NO. 39
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The Senate assembled at 1:00 P.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
Micah 7:8
Micah, the prophet, tells us: "Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light."
Let us pray, my friends: Holy God, may it be that we all can learn from the prophet Micah. Even with vast problems before him -- a city and nation destroyed, citizens in exile -- nonetheless, Micah never lost faith. His heart, by Your grace, O Lord, remained hopeful. And that is why, dear God, we fervently pray that such will be true for these women and men serving You here in the Senate of South Carolina. Problems facing the people of our State today are also great, as are those issues that confront so many of our sisters and brothers around the globe. So, Lord, fill the heart of each Senator and staff member in this place with Your true light, leading them to respond justly to the demands of our day. In Your loving name do we pray, dear Lord. Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
Senator PEELER moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the Call:
Adams Alexander Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Garrett Goldfinch Graham Grooms Hembree Johnson Kennedy Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Williams Young Zell
A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
The following appointments were transmitted by the Honorable Henry Dargan McMaster:
Reappointment, Richland County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2023, and to expire April 30, 2027
Josef M. Robinson, 348 Gatesbrook Dr., Blythewood, SC 29016
Initial Appointment, Spartanburg County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2023, and to expire April 30, 2027
Steven Hammett II, 410 Rockcove Road, Inman, SC 29349 VICE New Seat
Reappointment, Spartanburg County Magistrate, with term to commence April 30, 2023, and to expire April 30, 2027
John J. Kesler, 180 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
The following was received:
Document No. 5327
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Chapter: 30
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-6-10 et seq., 48-39-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024
SUBJECT: Bureau of Coastal Management, Chapter 30
Received by President of the Senate January 14, 2025
Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Legislative Review Expiration January 18, 2026
Withdrawn and Resubmitted March 19, 2025
Senator GARRETT introduced Dr. Jimmy Wells of Lexington, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
On motion of Senator SABB, at 1:10 P.M., Senator HUTTO was granted a leave of absence for today.
On motion of Senator RICE, at 1:12 P.M., Senator BLACKMON was granted a leave of absence for the balance of the week.
On motion of Senator HEMBREE, at 1:12 P.M., Senator MASSEY was granted a leave of absence for the balance of the week.
On motion of Senator GAMBRELL, at 2:03 P.M., Senator GOLDFINCH was granted a leave of absence for today.
On motion of Senator MARTIN, at 2:05 P.M., Senator MATTHEWS was granted a leave of absence until 2:30 P.M.
On motion of Senator SABB, at 3:30 P.M., Senator JACKSON was granted a leave of absence for the balance of the day.
Senator RANKIN rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Senator MATTHEWS rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
The following co-sponsors were added to the respective Bills:
S. 111 (Word version) Sen. Zell
S. 287 (Word version) Sen. Walker
S. 330 (Word version) Sen. Garrett
S. 357 (Word version) Sen. Reichenbach
On motion of Senator HEMBREE, with unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to go into Executive Session prior to adjournment.
The following were introduced:
S. 466 (Word version) -- Senator Stubbs: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR GALLO FOR BEING A MANUFACTURING COMPANY THAT BRINGS GREAT PRIDE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 467 (Word version) -- Senator Devine: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SLEEP NUMBER, SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY, FOR BEING A MANUFACTURING COMPANY THAT BRINGS GREAT PRIDE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 468 (Word version) -- Senator Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-7-1000, RELATING TO POOLING PRECINCTS IN MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS IN MUNICIPAL POOLED PRECINCTS MAY NOT EXCEED THREE THOUSAND; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 7-7-1000, RELATING TO POOLING PRECINCTS IN MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF REGISTERED VOTERS IN MUNICIPAL POOLED PRECINCTS MAY NOT EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 469 (Word version) -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO ELECTRONIC HARVEST REPORTING OF BIG GAME - SC GAME CHECK, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 5331, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 470 (Word version) -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA REGULATIONS; TURKEY HUNTING RULES AND SEASON; AND BEAR HUNTING RULES AND SEASONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 5332, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
Senator CAMPSEN from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S. 367 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ABANDONED VESSELS, DERELICT VESSELS, AND SUNKEN VESSELS ARE DECLARED TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-210 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO ABANDONED AND DERELICT VESSELS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-220 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PENALTIES FOR A PERSON THAT CAUSES OR ALLOWS A VESSEL TO BECOME AN ABANDONED VESSEL OR A DERELICT VESSEL AND THE PENALTIES FOR INTENTIONALLY OR RECKLESSLY CAUSING A VESSEL TO SINK; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-230 SO AS TO EXTEND THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENFORCING THE ARTICLE; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-240 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURE FOR DECLARING CERTAIN VESSELS ABANDONED OR DERELICT; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECEIPT OF BONA FIDE PLANS OF REMOVAL FOR CERTAIN VESSELS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-260 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO REMOVES AND DISPOSES OF AN ABANDONED VESSEL OR A DERELICT VESSEL MAY COMMENCE A CIVIL ACTION AGAINST A RESPONSIBLE PARTY; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-270 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURE FOR THE REMOVAL OF VESSELS THAT HAVE SUNK; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-280 SO AS TO ALLOW FOR THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF CERTAIN VESSELS DETERMINED TO BE A SIGNIFICANT NAVIGATIONAL HAZARD OR A SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-290 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A WEBSITE AND APPLICATION FOR THE REPORTING OF CERTAIN VESSELS; BY REPEALING SECTION 50-21-190 RELATING TO ABANDONED WATERCRAFT; BY REPEALING SECTION 50-23-205 RELATING TO THE SEIZURE OF CERTAIN WATERCRAFT; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 50-21-10(1) RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF ABANDON.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator YOUNG from the Committee on Family and Veterans' Services submitted a favorable report on:
Initial Appointment, Office of the Adjutant General, with the term to commence January 13, 2025, and to expire January 13, 2029
Brigadier General Robin B. Stilwell, 125 Atwood Street, Greenville, SC 29601 VICE Major General R. Van McCarty
Received as information.
Reappointment, South Carolina Commission for the Blind, with the term to commence May 19, 2024, and to expire May 19, 2028
3rd Congressional District:
Catherine C. Olker, 295 Todds Creek Road, Central, SC 29630-9457
Received as information.
Senator CAMPSEN from the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry submitted a favorable report on:
Initial Appointment, Governing Board of Department of Natural Resources, with the term to commence July 1, 2024, and to expire July 1, 2028
4th Congressional District:
Hope Blackley, 110 Bradford Crossing Drive, Roebuck, SC 29376 VICE Norman F. Pulliam, Sr.
Received as information.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
The following Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the House:
S. 126 (Word version) -- Senator Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 30-2-500, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN THE DEFINITION OF "PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION" AND TO DEFINE "DISCLOSED RECORDS"; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-2-510, RELATING TO OPTIONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO MAKE PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL; EXCEPTIONS; PROCEDURES, SO AS TO RESTRICT PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION IN A DISCLOSED RECORD FROM A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INTERNET WEBSITE MAINTAINED BY OR OPERATED ON BEHALF OF A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION RESTRICTED FROM DISCLOSED RECORDS UNDER THIS SECTION MUST REMAIN WITHIN THE OFFICIAL RECORD HELD OR MAINTAINED BY A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY, AND TO ALLOW DISCLOSURE TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES; BY ADDING SECTION 30-2-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PETITION TO COURT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE ARTICLE AND TO PREVENT LIABILITY FROM ACCRUING TO A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE OR THE EMPLOYEE'S AGENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-2-700, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN THE DEFINITION OF "PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION" AND TO DEFINE "DISCLOSED RECORDS"; BY AMENDING SECTION 30-2-710, RELATING TO OPTIONS FOR JUDGES TO MAKE PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION CONFIDENTIAL; EXCEPTIONS; PROCEDURES, SO AS TO RESTRICT PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION IN A DISCLOSED RECORD FROM A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INTERNET WEBSITE MAINTAINED BY OR OPERATED ON BEHALF OF A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION RESTRICTED FROM DISCLOSED RECORDS UNDER THIS SECTION MUST REMAIN WITHIN THE OFFICIAL RECORD HELD OR MAINTAINED BY A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY, AND TO ALLOW DISCLOSURE TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES; BY ADDING SECTION 30-2-715 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PETITION TO COURT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE ARTICLE AND TO PREVENT LIABILITY FROM ACCRUING TO A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE OR THE EMPLOYEE'S AGENTS; TO DIRECT THE OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY TO COLLABORATE IN THE CREATION OF THE DESIGNATED FORM FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND FOR A JUDGE TO USE TO REQUEST THE RESTRICTION OF PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION IN DISCLOSED RECORDS; AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
The following Bill was read the third time and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and enrolled for Ratification:
H. 3529 (Word version) -- Reps. W. Newton, Bannister, Caskey, Wooten, Spann-Wilder, Calhoon, Ballentine, Robbins, Mitchell and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-3-40, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JUDGES ELECTED FROM EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SO AS TO INCREASE BY ONE THE NUMBER OF FAMILY COURT JUDGES IN THE NINTH, ELEVENTH, AND FOURTEENTH CIRCUITS.
S. 171 (Word version) -- Senators Gambrell and Garrett: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 75, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR WASTE TIRE MANIFESTS AND RELATED PROVISIONS; BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 75, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION OF UNSAFE USED TIRES, AND RELATED PROVISIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-96-170(E) THROUGH (F), RELATING TO WASTE TIRES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY MAY CHARGE UP TO FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS AS A TIPPING FEE; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-96-170(N) THROUGH (S), RELATING TO WASTE TIRES, SO AS TO AMEND THE COLLECTION OF THE FEE TO INCLUDE USED TIRES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE WASTE TIRE FEE AND RELATED WASTE TIRE FUNDS, TO REMOVE THE REBATE PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TIRE-DERIVED PRODUCTS; TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the Bill.
The Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry proposed the following amendment (LC-171.WAB0001S), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 39-75-100(6)(b) and inserting:
(b) "Waste tire hauler" does not apply to a person hauling waste tires pursuant to a municipality's sanctioned tire clean-up event, to a county's waste tire clean-up enforcement efforts, as provided in Section 44-96-170(D), the South Carolina Department of Transportation, or to a person hauling regrooved or regroovable tires as provided in Article 1, Chapter 39 of this title.
Amend the bill further, SECTION 2, by striking Section 44-96-170(F) and inserting:
(F) Counties may charge a tipping fee of up to one dollar and fifty cents for each waste tire manufactured in this State or up to onefour hundred fifty dollars per ton for waste tires sold or used in the county when, by local ordinance, the county prohibits the acceptance of tires with documentation. manufactured in this State for which no fee has been paid otherwise.When waste tires are accepted by a county, and proper documentation is provided, counties may charge a tipping fee of up to one hundred fifty dollars per ton for tires.
Amend the bill further, SECTION 3, by striking Section 44-96-170(N)(1) and inserting:
(N)(1) For sales made on or after November 1, 1991, tThere is imposed a fee of two dollars for each new and used tire sold with a Department of Transportation number to the ultimate consumer, whether or not the tire is mounted by the seller. This fee is applicable to all tires included in new and used retail motor vehicles sales. The wholesaler or retailer receiving new tires from unlicensed wholesalers is responsible for paying the fee imposed by this subsection. This fee shall not be collected on farm or agricultural tires, including tires designed for use in the production of farm products as defined in Section 46-1-75(E)(1).
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator GAMBRELL explained the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator CORBIN proposed the following amendment (SR-171.CEM0002S), which was proposed:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 39-75-210(A)(2) and (3) and inserting:
(2) damage exposing the reinforcing plies of the tire, including cuts, cracks, bulges, punctures, or scrapes;
(3) an improper repair that includes any repair to the tire in the tread shoulder or belt edge area, a puncture that has not been both sealed with a patch on the inside and repaired with a cured rubber stem plugging that runs to the outside, a repair to the sidewall or bead area of the tire, or a puncture repair of damage that is larger than one quarter of an inch in size;
Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, by striking Section 39-75-210(A)(6) and (7) and inserting:
(6) inner liner or bead damage, such as a blistered liner or inner cracks; or
(7) indication of internal separation, such as bulges, carcass-to-belt or belt-to-belt separation or local areas of irregular tread wear indicating possible tread or belt separation.
Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, by striking Section 39-75-220(3) and inserting:
(3) tires intended solely for agricultural use or for off the road industrial use.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator CORBIN explained the amendment.
The question being the adoption of the amendment.
On motion of Senator CORBIN, the Bill was carried over.
S. 165 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, Graham and Sutton: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION EDUCATION ACT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-980 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION EDUCATION FUND AND THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH REVENUES IN THE FUND MAY BE EXPENDED.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the Bill.
Senator CAMPSEN explained the Bill.
The question being the second reading of the Bill.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Matthews Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The Bill was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading.
S. 287 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander, Hutto, Grooms, Verdin, Davis, Turner, Gambrell, Hembree, Cromer, Kimbrell, Elliott, Zell, Ott, Garrett, Graham and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-95-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR THE SALE OF ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION; AND TO PROVIDE A TIMELINE FOR THE REQUIRED DEALER CERTIFICATION, DIRECTORY PUBLICATION, AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the Bill.
The Committee on Medical Affairs proposed the following amendment (SR-287.KM0002S), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 44-95-65(W) and inserting:
(W) Each retailer, wholesaler, and distributor may be subject to unannounced compliance checks for purposes of enforcing this section. Unannounced follow-up compliance checks of all noncompliant retailers, wholesalers, and distributors are required within sixty days after any violation of this section. The results of all compliance checks and enforcement actions shall be reported to the Attorney General. The Attorney General shall make the results of all compliance checks available to the public on request.
Renumber sections to conform. Amend title to conform.
Senator GARRETT explained the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
Senator LEBER proposed the following amendment (SR-287.CEM0006S), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 44-95-65(B)(1) and (2) and inserting:
(1) the ENDS product was on the market in the United States as of August 8, 2016, and the manufacturer has applied for a marketing order pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 387j for the ENDS product by submitting a premarket tobacco product application on or before September 9, 2020, to the FDA and either the premarket tobacco product application for the product remains under review by the FDA or the FDA has issued a marketing denial order for the product from the FDA but the agency or a federal court has issued a stay order or injunction; or
(2) the manufacturer has received a marketing granted order pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 387j for the product from the FDA; or.
(3) the ENDS product contains a similar consumable liquid solution as an ENDS product that has already received a marketing granted order pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 387j; in which the Attorney General may deem the marketing order granted for purposes of this section until the FDA has made a final determination.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator LEBER explained the amendment.
Senator VERDIN spoke on the amendment.
The question is the adoption of the amendment.
Senator VERDIN moved to lay the amendment on the table.
The amendment was laid on the table.
Senator LEBER proposed the following amendment (SR-287.CEM0005S), which was tabled:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 44-95-65(B)(1) and (2) and inserting:
(1) the ENDS product was on the market in the United States as of August 8, 2016, and the manufacturer has applied for a marketing order pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 387j for the ENDS product by submitting a premarket tobacco product application on or before September 9, 2020, to the FDA and either the premarket tobacco product application for the product remains under review by the FDA or the FDA has issued a marketing denial order for the product from the FDA but the agency or a federal court has issued a stay order or injunction; or
(2) the manufacturer has received a marketing granted order pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 387j for the product from the FDA; or.
(3) the manufacturer has applied for a marketing order pursuant to 21 U.S.C. Section 387j for the ENDS product by submitting a premarket tobacco product application and that application is still under review three years after submission, in which the marketing order shall be deemed granted for purposes of this section until the FDA has made a final determination.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator LEBER explained the amendment.
Senator VERDIN spoke on the amendment.
The question is the adoption of the amendment.
Senator VERDIN moved to lay the amendment on the table.
The amendment was laid on the table.
The question being the second reading of the Bill.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Martin Matthews Nutt Ott Peeler Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
Climer Leber
There being no further amendments, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading.
S. 233 (Word version) -- Senators Leber and Kennedy: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-48-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE "SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT," SO AS TO REDEFINE "LIKELY TO ENGAGE IN ACTS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE."
Senator MATTHEWS objected to consideration of the Bill.
S. 235 (Word version) -- Senators Kimbrell, Leber and Zell: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-90, RELATING TO PROSTITUTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE STATUTE TO PROHIBIT PROSTITUTION BY A PROSTITUTED PERSON AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-100, RELATING TO PROSTITUTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE STATUTE TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED TO A PERSON WHO SOLICITS CUSTOMERS FOR A PROSTITUTED PERSON AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-110, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS FOR PROSTITUTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE STATUTE TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM SOLICITING A PROTITUTED PERSON.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the Bill.
The Committee on Judiciary proposed the following amendment (SJ-235.SW0003S):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 16-15-90(C), (D), and (E) and inserting:
(C) In the prosecution or adjudication of a person who is charged with a violation of this section, it is an affirmative defense to those charges that the person charged committed the violation under duress or was coerced into committing the violation as a result of being the victim of trafficking in persons.
(D) A person who at the time that the person violated this section was a minor at the time this section was violated may shall not be prosecuted pursuant to this section.
(E) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and must be imprisoned for not more than five years. misdemeanor, and upon conviction, must be punished as follows:
(1) for a first offense, a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars or confinement in prison for a period of not more than thirty days;
(2) for a second offense, a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars or confinement in prison for a period of not more than ninety days, or both; or
(3) for a third or any subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding three thousand dollars or confinement for a period of not less than one year, or both.
Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, by striking Section 16-15-100(B)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), and (12) and inserting:
(1) Procure a female inmate for a house of prostitution ;
(2) procure, recruit, sexually groom, cause, Cause, induce, persuade or encourage by promise, threat, violence, or by any scheme or device a female person to become a prostitute or to come into or leave this State or to enter, remain, or reside an inmate ofin a house ofplace, structure, building, vehicle, trailer, or conveyance for the purpose of prostitution;
(3) Induce, persuade or encourage a female to come into or leave this State for the purpose of prostitution or to become an inmate in a house of prostitution;
(4)(2) Receive recieve receive or give, or agree to receive or give, any money or thing of value for procuring or attempting to procure any female person to become a prostitute or an inmate in a house of prostitution;
(5)(3) Accept accept or receive knowingly any money or other thing of value without consideration from a prostitute; or
(6)(4) keep or set up a trailer, place, structure, or building, or any other conveyance to facilitate prostitution;
(7)(5) receive any person for purposes of prostitution into any vehicle, conveyance, trailer, place, structure, or building;
(8)(6) permit any person to remain for the purpose of prostitution in any vehicle, conveyance, trailer, place, structure, or building;
(9)(7) direct, take, or transport, offer or agree to direct, take or transport, or aid or assist in directing, taking, or transporting any person to any vehicle, conveyance, trailer, place, structure, or building or to any other person with knowledge of or having reasonable cause to believe that the purpose of such directing, taking, or transporting is prostitution;
(10)(8) lease or rent, or contract to lease or rent, any vehicle, conveyance, trailer, place, structure, or building or part thereof believing or having reasonable cause to believe that it is intended to be used for prostitution;
(11)(9) promote, market, or advertise prostitution on a media platform accessible to the public, including, but not limited to, social media platforms; or
(6)(12)(10) Aid,aid, abet or participate knowingly in the doing of any of the acts herein prohibited.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator KIMBRELL explained the amendment.
The question being the adoption of the amendment.
On motion of Senator KIMBRELL, the Bill was carried over.
S. 336 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander, Massey and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 2-19-90, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION, SO AS TO SET THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF MARCH FOR THE ELECTIONS OF JUDGES BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
On motion of Senator ELLIOTT, the Bill was carried over.
S. 150 (Word version) -- Senators Blackmon and Graham: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RENTAL KART AGE ACT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 41-18-30, RELATING TO APPLICABILITY AND EXCEPTIONS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL IS ALLOWED TO OPERATE A RENTAL KART IF THEY ARE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR ARE FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND HOLD A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 41-18-40, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT PARK RIDES SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the Bill.
The Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry proposed the following amendment (SMIN-150.MW0003S), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, by striking Section 41-18-30(D) and inserting:
(D) This chapter applies to concession amusement park go-karts. This chapter does not apply to super- rental karts, provided that:
(1) Only persons age eighteen or above who hold a valid driver's license are allowed to operate super-karts. An individual is allowed to operate a rental kart only if they:
(a) are eighteen years of age or older; or
(b) are fifteen years of age or older and hold a valid driver's license or permit.
(2) No person shall operate a super-rental kart in any establishment where other permanent amusement devices are located or operated. Establishments offering super-rental karts must not share an entrance or exit with any other establishment offering an a permanent amusement device and must charge a separate fee for operating super-rental karts.
(3) A sign shall be on display on the premises where super-rental karts are operated stating: "Super-Rental karts are not amusement devices regulated by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Super-Rental karts may reach speeds in excess of fifty forty miles per hour. Drive at your own risk."
(4) The owner of a super-rental kart must carry an insurance policy in an amount not less than one million dollars per occurrence against liability for injury to persons or property arising out of the operation or use of such device.
(5) Rental karts operated by persons under eighteen years of age must be equipped with an occupant restraint system and a rollover protection system.
Amend the bill further, SECTION 3, by striking Section 41-18-40(15)(a) and (b) and inserting:
(a) "Concession Amusement park go-kart" means an amusement ride or device that:
(i) is a single vehicle, unattached to other vehicles or a common frame system;
(ii) is powered without connection to a common energy source;
(iii) is driver-controlled with respect to acceleration, speed, braking, and steering;
(iv) operates within the containment system of a defined track;
(v) simulates competitive motor sports; and
(vi) is used by members of the general public for a fee.
(b) A concessionAn amusement park go-kart has a maximum capacity of two persons and no cargo capacity.
Amend the bill further, SECTION 3, by striking Section 41-18-40(16) and inserting:
(16) "Super-Rental kart" means an open-wheel motorsport vehicle, with or without gearbox or shifter capability, used for racing in excess of fifty forty miles per hour. Super-Rental kart does not mean "concession amusement park go-kart" as defined by this section. Rental karts may operate, but are not limited to operating, within the containment system of a defined track.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator BENNETT explained the amendment.
The amendment was adopted.
The question being the second reading of the Bill.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Matthews Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
There being no further amendments, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading.
S. 190 (Word version) -- Senators Adams, Tedder, Sutton and Devine: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 31-12-30, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT," SO AS TO INCLUDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 31-12-210, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS FOR A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT BY MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TIME LIMIT OF WHICH AN OBLIGATION MUST BE ISSUED; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-10-88, RELATING TO REDEVELOPMENT FEES, SO AS TO UPDATE THE DEFINITION OF CLOSED OR REALIGNED FEDERAL INSTALLATIONS.
Senator PEELER objected to consideration of the Bill.
S. 279 (Word version) -- Senator Massey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 41-29-20, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT, REMOVAL, AND COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 41-29-35, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE; BY AMENDING SECTION 41-27-710, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE REVIEW COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROVISION THAT A PERSON MAY NOT BE APPOINTED UNLESS THE COMMITTEE FINDS THE APPOINTEE QUALIFIED; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 41-27-720, RELATING TO DUTIES OF COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROVISION THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL NOMINATE THREE QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE GOVERNOR.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the Bill.
Senator BENNETT explained the Bill.
The question being the second reading of the Bill.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Matthews Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The Bill was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading.
H. 3933 (Word version) -- Reps. Mitchell and B. Newton: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 33-36-1330, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SEVEN-MEMBER BOARD AND TO CHANGE THE APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the Bill.
Senator BENNETT explained the Bill.
The question being the second reading of the Bill.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Matthews Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The Bill was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading.
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.
Senator MARTIN raised a Point of Order under Rule 39 that the Resolution had not been on the desks of the members at least one day prior to second reading.
The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.
H. 4119 (Word version) -- Reps. Davis, M.M. Smith, 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, 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, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE MARCH 2025 AS "BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN ORDER TO SUPPORT BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF THE PREVALENCE OF BRAIN INJURY IN THE STATE AND NATIONALLY, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF BRAIN INJURIES.
The Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
On motion of Senator HEMBREE, the seal of secrecy was removed, so far as the same relates to appointments made by the Governor and the following names were reported to the Senate in open session:
Having received a favorable report from the Senate, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Having received a favorable report from the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, with the term to commence April 6, 2025, and to expire April 6, 2031
Veterinary Technicians:
Kendall Bak, 712 Kilarney Road, Summerville, SC 29483-5183 VICE William Liger
On motion of Senator CLIMER, the question was confirmation of Kendall Bak.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Kendall Bak was confirmed.
Having received a favorable report from the Education Committee, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Commission on Higher Education, with the term to commence July 1, 2024, and to expire July 1, 2026
Public Research Institutions:
Charles Schulze, 720 Montague Ave., Greenwood, SC 29649 VICE Hubert F. Mobley
On motion of Senator HEMBREE, the question was confirmation of Charles Schulze.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Charles Schulze was confirmed.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, with the term to commence July 1, 2025, and to expire July 1, 2029
At-Large:
Brian G. Cuddy, Roper St. Francis Healthcare, 2145 Henry Tecklenburg Drive, Suite 200, Charleston, SC 29414-5894 VICE Charles Dalton
On motion of Senator HEMBREE, the question was confirmation of Brian G. Cuddy.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Brian G. Cuddy was confirmed.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees, with the term to commence July 1, 2023, and to expire July 1, 2026
SC School Boards Association:
Craig Plank, 144 Flint Rock Lane, Blythewood, SC 29016-7222 VICE Kathleen Bounds
On motion of Senator HEMBREE, the question was confirmation of Craig Plank.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Craig Plank was confirmed.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Arts Commission, with the term to commence June 30, 2024, and to expire June 30, 2027
At-Large:
Heidi B. Carey, Riley Pope and Laney, LLC, 2338 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205-2508 VICE Dr. Richard Webb
On motion of Senator HEMBREE, the question was confirmation of Heidi B. Carey.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Heidi B. Carey was confirmed.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Arts Commission, with the term to commence June 30, 2023, and to expire June 30, 2026
At-Large:
Russell Parks, Parks Consult, LLC, 242 Batson Pate Drive, Easley, SC 29640-6718 VICE Henry Horowitz
On motion of Senator HEMBREE, the question was confirmation of Russell Parks.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Russell Parks was confirmed.
Having received a favorable report from the Family and Veterans' Services Committee, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Reappointment, South Carolina Commission for the Blind, with the term to commence May 19, 2024, and to expire May 19, 2026
7th Congressional District/Chair:
Susan L. John, 3755 Cedar Creek Run, Little River, SC 29566-8435
On motion of Senator YOUNG, the question was confirmation of Susan L. John.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Susan L. John was confirmed.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Commission for the Blind, with the term to commence May 19, 2022, and to expire May 19, 2026
5th Congressional District:
Sonia Timmons, 917 Twin Valley Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715-0169 VICE Lynn Hornsby
On motion of Senator YOUNG, the question was confirmation of Sonia Timmons.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Sonia Timmons was confirmed.
Reappointment, South Carolina State Board of Social Work Examiners, with the term to commence November 27, 2024, and to expire November 27, 2028
Master Social Worker:
Lynn T. Melton, 730 Plantation Road, Lancaster, SC 29720-1834
On motion of Senator YOUNG, the question was confirmation of Lynn T. Melton.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Lynn T. Melton was confirmed.
Having received a favorable report from the Fish, Game and Forestry Committee, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Department of Natural Resources Board, with the term to commence July 1, 2022, and to expire July 1, 2026
Chairman:
Mark Hartley, 3712 Riverstation Court, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 VICE Norman F. Pulliam, Sr.
On motion of Senator CAMPSEN, the question was confirmation of Mark Hartley.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Mark Hartley was confirmed.
Reappointment, Governing Board of Department of Natural Resources, with the term to commence July 1, 2022, and to expire July 1, 2026
1st Congressional District:
Mark Hartley, 3712 Riverstation Court, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466-8318
On motion of Senator CAMPSEN, the question was confirmation of Mark Hartley.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Mark Hartley was confirmed.
Reappointment, Department of Natural Resources Board, with the term to commence July 1, 2022, and to expire July 1, 2026
2nd Congressional District:
Michael E. Hutchins, 1 Panorama Drive, Lexington, SC 29072
On motion of Senator CAMPSEN, the question was confirmation of Michael E. Hutchins.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Michael E. Hutchins was confirmed.
Reappointment, Governing Board of Department of Natural Resources, with the term to commence July 1, 2022, and to expire July 1, 2026
5th Congressional District:
James C. Oxner III, 414 Perrin Avenue, Union, SC 29379-2525
On motion of Senator CAMPSEN, the question was confirmation of James C. Oxner III.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of James C. Oxner III was confirmed.
Reappointment, Governing Board of Department of Natural Resources, with the term to commence July 1, 2024, and to expire July 1, 2028
6th Congressional District:
Duane Swygert, P. O. Box 486, Hardeeville, SC 29927-0486
On motion of Senator CAMPSEN, the question was confirmation of Duane Swygert.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Duane Swygert was confirmed.
Having received a favorable report from the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Real Estate Commission, with the term to commence June 30, 2022, and to expire June 30, 2026
Public:
Thomas F. Dugas, 120 Woodland Way, Greenville, SC 29601-3840 VICE George H. O'Kelly
On motion of Senator DAVIS, the question was confirmation of Thomas F. Dugas.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Thomas F. Dugas was confirmed.
Reappointment, South Carolina Residential Builders Commission, with the term to commence June 30, 2024, and to expire June 30, 2028
1st Congressional District:
Alpha T. Bailey, 2305 North Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483
On motion of Senator DAVIS, the question was confirmation of Alpha T. Bailey.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Alpha T. Bailey was confirmed.
Reappointment, South Carolina State Athletic Commission, with the term to commence June 30, 2022, and to expire June 30, 2026
1st Congressional District:
Coleman Bates, 944 Kincade Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464-4518
On motion of Senator DAVIS, the question was confirmation of Coleman Bates.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Coleman Bates was confirmed.
Reappointment, South Carolina State Athletic Commission, with the term to commence June 30, 2024, and to expire June 30, 2028
4th Congressional District:
Paul H. Kennemore III, 367 Meathward Circle, Moore, SC 29369
On motion of Senator DAVIS, the question was confirmation of Paul H. Kennemore III.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Paul H. Kennemore III was confirmed.
Reappointment, South Carolina State Athletic Commission, with the term to commence June 30, 2024, and to expire June 30, 2028
At-Large:
Benson Garrick Messer, 550 Bimini Twist Circle, Lexington, SC 29072-8269
On motion of Senator DAVIS, the question was confirmation of Benson Garrick Messer.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Benson Garrick Messer was confirmed.
Having received a favorable report from the Medical Affairs Committee, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Board of Pharmacy, with the term to commence June 30, 2024, and to expire June 30, 2030
6th Congressional District:
Cassey Eunice, 2360 Old State Road, Swansea, SC 29160-8357 VICE Mr. Terry A. Blackmon
On motion of Senator VERDIN, the question was confirmation of Cassey Eunice.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Cassey Eunice was confirmed.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Board of Pharmacy, with the term to commence July 2, 2024, and to expire July 2, 2030
Pharmacy Technician:
Josias Garcia, 5090 Chateau Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
On motion of Senator VERDIN, the question was confirmation of Josias Garcia.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Chaplin Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Elliott Fernandez Gambrell Garrett Graham Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kennedy Kimbrell Leber Martin Nutt Ott Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Stubbs Sutton Tedder Turner Verdin Walker Williams Young Zell
The appointment of Josias Garcia was confirmed.
Having received a favorable report from the Senate, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Reappointment, Richland County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2023, and to expire April 30, 2027
Josef M. Robinson, 348 Gatesbrook Dr., Blythewood, SC 29016
Initial Appointment, Spartanburg County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2023, and to expire April 30, 2027
Steven Hammett II, 410 Rockcove Road, Inman, SC 29349 VICE New Seat
Reappointment, Spartanburg County Magistrate, with term to commence April 30, 2023, and to expire April 30, 2027
John J. Kesler, 180 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
On motion of Senator HEMBREE, the Senate agreed to stand adjourned.
At 4:15 P.M., on motion of Senator HEMBREE, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
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