NO. 7

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk Jr. as follows:

Our thought for today is from I Colossians 7:24: "So brothers and sisters in whatever condition each was called there let him or her remain with God."

Let us pray. Heavenly Father, You reach out every day to touch the lives of all Your people. Grant us Your grace as You continue Your presence in our lives as You continue Your presence in our lives as we go about the business at hand. Bless and keep in Your loving care, our defenders and those who respond to our call and those who give of their time and effort to keep us in Your vineyard. Bestow Your blessings on our World, Nation, President, State, Governor Speaker, Staff, and all who suffer so that we might enjoy freedom. Remember our 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 Friday, January 17, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. DILLARD moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Ruth Ann Butler of Greenville, which was agreed to.

Ms. Ruth Ann Butler was a Greenville native and civil rights activist, who dedicated her life to education and the preservation of Black history in Greenville. A graduate of Sterling High School and Benedict College, she taught in the public schools of South Carolina and Georgia for 18 years. After visiting an African American Museum in Tennessee, Ms. Butler set her sights on bringing something similar to her community and answering what she believed was her true calling. In 1987, she founded the Greenville Cultural Exchange Center to raise awareness of contributions made by Black people in the Upstate and also promote economic empowerment within the community, doubling as an education and research center. In 2024, Butler received a South Carolina Historic Preservation Stewardship Award from the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Preservation South Carolina and the Office of the Governor for her important work. She was also a recipient of the Martin Luther King Service Award at the Unity Park.
Ms. Ruth Ann Butler leaves a legacy that will be celebrated for generations to come and it is an honor to pause in our deliberations today to reflect on her life.

Rep. Chandra Dillard

The House stood in silent prayer for the family and friends of Ruth Ann Butler.

On motion of Rep. MOSS, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the South Carolina Economic Developer's Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Capital Center Lobby, 1201 Main Street.

Sincerely,
Katie Koon, Executive Director
South Carolina Economic Developers Association

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the Metro Chamber Coalition, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a Legislative Reception.
This event will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Parker Poe, 1221 Main Street.

Sincerely,
Logan Howard
Metro Chamber Coalition

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of Mental Health Heroes, Aiken Barnwell Recovery Foundation, NAMI South Carolina, and Mental Health America SC, the Members of the House of Representative are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Robin Crawford
SC Department of Mental Health

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the United Way Association of South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.in Room 112, Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Mary Kate Mackie

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the Carolina Recycling Association, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at The Palmetto Club.

Sincerely
Mary McClellan, Executive Director
Carolina Recycling Association
January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the South Carolina Human Service Providers Association, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.at The Palmetto Club.

Sincerely,
Margie Williamson
SC Human Service Providers Association

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the Coalition for Access to Health Care, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Dr. Stephanie Burgess
PhD, APRN, FAAN, FAANP

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the University of South Carolina/USC Alumni Association, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the USC Alumni Center.

Sincerely,
Sara Vernon

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Municipal Power Systems and Piedmont Municipal Power Agency, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth Copeland
Staff Associate for Affiliate Services
Municipal Association of South Carolina

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.

Sincerely,
Bryant Sims
Chief Operating Officer

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the National Guard Armory on Bluff Road.

Sincerely,
Duncan Crotwell
Director of Government Affairs

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the South Carolina Arts Alliance, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Jeff Robinson
Executive Director

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.

Mike Couick
President and CEO

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Halls Chophouse.

Sincerely,
Sara Vernon

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the South Carolina Craft Distillers Guild, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at The Palmetto Club.

Sincerely,
Scott Blackwell
President of the SC Craft Distillers Guild

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the SC Human Service Providers Association, the Members of the House of Representatives and Staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Mary Kate Mackie

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the Independent Banks of South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.

Sincerely
Teresa D. Taylor
Executive Director

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Counties, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at The Palmetto Club.

Sincerely,
Timothy C. Winslow
Executive Director

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 19. 2025, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at The Palmetto Club.

Sincerely,
Ahmad Ward, Executive Director
Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the Forestry Association of South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Cam Crawford
President and CEO

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the SC Conservation Coalition, hosted by the Conservation Voters of South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at 701 Whaley Street.

Sincerely,
Alan Lee
Government Relations Director

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the South Carolina State Museum, the Members of the House of Representatives, their Staff, and their families are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais Street.

Sincerely,
Amy Bartow-Melia
Executive Director

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Jon Charest

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the South Carolina Technical College System, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.

Sincerely,
Karen O. Taylor
January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the Association of ABC Stores of South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at 1208 Washington Place.

Sincerely,
Hannah Lorance, Executive Director
Association of ABC Stores of South Carolina

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of Together SC, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Columbia Museum of Art.

Sincerely,
GP McLeer
Together SC

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the South Carolina Land Trust Network, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Howard, Executive Director
South Carolina Land Trust Network

January 27, 2025
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the SC Student Loan Corporation, the Members of the House of Representatives and their Staff are invited to a legislative luncheon. This event will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Sara Vernon

Rep. MITCHELL, from the Darlington Delegation, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3767 (Word version) -- Reps. Mitchell and Yow: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 571 OF 1965, RELATING TO THE DARLINGTON COUNTY MILLAGE LEVY FOR THE FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET TO BE APPROVED BY THE DARLINGTON COUNTY COUNCIL INSTEAD OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON THE MILLAGE LEVY AND THE MANNER IN WHICH TAX COLLECTIONS ARE DISTRIBUTED.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

The following was introduced:

H. 3781 (Word version) -- Reps. Neese, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Murphy, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE INDIAN LAND MIDDLE SCHOOL SEVENTH GRADE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2024 FMAC SEVENTH GRADE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3782 (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 18, 2025, AND EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3783 (Word version) -- Reps. Jones, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE 3M GREENVILLE AT THE CELEBRATION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF MANUFACTURING IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO CONGRATULATE THE COMPANY ON A HALF-CENTURY OF SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS ENDEAVORS IN THIS GREAT STATE.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3784 (Word version) -- Reps. Burns, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BLUE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL AIR FORCE JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS ON ITS FINE RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND TO COMMEND THE UNIT ON THE HIGH STANDARDS THAT HAVE MADE IT THE OUTSTANDING UNIT IT IS.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3785 (Word version) -- Reps. Calhoon, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE PALMETTO CONCERT BAND OF COLUMBIA UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, TO THANK THE BAND FOR A QUARTER­CENTURY OF EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE TO AUDIENCES RANGING FROM LOCAL TO INTERNATIONAL, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF BESTOWING MUSICAL DELIGHT.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3786 (Word version) -- Reps. Sessions, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO APPLAUD LIFELONG LEARNING @ ROCK HILL UPON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO CONGRATULATE PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM ON FIVE YEARS OF SUCCESSFUL SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3787 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, 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 CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST JOHN WESLEY STROMAN OF ORANGEBURG 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. 3788 (Word version) -- Reps. Hartz, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. DOUGLAS E. "DOUG" HOLFORD, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER FORTY-TWO YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3789 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Johnson, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MS. GENEVIEVE JORDAN SMITH FOR HER SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HORRY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., AND TO CONGRATULATE HER UPON BEING NAMED THE COOPERATIVE'S 2025 LADY OF THE YEAR.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3790 (Word version) -- Rep. Moss: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DESIGNATE THE PORTION OF WEST MAIN STREET (S-42-227) LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF PACOLET IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY AS "JAMES 'PEE WEE' LAMBERT JR. ROAD" TO ENSURE HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO PACOLET ARE REMEMBERED AND CELEBRATED FOR GENERATIONS TO COME AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3791 (Word version) -- Reps. Bailey, Hardee, McGinnis and Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS ADDRESS THE CRITICAL ISSUES FACING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE MARKETS ACROSS THE NATION.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 154 (Word version) -- Senator Garrett: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND RYAN LOVETTE FOR HIS FORTY-FOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER AND THIRTY-NINE YEARS OF PAID SERVICE WITH THE GREENWOOD CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 185 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE PASSING OF DR. LONNIE RANDOLPH JR. OF COLUMBIA AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 259 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MASTER TROOPER JOHN WAYNE VALDARIO SR. FOR HIS FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

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

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

H. 3792 (Word version) -- Rep. Pedalino: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 106 OF 2021, RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CLARENDON COUNTY INTO THE CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE METHOD OF DETERMINING THE RESULTS OF ELECTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO ANNUALLY SUBMIT ITS PROPOSED BUDGET TO THE CLARENDON COUNTY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL.
On motion of Rep. PEDALINO, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3793 (Word version) -- Reps. Teeple, Holman, Hartnett, Hardee, B. L. Cox, Brewer, Bustos, Edgerton, Gilreath, Guest, Landing, Martin and Wickensimer: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1230 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OVERTIME INCOME IS EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN TAXES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3794 (Word version) -- Reps. Mitchell and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-31-240, RELATING TO PERSONS ALLOWED TO CARRY CONCEALABLE WEAPONS ANYWHERE IN THE STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THIS PROVISION INCLUDES PUBLIC DEFENDER INVESTIGATORS AND ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER INVESTIGATORS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3795 (Word version) -- Rep. Bustos: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-101-50, RELATING TO ENROLLMENT PREFERENCE GIVEN TO RESIDENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AFTER JULY 1, 2026 PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE SHALL ENSURE THAT AT LEAST SEVENTY PERCENT OF THE APPLICANTS IT ACCEPTS FOR ADMISSION RESIDE IN THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3796 (Word version) -- Reps. Kilmartin and Beach: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 29 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY FROM GRANTING OR RECOGNIZING LEGAL PERSONHOOD IN CERTAIN ITEMS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3797 (Word version) -- Reps. Kilmartin and Beach: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-9-198 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO TEST FIREFIGHTERS ANNUALLY FOR THE PRESENCE OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL IN THEIR BLOODSTREAMS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3798 (Word version) -- Reps. Murphy, G. M. Smith, Brewer, T. Moore, Guest, Hager, Yow, Mitchell, W. Newton, Lawson and Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 25-1-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CRITERIA FOR MILITARY CHAPLAINS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT MILITARY CHAPLAINS HAVE THE PRIVILEGE TO REFUSE TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3799 (Word version) -- Reps. Wooten, Pope, Jordan, B. Newton, Brittain, B. L. Cox, Holman, W. Newton, Brewer, J. L. Johnson, Caskey, Guest, Hixon, McDaniel and Robbins: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-23-60, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS SEEKING CERTIFICATION MUST UNDERGO STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT INDIVIDUALS' FINGERPRINTS MAY BE RETAINED BY SLED AND THE FBI FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3800 (Word version) -- Reps. W. Newton, Bannister and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE AN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT THAT THE SELLER HAVE A PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3801 (Word version) -- Rep. Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 11-35-710, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO ADD PLANNING FOR REPAIRS TO BRIDGES, HIGHWAYS, ROADS, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS ON THE STATE'S RIGHTS OF WAY TO THE LIST OF EXEMPTIONS AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3802 (Word version) -- Reps. Bustos, Hartnett, Landing and Teeple: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-63-100, RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES OF PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY HOME SCHOOL, CHARTER SCHOOL, AND GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL STUDENTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AND CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE EQUAL TREATMENT FOR SUCH STUDENTS AND STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3803 (Word version) -- Rep. Hart: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-1-320, RELATING TO THE LIMIT ON ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE INCREASES IMPOSED BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO RESTORE THE FORMER METHOD OF OVERRIDING THE ANNUAL CAP BY A POSITIVE MAJORITY OF THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNING BODY AND DELETING THE SUPER MAJORITY REQUIREMENT FOR OVERRIDING THE CAP FOR SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 11-11-150, RELATING TO THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF, SO AS TO RESTORE FUNDING FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AND FULL FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL-OPERATING MILLAGE PORTION OF THE REIMBURSEMENT PAID LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY OR DISABLED; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION REIMBURSED FROM THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND FROM ALL SCHOOL-OPERATING MILLAGE ALLOWED ALL OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-270, RELATING TO THE REIMBURSEMENTS PAID LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR PROPERTY TAX NOT COLLECTED AS A RESULT OF THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY OR DISABLED AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE APPLICATION OF PROPERTY TAX CREDITS IN COUNTIES WHERE THE USE OF LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX REVENUES GIVE RISE TO A CREDIT AGAINST SCHOOL-OPERATING PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-251, RELATING TO THE CALCULATION OF "ROLLBACK TAX MILLAGE" APPLICABLE FOR REASSESSMENT YEARS, SO AS TO RESTORE THE FORMER EXEMPTION ALLOWED FROM A PORTION OF SCHOOL-OPERATING MILLAGE FOR ALL OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; BY REPEALING ARTICLE 7 OF CHAPTER 10, TITLE 4 RELATING TO THE LOCAL OPTION SALES AND USE TAX FOR LOCAL PROPERTY TAX CREDITS; BY REPEALING SECTIONS 11-11-157, 11-11-155, AND 11-11-156 RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION TRUST FUND; BY REPEALING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 36, TITLE 12 RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE ADDITIONAL ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX THE REVENUES OF WHICH REIMBURSE SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM ALL PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 12-37-3130, 12-37-3140, AND 12-37-3150, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, VALUATION, AND ASSESSABLE TRANSFERS OF INTEREST, FOR PURPOSES OF THE "SOUTH CAROLINA REAL PROPERTY VALUATION REFORM ACT," SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE "POINT OF SALE" VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY TAX AND RETURN TO THE FORMER VALUATION SYSTEM IN WHICH REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS TO REAL PROPERTY ARE APPRAISED BY THE ASSESSOR AND PERIODICALLY ADJUSTED IN COUNTYWIDE REAPPRAISALS, TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE FIFTEEN PERCENT CAP OVER FIVE YEARS ON INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY RESULTS IN A VALUE THAT IS LOWER THAN THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE PROPERTY AS DETERMINED BY THE ASSESSOR THAT THE LOWER VALUE BECOMES THE PROPERTY TAX VALUE OF THE REAL PROPERTY AND IS DEEMED ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSITION OF PROPERTY TAX, TO PROVIDE THAT AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST IS A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OR OTHER INSTANCE CAUSING A "STEPUP" IN THE PROPERTY TAX VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY TO ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE AS DETERMINED BY THE ASSESSOR, TO REQUIRE THE CAP ON INCREASES IN VALUE TO BE APPLIED SEPARATELY TO REAL PROPERTY AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND TO PROVIDE WHEN THE STEPUP VALUE FIRST APPLIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-60-30, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE NOTICES TO INCLUDE PROPERTY TAX VALUE AND PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICABLE ASSESSMENT RATIO APPLIES TO THE LOWER OF FAIR MARKET VALUE, PROPERTY TAX VALUE, OR SPECIAL USE VALUE; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-60-2510, RELATING TO THE FORM OF ASSESSMENT NOTICES ISSUED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE NOTICES MUST CONTAIN THE PROPERTY TAX VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS IN ADDITION TO FAIR MARKET VALUE AND SPECIAL USE VALUE; BY REPEALING ARTICLE 25 OF CHAPTER 37, TITLE 12 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL PROPERTY VALUATION REFORM ACT, IF CERTAIN CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ARE RATIFIED; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS AND SECTIONS 12-60-30 AND 12-60-2510, RELATING TO TAX PROCEDURES, ALL SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS, AND MAKE THESE REPEALS AND AMENDMENTS CONTINGENT UPON RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE ELIMINATING THE FIFTEEN PERCENT CAP OVER FIVE YEARS IN INCREASES IN THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY TAX AND ELIMINATING AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST AS AN EVENT THAT MAY RESULT IN A CHANGE IN THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE IMPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY TAX.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3804 (Word version) -- Reps. Hart, King and Henderson-Myers: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-370, RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OFFENSES AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO DECRIMINALIZE POSSESSION OF TWENTY-EIGHT GRAMS OR ONE OUNCE OR LESS OF MARIJUANA OR TEN GRAMS OR LESS OF HASHISH, AND TO AUTHORIZE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO ISSUE A CIVIL CITATION FOR POSSESSION OF THAT SAME QUANTITY OF MARIJUANA OR HASHISH.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3805 (Word version) -- Reps. Hart, King and Henderson-Myers: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 29-1-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE A MANDATORY MINIMUM GRACE PERIOD OF TWENTY DAYS FOR A MORTGAGE PAYMENT, TO DEFINE THE TERM "GRACE PERIOD," AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A SIMPLE INTEREST OR OTHER MORTGAGE IN WHICH INTEREST ACCRUES DAILY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3806 (Word version) -- Reps. Hart and Henderson-Myers: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3895 SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR PERSONS TO OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLES WHILE USING CELLULAR TELEPHONES, PAGERS, PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT DEVICES, OR OTHER WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH HANDS-FREE MECHANISMS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3807 (Word version) -- Reps. Hart and Henderson-Myers: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 58-27-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ELECTRICAL UTILITY OPERATING IN THIS STATE SHALL BURY ALL OF ITS NEW ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION LINES INSTALLED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF A MUNICIPALITY IN THIS STATE BEGINNING JANUARY 2, 2026, AND SHALL BURY ALL OF ITS EXISTING ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION LINES LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF A MUNICIPALITY IN THIS STATE ACCORDING TO A GRADUATED SCHEDULE BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2031; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 58-27-20, RELATING TO AREAS IN WHICH THE CHAPTER IS INAPPLICABLE, SO AS TO MAKE THE CHAPTER APPLICABLE TO SECTION 58-27-25.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3808 (Word version) -- Reps. Hart and Henderson-Myers: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-77-250, RELATING TO THE RELEASE OF COVERAGE INFORMATION UPON WRITTEN REQUEST, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR THE REQUEST ALSO TO BE MADE BY ELECTRONIC MAIL OR FAX ACCOMPANIED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE'S FORM FR-10.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3809 (Word version) -- Reps. Hart, King and Henderson-Myers: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-125 SO AS TO PROVIDE A BASE STATE MINIMUM WAGE OF SEVENTEEN DOLLARS PER HOUR EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2027, TO PROVIDE FOR THE NOTIFICATION OF THIS MINIMUM WAGE TO EMPLOYERS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2026, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR AN EMPLOYER TO FAIL TO PAY THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE OR TO RETALIATE AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE LAW, TO PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE A FIVE-YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ACTIONS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS ACT MAY BE BROUGHT AS A CLASS ACTION UNDER STATE LAW.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3810 (Word version) -- Reps. Kilmartin and Beach: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-1810, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS AND FEES, SO AS TO AMEND CERTAIN FEES FOR ESTABLISHMENTS THAT ARE AUTHORIZED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK ON SUNDAYS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-2010, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS, SO AS TO AMEND A CERTAIN FEE AND REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT OFFER CERTAIN ANNUAL FIFTY-TWO WEEK TEMPORARY PERMITS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3811 (Word version) -- Reps. Pace, Magnuson, Frank, Kilmartin, Edgerton, Beach, Morgan, Terribile, Harris, Huff, Oremus, Gilreath and Long: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3830 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN TAXPAYERS WHO HAVE A CHILD WHO ATTENDS A QUALIFYING PRIVATE SCHOOL, PAROCHIAL SCHOOL, OR HOME SCHOOL.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3812 (Word version) -- Reps. Bernstein, Herbkersman, W. Newton and Guest: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY AND RESILIENCE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 39 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, CREATE AND ESTABLISH THE PROGRAM, PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION, ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR ASSESSING AND COLLECTING LIENS, PROVIDE FINANCING, AND TO DEVELOP STANDARDS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3813 (Word version) -- Rep. Hixon: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-11-430, RELATING TO BEAR HUNTING, SO AS TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO A REGISTERED PARTY DOG HUNT IN GAME ZONE 1.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3814 (Word version) -- Rep. Hixon: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SURFACE WATER STUDY COMMITTEE MAY STUDY THE CURRENT STATE OF GROUNDWATER IN THIS STATE AND TO POSTPONE THE DUE DATE OF THE COMMITTEE'S REPORT.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

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

Alexander                Anderson                 Bailey
Ballentine               Bamberg                  Bannister
Bauer                    Beach                    Bernstein
Bowers                   Bradley                  Brewer
Brittain                 Burns                    Bustos
Calhoon                  Caskey                   Chapman
Clyburn                  Cobb-Hunter              Collins
B. J. Cox                B. L. Cox                Crawford
Cromer                   Davis                    Dillard
Duncan                   Edgerton                 Erickson
Forrest                  Frank                    Gagnon
Garvin                   Gatch                    Gibson
Gilliam                  Gilliard                 Gilreath
Govan                    Grant                    Guest
Guffey                   Haddon                   Hager
Hardee                   Harris                   Hart
Hartnett                 Hartz                    Hayes
Henderson-Myers          Herbkersman              Hewitt
Hiott                    Hixon                    Holman
Hosey                    Howard                   Huff
J. E. Johnson            J. L. Johnson            Jones
Jordan                   Kilmartin                King
Kirby                    Landing                  Lawson
Ligon                    Long                     Lowe
Luck                     Magnuson                 Martin
May                      McCabe                   McCravy
McDaniel                 McGinnis                 Mitchell
J. Moore                 T. Moore                 Morgan
Moss                     Murphy                   Neese
B. Newton                W. Newton                Oremus
Pace                     Pedalino                 Pope
Rankin                   Reese                    Rivers
Robbins                  Rose                     Rutherford
Sanders                  Sessions                 G. M. Smith
M. M. Smith              Spann-Wilder             Stavrinakis
Taylor                   Teeple                   Terribile
Vaughan                  Weeks                    Wetmore
White                    Whitmire                 Wickensimer
Williams                 Willis                   Wooten

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

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MONTGOMERY a leave of absence for the day.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. SCHUESSLER a leave of absence for the day due to a death in the family.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. YOW a leave of absence for the day due to a death in the family.

Announcement was made that Dr. Chris Yeakel of Columbia 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. 3011 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   MITCHELL, RANKIN, LONG, OREMUS, TERRIBILE, GIBSON, HUFF, LAWSON, BURNS and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3012 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   MITCHELL, RANKIN, LONG, OREMUS, GIBSON, LAWSON, BURNS and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3045 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   MITCHELL, RANKIN, LONG, OREMUS, GIBSON, BURNS and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3046 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   MITCHELL, RANKIN, LONG, OREMUS, GIBSON, BURNS and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3057 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   MITCHELL, RANKIN, LONG, OREMUS, GIBSON, LAWSON, BURNS and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3092 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   RANKIN, LONG, GIBSON, LAWSON, BURNS and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3094 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   MITCHELL, LONG, OREMUS, GIBSON, HUFF and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3118 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   MITCHELL, RANKIN, LONG, OREMUS, GIBSON, HUFF, LAWSON and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3125 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   HARRIS

Bill Number:   H. 3127 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   SANDERS and DUNCAN

Bill Number:   H. 3184 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   MITCHELL, RANKIN, OREMUS, GIBSON, LAWSON and BURNS

Bill Number:   H. 3196 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   SANDERS and DUNCAN

Bill Number:   H. 3197 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   ROBBINS

Bill Number:   H. 3199 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   MITCHELL, RANKIN, LONG, OREMUS, GIBSON, HUFF, BURNS and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3217 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   MITCHELL, LONG, OREMUS, GIBSON, LAWSON, BURNS, MAGNUSON and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3221 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   BAUER

Bill Number:   H. 3249 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   MITCHELL, LONG, OREMUS, GIBSON, LAWSON and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3256 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   LONG, GIBSON, LAWSON, BURNS and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3263 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   MITCHELL, RANKIN, LONG, OREMUS, TERRIBILE, GIBSON, HUFF, LAWSON, BURNS and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3264 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   BAUER

Bill Number:   H. 3296 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   RANKIN, LONG, OREMUS, GIBSON, HUFF, BURNS, MAGNUSON and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3310 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   KILMARTIN, HUFF, CROMER and GILREATH

Bill Number:   H. 3365 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   LONG, OREMUS, GIBSON, HUFF, LAWSON and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3381 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   MITCHELL, RANKIN, LONG, OREMUS, GIBSON, BURNS and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3383 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   TAYLOR and COBB-HUNTER

Bill Number:   H. 3442 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   B. NEWTON and PEDALINO

Bill Number:   H. 3457 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   HUFF, CROMER and GILREATH

Bill Number:   H. 3472 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   PEDALINO and HIXON

Bill Number:   H. 3473 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   PEDALINO

Bill Number:   H. 3504 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   MITCHELL, OREMUS, GIBSON, HUFF, LAWSON and BURNS

Bill Number:   H. 3506 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   MITCHELL, RANKIN, LONG, OREMUS, GIBSON, LAWSON, BURNS and EDGERTON

Bill Number:   H. 3507 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   BAUER

Bill Number:   H. 3572 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   RANKIN, LONG, OREMUS, EDGERTON, GIBSON, HUFF, LAWSON, BURNS and MAGNUSON

Bill Number:   H. 3576 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   BAUER

Bill Number:   H. 3579 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   W. NEWTON

Bill Number:   H. 3589 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   COLLINS

Bill Number:   H. 3603 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   MAGNUSON and T. MOORE

Bill Number:   H. 3625 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   M. M. SMITH

Bill Number:   H. 3638 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   RANKIN, MITCHELL, LONG, OREMUS, TERRIBILE, EDGERTON, HUFF, LAWSON, BURNS and MAGNUSON

Bill Number:   H. 3643 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   KILMARTIN

Bill Number:   H. 3728 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   LOWE and KILMARTIN

Bill Number:   H. 3773 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   ROBBINS

Bill Number:   H. 3778 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   BOWERS

Bill Number:   H. 3779 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/28/25   KILMARTIN

Bill Number:   H. 3530 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
01/28/25   PEDALINO

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

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3726 (Word version) -- Reps. Sanders, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Weeks, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE T.L. HANNA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS GOLF TEAM AND COACHES ON THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2024 CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO SALUTE THEM ON A FABULOUS SEASON.

H. 3725 (Word version) -- Reps. Sanders, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Weeks, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE T.L. HANNA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS GOLF TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2024 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

At 12:53 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. DILLARD, adjourned in memory of Ruth Ann Butler of Greenville, to meet at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow.

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