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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 Psalm 119:17: "I find delight in your commandments, because I love them."
Let us pray. Steadfast Lord, come what may, we know You are always with us. In want, in need, in happiness, and in sorrow. Speak to our hearts the words of love, compassion, and mercy. Keep coming, Lord, into the hearts and minds of these women and men, that they may continue to trust in Your everlasting care. Bless our Nation, State, staff, and all who are in positions of leadership. Protect our defenders of freedom at home and abroad as they protect us. Comfort and heal our wounded warriors. Hear us, O Lord, as we pray. 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. CHALK moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Rickey Eugene McElroy, Jr. of Hilton Head Island, which was agreed to.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 1078:
S. 1078 (Word version) -- Senators Jackson, Knotts, Courson, Ryberg, Nicholson, Sheheen, Thomas, Rose, Campbell, Malloy, Ford, L. Martin, Hayes, Verdin, Davis, Leventis and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-264 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE OWNER OF A COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY TO UNDERGO A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A REQUIREMENT OF LICENSURE AND TO ENUMERATE THOSE CRIMES THAT PRECLUDE LICENSURE.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 973:
S. 973 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, Rose, Elliott and Knotts: A BILL A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 23, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 7 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "ELECTRONIC SECURING AND TARGETING OF ONLINE PREDATORS ACT (E-STOP)", BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-555, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SEX OFFENDER WHO IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER WITH THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE OFFENDER'S INTERNET ACCOUNTS WITH INTERNET ACCESS PROVIDERS AND THE OFFENDER'S INTERNET IDENTIFIERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN AUTHORIZED INTERNET ENTITY MAY REQUEST CERTAIN SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY INFORMATION FROM SLED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SLED MUST PROVIDE CERTAIN SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY INFORMATION TO AN AUTHORIZED INTERNET ENTITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN SEX OFFENDERS MUST, AS A CONDITION OF PROBATION OR PAROLE, BE PROHIBITED FROM USING THE INTERNET TO ACCESS SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITES, COMMUNICATE WITH OTHER PERSONS OR GROUPS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN, AND COMMUNICATE WITH PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H. 3800:
H. 3800 (Word version) -- Reps. Toole, Erickson, Brady, Bowen, Brantley, Parker, Allison, Cato, Crawford, Dillard, Duncan, Gullick, Gunn, Horne, Hosey, Jefferson, Littlejohn, Millwood, Mitchell, Pinson, Stringer, Willis, Wylie, A. D. Young, J. E. Smith, Clemmons, Hutto and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO REPORT ABUSE OR NEGLECT OF A CHILD, SO AS TO INCLUDE A SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICER, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR, FOSTER PARENT, JUVENILE JUSTICE WORKER, AND GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR A CHILD AMONG THE PEOPLE WHO MUST REPORT CERTAIN ALLEGATIONS OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, AND TO ENCOURAGE OTHER PEOPLE TO REPORT THIS ABUSE.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 202, H. 4511 by a vote of 27 to 12:
(R202) H. 4511 (Word version) -- Reps. Clyburn, Harrison, Wylie, Bales, Brantley, Cobb-Hunter, Ott, Hosey, Hodges, Battle, Whipper, Alexander, Gilliard, Kennedy, Skelton, Jefferson, Merrill, Frye, King, Anderson, J.R. Smith, McEachern, Mitchell, Rice, A.D. Young, J.H. Neal, Allen, Hardwick, Williams, Harrell, Clemmons, G.M. Smith, Vick, Bingham, Branham, H.B. Brown, R.L. Brown, Cooper, Dillard, Duncan, Gunn, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Littlejohn, V.S. Moss, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Rutherford, Thompson, Weeks, White, Willis, T.R. Young and Loftis: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 50 TO TITLE 11 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT", TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNANCE, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE LOANS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO A MUNICIPALITY, COUNTY, SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, AND A PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION TO FINANCE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES; TO ALLOW STATE APPROPRIATIONS, GRANTS, LOAN REPAYMENTS, AND OTHER AVAILABLE AMOUNTS TO BE CREDITED TO THE FUND OF THE AUTHORITY; TO AUTHORIZE LENDING TO AND BORROWING BY ELIGIBLE ENTITIES THROUGH THE AUTHORITY.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 203, H. 4607 by a vote of 31 to 5:
(R203) H. 4607 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Huggins, Ott, Hutto, Howard, Anderson, Gambrell, Rice, Hayes, Erickson, Bedingfield, Lowe, Brady, G.A. Brown, Pinson, Bowers, Toole, Crawford, Bales, Mack, Allison, Parker, Mitchell, Long, Viers, Sellers, Sottile, Forrester, Horne, Clemmons, Simrill and Cole: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 37-2-308 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED BY MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS IN ADVERTISEMENTS MADE IN THE COURSE OF SOLICITING FOR THE SALE OR LEASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-108, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ORDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS WHO VIOLATE THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 37-2-308.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 418:
S. 418 (Word version) -- Senator L. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-220 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS, TO PROVIDE THAT A MEETING MAY BE CONVENED BY TELEPHONE OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION INSTEAD OF IN PERSON AT THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-510, RELATING TO THE CONVENING OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AS COUNTY BOARDS OF CANVASSERS, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY REQUIRED MEETINGS MAY BE CONVENED BY TELEPHONE OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The SPEAKER ordered the following Veto printed in the Journal:
May 19, 2010
The Honorable André Bauer
President of the Senate
State House, First Floor, East Wing
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am hereby vetoing and returning without my approval, S. 454 (Word version), R. 207, a bill that revises the pyrotechnic safety provisions relating to the regulation of fireworks. The Bill also increases the number of State Board of Pyrotechnic Safety board members from six to seven by adding a member to represent pyrotechnics wholesalers.
Although we agree with the public safety aspects of S. 454 - requiring those who are involved with pyrotechnics to adhere to reliable safety standards - we do not agree with the bill's method of appointing board members. It would take from what little power is vested in the Governorship of South Carolina and allocate it to the Legislature. The Bill states in section 40-56-10 that all seven members are to be appointed by the Governor. But, it also says if the Governor does not fill a vacancy in 60 days, it "must be filled through an appointment by the chairman of the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee, and the chairman of the Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee."
In 2005, we vetoed a similar bill based on our belief that the legislation gave executive powers to the legislative branch and needlessly politicized the State Board of Medical Examiners. In that instance, the General Assembly passed a bill adding two lay members to the Board of Medical Examiners who must be appointed "one upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and one upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives."
In the same way, S. 454 infringes on the executive branch's appointment power by placing a limit on the amount of time that a governor has to consider a board appointment.
The Executive Branch makes more than 1,500 appointments to more than 300 statewide boards. If S. 454 becomes law, the State Board of Pyrotechnic Safety will be the only board whose members must be appointed within a 60-day timeframe.
For these reasons, I am vetoing and returning without my approval S. 454, R. 207.
Sincerely,
Mark Sanford
Governor
Received as information.
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 207, S. 454 by a vote of 31 to 9:
(R207) S. 454 (Word version) -- Senators Peeler and Ford: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 56, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF PYROTECHNIC REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CHAPTER TITLE, TO PROVIDE STATE POLICY CONCERNING PYROTECHNICS, TO INCREASE THE STATE BOARD OF PYROTECHNIC SAFETY FROM SIX TO SEVEN MEMBERS, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR FILLING A BOARD SEAT THAT IS VACANT FOR SIXTY DAYS, TO PROVIDE THAT MILEAGE, PER DIEM, AND SUBSISTENCE FOR BOARD MEMBERS MUST BE PAID BY THE BOARD RATHER THAN FROM THE STATE GENERAL FUND, TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL WILL PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE BOARD AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, AMONG OTHER FUNCTIONS, WILL PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE, FISCAL, INVESTIGATIVE, AND INSPECTION OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE BOARD, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO REQUIRE LICENSURE FOR THE MANUFACTURING, SALE, OR STORAGE OF FIREWORKS AND TO PROVIDE LICENSURE QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT, FIRE CHIEFS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO MAINTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY, TO PROVIDE GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND SANCTIONS THAT MAY BE IMPOSED, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR HEARINGS AND APPEALS, TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES FOR THE MANUFACTURING, SALE, OR STORAGE OF FIREWORKS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR A RETAIL FIREWORKS SALES LICENSE, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE LIABILITY INSURANCE, TO REQUIRE A WHOLESALE LICENSE TO STORE DISPLAY FIREWORKS, TO REQUIRE THE REPORTING OF FIRES AND EXPLOSIONS, TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PERSONS MANUFACTURING, SELLING, OR STORING FIREWORKS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 23-35-10, 23-35-20, 23-35-30, 23-35-40, 23-35-50, 23-35-60, 23-35-70, 23-35-80, 23-35-90, 23-35-100, 23-35-110, 23-35-120, 23-35-140, AND 23-35-160 RELATING TO THE REGULATION, LICENSURE, AND PERMITTING OF FIREWORKS AND EXPLOSIVES.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received from the Senate:
Columbia, S.C., May 26, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon its amendments to S. 382:
S. 382 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 62-2-805 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PRESUMPTION THAT A DECEDENT AND THE DECEDENT'S SPOUSE HELD TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN A JOINT TENANCY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, FOR EXCEPTIONS TO THE PRESUMPTION, AND FOR THE STANDARD OF PROOF TO OVERCOME THE PRESUMPTION.
and asks for a Committee of Conference and has appointed Senators Hayes, Malloy and Massey to the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate.
Very respectfully,
President
Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. BANNISTER, HEARN and STAVRINAKIS to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Rep. KIRSH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 5013 (Word version) -- Rep. Toole: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 IN LEXINGTON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 1 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 302 THE "STANDRA JONES MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "STANDRA JONES MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND REQUEST THAT THE COSTS OF THESE MARKERS OR SIGNS ARE NOT PAID FOR WITH PUBLIC FUNDS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. KIRSH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 5024 (Word version) -- Reps. Kelly, Parker, Cole, Allison, Forrester, Millwood and Mitchell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION AT THE JUNCTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 29 AND ZION HILL ROAD IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY "REPRESENTATIVE LANNY F. LITTLEJOHN INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERSECTION THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "REPRESENTATIVE LANNY F. LITTLEJOHN INTERSECTION".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. KIRSH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 1447 (Word version) -- Senators Campbell, Campsen and Grooms: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF JEDBURG ROAD IN BERKELEY COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 176 "FIREFIGHTER MICHAEL FRENCH ROAD" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS ROAD THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "FIREFIGHTER MICHAEL FRENCH ROAD".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 5030 (Word version) -- Rep. G. A. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS SINCERE SORROW UPON THE DEATH OF MRS. RUBY SCOTT SINGLETON OF DARLINGTON COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND TO HER MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5031 (Word version) -- Reps. Vick, Lucas, Neilson and Jennings: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE ELIZABETH E. "JACKIE" BURCH, CHESTERFIELD COUNTY'S CHIEF MAGISTRATE, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5032 (Word version) -- Reps. Hosey, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Howard, Huggins, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie, A. D. Young and T. R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE ALLENDALE-FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK TEAM ON WINNING THE 2010 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR ITS ATHLETES AND COACHES ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5033 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, R. L. Brown, Gilliard, Horne, Hutto, Limehouse, Mack, Merrill, Miller, Sottile, Stavrinakis, Whipper, A. D. Young, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, McEachern, McLeod, Millwood, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Spires, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie and T. R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE TIMOTHY E. "TIM" SCOTT OF CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO WISH HIM SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS AS HE DEPARTS THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives learned with genuine regret that the Honorable Timothy E. "Tim" Scott will retire from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term; and
Whereas, Tim Scott has represented the citizens of House District 117 for two years and has served on the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee of the South Carolina House of Representatives; and
Whereas, born in Charleston in 1965 the son of Frances and Ben Scott, Sr., he earned a bachelor's degree from Charleston Southern University in 1988 and proudly served on the board of governors at his alma mater from 2003 to 2008; and
Whereas, from 1995 to 2008, he was a member of the Charleston County Council and served as its chairman from 2007 to 2008 and also served on the Metro Chamber of Commerce from 2007 to 2008 and on the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce in 2008; and
Whereas, Representative Scott served on the board of trustees of Seacoast from 2001 to 2008, and he was the co-chairman of the National Advisory Board of Allstate and a member of the Roper/St. Francis Hospital Foundation from 2004 to 2008; and
Whereas, actively serving the needs of his community, he was on both the Aviation Authority and the Council of Governments from 2007 to 2008; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives will miss their colleague Tim Scott and the reliable work and genuine spirit he has brought to the House of Representatives and wish him continued success in his private life as he leaves the State House. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend the Honorable Timothy E. "Tim" Scott of Charleston County for his dedicated service as a member of the General Assembly, and wish him success in all his future endeavors as he departs the House of Representatives.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Timothy E. Scott.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5034 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Horne, Knight, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie and T. R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE ANNETTE D. YOUNG OF DORCHESTER COUNTY FOR TWENTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS AS SHE DEPARTS THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives learned with genuine regret that Annette D. Young will retire from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of her current term; and
Whereas, Representative Young's leadership was quickly recognized upon her election to the House in 1991 when she was elected Chairman of the Dorchester County Legislative Delegation, serving through 1994. In 1995 she was elected House Majority Leader, and she has served on the Statehouse Committee since 1995, which included the historic renovation of the Statehouse from 1995 to 1998; and
Whereas, Representative Young has served the people of House District 98 with honor and distinction for twenty years. She has served on the Ways and Means Committee since 1998 and in 2006 was first vice chair. She was Vice Chair of the Ethics Committee in 2009 and has served as first Vice Chair of the Joint Bond Review Committee since 2006; and
Whereas, a fiscal watchdog, Representative Young is a friend and advocate for the taxpayer and is dedicated to the principles of sound budgeting, benefitting the State and the constituents she serves; and
Whereas, throughout her tenure in the House she has worked to improve efficiency and accountability in state government and when needed has questioned agency policies and practices and has challenged state employees to serve the public with the utmost professionalism; and
Whereas, Representative Young has also been a strong advocate for local government and was the author and lead sponsor of the "South Carolina Residential Improvement District," legislation expanding the authority and funding for county and municipal improvement districts, and legislation revising many local election laws; and
Whereas, born in Mississippi to the late Terri W. and the late Alice R. Douglas, she married her beloved husband, the late Roger Allen Young, and they raised two fine children, Robert and Kristina; and
Whereas, before coming to the House of Representatives she was exemplary in her service to her community, and in 1987 she received the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian award conferred in the State, from Governor Carroll Campbell; and
Whereas, among the myriad causes and organizations she has served include the Joint Legislative Committee on Children, Rollings Elementary School, Givhans Elementary School, Trident Technical College, the YMCA Executive Board, Junior Service League, Archdale Women's Club, Summerville Kiwanis Club, and the Summerville Rotary Club; and
Whereas, Representative Young, though serious, focused, and hard working, is known to have a keen sense of humor and is admired for her generosity, warmth, and loyalty. The members of the South Carolina House of Representatives will miss their faithful friend and colleague Annette Young and the hard work and dedication she has given to the House of Representatives and wish her continued success in her private life as she leaves the State House. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and commend the Honorable Annette D. Young of Dorchester County for twenty years of dedicated service in the General Assembly on behalf of the citizens of South Carolina, and wish her much success and happiness as she departs the House of Representatives.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Annette D. Young.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5035 (Word version) -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Willis, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Wylie, A. D. Young and T. R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE JEFF D. DUNCAN FOR HIS EIGHT YEARS OF FAITHFUL AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF DISTRICT 15 IN LAURENS AND NEWBERRY COUNTIES, AND TO WISH HIM HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, for eight years, the Honorable Jeff D. Duncan has represented the citizens of House District 15 in Laurens and Newberry counties with attention and diligence in the House of Representatives of this great State; and
Whereas, Jeff Duncan, the son of John T. and Dianne M. Duncan, graduated from Clemson University in 1988, where he played football for legendary Coach Danny Ford. He currently serves as the president and CEO of J. Duncan Associates, a family-owned real estate marketing firm which specializes in statewide real estate auctions; and
Whereas, Representative Duncan in his legislative capacity has labored on the Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Committee, of which he has served as chairman since 2008, having previously served as second vice chairman. He is also past chairman of the Environmental 1 Subcommittee; and
Whereas, a graduate of Leadership Laurens, Jeff Duncan believes a man should be actively involved in his community and has exemplified that attitude over the years. He has served at various times as a member of the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Board, Piedmont Wilderness Institute Board, Joanna Lions Club, South Carolina Waterfowl Association Board, Piedmont Technical College Board of Visitors, Clinton Kiwanis Club, Whitmire Goodfellows, Clinton Uptown Development Association Board, and the Clinton Zoning Appeals Board; and
Whereas, in addition, he is currently a board member of the Clinton Economic Development Corporation and serves as a deacon at First Baptist Church of Clinton; and
Whereas, an avid outdoorsman, Jeff Duncan enjoys most all types of hunting and fishing; and
Whereas, he has not gone unappreciated for his work on behalf of those he serves. Among his honors are the 2003 South Carolina Policy Council Palmetto Leadership Award and the 2006 NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award, and he was named South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association Legislator of the Year and 2007 South Carolina Wildlife Federation Legislator of the Year; and
Whereas, recognized for his unwavering fiscal conservation, Jeff Duncan has been touted by Governor Mark Sanford as a "tax payer hero" every year he has been a member of the House of Representatives; and
Whereas, married to the former Melody Ann Hodges for twenty-one years, Jeff Duncan is the proud father of their three children, Graham, John Philip, and Parker; and
Whereas, committed to the cause of public service, Jeff Duncan aspires to become a Congressman in the United States House of Representatives and has led a spirited campaign to represent the interests and well being of the citizens of this great State in our nation's Capitol; and
Whereas, Jeff Duncan's colleagues in the House of Representatives, understanding that he will not return in 2011, wish to express their heartfelt appreciation for his committed service to the people of District 15, as well as their best wishes for a successful Congressional campaign. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend the Honorable Jeff D. Duncan for his eight years of faithful and distinguished service to the citizens of District 15 in Laurens and Newberry counties, and wish him happiness and fulfillment in all his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to our distinguished colleague, the Honorable Jeff D. Duncan.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5036 (Word version) -- Reps. Bingham, Ballentine, Frye, Huggins, McLeod, Ott, E. H. Pitts, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie, A. D. Young and T. R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE NIKKI HALEY OF LEXINGTON COUNTY FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives learned with sincere regret that Nikki Haley will retire from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of her current term; and
Whereas, after she earned a bachelor of science from Clemson University in 1994, with an accounting major, she married her husband William Haley in 1996, and they have two fine children; and
Whereas, she served as the assistant executive director of Lexington Medical Center Foundation until she left the post in April 2010, to devote full time to her quest for statewide office and has served on the board of directors of that foundation since 2004; and
Whereas, in 1998, she served on the board of directors for the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce, and from 2003 to 2006, she served on the same board for the Lexington County Chamber of Commerce; and
Whereas, an enthusiastic member of the board of directors for the National Association of Women Business Owners, Representative Haley served as treasurer of the board in 2003 and as president in 2004; and
Whereas, active in the affairs of the community, she is a major in the Civil Air Patrol and served on the board of the Lexington County Sheriff's Foundation from 2004 to 2006, and she is a member of the Rotary Club of Lexington; and
Whereas, elected to the General Assembly to represent District 87 in 2004, she was Chairman of the Freshman Caucus from 2005 to 2006 and served as the majority whip in 2006 and the Vice Chair of the Republican Women's Caucus in 2007, and she currently serves on the Education and Public Works Committee and has previous service on the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee and on the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee where she served as Chairman of the Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee; and
Whereas, in all of her service, she has brought her exceptional business and financial acumen to the great benefit of the people of this State; and
Whereas, for her excellent service to the citizens of our State, she received the 2005 Friend of the Taxpayer Award presented by the South Carolina Association of Taxpayers, the 2005 Legislator of the Year Award from the Centennial Foundation, the 2006 Palmetto Leadership Award from the South Carolina Policy Council, and the 2006 Strom Thurmond Excellence in Public Service and Government Award from the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women; and
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives will miss the enthusiastic and energetic service that Nikki Haley, their friend and colleague, has given to the House of Representatives, and hope that she will enjoy deep fulfillment in the years to come. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize and commend the Honorable Nikki Haley of Lexington County for her dedicated service in the House of Representatives on behalf of the citizens of South Carolina, and wish her much success and happiness in all her future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Nikki Haley.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5037 (Word version) -- Reps. Allison, Anthony, Cole, Forrester, Kelly, Millwood, Mitchell, Parker, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie, A. D. Young and T. R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE LANNY F. LITTLEJOHN FOR HIS TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF LOYAL SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF DISTRICT 33 IN CHEROKEE AND SPARTANBURG COUNTIES AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND TO WISH HIM LIFE'S BEST AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives learned with true regret that Lanny F. Littlejohn will retire from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term; and
Whereas, Representative Littlejohn has served the citizens of House District 33 for twenty-two years as a conscientious, dedicated advocate; and
Whereas, Lanny Littlejohn, having been a teacher, coach, principal, and Chairman of Spartanburg School District Three before coming to the General Assembly, brought a wealth of hands on experience that served him and South Carolina Schools well during his tenure on the Education Committee from 1994-2000; and
Whereas, in 2001 Representative Littlejohn, now a retired business man, was appointed to the Ways and Means Committee, again bringing another area of expertise to his service on the committee and on the Higher Education Budget Subcommittee and as chair of the Sales and Income Tax Legislation Subcommittee. Additionally, his business acumen has been an asset to serving since 2003 on the Joint Bond Review Committee and as Chairman of the Operations and Management Committee since 2006; and
Whereas, Lanny Littlejohn was born in 1942 to the late George and Shirley Peteus Littlejohn of Spartanburg County. At the call of his country, he served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1965, and in 1965, he earned his bachelor's degree at Spartanburg Methodist College, after which he completed further studies at Western Carolina University and Converse College; and
Whereas, admired and respected by his colleagues as well as his community for his many contributions, he was honored April 11, 2010, at the official opening and dedication of the Spartanburg School District Three Community Auditorium. The JROTC Commander presented Representative Littlejohn a United States Flag, which will be housed in the auditorium lobby, in honor of his years of service as a teacher, coach, school district board member, state representative and military serviceman; and
Whereas, in 1966 he married his lovely wife, Jean Miley, and is the proud father of three children. The Littlejohns are faithful members of Morning Side Baptist Church, where he serves as a deacon; and
Whereas, Lanny Littlejohn brings a calm and measured voice to legislative debates and this kind and gentle man will be sorely missed by his colleagues in the House who extend grateful thanks for his many years of tireless effort on behalf of the people of South Carolina and wish him much enjoyment in his well-earned retirement. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend the Honorable Lanny F. Littlejohn for his twenty-two years of loyal service to the citizens of District 33 in Cherokee and Spartanburg counties as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, and wish him life's best and much happiness in the years to come.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to our distinguished colleague, the Honorable Lanny F. Littlejohn.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5038 (Word version) -- Reps. Bingham, Ballentine, Frye, Haley, Huggins, McLeod, Ott, Spires, Toole, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie, A. D. Young and T. R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE EDWARD HOLLAND "TED" PITTS, JR., OF LEXINGTON COUNTY FOR HIS MERITORIOUS SERVICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ACKNOWLEDGE HIS PERSONAL SACRIFICE IN SERVING HIS STATE AND COUNTRY AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, AND WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives learned with sincere regret that Edward Holland "Ted" Pitts, Jr., will retire from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term; and
Whereas, the son of Edward H. Pitts, Sr., and the late Anne Digby Pitts, he graduated from Presbyterian College in 1994 where he lettered in football; and
Whereas, having grown up a member of the well-known and greatly respected Pitts family of Lexington, after being heavily involved in the community all his life, Ted ran for the House in 2003 and served his constituents to the very best of his considerable ability; and
Whereas, hard-working and kind, he is known for his independence, fiscal conservatism, and his passion for protecting the innocent. His sponsorship and perseverance led to the passage of ground-breaking child abuse and child exploitation laws known as "Jessica's Law" in South Carolina; and
Whereas, in 2004, he married his lovely wife Christina Reyes and together they are the proud parents of two beautiful children, Edward H. Pitts III and Sara Anne Pitts; and
Whereas, Ted not only serves his State and country but above all his God, a member of Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, he and Christina are active members of the CSI Sunday School Class; and
Whereas, a Certified Commercial Investment Member, Representative Pitts is a commercial real estate broker and a member of the South Carolina State Certified Commercial Investment Board; and
Whereas, he is a graduate of Leadership Lexington County and the Lexington County Sheriff's Citizens Academy, and he serves his State and country with the South Carolina Army National Guard; and
Whereas, Representative Pitts also serves on the Lexington County Chamber of Commerce, and he is a member of the Rotary Club of Lexington; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives will miss the dedicated service that Ted Pitts, their friend and colleague, has given to the House of Representatives over his tenure here and wish him Godspeed in returning from his service to his country to his beloved family and many friends. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize and commend the Honorable Edward Holland "Ted" Pitts, Jr., of Lexington County for his meritorious service in the House of Representatives on behalf of the citizens of South Carolina, acknowledge his personal sacrifice in serving his State and country as a member of the South Carolina Army National Guard, and wish him much success and happiness in all his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Edward Holland Pitts, Jr.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5039 (Word version) -- Reps. Owens, Hiott, Sandifer, Skelton, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Parker, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rutherford, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie, A. D. Young and T. R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE REX FONTAINE RICE OF PICKENS COUNTY FOR SIXTEEN YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO WISH HIM SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS AS HE DEPARTS THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO PURSUE OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AS AN ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives learned with sincere regret that Rex Fontaine Rice will retire from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term to pursue other opportunities as an elected public official; and
Whereas, Representative Rice has represented the citizens of House District 26 for sixteen years and has served recently as the vice chair of the Operations and Management Committee and as the second vice chair of the Ways and Means Committee of the South Carolina House of Representatives; and
Whereas, as a committed fiscal conservative, Rex Rice has always treated the expenditure of state and public funds just like he treats his own funds; with care, caution and a sense that public funds should be used to better the lives and opportunities of the citizens of South Carolina and achieve the best value for the taxpayer's dollar; and
Whereas, throughout his tenure in the House, he has fought for a better and more efficient state government through his sponsorship of comprehensive sunset review legislation among his other better government initiatives. He also was the author and lead sponsor of the legislation establishing the South Carolina Virtual School Program, and for years was a leader in the fight to raise the cigarette tax thereby reducing teenage and other smoking which finally came to fruition this year at the conclusion of his House service; and
Whereas, the son of Claire Fontaine Rice and Frank Towers Rice, he married his lovely wife Ruth Britts in 1982, and they have two fine children, Toni and Meredith; and
Whereas, this calm, dignified and dedicated man in his business and private life built a successful construction company where he used his financial ability and expertise and ability to work with people to become one of the most respected business leaders in his community; and
Whereas, a resident of Easley, Rex Rice has also been an active civic and community leader in his hometown. In addition to his duties as a public official, he is actively involved in the Easley Rotary Club, serves on the advisory board of the Greenville Salvation Army, and is a member of Easley Presbyterian Church; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives will miss the dedication and hard work that Rex Fontaine Rice has brought to the House of Representatives and wish him continued success in his professional and private life as he leaves the House of Representatives. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend the Honorable Rex Fontaine Rice of Pickens County for sixteen years of dedicated service as a member of the General Assembly, and wish him success in all his future endeavors as he departs the House of Representatives to pursue other opportunities as an elected public official.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Rex Fontaine Rice.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5040 (Word version) -- Reps. Gambrell, Agnew, Bowen, Cooper, White, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie, A. D. Young and T. R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE MICHAEL D. THOMPSON OF ANDERSON COUNTY FOR HIS TEN YEARS OF COMMITTED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST IN THE YEARS TO COME.
Whereas, the Honorable Michael D. Thompson of Anderson County for ten years has loyally represented the citizens of House District 9 in the House of Representatives of this great State; and
Whereas, a 1999 graduate of the University of South Carolina, Michael Thompson is an account manager for Am-Can Transport Service; and
Whereas, not one to neglect his civic duty, Representative Thompson has served his community and State in numerous capacities, among them as a member of the South Carolina Commission on National and Community Service, Anderson County Rotary Club, and Anderson County Success by Six Board; and
Whereas, he also enjoys membership in the University of South Carolina Alumni Association and Kappa Sigma Alumni Association; and
Whereas, a man of faith, Michael Thompson finds spiritual strength through worship at Concord Baptist Church and also serves his God on the Anderson Crisis Ministries Board of Directors, Salvation Army Advisory Board, and Anderson Area YMCA Advisory Board (ex officio); and
Whereas, during his legislative service, he has also lent his expertise to the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee; and
Whereas, on the occasion of his departure from the House of Representatives, his House colleagues, grateful for Michael Thompson's efforts to serve his constituents, extend their best wishes for much success and fulfillment in the new challenges he looks forward to in the days ahead. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend the Honorable Michael D. Thompson of Anderson County for his ten years of committed service as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, and wish him all the best in the years to come.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to our distinguished colleague, the Honorable Michael D. Thompson.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following Bill and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 5041 (Word version) -- Reps. Thompson and Kennedy: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE POWER OF THIS STATE VESTED IN TWO BRANCHES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATIVE POWER OF THIS STATE SHALL BE VESTED IN A UNICAMERAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITH ONE BRANCH STYLED THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS THE SINGLE BRANCH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL BE PROVIDED BY LAW; AND PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 20, 22, 23, AND 25, ARTICLE III, AND SECTION 12, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 26, ARTICLE V, SECTION 13, ARTICLE X, SECTION 4, ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 2, ARTICLE XV, AND SECTION 1, ARTICLE XVI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, AND TO DELETE SECTIONS 6 AND 15, ARTICLE III, AND SECTIONS 9 AND 10, ARTICLE IV, ALL RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND ITS ORGANIZATION, OPERATION, AND PROCEDURES, SO AS TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO THE "SENATE", "SENATOR", OR SIMILAR RELATED TERMS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 5042 (Word version) -- Reps. Gambrell, Agnew and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-745 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE RELEASE OF TWENTY OR MORE BALLOONS EN MASSE OR OVER THE PERIOD OF ONE HOUR, TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS, TO PROVIDE A CRIMINAL PENALTY, AND TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON TO SEEK AN INJUNCTION AGAINST SUCH ACTIVITY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Allen Allison Anderson Anthony Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Battle Bedingfield Bingham Bowen Bowers Brady Branham Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown Cato Chalk Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole Cooper Crawford Daning Delleney Dillard Duncan Edge Erickson Forrester Frye Funderburk Gambrell Gunn Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Harvin Hearn Herbkersman Hiott Hodges Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Jennings Kelly Kennedy King Kirsh Knight Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Long Lucas McEachern McLeod Merrill Miller Millwood D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Nanney J. M. Neal Norman Parker Pinson M. A. Pitts Rice Sandifer Simrill Skelton D. C. Smith G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stewart Stringer Thompson Toole Umphlett Williams Wylie T. R. Young
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, May 27.
Paul Agnew Terry Alexander Wendell Gilliard Jerry Govan Nikki Haley Jackie Hayes Jenny A. Horne A.P. Hutto Phillip Lowe David Mack Joseph Neal Denny Neilson Harry Ott Phillip D. Owens Anne Parks Todd Rutherford Bakari Sellers James E. Smith Leon Stavrinakis Ted Vick Jackson "Seth" Whipper Annette Young Harold Mitchell David Weeks Brian White
The SPEAKER granted Rep. R. L. BROWN a leave of absence for the day due to illness in family.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. WILLIS a leave of absence for the day due to attend a funeral.
Announcement was made that Dr. John Schaberg of West Columbia was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
Rep. HARRELL presented to the House the First Baptist Church School "Hurricanes" Varsity Boys Baseball Team, the 2010 South Carolina Independent School Association Class AA Champions, their coaches and other school officials.
The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments:
S. 1338 (Word version) -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 432 OF 1947, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM, ITS CREATION, BOARD, POWERS, AND DUTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY ESTABLISH A POLICE DEPARTMENT, EMPLOY POLICE AND SECURITY OFFICERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, POWERS, FUNCTIONS, AND JURISDICTION.
S. 107 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg, Bryant, Massey, Peeler and L. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-654 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE THIRD DEGREE, TO INCLUDE SEXUAL BATTERY WHEN THE VICTIM IS A STUDENT SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND THE ACTOR IS A PERSON EMPLOYED AT A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
S. 717 (Word version) -- Senators Coleman, Setzler, Land, Campbell and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-2120 AND 12-37-220, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS AND PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, BUILDING AND OTHER RAW MATERIALS, AND ELECTRICITY USED BY A FACILITY OWNED BY A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION INVESTING AT LEAST TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS OVER THREE YEARS IN THE FACILITY WHEN THAT FACILITY IS USED PRINCIPALLY FOR RESEARCHING AND TESTING THE IMPACT OF NATURAL HAZARDS SUCH AS WIND, FIRE, EARTHQUAKE, AND HAIL ON BUILDING MATERIALS USED IN RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.
S. 319 (Word version) -- Senators Leventis, Rose, Malloy, Davis, Lourie and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 46 SO AS TO ENACT THE "INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN", TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY EXECUTE THE COMPACT WITH OTHER COMPACT STATES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION IS THE COMPACT COMMISSIONER OF THIS STATE, TO ESTABLISH A COUNCIL ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COUNCIL'S MEMBERSHIP, APPOINTMENTS, TERMS, QUORUM, LEADERSHIP, FILLING OF VACANCIES, AND POWERS AND DUTIES, AND TO PROVIDE THE TERMS OF THE COMPACT.
S. 1298 (Word version) -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-70 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS, TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR RELIEF FROM REGULATIONS DURING TIMES OF EMERGENCY.
The following 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:
S. 1021 (Word version) -- Senator Massey: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 476 OF 1969, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE VALLEY PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY IN AIKEN COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD TWO MEMBERS TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE AUTHORITY AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR TERMS AND MANNER OF APPOINTMENT.
Rep. WEEKS moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, June 1, which was adopted:
S. 1372 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 387 OF 2008, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 17, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR MEMBERS THAT ARE SET TO EXPIRE IN 2010; TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL SELECT AND APPOINT AN ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 17 TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE RESPECTIVE DISTRICTS FOR SCHOOL OPERATING PURPOSES UP TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMIT OF THE RESPECTIVE DISTRICTS FOR SCHOOL OPERATING PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE BONDS MAY BE ISSUED AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS MAY BE EXPENDED, AND TO MAKE PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT OF BONDS.
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:
H. 4839 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR RECIPIENTS OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR AND PRISONERS OF WAR IN CERTAIN CONFLICTS APPLIES TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS REGARDLESS OF WHEN THE MEDAL OF HONOR WAS AWARDED OR THE CONFLICT INVOLVED.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 981 (Word version) -- Senators Rose and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-3-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, INCLUDING JURISDICTION TO ORDER VISITATION FOR GRANDPARENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY ORDER GRANDPARENT VISITATION IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THE CHILD'S PARENTS ARE DEPRIVING THE GRANDPARENT VISITATION WITH THE CHILD AND THAT THE PARENTS ARE UNFIT OR THAT THERE ARE COMPELLING CIRCUMSTANCES TO OVERCOME THE PRESUMPTION THAT THE PARENTAL DECISION IS IN THE CHILD'S BEST INTEREST.
Rep. BANNISTER proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (COUNCIL\NBD\12429AC10), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 63-3-530(A) on page 2, line 1 before /depriving/ by inserting /unreasonably/; and on line 2 after /and/ by inserting /that awarding grandparent visitation would not interfere with the parent-child relationship and/.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. BANNISTER explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. DANING explained the Bill.
Rep. M. A. PITTS demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allen Anderson Anthony Bales Ballentine Bannister Barfield Battle Bedingfield Bingham Bowen Bowers Brady Brantley G. A. Brown H. B. Brown Cato Chalk Clemmons Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cooper Crawford Daning Delleney Dillard Duncan Erickson Forrester Frye Funderburk Gambrell Gilliard Gunn Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Harvin Hearn Herbkersman Hodges Hosey Huggins Hutto Jefferson Jennings Kelly King Knight Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Mack McEachern Merrill Miller Millwood D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Nanney J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Norman Ott Owens Parker Parks Pinson M. A. Pitts Rice Sandifer Simrill Skelton D. C. Smith G. M. Smith G. R. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stavrinakis Stewart Stringer Thompson Toole Umphlett Vick Whipper Whitmire Williams Wylie T. R. Young
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. LITTLEJOHN, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 981 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
Rep. CRAWFORD moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, June 1, which was adopted:
S. 1054 (Word version) -- Senators Pinckney, Malloy, Matthews, Anderson and Nicholson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 4 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO EXTRAORDINARY COMMERCIAL FACILITIES, BY ADDING SECTION 4-1-180 TO ALLOW COUNTIES THAT CREATE A MULTICOUNTY BUSINESS PARK TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OR ALL OF THAT PARK AS A DESIGNATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SITE FOR EXTRAORDINARY COMMERCIAL FACILITIES.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 484 (Word version) -- Senators Sheheen and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-68-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE DE MINIMIS OPERATIONS LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONRESIDENT PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-68-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE APPLICATION FEES AND TO REQUIRE AN APPLICATION FEE FOR EACH COMPANY IN A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION GROUP; TO AMEND SECTION 40-68-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO BE LICENSED AS A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION AND QUALIFICATIONS TO SERVE AS A CONTROLLING PERSON OF A LICENSEE, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A NONRESIDENT RESTRICTED LICENSE WITHOUT THE REQUISITE TWO YEARS EXPERIENCE, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS, AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-68-45, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE HOLDER OF A DE MINIMIS OPERATIONS LICENSE IS NOT REQUIRED TO TAKE CONTINUING EDUCATION, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "KEY PERSONNEL" FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-68-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSURE AND RENEWAL FEES, SO AS TO REVISE INITIAL AND RENEWAL LICENSE FEES, TO DELETE NONRESIDINT PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION LICENSE AND RENEWAL LICENSE FEES, AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS STATING MAXIMUM LICENSURE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-68-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RESTRICTED LICENSURE OF NONRESIDENT COMPANIES AND GROUPS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A RESTRICTED LICENSE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO WAIVE THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT REQUIREMENT FOR SUCH APPLICANTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-68-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ISSUANCE AND VALIDITY OF LICENSES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE INITIAL LICENSURE PERIOD; TO AMEND SECTION 40-68-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS BENEFIT PROGRAMS FOR LICENSEES, INCLUDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION PLANS AND HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS, SO AS TO REQUIRE BOTH PLANS TO BE LICENSED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-68-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSEE NAME AND LOCATION CHANGES, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE A LICENSEE TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT WITH OTHER CHANGES IN STATUS AS MAY BE REQUIRED; TO AMEND SECTION 40-68-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY PROCEDURES FOR PURSUING A CONTESTED CASE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-68-165, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS OR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ENFORCING THIS CHAPTER BY FILING AN ACTION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE FILING AN ACTION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCLOSING RECORDS OF AND RETURNS FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND EXCEPTIONS TO THIS PROHIBITION, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THIS EXCEPTION THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION RELATED TO PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAXES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT LICENSING AND REGULATION OF PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS.
The Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (COUNCIL\NBD\12403AC10), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 40-68-50(A)(2)(b) on page 6, line 19, by deleting /three four/ and inserting /three/. So when amended Section 40-68-50(A)(2)(b) reads:
/(b) three thousand five hundred dollars for each resident professional employer organization group;/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. HUGGINS explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
On motion of Rep. SANDIFER, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 484 (Word version) be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 1148 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 65, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PROFESSIONAL SOIL CLASSIFIERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE ORGANIZATIONAL STATUTORY FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS ENGAGING IN PROFESSIONAL SOIL CLASSIFICATION MUST BE LICENSED, RATHER THAN REGISTERED; TO REVISE QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE; TO PROVIDE GRANDFATHERING PROVISIONS FOR REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL SOIL CLASSIFIERS TO BECOME LICENSED PROFESSIONAL SOIL CLASSIFIERS UPON THE NEXT RENEWAL OF THE PERSON'S REGISTRATION; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PROFESSIONAL SOIL CLASSIFIERS.
Rep. HUGGINS 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 motion of Rep. HAMILTON to reconsider the vote whereby the Veto on R. 192, H. 3161 (Word version) was sustained was taken up.
Rep. CRAWFORD moved to table the motion to reconsider.
Rep. CRAWFORD demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander Allison Anderson Anthony Bales Ballentine Bedingfield Bowen Brady Brantley Cato Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cole Crawford Daning Delleney Dillard Duncan Erickson Forrester Frye Gilliard Gunn Hodges Hosey Howard Huggins Jefferson Kelly Kennedy King Kirsh Knight Limehouse Long Lowe Lucas Mack McEachern McLeod Merrill Millwood Nanney J. H. Neal J. M. Neal Norman Ott Parker Parks Rice Sandifer Simrill G. R. Smith Sottile Stewart Thompson Toole Vick Whitmire Williams Wylie T. R. Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allen Bannister Barfield Battle Bingham Branham H. B. Brown Chalk Clemmons Cooper Edge Funderburk Gambrell Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Harvin Hearn Herbkersman Horne Jennings Littlejohn Loftis Miller D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Owens Pinson M. A. Pitts Skelton D. C. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Spires Stavrinakis Stringer Umphlett Weeks Whipper A. D. Young
So, the motion to reconsider was tabled.
Having been out of the Chamber at the time the vote was taken, I would have voted to table the motion to reconsider H. 3161.
Rep. Brian White
On motion of Rep. EDGE, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Ways and Means:
S. 950 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 5-37-20, 5-37-35, 5-37-40, AS AMENDED, 5-37-50, AS AMENDED, AND 5-37-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT AN EASEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE IN CHANNELS, CANALS, OR WATERWAYS IS SUFFICIENT PROPERTY INTEREST TO PROCEED WITH AN ASSESSED DISTRICT; TO AUTHORIZE SOME PORTION OF THE BONDS ISSUED TO FUND ASSESSMENTS MAY BE BACKED BY THE TAXING POWER OF A MUNICIPALITY; AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION OF AN OWNER OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO BE REQUIRED TO CONSENT TO INCLUSION IN AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WHEN THE SOLE IMPROVEMENTS ARE THE WIDENING AND DREDGING OF CANALS.
On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Judiciary:
S. 1234 (Word version) -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY AND DEVELOP A PLAN TO CONSOLIDATE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY COMMITTEE'S MEMBERSHIP, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY COMMITTEE'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Rep. HARRISON asked unanimous consent to recall S. 223 (Word version) from the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. DELLENEY objected.
Further proceedings were interrupted by the Joint Assembly.
At 11:00 a.m. the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House. The President of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that it had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both Houses.
The Reading Clerk of the House read the following Concurrent Resolution:
S. 1455 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010, AT 11:00 A.M. AS THE DATE AND TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA FROM THE 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TO SUCCEED A MEMBER WHOSE TERM EXPIRES IN 2010 OR WHOSE POSITION OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THIS OFFICE DURING THE JOINT SESSION.
The PRESIDENT of the Senate recognized Senator Jakie Knotts, on behalf of the Screening Committee for the State Colleges and Universities Boards of Trustees.
ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
Senator Knotts, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that Mr. Brad Covar, Mr. Bill Dukes, Mr. Hugh Rogers, and Mr. Thad Westbrook had been screened and found qualified.
Senator Knotts stated that Mr. Hugh Rogers and Mr. Brad Covar had withdrawn from the race, and placed the name of the remaining candidates, Mr. Bill Dukes and Mr. Thad Westbrook in nomination.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Dukes:
Bryant Cleary Coleman Courson Cromer Ford Grooms Hayes Martin, Larry Nicholson O'Dell Peeler Reese Rose Scott Shoopman Williams
The following named Senators voted for Westbrook:
Alexander Bright Campsen Davis Fair Jackson Knotts Land Leatherman Lourie Matthews McConnell McGill Mulvaney Pinckney Rankin Ryberg Setzler Thomas Verdin
On motion of Senator Knotts, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Dukes:
Agnew Allison Anthony Bales Ballentine Bedingfield Bowers Brady Brantley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Daning Duncan Frye Gambrell Gunn Harvin Hiott Howard Huggins King Kirsh Knight Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Mack McEachern McLeod V. S. Moss Nanney J. M. Neal Neilson Owens Parker Parks Pinson M. A. Pitts Rice Rutherford Sandifer Skelton D. C. Smith G. R. Smith Sottile Stewart Stringer Whitmire Wylie
The following named Representatives voted for Westbrook:
Alexander Allen Anderson Bannister Barfield Battle Bingham Bowen Branham G. A. Brown H. B. Brown Cato Chalk Clemmons Cole Cooper Crawford Delleney Dillard Erickson Forrester Funderburk Govan Haley Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Hearn Herbkersman Hodges Horne Hosey Hutto Jefferson Jennings Kelly Kennedy Long Lowe Lucas Merrill Miller Millwood Mitchell D. C. Moss J. H. Neal Norman Ott Sellers Simrill G. M. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Spires Stavrinakis Thompson Toole Umphlett Vick Whipper Williams A. D. Young T. R. Young
RECAPITULATION
Total number of Senators voting 37
Total number of Representatives voting 112
Grand Total 149
Necessary to a choice 75
Of which Dukes received 66
Of which Westbrook received 83
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Mr. Thad Westbrook was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The purposes of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the PRESIDENT announced that under the terms of the Concurrent Resolution the Joint Assembly would recede from business.
The Senate accordingly retired to its Chamber.
At 11:20 a.m. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. DUNCAN a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.
The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments:
S. 1051 (Word version) -- Senator Davis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-290, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS, EXCEPTIONS, AND SPECIAL PERMITS CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION SEAWARD OF THE BASELINE OR BETWEEN THE BASELINE AND THE SET BACK LINE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DESCRIPTION OF A PRIVATE ISLAND WITH AN ATLANTIC SHORELINE THAT IS EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION AND THE FORTY-YEAR RETREAT POLICY.
S. 288 (Word version) -- Senator L. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 56 OF THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-146 TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME MUST SURRENDER HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE OR SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD TO THE COURT WHICH MUST TRANSMIT IT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TOGETHER WITH NOTICE OF THE CRIME AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD IS CONSIDERED REVOKED AND MUST NOT BE RETURNED TO THE PERSON UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY ADDING 56-1-148 TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME MUST HAVE A SPECIAL CODE AFFIXED TO THE REVERSE SIDE OF HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE OR SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD THAT IDENTIFIES THE PERSON AS HAVING BEEN CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME, TO PROVIDE A FEE TO BE CHARGED FOR AFFIXING THE CODE AND FOR ITS DISTRIBUTION, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR REMOVING THE CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-80, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN A STATEMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-3350, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD MUST CONTAIN A STATEMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME.
S. 1120 (Word version) -- Senators Lourie, Pinckney, Williams, Leventis, Anderson, Land and Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1360 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FROM ENGAGING IN DEBT COLLECTION ACTIVITIES RELATING TO MEDICAL TREATMENT RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH A CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION OF A VICTIM OF CRIME UNTIL AN AWARD IS MADE OR A CLAIM IS DENIED AND TO STAY THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THE COLLECTION OF THIS DEBT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
The following Bill was taken up:
S. 2 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Peeler, Leatherman, Sheheen, Rose, Courson, Elliott, Massey, Hayes, Davis, Bright, L. Martin and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LIMIT ON STATE SPENDING IMPOSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 7(C), ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, SO AS TO REVISE THIS LIMIT BY IMPOSING AN ANNUAL LIMIT ON THE APPROPRIATION OF STATE GENERAL FUND REVENUES BY ADJUSTING SUCH REVENUES BY A ROLLING TEN-YEAR AVERAGE IN ANNUAL CHANGES IN GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND THE CREATION OF A SEPARATE BUDGET STABILIZATION FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY TO WHICH MUST BE CREDITED ALL GENERAL FUND REVENUES IN EXCESS OF THE ANNUAL LIMIT, THE REVENUES OF WHICH MUCH FIRST BE USED TO STABILIZE GENERAL FUND REVENUES AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION, TO DEFINE EMERGENCIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR SUSPENSION OF THIS APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT IN EMERGENCIES, TO PROVIDE THAT A CASH BALANCE IN THE BUDGET STABILIZATION FUND IN EXCESS OF FIFTEEN PERCENT OF GENERAL FUND REVENUES OF THE MOST RECENT COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR MAY BE APPROPRIATED IN SEPARATE LEGISLATION FOR VARIOUS NONRECURRING PURPOSES, AND TO DEFINE SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES.
Rep. J. R. SMITH demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Anthony Ballentine Bannister Barfield Battle Bedingfield Bingham Brady H. B. Brown Cato Chalk Clemmons Clyburn Cole Cooper Crawford Daning Delleney Edge Forrester Frye Gambrell Haley Hamilton Hardwick Harrell Harrison Harvin Hearn Herbkersman Hiott Horne Huggins Hutto Jennings Kelly Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Long Lowe Lucas Merrill Miller Millwood D. C. Moss V. S. Moss Nanney J. M. Neal Neilson Norman Owens Parker Pinson M. A. Pitts Rice Sandifer Simrill D. C. Smith G. M. Smith J. E. Smith J. R. Smith Sottile Spires Stavrinakis Stewart Stringer Thompson Toole Umphlett Whitmire Wylie A. D. Young T. R. Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Agnew Allen Anderson Bales Bowers Branham Brantley G. A. Brown Cobb-Hunter Dillard Funderburk Gilliard Govan Gunn Hodges Hosey Jefferson King Kirsh Knight Mack McEachern J. H. Neal Ott Parks Rutherford Sellers Skelton Weeks Whipper Williams
The Bill was read the third time and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments.
Rep. LIMEHOUSE moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was agreed to.
The following was introduced:
H. 5043 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie, A. D. Young and T. R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, IN COORDINATION WITH THE GOVERNOR, TO IMMEDIATELY BEGIN DEVELOPING A CONTINGENCY PLAN IN THE EVENT THE OIL LEAKING FROM THE DEEPWATER HORIZON IN THE GULF OF MEXICO IS SWEPT BY CURRENTS UP THE SOUTHEASTERN SEABOARD; IN DEVELOPING THIS PLAN THEY SHOULD ASSESS THE ACTIONS BEING TAKEN TO COMBAT THIS CRISIS AND DETERMINE WHAT SOLUTIONS ARE SUCCESSFUL AND WHAT ARE NOT AND IDENTIFY THE BEST PRACTICES AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM AND THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THIS PLAN.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5044 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilliard, Hosey, Mack and Whipper: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE WORLD WAR II VETERANS OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S MT. MORIAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH UPON THE OCCASION OF MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 31, 2010, AND TO THANK THEM FOR THEIR SACRIFICIAL SERVICE IN THE GREAT CAUSE OF FREEDOM.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5045 (Word version) -- Reps. Neilson, Williams and Lucas: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE PASTOR WILLIAM "CALVIN" DANIELS OF DARLINGTON COUNTY FOR HIS FAITHFUL SERVICE TO NEW HOPEWELL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5046 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, Ballentine, McLeod, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie, A. D. Young and T. R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR MR. MICHAEL SATTERFIELD, PRINCIPAL OF CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS AN EDUCATOR, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS AS HE LEAVES CHAPIN TO TAKE ON NEW DUTIES.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committee:
H. 5047 (Word version) -- Reps. Parks, M. A. Pitts and Pinson: A BILL TO VEST TITLE IN GREENWOOD COUNTY OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FORMERLY BELONGING TO THE GREENWOOD RECREATION COMMISSION WHICH WAS CREATED BY ACT 338 OF 1949 AND DISSOLVED BY ACT 1352 OF 1968, AND TO DIRECT THE CLERK OF COURT FOR GREENWOOD COUNTY TO EXECUTE DEEDS OF CONVEYANCE ON BEHALF OF THE GREENWOOD RECREATION COMMISSION.
On motion of Rep. PARKS, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
Rep. M. A. PITTS moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 5001 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Harrell, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie, A. D. Young and T. R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 27 THROUGH OCTOBER 3, 2010, "SOUTH CAROLINA MEDAL OF HONOR WEEK" AND CALLING UPON SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS THAT WEEK PAYING TRIBUTE TO RECIPIENTS OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR AND TO REFLECT ON THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES IN EVERY GENERATION.
At 11:26 a.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. CHALK, adjourned in memory of Rickey Eugene McElroy, Jr. of Hilton Head Island, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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