South Carolina General Assembly
121st Session, 2015-2016
Journal of the House of Representatives


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Tuesday, February 24, 2015
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:

Our thought for today is from Psalm 61:2b: "Lead me to the rock that is higher than I; for you are my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy."

Let us pray. Powerful God, we believe You are our rock, the solid ground on which we are loved and protected. So, guide these Representatives and staff as they discuss and debate the issues of the day. Grant them wisdom, strength, and courage to do as You guide them. For those who lead us, we pray. For our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, staff, and all who so faithfully serve in this place, we pray. Protect our defenders of freedom at home and abroad as they protect us. Heal the wounds, those seen and those hidden, of our brave warriors who have suffered and sacrificed for our freedom. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers. 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 Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. KENNEDY moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Ralph Shealy Kennedy, Sr., which was agreed to.

CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT

The following was received:

State of South Carolina
Office of the Governor

Columbia, S.C., February 18, 2015
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives:


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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.

Master-in-Equity Reappointment

York County
Term Commencing: June 30, 2015
Term Expiring: June 30, 2021

The Honorable Stonewall J. Kimball
2153 Mingus Lane
York, South Carolina 29745

My very best,
Nikki R. Haley
Governor

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

CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT

The following was received:

State of South Carolina
Office of the Governor

Columbia, S.C., February 23, 2015
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.

Master-in-Equity Reappointment

Calhoun County
Term Commencing: August 14, 2015
Term Expiring: August 14, 2021


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The Honorable Martin R. Banks
312 Tamwood Circle
Cayce, South Carolina 29033

My very best,
Nikki R. Haley
Governor

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

INVITATIONS

On motion of Rep. BALES, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of Clemson University, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hall at Senate's End.

Sincerely,
James P. Clements, Ph.D.
Office of the President, Clemson University

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of AARP, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be


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held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Coretta D. Bedsole
Associate State Director-Advocate
AARP South Carolina

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of Carolinas Healthcare Systems, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.

Sincerely,
Timothy F. Rogers
Austin and Rogers, P.A.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of ALEC, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Palmetto Club.

Sincerely,
Adam Anderson
Executive Assistant, Representative Alan Clemmons


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Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of SC Academy of Physicians Assistants, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Janet Jordon, CAE
Executive Director, SC Academy of Physicians Assistants

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of Florence County Economic Development Partnership, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Columbia Museum of Art.

Sincerely,
Mary K. Kelly
Membership and Industry Relations Manager
Florence County Economic Development Partnership

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201


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Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of SC Association of School Nurses, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Amy A. Wood, RN
President-Elect, SC Association of School Nurses

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of Palmetto Conservation Foundation, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.

Sincerely,
Meredith W. Boylan
Palmetto Conservation Foundation

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of SC Governor's School of Science and Math, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Dinner. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Marriott.


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Sincerely,
Kim Bowman
CEO, GSSM Foundation

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of Leadership SC (Duke Energy), the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Helen Munnerlyn
Executive Director, Leadership SC

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of SC Beer Wholesalers Association, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 1114 College Street, Columbia, SC.

Sincerely,
Vicki Walker
SC Beer Wholesalers Association

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201


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Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of Piedmont Municipal Power Agency, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Coleman F. Smoak, Jr.
General Manager, PMPA

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of the South Carolina Fire Fighters Association, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.

Sincerely,
Ashley Boltin
Training and Events Coordinator, SCFFA

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of the Summary Courts Judges Association of SC, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Seawell's.

Sincerely,
Donna H. Williamson
Summary Court Judge


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Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of the National Guard Association of SC, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at McNair Law Firm, 1221 Main Street, 18th Floor.

Sincerely,
Donna H. Williamson
Summary Court Judge

Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of the South Carolina Broadcasters Association, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Shani White
Executive Director, SCBA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3694 (Word version) -- Rep. Putnam: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHRIS MANLEY OF POWDERSVILLE ON THE OCCASION OF BEING NAMED THE 2014 GREENVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE


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YEAR AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3695 (Word version) -- Reps. Hardee, Johnson, Duckworth, Anderson, Clemmons, H. A. Crawford, George, Hardwick, Hayes, Ryhal and Goldfinch: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHIEF SAUNDRA RHODES OF THE HORRY COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITIZENS OF OUR GREAT STATE.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3696 (Word version) -- Reps. Hayes, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowers, Bradley, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Collins, Corley, H. A. Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Hart, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Kennedy, King, Kirby, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, W. J. McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tinkler, Toole, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CARLIE EDISON ARNETTE, JR., PRINCIPAL OF LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING DEDICATION TO THE


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EDUCATION OF STUDENTS IN HIS COMMUNITY, GIVING STRENGTH AND DIGNITY TO OUR GREAT STATE.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3697 (Word version) -- Reps. Stringer, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowers, Bradley, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Collins, Corley, H. A. Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Kennedy, King, Kirby, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, W. J. McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tinkler, Toole, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE GUS RUBIO, FOUNDER, OWNER, AND OPERATOR OF GABRIEL BUILDERS IN GREER, ON BEING NAMED 2015 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS CUSTOM HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3698 (Word version) -- Rep. Allison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. PAUL KROHNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER FOURTEEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND A DISTINGUISHED


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THIRTY-YEAR CAREER IN EDUCATION, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3713 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowers, Bradley, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Collins, Corley, H. A. Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Kennedy, King, Kirby, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, W. J. McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tinkler, Toole, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015, AS "ETIQUETTE DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA" AND TO COMMEND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH PROGRAM AND ITS PARTICIPANTS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND PROGRESS IN BECOMING PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3711 (Word version) -- Rep. Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO BOYS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE


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SENATE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015, FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. FOR ITS ANNUAL STATE HOUSE MEETING.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That Palmetto Boys State is authorized to use the chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate on Friday, June 12, 2015, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for its annual State House meeting. If either House is in statewide session on this date or its chamber is otherwise unavailable, that chamber may not be used.

Be it further resolved that the State House security forces shall provide assistance and access as necessary for this meeting in accordance with previous procedures.

Be it further resolved that no charges may be made for the use of the House and Senate chambers by Palmetto Boys State on this date.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3712 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TELEPSYCHIATRY CONSULTATION PROGRAM ON BEING NAMED AS PART OF THE 2015 BRIGHT IDEAS PROGRAM BY THE HARVARD UNIVERSITY ASH CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE AND INNOVATION AT THE JOHN F. KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 461 (Word version) -- Senator Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION


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NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 IN JASPER COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH CROWFIELD ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH HIGHWAY S-27-29 "THOMAS E. MILLER BOULEVARD" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "THOMAS E. MILLER BOULEVARD".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 476 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms, Alexander, Allen, Bennett, Bright, Bryant, Campbell, Campsen, Cleary, Coleman, Corbin, Courson, Cromer, Davis, Fair, Gregory, Hayes, Hembree, Hutto, Jackson, Johnson, Kimpson, Leatherman, Lourie, Malloy, L. Martin, S. Martin, Massey, Matthews, McElveen, Nicholson, O'Dell, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Sabb, Scott, Setzler, Shealy, Sheheen, Thurmond, Turner, Verdin, Williams and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE TIMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE CLASS AA DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIP.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 477 (Word version) -- Senator Allen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE TIMOTHY EUGENE "TIM" SCOTT, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HIS MANY OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND FOR HIS MEANINGFUL SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE GREAT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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


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INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3699 (Word version) -- Reps. McCoy, Pope, Simrill and Murphy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "INJURY" AND "PERSONAL INJURY" IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "FIRST RESPONDER", TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF A FIRST RESPONDER SEEKING WORKERS' COMPENSATION FOR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY STRESS, MENTAL INJURY, OR MENTAL ILLNESS, AND TO INCLUDE MENTAL ILLNESS AMONG RELATED CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE COMPENSABLE IF RESULTING FROM A SIGNIFICANT TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3700 (Word version) -- Rep. McCoy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION OF ARREST AND BOOKING RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OR ENTITY WHO PUBLISHES ON THE PERSON OR ENTITY'S WEBSITE THE ARREST AND BOOKING RECORDS OF A PERSON WHOSE CHARGES HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED OR DISMISSED, OR WHO IS FOUND NOT GUILTY OF A CHARGE, WITHOUT FEE OR COMPENSATION, SHALL REMOVE THE ARREST AND BOOKING RECORDS WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF A WRITTEN REQUEST, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3704 (Word version) -- Reps. Pitts, G. M. Smith, Bingham, Hosey, Merrill, Neal, McEachern, Limehouse, Whitmire, Clemmons, Hixon, D. C. Moss, Pope, Riley, Simrill and Tallon: A BILL TO MAKE PERMANENT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 14-1-240, RELATING TO SURCHARGES ON CERTAIN MISDEMEANORS TO FUND TRAINING AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means


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H. 3705 (Word version) -- Reps. M. S. McLeod, J. E. Smith and Henegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-57 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSTRUCTION ON DIVERSITY AWARENESS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE, TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR THIS INSTRUCTION, AND TO PROVIDE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL INCORPORATE THIS DIVERSITY AWARENESS INSTRUCTION INTO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC STANDARDS OF INSTRUCTION FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE BEGINNING WITH THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3706 (Word version) -- Rep. Putnam: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 99, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL HAZARDS CAUSED BY INSECT STINGS, SO AS TO RENAME THE CHAPTER THE "EMERGENCY ANAPHYLAXIS TREATMENT ACT", TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR", TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO DEVELOP A TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ADMINISTER EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTORS, TO ALLOW CERTAIN ENTITIES TO OBTAIN A PRESCRIPTION FOR AN EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR FROM PHYSICIANS, PHARMACISTS, AND OTHER AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS, TO ALLOW PHYSICIANS, PHARMACISTS, AND OTHER AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS TO PRESCRIBE OR SELL A PRESCRIPTION FOR AN EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR TO CERTAIN ENTITIES, TO ALLOW APPROPRIATELY CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES OF CERTAIN ENTITIES TO USE AN EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR, TO PROVIDE LIABILITY LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES WHEN ADMINISTERING AN EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3707 (Word version) -- Rep. Putnam: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 3-7-200 SO AS TO ADOPT POLICIES THAT PRESERVE


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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY UNDER THE CLEAN AIR ACT WHILE REFUSING TO IMPLEMENT A CLEAN POWER STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN BEFORE A CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 111(D) REGULATION UNDERGOING FULL AND COMPLETE JUDICIAL REVIEW, AND THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL CAP RATE INCREASES ASSOCIATED WITH GREENHOUSE GAS REGULATIONS AT ONE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3708 (Word version) -- Rep. Crosby: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-250 SO AS TO IMPOSE A FIFTY CENT SURCHARGE ON ALL PARKING VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE FROM THE SURCHARGE MUST BE CREDITED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND FOR MASS TRANSIT PROJECTS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3709 (Word version) -- Reps. Crosby, Jefferson and Daning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-180 SO AS TO REQUIRE A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY THAT OWNS AN OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITY TO ASSESS A FIFTY CENT SURCHARGE ON EACH CUSTOMER USING THE FACILITY, AND TO CREDIT THE REVENUE TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND FOR MASS TRANSIT PROJECTS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 55-1-110 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN AIRPORT DISTRICT OR AVIATION AUTHORITY IN THIS STATE THAT OWNS AN OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITY TO ASSESS A FIFTY CENT SURCHARGE ON ALL CUSTOMERS USING THE FACILITY, AND TO CREDIT THE REVENUE TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND FOR MASS TRANSIT PROJECTS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works


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H. 3710 (Word version) -- Reps. Hixon, Norman, Taylor, Wells, Hamilton, Atwater, Brannon, Gagnon, Corley, Ballentine, Southard, Clemmons, Delleney, Gambrell, Huggins, Kennedy, Kirby, Loftis, D. C. Moss, Pitts, Riley, Rivers, Simrill and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-225, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MULTIPLE LOT DISCOUNT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FIVE ADDITIONAL YEARS OF ELIGIBILITY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

S. 78 (Word version) -- Senators Massey and Nicholson: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 59, TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO FORFEITED LANDS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-59-140, SO AS TO ENACT THE "FORFEITED LANDS EMERGENCY DEVELOPMENT ACT", AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF COUNTY COUNCILS AND FORFEITED LAND COMMISSIONS TO PETITION LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE SPECIAL AUTHORITIES PROVIDED IN THIS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 301 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-10 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY, TO REVISE THE BOARD COMPOSITION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-20, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "ATTEST" TO INCLUDE ANY EXAMINATION, REVIEW, OR AGREED UPON PROCEDURE TO BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENTS ON STANDARDS FOR ATTEST ENGAGEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-30, RELATING TO LICENSING OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, TO DELETE REFERENCE TO THE TERM "FINANCIAL STATEMENTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-35, RELATING TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUCH APPLICANTS FOR LICENSURE TO UNDERGO STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS AND TO REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION OR ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE, AS APPLICABLE, FOR AN APPLICANT WHO DELAYS SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR A SUBSTANTIAL PERIOD OF TIME AFTER PASSING THE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING EXAMINATION OR OBTAINING ACCOUNTING


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EXPERIENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-40, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION OF A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SIMPLE MAJORITY OF THE FIRM OWNERSHIP MUST BE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, TO PROVIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NONCERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FIRM OWNERS, AND TO GIVE THE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY THE DISCRETION TO CHARGE REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-80, RELATING TO THE INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS, TO PROVIDE THAT IN CONDUCTING SUCH INVESTIGATIONS AND PROCEEDINGS THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION MAY REQUIRE STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-250, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSE RENEWAL, TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY FIRST AND TO PROVIDE THAT LATE FILINGS MAY RESULT IN REINSTATEMENT FEES AND SANCTIONING OF THE LICENSEE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-255, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION RENEWAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY FIRST AND TO PROVIDE THAT LATE FILINGS MAY RESULT IN SANCTIONING OF THE REGISTRANT.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

ROLL CALL

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

Alexander              Allison                Anderson
Anthony                Bales                  Ballentine
Bamberg                Bedingfield            Bernstein
Bingham                Bradley                G. A. Brown
R. L. Brown            Burns                  Chumley
Clary                  Clyburn                Cole
Collins                Corley                 Crosby
Daning                 Delleney               Douglas
Duckworth              Felder                 Forrester
Funderburk             Gagnon                 Gambrell


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George                 Gilliard               Goldfinch
Govan                  Hamilton               Hardee
Hardwick               Hart                   Hayes
Henderson              Henegan                Herbkersman
Hicks                  Hill                   Hiott
Hixon                  Hodges                 Hosey
Howard                 Huggins                Jefferson
Johnson                King                   Kirby
Knight                 Limehouse              Loftis
Long                   Lucas                  McEachern
M. S. McLeod           W. J. McLeod           D. C. Moss
Nanney                 Neal                   Newton
Norman                 Ott                    Parks
Pope                   Putnam                 Ridgeway
Rivers                 Robinson-Simpson       Rutherford
Sandifer               Simrill                G. M. Smith
G. R. Smith            J. E. Smith            Sottile
Southard               Spires                 Stavrinakis
Stringer               Tallon                 Taylor
Thayer                 Tinkler                Toole
Weeks                  Wells                  White
Williams               Willis                 Yow

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

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

Bruce W. Bannister                William Bowers
Alan D. Clemmons                  Gilda Cobb-Hunter
Chandra Dillard                   Ralph Kennedy
Phillip Lowe                      David Mack
James Merrill                     Mandy Powers Norrell
Michael A. Pitts                  Richard "Rick" Quinn
Shannon Riley
Harold Mitchell   Jackson "Seth" Whipper

Total Present--111

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MCKNIGHT a leave of absence for the day due to a prior commitment.


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LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. BRANNON a leave of absence for the day due to family reasons.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. RYHAL a leave of absence for the day due to medical reasons.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MCCOY a leave of absence for the day due to family medical reasons.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. WHITMIRE a leave of absence for the day due to inclement weather.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. ATWATER a leave of absence for the day due to medical reasons.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MURPHY a leave of absence for the day due to business reasons.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. HORNE a leave of absence for the day.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. V. S. MOSS a leave of absence for the day.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. H. A. CRAWFORD a leave of absence for the day.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. C. Blake Myers of Greenville was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.


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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. 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-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3010 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/24/15   G. R. SMITH, BEDINGFIELD, HAMILTON and HUGGINS

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3011 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/24/15   BEDINGFIELD, HAMILTON, HENDERSON and HUGGINS

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3013 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/24/15   BEDINGFIELD, HAMILTON, HENDERSON and FELDER

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3078 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/24/15   GEORGE


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CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3142 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/24/15   GILLIARD

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3343 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/24/15   POPE

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3429 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/24/15   FELDER, DUCKWORTH and HARDEE

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3575 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/24/15   GAGNON and GAMBRELL

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3580 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/24/15   HICKS and PUTNAM

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3683 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/24/15   YOW

CO-SPONSOR REMOVED

Bill Number:   H. 3663 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
02/24/15   KNIGHT

CO-SPONSOR REMOVED

Bill Number:   H. 3490 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
02/24/15   FORRESTER


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SENT TO THE SENATE

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

H. 3432 (Word version) -- Reps. Atwater, King, Jefferson, Williams, Taylor, Knight, Robinson-Simpson, Huggins, G. R. Smith, Norman, Brannon, Bedingfield, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Hamilton, Henderson, Hixon, Hodges, Rutherford, Toole, Weeks, Hicks, Rivers and Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-5-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY AND MEMORIAL DAY MUST BE RECOGNIZED AS HOLIDAYS FOR ALL LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE STATE AND THAT THE SCHOOLS AND OFFICES OF THE DISTRICTS MUST BE CLOSED ON THOSE DATES.

H. 3575--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3575 (Word version) -- Reps. Jefferson, Southard, Johnson, Ott, Crosby, Dillard, Hosey, Knight, Williams, Gagnon and Gambrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOLID WASTE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "SOLID WASTE" TO EXCLUDE STEEL SLAG.

Rep. SOUTHARD explained the Bill.

The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 94; Nays 0

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allison                Anderson               Anthony
Bales                  Ballentine             Bannister
Bedingfield            Bernstein              Bowers
Bradley                G. A. Brown            R. L. Brown
Burns                  Chumley                Clary
Clyburn                Cole                   Collins
Corley                 Crosby                 Daning
Delleney               Douglas                Duckworth
Felder                 Forrester              Funderburk


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Gagnon                 Gambrell               George
Gilliard               Goldfinch              Hamilton
Hardee                 Hardwick               Hayes
Henegan                Herbkersman            Hicks
Hill                   Hiott                  Hixon
Hodges                 Hosey                  Huggins
Jefferson              Johnson                Kirby
Knight                 Limehouse              Loftis
Long                   Lowe                   Lucas
McEachern              M. S. McLeod           W. J. McLeod
Merrill                D. C. Moss             Nanney
Neal                   Newton                 Norman
Ott                    Parks                  Pitts
Pope                   Putnam                 Ridgeway
Riley                  Rivers                 Robinson-Simpson
Rutherford             Sandifer               Simrill
G. M. Smith            G. R. Smith            J. E. Smith
Sottile                Southard               Spires
Stavrinakis            Tallon                 Taylor
Thayer                 Tinkler                Toole
Weeks                  Wells                  Whipper
White                  Williams               Willis
Yow

Total--94

Those who voted in the negative are:

Total--0

So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

H. 3646--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3646 (Word version) -- Reps. Burns, Southard, Loftis, Ott and Dillard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-1310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING PASSIVE SOIL-BASED ON-SITE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR NONGRAVITY-BASED SOIL-BASED ON-SITE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-1320,


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RELATING TO WASTEWATER COLLECTION, TREATMENT, AND DISCHARGE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SINGLE OR MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS TO USE A COMMUNITY OR COMMERCIAL PASSIVE SOIL-BASED ON-SITE DISPOSAL SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-1330, RELATING TO SYSTEM INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REMOVE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR A PASSIVE SOIL-BASED ON-SITE DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND TO SET DESIGNATIONS FOR THE TRENCH BOTTOM OF A DISPOSAL SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-1350, RELATING TO TILE FIELD PRODUCT REGULATIONS, SO AS TO ADD THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 44-55-1310 TO REGULATIONS PROMULGATED OVER PASSIVE SOIL-BASED ON-SITE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 44-55-1340 RELATING TO FINANCIAL ASSURANCE.

Rep. BURNS explained the Bill.

The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 96; Nays 0

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Alexander              Allison                Anderson
Anthony                Bales                  Ballentine
Bannister              Bedingfield            Bernstein
Bowers                 Bradley                G. A. Brown
R. L. Brown            Burns                  Chumley
Clary                  Clemmons               Clyburn
Cole                   Collins                Corley
Crosby                 Daning                 Delleney
Douglas                Duckworth              Erickson
Felder                 Forrester              Funderburk
Gagnon                 Gambrell               George
Gilliard               Goldfinch              Govan
Hamilton               Hardee                 Hardwick
Hart                   Hayes                  Henderson
Henegan                Hicks                  Hill
Hiott                  Hixon                  Hodges
Hosey                  Huggins                Jefferson
Johnson                Kirby                  Knight
Limehouse              Loftis                 Long


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Lowe                   Lucas                  McEachern
M. S. McLeod           W. J. McLeod           Merrill
D. C. Moss             Nanney                 Neal
Newton                 Norman                 Ott
Parks                  Pitts                  Pope
Putnam                 Ridgeway               Riley
Rivers                 Robinson-Simpson       Simrill
G. M. Smith            G. R. Smith            J. E. Smith
Sottile                Southard               Spires
Stavrinakis            Tallon                 Taylor
Thayer                 Tinkler                Toole
Weeks                  Wells                  Whipper
Williams               Willis                 Yow

Total--96

Those who voted in the negative are:

Total--0

So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

H. 3264--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3264 (Word version) -- Rep. Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 137 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "AMERICAN RED CROSS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES".

The Committee on Education and Public Works proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 3264 (COUNCIL\SWB\ 3264C001.SWB.CM15), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 56-3-13710(D), as contained in SECTION 1, page 2, by deleting Section 56-3-13710(D), and inserting:
/   (D)   The department shall imprint the special license plates with the distinctive Red Cross emblem approved by the American Red Cross along with the words or text, "Proud Supporter of the American Red Cross" written at the top of the special license plates. /


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Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

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

The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill.

The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 89; Nays 1

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Alexander              Allison                Anderson
Anthony                Bales                  Bannister
Bedingfield            Bernstein              Bowers
Bradley                G. A. Brown            R. L. Brown
Burns                  Chumley                Clary
Clemmons               Clyburn                Cole
Collins                Corley                 Crosby
Daning                 Delleney               Douglas
Duckworth              Erickson               Felder
Forrester              Funderburk             Gagnon
Gambrell               George                 Goldfinch
Govan                  Hamilton               Hardee
Hardwick               Hart                   Hayes
Henderson              Henegan                Herbkersman
Hicks                  Hill                   Hixon
Hodges                 Jefferson              Johnson
Kirby                  Limehouse              Loftis
Long                   Lowe                   Lucas
McEachern              M. S. McLeod           W. J. McLeod
Merrill                D. C. Moss             Nanney
Newton                 Norman                 Norrell
Ott                    Parks                  Pitts
Pope                   Putnam                 Ridgeway
Riley                  Rivers                 Sandifer
Simrill                G. M. Smith            G. R. Smith
J. E. Smith            Sottile                Southard
Spires                 Stavrinakis            Tallon
Taylor                 Thayer                 Tinkler


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Toole                  Wells                  Whipper
Willis                 Yow

Total--89

Those who voted in the negative are:

White

Total--1

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

RECORD FOR VOTING

I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 3264. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.

Rep. Patsy G. Knight

S. 342--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 342 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-21-225 SO AS TO REQUIRE FILING OF AN ANNUAL ENTERPRISE RISK REPORT BY THE ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PERSON OF AN INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY, AND TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONTENT OF THE REPORT; BY ADDING SECTION 38-21-285 SO AS TO ENABLE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN SUPERVISORY COLLEGES, TO PROVIDE RELATED POWERS AND DUTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF RELATED EXPENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY REGULATORY ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "ENTERPRISE RISK"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-60, RELATING TO THE STATEMENT REQUIRED BY A PERSON SEEKING TO ACQUIRE CONTROL OF AN INSURER, SO AS TO IMPOSE CERTAIN NOTICE REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-70, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF A


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STATEMENT THAT MUST BE FILED BY A PERSON SEEKING TO ACQUIRE CONTROL OF AN INSURER, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONTENT REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-90, RELATING TO APPROVAL BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE ACQUISITION OF CONTROL OF AN INSURER, SO AS TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS WHERE APPROVAL OF MORE THAN ONE COMMISSIONER IS REQUIRED, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "COMMISSIONER"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-110, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE EFFECTUATION OF THE DIVESTITURE OF A DOMESTIC INSURER WITHOUT APPROVAL BY THE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-125, RELATING TO ACQUISITIONS OF INSURERS EXEMPT FROM THE ACT, SO AS TO REMOVE CERTAIN ACQUISITIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL BY THE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE FROM THESE EXEMPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-130, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF MEMBERS OF INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY SYSTEMS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION TO AN INCORRECT REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-140, RELATING TO REQUIRED STATEMENTS OF REGISTERING MEMBERS OF INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY SYSTEMS, SO AS TO ADD CERTAIN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND A STATEMENT CONCERNING THE GOVERNANCE AND INTERNAL CONTROLS OF THE INSURER BY ITS BOARD, AMONG OTHER THINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-220, RELATING TO DISCLAIMERS OF AFFILIATION, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE REGARDING CERTAIN REGISTRATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A DISCLAIMER MUST BE CONSIDERED GRANTED ABSENT CERTAIN NOTIFICATION BY THE DIRECTOR, AND TO PROVIDE RELIEF FOR A DENIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-230, RELATING TO FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE A REGISTRATION STATEMENT OR AMENDMENT TO A REGISTRATION STATEMENT, SO AS TO INCLUDE ENTERPRISE RISK FILING; TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-250, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN REGISTERED INSUREDS AND THEIR AFFILIATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AGREEMENTS FOR COST-SHARING SERVICES AND MANAGEMENT MUST INCLUDE PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY REGULATION, TO INCLUDE AMENDMENTS OR


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MODIFICATIONS OF CERTAIN AFFILIATE AGREEMENTS AMONG TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING DOMESTIC INSURERS AND ANY PERSON IN AN INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY SYSTEM THAT REQUIRES CERTAIN NOTICE TO THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS NOTICE, AMONG OTHER THINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-280, RELATING TO THE POWER OF THE DIRECTOR TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION FROM INSURERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-290, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS TO MAKE THE INFORMATION PRIVILEGED AND NOT SUBJECT TO DISCOVERY OR THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR USE OF THIS INFORMATION BY THE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, AND TO PROVIDE NEITHER THE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE MAY BE REQUIRED TO TESTIFY ABOUT THIS INFORMATION IN A PRIVATE CIVIL ACTION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-340, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS AND VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VIOLATIONS MAY SERVE AS AN INDEPENDENT BASIS FOR THE DIRECTOR TO DISAPPROVE DIVIDENDS OR DISTRIBUTIONS AND FOR PLACING THE INSURER UNDER AN ORDER OF SUPERVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF TITLE 38 TO RISK RETENTION GROUPS LICENSED AS A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.

Rep. GAMBRELL explained the Bill.

Rep. HILL moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Wednesday, February 25.

Rep. GAMBRELL moved to table the motion, which was agreed to.

The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill.

The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 91; Nays 0


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Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Alexander              Allison                Anderson
Anthony                Bales                  Ballentine
Bannister              Bedingfield            Bernstein
Bradley                G. A. Brown            R. L. Brown
Burns                  Chumley                Clary
Clemmons               Clyburn                Cole
Collins                Corley                 Daning
Delleney               Douglas                Duckworth
Erickson               Felder                 Forrester
Funderburk             Gagnon                 Gambrell
George                 Gilliard               Goldfinch
Hardee                 Hardwick               Hart
Hayes                  Henderson              Henegan
Herbkersman            Hicks                  Hiott
Hixon                  Hodges                 Hosey
Huggins                Jefferson              Johnson
Kirby                  Knight                 Limehouse
Loftis                 Long                   Lowe
Lucas                  McEachern              M. S. McLeod
W. J. McLeod           Merrill                D. C. Moss
Nanney                 Newton                 Norman
Norrell                Parks                  Pitts
Pope                   Putnam                 Ridgeway
Riley                  Rivers                 Robinson-Simpson
Sandifer               Simrill                G. M. Smith
G. R. Smith            Sottile                Southard
Spires                 Stavrinakis            Tallon
Taylor                 Thayer                 Tinkler
Toole                  Weeks                  Wells
Whipper                White                  Willis
Yow

Total--91

Those who voted in the negative are:

Total--0

So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.


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H. 3374--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3374 (Word version) -- Reps. Merrill, White and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 27, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE FUND RECEIVE NOT LESS THAN FOUR AND ONE-HALF PERCENT OF THE GENERAL FUND REVENUES OF THE LATEST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR, TO DELETE A PROVISION REGARDING MIDYEAR CUTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUND MUST BE INCREASED BY TWO PERCENT IF REVENUES ARE PROJECTED TO INCREASE BY AT LEAST FOUR PERCENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TWO PERCENT INCREASE, IF APPLICABLE, BE INCLUDED IN ALL STAGES OF THE BUDGET PROCESS, TO AMEND THE DISTRIBUTION PERCENTAGE OF THE FUND, AND TO DELETE A PROVISION REQUIRING AMENDMENTS TO THE STATE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS ACT BE INCLUDED IN SEPARATE LEGISLATION.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. MERRILL 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.

MOTION PERIOD

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

H. 3142--DEBATE ADJOURNED

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3142 (Word version) -- Reps. Ryhal, Clemmons, Hixon, Felder, Dillard, Knight and Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3715 SO AS TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF A MOPED ALONG CERTAIN PUBLIC ROADS; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-3710, 56-5-3720, AND 56-5-3730, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF A MOPED ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE


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THAT BOTH A PERSON OPERATING A MOPED AND HIS PASSENGER MUST WEAR REFLECTIVE VESTS, TO REQUIRE THAT A MOPED SOLD IN THIS STATE MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A REAR RED TAIL LIGHT THAT FLASHES CONTINUALLY WHILE THE MOPED IS IN MOTION, AND TO REQUIRE A MOPED'S REAR RED TAIL LIGHT THAT FLASHES CONTINUALLY TO BE TURNED ON AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE MOPED IS IN OPERATION.

Rep. W. J. MCLEOD proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 3142 (COUNCIL\SWB\3142C001.SWB.CM15):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 56-5-3715, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking Section 56-5-3715 and inserting:
/ "Section 56-5-3715.   It is unlawful for a person to operate a moped on the public roads in this State that have a speed limit of greater than fifty-five miles per hour. A moped is not prohibited from crossing an intersection at a public road with a speed limit in excess of fifty-five miles per hour."/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. W. J. MCLEOD explained the amendment.
Rep. CLEMMONS spoke against the amendment.
Rep. W. J. MCLEOD spoke in favor of the amendment.

Rep. TAYLOR moved to adjourn debate on the amendment, which was agreed to.

Rep. DANING moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Wednesday, February 25, which was agreed to.

Rep. TOOLE 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. 3691 (Word version) -- Reps. George, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowers, Bradley, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Collins,


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Corley, H. A. Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Kennedy, King, Kirby, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, W. J. McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tinkler, Toole, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR ZEMAN'S ELECTRIC OF MARION ON RECEIVING THE 2015 MARION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SMALL BUSINESS AWARD AND TO CONGRATULATE OWNER TEDDY ZEMAN ON THE OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEURSHIP THAT EARNED ZEMAN'S ELECTRIC THE AWARD.

ADJOURNMENT

At 1:27 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. KENNEDY, adjourned in memory of Ralph Shealy Kennedy, Sr., to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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