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

Wednesday, October 3, 2018
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The Senate assembled at 1:00 P.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.

A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:

Lamentations 5:21

"Restore us to yourself, O Lord, that we may be restored; renew our days as of old."

Let us pray. Restore us to Yourself we pray, yet we don't even acknowledge You as Lord of our lives. Restore us to Yourself we pray, yet we fail to pray regularly even at meals. Restore us to Yourself we pray, yet we do not forgive or forget those who have hurt us. Restore us to Yourself we pray, yet we are jealous and not willing to rejoice in the blessings of others. Restore us to Yourself we pray, yet we do not open our hearts to even those we love. Restore us to Yourself we pray, yet we see many others as less than ourselves. Restore us to Yourself pray yet, we refuse to break the toxic addictions that turn our hearts to stone.
Restore us to Yourself we pray, yet our actions don't reflect this desire.

O Lord, restore us to Yourself, we pray, but only if we really mean it!
For it is in Your holy name that we offer this prayer, Amen.

The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.

Point of Quorum

At 1:04 P.M., Senator LEATHERMAN made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.

Call of the Senate

Senator LEATHERMAN moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the Call:

Alexander                 Bennett                   Campbell
Campsen                   Cash                      Climer
Cromer                    Davis                     Fanning
Gambrell                  Goldfinch                 Kimpson
Leatherman                Martin                    Massey
Nicholson                 Peeler                    Rice
Scott                     Senn                      Setzler
Shealy                    Talley                    Timmons
Turner                    Williams                  Young

A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

The following appointments were transmitted by the Honorable Henry Dargan McMaster:

Local Appointments

Reappointment, Florence County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2018, and to expire April 30, 2022
Belinda B. Timmons, 2717 Triple Crown Drive, Florence, SC 29505-8752

Reappointment, Florence County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2018, and to expire April 30, 2022
Frank White, 3118 Devon Road, Florence, SC 29505-7304

Reappointment, Florence County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2018, and to expire April 30, 2022
Peter E. Becker, 1011 Mockingbird Circle, Florence, SC 29501-8442

Reappointment, Florence County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2018, and to expire April 30, 2022
Kimberly B. Cox, 215 West Coleman Ave., Pamplico, SC 29583-3759

Reappointment, Florence County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2018, and to expire April 30, 2022
James Beard, Jr., 504 North Warren St., Timmonsville, SC 29161-1821

Reappointment, Florence County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2018, and to expire April 30, 2022
Tommy G. Mourounas, 5719 East Old Marion Hwy., Florence, SC 29506-9311

Reappointment, Florence County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2018, and to expire April 30, 2022
Jerry F. Rivers, 1808 Benjamin Blvd., Florence, SC 29501-6309

Initial Appointment, Charleston County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2015, and to expire April 30, 2019
John Kenney, 1943 Carolina Towne Court, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-8002 VICE Kelly Young

Leave of Absence

At 1:08 P.M., Senator CAMPBELL requested a leave of absence for Senator GROOMS until 3:00 P.M.

Leave of Absence

At 4:41 P.M., Senator CAMPBELL requested a leave of absence for Senator VERDIN for the day.

Leave of Absence

At 4:45 P.M., Senator SETZLER requested a leave of absence for Senator JACKSON for the day.

Leave of Absence

At 5:09 P.M., Senator SETZLER requested a leave of absence for Senator HUTTO for the day.

COMMITTED

S. 1183 (Word version) -- Senators Scott, Jackson, McLeod and McElveen: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE RICHLAND COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MAY BY DELEGATION RESOLUTION DEVOLVE THE GOVERNOR'S AUTHORITY TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO THE RICHLAND COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF RICHLAND COUNTY.

Senator SCOTT asked unanimous consent to commit the Bill to the Richland County Delegation.

There was no objection.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following was introduced:

S. 1296 (Word version) -- Senator M. B. Matthews: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF REVEREND BERTHA L. GIVENS AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.

HOUSE BILL RETURNED

The following Bill was read the third time and ordered returned to the House with amendments.

H. 5341 (Word version) -- Reps. Lucas, White, Simrill, Rutherford, Murphy, S. Rivers and Davis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO STATE INCOME TAX LAWS, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR PERSONAL AND DEPENDENT EXEMPTION AMOUNTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTIONS ADOPTED BY THIS STATE ARE EXTENDED, THEN THESE SECTIONS ALSO ARE EXTENDED FOR SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-50, RELATING TO PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE NOT ADOPTED BY THIS STATE, SO AS TO NOT ADOPT CERTAIN PROVISIONS.

RECESS

At 1:10 P.M., on motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate receded from business.

At 4:34 P.M., the Senate resumed.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:

H. 5341 (Word version) -- Reps. Lucas, White, Simrill, Rutherford, Murphy, S. Rivers and Davis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO STATE INCOME TAX LAWS, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR PERSONAL AND DEPENDENT EXEMPTION AMOUNTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTIONS ADOPTED BY THIS STATE ARE EXTENDED, THEN THESE SECTIONS ALSO ARE EXTENDED FOR SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-50, RELATING TO PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE NOT ADOPTED BY THIS STATE, SO AS TO NOT ADOPT CERTAIN PROVISIONS.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

RATIFICATION OF ACTS

Pursuant to an invitation the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives appeared in the Senate Chamber on October 3, 2018, at 4:35 P.M. and the following Act was ratified:

(R295, H. 5341 (Word version)) -- Reps. Lucas, White, Simrill, Rutherford, Murphy, S. Rivers and Davis: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND RELIEF ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO STATE INCOME TAX LAWS, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTIONS ADOPTED BY THIS STATE ARE EXTENDED, THEN THESE SECTIONS ALSO ARE EXTENDED FOR SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-50, RELATING TO PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE NOT ADOPTED BY THIS STATE, SO AS TO NOT ADOPT CERTAIN PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-520, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO THE INCOME TAX BRACKETS, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION THAT LIMITS THE INFLATION ADJUSTMENT TO ONE-HALF OF THE ACTUAL INFLATION RATE AND TO USE THE CHAINED CONSUMER PRICE INDEX TO MAKE THE ADJUSTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, RELATING TO INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS, SO AS TO ADD A SOUTH CAROLINA DEPENDENT EXEMPTION AND TO ADJUST THE AMOUNT OF THE EXEMPTION EACH YEAR FOR INFLATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1160, RELATING TO THE DEPENDENT EXEMPTION FOR CHILDREN UNDER SIX YEARS OLD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AMOUNT OF THE DEDUCTION IS EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPENDENT EXEMPTION.
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Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the veto by the Governor on R.291, S. 1043 by a vote of 112 to 4:

(R291, S1043 (Word version)) -- Senators Turner and Talley: AN ACT TO EXTEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ABANDONED BUILDINGS REVITALIZATION ACT AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 67, TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2025; TO AMEND SECTION 12-67-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR REVITALIZING AN ABANDONED BUILDING, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH CERTAIN BUILDINGS MAY BE SUBDIVIDED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-65-20, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TEXTILES COMMUNITIES REVITALIZATION ACT, SO AS TO MODIFY CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-50, RELATING TO SECTIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SPECIFICALLY NOT ADOPTED BY THIS STATE, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ALTERNATIVE TAX ON QUALIFYING SHIPPING ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1110, RELATING TO MODIFICATIONS OF INCOME, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-67-140 AND 12-6-3535, RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR REHABILITATING AN ABANDONED BUILDING OR A CERTIFIED HISTORIC STRUCTURE, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH UNUSED CREDIT MAY BE CARRIED FORWARD AND ALLOCATED; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3378 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT TO AN AGRIBUSINESS OPERATION OR AN AGRICULTURAL PACKAGING OPERATION THAT INCREASES ITS PURCHASES OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS WHICH HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED AS SOUTH CAROLINA GROWN, AND TO SPECIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CREDIT IS ADMINISTERED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-80, RELATING TO THE JOBS DEVELOPMENT CREDIT, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN QUALIFYING SERVICE-RELATED FACILITIES ELIGIBLE FOR THE CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-2295, RELATING TO ITEMS INCLUDED AND EXCLUDED FROM THE TERMS "SALES" AND "GROSS RECEIPTS", SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RECEIPTS FROM THE PROVISION OF DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE SERVICE ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THIS STATE IN PRO RATA PROPORTION OF THE COSTS OF PERFORMING THE SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-30, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA REVENUE PROCEDURES DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-450, RELATING TO APPEALS OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO NOTIFY AFFECTED COUNTIES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2120, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX APPEALS BY WRITTEN PROTEST, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED COUNTIES OF A WRITTEN PROTEST; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2140, RELATING TO CERTAIN PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO REFUND IS DUE FOR ANY TAX YEAR BEFORE THE THREE TAX YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE FINAL DETERMINATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2150, RELATING TO FILING A CLAIM FOR A REFUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN NOTIFICATIONS AND TO PROVIDE THAT A FAILURE TO TIMELY ISSUE A WRITTEN NOTICE IS CONSIDERED A DENIAL.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Motion Adopted

On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, with unanimous consent, the Senate proceeded to a consideration of the vetoes on H. 4950, the General Appropriations Act.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CONSIDERATION OF H.4950, THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL.

H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL

(A264, R293, H4950) -- Ways and Means Committee: AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2018, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CONSIDERATION OF THE VETOES.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 1 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 0 to 114:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 1           Part l B, Page 334, Section 32, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation - Proviso 32.7, VR: Licensing Requirements for Disability Examiners
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 2 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 0 to 113:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 2           Part 1B, Page 374, Section 53, S.C. Conservation Bank Proviso 53.1, CB: Conservation Bank Trust Fund
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 3 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 1 to 111:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 3           Part 1B, Page 403, Section 81, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Proviso 81.13, LLR: Amusement Park Rides
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 4 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 0 to 107:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 4           Part 1B, Page 434, Section I 02, Revenue and Fiscal Affairs   Office - Proviso 102.6, RFAO: 911 Advisory Committee
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 5 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 0 to 106:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 5           Part I B, Page 439-440, Section 108, Public Employee

Benefit Authority - Proviso 108.13, PEBA: Non -Revocation of Beneficiary Designations
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 6 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 0 to 111:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 6           Part 1B, Page 440, Section 108, Public Employee Benefit Authority - Proviso 108.14, PEBA: Removal of Notarization Requirement for Retirement Systems
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 7 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 0 to 107:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 7           Part 1B, Page 440, Section 108, Public Employee Benefit Authority Proviso 108.15, PEBA: Suspension of Fiduciary Audit
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 8 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 0 to 112:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 8           Part l B, Page 441-447, Section 109, Department of Revenue - Proviso 109.10, DOR: Educational Credit for Exceptional Needs Children
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 9 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 0 to 117:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 9           Part l B, Page 488, Section 117, General Provisions -Proviso 117.117, GP: First Steps Reauthorization
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 10 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 9 to 105:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 10           Part l B, Page 492, Section 117, General Provisions - Proviso 117.125, GP: Pittman-Robertson Funds State Match

Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 11 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 7 to 106:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 11           Part 1B, Page 492, Section 117, General Provisions Proviso 117.126, GP: North American Wetlands Conservation Act State Match
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 12 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 78 to 40:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 12           Part I A, Page 9, Section 1, Department of Education, VIII. Education Improvement Act, F. Partnerships, Quaver Music, Total Funds $100,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 13 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 88 to 24:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 13           Part IB, Page 511, Section 118, Statewide Revenue - Proviso 118.15(B), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 7(b), Department of Archives and History, Charleston   Library Society Beaux Arts Building: $250,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 13 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 13           Part IB, Page 511, Section 118, Statewide Revenue -

Proviso 118.15(B), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 7(b), Department of Archives and History, Charleston Library Society Beaux Arts Building: $250,000

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator SHEHEEN spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 36; Nays 5

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cromer
Davis                     Fanning                   Gambrell
Goldfinch                 Gregory                   Grooms
Hembree                   Johnson                   Kimpson
Leatherman                Malloy                    Matthews, John
Matthews, Margie          McElveen                  McLeod
Nicholson                 Peeler                    Rankin
Reese                     Sabb                      Scott
Senn                      Setzler                   Shealy
Sheheen                   Talley                    Timmons
Turner                    Williams                  Young

Total--36

NAYS

Cash                      Climer                    Martin
Massey                    Rice

Total--5

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 14 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 93 to 25:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 14           Part 18, Page 511, Section 118, Statewide Revenue - Proviso 118.15(8), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 8, Arts Commission, SC Children's Theatre: $500,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 14 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950- GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 14           Part 18, Page 511, Section 118, Statewide Revenue - Proviso 118.15(8), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 8, Arts Commission, SC Children's Theatre: $500,000

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator SHEHEEN spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 36; Nays 5

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cromer
Davis                     Fanning                   Gambrell
Goldfinch                 Gregory                   Grooms
Hembree                   Johnson                   Kimpson
Leatherman                Malloy                    Matthews, John
Matthews, Margie          McElveen                  McLeod
Nicholson                 Peeler                    Rankin
Reese                     Sabb                      Scott
Senn                      Setzler                   Shealy
Sheheen                   Talley                    Timmons
Turner                    Williams                  Young

Total--36

NAYS

Cash                      Climer                    Martin
Massey                    Rice

Total--5

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 15 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 99 to 11:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 15           Part IA, Page 103, Section 38, Department of Social Services, I. State Office, E. Program   Management, 1. Children's Services, Strengthening Families Program, Total Funds $700,000, General Funds $700,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 15 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 15           Part IA, Page 103, Section 38, Department of Social Services, I. State Office, E. Program   Management, 1. Children's Services, Strengthening Families Program, Total Funds $700,000, General Funds $700,000

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator ALEXANDER spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 39; Nays 1; Abstain 1

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cash
Climer                    Cromer                    Davis
Fanning                   Gambrell                  Goldfinch
Gregory                   Grooms                    Hembree
Johnson                   Kimpson                   Leatherman
Malloy                    Massey                    Matthews, John
Matthews, Margie          McElveen                  McLeod
Nicholson                 Peeler                    Rankin
Reese                     Rice                      Sabb
Scott                     Setzler                   Shealy
Sheheen                   Talley                    Timmons
Turner                    Williams                  Young

Total--39

NAYS

Martin

Total--1

ABSTAIN

Senn

Total--1

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 16 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 92 to 6:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 16           Part 18, Page 351, Section 34, Department of Health and Environmental Control - Proviso 34.51, DHEC: Greenwood Sewer Extension Line
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 16 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 16           Part 18, Page 351, Section 34, Department of Health

and Environmental Control - Proviso 34.51, DHEC:

Greenwood Sewer Extension line

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator ALEXANDER spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 40; Nays 0; Abstain 1

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Cash                      Climer
Cromer                    Davis                     Fanning
Gambrell                  Goldfinch                 Gregory
Grooms                    Hembree                   Johnson
Kimpson                   Leatherman                Malloy
Martin                    Massey                    Matthews, John
Matthews, Margie          McElveen                  McLeod
Nicholson                 Peeler                    Rankin
Reese                     Rice                      Sabb
Scott                     Senn                      Setzler
Shealy                    Sheheen                   Talley
Timmons                   Turner                    Williams
Young

Total--40

NAYS

Total--0

ABSTAIN

Campsen

Total--1

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has
sustained Veto 17 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 6 to 101:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 17           Part 18, Page 351, Section 34, Department of Health and Environmental Control - Proviso 34.54, DHEC: Alida Street Project
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 18 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 0 to 116:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 18           Part 1B, Page 370, Section 49, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism - Proviso 49.17, PRT: Horry County Museum

Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 19 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 106 to 0:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 19           Part I B, Page 428-429, Section l00, Office of Adjutant   General - Proviso 100.21, ADJ: 2017 Hurricane Irma   and 2014 Ice Storm FEMA Match
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 19 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 19           Part I B, Page 428-429, Section l00, Office of Adjutant   General - Proviso 100.21, ADJ: 2017 Hurricane Irma   and 2014 Ice Storm FEMA Match

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator CROMER spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 40; Nays 1

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cash
Climer                    Cromer                    Davis
Fanning                   Gambrell                  Goldfinch
Gregory                   Grooms                    Hembree
Johnson                   Kimpson                   Leatherman
Malloy                    Massey                    Matthews, John
Matthews, Margie          McElveen                  McLeod
Nicholson                 Peeler                    Rankin
Reese                     Rice                      Sabb
Scott                     Senn                      Setzler
Shealy                    Sheheen                   Talley
Timmons                   Turner                    Williams
Young

Total--40

NAYS

Martin

Total--1

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 20 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 89 to 24:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 20           Part 1B, Page 421, Section 93, Department of Administration - Proviso 93.28, DOA: OCAB Head Start Program
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 20 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 20           Part 1B, Page 421, Section 93, Department of Administration - Proviso 93.28, DOA: OCAB Head Start Program

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator SHEHEEN spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 34; Nays 7

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cromer
Davis                     Fanning                   Gambrell
Goldfinch                 Gregory                   Hembree
Johnson                   Kimpson                   Leatherman
Malloy                    Massey                    Matthews, John
Matthews, Margie          McElveen                  McLeod
Nicholson                 Peeler                    Rankin
Reese                     Sabb                      Scott
Senn                      Setzler                   Shealy
Sheheen                   Turner                    Williams
Young

Total--34

NAYS

Cash                      Climer                    Grooms
Martin                    Rice                      Talley
Timmons

Total--7

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 21 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 109 to 2:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 21           Part 1B, Page 512, Section 118, Statewide Revenue - Proviso 118.15(B), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 26, Department of Juvenile Justice, Child Advocacy Centers: $170,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 21 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 21           Part 1B, Page 512, Section 118, Statewide Revenue -Proviso 118.15(B), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 26, Department of Juvenile Justice, Child Advocacy Centers: $170,000

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator MARTIN spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 40; Nays 0; Abstain 1

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cash
Climer                    Cromer                    Davis
Fanning                   Gambrell                  Goldfinch
Gregory                   Grooms                    Hembree
Johnson                   Kimpson                   Leatherman
Malloy                    Martin                    Massey
Matthews, John            Matthews, Margie          McElveen
McLeod                    Nicholson                 Peeler
Rankin                    Reese                     Rice
Sabb                      Scott                     Setzler
Shealy                    Sheheen                   Talley
Timmons                   Turner                    Williams
Young

Total--40

NAYS

Total--0

ABSTAIN

Senn

Total--1

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 22 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 80 to 34:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 22           Part 1A, Page 66, Section 26, Department of Archives &   History, III. Historical Services, Historic Buildings Preservation, Total Funds $200,000, General Funds   $200,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 22 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 22           Part 1A, Page 66, Section 26, Department of Archives &   History, III. Historical Services, Historic Buildings Preservation Total Funds $200,000, General Funds   $200,000

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator SHEHEEN spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 34; Nays 7

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cromer
Davis                     Fanning                   Gambrell
Goldfinch                 Gregory                   Grooms
Hembree                   Johnson                   Kimpson
Leatherman                Malloy                    Matthews, John
Matthews, Margie          McElveen                  McLeod
Nicholson                 Peeler                    Rankin
Reese                     Sabb                      Scott
Senn                      Setzler                   Shealy
Sheheen                   Turner                    Williams
Young

Total--34

NAYS

Cash                      Climer                    Martin
Massey                    Rice                      Talley
Timmons

Total--7

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 23 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 79 to 35:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 23   Part IB, Page 511, Section 118, Statewide Revenue - Proviso 118.l5(B), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 7(c), Department of Archives and History, Historic Buildings Preservation: $500,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 23 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 23           Part IB, Page 511, Section 118, Statewide Revenue - Proviso 118.l5(B), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 7(c), Department of Archives and History, Historic Buildings Preservation: $500,000

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator DAVIS spoke on the veto.

Senator J. MATTHEWS spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 35; Nays 6

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cromer
Davis                     Fanning                   Gambrell
Goldfinch                 Gregory                   Grooms
Hembree                   Johnson                   Kimpson
Leatherman                Malloy                    Massey
Matthews, John            Matthews, Margie          McElveen
McLeod                    Nicholson                 Peeler
Rankin                    Reese                     Sabb
Scott                     Senn                      Setzler
Shealy                    Sheheen                   Turner
Williams                  Young

Total--35

NAYS

Cash                      Climer                    Martin
Rice                      Talley                    Timmons

Total--6

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 24 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 87 to 28:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 24           Part l B, Page 512, Section 118, Statewide Revenue - Proviso 118.15(B), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 14, Department of Agriculture, Statewide Agribusiness Infrastructure: $210,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 24 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 24           Part l B, Page 512, Section 118, Statewide Revenue - Proviso 118.15(B), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 14, Department of Agriculture, Statewide Agribusiness Infrastructure: $210,000

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator SETZLER spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 38; Nays 3

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cromer
Davis                     Fanning                   Gambrell
Goldfinch                 Gregory                   Grooms
Hembree                   Johnson                   Kimpson
Leatherman                Malloy                    Martin
Massey                    Matthews, John            Matthews, Margie
McElveen                  McLeod                    Nicholson
Peeler                    Rankin                    Reese
Sabb                      Scott                     Senn
Setzler                   Shealy                    Sheheen
Talley                    Timmons                   Turner
Williams                  Young

Total--38

NAYS

Cash                      Climer                    Rice

Total--3

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 25 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 85 to 24:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 25           Part I B, Page 512, Section 118, Statewide Revenue - Proviso 118.l5(B), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 17(e), Department of Commerce, Economic Development Hubs and Community Development Infrastructure: $1,300,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 25 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 25           Part I B, Page 512, Section 118, Statewide Revenue - Proviso 118.l5(B), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 17(e), Department of Commerce, Economic Development Hubs and Community Development Infrastructure: $1,300,000

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator SETZLER spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 29; Nays 12

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Cromer                    Fanning
Gambrell                  Goldfinch                 Gregory
Hembree                   Johnson                   Kimpson
Leatherman                Malloy                    Matthews, John
Matthews, Margie          McElveen                  McLeod
Nicholson                 Peeler                    Rankin
Reese                     Sabb                      Scott
Setzler                   Shealy                    Sheheen
Williams                  Young

Total--29

NAYS

Campsen                   Cash                      Climer
Davis                     Grooms                    Martin
Massey                    Rice                      Senn
Talley                    Timmons                   Turner

Total--12

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 26 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 99 to 13:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 26           Part lA, Page 134, Section 49, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, II. Programs and Services, A. Tourism, Sales & Marketing, Sports Marketing Grant Program, Total Funds $4,500,000, General Funds $4,500,000

Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 26 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 26           Part lA, Page 134, Section 49, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, II. Programs and Services, A. Tourism, Sales & Marketing, Sports Marketing Grant Program, Total Funds $4,500,000, General Funds $4,500,000

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator SETZLER spoke on the veto.

Senator GREGORY spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 35; Nays 5

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cromer
Davis                     Fanning                   Gambrell
Goldfinch                 Gregory                   Grooms
Hembree                   Johnson                   Kimpson
Leatherman                Malloy                    Martin
Matthews, John            Matthews, Margie          McElveen
McLeod                    Nicholson                 Peeler
Rankin                    Reese                     Sabb
Scott                     Senn                      Setzler
Shealy                    Sheheen                   Turner
Williams                  Young

Total--35

NAYS

Cash                      Climer                    Rice
Talley                    Timmons

Total--5

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 27 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 89 to 28:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 27           Part l B, Page 512, Section 118, Statewide   Revenue -Proviso 118.15(8), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 17(d), Department of Commerce, Locate SC: $4,000,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 27 SUSTAINED, RECONSIDERED AND OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 27           Part l B, Page 512, Section 118, Statewide   Revenue -Proviso 118.15(8), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 17(d), Department of Commerce, Locate SC: $4,000,000.

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator SETZLER spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 26; Nays 14

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cromer
Fanning                   Gambrell                  Goldfinch
Gregory                   Johnson                   Kimpson
Leatherman                Malloy                    Matthews, John
Matthews, Margie          McElveen                  McLeod
Nicholson                 Peeler                    Rankin
Reese                     Sabb                      Scott
Setzler                   Sheheen

Total--26

NAYS

Cash                      Climer                    Davis
Grooms                    Hembree                   Martin
Massey                    Rice                      Senn
Shealy                    Talley                    Timmons
Turner                    Young

Total--14

Having failed to receive the necessary two-thirds vote, the veto of the Governor was sustained, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Motion Adopted

Having voted on the prevailing side, Senator TURNER moved to reconsider the vote whereby Veto 27 was sustained.

The motion to reconsider was adopted.

Senator SETZLER spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 29; Nays 12
AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cromer
Davis                     Fanning                   Gambrell
Goldfinch                 Gregory                   Johnson
Kimpson                   Leatherman                Malloy
Matthews, John            Matthews, Margie          McElveen
McLeod                    Nicholson                 Peeler
Rankin                    Reese                     Sabb
Scott                     Setzler                   Sheheen
Turner                    Williams

Total--29

NAYS

Cash                      Climer                    Grooms
Hembree                   Martin                    Massey
Rice                      Senn                      Shealy
Talley                    Timmons                   Young

Total--12

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 28 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 81 to 31:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 28           Part 1B, Page 271, Section 1, Department of Education - Proviso 1.52, SDE: Lee County Bus Shop
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 28 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 28           Part 1B, Page 271, Section 1, Department of Education - Proviso 1.52, SDE: Lee County Bus Shop

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator McELVEEN spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 39; Nays 2

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Climer
Cromer                    Davis                     Fanning
Gambrell                  Goldfinch                 Gregory
Grooms                    Hembree                   Johnson
Kimpson                   Leatherman                Malloy
Martin                    Massey                    Matthews, John
Matthews, Margie          McElveen                  McLeod
Nicholson                 Peeler                    Rankin
Reese                     Sabb                      Scott
Senn                      Setzler                   Shealy
Sheheen                   Talley                    Timmons
Turner                    Williams                  Young

Total--39

NAYS

Cash                      Rice

Total--2

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 29 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 102 to 12:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 29           Part IA, Page 143, Section 53, S.C. Conservation Bank, I. Administration, New Position Attorney III, Total Funds $70,000 1 FTE, General Funds $70,000 1 FTE
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 29 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 29           Part IA, Page 143, Section 53, S.C. Conservation Bank, I. Administration, New Position Attorney III, Total Funds $70,000 1 FTE, General Funds $70,000 1 FTE

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator SETZLER spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 35; Nays 5

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cromer
Davis                     Fanning                   Gambrell
Goldfinch                 Gregory                   Grooms
Johnson                   Kimpson                   Leatherman
Malloy                    Massey                    Matthews, John
Matthews, Margie          McElveen                  McLeod
Nicholson                 Peeler                    Rankin
Reese                     Sabb                      Scott
Setzler                   Shealy                    Sheheen
Talley                    Timmons                   Turner
Williams                  Young

Total--35

NAYS

Cash                      Climer                    Martin
Rice                      Senn

Total--5

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 30 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 101 to 12:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 30           Part IA, Page 143, Section 53, S.C. Conservation Bank, I. Administration, New Position Program Manager I, Total Funds $65,000 l FTE, General Funds $65,000 1 FTE
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 30 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 30           Part IA, Page 143, Section 53, S.C. Conservation Bank, I. Administration, New Position Program Manager I, Total Funds $65,000 l FTE, General Funds $65,000 1 FTE

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator SETZLER spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 37; Nays 3; Abstain 1

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Climer
Cromer                    Davis                     Fanning
Gambrell                  Goldfinch                 Gregory
Grooms                    Hembree                   Johnson
Kimpson                   Leatherman                Malloy
Massey                    Matthews, John            Matthews, Margie
McElveen                  McLeod                    Nicholson
Peeler                    Rankin                    Reese
Sabb                      Scott                     Senn
Setzler                   Shealy                    Sheheen
Talley                    Turner                    Williams
Young

Total--37

NAYS

Cash                      Martin                    Rice

Total--3

ABSTAIN

Timmons

Total--1

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 31 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 97 to 16:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 31           Part IA, Page 143, Section 53, S.C. Conservation Bank, I. Administration, Other Operating Expenses, Total Funds $85,335, General Funds $85,335
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 31 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 31           Part IA, Page 143, Section 53, S.C. Conservation Bank, I. Administration, Other Operating Expenses, Total Funds $85,335, General Funds $85,335

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator SETZLER spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 39; Nays 0; Abstain 1

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cash
Climer                    Cromer                    Davis
Fanning                   Gambrell                  Goldfinch
Gregory                   Grooms                    Hembree
Johnson                   Kimpson                   Leatherman
Malloy                    Martin                    Massey
Matthews, John            Matthews, Margie          McElveen
McLeod                    Peeler                    Rankin
Reese                     Rice                      Sabb
Scott                     Senn                      Setzler
Shealy                    Sheheen                   Talley
Turner                    Williams                  Young

Total--39

NAYS

Total--0

ABSTAIN

Timmons

Total--1

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 32 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 111 to 1:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 32           Part l B, Page 512, Section 118, Statewide Revenue - Proviso 118.15(8), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 16(d), Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Murrells Inlet Channel Clearing: $300,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 32 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 32           Part l B, Page 512, Section 118, Statewide Revenue - Proviso 118.15(8), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 16(d), Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Murrells Inlet Channel Clearing: $300,000

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator SETZLER spoke on the veto.

Senator GOLDFINCH spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 41; Nays 0

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cash
Climer                    Cromer                    Davis
Fanning                   Gambrell                  Goldfinch
Gregory                   Grooms                    Hembree
Johnson                   Kimpson                   Leatherman
Malloy                    Martin                    Massey
Matthews, John            Matthews, Margie          McElveen
McLeod                    Nicholson                 Peeler
Rankin                    Reese                     Rice
Sabb                      Scott                     Senn
Setzler                   Shealy                    Sheheen
Talley                    Timmons                   Turner
Williams                  Young

Total--41

NAYS

Total--0

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 33 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 90 to 21:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 33           Part lB, Page 511, Section 118, Statewide Revenue - Proviso 118.15(8), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 4(a), Francis Marion University, Medical and Health Education Classroom Complex: $5,000,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 33 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 33           Part lB, Page 511, Section 118, Statewide Revenue - Proviso 118.15(8), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 4(a), Francis Marion University, Medical and Health Education Classroom Complex: $5,000,000

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator LEATHERMAN spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 34; Nays 6; Abstain 1

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cromer
Davis                     Fanning                   Gambrell
Goldfinch                 Gregory                   Grooms
Hembree                   Johnson                   Kimpson
Leatherman                Malloy                    Massey
Matthews, John            Matthews, Margie          McElveen
McLeod                    Nicholson                 Peeler
Rankin                    Reese                     Sabb
Scott                     Setzler                   Shealy
Sheheen                   Turner                    Williams
Young

Total--34

NAYS

Cash                      Climer                    Martin
Rice                      Talley                    Timmons

Total--6

ABSTAIN

Senn

Total--1

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 34 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 89 to 22:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 34           Part IB, Page 511, Section 118, Statewide Revenue - Proviso 118.15(8), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 4(b), Francis Marion University, Honors College: $2,100,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 34 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 34           Part IB, Page 511, Section 118, Statewide Revenue - Proviso 118.15(8), SR: Nonrecurring Revenue, Item 4(b), Francis Marion University, Honors College: $2,100,000

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator LEATHERMAN spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 34; Nays 6; Abstain 1

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cromer
Davis                     Fanning                   Gambrell
Goldfinch                 Gregory                   Grooms
Hembree                   Johnson                   Kimpson
Leatherman                Malloy                    Massey
Matthews, John            Matthews, Margie          McElveen
McLeod                    Nicholson                 Peeler
Rankin                    Reese                     Sabb
Scott                     Setzler                   Shealy
Sheheen                   Turner                    Williams
Young

Total--34

NAYS

Cash                      Climer                    Martin
Rice                      Talley                    Timmons

Total--6

ABSTAIN

Senn

Total--1

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Expression of Personal Interest

Senator LEATHERMAN rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has continued Veto 35 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version):

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 35           Part 1B, Page 453, Section 117, General Provisions - Proviso 117.8(8), GP: State Institutions - Revenues & Income, Subsection (B)
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 36 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 110 to 0:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 36           Part 1B, Page 362-363, Section 38, Department of Social Services - Proviso 38.30, DSS: Foster Care Child Placements
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 36 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 36           Part 1B, Page 362-363, Section 38, Department of Social Services - Proviso 38.30, DSS: Foster Care Child Placements

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator ALEXANDER spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 41; Nays 0

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Campsen                   Cash
Climer                    Cromer                    Davis
Fanning                   Gambrell                  Goldfinch
Gregory                   Grooms                    Hembree
Johnson                   Kimpson                   Leatherman
Malloy                    Martin                    Massey
Matthews, John            Matthews, Margie          McElveen
McLeod                    Nicholson                 Peeler
Rankin                    Reese                     Rice
Sabb                      Scott                     Senn
Setzler                   Shealy                    Sheheen
Talley                    Timmons                   Turner
Williams                  Young

Total--41

NAYS

Total--0

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 37 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 65 to 42:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 37           Part I B, Page 394, Section 65, Department of Corrections - Proviso 65.29, CORR: CBD Pilot Program
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has continued Veto 38 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version):

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 38           Part l B, Page 499-501, Section 117, General Provisions - Proviso 117.156, GP: South Carolina Industry, Workforce and Education Data Warehouse
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 39 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 72 to 34:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 39           Part 18, Page 310, Section lA, Department of Education- EIA - Proviso lA.87, SDE-EIA: McCormick County Schools
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 39 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 39           Part 18, Page 310, Section lA, Department of Education- EIA - Proviso lA.87, SDE-EIA: McCormick County   Schools

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator SHEHEEN spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 30; Nays 11

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Campbell
Campsen                   Cash                      Cromer
Davis                     Fanning                   Gambrell
Goldfinch                 Gregory                   Grooms
Hembree                   Johnson                   Kimpson
Leatherman                Malloy                    Massey
Matthews, John            Matthews, Margie          McElveen
McLeod                    Nicholson                 Rankin
Reese                     Sabb                      Scott
Setzler                   Sheheen                   Williams

Total--30

NAYS

Bennett                   Climer                    Martin
Peeler                    Rice                      Senn
Shealy                    Talley                    Timmons
Turner                    Young

Total--11

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 40 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 2 to 109:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 40           Part 1B, Page 420, Section 93, Department of Administration - Proviso 93.24, DOA: Emerging Leaders Program
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 41 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version) by a vote of 76 to 32:

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 41           Part l B, Page 352, Section 34, Department of Health and Environmental Control - Proviso 34.56, DHEC: Hazardous Waste Fund County Account
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

VETO 41 OVERRIDDEN
R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 41           Part l B, Page 352, Section 34, Department of Health and Environmental Control - Proviso 34.56, DHEC: Hazardous Waste Fund County Account

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator ALEXANDER spoke on the veto.

The question was put, "Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?"

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 37; Nays 3; Abstain 1

AYES

Alexander                 Allen                     Bennett
Campbell                  Climer                    Cromer
Davis                     Fanning                   Gambrell
Goldfinch                 Gregory                   Grooms
Hembree                   Johnson                   Kimpson
Leatherman                Malloy                    Massey
Matthews, John            Matthews, Margie          McElveen
McLeod                    Nicholson                 Peeler
Rankin                    Reese                     Sabb
Scott                     Senn                      Setzler
Shealy                    Sheheen                   Talley
Timmons                   Turner                    Williams
Young

Total--37

NAYS

Cash                      Martin                    Rice

Total--3

ABSTAIN

Campsen

Total--1

The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., October 3, 2018

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has continued Veto 42 by the Governor on R293, H. 4950 (Word version):

R293, H. 4950--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

Veto 42           Part l A, Page 76, Section 33, Department of Health &   Human Services, II. Program and Services, A. Health   Services, 3. Medical Assistance Payments, Family   Planning, Total Funds $15,779,259, General Funds $2,208,596
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Statement by Senator YOUNG

Since the House of Representatives sustained these, the Senate did not get an opportunity to vote on them today. However, I would have voted to sustain the Governor's Veto 35, dealing with transparency of the college and university budgets; Veto 38, the Workforce and Education Data Warehouse; and Veto 42, dealing with funds for Planned Parenthood.

Expression of Personal Interest

Senator KIMPSON rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

Remarks by Senator KIMPSON

Two women needlessly lost their lives this month, and it wasn't because of Hurricane Florence. On September 18, 2018, two Horry County Sheriff's Deputies were charged with transporting Wendy Newton and Nicolette Green to hospitals for treatment and drove the transport vehicle into the flooded waters where the women were unable to escape. There is no evidence that either woman was violent. Both sought help when they knew that they were suffering from mental illness. Both women were being transported from hospitals that they had checked into -- to mental health facilities where they were being committed. They never reached their destination and the families deserve to know why. It is very, very unfortunate that people living with mental illness in this country are faced with the stigma about their health issues every day, and as you know, I have been constantly sounding the alarm for increased funding for our mental health department and increased funding for state workers who deal with mental illness patients. It is time that we in this State and society do right by our friends and neighbors suffering from mental illness.

Wendy Newton and Nicolette Green were mothers, they were daughters, and they were friends. There are still too many questions to be answered about their deaths. Why were they being moved from a place of relative safety during a storm to an area inundated by flood waters? Why is it South Carolina's law that most patients committed are being driven to hospitals by law enforcement? Why would the deputies go around clearly marked barrier areas? Why couldn't the women be rescued? Were the women restrained, and if so, why? So far both officers have been placed on administrative leave while S.L.E.D. and Horry County are conducting investigations. I have spoken to both Senators from Horry County, but my friends this is not enough. Jewels Green, the sister of Nicolette Green is demanding answers. In my capacity as State Senator, I have already talked to the Chairman of the Criminal and Penology Committee, Senator MARTIN. Immediately after we were notified this happened, he and I started corresponding to follow up with law enforcement officers and we have discussed appointing a panel to investigate this tragedy. We must train our officers to recognize the symptoms of mental illness and to respond to those who they are sworn to protect. We must stop depicting people with mental illness as violent. We must provide safe and effective services, and above all, we must take their deaths seriously and let us spur this into action for the work that still needs to be done on behalf of the mentally ill. Thank you, Mr. PRESIDENT.

On motion of Senator MARTIN, with unanimous consent, the remarks of Senator KIMPSON were ordered printed in the Journal.

LOCAL APPOINTMENTS
Confirmations

Having received a favorable report from the Senate, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:

Reappointment, Florence County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2018, and to expire April 30, 2022
Belinda B. Timmons, 2717 Triple Crown Drive, Florence, SC 29505-8752
Reappointment, Florence County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2018, and to expire April 30, 2022
Frank White, 3118 Devon Road, Florence, SC 29505-7304

Reappointment, Florence County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2018, and to expire April 30, 2022
Peter E. Becker, 1011 Mockingbird Circle, Florence, SC 29501-8442

Reappointment, Florence County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2018, and to expire April 30, 2022
Kimberly B. Cox, 215 West Coleman Ave., Pamplico, SC 29583-3759

Reappointment, Florence County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2018, and to expire April 30, 2022
James Beard, Jr., 504 North Warren St., Timmonsville, SC 29161-1821

Reappointment, Florence County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2018, and to expire April 30, 2022
Tommy G. Mourounas, 5719 East Old Marion Hwy., Florence, SC 29506-9311

Reappointment, Florence County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2018, and to expire April 30, 2022
Jerry F. Rivers, 1808 Benjamin Blvd., Florence, SC 29501-6309

Initial Appointment, Charleston County Part-Time Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2015, and to expire April 30, 2019
John Kenney, 1943 Carolina Towne Court, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-8002 VICE Kelly Young

Motion Adopted

On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate agreed to stand adjourned.

MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Senators SETZLER, ALEXANDER, ALLEN, BENNETT, CAMPBELL, CAMPSEN, CASH, CLIMER, CORBIN, CROMER, DAVIS, FANNING, GAMBRELL, GOLDFINCH, GREGORY, GROOMS, HEMBREE, HUTTO, JACKSON, JOHNSON, KIMPSON, LEATHERMAN, MALLOY, MARTIN, MASSEY, JOHN MATTHEWS, MARGIE BRIGHT MATTHEWS, McELVEEN, McLEOD, NICHOLSON, PEELER, RANKIN, REESE, RICE, SABB, SCOTT, SENN, SHEALY, SHEHEEN, TALLEY, TIMMONS, TURNER, VERDIN, WILLIAMS and YOUNG, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Ms. Janie Shealy Merrill of Lexington, S.C. Ms. Merrill was the mother of our beloved Senate staffer Essie Shealy. Ms. Merrill was a registered nurse and one of the first hospice nurses for Baptist Hospital. Ms. Merrill was a loving mother and devoted grandmother who will be dearly missed.

and

MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Senator BENNETT, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of the Honorable William "Bill" S. Branton, Jr. of Summerville, S.C. Bill devoted his life to the service of his country, state and community. He served on the Dorchester District 2 School Board, Dorchester Council of Governments and the Board of Directors for S.C. Association of Counties. He was active in many organizations in the Summerville area. In 1988, Bill was awarded the Order of the Palmetto. Bill served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1979-1984 and in the Senate from 1985-1988 and 1997-2003. Bill was a loving father and devoted grandfather who will be dearly missed.

and

MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Senator NICHOLSON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. McKinley Goodwin of Greenwood, S.C. Mack retired from Monsanto (Solutia) and Greenwood School District 50. He served in the United States Army and was inducted into the Greenwood County Veterans Hall of Hero in 2013. Mack was a member of Youngs Chapel Baptist Church and American Legion Post 224. Mack was a loving husband, devoted father and doting grandfather who will be dearly missed.

and

MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Senator NICHOLSON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Carl Brock of Greenwood, S.C. Carl was the director of the Greenwood Vocational Rehabilitation Center until retirement in 1994. He served on many boards including the national HIP Board, Blue Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts, Salvation Army and the Greenwood Rotary Club. Carl enjoyed flying and was an avid shrimper, crabber and wildlife photographer. Carl was a loving husband, devoted father and doting grandfather who will be dearly missed.

and

MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Senator SENN, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Ms. Terri Johnson Leinbach of Charleston, S.C. Terri graduated from the College of Charleston and later obtained her Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. She was a member of the South Carolina Bar Association and Northbridge Baptist Church. She was a Magistrate Judge for Charleston County. Terri enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling and boating. Terri was a loving mother, daughter and friend who will be dearly missed.

RATIFICATION OF ACTS

Pursuant to an invitation the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives appeared in the Senate Chamber on June 29, 2018, at 2:49 P.M. and the following Acts were ratified:

(R290, S. 107 (Word version)) -- Senators Campsen, Hutto, Massey, Hembree and Fanning: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO UPDATE A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT ON AGING; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE DEPARTMENT ON AGING AS A DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO UPDATE TWO REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT ON AGING; TO AMEND SECTION 29-4-60, RELATING TO INDEPENDENT INFORMATION AND COUNSELING SERVICES REGARDING REVERSE MORTGAGES, SO AS TO UPDATE A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT ON AGING; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-21-10, 43-21-20, 43-21-45, 43-21-60, 43-21-70, 43-21-100, 43-21-130, AND 43-21-190, ALL RELATING TO THE DIVISION AND ADVISORY COUNCIL ON AGING, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT ON AGING; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-36-20, 44-36-50, 44-36-310, 44-36-320, AND 44-36-330, ALL RELATING TO THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE REGISTRY OR THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS RESOURCE COORDINATION CENTER, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT ON AGING.
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(R291, S. 1043 (Word version)) -- Senators Turner and Talley: AN ACT TO EXTEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ABANDONED BUILDINGS REVITALIZATION ACT AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 67, TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2025; TO AMEND SECTION 12-67-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR REVITALIZING AN ABANDONED BUILDING, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH CERTAIN BUILDINGS MAY BE SUBDIVIDED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-65-20, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TEXTILES COMMUNITIES REVITALIZATION ACT, SO AS TO MODIFY CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-50, RELATING TO SECTIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SPECIFICALLY NOT ADOPTED BY THIS STATE, SO AS TO REMOVE THE ALTERNATIVE TAX ON QUALIFYING SHIPPING ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1110, RELATING TO MODIFICATIONS OF INCOME, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-67-140 AND 12-6-3535, RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR REHABILITATING AN ABANDONED BUILDING OR A CERTIFIED HISTORIC STRUCTURE, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH UNUSED CREDIT MAY BE CARRIED FORWARD AND ALLOCATED; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3378 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT TO AN AGRIBUSINESS OPERATION OR AN AGRICULTURAL PACKAGING OPERATION THAT INCREASES ITS PURCHASES OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS WHICH HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED AS SOUTH CAROLINA GROWN, AND TO SPECIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CREDIT IS ADMINISTERED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-80, RELATING TO THE JOBS DEVELOPMENT CREDIT, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN QUALIFYING SERVICE-RELATED FACILITIES ELIGIBLE FOR THE CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-2295, RELATING TO ITEMS INCLUDED AND EXCLUDED FROM THE TERMS "SALES" AND "GROSS RECEIPTS", SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RECEIPTS FROM THE PROVISION OF DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE SERVICE ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THIS STATE IN PRO RATA PROPORTION OF THE COSTS OF PERFORMING THE SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-30, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA REVENUE PROCEDURES DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-450, RELATING TO APPEALS OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO NOTIFY AFFECTED COUNTIES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2120, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX APPEALS BY WRITTEN PROTEST, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOTIFY ANY AFFECTED COUNTIES OF A WRITTEN PROTEST; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2140, RELATING TO CERTAIN PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO REFUND IS DUE FOR ANY TAX YEAR BEFORE THE THREE TAX YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE FINAL DETERMINATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2150, RELATING TO FILING A CLAIM FOR A REFUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN NOTIFICATIONS AND TO PROVIDE THAT A FAILURE TO TIMELY ISSUE A WRITTEN NOTICE IS CONSIDERED A DENIAL.
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(R292, H. 3789 (Word version)) -- Reps. Govan, Yow, Henegan, J.E. Smith, Thigpen, Hart, Clemmons, Whipper and Brown: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY AND SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS CHALLENGE PROGRAM EXPUNGEMENT ACT"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 22, TITLE 17 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF A CRIMINAL RECORD PURSUANT TO CERTAIN DESIGNATED PROVISIONS WHO SUCCESSFULLY GRADUATE AND COMPLETE THE SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY AND SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS CHALLENGE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MAY APPLY TO HAVE THEIR RECORD EXPUNGED UPON SUCCESSFUL GRADUATION AND COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAMS UNDER CERTAIN DELINEATED CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-910, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL RECORDS, SO AS TO ADD PERSONS WHO COMPLETE THE YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY AND JOBS CHALLENGE PROGRAM TO THE LIST OF THOSE THAT ARE ABLE TO APPLY FOR EXPUNGEMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-940, RELATING TO THE EXPUNGEMENT PROCESS, SO AS TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY ATTESTING TO THE ELIGIBILITY OF THE CHARGE FOR EXPUNGEMENT ON AN EXPUNGEMENT APPLICATION.
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(R293, H. 4950 (Word version)) -- Ways and Means Committee: AN ACT TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2018, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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(R294, H. 5231 (Word version)) -- Reps. Pitts, West and White: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-920, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES GENERATED FROM THE SALE OF PRIVILEGES TO HUNT AND FISH BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUE GENERATED FROM THE SALE OF RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL MARINE LICENSES, PERMITS, AND TAGS.
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ADJOURNMENT

At 6:43 P.M., on motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate adjourned pursuant to H. 5383, the Sine Die Resolution.

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