Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
In accordance with the Proclamation of the Governor, the House assembled at 12:00 Noon.
The SPEAKER took the Chair and deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark, as follows:
Lord God, when our responsibilities are increased, then we ask for a double portion of Your guidance. As we face the duties of this day, cause us to use every God given moment wisely and with the greatest discretion. Keep us focused on doing what is right as with joined hands we walk and work together. May we use Your teachings not as a spare tire, but as a steering wheel for our every thought, word and deed. May we feel Your never failing presence around us to protect us, before us to lead us, beneath us to hold us up. The Lord bless and keep us, now and forever. 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 Thursday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
The following was received.
Executive Order No. 99-32
Whereas, the video gaming legislation pending before the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina is a matter of great importance to the citizens of the State; and
Whereas, the General Assembly has been unable to agree on comprehensive video gaming legislation; and
Whereas, Article IV, Section 19 of the South Carolina Constitution states inter alia:
The Governor may on extraordinary occasions convene the General Assembly in extra session.
and,
Whereas, being mindful of the duties and responsibilities placed on me by the Constitution and laws of this State; and in determining that there exists an extraordinary occasion requiring me to convene the General Assembly in extra session prior to the next regular session of the General Assembly.
Now, Therefore, pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of South Carolina, and by the power vested in me by Article IV, Section 19 of the Constitution of the State of South Carolina, I hereby call an extra session of the General Assembly of South Carolina to convene at the State House in Columbia on Tuesday, June 29, 1999, at noon.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS 24TH DAY OF JUNE, 1999.
/s/ Jim Hodges
Governor
Attest:
James M. Miles
Secretary of State
Rep. PHILLIPS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Diane Baker Jackson, which was agreed to.
The following was introduced:
H. 4263 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, H. Brown, Sharpe, Cato, Townsend, D. Smith, J. Brown, Allison, Kirsh, Leach, Lee, Littlejohn, Lucas, McGee, F. Smith and R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE MATTERS WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DURING THE EXTRA SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEGINNING TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1999, AND PROVIDE THAT THIS EXTRA SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1999, NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. UNLESS EXTENDED BY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE OF BOTH HOUSES WHICH RESOLUTION MAY PROVIDE ONLY FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE SAME MATTERS THE EXTRA SESSION WAS AUTHORIZED TO CONSIDER AS PROVIDED HEREIN.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That during the extra session of the General Assembly beginning at 12:00 noon, Tuesday, June 29, 1999, the only matters that may be taken up by the General Assembly are the following:
(1) consideration of gubernatorial vetoes;
(2) receipt, consideration, and confirmation of appointments;
(3) ratification of acts;
(4) consideration of H.3002, including the receipt of and action on any conference or free conference report and messages pertaining to such report;
(5) consideration of H.3834, including, but not limited to, receipt, consideration, and disposition of any conference and free conference report, appointment of conference and free conference committees, and messages pertaining to such report;
(6) consideration of local matters which have the unanimous consent of the affected delegation; and
(7) consideration of resolutions expressing sympathy or congratulations.
Be it further resolved that the extra session of the General Assembly convened at 12:00 noon, on June 29, 1999, shall stand adjourned sine die no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 1999, unless extended by concurrent resolution adopted by a two-thirds majority vote of both the Senate and House of Representatives, provided that such extension resolution may provide only for the consideration of those matters set forth in items (1) through (7) of this resolution.
Rep. WILKINS explained the Resolution.
Rep. SHEHEEN proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name B21\RESOLUTION), which was rejected:
Amend the resolution, as and if amended, by STRIKING SECTION (5).
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. SHEHEEN explained the amendment.
The question then recurred to the adoption of the amendment.
Rep. SHEHEEN demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Bales Barrett Beck Campsen Cato Davenport Delleney Easterday Emory Fleming Frye Gamble Hamilton Harris Hawkins Kirsh Klauber Koon Leach Littlejohn Loftis Lucas Martin McCraw McGee McMahand Meacham Neal Neal J.M. Parks Phillips Rice Robinson Sheheen Simrill Smith D. Smith F. Smith R. Stille Taylor Townsend Trotter Vaughn Webb
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Askins Bailey Barfield Battle Breeland Brown G. Brown H. Brown J. Carnell Chellis Clyburn Cooper Cotty Dantzler Edge Harrell Harvin Hayes Hinson Hosey Jennings Keegan Kelley Knotts Law Lee Limehouse Lourie McLeod M. McLeod W. Miller Neilson Ott Quinn Rhoad Riser Rodgers Sandifer Scott Seithel Smith J. Stuart Tripp Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Young-Brickell
So, the amendment was rejected.
Rep. FLEMING proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc Name COUNCIL\DKA\AMEND\3617MM99), which was tabled.
Amend the resolution, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered item to read:
/ ( ) any outstanding conference committee reports; /
Renumber items to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. FLEMING explained the amendment.
Rep. KIRSH moved to table the amendment.
Rep. FLEMING demanded the yeas and nays, which were not ordered.
The amendment was then tabled by a division vote of 68 to 11.
The question then recurred to the adoption of the Concurrent Resolution.
Rep. HAWKINS demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allen Allison Altman Askins Bailey Barfield Barrett Battle Beck Brown G. Brown H. Brown J. Carnell Cato Chellis Clyburn Cotty Dantzler Easterday Edge Emory Gilham Gourdine Harrell Harvin Hayes Hines J. Hinson Hosey Jennings Keegan Kelley Knotts Law Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Lourie Martin McGee McLeod M. McLeod W. McMahand Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal J.M. Neilson Ott Parks Quinn Rhoad Riser Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Smith F. Smith J. Smith R. Stuart Taylor Townsend Tripp Trotter Webb Whatley Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Young-Brickell
Those who voted in the negative are:
Bales Bowers Campsen Cooper Davenport Delleney Fleming Frye Gamble Hamilton Harris Hawkins Inabinett Kirsh Klauber Koon Leach Loftis Lucas McCraw Meacham Phillips Rice Robinson Sheheen Simrill Stille Vaughn Whipper
So, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER arose to a point of personal privilege.
The following was introduced:
H. 4264 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING BARBARA L. HAYNES OF COLUMBIA FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, AND WISHING HER HAPPINESS UPON HER RETIREMENT.
Whereas, Barbara Lewis Haynes, a native of Darlington County, has served the State of South Carolina faithfully and admirably for thirty years; and
Whereas, she began working for the Legislative Council of the General Assembly in 1969 and is retiring from state service in 1999 as Office Manager of the Legislative Council; and
Whereas, Barbara Haynes has been a hard-working, devoted, and loyal state employee and is greatly deserving of recognition and thanks. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, commend and thank Barbara L. Haynes of Columbia for her many years of dedicated service to the State as an employee of the Legislative Council and wish her much happiness upon her retirement.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Barbara L. Haynes.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4265 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND EVELYN GEORGIANA MOONEYHAM OF COLUMBIA FOR MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO EXPRESS THE GENUINE AND DEEP APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS PART OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, ESPECIALLY FOR HER LOYALTY AND TIRELESS EFFORTS WHILE WORKING WITH THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM PUBLIC SERVICE.
Whereas, upon joining the staff of the Senate Judiciary Committee in January of 1969, Evelyn Georgiana Mooneyham of Columbia began a long and faithful career of outstanding public service; and
Whereas, possessing remarkable clerical skills and a warm and friendly smile, Georgiana Mooneyham worked diligently as a dedicated member of the staff of the Senate Judiciary Committee for approximately seventeen years, during which she also served faithfully as secretary and Administrative Assistant for former Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the late Senator L. Marion Gressette; and
Whereas, upon leaving the Senate Judiciary Committee in October of 1985, and following a brief period of service with the South Carolina Educational Television Commission, Georgiana Mooneyham continued public service as part of the legislative process by becoming a member of the research staff of the South Carolina Legislative Council in February of 1986; and
Whereas, conscientious to the core, and bringing her warm smile, therapeutic personality, and a wealth of experience with her, Georgiana Mooneyham proved to be a genuine asset to the Legislative Council where she continued in her faithful and dedicated service in research, as stenographer to drafting attorneys, and working in a variety of capacities with members of the general public as well as elected members of the General Assembly until her retirement, after thirty years of outstanding public service, on June 30, 1999; and
Whereas, throughout her life and career of public service, Georgiana Mooneyham was a significant contributor and team player and has been recognized by virtually all who have known and worked with her as a kind, gentle, and genuinely caring person, and as one who lends a helping hand whenever and wherever needed, to family, friends, coworkers, and strangers alike. Doing justly, loving mercy, walking humbly, Evelyn Georgiana Mooneyham has been both an inspiration and example to those who would do unto others as they would have others do unto them. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate and commend Evelyn Georgiana Mooneyham of Columbia for more than thirty years of outstanding service to the State of South Carolina, express the genuine and deep appreciation of the members of the General Assembly for her dedicated service on behalf of the people of South Carolina as part of the legislative process, especially for her loyalty and tireless efforts while working with the Senate Judiciary Committee and the South Carolina Legislative Council, and extend best wishes to her on the occasion of her retirement from public service.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Evelyn Georgiana Mooneyham of Columbia.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 910 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Courson, Jackson, Washington, Ford, Matthews, J. Verne Smith and Reese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO THANK THE MEMBERS OF THE SELECTION RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONUMENT COMMISSION FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO SEEING THAT THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN-AMERICANS TO THIS STATE RECEIVE OVERDUE RECOGNITION ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS.
Whereas, the General Assembly authorized an African American History Monument on the Capitol Complex grounds to honor the struggles and contributions of African Americans during this state's history; and
Whereas, eleven private citizens, historians, artists, and museum professionals worked tirelessly during a year-long, national search to select a design that would represent this rich, colorful history; and
Whereas, the monument designed by sculptor Ed Dwight is closer to reality because of this committee's efforts; and
Whereas, it is appropriate for the General Assembly to pause in its deliberations and recognize the contributions of the committee members; and
Whereas, committee members included chairman Mac Arthur Goodwin, Elizabeth Alston, William Bodine, Dr. Walter B. Edgar, Amanda Hawkins, Dr. Terry K. Hunter, Dr. Henry G. Michaux, John Rainey, James Wakefield, Dr. Robert R. Weyeneth, and Manning Williams. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, commends and thanks the committee members for their efforts.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the above listed committee members.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4266 (Word version) -- Reps. Law, Dantzler, Hinson, Gourdine and H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-136, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NO WAKE ZONE AT PIMLICO BOAT LANDING IN BERKELEY COUNTY.
On motion of Rep. HINSON, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4267 (Word version) -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 856 OF 1964, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WHITNEY AREA FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS WHICH MAY BE BORROWED BY THE DISTRICT BOARD FROM ONE HUNDRED TO FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
On motion of Rep. D. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
The following was introduced:
H. 4268 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THEIR ASSISTANT ACT AND GENERAL CLERK, MARJORIE WATERS LEITER, FOR HER EXEMPLARY PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AND EXTEND VERY BEST WISHES FOR A LONG AND FULFILLING RETIREMENT.
Whereas, with mixed emotions, the members of the House of Representatives have learned that Marjorie W. Leiter of Richland County is retiring on June 30, 1999; and
Whereas, the House of Representatives has been blessed over the years with a staff composed of very able and talented people, and Marjorie Leiter is clearly one of the most capable individuals who has served the General Assembly; and
Whereas, when Marjorie Leiter was named Assistant Act and General Clerk for the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1990, she had an extensive record of public service; and
Whereas, she was employed at the South Carolina Tax Commission from 1967 until 1979; and
Whereas, Marjorie Waters Leiter was born and raised in Blackshear, Georgia, and graduated from Blackshear High School; and
Whereas, Marjorie continued her studies at the University of Georgia and following her graduation in 1956, she married Howard T. Leiter, also a native of Georgia, on April 6, 1957; and
Whereas, Marjorie and Howard live in Spring Valley and throughout their home is a glow of warmth reflected by their love of antiques. They also share a passion for gardening and their yard is spectacular year-round; and
Whereas, we are told that Marjorie loves to play bridge and also finds time for golf and tennis; and
Whereas, Marjorie Leiter has understood the words "duty" and "loyalty" in their larger context and in their nobler adjuration - to listen quietly, to counsel wisely, and to keep confidences; and
Whereas, it is with some sadness that we witness our friend bringing to a close an extraordinary career in public service, a career that has spanned many years, that has witnessed much change, and that has generated an example for others to follow; and
Whereas, legislators and staff alike will miss Marjorie Leiter and her standards of excellence, thoroughness, and efficiency; and
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives would like to offer to this truly gracious and lovely lady their sincere thanks for her contributions to the House of Representatives, the General Assembly, and the State of South Carolina. Now, therefore,
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, express gratitude and appreciation to their Assistant Act and General Clerk, Marjorie Waters Leiter, for her exemplary public service to the South Carolina General Assembly on the occasion of her retirement and extend very best wishes for a long and fulfilling retirement.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Marjorie Leiter.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4269 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. ADA S. COOPER OF LEE COUNTY ON THE HAPPY OCCASION OF HER NINETY-SEVENTH BIRTHDAY (TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 1999) AND COMMEND AND THANK HER FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE FOR MANY YEARS TO THE CITIZENS OF HER COMMUNITY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Resolution was adopted.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 913 (Word version) -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MRS. BARBARA B. STONE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GREENVILLE COUNTY DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD, FOR HER THIRTY YEARS OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BOARD ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 914 (Word version) -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION APPLAUDING THE ACE CLUB OF MANNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CLARENDON COUNTY FOR ITS OUTSTANDING EFFORTS IN CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND CONGRATULATING THE CLUB MEMBERS ON THEIR RECOGNITION AS CHAMPIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENT FOR 1998 AND 1999 AND AS WINNERS OF THE 1999 EAGLES ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Allen Allison Altman Askins Bailey Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Beck Bowers Breeland Brown G. Brown H. Brown J. Campsen Carnell Cato Chellis Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Fleming Frye Gamble Gilham Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harris Harvin Haskins Hawkins Hayes Hines J. Hinson Hosey Howard Inabinett Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Lourie Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McGee McLeod M. McLeod W. McMahand Meacham Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal Neal J.M. Neilson Ott Parks Phillips Pinckney Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith D. Smith F. Smith J. Smith R. Stille Stuart Taylor Townsend Tripp Trotter Vaughn Webb Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Young-Brickell
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, June 29.
Theodore Brown
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The SPEAKER granted Rep. HARRISON a leave of absence for the week due to military service.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. WALKER a leave of absence for the day to attend a meeting in California.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. MADDOX a leave of absence for the week.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. M. HINES a leave of absence due to illness.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. WOODRUM a leave of absence for the week.
Rep. SHEHEEN moved that the House recede until 2:30 P.M., which was agreed to.
At 2:30 P.M. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.
The House stood in silent prayer for the speedy recovery of George Bailey, Jr., son of Representative George Bailey, who was in a serious automobile accident.
The question of a quorum was raised.
A quorum was later present.
Rep. KELLEY moved that Rule 3.9 be invoked. The motion was seconded by ten members and the SPEAKER ordered that the absent members be sent for.
Rep. HAWKINS moved to rescind Rule 3.9.
Rep. HAWKINS demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Bales Beck Bowers Campsen Cooper Easterday Emory Frye Gilham Gourdine Hamilton Harris Hawkins Hines J. Hosey Kirsh Klauber Koon Lanford Leach Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Lucas Mack McGee McMahand Meacham Neal J.M. Phillips Rice Robinson Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith F. Smith R. Stille Taylor Trotter Vaughn Webb Witherspoon
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Bailey Battle Breeland Brown J. Brown T. Carnell Chellis Clyburn Cotty Dantzler Davenport Edge Fleming Gamble Govan Harrell Hinson Inabinett Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Knotts Law Lee Limehouse Lourie Martin McCraw McLeod M. Miller Moody-Lawrence Neilson Ott Parks Rhoad Riser Rodgers Sandifer Seithel Smith J. Townsend Tripp Whatley Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Young-Brickell
So, the House refused to rescind Rule 3.9.
Rep. SIMRILL moved to rescind Rule 3.9.
Rep. SIMRILL demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Barrett Beck Breeland Brown H. Brown J. Campsen Cato Easterday Emory Fleming Frye Gilham Gourdine Hamilton Harris Hawkins Hosey Inabinett Kirsh Klauber Koon Lanford Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McGee McMahand Meacham Neilson Phillips Rice Robinson Rutherford Scott Sheheen Simrill Smith D. Smith R. Stille Taylor Trotter Vaughn Webb Witherspoon
Those who voted in the negative are:
Askins Bailey Bales Barfield Battle Bowers Brown G. Brown T. Carnell Chellis Clyburn Cotty Dantzler Edge Gamble Govan Harrell Harvin Hayes Hines J. Hinson Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Knotts Law Lourie McLeod M. McLeod W. Miller Ott Parks Rhoad Riser Rodgers Sandifer Seithel Smith J. Stuart Townsend Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Young-Brickell
So, Rule 3.9 was rescinded.
Rep. KNOTTS moved that Rule 3.9 be invoked. The motion was seconded by ten members and the SPEAKER ordered that the absent members be sent for.
Rep. HAWKINS moved to rescind Rule 3.9.
Rep. HAWKINS demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Barrett Beck Breeland Brown J. Campsen Cooper Davenport Easterday Emory Fleming Frye Gilham Gourdine Hamilton Harris Hawkins Kirsh Klauber Koon Lanford Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Lucas Mack McCraw McGee Meacham Neilson Phillips Rice Robinson Rutherford Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith F. Smith R. Stille Taylor Trotter Vaughn Witherspoon
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Askins Bailey Bales Barfield Battle Bowers Brown G. Brown H. Brown T. Chellis Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cotty Dantzler Edge Gamble Govan Harrell Harvin Hayes Hines J. Hinson Hosey Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Knotts Law Lee Lloyd Lourie McLeod M. McLeod W. Miller Neal J.M. Ott Parks Rhoad Riser Rodgers Sandifer Scott Seithel Smith J. Stuart Townsend Webb Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Young-Brickell
So, Rule 3.9 was not rescinded.
The House stood at ease, subject to the call of the Chair.
At 6:30 P.M. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.
Rep. HASKINS moved that the Committee of Conference on the following Bill be resolved into a Committee of Free Conference and briefly explained the Conference Committee's reasons for this request:
H. 3002 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Hawkins, Altman, J. Brown, Loftis, Leach, Kelley, Harvin, Walker, D. Smith, Campsen, Stille, Davenport, Rice, Barrett, Cotty, Lanford, Wilder, Sharpe, Delleney, Littlejohn, Tripp, Witherspoon, Harris, Carnell, Kirsh, Vaughn, Webb, McKay, Riser, Sandifer, Cato, Simrill, Allison, Harrison, Barfield, McGee, Meacham, Hamilton, Koon, Fleming, Martin, Mason, Gilham, Edge, Robinson, Emory, McCraw, W. McLeod and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-19-170, ENACTING THE GAMBLING CRUISE PROHIBITION ACT, SO AS TO PROHIBIT GAMBLING ON A CRAFT THAT EMBARKS AND DISEMBARKS FROM ANY POINT IN THIS STATE AND TO MAKE THIS PROHIBITION APPLY WHETHER OR NOT THE GAMBLING ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED WITHIN THE WATERS OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allen Allison Askins Bailey Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bowers Breeland Brown G. Brown H. Brown J. Brown T. Carnell Cato Chellis Clyburn Cotty Dantzler Davenport Edge Emory Govan Harrell Harvin Haskins Hayes Hines J. Hinson Hosey Inabinett Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Knotts Law Lee Limehouse Lloyd Lourie Martin McGee McLeod M. McLeod W. Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal J.M. Neilson Ott Parks Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Smith D. Smith J. Stuart Taylor Townsend Tripp Webb Whatley Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Young-Brickell
Those who voted in the negative are:
Altman Beck Campsen Cooper Delleney Easterday Fleming Frye Gamble Gilham Hamilton Harris Hawkins Howard Kirsh Klauber Koon Lanford Leach Littlejohn Loftis Lucas Mack McCraw McMahand Meacham Neal Phillips Pinckney Robinson Sheheen Simrill Smith F. Smith R. Stille Trotter Vaughn
So, Free Conference Powers were rejected.
Rep. D. SMITH moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.
Rep. SHEHEEN demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allen Askins Bailey Bales Barfield Battle Bowers Brown J. Carnell Cato Chellis Clyburn Cooper Cotty Dantzler Edge Emory Gilham Govan Harrell Haskins Hayes Hinson Inabinett Jennings Keegan Kelley Lee Limehouse Lloyd Lourie Lucas Martin McGee McLeod M. McLeod W. Moody-Lawrence Neal J.M. Neilson Ott Parks Quinn Rhoad Riser Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Smith D. Smith J. Smith R. Stuart Taylor Townsend Tripp Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Young-Brickell
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allison Altman Barrett Beck Brown H. Brown T. Campsen Davenport Delleney Easterday Fleming Gamble Gourdine Hamilton Harris Harvin Hawkins Hines J. Hosey Howard Kennedy Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Leach Littlejohn Loftis Mack McCraw McMahand Meacham Miller Neal Phillips Rice Robinson Sheheen Simrill Smith F. Stille Trotter Vaughn Webb Whatley Whipper
So, the motion was agreed to.
Rep. ALTMAN moved that the House do now adjourn Sine Die.
Rep. YOUNG-BRICKELL demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Beck Campsen Cooper Davenport Delleney Easterday Frye Hamilton Hawkins Kirsh Klauber Koon Lanford Leach Lee Littlejohn Loftis Meacham Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith F. Stille Trotter Vaughn Whipper
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Askins Bailey Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bowers Breeland Brown G. Brown H. Brown J. Brown T. Carnell Cato Chellis Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cotty Dantzler Edge Emory Fleming Gamble Gilham Gourdine Govan Harrell Harris Harvin Haskins Hayes Hines J. Hinson Hosey Howard Inabinett Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Knotts Law Limehouse Lloyd Lourie Lucas Mack Martin McCraw McGee McLeod M. McLeod W. McMahand Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal Neal J.M. Neilson Ott Parks Phillips Pinckney Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Seithel Smith D. Smith J. Smith R. Stuart Taylor Townsend Tripp Webb Whatley Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Young-Brickell
So, the House refused to adjourn Sine Die.
Rep. HASKINS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn to meet at 12:00 Noon tomorrow, which was agreed to.
Rep. HASKINS moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 4264 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND THANKING BARBARA L. HAYNES OF COLUMBIA FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, AND WISHING HER HAPPINESS UPON HER RETIREMENT.
H. 4265 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND EVELYN GEORGIANA MOONEYHAM OF COLUMBIA FOR MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO EXPRESS THE GENUINE AND DEEP APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS PART OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, ESPECIALLY FOR HER LOYALTY AND TIRELESS EFFORTS WHILE WORKING WITH THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM PUBLIC SERVICE.
At 7:05 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. PHILLIPS adjourned in memory of Diane Baker Jackson, to meet at 12:00 Noon tomorrow.
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