NO. 78
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The Senate assembled at 2:00 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:
Psalm 139:23-24
In what had to be a heartfelt manner the Psalmist declared: "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."
Let us pray: O glorious Lord, we come to this place today feeling like those who discover themselves to have been challenged and tested over and over. And so it is with yearning hearts we now turn to You, prayerfully asking that You provide each of these Senators and their aides with the courage, the insights, indeed the wisdom they need to take those actions which will prove to be the very best for all of the people of this State we love. And in doing so, may each of these dedicated leaders give clear and bold evidence of how much they truly honor You, dear Lord. Further, we ask that You equally bless and guide the many other officials who also serve here in South Carolina and throughout our Nation, as well as all of our women and men serving in the Armed Forces. May every one of these servants always hold fast to Your teachings. In Your loving name we so pray, O Lord. Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
The following appointments were transmitted by the Honorable Henry Dargan McMaster:
Initial Appointment, Spartanburg County Magistrate, with the term to commence, April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Timothy Jerome Hall, 145 Westmeath Drive, Moore, South Carolina 2936-9023 VICE James H. West, II
Initial Appointment, Jasper County Magistrate, with the term to commence, April 30, 2018, and to expire April 30, 2022
Anthony O. Dore, 10616 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland, South Carolina 29936-8477 VICE Donna Doe Lynah
The following appointment was transmitted by the Honorable Henry Dargan McMaster:
Reappointment, South Carolina Public Service Authority Board of Directors, with the term to commence, January 1, 2022, and to expire January 1, 2026
Chairman, At-Large Seat:
Peter M. McCoy, Jr, 451 Wampler Drive, Charleston, South Carolina, 29412-9152
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Senator McLEOD introduced Dr. Ada Stewart of Columbia, SC, Doctor of the Day.
On motion of Senator ALEXANDER, at 3:57 P.M., Senator CROMER was granted a leave of absence for the balance of the day.
On motion of Senator TURNER, at 3:57 P.M., Senator BENNETT was granted a leave of absence for the balance of the day.
On motion of Senator SABB, at 4:05 P.M., Senator MATTHEWS was granted a leave of absence for the balance of the day.
At 5:36 P.M., Senator CAMPSEN requested a leave of absence for the balance of the day.
On motion of Senator McLEOD, at 6:10 P.M., Senators FANNING, JACKSON and KIMPSON were granted a leave of absence for the balance of the day.
On motion of Senator MASSEY, with unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to go into Executive Session prior to adjournment.
On motion of Senator PEELER, on behalf of Senator GROOMS, the Privilege of the Chamber, to that area behind the rail, was extended to Rebecca Landau in recognition of her outstanding service with the South Carolina Senate and to congratulate her on the next chapter of her career in law school.
The following were introduced:
S. 852 (Word version) -- Senators Martin, Peeler, Corbin, Talley and Kimbrell: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE HONORABLE JIMMY B. HENSON UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF PACOLET, TO SPARTANBURG COUNTY, AND TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 853 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler, Adams, Alexander, Allen, Bennett, Campsen, Cash, Climer, Corbin, Cromer, Davis, Fanning, Gambrell, Garrett, Goldfinch, Grooms, Gustafson, Harpootlian, Hembree, Hutto, Jackson, K. Johnson, M. Johnson, Kimbrell, Kimpson, Leatherman, Loftis, Malloy, Martin, Massey, Matthews, McElveen, McLeod, Rankin, Rice, Sabb, Scott, Senn, Setzler, Shealy, Stephens, Talley, Turner, Verdin, Williams and Young: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE PHILIP WILLIS UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS OVER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 854 (Word version) -- Senator Gambrell: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CITY OF BELTON PARKS AND RECREATION 12U SOFTBALL TEAM AND COACHES FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE 2021 SOUTH CAROLINA RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION 12U STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 855 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR VULCRAFT - SOUTH CAROLINA, "THE BIRTHPLACE OF NUCOR," ON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, TO CONGRATULATE ITS OVER THREE HUNDRED FIFTY TEAMMATES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA ON THREE QUARTERS OF A CENTURY OF MAKING AMERICA'S STEEL, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR ITS CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 856 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF COLONEL HOUSTON T. "TERRY" HAWKINS, RETIRED, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 857 (Word version) -- Senator Massey: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE 122ND ENGINEER BATTALION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD UPON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, TO COMMEND THE OVER SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY SOLDIERS, THEIR FAMILIES, RETIREES, AND VETERANS OF THIS HISTORIC AND COURAGEOUS BATTALION ON THEIR DEDICATED AND SELFLESS SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THIS GREAT NATION, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR ITS CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 858 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms, Massey, Malloy, Adams, Alexander, Allen, Bennett, Campsen, Cash, Climer, Corbin, Cromer, Davis, Fanning, Gambrell, Garrett, Goldfinch, Gustafson, Harpootlian, Hembree, Hutto, Jackson, K. Johnson, M. Johnson, Kimbrell, Kimpson, Leatherman, Loftis, Martin, Matthews, McElveen, McLeod, Peeler, Rankin, Rice, Sabb, Scott, Senn, Setzler, Shealy, Stephens, Talley, Turner, Verdin, Williams and Young: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE REBECCA LANDAU ON HER ADMISSION TO YALE LAW SCHOOL AND WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 859 (Word version) -- Senator Gambrell: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE WHITEFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT UPON THE OCCASION OF THE DEPARTMENT'S FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF DEDICATED HEROIC SERVICE IN ANDERSON COUNTY AND TO HONOR FIRE CHIEF BILLY GUIN AND THE FIREFIGHTERS WHO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY SO SELFLESSLY.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 860 (Word version) -- Senators Williams and Malloy: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF GRACIE S. BROOME AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
Senator WILLIAMS spoke on the Resolution.
Senator MALLOY spoke on the Resolution.
On motion of Senator JOHNSON, with unanimous consent, the remarks of Senators WILLIAMS and MALLOY, when reduced to writing and made available to the Desk, would be printed in the Journal.
S. 861 (Word version) -- Senator Kimpson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 101, TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO COLLEGES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING GENERALLY, BY ADDING ARTICLES 9 AND 10, TO PROVIDE THAT PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS IN THIS STATE SHALL ANNUALLY AWARD A STIPEND TO A STUDENT ATHLETE WHO PARTICIPATES IN AN INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORT AND MAINTAINS GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR, TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS FOR THE RECEIPT OF STIPENDS, TO PROVIDE THAT PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS SHALL CREATE A STUDENT ATHLETE TRUST FUND AND FUND THE TRUST WITH A PERCENTAGE OF THE INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORT GROSS REVENUE, TO PROVIDE THAT FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS WILL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE FUND ON A STUDENT ATHLETE'S BEHALF FOR EACH YEAR THAT HE MAINTAINS GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOTAL TRUST FUND AMOUNT MAY NOT EXCEED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS PER STUDENT ATHLETE, TO PROVIDE THAT A PARTICIPATING INSTITUTION SHALL PROVIDE A ONE-TIME PAYMENT TO EACH STUDENT ATHLETE AFTER THE FULFILLMENT OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS FOR THE RECEIPT OF A TRUST FUND PAYMENT; AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.
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Senator KIMPSON spoke on the Bill.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 862 (Word version) -- Senators Hutto and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5 OF ACT 184 OF 2020, RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE HAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DISTRICT RECEIVES FUNDS, AND TO VEST THE DISTRICT WITH TOTAL FISCAL AUTONOMY IN 2025.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar.
S. 863 (Word version) -- Senator Malloy: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE WINNERS OF THE LITTLE MISS & TEEN MISS SOUTH CAROLINA PAGEANT.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
H. 4498 (Word version) -- Reps. Anderson and McKnight: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE HARMON COOPER, JR., AND JANNIE MAE EADDY COOPER ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH CONTINUED HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
Senator RANKIN from the Committee on Judiciary submitted a favorable report on:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Public Service Authority Board of Directors, with the term to commence, May 19, 2018, and to expire May 19, 2025
At-Large Seat, Chairman:
Peter M. McCoy, Jr, 451 Wampler Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29412-9152 VICE Leighton Lord (Resigned)
Reappointment, South Carolina Public Service Authority Board of Directors, with the term to commence, January 1, 2022, and to expire January 1, 2026
At-Large Seat, Chairman:
Peter M. McCoy, Jr, 451 Wampler Drive, Charleston, South Carolina, 29412-9152
Received as information.
Senator ALEXANDER from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry submitted a favorable report on:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Department of Commerce, Secretary of Commerce, with term coterminous with Governor
Harry M. Lightsey, III, 1520 Senate Street #155, Columbia, SC 29205 VICE Mr. Robert M. Hitt, III
Received as information.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CONSIDERATION OF THE VETOES.
Columbia, S.C., June 29, 2021
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 1 by the Governor on R116, H. 4100 by a vote of 106 to 8:
Veto 1 Department of Education, Part IB, Section 1, Page 294, Proviso 1.90, SDE: Reserve Suspension
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 1 Department of Education, Part IB, Section 1, Page 294, Proviso 1.90, SDE: Reserve Suspension
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator HEMBREE 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:
Adams Alexander Allen Campsen Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Martin Massey McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Cash Corbin Loftis Rice
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 29, 2021
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 2 by the Governor on R116, H. 4100 by a vote of 0 to 114:
Veto 2 Department of Education, Part IB, Section 1, Page 294, Proviso 1.92, SDE: Schools of Choice
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Columbia, S.C., June 29, 2021
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 3 by the Governor on R116, H. 4100 by a vote of 6 to 105:
Veto 3 Department of Education, Part 1B, Section 1, Page 295, Proviso 1.95, SDE: Basic Skills for Admission to Teacher Preparation Program/Praxis Core
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., June 29, 2021
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 4 by the Governor on R116, H. 4100 by a vote of 103 to 6:
Veto 4 Department of Health and Human Services, Part 1B, Section 33, Page 352, Proviso 33.24, DHHS: Personal Emergency Response System
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 4 Department of Health and Human Services, Part 1B, Section 33, Page 352, Proviso 33.24, DHHS: Personal Emergency Response System
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:
Adams Alexander Allen Campsen Cash Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Massey McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Corbin Rice
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 29, 2021
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 5 by the Governor on R116, H. 4100 by a vote of 89 to 22:
Received as information.
Veto 5 Department of Health and Environmental Control, Part 1B, Section 34, Page 363, Proviso 34.52, 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:
Adams Alexander Allen Campsen Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Massey McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Cash Corbin Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Loftis Martin Rice
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 29, 2021
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 6 by the Governor on R116, H. 4100 by a vote of 3 to 109:
Veto 6 Patriots Point Development Authority, Part IB, Section 52, Page 391, Proviso 52.2, PPDA: Clamagore Reef - $1,000,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., June 29, 2021
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 7 by the Governor on R116, H. 4100 by a vote of 86 to 25:
Veto 7 Department of Revenue, Part IB, Section 109, Page 462, Proviso 109.12, DOR: Food Manufacturing Equipment
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Veto 7 Department of Revenue, Part IB, Section 109, Page 462, Proviso 109.12, DOR: Food Manufacturing Equipment
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator TURNER 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:
Adams Alexander Allen Campsen Climer Davis Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Martin McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Cash Corbin Fanning Gustafson Harpootlian Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Massey Rice
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 29, 2021
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 8 by the Governor on R116, H. 4100 by a vote of 0 to 114:
Veto 8 Department of Revenue, Part IB, Section 109, Page 462, Proviso 109.13, DOR: Collection of Business License Taxes
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., June 29, 2021
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 9 by the Governor on R116, H. 4100 by a vote of 104 to 7:
Veto 9 Statewide Revenue, Part IB, Section 118, Page 531, Proviso 118.18, SR: Subsection (B)(72) - $800,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 9 Statewide Revenue, Part IB, Section 118, Page 531, Proviso 118.18, SR: Subsection (B)(72) - $800,000
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:
Adams Alexander Allen Campsen Davis Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Martin McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Cash Climer Corbin Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Loftis Massey Rice
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 29, 2021
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 10 by the Governor on R116, H. 4100 by a vote of 100 to 14:
Veto 10 Statewide Revenue, Part IB, Section 118, Page 531, Proviso 118.18, SR: Subsection (B)(73) - $19,070,851
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 10 Statewide Revenue, Part IB, Section 118, Page 531, Proviso 118.18, SR: Subsection (B)(73) - $19,070,851
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:
Alexander Allen Campsen Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Martin McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Adams Cash Corbin Grooms Loftis Massey Rice
Columbia, S.C., June 29, 2021
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 11 by the Governor on R116, H. 4100 by a vote of 103 to 11:
Veto 11 Statewide Revenue, Part IB, Section 118, Page 531, Proviso 118.18, SR: Subsection (B)(74) - $18,963,263
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 11 Statewide Revenue, Part IB, Section 118, Page 531, Proviso 118.18, SR: Subsection (B)(74) - $18,963,263
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:
Adams Alexander Allen Campsen Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Martin McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Cash Corbin Loftis Massey Rice
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 29, 2021
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 12 by the Governor on R116, H. 4100 by a vote of 97 to 7:
Veto 12 Statewide Revenue, Part IB, Section 118, Page 531, Proviso 118.18, SR: Subsection (B)(75) - $6,548,300
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 12 Statewide Revenue, Part IB, Section 118, Page 531, Proviso 118.18, SR: Subsection (B)(75) - $6,548,300
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:
Adams Alexander Allen Campsen Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Martin McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Cash Corbin Loftis Massey Rice
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 29, 2021
Mr. President and Senators: The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 13 by the Governor on R116, H. 4100 by a vote of 102 to 9:
Veto 13 Statewide Revenue, Part IB, Section 118, Page 531, Proviso 118.18, SR: Subsection (B)(76) - $12,920,000
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 13 Statewide Revenue, Part IB, Section 118, Page 531, Proviso 118.18, SR: Subsection (B)(76) - $12,920,000
The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator SETZLER spoke on the veto.
Senator CASH spoke on the veto.
Senator DAVIS 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:
Adams Alexander Allen Campsen Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Martin McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Cash Corbin Loftis Massey Rice
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 29, 2021
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden Veto 14 by the Governor on R116, H. 4100 by a vote of 106 to 8:
Veto 14 Statewide Revenue, Part IB, Section 118, Page 531, Proviso 118.18, SR: Subsection (B)(77) - $94,243,600
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Veto 14 Statewide Revenue, Part IB, Section 118, Page 531, Proviso 118.18, SR: Subsection (B)(77) - $94,243,600
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:
Adams Alexander Allen Campsen Climer Davis Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Kimpson Leatherman Malloy Martin McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Cash Corbin Loftis Massey Rice
The necessary two-thirds vote having been received, the veto of the Governor was overridden, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Columbia, S.C., June 29, 2021
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained Veto 15 by the Governor on R116, H. 4100 by a vote of 0 to 116:
Veto 15 Statewide Revenue, Part IB, Section 118, Page 531, Proviso 118.18, SR: Subsection (B)(78) - $14
Respectfully submitted,
Speaker of the House
Received as information. THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.
Senator SHEALY moved that it be the sense of the Senate that the Senate has deep concerns over the dangerous conditions at the Department of Juvenile Justice and that the Senate has no confidence that the current leadership of the Department, including Director Freddie B. Pough, is capable of rectifying the situation.
Senator SHEALY explained the motion.
Senator MALLOY spoke on the motion.
Senator SCOTT spoke on the motion.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Cash Climer Corbin Davis Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Massey McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Rice Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
Allen Johnson, Kevin Sabb Scott
Senator DAVIS rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
On motion of Senator MASSEY, the seal of secrecy was removed, so far as the same relates to appointments made by the Governor and the following names were reported to the Senate in open session:
Having received a favorable report from the Judiciary Committee, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Public Service Authority Board of Directors, with the term to commence, May 19, 2018, and to expire May 19, 2025
At-Large Seat, Chairman:
Peter M. McCoy, Jr, 451 Wampler Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29412-9152 VICE Leighton Lord (Resigned)
Reappointment, South Carolina Public Service Authority Board of Directors, with the term to commence, January 1, 2022, and to expire January 1, 2026
Chairman, At-Large Seat:
Peter M. McCoy, Jr, 451 Wampler Drive, Charleston, South Carolina, 29412-9152
On motion of Senator RANKIN, the question was confirmation of Peter M. McCoy, Jr.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Davis Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Massey McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Rice Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
The appointment of Peter McCoy, Jr. was confirmed.
Having received a favorable report from the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Department of Commerce, Secretary of Commerce, with term coterminous with Governor:
Harry M. Lightsey, III, 1520 Senate Street #155, Columbia, SC 29205 VICE Mr. Robert M. Hitt, III
On motion of Senator ALEXANDER, the question was confirmation of Harry M. Lightsey, III.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Davis Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Massey McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Rice Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
The appointment of Harry M. Lightsey, III was confirmed.
Having received a favorable report from the Corrections and Penology Committee, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Juvenile Parole Board, with the term to commence, June 30, 2020 and to expire January 1, 2024
At-Large Seat:
Cindy Risher, 1061 Blue Bird Court, Summerton, South Carolina 29148-7276 VICE Barbara W. Mishoe (Resigned)
On motion of Senator MARTIN the question was confirmation of Cindy Risher.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Davis Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Jackson Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Martin Massey McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Rice Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
The appointment of Cindy Risher was confirmed.
Having received a favorable report from the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, State Board of Barber Examiners, with the term to commence, June 30, 2019 and to expire June 30, 2023
Master Hair Care Specialist:
Melissa Jones-Horton, 338 Clearwater Drive, Lancaster, South Carolina 29720-7524 VICE Vacant
On motion of Senator ALEXANDER, the question was confirmation of Melissa Jones-Horton.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Davis Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Massey McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Rice Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
The appointment of Melissa Jones-Horton was confirmed.
Having received a favorable report from the Family and Veterans' Services Committee, the following appointment was confirmed in open session:
Reappointment, South Carolina Commission for the Blind, with the term to commence, May 19, 2018 and to expire May 19, 2022
1st Congressional District:
Peter A. Smith, 120 Dunnemann Avenue, Charleston, South Carolina 29403-3529 VICE Self
On motion of Senator SHEALY, the question was confirmation of Peter A. Smith.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Adams Alexander Allen Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Davis Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Kimpson Leatherman Loftis Malloy Martin Massey McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Rice Sabb Scott Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Turner Verdin Williams Young
The appointment of Peter A. Smith was confirmed.
Having received a favorable report from the Senate, the following appointments were confirmed in open session:
Initial Appointment, Spartanburg County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2019, and to expire April 30, 2023
Timothy Jerome Hall, 145 Westmeath Drive, Moore, South Carolina 2936-9023
Initial Appointment, Jasper County Magistrate, with the term to commence, April 30, 2018, and to expire April 30, 2022
Anthony O. Dore, 10616 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland, South Carolina 29936-8477
On motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate agreed to stand adjourned.
At 6:15 P.M., on motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate adjourned under the provisions of H. 4285, the Sine Die Resolution.
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