South Carolina General Assembly
114th Session, 2001-2002
Journal of the House of Representatives


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Thursday, January 24, 2002
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rep. GOURDINE as follows:

O God our Father, give us Your wisdom to enable us to see more clearly, to think more wisely, and to choose more worthily. May we keep step, not with the applause of men, but with the drumbeat of Your mighty purposes. Forbid that the oil of understanding and forgiveness should ever be spilled on the ground to ignite selfish fires. With malice toward none and charity for all, may we say unreservedly: "where You lead, I will follow." We thank You, Lord, for the privilege of prayer. 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.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. ALTMAN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of former Representative Thomas A. Hutto of Charleston, which was agreed to.

CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT

The following was received:

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

January 15, 2002
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with advice and consent of the General Assembly and is therefore, submitted for your consideration.


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LOCAL APPOINTMENT

Georgetown County Master-in-Equity
Term Commencing: December 31, 2001
Term Expiring: December 31, 2007
Seat: Master-in-Equity
Vice: Jack Scoville

Initial Appointment
The Honorable Benjamin H. Culbertson
Post Office Box 943
Georgetown, South Carolina 29442
843-527-6838, Fax: 843-527-6932

Respectfully,
Jim Hodges
Governor

The appointment was confirmed and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

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

H. 4522 (Word version) -- Reps. Ott, Sharpe and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS TO REQUIRE THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE PROVIDE THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE ATLANTIC FLYWAY STATES WITH THE SAME WATERFOWL SEASON FRAMEWORK AFFORDED THE SIX STATES IN THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY, AND TO COMMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR AGGRESSIVELY PURSUING THE REGULATORY OPTIONS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE HUNTERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA WITH THE SAME WATERFOWL HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES AFFORDED TO HUNTERS IN OTHER STATES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.


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HOUSE RESOLUTION

On motion of Rep. GILHAM, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 4575 (Word version) -- Rep. Gilham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND OUR NATION'S POLICE HEROES FOUNDATION, A GREAT ORGANIZATION WHICH HONORS POLICE OFFICERS' ACTIONS ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY.

Whereas, Our Nation's Police Heroes Foundation is an organization comprised of retired law enforcement officers and their families and friends. The foundation publicly honors law enforcement personnel who have gone beyond the call of duty or put themselves in grave physical danger to save lives; and

Whereas, the foundation honors one hero each month from nominations made by coworkers or other citizens from the Southern Georgia/Coastal South Carolina Region; and

Whereas, the foundation should be congratulated for being granted South Carolina Charitable Organization status; and

Whereas, Our Nation's Police Heroes Foundation offers training for law enforcement personnel in an effort to make them all like the heroes the foundation recognizes each month; and

Whereas, Our Nation's Police Heroes Foundation is to establish a National Museum and Hall of Fame located on Hilton Head Island, in Beaufort County, in the State of South Carolina, as a permanent reminder of the actions and sacrifices by police officers having performed above and beyond the call of duty. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize and commend Our Nation's Police Heroes Foundation, a great organization which honors police officers' actions above and beyond the call of duty.


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Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Our Nation's Police Heroes Foundation.

The Resolution was adopted.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 4576 (Word version) -- Reps. Robinson, Battle, Cato, Chellis, Emory, Harrison, Hinson, Leach, Littlejohn, J. M. Neal, Rice, Trotter and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WELFARE AGREEMENTS AND EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR WELFARE RECIPIENTS SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO INCLUDE COURSES IN WELFARE AGREEMENTS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP PROFICIENCY IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IF THE WELFARE RECIPIENT RELIES ON A FOREIGN LANGUAGE FOR SOME OR ALL COMMUNICATIONS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT A PERSON'S FAILURE TO COMPLETE THESE COURSES IS NOT GROUNDS FOR DENYING OR TERMINATING SERVICES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 4578 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES FOR MINORS AND PERSONS INCARCERATED PURCHASING OR ACCEPTING A LOTTERY TICKET SO AS TO CREATE A MISDEMEANOR FOR A PERSON RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PURCHASING A LOTTERY TICKET AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 597 (Word version) -- Senators Wilson, Grooms and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8000 OF THE 1976 CODE TO PROVIDE THAT PRIVATE-PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES OR LIGHT PICKUPS HAVING AN EMPTY WEIGHT OF SEVEN THOUSAND POUNDS OR LESS MAY OBTAIN A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION AND AN ORGANIZATION


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WHICH HAS OBTAINED CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 501 (C)(8) OF THE FEDERAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE MAY OBTAIN A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4577 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan, Wilkins, Ott, Jennings, Webb, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE ORANGEBURG COUNTY NATIVE WOODROW "WOODY" DANTZLER OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ON HIS OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS QUARTERBACK AND HIS EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CLEMSON "TIGERS" FOOTBALL TEAM AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE FOOTBALL CAREER AND OTHERWISE.

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


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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 918 (Word version) -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE (SCMA) ON ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY, AND SALUTING THE SCMA FOR ITS CENTURY OF LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE TO THE PALMETTO STATE.

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

ROLL CALL

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

Allen                  Allison                Altman
Bales                  Barfield               Barrett
Battle                 Bingham                Bowers
Breeland               Brown, G.              Brown, J.
Brown, R.              Campsen                Carnell
Cato                   Chellis                Clyburn
Coates                 Cobb-Hunter            Cooper
Cotty                  Dantzler               Davenport
Delleney               Easterday              Emory
Fleming                Freeman                Frye
Gilham                 Gourdine               Govan
Harrison               Haskins                Hayes
Hines, M.              Hinson                 Hosey
Howard                 Huggins                Keegan
Kelley                 Kennedy                Kirsh
Knotts                 Koon                   Law
Leach                  Lee                    Limehouse
Littlejohn             Lloyd                  Loftis
Lourie                 Mack                   McCraw
McGee                  McLeod                 Meacham-Richardson
Miller                 Neal, J.H.             Neal, J.M.
Neilson                Ott                    Owens
Parks                  Perry                  Phillips
Rhoad                  Rice                   Rivers

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Robinson               Rodgers                Rutherford
Sandifer               Scarborough            Scott
Sharpe                 Sheheen                Simrill
Sinclair               Smith, D.C.            Smith, F.N.
Smith, G.M.            Smith, J.R.            Smith, W.D.
Snow                   Stille                 Stuart
Talley                 Taylor                 Thompson
Tripp                  Trotter                Vaughn
Walker                 Webb                   Weeks
Whatley                Whipper                White
Wilder                 Wilkins                Witherspoon
Young, A.              Young, J.

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, January 24.

James E. Smith                    Douglas Jennings
Jesse Hines                       Bessie Moody-Lawrence
James Klauber                     Becky Martin
James Lucas                       Tracy Edge
Creighton Coleman                 Ronald Townsend
Harry Askins                      Richard Quinn
John Riser                        Alex Harvin
Robert Harrell

Total Present--122

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MERRILL a leave of absence due to the death of his grandfather.

STATEMENT FOR THE JOURNAL

I was not present for the Roll Call due to a Greenwood Delegation meeting with DHEC over the Merchant Power Plant issue and its environmental impact on the Reedy River Basin.
Rep. Klauber

STATEMENTS OF ATTENDANCE

Reps. R. BROWN and HARVIN signed a statement with the Clerk that they came in after the roll call of the House and were present for the Session on Wednesday, January 23.


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DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. Brenna Delaine of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2   Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names of co-sponsors may be added. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4508 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/02   HARRISON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3589 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/02   LIMEHOUSE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4507 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/02   LOFTIS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4507 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/02   HARVIN


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CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3250 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/02   LIMEHOUSE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3250 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/02   ALTMAN

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4507 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/02   MEACHAM-RICHARDSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4507 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/02   BATTLE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4507 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/02   MILLER

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4517 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/02   SANDIFER

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4508 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/24/02   HUGGINS

SENT TO THE SENATE

The following Bill and Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:

H. 4552 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUME 13, CODE OF LAWS OF


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SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF ITS CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2002.

H. 4553 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUME 15A, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF ITS CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2002.

H. 4475 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Lucas, Allison, Jennings, Lourie, Rodgers, J. E. Smith and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-210 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO PROVIDE PROMPT WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF ALL MEMBERSHIP CHANGES TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MAINTAIN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION A RECORD OF THE CURRENT MEMBERSHIP OF EVERY STATE BOARD AND COMMISSION.

H. 4546--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4546 (Word version) -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1505, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SEASONS, TAKE AND SIZE LIMITS FOR SHAD, HERRING, AND STURGEON, SO AS TO CHANGE THE OPENING DATE FOR THE SEASON FOR TAKING SHAD IN A PORTION OF THE WINYAH BAY DRAINAGE SYSTEM FROM FEBRUARY FIFTEENTH TO FEBRUARY FIRST.

Rep. BOWERS proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\SWB\AMEND\5067DJC02), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 1, line 27, by adding a new section to read:
/ Section __.   Section 50-5-1505(1)(f) of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 245 of 2000, is amended to read:

"(f)   Combahee River and all tributaries and distributaries thereto as follows:


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(i)   Tributaries and distributaries, except main stems of Salkehatchie Rivers: Season: No open season.

(ii)   Main river above U.S. Highway 17-A bridge including main stems of Salkehatchie Rivers:

(1)   Season: January 15 through March 31;

(2)   Times: For setnets, Tuesday noon to Thursday Friday noon, local time; for driftnets, Monday noon to Saturday noon, local time;

(3)   Methods and equipment: Any lawful method and equipment;

(4)   Size and take limits: No limits.

(iii)   Main river below U.S. Highway 17-A but above U.S. Highway 17 bridge:

(1)   Season: January 15 through March 31;

(2)   Times: For setnets, Tuesday noon to Thursday Friday noon, local time; for driftnets, Monday noon to Saturday noon, local time;

(3)   Methods and equipment: Any lawful method and equipment;

(4)   Size and take limits: No limits.

(iv)   Main river seaward of U.S. Highway 17 bridge:

(1)   Season: January 15 through March 31;

(2)   Times: For setnets, Tuesday noon to Thursday Friday noon, local time; for driftnets, Monday noon to Saturday noon, local time;

(3)   Methods and equipment: Any lawful method and equipment;

(4)   Size and take limits: No limits."/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. BOWERS explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.

The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

H. 4546--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. SCOTT, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4546 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.


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S. 610--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 610 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-21-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VETERANS' TRUST FUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS FROM ELEVEN TO NINETEEN, TO REQUIRE AT LEAST ELEVEN MEMBERS, RATHER THAN ALL OF THE MEMBERS, TO BE HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION RESTRICTING MEMBERS FROM SERVING MORE THAN EIGHT CONTINUOUS YEARS ON THE BOARD.

Rep. BREELAND explained the Bill.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. ROBINSON made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 4564--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4564 (Word version) -- Reps. White, Trotter, Robinson and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES TO IMPOSE A SERVICE OR USER FEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER 2000, NO SERVICE OR USER FEE MAY BE IMPOSED BY A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY ON MOTOR VEHICLES

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. SHEHEEN made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.


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ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

H. 4567 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Carnell and Wilder: 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 NAMES OF CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND REDESIGNATE THE MAP REFERENCE OF THE MAP ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.

Rep. TAYLOR explained the Bill.

H. 4567--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. TAYLOR, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4567 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. VAUGHN asked unanimous consent to recall H. 4540 (Word version) from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Rep. OTT objected.

R. 466, H. 4775--GOVERNOR'S VETO --DEBATE ADJOURNED

The Veto on the following Act was taken up:

H. 4775 (R. 466)--WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 2000. (Abbreviated title)

Rep. W. D. SMITH moved to adjourn debate on the Veto until Wednesday, February 27, which was agreed to.


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H. 3539--SENATE AMENDMENTS CONCURRED IN AND BILL ENROLLED

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration:

H. 3539 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 16, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPUTER CRIME, SO AS TO ENACT THE "COMPUTER ABUSE ACT OF 2001", BY ADDING SECTION 16-16-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE A CIVIL REMEDY OF COMPENSATORY DAMAGES AND RESTITUTION FOR THE OWNER OR LESSEE OF A COMPUTER, COMPUTER SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM, OR COMPUTER NETWORK INJURED BY A PERSON CONVICTED UNDER THIS CHAPTER; TO AMEND SECTION 16-16-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "COMPUTER CONTAMINANT" AND TO REVISE OTHER DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-16-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMPUTER CRIME OFFENSES, SO AS TO ADD THE OFFENSE OF INTRODUCING COMPUTER CONTAMINANT INTO A COMPUTER, COMPUTER SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM, OR COMPUTER NETWORK; TO AMEND SECTION 16-16-30, RELATING TO VENUE FOR ACTIONS BROUGHT UNDER THE COMPUTER CRIMES CHAPTER, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.

Rep. HARRISON explained the Senate Amendments.

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.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

Rep. HARRISON moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was agreed to.


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INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 4579 (Word version) -- Rep. Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2001-2002 AND 2002-2003, THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY EXPEND ANY STATE FUNDS IT RECEIVES FOR ANY PURPOSE AND FROM ANY SOURCE, INCLUDING FUNDS IT RECEIVES FROM THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES AND FIXED EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE, FOR GENERAL SCHOOL PURPOSES INSTEAD NOT INCLUDING DEBT SERVICE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4580 (Word version) -- Reps. Robinson, Allison, Altman, Campsen, Cato, Cooper, Davenport, Harrell, Leach, Rice, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PUBLIC OR INDEPENDENT INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE THAT ACCEPTS TUITION-GRANTS, LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS, OR PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS OR ADMITS STUDENTS WHO APPLY THESE GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS TOWARD THEIR TUITION EXPENSES MAY PROVIDE INSURANCE BENEFITS ONLY TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY WHO QUALIFY FOR SUCH COVERAGE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4581 (Word version) -- Reps. Allison, Klauber, Riser, Snow, Stille, Taylor, Walker and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROXIMITY REQUIREMENTS AND PLACES OF BUSINESS WITH LIQUOR LICENSES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE METHOD OF COMPUTING THE DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED IN THE SECTION AND EXTEND THESE REQUIREMENTS TO DAYCARE FACILITIES, PRIVATE RESIDENCES, SUBDIVISIONS, PUBLIC LIBRARIES, NURSING


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HOMES, HOSPITALS, EMERGENCY CARE FACILITIES, AND PRIMARY CARE FACILITIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4582 (Word version) -- Reps. Stuart, Allison, Cobb-Hunter, Freeman, Gilham, Haskins, Hinson, Lee, Martin, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Parks, Rodgers, A. Young and J. Hines: A JOINT RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IMMEDIATELY TO SUSPEND THE TWO DOLLAR AND FIVE CENTS REDUCTION IN PRESCRIPTION PAYMENT REIMBURSEMENT PROVIDED FOR IN ITEM II OF MEDICAID BULLETIN PHARM 01-06.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4583 (Word version) -- Reps. Tripp, Cato, Bales, Altman, Askins, Barfield, G. Brown, Coates, Cooper, Easterday, Harrison, Kirsh, Klauber, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, McCraw, McGee, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Stille, Thompson, Vaughn, White, Wilkins and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-285 SO AS TO PROHIBIT MANDATES ON HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS BEYOND WHAT IS REQUIRED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2002.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 4584 (Word version) -- Reps. Easterday, Sinclair, Wilkins, Harrison, Govan, G. M. Smith, Altman, Kelley, Limehouse, McGee, Scarborough and J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL VISITATION PROVISIONS, BY ADDING SECTIONS 20-7-1545, 20-7-1547, 20-7-1549, 20-7-1551, 20-7-1553, AND 20-7-1555 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRIVATE GUARDIAN AD LITEM REFORM ACT" TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN AD LITEM IN A PRIVATE ACTION BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT, TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEYS AND NONATTORNEYS AND TO ESTABLISH CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AS A PREREQUISITE TO APPOINTMENT AS A GUARDIAN AD LITEM, TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY FOR A GUARDIAN AD LITEM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF A GUARDIAN AD LITEM, TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO ESTABLISH THE


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METHOD AND RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR A GUARDIAN AD LITEM, AND TO REQUIRE A GUARDIAN AD LITEM TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; TO REDESIGNATE SECTION 20-7-1555 AS SECTION 20-7-1525 AND SECTION 20-7-1557 AS SECTION 20-7-1535; TO RENAME SUBARTICLE 1, ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 AS "SPECIAL CUSTODY AND VISITATION PROVISIONS; AND TO RENAME SUBARTICLE 2, ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 AS "PRIVATE GUARDIANS AD LITEM".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4585 (Word version) -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF MRS. JANIE BRADSHAW MURPHY OF LEE COUNTY, WHO LIVED TO THE REMARKABLE AGE OF ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN.

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

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

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4528 (Word version) -- Reps. Lee, Allison, Davenport, Littlejohn, Sinclair, W. D. Smith, Talley and Walker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE WILLIAMS STREET BRIDGE IN SPARTANBURG IN HONOR OF MAYOR JAMES E. TALLEY, AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS CONTAINING THE WORDS "JAMES E. TALLEY BRIDGE" TO RECOGNIZE HIS NUMEROUS AND OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS MAYOR OF SPARTANBURG.


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H. 4541 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEP SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE PASSING OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE FRED THURMAN MOORE OF HONEA PATH, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO REMEMBER HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PALMETTO STATE.

H. 4544 (Word version) -- Reps. Riser, Huggins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley,


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Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SINCERE SORROW AT THE DEATH OF DR. WILLIAM BRUCE CROWLEY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

H. 4556 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice, Robinson, Trotter and Webb: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE ST. JUDE MEDICAL INC. IN PICKENS COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS RECEIVING THE 2001 INNOVISION AWARD FOR TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FOR ITS REVOLUTIONARY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CAPACITORS FOR IMPLANTABLE HEART DEVICES.

H. 4557 (Word version) -- Reps. Hinson, Dantzler, Gourdine, Law and Merrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM AND COACH RAY STACKLEY THIS SEASON AND ALSO THOMAS "MOE" THOMPSON, WHO WAS NAMED MR. FOOTBALL OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR 2001, AND TO PROCLAIM JANUARY 27, 2002, AS "MOE THOMPSON, MR. FOOTBALL OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COACH RAY STACKLEY, AND THE KNIGHTS OF STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL DAY" IN BERKELEY COUNTY.

H. 4559 (Word version) -- Rep. Coates: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING AND THANKING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER W4 (RETIRED) JOHN E. FLOYD OF FLORENCE COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CAREER OF SERVICE TO HIS STATE AND NATION.

H. 4560 (Word version) -- Rep. Fleming: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE PHILIP ARNOLD OF UNION FOR HIS SELFLESS INVOLVEMENT IN HIS COMMUNITY, TO RECOGNIZE HIM FOR HIS DEDICATION TO THE MEMBERS OF CUB SCOUT PACK 42, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

H. 4561 (Word version) -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND SALUTING THE BULLDOGS FOOTBALL TEAM OF SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL OF


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AIKEN COUNTY ON WINNING ITS SECOND CONSECUTIVE CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ON DECEMBER 1, 2001.

H. 4264 (Word version) -- Reps. Stille, Carnell and Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME STATE HIGHWAY 72 RUNNING FROM MARKER 1-1-40 IN ABBEVILLE COUNTY TO THE EASTERN TOWN BOUNDARY OF CALHOUN FALLS THE "GRADY L. PATTERSON, JR. HIGHWAY" IN HONOR OF THE DEDICATION, LOVE, AND SERVICE GRADY L. PATTERSON, JR., HAS EXHIBITED OVER HIS LIFETIME FOR HIS STATE AND COUNTRY, CULMINATING IN HIS WORK AS THE STATE TREASURER OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND HIS PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA AIR NATIONAL GUARD.

H. 4577 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan, Wilkins, Ott, Jennings, Webb, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE ORANGEBURG COUNTY NATIVE WOODROW "WOODY" DANTZLER OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ON HIS OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS QUARTERBACK AND HIS EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CLEMSON "TIGERS" FOOTBALL TEAM AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE FOOTBALL CAREER AND OTHERWISE.


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H. 4585 (Word version) -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING PROFOUND SORROW AND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF MRS. JANIE BRADSHAW MURPHY OF LEE COUNTY, WHO LIVED TO THE REMARKABLE AGE OF ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN.

ADJOURNMENT

At 10:45 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. ALTMAN, adjourned in memory of former Representative Thomas A. Hutto of Charleston, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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