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The Senate assembled at 2:00 P.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
Solomon implored the Lord God to:
" 'Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can rule this great people of yours?' "
(II Chronicles 1:10)
Join me as we pray:
In the same manner, Lord, that Solomon called upon You to grant him the gift of wisdom, so do we urge these Senators to embrace the importance of education for all of the people of our State. How critical it is that these leaders do all they can to promote learning at every level, for every child, youth, young adult, and even for our older residents. May the members of this Senate at every turn do everything possible, O God, to support and encourage those who teach here in South Carolina. We will be stronger only if they do so. We hopefully pray this in Your name, dear Lord. Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
At 11:55 A.M., on motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate receded from business for the purpose of attending the Joint Assembly.
At 12:00 Noon, the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House.
The PRESIDENT of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that it had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both Houses.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Supreme Court, Seat #2.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Ralph King Anderson III, the Honorable John Cannon Few and the Honorable Harris Bruce Williams had been screened and found qualified to serve.
On motion of Senator LARRY MARTIN, the name of the Honorable Ralph King Anderson III, was withdrawn from consideration.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the names of the Honorable John Cannon Few and the Honorable Harris Bruce Williams in nomination.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Hon. John Cannon Few:
Alexander Allen Bennett Bright Campbell Campsen Corbin Cromer Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Leatherman Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Nicholson Peeler Turner
The following named Senators voted for Hon. Harris Bruce Williams:
Bryant Cleary Coleman Courson Jackson Johnson Kimpson Lourie Martin, Shane Matthews, John Matthews, Margie Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Thurmond Verdin Williams Young
Rep. Hixon asked unanimous consent to make a motion to allow the members of the House to vote by electronic roll call.
Rep. Bamberg objected.
The Reading Clerk of the House called the roll of the House, and the Representatives voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Representatives voted for Hon. John Cannon Few:
Allison Bannister Bedingfield Bradley R. L. Brown Burns Chumley Clemmons Collins Corley H. A. Crawford Crosby Daning Dillard Duckworth Erickson Felder Forrester Fry Funderburk Gagnon Gambrell Gilliard Goldfinch Hamilton Hardee Henderson Hill Hixon Johnson Jordan Kennedy Kirby Limehouse Loftis Long Lowe Lucas W. J. McLeod Merrill D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Nanney Newton Ott Parks Pitts Pope Putnam Riley Rivers Robinson-Simpson Ryhal Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith Sottile Southard Stavrinakis Stringer Taylor Thayer Tinkler Wells White Williams Willis Hicks Yow
The following named Representatives voted for Hon. Harris Bruce Williams:
Alexander Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bamberg Bernstein Bingham Bowers Brannon G. A. Brown Clary Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole Delleney Douglas Finlay George Govan Hart Hayes Henegan Herbkersman Hiott Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson King Knight Mack McCoy McEachern McKnight M. S. McLeod Mitchell Murphy Neal Norrell Quinn Ridgeway Rutherford J. E. Smith Spires Weeks Whipper Whitmire
Total number of Senators voting 44
Total number of Representatives voting 121
Grand Total 165
Necessary to a choice 83
Of which Hon. John Cannon Few received 92
Of which Hon. Harris Bruce Williams received 73
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable John Cannon Few was elected to the position of Judge, Supreme Court, Seat #2 for the term to expire July 31, 2016.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Court of Appeals, Seat #9.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable James Edward Lockemy had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable James Edward Lockemy in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable James Edward Lockemy was elected to the position of Judge, Court of Appeals, Seat #9 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 1st Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Edgar Warren Dickson had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Edgar Warren Dickson in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Edgar Warren Dickson was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 1st Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 1st Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Diane Schafer Goodstein had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Diane Schafer Goodstein in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Diane Schafer Goodstein was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 1st Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 2nd Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Doyet A. Early III had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Doyet A. Early III in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Doyet A. Early III was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 2nd Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 3rd Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Ralph Ferrell Cothran, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Ralph Ferrell Cothran, Jr. in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Ralph Ferrell Cothran, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 3rd Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 6th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Brian M. Gibbons had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Brian M. Gibbons in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Brian M. Gibbons was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 6th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 8th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Frank Robert Addy, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Frank Robert Addy, Jr. in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Frank Robert Addy, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 8th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 13th Judicial Circuit, Seat #4.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable David Garrison Hill had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable David Garrison Hill in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable David Garrison Hill was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 13th Judicial Circuit, Seat #4 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 15th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Steven H. John had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Steven H. John in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Steven H. John was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 15th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 16th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable John Calvin Hayes III had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable John Calvin Hayes III in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable John Calvin Hayes III was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 16th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 16th Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Daniel Dewitt Hall had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Daniel Dewitt Hall in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, asked with unanimous consent, to have the vote taken by acclamation.
Senator SHANE MARTIN objected.
Senator SHANE MARTIN spoke against the election of the nominee.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted in the affirmative:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Coleman Corbin Cromer Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie Nicholson Peeler Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Sheheen Thurmond Turner Verdin Williams Young
The following named Senators voted in the negative:
Bright Bryant Courson Martin, Shane Shealy
On the motion of Rep. Rutherford, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted in the affirmative:
Alexander Anderson Anthony Atwater Bales Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bernstein Bingham Bowers Bradley Brannon G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Clary Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole Collins Corley H. A. Crawford Crosby Daning Delleney Dillard Douglas Duckworth Erickson Felder Finlay Forrester Fry Funderburk Gagnon Gambrell George Gilliard Goldfinch Govan Hamilton Hardee Hart Hayes Henderson Henegan Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Johnson Jordan Kennedy King Kirby Knight Limehouse Long Lowe Lucas Mack McCoy McEachern McKnight M. S. McLeod W. J. McLeod Mitchell D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Murphy Nanney Neal Newton Ott Parks Pope Norrell Quinn Ridgeway Riley Rivers Robinson-Simpson Rutherford Ryhal Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith J. E. Smith Sottile Southard Spires Stavrinakis Taylor Thayer Tinkler Weeks Wells Whipper Whitmire Williams Willis Hicks Yow
The following named Representatives voted in the negative:
Bedingfield Burns Chumley Hill Loftis Pitts G. R. Smith Stringer
Total number of Senators voting 42
Total number of Representatives voting 117
Grand Total 159
Necessary to a choice 80
Ayes 146
Nays 13
Senator COLEMAN asked unanimous consent to speak.
Rep. Crosby objected.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Daniel Dewitt Hall was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 16th Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, at-large, Seat #10.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that Jocelyn Newman, Grady L. Patterson III and Robert L. Reibold had been screened and found qualified to serve.
On motion of Senator LARRY MARTIN, the name of Robert L. Reibold was withdrawn from consideration.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Newman:
Allen Campbell Cleary Coleman Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Matthews, John Matthews, Margie Nicholson Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Sheheen Thurmond Williams
The following named Senators voted for Patterson:
Alexander Bennett Bright Bryant Campsen Corbin Courson Cromer Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Peeler Shealy Turner Verdin Young
On the motion of Rep. Rutherford, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Newman:
Alexander Allison Anderson Bales Bamberg Bernstein Bowers G. A. Brown R. L. Brown Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins H. A. Crawford Crosby Daning Dillard Douglas underburk George Gilliard Goldfinch Govan Hart Hayes Henegan Hodges Horne Hosey Howard Jefferson Johnson Jordan King Kirby Knight Lowe Mack McCoy McEachern McKnight M. S. McLeod Merrill Mitchell Murphy Neal Newton Parks Pitts Norrell Ridgeway Rivers Robinson-Simpson Rutherford G. M. Smith J. E. Smith Sottile Southard Stavrinakis Tinkler Weeks Whipper Williams Willis
The following named Representatives voted for Patterson:
Anthony Atwater Ballentine Bannister Bedingfield Bingham Bradley Brannon Burns Chumley Clary Cole Corley Delleney Duckworth Erickson Felder Finlay Forrester Fry Gagnon Gambrell Hamilton Hardee Henderson Herbkersman Hill Hiott Hixon Huggins Kennedy Limehouse Loftis Long Lucas W. J. McLeod D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Nanney Ott Pope Putnam Quinn Riley Ryhal Sandifer Simrill G. R. Smith Spires Stringer Taylor Thayer Wells White Whitmire Hicks Yow
Total number of Senators voting 44
Total number of Representatives voting 121
Grand Total 165
Necessary to a choice 83
Of which Jocelyn Newman received 85
Of which Grady L. Patterson III received 80
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Jocelyn Newman was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, at-large, Seat #10 for the term to expire June 30, 2021.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 1st Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable William J. Wylie, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable William J. Wylie, Jr. in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable William J. Wylie, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 1st Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 1st Judicial Circuit, Seat #3.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Nancy Chapman McLin had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Nancy Chapman McLin in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Nancy Chapman McLin was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 1st Judicial Circuit, Seat #3 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 2nd Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Vicki J. Snelgrove had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Vicki J. Snelgrove in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Vicki J. Snelgrove was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 2nd Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 3rd Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable George Marion McFaddin, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable George Marion McFaddin, Jr. in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable George Marion McFaddin, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 3rd Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 4th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Cely Anne Brigman had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Cely Anne Brigman in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Cely Anne Brigman was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 4th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 5th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Dorothy Mobley Jones had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Dorothy Mobley Jones in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Dorothy Mobley Jones was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 5th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 5th Judicial Circuit, Seat #4.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Gwendlyne Young Jones had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Gwendlyne Young Jones in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Gwendlyne Young Jones was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 5th Judicial Circuit, Seat #4 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 7th Judicial Circuit, Seat #3.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Usha J. Bridges had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Usha J. Bridges in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Usha J. Bridges was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 7th Judicial Circuit, Seat #3 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 8th Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable John M. Rucker had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable John M. Rucker in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable John M. Rucker was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 8th Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 9th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Daniel E. Martin, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Daniel E. Martin, Jr. in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Daniel E. Martin, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 9th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 9th Judicial Circuit, Seat #3.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that Spiros Stavros Ferderigos, Michele Patrao Forsythe and Rita J. Roache had been screened and found qualified to serve.
On motion of Senator LARRY MARTIN, the names of Rita J. Roache and Spiros Stavros Ferderigos were withdrawn from consideration.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of Michele Patrao Forsythe in nomination, moved that the nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Michele Patrao Forsythe was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 9th Judicial Circuit, Seat #3 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 9th Judicial Circuit, Seat #6.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Jack Alan Landis had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Jack Alan Landis in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Jack Alan Landis was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 9th Judicial Circuit, Seat #6 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 10th Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Karen F. Ballenger had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Karen F. Ballenger in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Karen F. Ballenger was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 10th Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 11th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable William Gregory Seigler had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable William Gregory Seigler in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable William Gregory Seigler was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 11th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 12th Judicial Circuit, Seat #3.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Jerry Deese Vinson, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Jerry Deese Vinson, Jr. in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Jerry Deese Vinson, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 12th Judicial Circuit, Seat #3 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 13th Judicial Circuit, Seat #6.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Alex Kinlaw, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Alex Kinlaw, Jr. in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Alex Kinlaw, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 13th Judicial Circuit, Seat #6 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 14th Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Peter L. Fuge had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Peter L. Fuge in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Peter L. Fuge was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 14th Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 15th Judicial Circuit, Seat #2.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Melissa J. Buckhannon had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Melissa J. Buckhannon in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Melissa J. Buckhannon was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 15th Judicial Circuit, Seat #2 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 16th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Thomas H. White IV had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Thomas H. White IV in nomination, moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Thomas H. White IV was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 16th Judicial Circuit, Seat #1 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Administrative Law Court, Seat #6.
Senator LARRY MARTIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Sebastien Phillip Lenski had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LARRY MARTIN placed the name of the Honorable Sebastien Phillip Lenski in nomination, moved that the nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Sebastien Phillip Lenski was elected to the position of Judge, Administrative Law Court, Seat #6 for the term to expire June 30, 2021.
The purposes of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the PRESIDENT declared it adjourned, whereupon the Senate returned to its Chamber and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
At 1:10 P.M., on motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate receded from business until 2:00 P.M.
At 2:03 P.M., the Senate resumed.
At 2:08 P.M., Senator BRIGHT made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator LEATHERMAN moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the Call:
Alexander Bennett Bright Bryant Campbell Cleary Coleman Corbin Cromer Davis Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie Peeler Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Thurmond Turner Williams Young
A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
The following appointment was transmitted by the Honorable Nikki Randhawa Haley:
Initial Appointment, Cherokee County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2014, and to expire April 30, 2018
Ben E. Taylor, 1641 West Rutledge Ave., Gaffney, SC 29341 VICE Mike Wayne Clary
Senator JOHNSON introduced of Dr. Gary Culbertson of Sumter, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
At 2:07 P.M., Senator KIMPSON requested a leave of absence for Senator McELVEEN for the day.
The following co-sponsor was added to the respective Bill:
S. 1038 (Word version) Sen. Coleman
H. 4723 (Word version) -- Rep. Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 51 IN FLORENCE COUNTY THAT RUNS TWO HUNDRED YARDS NORTH AND TWO HUNDRED YARDS SOUTH OF ELIZABETH BAPTIST CHURCH "REVEREND SOLOMON EADDY, SR. HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THIS DESIGNATION.
Senator WILLIAMS asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Transportation.
The Resolution was recalled from the Committee on Transportation and ordered placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.
The following were introduced:
S. 1056 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE FEBRUARY 21 THROUGH FEBRUARY 27, 2016, AS "EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO COINCIDE WITH NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK, AND TO DECLARE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016, "EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 1057 (Word version) -- Senator Bennett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-10610 AND 56-3-10710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF "SILVER STAR" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND "BRONZE STAR" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TYPE OF MOTOR VEHICLES THAT MAY DISPLAY THESE LICENSE PLATES AND TO PROVIDE THAT MOTORCYCLES MAY DISPLAY THESE LICENSE PLATES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 1058 (Word version) -- Senator Coleman: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016, AS "SC PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THIS GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS.
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The Senate Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Invitations.
S. 1059 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-5060, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY AN INDIVIDUAL BY MEANS OF THE INCOME TAX RETURN CHECK OFF, SO AS TO ADD HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H. 3521 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Putnam, Clemmons, Rivers, Yow, Burns, Loftis, Chumley and Hicks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-250 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.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4332 (Word version) -- Reps. Murphy, Johnson, Jefferson and Knight: A BILL TO CHANGE THE METHOD OF ELECTING THE SEVEN MEMBERS OF THE SUMMERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES FROM AT-LARGE TO SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS; TO DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS ARE DELINEATED; TO PROVIDE DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION REGARDING THESE NEWLY DRAWN ELECTION DISTRICTS; AND TO ESTABLISH LIMITED FISCAL AUTONOMY FOR SUMMERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 AND DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 BY PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND TAX MILLAGE FOR SUMMERVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 AND DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 MUST BE DETERMINED.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar.
H. 4579 (Word version) -- Reps. Pope, Lucas, Delleney, Simrill, Bales, Clyburn, Hosey, Tallon, Henderson, Felder and W. J. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-3-125 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, A SUCCESSOR TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM; BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-12 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 2018 GENERAL ELECTION THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND GOVERNOR MUST BE JOINTLY ELECTED AND TO DELINEATE JOINT CANDIDACY PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-120, RELATING TO A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF BOTH GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE PRO TEMPORE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-620, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO BE PART TIME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ELECTED IN THE 2018 GENERAL ELECTION, THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SHALL PERFORM THE DUTIES PERTAINING TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR WHICH ARE ASSIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR, EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 1-9-30, RELATING TO EMERGENCY INTERIM SUCCESSORS TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE PRO TEMPORE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-17-20, RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COOPERATION OF THE SENATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE CONVENING OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN 2019, THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE MAY SERVE ON THE COMMITTEE EX OFFICIO; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-125, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL, DISAPPROVAL, AND MODIFICATION OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REPLACE THE TERM "LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR" WITH "PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE"; TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-30, RELATING TO SUBSISTENCE EXPENSES FOR MEMBERS AND THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ON LEGISLATIVE DAYS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S ELIGIBILITY FOR A SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-90, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF READING CLERKS, SERGEANTS AT ARMS, AND ASSISTANT SERGEANTS AT ARMS, SO AS TO REPLACE THE TERM "LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR" WITH "PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE"; TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONVENTION NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES, SO AS TO REMOVE A REFERENCE TO "LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR"; TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MEETING AND ORGANIZATION OF COUNTY BOARDS OF CANVASSERS, SO AS TO REMOVE A REFERENCE TO THE "LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR"; TO AMEND SECTION 10-1-40, RELATING TO THE STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REPLACE THE "LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR" AS THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY FOR THE SENATE WITH THE "PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-27-20, 14-27-30, AND 14-27-40, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO REPLACE REFERENCES TO THE "LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR" WITH "PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 14-27-80, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO REPLACE THE TERM "LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR" WITH "PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE".
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4785 (Word version) -- Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - BOARD OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS, RELATING TO BOARD OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4562, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H. 4786 (Word version) -- Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, RELATING TO LOCAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS STANDARDS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4563, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
H. 4787 (Word version) -- Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO HORSE MEAT AND KANGAROO MEAT; FAIRS, CAMP MEETINGS, AND OTHER GATHERINGS; CAMPS; MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS; SANITATION OF SCHOOLS; AND NUISANCES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4552, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H. 4788 (Word version) -- Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR LICENSING NURSING HOMES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4543, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H. 4804 (Word version) -- Reps. Hayes, George, Goldfinch, Anderson, Clemmons, H. A. Crawford, Duckworth, Fry, Hardee, Johnson and Ryhal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HORRY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FOR ITS ENORMOUSLY BENEFICIAL IMPACT AND TO CONGRATULATE THE ORGANIZATION ON ITS SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL SERVICE IN THE PALMETTO STATE.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4814 (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 23, 2016, "YORK COUNTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
Senator HAYES asked unanimous consent to make a motion to take the Concurrent Resolution up for immediate consideration.
There was no objection.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Concurrent Resolution. The question then was the adoption of the Concurrent Resolution.
On motion of Senator HAYES, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered returned to the House.
H. 4823 (Word version) -- Rep. Hiott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE MEMBERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S FFA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA, AND ALL WHO SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND ENCOURAGE THESE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, AND TO JOIN THEM IN OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL FFA WEEK, FEBRUARY 20 - 27, 2016.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4824 (Word version) -- Rep. Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE COSTA PLEICONES, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
Senator GROOMS from the Committee on Transportation submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 561 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms, Davis, Gregory, Peeler, Malloy, Campbell, Cleary and Bennett: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 57 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION TO NINE MEMBERS, TO PROVIDE THAT COMMISSIONERS SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FROM THE STATE AT LARGE SUBJECT TO SCREENING BY THE JOINT TRANSPORTATION REVIEW COMMITTEE AND THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, TO PROVIDE THAT COMMISSIONERS SHALL BE APPOINTED TO SIX-YEAR TERMS, AND TO CLARIFY THE COMMISSION'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-410, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNOR, SHALL APPOINT A SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION SUBJECT TO THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 57-1-720(C) AND 57-1-730 TO MAKE TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS REFLECTING THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS RATHER THAN ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, TO ESTABLISH A DIVISION WITHIN THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 57-1-460 AND 57-1-740.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator CAMPSEN from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 780 (Word version) -- Senator McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1630 (A) THROUGH (D) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE SALE AND TRAFFICKING IN FISH, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY ISSUE PERMITS FOR THE RELEASE OR STOCKING OF STERILE WHITE AMUR, GRASS CARP, OR GRASS CARP HYBRIDS IN THIS STATE AND TO UPDATE NECESSARY TERMS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator LEATHERMAN from the Committee on Finance submitted a favorable report on:
S. 932 (Word version) -- Senators Bennett, Grooms and Hembree: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT RATIOS, SO AS TO REVISE AN APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator CAMPSEN from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable report on:
S. 984 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TERMS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA MARINE RESOURCES ACT OF 2000, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "SOUTHERN COBIA MANAGEMENT ZONE"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-2730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN FEDERAL FISHING REGULATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE REGULATIONS DO NOT APPLY TO COBIA LOCATED IN THE SOUTHERN COBIA MANAGEMENT ZONE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator LARRY MARTIN from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a majority favorable with amendment and Senator COLEMAN a minority unfavorable report on:
S. 1017 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, L. Martin, Peeler, Massey, Bryant, Turner, Hembree and Young: 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, BEGINNING UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SERVING IN OFFICE ON JANUARY 10, 2019, AND AFTER THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, TO DELETE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AND MUST SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE GOVERNOR, AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE DUTIES, COMPENSATION, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE OFFICE, AND THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH THE APPOINTMENT IS MADE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator CAMPSEN from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable report on:
S. 1030 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-645 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF NONGAME FISH, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A RECREATIONAL FISHERMAN TO TAKE MORE THAN TWENTY-FIVE AMERICAN EEL A DAY AND THAT EACH AMERICAN EEL TAKEN MUST BE AT LEAST NINE INCHES LONG.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator CLEARY from the Committee on Invitations polled out S. 1045 favorable:
S. 1045 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE YORK COUNTY AS A VITAL PART OF THE PALMETTO STATE AND TO DECLARE FEBRUARY 23, 2016, "YORK COUNTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
AYES
Cleary Alexander Reese Verdin Campsen Cromer Malloy Johnson Kimpson McElveen Campbell
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
S. 1045 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE YORK COUNTY AS A VITAL PART OF THE PALMETTO STATE AND TO DECLARE FEBRUARY 23, 2016, "YORK COUNTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Senator HAYES asked unanimous consent to make a motion to take the Concurrent Resolution up for immediate consideration.
There was no objection.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Concurrent Resolution. The question then was the adoption of the Concurrent Resolution.
On motion of Senator HAYES, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered sent to the House.
Senator LARRY MARTIN from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a majority favorable with amendment and Senator HUTTO a minority unfavorable report on:
H. 3184 (Word version) -- Reps. Pope, Cole, Anderson, Bales, G.A. Brown, R.L. Brown, Finlay, Funderburk, Hart, Knight, Lucas, Murphy, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Putnam, Rivers, Southard, Spires, Tallon, Taylor, Wells, Williams, Willis, Bernstein, Long, Douglas, Henderson, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, McCoy, McKnight, Clary, M.S. McLeod, Thayer, W.J. McLeod, Weeks, J.E. Smith and Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION AND ITS MEMBERSHIP, SO AS TO RECONSTITUTE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2015, TO CONSIST OF FOUR MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, FOUR MEMBERS ELECTED BY THE SUPREME COURT, TWO MEMBERS ELECTED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND TWO MEMBERS ELECTED BY THE SENATE, RESPECTIVELY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THESE MEMBERS, TO PROVIDE FOR OFFICERS OF THE COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERS' TERMS OF OFFICE AND MANNER OF THEIR REMOVAL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES, POWERS, AND PROCEDURES OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THESE DUTIES, POWERS, AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO VEST WITH THE COMMISSION THE ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO INITIATE OR RECEIVE COMPLAINTS AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, ITS STAFF, AND CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO INITIATE OR RECEIVE COMPLAINTS AGAINST JUDGES AND OTHER JUDICIAL OFFICIALS OF THE UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM AND THEIR STAFFS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND PROCESSING OF COMPLAINTS AGAINST GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEMBERS, STAFF, AND CANDIDATES PURSUANT TO SPECIFIED PROCEDURES AND FOR THE REFERRAL OF SUBSTANTIVE COMPLAINTS TO THE APPROPRIATE HOUSE OR SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEES FOR DISPOSITION TOGETHER WITH THE ETHICS COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THERE IS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A VIOLATION HAS OCCURRED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND PROCESSING OF COMPLAINTS AGAINST JUDGES AND OTHER JUDICIAL OFFICIALS OR THEIR STAFF PURSUANT TO SPECIFIED PROCEDURES AND, AFTER INVESTIGATION, FOR THE REFERRAL OF SUBSTANTIVE COMPLAINTS TO THE COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT AND THE SUPREME COURT FOR DISPOSITION TOGETHER WITH THE ETHICS COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THERE IS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A VIOLATION HAS OCCURRED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-13-530 AND 8-13-540, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND PROCEDURES OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEES, SO AS TO REVISE THESE DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND PROCEDURES IN ORDER TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE ABOVE PROVISIONS AND TO MAKE OTHER CHANGES; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-545 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE HOUSE OR SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEES TO ISSUE FORMAL ADVISORY OPINIONS AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR EFFECT AND APPLICABILITY; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL COMPLAINT PROCEDURES IN REGARD TO THE ABOVE PROVISIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator LEATHERMAN from the Committee on Finance submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H. 4633 (Word version) -- Reps. Bingham and Limehouse: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DATE BY WHICH AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL MUST APPLY TO BECOME AN ELIGIBLE INSTITUTION FOR PURPOSES OF THE EDUCATIONAL TAX CREDIT FOR EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS CHILDREN UNTIL FEBRUARY 15, 2016.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Columbia, S.C., February 3, 2016
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the Report of the Committee of Free Conference on:
S. 255 (Word version) -- Senator Thurmond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-1-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION OF ARREST AND BOOKING RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OR ENTITY WHO PUBLISHES ON THE PERSON OR ENTITY'S WEBSITE THE ARREST AND BOOKING RECORDS OF A PERSON WHOSE CHARGES HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED OR DISMISSED, OR OF A PERSON WHO IS FOUND NOT GUILTY OF A CHARGE, SHALL, WITHOUT FEE OR COMPENSATION, REMOVE THE ARREST AND BOOKING RECORDS WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF A WRITTEN REQUEST, AND TO PROVIDE THE PENALTIES FOR A PERSON OR ENTITY WHO FAILS TO REMOVE THE ARREST AND BOOKING RECORDS.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
S. 255 (Word version) -- Senator Thurmond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-1-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION OF ARREST AND BOOKING RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OR ENTITY WHO PUBLISHES ON THE PERSON OR ENTITY'S WEBSITE THE ARREST AND BOOKING RECORDS OF A PERSON WHOSE CHARGES HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED OR DISMISSED, OR OF A PERSON WHO IS FOUND NOT GUILTY OF A CHARGE, SHALL, WITHOUT FEE OR COMPENSATION, REMOVE THE ARREST AND BOOKING RECORDS WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF A WRITTEN REQUEST, AND TO PROVIDE THE PENALTIES FOR A PERSON OR ENTITY WHO FAILS TO REMOVE THE ARREST AND BOOKING RECORDS.
The Report of the Committee of Free Conference having been adopted by both Houses, ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and the Act enrolled for Ratification.
A message was sent to the House accordingly.
S. 914 (Word version) -- Senator L. Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JANUARY 30, 2016, AS "FRED KOREMATSU DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THE LIFE AND WORK OF FRED KOREMATSU.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
S. 1048 (Word version) -- Senator Verdin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE PIEDMONT AMERICAN INDIAN ASSOCIATION/LOWER EASTERN CHEROKEE NATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE OUTSTANDING HONOR OF BEING RECOGNIZED AS A TRIBE BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
The following Bill was read the third time and ordered returned to the House with amendments:
H. 3145 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Lucas, Thayer, Yow, Long, G.R. Smith, Hixon, Henderson, G.M. Smith, Sottile, Forrester, Felder, Atwater, Toole, Huggins, Pope, Simrill, Bales, Anderson, Gilliard and Hicks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-700 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A PERSON IS IMMUNE FROM CIVIL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM HIS FORCIBLE ENTRY INTO A MOTOR VEHICLE TO REMOVE A CHILD WHO HE REASONABLY BELIEVES IS IN IMMINENT DANGER OF SUFFERING HARM IF NOT REMOVED, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS IMMUNITY DOES NOT AFFECT CERTAIN OTHER CIVIL LIABILITY.
The following Bill and Resolutions were read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:
S. 589 (Word version) -- Senators Lourie and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 85 TO TITLE 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE "MUSIC THERAPY PRACTICE ACT"; TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF MUSIC THERAPY; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA MUSIC THERAPY ADVISORY GROUP TO ASSIST THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT IN REGULATION OF THE PROFESSION OF MUSIC THERAPY; TO PROHIBIT THE PRACTICE OF MUSIC THERAPY WITHOUT A LICENSE; TO PROVIDE CRITERIA FOR LICENSURE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF A PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
S. 1042 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ALIGNMENT OF ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ELEMENTS WITH THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4603, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S. 1044 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO TEST SECURITY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4606, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S. 850 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STANDARD VALUATION, SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO PRESCRIBE NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE CONCERNING VALUING RESERVE LIABILITIES FOR OUTSTANDING INSURANCE POLICIES BASED UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE POLICY OR CONTRACT, TO ALTER THE ACTUARIAL OPINION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES, TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO REQUIRE THAT THE COMMISSIONER'S RESERVE VALUATION METHOD BE USED FOR POLICIES ISSUED AFTER MARCH 23, 1960, AND POLICIES ISSUED AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, TO PROVIDE A NEW FORMULA TO COMPUTE THE CALENDAR YEAR STATUTORY INTEREST RATE, TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO REFLECT THE COMMISSIONER'S RESERVE VALUATION METHODS, TO PROVIDE THE MINIMUM RESERVE REQUIRED IF THE PREMIUM CHARGED BY A COMPANY IS LESS THAN THE VALUATION NET PREMIUM FOR THE POLICY OR CONTRACT, TO PRESCRIBE THE MINIMUM STANDARD OF VALUATION FOR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACTS ISSUED ON OR AFTER THE OPERATIVE DATE OF THE OPERATION MANUAL, TO PRESCRIBE THE OPERATIVE DATE FOR THE VALUATION MANUAL AND WHAT THE VALUATION MANUAL MUST SPECIFY, TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR A COMPANY THAT USES A PRINCIPLE-BASED VALUATION, TO DEFINE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND TO PROVIDE PRIVILEGE FOR AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, AND TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-63-510, RELATING TO STANDARD NONFORFEITURE LAW FOR LIFE INSURANCE, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "OPERATIVE DATE OF THE VALUATION MANUAL"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-63-600, RELATING TO THE BASIS FOR CALCULATING ADJUSTED PREMIUMS AND PRESENT VALUES OF POLICIES ISSUED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1989, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONERS' STANDARD MORTALITY TABLE SHALL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE MINIMUM NONFORFEITURE STANDARD FOR POLICIES ISSUED ON OR AFTER THE OPERATIVE DATE OF THE VALUATION MANUAL.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill.
The question being the second reading of the Bill.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
AYES
Alexander Allen Bennett Bright Bryant Campbell Campsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Cromer Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie Nicholson Peeler Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Thurmond Turner Verdin Williams Young
Total--0
The Bill was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading.
S. 976 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD REFERENCES TO CERTAIN PRODUCERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-50, RELATING TO LIMITED LINE AND SPECIAL PRODUCER LICENSING, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THAT A PRODUCER LICENSED FOR PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE IS NOT REQUIRED TO BECOME APPOINTED BY THE SURPLUS LINES INSURER WHEN PLACING SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE THROUGH A LICENSED BROKER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-10, RELATING TO INSURANCE BROKERS AND SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INSURANCE BROKER'S LICENSE IS NOT REQUIRED OF A PRODUCER LICENSED FOR PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE WHO PLACES SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE THROUGH A LICENSED INSURANCE BROKER AND TO UPDATE REFERENCES.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill.
The question being the second reading of the Bill.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant Campbell Campsen Cleary Corbin Cromer Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie Nicholson Peeler Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Thurmond Verdin Williams Young
Total--0
Bright Courson Shealy Turner
The Bill was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading.
S. 139 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-130 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PERMITS REQUIRED FOR COASTAL ZONE CRITICAL AREAS, TO ALLOW FOR CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TECHNOLOGIES, METHODOLOGIES, OR STRUCTURES WITH REGARD TO PROTECTING BEACH AND DUNE CRITICAL AREAS WHEN AN EMERGENCY ORDER IS ISSUED BY APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-280, TO PROHIBIT THE SEAWARD MOVEMENT OF THE BASELINE AFTER JULY 1, 2015, AND TO ELIMINATE THE RIGHT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND LANDOWNERS TO PETITION THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT TO MOVE THE BASELINE SEAWARD UPON COMPLETION OF A BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT; TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-290, TO NARROW THE EXCEPTION OF GOLF COURSES FROM A PERMIT REQUIREMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING GOLF COURSES, TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR SANDFENCING, REVEGITATION OF DUNES, MINOR BEACH RENOURISHMENT, AND DUNE CONSTRUCTION; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO APPROVE REPAIRS TO CERTAIN EROSION CONTROL DEVICES WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE PROHIBITED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH REPAIRS MAY BE MADE; TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-320 BY ADDING A SUBSECTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY APPROVE EROSION CONTROL DEVICES NOT PROVIDED FOR IN THIS CHAPTER IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT A DEVICE WILL BE SUCCESSFUL WITH REGARD TO EROSION CONTROL; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 48-39-290(D)(2).
On motion of Senator VERDIN, the Bill was carried over.
S. 315 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms and Campsen: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REPEAL SECTION 6 OF ACT 114, RELATED TO THE TERMINATION OF THE GOVERNOR'S AUTHORITY TO APPOINT THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION; AND TO EXTEND THE GOVERNOR'S AUTHORITY UNTIL FURTHER ACTION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE CONTRARY.
On motion of Senator HUTTO, the Resolution was carried over.
S. 267 (Word version) -- Senators Young, Campsen, Hembree, Bennett, Turner, Thurmond, Davis, Bright, Bryant, L. Martin, S. Martin and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE MANDATORY ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE TO THE FIRST THURSDAY IN MAY, AND PROVIDE THAT IN ANY YEAR THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FAILS TO GIVE THIRD READING TO THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL BY MARCH FIRST, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THE DATE OF ADJOURNMENT IS EXTENDED BY ONE STATEWIDE DAY FOR EACH STATEWIDE DAY AFTER MARCH FIRST, THAT THE HOUSE FAILS TO GIVE THE BILL THIRD READING.
On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Bill was carried over.
S. 973 (Word version) -- Senators Cromer and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-20 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DATE THAT CERTAIN REVENUE MUST BE SENT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION TO 2027.
On motion of Senator CROMER, the Bill was carried over.
Having received a favorable report from the Senate, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Cherokee County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2014, and to expire April 30, 2018
Ben E. Taylor, 1641 West Rutledge Ave., Gaffney, SC 29341 VICE Mike Wayne Clary
On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate agreed to stand adjourned.
Senators THURMOND, SHANE MARTIN and BRIGHT desired to be recorded as voting against the motion to adjourn.
On motion of Senator NICHOLSON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Maurice "Mo" Aubrey Scott of Greenwood, S.C. Mr. Scott earned a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Florida in 1968. He joined the U.S. Air Force for five years and retired from Monsanto in 1997. Mo enjoyed flying and serving his church and community. He was a member of Rock Presbyterian Church and was a member of many organizations and boards including the United Way, Meals on Wheels and the Rotary Club. Mr. Scott was a loving husband, devoted father and doting grandfather who will be dearly missed.
MOTION ADOPTED
On motion of Senator McELVEEN, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Mose Morison of Greenville, S.C. Ms. Morison was the mother of Tami McKnew and Mark Wilson, the mother-in-law of Debra Wilson, the grandmother of Bronwyn McElveen and Connor Wilson and the great grandmother of Adelaide McElveen. Ms. Morison was a woman of great faith who enjoyed working with computers and following baseball. After moving to South Carolina in 1989, she gained employment with St. Francis Hospital and the Senior Action Center. She was a faithful parishioner of her beloved church, St. Mary's Catholic Church. Elizabeth was a loving mother, affectionate grandmother and a doting great grandmother who will be dearly remembered and sorely missed by her family.
At 2:43 P.M., on motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
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