South Carolina General Assembly
123rd Session, 2019-2020
Journal of the Senate

NO. 9

JOURNAL

OF THE

SENATE

OF THE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2020

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020

Tuesday, January 28, 2020
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The Senate assembled at 2:00 P.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.

A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:

Psalms 98:1a

"Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things."

Let us pray. The Psalmist reminds us that You, O Lord, have done marvelous things; for that we are eternally thankful. It is, however, so easy to slip into a routine of focusing on the problems of the present and the challenges of the future. But today we pause in a moment of thanksgiving for the coworkers beside us, the staff that supports us, the security people that protect us and the amazing myriad of devoted and efficient personnel that make this magnificent complex hum like a beehive. It is indeed a privilege to work here and be a part of a team that serves the people of our beloved State so well and honors You, O Lord, on a daily basis. Thank You for making this possible. In Your holy name we pray, Amen.

The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.

Point of Quorum

At 2:04 P.M., Senator SCOTT made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was present. The Senate resumed.

Motion to Ratify Adopted

At 2:06 P.M., Senator ALEXANDER made a motion to invite the House of Representatives to attend the Senate Chamber for the purpose of ratifying Acts at a mutually convenient time.

The motion was adopted and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Doctor of the Day

Senator McLEOD introduced Dr. Helmut Albrecht of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

Leave of Absence

At 4:10 P.M., Senator YOUNG requested a leave of absence beginning at 4:20 P.M. for the balance of the day.

CO-SPONSORS ADDED

The following co-sponsors were added to the respective Bills:
S. 125 (Word version)       Sen. Shealy
S. 660 (Word version)       Sen. Young
S. 868 (Word version)       Sen. Campbell
S. 1023 (Word version)     Sen. Senn
S. 1025 (Word version)     Sen. Senn
S. 1032 (Word version)     Sen. Senn
S. 1048 (Word version)     Sens. Rankin and Campbell

CO-SPONSOR REMOVED

The following co-sponsor was removed from the respective Bill:
S. 1046 (Word version)     Sen. Talley

RECALLED AND ADOPTED

S. 1011 (Word version) -- Senator Senn: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE GOALS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK AND TO HONOR THE VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Senator HEMBREE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Education.

The Resolution was recalled from the Committee on Education.

Senator HEMBREE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to take the Resolution up for immediate consideration.

There was no objection.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Resolution. The question then was the adoption of the Resolution.

On motion of Senator HEMBREE, the Resolution was adopted.

RECALLED AND ADOPTED

S. 1012 (Word version) -- Senator Setzler: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SYSTEM FOR ITS MANY AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EDUCATION AND CULTURE OF OUR CITIZENS AND TO DECLARE JANUARY 29, 2020, AS "CAROLINA DAY" AT THE STATE HOUSE.

Senator HEMBREE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Education.

The Resolution was recalled from the Committee on Education.

Senator HEMBREE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to take the Resolution up for immediate consideration.

There was no objection.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Resolution. The question then was the adoption of the Resolution.

On motion of Senator HEMBREE, the Resolution was adopted.

RECALLED AND ADOPTED

S. 1030 (Word version) -- Senator Hembree: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE WEEK OF JANUARY 26 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2020 AS "NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO CONGRATULATE STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND SCHOOL LEADERS FROM K-12 EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS OF ALL VARIETIES FOR THEIR PERSISTENCE, ACHIEVEMENTS, DEDICATION, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Senator HEMBREE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Resolution from the Committee on Education.

The Resolution was recalled from the Committee on Education.

Senator HEMBREE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to take the Resolution up for immediate consideration.

There was no objection.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Resolution. The question then was the adoption of the Resolution.

On motion of Senator HEMBREE, the Resolution was adopted.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following were introduced:

S. 1048 (Word version) -- Senators Rice, Rankin and Campbell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-1030, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERS SERVING ON THE AERONAUTICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT COMMISSION MEMBER MAY NOT SERVE FOR MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-1050, RELATING TO THE TERMS OF THE AERONAUTICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 1049 (Word version) -- Senator Talley: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CAROLINA FOOTHILLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE BUSINESS FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO SPARTANBURG, GREENVILLE, AND CHEROKEE COUNTIES.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1050 (Word version) -- Senator McElveen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 12, 2020 AS "WORLD CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1051 (Word version) -- Senator Campbell: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE NOVEMBER 19, 2020 AS "TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION APPRECIATION DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Senate Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 1052 (Word version) -- Senator Davis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 45, TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO COUNTY TREASURERS AND THE COLLECTION OF TAXES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-440, TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY MAY ADOPT ALTERNATE DATES FOR THE APPLICATION OF PENALTIES ON DELINQUENT TAXES, THE ISSUANCE OF THE COUNTY TREASURER'S EXECUTION TO THE OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT DELINQUENT TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, PENALTIES, AND COSTS, AND THE MAILING OF THE NOTICE OF DELINQUENT TAXES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1053 (Word version) -- Senators Williams, Alexander, Allen, Bennett, Campbell, Campsen, Cash, Climer, Corbin, Cromer, Davis, Fanning, Gambrell, Goldfinch, Gregory, Grooms, Harpootlian, Hembree, Hutto, Jackson, Johnson, Kimpson, Leatherman, Loftis, Malloy, Martin, Massey, J. Matthews, M. B. Matthews, McElveen, McLeod, Nicholson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Rice, Sabb, Scott, Senn, Setzler, Shealy, Sheheen, Talley, Turner, Verdin and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND DR. KRISHNAN FOR HIS FORTY-FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF MULLINS, MARION COUNTY, AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1054 (Word version) -- Senator Allen: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR DEACON HARRY ANDERSON NASH OF MAULDIN, TO RECOGNIZE HIM FOR BEING THE OLDEST DEACON CURRENTLY SERVING AT FLAT ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH, AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS DEDICATED AND FAITHFUL SERVICE.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

H. 5025 (Word version) -- Reps. Gagnon, West, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bennett, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brawley, Brown, Bryant, Burns, Calhoon, Caskey, Chellis, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cogswell, Collins, B. Cox, W. Cox, Crawford, Daning, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrest, Forrester, Fry, Funderburk, Garvin, Gilliam, Gilliard, Govan, Haddon, Hardee, Hart, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hyde, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kimmons, King, Kirby, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mace, Mack, Magnuson, Martin, Matthews, McCoy, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, McKnight, Moore, Morgan, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, B. Newton, W. Newton, Norrell, Oremus, Ott, Parks, Pendarvis, Pope, Ridgeway, Rivers, Robinson, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Toole, Trantham, Weeks, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, R. Williams, S. Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO APPLAUD THE SPARTANS OF TOAST ROBOTICS TEAM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST(r) LEGO(r) LEAGUE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE 2019-2020 FIRST(r) ROBOTICS SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM ON ADVANCING TO THE FIRST(r) WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 5031 (Word version) -- Reps. Funderburk, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bennett, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brawley, Brown, Bryant, Burns, Calhoon, Caskey, Chellis, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cogswell, Collins, B. Cox, W. Cox, Crawford, Daning, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrest, Forrester, Fry, Gagnon, Garvin, Gilliam, Gilliard, Govan, Haddon, Hardee, Hart, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hyde, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kimmons, King, Kirby, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mace, Mack, Magnuson, Martin, Matthews, McCoy, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, McKnight, Moore, Morgan, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, B. Newton, W. Newton, Norrell, Oremus, Ott, Parks, Pendarvis, Pope, Ridgeway, Rivers, Robinson, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Toole, Trantham, Weeks, West, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, R. Williams, S. Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CAMDEN-KERSHAW COUNTY BRANCH, NAACP, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE BRANCH ON ITS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF CAMDEN AND KERSHAW COUNTY.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 5039 (Word version) -- Rep. V. S. Moss: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ZACHARY CONKLIN OF CHEROKEE COUNTY FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

INVITATIONS ACCEPTED

The PRESIDENT ordered the following invitations placed on the Calendar:

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Members and Staff, Reception, The Palmetto Club, 1231 Sumter Street, by the South Carolina Funeral Directors Association

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 5:30pm-9:00pm
Members and Staff, Reception, Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main Street, by the South Carolina Telecommunications and Broadband Association

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 5:30pm-7:00pm
Members Only, Reception, Columbia Marriott, 1200 Hampton Street, by the Municipal Association of South Carolina

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - 8:00am-10:00am
Members and Staff, Breakfast, 112 Blatt, by the South Carolina Conservation Coalition

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - 11:30pm-1:30pm
Members Only, Luncheon, 112 Blatt, by the South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - 5:30pm-7:30pm
Members Only, Reception, The Palmetto Club, 1231 Sumter Street, by the South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners

Thursday, February 6, 2020 - 8:00am-10:00am
Members and Staff, Breakfast, 112 Blatt, by the South Carolina American Water Works Association - Water Utility Council

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Members and Staff, Reception, Columbia Convention Center, by the South Carolina Associations of Realtors

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - 6:00pm-8:00pm
Members and Staff, Reception, Hilton Columbia Center, Senate Street, by The College of Charleston

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - 4:00pm-6:00pm
Members and Staff, Reception, Seawells Banquet and Reception Center, by the Call Me Mister Program

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 8:00am-10:00am
Members Only, Breakfast, 112 Blatt, by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 11:30am-2:00pm
Members Only, Luncheon, 112 Blatt, by ABLE South Carolina

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - 12:00pm-2:00pm
Member Only, Luncheon, The Palmetto Club, by the South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association

Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 8:00am-10:00am
Members Only, Breakfast, 112 Blatt, by the South Carolina Arts Alliance

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 6:00pm-8:00pm
Members and Staff, Reception, The Hall at Senate's End, 320 Senate Street, by Clemson University and Clemson University Foundation

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 8:00am-10:00am
Members and Staff, Breakfast, 112 Blatt, by the National Federation of the Blind of SC, Inc.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 11:30am-2:00pm
Members Only, Luncheon, 112 Blatt, by the Independent Banks of South Carolina

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - 5:00pm-7:00pm
Members and Staff, Reception, The Palmetto Club, by the South Carolina Associations of Counties

Thursday, February 20, 2020 - 8:00am-10:00am
Members and Staff, Breakfast, 112 Blatt, by the South Carolina Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 5:30pm-7:00pm
Members Only, Reception, The Palmetto Club, by Silent Tears

Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - 6:00pm-8:00pm
Members and Staff, Reception, Main Course, 1626 Main Street, by the City of Columbia

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - 8:00am-10:00am
Members Only, Breakfast, 112 Blatt, by the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Foundation

Wednesday, February 26, 2020- 11:30am-2:00pm
Members and Staff, Luncheon, 112 Blatt, by United Way Association of South Carolina

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - 6:00pm-8:00pm
Members and Staff, Reception, Columbia Museum of Art, by the Florence County Economic Development Partnership & Florence County Progress

Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 8:00am-10:00am
Members and Staff, Breakfast, 112 Blatt, by the School Nutrition Assocation of South Carolina

Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 8:00am-10:00am
Members Only, Breakfast, Halls Chophouse, by the SC Speech Language and Hearing Association

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., January 28, 2020

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Reps. West, Caskey and Ott to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House on:

S. 455 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander, Climer and Davis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-630(A) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, TO PROVIDE THAT A BOARD OR COMMISSION SHALL ISSUE A TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL LICENSE TO THE SPOUSE OF AN ACTIVE DUTY MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-640(A) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE CONSIDERATION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE COMPLETED BY AN INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE MILITARY, TO PROVIDE THAT A PROFESSIONAL OR OCCUPATIONAL BOARD OR COMMISSION SHALL ACCEPT THE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE COMPLETED BY A MEMBER OF THE MILITARY IN ORDER TO SATISFY THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION OR APPROVAL FOR LICENSE EXAMINATION IN THIS STATE.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., January 28, 2020

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon the amendments proposed by the House to:

S. 16 (Word version) -- Senators Rankin and Cash: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-86(P) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO EMERGENCY REFILLS OF PRESCRIPTIONS BY PHARMACISTS, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF A PRESCRIPTION THAT MAY BE REFILLED WHEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE PRESCRIBER IS NOT OBTAINABLE FROM A TEN-DAY SUPPLY TO A THIRTY-DAY SUPPLY, AND TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS.
asks for a Committee of Conference, and has appointed Reps. Ridgeway, Spires and Parks to the committee on the part of the House.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

S. 16--CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED

Whereupon, Senators ALEXANDER, CROMER and SCOTT were appointed to the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 1040 (Word version) -- Senator Gambrell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION TO HONOR THEODORE A. "TED" MATTISON FOR HIS LIFETIME OF EXTRAORDINARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO ANDERSON COUNTY.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE INTERRUPTED DEBATE.

INTERRUPTED DEBATE

S. 419 (Word version) -- Senators Hembree, Malloy, Turner, Setzler, Sheheen and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CAREER OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESS FOR ALL ACT", TO PROVIDE FOR A STATEWIDE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS GOAL, STUDENT EMPOWERMENT, THE CREATION OF THE ZERO TO TWENTY COMMITTEE, ENHANCEMENTS TO WORKFORCE PREPARATION, EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT AND SATISFACTION, HELP FOR STUDENTS IN UNDERPERFORMING SCHOOLS, LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD ACCOUNTABILITY, AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. (Abbr. Title)

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the second reading of the Bill.

  Amendment No. 9

Senator CAMPSEN proposed the following amendment (419R026.SP.GEC), which was carried over:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, PART VI, page 57, line 36, by adding an appropriately numbered new SECTION to read:

/SECTION   _.   Chapter 25, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

  "ARTICLE 9

Teacher Bill of Rights

Section 59-25-910.   (A)   All certified public school teachers in South Carolina have a right to:

(1)   have their professional judgment and discretion concerning disciplinary action or instructional decisions in the classroom, made in accordance with written school and district policies provided to faculty, be fully respected by school and district officials;

(2)   take appropriate disciplinary measures, including the removal of persistently disruptive students, pursuant to school and district policies as referenced in item (1), to facilitate a learning environment built upon a mutual culture of respect between teachers and their assigned students;

(3)   work in a safe, secure, and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and free from recognized dangers, hazards, or threats that are causing or likely to cause serious injury or disability;

(4)   an unencumbered daily planning time, equal to no less of one quarter of their assigned instructional time, free from meetings, duties, or requirements incompatible with the effective planning of instruction;

(5)   be free of excessive and burdensome paperwork related to disciplinary actions, state or district evaluation procedures, and other administrative inquiries that prevent fulfillment of the teacher's primary directive to implement effective instruction for their students;

(6)   additional compensation for work time required above and beyond stated contracted days and established work day parameters for duties associated with their responsibilities as teachers;

(7)   receive, as teachers under induction contracts, leadership and support from school and district personnel, including the assignment of qualified mentors who:

(a)   commit to helping them become competent and confident professionals in the classroom; and

(b)   offer support and assistance as needed to meet performance standards and professional expectations; and

(8)   file a declaratory judgment action if schools or school districts establish policies or implement standard expectations of behavior that prevent teachers from exercising the rights stated herein.

(B)   No monetary damages may be awarded for violations of subsection (A). The court may award attorneys' fees at its discretion."   /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Senator HEMBREE spoke on the amendment.

Expression of Personal Interest

With unanimous consent and with Senator HEMBREE retaining the floor on S. 419, Senator M.B. MATTHEWS rose to an Expression of Personal Interest.

Senator HEMBREE resumed speaking on the amendment.

Senator DAVIS spoke on the amendment.

ACTING PRESIDENT PRESIDES

Senator TALLEY assumed the Chair.

PRESIDENT PRESIDES

At 4:08 P.M., the PRESIDENT assumed the Chair.

Objection

Senator DAVIS asked unanimous consent to proceed to Amendment No. 18.

Senator MASSEY objected.

Senator DAVIS continued speaking on the amendment.

Senator MALLOY spoke on the amendment.

Senator MASSEY spoke on the amendment.

Objection

Senator HEMBREE asked unanimous consent to proceed to Amendment No. 20, and immediately following Amendment No. 20, proceed to Amendment No. 18.

Senator MARTIN objected.

Senator MASSEY resumed speaking on the amendment.

ACTING PRESIDENT PRESIDES

Senator TURNER assumed the Chair.

PRESIDENT PRESIDES

At 6:52 P.M., the PRESIDENT assumed the Chair.

Senator MASSEY continued speaking on the amendment.

Senator MASSEY moved to carry over the amendment.

Senator MARTIN moved to table the motion to carry over Amendment No. 9.

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 13; Nays 26

AYES

Allen                     Davis                     Fanning
Harpootlian               Hutto                     Kimpson
Martin                    Matthews, Margie          McElveen
Nicholson                 Reese                     Sabb
Setzler

Total--13

NAYS

Alexander                 Bennett                   Campbell
Campsen                   Cash                      Climer
Corbin                    Cromer                    Gambrell
Goldfinch                 Gregory                   Hembree
Leatherman                Loftis                    Malloy
Massey                    Matthews, John            Peeler
Rankin                    Rice                      Scott
Senn                      Shealy                    Talley
Turner                    Williams

Total--26

The Senate refused to table the motion to carry over the amendment.

Senator MARTIN moved that the Senate stand adjourned.

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 6; Nays 34

AYES

Allen                     Davis                     Fanning
Kimpson                   Martin                    Sabb

Total--6

NAYS

Alexander                 Bennett                   Campbell
Campsen                   Cash                      Climer
Corbin                    Cromer                    Gambrell
Goldfinch                 Gregory                   Harpootlian
Hembree                   Hutto                     Johnson
Leatherman                Loftis                    Malloy
Massey                    Matthews, John            Matthews, Margie
McElveen                  Nicholson                 Peeler
Rankin                    Reese                     Rice
Scott                     Senn                      Setzler
Shealy                    Talley                    Turner
Williams

Total--34

The Senate refused to stand adjourned.

The question then was the motion to carry over the amendment.

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 27; Nays 13

AYES

Alexander                 Bennett                   Campbell
Campsen                   Cash                      Climer
Corbin                    Cromer                    Gambrell
Goldfinch                 Gregory                   Hembree
Leatherman                Loftis                    Malloy
Massey                    Matthews, John            Nicholson
Peeler                    Rankin                    Rice
Scott                     Senn                      Shealy
Talley                    Turner                    Williams

Total--27

NAYS

Allen                     Davis                     Fanning
Harpootlian               Hutto                     Johnson
Kimpson                   Martin                    Matthews, Margie
McElveen                  Reese                     Sabb
Setzler

Total--13

The Senate agreed to carry over the amendment.

Objection

Senator GOLDFINCH asked unanimous consent to proceed to Amendment No. 20.

Senator MARTIN objected.

Motion Adopted

On motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate agreed to stand adjourned.

Debate was interrupted by adjournment.

MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Senator SHEHEEN, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Samuel Eugene "Gene" Faulkenberry of Camden, S.C. Gene retired from DuPont and was the fire marshal for Kershaw County. He was a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church and attended Springvale Baptist Church. Gene enjoyed playing with his dog and grilling. Gene was a loving husband, devoted father and doting grandfather who will be dearly missed.

and

MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Senators McELVEEN and JOHNSON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mrs. Barbara Jean Pugh Elliott of Sumter, S.C. Barbara was the daughter of the late Allen and Lucinda Bosien Pugh and the wife of Willie "Bill" Elliott. She was a loving wife and devoted daughter who will be dearly missed.

ADJOURNMENT

At 7:05 P.M., on motion of Senator MASSEY, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 12:00 P.M.

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