NO. 13

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:

Our thought for today is from Psalm 8: "O Lord. Our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!"

Let us pray. Blessed are You, O God, ruler of heaven and earth. By day You shower us with blessings. We pause to give You thanks for Your blessings. Guide these Representatives and Staff to give of their time and ability in working for the people of this state. Protect our defenders of freedom and first responders as they care for us. Bless and keep our World, Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, Staff, and all who labor in this vineyard. Look in favor on our men and women who suffer with hidden wounds. 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. BLACKWELL moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Fred B. Cavanaugh, Jr., which was agreed to.

I move that when the House adjourns today, we do so in memory of Aiken's former Mayor Fred B. Cavanaugh, Jr., who served the fine people of the city of Aiken for 24 years from 1991 to 2015.

Fred was a kind, honest, generous man. A man with impeccable integrity and a lengthy list of accomplishments. He was a true public servant--loved and respected by all. Mayor Cavanaugh passed away December 28th at the age of 86.

Rep. Bart Blackwell

Rep. MOSS, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3581 (Word version) -- Rep. Dillard: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES NAME ITS FACILITY LOCATED AT 122 EDGEWORTH STREET IN THE CITY OF GREENVILLE IN GREENVILLE COUNTY IN HONOR OF CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT LIEUTENANT MICHAEL EDWARD THORNTON, UNITED STATES NAVY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. SANDIFER, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3614 (Word version) -- Reps. Ott, Sandifer, West, Blackwell and Kirby: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "RATE PAYER PROTECTION ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 8-27-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 8-27-80 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC UTILITY FROM TAKING ADVERSE EMPLOYMENT ACTION AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE WHO REPORTED WRONGDOING BY THE PUBLIC UTILITY TO THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF; AND BY ADDING SECTION 8-27-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE REMEDIES IF A PUBLIC UTILITY TAKES ADVERSE EMPLOYMENT ACTION AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE WHO REPORTED WRONGDOING.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. SANDIFER, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3605 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Sandifer, Carter, Kirby, Oremus, Magnuson, Pace, Long, Elliott, Burns, May and Beach: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-1-80, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS OF LICENSEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO SEND INFORMATION REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION TO THE LICENSEE; BY ADDING SECTION 40-1-85 SO AS TO ESTABLISH INFORMAL CONFERENCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-1-90, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO ALLOW A LICENSEE TO REQUEST CERTIFICATION OF AN INVESTIGATION FROM THE DIRECTOR; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-1-140, RELATING TO EFFECT OF PRIOR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS OF APPLICANTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DENIAL OF A LICENSE BASED SOLELY OR IN PART ON A PRIOR CRIMINAL CONVICTION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

The following was introduced:

H. 3817 (Word version) -- Reps. Felder, Guffey, King, O'Neal, Pope, Sessions and Ligon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE CATAWBA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND AND BAND DIRECTORS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO APPLAUD THEM ON CAPTURING THE 2022 SOUTH CAROLINA BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3818 (Word version) -- Reps. Henegan and Williams: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MOTHER ELVIRA WILLIAMSON DIXON, MATRIARCH OF THE DIXON AND WILLIAMSON FAMILY, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3819 (Word version) -- Rep. Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF SERVING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS NOT REQUIRED TO WORK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2023, AND EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2023.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3835 (Word version) -- Reps. Herbkersman, Erickson, W. Newton, Bradley, Hager, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, 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, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, 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, 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 DR. LYNN W. MCGEE, A SENIOR EXECUTIVE AND PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER 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. 3820 (Word version) -- Reps. Hyde, 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, 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 EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE OF THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE COMMITTED LABORS OF OUR WATER PROFESSIONALS, WHO SERVE AS GUARDIANS OF OUR WATER, AND TO DECLARE MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2023, AS "WATER PROFESSIONALS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 374 (Word version) -- Senators Rankin, Sabb and Talley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2023, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, SEAT 4, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH WILL EXPIRE JULY 31, 2032; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 2, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL SERVE A NEW TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2029; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2028; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE, SEAT 3, UPON HIS RETIREMENT ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2023, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2027; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT, FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2028; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT, TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, UPON HIS RETIREMENT ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2023, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2025; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT, AT-LARGE, SEAT 7, WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT, AT-LARGE, SEAT 8, WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2023; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SEAT 5, UPON HER RETIREMENT ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30, 2023, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL SERVE A NEW TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2028.

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. 3821 (Word version) -- Rep. Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-51-50, RELATING TO SALE OF PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTRONIC SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY THE PERSON OFFICIALLY CHARGED WITH THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3822 (Word version) -- Reps. M. M. Smith, Pace, B. L. Cox, Davis and Chapman: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "FIRST RESPONDERS PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INJURED FIRST RESPONDERS MUST BE PAID BY THE EMPLOYER ON THE SAME BASIS AS BEFORE THE INJURY.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3823 (Word version) -- Reps. Pedalino, Davis, Erickson, B. Newton, West, Mitchell, Hager, Neese, Sessions, McCabe and B. J. Cox: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 7-15-382 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO WITNESS THE SIGNATURE OF MORE THAN FIVE ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICANTS ON THE OATH IMPRINTED ON ABSENTEE BALLOT RETURN-ADDRESSED ENVELOPES IN A SINGLE ELECTION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3824 (Word version) -- Reps. B. Newton, W. Newton, Haddon, Ballentine, Wetmore, Tedder and Carter: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3695, RELATING TO THE ALTERNATIVE FUEL PROPERTY INCOME TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN LEASES, TO ADD ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TO THE DEFINITION OF "ELIGIBLE PROPERTY", AND TO ADD ELECTRICITY TO THE DEFINITION OF "ALTERNATIVE FUEL".
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3825 (Word version) -- Reps. Wooten and Gilliam: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-142 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, A PROSECUTOR, OR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER RELATED RECORDS BY A PROVIDER OF AN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SERVICE OR REMOTE COMPUTING SERVICE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3826 (Word version) -- Reps. M. M. Smith, Burns and Davis: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PROTECTION OF MINORS FROM PORNOGRAPHY AND OBSCENITIES ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-375, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE ARTICLE REGARDING OBSCENITY LAWS, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITIONS OF "HARMFUL TO MINORS" AND "MATERIAL" TO INCLUDE ANY PORTION OF MATERIALS AND PERFORMANCES THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED OBSCENE, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "PROFANE LANGUAGE" ; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-385, RELATING TO THE OFFENSES OF DISSEMINATING HARMFUL MATERIAL TO MINORS AND EXHIBITING HARMFUL PERFORMANCES TO MINORS, DEFENSES, AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO LIMIT THE AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE PROVIDED BY THE STATUTE ONLY TO THE TEACHING OF AGE-APPROPRIATE SEX EDUCATION AND HUMAN BIOLOGY CURRICULUM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3827 (Word version) -- Reps. M. M. Smith, Burns and Davis: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-12 SO AS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS IN STATE-FUNDED PLACES OF LEARNING WITH AN EDUCATION FOCUSED ON EXCELLENCE AND INTEGRITY, EQUIP THEM TO THINK INDEPENDENTLY AND CRITICALLY, SUPPORT EDUCATORS BY MAINTAINING A LEARNING AND WORK ENVIRONMENT UNENCUMBERED BY SOCIAL OR POLITICAL ACTIVISM, TREAT STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES OF SCHOOLS WITH DIGNITY AS UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT STEREOTYPING OR SCAPEGOATING, PROVIDE INSTRUCTION FREE FROM IDEOLOGICAL INDOCTRINATION OR COERCION, FOSTER AND DEFEND INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH AS WELL AS FREEDOM FROM COMPELLED SPEECH, REQUIRE CLEAR DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN THE TEACHING OF THEORY AND FACT, REQUIRE FULL TRANSPARENCY OF CURRICULA, PROTECT THE PRIVACY AND INNOCENCE OF CHILDREN AND GUARD THEM AGAINST OBSCENE AND MATURE MATERIALS, RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF PARENTS AS THEIR CHILD'S DECISION-MAKERS FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, INCLUDING EMOTIONAL AND SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT, DEFER TO PARENTS AS THEIR CHILD'S PRIMARY SOURCE OF MORAL AND SOCIAL VALUES, ALLOW PARENTS TO OPT OUT OF ACTIVITIES THAT VIOLATE THIS ACT, ESTABLISH A CLEAR PROTOCOL FOR REPORTING VIOLATIONS AND ALLOWING LOCAL ENTITIES TO ADDRESS AND CORRECT ISSUES, AND REQUIRE PRIVACY AND NONDISCLOSURE DURING THE INVESTIGATION PROCESS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3828 (Word version) -- Reps. Tedder, T. Moore and Caskey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 24-19-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER ACT, SO AS TO REDEFINE THE TERM "YOUTHFUL OFFENDER" TO CHANGE THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS BY TYING ELIGIBILITY TO THE AGE AT THE TIME OF COMMISSION OF AN OFFENSE RATHER THAN THE TIME OF CONVICTION; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 24-19-50, RELATING TO POWERS OF COURTS UPON CONVICTION OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3829 (Word version) -- Rep. Tedder: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCENT OF MARIJUANA ALONE DOES NOT PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH REASONABLE SUSPICION OR PROBABLE CAUSE TO SUPPORT A STOP, SEARCH, SEIZURE, OR ARREST.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3830 (Word version) -- Rep. Hardee: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-75-1000, RELATING TO COMMISSION PAID BY A TITLE INSURER, SO AS TO REMOVE THE CAP ON THE COMMISSION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3831 (Word version) -- Reps. Hardee, Rutherford, McGinnis, Bailey and Gagnon: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO CATEGORIES OF ALIMONY, SO AS TO ELIMINATE PERIODIC ALIMONY, TO ADD ALIMONY CALCULATED BASED ON THE LENGTH OF MARRIAGE AMONG OTHER FACTORS, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 20-3-120, 20-3-140, 20-3-150, 20-3-620, AND 20-3-630, ALL RELATING TO ALIMONY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3832 (Word version) -- Reps. M. M. Smith, Davis, B. J. Cox and Pace: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SALES TAX SO AS TO EXEMPT THE PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT OF A FIREFIGHTER AND TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-627, RELATING TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE FEE SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN FIRE FIGHTING VEHICLES AND AMBULANCES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3833 (Word version) -- Reps. Ligon, B. Newton, Neese, O'Neal, Hyde and Carter: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 15-39-625 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY BY A PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER; AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 15-39-630, 15-39-640, 15-39-650, 15-39-660, 15-39-680, 15-39-700, 15-39-710, 15-39-770, AND 15-39-850, ALL RELATING TO JUDICIAL SALES, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3834 (Word version) -- Reps. Long and M. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY CLASSIFICATONS AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF OBTAINING THE SPECIAL FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATE, A PERSON WHO OWNS AND OCCUPIES A RESIDENCE AS HIS LEGAL RESIDENCE IS DEEMED TO BE DOMICILED AT THE RESIDENCE IF THE PERSON IS IN THE UNITED STATES LEGALLY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 410 (Word version) -- Senator Talley: A BILL TO CONVEY THE REAL PROPERTY OF THE FAIRMONT-LARKIN AREA RECREATION COMMISSION TO SPARTANBURG COUNTY; TO DISSOLVE THE FAIRMONT-LARKIN AREA RECREATION COMMISSION; AND TO REPEAL ACT 819 OF 1978, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND DUTIES OF THE FAIRMONT-LARKIN AREA RECREATION COMMISSION.
Referred to Spartanburg Delegation

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

Alexander                Anderson                 Atkinson
Bailey                   Ballentine               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                     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
Sandifer                 Schuessler               Sessions
G. M. Smith              M. M. Smith              Stavrinakis
Taylor                   Tedder                   Thayer
Thigpen                  Vaughan                  Weeks
West                     Wetmore                  Wheeler
White                    Whitmire                 Williams
Willis                   Wooten                   Yow

The SPEAKER granted Rep. HARTNETT a leave of absence for the day due to medical reasons.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. BAMBERG a leave of absence for the day due to a prior work commitment.

Announcement was made that Dr. Gregory Tarasidis of Greenwood 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. 3096 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/26/23   M. M. SMITH and PACE

Bill Number:   H. 3115 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/26/23   BAUER

Bill Number:   H. 3121 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/26/23   NEESE and T. MOORE

Bill Number:   H. 3179 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/26/23   WEST

Bill Number:   H. 3197 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/26/23   MURPHY, GATCH, ROBBINS and BREWER

Bill Number:   H. 3416 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/26/23   OREMUS, KILMARTIN and WHITE

Bill Number:   H. 3448 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/26/23   B. L. COX and PACE

Bill Number:   H. 3481 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/26/23   COBB-HUNTER

Bill Number:   H. 3503 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/26/23   WEST and CARTER

Bill Number:   H. 3605 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/26/23   MAGNUSON, PACE, LONG, ELLIOTT, BURNS, MAY and BEACH

Bill Number:   H. 3606 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/26/23   TAYLOR

Bill Number:   H. 3614 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/26/23   KIRBY

Bill Number:   H. 3691 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/26/23   B. NEWTON

Bill Number:   H. 3734 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/26/23   COBB-HUNTER

Bill Number:   H. 3772 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/26/23   M. M. SMITH and PACE

Bill Number:   H. 3786 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/26/23   HYDE

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3254 (Word version) -- Reps. Jefferson, Murphy, Brewer, Robbins, Tedder, Cobb-Hunter and Gatch: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 593 OF 1992, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LIMIT ON CASH RESERVES THAT MAY BE MAINTAINED BY DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 4, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIMIT ON CASH RESERVES DOES NOT APPLY TO DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 4 IN FISCAL YEARS 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025.

The Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

H. 3783 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer and Hardee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE REVIEW COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE LESS THAN THREE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE FOR THE GOVERNOR'S CONSIDERATION UNTIL THE VACANCY IS FILLED OR JULY 1, 2023, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

The Joint Resolution was read the third time and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3122 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Johnson and W. Newton: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY REPEALING SECTION 1-7-730 RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION OF THE OFFICES OF COUNTY OFFICERS.

Rep. W. NEWTON made the Point of Order that the Bill 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 following Joint Resolution was taken up:

H. 3209 (Word version) -- Rep. Jordan: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL APPROVALS AFFECTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE STATE.

Rep. W. NEWTON 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 following Bill was taken up:

H. 3503 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilliam, Pope, Taylor, Chumley, Haddon, McCravy, Oremus, Hiott, Burns, Wooten, Hixon, Bailey, Caskey, Thayer, Trantham, Forrest, S. Jones, Sessions, Guffey, Lawson, Chapman, Leber, O'Neal, Vaughan, Robbins, B. J. Cox, M. M. Smith, Davis, Brewer, Murphy, Whitmire, Ligon, Felder, Yow, Mitchell, Hager, Connell, Carter and West: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-190, RELATING TO SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-370, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO ADD AN OFFENSE FOR TRAFFICKING IN FENTANYL; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 16-1-60, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO ADD TRAFFICKING IN FENTANYL.

Rep. W. NEWTON made the Point of Order that the Bill 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 following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3136 (Word version) -- Reps. Bailey, McCravy and Chumley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS 57 AND 111 IN HORRY COUNTY "LANCE CORPORAL MELTON LEVI 'FOX' GORE MEMORIAL INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3139 (Word version) -- Rep. Chumley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 417 AND GREEN POND ROAD IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY CONTAINING THE WORDS "UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE AIRMAIL DIRECTIONAL ARROW SITE".

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3176 (Word version) -- Reps. B. Newton, Mitchell, Neese and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION LOCATED AT UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 521, HUBBARD DRIVE, AND CRAIG MANOR ROAD IN LANCASTER COUNTY "CHARLES ALAN BUNDY MEMORIAL INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3179 (Word version) -- Reps. Pope, Ligon and West: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION DEDICATE THE STATUE AND PLAZA OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FALLEN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL GARDEN, LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRE ACADEMY IN RICHLAND COUNTY, "IN MEMORY OF CHIEF JERRY WILLIAMS".

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3357 (Word version) -- Reps. B. Newton, Mitchell, Neese and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 9 IN LANCASTER COUNTY FROM THE LANCASTER BYPASS TO SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 522 "SHERIFF WILLIFORD LEE FAILE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF THE HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3396 (Word version) -- Rep. Wheeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION LOCATED AT THE JUNCTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 34 AND MCGEE TOWN ROAD IN LEE COUNTY "LEWIS W. BOONE MEMORIAL INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3397 (Word version) -- Rep. Wheeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 154 IN LEE COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH LOWER LEE SCHOOL ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH MANVILLE - ST. CHARLES ROAD "TONEY AND THELMA SLATER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3398 (Word version) -- Rep. Wheeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PLACE AN APPROPRIATE SIGN AT THE WESTBOUND ENTRANCE RAMP TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 20 IN LEE COUNTY AT EXIT 120 CONTAINING THE WORDS "IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE DAVID ADDISON".

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3399 (Word version) -- Rep. Wheeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 15 AND BROWNTOWN ROAD IN LEE COUNTY "W. A. BERRY MEMORIAL INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERSECTION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3400 (Word version) -- Rep. Wheeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ERECT AN APPROPRIATE SIGN AT THE EASTBOUND EXIT RAMP ONTO SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 341 FROM INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 20 IN LEE COUNTY CONTAINING THE WORDS "IN MEMORY OF SERGEANT MIKKOS L. NEWMAN".

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

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

At 10:44 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. BLACKWELL, adjourned in memory of Fred B. Cavanaugh, Jr., to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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