WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2000
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The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark, as follows:
Almighty and gracious God Who feeds the birds and clothes the flowers and Who cares for each of us as though we were His only child, guard us against distrust and anxiety. Keep busy our minds with things that matter most and with things that are honorable and uplifting. Cause us to see our tasks as a sacred trust. Preserve the health of our bodies and the vigor of our minds, and use us always for the accomplishment of Your plans and purposes. Yours is the power and the glory now 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 yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
MOTION ADOPTED
Rep. BARFIELD moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of William A. "Red" White, which was agreed to.
INVITATION
On motion of Rep. FLEMING, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:
April 19, 2000
The Honorable Ron Fleming
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Fleming:
On behalf of the South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a free hearing screening and speech-language consultation on Wednesday, May 3, 2000, for Speech Language and Hearing Day at the State House. This event will be held in the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Jane B. Senn
President, SCSHA
REGULATION RECEIVED
The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:
Document No. 2514
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-149-130 and 59-104-20
LIFE and Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Appeals
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
April 26, 2000
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration August 24, 2000 (Subject to Sine Die Revision)
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
S. 1266 -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG SHALL BE REMOVED FROM ATOP THE STATE HOUSE, FROM THE FRONT GROUND-FLOOR FOYER OF THE STATE HOUSE, AND FROM THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND PLACED IN AN UNBREAKABLE GLASS DISPLAY CASE IN FRONT OF THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIER'S MONUMENT ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIRST NATIONAL FLAG OF THE CONFEDERACY (STARS AND BARS) SHALL BE DISPLAYED AT THE WOMEN'S MONUMENT TO THE CONFEDERACY ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNIVERSAL NEGRO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION FLAG (BLACK LIBERATION FLAG) SHALL BE DISPLAYED AT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MONUMENT ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FLAG SHALL FLY ATOP THE STATE HOUSE, BE DISPLAYED IN THE FRONT GROUND-FLOOR FOYER OF THE STATE HOUSE, AND IN THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1353 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE TWENTY-FIVE SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS NAMED TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S 2000 ALL-STATE ACADEMIC TEAM IN THE ALL-USA ACADEMIC TEAM COMPETITION FOR TECHNICAL COLLEGES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND JUNIOR COLLEGES SPONSORED BY PHI THETA KAPPA, THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND USA TODAY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1356 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BISHOP DR. A. J. BIXBY, JR. ON TWENTY YEARS OF DEDICATED AND DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1357 -- Senators Land, Drummond, Holland, Saleeby, J.V.Smith, Setzler, Leatherman, Leventis, McConnell, Moore, Peeler, Bryan, Courson, Giese, Matthews, Thomas, Wilson, Patterson, Russell, McGill, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Washington, Reese, Hayes, Courtney, Elliott, Ford, Glover, Gregory, Jackson, Martin, Mescher, Rankin, Ryberg, Short, Waldrep, Alexander, Fair, Hutto, Anderson, Ravenel, Branton, Grooms, Bauer and Richardson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO JOIN GOVERNOR JIM HODGES IN RECOGNIZING APRIL 24-28, 2000, AS "MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTION THAT MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL MAKES TO COMMUNITIES AROUND THE NATION AND SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, minor league baseball brings the spirit and enjoyment of America’s greatest game to local communities;
Whereas, South Carolina has a rich tradition of excellence in minor league baseball; and
Whereas, the people of the Palmetto State enjoy watching local teams whose players are excellent role models for children because they encourage participation in athletics and teach the value of community service; and
Whereas, South Carolina is proud to have watched many great athletes, including future Hall of Famers, begin their career in South Carolina; and
Whereas, the 2000 minor league season promises to excite and entertain as teams and players compete for major league recognition; and
Whereas, five major league teams in the State, including the Charleston Riverdogs, the Charlotte Knights, the Capital City Bombers, the Greenville Braves, and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, give South Carolinians great opportunities to watch America’s favorite pastime. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, joins Governor Jim Hodges in recognizing April 24-28, 2000, as “Minor League Baseball Week” throughout the State and encourages all South Carolinians to enjoy the nation’s favorite pastime throughout the season.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4976 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND GEORGE E. CALLAWAY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND MANY YEARS OF INVALUABLE PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION, AND TO WISH HIM AND HIS FAMILY MANY YEARS OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION.
The Resolution was adopted.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4977 -- Rep. Perry: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND ANDY OSWALD, JOHN HAMILTON, AND MARK PATTERSON OF AIKEN FOR THEIR HEROIC ASSISTANCE WITHOUT REGARD TO THEIR PERSONAL SAFETY IN APPREHENDING A BURGLAR WHO HAD ROBBED AND ASSAULTED THEIR NEIGHBOR.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4978 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE HONORABLE BILLY HILTON OF CLARENDON COUNTY FOR HIS EXCELLENT PUBLIC SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SUMMERTON TOWN COUNCIL.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4979 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE HONORABLE GILL FRIERSON OF CLARENDON COUNTY FOR HIS DEVOTED, OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SUMMERTON TOWN COUNCIL.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. KLAUBER, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4980 -- Rep. Klauber: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL "EAGLES" FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON CAPTURING THE CLASS AAAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives is extended to the Greenwood High School “Eagles” Football Team, coaches, and other school officials on Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and congratulated on capturing the Class AAAA State Football Championship.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4981 -- Reps. M. McLeod, Woodrum and Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION SALUTING THE PLAYERS AND COACHES OF WILSON HALL OF SUMTER COUNTY ON CAPTURING THE 1999-2000 SCISAA 3A BOYS STATE BASKETBALL CROWN.
The Resolution was adopted.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4982 -- Reps. J. Brown, Breeland, Clyburn, M. Hines and Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND COMMEND THE GRADUATES OF THE ALLEN UNIVERSITY CLASS OF 1950 WHO NOW CELEBRATE THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR GRADUATION AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THE MANY SUCCESSES AND ACHIEVEMENTS WHICH HAVE COME TO THEM IN THEIR LIVES AS A RESULT OF THE EXCELLENT EDUCATION RECEIVED AT ALLEN UNIVERSITY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4983 -- Reps. Howard and Rutherford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE W. J. KEENAN HIGH SCHOOL "RAIDERS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND THEIR COACHES FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON THE OCCASION OF WINNING THE 1999-2000 CLASS AAA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. HOWARD, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4984 -- Reps. Howard and Rutherford: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE W. J. KEENAN HIGH SCHOOL "RAIDERS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, SUPPORT PERSONNEL, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2000, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON WINNING THE 1999-2000 CLASS AAA STATE BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives be extended to the W. J. Keenan High School “Raiders” Boys Basketball Team, coaches, support personnel, and school officials on Thursday, April 27, 2000, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and congratulated on winning the 19992000 Class AAA State Boys Basketball Championship.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4985 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION JOINING THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF THE REVEREND RENA G. THOMPSON, A NATIVE OF COLUMBIA AND RESIDENT OF PHILADELPHIA, IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF HER ORDINATION INTO THE MINISTRY AND HER FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE IN AND THROUGH JESUS CHRIST.
The Resolution was adopted.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H.4986 -- Reps.Scott, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G.Brown, H.Brown, J.Brown, T.Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J.Hines, M.Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M.McLeod, W.McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H.Neal, J.M.Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F.Smith, J.Smith, R.Smith, D.Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING NEW EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH OF RICHLAND COUNTY UPON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS NINETIETH ANNIVERSARY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4987 -- Reps. Whatley, Breeland, Dantzler and Mack: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING STALL HIGH SCHOOL AFJROTC ON WINNING THIRD PLACE IN THE ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY CATEGORY IN THE CITY OF NORTH
CHARLESTON'S "CLEAN CITIES SWEEP" AS A PART OF THE "2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST".
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4988 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING EQUILON LUBRICANTS OF NORTH CHARLESTON ON WINNING FIRST PLACE IN THE BUSINESS CATEGORY IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S "CLEAN CITIES SWEEP" AS A PART OF THE "2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST".
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4989 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE EMBASSY SUITES CHARLESTON CONVENTION CENTER OF NORTH CHARLESTON ON WINNING SECOND PLACE IN THE BUSINESS CATEGORY IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S "CLEAN CITIES SWEEP" AS A PART OF THE "2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST".
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4990 -- Reps. Whatley, Whipper, Mack, Dantzler and Breeland: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING FAIRWINDS APARTMENTS OF NORTH CHARLESTON ON WINNING THIRD PLACE IN THE BUSINESS CATEGORY IN THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON'S "CLEAN CITIES SWEEP" AS A PART OF THE "2000 GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP CONTEST".
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. HOSEY, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4991 -- Rep. Hosey: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA SALKEHATCHIE CHAPTER NO. 828, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR SPONSORING THE "MOVING WALL", THE HALF SCALE REPLICA OF THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND TO JOIN WITH THEM IN CELEBRATING THIS MEMORIAL.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives be extended to the Vietnam Veterans of America Salkehatchie Chapter No. 828, on Thursday, April 27, 2000, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized for sponsoring the “Moving Wall”, the half scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and to join with them in celebrating this memorial.