COMMEMORATE THIS MARK OF HIGH ESTEEM.
H. 4445 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons, Mack and Bannister: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO THANK ROBERT M. "MIKE" HAMMOND OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS CHAIR OF THE LOWCOUNTRY CITIZENS COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
H. 4444 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons, Mack and Bannister: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO THANK JOHN M. GRANTLAND OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A MEMBER AND CHAIR OF THE MIDLANDS CITIZENS COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
H. 4443 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons, Mack, Bannister and Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO THANK CHARLES A. MONTGOMERY OF CHESTER COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS CHAIR OF THE PIEDMONT CITIZENS COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
H. 4442 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, Ballentine, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DR. KARL E. FULMER, CHIEF FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFICER FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE OF LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND COUNTIES, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
H. 4490 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, Atwater, Ballentine, Bingham, Kennedy, R. L. Ott, Quinn, Spires, Toole, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bernstein, 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, 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, Owens, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Pope, 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, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Vick, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Wood: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SERGEANT DAVID AMICK OF THE LEXINGTION COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR HIS VALUABLE COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
H. 4440 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, Ballentine, W. J. McLeod, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, 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, 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 CONGRATULATE ADDISON BOSTAIN OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HIM A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
At 3:30 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. ATWATER, adjourned in memory of Kennedy Branham, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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