HOUSE TO MEET AT 10:00 A. M.

NO. 18

CALENDAR

OF THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

OF THE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2009

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2009

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DARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL "LADY FALCONS"

VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM

2008 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONS

Stacy Burr

Elizabeth Flowers

Catherine Gainey

Jaz Green

Merritt Hardee

Sarah Hardee

Allison Hixon

Madison Howle

Kentesha Jenkins

Courtney Kickery

Tori Norwood

Brooke Spinks

Candice Sturkie

Stacy Weatherford

Taylor Wiley

HEAD COACH

Tim Wiley

ASSISTANT COACHES

Jimmy Norwood, Randy Bryant and Tom Weatherford

PRINCIPAL

Pearl Jeffords

SCHOOL COLORS

Purple, Silver and Black

TEAM MASCOT

Lady Falcon

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SOUTH POINTE HIGH SCHOOL "STALLIONS"

2008 STATE AAAA DIVISION II FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS

Travis Agurs Landon Ard Michael Ashley
Taylor Bagley Adrian Biggers Dillon Blackmon
Ladarius Bright Jay Brown Pat Burris
Dremaine Cherry Kendall Childers Jadeveon Clowney
Darnell Colvin Reggie Cooper Montavius Crockett
Aaron Currence Barron Currence Quinten Darby
Gerald Dixon Isac Dixon Victaveus Douglas
Hakeem Dye Bobby Featherstone Dominique Fergerson
Scottavious Fewell Mike Gaither Edens Galette
Tamairo Gayton Timothy Gayton Stephon Gilmore
Sammie Gladden Dreon Gordan Breon Gordon
Keith Harris Ryan Heitkamp Bobby Hemphill
Joseph Herring Tay Hicklin Freddy Hines
Brandon Hinton Devonte Holloman Charles Holmes
Breon Jackson Breon Jaggers JaRyan Jennings
Alan Johnson CC Jones Shaun Lasada
Marquis Lofton Quinton Lofton Trey Mackey
Josh Madsen Sam Mallard Bradley Marlow
Jeremy Massey Keon McCleod Brandon McClure
Robert McCoy Desmond McCrorey Ronnie McMullen
Jacob McQueen Chris Meyer Jeff Mills
De'Harion Mobley Alex Moore Marquise Moore
Ryan Moore Gedarrian Murray Albert Neely
Corey Neely Terrell Nichols Kaytron Peoples
Raphael Ratliff Corey Rawls John Richter
Clay Ridge Pete Roseboro LaKeenan Scruggs
Patrick Seibles Tay Smith Laquavious Steele
William Thomas Casey Thompson Jojuan Thompson
Graham Tuttle Duane Ward Devin Wherry
Harold White Jakwavin White Lee Yard

HEAD COACH

Bobby Carroll

ASSISTANT COACHES

Strait Herron, Benjie Young, Zack Snyder, Louis Cooper,

Pat Burris, Greg Taylor, Robert Beckler, Robert Hellams,

Calvin McCullough and Rick Martin

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ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Mike Drummond

PRINCIPAL

Al Leonard

SCHOOL COLORS

Scarlet Red and Silver

SCHOOL MASCOT

Stallion

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INVITATIONS

Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Members of the House and staff, reception, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, by the Electric Cooperatives of S.C.

(Accepted--January 28, 2009)

Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 7:00-9:00 pm.

Members of the House, reception, Columbia Marriott Hotel, by the South Carolina Realtors.

(Accepted--January 28, 2009)

Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House, breakfast, Room 1112, Blatt Bldg., by the S.C. Nursery & Landscaping Association.

(Accepted--January 28, 2009)

Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Members of the House, luncheon, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the S.C. Child Care Association.

(Accepted--January 28, 2009)

Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Members of the House and staff, reception, Clarion Town House Hotel, by the American Legislative Exchange Council.

(Accepted--January 28, 2009)

Thursday, February 26, 2009, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House and staff, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the South Carolina Cancer Alliance.

(Accepted--January 28, 2009)

JOINT ASSEMBLY

Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 12:00 Noon

TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE JEAN HOEFER TOAL, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE

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JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2009.
(Under H. 3474--Adopted--February 17, 2009)

HOUSE ASSEMBLIES

Thursday, February 19, 2009

To recognize the South Pointe High School Football Team, coaches and other school officials.

(Under H. 3336--Adopted--January 27, 2009)

Thursday, February 19, 2009

To recognize Darlington High School "Lady Falcons" Softball Team, coaches and other school officials.

(Under H. 3485--Adopted--February 10, 2009)

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

To recognize the Dillon High School Football team, coaches and other school officials.

(Under H.3341--Adopted--January 27, 2009)

Thursday, February 26, 2009

To recognize the Landrum High School Cross Country Team, coaches and other school officials.

(Under H. 3496--Adopted--February 11, 2009)

Thursday, February 26, 2009

To recognize the Landrum High School "Lady Cardinals" Volleyball Team, coaches and other school officials.

(Under H. 3494--Adopted--February 11, 2009)

SECOND READING LOCAL UNCONTESTED BILL

H. 3556 (Word version)--Reps. Loftis, Bedingfield, Nanney, Dillard, Cato, Allen, G. R. Smith, Hamilton, Rice, Stringer, Willis and Wylie: A BILL TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE WESTERN CAROLINA REGIONAL SEWER AUTHORITY TO RENEWABLE WATER RESOURCES.
(Without reference--February 18, 2009)

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THIRD READING STATEWIDE UNCONTESTED BILLS

H. 3352 (Word version)--Reps. Cooper, Owens, Stewart, Whitmire, Funderburk, Rice, Wylie, Allison, E. H. Pitts, R. L. Brown, White, Stavrinakis, Miller, Anderson, Battle, Hayes, Gilliard, Sottile, Mack, Harvin, Whipper, Hutto, G. R. Smith, Knight, Willis, Neilson, T. R. Young, Cobb-Hunter, J. H. Neal, Clyburn, G. M. Smith, Kennedy, Herbkersman, Merrill, Bingham, Ott, J. R. Smith, A. D. Young, Kirsh, Lucas, Littlejohn, Edge, Limehouse, M. A. Pitts, Loftis, D. C. Smith, Pinson, Barfield, Bannister, Dillard, Stringer, Allen, Nanney, Govan, Parker, Frye, Hardwick, Hearn, J. E. Smith, Clemmons, Agnew, Bedingfield, Williams, Vick, Horne, Bales and Umphlett: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS TO TRANSFER FUNDS AMONG APPROPRIATED REVENUES IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE DELIVERY OF ACADEMIC AND ARTS INSTRUCTION DURING THE 2008-2009 AND 2009-2010 FISCAL YEARS; TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2008-2009 AND 2009-2010 TO SUSPEND CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL STAFFING RATIOS, TO TRANSFER FUNDS, TO DELAY THE DATE THAT TEACHER CONTRACTS ARE ISSUED, AND TO NEGOTIATE SALARIES FOR RETIRED AND TERI TEACHERS BELOW MINIMUM SALARY REQUIREMENTS; TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR THE 2008-2009 AND 2009-2010 FISCAL YEARS TO FURLOUGH TEACHERS AND SCHOOL AND DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO SUSPEND CERTAIN FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS AND TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PURCHASE THE MOST ECONOMICAL TYPE OF BUS FUEL FOR THE 2008-2009 AND 2009-2010 FISCAL YEARS.
(Ways and Means Com.--January 27, 2009)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 11, 2009)
(Requests for debate by Rep. Crawford--February 17, 2009)
(Amended--February 17, 2009)
(Amended and ordered to third reading--February 18, 2009)

H. 3333 (Word version)--Reps. A. D. Young, J. H. Neal, Simrill and T. R. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-206, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO

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ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY GENERAL SESSIONS COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN AMOUNT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-207, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY MAGISTRATES COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN AMOUNT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY.
(Judiciary Com.--January 27, 2009)
(Favorable--February 11, 2009)
(Read second time--February 18, 2009)

H. 3551 (Word version)--Reps. Littlejohn, Mitchell, Allison, Anthony, Cole, Forrester, Kelly, Millwood and Parker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 59-53-1110, 59-53-1120, 59-53-1130, AND 59-53-1140 AS SUBARTICLE 1 AND ENTITLED "SPARTANBURG COUNTY COMMISSION FOR TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION" OF ARTICLE 14, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 59; AND BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 2 TO ARTICLE 14, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SPARTANBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENTERPRISE CAMPUS AUTHORITY ACT", AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES.
(Without reference--February 17, 2009)
(Read second time--February 18, 2009)

SECOND READING STATEWIDE UNCONTESTED BILLS

H. 3123 (Word version)--Reps. J. E. Smith, H. B. Brown, McLeod and Horne: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-5-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST ANY PERSON PRACTICING OR SOLICITING THE CAUSE OF ANOTHER PERSON IN A COURT OF THIS STATE UNLESS HE HAS BEEN ADMITTED AND SWORN AS AN ATTORNEY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON MUST BE ENROLLED AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR IN ORDER TO PRACTICE LAW OR SOLICIT THE LEGAL CAUSE OF ANOTHER, AND TO PROVIDE THE PRACTICE OF LAW SHALL BE DEFINED

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BY THE SUPREME COURT PRIOR TO ANY CHARGE BEING FILED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
(Prefiled--Tuesday, December 16, 2008)
(Judiciary Com.--January 13, 2009)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 18, 2009)

H. 3343 (Word version)--Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-5-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATOR OF A JAIL OR DETENTION CENTER SHALL PROVIDE AN ATTORNEY ACCESS TO HIS CLIENTS WHO ARE CONFINED IN THESE FACILITIES DURING THE PERIOD OF EIGHT O'CLOCK A.M. TO SIX O'CLOCK P.M.
(Judiciary Com.--January 27, 2009)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 18, 2009)

H. 3305 (Word version)--Reps. Bedingfield, Merrill, Bingham, Duncan, Loftis, G. R. Smith, Cato, Owens, Crawford, A. D. Young, Nanney, Bannister, Daning, Harrison, Horne, Kirsh, Lowe, Lucas, E. H. Pitts, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Wylie, T. R. Young, Long, Rice, Parker, Allison, Littlejohn, Cole, Hiott, Edge, Whitmire, Hearn, Hardwick, D. C. Smith, Pinson, J. R. Smith, Simrill, Brantley, Willis, Hamilton, Erickson, Sottile, Scott, Harrell, Delleney and Gullick: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO ELECTIONS BY SECRET BALLOT AND PROTECTION OF THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GUARANTEE OF THE RIGHT TO VOTE BY SECRET BALLOT APPLIES IN REQUIRED DESIGNATIONS OR AUTHORIZATIONS FOR EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION.
(Judiciary Com.--January 15, 2009)
(Favorable--February 18, 2009)

H. 3084 (Word version)--Reps. Toole, Wylie and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NAMING OF A HIGHWAY FACILITY IN HONOR OF AN INDIVIDUAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNLESS THE HIGHWAY FACILITY IS DEDICATED AND NAMED IN HONOR OF EITHER A SERVICEMAN OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, PUBLIC FUNDS

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MAY NOT BE USED TO REIMBURSE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE EXPENSES IT INCURS TO NAME AND DEDICATE THE HIGHWAY FACILITY.
(Prefiled--Tuesday, December 09, 2008)
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--January 13, 2009)
(Favorable--February 18, 2009)

H. 3080 (Word version)--Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE TO CERTAIN MINORS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY BE MODIFIED OR WAIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT IF THE RESTRICTED LICENSEE PROVES THAT THE RESTRICTIONS INTERFERE WITH TRAVEL BETWEEN THE LICENSEE'S HOME AND RELIGIOUS SPONSORED EVENTS.
(Prefiled--Tuesday, December 09, 2008)
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--January 13, 2009)
(Favorable--February 18, 2009)

H. 3094 (Word version)--Reps. Littlejohn, Parker and Agnew: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-4975 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE A VEHICLE THAT IS NO LONGER PERMITTED AND LICENSED AS AN AMBULANCE UNLESS THE VEHICLE'S EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT AND MARKINGS THAT DISTINGUISH IT AS AN AMBULANCE ARE REMOVED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
(Prefiled--Tuesday, December 09, 2008)
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--January 13, 2009)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 18, 2009)

H. 3175 (Word version)--Reps. G. R. Smith and G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMISSION TO A CHARTER SCHOOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ENROLLMENT PRIORITY MAY BE GIVEN TO A SIBLING OF A PUPIL ALREADY ENROLLED IN THE CHARTER

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SCHOOL WHO HAS ATTENDED THE SCHOOL FOR ONE YEAR OR MORE.
(Prefiled--Tuesday, December 16, 2008)
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--January 13, 2009)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 18, 2009)

H. 3042 (Word version)--Reps. Merrill, Parker, Huggins, H. B. Brown, Anderson, J. E. Smith, Miller, M. A. Pitts, Toole, Hayes, Bales, Jennings, Herbkersman, Vick, Rutherford, Hart, Sellers, McLeod, Moss, Hiott, Alexander, Gambrell, Bingham, Brady, Sandifer and Bedingfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-81-20, 40-81-50, 40-81-70, 40-81-230, 40-81-280, 40-81-430, AND 40-81-480, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO REGULATIONS OF VARIOUS ATHLETIC AND SPORTING ACTIVITIES BY THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION; BY ADDING SECTION 40-81-445 SO AS TO MAKE THE COMBATIVE SPORT OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS LEGAL IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION SHALL SUPERVISE AND REGULATE MIXED MARTIAL ARTS COMPETITIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 40-81-530 RELATING TO ULTIMATE FIGHTING EVENTS AS BEING UNLAWFUL.
(Prefiled--Tuesday, December 09, 2008)
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--January 13, 2009)
(Favorable--February 18, 2009)

H. 3187 (Word version)--Rep. Chalk: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 29-5-26 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "LANDSCAPE SERVICE" AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO PROVIDES A LANDSCAPE SERVICE ON A PARCEL OR REAL ESTATE BY VIRTUE OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNER OF THE REAL ESTATE, AND TO WHOM A DEBT IS DUE FOR HIS PERFORMANCE OF THE LANDSCAPING SERVICE, HAS A MECHANICS' LIEN ON THE REAL ESTATE TO SECURE PAYMENT OF DEBT DUE TO HIM.
(Prefiled--Tuesday, December 16, 2008)
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--January 13, 2009)
(Favorable--February 18, 2009)

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H. 3247 (Word version)--Reps. Huggins and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-40-445 SO AS TO PROVIDE A LANDLORD OF A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING MAY EMPLOY CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR METHODOLOGY TO DETERMINE THE QUANTITY OF WATER PROVIDED TO EACH SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITHIN THE DWELLING, AND TO PROVIDE THE LANDLORD MAY CHARGE A TENANT FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER USED BY HIS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-210, RELATING TO GENERAL DEFINITIONS IN THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-440, RELATING TO A LANDLORD'S OBLIGATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO THE PROVISION OF CENTRAL HEAT AND HOT WATER TO A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING.
(Judiciary Com.--January 13, 2009)
(Recalled and referred to Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--January 15, 2009)
(Favorable--February 18, 2009)

H. 3565 (Word version)--Rep. Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS HOLDING OTHER OFFICES AND THE SALARY AND COMPENSATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ORDINANCE REDUCING THE SALARY OF A COUNCIL MEMBER IS EFFECTIVE ON THIRD READING OF THE ORDINANCE, UNLESS PROVIDED OTHERWISE.
(Ways and Means Com.--February 18, 2009)
(Recalled--February 18, 2009)

WITHDRAWAL OF OBJECTIONS/REQUEST FOR DEBATE

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS

MOTION PERIOD

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SECOND READING STATEWIDE CONTESTED BILLS

INTERRUPTED DEBATE

H. 3067 (Word version)-- Reps. Clemmons, Brady, M.A. Pitts, Merrill, Wylie, Bingham, Viers, Harrell, Owens, Nanney and Bedingfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO METHODS OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A CANDIDATE FROM FILING MORE THAN ONE STATEMENT OF INTENTION OF CANDIDACY FOR A SINGLE ELECTION, AND TO PROHIBIT A CANDIDATE FROM BEING NOMINATED BY MORE THAN ONE POLITICAL PARTY FOR A SINGLE OFFICE IN AN ELECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-320, RELATING TO BALLOTS AND SPECIFICATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A CANDIDATE'S NAME FROM APPEARING ON THE BALLOT MORE THAN ONCE.
(Prefiled--Tuesday, December 09, 2008)
(Judiciary Com.--January 13, 2009)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 04, 2009)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Allison, R.L. Brown, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Erickson, Haley, Harrison, Horne, Hosey, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Loftis, J.H. Neal, Parker, D.C. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith and A. Young-- February 10, 2009)
(Debate interrupted by the House recurring to the Morning Hour, the pending question being consideration of the Bill--February 18, 2009)

H. 3245 (Word version)--Reps. Delleney, Nanney, Simrill, G. R. Smith, G. M. Smith, Lucas, Cooper, Stringer, Parker, Allison, Pinson, Hamilton, Erickson, J. R. Smith, Clemmons, Bedingfield, E. H. Pitts, Owens, Rice, Hiott, Littlejohn, Stewart, Viers, Willis, Loftis, Toole, Wylie, Vick, Millwood, Haley, Duncan, Ballentine, Frye and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-41-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO PREREQUISITES TO PERFORMING AN ABORTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF AN ULTRASOUND IS PERFORMED, AN ABORTION MUST NOT BE PERFORMED SOONER THAN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS, RATHER THAN SIXTY MINUTES, FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE ULTRASOUND,

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TO REQUIRE THE WOMAN TO BE INFORMED OF THE PROCEDURE TO BE INVOLVED AND THE PROBABLE GESTATIONAL AGE OF THE EMBRYO OR FETUS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ABORTION MAY NOT BE PERFORMED SOONER THAN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS, RATHER THAN ONE HOUR, AFTER THE WOMAN RECEIVES CERTAIN WRITTEN MATERIALS.
(Judiciary Com.--January 13, 2009)
(Favorable--February 04, 2009)
(Objection by Rep. Cobb-Hunter--February 10, 2009)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Allison, Cato, Erickson, Gunn, Hamilton, Harrison, Hart, Herbkersman, Hosey, Kelly, Loftis, Moss, Nanney, Owens, Sellers, D.C. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, Weeks and Wylie--February 10, 2009)

H. 3170 (Word version)--Reps. Gunn, Wylie, Hart and Loftis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE JOINT ELECTRONIC HEALTH INFORMATION STUDY COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASING THE USE OF HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTRONIC PERSONAL HEALTH RECORDS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY COMMITTEE'S MEMBERSHIP, AND TO REQUIRE THE STUDY COMMITTEE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2010, AT WHICH TIME THE STUDY COMMITTEE IS ABOLISHED.
(Prefiled--Tuesday, December 16, 2008)
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--January 13, 2009)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 11, 2009)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Allison, Bedingfield, Delleney, Duncan, Hamilton, Owens, Parker, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith and T.R. Young--February 18, 2009)

H. 3342 (Word version)--Reps. Delleney, Simrill, Nanney, Allison, Clemmons, Erickson, Hamilton, Lucas, Owens, Parker, Pinson, Scott, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Loftis, Duncan and Hiott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WORDS "PERSON" AND "PARTY" AS THOSE WORDS APPEAR IN THE LAWS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF

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"PERSON", "HUMAN BEING", "CHILD", AND "INDIVIDUAL", SO THAT THEY INCLUDE EVERY INFANT MEMBER OF SPECIES HOMO SAPIENS WHO IS BORN ALIVE AND TO DEFINE "BORN ALIVE".
(Judiciary Com.--January 27, 2009)
(Favorable--February 11, 2009)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Allison, Bedingfield, R.L. Brown, Clyburn, Delleney, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Mack, Owens, Sellers, D.C. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith, Viers, Weeks, Wylie and T.R. Young--February 18, 2009)

H. 3418 (Word version)--Reps. Harrell, Simrill, Crawford, Huggins, Bedingfield, Merrill, G. R. Smith, Erickson, Ballentine, Brady, Chalk, Daning, Delleney, Frye, Gambrell, Hamilton, Harrison, Hearn, Herbkersman, Loftis, Long, Lucas, Nanney, Pinson, Rice, G. M. Smith, Spires, Stringer, Thompson, Viers, Willis, Wylie, T. R. Young, Clemmons, Owens and Parker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRESENTATION OF A PERSON'S PROOF OF HIS RIGHT TO VOTE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ELECTOR TO PRODUCE A VALID PHOTO IDENTIFICATION CARD AT THE TIME OF COSTING HIS BALLOT, TO REQUIRE A POLL MANAGER TO COMPARE THE PHOTOGRAPH ON THE REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION WITH THE PERSON PRESENTING HIMSELF TO VOTE AND VERIFY THAT THE PHOTOGRAPH IS THAT OF THE PERSON SEEKING TO VOTE.
(Judiciary Com.--February 03, 2009)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 11, 2009)
(Objections by Reps. Kennedy, King, Mack, Rutherford, Sellers and J.E. Smith--February 18, 2009)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Clemmons and J.R. Smith--February 18, 2009)


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