TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001
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The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rep. ALTMAN as follows:
Most merciful God, we bow in these moments of prayer in acknowledgment of Your sovereignty and to ask for Your blessings. Remain close to us throughout the duties of this day that we may weave in the tapestry of life the radiant qualities of Your divine nature. As the flowers of Springtime put on garments of gold and crimson and purple through their partnership with light, so may our lives become as the gardens of the Lord clothed with the bright blossoms of the nature of our God. With our hands in Yours, may others see our service and “glorify our Father in Heaven.” We pray in thanksgiving and praise to Your name. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
MOTION ADOPTED
Rep. TAYLOR moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Carl Medlock of Laurens, which was agreed to.
REGULATION WITHDRAWN AND RESUBMITTED
Document No. 2583
Agency: Department of Insurance
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 38-3-110 et seq., 1-23-110 et seq., 38-77-530
South Carolina Reinsurance Facility Recoupment
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 29, 2001
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 29, 2001
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
March 15, 2001
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has confirmed the Governor’s appointment of:
Kershaw County Master-in-Equity
Term Commencing: June 30, 2001
Term Expiring: June 30, 2007
Seat: Master-in-Equity
Reappointment
The Honorable Jeffrey Marc Tzerman
Post Office Box 1317
Camden, South Carolina 29020
803-432-8459 Fax: 803-432-8018
Respectfully,
President of the Senate
Received as information.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. TAYLOR, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 3726 -- Reps. Taylor, Carnell and Wilder: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LAURENS HIGH SCHOOL "RAIDERS" GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, STAFF, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2001, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THEM ON WINNING THE CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Laurens High School “Raiders” Girls Basketball Team, their coaches, staff, and other school officials on Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and congratulating them on winning the Class AAAA State Championship.
The Resolution was adopted.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 3727 -- Reps. Taylor, Carnell and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE LAURENS HIGH SCHOOL "RAIDERS" GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE CLASS AAAA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 3728 -- Rep. Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE TWENTY-TWO SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS NAMED TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S 2001 ALL-STATE ACADEMIC TEAM.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 3729 -- Reps. Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Harrell, Owens and A.Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL "GREEN WAVE"
WRESTLING TEAM ON CAPTURING THE CLASS AAAA 2000-2001 STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3730 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO INCLUDE JURISDICTION TO HEAR CASES RELATED TO GRIEVANCES OF INMATES ASSIGNED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND CASES RELATED TO THE DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF PROBATION OR PAROLE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-27-45, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FILING PROCEDURES FOR POST CONVICTION RELIEF APPLICATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A TIME FRAME FOR POST CONVICTION RELIEF APPLICATIONS BASED ON DECISIONS IN INMATE GRIEVANCE MATTERS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3731 -- Reps. Cato, Chellis, Allen, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, J.Brown, Carnell, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Freeman, Harrison, Hinson, Huggins, Klauber, Leach, Lee, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, McCraw, Miller, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Sandifer, Simrill, Snow, Taylor, Vaughn, Webb, Whatley and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING EXAMINATIONS FOR LICENSURE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS SO AS TO REVISE TIME FRAMES FOR PROVIDING NOTICE OF EXAMINATION DATES AND FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS FOR EXAMINATION, TO REVISE REFERENCES TO THE TYPE OF EXAMINATIONS TO BE GIVEN, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ENGAGE THIRD PARTIES TO ASSIST WITH ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ADMINISTERING EXAMINATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-550, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO REVISE A REFERENCE TO WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3732 -- Rep. Coates: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING LICENSES, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-750 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ENTER INTO RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS WITH AUTHORITIES OF THE STATES OF GEORGIA, FLORIDA, NORTH CAROLINA, AND TENNESSEE WHEREBY A PERSON OVER SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE WHO HAS A VALID HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE ON HIS PERSON, ISSUED BY A RECIPROCATING STATE THAT EXTENDS THE SAME HUNTING AND FISHING PRIVILEGES TO PERSONS OVER SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE, MAY HUNT OR FISH IN THIS STATE WITHOUT PURCHASING A NONRESIDENT HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE IN THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 3733 -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE "HOLD HARMLESS" BASE YEAR IN THE REIMBURSEMENT DISTRIBUTION FORMULA FROM AMOUNTS RECEIVED BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 TO AMOUNTS RECEIVED IN THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3734 -- Reps. Knotts, Whatley, Harvin, Hayes, Askins, Chellis, Gourdine, J.Hines, Hosey, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Martin, McCraw, McGee, Meacham-Richardson, Phillips, Rhoad, Rice, Rutherford, Simrill, Snow, Weeks and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY LAWFULLY CARRY A PISTOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RETIRED, PREVIOUSLY-COMMISSIONED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER LAWFULLY MAY CARRY A PISTOL, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS RETIRED COMMISSIONED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS EMPLOYED AS PRIVATE DETECTIVES OR PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS TO CARRY A PISTOL, TO ALLOW CERTAIN PERSONS TO CARRY A PISTOL ANYWHERE WITHIN THE STATE, TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHO COMPLIES WITH HIS EMPLOYING AGENCY'S FIREARMS POLICY MAY CARRY FIREARMS WHILE OFF DUTY ANYWHERE IN THE STATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3735 -- Reps. Keegan, Whatley and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-11-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE" WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, SO AS TO ALSO INCLUDE DISEASES IDENTIFIED BY THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AS AN OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 42-11-30, RELATING TO THE PRESUMPTION THAT HEART OR RESPIRATORY DISEASE IN FIRE FIGHTERS AROSE OUT OF AND IN THE COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO ALSO APPLY THE PRESUMPTION TO TUBERCULOSIS AND TO HIV/AIDS, WHEN THERE MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSURE TO A BODILY FLUID, AND TO EXPAND THE PRESUMPTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, AND PARAMEDICS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 3736 -- Rep. Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 29, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION OF THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE TEACHING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORY TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE ADOPTION OF TEXTBOOKS WHICH INCORPORATE SOUTHERN HISTORY AND TO DEVELOP AND LOCATE MATERIALS FOR SOUTHERN HISTORY INSTRUCTION, AND TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL TO INSTRUCT STUDENTS IN SOUTHERN HISTORY BY THE 2001-02 SCHOOL YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3737 -- Reps. Talley, Littlejohn and Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-920, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAX ON ACCOMMODATIONS FOR TRANSIENTS, SO AS TO EXEMPT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR A SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENT WHOSE JOB, BUSINESS, OR PROFESSION REQUIRES HIS LOCATION AT MORE THAN ONE JOB SITE DURING ANY PERIOD OF LESS THAN NINETY CONTINUOUS DAYS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3738 -- Reps. Townsend and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 2002 MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DATES OF THE ELECTIONS, TERMS OF CANDIDATES ELECTED, METHOD OF NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES, FILLING OF VACANCIES, AND CONDUCT OF THE ELECTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S. 384 -- Senators Verdin, Branton, Ryberg, Patterson and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-630, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY CLASSIFYING CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES AS PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM EMPTY WEIGHT OF A TRUCK THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CLASSIFY AS A PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
S. 443 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY, RELATING TO FORMS OF PRACTICE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2575, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
S. 444 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD, RELATING TO PRACTICES OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, MASS APPRAISERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2579, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
S. 445 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, RELATING TO LICENSING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2526, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
S. 446 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSE RENEWAL, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2576, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
S. 447 -- Senators Grooms, Mescher, Branton and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1505, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SEASONS, TIMES, METHODS, EQUIPMENT AND SIZE AND TAKE LIMITS FOR SHAD, HERRING, AND STURGEON IN THE SANTEE RIVER SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO OPEN SEASON IN THE REDIVERSION CANAL FROM ST. STEPHEN DAM SEAWARD TO THE SEAWARD TERMINUS OF THE NORTHERN DIKE OF THE REDIVERSION CANAL, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SEASONS, TIMES, METHODS, EQUIPMENT AND SIZE AND TAKE LIMITS IN THE REDIVERSION CANAL FROM THE SEAWARD TERMINUS OF THE NORTHERN DIKE OF THE REDIVERSION CANAL SEAWARD TO THE SANTEE RIVER.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 3739 -- Rep. Harrison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE WONDERFULLY THRILLING FINISH TO ITS SEASON ACCOMPLISHED BY THE DREHER HIGH SCHOOL LADY BLUE DEVILS BASKETBALL TEAM WHO WON THE LAST SEVEN GAMES OF THEIR REGULAR SEASON AND THEN, IN A LAST SECOND UPSET VICTORY, BEAT A PREVIOUSLY UNBEATEN SQUAD FROM SENECA HIGH SCHOOL TO WIN THE CLASS AAA GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ON MARCH 10, 2001.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 3740 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G.Brown, J.Brown, R.Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J.Hines, M.Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H.Neal, J.M.Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C.Smith, F.N.Smith, G.M.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, W.D.Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Witherspoon, A.Young and J.Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE APPRECIATION AND FRIENDSHIP OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CHARLES FENNELL REID FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SPEAKER AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AS THE CHIEF OF STAFF AND COUNSEL TO THE SPEAKER AND TO WISH HIM EVERY SUCCESS IN HIS NEW POSITION AS AN ATTORNEY IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR.