South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004
Journal of the House of Representatives


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Wednesday, February 19, 2003
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr. as follows:

Our thought for today is from Proverbs 3:6: "In all Your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight Your paths."
Let us pray. Almighty God, Your mercies are new to us every day. Fill this body of the most high with Your light that others may see Your light in them as they work together for the good of all people in the State. Be present at our sessions to give courage and wisdom. Hear us as we pray. 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. OTT moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Pearline Pelzer of Cameron, which was agreed to.

REGULATIONS RECEIVED

The following were received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:

Document No. 2790
Agency: Clemson University, State Crop Pest Commission
Statutory Authority: Chapter 9, Title 46, 1976 Code
Designation of Plant Pests
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 18, 2002
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 18, 2003


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Document No. 2791
Agency: Clemson University, State Crop Pest Commission
Statutory Authority: Chapter 9, Title 46, 1976 Code
Plum Pox Virus Quarantine
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 18, 2003
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 18, 2003

Document No. 2814
Agency: Clemson University, State Crop Pest Commission
Statutory Authority: Chapter 9, Title 46, 1976 Code
Witchweed Quarantine
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 18, 2003
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 18, 2003 (Subject to Sine Die Revision)

REGULATION WITHDRAWN

Document No. 2792
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-5-65, and 59-53-1810
Career or Technology Centers/Comprehensive High Schools
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 13, 2003
Withdrawn February 18, 2003

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Rep. CATO, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3530 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Wilkins, Sandifer, Young and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-3-27 SO AS TO PROHIBIT MEMBERSHIP ON AND RESTRICT EMPLOYMENT BY THE


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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF A PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH A REGULATED BUSINESS; BY ADDING SECTION 58-3-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ETHICS STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONERS; BY ADDING SECTION 58-3-65 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY STAFF AND AN ADVOCACY STAFF FOR THE COMMISSION AND DESCRIBE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 58-3-400 SO AS TO PROHIBIT EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS WITH AND BY A COMMISSIONER OR ADVISORY STAFF IN CONNECTION WITH A PENDING PROCEEDING; TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR QUALIFICATIONS, SCREENING, AND TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-24, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS INELIGIBLE TO SERVE ON THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO ALLOW A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO SERVE FOUR YEARS AFTER HE HAS NOT FILED FOR REELECTION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND PART 6, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 37, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO DELETE ANY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIVISION IN CONNECTION WITH THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-90, RELATING TO SEEKING OR OFFERING PLEDGES OF VOTES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT SEEKING OF A PLEDGE OR COMMUNICATION ABOUT SCREENING UNTIL CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE ARE DETERMINED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 58-3-60 RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT OF STAFF FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. CATO, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3575 (Word version) -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-18-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TREATMENT OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY PAYABLE OR DISTRIBUTABLE IN THE COURSE OF THE DEMUTUALIZATION OF AN INSURANCE COMPANY


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AS ABANDONED IN FIVE YEARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REPORTS OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FILING OF A REPORT OF UNCLAIMED DEMUTUALIZATION PROCEEDS BEFORE MAY FIRST.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. WITHERSPOON, from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3353 (Word version) -- Reps. Rhoad, Ott, Frye, Koon, Snow, Witherspoon, R. Brown, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, J. E. Smith, Hayes, Anthony, Bales, G. Brown, Emory, Kennedy, Kirsh, Limehouse, McCraw, J. M. Neal, Phillips, Rivers, Scarborough, G. M. Smith, Tripp, Umphlett and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1760, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BRINGING INTO OR RELEASING A COYOTE IN THIS STATE BEING UNLAWFUL, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION, AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERMIT BE OBTAINED BEFORE TRAPPING COYOTES OUTSIDE THE PRESCRIBED TRAP DISTANCE LIMITS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1765, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POSSESSION, SALE, OR IMPORTATION OF LIVE WOLVES AND COYOTES, SO AS TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2480, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN FUR DEALER, BUYER, OR PROCESSOR'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO OWNS A COYOTE HUNTING ENCLOSURE AND IS PERMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO PURCHASE LIVE COYOTES FOR RELEASE INTO HIS PEN IS NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A FUR DEALER, BUYER, OR PROCESSOR'S LICENSE, TO PROVIDE THAT COYOTES MUST BE OBTAINED FROM A SOUTH CAROLINA LICENSED COMMERCIAL TRAPPER AND MAY BE OBTAINED ONLY IF THE COYOTES WERE TAKEN LAWFULLY IN THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAGGING OF CERTAIN FURS, PELTS, AND HIDES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FURBEARING ANIMALS,


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INCLUDING COYOTES, TAKEN LIVE TO BE SOLD AS LIVE ANIMALS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE TAGGED.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3280 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-770, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ON WHICH MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY SERVE, SO AS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3137 (Word version) -- Reps. Sinclair, Littlejohn and W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-23-1040, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR A JUDGE OF PROBATE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3338 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF PUBLIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS ILLEGAL TO USE OBSCENE OR PROFANE LANGUAGE THAT CREATES AN IMMINENT RISK OF VIOLENT REACTION FROM THE LANGUAGE AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.


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Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3092 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-26, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER AND NOTICE TO DEFENSE ATTORNEYS OF A SOLICITOR'S INTENT TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, WHENEVER NOTICE IS GIVEN TO A DEFENSE ATTORNEY OF THE SOLICITOR'S INTENT TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY, THE SOLICITOR MUST ALSO GIVE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF INDIGENT DEFENSE; AND TO AMEND TITLE 14, RELATING TO COURTS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 29 SO AS TO PROVIDE GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO SOLICITORS PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY IN CERTAIN CASES AND THE REPORTING OF CERTAIN STATISTICAL INFORMATION TO THE OFFICE OF INDIGENT DEFENSE RELATING TO CRIME TO ENABLE ACCURATE RECORD KEEPING.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3025 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-19-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS DECLARING FOR A CANDIDATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELECTOR IS DEEMED TO HAVE IRREVOCABLY VOTED FOR A CANDIDATE AT THE TIME HE DECLARES FOR A CANDIDATE AND TO DELETE INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3165 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Lucas, G. M. Smith, Cobb-Hunter and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-29 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF MURDER WHO


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WAS MENTALLY RETARDED AT THE TIME OF THE OFFENSE MUST NOT BE SENTENCED TO DEATH, BUT MUST BE SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO DELETE MENTAL RETARDATION AS A MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 3016 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Simrill, Coates and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE A FORFEITURE PROCEDURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH THAT IS CONFISCATED FROM A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A PROSTITUTION VIOLATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-110, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR PROSTITUTION VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CASH CONFISCATED PURSUANT TO AN ARREST FOR PROSTITUTION IS SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 3618 (Word version) -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PERMANENTLY REPEAL THE DEATH TAX.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 3622 (Word version) -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT AND VOTE FOR ALL EFFORTS TO BUILD AND DEPLOY A NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM AS RAPIDLY AS POSSIBLE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.


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

H. 3621 (Word version) -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ABOLISH THE ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 3620 (Word version) -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO GIVE FIRST PRIORITY TO SUPPORTING AND PASSING THE DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL BEFORE OTHER APPROPRIATION MEASURES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 3619 (Word version) -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CONTINUE TO GRANT PENSION MONIES AND INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS FAVORABLE TAX TREATMENT AND REPEAL THE PROVISIONS OF THE 2001 TAX RELIEF LEGISLATION WHICH IMPEDE SUCH FAVORABLE TREATMENT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. J. BROWN, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3035 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-76-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VARIOUS TRAINING AND USE REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS DESIGNATED AS AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR USERS (AED), SO AS TO PROVIDE THE TRAINING REQUIRED INCLUDES A


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TRAINING COURSE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3637 (Word version) -- Rep. Sandifer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF MR. HARRY ROSS HAMILTON OF SENECA, AND TO EXTEND THE SINCERE GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MR. HAMILTON FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF UNWAVERING COMMITMENT AND GENEROUS SERVICE TO HIS FAMILY, CHURCH, COMMUNITY, STATE, AND NATION, AS HE RETIRES FROM HIS POSITION AS OCONEE COUNTY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE FOR DISTRICT III.

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

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3638 (Word version) -- Rep. Branham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND EUGENE LEROY NETTLES, SR., OF LAKE CITY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY, LAKE CITY, FLORENCE COUNTY, AND THE STATE.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3639 (Word version) -- Rep. Branham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE HONORABLE GEORGE ALBERT THOMY OF LAKE CITY, AND TO THE EXTEND THE SINCERE GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO JUDGE THOMY FOR FIFTY YEARS OF UNWAVERING COMMITMENT


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AND GENEROUS SERVICE TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW, THE CITY OF LAKE CITY, AND THE COURT SYSTEM AS HE RECEIVES THE NIFTY FIFTY AWARD.

The Resolution was adopted.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3640 (Word version) -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2801, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without Reference

H. 3641 (Word version) -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 34-43-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT MUST TERMINATE AFTER THE FIFTH YEAR OF GRANTS AND LOANS ARE RECEIVED AND AT LEAST FIVE MILLION DOLLARS IN TAX CREDITS ARE USED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 4 OF ACT 314 OF 2000, RELATING TO SUNSET PROVISIONS FOR THE ACT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3642 (Word version) -- Rep. F. N. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-140 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE RECEIVING ANY STATE FUNDS TO OBSERVE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY, THE THIRD MONDAY IN JANUARY, AS A LEGAL HOLIDAY, TO PROVIDE THAT PAYMENT OF STATE FUNDS OTHERWISE DUE A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION MUST BE SUSPENDED IF A POLITICAL


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SUBDIVISION FAILS TO OBSERVE THIS HOLIDAY, AND TO DEFINE "POLITICAL SUBDIVISION".
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3649 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, Bales, Koon, Frye, Altman, J. Brown, Cato, Hinson, Merrill, E. H. Pitts, Quinn, Rice, Scarborough, Scott, Snow, Toole and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 21 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2003, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THE GOVERNING BODY OF ANY LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE, IN ORDER TO IMPOSE OR INCREASE ANY TYPE OF TAX OR FEE, MUST DO SO BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BODY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 16 (Word version) -- Senators Setzler, Mescher, Grooms, Ravenel, Reese, Courson, Branton and Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ADDING SECTION 8-11-177 TO PROVIDE THREE DAYS OF PAID LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES IN THE CASE OF THE DEATH OF AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER AND PERMIT THE EMPLOYING AGENCY TO REQUIRE A STATEMENT FROM THE EMPLOYEE STATING THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE DECEASED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 71 (Word version) -- Senators Moore, Elliott, Hayes, Grooms, Ravenel, Reese, Courson, Setzler, Rankin, Leatherman, Ryberg, Knotts, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Drummond, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hawkins, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Kuhn, Land, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Richardson, Ritchie, Short, J. V. Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-39-360 TO PERMIT A COUNTY TO EXTEND THE DATE FOR FILING RETURNS AND PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES OR NATIONAL GUARD PERSONNEL SERVING IN OR NEAR A HAZARD DUTY ZONE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means


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S. 156 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-135, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A NO WAKE ZONE ON THE ASHLEY RIVER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NO WAKE ZONE FOR A CERTAIN PORTION OF ADAM'S CREEK ADJACENT TO WADMALAW ISLAND.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

S. 165 (Word version) -- Senators Gregory, Knotts and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 50 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO PURCHASE, ACQUIRE, OR POSSESS ANY LICENSE, PERMIT, STAMP, OR TAG WHILE A PERSON'S PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED AND TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

S. 167 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-5-1707 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITS ON CERTAIN SHARKS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-2725, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SHARK CATCH LIMITS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

S. 168 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FEDERAL MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY AND PROHIBITIONS CONCERNING THE HUNTING OF WATERFOWL, SO AS TO REVISE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE HUNTING OF MIGRATORY BIRDS AND WATERFOWL AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs


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S. 197 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ALLOW STUDENTS COMPLETING THREE OF THE FINAL FOUR YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE LIFE SCHOLARSHIP IF ALL OTHER QUALIFICATIONS ARE MET AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3385 SO AS TO ALLOW STUDENTS A REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT IF THEY COMPLETE THREE OF THE FINAL FOUR YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL IN SOUTH CAROLINA IF ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 334 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON AUGUST 9, 2002, BY THE STUDENTS OF TAMASSEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TAMASSEE-SALEM MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND TAMASSEE-SALEM HIGH SCHOOL OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OCONEE COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO WATERLINE PROBLEMS IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
Referred to Oconee Delegation

S. 340 (Word version) -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 21 TO TITLE 9 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE IN A DISPUTE OR CONTROVERSY BETWEEN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND A MEMBER OR DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY OF A MEMBER OF ANY OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ESTABLISHED IN TITLE 9.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 361 (Word version) -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1630, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE AND TRAFFIC IN FISH, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, POSSESSION, OR IMPORTATION OF THE EGGS OF CERTAIN


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FISH, AND THE SALE, POSSESSION, OR IMPORTATION OF SNAKEHEAD FISH.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3643 (Word version) -- Reps. Weeks, G. M. Smith and J. H. Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ALVIN BUTLER II ON RECEIVING A YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PRESENTED TO HIM AT THE SUMTER BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE FREEDOM FUND AWARDS BANQUET ON NOVEMBER 2, 2002, COMMEND HIM ON HIS HARD WORK AND DEDICATION IN PURSUIT OF HIS EDUCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS, AND WISH HIM EVERY SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3644 (Word version) -- Reps. Weeks, G. M. Smith and J. H. Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DR. WASHINGTON RAY, JR., OF SUMTER ON RECEIVING THE HUMANITARIAN AWARD AT THE SUMTER BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE FREEDOM FUND AWARDS BANQUET ON NOVEMBER 8, 2002, COMMEND HIS HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO PROMOTING RACIAL EQUALITY, AND WISH HIM EVERY SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3645 (Word version) -- Reps. Weeks, G. M. Smith and J. H. Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE EUGENE RUSSELL BATEN


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OF SUMTER ON RECEIVING A POLITICAL ACTIONS AWARD FROM THE SUMTER BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE FREEDOM FUND AWARDS BANQUET ON NOVEMBER 8, 2002, COMMEND HIS HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO PROMOTING RACIAL EQUALITY, AND WISH HIM EVERY SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3646 (Word version) -- Reps. Weeks, G. M. Smith and J. H. Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DR. MARION H. NEWTON OF SUMTER ON RECEIVING THE 2002 CITIZENSHIP AWARD AT THE SUMTER BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE FREEDOM FUND AWARDS BANQUET ON NOVEMBER 8, 2002, COMMEND HIS HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO PROMOTING RACIAL EQUALITY, AND WISH HIM EVERY SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3647 (Word version) -- Reps. Weeks, G. M. Smith and J. H. Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CARL HOLMES, SR., OF SUMTER ON RECEIVING THE CIVIL RIGHTS AWARD AT THE SUMTER BRANCH OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE FREEDOM FUND AWARDS BANQUET ON NOVEMBER 8, 2002, COMMEND HIS HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO PROMOTING RACIAL EQUALITY, AND WISH HIM EVERY SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Resolution was adopted.


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HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3648 (Word version) -- Rep. Huggins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE CLASS AA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 2002.

The Resolution was adopted.

ROLL CALL

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

Allen                  Altman                 Bailey
Bales                  Barfield               Battle
Bowers                 Branham                Breeland
J. Brown               R. Brown               Cato
Ceips                  Chellis                Clark
Clemmons               Clyburn                Coates
Cobb-Hunter            Coleman                Cooper
Cotty                  Dantzler               Davenport
Delleney               Duncan                 Edge
Emory                  Frye                   Gilham
Gourdine               Hagood                 Hamilton
Harrison               Haskins                Hayes
J. Hines               M. Hines               Hinson
Hosey                  Howard                 Huggins
Jennings               Keegan                 Kennedy
Kirsh                  Leach                  Lee
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Lloyd
Lourie                 Lucas                  Mack
Mahaffey               Martin                 McCraw
McGee                  McLeod                 Merrill
Miller                 Moody-Lawrence         J. M. Neal
Neilson                Ott                    Owens
Parks                  Perry                  Phillips
E. H. Pitts            M. A. Pitts            Rhoad
Rice                   Richardson             Rivers
Sandifer               Scarborough            Sheheen
Simrill                Sinclair               Skelton
D. C. Smith            F. N. Smith            G. M. Smith

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J. R. Smith            Snow                   Stewart
Stille                 Talley                 Taylor
Thompson               Toole                  Townsend
Tripp                  Trotter                Umphlett
Vaughn                 Viers                  Walker
Weeks                  White                  Whitmire
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Young

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, February 19.

Doug Smith                        James E. Smith
William G. Herbkersman            Mike Anthony
Mary Beth Freeman                 Kenny Bingham
Robert Harrell                    Seth Whipper
John Scott                        Grady Brown
Todd Rutherford                   Dwight Loftis
Joseph Neal                       Richard Quinn
Larry Koon                        Jerry Govan
Alex Harvin                       Lewis E. Pinson

Total Present--123

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

Rep. HARVIN signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Tuesday, February 18.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. Pierre Jaffe of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Reps. TALLEY and SINCLAIR presented to the House the Dorman High School Girls Golf Team, 2002 South Carolina Class AAAA State Champions, their coaches, and other school officials.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Reps. SINCLAIR and TALLEY presented to the House the Dorman High School Boys Cross Country Team, 2002 South Carolina Class AAAA State Champions, their coaches, and other school officials.


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CO-SPONSORS ADDED AND REMOVED

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. 3590 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/19/03   G. BROWN

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3590 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/19/03   HASKINS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3590 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/19/03   KOON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3590 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/19/03   HAMILTON


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CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3590 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/19/03   LEACH

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3590 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/19/03   FRYE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3590 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/19/03   TOOLE

CO-SPONSOR REMOVED

Bill Number:   H. 3628 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
02/19/03   THOMPSON

CO-SPONSOR REMOVED

Bill Number:   H. 3628 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
02/19/03   HUGGINS

H. 3599--AMENDED AND SENT TO THE SENATE

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3599 (Word version) -- Rep. Hayes: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 TO ISSUE AND SELL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, TO PRESCRIBE THE CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO WHICH THE BONDS MAY BE ISSUED AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS MAY BE EXPENDED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS.

Rep. HAYES, with unanimous consent, proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\GJK\20214SD03), which was adopted:


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Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 2, by striking / refunding / on line 31, page 1
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the third time and ordered sent to the Senate.

SENT TO THE SENATE

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

H. 3600 (Word version) -- Rep. Hayes: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 TO ISSUE AND SELL GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, TO PRESCRIBE THE CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO WHICH THE BONDS MAY BE ISSUED AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS MAY BE EXPENDED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS.

H. 3615 (Word version) -- Rep. Taylor: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON DECEMBER 5, 2002, AND JANUARY 23 AND 24, 2003, BY THE STUDENTS OF LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 55 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

H. 3589 (Word version) -- Rep. Cooper: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT NEW APPLICATIONS MAY BE ACCEPTED UNDER THE STATE EMPLOYEE ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.


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ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bills and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

H. 3630 (Word version) -- Reps. McLeod and Duncan: A BILL TO ENACT THE NEWBERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPLEMENTATION FOLLOWING REFERENDUM APPROVAL OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN NEWBERRY COUNTY NOT TO EXCEED ONE PERCENT FOR DEBT SERVICE ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OR FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION.

H. 3631 (Word version) -- Reps. McLeod and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 189 OF 1957, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF NEWBERRY COUNTY TO SELL SURPLUS SCHOOL PROPERTY AND RATIFYING EARLIER SALES MADE BY THE BOARD, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY.

H. 3633 (Word version) -- Rep. Duncan: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 23, 2003, AND JANUARY 24, 2003, BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER FIFTY-SIX WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, ICE, OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, IS EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

H. 3198--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3198 (Word version) -- Reps. Easterday, Altman, Coates, Sandifer, McGee, Clemmons and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-2-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF KNOWINGLY OBTAINING OR USING PERSONAL INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM A PUBLIC BODY FOR COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION DIRECTED TO A PERSON


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IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "STATE AGENCY" FOR "PUBLIC BODY" AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCLUSION.

The Judiciary Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\DKA\3191DW03), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by inserting immediately after the enacting words:
/ SECTION   1.   Section 30-2-30(3) of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 225 of 2002, is amended to read:

"(3)   'Commercial solicitation' means contact by telephone, mail, or electronic mail for the purpose of selling or marketing a consumer product or service. 'Commercial solicitation' does not include contact by whatever means for the purpose of:

(a)   offering membership in a credit union;

(b)   notification of continuing education opportunities sponsored by not- for-profit professional associations;

(c)   selling or marketing banking, insurance, securities, or commodities services provided by an institution or entity defined in or required to comply with the Federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Modernization Act, 113 Stat. 1338; or

(d)   contacting persons for political purposes using information on file with state or local voter registration offices;

(e)   selling or marketing real property and real property services." /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

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

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

H. 3628--INTERRUPTED DEBATE

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

H. 3628 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrell, Townsend, Taylor, Bingham, Rutherford, Lloyd, Kirsh, Rhoad, McLeod, Barfield, Ceips, Clark, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Delleney, Duncan, Emory, Gilham, Herbkersman, Littlejohn, Lourie, Mahaffey, Martin, J. M. Neal, Ott, Pinson, M. A. Pitts, Richardson, Rivers, Scarborough, Skelton, Toole,


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Walker and White: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE MAY FURLOUGH DISTRICT PERSONNEL TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO AVOID A YEAR-END DEFICIT AND A REDUCTION IN FORCE AND TO PROVIDE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A FURLOUGH PURSUANT TO THIS PROVISION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003, ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE MAY TRANSFER REVENUE BETWEEN PROGRAMS TO ANY INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM WITH THE SAME FUNDING SOURCE AND ANY UNOBLIGATED INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR OPERATIONAL PURPOSES.

Rep. TOWNSEND proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\GJK\20215SD03):
Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, in Section 2, by striking / with the same funding source / which begins on line 33, page 2
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. TOWNSEND explained the amendment.

Rep. TOWNSEND spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. J. E. SMITH spoke against the amendment.

Further proceedings were interrupted by expiration of time on the uncontested Calendar, the pending question being consideration of Amendment No. 1, Rep. J. E. SMITH having the floor.

MOTION PERIOD

The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. TROTTER.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

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


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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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

H. 3650 (Word version) -- Rep. Frye: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE W. WYMAN KING ACADEMY "LADY KNIGHTS" VOLLEYBALL TEAM OF BATESBURG AND THE TEAM'S COACH, DENISE ROWE, ON MARCH 5, 2003, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING THEM ON THEIR COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS AND HARD WORK IN CAPTURING THE 2002 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives extend the privilege of the floor to the W. Wyman King Academy "Lady Knights" Volleyball Team of Batesburg and the team's coach, Denise Rowe, for the purpose of congratulating them on their collaborative efforts and hard work in capturing the 2002 South Carolina Independent School Association Class A State Championship Title.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3651 (Word version) -- Rep. Bales: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MRS. MARY LOIS SHIVERS OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER SEVENTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY ON MARCH 1, 2003, AND WISHING FOR HER MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY.

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


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INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3652 (Word version) -- Reps. Rivers and Bowers: A BILL TO ALLOW THE IMPOSITION OF THE CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX IN HAMPTON COUNTY EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2003.
On motion of Rep. RIVERS, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3653 (Word version) -- Reps. Chellis, Young and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2380 SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR PERSONS WHO CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH WHEN FAILING TO YIELD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3628--AMENDED AND REQUESTS FOR DEBATE

Debate was resumed on the following Joint Resolution, the pending question being the consideration of Amendment No. 1, Rep. J.E. SMITH having relinquished the floor:

H. 3628 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrell, Townsend, Taylor, Bingham, Rutherford, Lloyd, Kirsh, Rhoad, McLeod, Barfield, Ceips, Clark, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Delleney, Duncan, Emory, Gilham, Herbkersman, Littlejohn, Lourie, Mahaffey, Martin, J. M. Neal, Ott, Pinson, M. A. Pitts, Richardson, Rivers, Scarborough, Skelton, Toole, Walker and White: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE MAY FURLOUGH DISTRICT PERSONNEL TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO AVOID A YEAR-END DEFICIT AND A REDUCTION IN FORCE AND TO PROVIDE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A FURLOUGH PURSUANT TO THIS PROVISION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003, ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE MAY TRANSFER REVENUE BETWEEN PROGRAMS TO ANY INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM WITH THE SAME FUNDING SOURCE AND ANY UNOBLIGATED INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR OPERATIONAL PURPOSES.


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Rep. TOWNSEND proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name COUNCIL\GJK\20215SD03), which was adopted:
Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, in Section 2, by striking / with the same funding source / which begins on line 33, page 2.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

The amendment was then adopted.

Reps. J. E. SMITH, WALKER, TOWNSEND, YOUNG, OTT, SKELTON, ANTHONY, ALTMAN, MACK, JENNINGS, HAYES, MOODY-LAWRENCE, LEACH, PHILLIPS, MILLER, BRANHAM, J. R. SMITH, BREELAND, FREEMAN, J. HINES, HOSEY, COTTY, THOMPSON, NEILSON, WEEKS, SANDIFER, CLARK, GOURDINE, J. H. NEAL, COBB-HUNTER, PARKS, TAYLOR, WHIPPER, R. BROWN, DUNCAN, RHOAD, and CLYBURN requested debate on the Joint Resolution.

S. 236--RECALLED FROM KERSHAW DELEGATION

On motion of Rep. SHEHEEN, with unanimous consent, the following Concurrent Resolution was ordered recalled from the Kershaw Delegation:

S. 236 (Word version) -- Senators Gregory and Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE BEAVER CREEK BRIDGE ON SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 97 IN KERSHAW COUNTY IN HONOR OF THE LATE SENIOR STATE TROOPER MICHAEL J. RAO AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ON THE BRIDGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "SENIOR TROOPER MICHAEL J. RAO BRIDGE".

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. HOWARD asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3563 (Word version) from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
Rep. ALTMAN objected.


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OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. SCOTT asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3132 (Word version) from the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. SIMRILL objected.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

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

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. HARVIN, from the Clarendon Delegation, submitted a favorable report on:

S. 358 (Word version) -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 OF CLARENDON COUNTY TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET ITS COSTS OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE TO REPLACE FUNDS LOST AS A CONSEQUENCE OF REDUCTIONS IN STATE APPROPRIATIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

ADJOURNMENT

At 11:30 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. OTT, adjourned in memory of Pearline Pelzer of Cameron, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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