Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:
Our thought for today is from Lamentations 3:22-23: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
Let us pray. Lord God, embrace these Representatives and staff with Your love and guidance. Grant them courage, wisdom, strength, and integrity as they discuss and vote on matters that affect our State and her people. Protect them while they are in meetings and Sessions and care for their families. Bestow Your blessings on our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, staff, and all who contribute to the work done here. Protect our defenders of freedom, at home and abroad, as they protect us. Heal the wounds, those seen and those hidden, of our men and women who have sacrificed for us. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers. 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 Friday, the SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ordered it confirmed.
Rep. MURPHY moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Matthew Fineran of Summerville, which was agreed to.
The House stood in silent prayer in recognition of Four Chaplains Day.
The following was received:
January 27, 2015
The Honorable Charles F. Reid, Clerk
South Carolina House of Representatives
Post Office Box 11867
Columbia, SC 29211
Dear Mr. Reid:
Enclosed please find the SC Board of Health and Environmental Control (Department) exclusion of naloxegol and its salts from the South Carolina Controlled Substances Act. The Board has taken this action at its meeting on January 27, 2015, pursuant to SC Code Section 44-53-160(C), which authorizes the Department to remove a substance as a controlled substance if the federal government has so designated.
The U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), published on January 23, 2015, its final rule to remove naloxegol (5[alpha],6[alpha])-17-allyl-6-((20-hydroxy-3,6,9,12,15,18 hexaoxaicos -1-yl)oxy)-4,5-epoxymorphinon-3,14-diol or alpha-6mPEG7-0- naloxol and its salts from the Schedule II controlled substances list: http://www .gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg!FR-2015 -01-23/pdf/2015-011 72.pdf.
The Department makes this notification in accordance with SC Code Section 44-53-160(C), requiring that the Department notify the General Assembly in writing of the change in federal law or regulation and of the corresponding change in South Carolina law.
Pursuant to the federal rule, the Department has adopted the exclusion of naloxegol from the South Carolina Controlled Substances Act, by adding naloxegol to the list of drugs excluded from Schedule II, at Section 44-53-210(b)(l ).
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Yarborough
Legislative and Constituent Services
Whereas, pursuant to S.C. Code Section 44-53-160(C), the S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control (Board) is authorized to remove a substance as a controlled substance if the federal government has so designated; and
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), published on January 23, 2015, its final rule to remove naloxegol (5[alpha],6[alpha])- l 7-allyl-6-((20-hydroxy- 3,6,9, 12,15,18-hexaoxaicos-1-yl)oxy)-4,5-epoxymorphinon-3, 14-diol or alpha-6mPEG7-0-naloxol and its salts from the Schedule II controlled substances list: http://www.gpo.!mv /fd vs/pk!?IFR-2015-0l -23/odfl20l 5-01 1 72.pdf; and
Whereas, the DEA final rule states that the scientific and medical evaluation and accompanying recommendation of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and based on the DEA's consideration of its own eight-factor analysis, the DEA Administrator found that naloxegol does not meet the requirements for inclusion in any schedule, and it was removed from control under the Controlled Substances Act;
Now, therefore, naloxegol and its salts are hereby excluded from the South Carolina Controlled Substances Act, effective January 23, 2015, by adding naloxegol to the list of drugs excluded from Schedule II, at Section 44-53-210(b)(l ).
January 27, 2015
Columbia, South Carolina
Allen Amsler, Chairman
S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control
Received as information.
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:
Document No. 4474
Agency: Department of Employment and Workforce
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 41-29-110
Offers of Work
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 3, 2015
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 3, 2015
Document No. 4475
Agency: Department of Employment and Workforce
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 41-29-110 and 41-31-45(C)
Unemployment Trust Fund
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 3, 2015
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 3, 2015
Document No. 4478
Agency: State Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60(1), 59-26-10 et seq., and 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.
Requirements for Additional Areas of Certification
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 29, 2015
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 29, 2015
Document No. 4537
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Building Codes Council
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-55, 40-1-50, and 40-1-70
Fees
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 29, 2015
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 29, 2015
Document No. 4548
Agency: State Board of Financial Institutions - Consumer Finance Division
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 37-22-110 et seq., particularly Section 37-22-260(A) and (B)
Mortgage Lending
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 29, 2015
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 29, 2015
Document No. 4551
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-7-110 et seq.
Certification of Need for Health Facilities and Services
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 29, 2015
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 29, 2015
Document No. 4554
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50 and 40-1-70
Fees
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 29, 2015
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 29, 2015
Document No. 4556
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70 and 40-77-70
Application Fee for a Professional Geologist
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 29, 2015
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 29, 2015
Document No. 4557
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Registration for Geologists
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-77-290
Seals
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 29, 2015
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 29, 2015
Document No. 4558
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Office of Occupational Safety and Health
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 41-15-220
Recordkeeping
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 29, 2015
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 29, 2015
Document No. 4494
Agency: State Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-40-10, et seq.
Procedures and Standards for Review of Charter School Applications
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 30, 2015
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 30, 2015
Document No. 4523
Agency: South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-23-10 et seq.
Article 5, Adjudication of Misconduct Allegations
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 2, 2015
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 2, 2015
Document No. 4524
Agency: South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-23-10 et seq.
Suspension of Certification Due to Criminal Charges and/or Indictment
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 2, 2015
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 2, 2015
Document No. 4529
Agency: State Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-18-310, 59-18-320, 59-18-330, 59-18-350, 59-18-360, 59-18-900, 59-20-60, and 20 U.S.C. 6301, et seq.
Assessment Program
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 2, 2015
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 2, 2015
Document No. 4546
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-1-200, 50-1-220, 50-11-10, 50-11-96, 50-11-105, 50-11-310, 50-11-335, 50-11-350, 50-11-390, 50-11-520, 50-11-530, 50-11-854, 50-11-2200, and 50-11-2210
Wildlife Management Area Regulations; Turkey Hunting Rules and Seasons; and Either-sex Days and Antlerless Deer Limits for Private Lands in Game Zones 1-6
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 2, 2015
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 2, 2015
Document No. 4531
Agency: State Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-1-445, 59-1-447, and 59-5-60
Test Security
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 2, 2015
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 2, 2015
Document No. 4532
Agency: State Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-18-310, and 59-18-320
Use and Dissemination of Test Results
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 2, 2015
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 2, 2015
Document No. 4555
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Office of State Fire Marshal
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-9-60, 23-9-550, 23-35-45, and 23-36-80
Article 8, Office of State Fire Marshal
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 2, 2015
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 2, 2015
Document No. 4530
Agency: State Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-18-310, and 59-18-320
End-of-Course Tests
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 2, 2015
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 2, 2015
Rep. HERBKERSMAN, from the Jasper Delegation, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 3303 (Word version) -- Reps. Newton, Herbkersman and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 476 OF 1998, RELATING TO JASPER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JASPER COUNTY, SO AS TO REAPPORTION THE SPECIFIC ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE JASPER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MUST BE ELECTED BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS IN 2016, AND TO PROVIDE FOR DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION IN REGARD TO THESE NEWLY DRAWN ELECTION DISTRICTS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HERBKERSMAN, from the Jasper Delegation, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 3352 (Word version) -- Reps. Bowers, Herbkersman and Newton: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 476 OF 1998, RELATING TO JASPER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JASPER COUNTY, SO AS TO REAPPORTION THE SPECIFIC ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE JASPER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MUST BE ELECTED BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS IN 2016, AND TO PROVIDE FOR DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION IN REGARD TO THESE NEWLY DRAWN ELECTION DISTRICTS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 3469 (Word version) -- Reps. Finlay, Bernstein, J. E. Smith, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowers, Bradley, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Collins, Corley, H. A. Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Erickson, Felder, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Kennedy, King, Kirby, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, W. J. McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tinkler, Toole, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE HAMMOND SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TEAM ON WINNING THE 2014 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE
CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR THE TEAM AND ITS COACHES FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3470 (Word version) -- Rep. Finlay: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HAMMOND SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2014 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Hammond School cheerleading team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and commending them on their outstanding season and for capturing the 2014 South Carolina Independent School Association Class AAA State Championship title.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3473 (Word version) -- Reps. McKnight, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowers, Bradley, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Collins, Corley, H. A. Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Kennedy, King, Kirby, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, M. S. McLeod, W. J. McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tinkler, Toole, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BETTY E. GORDON ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, TO THANK HER FOR HER FIFTY-SIX YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE HOSPITAL SYSTEMS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS TO COME.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3476 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson, King, Alexander, Bamberg, R. L. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Dillard, Gilliard, Govan, Hart, Henegan, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Mack, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, Mitchell, Neal, Parks, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Weeks, Whipper and Williams: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JOHN ALEXANDER GAINES FOR HIS COURAGE AND DETERMINATION AS ONE OF THE "FRIENDSHIP NINE," TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE HARDSHIPS IMPOSED ON HIM AS A RESULT OF HIS CONVICTION FOR SITTING AT A WHITES-ONLY LUNCH COUNTER IN 1961 DURING THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA, AND TO HONOR HIS SACRIFICE IN CHOOSING IMPRISONMENT OVER A FINE AS THE PRICE OF PROTEST AT THAT EVENT AS HE TOOK A STAND FOR EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3477 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson, King, Alexander, Bamberg, R. L. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Dillard, Gilliard, Govan, Hart, Henegan, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Mack, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, Mitchell, Neal, Parks, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Weeks, Whipper and Williams: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE WILLIE EDWARD MCCLEOD FOR HIS COURAGE AND DETERMINATION AS ONE OF THE "FRIENDSHIP NINE," TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE HARDSHIPS IMPOSED ON HIM AS A RESULT OF HIS CONVICTION FOR SITTING AT A WHITES-ONLY LUNCH COUNTER IN 1961 DURING THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA, AND TO HONOR HIS SACRIFICE IN CHOOSING IMPRISONMENT OVER A FINE AS THE PRICE OF PROTEST AT THAT EVENT AS HE TOOK A STAND FOR EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3478 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson, King, Alexander, Bamberg, R. L. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Dillard, Gilliard, Govan, Hart, Henegan, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Mack, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, Mitchell, Neal, Parks, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Weeks, Whipper and Williams: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE CLARENCE H. GRAHAM FOR HIS COURAGE AND DETERMINATION AS ONE OF THE "FRIENDSHIP NINE," TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE HARDSHIPS IMPOSED ON HIM AS A RESULT OF HIS CONVICTION FOR SITTING AT A WHITES-ONLY LUNCH COUNTER IN 1961 DURING THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA, AND TO HONOR HIS SACRIFICE IN CHOOSING IMPRISONMENT OVER A FINE AS THE PRICE OF PROTEST AT THAT EVENT AS HE TOOK A STAND FOR EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3479 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson, King, Alexander, Bamberg, R. L. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Dillard, Gilliard, Govan, Hart, Henegan, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Mack, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, Mitchell, Neal, Parks, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Weeks, Whipper and Williams: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THOMAS WALTER GAITHER FOR HIS COURAGE AND DETERMINATION AS ONE OF THE "FRIENDSHIP NINE," TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE HARDSHIPS IMPOSED ON HIM AS A RESULT OF HIS CONVICTION FOR SITTING AT A WHITES-ONLY LUNCH COUNTER IN 1961 DURING THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA, AND TO HONOR HIS SACRIFICE IN CHOOSING IMPRISONMENT OVER A FINE AS THE PRICE OF PROTEST AT THAT EVENT AS HE TOOK A STAND FOR EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3480 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson, King, Alexander, Bamberg, R. L. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Dillard, Gilliard, Govan, Hart, Henegan, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Mack, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, Mitchell, Neal, Parks, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Weeks, Whipper and Williams: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE WILLIE THOMAS "DUB" MASSEY FOR HIS COURAGE AND DETERMINATION AS ONE OF THE "FRIENDSHIP NINE," TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE HARDSHIPS IMPOSED ON HIM AS A RESULT OF HIS CONVICTION FOR SITTING AT A WHITES-ONLY LUNCH COUNTER IN 1961 DURING THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA, AND TO HONOR HIS SACRIFICE IN CHOOSING IMPRISONMENT OVER A FINE AS THE PRICE OF PROTEST AT THAT EVENT AS HE TOOK A STAND FOR EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3481 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson, King, Alexander, Bamberg, R. L. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Dillard, Gilliard, Govan, Hart, Henegan, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Mack, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, Mitchell, Neal, Parks, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Weeks, Whipper and Williams: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE LATE ROBERT LEWIS MCCULLOUGH FOR HIS COURAGE AND DETERMINATION AS ONE OF THE "FRIENDSHIP NINE," TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE HARDSHIPS IMPOSED ON HIM AS A RESULT OF HIS CONVICTION FOR SITTING AT A WHITES-ONLY LUNCH COUNTER IN 1961 DURING THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA, AND TO HONOR HIS SACRIFICE IN CHOOSING IMPRISONMENT OVER A FINE AS THE PRICE OF PROTEST AT THAT EVENT AS HE TOOK A STAND FOR EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3482 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson, King, Alexander, Bamberg, R. L. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Dillard, Gilliard, Govan, Hart, Henegan, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Mack, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, Mitchell, Neal, Parks, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Weeks, Whipper and Williams: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JAMES FRANK WELLS FOR HIS COURAGE AND DETERMINATION AS ONE OF THE "FRIENDSHIP NINE," TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE HARDSHIPS IMPOSED ON HIM AS A RESULT OF HIS CONVICTION FOR SITTING AT A WHITES-ONLY LUNCH COUNTER IN 1961 DURING THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA, AND TO HONOR HIS SACRIFICE IN CHOOSING IMPRISONMENT OVER A FINE AS THE PRICE OF PROTEST AT THAT EVENT AS HE TOOK A STAND FOR EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3483 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson, King, Alexander, Bamberg, R. L. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Dillard, Gilliard, Govan, Hart, Henegan, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Mack, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, Mitchell, Neal, Parks, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Weeks, Whipper and Williams: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MACK CARTIER WORKMAN FOR HIS COURAGE AND DETERMINATION AS ONE OF THE "FRIENDSHIP NINE," TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE HARDSHIPS IMPOSED ON HIM AS A RESULT OF HIS CONVICTION FOR SITTING AT A WHITES-ONLY LUNCH COUNTER IN 1961 DURING THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA, AND TO HONOR HIS SACRIFICE IN CHOOSING IMPRISONMENT OVER A FINE AS THE PRICE OF PROTEST AT THAT EVENT AS HE TOOK A STAND FOR EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3484 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson, King, Alexander, Bamberg, R. L. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Dillard, Gilliard, Govan, Hart, Henegan, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Mack, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, Mitchell, Neal, Parks, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Weeks, Whipper and Williams: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE DAVID "SCOOP" WILLIAMSON, JR. FOR HIS COURAGE AND DETERMINATION AS ONE OF THE "FRIENDSHIP NINE," TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE HARDSHIPS IMPOSED ON HIM AS A RESULT OF HIS CONVICTION FOR SITTING AT A WHITES-ONLY LUNCH COUNTER IN 1961 DURING THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA, AND TO HONOR HIS SACRIFICE IN CHOOSING IMPRISONMENT OVER A FINE AS THE PRICE OF PROTEST AT THAT EVENT AS HE TOOK A STAND FOR EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3485 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson, King, Alexander, Bamberg, R. L. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Dillard, Gilliard, Govan, Hart, Henegan, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Mack, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, Mitchell, Neal, Parks, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Wells, Whipper and Williams: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE CHARLES TAYLOR FOR HIS COURAGE AND DETERMINATION AS HE PROTESTED RACIAL SEGREGATION ALONG WITH THE "FRIENDSHIP NINE," TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE HARDSHIPS IMPOSED ON HIM AS A RESULT OF HIS CONVICTION FOR SITTING AT A WHITES-ONLY LUNCH COUNTER IN 1961 DURING THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA, AND TO HONOR HIS SACRIFICE TO PROTEST AT THAT EVENT AS HE TOOK A STAND FOR EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3489 (Word version) -- Reps. Kennedy, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowers, Bradley, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Collins, Corley, H. A. Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, King, Kirby, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, W. J. McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tinkler, Toole, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF BRYAN HYMAN BLUESTEIN OF COLUMBIA AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3491 (Word version) -- Reps. Douglas, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowers, Bradley, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Collins, Corley, H. A. Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duckworth, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Kennedy, King, Kirby, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, W. J. McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tinkler, Toole, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR FAIRFIELD HEALTHCARE FOR ITS EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO ITS RESIDENTS AND TO CONGRATULATE THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND STAFF AND THE RESIDENTS AS THEY CELEBRATE NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROFESSIONALS WEEK.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3492 (Word version) -- Rep. Douglas: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE RICHARD WINN ACADEMY EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL TEAM OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY WITH THE TEAM COACHES AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED FOR CAPTURING THE 2014 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Richard Winn Academy eight-man football team of Fairfield County with the team coaches and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and commended for capturing the 2014 South Carolina Independent School Association State Championship title.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3494 (Word version) -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Bedingfield and Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CITY OF MAULDIN CULTURAL CENTER DANCE INSTRUCTORS ROY JORDAN AND DOTTIE SCHIPPER ON WINNING THE FEBRUARY 2015 CARING FOR THE CAROLINAS AWARD AND TO THANK THEM FOR THEIR FINE SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF MAULDIN.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 3471 (Word version) -- Reps. Yow, Lucas and Henegan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 9 IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH EAST CATO STREET TO AIRPORT ROAD "SCHP PATROLMAN H. M. SMITH MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THIS DESIGNATION.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 3472 (Word version) -- Reps. Lucas, Pope, Delleney, White, Sandifer, Howard, Allison, Hiott and Clemmons: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE JEAN HOEFER TOAL, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, the Honorable Jean Hoefer Toal, is invited to address the General Assembly in Joint Session on the State of the Judiciary in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Chief Justice Toal.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 3474 (Word version) -- Reps. Murphy, Horne, Jefferson, Knight, Mack, Tinkler and Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION LOCATED AT THE JUNCTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 78 AND DEMING WAY IN DORCHESTER COUNTY "MAJOR ERNEST SAMUEL MOULTRIE INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR
SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION THAT CONTAIN THIS DESIGNATION.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 3475 (Word version) -- Reps. Ridgeway, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowers, Bradley, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Collins, Corley, H. A. Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Kennedy, King, Kirby, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, W. J. McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Riley, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tinkler, Toole, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JOHN FRANKLIN THAMES, TEACHER AND COACH AT MANNING HIGH SCHOOL, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 3493 (Word version) -- Reps. Douglas, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowers, Bradley, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Collins, Corley, H. A. Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duckworth, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Kennedy, King, Kirby, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, W. J. McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tinkler, Toole, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE RICHARD WINN ACADEMY EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 181 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF RAWLINSON ROAD IN THE CITY OF ROCK HILL FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH WEST MAIN STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH HECKLE BOULEVARD "COACH ROBERT T. 'BOB' JENKINS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THIS DESIGNATION.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 344 (Word version) -- Senators O'Dell and Bryant: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 81 IN ANDERSON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH MASTERS BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF ANDERSON TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE TOWN OF IVA "DEPUTY J. ALEX BURDETTE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THIS DESIGNATION.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 393 (Word version) -- Senator Bryant: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015, AS "CITIES MEAN BUSINESS DAY" AND TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS SOUTH CAROLINA'S CITIES AND TOWNS MAKE TO OUR STATE'S ECONOMIC PROSPERITY THROUGH THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3486 (Word version) -- Reps. Burns, Robinson-Simpson, Hamilton, Loftis, Allison, Bannister, Bedingfield, Chumley, Dillard, Henderson, Nanney and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-23-850 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS 85, 185, AND 385 IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY MOW BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT ROADSIDE VEGETATION ADJACENT TO THE HIGHWAY.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3487 (Word version) -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-1010, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF BEER AND WINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM "WHOLESALER" DOES NOT INCLUDE A PERSON WHO PRODUCES WINE IN THE STATE FROM FRUITS, BERRIES, OR OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS GROWN WITHIN THE STATE BY OR FOR THE MANUFACTURER; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES BY PERMITTED WINERIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERCENTAGE OF JUICE BE FROM FRUITS, BERRIES, OR OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-750, RELATING TO ADULTERATED WINE, SO AS TO EXCLUDE FRUITS, BERRIES, OR OTHER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS FROM THE LIST OF PROHIBITED PRODUCTS IN THE PRODUCTION OF WINE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3488 (Word version) -- Reps. Long, Spires, Atwater, Erickson, Southard and Ridgeway: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-362 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN REFILLS BY PRACTITIONERS AND PHARMACISTS OF TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC PRODUCTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 3490 (Word version) -- Reps. Quinn, Merrill, Atwater, Rivers, Kennedy, Erickson, Tallon, Southard, Loftis, Taylor, Putnam, Goldfinch, Ballentine, Bedingfield, Finlay, Forrester, Hamilton, Hardwick, Herbkersman, Hicks, Huggins, Sandifer and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "BUSINESS LICENSE TAX REFORM ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF COUNTIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF LICENSE TAXES ONLY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN CRITERIA; TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF MUNICIPALITIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ONLY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN CRITERIA; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-315, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE TAX NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND THAT THE TAX BE APPLIED UNIFORMLY, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS ONLY SUBJECT TO ONE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO COLLECT THE TAX, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX IS DUE ON JULY FIRST OF EACH YEAR AND MUST BE ABLE TO BE PAID ONLINE, AND TO REQUIRE ANY LOCAL GOVERNING BODY THAT IMPOSES THE TAX TO ISSUE A REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DETAILING THE AMOUNT IT COLLECTED AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FUNDS WERE EXPENDED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
S. 35 (Word version) -- Senators Bryant, Lourie, Bennett, Leatherman, Jackson, Bright, Campsen, Cleary and S. Martin: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO BENEFITS AND FUNDING OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS IN THIS STATE AND THE INVESTMENTS ALLOWED FOR FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS STATE-OPERATED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUNDS OF ANY TRUST FUND ESTABLISHED BY LAW FOR THE FUNDING OF POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS MAY BE INVESTED AND REINVESTED IN EQUITY SECURITIES SUBJECT TO THE SAME LIMITATIONS ON SUCH INVESTMENTS APPLICABLE FOR THE FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS STATE-OPERATED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE SET ASIDE FOR THE FUNDING OF POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OF EMPLOYEES OF THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING FUNDS INVESTED IN AN INDEPENDENT TRUST ESTABLISHED FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY BE SIMILARLY INVESTED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
S. 153 (Word version) -- Senators Shealy, Hembree, Nicholson and Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO A TAX EXEMPTION FOR A DISABLED VETERAN, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX EXEMPTION IS ALLOWED TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF THE PERSON ON ONE PRIVATE PASSENGER VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY THE SPOUSE FOR THEIR LIFETIME OR UNTIL THE REMARRIAGE OF THE SURVIVING SPOUSE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
S. 154 (Word version) -- Senators Shealy and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-160 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES, TO PROVIDE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MAY GRANT A WAIVER OF THE REQUIREMENTS IF A STUDENT'S INELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES IS DUE TO A LONG-TERM ABSENCE AS A RESULT OF A MEDICAL CONDITION, BUT THE STUDENT HAS BEEN MEDICALLY CLEARED TO PARTICIPATE OR FOR ANY OTHER REASONABLE CIRCUMSTANCE AS DETERMINED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
S. 225 (Word version) -- Senators Cromer and Setzler: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND PROVISO 105.15 OF PART 1B OF THE 2014-2015 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT RATES PAID TO PHARMACIES PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE HEALTH PLAN BY CATAMARAN, THE CONTRACTED PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER FOR THE PLAN.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
S. 364 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE REQUIRING THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO APPROVE THE STATE READING PROFICIENCY PLAN FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2015, AS PROVIDED IN ACT 284 OF 2014, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA READ TO SUCCEED ACT", TO JUNE 15, 2015.
On motion of Rep. STRINGER, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Allison Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bedingfield Bernstein Bingham Bradley Brannon G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Burns Chumley Clary Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole Collins Corley Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Duckworth Erickson Felder Finlay Forrester Funderburk Gagnon Gambrell George Gilliard Goldfinch Hamilton Hardee Hardwick Hayes Henderson Henegan Herbkersman Hicks Hill Hiott Hixon Hodges Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Johnson Kennedy King Kirby Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy McEachern McKnight M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Murphy Nanney Newton Norman Ott Parks Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Riley Rivers Robinson-Simpson Rutherford Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Tinkler Toole Weeks Wells Whipper White Whitmire Williams Willis Yow
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, February 3.
Terry Alexander William Bowers Heather Crawford Jerry Govan Chris Hart James E. Smith Leon Stavrinakis David J. Mack III Joseph Neal
Rep. RUTHERFORD signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Thursday, January 29.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. NORRELL a leave of absence for the day.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. RYHAL a leave of absence for the day due to medical reasons.
In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."
Bill Number: H. 3006 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/03/15 POPE
Bill Number: H. 3035 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/03/15 ERICKSON, RILEY, GILLIARD and JEFFERSON
Bill Number: H. 3114 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/03/15 HILL and BEDINGFIELD
Bill Number: H. 3118 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/03/15 WHITE
Bill Number: H. 3124 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/03/15 POPE
Bill Number: H. 3125 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/03/15 POPE
Bill Number: H. 3200 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/03/15 JEFFERSON
Bill Number: H. 3266 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/03/15 RIVERS, WHITE, HUGGINS and KENNEDY
Bill Number: H. 3304 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/03/15 HENDERSON, LOFTIS, HAMILTON, STRINGER, BANNISTER and PUTNAM
Bill Number: H. 3430 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/03/15 CORLEY
Bill Number: H. 3432 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/03/15 RIVERS
Bill Number: H. 3323 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/03/15 JEFFERSON
Bill Number: H. 3433 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/03/15 J. E. SMITH, KING, HOWARD, PARKS, OTT, JEFFERSON, BERNSTEIN, RIVERS, SOUTHARD, TINKLER, HENEGAN, KIRBY, BALES, NEAL, CLEMMONS, NANNEY, WELLS, HICKS, QUINN, WHITMIRE, BINGHAM, STRINGER, MERRILL, ATWATER, HENDERSON, HERBKERSMAN, G. R. SMITH, BRADLEY, BANNISTER, H. A. CRAWFORD and NEWTON
Bill Number: H. 3441 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
02/03/15 TALLON
Bill Number: H. 3041 (Word version)
Date: REMOVE:
02/03/15 J. E. SMITH
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3193 (Word version) -- Reps. Cole, Finlay, Newton, Pope, Anderson, Bales, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Felder, Funderburk, Hart, Knight, Lucas, Murphy, Norman, Norrell, Putnam, Rivers, Southard, Spires, Tallon, Taylor, Wells, Williams, Willis, Long, Henderson, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, McCoy, Clary, J. E. Smith, Hicks and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ATTRIBUTION OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TO SPECIFIC TYPES OF ELECTIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS ARE ATTRIBUTED TO A PRIMARY ELECTION AND TO A PRIMARY ELECTION RUNOFF.
Rep. COLE explained 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 Bamberg Bannister Bedingfield Bernstein Bingham Bowers Bradley Brannon G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Burns Chumley Clary Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole Collins Corley H. A. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Duckworth Erickson Felder Finlay Forrester Funderburk Gagnon Gambrell George Gilliard Goldfinch Hamilton Hardee Hardwick Hart Henderson Henegan Herbkersman Hicks Hill Hiott Hixon Hodges Hosey Huggins Jefferson Johnson Kennedy King Kirby Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe McCoy McEachern McKnight W. J. McLeod Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Murphy Nanney Newton Norman Ott Parks Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Riley Rivers Rutherford Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith Sottile Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Weeks Wells Whipper White Whitmire Williams Willis Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 3193. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of second reading on the Bill.
Rep. Mia S. McLeod
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 3193. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Eddy Southard
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3197 (Word version) -- Reps. Finlay, Cole, Anderson, Bales, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Felder, Funderburk, Hart, Knight, Lucas, Murphy, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Pope, Putnam, Rivers, Southard, Spires, Tallon, Taylor, Wells, Williams, Willis, Bernstein, Long, Henderson, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, McCoy, Clary, M. S. McLeod, J. E. Smith, W. J. McLeod, Hicks and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1308, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS OF CANDIDATES AND COMMITTEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE A CAMPAIGN REPORT TO BE FILED SEVENTY-TWO HOURS BEFORE AN ELECTION SHOWING CONTRIBUTIONS OF MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND EXPENDITURES TO OR BY THE CANDIDATE OR COMMITTEE FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING AT LEAST TWENTY DAYS BEFORE THE ELECTION AND ENDING SEVENTY-TWO HOURS BEFORE THE ELECTION.
Rep. BANNISTER explained the Bill.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bedingfield Bernstein Bowers Bradley Brannon G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Burns Chumley Clary Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole Collins Corley H. A. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Duckworth Erickson Felder Finlay Funderburk Gagnon Gambrell George Gilliard Goldfinch Govan Hamilton Hardee Hardwick Hart Hayes Henderson Henegan Herbkersman Hicks Hill Hiott Hixon Hodges Hosey Huggins Jefferson Johnson Kennedy King Kirby Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy McEachern McKnight M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Murphy Nanney Newton Norman Ott Parks Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Riley Rivers Rutherford Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith Sottile Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Tinkler Weeks Wells Whipper White Whitmire Williams Willis Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
I was out of the Chamber in a meeting during the vote on H. 3197. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Rita Allison
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 3197. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Eddy Southard
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3200 (Word version) -- Reps. Cole, Finlay, Newton, Pope, Anderson, Bales, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Felder, Funderburk, Hart, Knight, Lucas, Murphy, Norman, Norrell, Putnam, Rivers, Southard, Spires, Tallon, Taylor, Wells, Williams, Willis, Long, Henderson, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, McCoy, Clary, J. E. Smith, Hicks and Jefferson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-756 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO USE OF OFFICIAL POSITION OR OFFICE FOR FINANCIAL GAIN, REPORTING OF PARTICULAR GIFTS, RESTRICTIONS ON FUTURE EMPLOYMENT AND RELATED PROVISIONS, DO NOT APPLY TO A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OF AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION WHO PARTICIPATES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY THAT BENEFITS THE INSTITUTION AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, IF THE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION RETAINS SOME ROYALTY RIGHTS TO THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.
Rep. COLE explained 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 Bamberg Bannister Bedingfield Bernstein Bingham Bowers Bradley Brannon G. A. Brown Burns Chumley Clary Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole Collins Corley H. A. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Duckworth Erickson Finlay Forrester Funderburk Gagnon Gambrell George Gilliard Goldfinch Govan Hamilton Hardee Hardwick Hart Hayes Henderson Henegan Herbkersman Hicks Hill Hiott Hixon Hodges Hosey Huggins Jefferson Johnson Kennedy King Kirby Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy McEachern McKnight M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Murphy Nanney Newton Norman Ott Parks Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Riley Rivers Robinson-Simpson Rutherford Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith Sottile Southard Stavrinakis Tallon Taylor Thayer Tinkler Toole Weeks Wells Whipper White Whitmire Willis Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up:
H. 3041 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, Allison, Atwater, Ballentine, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bradley, Brannon, Burns, Clary, Clemmons, Collins, H. A. Crawford, Daning, Duckworth, Erickson, Forrester, Goldfinch, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Horne, Huggins, Kennedy, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, McCoy, Merrill, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Newton, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Wells, White, Whitmire, Willis, Yow, McKnight and Funderburk: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE DUTIES, COMPENSATION, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE, THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH THE APPOINTMENT IS MADE, AND THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MAY BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE.
Reps. BANNISTER, OTT, HART, J. E. SMITH, GAMBRELL, W. J. MCLEOD, KING, GAGNON, KNIGHT, DOUGLAS, CROSBY, ANTHONY, TALLON, R. L. BROWN, PUTNAM, FORRESTER, HENEGAN, CHUMLEY, ANDERSON, HICKS, BRANNON, GILLIARD, HOSEY, CLYBURN, CLARY, WEEKS, NORMAN, MCCOY, DILLARD, ROBINSON-SIMPSON, BALLENTINE, HUGGINS, ATWATER, LOFTIS and RIDGEWAY requested debate on the Joint Resolution.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3035 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Long, Burns, Chumley, Kirby, Hixon, Toole, Corley, Gagnon, Duckworth, Hardee, Johnson, Clemmons, Douglas, Ballentine, Tallon, Hodges, Henegan, Hiott, V. S. Moss, Dillard, Knight, Jefferson, Gilliard, Erickson and Riley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 54 TO TITLE 48 SO AS TO ENACT THE "TAKE PALMETTO PRIDE WHERE YOU LIVE ACT", TO CREATE THE TAKE PALMETTO PRIDE WHERE YOU LIVE ACT COMMISSION UNDER THE AUSPICES OF, AND STAFFED BY, THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL DEVELOP A STRATEGIC STATE PLAN FOR LITTER REMOVAL, REDUCTION AND PREVENTION, AND LITTER LAW ENFORCEMENT THROUGH THE COORDINATION AND COOPERATION OF STATE AGENCIES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, PRIVATE PROFIT AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESS, AND INDUSTRY TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPONENTS OF THE PLAN; TO AMEND SECTION 24-23-115, RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICE WORK AS A CONDITION OF PROBATION OR SUSPENSION OF A SENTENCE, SO AS TO DEFINE "PUBLIC SERVICE WORK" AS PARTICIPATING IN A LITTER REMOVAL PROGRAM OR ANOTHER LITTER PROGRAM UNDER THE COMMISSION UNLESS THE COURT FINDS THAT PARTICIPATION IN SUCH A PROGRAM IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR THE OFFENDER; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 67, TITLE 44 RELATING TO THE "LITTER CONTROL ACT OF 1978" UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
Rep. DILLARD proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 3035 (COUNCIL\SWB\3035C001.SWB.CM15), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 24-23-115, as contained in SECTION 3, page 6, by deleting / means / on line 23 and inserting / includes /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. DILLARD explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. DILLARD explained the Bill.
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 Bamberg Bannister Bedingfield Bernstein Bingham Bowers Bradley Brannon G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Burns Chumley Clary Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole Collins Corley H. A. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Duckworth Erickson Felder Finlay Forrester Funderburk Gagnon Gambrell George Gilliard Goldfinch Govan Hamilton Hardee Hardwick Hart Hayes Henderson Henegan Herbkersman Hicks Hill Hiott Hixon Hodges Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Johnson Kennedy King Kirby Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy McEachern McKnight M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Murphy Nanney Newton Norman Ott Parks Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Riley Rivers Robinson-Simpson Rutherford Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Tinkler Toole Weeks Wells Whipper White Whitmire Williams Willis Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Rep. HIXON moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3118 (Word version) -- Reps. Pitts and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-525 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS GOVERNING CERTAIN AREAS TO ESTABLISH SEASONS, DATES, AREAS, BAG LIMITS, AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS FOR HUNTING AND TAKING WILD TURKEY; BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-580 SO AS TO ESTABLISH MALE WILD TURKEY HUNTING SEASON AS MARCH 20 THROUGH MAY 5, DECLARE THE SATURDAY PRECEDING MARCH 20 OF EACH YEAR TO BE "SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH TURKEY HUNTING DAY" AND PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR YOUTH TURKEY HUNTING ON THIS DAY, TO PROVIDE A WILD TURKEY BAG LIMIT, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CERTAIN WILD TURKEY RESOURCES INFORMATION INCLUDING RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE SEASON AND THE BAG LIMITS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 50-11-530, 50-11-540, AND 50-11-544, ALL RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES' REGULATION OF THE HUNTING OF WILD TURKEYS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEPARTMENT'S AUTHORITY TO REGULATE THE HUNTING OF WILD TURKEYS, TO ALLOW IT TO PROMULGATE EMERGENCY REGULATIONS FOR THE PROPER CONTROL OF THE HARVESTING OF WILD TURKEYS, TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE THE HUNTING OF WILD TURKEYS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL WILD TURKEY TRANSPORTATION TAGS MUST BE VALIDATED AS PRESCRIBED BY THE DEPARTMENT BEFORE A TURKEY IS MOVED FROM THE POINT OF KILL; AND TO SUSPEND THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 50-11-520 UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ACT UNTIL NOVEMBER 7, 2018, WHEN SECTION 50-11-580 IS REPEALED.
Rep. HIXON proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 3118 (COUNCIL\SWB\3118C001.SWB.CM15), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting SECTION 7, as contained on page 4 in its entirety and inserting:
/ SECTION 7. This act takes effect on June 30, 2015. Provided, upon the effective date of this act until November 7, 2018, the provisions of Section 50-11-520 are suspended. On November 7, 2018, the turkey hunting seasons and bag limits in effect for the respective counties prior to the effective date of this act and delineated in Section 50-11-520 are effective, and Section 50-11-580 is repealed. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. HIXON explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. TALLON proposed the following Amendment No. 2 to H. 3118 (COUNCIL\GGS\3118C001.GGS.ZW15), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 50-11-580(C), as contained in SECTION 2, page 2, by striking subsection (C) in its entirety and inserting:
/ (C) The season bag limit per person for male wild turkeys is three which may be taken with archery equipment or any lawful firearm and ammunition. Only one male wild turkey may be taken per day. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. TALLON explained the amendment.
Rep. PITTS spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. HIOTT moved to table the amendment.
Rep. TALLON demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bamberg Bedingfield Bernstein Bingham Bowers Bradley G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Burns Chumley Clary Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Corley H. A. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Duckworth Erickson Felder Finlay Funderburk Goldfinch Govan Hardee Hardwick Hart Hayes Henderson Henegan Herbkersman Hill Hiott Hixon Hodges Hosey Huggins Jefferson King Kirby Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy McEachern McKnight M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Merrill Mitchell V. S. Moss Murphy Nanney Newton Norman Ott Parks Pope Putnam Ridgeway Riley Rivers Robinson-Simpson Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith J. E. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Taylor Tinkler Toole Weeks Wells Whipper Whitmire Williams Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allison Bannister Brannon Cole Forrester Gagnon Gambrell Hamilton Hicks D. C. Moss Pitts Tallon Thayer White Willis
So, the amendment was tabled.
Rep. HIXON explained the Bill.
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 Bamberg Bannister Bedingfield Bernstein Bingham Bowers Bradley Brannon G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Burns Chumley Clary Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole Collins Corley H. A. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Duckworth Felder Finlay Forrester Funderburk Gagnon Gambrell Goldfinch Govan Hamilton Hardee Hardwick Hart Hayes Henderson Herbkersman Hicks Hill Hiott Hixon Hodges Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Johnson Kennedy King Kirby Knight Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas McCoy McEachern McKnight M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Merrill Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Murphy Nanney Newton Norman Ott Parks Pitts Pope Putnam Quinn Ridgeway Riley Rivers Rutherford Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith Sottile Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Tinkler Toole Weeks Wells Whipper White Whitmire Williams Willis Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
Gilliard
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 3118. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Eddy Southard
Rep. BALLENTINE moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 3459 (Word version) -- Reps. Knight, George, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowers, Bradley, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Collins, Corley, H. A. Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Kennedy, King, Kirby, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, W. J. McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tinkler, Toole, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE HELEN DOUGLAS ABERNATHY WHITE OF MARION COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
H. 3436 (Word version) -- Reps. Pope, Delleney, Felder, King, Long, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Norman and Simrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE YORK COUNTY AS A VITAL PART OF THE PALMETTO STATE AND TO DECLARE FEBRUARY 24, 2015, "YORK COUNTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
At 1:37 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. MURPHY, adjourned in memory of Matthew Fineran of Summerville, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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