NO. 8

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 2:00 p.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:

Our thought for today is from Psalm 20:7: "Some take pride in chariots, and some in horses, but our pride is in the name of the Lord."

Let us pray. Holy God, we thank You for Your love and care. With Your power, guide us as we begin the day. Give these women and men strength and courage to do the work required to make this State a better place to live. Bless our defenders of freedom and those who give of their time and effort in doing what is right and pleasing. Grant each of these men and women a great amount of grace. Bless our World, Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, Staff, and all who work in this Vineyard. Grant Your grace on our men and women who give of their lives to keep us free. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers. Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. TRANTHAM moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of former Representative Timothy Andrew Brett, which was agreed to.

On December 21, 2022, Timothy "Tim" Brett went to his Heavenly Home.

Tim was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1982-1986. He left the House to become the political director for then Congressman Carroll Campbell, who later became our governor.

It would take a long time to list all the things Tim did to serve his state and community. He was involved in Prison Ministry, Salvation Army, YMCA, Boy Scouts, Rotary, and many others.

Tim was a devoted family man. He was a servant of his state, for his community, his church, and a wonderful friend.

I ask that we have a moment of silence to pray for the family and friends of former Representative Timothy "Tim" Brett.

The House stood in silent prayer for the family and friends of former Representative Timothy Andrew Brett.

The following was introduced:

H. 3710 (Word version) -- Reps. Blackwell, Clyburn, Hixon, Taylor, Oremus, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF THOMAS ROY "TOM" YOUNG, SR., OF AIKEN COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3711 (Word version) -- Reps. Kilmartin, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND SHARP IMAGING AND INFORMATION COMPANY OF AMERICA FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN PROVIDING UNWAVERING SUPPORT TO BUSINESS IN THE PALMETTO STATE.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3712 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirby, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE HONORABLE YAMEKIA ROBINSON ON HER RECENT ELECTION AND INSTALLATION AS MAYOR OF LAKE CITY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH SUCCESS AT THE HELM OF THE CITY AS SHE TAKES UP HER NEW DUTIES.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3713 (Word version) -- Rep. White: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE OCCASION OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF PROSPERITY AND TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND MAYOR DEREK UNDERWOOD AND THE CITIZENS OF PROSPERITY FOR ONE AND A HALF CENTURIES OF SHOWCASING BOTH THE BEAUTY AND PROGRESS OF THIS GREAT SOUTH CAROLINA TOWN.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3714 (Word version) -- Reps. Blackwell, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A STELLAR SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2022 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 3716 (Word version) -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 4.16 G. OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF ETHICS INVESTIGATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE RULE.

Rep. THAYER explained the Resolution.

Rep. JORDAN spoke in favor of the Resolution.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 3717 (Word version) -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 5.3 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO PROVISIONS REGARDING THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL AND SUPPLMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL, SO AS TO REDEFINE "EARMARK PROJECT OR PROGRAM" AND MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; AND TO AMEND RULE 5.13, RELATING TO FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE PURVIEW OF THE RULE BILLS AND AMENDMENTS DIRECTLY AFFECTING STATE REVENUES.

Rep. THAYER explained the Resolution.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3718 (Word version) -- Reps. McCravy, Gibson and Gilliam: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF ELEANOR ANNE THOMPSON WIDEMAN OF GREENWOOD COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3719 (Word version) -- Reps. McCravy, Gilliam and Gibson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE LEISA HOTCHKISS, MAGISTRATE IN THE GREENWOOD COUNTY MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3720 (Word version) -- Reps. Erickson, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. WINIFRED AGNES AIDA GREENWOOD "WINNIE" WATSON OF BEAUFORT COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETIETH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3721 (Word version) -- Reps. McCabe, Calhoon, Caskey, May, Kilmartin, White, Ballentine and Wooten: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DEBRA B. SUMMERS ON HER ELECTION AS 2022-2023 PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3722 (Word version) -- Reps. Wetmore, Stavrinakis, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LUKE MELTON OF JOHNS ISLAND ON BEING NAMED A PALMETTOPRIDE YOUTH AMBASSADOR AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN MAKING OUR STATE BEAUTIFUL.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3723 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilliard, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MERRILL CHAPMAN, DIRECTOR OF BRADY SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER TEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3739 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson, Clyburn, G. M. Smith, Hiott, Rutherford, Thigpen, Cobb-Hunter, Alexander, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BISHOP SAMUEL LAWRENCE GREEN, SR., PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT FOR THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, AND TO EXPRESS DEEP GRATITUDE FOR HIS DECADES OF SERVICE TO THE FAITHFUL OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO HIS CHURCH.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3740 (Word version) -- Reps. Clyburn, Blackwell, Hixon, Oremus, Taylor, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE FREDERICK BATES CAVANAUGH, JR, FORMER MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AIKEN, TO CELEBRATE HIS LIFE, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3715 (Word version) -- Reps. Felder, Guffey, King, Ligon, Moss, O'Neal, Pope, Sessions and Gilliam: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BETTY MILLER, DEPUTY SOLICITOR FOR THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SOLICITOR'S OFFICE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR RECEIVING THE
ERNEST F. HOLLINGS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN STATE PROSECUTION FOR 2022.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 388 (Word version) -- Senator Reichenbach: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SOUTH FLORENCE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN HISTORIC SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2022 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3724 (Word version) -- Reps. Forrest, Haddon, Chumley and Ott: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT ELECTRICITY USED EXCLUSIVELY IN THE COMMERCIAL PROCESSING OF PEACHES FOR SALE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3725 (Word version) -- Reps. Bustos and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-260 SO AS TO PROVIDE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ENTERING THIS STATE MUST OBTAIN A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AT THEIR EXPENSE WHEN REQUESTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3726 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, West, Ballentine, Davis, Hager, Hewitt, Kirby, Long, B. Newton, Ott, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis and Tedder: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "STATEWIDE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 TO TITLE 41 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF STATEWIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE, TO CENTRALIZE OVERSIGHT OF CERTAIN PUBLICLY FUNDED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN THE OFFICE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE, TO TRANSFER THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL, TO CREATE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE COORDINATING COUNCIL AND PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF REGIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS BY THE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE REGIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS MUST CONFORM TO CERTAIN GEOGRAPHIC CONFIGURATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A MULTIAGENCY COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO PROMOTE CERTAIN OFFERINGS OF REGIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS; AND BY REPEALING ARTICLE 13 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 13 RELATING TO OVERSIGHT OF REGIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AND ARTICLE 15 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 13 RELATING TO THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3727 (Word version) -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-671 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGN, COLOR, AND OTHER ELEMENTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FLAG AND TO DESIGNATE THE FLAG OF THIS DESIGN, COLOR, AND ELEMENTS AS THE OFFICIAL SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FLAG.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3728 (Word version) -- Reps. Felder, A. M. Morgan, Leber, Magnuson, Haddon and Harris: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPARENCY AND INTEGRITY IN EDUCATION ACT"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 29, TITLE 59 SO AS TO EXPRESS RELATED INTENTIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS, TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN CONCEPTS FROM BEING INCLUDED IN PUBLIC SCHOOL INSTRUCTION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE MEANS FOR ADDRESSING VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC REVIEW OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-28-180, RELATING TO PARENTAL EXPECTATIONS IN THE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF THE EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN REGARDING MORALS, ETHICS, AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, AND TO PROVIDE A PARENTAL PLEDGE OF EXPECTATIONS MUST BE PROVIDED TO PARENTS AS PART OF THE REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT PROCESS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3729 (Word version) -- Reps. S. Jones, White, Hartnett, Forrest, Trantham, Oremus, Cromer, Chumley, Long, Vaughan and Beach: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-1-143, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME-BASED FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE USE OF EGGS FROM CHICKENS KEPT AT THE INDIVIDUAL'S DWELLING OR FROM A ROADSIDE STAND.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3730 (Word version) -- Reps. Beach and S. Jones: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "MILLSTONE ACT OF 2023"; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 141 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS FROM MAKING REFERRALS FOR OR PROVIDING GENDER-TRANSITION PROCEDURES OR SERVICES TO ANYONE UNDER TWENTY-SIX YEARS OF AGE; TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR SUCH PROCEDURES; AND TO CREATE A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS, PROVIDE FOR PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE, ALLOW A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION, AND AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ENFORCE THE CHAPTER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3731 (Word version) -- Reps. Haddon, Burns, Long and Vaughan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-10-10, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE, SO AS TO PROVIDE MANDATORY, DAILY RECESS PERIODS TOTALING FORTY-FIVE TO SIXTY MINUTES FOR STUDENTS IN FOUR-YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE AND THIRTY TO FORTY-FIVE MINUTES FOR STUDENTS IN SIXTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE FOR UNSTRUCTURED, SELF-DIRECTED OUTDOOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, TO PROVIDE THESE RECESS PERIODS ARE IN ADDITION TO EXISTING PHYSICAL EDUCATION OR OTHER CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THE SAME UNSTRUCTURED, SELF-DIRECTED RECESS PERIODS MUST BE HELD INDOORS DURING TIMES OF INCLEMENT WEATHER WITHOUT THE USE OF INDIVIDUAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES BY STUDENTS; TO REDESIGNATE ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 10, TITLE 59 AS "PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ACTIVITY"; AND TO PROVIDE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL TAKE CERTAIN MEASURES TO CONFORM THEIR RESPECTIVE REGULATIONS AND RULES TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, AND TO CLARIFY THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT PREVAIL TO THE EXTENT THEY CONFLICT WITH ANY SUCH REGULATIONS AND RULES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3732 (Word version) -- Reps. Chumley, Burns, Pope, S. Jones, Vaughan, Hiott, Hixon and G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-668 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE RESTORATION, EXHIBITION, SHOWING, AND ENJOYMENT OF CLASSIC AND ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLES AS THE OFFICIAL FAMILY-FRIENDLY PASTIME OF THE STATE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3733 (Word version) -- Rep. Carter: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-600, RELATING TO VARIOUS ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO UNLAWFULLY INJURES A SPORTS OFFICIAL IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OFFICIAL DUTIES IS SUBJECT TO GREATER MAXIMUM PENALTIES DEPENDING ON THE DEGREE OF THE ASSAULT AND BATTERY COMMITTED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3734 (Word version) -- Rep. B. Newton: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 5-15-10, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF MUNICIPAL PRIMARY, GENERAL, AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL SUCH MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS BE CONDUCTED USING THE VOTING SYSTEM APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-15-40, RELATING TO TERMS OF OFFICE OF MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEN COMMENCE THE MONDAY FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION OF THE ELECTION RESULTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-15-50, RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF MUNICIPAL WARD LINES AND TIME FOR MUNICIPAL GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIRE THAT MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTIONS BE HELD ON ONE OF CERTAIN ENUMERATED DATES, PROHIBIT THE TERMS OF INCUMBENT COUNCILMEMBERS FROM BEING EXTENDED WHEN A NEW TIME FOR MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTIONS IS ESTABLISHED, AND REQUIRE MUNICIPAL SPECIAL ELECTIONS SCHEDULED TO OCCUR WITHIN CERTAIN TIME FRAMES OF THE MUNICIPALITY"S GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE GENERAL ELECTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-15-100, RELATING TO FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME FRAME BY WHICH A MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSION MUST MEET AND DECLARE THE RESULTS FOLLOWING AN ELECTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-15-120, RELATING TO VOTE COUNTING IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME WHEN NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS MAY BE QUALIFIED AND THEIR TERMS COMMENCE TO THE MONDAY AFTER CERTIFICATION OF THE ELECTION RESULTS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 5-15-145, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONS TO CONDUCT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FOR MUNICIPALITIES THAT ELECT TO TRANSFER AUTHORITY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3735 (Word version) -- Reps. McCravy, Gibson and Gilliam: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-96 SO AS TO ALLOW GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO MAINTAIN A SUPPLY OF OPIOID ANTIDOTES TO BE ADMINISTERED BY TRAINED EMPLOYEES IN AN EMERGENCY, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES AND OTHER ENTITIES TO IMPLEMENT A PLAN FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF STUDENTS AT RISK OF EXPERIENCING AN OPIOID OVERDOSE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-130-65 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESCRIPTION AND DISPENSING OF OPIOID ANTIDOTES TO SCHOOLS AND TO AUTHORIZE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF SCHOOLS TO PURCHASE AND STORE, AND TRAINED EMPLOYEES TO ADMINISTER, OPIOID ANTIDOTES IN AN EMERGENCY, TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND BOARD OF PHARMACY TO DEVELOP AN APPLICABLE JOINT PROTOCOL, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3736 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Calhoon, Connell, Gatch, Hager, Herbkersman and Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-130-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES TO DEVELOP A PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF CALLING FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE WHEN A PERSON EXPERIENCES AN OPIOID OVERDOSE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3737 (Word version) -- Reps. Ligon, Haddon, B. Newton, Neese, O'Neal, Pope, Felder, Guffey, West, Hyde, Henegan, Williams, Atkinson, Herbkersman, Weeks and Wheeler: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SHORT LINE RAILROAD MODERNIZATION ACT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3810 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO FIFTY PERCENT OF AN ELIGIBLE TAXPAYER'S QUALIFIED RAILROAD RECONSTRUCTION OR REPLACEMENT EXPENDITURES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE TAX CREDIT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3738 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, Cobb-Hunter and Dillard: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "UNIFORM ANTIDISCRIMINATION ACT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-13-20, RELATING TO THE POLICY OF THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, SO AS TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF "DISCRIMINATION"; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-13-80, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION BY AN EMPLOYER ON THE BASIS OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S GENDER IDENTITY AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-32-60, RELATING TO THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ACT, SO AS TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S GENDER IDENTITY AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 31-21-40, RELATING TO FAIR HOUSING, SO AS TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S GENDER IDENTITY AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION WHEN SELLING OR RENTING PROPERTY; BY AMENDING SECTION 31-21-50, RELATING TO FAIR HOUSING, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DENIAL OF ACCESS TO, OR MEMBERSHIP OR PARTICIPATION IN, A MULTIPLE-LISTING SERVICE OR SIMILAR SERVICE OR ORGANIZATION ON THE BASIS OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S GENDER IDENTITY AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 31-21-60, RELATING TO FAIR HOUSING, SO AS TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE-RELATED TRANSACTIONS ON THE BASIS OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S GENDER IDENTITY AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-69-80, RELATING TO HOME HEALTH AGENCIES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST A PATIENT OR POTENTIAL PATIENT ON THE BASIS OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S GENDER IDENTITY AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-71-90, RELATING TO HOSPICE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST A PATIENT OR POTENTIAL PATIENT ON THE BASIS OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S GENDER IDENTITY AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 45-9-10, RELATING TO HOTELS, MOTELS, RESTAURANTS, AND BOARDING HOUSES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST A PERSON OR SEGREGATION FROM A PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION BASED ON AN INDIVIDUAL'S GENDER IDENTITY AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-13-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD CLARIFYING DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-13-80, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO COVERED EMPLOYERS WHEN NECESSARY TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE EMPLOYEE; AND BY ADDING SECTIONS 31-21-65, 45-9-11, AND 59-63-41 ALL SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL AND AGAINST THE PUBLIC POLICY OF THIS STATE IN HOUSING, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS TO DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, INCLUDING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST CERTAIN FACIAL FEATURES, HAIR TEXTURES, HAIR TYPES, AND HAIRSTYLES ASSOCIATED WITH RACE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3741 (Word version) -- Rep. W. Newton: A BILL TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUME 13A OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, TO THE EXTENT OF ITS CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2023.
On motion of Rep. MURPHY, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3742 (Word version) -- Reps. Chapman, West, Thayer, Forrest, M. M. Smith, Lawson, Gagnon, Hiott, McCravy, Beach, Pope, Vaughan, McGinnis, Brewer, Leber, Hyde, B. L. Cox and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-250, RELATING TO SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD KRATOM AS A SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:

Alexander                Anderson                 Atkinson
Bailey                   Ballentine               Bamberg
Bannister                Bauer                    Beach
Bernstein                Blackwell                Bradley
Brewer                   Brittain                 Burns
Bustos                   Calhoon                  Carter
Caskey                   Chapman                  Chumley
Clyburn                  Cobb-Hunter              Collins
Connell                  B. J. Cox                B. L. Cox
Crawford                 Cromer                   Davis
Dillard                  Elliott                  Erickson
Felder                   Forrest                  Gagnon
Garvin                   Gatch                    Gibson
Gilliam                  Gilliard                 Guest
Guffey                   Haddon                   Hager
Hardee                   Harris                   Hart
Hartnett                 Hayes                    Henderson-Myers
Henegan                  Herbkersman              Hewitt
Hiott                    Hixon                    Hosey
Howard                   Hyde                     Jefferson
J. E. Johnson            J. L. Johnson            S. Jones
W. Jones                 Jordan                   Kilmartin
King                     Kirby                    Landing
Lawson                   Leber                    Ligon
Long                     Lowe                     Magnuson
May                      McCabe                   McCravy
McDaniel                 McGinnis                 Mitchell
J. Moore                 T. Moore                 A. M. Morgan
T. A. Morgan             Moss                     Murphy
Neese                    B. Newton                W. Newton
Nutt                     O'Neal                   Oremus
Ott                      Pace                     Pedalino
Pope                     Rivers                   Robbins
Rose                     Rutherford               Sandifer
Schuessler               Sessions                 G. M. Smith
M. M. Smith              Stavrinakis              Taylor
Tedder                   Thayer                   Thigpen
Trantham                 Vaughan                  Weeks
West                     Wetmore                  Wheeler
White                    Whitmire                 Williams
Willis                   Wooten                   Yow

Announcement was made that Dr. James McCoy of Summerville was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:

"5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."

Bill Number:   H. 3012 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   CARTER

Bill Number:   H. 3020 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   CARTER

Bill Number:   H. 3031 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   CARTER

Bill Number:   H. 3032 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   CARTER

Bill Number:   H. 3074 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   CARTER

Bill Number:   H. 3111 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   FELDER

Bill Number:   H. 3112 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   FELDER

Bill Number:   H. 3127 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   W. JONES

Bill Number:   H. 3169 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   CARTER

Bill Number:   H. 3172 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   W. JONES

Bill Number:   H. 3197 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   M. M. SMITH, DAVIS and B. L. COX

Bill Number:   H. 3255 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   ANDERSON

Bill Number:   H. 3256 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   ANDERSON

Bill Number:   H. 3279 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   BLACKWELL

Bill Number:   H. 3288 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   FELDER

Bill Number:   H. 3407 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   GILLIAM

Bill Number:   H. 3412 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   CARTER

Bill Number:   H. 3422 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   WILLIS

Bill Number:   H. 3447 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   GILLIAM

Bill Number:   H. 3479 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   ANDERSON

Bill Number:   H. 3481 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   HYDE and WHITE

Bill Number:   H. 3486 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   GATCH

Bill Number:   H. 3494 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   CARTER

Bill Number:   H. 3532 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   CARTER

Bill Number:   H. 3547 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   CARTER

Bill Number:   H. 3548 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   FELDER

Bill Number:   H. 3550 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   ANDERSON

Bill Number:   H. 3553 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   HIXON and HIOTT

Bill Number:   H. 3554 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   HIXON and HIOTT

Bill Number:   H. 3555 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   CARTER, HIXON and HIOTT

Bill Number:   H. 3556 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   HIXON and HIOTT

Bill Number:   H. 3557 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   HIXON and HIOTT

Bill Number:   H. 3558 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   CARTER, HIXON and HIOTT

Bill Number:   H. 3583 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   ANDERSON

Bill Number:   H. 3593 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   HIXON and HIOTT

Bill Number:   H. 3594 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   GILLIAM, DAVIS and B. L. COX

Bill Number:   H. 3605 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   CARTER

Bill Number:   H. 3698 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   WILLIS and CRAWFORD

Bill Number:   H. 3614 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   BLACKWELL

Bill Number:   H. 3615 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   CARTER

Bill Number:   H. 3617 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   CARTER

Bill Number:   H. 3690 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   ROBBINS

Bill Number:   H. 3691 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   M. M. SMITH, DAVIS, B. L. COX and PACE

Bill Number:   H. 3695 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/18/23   WOOTEN

Bill Number:   H. 3013 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
01/18/23   KIRBY

Bill Number:   H. 3035 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
01/18/23   NUTT

Bill Number:   H. 3515 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
01/18/23   BEACH

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

H. 3604 (Word version) -- Reps. Bannister, G. M. Smith and Murphy: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND FEDERAL FUNDS DISBURSED TO THE STATE IN THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021, AND TO SPECIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FUNDS MAY BE EXPENDED.

Rep. BANNISTER made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. FORREST.

Rep. FORREST moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3603 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, HENRY DARGAN MCMASTER, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2023, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

H. 3704 (Word version) -- Reps. Hixon, Hiott, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE MEMBERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S FFA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA, AND ALL THOSE WHO SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND ENCOURAGE THESE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, AND TO JOIN THEM IN OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL FFA WEEK, FEBRUARY 18-25, 2023.

At 2:55 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. TRANTHAM, adjourned in memory of former Representative Timothy Andrew Brett, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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