South Carolina General Assembly
122nd Session, 2017-2018
Journal of the House of Representatives

Thursday, January 19, 2017
(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 Psalm 31:19: "O how abundant is your goodness that you have laid up for those who fear you, and accomplish for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of everyone!"

Let us pray. Gracious God, we are grateful for Your guidance and the direction that You provide for these Representatives and staff as they work through this week. You have blessed us in so many ways, now give them safe travel and rest as they renew their lives with their families. Bless our Nation, President, President-elect, State, Governor, Speaker, staff, and all who contribute to the success of this great cause. Protect our defenders of freedom as they protect us. Heal the wounds, those seen and those hidden, of our men and women as they suffer and sacrifice 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 yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. HERBKERSMAN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Andrew "Andy" Klepchick of Hilton Head, which was agreed to.

REGULATION WITHDRAWN

Document No. 4710
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, 40-7-50, and 40-7-60
Board of Barber Examiners
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 10, 2017

Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration: Permanently Withdrawn

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3533 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirby, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Arrington, Atkinson, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bennett, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bowers, Bradley, Brown, Burns, Caskey, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cogswell, Cole, Collins, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Davis, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrest, Forrester, Fry, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Jordan, King, Knight, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Magnuson, Martin, McCoy, McCravy, McEachern, McKnight, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Neal, B. Newton, W. Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, M. Rivers, S. Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Toole, Weeks, West, Wheeler, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SUSAN GORDON WELCH, A TEACHER AT JOHNSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER FORTY-TWO YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS AN EDUCATOR, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3534 (Word version) -- Reps. Hayes, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Arrington, Atkinson, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bennett, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bowers, Bradley, Brown, Burns, Caskey, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cogswell, Cole, Collins, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Davis, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrest, Forrester, Fry, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hart, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Jordan, King, Kirby, Knight, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Magnuson, Martin, McCoy, McCravy, McEachern, McKnight, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Neal, B. Newton, W. Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, M. Rivers, S. Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Toole, Weeks, West, Wheeler, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR MR. JAMES MOULTRIE ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM DILLON MIDDLE SCHOOL AND TO EXTEND DEEP APPRECIATION FOR HIS FIFTY-ONE YEARS OF SERVICE IMPARTING KNOWLEDGE TO THE CHILDREN OF OUR GREAT STATE.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3535 (Word version) -- Reps. Ryhal, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Arrington, Atkinson, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bennett, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bowers, Bradley, Brown, Burns, Caskey, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cogswell, Cole, Collins, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Davis, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrest, Forrester, Fry, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Jordan, King, Kirby, Knight, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Magnuson, Martin, McCoy, McCravy, McEachern, McKnight, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Neal, B. Newton, W. Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, M. Rivers, S. Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Toole, Weeks, West, Wheeler, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS WHO LIVE AND WORK IN THE GREAT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO HONOR OUR ENGINEERS FOR THEIR MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PALMETTO STATE'S QUALITY OF LIFE, AND TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2017, AS SOUTH CAROLINA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS DAY.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3532 (Word version) -- Reps. Atkinson, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Arrington, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bennett, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bowers, Bradley, Brown, Burns, Caskey, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cogswell, Cole, Collins, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Davis, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrest, Forrester, Fry, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Jordan, King, Kirby, Knight, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Magnuson, Martin, McCoy, McCravy, McEachern, McKnight, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Neal, B. Newton, W. Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, M. Rivers, S. Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Toole, Weeks, West, Wheeler, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE OWNERS AND EMPLOYEES OF BARRINGER'S JEWELERS, INC., IN MARION COUNTY FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITY AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM AS THEY CELEBRATE THE SEVENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF PROVIDING PERSONALIZED CUSTOMER SERVICE IN THE SALE OF QUALITY JEWELRY.

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

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3530 (Word version) -- Reps. Long, Burns, Bedingfield, G. R. Smith, Stringer, Crawford, Quinn, Yow, Willis, McCoy, Huggins, Atwater, Magnuson, Hamilton, Pope, Simrill, Elliott, D. C. Moss, Daning, Hill, Bannister, Collins, McCravy, Chumley, Hardee, V. S. Moss, Allison, Ballentine, Bennett, Clemmons, Duckworth, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hixon, Loftis, Lowe, Norman, Pitts, Putnam, S. Rivers, Sandifer, G. M. Smith, Thayer, Toole, West, White and Whitmire: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "PERSONHOOD ACT OF SOUTH CAROLINA" BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THAT THE RIGHT TO LIFE FOR EACH BORN AND PREBORN HUMAN BEING VESTS AT FERTILIZATION, AND THAT THE RIGHTS OF DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL PROTECTION, GUARANTEED BY SECTION 3, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, VEST AT FERTILIZATION FOR EACH BORN AND PREBORN HUMAN BEING.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3531 (Word version) -- Reps. Crawford, Clemmons, Fry, Duckworth, Hixon, Hardee and V. S. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 TO TITLE 47 SO AS TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN PERSONS FROM OWNING, POSSESSING, IMPORTING, PURCHASING, OR SELLING A LARGE WILD CAT, NON-NATIVE BEAR, OR GREAT APE, TO AUTHORIZE CONFISCATION OF THESE ANIMALS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL BODIES MAY ADOPT ORDINANCES THAT REGULATE THE POSSESSION OF THESE ANIMALS, TO REGULATE THE TREATMENT OF THESE ANIMALS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-50, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF THE SALE OF WILD CARNIVORES AS PETS AND THE SALE OF DOMESTICATED FERRETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS THE PUBLIC DISPLAY, SHOWING, OR

EXHIBITION OF CERTAIN WILD CARNIVORES, PRIMATES, OR OTHER ANIMALS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3536 (Word version) -- Reps. Henegan, Jefferson and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-21-55 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION ON AGING OF THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO FUND A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SUBSIDIES TO SENIOR CITIZENS TO PURCHASE A PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3537 (Word version) -- Reps. Murphy and Mack: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-35, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE ELECTED, SO AS TO REVISE DISTRICT 98 AND DISTRICT 109, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE LINCOLN PRECINCT IN DORCHESTER COUNTY IS REFLECTED IN BOTH DISTRICTS.
On motion of Rep. MURPHY, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3538 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES RIGHT TO PARENT ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 21 TO TITLE 63 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND THE FAMILY AND PROBATE COURTS, AMONG OTHERS, TO PROTECT THE PARENTING RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY BY ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS AND SAFEGUARDS APPLICABLE IN CHILD CUSTODY, CHILD PROTECTION, AND PROBATE GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS TO ENSURE THAT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE NOT DENIED THE RIGHT TO PARENT OR TO HAVE CUSTODY OF OR VISITATION WITH A CHILD BECAUSE OF THE DISABILITY; AND TO PROHIBIT CHILD PLACING AGENCIES AND ADOPTION SERVICE PROVIDERS FROM DENYING PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY THE RIGHT TO ACCESS SERVICES BECAUSE OF THE PERSON'S DISABILITY, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-720, RELATING TO REASONABLE EFFORTS REQUIREMENTS FOR PROBABLE CAUSE HEARINGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN EFFORTS IF A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN HAS A DISABILITY TO INCLUDE REFERRALS FOR SERVICES PROVIDING INSTRUCTION ON ADAPTIVE PARENTING TECHNIQUES AND OTHER REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WITH REGARD TO ACCESSING SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-1640, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT DETERMINATIONS WHETHER TO REQUIRE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PRESERVE OR REUNIFY A FAMILY WHEN THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN HAS A DISABILITY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE DISABILITY AND WAYS IN WHICH TO ACCOMMODATE THE DISABILITY TO PRESERVE OR REUNIFY THE FAMILY; TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-2570, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF A DISABILITY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

ROLL CALL

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

Alexander              Allison                Anderson
Anthony                Atkinson               Atwater
Bales                  Ballentine             Bamberg
Bennett                Bernstein              Blackwell
Bowers                 Bradley                Brown
Burns                  Caskey                 Chumley
Clary                  Clemmons               Clyburn
Cobb-Hunter            Cogswell               Cole
Collins                Crosby                 Daning
Davis                  Delleney               Dillard
Douglas                Duckworth              Elliott
Erickson               Felder                 Finlay
Forrest                Forrester              Fry
Funderburk             Gilliard               Govan
Hamilton               Hardee                 Hart
Hayes                  Henderson              Henegan
Herbkersman            Hewitt                 Hill
Hiott                  Hixon                  Hosey
Howard                 Huggins                Jefferson
Jordan                 King                   Kirby
Knight                 Loftis                 Long
Lowe                   Lucas                  Mack
Magnuson               McCoy                  McCravy
McEachern              McKnight               Mitchell
D. C. Moss             V. S. Moss             Murphy
Neal                   B. Newton              Norrell
Ott                    Parks                  Pitts
Putnam                 Quinn                  Ridgeway
S. Rivers              Robinson-Simpson       Rutherford
Ryhal                  Sandifer               G. M. Smith
G. R. Smith            J. E. Smith            Sottile
Spires                 Stavrinakis            Tallon
Taylor                 Thayer                 Thigpen
Toole                  Weeks                  West
Wheeler                Whipper                White
Whitmire               Williams               Yow

Total Present--108

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. Patricia W. Witherspoon of Columbia was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Rep. RIDGEWAY presented to the House the Laurence Manning Academy Girls Softball Team, coaches and other school officials.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Rep. RIDGEWAY presented to the House the Laurence Manning Academy Bowling Team, coaches and other school officials.

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-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3002 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/19/17   TAYLOR

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3036 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/19/17   TAYLOR

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3102 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/19/17   OTT

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3134 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/19/17   TAYLOR

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3146 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/19/17   TAYLOR

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3204 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/19/17   TAYLOR

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3220 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/19/17   BROWN and WHIPPER

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3233 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/19/17   PUTNAM and WHITMIRE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3315 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/19/17   COGSWELL

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3438 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/19/17   HIOTT and SANDIFER

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3516 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/19/17   DOUGLAS, ERICKSON and KNIGHT

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3473 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/19/17   TAYLOR

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3517 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/19/17   KIRBY

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3520 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/19/17   TAYLOR

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3521 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/19/17   TAYLOR, KING and HENEGAN

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3529 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/19/17   PUTNAM

CO-SPONSOR REMOVED

Bill Number:   H. 3346 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
01/19/17   B. NEWTON

CO-SPONSOR REMOVED

Bill Number:   H. 3332 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
01/19/17   B. NEWTON

ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

The following Joint Resolution was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification:

S. 42 (Word version) -- Senators Bryant, Gambrell and Hembree: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY STUDENTS ATTENDING TOWNVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4, FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC EVENTS THAT OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2016, ARE EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.

H. 3464--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

H. 3464 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson and Hewitt: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF DAYS THAT SCHOOLS IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSED DUE TO SNOW OR EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE WAIVERS ARE AVAILABLE IN ADDITION TO THOSE AVAILABLE BY STATUTE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE WAIVERS MAY BE MADE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE SCHOOLS FOR WHICH A WAIVER IS SOUGHT HAVE MADE UP THREE FULL DAYS, OR THE EQUIVALENT NUMBER OF HOURS, MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS REQUIRING THE SCHOOL TO CLOSE DURING THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR.

The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 78; Nays 0

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Alexander              Anderson               Anthony
Atkinson               Atwater                Bales
Bamberg                Bennett                Blackwell
Bowers                 Bradley                Brown
Burns                  Caskey                 Chumley
Clary                  Clemmons               Cogswell
Cole                   Collins                Crosby
Davis                  Dillard                Douglas
Duckworth              Elliott                Erickson
Felder                 Finlay                 Forrest
Forrester              Fry                    Gilliard
Hamilton               Hardee                 Hayes
Henderson              Henegan                Hewitt
Hixon                  Hosey                  Huggins
Jefferson              Jordan                 Kirby
Loftis                 Long                   Lowe
Lucas                  Mack                   Magnuson
McCoy                  McEachern              D. C. Moss
B. Newton              Norrell                Ott
Parks                  Ridgeway               S. Rivers
Robinson-Simpson       Ryhal                  Sandifer
G. R. Smith            J. E. Smith            Sottile
Spires                 Stavrinakis            Tallon
Taylor                 Toole                  Weeks
West                   Wheeler                White
Whitmire               Williams               Yow

Total--78

Those who voted in the negative are:

Total--0

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

H. 3464--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. ANDERSON, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3464 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.

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

ADJOURNMENT

At 11:03 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. HERBKERSMAN, adjourned in memory of Andrew "Andy" Klepchick of Hilton Head, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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