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

Tuesday, March 1, 2016
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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

Our thought for today is from Psalm 122:9: "For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good."

Let us pray. Bless us, O Lord, with Your most gracious favor. Provide these Representatives the necessary tools to accomplish what is meaningful and necessary for the good of this State. Look in favor upon our leaders, the President, Governor, Speaker, and staff as they strive to do Your will. Protect our defenders of freedom at home and abroad as they protect us. Heal the wounds, those seen and those hidden, of our brave warriors. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers. Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. DANING moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Thomas William Casey of Goose Creek, which was agreed to.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1123 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO SALUTE THE CHESNEE HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIVE CHEER TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A SUPERLATIVE SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

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

ROLL CALL

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

Allison                Anderson               Anthony
Atwater                Bales                  Ballentine
Bamberg                Bannister              Bernstein
Bingham                Bradley                Brannon
G. A. Brown            R. L. Brown            Burns
Chumley                Clary                  Clemmons
Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter            Cole
Collins                Corley                 Crosby
Daning                 Delleney               Dillard
Douglas                Duckworth              Felder
Finlay                 Forrester              Fry
Funderburk             Gagnon                 Gambrell
George                 Gilliard               Goldfinch
Hamilton               Hardee                 Hart
Hayes                  Henderson              Henegan
Herbkersman            Hicks                  Hiott
Hixon                  Horne                  Hosey
Howard                 Jefferson              Johnson
Jordan                 Kennedy                King
Kirby                  Knight                 Limehouse
Loftis                 Long                   Lowe
Lucas                  McCoy                  W. J. McLeod
Merrill                D. C. Moss             V. S. Moss
Murphy                 Nanney                 Norman
Norrell                Ott                    Pitts
Pope                   Putnam                 Ridgeway
Rivers                 Ryhal                  Sandifer
Simrill                G. R. Smith            J. E. Smith
Sottile                Southard               Spires
Tallon                 Taylor                 Tinkler
Whipper                White                  Whitmire
Williams               Willis                 Yow

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, March 1.

Terry Alexander                   William Bowers
Heather Crawford                  Jonathon Hill
Kenneth F. Hodges                 Chip Huggins
David Mack                        Harold Mitchell
Joseph Neal                       Robert Riley
Leola Robinson-Simpson            G. Murrell Smith
Leon Stavrinakis                  McLain R. "Mac" Toole
David Weeks                       Anne Parks

Total Present--112

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MCEACHERN a leave of absence for the day to attend a meeting with Vice President Biden in Washington, D.C.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

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. WELLS a leave of absence for the day.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

ACTING SPEAKER KENNEDY IN CHAIR

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. Matthew N. Thoma of West Columbia was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

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. 4165 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/01/16   WHIPPER

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4413 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/01/16   KING

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4542 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/01/16   KING and WHIPPER

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4562 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/01/16   YOW

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4701 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/01/16   HIXON, TAYLOR and JOHNSON

CO-SPONSOR REMOVED

Bill Number:   H. 4967 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
03/01/16   CLARY

SPEAKER IN CHAIR

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

S. 1000--RECOMMITTED

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 1000 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO PERMIT THE TOWN OF CAMDEN TO ANNEX CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY BY ORDINANCE UPON FINDING THAT THE PROPERTY IS BLIGHTED.

Rep. FUNDERBURK moved to recommit the Bill to the Kershaw Delegation, which was agreed to.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

Rep. G. A. BROWN moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.

RECURRENCE TO THE MORNING HOUR

Rep. CLEMMONS moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.

SENT TO THE SENATE

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

H. 4946 (Word version) -- Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO NATURAL PUBLIC SWIMMING AREAS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4570, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

H. 4941--DEBATE ADJOURNED

Rep. ALLISON moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, March 2, which was adopted:

H. 4941 (Word version) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-20-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT A STATEWIDE PROGRAM FOR IDENTIFYING FISCAL PRACTICES AND BUDGETARY CONDITIONS THAT, IF UNCORRECTED, COULD COMPROMISE THE FISCAL INTEGRITY OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND FOR ADVISING THE DISTRICT ON HOW TO TAKE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS, AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE EMERGENCY REGULATIONS TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-20-95 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE AUDITOR TO ADOPT THE STATEWIDE PROGRAM CREATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN SECTION 59-20-90 AND USE IT TO IDENTIFY FISCAL PRACTICES AND BUDGETARY CONDITIONS THAT, IF UNCORRECTED, COULD COMPROMISE THE FISCAL INTEGRITY OF A STATE AGENCY THAT IS ALSO A LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY AND TO ADVISE THE STATE AGENCY THAT IS ALSO A LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY ON HOW TO TAKE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO ENABLE THE STATE AUDITOR TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO IMMEDIATELY ASSUME EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF THE STATE AGENCY THAT IS ALSO A LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY FOR WHICH IT HAS MADE A DECLARATION OF FISCAL CAUTION OR FISCAL EMERGENCY, TO CONTINUE THIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF THE LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY UNTIL THE STATE AUDITOR RELEASES THE STATE AGENCY THAT IS ALSO A LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY FROM THE DECLARATION OF FISCAL CAUTION OR FISCAL EMERGENCY, AS APPLICABLE, AND TO DIRECT THE STATE AUDITOR TO PROMULGATE EMERGENCY REGULATIONS TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

H. 4948--COMMITTED

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4948 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SHALL APPOINT THE SECRETARY BEGINNING JULY 1, 2016; TO EXTEND THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6, ACT 114 OF 2007, SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION UNTIL JULY 1, 2016; AND TO DELETE PARAGRAPH 84.18, PART 1B, ACT 91 OF 2015, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION.

Rep. DELLENEY moved to commit the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary, which was agreed to.

H. 4701--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4701 (Word version) -- Reps. Pitts, White, G. M. Smith, Simrill, Willis, Hardee, Corley, Duckworth, Fry, Goldfinch, Jordan, Erickson, Delleney, Long, Lowe, Sandifer, McCoy, Newton, Rivers, Herbkersman, Bradley, Bowers, Finlay, Huggins, Hicks, Johnson, Hixon and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SECOND AMENDMENT PRESERVATION ACT" AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE SHALL NOT ENFORCE CERTAIN LAWS, RULES, OR REGULATIONS THAT LIMIT THE RIGHT OF A PERSON TO OWN, POSSESS, OR USE A FIREARM, AMMUNITIONS, OR FIREARM ACCESSORIES, ACCEPT CERTAIN FEDERAL FUNDS THAT REQUIRE FIREARMS TO BE REGISTERED OR CONFISCATED, OR EXPEND ANY STATE FUNDS TOWARD THE ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LAWS, RULES, OR REGULATIONS THAT REQUIRE FIREARMS TO BE REGISTERED OR CONFISCATED.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. WHIPPER 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. 4413--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4413 (Word version) -- Reps. H. A. Crawford, Norrell, M. S. McLeod, Henegan, V. S. Moss, Hicks and King: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCATIONS AT WHICH A PERSON MAY LEAVE AN INFANT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WITHOUT CRIMINAL PENALTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE SAFE HAVENS TO POST A NOTICE STATING THAT THE LOCATION IS A SAFE HAVEN, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PREPARE THE NOTICE FOR USE BY SAFE HAVENS, TO ALLOW THE PLACEMENT OF AN INFANT NOT MORE THAN ONE YEAR OLD AT A SAFE HAVEN, AND TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "INFANT".

The Committee on Judiciary proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 4413 (COUNCIL\BH\4413C001.BH.VR16), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting language and inserting:
/   SECTION   1.   Section 63-7-40(B), (G), and (J) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"(B)(1)     A facility, agency, or other location designated as a safe haven pursuant to subsection (J)(2) must post a notice prepared by the department on its premises that is prominently displayed for view by the public, stating that the facility, agency, or other location is a safe haven at which a person may leave an infant.

(2)   The safe haven must offer the person leaving the infant information concerning the legal effect of leaving the infant with the safe haven.

(2)(3)   The safe haven must ask the person leaving the infant to identify any parent of the infant other than the person leaving the infant with the safe haven. The safe haven also must attempt to obtain from the person information concerning the infant's background and medical history as specified on a form provided by the Department of Social Services department. This information includes must include, but is not limited to, information concerning the use of a controlled substance by the infant's mother, provided that information regarding the use of a controlled substance by the infant's mother is not admissible as evidence of the unlawful use of a controlled substance in any court proceeding. The safe haven shall must give the person a copy of the form and a prepaid envelope for mailing the form to the Department of Social Services department if the person does not wish to provide the information to the safe haven. These The department must provide these materials must be provided to safe havens by the department.

(3)(4)   Any identifying Identifying information disclosed by the person leaving the infant must be kept confidential by the safe haven and disclosed to no one other than the department. However, if a court determines that the immunity provisions of subsection (H) do not apply, the safe haven may disclose the information as permitted by confidentiality protections applicable to records of the safe haven, if the safe haven has such confidentiality protections for records. The department shall must maintain confidentiality of this information in accordance with Section 63-7-1990.

(G)   A person who leaves an infant at a safe haven or directs another person to do so must not be prosecuted for any criminal offense on account of such action if:

(1)   the person is a parent of the infant or is acting at the direction of a parent;

(2)   the person leaves the infant in the physical custody of a staff member or an employee of the safe haven; and

(3)   the infant is not more than thirty one hundred eighty days old or the infant is reasonably determined by the hospital or hospital outpatient facility to be not more than thirty one hundred eighty days old.

This subsection does not apply to prosecution for the infliction of any harm upon the infant other than the harm inherent in abandonment.

(J)   For purposes of this section:

(1)   'infant' means a person not more than thirty one hundred eighty days old; and

(2)   'safe haven' means a hospital or hospital outpatient facility, a law enforcement agency, a fire station, an emergency medical services station, or any staffed house of worship during hours when the facility is staffed."
SECTION   2.   This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. MCCOY explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.

The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill.

The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 99; Nays 0

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Alexander              Allison                Anderson
Anthony                Atwater                Ballentine
Bamberg                Bannister              Bernstein
Bingham                Bradley                Brannon
R. L. Brown            Burns                  Chumley
Clary                  Clemmons               Clyburn
Cobb-Hunter            Cole                   Collins
H. A. Crawford         Crosby                 Daning
Delleney               Dillard                Douglas
Duckworth              Felder                 Finlay
Forrester              Fry                    Funderburk
Gagnon                 Gambrell               George
Gilliard               Goldfinch              Hamilton
Hardee                 Hart                   Hayes
Henderson              Henegan                Herbkersman
Hicks                  Hill                   Hiott
Hixon                  Horne                  Hosey
Huggins                Jefferson              Johnson
Jordan                 King                   Kirby
Knight                 Limehouse              Loftis
Long                   Lowe                   Lucas
McCoy                  W. J. McLeod           Merrill
D. C. Moss             V. S. Moss             Murphy
Nanney                 Newton                 Norman
Norrell                Ott                    Pope
Putnam                 Ridgeway               Riley
Rivers                 Robinson-Simpson       Ryhal
Sandifer               Simrill                G. M. Smith
G. R. Smith            J. E. Smith            Sottile
Spires                 Stavrinakis            Tallon
Taylor                 Tinkler                Toole
Weeks                  Whipper                White
Whitmire               Willis                 Yow

Total--99

Those who voted in the negative are:

Total--0

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

H. 4165--DEBATE ADJOURNED

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4165 (Word version) -- Reps. King, Henegan, Douglas, Williams, M. S. McLeod and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION REGIME FEE FAIRNESS TO DEPLOYED SERVICE MEMBERS ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 27-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE A HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION MAY NOT ENFORCE A LIEN FOR HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION REGIME FEES THAT ACCRUE AND ARE NOT PAID DURING THE TIME PERIOD THAT THE HOMEOWNER IS DEPLOYED OR MOBILIZED OUTSIDE OF THIS STATE UNTIL THE HOMEOWNER RETURNS FROM DEPLOYMENT, TO PROVIDE A HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION MAY NOT ASSESS OR IMPOSE PENALTIES FOR HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION REGIME FEES NOT PAID DURING THE TIME PERIOD THAT THE HOMEOWNER IS DEPLOYED OR MOBILIZED OUTSIDE OF THIS STATE; TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT ALSO APPLICABLE TO DEPENDENTS RESIDING WITH THE SERVICE MEMBER; TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMINOLOGY; AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS RETROACTIVE TO JANUARY 1, 2015.

Rep. SANDIFER moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Tuesday, March 15, which was agreed to.

H. 4262--DEBATE ADJOURNED

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4262 (Word version) -- Reps. Erickson, M. S. McLeod, Collins and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-13-825, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAINING FOR FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME OPERATORS AND EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL TRAINING; TO AMEND SECTION 63-13-830, RELATING TO STATEMENTS OF REGISTRATION FOR FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND RIGHTS OF FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 63-13-850, RELATING TO APPEALS OF DECISIONS TO WITHDRAW A STATEMENT OF REGISTRATION OF A FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME, SO AS TO ALSO ADDRESS APPEALS OF DECISIONS TO DENY AN APPLICATION FOR A STATEMENT OR RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION.

Rep. DOUGLAS moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Wednesday, March 2, which was agreed to.

H. 4542--DEBATE ADJOURNED

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 4542 (Word version) -- Reps. McKnight, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Hill, King and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 65 TO TITLE 44 TO ENACT THE "EXPERIMENTAL HEALTH CARE TREATMENT LAW" SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ACCESS TO EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENTS FOR PATIENTS WITH AN ADVANCED ILLNESS, TO ESTABLISH CONDITIONS FOR USE OF EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENTS, TO PROHIBIT PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE AND OTHER SANCTIONS OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS SOLELY FOR RECOMMENDING OR PROVIDING AN EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENT, TO CLARIFY DUTIES OF A HEALTH INSURER WITH REGARD TO EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THIS CHAPTER, TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ACTIONS BY STATE OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS, TO RESTRICT CERTAIN CAUSES OF ACTION ARISING FROM THE USE OF EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Rep. DOUGLAS moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Wednesday, March 2, which was agreed to.

H. 4982--POINT OF ORDER

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

H. 4982 (Word version) -- Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK CONTROL REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4565, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. HIOTT made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution 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. 4983--POINT OF ORDER

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

H. 4983 (Word version) -- Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO WELL STANDARDS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4571, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. HIOTT made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution 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.

S. 1002--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 1002 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-23-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOUNDARIES OF THE MURRELL'S INLET-GARDEN CITY FIRE DISTRICT, SO AS TO REVISE THE BOUNDARIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 4-23-15 RELATING TO THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SAME DISTRICT.

The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 83; Nays 0

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Allison                Anderson               Anthony
Atwater                Bamberg                Bannister
Bernstein              Bingham                Bradley
Brannon                R. L. Brown            Burns
Chumley                Clemmons               Clyburn
Cole                   Collins                H. A. Crawford
Crosby                 Daning                 Delleney
Dillard                Douglas                Duckworth
Felder                 Finlay                 Forrester
Fry                    Funderburk             Gagnon
Gambrell               George                 Gilliard
Goldfinch              Hamilton               Hardee
Hart                   Henderson              Hicks
Hixon                  Horne                  Hosey
Huggins                Jefferson              Johnson
Jordan                 Kennedy                Kirby
Knight                 Limehouse              Loftis
Long                   Lowe                   Lucas
McCoy                  W. J. McLeod           D. C. Moss
V. S. Moss             Murphy                 Nanney
Norman                 Norrell                Pitts
Pope                   Putnam                 Ridgeway
Riley                  Rivers                 Robinson-Simpson
Ryhal                  Simrill                G. M. Smith
Sottile                Spires                 Stavrinakis
Tallon                 Taylor                 Tinkler
Toole                  Weeks                  White
Willis                 Yow

Total--83

Those who voted in the negative are:

Total--0

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

Rep. G. A. BROWN moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4992 (Word version) -- Reps. Allison, Brannon, Chumley, Cole, Forrester and Tallon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR NORMAN F. PULLIAM, SR., FOR HIS MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SC SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND AND TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST AS HE CONTINUES TO SERVE.

ADJOURNMENT

At 1:02 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. DANING, adjourned in memory of Thomas William Casey of Goose Creek, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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