TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2015

Indicates Matter Stricken

Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 12:00 noon.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:

Our thought for today is from Ezekiel 36:25: “I will sprinkle clean water upon you--I will cleanse you.”

Let us pray. Fountain of life, water us at just the right time, so that we can grow deep roots in You. As the rain sprinkles us, O God, wash over us with Your love and faithfulness and give these Representatives and staff the knowledge, courage, and drive to carry the agenda forward to produce good things for this State. Bestow Your blessings upon our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, staff, and all who labor in these Halls of Government. Protect our defenders of freedom, at home and abroad, as they protect us. Heal the wounds, those seen and those hidden, of our brave warriors. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. 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 PRO TEMPORE.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ordered it confirmed.

SPEAKER IN CHAIR

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. POPE moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Ms. Rosa Mae Jones of Rock Hill, which was agreed to.

SILENT PRAYER

The House stood in silent prayer for the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.

SILENT PRAYER

The House stood in silent prayer for The Friendship Nine Civil Rights Protesters.

REPORT RECEIVED

The following was received:

JOINT TRANSPORTATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

FINAL REPORT OF QUALIFICATIONS

The Joint Transportation Review Committee met on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, to consider the qualifications of applicants for the 3rd District of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission. The Committee unanimously made the following findings:

Dr. Ben H. Davis, Jr., Greenwood QUALIFIED

Mr. Rhett Dominick, Greenwood QUALIFIED

This report became final at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2015. Candidates may now solicit pledges of votes. Members of the General Assembly are now free to pledge votes to elect a candidate.

Relating to the election, Section 571325 of the South Carolina Code of Laws stipulates:

Legislators residing in the congressional district shall meet upon written call of a majority of the members of the delegation of each district at a time and place to be designated in the call for the purpose of electing a commissioner to represent the district. A majority present, either in person or by written proxy, of the delegation from a given congressional district constitutes a quorum for the purpose of electing a district commissioner. No person may be elected commissioner who fails to receive a majority vote of the members of the delegation.

The delegation must be organized by the election of a chairman and a secretary, and the delegations of each congressional district shall adopt such rules as they consider proper to govern the election. Any absentee may vote by written proxy. When the election is completed, the chairman and the secretary of the delegation shall immediately transmit the name of the person elected to the Secretary of State who shall issue to the person, after he has taken the usual oath of office, a certificate of election as commissioner. The Governor shall then issue a commission to the person, and pending the issuance of the commission, the certificate of election is sufficient warrant to the person to perform all of the duties and functions of his office as commissioner. Each commissioner shall serve until his successor is elected and qualified.

Further, Section 571330 stipulates that "[f]or the purposes of electing a commission member, a legislator shall vote only in the congressional district in which he resides."

Contact: David Owens 803.212.6402

Received as information.

INVITATIONS

On motion of Rep. BALES, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of SC Economic Developers' Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Capital City Club.

Sincerely,

Keely Yates

SCEDA Association Executive

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of Atlantic Institute, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Capital City Club.

Sincerely,

Paula Ludwig

Executive Assistant, Atlantic Institute

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of Foundation for SC Commission for the Blind, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,

Mary Sonksen

Secretary, Foundation for SC Commission for the Blind

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,

Pat G. Smith

Director, Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Clarion Town House.

Sincerely,

Brad Dean

President and CEO, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of SC Children's Hospital Collaborative, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,

Maggie Michael

Executive Director, SC Children's Hospital Collaborative

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of SC HIV Task Force, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,

Jim Manning

Executive Committee Member, SC HIV

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of SC Association of Community Economic Development the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held Wednesday, February 11, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,

DeAnn Glover

SC Association of Community Economic Development

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of SC Housing Corp/ SC HELP the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held Thursday, February 12, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,

Valarie M. Williams, Executive Director

SC Housing Corp/ SC HELP

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of South Carolina Judges Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Clarion Town House.

Sincerely,

Paul M Burch

SC Circuit Court of the Fourth District

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

Sincerely,

Mike Couick

President and CEO, Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf SC Association of Probate Judges the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,

Mary Blunt

Probate Judge, Dorchester County

2nd Vice President, SC Association of Probate Judges

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of United Way Association of SC the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,

Emily Schrank

Associate of Policy and Advocacy, United Way Association of SC

Tuesday, January, 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of South Carolina Association of Counties the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites.

Sincerely,

Michael B. Cone

Executive Director, SC Association of Counties

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Palmetto Club.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Crone

Executive Director, SCATCC

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of Spartanburg Water the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,

Rebecca F. West

Water Utility Council, Spartanburg Water

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of Greater York Chamber of Commerce the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Columbia Convention Center.

Sincerely,

Paul D. Boger

Executive Director, Greater York Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of SC Association of Conservation Districts the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Seawell's.

Sincerely,

Mary Hill

SCACD Executive Director

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of Community Association Institute the Members of the House of Representatives and staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,

W. Press Courtney, Chairman

Community Association Institute LAC

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of SC Optometric Physicians Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Palmetto Club.

Sincerely,

Dr. Wayne Cannon

President, SC Optometric Physicians Association

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of College of Charleston the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Palmetto Club.

Sincerely,

P. George Benson

President, College of Charleston

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Honorable Jimmy C. Bales

Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Bales:

On behalf of SC Vocational Rehabilitation Association the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,

Mark G. Wade

SCVRA Liaison

REGULATIONS RECEIVED

The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:

Document No. 4539

Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-60-05 et seq.

Consumer Electronic Equipment Collection and Recovery

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 20, 2015

Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 20, 2015

Document No. 4517

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Real Estate Commission

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, and 405760

Fees

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 23, 2015

Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2015

Document No. 4519

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Soil Classifier Advisory Council

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, and 406570

Fees

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 23, 2015

Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2015

Document No. 4515

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Examiners in Psychology

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, and 405585

Fees

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 23, 2015

Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2015

Document No. 4516

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Real Estate Appraisers Board

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, 40-60-10, and 40-60-50

Annual Fee Schedule

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 23, 2015

Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2015

Document No. 4515

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners in Psychology

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40150, 40170, and 405585

Fees

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 23, 2015

Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2015

Document No. 4514

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and PsychoEducational Specialists

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40150, 40170, and 407560

Fees

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 23, 2015

Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2015

Document No. 4513

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Podiatry Examiners

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40150, 40170, and 405140

Fees

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 23, 2015

Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2015

Document No. 4512

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40150, 40170, 404550, and 404560

Fees

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 23, 2015

Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2015

Document No. 4511

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners in Opticianry

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40150, 40170, 403860, and 4038250

Fees

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 23, 2015

Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2015

Document No. 4510

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Nursing

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40150, 40170, and 403310

Fees

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 23, 2015

Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2015

Document No. 4509

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Medical Examiners

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40150, 40170, and 404710

Fees

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 23, 2015

Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2015

Document No. 4507

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Long Term Health Care Administrators

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40150, 40170, and 403560

Fees [and Fee Schedule]

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 23, 2015

Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2015

Document No. 4505

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Funeral Service

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40170, 401950, and 401960

Fees

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 23, 2015

Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2015

Document No. 4506

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Registration for Geologists

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40150, 40170, 407750, and 407760

Fees

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 23, 2015

Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2015

Document No. 4504

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Environmental Certification Board

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40150, 40170, and 402360

Fees

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 23, 2015

Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2015

Document No. 4502

Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Dentistry

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40150, 40170, and 401540

Fees

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 23, 2015