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

NO. 33

JOURNAL

of the

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

of the

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023
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THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023
(STATEWIDE SESSION)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:

Our thought for today is from Hebrews 13:6: "So we can say with confidence, the Lord is my helper."

Let us pray. God of promise, help us not to put our confidence in things that do not last, but to put our trust in Your steadfast love and faithfulness. Bless these men and women as they work for the people of South Carolina. Thanks be to You O Lord. Be with our defenders of freedom and first responders as they care for us. Look in favor on our World, Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, Staff, and all who labor in these halls of government. Bless our men and women who serve our Nation and for those who suffer hidden wounds. 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 yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4068 (Word version) -- Reps. Gatch, Bauer, J. L. Johnson, Leber, Magnuson, Murphy, Robbins, Brewer, Hiott, West, Davis, Brittain, Guest, Sessions, Haddon and McDaniel: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO UNDERTAKE AN IMMEDIATE INQUIRY AS TO WHETHER OR NOT UNDER ARTICLE XV, SECTION 1, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RICHARD A. ECKSTROM, SHOULD BE IMPEACHED FOR SERIOUS MISCONDUCT IN OFFICE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DERELICTION OF DUTY AND BREACH OF THE PUBLIC TRUST AND, IF BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE SUFFICIENT GROUNDS ARE FOUND, TO REPORT ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT TO THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4071 (Word version) -- Reps. McCravy and Gibson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4072 (Word version) -- Reps. Blackwell, Clyburn, Hixon, Oremus, Taylor, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, 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, 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, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Tedder, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE WORLD WAR II VETERAN MR. HAL PECK ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RECENT ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4069 (Word version) -- Reps. Erickson, 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, 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECONGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE FORTY-THREE SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS NAMED TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S 2023 ALL-STATE ACADEMIC TEAM BY THE PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR SCHOLARLY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 4070 (Word version) -- Reps. Crawford, Erickson, W. Newton, Davis, West, Bannister, Sandifer, Hixon and Jordan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 58-37-40, RELATING TO INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANS, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES TO SUBMIT AN INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS AND MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

S. 31 (Word version) -- Senators Hutto and K. Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 5-7-240, RELATING TO INDEPENDENT AUDITS OF MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL RECORDS AND TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES WITH LESS THAN $500,000 IN TOTAL REVENUES TO PROVIDE A COMPILATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 14-1-208, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL COURT AUDITS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 123 (Word version) -- Senators Hembree, Turner, Malloy, Talley, Sabb, Setzler and Scott: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE "PERMANENT AUTHORIZATION JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS ACT"; AND PERMANENTLY AUTHORIZE THE ACT AND REPEAL FORMER SECTIONS AS IT RELATES TO THE REPEAL AND REAUTHORIZATION OF THE ACT.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

S. 124 (Word version) -- Senators Hembree, Turner and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-18-1115 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM THAT WILL PERMIT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO HIRE NONCERTIFIED TEACHERS IN A RATIO UP TO TEN PERCENT OF ITS ENTIRE TEACHING STAFF, TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC, EVALUATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL PROGRAM REPORTING AND NONCERTIFIED TEACHER REGISTRATION AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

S. 203 (Word version) -- Senator Fanning: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-63-910, RELATING TO REQUIRED PUBLIC SCHOOL DRILLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE EACH SEMESTER ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, INCLUDING CHARTER SCHOOLS WHOSE INSTRUCTION IS NOT PRIMARILY DELIVERED ONLINE, SHALL CONDUCT ONE FIRE DRILL, ONE ACTIVE SHOOTER/INTRUDER DRILL, AND ONE SEVERE WEATHER/EARTHQUAKE DRILL.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

S. 256 (Word version) -- Senators M. Johnson and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS MAY ALLOW STUDENTS TO POSSESS AND USE CERTAIN SUNSCREEN ON SCHOOL PROPERTY AND AT SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENTS WITH PARENTAL CONSENT, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS MAY ADOPT POLICIES ALLOWING STUDENTS TO USE ARTICLES OF SUN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, TO PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS MAY ALLOW SCHOOL PERSONNEL TO ASSIST STUDENTS IN APPLYING SUNSCREEN WITH WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENT, TO PROVIDE CIVIL LIABILITY PROTECTIONS FOR GOOD FAITH COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL PROVIDE CERTAIN RELATED ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE TO SCHOOLS CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 63-13-220 SO AS TO PROVIDE DAY CAMPS REGULATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MAY ALLOW CAMPERS TO POSSESS AND USE CERTAIN SUNSCREEN ON SCHOOL PROPERTY OR AT SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENTS WITH PARENTAL CONSENT, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO PROVIDE THESE DAY CAMPS MAY ADOPT POLICIES ALLOWING CAMPERS TO USE ARTICLES OF SUN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, TO PROVIDE THESE DAY CAMPS MAY ALLOW THEIR PERSONNEL TO ASSIST CAMPERS IN APPLYING SUNSCREEN WITH WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENT, TO PROVIDE CIVIL LIABILITY PROTECTIONS FOR GOOD FAITH COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SHALL PROVIDE CERTAIN RELATED ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE TO DAY CAMPS CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

S. 259 (Word version) -- Senators Rankin, Young, Hutto, Sabb and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 15-50-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD SEVERAL DEFINITIONS TO THE CHAPTER; BY ADDING SECTION 15-50-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE A LIST OF ACTS IN WHICH A STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PURCHASE COMPANY CANNOT ENGAGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 15-50-30, RELATING TO DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS, SO AS TO ADD TO THE LIST OF ITEMS WHICH MUST BE DISCLOSED TO THE PAYEE BY THE STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PURCHASE COMPANY; BY AMENDING SECTION 15-50-40, RELATING TO APPROVAL BY FINAL COURT ORDER, SO AS TO ADD FACTORS WHICH THE COURT MUST CONSIDER IN DETERMINING IF THE TRANSFER OF THE STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PAYMENT RIGHTS IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PAYEE; BY AMENDING SECTION 15-50-50, RELATING TO RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF A STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT OBLIGOR, ANNUITY ISSUER, AND TRANSFEREE, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN CERTAIN PARTIES WILL BE DISCHARGED FROM LIABILITY; BY AMENDING SECTION 15-50-60, RELATING TO THE NOTICE OF AN APPROVAL HEARING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HEARING MUST BE HELD IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION IN A COUNTY IN WHICH THE PAYEE RESIDES, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, AND TO FURTHER REQUIRE THAT THE PAYEE MUST ATTEND THE HEARING IN PERSON UNLESS GOOD CAUSE EXISTS TO EXCUSE THE IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE; BY AMENDING SECTION 15-50-70, RELATING TO THE SCOPE OF THE TRANSFER AGREEMENT, SO AS TO MAKE CHANGES THAT CONFORM TO THE REST OF THE CHAPTER; BY ADDING SECTION 15-50-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT APPOINT AN ATTORNEY TO ADVISE THE COURT IN CERTAIN CASES; BY ADDING SECTION 15-50-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PURCHASE COMPANY WHO WANTS TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE MUST REGISTER WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 15-50-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REGISTRATION IS VALID FOR ONE YEAR AND A RENEWED APPLICATION MUST BE FILED EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER; BY ADDING SECTION 15-50-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PURCHASE COMPANY MUST POST A BOND WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE OR PAY A CASH BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS; BY ADDING SECTION 15-50-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PURCHASE COMPANY MUST FILE A NOTICE OF JUDGMENT WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND PROVIDE A COPY OF THE JUDGMENT SECURED AGAINST THE COMPANY; BY ADDING SECTION 15-50-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LIABILITY IS NOT AFFECTED BY A BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER ACT OR OMISSION OF THE BONDED STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PURCHASE COMPANY; BY ADDING SECTION 15-50-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE MUST RECEIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE CANCELLATION OR MODIFICATION OF A SURETY BOND WITHIN TWENTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE CANCELLATION OR MODIFICATION; BY ADDING SECTION 15-50-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ASSIGNEE IS NOT REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PURCHASE COMPANY TO ACQUIRE STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PAYMENT RIGHTS; BY ADDING SECTION 15-50-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY ASSESS AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE IF A PERSON WHO IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER DOES NOT DO SO WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF NOTICE TO REGISTER; AND BY ADDING SECTION 15-50-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TRANSFER ORDER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A QUALIFIED ORDER PURSUANT TO FEDERAL LAW IF THE TRANSFEREE IS NOT REGISTERED AS A STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PURCHASE COMPANY PURSUANT TO THIS ACT AT THE TIME THE ORDER IS SIGNED.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

S. 341 (Word version) -- Senators Shealy, Jackson and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-101(11), RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND USE OF TERMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS FOR A MINOR WITHIN ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS OF TURNING EIGHTEEN; BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-201, RELATING TO JURISDICTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL LIMITED JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OVER MINORS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 62-5-303, RELATING TO PROCEDURE FOR COURT APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN; SUMMONS AND PETITION, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME A GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDING CAN BY INITIATED TO ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS BEFORE A MINOR REACHES THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 406 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, Kimbrell and Senn: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-15-420(D) AND (E), RELATING TO THE TABULATION OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BALLOTS CAST DURING THE EARLY VOTING PERIOD MAY BEGIN TO BE TABULATED AT THE SAME TIME AS ABSENTEE BALLOTS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 490 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander and Peeler: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PERMIT FUNDS APPROPRIATED IN ACT 94 OF 2021 FOR SOUTH CAROLINA WELCOME CENTERS TO BE USED FOR THE CURRENT FAIR PLAY WELCOME CENTER PROJECT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 500 (Word version) -- Senators Cromer, Campsen and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-75-485, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HURRICANE DAMAGE MITIGATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO ESTABLISH GRANT CRITERIA, THAT MATCHING GRANT FUNDS MAY BE AVAILABLE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND A NONMATCHING GRANT FORMULA; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-3-110, RELATING TO DUTIES OF DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DIRECTOR TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT PREMIUM RATES; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-61-80, RELATING TO WITHDRAWING FROM THE MARKET, SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO THE DIRECTOR BY THE INSURER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 38-73-1085, RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE PREMIUMS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO MAKE AVAILABLE INFORMATION THAT AFFECTS PRIVATE PASSENGER PREMIUM RATES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

ROLL CALL

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

Anderson                 Atkinson                 Bailey
Ballentine               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                  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
Moss                     Murphy                   Neese
B. Newton                W. Newton                Nutt
O'Neal                   Oremus                   Ott
Pace                     Pedalino                 Pope
Rivers                   Robbins                  Rutherford
Sandifer                 Schuessler               Sessions
G. M. Smith              M. M. Smith              Stavrinakis
Taylor                   Thayer                   Trantham
Vaughan                  Weeks                    West
Wetmore                  Wheeler                  White
Williams                 Wooten                   Yow

Total Present--111

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. ROSE a leave of absence for the day due to a family commitment.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. A. M. MORGAN a leave of absence for the day.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. T. A. MORGAN a leave of absence for the day.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. BAMBERG a leave of absence for the day due to a prior commitment.

STATEMENT FOR THE JOURNAL

Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me to make you all aware of a great honor bestowed on a Chester County native.

As you recall, in Genesis God created the Heaven and earth and rested on the seventh day. On the eight-day (per Paul Harvey) God created a farmer. A farmer to tend to the land he is blessed with, as its caretaker, to plant and harvest, and repeat for generation and generation.

Today, the S.E. Farm Press Magazine has named this Chester County resident, my neighbor and friend, as the 2023 South East Cotton Farmer of the Year.

Rusty Daily of Chester is the recipient of this honor. This is a great honor for Mr. Daily, but also for all cotton famers statewide, but specifically, for the cotton farmers in the upstate.

Mr. Daily's farm, known as "High Cotton Farm" has been in his family, in constant cotton production, since 1820, over 200 years! They also have a nice herd of beef cattle.

Rusty is blessed with a beautiful family. He and his wife Cindy have four beautiful children and ten grandchildren. A Christian family man, Rusty has taught and continues to lead his Sunday school class for the last 20 years. Rusty is active in the SC Farm Bureau and the National Cotton Council. He is a Clemson Agricultural Alumni and graduate.

Ladies and gentlemen, when you eat your dinner or sleep in cotton sheets, thank a farmer.

Mr. Speaker, please help me congratulate Mr. Daily and of course understand, he is not here, as he is getting ready to plant cotton very soon!

Rep. Randy Ligon

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Rep. CARTER presented to the House the Daniel High School "Lions" 2022 AAA Marching Band State Champions.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Rep. W. NEWTON presented to the House the Cross Schools 2022 SCISA 1A Junior Varsity Competitive Cheerleading State Champions and the SCISA 1A Girls Cross Country State Champions.

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

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-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3019 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   COBB-HUNTER, J. L. JOHNSON and MITCHELL

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3026 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   WEST, VAUGHAN, CASKEY and TRANTHAM

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3080 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   VAUGHAN

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3233 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   WEST, VAUGHAN, CASKEY and TRANTHAM

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3279 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   MITCHELL, CONNELL, HAGER and YOW

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3360 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   MITCHELL

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3549 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   CROMER

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3566 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   VAUGHAN

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3695 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   WEST and TRANTHAM

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3726 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   NUTT, MCCRAVY, MITCHELL and YOW

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3747 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   ROBBINS

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3750 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   ROBBINS and BREWER

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3799 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   NUTT

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3825 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   TRANTHAM, WEST and VAUGHAN

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3845 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   CARTER

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3868 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   KING

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3890 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   KING

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3895 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   J. L. JOHNSON and O'NEAL

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3925 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   CASKEY

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 3948 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   WHEELER

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4024 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   GAGNON and CROMER

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4045 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   ROBBINS and HARTNETT

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number:   H. 4061 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
03/02/23   GILLIAM

S. 478--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 478 (Word version) -- Senator Gambrell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 549 OF 1973, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BROADWATER WATER AND SEWERAGE DISTRICT, SO AS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BROADWATER WATER AND SEWERAGE DISTRICT BOARD FROM NINE TO SEVEN.

The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 105; Nays 0

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Anderson                 Atkinson                 Bailey
Ballentine               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                   Gagnon
Garvin                   Gatch                    Gibson
Gilliam                  Gilliard                 Guest
Guffey                   Haddon                   Hager
Hardee                   Harris                   Hartnett
Hayes                    Henderson-Myers          Henegan
Herbkersman              Hewitt                   Hiott
Hixon                    Hosey                    Hyde
Jefferson                J. E. Johnson            J. L. Johnson
S. Jones                 W. Jones                 Jordan
Kilmartin                King                     Kirby
Landing                  Lawson                   Leber
Ligon                    Long                     Lowe
Magnuson                 McCabe                   McCravy
McDaniel                 McGinnis                 Mitchell
Moss                     Neese                    B. Newton
W. Newton                Nutt                     O'Neal
Oremus                   Ott                      Pace
Pedalino                 Pope                     Rivers
Robbins                  Sandifer                 Schuessler
Sessions                 G. M. Smith              M. M. Smith
Stavrinakis              Taylor                   Thayer
Trantham                 Vaughan                  West
Wetmore                  Wheeler                  White
Williams                 Wooten                   Yow

Total--105

Those who voted in the negative are:

Total--0

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

OBJECTION TO MOTION

Rep. WEST asked unanimous consent that S. 478 (Word version) be read a third time tomorrow.
Rep. MAY objected.

H. 3726--REQUESTS FOR DEBATE

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3726 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, West, Ballentine, Davis, Hager, Hewitt, Kirby, Long, B. Newton, Ott, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Tedder, Robbins, Brewer, Murphy, Taylor, Leber, Sandifer, Ligon, Williams, Anderson, Blackwell, Nutt, McCravy, Mitchell and Yow: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "STATEWIDE EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 TO TITLE 41 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF STATEWIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE, TO CENTRALIZE OVERSIGHT OF CERTAIN PUBLICLY FUNDED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN THE OFFICE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE, TO TRANSFER THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL, TO CREATE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE COORDINATING COUNCIL AND PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF REGIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS BY THE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE REGIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS MUST CONFORM TO CERTAIN GEOGRAPHIC CONFIGURATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A MULTIAGENCY COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO PROMOTE CERTAIN OFFERINGS OF REGIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS; AND BY REPEALING ARTICLE 13 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 13 RELATING TO OVERSIGHT OF REGIONAL EDUCATION CENTERS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, AND ARTICLE 15 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 13 RELATING TO THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Reps. HIOTT, FELDER, J. E. JOHNSON, HARDEE, MCGINNIS, BAILEY, B. L. COX, DAVIS, B. NEWTON, CARTER, HIXON, TAYLOR, WEST, BEACH, HEWITT, ANDERSON, HOSEY, KIRBY, MCDANIEL, JEFFERSON, ROBBINS, BREWER, MURPHY, WHITE, MITCHELL and LONG requested debate on the Bill.

H. 3868--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3868 (Word version) -- Reps. Bauer, Cobb-Hunter, Hixon, Bernstein, Neese, J. L. Johnson, Forrest, Trantham, J. Moore, Pendarvis, Brewer, Murphy, Robbins and King: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-270 SO AS TO DECLARE THE SECOND SATURDAY IN NOVEMBER OF EACH YEAR IS DESIGNATED AS "WOMEN IN HUNTING AND FISHING AWARENESS DAY".

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. HIOTT made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3905--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3905 (Word version) -- Reps. Hixon and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-13-920, RELATING TO THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FILLING A BOARD VACANCY FOR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL INCAPACITATION OR NONATTENDANCE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 6-13-1010, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR INJURING OR DESTROYING FACILITIES OF THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY, SO AS TO INCREASE PENALTIES.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. HIXON made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3750--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3750 (Word version) -- Reps. Erickson, Alexander, Kirby, Robbins and Brewer: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 11-35-710, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO ADD PLANNING FOR REPAIRS TO BRIDGES, HIGHWAYS, ROADS, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS ON THE STATE'S RIGHTS OF WAY TO THE LIST OF EXEMPTIONS AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. HIOTT made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

S. 361--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

S. 361 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1630, RELATING TO THE EXTENSION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION IS NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PREAPPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT EXTENSIONS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION MUST RATIFY EXTENSIONS AT THE NEXT COMMISSION MEETING.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. HIOTT made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3857--ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3857 (Word version) -- Rep. McGinnis: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-103-15, RELATING TO CATEGORIES OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE AND THEIR RESPECTIVE MISSIONS, SO AS TO ADD A NEW CATEGORY FOR DOCTORAL/PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITIES AND TO PROVIDE THEIR RELATED MISSIONS.

Rep. MCGINNIS explained the Bill.

The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 104; Nays 0

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Anderson                 Atkinson                 Bailey
Ballentine               Bannister                Bauer
Beach                    Bernstein                Blackwell
Bradley                  Brewer                   Brittain
Burns                    Bustos                   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                   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                 McCravy                  McDaniel
McGinnis                 Moss                     Murphy
Neese                    B. Newton                W. Newton
Nutt                     O'Neal                   Oremus
Ott                      Pace                     Pedalino
Pope                     Rivers                   Robbins
Sandifer                 Schuessler               Sessions
G. M. Smith              M. M. Smith              Stavrinakis
Taylor                   Thayer                   Trantham
Vaughan                  West                     Wetmore
Wheeler                  White                    Williams
Wooten                   Yow                      

Total--104

Those who voted in the negative are:

Total--0

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

OBJECTION TO MOTION

Rep. MCGINNIS asked unanimous consent that H. 3857 (Word version) be read a third time tomorrow.
Rep. MAY objected.

H. 3295--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3295 (Word version) -- Reps. Collins, Erickson and Bradley: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-290 SO AS TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT, ESTABLISH, AND PROMULGATE NECESSARY RULES AND REGULATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-360 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR THE EXEMPTION OF COMPETENCY-BASED SCHOOLS FROM CERTAIN APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTING COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-1-425, RELATING TO THE STATUTORY ANNUAL SCHOOL CALENDAR, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-39-100, RELATING TO REQUIRED UNITS FOR A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. HIOTT made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3843--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3843 (Word version) -- Rep. Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN OPEN ENROLLMENT OPTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 59-63-30 AND 59-63-32, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT AND PENALTIES FOR PROVIDING FALSE INFORMATION, AND SECTION 59-63-480, RELATING TO ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOLS IN ADJACENT COUNTIES, ALL SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 59-63-500 RELATING TO TRANSFER WITHOUT CONSENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. OTT made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3360--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3360 (Word version) -- Reps. Pope, Gilliam, Wooten, McCravy, Felder, Williams, Erickson, Bradley and Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 23, TITLE 23 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE CENTER FOR SCHOOL SAFETY AND TARGETED VIOLENCE WITHIN THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. POPE made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3308--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3308 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilliam, McCravy, Felder, Erickson and Bradley: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-21-720, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTIFICATION, THE DEPARTMENT MAY ACCEPT THE CREDENTIALS OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS CERTIFIED IN OTHER STATES TO SERVE AS SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS IN THIS STATE UPON DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY CERTIFICATION FOR APPLICANTS WHO NEED TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. HIOTT made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3014--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3014 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilliard, Henegan, Ott, Collins, Carter, Murphy, Robbins, Brewer, Gatch, Kirby, Anderson, Rivers, Howard, King, McDaniel, Hosey, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Bamberg, Williams, Bernstein, W. Newton, Herbkersman, Hyde, Brittain, Guest, Erickson, Bradley, Hager, Connell, Hewitt, Rutherford, Thigpen, B. Newton, McGinnis, Hardee, Hixon, Taylor, Sandifer, M. M. Smith, Wetmore, Bustos, Landing, Elliott, Pope, Felder, Stavrinakis, Rose, Neese, Davis, Wooten, Bannister, Wheeler, Moss, Lawson, Bailey, Schuessler, Blackwell, W. Jones, Dillard, Bauer, Sessions, T. Moore, J. L. Johnson, Jefferson, B. J. Cox and Garvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "CLEMENTA C. PINCKNEY HATE CRIMES ACT"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 22 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16 SO AS TO ENTITLE THE ARTICLE "PENALTY ENHANCEMENTS FOR CERTAIN CRIMES", TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR PERSONS WHO COMMIT CERTAIN DELINEATED CRIMES WHEN THE VICTIM WAS INTENTIONALLY SELECTED BASED ON CERTAIN FACTORS, AND TO PROVIDE VICTIMS OF A VIOLATION OF THE ARTICLE MAY BRING A CIVIL ACTION FOR DAMAGES SUSTAINED.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. BEACH made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3019--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3019 (Word version) -- Reps. King, Leber, Henegan, Murphy, Brewer, Robbins, Schuessler, Guest, Cobb-Hunter, J. L. Johnson and Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-1-43 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF ARREST RECORDS OF PERSONS ARRESTED AS A RESULT OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY NOT LATER THAN ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS AFTER AN INVESTIGATION BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PROSECUTION AGENCY REVEALS THAT THE PERSON WAS ARRESTED AS A RESULT OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PROSECUTION AGENCY MAY NOT CHARGE OR COLLECT A FEE FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF ARREST RECORDS UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 17-1-70 SO AS TO ALLOW PERSONS CHARGED WITH SPECIFIC OFFENSES TO PETITION TO HAVE THEIR CHARGES DISMISSED IF THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ADJUDICATED OR OTHERWISE DISMISSED AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME AND OTHER DELINEATED CONDITIONS ARE MET, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF THE RECORDS.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. HIOTT made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3204--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3204 (Word version) -- Rep. Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-55-420, RELATING TO PSYPACT DISPUTE RESOLUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT OF GEORGIA TO RESOLVE DISPUTES.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. KING made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3682--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3682 (Word version) -- Reps. Murphy, Wetmore, Bailey, Rose, Crawford, Brewer, Taylor, Hardee, Wooten, Pope, McDaniel, Hewitt, Bauer, Yow, J. E. Johnson, Willis, Ligon, Lawson, Robbins, Schuessler, Guest, Henegan and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-140, RELATING TO THE CARE OF ANIMALS AFTER THE ARREST OF THE OWNER, SO AS TO REMOVE PROVISIONS REGARDING A LIEN ON THE SEIZED ANIMAL; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-145, RELATING TO CUSTODY AND CARE OF ANIMALS AFTER THE ARREST OF THE OWNER, SO AS TO OUTLINE HEARING PROCEDURES FOR ORDERING THE COST OF CARE OF THE SEIZED ANIMALS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-170, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. HIOTT made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3866--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3866 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-95 SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT, WHEN THE ATTORNEY GENERAL PROCEEDS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT UNDERTAKE REPRESENTATION OF STATE AGENCIES AND CANNOT BE CONSIDERED TO HAVE POSSESSION, CUSTODY, OR CONTROL OVER STATE AGENCY DOCUMENTS OR ELECTRONICALLY STORED INFORMATION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-55 SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IS ACTING IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST OF THE STATE IN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE PROCEEDINGS, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. HIOTT made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3890--POINT OF ORDER

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3890 (Word version) -- Reps. Rose, Murphy, Brewer, Mitchell, Robbins, Schuessler, Guest and King: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 22-5-920, RELATING TO YOUTHFUL OFFENDER ELIGIBILITY FOR EXPUNGMENT OF CERTAIN OFFENSES, SO AS TO ALLOW EXPUNGMENT FOR CONVICTIONS INVOLVING A DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION OFFENSE.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. HIOTT made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since its number and title have not been printed in the House Calendar at least one statewide legislative day prior to second reading.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

H. 3925--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up:

H. 3925 (Word version) -- Reps. Bannister, Murphy, Gatch, Robbins, Mitchell and Caskey: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 1-7-920, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION, SO AS TO ADD THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE TERM FOR WHICH HE IS ELECTED OR HIS DESIGNEE TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION.

Rep. POPE proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 3925 (Word version) (LC-3925.AHB0001H), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
SECTION 1.   Section 1-7-920 of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

Section 1-7-920.   The commission is composed of the following persons for terms as indicated:

(1) five judicial circuit solicitors appointed by the Governor for a term of four years. If a solicitor appointed to the commission is not reelected, a vacancy occurs and it must be filled pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-7-930;

(2) five nonvoting advisory members as follows:

(a) the Chairmen of the Senate and House Judiciary Committees for the terms for which they are elected or their legislative designees;

(2)(b) the Attorney General for the term for which he is elected;

(c) the Chief of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division for the term for which he is appointed;

(3)(d) the Director of the Department of Public Safety shall serve during the term for which he is appointed;

(4)(e) a Director of a Judicial Circuit Pretrial Intervention Program appointed by the Governor for a term of two years; and

(5)(f) a Judicial Circuit Victim-Witness Assistance Advocate appointed by the Governor for a term of two years;

(6)(7) five judicial circuit solicitors appointed by the Governor for a term of four years. However, upon initial appointment, the Governor shall select one for a two-year term, two for a three-year term, and two for a four-year term. If a solicitor appointed to the commission is not re-elected, a vacancy occurs and it must be filled pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-7-930.
SECTION 2.   Section 1-7-940 of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

Section 1-7-940.   (A) The commission has the following duties:

(1) coordinate all administrative functions of the sixteen circuit solicitors' offices of the solicitors and any affiliate services operating in conjunction with the solicitors' offices;

(2) submit the budgets of the circuit solicitors and their affiliate services to the General Assembly; and

(3) encourage and develop legal education programs and training programs for the sixteen circuit solicitors and their affiliate services, organize and provide seminars to help increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the prosecution of criminal cases in this Statefunctions of the sixteen circuit solicitors' offices, and act as a clearinghouse and distribution source for publications involving the sixteen circuit solicitors and their affiliate services and provide legal updates to the sixteen circuit solicitors on matters of law affecting the prosecution of cases in this State;

(4) provide blank indictments for the circuit solicitors.

(B) Nothing in this section may be construed to displace or otherwise affect the functions and responsibilities of the State Victim/Witness Assistance Program as established in Section 16-3-1410.
SECTION 3.   This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. POPE explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.

The question recurred to the passage of the Bill.

The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Yeas 107; Nays 0

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Anderson                 Atkinson                 Bailey
Ballentine               Bannister                Bauer
Beach                    Bernstein                Blackwell
Bradley                  Brewer                   Brittain
Burns                    Bustos                   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                   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                     Kirby
Landing                  Lawson                   Leber
Ligon                    Long                     Lowe
Magnuson                 May                      McCabe
McCravy                  McDaniel                 McGinnis
Mitchell                 Moss                     Murphy
Neese                    B. Newton                W. Newton
Nutt                     O'Neal                   Oremus
Ott                      Pace                     Pedalino
Pope                     Rivers                   Robbins
Sandifer                 Schuessler               Sessions
G. M. Smith              M. M. Smith              Stavrinakis
Taylor                   Thayer                   Trantham
Vaughan                  West                     Wetmore
Wheeler                  White                    Williams
Wooten                   Yow                      

Total--107

Those who voted in the negative are:

Total--0

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

OBJECTION TO MOTION

Rep. POPE asked unanimous consent that H. 3925 (Word version) be read a third time tomorrow.
Rep. MAY objected.

OBJECTION TO RECALL

Rep. RIVERS asked unanimous consent to recall H. 3590 (Word version) from the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. SANDIFER objected.

OBJECTION TO RECALL

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

H. 3532--SENT TO THE SENATE

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, Yow, Landing, Hixon, Taylor, Oremus, Cromer and J. E. Johnson: 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.

Rep. BALLENTINE demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:

Yeas 93; Nays 13

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Anderson                 Atkinson                 Bailey
Ballentine               Bannister                Bauer
Beach                    Bernstein                Blackwell
Bradley                  Brewer                   Brittain
Burns                    Bustos                   Calhoon
Carter                   Caskey                   Chapman
Chumley                  Collins                  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                 Hayes
Herbkersman              Hewitt                   Hiott
Hixon                    Hyde                     J. E. Johnson
S. Jones                 Jordan                   Kilmartin
Kirby                    Landing                  Lawson
Leber                    Ligon                    Long
Lowe                     Magnuson                 May
McCabe                   McCravy                  McGinnis
Mitchell                 Moss                     Murphy
Neese                    B. Newton                W. Newton
Nutt                     O'Neal                   Oremus
Ott                      Pace                     Pedalino
Pope                     Robbins                  Sandifer
Schuessler               Sessions                 G. M. Smith
M. M. Smith              Stavrinakis              Taylor
Thayer                   Trantham                 Vaughan
West                     Wetmore                  Wheeler
White                    Wooten                   Yow

Total--93

Those who voted in the negative are:

Clyburn                  Cobb-Hunter              Dillard
Garvin                   Gilliard                 Henderson-Myers
Howard                   Jefferson                J. L. Johnson
W. Jones                 King                     McDaniel
Rivers                                            

Total--13

So, the Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the Senate.

H. 3816--ADOPTED AND SENT TO SENATE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3816 (Word version) -- Rep. Leber: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES RUSSELL CREEK ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 174 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY "DAVID
L. LYBRAND MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

H. 3678--ADOPTED AND SENT TO SENATE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3678 (Word version) -- Rep. Rose: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE CROSSING THE CSX AND NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILROAD TRACKS ALONG BLOSSOM STREET IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IN RICHLAND COUNTY "THE HONORABLE L. CASEY MANNING BRIDGE RESPECTED JUDGE AND TRAILBLAZING GAMECOCK" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

S. 411--AMENDED, ADOPTED, AND RETURNED TO THE SENATE WITH AMENDMENTS

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

S. 411 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 76 FROM THE LITTLE MOUNTAIN TOWN LIMIT TO THE NEWBERRY/LEXINGTON COUNTY LINE "THE HONORABLE WALTON J. MCLEOD III HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

The Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to S. 411 (Word version) (LC-411.CM0001H), which was adopted:
Amend the concurrent resolution, as and if amended, by striking the fourth undesignated paragraph on page 2 and inserting:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request that the Department of Transportation name the bridge on College Street in the City of Newberry in Newberry County "The Honorable Walton J. McLeod III Bridge" and erect appropriate markers or signs at this location containing the designation.
Amend further the concurrent resolution by striking the title on page 1 and inserting:
TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE ON COLLEGE STREET IN THE CITY OF NEWBERRY IN NEWBERRY COUNTY "THE HONORABLE WALTON J. MCCLOED III BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.

Rep. MOSS explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.

The question then recurred to the adoption of the Concurrent Resolution.

The Concurrent Resolution, as amended, was adopted and returned to the Senate with amendments.

H. 3854--ADOPTED AND SENT TO SENATE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3854 (Word version) -- Rep. Clyburn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE IN AIKEN COUNTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 20 AND BETTIS ACADEMY ROAD "STATE REPRESENTATIVE IRENE KRUGMAN RUDNICK MEMORIAL INTERCHANGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

S. 398--ADOPTED AND RETURNED TO SENATE WITH CONCURRENCE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

S. 398 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION LOCATED AT BELTLINE BOULEVARD AND SHOP ROAD IN RICHLAND COUNTY "LAURA TOLIVER JEFFERSON MEMORIAL INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

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

H. 3876--ADOPTED AND SENT TO SENATE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3876 (Word version) -- Rep. Atkinson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 576 IN MARION COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 76 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 501 "DOUGLAS MCROY WIGGINS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

H. 3959--ADOPTED AND SENT TO SENATE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3959 (Word version) -- Reps. S. Jones, Gilliam, McCravy, Willis and Gagnon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 72 IN LAURENS COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH DOVE FIELD ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH CRYSTAL BAY DRIVE "SAMUEL J. MCCALL, JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.

S. 451--ADOPTED AND RETURNED TO SENATE WITH CONCURRENCE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

S. 451 (Word version) -- Senators Shealy, Setzler and Senn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY PALMETTO GIRLS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023.

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

S. 495--ADOPTED AND RETURNED TO SENATE WITH CONCURRENCE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

S. 495 (Word version) -- Senator Kimpson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME S-81 (SYCAMORE AVENUE) FROM S-6 (MAGNOLIA ROAD) TO S-522 (5TH AVENUE) IN CHARLESTON COUNTY "ANNETTE AND JAMES SMALLS ROAD" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION.

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

H. 3974--ADOPTED AND SENT TO SENATE

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up:

H. 3974 (Word version) -- Rep. Dillard: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF S-75 (E WASHINGTON STREET) IN THE CITY OF GREENVILLE IN GREENVILLE COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH LAURENS ROAD TO ITS CONVERGENCE WITH S-1077 "STEWART SPINKS ROAD" AND PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and sent to the Senate.
Rep. FORREST moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.

ADJOURNMENT

At 11:08 a.m. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. FORREST adjourned to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.

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