South Carolina General Assembly
125th Session, 2023-2024
Journal of the House of Representatives

NO. 31

JOURNAL

of the

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

of the

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023
(STATEWIDE SESSION)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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

Our thought for today is from Psalm 33:18: "Truly the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His steadfast love."

Let us pray. Dear God, thank You for caring about every detail of our life. Help us remember that You are always with us. Guide us to do what is expected to care for those in need. Bless these Representatives and Staff as they work for the people of South Carolina. Look in favor upon our defenders of freedom and first responders. Bless and keep our World, Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, Staff, and all who serve this great cause. Bless our men and women who serve in the Armed Forces and those who suffer wounds, those seen and those hidden. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers. Amen.

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

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

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. KING moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Joyce Lorraine Davis King, which was agreed to.

SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE IN CHAIR

STATEMENT BY REP. WEEKS

Rep. WEEKS made a statement relative to the life and legacy of George Washington Murray.

SILENT PRAYER

The House stood in silent prayer for Representative Whitmire.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., February 28, 2023
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber at a mutually convenient time for the purpose of ratifying Acts.

Very respectfully,
President

On motion of Rep. BRITTAIN the invitation was accepted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4033 (Word version) -- Reps. Davis, M. M. Smith, B. L. Cox, Jefferson, Pace, Kirby, J. Moore, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BARRY JURS, BERKELEY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT VICE CHAIR, ON RECEIVING THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS 2022 COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR AWARD.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4034 (Word version) -- Reps. Haddon, G. M. Smith, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR TRISH SPRINGFIELD OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE FIELD OF BANKING AND TO WELCOME HER TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4035 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Johnson, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE DIXON FAMILY OF DIXON FARMS IN AYNOR ON BEING NAMED THE SOUTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU FARMERS OF THE WEEK FOR FEBRUARY 27 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2023.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4036 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, McDaniel, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SISTERS OF THE GAMMA UPSILON CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC., AT BENEDICT COLLEGE AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM UPON THE CHAPTER'S SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF "SCHOLARSHIP, SISTERHOOD, SERVICE, AND SOCIAL ACTION."

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4037 (Word version) -- Reps. Wooten, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR PROVIDENCE HOME OF COLUMBIA AT THE CELEBRATION OF ITS SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF LIFE-CHANGING MINISTRY TO MEN CHALLENGED BY HOMELESSNESS, ADDICTION, AND INCARCERATION AND TO EXTEND THE SINCERE BEST WISHES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4038 (Word version) -- Reps. Bernstein, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA AT THE CELEBRATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONE HUNDRED ELEVENTH ANNIVERSARY, TO SALUTE THE MORE THAN TEN THOUSAND GIRL SCOUTS IN THE PALMETTO STATE, AND TO DECLARE SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2023, GIRL SCOUT DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4039 (Word version) -- Reps. King, Hart, Yow, Cobb-Hunter, Rutherford and McDaniel: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF JOYCE LORRAINE DAVIS KING AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4040 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilliard and Stavrinakis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF GARDEN STREET FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH HOFF AVENUE TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH HUNTLEY DRIVE IN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON IN CHARLESTON COUNTY "BILL SHARPE WAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 4041 (Word version) -- Reps. M. M. Smith, Erickson, Cobb-Hunter, Pedalino, Lawson, Sessions, Bamberg, Hiott, Carter, Pope, Felder, Guffey, Hyde, B. L. Cox, Pace, Davis and Leber: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-36-320, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS RESOURCE COORDINATION CENTER, SO AS TO SO AS TO ADD TO THE CENTER'S DUTIES CONCERNING THE STATEWIDE PLAN TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-36-330, RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS RESOURCE COORDINATION CENTER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADVISORY COUNCIL MUST DEVELOP A STATEWIDE PLAN TO ADDRESS ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATEWIDE PLAN MUST BE UPDATED EVERY FIVE YEARS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATEWIDE PLAN MUST BE UPDATED IN 2028 AND EVERY FIVE YEARS THEREAFTER.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 4042 (Word version) -- Rep. Bernstein: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-1710 SO AS TO PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK IN WHICH ANTISEMITISM IS CONSIDERED REGARDING ALL LAWS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATORY ACTS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4043 (Word version) -- Rep. Pendarvis: A BILL TO CREATE THE NORTH CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TO ABOLISH CONSTITUENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4 OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; TO ESTABLISH A SEVEN MEMBER BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO GOVERN THE NORTH CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; AND TO TRANSFER THE ASSETS AND LIABILIITIES FROM CONSTITUENT DISTRICT NO. 4 TO THE NORTH CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Referred to Charleston Delegation

H. 4044 (Word version) -- Rep. Ballentine: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-54-240, RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS OF AND REPORTS AND RETURNS FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DISCLOSURE OF DOCUMENTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4045 (Word version) -- Reps. Murphy and Brewer: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 59-104-20, 59-149-10, AND 59-150-370, ALL RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC OR INDEPENDENT INSTITUTION" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS, THE LEGISLATIVE INCENTIVES FOR FUTURE EXCELLENCE (LIFE) SCHOLARSHIPS, AND THE SC HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO ADD AN INSTITUTION ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES TO THE DEFINITION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4046 (Word version) -- Rep. Ballentine: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-8-530, SECTION 12-8-540, SECTION 12-8-570, SECTION 12-8-580, AND SECTION 12-8-595, ALL RELATING TO THE WITHHOLDING OF INCOME TAXES, SO AS TO UPDATE A REFERENCE TO THE TOP MARGINAL INCOME TAX RATE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4047 (Word version) -- Rep. Ott: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 50-15-100 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE RELEASE OF RECORDS REGARDING THE OCCURRENCE OF RARE, THREATENED, ENDANGERED, OR IMPERILED PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 4048 (Word version) -- Reps. Crawford, West, Davis, Erickson, W. Newton, Bannister, Hiott, Hixon and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 58-37-40, RELATING TO INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CENTRAL ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE MUST SUBMIT ALL PROPOSED CONTRACTS OR OTHER PLANS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF ELECTRIC GENERATION TO THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE, THE STATE REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF SOUTH CAROLINA PRIOR TO EXECUTION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 4049 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Anderson, West, McGinnis, Hardee, Brittain and Neese: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 33-7-101 AND 33-31-701, BOTH RELATING TO MEETINGS, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

S. 1 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander, Turner, Senn, Young, Gustafson, Peeler, Setzler, Rankin, Adams, Bennett, Climer, Campsen and Kimbrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-80 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF DRUG-INDUCED HOMICIDE, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION, AND TO PROHIBIT AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-1-10, RELATING TO A LIST OF EXCEPTIONS FOR FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS, SO AS TO ADD DRUG-INDUCED HOMICIDE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-190, RELATING TO SCHEDULE I DRUGS, SO AS TO ADD FENTANYL-RELATED SUBSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 120 (Word version) -- Senators Hembree, Campsen and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 24-3-580, RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF THE IDENTITIES OF EXECUTION TEAM MEMBERS AND THE PENALTIES FOR THE UNLAWFUL DISCLOSURE, SO AS TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE IDENTITY OF PERSONS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANNING OR ADMINISTRATION OF AN EXECUTION OF A DEATH SENTENCE IS CONFIDENTIAL; TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO PROVIDE THE PURCHASE OR ACQUISITION OF DRUGS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES USED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF A DEATH SENTENCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE; TO PROVIDE THE OUT-OF-STATE ACQUISITION OF DRUGS INTENDED FOR USE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY ARE EXEMPT FROM ALL STATE LICENSING PROCESSES AND REQUIREMENTS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OR ANY OTHER AGENCY, AS WELL AS REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE BOARD OF PHARMACY; TO PROVIDE PHARMACIES OR PHARMACISTS THAT ARE INVOLVED IN THE SUPPLYING, MANUFACTURING, OR COMPOUNDING OF DRUGS INTENDED FOR USE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY ARE EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN LICENSING PROCESSES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO PROVIDE, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, NO GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY SHALL DISCLOSE IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF MEMBERS OF EXECUTION TEAMS OR THE DETAILS REGARDING THE PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN DRUGS USED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY; AND TO PROVIDE THE INTENT OF THIS SECTION IS TO ENSURE THE ABSOLUTE CONFIDENTIALITY OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF PERSONS OR ENTITIES INVOLVED IN THE PLANNING OR EXECUTION OF A DEATH SENTENCE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 394 (Word version) -- Senator Rice: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-37-30, RELATING TO NEONATAL TESTING OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE NOTIFICATION OF THE CHILD'S PRIMARY PROVIDER AND A QUALIFIED PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST OF ABNORMAL NEWBORN SCREENING RESULTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

ROLL CALL

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

Alexander                Anderson                 Atkinson
Bailey                   Ballentine               Bamberg
Bannister                Bauer                    Beach
Bernstein                Blackwell                Bradley
Brewer                   Brittain                 Burns
Bustos                   Calhoon                  Carter
Caskey                   Chapman                  Chumley
Clyburn                  Cobb-Hunter              Collins
Connell                  B. L. Cox                Crawford
Cromer                   Davis                    Dillard
Elliott                  Erickson                 Felder
Forrest                  Gagnon                   Garvin
Gatch                    Gibson                   Gilliam
Gilliard                 Guest                    Guffey
Haddon                   Hager                    Hardee
Harris                   Hart                     Hartnett
Hayes                    Henderson-Myers          Henegan
Herbkersman              Hewitt                   Hiott
Hixon                    Hosey                    Howard
Hyde                     Jefferson                J. E. Johnson
J. L. Johnson            S. Jones                 W. Jones
Jordan                   Kilmartin                King
Kirby                    Landing                  Lawson
Leber                    Ligon                    Long
Lowe                     Magnuson                 May
McCabe                   McCravy                  McDaniel
McGinnis                 Mitchell                 J. Moore
A. M. Morgan             T. A. Morgan             Moss
Murphy                   Neese                    B. Newton
W. Newton                Nutt                     O'Neal
Oremus                   Ott                      Pace
Pedalino                 Pendarvis                Pope
Rivers                   Robbins                  Rose
Rutherford               Sandifer                 Schuessler
Sessions                 G. M. Smith              M. M. Smith
Stavrinakis              Taylor                   Tedder
Thayer                   Thigpen                  Trantham
Vaughan                  Weeks                    West
Wetmore                  Wheeler                  White
Williams                 Willis                   Wooten
Yow                                               

Total Present--121

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE granted Rep. T. MOORE a leave of absence for the day due to a military commitment.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. James Gigante of Hilton Head was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

CO-SPONSORS ADDED AND REMOVED

In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:

"5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3006 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   WHITE

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3014 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   B. J. COX and GARVIN

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3022 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   WHITE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3066 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   HENDERSON-MYERS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3097 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   HENDERSON-MYERS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3104 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   HENDERSON-MYERS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3127 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   YOW

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3222 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   YOW

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3227 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   CRAWFORD and GAGNON

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3279 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   HENEGAN and WILLIAMS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3445 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   WHITE

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3448 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   WEEKS and WILLIAMS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3473 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   B. J. COX

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3532 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   CHUMLEY, LIGON, HIOTT and YOW

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3545 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   HENDERSON-MYERS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3546 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   HENDERSON-MYERS

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3549 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   KILMARTIN, VAUGHAN and PEDALINO

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3561 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   HENDERSON-MYERS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3562 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   HENDERSON-MYERS

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3591 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   CASKEY, POPE, LEBER, HARTNETT, BUSTOS, LANDING and M. M. SMITH

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3682 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   HENEGAN and WILLIAMS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3695 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   B. J. COX

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3726 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   WILLIAMS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3845 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   MITCHELL

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3868 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   BREWER, MURPHY and ROBBINS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3903 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   HENDERSON-MYERS

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3908 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   MITCHELL and YOW

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3948 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   HYDE, BERNSTEIN and BAUER

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3951 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   BREWER, MURPHY and ROBBINS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4018 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   HARRIS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4019 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
02/28/23   HARRIS

CO-SPONSOR REMOVED

Bill Number:   H. 3288 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
02/28/23   FELDER

CO-SPONSORS REMOVED

Bill Number:   H. 3549 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
02/28/23   LANDING and LEBER

H. 3532--REQUESTS FOR DEBATE

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3532 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Pope, McCravy, B. Newton, West, Chapman, Burns, Wooten, Haddon, O'Neal, Carter, W. Newton, M. M. Smith, Davis, Pace, B. L. Cox, Gilliam, Thayer, Bailey, Hardee, Blackwell, Leber, Mitchell, Chumley, Ligon, Hiott and Yow: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE SENTENCING ENHANCEMENTS FOR PERSONS WHO COMMIT CERTAIN ADDITIONAL CRIMES WHILE ON PRETRIAL RELEASE ON BOND; BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-280 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PRETRIAL RELEASE ON BOND FOR PERSONS CHARGED WITH COMMITTING CERTAIN ADDITIONAL CRIMES AND TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING IF ADDITIONAL CHARGES ARE PENDING; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-15, RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT OF A CASH PERCENTAGE IN LIEU OF BOND, SO AS TO REQUIRE A FULL CASH BOND FOR PERSONS CHARGED WITH CERTAIN CRIMES.

Reps. HIOTT, B. NEWTON, HIXON, FORREST, CARTER, FELDER, LIGON, LAWSON, MCCRAVY, NUTT, BRITTAIN, PACE, OTT, KIRBY, ANDERSON, ROBBINS, CALHOON, MAY, MURPHY, SANDIFER and GARVIN requested debate on the Bill.

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. MAY asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3529 (Word version) from the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. KING objected.

MOTION PERIOD

The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. MCDANIEL.

H. 3591--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Joint Resolution was taken up:

H. 3591 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Taylor, B. Newton, West, Pace, Haddon, Yow, W. Newton, Felder, Thayer, McCravy, Cromer, Hixon, Elliott, Erickson, Caskey, Pope, Leber, Hartnett, Bustos, Landing and M. M. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO REPEAL SECTION 4, ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS PROVIDING DIRECT AID TO RELIGIOUS OR OTHER PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1.   It is proposed that Section 4, Article XI of the Constitution of this State be repealed, which section presently reads:

No money shall be paid from public funds nor shall the credit of the State or any of its political subdivisions be used for the direct benefit of any religious or other private educational institution.

SECTION 2.   The proposed amendment must be submitted to the qualified electors at the next general election for representatives. Ballots must be provided at the various voting precincts with the following words printed or written on the ballot:

"Must Section 4, Article XI of the Constitution of this State be repealed so as to eliminate the prohibition against the State or its political subdivisions providing direct aid to religious or other private educational institutions?

Yes   []

No   []

Those voting in favor of the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word 'Yes', and those voting against the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word 'No'."

Rep. G. M. SMITH explained the Joint Resolution.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE granted Rep. COLLINS a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.

Rep. G. M. SMITH continued speaking.

Rep. BAMBERG proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 3591 (Word version) (LC-3591.SA0005H), which was ruled out of ordered:
Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:
SECTION X.   Section 10-1-165 of the S.C. Code is repealed.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. BAMBERG explained the amendment.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. MAGNUSON raised the Point of Order that Amendment No. 1 was not germane to H. 3591 (Word version).
Rep. BAMBERG argued contra.
Rep. COBB-HUMTER argued contra.
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE POPE sustained the Point of Order. The SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE stated that the Joint Resolution, H. 3591 (Word version), proposed to repeal a constitutional provision concerning state funds and direct appropriations to private and religious schools, but Amendment No. 1 would repeal a statute, Section 10-1-165, also known as the Heritage Act. The SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE stated that the Amendment was not related to the subject matter of the Joint Resolution, went beyond the Joint Resolution's scope, and was not germane.

Rep. OTT spoke against the Joint Resolution.

SPEAKER IN CHAIR

Rep. OTT continued speaking.
Rep. MCDANIEL spoke against the Joint Resolution.
Rep. WETMORE spoke against the Joint Resolution.
Rep. BAMBERG spoke against the Joint Resolution.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER spoke against the Joint Resolution.

The question recurred to the passage of the Joint Resolution.

The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 83; Nays 27

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Bailey                   Ballentine               Bannister
Beach                    Blackwell                Bradley
Brewer                   Brittain                 Burns
Bustos                   Calhoon                  Carter
Caskey                   Chapman                  Chumley
Connell                  B. J. Cox                B. L. Cox
Crawford                 Cromer                   Davis
Elliott                  Erickson                 Felder
Forrest                  Gagnon                   Gatch
Gibson                   Gilliam                  Guest
Guffey                   Haddon                   Hager
Hardee                   Harris                   Hartnett
Herbkersman              Hewitt                   Hiott
Hixon                    Hyde                     J. E. Johnson
S. Jones                 Jordan                   Kilmartin
Landing                  Lawson                   Leber
Ligon                    Long                     Lowe
Magnuson                 May                      McCravy
McGinnis                 Mitchell                 A. M. Morgan
T. A. Morgan             Moss                     Murphy
Neese                    B. Newton                W. Newton
Nutt                     O'Neal                   Oremus
Pace                     Pedalino                 Pope
Robbins                  Sandifer                 Schuessler
Sessions                 G. M. Smith              M. M. Smith
Taylor                   Thayer                   Vaughan
West                     White                    Willis
Wooten                   Yow                      

Total--83

Those who voted in the negative are:

Anderson                 Bamberg                  Bauer
Bernstein                Clyburn                  Cobb-Hunter
Dillard                  Garvin                   Gilliard
Hart                     Hayes                    Henegan
Hosey                    Jefferson                J. L. Johnson
W. Jones                 Kirby                    Ott
Rivers                   Rose                     Rutherford
Stavrinakis              Tedder                   Thigpen
Wetmore                  Wheeler                  Williams

Total--27

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

RECORD FOR VOTING

I was temporarily out of the Chamber on a bathroom break and did not make it back in time to vote on H. 3591 (Word version). If I had been present, I would have voted against the Joint Resolution.

Rep. Rosalyn Henderson-Myers

Rep. FORREST moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.

RATIFICATION OF ACTS

Pursuant to an invitation the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives appeared in the Senate Chamber on February 28, 2023, at 2:45 p.m. and the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were ratified:

(R. 1, S. 381 (Word version)) -- Senators Peeler, Verdin, Alexander, Martin and Malloy: AN ACT TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 36(A), ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FIVE TO SEVEN PERCENT THE AMOUNT OF STATE GENERAL FUND REVENUE IN THE LATEST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR REQUIRED TO BE HELD IN THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND; AND TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 36(B) OF ARTICLE III, RELATING TO THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM TWO TO THREE PERCENT THE AMOUNT OF STATE GENERAL FUND REVENUE IN THE LATEST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR REQUIRED TO BE HELD IN THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIRST USE OF THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND MUST BE TO OFFSET MIDYEAR BUDGET REDUCTIONS.

(R. 2, H. 3254 (Word version)) -- Reps. Jefferson, Murphy, Brewer, Robbins, Tedder, Cobb-Hunter and Gatch: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 593 OF 1992, AS AMENDED, BY REPEALING SECTION 3 RELATING TO THE LIMIT ON CASH RESERVES THAT MAY BE MAINTAINED BY DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

(R. 3, H. 3783 (Word version)) -- Reps. Sandifer and Hardee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE REVIEW COMMITTEE TO NOMINATE LESS THAN THREE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE FOR THE GOVERNOR'S CONSIDERATION UNTIL THE VACANCY IS FILLED OR JULY 1, 2023, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

ADJOURNMENT

At 3:38 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. KING, adjourned in memory of Joyce Lorraine Davis King, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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