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The House assembled at 10:00 A.M.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:
Our Father God, Whose approval we seek above all the applause of our citizens, give to us an abundant measure of Your guidance and leadership. Inspire and direct these who have been lifted by vote of the people to places of great influence. May our words and actions, so ladened with possibilities to effect this and subsequent generations, add to the well being of our beloved State and its people. May the love of expediency never bend our consciences to low aims which betray high principles.
For Yours is the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. PINCKNEY moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Reverend Clark R. Hawthorne of Columbia, which was agreed to.
The following was received.
Document No. 2275
Promulgated By Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Real Estate Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-57-50
Chapter Revision
Received By Speaker March 4, 1998
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date July 2, 1998
(Subject to Sine Die Revision)
Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee requested permanent withdrawal April 30, 1998
Permanently withdrawn May 5, 1998
The following were received.
Document No. 2284
Promulgated By Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Massage/Bodywork Therapy
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-30-50
Schools, Reciprocity; Licenses, Sexual Activity Prohibited; Continuing Education; Change of Address or Name; Communicable Disease Control
Received By Speaker February 4, 1998
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
120 Day Review Period Expiration Date June 4, 1998
Revised June 10, 1998
Revised June 14, 1998
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee requested withdrawal April 1, 1998
Withdrawn and resubmitted April 7, 1998
Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee requested withdrawal May 1, 1998
Withdrawn and resubmitted May 5, 1998
Document No. 2277
Promulgated By Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Manufactured Housing Board
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 4-29-50
Manufactured Housing
Received By Speaker January 29, 1998
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Period Expiration Date May 29, 1998
Revised June 2, 1998
Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee requested withdrawal May 1, 1998
Withdrawn and resubmitted May 5, 1998
Document No. 2282
Promulgated By Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-Building Codes Council
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 6-8-20
Received By Speaker February 3, 1998
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Period Expiration Date June 3, 1998
Revised June 7, 1998
Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee requested withdrawal May 1, 1998
Withdrawn and resubmitted May 5, 1998
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 5045 (Word version) -- Reps. Campsen, Easterday, Young, Altman, Loftis, Simrill, Leach, Jordan, Fleming, Littlejohn, Allison, Walker, D. Smith, Davenport, Cato, Barrett, Harrison, H. Brown, Woodrum, Hamilton, Delleney, Vaughn, Robinson, Beck, Tripp, Haskins, Hawkins and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT" UNDER WHICH THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE IS PROHIBITED FROM BURDENING A PERSON'S CONSTITUTIONAL EXERCISE OF RELIGION EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND UNDER WHICH A PERSON WHOSE EXERCISE OF RELIGION HAS BEEN BURDENED IN VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER MAY ASSERT THAT VIOLATION AS A CLAIM OR DEFENSE IN A JUDICIAL PROCEEDING AND OBTAIN APPROPRIATE RELIEF AGAINST THE STATE OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
S. 45 (Word version) -- Senators Leventis, Waldrep, Rose, Ford and Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-510 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ENTICING AN ENROLLED CHILD FROM ATTENDANCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FIRST OFFENSE MUST BE TRIED EXCLUSIVELY IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT AND THAT SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES MUST BE TRIED IN THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, on:
S. 1069 (Word version) -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-15-455, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH, IN COOPERATION WITH THE FEDERAL VOTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, A PILOT PROJECT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERMITTING ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS TO TRANSMIT THEIR VOTES BY USE OF AN ELECTRONIC MEDIUM USING THE INTERNET, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PILOT PROJECT TERMINATES DECEMBER 31, 2000, TO REQUIRE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO REPORT THE RESULTS OF THE PILOT PROJECT AND RECOMMEND TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY POSSIBLE FUTURE APPLICATIONS WHICH MAY BE UTILIZED FOR VOTING BY ELECTRONIC MEANS USING THE INTERNET; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-15-455, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2000.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4767 (Word version) -- Reps. Young, Harrison and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-211, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SURCHARGE IMPOSED ON A PERSON CONVICTED IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THE SURCHARGE SHALL NOT BE USED FOR THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING NEEDS OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM BUT ONLY FOR VICTIMS' SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS CONCERNING VICTIM AND WITNESS SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATING TO VICTIMS OF CRIME AND CRIMINAL OFFENSES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1525 RELATING TO THE ARREST OR DETENTION OF A PERSON ACCUSED OF COMMITTING AN OFFENSE, CERTAIN NOTIFICATION PROVIDED TO CRIME VICTIMS, PROTECTION PROVIDED TO CERTAIN WITNESSES, AND JUVENILE DETENTION HEARINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING A VICTIM NOTICE OF A BOND HEARING.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 5121 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF DEACON ISSIAH ROSS, SR., OF VIENNA, GEORGIA, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5122 (Word version) -- Reps. Cotty, Harrison and McMaster: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. LEONE CASTLES ROCHELLE OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON RECEIVING THE 1998 "AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS TEACHING" FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Allison Altman Bailey Barfield Barrett Bauer Baxley Beck Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Campsen Cato Chellis Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cotty Cromer Dantzler Delleney Easterday Emory Fleming Gamble Gourdine Hamilton Harrell Harris Harrison Hawkins Hines, J. Hines, M. Howard Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kinon Kirsh Klauber Knotts Law Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Mack Maddox Martin Mason McAbee McCraw McGee McKay McLeod McMahand McMaster Meacham Miller Mullen Neal Neilson Phillips Pinckney Quinn Rhoad Riser Rodgers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, D. Smith, F. Smith, R. Stille Stoddard Stuart Tripp Webb Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young-Brickell
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, May 6.
William D. Boan Steve P. Lanford Molly M. Spearman Rex Fontaine Rice Alfred B. Robinson, Jr. Wilbur L. Cave Lewis R. Vaughn Timothy C. Wilkes Shirley R. Hinson James Emerson Smith, Jr. Marion P. Carnell Tracy Edge Douglas Jennings, Jr. John G. Felder James A. Battle, Jr. Terry E. Haskins W. Jeffrey Young Robert E. Walker G. Ralph Davenport, Jr. Teddy N. Trotter Larry L. Koon Ronald P. Townsend
The SPEAKER granted Rep. MARTIN a leave of absence for the remainder of the day due to attending her daughter's graduation from Clemson University.
Announcement was made that Dr. Ira B. Horton of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
Rep. MILLER moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted.
H. 5103 (Word version) -- Reps. Miller and T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 515 OF 1996, RELATING TO THE DEVOLUTION OF THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING GEORGETOWN COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THAT COUNTY, SO AS TO RESTORE THOSE DEVOLVED POWERS TO THE DELEGATION FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS.
The following Bills were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
S. 1196 (Word version) -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 779 OF 1988, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LAURENS SCHOOL DISTRICTS 55 AND 56, SO AS TO CHANGE THE BOUNDARIES OF LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 55 AND 56 TO CONFORM THEM WITH THE TRANSPORTATION LINES ESTABLISHED IN 1977 BY AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES FOR THE DISTRICTS.
H. 4922 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Jennings, Altman, Knotts, McMaster and Maddox: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2780, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTY ASSOCIATED WITH UNLAWFULLY PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR A FIRST OFFENSE.
Rep. HARRISON explained the Bill.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 4902 (Word version) -- Reps. Robinson, Boan and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-801, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EVENTS CAUSING DISSOLUTION AND WINDING UP OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY'S BUSINESS, SO AS TO DELETE DISASSOCIATION OF A MEMBER AS A DISSOLVING EVENT AND TO DELETE REFERENCE TO FUTURE DISTRIBUTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-103, RELATING TO AN OPERATING AGREEMENT AMONG MEMBERS OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SECTION 33-44-404, RELATING TO MANAGEMENT OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SECTION 33-44-503, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF THE TRANSFEREE OF AN INTEREST IN A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SECTION 33-44-603, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF THE DISASSOCIATION OF A MEMBER OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND SECTION 33-44-701, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF A DISTRIBUTIONAL INTEREST BY A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ALL SO AS TO REFLECT THE DELETION OF DISASSOCIATION OF A MEMBER OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AS A DISSOLVING EVENT.
H. 5007 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-41-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS OR ATTACHMENT, LEVY, AND SALE, SO AS TO EXEMPT INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS, INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ANNUITIES, AND INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT TRUSTS. H. 4983 (Word version) -- Rep. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-722 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO FILE A FALSE POLICE REPORT, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO REQUIRE RESTITUTION TO BE PAID TO THE INVESTIGATING AGENCY FOR COSTS INCURRED IN THE INVESTIGATION.
H. 5108 (Word version) -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY, RELATING TO GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS; PATHOLOGY ASSISTANTS; SUPERVISED PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT; AUDIOLOGY LICENSE-HEARING AID DISPENSING; CONTINUING EDUCATION, CODE OF ETHICS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2270, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. HARRELL moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted.
S. 893 (Word version) -- Senators Lander and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRADE AND COMMERCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 54, SO AS TO CREATE THE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY WARRANTY ACT.
Rep. CATO moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted.
S. 442 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT OF COUNTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AND IMPOSITION OF A VOLUNTARY AND NONREFUNDABLE SURCHARGE BY THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY.
Rep. HARRELL moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted. S. 1186 (Word version) -- Senators Hutto and Lander: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 22, TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE WAREHOUSE SYSTEM, BY ADDING SECTION 39-22-15 SO AS TO DEFINE LOSS OVER THE AMOUNT PROTECTED BY A WAREHOUSEMAN'S BOND AND TO PROVIDE THAT DEPOSITORS MAY RECOVER LOSSES OVER THE AMOUNT PROTECTED BY A WAREHOUSEMAN'S BOND; TO AMEND SECTION 39-22-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF ELECTRONIC WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR WRITTEN NOTICE AND CONSENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF ELECTRONIC WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS, TO AMEND SECTION 39-22-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUING OR TRANSFER OF AN ELECTRONIC WAREHOUSE RECEIPT WITHOUT WRITTEN NOTICE TO OR THE CONSENT OF THE DEPOSITOR, TO AMEND SECTION 39-22-150, RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE WAREHOUSE SYSTEM GUARANTY FUND, SO AS TO PROTECT DEPOSITORS AGAINST LOSSES OVER THE AMOUNT PROTECTED BY A WAREHOUSEMAN'S BOND, TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ACT APPLY RETROACTIVELY.
Rep. YOUNG-BRICKELL moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted.
S. 1070 (Word version) -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-4170 RELATING TO INTERMODAL TRAILER, CHASSIS, OR CONTAINER SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY TENDER A VEHICLE THAT IS IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS TO A CARRIER OR DRIVER, TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE SAFETY INSPECTIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MONITORING OF ROADSIDE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
Rep. KNOTTS moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted.
S. 477 (Word version) -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3500, SO AS TO ALLOW A CREDIT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE TAXES PAID ON QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THE TAXPAYER WHILE RESIDING IN ANOTHER STATE WHICH DID NOT EXEMPT SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ITS STATE INCOME TAX AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SHALL PRESCRIBE THE METHOD OF CLAIMING THE CREDIT WHICH MUST BE SPREAD OVER THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE TAXPAYER.
Rep. YOUNG-BRICKELL moved to adjourn debate upon the following Joint Resolution until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted.
S. 1138 (Word version) -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO NEED-BASED GRANTS PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2238, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. SHARPE moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted. S. 843 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler, Reese and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-29-195 SO AS TO REQUIRE A STUDENT WITH PEDICULOSIS (HEAD LICE) TO RETURN TO SCHOOL ONLY UPON PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE OF TREATMENT AND A PHYSICAL SCREENING CONDUCTED BY THE SCHOOL INDICATING AN ABSENCE OF PEDICULOSIS AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE FAMILIES WITH PRODUCTS OR PRODUCT VOUCHERS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PEDICULOSIS.
On motion of Rep. McGEE, with unanimous consent, the following Resolution was ordered recalled from the Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 5117 (Word version) -- Reps. McGee, McKay and Young: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2253, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
On motion of Rep. CROMER, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Judiciary. S. 1126 (Word version) -- Senators Leventis and Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-15-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTY OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY TO ENACT ORDINANCES REGARDING TIME REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATIONS AND PRIMARIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH A PARTY SHALL CERTIFY THE CANDIDACY TO THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSION, CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH A CANDIDATE MUST FILE A STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY WITH THE COMMISSION, CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH A CANDIDATE MUST FILE A PETITION WITH THE MUNICIPAL CLERK PRIOR TO THE ELECTION, CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH THE COMMISSION SHALL EXAMINE THE PETITION AND DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY, DELETE SPECIAL ELECTIONS FROM THIS SECTION, ESTABLISH THE FILING DEADLINES FOR NONPARTISAN SPECIAL ELECTIONS, AND PROVIDE THAT FOR PARTISAN SPECIAL ELECTIONS, PETITIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 7-13-190(B); TO AMEND SECTION 5-15-110, RELATING TO CANDIDATES NOMINATED BY PETITION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH A CANDIDATE SHALL FILE A PETITION WITH THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSION AND TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH THE COMMISSION SHALL DETERMINE THE VALIDITY OF THE PETITION, AND DELETE SPECIAL ELECTIONS FROM THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 5-15-145, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MUNICIPALITY MAY BY ORDINANCE SET THE FILING DATES AND THE DATE BY WHICH CANDIDATES MUST BE CERTIFIED FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES TO RUN CONCURRENTLY WITH THE FILING DATES SET BY LAW FOR COUNTYWIDE AND LESS THAN COUNTYWIDE OFFICES; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-190, RELATING TO PARTISAN SPECIAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEEKING NOMINATIONS BY PETITION AND FOR VERIFICATION OF THE PETITION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-350, RELATING TO THE PLACING ON THE BALLOT OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATES NOMINATED BY PETITION, PRIMARY, OR CONVENTION, SO AS TO ADD MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS TO THIS PROVISION, AND CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH THE NAMES OF THE NOMINEES MUST BE PLACED ON THE APPROPRIATE BALLOT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-351, RELATING TO NOMINEES BY PETITION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH THE PETITION OF A CANDIDATE IN A SPECIAL OR MUNICIPAL ELECTION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE AUTHORITY CHARGED WITH PRINTING THE BALLOT, AND CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS BY WHICH THE BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION MUST CERTIFY THE RESULTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-352, RELATING TO A CANDIDATE FOR NONPARTISAN OFFICE WHO QUALIFIES BY STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY, SO AS TO INCLUDE MUNICIPAL OFFICES.
The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.
S. 284 (Word version) -- Senators Leventis, Courson, Waldrep, Wilson, Giese, Anderson, Elliott, Land, Short, Reese, Cork, Rose, Holland, Moore and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-5-40 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MONITOR ALL ELECTED OR APPOINTED STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS IN ORDER TO ASCERTAIN WHEN VACANCIES OCCUR AND PUBLICIZE THESE VACANCIES AND POSITIONS ON THESE BODIES WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE; PROVIDE THAT THE DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PUBLIC CHARITIES SECTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE ARE DEVOLVED UPON THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE ON JULY 1, 1998; TO TRANSFER ALL PERSONNEL ORIGINALLY TRANSFERRED FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE AND STILL EMPLOYED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IN THE PUBLIC CHARITIES SECTION, APPROPRIATIONS, AND FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS OF THE PUBLIC CHARITIES SECTION TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE ON JULY 1, 1998; TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL ADMINISTER THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 33-56-20, 33-56-30, 33-56-40, 33-56-50, 33-56-60, 33-56-70, 33-56-80, 33-56-90, 33-56-100, 33-56-110, 33-56-120, 33-56-130, 33-56-140, 33-56-150, 33-56-160, AND 33-56-190, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND REFLECT THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND HIS OFFICE AS THE OFFICIAL AGENCY TO ADMINISTER THE PROVISIONS OF THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT", AND TO ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RETAIN A PORTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINES TO OFFSET THE EXPENSES OF ENFORCEMENT.
Rep. HARRISON moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate amendments until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted.
The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.
H. 3760 (Word version) -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence, F. Smith, Mason, Cromer, Lee, J. Hines, Neilson, Littlejohn, Seithel, Maddox, J. Smith, Cave, Govan, Lloyd, Gourdine, Clyburn, Harvin, McMahand, Hinson, Kinon, Kennedy, M. Hines, McCraw, Parks, Howard, T. Brown, Stille, Allison, Limbaugh, Byrd, Hodges, Inabinett, Davenport, Kirsh, Neal, Bowers, Rodgers, Carnell, Riser, Baxley, Mack, Witherspoon, Canty, Phillips, Wilder, Breeland, Limehouse, Simrill, Jennings, Whipper and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-345, SO AS TO REQUIRE A FEMALE WHO IS PREGNANT, UNMARRIED, AND UNDER EIGHTEEN TO COMPLETE A PREGNANCY PREVENTION EDUCATION COURSE CONDUCTED BY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COURSE CONTENT; AND TO REQUIRE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING HEALTH CARE TO REFER THESE WOMEN TO THE APPROPRIATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AS A COMPONENT OF THEIR HEALTH CARE.
Rep. EASTERDAY moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate amendments until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted.
The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.
S. 22 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT MATERIALS RELATING TO THE RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Rep. ROBINSON made the Point of Order that the Senate amendments were improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The Senate amendments to the following Joint Resolution were taken up for consideration.
H. 5072 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison and Knotts: A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 ONLY TO USE UP TO FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE DEATH PENALTY TRIAL FUND TO PAY FEES AND EXPENSES OF PRIVATE COUNSEL APPOINTED IN NONCAPITAL CASES IF THE CONFLICT FUND IS EXHAUSTED.
The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Joint Resolution, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.
H. 4686 (Word version) -- Rep. Stoddard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN LAURENS COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF WOODVILLE PRECINCT TO GREENPOND PRECINCT AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.
The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
S. 1065 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Branton, Ravenel, Mescher, Ford, Grooms and Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CHARLESTON MUSEUM AS THE SITE FOR PERMANENT DISPLAY AND EXHIBITION OF THE H.L. HUNLEY.
Rep. KINON moved to adjourn debate upon the Concurrent Resolution until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
S. 1216 (Word version) -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Peeler, Leatherman, Cork and Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FOR THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONUMENT, SUBJECT TO FURTHER APPROVAL OF CERTAIN DETAILS, BY THE STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE.
Rep. HARRELL moved to adjourn debate upon the Concurrent Resolution until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted.
Rep. SHARPE moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.
The following was introduced:
H. 5123 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Barrett, Byrd, J. Hines, Hinson, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Martin, McMahand, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Rodgers, Stille, Stuart, Walker, Woodrum, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, M. Hines, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Lee, Limehouse, Lloyd, Mack, Maddox, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Mullen, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stoddard, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE EUGENE C. STODDARD OF LAURENS COUNTY FOR HIS TRULY OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND WISHING HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND THE VERY BEST IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, our colleague and good friend, the Honorable Eugene C. Stoddard, has chosen not to seek reelection to the South Carolina House of Representatives; and
Whereas, Representative Stoddard's retirement marks the end of a long and illustrious career in the General Assembly; and
Whereas, he served the citizens of District 16 and the State of South Carolina with dedication and distinction for over a quarter of a century since first being elected to the House of Representatives in 1971; and
Whereas, while in the House of Representatives, he served as chairman of the Education and Public Works Committee from 1975 to 1976 and from 1979 to 1987; he also was chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee to Screen Trustees of Colleges and Universities and secretary of the Agriculture Study Committee; and
Whereas, among his many outstanding contributions are Representative Stoddard's service on the Board of Visitors for Clemson University and Board of Trustees for the University of South Carolina and Winthrop University; as a member of the Educational Television Commission, Tuition Grants Commission, Aeronautics Commission, and the South Carolina Highway Commission; and
Whereas, we owe a great debt of gratitude to Gene Stoddard for his significant contributions to the betterment and advancement of education; and
Whereas, he was a friend to all members of the General Assembly with whom he served, and his quiet but effective leadership will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, are proud to recognize the Honorable Eugene C. Stoddard of Laurens County for his truly outstanding service in the South Carolina House of Representatives and wish him much happiness and the very best in all his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Eugene C. Stoddard.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
Rep. MILLER moved to reconsider the vote whereby debate was adjourned on the following Bill, which was agreed to.
H. 5103 (Word version) -- Reps. Miller and T. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 515 OF 1996, RELATING TO THE DEVOLUTION OF THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING GEORGETOWN COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THAT COUNTY, SO AS TO RESTORE THOSE DEVOLVED POWERS TO THE DELEGATION FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS.
Reps. T. BROWN and MILLER proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\DKA\4976DW.98), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 2, by inserting after /./ on line 28 /All of the appointments to these offices, boards, and commissions must be made on a rotating basis by resident delegation members with advice and consent of the Senators./
Amend title to conform.
Rep. MILLER explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE asked unanimous consent to recall H. 4663 (Word version) from the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. SIMRILL objected.
The following Concurrent Resolution was introduced.
H. 5124 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, Harrison, Cato, H. Brown, Townsend, J. Brown, Sharpe and D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 21 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE AND SECTION 2-1-180 OF THE 1976 CODE, WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1998, EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET AT 11:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1998, AND TO CONTINUE IF NECESSARY UNTIL THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1998, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIED MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN EACH HOUSE ADJOURNS ON THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1998, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
(A) Pursuant to the provisions of Article III, Section 21 of the Constitution of this State and Section 2-1-180 of the 1976 Code, each house agrees that when the Senate and House of Representatives adjourn on Thursday, May 21, 1998, not later than 5:00 p.m., each house shall stand adjourned to meet in statewide session, at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 1998, and to continue in statewide session, if necessary, not later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 1998, for the following matters:
(1) consideration of gubernatorial vetoes;
(2) ratification of acts;
(3) consideration and confirmation of appointments;
(4) consideration of local legislation which has the unanimous consent of the affected delegation;
(5) receipt, consideration, and disposition of conference and free conference reports, appointment of conference and free conference committees and messages pertaining to such reports and appointments;
(6) consideration of resolutions expressing sympathy or congratulations;
(7) joint sessions of the General Assembly for the purpose of holding judicial elections if a separate concurrent resolution for these elections is adopted by the House of Representatives and the Senate scheduling the elections at a specified date and time for each of the offices to be filled; and
(8) consideration of legislation to continue appropriation authorizations and necessary provisos of Act 155 of 1997 beyond June 30, 1998.
(B) Each house may also provide for local session days during the period between May 21, 1998, and June 2, 1998, for consideration of local legislation which has the unanimous consent of the affected delegation.
(C) When each house adjourns not later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 1998, the General Assembly shall stand adjourned sine die.
Rep. WILKINS explained the Concurrent Resolution.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered sent to the Senate.
Rep. HARRELL moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted.
S. 1084 (Word version) -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2070(B)(2)(b) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES, BY ADOPTING FEDERAL EXEMPTIONS ALLOWING FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF CERTAIN HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS WHICH POSE NO SUBSTANTIAL THREAT TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY WHEN USED IN NORMAL FARMING OPERATIONS.
The following Bill was taken up.
S. 1058 (Word version) -- Senators Ravenel, Washington and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 49-29-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN RIVERS IN THE STATE AS SCENIC RIVERS UNDER THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SCENIC RIVERS ACT OF 1989", SO AS TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF THE ASHLEY RIVER AS A SCENIC RIVER.
Reps. ALTMAN and SHARPE proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\GJK\21528SD.98), which was ruled out of order.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding a new SECTION appropriately numbered to read:
/SECTION . Section 50-17-1010 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 348 of 1992, is further amended by adding:
"(5) All that area bounded by a closed line beginning at the point on the southwestern end of Seabrook Island where the inshore trawl boundary crossing North Edisto River Inlet intersects the shoreline, thence following the shoreline of Seabrook Island and crossing Captain Sams Inlet; thence following the shoreline of Kiawah Island to the easternmost point of Kiawah Island (Sandy Point) at latitude 32° 37.18' N, longitude 079° 59.65' W; thence southerly following a straight line on a geodetic azimuth of 180 degrees, to the point one-fourth nautical mile seaward from the shoreline; thence southwesterly following a line that is one-fourth nautical mile seaward of the shoreline to the point at the intersection of said line and the inshore trawl boundary, thence easterly following the inshore trawl boundary to the point of beginning; the above-described area being based on NOS chart 11521 (22nd edition, January 20, 1996)."/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. SHARPE explained the amendment.
Rep. SCOTT raised the Point of Order that Amendment No. 1 was out of order in that it was not germane to the Bill.
SPEAKER WILKINS sustained the Point of Order and ruled the amendment out of order.
Rep. HARRELL moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted.
Rep. KELLEY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted.
S. 547 (Word version) -- Senators Matthews, Patterson and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 34 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANKING, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND MONEY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS COMMISSION, WHICH SHALL EXIST FOR THE PURPOSE OF CERTIFYING ENTITIES AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION MEMBERS AND THE OPERATION OF THE COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 10, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1255 SO AS TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO FIFTY PERCENT OF A TAXPAYER'S INVESTMENT IN A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF TEN MILLION DOLLARS FOR ALL TAXPAYERS FOR ALL TAXABLE YEARS.
Rep. J. BROWN moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted. S. 174 (Word version) -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-286 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SIX-MONTH'S SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHO HAS A BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT IN EXCESS OF TWO ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT, TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSED DRIVERS UNDER TWENTY-ONE HAVE CONSENTED TO BE TESTED, TO LIMIT TESTING TO INCIDENTS IN WHICH A PERSON HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR A TRAFFIC OFFENSE, TO PRESCRIBE THE METHOD AND PROCEDURES FOR TESTING AND REQUIRE AN AUTOMATIC SIX-MONTH'S SUSPENSION FOR REFUSAL TO BE TESTED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUSPENSION BEGINS IMMEDIATELY UPON THE OFFICER TAKING POSSESSION OF THE LICENSE, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ON THE SUSPENSION AT THE DRIVER'S REQUEST, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3248 (Word version) -- Reps. F. Smith, McMahand, Whipper, Miller, Lee, Hamilton, M. Hines, Leach, Cato, Wilkins, Mack and Howard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-375 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, OR OTHER LICENSED FACILITY TO INCLUDE AND MAINTAIN INCIDENCE AND OCCURRENCE REPORTS PERTAINING TO PATIENTS IN THE PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORD.
Rep. F. SMITH explained the Bill.
Rep. FELDER moved to commit the Bill to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. H. BROWN moved to table the motion.
Rep. J. BROWN demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Altman Baxley Breeland Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Campsen Cave Cromer Emory Fleming Gourdine Hamilton Harris Haskins Hawkins Hines, J. Hines, M. Lanford Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Mack McCraw McGee McMahand Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Pinckney Scott Sheheen Smith, F. Stoddard Whipper
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allison Barfield Barrett Battle Bauer Beck Boan Bowers Brown, G. Brown, H. Cato Chellis Cooper Cotty Dantzler Delleney Easterday Edge Felder Gamble Harrell Harrison Harvin Hinson Jennings Jordan Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kinon Kirsh Klauber Koon Law Loftis Maddox Mason McAbee McKay McLeod McMaster Meacham Miller Mullen Quinn Rhoad Rice Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Seithel Sharpe Simrill Smith, D. Smith, J. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stuart Townsend Tripp Vaughn Webb Whatley Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
So, the House refused to table the motion.
The question then recurred to the motion to commit the Bill to the Committee on Ways and Means, which was agreed to by a division vote of 53 to 28.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 4952 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-271 SO AS TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS TO LEVY MILLAGE AND PROVIDE GOVERNMENTAL SERVICE.
Rep. SHEHEEN raised a Point of Order that H. 4952 was in violation of Code Section 2-7-76 in that it did not fulfill the fiscal impact requirement.
SPEAKER WILKINS sustained the Point of Order and ordered the Bill to be recommitted to the Judiciary Committee.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 4462 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Klauber, Campsen, Vaughn, McMaster, Cromer, Tripp, Whatley, Harrell, Leach, Witherspoon, Altman, Hamilton, Cato, Stoddard and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST A PERSON, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS JUSTIFIED WHEN A PERSON BELIEVES UNLAWFUL FORCE IS BEING USED AGAINST HIM TO COMMIT OR ATTEMPT TO COMMIT THE BURGLARY OR ROBBERY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A DEATH RESULTS FROM INJURIES RECEIVED FROM THE DRIVING OF MOTOR VEHICLES STOLEN PURSUANT TO UNLAWFUL FORCE, THEN THE PERSON USING UNLAWFUL FORCE IS GUILTY OF MURDER, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\GGS\22099CM.98).
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 4462-2, SECTION 2, by striking SECTION 2 in its entirety and inserting:
/SECTION 2. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 16-3-90. When the death of a person proximately results from injuries received during the theft of a motor vehicle stolen pursuant to the use or attempted use of unlawful force against the operator of the motor vehicle, or an individual present in the motor vehicle, then the person using unlawful force is guilty of murder and, upon conviction, must be punished pursuant to the provisions contained in Article 1, Chapter 3, Title 16."/
Amend title to conform.
Rep. HARRISON explained the amendment.
Rep. HARRISON moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Thursday, May 7, which was adopted.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 4943 (Word version) -- Reps. Whatley, Phillips, Fleming, McCraw, Limehouse, Whipper, Felder, Cotty, Beck, Leach, Klauber, Seithel, Lanford, Bailey, Vaughn, Young-Brickell, Keegan, Kelley, Woodrum, Stille, Davenport, Young, Haskins, Rodgers, Edge, Law, Riser and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-17-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT WHEN A LOSING CANDIDATE PROTESTS AN ELECTION ON ANY GROUNDS, OTHER THAN ON THE DISPARITY OF THE NUMBER OF BALLOTS CAST, THAT CANDIDATE MUST PAY ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROTEST TO THE WINNING CANDIDATE IF THE BOARD HEARING THE PROTEST DETERMINES THAT THE PROTEST IS FRIVOLOUS AND WITHOUT MERIT.
The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\BBM\9862DW.98), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 4943-1, line 28, by inserting after /costs/ / incurred by the winning candidate / so that when amended SECTION 1 reads:
/SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 7-17-75. When a person protests an election in which he was a losing candidate on any grounds, other than on the disparity of the number of the ballots cast, that candidate must pay all costs incurred by the winning candidate associated with the protest process to the winning candidate if the board hearing the protest determines that the protest is frivolous and without merit."/
Amend title to conform.
Rep. HAWKINS explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill, as amended, on second reading.
Pursuant to Rule 7.7 the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Bailey Barfield Barrett Battle Bauer Baxley Boan Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Byrd Campsen Canty Carnell Cato Chellis Cooper Cotty Dantzler Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Felder Fleming Gamble Hamilton Harrell Harris Harrison Harvin Haskins Hawkins Hines, M. Hinson Howard Jennings Keegan Kelley Kinon Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Leach Lee Littlejohn Loftis Mack Mason McCraw McGee McKay McMahand McMaster Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neilson Quinn Rice Rodgers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Simrill Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Townsend Tripp Vaughn Webb Whatley Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
Those who voted in the negative are:
Cave Cromer McLeod Miller Sheheen
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Rep. FELDER moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.
The following was introduced:
H. 5125 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. WOODELL WILLIAMS OF COLUMBIA FOR HER LIFETIME OF FAITHFUL AND DEVOTED SERVICE TO HER CHURCH, FAMILY, AND FELLOWMAN, ON THE OCCASION OF MOTHER'S DAY.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5126 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING NANCY MICKENS GREEN OF COLUMBIA, ON THE OCCASION OF MOTHER'S DAY, FOR HER EXCEPTIONAL DEVOTION TO HER FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND CHURCH.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Joint Resolution was introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committee:
H. 5127 (Word version) -- Reps. Boan, Riser, Neilson and McGee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2253, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
On motion of Rep. BOAN, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
At 12:00 Noon the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House.
The President of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that it had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both Houses.
The Reading Clerk of the House read the following Concurrent Resolution: H. 4816 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, D. Smith, Canty, Cooper, Haskins, Lee, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1998, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 9, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO FILL THE OFFICE OF JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, CREATED IN THE 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW DIVISION, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FOR THE SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION STATEWIDE AT-LARGE, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL WHOSE TERM EXPIRED ON MAY 10, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL WHO IS DECEASED AND WHOSE TERM EXPIRES MAY 10, 2001; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR SEAT 1, SO AS TO FILL THE TERM WHICH EXPIRED AUGUST 31, 1997.
The Acting President Senator Land recognized Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Judicial Merit Selection Commission.
The Commission found two candidates for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Family Court, Seat 1 qualified.
Those candidates were:
1. THE HONORABLE JOHN S. FLYNN
2. NORA B. LEWIS
Due to health reasons, Judge Flynn will withdraw from this race. Pursuant to S.C. Code Section 2-19-80 (C)(2), the Commission will reopen the application process for this vacancy in the next round of screening.
STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL OF JUDGE PAUL E. SHORT, JR.
The Commission found THE HONORABLE PAUL E. SHORT, JR. qualified for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Because this term expires June 30, 1998, Judge Short will withdraw from this race. Pursuant to S.C. Code Section 2-19-80 (C)(2), the Commission will reopen the application process for this vacancy in the next round of screening. Judge Short will re-apply for the six-year term at that time.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Justice of the Supreme Court.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable James E. Moore had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable James E. Moore was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 9.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Ralph K. Anderson, Jr. had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Ralph K. Anderson, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, First Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened, found qualified, and placed their names in nomination: Mrs. Diane Schafer Goodstein, Michael P. Horger, and James F. Walsh, Jr.
Rep. DELLENEY stated that Michael P. Horger and James F. Walsh, Jr. had withdrawn from the race.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Diane Schafer Goodstein was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Second Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Rodney A. Peeples had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Rodney A. Peeples was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Third Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Thomas W. Cooper, Jr. had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Thomas W. Cooper, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Paul M. Burch had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Paul M. Burch was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable H. Dean Hall had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable H. Dean Hall was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Henry F. Floyd had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Henry F. Floyd was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 4.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable John W. Kittredge had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable John W. Kittredge was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Sidney T. Floyd had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Sidney T. Floyd was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable John C. Hayes III had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable John C. Hayes III was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Lee S. Alford had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Lee S. Alford was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, First Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened, found qualified, and placed their names in nomination: Mark A. Leiendecker, Nancy Chapman McLin, and William J. Wylie, Jr.
Rep. DELLENEY stated that Mark A. Leiendecker and Nancy Chapman McLin had withdrawn from the contest.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable William J. Wylie, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, First Judicial Circuit, Seat 3.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened, found qualified, and placed their names in nomination: Mark A. Leiendecker, Nancy Chapman McLin, and William J. Wylie, Jr.
Rep. DELLENEY stated that Mark A. Leiendecker and William J. Wylie, Jr. had withdrawn from the race.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Nancy Chapman McLin was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Second Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Peter R. Nuessle had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
Senator Ryberg, Rep. DELLENEY, Rep. J. SMITH, Rep. D. SMITH, Rep. BECK, and Senator Moore spoke on the nomination of Judge Nuessle.
Senator Ryberg requested a roll call vote on the election of Mr. Nuessle.
The Acting President Senator Land then announced that the Senators and Representatives in favor of the election of Mr. Nuessle would vote yes, and that the Senators and Representatives against the election of Mr. Nuessle would vote no.
The following named Senators voted yes:
Alexander Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Courtney Drummond Elliott Ford Glover Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Rankin Ravenel Reese Saleeby Short Smith, J. Verne Waldrep Washington Wilson
The following named Senators voted no:
Fair Giese Gregory Grooms Hayes Mescher Peeler Russell Ryberg Thomas
The following named Representatives voted yes:
Altman Bailey Battle Baxley Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Campsen Canty Carnell Cave Chellis Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cotty Davenport Delleney Emory Gourdine Govan Harris Harrison Hines, J. Hines, M. Howard Jennings Kennedy Kinon Knotts Koon Law Lee Littlejohn Lloyd Maddox McAbee McCraw McLeod McMahand Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal Pinckney Rhoad Scott Seithel Sheheen Smith, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Stoddard Whipper Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Young
The following named Representatives voted no:
Barfield Barrett Beck Bowers Brown, H. Cato Cooper Dantzler Easterday Edge Felder Fleming Gamble Hamilton Harrell Haskins Hawkins Hinson Jordan Keegan Kelley Kirsh Klauber Lanford Leach Limehouse Loftis Mack Mason McGee McKay McMaster Meacham Neilson Phillips Rice Riser Rodgers Sandifer Simrill Smith, R. Spearman Stuart Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Webb Whatley Witherspoon Woodrum Young-Brickell
Total number of Senators voting 42
Total number of Representatives voting 111
Grand Total 153
Necessary to a choice 77
Of which Mr. Nuessle received 91
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Peter R. Nuessle, having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
While being distracted on other races, I inadvertently did not cast a no vote on the Peter Nuessle Circuit Seat #2. I intended to vote no to allow more time to review his candidacy.
Rep. RICHARD M. QUINN, JR.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Third Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Ruben L. Gray had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Ruben L. Gray was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Roger E. Henderson had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Senator Courtney abstained from voting in this election.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Roger E. Henderson was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable H. Bruce Williams had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable H. Bruce Williams was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat 4.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Donna S. Strom had been screened, found qualified, and placed her name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Donna S. Strom was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened, found qualified, and placed their names in nomination: James F. Fraley, Jr., R. Keith Kelly, and James B. Paslay.
Rep. DELLENEY stated that James B. Paslay and R. Keith Kelley had withdrawn from the contest.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable James F. Fraley, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 3.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Wesley L. Brown had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Wesley L. Brown was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Eighth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable John M. Rucker had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable John M. Rucker was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Eighth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Billy A. Tunstall, Jr. had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Billy A. Tunstall, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable F. P. Segars-Andrews had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable F. P. Segars-Andrews was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Judy Cone Bridges had been screened, found qualified, and placed her name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Judy Cone Bridges was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat 6.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Jack A. Landis had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Jack A. Landis was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Barry W. Knobel had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Barry W. Knobel was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Robert H. Cureton had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Robert H. Cureton was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. CANTY a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened, found qualified, and placed their names in nomination: Kellum W. Allen, Lisa G. Bernardin, and Doni M. Bouknight.
Rep. DELLENEY stated that Doni M. Bouknight had withdrawn from the contest.
On motion of Rep. DELLENEY, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Allen:
Alexander Branton Bryan Courson Courtney Elliott Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Land Leatherman Martin Matthews McConnell Mescher Moore O'Dell Peeler Russell Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mrs. Bernardin:
Anderson Cork Drummond Ford Giese Glover Holland Jackson Lander Leventis Passailaigue Patterson Rankin Ravenel Reese Ryberg Saleeby Washington
On motion of Rep. Harrell, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Allen:
Bailey Barfield Barrett Battle Baxley Boan Bowers Brown, H. Byrd Campsen Carnell Chellis Cooper Cotty Dantzler Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Felder Fleming Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hinson Jordan Kinon Lanford Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Maddox McGee McKay McMaster Miller Mullen Quinn Rhoad Riser Sandifer Seithel Sheheen Smith, R. Spearman Stille Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Wilkes Woodrum Young
The following named Representatives voted for Mrs. Bernardin:
Altman Beck Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Cave Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cromer Davenport Gamble Gourdine Govan Harris Harvin Hawkins Hines, J. Hines, M. Howard Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kirsh Klauber Koon Law Leach Lee Lloyd Mack Mason McAbee McCraw McLeod McMahand Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Pinckney Rice Robinson Rodgers Scott Sharpe Simrill Smith, F. Smith, J. Stoddard Stuart Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkins
Total number of Senators voting 44
Total number of Representatives voting 113
Grand Total 157
Necessary to a choice 79
Of which Mr. Allen received 82
Of which Mrs. Bernardin received 75
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Kellum W. Allen, having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
Please let the record reflect that I abstained from voting on the 11th Judicial Circuit Family Court because of a conflict of interest as follows.
I do work for the law firm of Kirkland, Taylor, Wilson, Moore & Allen.
My daughter works for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Solicitors Office with Mrs. Bernardin.
Rep. J. M. KNOTTS, JR.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Wylie H. Caldwell, Jr. had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Wylie H. Caldwell, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Amy C. Sutherland had been screened, found qualified, and placed her name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Amy C. Sutherland was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
Senator Fair spoke on the nomination. His remarks, with unanimous consent, were ordered printed in the journal as follows:
"Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, and Ladies and Gentlemen. The challenge that we have before us is difficult at best. Electing people to the bench is a sobering responsibility. Please understand that even though I rise to oppose a candidate, this is not personal, but it is necessary. You know, this process, competition and opposition help us to fulfill our responsibility as the check and the balance that is critical in our system. It is not my desire to unnecessarily embarrass anyone but if a judge's behavior goes unchecked, then we are the ones who should be held to derision and contempt. I have a copy of the Bar Associations' rating of these judges. Note whose name is at the bottom. Note whose name is last in every single category. It is this judge. I have received more complaints about this judge in the last few years than I have about all other judges in all the races during my 14 years in the General Assembly. Our system gives awesome power to the judiciary and I understand the reluctance of lawyers to oppose an incumbent judge. But ladies and gentlemen, this abuse of power cannot continue and if we don't stand in that gap, as the legitimate balance, no one will. As I stand here, I am thinking of the frustration, fear, disappointment and defeat of men, women, and children who have entered this judge's court looking for justice but left bewildered and confused some even asking, 'How could this happen in America... how could this happen in SC?' I am not going to seek further delays... but I am asking you to vote no. A no vote is a vote against arrogance... a no vote is a vote against favoritism... a no vote is a vote for the competence and complete propriety that should accompany the name 'Judge'... a no vote is also a vote of thanks for the usually exemplary work that is the hallmark of the SC courts. Ladies and gentlemen, elections like this test the integrity of our system. Mr. President, please record me as voting no on this candidate."
Senator J. Verne Smith and Senator Bryan spoke on the nomination.
Senator Fair and Senator Thomas wished to be recorded as voting no, against the election of the Honorable Amy C. Sutherland.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Amy C. Sutherland, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
Please enter into the record my vote for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Family Court Seat 3, as a no vote. I regret having to take this position but I must address the concerns presented to me from my District.
My vote is negative for the following reason: I received numerous complaints from constituents from my District from a variety of situations dealing with this Judge. This is unusual because I have received no complaints on any other Judge or judicial candidate. I must give serious consideration to my constituent concerns. After weighing these complaints, I have concluded that these complaints are much more than disgruntled plaintiffs or defendants.
Also noted is this candidate consistently placed last on the ratings of the Judicial Screening Committee.
Rep. DWIGHT A. LOFTIS
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 4.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Alvin D. Johnson had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Alvin D. Johnson was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 6.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened, found qualified, and placed their names in nomination: Timothy L. Brown, Bobby H. Mann, Jr., and Dianne S. Riley.
On motion of Rep. DELLENEY, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Brown:
Anderson Branton Bryan Courtney Drummond Elliott Ford Giese Glover Gregory Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell Mescher Moore Passailaigue Peeler Ravenel Reese Short Thomas Waldrep Washington
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Mann:
Alexander Cork Courson Fair Land Leatherman O'Dell Patterson Rankin Russell Ryberg Saleeby Smith, J. Verne Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mrs. Riley:
On motion of Rep. Harrell, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Brown:
Allison Bailey Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Carnell Cave Cobb-Hunter Cotty Cromer Dantzler Davenport Emory Gourdine Govan Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Howard Jordan Kelley Kirsh Knotts Koon Lee Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Mack McCraw McLeod McMahand Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Pinckney Rhoad Riser Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, F. Smith, J. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Townsend Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Witherspoon
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Mann:
Barfield Barrett Battle Bauer Baxley Beck Boan Brown, H. Campsen Cato Chellis Clyburn Cooper Delleney Easterday Felder Fleming Gamble Hamilton Harrell Harris Harrison Harvin Haskins Hawkins Jennings Keegan Kennedy Kinon Klauber Lanford Leach Limehouse Maddox Mason McAbee McGee McKay McMaster Meacham Mullen Quinn Rice Robinson Sandifer Smith, D. Smith, R. Tripp Wilkins Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
The following named Representatives voted for Mrs. Riley:
Rodgers
Total number of Senators voting 43
Total number of Representatives voting 117
Grand Total 160
Necessary to a choice 81
Of which Mr. Brown received 93
Of which Mr. Mann received 66
Of which Mrs. Riley received 1
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Timothy L. Brown having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Jane Dowling Fender had been screened, found qualified, and placed her name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Jane Dowling Fender was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened, found qualified, and placed their names in nomination: Robert S. Armstrong, Peter L. Fuge, Walter H. Sanders, Jr., and Harris L. Beach, Jr.
Rep. DELLENEY stated that Walter H. Sanders, Jr. and Harris L. Beach, Jr. had withdrawn from the contest.
On motion of Rep. DELLENEY, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Armstrong:
Alexander Anderson Bryan Courtney Drummond Giese Glover Gregory Hayes Holland Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Martin Matthews Moore O'Dell Rankin Russell Smith, J. Verne
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Fuge:
Branton Cork Courson Fair Ford Grooms Hutto Leventis McConnell Mescher Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Ravenel Reese Ryberg Saleeby Short Thomas Waldrep Washington Wilson
On motion of Rep. Harrell, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Armstrong:
Allison Bailey Barfield Baxley Boan Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Carnell Cave Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cromer Dantzler Davenport Emory Gamble Gourdine Harrell Hines, J. Hines, M. Jennings Kennedy Kinon Kirsh Lee Littlejohn McAbee McCraw McGee McKay McLeod McMahand Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Pinckney Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Scott Sheheen Smith, J. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Townsend Tripp Trotter Walker Whipper Wilder Witherspoon
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Fuge:
Altman Barrett Battle Bauer Beck Brown, H. Campsen Cato Chellis Cooper Cotty Delleney Easterday Edge Felder Fleming Govan Hamilton Harris Harrison Harvin Haskins Hawkins Hinson Howard Jordan Keegan Kelley Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Leach Limehouse Lloyd Mack Maddox McMaster Meacham Mullen Quinn Rodgers Sandifer Seithel Sharpe Simrill Smith, D. Smith, F. Smith, R. Vaughn Webb Whatley Wilkes Wilkins Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
Total number of Senators voting 43
Total number of Representatives voting 118
Grand Total 161
Necessary to a choice 81
Of which Mr. Armstrong received 81
Of which Mr. Fuge received 80
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Robert S. Armstrong, having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Lisa A. Kinon had been screened, found qualified, and placed her name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Lisa A. Kinon was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for an Administrative Law Judge, Seat 5.
Rep. DELLENEY, Chairman of the Commission, stated that the Honorable Ray N. Stevens had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On motion of Senator McConnell, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Ray N. Stevens was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
We want the record to reflect that we did not participate in the election of Ray Stevens for Administrative Law Judge.
Douglas Jennings, Jr. J. Michael Baxley
C. Anthony Harris, Jr. John G. Altman III
Jackson S. Whipper F. G. Delleney, Jr.
Robert J. Sheheen John G. Felder
James Emerson Smith, Jr. J. Cordell Maddox, Jr.
David H. Wilkins John David Hawkins
W. Jeffrey Young James H. Harrison
Doug Smith
The Acting President Senator Land recognized Senator Holland, Chairman of the Committee to Review Candidates for the Public Service Commission.
Senator Thomas is abstaining from all the Public Service Commission elections.
I am abstaining from voting in the Public Service Commission elections. Under state law Section 8-13-745 I may have a conflict of interest due to pending employment.
Rep. MICHAEL E. EASTERDAY
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Public Service Commission member for the First Congressional District.
Senator Holland, on behalf of the Committee to Review Candidates for the Public Service Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found legally qualified: Montye M. DuBose, Clara H. Heinsohn, William Saunders, and William A. Whatley.
On motion of Senator Holland, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. DuBose:
Courson Courtney Fair Giese Grooms Martin McConnell Mescher Peeler Ravenel Russell Ryberg Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Saunders:
Alexander Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Drummond Elliott Ford Glover Gregory Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Matthews Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Rankin Reese Saleeby Short Smith, J. Verne Waldrep Washington
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Whatley:
Thomas
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. DuBose:
The following named Representatives voted for Mrs. Heinsohn:
Altman Barrett Beck Brown, H. Campsen Cato Cotty Delleney Edge Hamilton Harrison Hinson Keegan Kinon Koon Law Meacham Rodgers Sandifer Seithel Smith, D. Smith, R. Stoddard Townsend Trotter Vaughn Wilkins Woodrum Young
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Saunders:
Bailey Battle Baxley Boan Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Carnell Cave Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cromer Emory Felder Gamble Gourdine Govan Harris Harvin Hines, J. Hines, M. Howard Jennings Jordan Kennedy Kirsh Klauber Lanford Lee Littlejohn Lloyd Mack Maddox Mason McCraw McGee McLeod McMahand Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Pinckney Rhoad Robinson Scott Sharpe Sheheen Smith, F. Smith, J. Spearman Stille Stuart Walker Webb Whipper Wilder Wilkes
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Whatley:
Barfield Bauer Chellis Dantzler Davenport Fleming Harrell Haskins Hawkins Kelley Knotts Leach Limehouse Loftis McAbee McKay McMaster Mullen Quinn Rice Riser Simrill Tripp Whatley Witherspoon Young-Brickell
Total number of Senators voting 43
Total number of Representatives voting 118
Grand Total 161
Necessary to a choice 81
Of which Mr. DuBose received 0
Of which Mrs. Heinsohn received 42
Of which Mr. Saunders received 93
Of which Mr. Whatley received 26
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable William Saunders, having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Public Service Commission member for the Second Congressional District.
Senator Holland, on behalf of the Committee to Review Candidates for the Public Service Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found legally qualified: Michael L. Bell and C. Dukes Scott.
On motion of Senator Holland, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Bell:
Alexander Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Courson Courtney Drummond Elliott Fair Ford Giese Glover Gregory Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Rankin Ravenel Reese Russell Ryberg Saleeby Short Smith, J. Verne Waldrep Washington Wilson
Thomas
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Bell:
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Scott:
Allison Altman Bailey Barfield Barrett Battle Bauer Baxley Beck Boan Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Campsen Carnell Cato Cave Chellis Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cromer Dantzler Davenport Delleney Edge Emory Felder Fleming Gamble Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harris Harrison Harvin Haskins Hawkins Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Howard Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kinon Kirsh Klauber Koon Lanford Law Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Mack Maddox Mason McCraw McGee McKay McLeod McMahand McMaster Meacham Miller Moody-Lawrence Mullen Neal Neilson Phillips Pinckney Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
Total number of Senators voting 43
Total number of Representatives voting 113
Grand Total 156
Necessary to a choice 79
Of which Mr. Bell received 0
Of which Mr. Scott received 156
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable C. Dukes Scott, having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Public Service Commission member for the Third Congressional District.
Senator Holland, on behalf of the Committee to Review Candidates for the Public Service Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found legally qualified: W. Patrick Flack, George J. Hunter, Randy Mitchell, and Lewis E. Pinson.
Senator Holland stated that the following candidates had withdrawn from the race: W. Patrick Flack and Lewis E. Pinson.
Rep. COOPER stated that George J. Hunter had withdrawn from the race.
On motion of Senator Holland, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Randy Mitchell had been duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fourth Congressional District.
Senator Holland, on behalf of the Committee to Review Candidates for the Public Service Commission, stated that Philip T. Bradley had been screened and found qualified.
On motion of Senator Holland, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Philip T. Bradley had been duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Public Service Commission member for the Congressional District.
Senator Holland, on behalf of the Committee to Review Candidates for the Public Service Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found legally qualified: Warren D. Arthur IV, Kathy H. Bigham, H. Clay Carruth, Jr., Richard Hall, and T. Edward Kyzer.
On motion of Senator Holland, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Arthur:
Fair Giese Grooms Ryberg Saleeby Smith, J. Verne
The following named Senators voted for Ms. Bigham:
Courson Gregory Hayes Peeler Ravenel Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Carruth:
Alexander Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Courtney Drummond Elliott Ford Glover Holland Hutto Jackson Land Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Rankin Reese Russell Waldrep Washington
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Hall:
Short
Lander
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Arthur:
Altman Bailey Barfield Bauer Baxley Bowers Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Campsen Carnell Cave Govan Hamilton Harris Harvin Hawkins Hines, J. Hines, M. Jennings Jordan Kinon Koon Law Leach Littlejohn Loftis Maddox McGee McKay Miller Neilson Rhoad Rice Riser Smith, F. Spearman Stille Stoddard Townsend Walker Whatley Wilkes Witherspoon
The following named Representatives voted for Ms. Bigham:
Allison Barrett Battle Beck Brown, H. Byrd Cato Chellis Cooper Dantzler Edge Fleming Harrell Haskins Hinson Keegan Kelley Knotts Lee Limehouse Mason McMaster Meacham Moody-Lawrence Mullen Quinn Rodgers Sandifer Seithel Simrill Smith, R. Tripp Trotter Webb Wilkins Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Carruth:
Boan Breeland Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cotty Cromer Emory Felder Gamble Gourdine Harrison Howard Kennedy Kirsh Klauber Lloyd Mack McAbee McMahand Neal Pinckney Robinson Scott Sharpe Sheheen Smith, D. Smith, J. Stuart Vaughn Whipper
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Hall:
Delleney McCraw Phillips
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Kyzer:
McLeod Wilder
Total number of Senators voting 43
Total number of Representatives voting 117
Grand Total 160
Necessary to a choice 81
Of which Mr. Arthur received 50
Of which Mrs. Bigham received 44
Of which Mr. Carruth received 59
Of which Mr. Hall received 4
Of which Mr. Kyzer received 3
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that none of the candidates, having received the necessary vote, the Joint Assembly would proceed to the next ballot.
Senator Lander withdrew Mr. Kyzer as a candidate.
Senator Short withdrew Mr. Hall as a candidate.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Arthur:
Fair Giese Glover Grooms Lander Ryberg Saleeby Smith, J. Verne
The following named Senators voted for Ms. Bigham:
Courson Gregory Hayes Peeler Ravenel Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Carruth:
Alexander Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Courtney Drummond Elliott Ford Holland Hutto Jackson Land Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Rankin Reese Russell Waldrep Washington
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Arthur:
Altman Bailey Barfield Bauer Baxley Bowers Brown, G. Brown, J. Campsen Carnell Davenport Hamilton Harris Haskins Hawkins Hines, J. Hines, M. Jennings Jordan Kinon Koon Leach Littlejohn Loftis Maddox McGee McKay Neilson Rhoad Rice Riser Smith, F. Spearman Stille Trotter Walker Whatley Wilkes Witherspoon
The following named Representatives voted for Ms. Bigham:
Allison Barrett Battle Beck Brown, H. Byrd Cato Chellis Cooper Dantzler Delleney Edge Fleming Harrell Hinson Keegan Kelley Knotts Law Lee Limehouse Mason McCraw McMaster Meacham Mullen Quinn Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Seithel Simrill Smith, R. Townsend Tripp Webb Wilkins Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Carruth:
Boan Breeland Brown, T. Cave Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cotty Cromer Emory Felder Gamble Gourdine Govan Harrison Harvin Howard Kennedy Kirsh Klauber Lloyd Mack McAbee McLeod McMahand Moody-Lawrence Neal Phillips Pinckney Scott Sharpe Sheheen Smith, D. Smith, J. Stoddard Stuart Vaughn Whipper Wilder
RECAPITULATION
Total number of Senators voting 42
Total number of Representatives voting 117
Grand Total 159
Necessary to a choice 80
Of which Mr. Arthur received 47
Of which Ms. Bigham received 46
Of which Mr. Carruth received 66
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that none of the candidates, having received the necessary vote, the Joint Assembly would proceed to the next ballot.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Arthur:
Fair Grooms Ryberg Saleeby Smith, J. Verne
Courson Gregory Hayes Leatherman Peeler Ravenel Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Carruth:
Alexander Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Courtney Drummond Elliott Ford Giese Glover Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Rankin Reese Russell Waldrep Washington
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Arthur:
Altman Bailey Barfield Bauer Baxley Bowers Brown, G. Campsen Carnell Davenport Hamilton Harris Hawkins Hines, J. Hines, M. Jennings Jordan Kinon Koon Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Maddox McGee McKay Neilson Rhoad Rice Riser Smith, F. Stille Trotter Walker Whatley Wilkes
Allison Barrett Battle Beck Brown, H. Byrd Cato Chellis Cooper Dantzler Delleney Edge Fleming Harrell Haskins Hinson Keegan Kelley Knotts Lee Mason McCraw McMaster Meacham Miller Quinn Rodgers Sandifer Seithel Simrill Smith, R. Townsend Tripp Webb Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Carruth:
Boan Breeland Brown, J. Cave Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cotty Cromer Emory Felder Gamble Gourdine Govan Harrison Harvin Howard Kennedy Kirsh Klauber Lloyd Mack McAbee McLeod McMahand Moody-Lawrence Neal Phillips Pinckney Robinson Scott Sharpe Sheheen Smith, D. Smith, J. Spearman Stoddard Stuart Vaughn Whipper Wilder
Total number of Senators voting 42
Total number of Representatives voting 116
Grand Total 158
Necessary to a choice 80
Of which Mr. Arthur received 42
Of which Ms. Bigham received 46
Of which Mr. Carruth received 70
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that none of the candidates, having received the necessary vote, the Joint Assembly would proceed to the next ballot.
Rep. BAXLEY withdrew Mr. Arthur as a candidate.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Ms. Bigham:
Courson Fair Gregory Hayes Leatherman Peeler Ravenel Ryberg Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Carruth:
Alexander Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Courtney Drummond Elliott Ford Giese Glover Grooms Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Rankin Reese Russell Saleeby Short Smith, J. Verne Waldrep Washington
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Ms. Bigham:
Allison Altman Barrett Battle Bauer Beck Brown, H. Byrd Campsen Cato Chellis Cooper Dantzler Delleney Edge Fleming Harrell Haskins Hawkins Hinson Jordan Keegan Kelley Kinon Knotts Koon Leach Lee Limehouse Mason McCraw McGee McMaster Meacham Mullen Quinn Rice Rodgers Sandifer Seithel Simrill Smith, R. Tripp Trotter Webb Whatley Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Carruth:
Bailey Baxley Boan Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Carnell Cave Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cotty Cromer Davenport Emory Felder Gamble Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harris Harrison Harvin Hines, J. Hines, M. Howard Jennings Kennedy Kirsh Klauber Law Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Mack Maddox McAbee McKay McLeod McMahand Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Pinckney Rhoad Riser Robinson Scott Sharpe Sheheen Smith, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Vaughn Walker Whipper Wilder Wilkes
Total number of Senators voting 43
Total number of Representatives voting 115
Grand Total 158
Necessary to a choice 80
Of which Ms. Bigham received 60
Of which Mr. Carruth received 98
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable H. Clay Carruth, Jr., having received the majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Public Service Commission member for the Sixth Congressional District.
Senator Holland, on behalf of the Committee to Review Candidates for the Public Service Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found legally qualified: James Beard, Jr., Mrs. Trisha C. Caulder, Mrs. Mignon L. Clyburn, Mrs. Harriet Gardin Fields, Mrs. Patrick J. Noble, and Clayton Ingram.
Senator Holland stated that the following candidates had withdrawn from the race: Mrs. Patrick J. Noble.
Rep. SCOTT withdrew Mrs. Fields as a candidate.
Rep. McKAY withdrew Mr. Beard as a candidate.
On motion of Senator Holland, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mrs. Caulder:
Fair Leatherman Smith, J. Verne Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mrs. Clyburn:
Alexander Anderson Bryan Courson Courtney Drummond Ford Glover Grooms Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leventis Matthews McConnell Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Rankin Ravenel Reese Saleeby Washington
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Ingram:
Branton Cork Elliott Giese Gregory Hayes Martin Mescher Peeler Russell Ryberg Short
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mrs. Caulder:
Hinson Kelley Knotts Koon Lanford Law Limehouse McAbee McGee McKay Neilson Riser Rodgers Simrill Smith, D. Stuart Whatley Wilkins Young-Brickell
Bailey Barfield Battle Baxley Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Carnell Cato Cave Chellis Cobb-Hunter Cotty Davenport Emory Felder Gamble Gourdine Govan Harrell Harvin Haskins Hawkins Hines, J. Hines, M. Howard Jennings Kennedy Kinon Lee Lloyd Mack Maddox McLeod McMahand Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal Pinckney Quinn Rhoad Rice Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Smith, F. Smith, R. Spearman Townsend Tripp Whipper Wilkes Woodrum Young
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Ingram:
Allison Altman Barrett Bauer Beck Bowers Byrd Campsen Cooper Cromer Dantzler Delleney Edge Fleming Hamilton Harris Harrison Jordan Keegan Kirsh Klauber Leach Littlejohn Mason McCraw McMaster Meacham Mullen Phillips Robinson Sandifer Smith, J. Stille Stoddard Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Wilder Witherspoon
Total number of Senators voting 42
Total number of Representatives voting 117
Grand Total 159
Necessary to a choice 80
Of which Mrs. Caulder received 23
Of which Mrs. Clyburn received 84
Of which Mr. Ingram received 52
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Mignon L. Clyburn, having received the majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
I wish to be recorded as voting for Ms. Clyburn as I was temporarily out of the chamber.
Rep. WILLIAM CLYBURN
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a Public Service Commission member for the At-Large District.
Senator Holland, on behalf of the Committee to Review Candidates for the Public Service Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found legally qualified: James Blake Atkins, Brenda Bedenbaugh, Montye M. DuBose, C. Robert Moseley, Frank B. Stone, and C. Jo Anne Wessinger.
On motion of Senator Holland, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Atkins:
Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Drummond Elliott Ford Glover Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Rankin Saleeby Short Smith, J. Verne Washington
The following named Senators voted for Ms. Bedenbaugh:
Lander
The following named Senators voted for Mr. DuBose:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Moseley:
Courson Mescher Ravenel Ryberg Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Stone:
Courtney Reese Russell
The following named Senators voted for Ms. Wessinger:
Alexander Fair Giese Gregory
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Atkins:
Barfield Baxley Breeland Brown, G. Cobb-Hunter Emory Gourdine Govan Harris Harvin Hines, J. Hines, M. Jennings Kennedy Kinon Kirsh Lloyd Mack McGee McKay Neal Neilson Pinckney Scott Smith, J. Stille Whipper Wilkes
The following named Representatives voted for Ms. Bedenbaugh:
Koon McAbee McLeod Spearman
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. DuBose:
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Moseley:
Battle Bauer Boan Brown, H. Brown, T. Campsen Clyburn Cotty Davenport Delleney Edge Fleming Harrell Harrison Haskins Hawkins Jordan Keegan Kelley Klauber Knotts Limehouse Maddox McMaster Mullen Quinn Rice Riser Robinson Seithel Sharpe Stoddard Tripp Walker Whatley Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young
Allison Barrett Hamilton Lanford Littlejohn Smith, D. Vaughn Wilder
The following named Representatives voted for Ms. Wessinger:
Altman Bailey Beck Brown, J. Byrd Carnell Cato Cave Chellis Cooper Cromer Dantzler Felder Gamble Hinson Howard Law Leach Lee Loftis Mason McCraw McMahand Meacham Miller Moody-Lawrence Phillips Rhoad Rodgers Sandifer Sheheen Simrill Smith, F. Smith, R. Stuart Trotter Webb Young-Brickell
Total number of Senators voting 42
Total number of Representatives voting 117
Grand Total 159
Necessary to a choice 80
Of which Mr. Atkins received 57
Of which Mrs. Bedenbaugh received 5
Of which Mr. DuBose received 0
Of which Mr. Moseley received 44
Of which Mr. Stone received 11
Of which Ms. Wessinger received 42
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that none of the candidates, having received the necessary vote, the Joint Assembly would proceed to the next ballot.
Rep. LITTLEJOHN withdrew Mr. Stone as a candidate.
Senator Lander withdrew Mrs. Bedenbaugh as a candidate.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Atkins:
Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Courtney Drummond Elliott Ford Glover Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Rankin Reese Russell Saleeby Short Smith, J. Verne Washington
The following named Senators voted for Mr. DuBose:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Moseley:
Courson Fair Mescher Ravenel Ryberg Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Ms. Wessinger:
Alexander Giese Gregory
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Atkins:
Barfield Baxley Breeland Brown, G. Cobb-Hunter Emory Gourdine Govan Harris Harvin Hines, J. Hines, M. Jennings Kennedy Kinon Kirsh Littlejohn Lloyd Mack McGee McKay McLeod McMahand Neal Neilson Pinckney Scott Sheheen Smith, F. Smith, J. Whipper Wilkes
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. DuBose:
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Moseley:
Battle Bauer Boan Brown, H. Brown, T. Campsen Clyburn Cotty Delleney Edge Felder Fleming Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hawkins Jordan Keegan Kelley Klauber Knotts Limehouse Maddox McMaster Mullen Quinn Rice Riser Seithel Sharpe Smith, D. Stoddard Townsend Tripp Vaughn Walker Whatley Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young
The following named Representatives voted for Ms. Wessinger:
Allison Altman Bailey Barrett Beck Bowers Brown, J. Byrd Carnell Cato Cave Chellis Cooper Cromer Dantzler Davenport Gamble Hinson Howard Koon Lanford Law Leach Lee Loftis Mason McCraw Meacham Miller Moody-Lawrence Phillips Rhoad Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Simrill Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stuart Trotter Webb Young-Brickell
Total number of Senators voting 42
Total number of Representatives voting 118
Grand Total 160
Necessary to a choice 81
Of which Mr. Atkins received 65
Of which Mr. DuBose received 0
Of which Mr. Moseley received 49
Of which Ms. Wessinger received 46
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that none of the candidates, having received the necessary vote, the Joint Assembly would proceed to the next ballot.
Senator Holland withdrew Mr. DuBose as a candidate.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Atkins:
Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Courtney Drummond Elliott Ford Giese Glover Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Rankin Reese Russell Saleeby Short Smith, J. Verne Washington
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Moseley:
Courson Fair Mescher Ravenel Ryberg Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Ms. Wessinger:
Alexander Gregory
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Atkins:
Barfield Baxley Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Cobb-Hunter Emory Gourdine Govan Harris Harvin Hines, J. Hines, M. Jennings Kennedy Kinon Kirsh Littlejohn Lloyd Mack McGee McKay McLeod McMahand Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Pinckney Scott Sheheen Smith, F. Smith, J. Whipper Wilder Wilkes
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Moseley:
Battle Bauer Boan Brown, H. Brown, T. Campsen Clyburn Cotty Delleney Edge Felder Fleming Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hawkins Jordan Keegan Kelley Klauber Knotts Koon Limehouse Maddox McAbee McMaster Mullen Quinn Rice Riser Robinson Seithel Sharpe Smith, D. Spearman Stoddard Tripp Vaughn Walker Whatley Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young
The following named Representatives voted for Ms. Wessinger:
Allison Altman Bailey Barrett Beck Brown, J. Byrd Carnell Cato Cave Chellis Cooper Cromer Dantzler Davenport Gamble Hinson Howard Lanford Law Leach Lee Loftis Mason McCraw Meacham Miller Phillips Rhoad Rodgers Sandifer Simrill Smith, R. Stille Stuart Townsend Trotter Webb Young-Brickell
Total number of Senators voting 42
Total number of Representatives voting 119
Grand Total 161
Necessary to a choice 81
Of which Mr. Atkins received 69
Of which Mr. Moseley received 51
Of which Ms. Wessinger received 41
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that none of the candidates having received the necessary vote, the Joint Assembly would proceed to the next ballot.
Rep. CATO withdrew Ms. Wessinger as a candidate.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Atkins:
Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Courtney Drummond Elliott Ford Glover Gregory Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Rankin Reese Russell Saleeby Short Smith, J. Verne Washington
Alexander Courson Fair Giese Mescher Ravenel Ryberg Wilson
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Atkins:
Barfield Baxley Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Cave Cobb-Hunter Emory Gamble Gourdine Govan Harris Harvin Hines, J. Hines, M. Howard Jennings Kennedy Kinon Kirsh Lee Lloyd Mack McGee McKay McLeod McMahand Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Pinckney Rhoad Scott Sheheen Simrill Smith, F. Smith, J. Stille Webb Whipper Wilder Wilkes
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Moseley:
Allison Altman Bailey Barrett Battle Bauer Beck Boan Brown, H. Campsen Carnell Cato Chellis Clyburn Cooper Cotty Cromer Dantzler Davenport Delleney Edge Felder Fleming Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hawkins Hinson Jordan Keegan Kelley Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Maddox Mason McAbee McCraw McMaster Meacham Mullen Phillips Quinn Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Seithel Sharpe Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stoddard Stuart Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Whatley Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
Rep. CATO asked unanimous consent to be recorded as voting in favor of Mr. Moseley subsequent to the polls being closed.
There was no objection.
Senator Saleeby raised the Point of Order that Rep. CATO'S vote changed the outcome and therefore he objected.
Rep. HASKINS raised the Point of Order that the Point of Order raised by Senator Saleeby came too late.
Senators Jackson, Leventis and Hutto spoke on the Point of Order.
Rep. LANFORD spoke on the Point of Order.
The ACTING PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order raised by Rep. HASKINS.
Total number of Senators voting 42
Total number of Representatives voting 119
Grand Total 161
Necessary to a choice 81
Of which Mr. Atkins received 80
Of which Mr. Moseley received 81
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable C. Robert Moseley, having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
Rep. COOPER, on behalf of the Legislative Audit Council Nominating Committee, nominated Mr. Dill Blackwell.
On motion of Rep. COOPER, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Dill Blackwell was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
Rep. COOPER, on behalf of the Legislative Audit Council Nominating Committee, nominated Mrs. Nancy Hawk.
On motion of Rep. COOPER, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Nancy Hawk was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Reading Clerk of the House read the following Concurrent Resolution: H. 4980 (Word version) -- Rep. Phillips: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1998, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION, AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, LANDER UNIVERSITY, THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, AND THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF THE CITADEL, TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 1998 OR WHOSE POSITIONS OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED, AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND NOMINATING AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THESE OFFICES DURING THE JOINT SESSION.
The Acting President Senator Land recognized Rep. PHILLIPS, Chairman of the Joint Screening Committee.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large seat.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that Col. William E. Jenkinson III had been screened and found qualified.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable William E. Jenkinson III was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for three members of the three at-large seats for Clemson University.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Harold Doug Kingsmore, Patti McAbee, Joseph D. Swann, Harry Bell, and Howard Rawl.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Kingsmore:
Alexander Anderson Branton Cork Courson Courtney Drummond Giese Glover Gregory Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Martin Matthews Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Rankin Ravenel Russell Ryberg Saleeby Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Washington Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mrs. McAbee:
Alexander Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Courson Courtney Drummond Elliott Fair Giese Glover Gregory Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell Mescher Moore O'Dell Patterson Peeler Rankin Ravenel Reese Russell Ryberg Saleeby Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep Washington
Alexander Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Courtney Drummond Elliott Fair Giese Glover Gregory Hayes Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin McConnell O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Rankin Reese Russell Saleeby Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Bell:
Courson Elliott Fair Grooms Holland Hutto Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Matthews McConnell Mescher Moore Passailaigue Ravenel Waldrep Washington Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Rawl:
Bryan Peeler Reese Ryberg Wilson
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Kingsmore:
Allison Bailey Beck Boan Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Byrd Campsen Carnell Cato Cave Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cotty Cromer Davenport Edge Emory Felder Gamble Harrell Harrison Haskins Hines, J. Hines, M. Howard Keegan Kirsh Klauber Knotts Leach Littlejohn Mack Maddox Mason McAbee McCraw McGee McKay McLeod Meacham Neal Neilson Phillips Pinckney Rhoad Riser Robinson Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Smith, D. Smith, R. Stille Stoddard Stuart Townsend Tripp Vaughn Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Young Young-Brickell
The following named Representatives voted for Mrs. McAbee:
Allison Bailey Barfield Barrett Battle Bauer Baxley Beck Boan Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Campsen Carnell Cato Cave Chellis Cobb-Hunter Cotty Cromer Davenport Delleney Easterday Emory Fleming Gamble Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harris Harrison Harvin Haskins Hawkins Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Howard Jennings Keegan Kelley Kinon Kirsh Klauber Lanford Law Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Mack Maddox Mason McAbee McCraw McGee McKay McLeod McMahand McMaster Meacham Miller Moody-Lawrence Mullen Neal Neilson Phillips Pinckney Quinn Rhoad Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Spearman Stoddard Stuart Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Webb Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Swann:
Bailey Barfield Barrett Battle Bauer Baxley Beck Boan Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Byrd Carnell Cato Cave Chellis Cooper Cotty Dantzler Delleney Easterday Edge Fleming Gamble Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harris Harrison Harvin Haskins Hawkins Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Howard Jennings Keegan Kelley Kinon Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Leach Lee Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Mack McAbee McCraw McGee McKay McMahand McMaster Meacham Miller Mullen Neal Neilson Phillips Pinckney Rhoad Rice Robinson Sandifer Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Stille Stoddard Stuart Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Webb Whatley Whipper Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young-Brickell
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Bell:
Allison Barfield Barrett Battle Baxley Brown, J. Brown, T. Campsen Chellis Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Emory Felder Fleming Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harris Harvin Hawkins Hinson Jennings Jordan Kelley Kinon Koon Law Lee Limehouse Lloyd Loftis Maddox Mason McLeod McMahand McMaster Miller Moody-Lawrence Mullen Quinn Rice Riser Rodgers Scott Simrill Smith, F. Smith, J. Spearman Stille Trotter Webb Wilder Witherspoon Woodrum Young
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Rawl:
Bauer Clyburn Cromer Dantzler Howard Knotts Koon Lanford Limehouse Moody-Lawrence Quinn Rice Riser Rodgers Spearman
Total number of Senators voting 42
Total number of Representatives voting 118
Grand Total 160
Necessary to a choice 81
Of which Mr. Kingsmore received 102
Of which Mrs.McAbee received 146
Of which Mr. Swann received 125
Of which Mr. Bell received 78
Of which Mr. Rawl received 20
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Harold Doug Kingsmore, the Honorable Patti McAbee, and the Honorable Joseph D. Swann, having received the majority of the votes cast, were duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the First Congressional District, Seat 2.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Robert Lee Rabon and Vanessa Greene.
Rep. PHILLIPS stated that Vanessa Greene had withdrawn from the race.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Robert Lee Rabon was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the First Congressional District, Seat 1.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Joseph F. Thompson, Jr.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Joseph F. Thompson, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Second Congressional District, Seat 3.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Charlotte Berry.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Charlotte Berry was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Third Congressional District, Seat 5.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Anne T. Sheppard.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Anne T. Sheppard was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fourth Congressional District, Seat 7.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Robert S. Small, Jr.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Robert S. Small, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fifth Congressional District, Seat 9.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: F. C. McMaster.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable F. C. McMaster was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Sixth Congressional District, Seat 11.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: J. David Watson.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable J. David Watson was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 13.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Thomas W. Weeks.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Thomas W. Weeks was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 15.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: John F. Clark III.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable John F. Clark III was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the First Congressional District, Seat 1.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Worth Roberts.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Worth Roberts was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the First Congressional District, Seat 2.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Melissa N. Johnson.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Melissa N. Johnson was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Second Congressional District, Seat 3.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: James R. Courie and Thomas C. Griffin, Jr.
Rep. PHILLIPS stated that Thomas C. Griffin, Jr. had withdrawn from the race.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable James R. Courie was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Third Congressional District, Seat 5.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Carolyn B. Shortt and Jody Lipford.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mrs. Shortt:
Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Courson Courtney Drummond Elliott Fair Giese Glover Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Rankin Ravenel Reese Russell Ryberg Saleeby Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep Washington Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mrs. Lipford:
Alexander
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mrs. Shortt:
Allison Bailey Barfield Barrett Battle Baxley Beck Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Carnell Cave Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cotty Cromer Davenport Delleney Edge Felder Gamble Gourdine Harris Harrison Harvin Haskins Hawkins Hines, J. Hines, M. Howard Jennings Keegan Kelley Kinon Klauber Knotts Lanford Law Leach Lee Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Mack McAbee McCraw McMahand Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Smith, F. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Townsend Vaughn Whatley Whipper Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon
The following named Representatives voted for Mrs. Lipford:
Bowers Campsen Chellis Easterday Emory Fleming Hamilton Harrell Hinson Kirsh Koon Limehouse Mason McGee McKay McLeod Mullen Sandifer Simrill Smith, J. Trotter Webb Wilder Young Young-Brickell
Total number of Senators voting 42
Total number of Representatives voting 103
Grand total 145
Necessary to a choice 73
Of which Mrs. Shortt received 119
Of which Mrs. Lipford received 26
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Carolyn B. Shortt having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. EDGE a temporary leave of absence.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fourth Congressional District, Seat 7.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: H. Randall Dozier and Marian E. Strobel.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Dozier:
Alexander Branton Bryan Cork Courson Courtney Drummond Elliott Fair Giese Gregory Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews Mescher Moore O'Dell Patterson Peeler Rankin Russell Ryberg Saleeby Thomas Washington Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mrs. Strobel:
Anderson Glover McConnell Passailaigue Ravenel Short Smith, J. Verne
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Dozier:
Allison Bailey Barfield Barrett Battle Bauer Baxley Beck Boan Bowers Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Byrd Campsen Carnell Cato Clyburn Cotty Cromer Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Emory Felder Fleming Gamble Hamilton Harris Harrison Harvin Haskins Hawkins Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Jennings Keegan Kelley Kinon Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Leach Lee Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Mason McAbee McCraw McMahand McMaster Meacham Miller Moody-Lawrence Neilson Phillips Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Vaughn Webb Whatley Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum
The following named Representatives voted for Mrs. Strobel:
Breeland Chellis Cobb-Hunter Gourdine Howard Kirsh Limehouse Mack McGee McKay McLeod Neal Scott Wilder Young-Brickell
Total number of Senators voting 40
Total number of Representatives voting 100
Grand total 140
Necessary to a choice 71
Of which Mr. Dozier received 118
Of which Mrs. Strobel received 22
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honoarable H. Randall Dozier having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fifth Congressional District, Seat 9.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: W. C. Stanton and M. David Shaw.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Stanton:
Alexander Branton Bryan Cork Courson Courtney Drummond Elliott Fair Giese Hayes Holland Jackson Leatherman Martin Moore O'Dell Patterson Rankin Reese Russell Saleeby Smith, J. Verne Thomas Wilson
Anderson Ford Glover Gregory Grooms Hutto Land Lander Leventis Matthews McConnell Mescher Passailaigue Peeler Ravenel Ryberg Short Waldrep Washington
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Stanton:
Allison Barfield Battle Baxley Beck Boan Bowers Breeland Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Carnell Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cotty Cromer Davenport Emory Felder Gamble Hamilton Harris Haskins Hines, J. Hines, M. Howard Jennings Jordan Keegan Kinon Knotts Lee Littlejohn Lloyd Mack Mason McCraw McGee McLeod Miller Neal Neilson Phillips Pinckney Rhoad Riser Scott Seithel Sheheen Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Stille Stoddard Stuart Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Shaw:
Barrett Bauer Brown, G. Brown, H. Campsen Cave Chellis Dantzler Delleney Easterday Fleming Gourdine Govan Harrell Harrison Harvin Hawkins Hinson Kelley Kirsh Koon Lanford Law Limehouse Maddox McKay McMahand McMaster Meacham Moody-Lawrence Mullen Quinn Rice Robinson Sandifer Simrill Webb Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
Total number of Senators voting 44
Total number of Representatives voting 105
Grand total 149
Necessary to a choice 75
Of which Mr. Stanton received 90
Of which Mr. Shaw received 59
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable W. C. Stanton having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Sixth Congressional District, Seat 11.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Peter D. Hyman and Ralph U. Davis.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Hyman:
Alexander Branton Bryan Courtney Drummond Elliott Fair Giese Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews Mescher Moore O'Dell Patterson Peeler Rankin Ravenel Reese Russell Ryberg Saleeby Smith, J. Verne Thomas Washington Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Davis:
Anderson Cork Ford Glover Jackson McConnell Passailaigue Short
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Hyman:
Allison Bailey Barfield Barrett Battle Baxley Beck Boan Brown, G. Brown, H. Carnell Chellis Clyburn Cotty Cromer Davenport Delleney Emory Felder Gamble Harris Harrison Harvin Haskins Hines, M. Howard Jennings Keegan Kelley Kinon Klauber Knotts Koon Law Leach Lee Littlejohn Loftis Maddox Mason McCraw McGee McLeod McMaster Miller Mullen Neilson Phillips Rhoad Rice Robinson Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, F. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stuart Townsend Vaughn Whatley Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Davis:
Bauer Bowers Breeland Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Cobb-Hunter Dantzler Easterday Fleming Hamilton Harrell Hines, J. Hinson Howard Kirsh Lanford Limehouse Lloyd Mack McKay Meacham Moody-Lawrence Rodgers Sandifer Smith, J. Tripp Webb Whipper Wilder Young-Brickell
Total number of Senators voting 41
Total number of Representatives voting 100
Grand total 141
Necessary to a choice 71
Of which Mr. Hyman received 102
Of which Mr. Davis received 39
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Peter D. Hyman having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 13.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Dianne Herrington, Alfred H. Agnew, and Robert E. Lee.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mrs Herrington:
Anderson Bryan Drummond Holland Leventis Matthews Patterson Washington
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Agnew:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Lee:
Alexander Branton Cork Courson Courtney Elliott Fair Giese Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Land Lander Leatherman Martin McConnell Mescher Moore O'Dell Passailaigue Peeler Rankin Ravenel Reese Russell Ryberg Saleeby Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep Wilson
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mrs. Herrington:
Carnell Cromer Moody-Lawrence Stoddard
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Agnew:
Bowers
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Lee:
Allison Altman Bailey Barfield Barrett Bauer Baxley Beck Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Campsen Cato Chellis Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Emory Felder Fleming Gamble Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harris Harrison Haskins Hawkins Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Howard Jennings Jordan Keegan Kelley Kinon Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Mack Mason McAbee McCraw McGee McKay McLeod McMahand McMaster Meacham Miller Mullen Neal Neilson Phillips Pinckney Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stuart Townsend Tripp Vaughn Webb Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
Total number of Senators voting 41
Total number of Representatives voting 108
Grand total 149
Necessary to a choice 75
Of which Mrs. Herrington received 12
Of which Mr. Agnew received 1
Of which Mr. Lee received 136
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Robert E. Lee having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 15.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Allard A. Allston, Laura Crawford, and Kenneth Jackson.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Allston:
Bryan Drummond Lander Saleeby
Anderson Cork Glover Grooms Jackson Matthews McConnell Patterson Short Washington
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Jackson:
Alexander Branton Courson Courtney Elliott Fair Giese Hayes Holland Hutto Land Leatherman Martin Mescher Moore O'Dell Peeler Rankin Ravenel Russell Ryberg Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep Wilson
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Allston:
Bailey Bauer Baxley Beck Boan Breeland Brown, J. Byrd Carnell Cave Cromer Easterday Felder Gamble Harris Harvin Hines, J. Howard Jennings Jordan Leach Loftis Mack Mason McCraw McLeod Neilson Phillips Rhoad Sharpe Smith, R. Stille Stoddard Townsend Vaughn Whatley Wilder Wilkins
Hines, M. Lee McMahand Neal Scott Smith, F. Whipper
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Jackson:
Allison Altman Barfield Barrett Battle Bowers Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Campsen Chellis Cobb-Hunter Cotty Dantzler Delleney Emory Fleming Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hawkins Hinson Keegan Kelley Kinon Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Limehouse Maddox McAbee McGee McKay McMaster Meacham Miller Moody-Lawrence Mullen Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Seithel Sheheen Simrill Smith, D. Smith, J. Spearman Stuart Trotter Webb Wilkes Witherspoon Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
Total number of Senators voting 39
Total number of Representatives voting 106
Grand total 145
Necessary to a choice 73
Of which Mr. Allston received 42
Of which Mr. Crawford received 17
Of which Mr. Jackson received 86
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Kenneth Jackson having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the First Congressional District, Seat 1.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Darlene N. Hyman.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Darlene N. Hyman was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Second Congressional District, Seat 3.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Maurice Holloway.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Maurice Holloway was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Third Congressional District, Seat 5.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: William G. Stevens.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable William G. Stevens was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fourth Congressional District, Seat 7.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Martha S. Whitener.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Martha S. Whitener was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fifth Congressional District, Seat 9.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Glenn J. Lawhon, Jr.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Glenn J. Lawhon, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Sixth Congressional District, Seat 11.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Morgan B. Coker.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Morgan B. Coker was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 13.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Ray Hunt and Craig White.
Rep. PHILLIPS stated that Craig White had withdrawn from the race.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Ray Hunt was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 15.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Bobby M. Bowers.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Bobby M. Bowers was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. CARNELL a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the First Congressional District, Medical Profession.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Dr. Donald R. Johnson II.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Donald R. Johnson II was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Third Congressional District, Medical Profession.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Dr. Stanley C. Baker, Jr.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Stanley C. Baker, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fourth Congressional District, Non-Medical Profession.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Thomas L. Stephenson and John P. Edwards.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Stephenson:
Alexander Anderson Bryan Cork Courson Courtney Drummond Elliott Glover Gregory Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leventis Matthews McConnell Mescher O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson Peeler Rankin Reese Russell Ryberg Saleeby Short Thomas Waldrep Washington Wilson
Branton Fair Martin Moore Ravenel Smith, J. Verne
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Stephenson:
Allison Altman Bailey Bauer Boan Breeland Brown, H. Byrd Campsen Clyburn Dantzler Delleney Emory Felder Fleming Gourdine Harris Hines, J. Jennings Keegan Kelley Kirsh Knotts Koon Lee Littlejohn Lloyd Mack Maddox McGee McMahand McMaster Mullen Neilson Rhoad Robinson Sharpe Smith, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Spearman Stuart Whatley Whipper Wilkes Wilkins Young
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Edwards:
Barfield Barrett Battle Baxley Beck Bowers Cato Chellis Cooper Cotty Davenport Easterday Edge Gamble Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hawkins Kinon Klauber Lanford Leach Limehouse Loftis Mason McAbee McCraw McLeod McMaster Miller Phillips Rice Riser Rodgers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sheheen Simrill Smith, R. Stille Townsend Trotter Vaughn Webb Wilder Witherspoon Woodrum
Total number of Senators voting 41
Total number of Representatives voting 96
Grand total 137
Necessary to a choice 69
Of which Mr. Stephenson received 82
Of which Mr. Edwards received 55
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Thomas L. Stephenson having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fifth Congressional District, Non-Medical Profession.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Robert C. Lake, Jr.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Robert C. Lake, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Sixth Congressional District, Non-Medical Profession.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Margaret Addison, B.A.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Margaret Addison, B.A. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Second Congressional District, Seat 2.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Samuel Glover.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Samuel Glover was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Third Congressional District, Seat 3.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Charles C. Lewis, Sr. and Dorothea Taylor.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Lewis:
Alexander Anderson Branton Bryan Courson Courtney Drummond Fair Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Leatherman Leventis Martin O'Dell Patterson Peeler Rankin Ravenel Reese Russell Saleeby Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep Washington
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Taylor:
Cork Elliott Glover Jackson Land Lander Matthews Mescher Moore Ryberg Short Wilson
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Lewis:
Allison Barfield Barrett Battle Bauer Beck Boan Brown, H. Brown, J. Chellis Cooper Cotty Easterday Edge Felder Govan Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hawkins Hines, J. Keegan Kelley Koon Lanford Law Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Maddox McAbee McCraw McMahand McMaster Neilson Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Robinson Sandifer Seithel Simrill Smith, D. Stille Stoddard Townsend Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley Wilkins Woodrum Young
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Taylor:
Altman Bailey Baxley Bowers Breeland Brown, T. Byrd Cave Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cromer Davenport Delleney Emory Fleming Gamble Gourdine Harris Howard Jordan Kirsh Klauber Knotts Lee Lloyd Mack Mason McLeod Moody-Lawrence Neal Pinckney Rodgers Scott Sharpe Sheheen Smith, J. Smith, R. Spearman Stuart Tripp Whipper Wilder Wilkes
Total number of Senators voting 39
Total number of Representatives voting 100
Grand total 139
Necessary to a choice 70
Of which Mr. Lewis received 84
Of which Mr. Taylor received 55
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Charles C. Lewis, Sr. having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Sixth Congressional District, Seat 6.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Eleazer Carter, Edward C. Keith, Monnique Singleton, Joan S. McLeod, and Rose Hilliard-Wilder.
Rep. HARVIN withdrew Mrs. Carter as a candidate.
Rep. PHILLIPS withdrew Mrs. Hilliard-Wilder as a candidate.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Keith:
The following named Senators voted for Ms. Singleton:
Anderson Bryan Ford Glover Holland Jackson Leatherman Matthews Mescher Moore Patterson Ravenel Saleeby Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Washington Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mrs. McLeod:
Alexander Branton Cork Courson Courtney Drummond Elliott Fair Grooms Hayes Hutto Land Lander Leventis Martin McConnell O'Dell Peeler Rankin Reese Russell Ryberg Waldrep
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Keith:
Gamble
The following named Representatives voted for Ms. Singleton:
Altman Beck Bowers Breeland Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Campsen Cave Clyburn Cotty Davenport Easterday Edge Felder Govan Hamilton Harrell Harrison Haskins Hawkins Hines, J. Jordan Klauber Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Mack McMahand McMaster Meacham Quinn Rhoad Riser Sharpe Simrill Stille Stoddard Townsend Whipper Wilkins
The following named Representatives voted for Mrs. McLeod:
Allison Bailey Barfield Barrett Battle Baxley Boan Brown, G. Brown, H. Cato Chellis Cobb-Hunter Cromer Dantzler Delleney Emory Gourdine Harris, A. Harvin Howard Jennings Keegan Knotts Koon Lanford Maddox Mason McCraw McGee McLeod Miller Moody-Lawrence Mullen Neal Neilson Phillips Pinckney Rice Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sheheen Smith, D. Smith, J. Smith, R. Spearman Stuart Tripp Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley Wilder Wilkes Woodrum Young
Total number of Senators voting 41
Total number of Representatives voting 104
Grand total 145
Necessary to a choice 73
Of which Mr. Keith received 1
Of which Ms. Singleton received 62
Of which Mrs. McLeod received 82
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Joan S. McLeod having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 7.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Charles H. Williams II and Martha Scott Smith.
Rep. PHILLIPS stated that Martha Scott Smith had withdrawn from the race.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Charles H. Williams II was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 8.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: John Skolds, Charles H. Johnson, Moses E. Brown, and Sharon Wigfall.
Rep. PHILLIPS stated that Sharon Wigfall had withdrawn from the race.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Skolds:
Alexander Anderson Branton Bryan Cork Courson Courtney Drummond Elliott Fair Ford Glover Gregory Grooms Hayes Holland Hutto Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell Mescher Moore O'Dell Patterson Peeler Rankin Ravenel Reese Russell Ryberg Saleeby Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep Washington Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Johnson:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Brown:
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Skolds:
Allison Bailey Barfield Barrett Bauer Baxley Beck Boan Bowers Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Campsen Chellis Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cotty Cromer Dantzler Davenport Delleney Edge Emory Felder Gourdine Hamilton Harrell Harris Harvin Haskins Hawkins Hines, J. Howard Jennings Keegan Kelley Kinon Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Leach Lee Limehouse Mack Mason McCraw McLeod McMahand McMaster Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Pinckney Rice Riser Robinson Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Simrill Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stuart Townsend Tripp Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Witherspoon Woodrum
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Johnson:
Breeland Brown, J. Byrd Govan Lloyd
Total number of Senators voting 42
Total number of Representatives voting 88
Grand total 130
Necessary to a choice 66
Of which Mr. Skolds received 125
Of which Mr. Johnson received 5
Of which Mr. Brown received 0
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable John Skolds having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 9.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Leroy Mosely, Jr.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honroable Leroy Mosely, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the First Judicial Circuit.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Othniel Wienges, Jr.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Othniel Wienges, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Third Judicial Circuit.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Arthur S. Bahnmuller.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Arthur S. Bahnmuller was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: William C. Hubbard.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable William C. Hubbard was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Toney J. Lister.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Toney J. Lister was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Ninth Judicial Circuit.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: John von Lehe, Jr. and Edward K. Pritchard.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. von Lehe:
Alexander Branton Cork Courson Courtney Elliott Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Holland Lander Leventis Martin McConnell Mescher Patterson Peeler Rankin Ravenel Ryberg Saleeby Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Pritchard:
Anderson Bryan Drummond Ford Giese Glover Jackson Land Leatherman Matthews Moore O'Dell Reese Russell Washington
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. von Lehe:
Allison Altman Bailey Barfield Barrett Battle Bauer Beck Bowers Campsen Cato Chellis Cooper Cromer Dantzler Delleney Easterday Edge Felder Fleming Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harvin Haskins Hawkins Hines, J. Jennings Keegan Kelley Kinon Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Leach Limehouse Mack Mason McCraw McMahand Meacham Mullen Neal Neilson Phillips Rice Riser Robinson Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, D. Smith, F. Smith, R. Spearman Stoddard Stuart Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley Whipper Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Pritchard:
Baxley Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Cave Clyburn Davenport Emory Harris Harrison Howard Jordan Lee Lloyd Maddox McGee McLeod McMaster Miller Moody-Lawrence Pinckney Rhoad Rodgers Smith, J. Stille
Total number of Senators voting 42
Total number of Representatives voting 100
Grand total 142
Necessary to a choice 72
Of which Mr. von Lehe received 101
Of which Mr. Pritchard received 41
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable John von Lehe, Jr. having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
Rep. LITTLEJOHN abstained from voting in this election.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Michael J. Mungo.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Michael J. Mungo was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: C. Edward Floyd.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable C. Edward Floyd was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Mack I. Whittle, Jr.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Mack I. Whittle, Jr. was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
As an employee of the University of South Carolina, I wish the record to reflect that I did not vote in any of the elections of the University's Board of Trustees.
Rep. MARGARET J. GAMBLE
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large Seat.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Deborah Lynn Ammons.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Deborah Lynn Ammons was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The Acting President Senator Land announced that nominations were in order for two members for the two At-Large Seats.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Robert Gahagan, Sanita Savage, and E. Thomas Crowson.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called:
The following named Senators voted for Mr. Gahagan:
Alexander Courson Courtney Elliott Fair Giese Hutto Leventis Patterson Peeler Rankin Ryberg Smith, J. Verne Wilson
The following named Senators voted for Mrs. Savage:
Anderson Branton Bryan Drummond Elliott Ford Giese Glover Grooms Hayes Jackson Land Lander Leatherman Martin Matthews McConnell Mescher Moore O'Dell Patterson Ravenel Reese Russell Short Thomas Waldrep Washington
Alexander Anderson Branton Bryan Courson Courtney Drummond Fair Glover Grooms Hayes Hutto Land Lander Leatherman Leventis Martin Matthews McConnell Mescher Moore O'Dell Peeler Rankin Ravenel Reese Russell Ryberg Short Smith, J. Verne Thomas Waldrep Washington Wilson
On motion of Rep. HARRELL, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Gahagan:
Allison Altman Barfield Barrett Baxley Beck Boan Bowers Brown, H. Brown, J. Campsen Cato Cave Chellis Clyburn Cooper Cotty Cromer Dantzler Easterday Edge Emory Felder Hamilton Harrell Harrison Harvin Haskins Hinson Jennings Kelley Kinon Kirsh Knotts Koon Lanford Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Maddox Mason McCraw McLeod McMaster Meacham Mullen Phillips Pinckney Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Rodgers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sheheen Simrill Smith, J. Smith, R. Stoddard Stuart Tripp Trotter Walker Webb Wilkes Wilkins
Battle Bauer Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Cave Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cromer Davenport Delleney Fleming Gamble Gourdine Harris Hawkins Hines, J. Howard Keegan Knotts Koon Law Leach Lee Lloyd Mack Maddox McGee McLeod McMahand Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Pinckney Robinson Scott Smith, F. Smith, J. Stille Stoddard Vaughn Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Witherspoon Woodrum Young
The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Crowson:
Allison Altman Barfield Barrett Battle Bauer Baxley Beck Boan Bowers Brown, G. Brown, H. Campsen Cato Chellis Cooper Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Felder Fleming Gourdine Hamilton Harrell Harris Harrison Harvin Haskins Hawkins Hines, J. Hinson Jennings Keegan Kelley Kinon Kirsh Lanford Law Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Mack Mason McCraw McGee McMahand McMaster Meacham Miller Moody-Lawrence Neilson Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Seithel Sheheen Simrill Smith, F. Smith, R. Stille Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley Wilder Wilkins Woodrum Young
Total number of Senators voting 41
Total number of Representatives voting 106
Grand total 147
Necessary to a choice 74
Of which Mr. Gahagan received 82
Of which Mrs. Savage received 78
Of which Mr. Crowson received 114
Whereupon, the Acting President Senator Land announced that the Honorable Robert Gahagan and the Honorable E. Thomas Crowson, having received a majority of the votes cast, were duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The purposes of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the President announced that under the terms of the Concurrent Resolution the Joint Assembly would recede from business.
The Senate accordingly retired to its Chamber.
At 6:35 P.M. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.
Rep. J. BROWN moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.
At 6:40 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. PINCKNEY adjourned in memory of Rev. Clark R. Hawthorne of Columbia, S.C., to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.
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