THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2004
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr. as follows:
Our thought for today is from Psalm 37:3: “Trust in the Lord and do good. Dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.”
Let us pray. Almighty and eternal God, give us trust and hope as Representatives and staff wrestle with the great task before them. Give them strength and courage to do the right thing for the right reason. Be our helper in time of need. Bless our leaders of the State and Nation and protect our defenders of freedom. Keep them safe. Hear our prayer, O God. 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.
MOTION ADOPTED
Rep. J.BROWN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Hale W. C. Kennedy of Columbia, which was agreed to.
INVITATIONS
On motion of Rep. LEACH, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:
December 2, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the SC Association of Probate Judges the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Clarion Town House Hotel.
Sincerely,
Sandra S. Estridge
Lancaster County Probate Judge
December 2, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the SC Self-Insurers Association the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2004, from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in Room 221 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Mobashir Salahuddin
Executive Director
December 2, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the SC Athletic Trainers’ Association the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at 12:00 noon in Room 221 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Kent Atkins
President
August 5, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the Construction Industry Association, Carolinas AGC the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the Koger Center for the Arts on February 4, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Stephen P. Gennett
President and CEO
December 3, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of Reach Out and Read South Carolina the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2004, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in Room 221 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Callee Boulware
December 2, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Arts Alliance the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2004, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Capital City Club.
Sincerely,
Betty J. Plumb
Executive Director
December 2, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Supreme Court Justices, the Court of Appeals, the Circuit Court Judges, the Family Court Judges, and the Masters-In-Equity of South Carolina the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the National Guard Armory.
Sincerely,
Judge Paul M. Burch
December 2, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Transportation Policy and Research Council the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2004, from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at the Clarion Town House Hotel.
Sincerely,
Robert Zuelsdorf
President
December 2, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2004, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in Room 221 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Sheila S. Breitweiser, ED.D.
President
December 2, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Cable Television Association the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Capital City Club.
Sincerely,
Patti Hall
Director of Communications
December 2, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the March of Dimes, South Carolina Chapter and the South Carolina Perinatal Association the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2004, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 221 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Karen Waldrop Jeannie Thompson
Director of Program Services President
March of Dimes, SC Chapter SC Perinatal Association
December 2, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Registration and Election Officials the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Seawell’s Banquet and Reception Center.
Sincerely,
Marilyn W. Bowers, Chairperson
Legislative Reception Committee
December 2, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Baptist Convention the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2004, at noon on the State House Grounds.
Sincerely,
B. Carlisle Driggers Joseph A. Mack, Director
Director Christian Life Concerns
December 2, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the Municipal Association of South Carolina the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2004, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Adam’s Mark Hotel.
Sincerely,
Lilliam Brock Flemming
President
December 2, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2004, from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at the Capital City Club.
Sincerely,
Ashleigh Britton
President
December 2, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Seawell’s Restaurant.
Sincerely,
Linda M. Tansill
Executive Director
December 2, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2004, from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.
Sincerely,
Alexa Booth
Public Affairs Coordinator
January 21, 2004
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the American Legislative Exchange Council the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the Clarion Town House Hotel on Wednesday, February 25, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm.
Sincerely,
Gary Barrett
Director of Membership
December 2, 2003
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and the South Carolina Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2004, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in Room 221 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Regina M. Fields, M.S.
Chairperson
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., January 21, 2004
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.500:
S. 500 -- Senators McConnell, Ford and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-495, SO AS TO DEFINE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER AND TO PROVIDE THAT CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER RECORDS ARE CONFIDENTIAL.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
REGULATIONS RECEIVED
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:
Document No. 2876
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-25-110
Requirements for Additional Areas of Certification
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 21, 2004
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 20, 2004
Document No. 2875
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-25-110
Additional Areas of Certification
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 21, 2004
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 20, 2004
Document No. 2871
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-1-10 et seq.; 48-1-30 and 48-1-50
Water Quality Certification
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 21, 2004
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 20, 2004
Document No. 2879
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-18-1300, 59-18-1310, 59-18-1510, 59-139-05, and 59-20-60
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
District and School Comprehensive Planning
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 21, 2004
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 20, 2004
Document No. 2877
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-25-110
Requirements for Initial Certification at the Advanced Level
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 21, 2004
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 20, 2004
Document No. 2878
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-29-170
Gifted and Talented
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 21, 2004
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 20, 2004
Document No. 2881
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-18-1110 and 59-18-1120
Flexibility Through Deregulation Program
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 21, 2004
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 20, 2004
Document No. 2880
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-5-65, 59-18-300, 59-18-310, and 59-18-320
End-of-Course Tests
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 21, 2004
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 20, 2004
Document No. 2843
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-6-90
Recipient Utilization
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 22, 2004
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 21, 2004
Document No. 2872
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-1-10 et seq.
Air Pollution Control Regulations and Standards
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 22, 2004
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 21, 2004
Document No. 2839
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-6-90
Hearing Procedure
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 22, 2004
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee