NO. 18
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The Senate assembled at 11:45 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:
3 John 1:2
"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.
Let us pray. Loving and merciful God ,You created us to be useful and prosper in all things. But our prosperity must not come at the expense of our souls. For what have we gained if we have all earthly riches yet lose our souls. Material worth and power are not bad in themselves -- unless we value these things above our relationship with You.
Give us all wisdom to know when we make wealth, or power or position an idol to be revered above You. May Your priorities be in the majority of what gives meaning to our lives. In Your holy name we pray, Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
On motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate agreed to recede at 11:50 A.M. for the purpose of attending the Joint Assembly and the Senate will reconvene one hour after the conclusion of the Joint Assembly.
At 11:50 A.M., on motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate receded from business for the purpose of attending the Joint Assembly.
At 12:00 P.M., 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. S. 14 (Word version) -- Senators Rankin, Young, Sabb, Peeler, Alexander, Verdin and Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGES OF THE CIRCUIT COURT; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGES OF THE FAMILY COURT; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; AND AS THE DATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON; TO ELECT A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF THE CITADEL; TO ELECT A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO ELECT TWO AT-LARGE MEMBERS TO THE COMMISSION OF THE OLD EXCHANGE BUILDING.
Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr. asked unanimous consent that all uncontested elections be considered en banc and that all candidates be acknowledged individually.
Representative Hill objected.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Court of Appeals, Seat 1.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that Blake A Hewitt, the Honorable Alison Renee Lee and the Honorable Jerry Deese Vinson Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.
On motion of Senator LUKE RANKIN, the name of Jerry Deese Vinson Jr. 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 Blake Hewitt:
Alexander Bennett Campbell Cash Climer Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Hembree Leatherman Martin Massey Peeler Rankin Rice Senn Shealy Talley Turner Verdin Young
The following named Senator voted No:
Corbin
The following named Senators voted for Alison Lee:
Allen Campsen Cromer Fanning Grooms Harpootlian Jackson Johnson Kimpson Malloy Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Nicholson Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Sheheen Williams
The following named Senator voted No:
Corbin
The following named Senator abstained:
Davis
On the motion of Representative Hiott, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Blake Hewitt:
Atkinson Bailey Bannister Bennett Blackwell Bryant Burns Chellis Chumley Clemmons Cogswell Collins B. Cox W. Cox Crawford Davis Elliott Erickson Felder Forrest Forrester Fry Gagnon Gilliam Hardee Hayes Hewitt Hiott Hixon Huggins Hyde Johnson Jordan Kimmons Ligon Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mace Magnuson Martin McCoy McCravy McGinnis Morgan D. C. Moss B. Newton Ott Pope Ridgeway Sandifer G. R. Smith Spires Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole Trantham West White Whitmire Wooten Young Yow
The following named Representatives voted for Alison Lee:
Allison Anderson Bales Ballentine Bamberg Bernstein Bradley Brawley Brown Calhoon Caskey Clary Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Daning Dillard Funderburk Garvin Gilliard Govan Hart Henderson-Myers Henegan Hill Hosey Howard Jefferson King Kirby Mack McDaniel McKnight Moore Murphy W. Newton Norrell Parks Pendarvis Rivers Robinson Rose Rutherford Simmons Simrill Sottile Stavrinakis Thigpen Weeks Wheeler R. Williams S. Williams Willis
Total number of Senators voting 42
Total number of Representatives voting 118
Grand Total 160
Necessary to a choice 81
Of which Blake Hewitt received 87
Of which Alison Lee received 73
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Blake A. Hewitt was elected to the position of Court of Appeals, Seat 1 for the term to expire June 30, 2023.
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 LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that Kimaka (Kim) Nichols-Graham and the Honorable Jessica Ann Salvini had been screened and found qualified to serve.
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 Kimaka Nichols-Graham:
Allen Davis Fanning Harpootlian Jackson Johnson Kimpson Malloy Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Nicholson Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Verdin Williams
The following named Senators voted for Jessica A. Salvini:
Alexander Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Cromer Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Hembree Leatherman Martin Massey Peeler Rankin Rice Senn Talley Turner Young
On the motion of Representative Bales, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Kimaka Nichols-Graham:
Anderson Atkinson Bales Bamberg Bennett Bernstein Brawley Brown Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Daning Davis Dillard Felder Funderburk Garvin Gilliard Govan Hart Hayes Henderson-Myers Henegan Hill Hixon Hosey Howard Jefferson Kimmons King Kirby Mack Martin McDaniel McKnight Moore Norrell Ott Parks Pendarvis Ridgeway Rivers Robinson Rose Rutherford Simmons Sottile Spires Stavrinakis Thigpen Trantham Weeks Wheeler R. Williams S. Williams
The following named Representatives voted for Jessica A. Salvini:
Allison Bailey Ballentine Bannister Blackwell Bradley Bryant Burns Calhoon Caskey Chellis Chumley Clary Clemmons Cogswell Collins B. Cox W. Cox Crawford Elliott Erickson Forrest Forrester Fry Gagnon Gilliam Hardee Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Huggins Hyde Johnson Jordan Ligon Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mace Magnuson McCoy McCravy McGinnis Morgan D. C. Moss Murphy B. Newton W. Newton Pope Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Toole West White Whitmire Willis Wooten Young Yow
Total number of Senators voting 43
Total number of Representatives voting 120
Grand Total 163
Necessary to a choice 82
Of which Kimaka Nichols-Graham received 75
Of which Jessica A. Salvini received 88
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Jessica Ann Salvini 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 Court of Appeals, Seat 3.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable John D. Geathers had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable John D. Geathers 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 John D. Geathers was elected to the position of Court of Appeals, Seat 3 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Court of Appeals, Seat 4.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Paula H. Thomas had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Paula H. Thomas 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 Paula H. Thomas was elected to the position of Court of Appeals, Seat 4 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, 5th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable DeAndrea Gist Benjamin had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable DeAndrea Gist Benjamin 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 DeAndrea Gist Benjamin was elected to the position of Judge, 5th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, 7th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Joseph Derham Cole had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Joseph Derham Cole 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 Joseph Derham Cole was elected to the position of Judge, 7th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 9th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Deadra L. Jefferson had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Deadra L. Jefferson 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 Deadra L. Jefferson was elected to the position of Judge, 9th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, 9th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that Meredith L. Coker, the Honorable Bentley Douglas Price and the Honorable Dale E. Van Slambrook had been screened and found qualified to serve.
On motion of Senator LUKE RANKIN, the names of Meredith L. Coker and the Honorable Dale E. Van Slambrook were 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 in the affirmative:
Alexander Allen Bennett Climer Corbin Cromer Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Harpootlian Hembree Johnson Malloy Martin Massey Matthews, John McElveen Nicholson Peeler Rankin Rice Sabb Senn Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Williams Young
On the motion of Representative Hiott, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted in the affirmative:
Allison Atkinson Bailey Bales Ballentine Bannister Bennett Bernstein Blackwell Bradley Bryant Burns Calhoon Caskey Chellis Clary Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cogswell Collins B. Cox Crawford Davis Elliott Erickson Felder Forrest Forrester Fry Funderburk Gilliam Hayes Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Huggins Hyde Jefferson Johnson Kimmons Kirby Ligon Loftis Long Lucas Mace Martin McCoy McCravy McGinnis Morgan D. C. Moss Murphy B. Newton W. Newton Norrell Ott Parks Pope Ridgeway Rose Rutherford Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Trantham Weeks West Wheeler White Willis Wooten Young
Total number of Senators voting 29
Total number of Representatives voting 82
Grand Total 111
Ayes 111
Nays 0
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Bentley Douglas Price was elected to the position of Judge, 9th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2 for the term to expire June 30, 2024.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Rivers Lawton McIntosh had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Rivers Lawton McIntosh 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 Rivers Lawton McIntosh was elected to the position of Judge, 10th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, at-large, Seat 2.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that Ryan Kirk Griffin and John Patrick (Jack) Riordan had been screened and found qualified to serve.
On motion of Senator LUKE RANKIN, the name of John Patrick (Jack) Riordan was withdrawn from consideration. Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of Ryan Kirk Griffin 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 Ryan Kirk Griffin was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, at-large, Seat 2 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, Circuit Court, at-large, Seat 14.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable R. Keith Kelly had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable R. Keith Kelly 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 R. Keith Kelly was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, at-large, Seat 14 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect
a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, at-large, Seat 15.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Maité Murphy had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Maité Murphy 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 Maité Murphy was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, at-large, Seat 15 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect
a successor to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, at-large, Seat 16.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Donald Bruce Hocker had been screened and found qualified to serve. Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Donald Bruce Hocker 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 Donald Bruce Hocker was elected to the position of Judge, Circuit Court, at-large, Seat 16 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 1st Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Ann Gué Jones had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Ann Gué Jones 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 Ann Gué Jones was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 1st Judicial Circuit, Seat 1 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 2nd Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Angela W. Abstance had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Angela W. Abstance 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 Angela W. Abstance was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 2nd Judicial Circuit, Seat 2 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 3rd Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Angela R. Taylor had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Angela R. Taylor 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 Angela R. Taylor was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 3rd Judicial Circuit, Seat 2 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 3rd Judicial Circuit, Seat 3.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Gordon B. Jenkinson had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Gordon B. Jenkinson 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 Gordon B. Jenkinson was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 3rd Judicial Circuit, Seat 3 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 4th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that The Honorable Salley Huggins McIntyre had been screened and found qualified to serve. Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Salley Huggins McIntyre 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 Salley Huggins McIntyre was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 4th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 5th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that The Honorable Michelle M. Hurley had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Michelle M. Hurley 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 Michelle M. Hurley was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 5th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 5th Judicial Circuit, Seat 3.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Michael Scott Rankin and Carrie Hall Tanner had been screened and found qualified to serve.
On motion of Senator LUKE RANKIN, the name of Carrie Hall Tanner was withdrawn from consideration.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Michael Scott Rankin 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 the Honorable Michael Scott Rankin was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 5th Judicial Circuit, Seat 3 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 6th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Coreen B. Khoury had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Coreen B. Khoury 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 Coreen B. Khoury was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 6th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 7th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Phillip Kendall Sinclair had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Phillip Kendall Sinclair 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 Phillip Kendall Sinclair was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 7th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 7th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2. Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that Michael Todd Thigpen had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of Michael Todd Thigpen 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 Michael Todd Thigpen was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 7th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 8th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Matthew Price Turner had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Matthew Price Turner 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 Matthew Price Turner was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 8th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 8th Judicial Circuit, Seat 3.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Joseph C. Smithdeal had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Joseph C. Smithdeal 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 Joseph C. Smithdeal was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 8th Judicial Circuit, Seat 3 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 9th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Alice Anne Richter had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Alice Anne Richter 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 Alice Anne Richter was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 9th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 9th Judicial Circuit, Seat 4.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Wayne M. Creech had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Wayne M. Creech 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 Wayne M. Creech was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 9th Judicial Circuit, Seat 4 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 10th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Edgar Henderson Long, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Edgar Henderson Long, Jr. 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 Edgar Henderson Long, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 10th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 11th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Huntley S. Crouch had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Huntley S. Crouch 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 Huntley S. Crouch was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 11th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 11th Judicial Circuit, Seat 3.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Robert E. Newton had been screened and found qualified to serve. Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Robert E. Newton 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 Robert E. Newton was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 11th Judicial Circuit, Seat 3 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 12th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Timothy H. Pogue had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Timothy H. Pogue 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 Timothy H. Pogue was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 12th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 12th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable FitzLee Howard McEachin had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable FitzLee Howard McEachin 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 FitzLee Howard McEachin was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 12th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 13th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Rochelle Y. Conits had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Rochelle Y. Conits 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.
Representative Hill moved to reject the slate.
Representative Murphy moved to table the motion to reject the slate.
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 Campsen Climer Corbin Cromer Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Harpootlian Hembree Johnson Kimpson Malloy Martin Massey Matthews, John Peeler Rankin Sabb Senn Shealy Talley Turner Williams Young
The following named Senators voted in the negative:
Fanning Matthews, Margie
The following named Senators voted present:
Rice
The following named Representatives voted in the affirmative:
Allison Anderson Atkinson Bailey Bales Ballentine Bannister Bennett Bernstein Blackwell Bradley Bryant Burns Calhoon Caskey Chellis Chumley Clary Clemmons Cogswell Collins B. Cox Crawford Daning Davis Elliott Erickson Forrest Forrester Fry Funderburk Gilliam Hayes Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Huggins Hyde Johnson Jordan Kimmons Kirby Ligon Loftis Long Lucas Mace Martin McCoy McCravy McGinnis Morgan D. C. Moss Murphy B. Newton W. Newton Ott Pope Ridgeway Rose Rutherford Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Trantham Weeks West Wheeler White Whitmire Willis Wooten Young Yow
The following named Representatives voted in the negative:
Bamberg Hill King McDaniel McKnight Pendarvis Robinson
Total number of Senators voting 29
Total number of Representatives voting 90
Grand Total 119
Ayes 110
Nays 9
The motion to reject the slate was tabled.
Senator M.B. MATTHEWS was recognized to speak.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Rochelle Y. Conits was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 13th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 13th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable W. Marsh Robertson had been screened and found qualified to serve.
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 Campsen Climer Corbin Cromer Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Harpootlian Hembree Johnson Kimpson Malloy Martin Massey Matthews, John McElveen Peeler Rankin Rice Sabb Shealy Talley Turner Williams Young
On the motion of Representative Hiott, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted in the affirmative:
Allison Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bannister Bennett Bernstein Blackwell Bradley Bryant Burns Calhoon Caskey Chellis Chumley Clary Clemmons Cogswell Collins B. Cox Crawford Daning Davis Elliott Erickson Forrest Forrester Fry Funderburk Gagnon Garvin Gilliam Hayes Henegan Hewitt Hiott Hixon Huggins Hyde Johnson Jordan Kimmons Kirby Ligon Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mace Martin McCoy McCravy McGinnis Morgan D. C. Moss Murphy B. Newton W. Newton Ott Pope Ridgeway Rose Sandifer Simrill G. M. Smith G. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Thayer Trantham Weeks West Wheeler White Whitmire Willis Wooten Young Yow
The following named Representatives voted in the negative:
Hill
Total number of Senators voting 28
Total number of Representatives voting 85
Grand Total 113
Ayes 112
Nays 1
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable W. Marsh Robertson was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 13th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 14th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Gerald C. Smoak, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Gerald C. Smoak, Jr. 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 Gerald C. Smoak, Jr. was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 14th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 14th Judicial Circuit, Seat 3.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Deborah Ann Malphrus had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Deborah Ann Malphrus 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 Deborah Ann Malphrus was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 14th Judicial Circuit, Seat 3 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 15th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Jan B. Bromell Holmes had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Jan B. Bromell Holmes 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 Jan B. Bromell Holmes was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 15th Judicial Circuit, Seat 1 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, 16th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable David G. Guyton had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable David G. Guyton 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 David G. Guyton was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, 16th Judicial Circuit, Seat 2 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, at-large, Seat 2. Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Tony M. Jones had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Tony M. Jones 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 Tony M. Jones was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, at-large, Seat 2 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, at-large, Seat 3.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable James G. McGee III had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable James G. McGee III 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 James G. McGee III was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, at-large, Seat 3 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, at-large, Seat 4.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Monét S. Pincus had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Ms. Monét S. Pincus 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 Monét S. Pincus was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, at-large, Seat 4 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, at-large, Seat 5.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Randall E. McGee had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Randall E. McGee 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 Randall E. McGee was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, at-large, Seat 5 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Family Court, at-large, Seat 6.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable David Earl Phillips had been screened and found qualified to serve.
Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable David Earl Phillips 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 David Earl Phillips was elected to the position of Judge, Family Court, at-large, Seat 6 for the term to expire June 30, 2025.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to the position of Judge, Administrative Law Court, Seat 1.
Senator LUKE RANKIN, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, indicated that the Honorable Ralph King (Tripp) Anderson III and Thomas Rosamond Smith had been screened and found qualified to serve.
On motion of Senator LUKE RANKIN, the name of Thomas Rosamond Smith was withdrawn from consideration Senator LUKE RANKIN placed the name of the Honorable Ralph King (Tripp) Anderson III 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 Ralph King (Tripp) Anderson III was elected to the position of Judge, Administrative Law Court, Seat 1 for the term to expire June 30, 2024.
Immediately following the Joint Assembly called for the Election of Judicial Candidates, the PRESIDENT announced that the Joint Assembly would proceed to the Election of the Boards of Colleges and Universities and the Public Service Commission.
S. 382 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander, Rankin and Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2019, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ELECTIONS FOR THE POSITIONS NAMED IN THE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION IN WHICH CANDIDATES SCREENED BY THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION AND THE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE SCREENING COMMISSION, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT FOR A TERM EXPIRING ON JUNE 30, 2022.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Visitors for The Citadel, at-large.
Representative Whitmire, Chairman of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that Walter H. Cartin and James E. Nicholson, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed their names in nomination.
On motion of Representative Whitmire, the name of Walter H. Cartin was withdrawn from consideration.
Representative Whitmire 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 E. Nicholson, Jr. was elected to the position on the Board of Visitors for The Citadel, at-large, for the term to expire June 30, 2023.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to a position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, 5th Congressional District, Seat 10.
Representative Whitmire, Chairman of the Committee to Screen Candidates for State Colleges and Universities, indicated that R. McLaurin Burch and Adam J. Smith had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed their names in nomination.
On motion of Representative Whitmire the name of Adam J. Smith was withdrawn from consideration.
Representative Whitmire 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 R. McLaurin Burch was elected to the position on the Board of Trustees for the College of Charleston, 5th Congressional District, Seat 10 for the term to expire June 30, 2020.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect successors to the two at-large positions on the Old Exchange Building Commission.
Representative Whitmire indicated that Catherine M. Patterson and J. Tracy Power had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed their names in nomination.
Representative Whitmire moved that nominations be closed and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominees.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Catherine M. Patterson and the Honorable J. Tracy Power were elected to the two at-large positions on the Old Exchange Building Commission for the terms to expire June 30, 2020.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order to elect a successor to fill the position on the Public Service Commission, Seat 2. Senator ALEXANDER, Chairman of the Screening Committee, indicated that Florence P. Belser and Elliott F. Elam, Jr. had been screened and found qualified to serve and placed their names in nomination.
On motion of Senator ALEXANDER the name of Elliott F. Elam, Jr. 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 in the affirmative:
Alexander Bennett Campsen Cromer Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Malloy Massey Peeler Rice Senn Shealy Talley Turner Young
The following named Senators abstained:
Sheheen
On the motion of Representative Hiott, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted in the affirmative:
Allison Bailey Bales Ballentine Bannister Bennett Bernstein Blackwell Bradley Bryant Burns Calhoon Chellis Chumley Clary Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cogswell Collins B. Cox Crawford Daning Davis Dillard Elliott Erickson Felder Forrest Forrester Funderburk Gagnon Garvin Gilliam Hardee Hayes Herbkersman Hewitt Hosey Huggins Hyde Jordan Kimmons Ligon Loftis Long Lucas Mace Martin McCoy McCravy McDaniel McGinnis Morgan D. C. Moss Murphy B. Newton W. Newton Ott Pope Ridgeway Sandifer Simrill G. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Tallon Taylor Trantham Weeks West Wheeler White Whitmire Willis Wooten Young Yow
The following named Representatives voted in the negative:
Hill
Total number of Senators voting 19
Total number of Representatives voting 81
Grand Total 100
Ayes 99
Nays 1
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Florence P. Belser was elected to the Public Service Commission, Seat 2 for the term to expire June 30, 2022.
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 3:02 P.M., the Senate resumed.
At 3:03 P.M., Senator ALEXANDER made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator ALEXANDER moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the Call:
Alexander Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Cromer Davis Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Martin Massey Nicholson Peeler Reese Rice Sabb Senn Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Young
A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
The following appointments were transmitted by the Honorable Henry Dargan McMaster:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, with the term to commence July 1, 2016, and to expire July 1, 2020
At-Large/Chairman:
Robert Wesley Hayes, 1486 Cureton Dr., Rock Hill, SC 29732-7754 VICE Tim M. Hofferth
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, with the term to commence June 30, 2018, and to expire June 30, 2020
Independent College:
Mark A. Smith, Columbia International University, 7435 Monticello Rd., Columbia, SC 29203-1599 VICE Evans P. Whitaker
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Mental Health Commission, with the term to commence March 21, 2017, and to expire March 21, 2022
2nd Congressional District:
Llewellyn Gregory Pearce, Jr., 810 Hampton Hill Rd., Columbia, SC 29209-1024 VICE James Buxton Terry
Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
Senator McLEOD introduced Dr. Helmut Albrecht, Columbia S.C., Doctor of the Day.
Senator SHEALY rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Senator GROOMS rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
The following co-sponsors were added to the respective Bills:
S. 313 (Word version) Sen. McElveen
S. 332 (Word version) Sen. Allen
S. 362 (Word version) Sen. McElveen
S. 432 (Word version) Sen. McElveen
S. 448 (Word version) Sen. M.B. Matthews
The following were introduced:
S. 482 (Word version) -- Senators Campbell and Bennett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE NAMES OF THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND AND MAINTAINED BY THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 483 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE PASTOR AND CONGREGATION OF TEMPLE OF FAITH BIBLE WAY CHURCH OF GADSDEN FOR FORTY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THEIR GOD AND THEIR COMMUNITY AND TO CELEBRATE WITH THEM THE CHURCH'S FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 484 (Word version) -- Senator Hembree: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2650, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF TAX NOTICES AND PAID RECEIPTS AND THE DELEGATION OF COLLECTION OF TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX NOTICE MUST SET FORTH THE FAIR MARKET VALUE USED FOR THE VEHICLE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 485 (Word version) -- Senators Cash, Rice, Cromer, Gambrell and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PERSONHOOD ACT OF SOUTH CAROLINA", TO ESTABLISH THAT THE RIGHT TO LIFE FOR EACH BORN AND PREBORN HUMAN BEING VESTS AT FERTILIZATION AND THAT THE RIGHTS OF DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL PROTECTION, GUARANTEED BY SECTION 3, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE VEST AT FERTILIZATION FOR EACH BORN AND PREBORN HUMAN BEING.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 486 (Word version) -- Senators Talley and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 TO TITLE 26 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA REMOTE ONLINE NOTARIZATION ACT", TO PROVIDE A CITATION, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF THE CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE THE SECRETARY OF STATE BY RULE SHALL DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN STANDARDS FOR CREDENTIAL ANALYSIS AND IDENTITY PROOFING AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THESE STANDARDS, TO PROVIDE NOTARIES PUBLIC COMMISSIONED IN THIS STATE MAY REGISTER AS REMOTE ONLINE NOTARIES PUBLIC UPON SATISFYING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS, TO ENUMERATE NOTARIAL ACTS THAT MAY BE PERFORMED BY REMOTE ONLINE NOTARIES USING ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDUCTING ONLINE NOTARIAL ACTS, TO PROVIDE REMOTE ONLINE NOTARIES PUBLIC MAY CHARGE FEES FOR PERFORMING REMOTE ONLINE NOTARIAL ACTS, TO PROVIDE LIABILITY, SANCTIONS, AND REMEDIES FOR THE IMPROPER PERFORMANCE OF REMOTE ONLINE NOTARIAL ACTS OR FOR PROVIDING FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION IN REGISTERING TO PERFORM REMOTE ONLINE NOTARIAL ACTS ARE THE SAME AS PROVIDED BY LAW FOR THE IMPROPER PERFORMANCE OF NONELECTRONIC NOTARIAL ACTS, TO SPECIFY CERTAIN RECORDING REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE CONSIDERED SATISFIED BY REMOTE NOTARIAL ACTS, AND TO PROVIDE REMOTE ONLINE NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR PROCESSING UNTIL THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES ARE IN EFFECT AND VENDORS OF TECHNOLOGY ARE APPROVED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Family and Veterans' Services.
S. 487 (Word version) -- Senators Talley and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 TO TITLE 26 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRONIC NOTARY PUBLIC ACT", TO PROVIDE A CITATION, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF THE CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE NOTARIES PUBLIC COMMISSIONED IN THIS STATE MAY REGISTER AS ELECTRONIC NOTARIES PUBLIC UPON SATISFYING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS, TO ENUMERATE NOTARIAL ACTS THAT MAY BE PERFORMED ELECTRONICALLY, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR PERFORMING NOTARIAL ACTS ELECTRONICALLY, TO PROVIDE A SCHEDULE OF FEES THAT ELECTRONIC NOTARIES PUBLIC MAY CHARGE FOR PERFORMING CERTAIN ELECTRONIC NOTARIAL ACTS AND TO ALLOW CERTAIN OTHER RELATED FEES, TO PROVIDE LIABILITY, SANCTIONS, AND REMEDIES FOR THE IMPROPER PERFORMANCE OF ELECTRONIC NOTARIAL ACTS OR FOR PROVIDING FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION IN REGISTERING TO PERFORM ELECTRONIC NOTARIAL ACTS ARE THE SAME AS PROVIDED BY LAW FOR THE IMPROPER PERFORMANCE OF NONELECTRONIC NOTARIAL ACTS, TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN CONDUCT AND PROVIDE THE CONDUCT CONSTITUTES A MISDEMEANOR SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFYING ELECTRONIC NOTARIAL ACTS, AND TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC NOTARY PUBLIC APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR PROCESSING UNTIL THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES ARE IN EFFECT AND VENDORS OF TECHNOLOGY ARE APPROVED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Family and Veterans' Services.
S. 488 (Word version) -- Senator Kimpson: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA INCLUSIONARY ZONING ACT"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 6 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PLANNING BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5, TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO USE INCLUSIONARY ZONING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. H. 3035 (Word version) -- Reps. Funderburk, Thigpen, W. Newton, R. Williams and Wheeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POLL MANAGERS AND THEIR ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT POLL WORKERS MUST BE RESIDENTS AND REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3420 (Word version) -- Reps. Bernstein, Finlay, Thayer, West, Clemmons and Simmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "YOUTH ACCESS TO TOBACCO PREVENTION ACT OF 2006", SO AS TO PROHIBIT MINORS FROM ENTERING RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS THAT PRIMARILY SELL TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, OR BOTH; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-501, RELATING IN PART TO THE DEFINITION OF "ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCT", SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator RANKIN from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable report on:
S. 279 (Word version) -- Senator Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-19-630, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE'S BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE, SO AS TO CHANGE QUORUM REQUIREMENTS TO CONFORM TO BOARD MEMBERSHIP CHANGES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator LEATHERMAN from the Committee on Finance submitted a favorable report on:
S. 314 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX CREDITS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3800, TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EACH CLINICAL ROTATION SERVED BY A PHYSICIAN, ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE, OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT AS A PRECEPTOR FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS. Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator RANKIN from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 397 (Word version) -- Senators Harpootlian and Senn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4510 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS, TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY SHERIFF HAS THE SAME POWER AS A MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICER TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 61.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
The following Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:
S. 358 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-31-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO APPLY THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 31, TITLE 38 TO A CLAIM OR LOSS COVERED BY SELF-INSURANCE THAT OCCURRED PRIOR TO THE ACQUISITION OF A BLOCK OF BUSINESS BY A LICENSED INSURER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 42-5-20, RELATING TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A SELF-INSURER FROM PARTICIPATING IN OR OBTAINING BENEFITS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION AND TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO SECURE AN ACTUARIAL OPINION BEFORE APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF A SELF-INSURER TO A LICENSED INSURER.
Senator SETZLER raised a Point of Order under Rule 39 that the Bill had not been on the desks of the members at least one day prior to second reading.
The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.
S. 310 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2870 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO UNSTAMPED OR UNTAXED CIGARETTES, TO PROVIDE THAT CIGARETTES FOUND AT ANY POINT THAT DO NOT HAVE STAMPS AFFIXED TO THEIR PACKAGE ARE CONSIDERED CONTRABAND IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Senator MALLOY raised a Point of Order under Rule 39 that the Bill had not been on the desks of the members at least one day prior to second reading.
The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.
S. 323 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-54-265 SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO SUBMIT CERTAIN INFORMATION TO A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION REGARDING A DEBTOR THAT HAS BEEN NAMED ON A WARRANT FOR DISTRAINT, AND TO REQUIRE THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT.
Senator MARTIN raised a Point of Order under Rule 39 that the Bill had not been on the desks of the members at least one day prior to second reading.
The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.
S. 398 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander and Scott: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE A GRACE PERIOD ON THE ENFORCEMENT OF SECTION 12-21-735 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE STAMP TAX ON CIGARETTES, AGAINST UNSTAMPED PACKAGES OF CIGARETTES FOR WHICH APPLICABLE TAXES HAVE BEEN PAID.
Senator MARTIN raised a Point of Order under Rule 39 that the Bill had not been on the desks of the members at least one day prior to second reading.
The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.
S. 426 (Word version) -- Senator Goldfinch: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A BOAT RAMP IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND TO CREDIT SUCH FUNDS AS WATER RECREATIONAL RESOURCE FUNDS FOR GEORGETOWN COUNTY.
Senator MARTIN raised a Point of Order under Rule 39 that the Bill had not been on the desks of the members at least one day prior to second reading.
The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.
H. 3630 (Word version) -- Reps. Stavrinakis, McCoy, Collins, W. Newton, Mace, Clary, Brown, Gilliard, King, Mack, Erickson, Bradley, McDaniel, Moore, Simmons, Funderburk and Norrell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DELAY THE PROPERTY TAX PENALTY SCHEDULE BY THREE MONTHS ON REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY THE SHUTDOWN OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.
S. 309 (Word version) -- Senators Setzler, Campbell and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3585, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP FUND TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AGGREGATE ANNUAL CREDIT AMOUNT.
Senator MALLOY objected to the consideration of the Bill. S. 360 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-47-55 SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ARE AUTHORIZED TO ADJUST FOOD SPOILAGE CLAIMS WITHOUT AN ADJUSTER'S LICENSE; BY ADDING SECTION 38-72-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE A LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PROVIDER TO SUBMIT ALL PREMIUM RATE SCHEDULES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE PREMIUM APPROVAL PROCESS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-110, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO ALTER PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-20, RELATING TO INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES, SO AS TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN FACTORS FROM THE TOTAL PREMIUM COMPUTATION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-60, RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF A RETURN OF PREMIUMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SUBMISSION OF A RETURN OF PREMIUMS COLLECTED; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-247, RELATING TO THE REPORTING OF CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS, SO AS TO ONLY REQUIRE THE REPORTING OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-44-50, RELATING TO THE REVIEW OF A MANAGING GENERAL AGENT, SO AS TO ALTER THE SUBMISSION DATE FROM MARCH FIRST TO JUNE FIRST; TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-46-60 AND 38-46-90, BOTH RELATING TO A PARTY ENGAGED AS A REINSURANCE INTERMEDIARY-BROKER, SO AS TO ALTER THE SUBMISSION DATE OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS FROM MARCH FIRST TO JUNE FIRST; TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-57-130, 38-57-140, AND 38-57-150, ALL RELATING TO PROHIBITED TRADE PRACTICES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT CERTAIN PRACTICES ARE PROHIBITED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-75-730 AND 38-75-1200, BOTH RELATING TO CANCELLATIONS OF PROPERTY, CASUALTY, AND TITLE INSURANCE POLICIES, SO AS TO EXTEND WHEN AN INSURER CAN CANCEL A POLICY WITHOUT CAUSE TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS AND TO PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM CANCELLING A POLICY OUTSIDE OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-DAY PERIOD IF THEY HAD NOTICE OF A CHANGE IN RISK PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-DAY PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES, SO AS TO APPLY THE SOUTH CAROLINA INSURANCE DATA SECURITY ACT TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-99-70, RELATING TO LICENSEES EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN DATA SECURITY REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO ONLY EXEMPT THE LICENSEES FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 38-99-20.
Senator MALLOY objected to the consideration of the Bill.
S. 402 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE SECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 5 FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 521 TO THE CATAWBA RIVER IN LANCASTER COUNTY "DENNIS C. STRAIGHT MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THIS DESIGNATION.
The Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.
At 3:28 P.M., on motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate agreed to dispense with the balance of the Motion Period.
On motion of Senator RICE, with unanimous consent, the remarks of Senator CASH, when reduced to writing and made available to the Desk, would be printed in the Journal.
On motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate agreed to stand adjourned.
At 3:36 P.M., on motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
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