THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2003
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 100:5: “For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.”
Let us pray. Almighty God, You have provided for us all that is needed to work in this place. Smile on us and through us, God of infinite favor, so that we might be channels of Your grace for others and instruments of Your will. Give wisdom and vision to our leaders in State and nation. Protect our troops in harm’s way. Hear our prayer, mighty 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. BOWERS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of former Senator and House member James P. Harrelson of Colleton County, which was agreed to.
STATEMENT FOR THE JOURNAL
Yesterday, on April 30, former House member James Pershing Harrelson, affectionately known as “Preacher” Harrelson, of Colleton County, died.
Mr. Harrelson devoted his entire life to public service for our great State and became a Lowcountry legend at a very early age.
He was a Palmetto Gentleman, a minister, a State Representative, a State Senator, a lawyer, and a man of principle with unequalled devotion to all. He is a great South Carolina hero.
Rep. Bowers
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3701 -- Reps. Hinson, Merrill, Lloyd, Dantzler, Frye, Gourdine, Koon, Mahaffey, Neilson, Parks, M.A.Pitts, Altman, Toole, Umphlett and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-17-135, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHARACTER EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TEACHER IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL OF THIS STATE SHALL INDICATE A LETTER GRADE AND COMMENTS ON A STUDENT'S REPORT CARD UNDER THE SUBJECT HEADING OF "CONDUCT" AS AN ASSESSMENT OF HOW THE STUDENT EXPRESSES CERTAIN CHARACTERISTICS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4130 -- Reps. Cato and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-117 SO AS TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS THAT ADVERSELY IMPACT SMALL BUSINESSES, TO DEFINE "SMALL BUSINESS", TO REQUIRE EXAMINATION OF REGULATORY ALTERNATIVES, TO PROVIDE FOR REVIEW OF AN AGENCY DECISION IN THIS CONNECTION, TO REQUIRE REVIEW OF AGENCY REGULATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF PROMOTING FLEXIBILITY IN PROMULGATING REGULATIONS THAT ADVERSELY IMPACT SMALL BUSINESSES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR EMERGENCY REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE "SMALL BUSINESSES" AND A REFERENCE TO SECTION 1-23-117; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN AGENCY
SUBMITTING A REGULATION FOR REVIEW TO ALSO SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTS AN AGENCY IS REQUIRED TO PREPARE PURSUANT TO THIS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4132 -- Reps. Sheheen, Cotty and Coleman: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 27, TITLE 49, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LAKE WYLIE MARINE COMMISSION, SO AS TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 49-27-10 THROUGH 49-27-90 AS ARTICLE 1, AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE LAKE WATEREE MARINE COMMISSION AND PROVIDE FOR ITS JURISDICTION, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR IMMUNITY FOR AN OFFICER OF THE LAKE WATEREE MARINE COMMISSION FOR CERTAIN ACTIONS WHEN ACTING IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY WITHIN HIS TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.
On motion of Rep. COLEMAN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 657 -- Senator Martin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON APRIL 22 AND 23, 2003, BY THE STUDENTS OF HOLLY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN PICKENS COUNTY, WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO EMERGENCY FLOOR REPAIR NECESSITATED BY SEVERE WATER DAMAGE, ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
On motion of Rep. OWENS, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4131 -- Rep. Ceips: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CAPTAIN SAMMY BRELAND OF BEAUFORT, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS FIRE MARSHAL OF BEAUFORT AND PORT ROYAL, TO THANK HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THIS STATE AND TO BEAUFORT COUNTY THROUGH HIS COURAGEOUS WORK IN FIREFIGHTING, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Resolution was adopted.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4133 -- Rep. Hinson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SIR KNIGHT MICHAEL W. TELESCO FOR FIFTY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4134 -- Reps. J.Brown, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G.Brown, R.Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J.Hines, M.Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H.Neal, J.M.Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H.Pitts, M.A.Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C.Smith, F.N.Smith, G.M.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, W.D.Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE LIFE OF REVEREND ISAAC BARTLEY BUTLER OF EASTOVER AND TO EXTOL HIM FOR HIS COUNTLESS ACTS OF GOOD DEEDS AND HIS FERVENT FIGHT FOR IMPROVING THE LIVES OF SO MANY PEOPLE IN THE STATE.
The Resolution was adopted.
ROLL CALL
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Allen / Altman / AnthonyBailey / Bales / Barfield
Battle / Bingham / Bowers
Branham / Breeland / G.Brown
J.Brown / R.Brown / Cato
Ceips / Chellis / Clark
Clemmons / Clyburn / Coates
Cobb-Hunter / Coleman / Cooper
Cotty / Delleney / Duncan
Edge / Emory / Freeman
Gilham / Gourdine / Govan
Hagood / Hamilton / Harrell
Harrison / Haskins / Hayes
Herbkersman / J.Hines / M.Hines
Hinson / Hosey / Howard
Huggins / Keegan / Kennedy
Kirsh / Leach / Lee
Limehouse / Littlejohn / Lloyd
Loftis / Lourie / Lucas
Mack / Mahaffey / McCraw
McGee / McLeod / Merrill
Miller / Moody-Lawrence / J.H.Neal
J.M.Neal / Neilson / Ott
Owens / Parks / Perry
Phillips / Pinson / E.H.Pitts
M.A.Pitts / Rhoad / Rice
Rivers / Sandifer / Scarborough
Sheheen / Simrill / Sinclair
Skelton / D.C.Smith / F.N.Smith
J.E.Smith / Snow / Stewart
Stille / Talley / Taylor
Thompson / Toole / Townsend
Tripp / Trotter / Umphlett
Walker / Whipper / White
Whitmire / Wilkins / Witherspoon
Young
STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, May 1.
Roland Smith / Doug SmithThad Viers / Larry Koon
Marion Frye / Becky Martin
Todd Rutherford / David Weeks
G. Murrell Smith / Ralph Davenport
Richard Quinn
Alex Harvin / Douglas Jennings
John Scott
Total Present--120
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The SPEAKER granted Rep. RICHARDSON a leave of absence for the day due to illness.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The SPEAKER granted Rep. J.R.SMITH a leave of absence for the remainder of the day to speak at a funeral.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The SPEAKER granted Rep. VAUGHN a leave of absence for the day due to illness in the family.
STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE
Reps. RUTHERFORD and HARVIN signed a statement with the Clerk that they came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Wednesday, April 30.
DOCTOR OF THE DAY
Announcement was made that Dr. Beverly Simons of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Reps. HINSON, GOURDINE, DANTZLER, MERRILL and UMPHLETT presented to the House the Timberland High School Wolves Boys Basketball Team, the 2003 Region 8-AAA State Champions, their coaches and other school officials.
CO-SPONSORS ADDED
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.”
CO-SPONSOR ADDED
Bill Number: / H.3780Date: / ADD:
05/01/03 / TALLEY
CO-SPONSOR ADDED
Bill Number: / H.3891Date: / ADD:
05/01/03 / PINSON
CO-SPONSOR ADDED
Bill Number: / H.3653Date: / ADD:
05/01/03 / ALTMAN
CO-SPONSOR ADDED
Bill Number: / H.4124Date: / ADD:
05/01/03 / CHELLIS
SENT TO THE SENATE
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:
H. 4091 -- Rep. Trotter: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON APRIL 22 AND 23, 2003, BY THE STUDENTS OF HOLLY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN PICKENS COUNTY, WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO EMERGENCY FLOOR REPAIR NECESSITATED BY SEVERE WATER DAMAGE, ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
H. 3839 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-4-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POLICE POWERS OF MEMBERS AND AGENTS OF THE STATE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION AND THE EMPLOYMENT BY THE COMMISSION OF LIVESTOCK LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THESE OFFICERS AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO USE THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET FOR VIOLATIONS OF TITLE 47 WHICH FALL WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION AND OF THE SUMMARY COURTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-7-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS USE THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET FOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES AND CERTAIN OTHER OFFENSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE ON THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET OFFENSES RELATING TO LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY.
H. 3950 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 18, TITLE 50, SO AS TO ENACT THE AQUACULTURE ENABLING ACT, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS USED IN REGULATING AQUACULTURE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES HAS PERMITTING AND LICENSING AUTHORITY FOR AQUACULTURE AND AQUACULTURE BUSINESSES, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN LICENSES AND FEES, TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION OF AQUACULTURE AND AQUACULTURE BUSINESSES, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO ENGAGE IN COMMERCIAL AQUACULTURE IN THIS STATE EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS ARTICLE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-710, RELATING TO PAY PONDS AND PAY-TO-FISH BUSINESSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PATRONS OF COMMERCIAL FISHING LAKES AND PAY-TO-FISH BUSINESSES ARE EXEMPT FROM PURCHASING AN INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL LICENSE IF THE COMMERCIAL FISHING BUSINESS HAS A VALID AQUACULTURE PERMIT OR REGISTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-280, RELATING TO LIMITS ON POSSESSION OF GAME FISH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO AQUACULTURE PRODUCED FISH; TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1130, RELATING TO COMMERCIAL FRESHWATER FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED WHEN TAKING CATFISH FROM PUBLIC WATERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO CATFISH AND PROVIDE THAT A PERSON TAKING FRESHWATER NONGAME FISH EXCEPT SHAD, HERRING, AND STURGEON FROM PUBLIC WATERS WHO SELLS OR OFFERS THEM FOR SALE MUST HAVE A COMMERCIAL FRESHWATER FISHING LICENSE, PROVIDING THAT A PERSON SELLING , OFFERING FOR SALE, OR POSSESSION OF FRESHWATER NONGAME FISH MUST HAVE CERTAIN INVOICES AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION SHOWING THE ORIGIN AND FROM WHERE THE FISH WERE PROCURED, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1610, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SALE AND TRAFFIC OF CERTAIN GAME FISH, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO CERTAIN FISH AS ALLOWED BY THIS ARTICLE, AND TO REVISE THE PENALTY PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 18, TITLE 50, RELATING TO HYBRID STRIPED BASS, SECTION 50-13-510, RELATING TO CERTAIN POND OWNER PERMITS, SECTION 50-13-1620, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL SELLING OF FRESHWATER TROUT, SECTION 50-13-1640, RELATING TO DRAWING PRIVATE PONDS AND DISPOSING OF FISH, SECTION 50-13-1650, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL TRANSPORTATION OF GAME FISH OUT-OF-STATE, SECTION 50-13-1680, RELATING TO THE SALE OF MARKED TROUT, SECTION 50-13-1690, RELATING TO INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE MARKED ON TROUT BEFORE SALE, SECTION 50-13-1700, RELATING TO RETAIL MARKETS SHOWING THE ORIGIN OF TROUT, SECTION 50-13-1710, RELATING TO RESPONSIBILITY OF RETAIL MARKETS FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS INVOLVING TROUT, SECTION 50-13-1720, RELATING TO REPORTS ON TROUT SOLD OR IMPORTED INTO THE STATE, SECTION 50-13-1730, RELATING TO REGULATIONS ON SELLING AND SHIPPING TROUT, SECTION 50-13-1740, RELATING TO CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS RELATING TO SALE AND TRAFFIC IN TROUT, SECTION 50-13-1750, RELATING TO GAME FISH BREEDER'S LICENSES, AND SECTION 50-13-1760, RELATING TO SALES OF WHITE PERCH.