NO. 74
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The Senate assembled at 2:00 P.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
Psalm 67:1-2
"God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among the nations."
Let us pray. Gracious and loving God, in the days ahead the sight of many American flags waving in this country will stir our patriotism. May our majestic flag not be seen as a reminder of failed policies or bad decisions, but rather be seen as a reaffirmation that ours is a land dedicated to fighting for justice and freedom...a land where You continue to call great men and women to lead us toward a better government, a better life and justice for all.
Grant to us, O God, the faith, the courage and the vision to be a part of this sacred journey that will enable and define the unfolding story of the American dream. Through Your holy name we pray, Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
Pursuant to an invitation the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives appeared in the Senate Chamber on May 22, 2019, at 3:00 P.M. and the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were ratified:
(R104, H. 3137 (Word version)) -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Lucas, Ott, Stavrinakis, Simrill, Rutherford, Pope, Clyburn, S. Williams, Cobb-Hunter, Bailey, Erickson, Bradley, Yow, Forrest, Kirby, Sottile, Murphy, Chellis, Kimmons, Rose, Wheeler, Young, Clemmons, Cogswell, Gilliard, B. Newton, Anderson, Jefferson, Bales, Blackwell, McDaniel, Moore, R. Williams and Henderson-Myers: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 27, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE FUND RECEIVE NO LESS THAN FOUR AND ONE-HALF PERCENT OF THE GENERAL FUND REVENUES OF THE LATEST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR, TO DELETE A PROVISION REGARDING MIDYEAR CUTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPROPRIATION TO THE FUND MUST BE ADJUSTED BY THE SAME PERCENTAGE THAT GENERAL FUND REVENUES ARE PROJECTED TO INCREASE OR DECREASE, IF APPLICABLE, BUT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE PERCENT, TO REQUIRE THAT THE ADJUSTMENT, IF APPLICABLE, BE INCLUDED IN ALL STAGES OF THE BUDGET PROCESS, AND TO DELETE A PROVISION REQUIRING AMENDMENTS TO THE STATE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS ACT BE INCLUDED IN SEPARATE LEGISLATION.
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(R105, H. 3601 (Word version)) -- Reps. Rose, McCoy and Caskey: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT, SO AS TO ALLOW AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE FOR FIRST-TIME OFFENDERS.
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(R106, H. 3602 (Word version)) -- Reps. Rose, Caskey and Weeks: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 44-66-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE HEALTH CARE DECISIONS FOR A PATIENT WHO IS UNABLE TO CONSENT, SO AS TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL CATEGORY OF SUCH PERSONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-26-40, 44-26-50, AND 44-26-60, ALL RELATING TO HEALTH CARE DECISION MAKING FOR CLIENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES OR WHO ARE MINORS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND CONFORMING CHANGES.
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(R107, H. 3789 (Word version)) -- Reps. Willis, Allison, Bennett, Elliott, Brown, Erickson, Bradley, Huggins, Forrest, Taylor and R. Williams: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-35, 56-1-40, 56-1-140, 56-1-210, 56-1-2100, 56-1-3350, AND 56-1-2080, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE, RENEWAL, AND EXPIRATION OF CERTAIN DRIVERS' LICENSES, BEGINNERS' PERMITS, COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES, AND SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS, THE PLACEMENT OF A VETERAN DESIGNATION ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD, AND THE ISSUANCE OF COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER INSTRUCTION PERMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERIOD IN WHICH DRIVERS' LICENSES, CERTAIN COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES, AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER INSTRUCTION PERMITS ARE VALID, TO REVISE THE FEES TO OBTAIN DRIVER'S LICENSES, CERTAIN COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSES, AND SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS, TO REVISE THE DOCUMENTS THAT MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO OBTAIN A VETERAN DESIGNATION ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS PERMITTED TO HAVE ONLY ONE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PERTAINS TO THE RENEWAL OR REISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER INSTRUCTION PERMIT.
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(R108, H. 3821 (Word version)) -- Rep. Clary: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE ACT"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-33-34, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEDICAL ACTS THAT ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES MAY PERFORM, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTIFYING THE MANNER OF DEATH AND EXECUTING DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PERMIT THE PRESCRIBING OF SCHEDULE II NARCOTIC SUBSTANCES FOR PATIENTS RESIDING IN LONG-TERM CARE SETTINGS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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(R109, H. 3986 (Word version)) -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Willis, Rose and Caskey: AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM" SO AS TO RENAME THE PROGRAM THE "PALMETTO ABLE SAVINGS PROGRAM" AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO MAKE CERTAIN CONFORMING CHANGES.
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(R110, H. 4000 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2019, 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.
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(R111, H. 4001 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
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(R112, H. 4004 (Word version)) -- Reps. Clary, G.M. Smith, Lucas, Ridgeway, Gilliard and Moore: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "PHYSICIAN ORDERS FOR SCOPE OF TREATMENT (POST) ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 80 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENABLE CERTAIN PERSONS TO EXECUTE A POST FORM SIGNED BY A PHYSICIAN THAT SETS FORTH THE PATIENT'S WISHES AS TO HEALTH CARE WHERE THE PATIENT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A SERIOUS ILLNESS OR MAY BE EXPECTED TO LOSE CAPACITY WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS; TO REQUIRE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO ACCEPT A POST FORM AS A VALID MEDICAL ORDER AND TO COMPLY WITH THE ORDER, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PERFORM CERTAIN DUTIES WITH RESPECT TO OVERSEEING POST FORMS AND TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS; TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY AND FROM DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR CERTAIN PERSONS ACTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER; TO ALLOW A POST FORM TO BE REVOKED BY THE PATIENT OR PATIENT'S LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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(R113, H. 4287 (Word version)) -- Reps. Lucas, G.M. Smith, Simrill, Rutherford, McCoy, Ott, Stavrinakis, Gilliard and Caskey: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION SHALL ESTABLISH A PROCESS TO CONDUCT A COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS FOR THE SALE OF SOME OR ALL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY AND TO RECEIVE MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS THAT DO NOT INVOLVE A SALE OF SANTEE COOPER, BUT ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF SANTEE COOPER'S ELECTRIC OPERATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SANTEE COOPER ALSO MUST SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR REFORM, RESTRUCTURING, AND CHANGES IN ITS OPERATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO A SALE OR MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONDUCT A THOROUGH EVALUATION OF ALL BIDS FOR THE SALE OF SANTEE COOPER RECEIVED THROUGH THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONDUCT A THOROUGH EVALUATION OF ALL MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS FOR SANTEE COOPER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF SANTEE COOPER'S REFORM PROPOSAL TO DETERMINE IF IT IS A FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVE, AND TO PROVIDE THE CRITERIA FOR THESE EVALUATIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS, AND PROCEDURES WHICH MUST BE COMPLIED WITH IN REGARD TO THIS JOINT RESOLUTION, INCLUDING PROVISIONS THAT REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS IN WHICH ITS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EXPERTS CONDUCT CONFIDENTIAL NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE CENTRAL ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE AND EACH ENTITY THAT SUBMITTED A QUALIFIED BID OR PROPOSAL, INCLUDING SANTEE COOPER, AFTER ALL THE BIDS AND PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED; TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE EVENT OF THE SUCCESSFUL SALE OF SANTEE COOPER AND THE PURCHASING ENTITY'S CONTRACT CONTAINS PROJECTIONS OF FUTURE RATES, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S APPROVAL OF SUCH SALE ON SUCH TERMS DOES NOT INDICATE ITS INTENT TO BIND THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OR OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF TO THE PROJECTED RATE FIGURES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE SAME STATUTORY AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF, AS ARE ALL OTHER INVESTOR-OWNED ELECTRICAL UTILITIES; TO PROVIDE THAT FOLLOWING THE NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN CENTRAL AND EACH ENTITY WHICH SUBMITTED A BID OR PROPOSAL, THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EXPERTS SHALL REVIEW THE PROJECTED FINANCIAL IMPACT ON SANTEE COOPER'S RETAIL CUSTOMERS TO ENSURE THAT ANY INCREASES OR DECREASES TO CURRENT RATES FOR THE RETAIL AND WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS ARE INITIALLY PROPORTIONATE; TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION RECEIVED DURING THIS PROCESS AND ENSUING NEGOTIATIONS MUST BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL WITH CERTAIN LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, TO REQUIRE NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE GOVERNOR, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE STAFFS MUST NOT BE PROVIDED WITH OR HAVE ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION OBTAINED DURING THIS PROCESS, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVALUATION OF THE BIDS, PROPOSALS, AND NEGOTIATIONS, BUT NO LATER THAN JANUARY 15, 2020, WITH A ONE-TIME EXTENSION PERMITTED, THE DEPARTMENT CONCURRENTLY SHALL PRESENT A RECOMMENDATION OF ONE PREFERRED BID FOR SALE AND ONE PREFERRED MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL THAT THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EXPERTS CONSIDER TO BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE STATE, ITS TAXPAYERS, AND THE CUSTOMERS OF SANTEE COOPER, AS WELL AS A RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING SANTEE COOPER'S PROPOSAL FOR REFORM; TO PROVIDE THAT EACH RECOMMENDATION MUST INCLUDE CERTAIN MATERIALS AND JUSTIFICATIONS, AND THE RECOMMENDATION IN REGARD TO THE SALE AND MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL MUST INCLUDE A CONTRACT FOR EACH RECOMMENDED BIDDER OBLIGATING THE BIDDER TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF ITS BID IN THE EVENT IT IS APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, ALONG WITH A PROPOSED CONTRACT TO EXECUTE THE SALE OR MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL AND ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PRESENT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ITS PREFERRED SALE AND MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL, AS WELL AS A RECOMMENDATION AS TO SANTEE COOPER'S REFORM PROPOSAL, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL CONSIDER AND MAY APPROVE A PROPOSAL.
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The following appointments were transmitted by the Honorable Henry Dargan McMaster:
Initial Appointment, Charleston County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
John C. Kenney, 1943 Carolina Towne Court, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464-8002 VICE Kelly Young
Reappointment, Charleston County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Francis X. McCann, 56 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401-1619
Reappointment, Charleston County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Amy Jowers Mikell, 247 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403-5493
Reappointment, Charleston County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Martelle T. Morrison, 3215 Roach Road, Hollywood, SC 29449-6705
Reappointment, Charleston County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Sheryl M. Perry, 5736 San Flora Avenue, Ravenel, SC 29470-5438
Reappointment, Charleston County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Joanna Summey, 5112 Celtic Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405
Initial Appointment, Charleston County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Joy D. Stoney, 614 Knowledge Dr., Ladson, SC 29456-5319 VICE Leroy Linen
Reappointment, Charleston County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
James A. Turner, 351 Confederate Circle, Charleston, SC 29407-7430
Initial Appointment, Chester County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Jeffery Garis, 1100 Catawba River Road, Great Falls, SC 29055-9500 VICE Yale Zamore
Reappointment, Dorchester County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Amanda M. Leviner, 207 West Richardson Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483-6023
Reappointment, Fairfield County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
M. Paul Swearingen, 106 East Washington Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180-1135
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
William Hutson, 383 William Nobles Road, Aynor, SC 29511-2816
Reappointment, Laurens County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Dirk J. Bron, Jr., 1558 Hopewell Church Road, Clinton, SC 29325-0615
Initial Appointment, Laurens County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Mike Pitts, 372 Bucks Point Road, Laurens, SC 29360-5801 VICE Leesa Inabinet
Initial Appointment, Laurens County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
William Wham, 791 Ma Bryson Road, Mountville, SC 29370-3820 VICE Tommy Copeland
Reappointment, Lexington County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Arther L. Myers, 1297 Savannah Hwy., Swansea, SC 29160-9240
Reappointment, York County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Chisa J. Putman, 832 Rains Meadow, Rock Hill, SC 29732-8354
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Benjamin C. Allen, 4041 J and S Countryside Road, Conway, SC 29527-6658
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Christopher Arakas, 804 Calhoun Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-2254
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Aaron Butler, 1830 Spivey Avenue, Conway, SC 29527-5559
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Monte Harrelson, P. O. Box 153, Green Sea, SC 29545-0153
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Gerald Whitley, 107 Hwy 57 N, Little River, SC 29566-7050
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Mark Ashley Harris, 3817 Walnut Street, Loris, SC 29569-2333
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Margie Livingston, 1201 3rd Ave., Conway, SC 29526-5105
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Bradley Mayers, 511 Beaty Street, Conway, SC 29526-4256
The following Local Appointments, which were previously confirmed, were reconsidered and subsequently confirmed.
The following appointments were transmitted by the Honorable Henry D. McMaster:
Initial Appointment, Richland County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
New Seat:
Tobias G. Ward, Jr., 534 Congaree Ave., Columbia, SC 29205-2211
Initial Appointment, Chester County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Angela Boyd, 1229 Old Richburg Rd., Chester, SC 29706-5775 VICE Lenard Price
Initial Appointment, Fairfield County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Katina Capers-Washington, 307 Robinson Avenue, Winnsboro, SC 29180-6153 VICE William D. Robinson
Initial Appointment, Fairfield County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Vannessa Hollins, 445 Maple Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180-1821 VICE Carol A. Tolen
Initial Appointment, Fairfield County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Danielle Miller, 628 Old Chester Road, Winnsboro, SC 29180-7153 VICE Johnny Dewese
Initial Appointment, Richland County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Diedra Hightower, 613 Dulaney Bvd., Columbia, SC 29229-7416 VICE Josef Robinson
Initial Appointment, Chester County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Olivia Williford, 1024 Center Road, Chester, SC 29706-7141 VICE Barbara Hinnant Cameron
Initial Appointment, Chester County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Dana Greenleaf, 102 Magnolia Ave., Great Falls, SC 29055-1118 VICE Wylie G. Frederick
Initial Appointment, Fairfield County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Jannita Gaston, 66 Buckberry Lane, Winnsboro, SC 29180-7042
On motion of Senator CAMPBELL, at 2:10 P.M., Senator CROMER was granted a leave of absence for today.
On motion of Senator RICE, at 2:10 P.M., Senator SENN was granted a leave of absence for today.
On motion of Senator GAMBRELL, at 2:19 P.M., Senator NICHOLSON was granted a leave of absence for today.
On motion of Senator SABB, at 3:38 P.M., Senator SCOTT was granted a leave of absence for the balance of the day.
The following co-sponsors were added to the respective Bills:
S. 185 (Word version) Sen. Young
S. 648 (Word version) Sen. Verdin
The following were introduced:
S. 857 (Word version) -- Senator Setzler: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ZION HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CHURCH FOR ITS DEEP HERITAGE IN THE WAGENER-SALLEY COMMUNITY, AND TO COMMEND ITS LEADERSHIP AND CONGREGATION FOR THEIR MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THIS COMMUNITY.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 858 (Word version) -- Senator Gambrell: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. JACKSON WOODS OF HONEA PATH ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 859 (Word version) -- Senator Gambrell: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CRAYTONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF ANDERSON COUNTY FOR THE VALUABLE PUBLIC SERVICE IT RENDERS TO ITS COMMUNITY EVERY DAY AND TO CONGRATULATE THE DEPARTMENT AT THE CELEBRATION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 860 (Word version) -- Senator Fanning: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE EVERETTE "RHETT" HAIR, DIRECTOR OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO EXTEND DEEP APPRECIATION FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND OUR COUNTRY, AND TO OFFER BEST WISHES FOR A SATISFYING AND REWARDING RETIREMENT.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 861 (Word version) -- Senator Harpootlian: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ROBERT ALLAN "BOB" WILBUR OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS NINETIETH BIRTHDAY AND FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF COLUMBIA, AND TO WISH HIM A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 862 (Word version) -- Senator Davis: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE REVEREND MONSIGNOR RONALD R. CELLINI, OF THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON, AS HE CELEBRATES FOUR DECADES OF DEVOTED MINISTRY TO HIS CHURCH AND COMMUNITY.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 863 (Word version) -- Senator J. Matthews: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ROGER CLECKLEY, AUDITOR FOR ORANGEBURG COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN THREE DECADES OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
H. 4649 (Word version) -- Rep. Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CORINE RHUE HUDSON ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD. The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CONSIDERATION OF THE VETOES.
Columbia, S.C., May 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the veto by the Governor on R.105, H. 3601 by a vote of 107 to 0:
(R105, H3601 (Word version)) -- Reps. Rose, McCoy and Caskey: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT, SO AS TO ALLOW AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE FOR FIRST-TIME OFFENDERS.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
(R105, H3601 (Word version)) -- Reps. Rose, McCoy and Caskey: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT, SO AS TO ALLOW AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE FOR FIRST-TIME OFFENDERS.
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator M.B. MATTHEWS argued in favor of overriding the veto. Senator M.B. MATTHEWS moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Martin Massey Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Reese Rice Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Cash Corbin
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 1 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 98 to 7:
Veto 1 Department of Archives and History - Part IA, Section 26, Page 72 -III. Historical Services, Historic Buildings Preservation - $200,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 1 Department of Archives and History - Part IA, Section 26, Page 72 -III. Historical Services, Historic Buildings Preservation - $200,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator SHEHEEN spoke on the veto.
Senator GREGORY spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Martin Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Cash Climer Corbin Loftis Massey Rice
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 2 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 92 to 14:
Veto 2 Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism - Part IA, Section 49, Page 147- II. Programs and Services, A. Tourism Sales & Marketing, Sports Marketing Grant Program - $6,500,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator SETZLER spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams
Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Grooms Massey Peeler Rice Shealy Young
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 3 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 98 to 4:
Veto 3 Department of Public Safety - Part IA, Section 63, Page 176 - II. Programs and Services, E. Safety and Grants, Local Law Enforcement Grants - $2,000,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 3 Department of Public Safety - Part IA, Section 63, Page 176 - II. Programs and Services, E. Safety and Grants, Local Law Enforcement Grants - $2,000,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator MARTIN spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Reese Rice Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 4 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 0 to 106:
Veto 4 Department of Education - Part IB, Section 1, Page 281, Proviso 1.51, SDE: Lee County Bus Shop
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 5 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 75 to 30:
Veto 5 Department of Education - Part IB, Section 1, Page 295, Proviso 1.93, SDE: Reserve Suspension
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 5 Department of Education - Part IB, Section 1, Page 295, Proviso 1.93, SDE: Reserve Suspension
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator BENNETT spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Martin Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Corbin Loftis Peeler Rice
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Senator SHEALY assumed the Chair.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 6 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 5 to 98:
Veto 6 Department of Education - Part IB, Section 1, Page 296, Proviso 1.97, SDE: Capital Improvement Payments
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 7 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 97 to 10:
Veto 7 Department of Education - EIA - Part IB, Section 1A, Page 320, Proviso 1A.79, SDE-EIA: McCormick County Schools
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 7 Department of Education - EIA - Part IB, Section 1A, Page 320, Proviso 1A.79, SDE-EIA: McCormick County Schools
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator SHEHEEN spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Rankin Reese Rice Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Williams Young
Corbin Peeler
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 8 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 93 to 13:
Veto 8 State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education Part IB, Section 25, Page 339, Proviso 25.11, TEC: Tech Awareness and Education
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 8 State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education Part IB, Section 25, Page 339, Proviso 25.11, TEC: Tech Awareness and Education The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator PEELER spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Reese Rice Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Cash Corbin
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
At 2:42 P.M., the PRESIDENT assumed the Chair.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 9 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 93 to 12:
Veto 9 Department of Health and Human Services - Part IB, Section 33, Page 350, Proviso 33.24, DHHS: Personal Emergency Response System
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 9 Department of Health and Human Services - Part IB, Section 33, Page 350, Proviso 33.24, DHHS: Personal Emergency Response System
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator ALEXANDER spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Reese Rice Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Cash Corbin Martin
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 10 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 0 to 99:
Veto 10 Department of Health and Environmental Control - Part IB, Section 34, Page 361, Proviso 34.51, DHEC: Greenwood Sewer Extension Line
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 11 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 81 to 15:
Veto 11 Department of Health and Environmental Control - Part IB, Section 34, Page 362, Proviso 34.55, DHEC: Hazardous Waste Fund County Account
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 11 Department of Health and Environmental Control - Part IB, Section 34, Page 362, Proviso 34.55, DHEC: Hazardous Waste Fund County Account
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator ALEXANDER spoke on the veto.
Senator J. MATTHEWS spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams
Cash Corbin Loftis Martin Massey Peeler Rice Young
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 12 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 90 to 14:
Veto 12 Department of Social Services - Part IB, Section 38, Page 373, Proviso 38.30, DSS: Foster Care Child Placements
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator ALEXANDER spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams
Cash Corbin Hembree Rice Shealy Young
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Thank you Mr. PRESIDENT. I just wanted to rise briefly today to express my deep sorrow for the passing of Jesse Cannon who was the State Trooper who died last week in the upstate. Trooper First Class Cannon grew up in the Blue Ridge Community of Greenville County and was a graduate of Blue Ridge High School in Greer, and he served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 2010 - 2018. He is the son of Dean and Leslie Cannon and he has two siblings. His brother is also a corporal with the highway patrol, Joshua Cannon. I wanted to commend him for his service to our nation and to the State of South Carolina and to know that we mourn his loss.
On motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent, the remarks of Senator CORBIN, were ordered printed in the Journal.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 13 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 91 to 12:
Veto 13 Patriots Point Development Authority - Part IB, Section 52, Page 387, Proviso 52.2, PPDA: Clamagore Reef - $1,000,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 13 Patriots Point Development Authority - Part IB, Section 52, Page 387, Proviso 52.2, PPDA: Clamagore Reef - $1,000,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration. Senator GOLDFINCH spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Cash Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Rankin Reese Rice Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Corbin Peeler
Campsen
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 14 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 75 to 31:
Veto 14 Election Commission - Part IB, Section 101, Page 442, Proviso 101.14, ELECT: Third-Party Consultant
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator DAVIS moved to reconsider the vote whereby Veto 14 was sustained.
The motion to reconsider was adopted.
Veto 14 Election Commission - Part IB, Section 101, Page 442, Proviso 101.14, ELECT: Third-Party Consultant
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator JACKSON explained the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Fanning Goldfinch Gregory Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Sheheen Williams
Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Davis Gambrell Grooms Loftis Martin Peeler Rice Shealy Talley Turner Verdin Young
Having failed to receive the necessary votes, the veto was sustained.
On motion of Senator DAVIS, the vote whereby the Veto 14 was sustained was reconsidered.
Senator DAVIS explained the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Rankin Reese Sabb Setzler Turner Verdin Williams
Cash Corbin Martin Peeler Rice Shealy Young
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 15 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 74 to 26:
Veto 15 Department of Revenue - Part IB, Section 109, Page 452, Proviso 109.13, DOR: Food Manufacturing Equipment
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 15 Department of Revenue - Part IB, Section 109, Page 452, Proviso 109.13, DOR: Food Manufacturing Equipment
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator JACKSON spoke on the veto. The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Campbell Campsen Davis Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Bennett Cash Climer Corbin Grooms Loftis Martin Massey Peeler Rice Shealy
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 16 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 92 to 13:
Received as information.
Veto 16 General Provisions - Part IB, Section 117, Page 509, Proviso 117.170, GP: Early Childhood Education Study Committee
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator SHEHEEN spoke on the veto.
Senator TALLEY spoke on the veto.
Senator MALLOY spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Climer Davis Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Martin Massey Matthews, Margie Peeler Rankin Reese Rice Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Young
Corbin Fanning Hembree Malloy Matthews, John McElveen McLeod Williams
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 17 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 106 to 2:
Veto 17 Statewide Revenue, Part IB, Section 118, Page 513, Proviso 118.11, SR: Tobacco Settlement, Subsection (A)(2)
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 17 Statewide Revenue, Part IB, Section 118, Page 513, Proviso 118.11, SR: Tobacco Settlement, Subsection (A)(2)
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator DAVIS spoke on the veto. The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Rankin Reese Rice Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Corbin Grooms Peeler
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 18 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 99 to 4:
Veto 18 Statewide Revenue - Part IB, Section 118, Page 513, Proviso 118.14, SR: Non-recurring Litigation Recovery Revenue
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 18 Statewide Revenue - Part IB, Section 118, Page 513, Proviso 118.14, SR: Non-recurring Litigation Recovery Revenue
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator DAVIS spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Corbin Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Reese Rice Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 19 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 93 to 9:
Veto 19 Department of Archives and History - Part IB, Section 118, Page 516, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 21(c), Historic Preservation - $3,400,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator SHEHEEN spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Reese Rice Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Corbin Massey
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 20 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 86 to 15:
Veto 20 Department of Archives and History - Part IB, Section 118, Page 516, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 21(d), Community Development Grants - $2,000,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 20 Department of Archives and History - Part IB, Section 118, Page 516, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 21(d), Community Development Grants - $2,000,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator SHEHEEN spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Martin Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Cash Climer Corbin Grooms Loftis Massey Rice
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 21 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 78 to 24:
Veto 21 Arts Commission - Part IB, Section 118, Page 518, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 41(b), Cultural Arts & Theater Center Renovation - $450,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator SHEHEEN spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Martin Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams
Cash Corbin Massey Rice Young
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 22 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 96 to 7:
Veto 22 Department of Health and Human Services - Part IB, Section 118, Page 515, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 12(b), Medical Contracts - $3,500,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 22 Department of Health and Human Services - Part IB, Section 118, Page 515, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 12(b), Medical Contracts - $3,500,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator ALEXANDER spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Climer Corbin Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Cash Massey Peeler Rice
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 23 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 92 to 14:
Veto 23 Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism - Part IB, Section 118, Page 515, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 11(f), Parks Revitalization - $6,500,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator SETZLER spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Rankin Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Cash Corbin Massey Peeler Rice
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 24 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 94 to 10:
Veto 24 Patriots Point Development Authority - Part IB, Section 118, Page 518, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 45, USS Clamagore Veteran Memorial Reef - $1,700,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 24 Patriots Point Development Authority - Part IB, Section 118, Page 518, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 45, USS Clamagore Veteran Memorial Reef - $1,700,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator GOLDFINCH spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Cash Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Rankin Reese Rice Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Corbin Peeler
Campsen
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 25 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 103 to 0:
Veto 25 Judicial Department - Part IB, Section 118, Page 515, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 17(a), Case Management System Modernization - $11,000,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Veto 25 Judicial Department - Part IB, Section 118, Page 515, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 17(a), Case Management System Modernization - $11,000,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator MARTIN spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Reese Rice Sabb Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Corbin
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 26 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 99 to 4:
Veto 26 Department of Public Safety - Part IB, Section 118, Page 516, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 24(b), Local Law Enforcement Grants - $2,000,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 26 Department of Public Safety - Part IB, Section 118, Page 516, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 24(b), Local Law Enforcement Grants - $2,000,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator MARTIN spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Reese Rice Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 27 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 98 to 4:
Veto 27 Department of Juvenile Justice - Part IB, Section 118, Page 516, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 26(b), Child Advocacy Centers - $170,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Veto 27 Department of Juvenile Justice - Part IB, Section 118, Page 516, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 26(b), Child Advocacy Centers - $170,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator MARTIN spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Massey Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Reese Rice Sabb Setzler Shealy Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Columbia, S.C., June 25, 2019
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 28 by the Governor on R110, H. 4000 (Word version) by a vote of 100 to 5:
Veto 28 Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation - Part IB, Section 118, Page 518, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 39(b), Local Fire Department Grants - $280,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 28 Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation - Part IB, Section 118, Page 518, Proviso 118.16, SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Subsection B, Item 39(b), Local Fire Department Grants - $280,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator SETZLER spoke on the veto.
The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Alexander Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Davis Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Gregory Grooms Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Reese Rice Sabb Setzler Shealy Sheheen Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Massey
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Having received a favorable report from the Education Committee, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Denmark Technical College Area Commission, with the term to commence June 30, 2018, and to expire June 30, 2022
At-Large:
James W. Bowden, 934 Hickory Stick Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715-6931 VICE Zeb Portanova
On motion of Senator HEMBREE, the question was confirmation of James W. Bowden.
The appointment of James W. Bowden was confirmed.
Having received a favorable report from the Senate, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Charleston County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
John C. Kenney, 1943 Carolina Towne Court, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464-8002 VICE Kelly Young
Reappointment, Charleston County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Francis X. McCann, 56 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401-1619
Reappointment, Charleston County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Amy Jowers Mikell, 247 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403-5493
Reappointment, Charleston County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Martelle T. Morrison, 3215 Roach Road, Hollywood, SC 29449-6705
Reappointment, Charleston County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Sheryl M. Perry, 5736 San Flora Avenue, Ravenel, SC 29470-5438
Reappointment, Charleston County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Joanna Summey, 5112 Celtic Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405
Initial Appointment, Charleston County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Joy D. Stoney, 614 Knowledge Dr., Ladson, SC 29456-5319 VICE Leroy Linen
Reappointment, Charleston County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
James A. Turner, 351 Confederate Circle, Charleston, SC 29407-7430
Initial Appointment, Chester County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Jeffery Garis, 1100 Catawba River Road, Great Falls, SC 29055-9500 VICE Yale Zamore
Reappointment, Dorchester County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Amanda M. Leviner, 207 West Richardson Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483-6023
Reappointment, Fairfield County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
M. Paul Swearingen, 106 East Washington Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180-1135
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
William Hutson, 383 William Nobles Road, Aynor, SC 29511-2816
Reappointment, Laurens County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Dirk J. Bron, Jr., 1558 Hopewell Church Road, Clinton, SC 29325-0615
Initial Appointment, Laurens County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Mike Pitts, 372 Bucks Point Road, Laurens, SC 29360-5801 VICE Leesa Inabinet
Initial Appointment, Laurens County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
William Wham, 791 Ma Bryson Road, Mountville, SC 29370-3820 VICE Tommy Copeland
Reappointment, Lexington County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Arther L. Myers, 1297 Savannah Hwy., Swansea, SC 29160-9240
Reappointment, York County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Chisa J. Putman, 832 Rains Meadow, Rock Hill, SC 29732-8354
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Benjamin C. Allen, 4041 J and S Countryside Road, Conway, SC 29527-6658
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Christopher Arakas, 804 Calhoun Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-2254
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Aaron Butler, 1830 Spivey Avenue, Conway, SC 29527-5559
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Monte Harrelson, P. O. Box 153, Green Sea, SC 29545-0153
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Mark Ashley Harris, 3817 Walnut Street, Loris, SC 29569-2333
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Gerald Whitley, 107 Hwy 57 N, Little River, SC 29566-7050
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Margie Livingston, 1201 3rd Ave., Conway, SC 29526-5105
Reappointment, Horry County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Bradley Mayers, 511 Beaty Street, Conway, SC 29526-4256
The following Local Appointments, which were previously confirmed, were reconsidered and subsequently confirmed.
Initial Appointment, Richland County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
New Seat:
Tobias G. Ward, Jr., 534 Congaree Ave., Columbia, SC 29205-2211
Initial Appointment, Chester County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Angela Boyd, 1229 Old Richburg Rd., Chester, SC 29706-5775 VICE Lenard Price
Initial Appointment, Fairfield County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Katina Capers-Washington, 307 Robinson Avenue, Winnsboro, SC 29180-6153 VICE William D. Robinson
Initial Appointment, Fairfield County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Vannessa Hollins, 445 Maple Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180-1821 VICE Carol A. Tolen
Initial Appointment, Fairfield County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Danielle Miller, 628 Old Chester Road, Winnsboro, SC 29180-7153 VICE Johnny Dewese
Initial Appointment, Richland County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Diedra Hightower, 613 Dulaney Bvd., Columbia, SC 29229-7416 VICE Josef Robinson
Initial Appointment, Chester County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Olivia Williford, 1024 Center Road, Chester, SC 29706-7141 VICE Barbara Hinnant Cameron
Initial Appointment, Chester County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Dana Greenleaf, 102 Magnolia Ave., Great Falls, SC 29055-1118 VICE Wylie G. Frederick
Initial Appointment, Fairfield County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Jannita Gaston, 66 Buckberry Lane, Winnsboro, SC 29180-7042
On motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate agreed to stand adjourned.
The following remarks by Senator DAVIS were ordered printed in the Journal of March 26, 2019:
Last week the PRESIDENT of the Senate and others filed a resolution proposing to sell Santee Cooper, and I have asked and have been listed as a co-sponsor to that. I think something needs to be done in regard to Santee Cooper. I think it does need to be sold. It's interesting that the reaction against that seems to have coalesced around a certain point. It was noted in a point of personal interest last week, a few times, that Santee Cooper is financially sound, it has a high bond rating, that there is no reason to be concerned -- all is fine with Santee Cooper.
Following up on that there has been a memo, which I got to my email
box, you may have as well, that says, "Here are the facts: Santee Cooper is not on the brink of a financial disaster. We're managing the nuclear costs and our rates are low. Our credit is rated in the "A" to "A+" range by Fitch, Moody's, and S & P. Rating agencies don't give these ratings to companies in dire financial condition, and investors do not purchase bonds that are in jeopardy." And then underlined is, "Our credit ratings are comparable to and better than those of neighboring utilities." So the argument runs, that since Santee Cooper has an "A" or "A+" bond rating, therefore there's not a problem for us to consider.
In South Carolina, pursuant to the South Carolina Code, Section 58-27-640, South Carolina is divided up into certain territorial service areas and utilities are given the right to provide service in those areas. That's been done in the case of Santee Cooper. It has the right to provide service in the area that's highlighted in yellow on here by statute. You then go to the South Carolina Code SECTION, 58-31-360, and it's entitled "State covenant with holders of obligations of Authority", and authority there referring to Santee Cooper. It reads as follows: "In order to protect those subscribing to, purchasing or acquiring the notes, bonds, evidence of indebtedness, or other obligations of the Public Service Authority," again, that's Santee Cooper, "the State of South Carolina does hereby covenant and agree with any person, firm or corporation, the government of the United States, and any corporation or agency created, designated or established by the United States, subscribing to, purchasing or acquiring the notes, bonds, evidences of indebtedness, or other obligations heretofore or hereinafter issued or incurred by the Public Service Authority, for any authorized purpose, and that the State shall not alter, limit, or restrict the power of the Public Service Authority to, and the authority shall, fix, establish, maintain and collect rents, tolls, rates and charges, for the use of the facilities of, or for the services rendered, or for any commodities furnished by the Public Service Authority, at least sufficient to provide for payment of all expenses of the Public Service Authority, the conservation, maintenance and operation of its facilities and properties and the payment of the principal and interest on its notes and bonds."
So let's restate here: by statute, Santee Cooper has a territorial jurisdiction to provide service. By statute, the State covenants with any bondholder that Santee Cooper shall be allowed to charge such rates as are sufficient to pay those bonds, and the State is prohibited from doing anything that impairs that ability to charge rates to service those bonds. So the issue isn't whether Santee Cooper has an "A" or "A+" bond rating, it's: how could it possibly have anything other than an "A" or "A+" bond rating? Because by statute it has the exclusive right to provide service in a geographic area, and the statutory right to charge rates that will service bonds. Moreover, if the State does anything to impair that, it then becomes, according to judicial decisions, an obligation of the State. So how in the world, you could have preschoolers on that board, and you would have a "AAA" bond rating. The question is -- how could it be anything other than "A+"? So when you hear, as I'm hearing repeatedly, Santee Cooper has to be in great shape because it's got "A" bonds, understand because we statutorily have guaranteed that those ratepayers have to pay rates to services those bonds, and if we do anything to impair that it becomes an obligation of the State. They have to come up with a better reason not to sell this thing.
The following remarks by Senator DAVIS were ordered printed in the Journal of April 18, 2019:
The following remarks by Senator HEMBREE were ordered printed in the Journal of April 30, 2019:
Thank you Mr. PRESIDENT. My fellow Senators, South Carolina has some of the best K-12 teachers in the nation. They get up every day of the school week, get dressed and get to work on time, and are ready to face a classroom full of students. They do it because they genuinely care about their students; they care about their student's education; they care about their growth as people; they care about their general health and welfare; in short, they love their students, and they put their students first.
These dedicated professionals have chosen a career in public service. Like law enforcement officers, firefighters and other public servants, they know that by choosing public service, they are giving up other opportunities, opportunities to make higher private sector salaries, or the opportunity to build their own business with their own working conditions and rules. When they enter this form of public service, they pledge to put their students first. In this "Year of Education," I have learned many lessons. I have spoken to hundreds of teachers and other education professionals. I have read countless emails, letters, reports and tweets. I have visited classrooms and talked with parents and students. Our Senate Education Reform Subcommittee has met 15 times, taking testimony at nearly every meeting, including four, after hours, town hall meetings, so that teachers could attend without missing school, and could put their students first.
One lesson that I have learned is that there is a profound misunderstanding of the General Assembly's role in our K-12 education system among our citizens, among teachers and among some members of the General Assembly. First and foremost, the General Assembly is a funding authority. We require and collect taxes from our citizens and others, and we redistribute those taxes back to the local school districts, based on a Frankenstein monster of funding formula -- a formula that must be reformed! That said, at distributing a vast amount of public money, we are very good. South Carolina provides 47.7% of the local districts school revenue; which is 25th in the United States and above the national average of 45.6% -- not bad for a state ranked 40th in wages. When we measure total school revenue against personal income, we rank 9th in the nation.
The General Assembly also creates the political subdivision known as the local school district. Like other political subdivisions of the State (cities and counties), the General Assembly provides for a locally elected school board, and gives home rule in most matters to the local board. The General Assembly does not hire a single superintendent. The General Assembly does not craft a single local budget. The General Assembly does not decide how much money individual schools receive. The General Assembly does not choose a single local curriculum. The General Assembly does not hire a single principal. The General Assembly does not hire a teacher. The General Assembly does not, does not teach a single student. These are, appropriately, all functions of the local school board. The debate about public education in South Carolina has raged for over 100 years, and it will rage on until all debates end. But as this debate moves forward, it is essential for us to understand what we do and what we do not do. Finally, it is critical to remember that the General Assembly has a constitutional responsibility to provide the opportunity for an education to all South Carolinians. Although we have devolved most of our authority to local school boards, it is ultimately our responsibility, and as we consider reform, we must be more aggressive in holding accountable local boards that are failing our students, and taking decisive actions that put students first.
2019 should be remembered as the year major 21st century education reform began. This year, both the House of Representatives and the Senate have worked diligently on K-12 education. Let me share a few of the highlights from the budget and the proposed reform Bills:
- Raised starting teacher salaries by nearly 10%, bringing them above the Southeastern average;
- Raised all teacher salaries 4% (Along with step increases, this is an approximate 6% increase for all teachers with up to 23 years' experience.) representing the largest single teacher pay increase since 1984 and bringing salaries above the Southeastern average;
- Eliminated three standardized, state mandated tests that teachers requested;
- Eliminated legislatively mandated teacher literacy training that teachers requested;
- Provided a duty free lunch break period that teachers requested;
- Provided for travel reimbursement for teachers living more than 25 miles away;
- Provided more mental health counselors that teachers requested;
- Eliminated the 0-20 committee and education czar from the reform Bill that teachers requested;
- Passed the "Let Teachers Teach" Bill in February, that is designed to eliminate clutter and bureaucracy from the classroom that teachers requested;
- Passed "Teacher Appreciation Accounts" last year, that allow local districts to give teachers compensation for unused leave days.
2019 could be characterized as the year the General Assembly put teachers first.
In spite of these diligent and sometimes hard fought battles on behalf of teachers, that continue as we speak, on Wednesday, pressure will be put on students, on families, and on the vast majority of South Carolina's 52,000 teachers that remain with their students back home. A small fraction of South Carolina's teachers will be leaving their students behind to an empty classroom, at this critical stage in the academic semester. How we, as members of the General Assembly, respond to this action is now our choice. Mr. PRESIDENT, I choose to stand with those teachers that are committed to the growth and development of their students by teaching on Wednesday. And that is why, I hereby request unanimous consent for leave on Wednesday, May 1, so that I may return home and serve as a substitute Social Studies teacher in an Horry County school. Thank you for your patience and attention.
The following remarks by President PEELER were ordered printed in the Journal of May 7, 2019:
Now, let's make it germane to the Panthers. The man who started the Panthers, Senator REESE, was a man named Richardson -- Jerry Richardson. Jerry Richardson opened a Hardee's in Gaffney and when it opened up it was like the circus came to town. They were lined up for blocks waiting to buy a hamburger at Hardee's. Do you know who sold me my first Hardee's hamburger? It was Jerry Richardson. He had a little paper hat on and sold me my first hamburger. He became very, very successful. And let me tell you the connection with Jerry Richardson and Gaffney. Our coach, Coach Prevatte, coached Jerry Richardson. He is the one who brought Jerry Richardson to Wofford. He convinced Coach Snidow to take a look at Jerry Richardson. Jerry Richardson will credit Coach Prevatte for the success he has today. He felt so close to our coach. On Thursday nights it was called a light practice. A light practice in Gaffney is a tough practice everywhere else. But we would get together and Jerry Richardson would bring us Hardee's huskies and feed us out of the trunk of his car. He was that close to Coach Prevatte. The Panthers and football mean more to Cherokee County, Gaffney and to this State than money can buy. Now using this debate also with Gaffney and comparing what Gaffney feels, the pride that Gaffney feels -- and trying to explain this in a way you can understand it. Then in the '70s our board of public works needed to build a water tank. And so our board of public works and Jack Millwood decided where and he had seen you could build a water tank in the shape of a peach. We had the "little Harpootlians" in Gaffney at that time too. Oh! It cost too much. It cost $800,000 to build that water tank. It won't make the water sweeter. It won't make the water colder. It won't make the pressure better in our pipes. Why do you want to build a peach-shaped water tank? Now look at that peach-shaped water tank and what it means to Cherokee County, to Gaffney today -- even the "little Harpootlians" that were opposed to it then -- try to take the water tank down now -- just try to take it down. Put a price on it now. Now you can't put a price on it. So what we're asking is to build the equivalent of a peach water tank in Rock Hill. Money can't buy it. It means so much for the people of Rock Hill. It was mentioned by Senator GREGORY: Dallas, Texas; Rock Hill, South Carolina; Miami, Florida; Rock Hill, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Rock Hill, South Carolina. Give us some pride not just in Rock Hill but in the State of South Carolina. It's something that money can't buy. Everything that's been said today has merit. But I'm telling you this would mean so much to this State that 20 years from now we will wonder why in the world would someone be opposed to it.
I'll ask one more time. Mr. PRESIDENT and members of the Senate, give the Bill a second reading today, carry over all amendments to third.
The following remarks by Senator KIMPSON were ordered printed in the Journal of May 8, 2019:
The following remarks by Senator McELVEEN were ordered printed in the Journal of May 8, 2019:
I will conclude these remarks and, Mr. PRESIDENT, I have a unanimous consent request. I would ask that the Senate give House Resolution 4243 second reading, and that we waive the three-fifths requirement, carry over all amendments to third reading, and have a roll call on third reading.
On motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate agreed to stand adjourned.
On motion of Senator McELVEEN, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. James "Jimmy" W. Holladay, Sr. of Sumter, S.C. Jimmy retired from Santee Print Works and was working with Waste Management Inc. He was a member of Graham Baptist Church. Jimmy was a loving husband, devoted father and doting grandfather who will be dearly missed.
On motion of Senator CORBIN, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Trooper First Class Jesse D. Cannon of Greenville, S.C. Jesse worked as a dog handler for the Troop Eight Criminal Interdiction Unit for the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Jesse was a loving husband and devoted father who will be dearly missed.
On motion of Senator TALLEY, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Ms. Mary Anita Marlowe Jennings of Spartanburg, S.C. Anita was a graduate of Boiling Springs High School and Robinson's Business College. She was an independent real estate agent and a longtime member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where she was very involved. Anita was a loving wife, devoted mother and doting grandmother who will be dearly missed.
On motion of Senator ALEXANDER, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Dr. Stanley Rampey of Seneca, S.C. Dr. Rampey practiced family medicine in Oconee County. He enjoyed camping, skiing and hiking. Dr. Rampey was a loving husband, devoted father and doting grandfather who will be dearly missed.
At 3:56 P.M., on motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate adjourned under the provisions of the Sine Die Resolution, S. 785.
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