TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2001
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The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rep. HAYES as follows:
O God, our Father, Who has placed us here and given us work to do, give us the desire to do it as in Your sight. Deliver us from coldness of heart which is not attuned to Your plans, and from littleness of faith that will not ask for Your help. Forbid that we should live for ourselves alone. Whether our tasks be humble or that we carry great responsibilities, may we give it our best. In toil or in rest, in hardship or in comfort, in sorrow or in joy, may we be like Enoch of old who “walked with God.” Be with us this day and always. 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. DAVENPORT moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of John N. Owens, Sr. of Boiling Springs, which was agreed to.
REGULATIONS RECEIVED
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:
Document No. 2582
Agency: Department of Insurance
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 38-3-110(2), et seq., 1-23-110, et seq., 38-90-10, et seq.
Captive Insurance Companies
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 5, 2001
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 5, 2001
Document No. 2580
Agency: Department of Insurance
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 38-3-110(2),
1-23-110, et seq., 38-78-110
Service Contracts
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 5, 2001
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 5, 2001
Document No. 2597
Agency: Workers' Compensation Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 42-3-30
Admission of Expert's Report as Evidence
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 5, 2001
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 5, 2001
REGULATION WITHDRAWN
Document No. 2433
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Audiology License - Hearing Aid Dispensing; Speech-Language Pathology - Augmentative and/or Alternative Communication Devices
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 11, 2000
Referred to Medical Affairs Committee
20000223 Committee Request Withdrawal
120 Day Period Tolled
20010131 Withdrawn
REGULATION WITHDRAWN
Document No. 2469
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Board of Pharmacy
Registration Procedure and Waiver of Fee for Volunteer Pharmacy Technicians in Free Medical Clinics
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 11, 2000
Referred to Medical Affairs Committee
20000223 Committee Request Withdrawal
120 Day Period Tolled
20010131 Withdrawn
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 3457 -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Harrell, Cato, Sharpe, Townsend, Kelley and Robinson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING RONALD WILSON REAGAN, OUR NATION'S FORTIETH PRESIDENT, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS NINETIETH BIRTHDAY ON FEBRUARY 6, 2001, AND DECLARING FEBRUARY SIXTH TO BE "RONALD REAGAN DAY".
The Resolution was adopted.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. QUINN, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 3458 -- Reps. Quinn and Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONING OF A PORTRAIT OF REPRESENTATIVE TERRY E. HASKINS TO BE PLACED IN THE STATE HOUSE.
Whereas, Representative Terry E. Haskins, our beloved Speaker Pro Tempore, was struck down on October 24, 2000, at the young age of fortyfive by a disease he fought valiantly for years; and
Whereas, Representative Terry E. Haskins was a dedicated public servant, having served House District 22 in Greenville County since 1987 and serving as the House Minority Leader from 1988 through 1992. In 1994, he was elected to the position he held until his untimely passing, that of Speaker Pro Tempore; and
Whereas, Representative Haskins played instrumental roles in the resolution of many pivotal issues the State faced in the 1990’s; and
Whereas, Terry was the architect of the law that successfully and finally banished video gambling in the State of South Carolina; and
Whereas, Representative Haskins was one of the first Republicans to advocate, with sensitivity and courage, the removal of the Confederate Flag from the State House dome; and
Whereas, equipped with superb communicative skills, Representative Haskins developed a reputation for bringing together people of different positions and solving the thorniest of problems that came before the General Assembly; and
Whereas, Terry Haskins’ oratorical skills and intellectual capacity were legendary at the State House and in other forums in which he participated; and
Whereas, it is with great sadness that the State witnessed the passing of this great statesman who leaves a legacy the breadth of which will not be equaled in the near future. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the General Assembly authorizes the placing of a portrait of Representative Terry E. Haskins, with an appropriate ceremony of the House of Representatives, in the State House as a memorial and tribute to this great South Carolinian.
Be it further resolved that the Clerks of the House and Senate determine an appropriate artist to paint the portrait. The Clerks shall consult with the South Carolina Museum and the South Carolina Arts Commission. The portrait shall measure no more than thirtysix inches high and thirtytwo inches wide. It must be hung on a wall located in the stairwell leading from the first to the second floor of the State House on its western side, which leads to the Chamber of the House of Representatives. The cost of obtaining the portrait must be paid by private contributions.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 3459 -- Reps. Stuart, Cobb-Hunter, Govan, Ott and Sharpe: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE HENRY M. CHAPLIN, CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE SILVER SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY, AND THE DISTRICT'S STAFF FOR MAKING MONUMENTAL STRIDES IN PROVIDING CLEAN, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE WATER TO ITS CLIENTS AND IN THE EXPANSION OF THE DISTRICT'S SERVICE AREA, THEREBY IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC CLIMATE OF THAT PORTION OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. STUART, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 3460 -- Rep. Stuart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL TIGER BAND ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2001, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMENDING THEM ON WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AA MARCHING BAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives extend the privilege of the floor to the members of the Swansea High School Tiger Band on Wednesday, February 7, 2001, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of commending them on winning the 2000 Class AA Marching Band State Championship.
The Resolution was adopted.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 3461 -- Rep. Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL TIGER BAND FOR WINNING THE 2000 CLASS AA MARCHING BAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 265 -- Senators Bauer and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND CARL M. HUST OF IRMO FOR HIS DEDICATION AND HARD WORK SPENT DEVELOPING FULL RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE LIVING IN THE IRMO AND CHAPIN COMMUNITIES, AND TO HONOR HIM FOR THE LEADERSHIP ROLES HE HAS ASSUMED, AT VARIOUS TIMES OVER THE LAST THIRTY YEARS, ON THE LEXINGTON/RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ON THE IRMO-CHAPIN RECREATION COMMISSION.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H.3462 -- Reps.Campsen, Allison, Askins, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Coates, Coleman, Cotty, Dantzler, Delleney, Easterday, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hinson, Huggins, Jennings, Knotts, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lourie, Lucas, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C.Smith, G.M.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, W.D.Smith, Snow, Stuart, Tripp, Walker, Whatley, Wilder, Wilkins, A.Young and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION BY ADDING CHAPTER 59 ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK ACT SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING GRANTS AND LOANS TO PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ENTITIES TO ACQUIRE INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY WORTHY OF CONSERVATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF THE BANK, TO PROVIDE THOSE ENTITIES ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE BANK GRANTS, TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK TRUST FUND TO RECEIVE BANK REVENUES, AND TO PROVIDE THE CRITERIA WHICH THE BANK MUST USE IN JUDGING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS; TO ESTABLISH THE "CONSERVE SOUTH CAROLINA" MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE AND PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE OF THE EXTRA FEE FOR THIS PLATE MUST BE CREDITED TO THE TRUST FUND ESTABLISHED BY THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUES OF THE STATE PORTION OF THE DEED RECORDING FEE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE IS INSTEAD CREDITED TO THE TRUST FUND ESTABLISHED BY THIS ACT AND PHASE IN THESE REVENUES OVER TWO FISCAL YEARS; TO EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC ENTITIES CONVEYING A CONSERVATION EASEMENT HAVE THAT CONVEYANCE APPROVED BY THE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM CERTAIN EASEMENTS CONVEYED BY COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES THAT INVOLVE GRANTS OR LOANS BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 59, TITLE 48, ADDED BY THIS ACT AND THE REMAINING PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT JULY 1, 2012, UNLESS THESE PROVISIONS ARE REENACTED OR OTHERWISE EXTENDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE WINDING-UP OF THE AFFAIRS OF THE BANK.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3463 -- Reps. J. H. Neal, J. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Gourdine, Hosey, Lloyd, Mack, Moody-Lawrence, Parks and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT BE EXECUTED IF THE PERSON WAS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OLD WHEN THE CRIME WAS COMMITTED AND TO DELETE THE MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCE OF BEING UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN WHEN THE CRIME WAS COMMITTED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 3464 -- Reps. Altman and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-340, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF NUMBERS AND CERTIFICATES FOR MOTORBOATS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION REQUIRING A FEE DO NOT APPLY TO MOTORBOATS OWNED BY A VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD THAT ARE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE RESCUE SQUAD.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 3465 -- Reps. Easterday, Allison, Altman, Barrett, G.Brown, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Coleman, Davenport, Hamilton, Harrison, Haskins, Law, Leach, McLeod, Moody-Lawrence, Rice, Robinson, Sandifer, F.N. Smith, W.D. Smith, Stille, Tripp, Vaughn and A.Young: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 58, CHAPTER 3, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, BY ADDING SECTION 58-3-230 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE UNAUTHORIZED CHANGE OF A CUSTOMER'S UTILITY SERVICE PROVIDER AND TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 3466 -- Reps. J. Young, G. M. Smith, Weeks, G. Brown and J.H.Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF WOODROW AVINS OF SUMTER AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
ROLL CALL
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Allen / Allison / AltmanBales / Barfield / Barrett
Battle / Bingham / Bowers
Breeland / Brown, G. / Brown, J.
Brown, R. / Campsen / Carnell
Cato / Chellis / Clyburn
Cobb-Hunter / Coleman / Cooper
Cotty / Dantzler / Davenport
Delleney / Easterday / Emory
Fleming / Freeman / Frye
Gilham / Gourdine / Govan
Hamilton / Harrell / Harrison
Haskins / Hayes / Hines, J.
Hines, M. / Hinson / Hosey
Howard / Huggins / Keegan
Kelley / Kennedy / Kirsh
Klauber / Knotts / Law
Leach / Lee / Limehouse
Littlejohn / Lloyd / Loftis
Lourie / Lucas / Mack
Martin / McCraw / McGee
McLeod / Meacham-Richardson / Merrill
Miller / Neal, J.H. / Neal, J.M.
Neilson / Ott / Owens
Parks / Perry / Phillips
Quinn / Rhoad / Rice
Riser / Rivers / Robinson
Rodgers / Rutherford / Sandifer
Scarborough / Scott / Sharpe
Simrill / Sinclair / Smith, D.C.
Smith, G.M. / Smith, J.E. / Smith, J.R.
Smith, W.D. / Snow / Stille
Stuart / Talley / Taylor
Thompson / Townsend / Tripp
Trotter / Vaughn / Walker
Webb / Weeks / Whatley
Whipper / White / Wilder
Wilkins / Witherspoon / Young, A.
Young, J.
STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, February 6.
Harry Askins / Fletcher SmithVincent Sheheen / Tracy Edge
Larry Koon / Alex Harvin
Marty Coates / Douglas Jennings
Bessie Moody-Lawrence
Total Present--124
DOCTOR OF THE DAY
Announcement was made that Dr. Terry Dodge of Rock Hill is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
CO-SPONSORS ADDED AND REMOVED
In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names of cosponsors may be added. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a cosponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or cosponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member’s or cosponsor’s written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee.”