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The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.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:
Philippians 4:11-13
"Not that I am referring to being in need; for I have learned to be content with whatever I have."
Let us pray. Gracious God, you call us to be content in all circumstances -- yet it is so easy to let the circumstances of life dictate how we live: a bitter defeat, a contentious co-worker, a broken relationship, a bad medical report, a financial loss. All these circumstances are a part of life, however, more often than not, we choose to wear the bitterness and resentment that we feel on our shoulders and in our hearts.
Charles Dickens said, "We forge the chains we wear in life." Help us, O God, to shed these chains that bind us, so that we might be more like the Apostle Paul and put our trust In You and not let circumstances define who we are. In Your holy name we pray, Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
At 11:11 A.M., on motion of Senator SETZLER, the Senate receded from business not to exceed 10 min minutes.
At 11:50 A.M., the Senate resumed.
Senator LEATHERMAN introduced Dr. Joseph David Hoyle of Florence, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
H. 5195 (Word version) -- Rep. Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF NORTH MCQUEEN STREET IN THE CITY OF FLORENCE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH WEST LUCAS STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH WEST SUMTER STREET "REVEREND EDWARD HEZEKIAH THOMAS WAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THIS DESIGNATION.
Senator WILLIAMS asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Concurrent Resolution from the Committee on Transportation.
The Concurrent Resolution was recalled from the Committee on Transportation and ordered placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.
The following were introduced:
S. 1224 (Word version) -- Senator Climer: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ANDREW M. "ANDY" YOUNG UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 1225 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler, Hembree, J. Matthews, Setzler, Grooms, Hutto, Young, Talley, Jackson, Malloy, Sheheen, Nicholson, Turner, Rice, Senn, Rankin, Alexander, Allen, Bennett, Campbell, Campsen, Cash, Climer, Corbin, Cromer, Davis, Fanning, Gambrell, Goldfinch, Gregory, Johnson, Kimpson, Leatherman, Martin, Massey, M. B. Matthews, McElveen, McLeod, Reese, Sabb, Scott, Shealy, Timmons, Verdin and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SOUTH CAROLINA'S 2018 DISTRICT TEACHERS OF THE YEAR UPON BEING SELECTED TO REPRESENT THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE TO CHILDREN, AND TO WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 1226 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, Grooms, M. B. Matthews, Kimpson, Campbell, Senn, Bennett and Goldfinch: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE STEPHANIE HAECHERL FOR BEING NAMED THE 2018 CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND TO COMMEND HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE CHILDREN OF THIS STATE.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 1227 (Word version) -- Senator Martin: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR LIEUTENANT DURWOOD "BO" BARTON, JR., A CRIMINAL PROFILER AND SUPERVISOR IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE UNIT WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THREE DECADES OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 1228 (Word version) -- Senators McElveen, Jackson, Nicholson, Scott, McLeod and Johnson: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE HONORABLE STEVEN K. BENJAMIN, MAYOR OF COLUMBIA, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS INAUGURATION AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
On motion of Senator DAVIS, on behalf of Senator McELVEEN, the Privilege of the Chamber, to that area behind the rail, was extended to Colonel Daniel T. "Ship" Lasica in recognition and appreciation of his outstanding service to our State and Country.
Senator RANKIN from the Committee on Judiciary polled out H. 3146 favorable:
H. 3146 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, G.R. Smith, B. Newton, Pitts, G.M. Smith, Daning, Taylor, Martin, W. Newton, Elliott, Loftis, Burns, Hixon, Erickson and Willis: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, AS AMENDED, 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, TO SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE GOVERNOR BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2023, OR UPON A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AFTER THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS AMENDMENT, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE DUTIES, COMPENSATION, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE OFFICE.
AYES
Rankin Hutto Campsen Massey McElveen Shealy Turner Young Climer Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Rice Senn Talley Timmons Cash
NAYS
Malloy Johnson Kimpson Sabb Margie Matthews McLeod
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable report on:
H. 3775 (Word version) -- Reps. Knight, Delleney, Cobb-Hunter, Felder, J.E. Smith, Simrill, Douglas, West, Wheeler, Thigpen, Williams, McEachern, Johnson, Pitts, Ridgeway, Rutherford, Henegan, Collins, Brawley and King: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING IN PART TO ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATES OF ADOPTED PERSONS, SO AS TO ALLOW AN ADULT ADOPTEE TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE ADOPTEE'S OWN ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE, TO ALLOW A BIOLOGICAL PARENT TO EXECUTE A CONTACT PREFERENCE FORM AT ANY TIME TO BE PROVIDED TO THE ADULT ADOPTEE WITH THE COPY OF THE ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A MEDICAL HISTORY FORM BY A BIOLOGICAL PARENT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4698 (Word version) -- Rep. G.M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-32, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A LICENSE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN THE STATE, SO AS TO WAIVE CERTAIN ADDITIONAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO ARE TO PRACTICE IN A POSITION WITHIN THE DISABILITY DETERMINATION SERVICES UNIT OF THE STATE AGENCY OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator GROOMS from the Committee on Transportation submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H. 4795 (Word version) -- Reps. Herbkersman, Simrill, W. Newton and Bradley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TERMS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS REGARDING THE REGULATION OF MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERMS "DEALER" OR "MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER" TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN PERSONS CONDUCTING AUCTIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL HILTON HEAD ISLAND CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
H. 4799 (Word version) -- Reps. Howard, Gilliard, Davis, Brawley and King: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 45, TITLE 40 ENTITLED THE "PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT"; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENTRY OF SOUTH CAROLINA INTO THIS MULTI-STATE COMPACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STRUCTURE, FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COMPACT; TO PROVIDE THE OBLIGATIONS, BENEFITS, AND RIGHTS OF COMPACT MEMBERS; AND TO DESIGNATE THE EXISTING PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 45, TITLE 40 AS "GENERAL PROVISIONS".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable report on:
H. 5159 (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 HOSPICES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4800, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator PEELER from the Committee on Medical Affairs submitted a favorable report on:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology, with the term to commence June 1, 2018, and to expire June 1, 2022
Audiologist:
James P. Wigand, 310 Honey Tree Drive, Lexington, SC 29073-6401 VICE Kelly A. Long
Received as information.
Reappointment, South Carolina State Board of Pharmacy, with the term to commence June 30, 2018, and to expire June 30, 2024
6th Congressional District:
Terry A. Blackmon, 15250 Highway 301, New Zion, SC 29111
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., May 3, 2018
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has returned the following Bill to the Senate with amendments:
H. 3895 (Word version) -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLES 9 AND 11 OF CHAPTER 9, TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS, SO AS TO REORGANIZE THE ARTICLES, TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN DIVISIONS, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-7-71 AND 2-7-78, RELATING TO CERTAIN IMPACT STATEMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATEMENTS TO BE CERTIFIED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HEALTH COVERAGE IMPACT STATEMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO CONDUCT THE ANALYSIS; TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-790, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTIONS FROM A LOCAL OPTION SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO FURNISH DATA TO THE STATE TREASURER, AND TO REQUIRE THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ASSISTANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FINANCIAL REPORTS FROM COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES, SO AS TO DELAY THE REPORTS UNTIL MARCH FIFTEENTH; TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-65, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA 911 ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO ALLOW THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE TO APPOINT A MEMBER; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-2-85 AND 27-2-95, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA GEODETIC SURVEY, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE REFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-170, RELATING TO THE DATA OVERSIGHT COUNCIL, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE REFERENCES, AND TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF THE COUNCIL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-5, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE; TO REDESIGNATE CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE CODE; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 1-11-360, 2-7-62, 44-6-175, AND 48-22-20 ALL RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., May 3, 2018
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has returned the following Bill to the Senate with amendments:
H. 4950 (Word version) -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2018, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
H. 4950 (Word version) -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2018, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate nonconcurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., May 3, 2018
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon the amendments proposed by the House to:
H. 4950 (Word version) -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2018, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
asks for a Committee of Conference, and has appointed Reps. White, Cole and Clyburn to the committee on the part of the House.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Whereupon, Senators LEATHERMAN, J. MATTHEWS and BENNETT were appointed to the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
S. 1219 (Word version) -- Senator Hembree: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MONDAY, MAY 7 THROUGH FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2018, AS "CHARTER SCHOOL WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATING THE CHILDREN OF THE PALMETTO STATE IN INNOVATIVE CLASSROOMS AND SCHOOLS.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
S. 1218 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 879 OF 1954, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE LANCASTER COUNTY NATURAL GAS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO ALTER THE METHOD OF APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
On motion of Senator GREGORY.
On motion of Senator GREGORY, with unanimous consent, S. 1218 was ordered to receive a third reading on Friday, May 4, 2018.
THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.
At 12:27 P.M., on motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate agreed to dispense with the balance of the Motion Period.
HAVING DISPENSED WITH THE MOTION PERIOD, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CONSIDERATION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS RETURNED FROM THE HOUSE.
S. 918 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler, Malloy, Hembree and M.B. Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TERMS DEFINED IN THE "NARCOTICS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT", SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "TARGETED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-360, RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE USE OF ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS WHEN PRESCRIBING NARCOTIC DRUGS, WITH EXCEPTIONS, AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN PRESCRIBING LIMITATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-1655 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROVIDE PRESCRIPTION REPORTS TO PRACTITIONERS AND TO CONDUCT AUDITS OF THE PRESCRIPTION MONITORING PROGRAM, AND SECTION 44-53-1665 SO AS TO ESTABLISH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-53-1630, AS AMENDED, 44-53-1640, AS AMENDED, 44-53-1645, 44-53-1650, AND 44-53-1680, AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO THE PRESCRIPTION MONITORING PROGRAM, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "TARGETED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE", TO REQUIRE DISPENSERS TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE PROGRAM AND TO REVIEW PROGRAM DATA BEFORE DISPENSING IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO CHANGE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRACTITIONERS TO REVIEW PRESCRIPTION HISTORY BEFORE PRESCRIBING SELECT CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, TO ALLOW PRACTITIONERS TO OBTAIN PRESCRIPTION REPORTS, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES, RESPECTIVELY; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-47-965 AND 40-33-34, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY OF PHYSICIANS ASSISTANTS AND NURSES, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO ADDRESS THE AUTHORITY TO PRESCRIBE NARCOTICS TO CERTAIN PATIENTS.
The House returned the Bill with amendments, the question being concurrence in the House amendments.
On motion of Senator MASSEY, the Bill was carried over.
H. 4116 (Word version) -- Reps. Ridgeway, Douglas, Spires, G.M. Smith, Clemmons, Tallon and Cole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-47-38 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PROVISION OF THE MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT MAY BE CONSTRUED TO REQUIRE A PHYSICIAN TO SECURE A MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION AS A CONDITION OF LICENSURE, REIMBURSEMENT, EMPLOYMENT, OR ADMITTING PRIVILEGES AT A HOSPITAL IN THIS STATE; AND TO DEFINE A NECESSARY TERM.
The House returned the Bill with amendments, the question being concurrence in the House amendments.
On motion of Senator MASSEY, the Bill was carried over.
S. 709 (Word version) -- Senator Hembree: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 23, TITLE 59 SO AS TO REQUIRE FIRE AND SAFETY INSPECTIONS AT ALL PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES AT LEAST ANNUALLY, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
The House returned the Bill with amendments, the question being concurrence in the House amendments.
On motion of Senator MASSEY, the Bill was carried over.
S. 857 (Word version) -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-51-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD BY ELIMINATING TWO EX OFFICIO SEATS.
The House returned the Bill with amendments, the question being concurrence in the House amendments.
On motion of Senator MASSEY, the Bill was carried over.
Senator CAMPSEN rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Senator GOLDFINCH assumed the Chair.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE SPECIAL ORDERS.
H. 3548 (Word version) -- Reps. Bennett, Delleney, Yow, Stringer, Hardee, Erickson, Long, Fry, Daning, S. Rivers, Davis, Allison, Hill, Crosby, B. Newton, McCoy, West, McCravy, Tallon, Elliott, Henderson, V.S. Moss, G.R. Smith, Pope, Toole, Huggins, Hamilton, Bedingfield, Atwater, Ballentine, Willis, Simrill and Lowe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION FROM DISMEMBERMENT ABORTION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 41, TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DISMEMBERMENT ABORTIONS, WITH EXCEPTIONS, AND TO DEFINE RELEVANT TERMS; TO PROVIDE FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND CIVIL REMEDIES TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE ARTICLE; TO CREATE CRIMINAL PENALTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the third reading of the Bill.
Senator HUTTO asked unanimous consent to proceed to Amendment No. 92.
There was no objection.
Senators M.B. MATTHEWS and HUTTO proposed the following amendment (VR\3548C043.CC.VR18),which was carried over:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by adding an appropriately numbered item after line 29 on page 2:
/ ( ) 'Abortion' means the use of an instrument, medicine, drug, or other substance or device with intent to terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant for reasons other than to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead fetus. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator HUTTO spoke on the amendment.
On motion of Senator CAMPSEN, with unanimous consent, the amendment was carried over.
Senator M.B. MATTHEWS proposed the following amendment (3548R014.SP.MBM), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 3, line 27, by inserting:
/ Section 44-41-640. Sexually active males supporting the abortion of a fetus resulting from a sexual encounter with a female resulting in a pregnancy are prohibited from using or purchasing male sexual enhancement products or undergoing male sexual enhancement procedures, including, but not limited to, erectile dysfunction pharmaceuticals and penile implants intended to increase sexual gratification." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator M.B. MATTHEWS spoke on the amendment.
At 12:50 P.M., the PRESIDENT assumed the Chair.
Senator CAMPSEN raised a Point of Order under Rule 24A that the amendment was out of order inasmuch as it was not germane to the Bill.
Senator KIMPSON spoke on the Point of Order.
Senator M.B. MATTHEWS spoke on the Point of Order.
The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.
The amendment was ruled out of order.
Senator GOLDFINCH assumed the Chair.
Senator CAMPSEN asked unanimous consent to proceed to Amendment No. 164.
Senators MASSEY and CAMPSEN proposed the following amendment (3548R015.SP.ASM), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 44-41-610 in its entirety and inserting:
/ Section 44-41-610. (A) This article may be cited as the 'South Carolina Unborn Child Protection from Abortion Act.'
(B) It is unlawful for a physician to knowingly perform or attempt to perform an abortion and thereby kill an unborn child unless the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest or the abortion is necessary to prevent serious health risk to the unborn child's mother.
(C) As used in this section:
(1) 'Abortion' means the use of an instrument, medicine, drug, or other substance or device with the intent to terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant for reasons other than to increase the probability of a live birth, to preserve the life or health of the child after live birth, or to remove a dead fetus.
(2) 'Physician' means a physician, surgeon, or osteopath authorized to practice medicine in this State and licensed pursuant to Chapter 47, Title 40. However, an individual who is not a physician but who directly and knowingly performs an abortion is also subject to the provisions of this section.
(3) 'Pregnancy' means the condition of a woman carrying a fetus or embryo within her body as the result of conception.
(4) 'Serious health risk to the unborn child's mother' means that, in reasonable medical judgment, a mother has a condition that so complicates her medical condition that it necessitates the abortion of her pregnancy to avert her death or to avert serious risk of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function, not including psychological or emotional conditions. No such condition may be determined to exist if it is based on a claim or diagnosis that the woman will engage in conduct that she intends to result in her death or in substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator CAMPSEN spoke on the amendment.
The question then was the adoption of the amendment.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Climer Corbin Davis Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Hembree Jackson Leatherman Martin Massey McElveen Peeler Rankin Reese Rice Senn Setzler
Shealy Talley Timmons Turner Verdin Williams Young
Fanning Hutto Johnson Kimpson Malloy Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McLeod Nicholson Sabb Scott
The amendment was adopted.
On motion of Senator HUTTO, all remaining amendments to H. 3548 were withdrawn.
At 1:39 P.M., on motion of Senator HUTTO, the Senate receded from business not to exceed 15 minutes.
At 2:15 P.M., the Senate resumed.
Senator HUTTO spoke on the Bill.
Senator CASH spoke on the Bill.
I believe it would be accurate to say we are in a position none of us would have expected when we began debate on this Bill. What we actually have at the end of this process is not the Dismemberment Bill, neither is it the Personhood Bill. It is something else. Something unforeseen that came to the forefront. I will just say that I do believe there are times, this is one, where I will say, it is true that the Lord works in mysterious ways. I did not vote for second reading on this Bill yesterday. More than likely I'm not going to vote for this Bill today on third reading. I want to make it clear that I'm not critical of those who vote for this Bill. I understand that at this time --this is probably the strongest Bill that could be passed in the South Carolina Senate. However, as I stated several times during debate, I believe it is our duty as legislators to establish equal standards of justice for all human beings. This Bill unfortunately in its current form allows for exceptions for babies conceived as a result of rape and incest be killed. We have a standard of justice in our nation that we refer to as equal protection of the law and due process of law for persons. This Bill falls short of acknowledging that unborn human beings in the womb are persons that should be protected under our Constitution -- as persons in the 5th and the 14th Amendments. I will vote for a cloture. We had to vote for cloture. I would let that be known. I guess we are not going to have to. But I do feel like it is important to understand that although we have -- we are apparently going to pass this Bill and send something up the court system that there is work yet that remains to be done to protect all innocent human life. Although I rejoice -- I believe the providential hand of God is working, I believe there is still more to be done. Thank you.
On motion of Senator FANNING, with unanimous consent, the remarks of Senator CASH, were ordered printed in the Journal.
Senator SENN spoke on the Bill.
Senator KIMPSON spoke on the Bill.
At 2:30 P.M., the PRESIDENT assumed the Chair.
Senator HUTTO moved under the provisions of Rule 15A that the debate on the entire matter of H. 3548 be brought to a close.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bennett Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Hembree Martin Massey Peeler Rice Shealy Talley Timmons Turner Verdin Young
Allen Campbell Fanning Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Nicholson Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Sheheen Williams
Having failed to receive the necessary vote, the motion failed.
Senator KIMPSON spoke on the Bill.
Senator HUTTO moved under the provisions of Rule 15A that the debate on the entire matter of H. 3548 be brought to a close.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Hembree Martin Massey Peeler Rice Shealy Talley Timmons Turner Verdin Young
NAYS
Allen Fanning Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Nicholson Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Sheheen Williams
Having failed to receive the necessary vote, the motion failed.
Senator KIMPSON resumed speaking on the Bill.
At 4:27 P.M., Senator MALLOY made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was present. The Senate resumed.
Senator KIMPSON resumed speaking on the Bill.
Senator SENN raised a Point of Order that the debate was not relevant to the Bill.
Senator KIMPSON spoke on the Point of Order.
Senator SENN spoke on the Point of Order.
Senator FANNING spoke on the Point of Order.
Senator MALLOY spoke on the Point of Order.
Senator JOHNSON spoke on the Point of Order.
The PRESIDENT overruled the Point of Order.
Senator KIMPSON resumed speaking on the Bill.
On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate agreed that if and when the Senate stands adjourned today, that it will adjourn to meet tomorrow morning at 10:00 A.M.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Hembree Leatherman Martin Massey Peeler Rankin Rice Senn Shealy Talley Timmons Turner Verdin Young
Allen Fanning Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Malloy Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Nicholson Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Sheheen Williams
The motion was adopted.
Senator KIMPSON spoke on the Bill.
Senator SETZLER assumed the Chair.
At 7:08 P.M., the PRESIDENT assumed the Chair.
Senator KIMPSON spoke on the Bill.
Senator M.B. MATTHEWS spoke on the Bill.
Senator TALLEY assumed the Chair.
Senator M.B. MATTHEWS spoke on the Bill.
At 9:15 P.M., the PRESIDENT assumed the Chair.
Senator M.B. MATTHEWS spoke on the Bill.
Senator MASSEY moved under the provisions of Rule 15A that the debate on the entire matter of H. 3548 be brought to a close.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
AYES
Alexander Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Hembree Martin Massey Peeler Rice Shealy Talley Timmons Turner Verdin Young
Allen Fanning Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Nicholson Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Sheheen Williams
Having failed to receive the necessary vote, the motion failed.
Senator M.B. MATTHEWS resumed speaking on the Bill.
Senator SHEHEEN asked unanimous consent, with Senator M.B. MATTHEWS retaining the floor, to be allowed to give a free conference Report on H. 4434.
Senator MARTIN objected.
Senator M.B. MATTHEWS resumed speaking on the Bill.
Senator MALLOY asked unanimous consent, with Senator M.B. MATTHEWS retaining the floor, to proceed to the Uncontested Statewide Calendar.
Senator CORBIN objected.
Senator M.B. MATTHEWS resumed speaking on the Bill.
Senator SCOTT asked unanimous consent, with Senator M.B. MATTHEWS retaining the floor, to adjourn.
Senator DAVIS objected.
Senator RANKIN assumed the Chair.
Senator M.B. MATTHEWS spoke on the Bill.
At 11:35 P.M., the PRESIDENT assumed the Chair.
Senator FANNING spoke on the Bill.
Senator HUTTO spoke on the Bill.
Senator MASSEY moved under the provisions of Rule 15A that the debate on the entire matter of H. 3548 be brought to a close.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Hembree Martin Massey Peeler Rice Senn Shealy Talley Timmons Turner Verdin Young
Allen Fanning Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Nicholson Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Sheheen Williams
Having failed to receive the necessary vote, the motion failed.
Senator HUTTO moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Allen Campsen Fanning Gregory Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Nicholson Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Williams
NAYS
Alexander Bennett Campbell Cash Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Gambrell Goldfinch Grooms Hembree Martin Peeler Rice Senn Talley Timmons Turner Verdin Young
The motion was adopted and the Bill was recommitted to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
On motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate agreed that if and when the Senate stands adjourned today, that it will adjourn to meet Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at 11:00 A.M.
On motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate agreed to stand adjourned.
On motion of Senator NICHOLSON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Elliott Richardson of Ninety Six, S.C. Elliott was a member and deacon of Enoree Zion Baptist Church. He was a graduate of S.C. State University, retired as a Master Sgt. E8 in the U.S. Air Force, served 20 years on Town Council and was inducted in the Ninety Six Hall of Fame in 2013. Elliott was a referee and official in basketball, softball and baseball. Elliott was a loving father and devoted grandfather who will be dearly missed.
At 12:50 A.M., on motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. under the provisions of Rule 1 for the purpose of taking up local matters and uncontested matters which have previously received unanimous consent to be taken up.
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