South Carolina General Assembly
123rd Session, 2019-2020
Journal of the House of Representatives

NO. 15

JOURNAL

of the

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

of the

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020
(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 40:1: "I waited patiently upon the Lord, who stooped to me and heard my cry."

Let us pray. Our dear Heavenly Father, how wonderful You think enough of us that You stoop to the lowest level of our lives to raise us up to follow You and help the people of this State who have called each to service in this place. Bless them in their endeavor to hold fast to their belief of service. Look in favor on our defenders of freedom and first responders as they protect us. Bless and keep our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, staff, and all who serve in this Assembly. Heal the wounds, those seen and those hidden, of our brave warriors who 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. MACK moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Rhonda M. Gilliard, which was agreed to.

SILENT PRAYER

The House stood in silent prayer for Representative Gilliard and his family.

SILENT PRAYER

The House stood in silent prayer for all those affected by the storms today.

REGULATIONS WITHDRAWN

Document No. 4922
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50 and 40-1-70
Fee Schedules
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 14,   2020
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration: Permanently Withdrawn

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on H. 3357 (Word version):

H. 3357 (Word version) -- Reps. Wooten, Collins, Brawley, Huggins, Taylor, Hixon and Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ADD A NOTATION TO A PRIVATE PASSENGER-CARRYING MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION TO INDICATE THE VEHICLE OWNER MAY BE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING.

Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

H. 3357--ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

The Report of the Committee of Conference having been adopted by both Houses, and this Bill having been read three times in each House, it was ordered that the title thereof be changed to that of an Act and that it be enrolled for ratification.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., February 5, 2020
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at a mutually convenient time for the purpose of ratifying Acts.

Very respectfully,
President

On motion of Rep. B. NEWTON the invitation was accepted.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE

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

H. 5015 (Word version) -- Rep. Hixon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-3-425 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO OBTAIN AND UTILIZE SCHEDULE III NONNARCOTIC AND SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES FOR THE CAPTURE AND IMMOBILIZATION OF WILDLIFE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-420, RELATING TO METHODS OF EUTHANASIA, SO AS TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 5062 (Word version) -- Rep. Ott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO OFFER A LICENSE, PERMIT, OR TAG MADE OF A DURABLE MATERIAL AND TO ESTABLISH A FEE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 5115 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Blackwell, Clyburn, Hixon and Oremus: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF LEIGH JOHNSON SNELGROVE OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER AMAZING AND SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 5116 (Word version) -- Rep. Davis: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON UPON THE SESTERCENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE SCHOOL'S FOUNDING AND TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, STUDENTS, AND ALUMNI FOR CONTINUING THE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WHICH THE FOUNDERS ESTABLISHED.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 832 (Word version) -- Senator J. Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 178 IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH GORDON DRIVE TO THE BOWMAN TOWN LIMIT "COUNCILMAN NATHANIEL 'NAY' GAINES MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 5114 (Word version) -- Reps. R. Williams, Jefferson, Bennett and Kimmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE OBEYING A SIGNAL THAT INDICATES AN APPROACHING TRAIN, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT REQUIRE A DRIVER TO STOP A VEHICLE APPROACHING A RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 988 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1 AND 2 OF ACT 172 OF 1995, RELATING TO THE KERSHAW COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE KERSHAW COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE SHALL BE ALLOWED AND PAID FROM KERSHAW COUNTY "C" FUND REVENUES NINETY DOLLARS FOR EACH MEETING AT WHICH HE IS IN ATTENDANCE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN SHALL BE ALLOWED AND PAID FROM KERSHAW COUNTY "C" FUND REVENUES ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR EACH MEETING AT WHICH HE IS IN ATTENDANCE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN MAY NOT APPROVE VOUCHERS IN ANY SINGLE FISCAL YEAR WHICH VOUCHERS AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR MORE THAN EIGHTEEN MEETINGS PER FISCAL YEAR FOR EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE.
Referred to Kershaw Delegation

ROLL CALL

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

Alexander                Allison                  Anderson
Bailey                   Bales                    Bamberg
Bannister                Bennett                  Bernstein
Blackwell                Bradley                  Brawley
Brown                    Bryant                   Burns
Calhoon                  Caskey                   Chumley
Clary                    Clemmons                 Clyburn
Cobb-Hunter              Cogswell                 Collins
W. Cox                   Crawford                 Daning
Davis                    Dillard                  Elliott
Felder                   Finlay                   Forrest
Forrester                Fry                      Funderburk
Gagnon                   Garvin                   Gilliam
Gilliard                 Govan                    Haddon
Hardee                   Hart                     Hayes
Henderson-Myers          Henegan                  Herbkersman
Hewitt                   Hill                     Hiott
Hixon                    Hosey                    Howard
Huggins                  Hyde                     Jefferson
Johnson                  Jones                    Jordan
Kimmons                  King                     Kirby
Ligon                    Long                     Lowe
Lucas                    Mack                     Magnuson
Martin                   Matthews                 McCoy
McCravy                  McGinnis                 Moore
Morgan                   D. C. Moss               B. Newton
W. Newton                Oremus                   Ott
Parks                    Pendarvis                Pope
Ridgeway                 Rivers                   Robinson
Rose                     Rutherford               Sandifer
Simrill                  G. M. Smith              G. R. Smith
Sottile                  Spires                   Stavrinakis
Stringer                 Tallon                   Taylor
Thayer                   Thigpen                  Toole
Trantham                 Weeks                    West
Wheeler                  White                    Whitmire
R. Williams              S. Williams              Willis
Wooten                   Yow                      

Total Present--113

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. BALLENTINE a leave of absence for the day due to a mission trip to Guatemala.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. ERICKSON a leave of absence for the day due to family illness.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Rep. BLACKWELL presented to the House the South Aiken High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team, coaches, and other school officials.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Rep. WOOTEN presented to the House the River Bluff High School Girls Tennis Team, coaches, and other school officials.

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:

"5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. 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. 3056 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   HADDON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3066 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   JONES

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3250 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   ROBINSON

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3332 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   OTT, S. WILLIAMS, BALES, WOOTEN, HUGGINS and THAYER

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3391 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   ROBINSON

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3804 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   FORRESTER and ALLISON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3966 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   ROBINSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4151 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   TOOLE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4278 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   ROBINSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4541 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   TOOLE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4732 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   TOOLE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4776 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   TOOLE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4834 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   TOOLE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4940 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   TOOLE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4966 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   MCCRAVY

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4990 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   OTT and BANNISTER

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 5081 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   DANING, SOTTILE, GILLIAM, POPE and FORREST

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 5082 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/06/20   DANING, SOTTILE, GILLIAM, POPE and FORREST

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

SENT TO THE SENATE

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

H. 4831 (Word version) -- Reps. Hixon, Ligon, B. Newton, Forrest, R. Williams and Jefferson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-15-15 SO AS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THIS STATE'S NATIVE REPTILE AND AMPHIBIAN SPECIES AND TO REQUIRE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF POSSESSION LIMITS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-15-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE RELEASE OF NONNATIVE CAPTIVE WILDLIFE IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-15-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE NEW TERMS AND EXPAND THE TERM "NONGAME SPECIES" TO INCLUDE ANIMAL PARTS, PRODUCTS, EGGS, AND OFFSPRING; TO AMEND SECTION 50-15-30, RELATING TO THE LISTING OF ENDANGERED SPECIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT THE REVIEW OF THE STATE LIST OF ENDANGERED SPECIES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-15-40, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-15-80, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS, SO AS TO GRANT CONCURRENT JURISDICTION OVER THESE VIOLATIONS TO MAGISTRATES COURTS, TO INCREASE MONETARY PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVOCATION OF PERMITS GRANTED TO A PERSON WHO VIOLATES CERTAIN PROVISIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-15-310, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CAPTIVE ALLIGATOR PROPAGATION ACT, SO AS TO ALTER THE DEFINITIONS OF THE TERMS "ALLIGATOR PROPAGATION FACILITY" AND "COMMERCIAL PURPOSES".

ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

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

S. 525 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms, Reese, Massey, J. Matthews, Gambrell, Goldfinch, Setzler, Gregory, Harpootlian, Sheheen, Alexander, Verdin, Talley, Campsen, Campbell, Hutto, Young, Turner, Cromer, Corbin, Davis, Climer, Johnson, Kimpson, McElveen, McLeod, Sabb, Williams, Leatherman, Malloy, Fanning, Hembree and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-2-90 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF ACCRUED INTEREST IN THE SUPERB ACCOUNT AND THE SUPERB FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FUND, TO REPEAL THE ABOLITION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FEE.

S. 475 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1705 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CATCH LIMITS FOR ESTUARINE AND SALTWATER FINFISH, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO TAKE OR HAVE IN POSSESSION MORE THAN THREE TRIPLETAIL IN ANY ONE DAY, NOT TO EXCEED NINE TRIPLETAIL IN ANY ONE DAY ON ANY BOAT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1710(B) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SIZE LIMITS FOR ESTUARINE AND SALTWATER FINFISH, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO TAKE, POSSESS, LAND, SELL, PURCHASE, OR ATTEMPT TO SELL OR PURCHASE TRIPLETAIL OF LESS THAN EIGHTEEN INCHES IN TOTAL LENGTH.

S. 474 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1705 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CATCH LIMITS FOR ESTUARINE AND SALTWATER FINFISH, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO TAKE OR HAVE IN POSSESSION MORE THAN TEN SPADEFISH IN ANY ONE DAY, NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY SPADEFISH IN ANY ONE DAY ON ANY BOAT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1710(B) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SIZE LIMITS FOR ESTUARINE AND SALTWATER FINFISH, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO TAKE, POSSESS, LAND, SELL, PURCHASE, OR ATTEMPT TO SELL OR PURCHASE SPADEFISH OF LESS THAN FOURTEEN INCHES IN TOTAL LENGTH.

H. 4974--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4974 (Word version) -- Reps. Lucas, Simrill, Rutherford, Pope, McCoy, G. M. Smith and Bannister: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-5-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF THE STATE INTO SIXTEEN JUDICIAL CIRCUITS AND ADDITIONAL AT-LARGE JUDGES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AT-LARGE CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES FROM SIXTEEN TO SEVENTEEN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 63-3-40, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JUDGES ELECTED FROM EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT AND ADDITIONAL AT-LARGE JUDGES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AT-LARGE FAMILY COURT JUDGES FROM EIGHT TO TEN.

POINT OF ORDER

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

H. 3066--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3066 (Word version) -- Reps. King, S. Williams, Brawley, Henegan and Jones: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-1-43 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF ARREST RECORDS OF PERSONS ARRESTED AS A RESULT OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY NOT LATER THAN ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS AFTER AN INVESTIGATION BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PROSECUTION AGENCY REVEALS THAT THE PERSON WAS ARRESTED AS A RESULT OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PROSECUTION AGENCY MAY NOT CHARGE OR COLLECT A FEE FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF ARREST RECORDS UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.

POINT OF ORDER

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

H. 5030--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 5030 (Word version) -- Reps. Murphy, Chellis and Kimmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2740, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF GASOLINE USER FEES AMONG COUNTIES AND COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE DORCHESTER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AND THE MANNER OF THEIR SELECTION.

Rep. KIMMONS explained the Bill.

The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 86; Nays 0

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Alexander                Allison                  Anderson
Bailey                   Bales                    Bannister
Bennett                  Bernstein                Blackwell
Bradley                  Brown                    Burns
Chumley                  Clary                    Clemmons
Cogswell                 Collins                  Crawford
Davis                    Dillard                  Elliott
Felder                   Forrest                  Fry
Funderburk               Garvin                   Govan
Haddon                   Hardee                   Hart
Hayes                    Henderson-Myers          Henegan
Hewitt                   Hixon                    Hosey
Huggins                  Hyde                     Jefferson
Johnson                  Jones                    Jordan
Kimmons                  King                     Kirby
Ligon                    Long                     Lowe
Lucas                    Mack                     Magnuson
Martin                   McCoy                    McCravy
McGinnis                 Moore                    Morgan
D. C. Moss               B. Newton                W. Newton
Oremus                   Ott                      Parks
Pendarvis                Pope                     Ridgeway
Rivers                   Robinson                 Rose
Rutherford               Sandifer                 Simrill
Sottile                  Spires                   Stavrinakis
Stringer                 Tallon                   Toole
Trantham                 Weeks                    West
Wheeler                  Whitmire                 R. Williams
Wooten                   Yow                      

Total--86

Those who voted in the negative are:

Total--0

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

H. 5030--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. KIMMONS, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 5030 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.

H. 4743--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4743 (Word version) -- Reps. Fry and Hewitt: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-3-312 SO AS TO ALTER THE COUNTY LINES OF HORRY AND GEORGETOWN COUNTIES BY ANNEXING A CERTAIN PORTION OF GEORGETOWN TO HORRY COUNTY AND TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR LEGAL RECORDS.

Rep. FRY explained the Bill.

The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 88; Nays 0

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Anderson                 Bailey                   Bales
Bannister                Bennett                  Bernstein
Blackwell                Bradley                  Brown
Bryant                   Burns                    Calhoon
Caskey                   Chumley                  Clary
Clemmons                 Clyburn                  Collins
W. Cox                   Crawford                 Daning
Davis                    Finlay                   Forrest
Fry                      Funderburk               Gagnon
Garvin                   Gilliam                  Govan
Haddon                   Hardee                   Hayes
Henderson-Myers          Henegan                  Herbkersman
Hewitt                   Hill                     Hixon
Hosey                    Huggins                  Hyde
Johnson                  Jones                    Jordan
Kimmons                  King                     Kirby
Ligon                    Long                     Lowe
Lucas                    Mack                     Magnuson
Martin                   McCoy                    McCravy
McGinnis                 Moore                    Morgan
D. C. Moss               B. Newton                W. Newton
Oremus                   Ott                      Parks
Pope                     Ridgeway                 Rivers
Rose                     Rutherford               Sandifer
G. M. Smith              G. R. Smith              Spires
Stavrinakis              Stringer                 Tallon
Thayer                   Toole                    Weeks
West                     Wheeler                  White
R. Williams              S. Williams              Wooten
Yow                                               

Total--88

Those who voted in the negative are:

Total--0

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

STATEMENT FOR JOURNAL

I inadvertently missed the vote on H. 4743 (Word version) in today's session. Please record my vote as "Yea" on the Bill in the House Journal.

Rep. William Cogswell

H. 4743--ORDERED TO BE READ THIRD TIME TOMORROW

On motion of Rep. FRY, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4743 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.

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

RATIFICATION OF ACT

Pursuant to an invitation the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives appeared in the Senate Chamber on February 6, 2020, at 11:05 p.m. and the following Act was ratified:

(R. 118, S. 996 (Word version)) -- Senators Alexander, Rankin and Hutto: AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REVIEW COMMITTEE TO EXTEND THE SCREENING FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SEATS 1, 3, 5, AND 7; TO REQUIRE THESE POSITIONS TO BE ADVERTISED FOR AN ADDITIONAL TIME PERIOD AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CERTAIN PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS; TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2020, THROUGH NOON ON FEBRUARY 28, 2020; TO PROVIDE WHO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REVIEW COMMITTEE MAY CONSIDER; TO PROVIDE WHEN TRANSCRIPTS FROM PUBLIC HEARINGS MAY BE RELEASED; AND TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES REVIEW COMMITTEE.

ADJOURNMENT

At 10:57 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. MACK, adjourned in memory of Rhonda M. Gilliard, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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