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116th Session, 2005-2006 Journal of the House of Representatives
(Statewide Session)
The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Our thought for today is from Isaiah 66:2a: "This is the one I esteem; he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word." 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.
Rep. BATTLE moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Victor James, father-in-law of House employee Pat James, which was agreed to.
On motion of Rep. LEACH, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:
March 3, 2006 Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the Southeastern Province of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2006, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 221 of the Blatt Building.
The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:
Document No. 3044
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 4517 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION PROVIDING THAT CONTESTED CASES ARISING UNDER THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT ARE NOT TO BE HEARD BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 14-8-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN ITS JURISDICTION A FINAL DECISION OF AN AGENCY OR OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IF PROVIDED BY LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 41-15-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION HEARING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONTESTED CASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PARTY AGGRIEVED BY A CITATION, PENALTY, OR ABATEMENT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, DIVISION OF LABOR MAY REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR APPEARING IN AND APPEALING SUCH CASES; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 15, TITLE 41, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REVIEW BOARD. Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 1173 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2006, AS "CREATING SOLUTIONS FOR DISABILITIES DAY" TO ENDORSE THE "BUCK-A-CUP CAMPAIGN" AND OTHER PROGRAMS OF EASTER SEALS SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2006, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE EASTER SEAL AND "BUCK-A-CUP" REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The following was introduced: H. 4751 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF JOSEPH EDWARD CHILDS OF GREENVILLE COUNTY AND TO OFFER HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. The Resolution was adopted.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4752 (Word version) -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-5-3010 AND 56-5-3020 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE CRIMES OF VEHICULAR HOMICIDE AND VEHICULAR GREAT BODILY INJURY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR BOTH CRIMES.
H. 4758 (Word version) -- Rep. G. Brown: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT" WHICH AUTHORIZES THE IMPOSITION OF A ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN LEE COUNTY FOR NOT MORE THAN FIVE YEARS TO PAY DEBT SERVICE ON OR OTHERWISE DEFRAY THE COST OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS MADE BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LEE COUNTY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX MAY BE IMPOSED BY ORDINANCE OF THE LEE COUNTY COUNCIL, TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION, ADMINISTRATION, COLLECTION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS TAX, AND TO EXEMPT FROM THE TAX FOOD ITEMS WHICH LAWFULLY MAY BE
H. 4768 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-2-185 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CONSUMERS TO RECEIVE MERCHANDISE COUPONS OFFERED BY MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLIERS, OR IMPORTERS ON THE PURCHASE OF BEER, WINE, AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS AS TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE COUPONS MAY BE OFFERED TO CONSUMERS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
H. 4769 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice, Haskins, Cato, Hamilton, Owens, G. R. Smith, Tripp and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 156 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS WITH THE OPTION TO ATTEND A PUBLIC OR NONPUBLIC SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE.
S. 1084 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Ritchie, Bryant, Campsen, Ford, Ryberg and Knotts: A BILL TO ENACT THE "UNBORN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE ACT OF 2006" BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1083, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO COMMITS A VIOLENT CRIME THAT CAUSES THE DEATH OF, OR INJURY TO, A CHILD IN UTERO IS GUILTY OF A SEPARATE OFFENSE AND THAT THE PERSON MUST BE PUNISHED AS IF THE DEATH OR INJURY OCCURRED TO THE UNBORN CHILD'S MOTHER; TO SPECIFY CERTAIN ELEMENTS THAT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE PROVEN; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON MUST BE PUNISHED FOR MURDER OR ATTEMPTED MURDER IF THE PERSON INTENTIONALLY KILLED OR ATTEMPTED TO KILL THE UNBORN CHILD; TO PROHIBIT IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY FOR AN OFFENSE PROSECUTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION; AND TO PROHIBIT THE PROSECUTION OF A PERSON FOR CONDUCT RELATED TO AN ABORTION IF PROPER CONSENT WAS OBTAINED AND TO MEDICAL TREATMENT OF A PREGNANT WOMAN AND OF A WOMAN WITH RESPECT TO HER UNBORN CHILD.
The following was introduced: H. 4753 (Word version) -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND TOM FAZIO, ONE OF THE UNITED STATES' MOST RESPECTED AND WELL-KNOWN GOLF COURSE DESIGNERS, FOR AN UNPARALLELED CAREER THAT HAS MADE HIM INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS. The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced: H. 4754 (Word version) -- Reps. Vaughn, Allen, Bannister, Cato, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach, Loftis, Rice, F. N. Smith, G. R. Smith, Taylor and Tripp: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR FRANK D. PINCKNEY OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC SERVICE AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT. The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced: H. 4755 (Word version) -- Rep. Ceips: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE THE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GULLAH FESTIVAL OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THOSE INVOLVED WITH THE FESTIVAL FOR THEIR DEDICATION IN BRINGING THE GULLAH CULTURE AND TRADITION TO ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS. The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced: H. 4756 (Word version) -- Reps. Bailey, Dantzler, Rhoad and Umphlett: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR JOHN TYE HEATH HILL, CORNERBACK OF THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ATHLETICISM AND LEADERSHIP AND TO RECOGNIZE HIM FOR HIS INSTRUMENTAL ROLE IN THE SUCCESS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY'S 2005 FOOTBALL SEASON. The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
On motion of Rep. SCOTT, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration: H. 4757 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MAY 2006 AS VOTER EDUCATION MONTH IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO REGISTER TO VOTE AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING VOTERS ON THE STATE'S NEW VOTING MACHINES TO BE USED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ALL COUNTIES. Whereas, to accomplish the goals of educating voters on the state's new touch screen voting machines and encouraging people to register and to vote, the General Assembly has determined by this resolution to declare May 2006 as Voter Education Month in South Carolina; and Whereas, the right of American citizens to vote is ensured by the United States Constitution, and registering empowers citizens to vote on election day, upholding the basis of democracy with one voice, one vote; and Whereas, the cornerstone of a democracy is an educated, informed, and participatory electorate; and Whereas, approximately two and one-half million South Carolinians are currently registered to vote, but more than eight hundred thousand people are eligible but have not yet registered; and Whereas, the voter registration process is easy and convenient, with applications available at county voter registration offices, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and other state agencies. It can also be accomplished online and at various locations across the Palmetto State during voter registration drives; and Whereas, June 13, 2006, and November 7, 2006, are primary election and general election days, respectively, across South Carolina, with people casting their votes for members of Congress, state constitutional officers, county and local officials, amendments to our state's constitution, and local issues; and
Whereas, the State Election Commission is in the third year of leading a voter education effort under the United States "Help America Vote" Act; and Whereas, ensuring that all registered voters are familiar with and comfortable using new voting systems is essential to encouraging greater participation in elections. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring: That the members of the General Assembly declare the month of May 2006 as Voter Education Month in South Carolina for the purpose of encouraging people to register to vote and for the purpose of educating voters on the state's new voting machines to be used for the first time in all counties. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State Election Commission. The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
On motion of Rep. MILLER, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration: H. 4759 (Word version) -- Rep. Miller: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY DAY SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER TEAM OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2005 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACHES, GARY GATES AND DANNY BELL, FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON. Be it resolved by the House of Representatives: That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, extend the privilege of the floor to the players, coaches, and school officials of the Lowcountry Day School Boys Soccer Team of Georgetown County, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, to congratulate them on their impressive win of the 2005 South Carolina Independent Schools Association Class A State Championship, and to honor the players and their coaches, Gary Gates and Danny Bell, for an exceptional season. The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced: H. 4760 (Word version) -- Rep. Miller: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE LOWCOUNTRY DAY SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER TEAM OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2005 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACHES, GARY GATES AND DANNY BELL, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON. The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced: H. 4761 (Word version) -- Rep. Delleney: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEP SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON LEARNING OF THE DEATH OF CHESTER COUNTY COUNCILMAN WILLIAM "BILL" WESTBROOK AND EXTENDING THEIR CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced: H. 4762 (Word version) -- Rep. Delleney: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE LATE GEORGE "BUNNY" GUY, SR., CHESTER COUNTY COUNCILMAN AND BUSINESSMAN, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS DEATH. The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced: H. 4763 (Word version) -- Rep. Frye: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BATESBURG-LEESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON ITS MOST IMPRESSIVE CAPTURING OF THE 2005 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACHING STAFF, LED BY HEAD COACH COURTNEY MCINNIS, ON AN UNFORGETTABLE SEASON. The Resolution was adopted.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration: H. 4764 (Word version) -- Reps. Phillips and Harrell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2006, AT 12:00 NOON, AS THE DATE FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITADEL, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, LANDER UNIVERSITY, MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, AND WINTHROP UNIVERSITY TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2006, OR WHOSE POSITIONS OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND NOMINATING AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THESE OFFICES DURING THE JOINT SESSION. Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring: (1) That the House of Representatives and the Senate meet in joint session in the Hall of the House of Representatives Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at 12:00 noon, for the purpose of electing members of the boards of trustees of The Citadel, Clemson University, College of Charleston, Coastal Carolina University, Francis Marion University, Lander University, Medical University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University, University of South Carolina, Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School, and Winthrop University to succeed those members whose terms expire in 2006, or whose positions otherwise must be filled; and (2) That all nominations be made by the Chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee which screened the candidates for the above offices and that no further nominating nor any seconding speeches be made during the joint session by members of the General Assembly on behalf of any of the candidates. The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
On motion of Rep. MCGEE, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration: H. 4765 (Word version) -- Reps. McGee, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO BOYS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2006, FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 12:30 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 16, 2006, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 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.
The following was introduced: H. 4766 (Word version) -- Reps. Jefferson and Clyburn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR ETHELINE P. WASHINGTON OF BERKELEY COUNTY FOR HER LAUDABLE CONTRIBUTIONS AND SINCERE DEVOTION TO PUBLIC EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR OVER FORTY YEARS AND TO COMMEND HER FOR HER LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO HER FAMILY, CHURCH, AND COMMUNITY. The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced: H. 4767 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT THE DEATH OF CORRIN FITTS BOWERS OF HAMPTON COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS. The Resolution was adopted.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1215 (Word version) -- Senators Reese, Alexander, Anderson, Bryant, Campsen, Cleary, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J. V. Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO TAKE SWIFT AND APPROPRIATE ACTION TO PROTECT AND SECURE THE SEAPORTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO PREVENT THE TRANSFER OF THE SECURITY AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF SEAPORTS TO ANY KNOWN FOREIGN STATE THAT PROVIDED LOGISTICAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO TERRORISTS THAT ATTACKED THE UNITED STATES ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows: Agnew Altman Anderson Anthony Bailey Bales Ballentine Bannister Battle Bingham Bowers Brady Branham Breeland G. Brown J. Brown R. Brown Cato Ceips Chalk Chellis Clark Clemmons Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cooper Dantzler Davenport Delleney Duncan Edge Emory Frye Funderburk Hagood Haley Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Harvin Haskins Hayes Herbkersman J. Hines Hinson Hiott Hodges Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Kirsh Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Mahaffey McCraw McGee McLeod Merrill Miller Moody-Lawrence J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Norman Ott Owens Parks Perry Phillips E. H. Pitts M. A. Pitts Rhoad Rice Rivers Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sinclair Skelton D. C. Smith G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith W. D. Smith Stewart Taylor Thompson Toole Townsend Tripp Umphlett Vaughn Viers Walker Weeks White Whitmire Witherspoon Young
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, March 7. Ted Vick James Lucas Douglas Jennings Denny Neilson Todd Rutherford Kenneth Kennedy Bill Cotty Harold Mitchell Fletcher Smith Karl Allen Becky Martin Gene Pinson Jerry Govan David Mack Seth Whipper
The SPEAKER granted Rep. BARFIELD a leave of absence for the week due to a business trip to Germany with the Chamber of Commerce.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. TALLEY a leave of absence for the day.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. MARTIN a temporary leave of absence.
Announcement was made that Dr. John DuBose of Camden is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
Bill Number: H. 4351 (Word version)
Bill Number: H. 4351 (Word version)
Bill Number: H. 4351 (Word version)
Bill Number: H. 4685 (Word version)
Bill Number: H. 4727 (Word version)
Bill Number: H. 4746 (Word version)
Bill Number: H. 4718 (Word version)
Bill Number: H. 4503 (Word version)
Bill Number: H. 4503 (Word version)
Bill Number: H. 4503 (Word version)
At 12:30 p.m. the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House. The President of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that it had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both Houses.
OF THE AMERICAN LEGION The Reading Clerk of the House read the following Concurrent Resolution: S. 1067 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE THOMAS L. BOCK, TO ADDRESS THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006.
The Honorable Thomas L. Bock and distinguished party were escorted to the rostrum by Senators Knotts, Setzler, Campsen, Hayes, Thomas and Anderson and REPRESENTATIVES E. H. PITTS, JR., CLARK, HOSEY, BATTLE, MILLER and MCLEOD.
Greetings, Speaker Bobby HARRELL, members of the South Carolina Senate and House of Representatives, distinguished guests. Lt. Governor Bauer. I thank you for that wonderful introduction. I do appreciate your kind words. I'm glad to be here and I thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. Before I begin, let me take a moment to introduce members of the American Legion family who are with me today: the Commander of the South Carolina American Legion, Richard E. Walsh Sr., from Charleston, South Carolina, the National Executive Committeeman for the American Legion of South Carolina, R.M. Singletary of Cross, South Carolina, the Adjutant of the American Legion of South Carolina, Jimmy Hawk of Irmo, South Carolina, the President of the American Legion's Auxiliary for South Carolina, Theodore Montague of Columbia, South Carolina, and the Secretary of the American Legion's Ladies Auxiliary of South Carolina, Beth Douglas of Rock Hill, South Carolina. Upon conclusion of his address, the National Commander and his escort party retired from the Chamber.
The purposes of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the PRESIDENT announced that under the terms of the Concurrent Resolution the Joint Assembly would recede from business.
At 12:51 p.m. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair. Rep. PERRY moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following: H. 4747 (Word version) -- Reps. Funderburk, Harrison, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE REGINALD I. LLOYD OF KERSHAW COUNTY UPON HIS HISTORIC APPOINTMENT AS UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO HONOR HIM FOR HIS CONTINUED COMMITMENT OF SERVICE TO THE STATE. H. 4748 (Word version) -- Reps. F. N. Smith, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE REVEREND ROY NELSON PEA OF CAPITAL HEIGHTS, MARYLAND, AND FORMERLY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO HIS FELLOW MAN AND ESPECIALLY TO THOSE LESS FORTUNATE THROUGH COUNTLESS ACTS OF KINDNESS AND SERVICE.
At 12:52 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. BATTLE, adjourned in memory of Victor James, father-in-law of House employee Pat James, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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