NO. 23
REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025
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The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Jeff Lingerfelt as follows:
Our thought for today is from Psalm 34:9: "O fear the Lord, you His saints; For to those who fear Him there is no want."
Let us pray: O Lord our Father, thank you for providing your servants guidance in all we do today. Your goodness has been shed deeply into our hearts, so that we lack no good thing from your providential hand. Help us as we administer Your goodness to those under our care in this state. We pray for your provision, Your common grace, to us in our daily lives. Keep your eyes on us so that there is no lack in our daily provisions. We pray these things in the name of your beloved Son. 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.
Rep. GAGNON moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Christopher O'Quinn, which was agreed to.
Rep. WATERS made a statement relative to the life and legacy of Joseph H. Rainey.
Joseph H. Rainey was born enslaved in 1832 in Georgetown, South Carolina, and he was a truly dynamic lawmaker of his time. Helped organize the state Republican Party and in 1868, was a delegate to the state constitutional convention and won election to the state senate, where he chaired the senate finance committee.
In 1870, he won election to Congress and rose to become the first African American elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, the first Black lawmaker to preside over the House during when he oversaw debate on an appropriations bill providing for the management of Native-American reservations. Rainey served on the Freedmen's Affairs Committee, the Indian Affairs Committee, and the Invalid Pensions Committee, the last of which considered pensions and federal benefits for wounded veterans. He also served on the Select Committee on the Centennial Celebration and the Select Committee on the Freedman's Bank In the 45th Congress (1877-1879), Rainey served with distinction on the Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills, where he worked with House clerks and his counterparts from the Senate to ensure that the bills that passed between chambers were accurate. Rainey was widely respected as one of the House's most skilled orators and a tireless committee member who consistently used his position to defend the rights and safety of African Americans.
Rainey became a leading voice in the fight against racist violence and voter suppression. On the House floor, he forcefully supported the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871, calling on the federal government to intervene when state authorities failed to protect Black citizens from terror, intimidation, and murder. He argued that the Constitution existed to protect even the most vulnerable citizens and rejected claims that federal enforcement violated states' rights. Despite receiving death threats and facing persistent political opposition, Rainey continued to defend the law and successfully pressed for additional funding to enforce it.
Beyond combating racial violence, Rainey advocated for comprehensive civil rights legislation, equal access to public education, and fair treatment in transportation and public accommodations. He spoke openly about his own experiences with segregation and discrimination and argued that integrated public schools were essential to dismantling racial prejudice. His vision of "human rights" also extended to economic justice, immigrant rights, and respect for Native American sovereignty.
Rainey's congressional career unfolded amid escalating political violence in South Carolina, including armed intimidation of voters and organized attacks on Black communities. He repeatedly warned that such violence threatened democracy itself and called for continued federal protection of elections. Though he survived multiple contested elections, he was ultimately defeated in 1878 as federal enforcement waned and voter suppression intensified. Rainey continued public service after leaving Congress and died in Georgetown in 1887, leaving a legacy defined by courage, moral clarity, and an unwavering defense of equal citizenship. the longest-serving African American member of Congress during Reconstruction.
Rep. Courtney Waters
On motion of Rep. FORREST, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:
February 18, 2026
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of Clemson University, the Clemson University Foundation, and the Clemson University Alumni Association, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at 1208 Washington Street.
Sincerely,
James P. Clements Ph.D.
President
February 18, 2026
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the South Carolina REALTORS, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Museum of Art.
Sincerely,
Louis Dettorre
Political Director
February 18, 2026
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Jon Charest
Grassroots Manager
February 18, 2026
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.
Sincerely,
Ashley Boltin
February 18, 2026
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of HCA Healthcare, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Bourbon.
Sincerely,
Jona Lee
Coordinator, Government Affairs
February 18, 2026
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the South Carolina Farm Bureau Office.
Sincerely,
Rick Caldwell
Director of Government Relations
February 18, 2026
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the South Carolina Emergency Management Association (SCEMA), the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Jessica Stumpf
President
February 18, 2026
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to the Mary Elizabeth Mulliken Annual Legislative Softball Game. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at USC's Founder Park.
Sincerely,
Dana Bollin
Government Affairs Coordinator
February 18, 2026
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of South Carolina's Coalition for Mathematics & Science, the Members of the South Carolina House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Katherine Mulholland
Executive Director
February 18, 2026
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of SC Manufacturers and Commerce - SC Tire Manufacturers Council, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.
Sincerely,
Katharine Keller
February 18, 2026
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of Santee Cooper and the Board of Directors, the members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at The Palmetto Club.
Sincerely,
Jimmy Staton
February 18, 2026
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of MUSC Health, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at 1208 Washington Place.
Sincerely,
Sarah R. Hearn
February 18, 2026
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of Leadership South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in Room 112, Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Helen Munnerlyn
Executive Director
February 18, 2026
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of Airbnb, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Burr and Forman.
Sincerely,
Makenna Salvetti
February 18, 2026
The Honorable Dennis Moss
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Chairman Moss,
On behalf of the Conservation Coalition, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at 701 Whaley.
Sincerely,
Alan G. Lee, J.D.
Rep. HERBKERSMAN, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4709 (Word version) -- Reps. Yow, C. Mitchell, M. M. Smith, Williams, Willis, Schuessler, Erickson, Bradley, Kirby and Brewer: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-5350 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC ENTITY ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT FOR A PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT OR FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS FOR A PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT MUST INCLUDE IN THE CONTRACT A REQUIREMENT THAT ANY IRON OR STEEL PRODUCT PERMANENTLY INCORPORATED IN THE PROJECT BE PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HERBKERSMAN, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 4730 (Word version) -- Reps. Herbkersman, Erickson, Wooten and Ligon: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-11-360, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS OF SIGN AND BILLBOARD INSTALLATION, REPAIR, OR MAINTENANCE FROM CONTRACTOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO INCLUDE BILLBOARD STRUCTURES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HERBKERSMAN, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
S. 583 (Word version) -- Senators Davis, Massey and Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-250, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS REQUIRED FOR LICENSEES OF THE BOARD OF FUNERAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO REVISE PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION INSTRUCTION, AND TO DEFINE "PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE."
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HERBKERSMAN, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 4752 (Word version) -- Reps. Wooten, McCabe, Edgerton and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-7-230, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A BARBER, SO AS TO REMOVE THE APPRENTICESHIP REQUIREMENT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HERBKERSMAN, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 5140 (Word version) -- Reps. Ligon, Herbkersman and Kirby: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 26-1-100, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF NOTARIAL FEES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FEES TO TEN DOLLARS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HERBKERSMAN, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 5162 (Word version) -- Reps. Herbkersman, Bernstein, Rivers, Weeks, Hardee, W. Newton, Brittain, Gatch, Montgomery, Lawson, J. E. Johnson, B. Newton, McCabe, Rankin, Brewer, Chumley, Gagnon, McGinnis, M. M. Smith, Williams, Ligon and Kirby: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 34-3-900 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO THE FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF ELIGIBLE ADULTS AND TO OUTLINE A PROCEDURE FOR ESTABLISHING EMERGENCY CONTACTS FOR ELIGIBLE ADULTS TO PROTECT ELIGIBLE ADULTS FROM FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HERBKERSMAN, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3227 (Word version) -- Rep. Gatch: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-75-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSURERS TO OFFER INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM AN EARTHQUAKE TO ALL POLICIES ISSUED IN THIS STATE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. ERICKSON, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 5205 (Word version) -- Reps. McGinnis, Erickson, Grant and Spann-Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 101, TITLE 59 SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN THIS STATE TO IMPLEMENT A SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS, TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIONS FROM THE PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAMS, TO REQUIRE EACH INSTITUTION TO COMPILE AND ANNUALLY REPORT CERTAIN CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced: H. 5211 (Word version) -- Reps. Grant, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO FOR FORMALLY RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2026 AS THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND TO COMMEND THE DISTRICT FOR ITS CENTURY-LONG EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced: H. 5212 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE CALHOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL "THUNDER & LIGHTNING" MARCHING BAND ON A FANTASTIC SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON A HISTORIC WIN AT THE 2025 ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL BAND COMPETITION.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5213 (Word version) -- Reps. Hosey, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HONORABLE WILLIAM HOLMES FOR HIS HISTORIC ELECTION ON APRIL 13, 1976, AND COMMEND HIM FOR TWENTY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF ALLENDALE, AND FOR A LIFETIME OF MILITARY, PROFESSIONAL, AND CIVIC ACHIEVEMENTS WHICH REPRESENT A DEFINING CHAPTER IN THE TOWN'S HISTORY AND OFFER A LEGACY THAT WILL CONTINUE TO INSPIRE LEADERSHIP, UNITY, AND PUBLIC SERVICE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
The following was introduced:
H. 5214 (Word version) -- Reps. Duncan, Whitmire, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE BROOKE WYLIE ON BEING CROWNED MISS SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL AMERICA 2026 AND TO WISH HER LUCK AS SHE TRAVELS TO ARKANSAS TO REPRESENT THE PALMETTO STATE IN THE MISS HIGH SCHOOL AMERICA NATIONAL PAGENT.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 5215 (Word version) -- Rep. Jones: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RATEPAYER PROTECTION AND LARGE LOAD CUSTOMER INFRASTRUCTURE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 44 TO TITLE 58 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, PROHIBIT INCREMENTAL COSTS RESULTING FROM LARGE LOAD CUSTOMERS TO BE RECOVERED FROM CUSTOMERS IN ANOTHER CUSTOMER CLASS; TO ESTABLISH CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN LARGE LOAD CUSTOMERS AND ELECTRICAL UTILITIES; TO ESTABLISH REVIEW STANDARDS FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND TO REQUIRE ANNUAL REPORTS FROM LARGE LOAD CUSTOMERS; BY ADDING SECTION 13-1-80 SO AS TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS REGARDING INCENTIVES THAT MAY BE OFFERED TO POTENTIAL LARGE LOAD CUSTOMERS; BY ADDING SECTION 6-29-550 SO AS TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS REGARDING PUBLIC NOTICE, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS CONCERNING PLANNING AND ZONING PRIOR TO THE RECEIPT OF CERTAIN PERMITS OR INCENTIVES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 49-1-100 SO AS TO REQUIRE POTENTIAL LARGE LOAD CUSTOMERS TO PROVIDE PLANS REGARDING WATER RESOURCES AND ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO VERIFY WATER USAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN ADHERENCE IN THE EVENT OF A DROUGHT.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 5216 (Word version) -- Reps. Chapman, Brewer, Sessions, Gagnon, Sanders, Hager and Vaughan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-10-30, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 2009 EDITION OF THE ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, SO AS TO LIMIT ITS APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCTION FALLING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 6-10-40, RELATING TO APPEAL BY LOCAL JURISDICTION FOR VARIANCE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT STATEWIDE MODIFICATIONS NOT FALLING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE MAY BE MADE IN THE SAME MANNER AS OTHER BUILDING CODES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 5217 (Word version) -- Reps. Hixon, Haddon and Forrest: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-9-650, RELATING TO DEER HUNTING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ANTERLESS DEER TAGS AND DECREASE THE NUMBER OF ANTLERED DEER TAGS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 5218 (Word version) -- Rep. W. Newton: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 15-36-110 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PLAINTIFF IN AN ACTION FOR DAMAGES BASED UPON OR ARISING OUT OF THE DEFECTIVE CONDITION OF AN IMPROVEMENT TO REAL PROPERTY TO FILE AS PART OF THE COMPLAINT ONE OR MORE AFFIDAVITS OF EXPERT WITNESSES WHICH, FOR EACH DEFENDANT, MUST ESTABLISH A CAUSAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION CLAIMED TO EXIST AND THE FACTUAL BASIS FOR EACH CLAIM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S. 718 (Word version) -- Senator Garrett: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 45-2-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH AN OPERATOR OF ANY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK MAY HAVE ANY TRANSIENT GUEST OF THE PARK REMOVED, AND TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR REMOVAL OF THE GUEST.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
S. 845 (Word version) -- Senator Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-1930, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATE CHILD FATALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO ADD THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-1930, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT, THE STATE CHILD ADVOCATE, A COUNTY CORONER OR MEDICAL EXAMINER, AND A SOLICITOR AS MEMBERS WHO WILL SERVE EX OFFICIO AND MAY APPOINT A DESIGNEE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-1930, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE COMMITTEE MUST BE APPOINTED AND DULY QUALIFIED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S. 868 (Word version) -- Senators Elliott, Young, Kimbrell, Verdin, Rice, Stubbs and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-335 SO AS TO DESIGNATE JUNE FIRST OF EACH YEAR AS "GOLD SHIELD DAY" TO HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND THE SACRIFICE OF THEIR SURVIVING FAMILIES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bauer Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Govan Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hartz Hayes Henderson-Myers Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Howard Huff Jones Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery J. Moore T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Reese Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sanders Schuessler Scott Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
The SPEAKER granted Rep. SPANN-WILDER a leave of absence for the day due to medical reasons.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. BERNSTEIN a leave of absence for the day.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. BEACH a leave of absence for the day due to medical reasons.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. J. E. JOHNSON a leave of absence for the day.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. MORGAN a temporary leave of absence.
Rep. CRAWFORD presented to the House the Socastee High School "Braves" AAAAA Division 2 Men's Volleyball State Champions.
Rep. GRANT presented to the House the Ridge View High School "Blazers" AAAAA Division 1 Track State Champions.
Rep. PEDALINO presented to the House the Laurence Manning Academy "Lady Swampcats" 4-A Girls Softball Championship Team.
Announcement was made that Dr. C. Bryan Jordan of Dorchester County was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
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."
Bill Number: H. 3580 (Word version)
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02/19/26 B. NEWTON
Bill Number: H. 3793 (Word version)
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02/19/26 M. M. SMITH and MOSS
Bill Number: H. 4248 (Word version)
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02/19/26 POPE
Bill Number: H. 4260 (Word version)
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02/19/26 MOSS
Bill Number: H. 4639 (Word version)
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02/19/26 BREWER and SESSIONS
Bill Number: H. 4709 (Word version)
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02/19/26 KIRBY and BREWER
Bill Number: H. 4762 (Word version)
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02/19/26 D. MITCHELL
Bill Number: H. 5073 (Word version)
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02/19/26 BURNS
Bill Number: H. 5096 (Word version)
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02/19/26 CROMER and GILREATH
Bill Number: H. 5097 (Word version)
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02/19/26 CROMER and GILREATH
Bill Number: H. 5122 (Word version)
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02/19/26 LAWSON, BREWER, KIRBY, BALLENTINE, RUTHERFORD, HIOTT, GAGNON, GUEST, M. M. SMITH, HOWARD and POPE
Bill Number: H. 5140 (Word version)
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02/19/26 KIRBY
Bill Number: H. 5162 (Word version)
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02/19/26 KIRBY
Bill Number: H. 5200 (Word version)
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02/19/26 GUEST
The SPEAKER granted Rep. GOVAN a temporary leave of absence.
The following Bill was taken up: S. 586 (Word version) -- Senator Graham: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 172 OF 1995, RELATING TO THE KERSHAW COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE KERSHAW COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE NINETY DOLLARS FOR EACH MEETING AT WHICH HE IS IN ATTENDANCE AND THAT THE CHAIRMAN SHALL RECEIVE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH PAYMENTS SHALL NOT OCCUR MORE THAN EIGHTEEN TIMES EACH FISCAL YEAR.
The Bill was read the third time, passed and having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4813 (Word version) -- Reps. Pope, C. Mitchell, Robbins and Oremus: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 8-21-1010 AND 8-21-1060, BOTH RELATING TO FEES AND COSTS TO BE COLLECTED BY MAGISTRATES, BOTH SO AS TO INCREASE VARIOUS FEES AND COSTS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 22-3-340, RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS ON FILINGS IN MAGISTRATES COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ASSESSMENT ON SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT FILINGS AND ALL OTHER CIVIL FILINGS.
The Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 5064 (Word version) -- Reps. Yow, Hayes, C. Mitchell, Luck and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-53-510, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPRESENTATION FROM LOCAL INDUSTRY MAY INCLUDE CERTAIN EX OFFICIO MEMBERS.
The Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3530 (Word version) -- Reps. W. Newton, Pope, Spann-Wilder, Cobb-Hunter, Bernstein, Vaughan, C. Mitchell, Robbins, T. Moore and Henderson-Myers: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-115 SO AS TO REQUIRE CANDIDATES FOR MAGISTRATE POSITIONS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION IN THE SAME MANNER AS OTHER JUDICIAL CANDIDATES UPON VACANCIES, AND TO DEFINE WHEN VACANCIES OCCUR; BY AMENDING SECTION 22-1-10, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT, TERM AND TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, OR RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND LIMITATIONS ON MAGISTRATES' HOLDOVER STATUS AND TO REQUIRE MAGISTRATES GOING FORWARD TO HOLD A JURIS DOCTOR DEGREE AND BE A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR; BY AMENDING SECTION 22-1-15, RELATING TO MAGISTRATES PRESENTLY SERVING, SO AS TO GRANDFATHER MAGISTRATES SERVING IN OFFICE ON JUNE 30, 2025; BY AMENDING SECTION 22-3-10, RELATING TO CIVIL JURISDICTION IN MAGISTRATES COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE CIVIL JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES COURT; BY AMENDING SECTION 22-3-550, RELATING TO CRIMINAL JURISDICTION IN MAGISTRATES COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES COURT; AND BY REPEALING SECTIONS 22-2-10 AND 22-2-15 RELATING TO A SCREENING COMMITTEE TO ASSIST IN THE SELECTION OF MAGISTRATES AND THE SPECIAL ELECTION FOR NONPARTISAN SELECTION OF MAGISTRATES, RESPECTIVELY.
Rep. ANDERSON moved to adjourn debate on the Bill, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 5096 (Word version) -- Reps. Haddon, Yow, Burns, Brewer, Rankin, Chumley, Morgan, Pedalino, J. E. Johnson, Guffey, Chapman, Lastinger, Robbins, Holman, Calhoon, Davis, Cox, Brittain, Forrest, Gagnon, Hixon, Ligon, Atkinson, Cromer and Gilreath: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 17, TITLE 47, RELATING TO MISREPRESENTING PRODUCTS THAT ARE CELL-CULTURED MEAT, SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO MANUFACTURE, SELL, OR DISTRIBUTE ARTIFICIAL OR CELL-CULTIVATED FOOD PRODUCTS IN THIS STATE, TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE.
The Committee on Agriculture, Natural Res. and Environmental Affairs proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 5096 (Word version) (LC-5096.CM0002H), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 47-17-520 and inserting:
Section 47-17-520. The provisions of this article do not apply to plant-based meat substitutes.Reserved.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. HADDON 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:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bauer Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hartz Hayes Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Howard Huff Jones Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 5096 (Word version). If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Craig Gagnon
On motion of Rep. HIXON, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 5096 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 5097 (Word version) -- Reps. Haddon, Yow, Ligon, Holman, Rankin, Pedalino, Forrest, Hixon, Cromer and Gilreath: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-145 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ROADSIDE MARKETS OPERATED BY FARMERS ARE NOT CONSIDERED COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS FOR LOCAL ZONING PURPOSES AND ARE EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN LOCAL AND STATE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Rep. HADDON proposed the following Amendment No. 1 to H. 5097 (Word version) (LC-5097.WAB0001H), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 6-1-145(A) and inserting:
(A) For purposes of this section, "roadside market" means a direct-to-consumer point located near a roadway on a farmer's leased or owned farm property that the farmer controls where an individual farmer sells farm products produced on his farm in this State to the general public, including fresh produce and farm goods such as honey, eggs, and jellies. A roadside market does not include multivendor farmers' markets or similar outlets.
Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, by striking Section 6-1-145(C) and inserting:
(C) A roadside market is exempt from local government stormwater regulations, stormwater permitting requirements, and local building codes, including permitting, inspection, and construction requirements otherwise applicable to commercial or retail structures. A local government shall not be held liable for any occurrence that arises as a result of the exemption provided for in this section.
Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, by striking Section 6-1-145(E) and (F) and inserting:
(E) This section preempts any ordinance, regulation, or policy of a county or municipality that conflicts with the provisions of this section.
(F)(E) A roadside market seeking certification as a Certified Roadside Market by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture under the Roadside Market Incentive Program pursuant to Article 5, Chapter 19, Title 46 and regulations promulgated pursuant to that article may not be exempt from the requirements of that voluntary program by the provisions of this article.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. HADDON explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. HADDON explained the Bill.
The question recurred to the passage of the Bill.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bannister Bauer Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Gagnon Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hartz Hayes Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Hosey Howard Huff Jones Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
On motion of Rep. HIXON, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 5097 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 337 (Word version) -- Senator Reichenbach: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-13-640, RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF BLUE CATFISH, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A DAILY LIMIT OF SEVENTY-FIVE BLUE CATFISH IN STATE WATERWAYS OTHER THAN IN LAKE MARION, LAKE MOULTRIE, AND THE UPPER REACH OF THE SANTEE RIVER.
Rep. HIXON moved to adjourn debate on the Bill, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 383 (Word version) -- Senators Davis, Goldfinch, Graham, Zell and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PROTHONOTARY WARBLER RECOGNITION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-613 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE PROTHONOTARY WARBLER (PROTONOTARIA CITREA) AS THE OFFICIAL STATE MIGRATORY BIRD OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Rep. FORREST explained the Bill.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bauer Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Calhoon Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hartz Hayes Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Howard Huff Jones Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on S. 383 (Word version). If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. Adam Duncan
On motion of Rep. FORREST, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 383 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4163 (Word version) -- Reps. Erickson, Bowers, Bradley, Crawford, Davis, Pedalino, Hartnett, Neese, M. M. Smith, Oremus, Lawson, Vaughan, Herbkersman, B. J. Cox, Collins, Cox, Forrest, Brewer, Burns, Gatch, Haddon, Hager, Hixon, Murphy, Taylor, Whitmire, Teeple, Guest, Alexander and Robbins: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO TITLE 59, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AND TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSE, FUNCTIONS, ORGANIZATION, AND GOVERNANCE OF THE ASSOCIATION; TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, INCLUDING CHARTER SCHOOLS, MAY NOT JOIN OR AFFILIATE WITH ANY OTHER ENTITY WITHIN THE STATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF GOVERNING, SANCTIONING, OR OPERATING INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAMS; AND TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS CONCERNING TRANSFER STUDENTS, HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS, PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND APPEALS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Rep. HAYES 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.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3477 (Word version) -- Reps. Caskey, Bannister, G. M. Smith, B. Newton, Hewitt, Long, Wooten, C. Mitchell, Pope, W. Newton, Sessions, Neese, Weeks, Bowers, Moss, Hartz, Lawson, Rankin, Guest, Brittain, Lowe, Sanders, M. M. Smith, T. Moore, Ballentine, Martin, Ligon, Oremus, Pedalino, Calhoon, Davis, Taylor, Holman, Erickson, Brewer, Gatch, Yow, Haddon, Hixon, Hiott, Wickensimer, Jordan, Hardee and Chapman: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 41-35-50, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS ALLOWED IN A BENEFIT YEAR, SO AS TO BASE THE DURATION OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ALLOWED ON SEASONALLY ADJUSTED STATEWIDE UNEMPLOYMENT RATES, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR CALCULATING THE RATES, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE SHALL PROMULGATE CERTAIN RELATED REGULATIONS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 41-35-120, RELATING TO DISQUALIFICATION FOR BENEFITS.
Rep. HIOTT demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anderson Atkinson Bailey Bamberg Bauer Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hartz Hayes Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Howard Huff Jones Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4757 (Word version) -- Reps. Pope, Erickson, Davis, M. M. Smith, Bailey, Bradley, Brewer, Caskey, Crawford, Duncan, Forrest, Gagnon, Gatch, Gilliam, Guest, Haddon, Hardee, Hartnett, Hartz, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Martin, McCravy, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, T. Moore, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pedalino, Robbins, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, Taylor, Teeple, Vaughan, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Willis, Wooten, Yow, Chumley, Edgerton, Magnuson, Terribile, Kilmartin, White, Sanders, D. Mitchell, Cromer, Gilreath, Guffey, Lastinger, Chapman and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PARENTAL RIGHTS ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 28, TITLE 59, TO AFFIRM AND ENUMERATE THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF PARENTS TO DIRECT THE UPBRINGING, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THEIR CHILDREN, TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT MINIMUM STANDARDS TO IMPLEMENT PARENTAL RIGHTS AND A RELATED MODEL PARENTAL RIGHTS POLICY, TO PROVIDE LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES SHALL ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT RELATED POLICIES, TO ESTABLISH ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND RESOLUTION OF ALLEGED VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR A LIMITED PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION UPON EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AMONG OTHER THINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-5-340, RELATING TO MINOR CONSENT FOR HEALTH SERVICES, SO AS TO CLARIFY, STRENGTHEN, AND EXPAND REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENTAL CONSENT FOR NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT OF MINORS, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS ALLEGED BY PARENTS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AMONG OTHER THINGS; BY REPEALING SECTION 63-5-350 RELATING TO FURNISHING HEALTH SERVICES TO MINORS WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT; BY DESIGNATING THE EXISTING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 28, TITLE 59 AS "GENERAL PROVISIONS"; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 63-5-370 RELATING TO CERTAIN CONSENT NOT BEING SUBJECT TO DISAFFIRMANCE.
Rep. HIOTT demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bowers Bradley Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Caskey Chapman Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Duncan Edgerton Erickson Ford Forrest Frank Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Gilreath Grant Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Hartnett Hartz Hayes Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Holman Hosey Howard Huff Jones Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lastinger Lawson Ligon Long Lowe Luck Magnuson Martin McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis C. Mitchell D. Mitchell Montgomery T. Moore Morgan Moss Neese B. Newton W. Newton Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Rankin Rivers Robbins Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Stavrinakis Taylor Teeple Terribile Vaughan Waters Weeks Wetmore White Whitmire Wickensimer Williams Willis Yow
Those who voted in the negative are:
Harris
So, the Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4758 (Word version) -- Reps. W. Newton, Bradley, Brewer, Chapman, Crawford, Davis, Duncan, Erickson, Forrest, Gilliam, Guest, Hartz, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Lawson, Ligon, Lowe, Martin, McGinnis, T. Moore, B. Newton, Oremus, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Robbins, Schuessler, G. M. Smith, Taylor, Teeple, Vaughan, Whitmire, Willis, Wooten and McCravy: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 46-55-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSE OF THIS CHAPTER IS TO ENCOURAGE THE LAWFUL CULTIVATION, HARVESTING, AND MANUFACTURING OF HEMP; BY AMENDING SECTION 46-55-10, RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP CULTIVATION TERMS AND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TERMS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS, AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF EXISTING TERMS; AND BY ADDING SECTIONS 46-55-70, 46-55-80, AND 46-55-90 SO AS TO REGULATE THE DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF CONSUMABLE HEMP, TO PROVIDE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT INTERSTATE COMMERCE, OR TO PROHIBIT THE LAWFUL POSSESSION, MANUFACTURE, SALE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN CBD PRODUCTS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Rep. HIOTT moved to adjourn debate on the Bill, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4145 (Word version) -- Reps. Bernstein, Bannister, Stavrinakis, W. Newton, Kirby, Gilliam, Bauer, Wetmore, Gilliard, J. Moore, C. Mitchell, Williams, Rivers, Waters and Grant: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRAY SAFE ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-90 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRAY SAFE GRANT PROGRAM WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO PROVIDE GRANTS FOR SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS TO CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE AT RISK OF BEING VICTIMS OF A RELIGIOUSLY MOTIVATED CRIME.
Rep. W. NEWTON moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary, which was agreed to.
Rep. BALLENTINE moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 4959 (Word version) -- Reps. Sanders, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HEROISM AND SACRIFICE OF PRIVATE CURTIS ADAMS AND THE "WERETH 11," AND TO DESIGNATE DECEMBER 17 OF EACH YEAR AS "WERETH 11 REMEMBRANCE DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
H. 5055 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirby, Cox, Holman, Davis, M. M. Smith, J. Moore, Anderson and Pace: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF HARRISTOWN ROAD FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH MENDELL RIVERS ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH HARRIS LANE IN THE TOWN OF ST. STEPHEN IN BERKELEY COUNTY "J.B. HARRIS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
At 11:30 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. GAGNON, adjourned in memory of Christopher O'Quinn, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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