WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010
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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 31:19: “How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you.”
Let us pray. Good and gracious God, You provide for us all things good and needful. Give these men and women the desire and the compassion to do those things which are pleasing to You. As these days produce more stress, comfort each of these Representatives as they serve. Look in favor upon our Nation, State, and her leaders. Protect our defenders of freedom at home and abroad as they protect us. Hear us, O Lord, as we pray. 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 the Honorable Clyde Alfred Eltzroth of Varnville, which was agreed to.
REGULATION WITHDRAWN
Document No. 4072
Agency: Board of Pharmacy
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-43-60
Central Fill Pharmacies
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives June 9, 2009
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration: Permanently Withdrawn
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
Rep. DUNCAN, from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 975 -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-65 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE TRAINING OF BIRD DOGS, TO DEFINE "TRAINING BIRDS", TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF TRAINING BIRDS DURING THE CLOSED SEASON, AND TO PROVIDE THAT TRAINING MUST HAVE MINIMAL DISTURBANCE ON WILD BIRDS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. DUNCAN, from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 1043 -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 50 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE MARINE RESOURCES ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 50-5-17 TO ESTABLISH THE FLOUNDER POPULATION STUDY PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO CLARIFY THE LOCATION IN WHICH THE PROGRAM WILL OPERATE, TO CLARIFY THAT PROHIBITED ARTIFICIAL ILLUMINATION IS GENERATED BY MOTOR FUEL POWERED GENERATORS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM WILL END ON JUNE 30, 2014; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-5-2017 OF THE 1976 CODE, AS ADDED BY ACT 47 OF 2009.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. DUNCAN, from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 1127 -- Senators Campbell, Cleary, Alexander, Elliott, Grooms, Davis, McConnell, Verdin, Bryant, O'Dell, Peeler, Bright, Cromer, McGill, Shoopman, Leatherman, Rose and S.Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-83 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DISSOLVED OXYGEN CONCENTRATION DEPRESSION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STANDARD FOR DISSOLVED OXYGEN IS 0.1 MG/L.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. DUNCAN, from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 1196 -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA REGULATIONS AND TURKEY HUNTING RULES AND SEASONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4090, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4724 -- Reps. Ott, G.M.Smith, Brantley, J.H.Neal, Knight, Jefferson, Sandifer, Hutto, Bannister, Weeks, Chalk, Millwood, Crawford, Williams, McEachern, Miller, Anderson, Branham, H.B.Brown, R.L.Brown, Clyburn, Duncan, Erickson, Hodges, Hosey, Jennings, Loftis, Long, Mack, McLeod, D.C.Moss, V.S.Moss, Nanney, J.M.Neal, M.A.Pitts, J.E.Smith, Stringer, Umphlett and Wylie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-680, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF THE PURCHASE OF NONFERROUS METALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER MAY NOT PURCHASE COPPER FOR CASH CONSIDERATION AND ONLY MAY PURCHASE IT BY CHECK OR OTHER SIMILAR WRITTEN INSTRUMENT, A RECORD OF WHICH MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR AS LONG AS OTHER INDENTIFYING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4728 -- Reps. Norman, Simrill and Delleney: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FORT MILL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4 OF YORK COUNTY TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE DISTRICT UP TO ITS CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMIT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILLION DOLLARS TO DEFRAY THE LOSS OF EDUCATION FINANCE ACT FUNDS TO THE DISTRICT, TO PRESCRIBE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE BONDS MAY BE ISSUED AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS MAY BE EXPENDED, AND TO MAKE PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS.
On motion of Rep. NORMAN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4725 -- Rep. Millwood: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE LANDRUM HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2009 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE RUNNERS AND THEIR COACH ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. MILLWOOD, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4726 -- Rep. Millwood: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LANDRUM HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM, COACH, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2009 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. MCEACHERN, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4727 -- Rep. McEachern: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE KEENAN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Resolution was adopted.
ROLL CALL
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Agnew / Alexander / AllenAllison / Anderson / Anthony
Bales / Bannister / Barfield
Battle / Bedingfield / Bingham
Bowen / Brady / Branham
Brantley / G.A.Brown / R.L.Brown
Cato / Chalk / Clemmons
Clyburn / Cobb-Hunter / Cole
Cooper / Crawford / Daning
Delleney / Dillard / Duncan
Edge / Erickson / Forrester
Frye / Funderburk / Gambrell
Gilliard / Gunn / Haley
Hamilton / Hardwick / Harrell
Harrison / Harvin / Hayes
Hearn / Herbkersman / Hiott
Hodges / Horne / Hosey
Howard / Hutto / Jefferson
Jennings / Kelly / Kennedy
King / Kirsh / Knight
Limehouse / Littlejohn / Loftis
Long / Lowe / Mack
McEachern / Merrill / Miller
Millwood / Mitchell / D.C.Moss
V.S.Moss / Nanney / J.H.Neal
J.M.Neal / Norman / Ott
Parker / Parks / Pinson
M.A.Pitts / Rutherford / Sandifer
Scott / Sellers / Simrill
Skelton / D.C.Smith / G.M.Smith
G.R.Smith / J.E.Smith / J.R.Smith
Sottile / Spires / Stavrinakis
Stringer / Thompson / Toole
Umphlett / Vick / Weeks
White / Williams / Willis
Wylie / T.R.Young
STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, March 10.
Nathan Ballentine / Boyd BrownChip Huggins / James Lucas
Walton McLeod / Denny Neilson
Thad Viers / William R. "Bill" Whitmire
Annette Young / William Bowers
Phillip D. Owens
Christopher Hart
Jackson “Seth” Whipper / Jerry Govan
Jim Stewart
Total Present--122
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The SPEAKER granted Rep. RICE a leave of absence for the day due to family medical reasons.
DOCTOR OF THE DAY
Announcement was made that Dr. Thomas Rowland of Columbia was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Rep. JENNINGS presented to the House the Dillon High School "Wildcats" Varsity Football Team, the 2009 Class AA Champions, their coaches and other school officials.
CO-SPONSORS ADDED AND REMOVED
In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2Every 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. 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.3994Date: / ADD:
03/10/10 / BEDINGFIELD and NANNEY
CO-SPONSOR ADDED
Bill Number: / H.4501Date: / ADD:
03/10/10 / D.C.MOSS
CO-SPONSOR ADDED
Bill Number: / H.4546Date: / ADD:
03/10/10 / TOOLE
CO-SPONSOR ADDED
Bill Number: / H.4606Date: / ADD:
03/10/10 / CLEMMONS
CO-SPONSOR ADDED
Bill Number: / H.4610Date: / ADD:
03/10/10 / CLEMMONS
CO-SPONSOR ADDED
Bill Number: / H.4663Date: / ADD:
03/10/10 / MITCHELL, BOWEN and J.E.SMITH
CO-SPONSOR ADDED
Bill Number: / H.4607Date: / ADD:
03/10/10 / TOOLE, CRAWFORD, BALES and MACK
CO-SPONSOR ADDED
Bill Number: / H.4683Date: / ADD:
03/10/10 / LOFTIS
CO-SPONSOR REMOVED
Bill Number: / H.3636Date: / REMOVE:
03/10/10 / STAVRINAKIS
CO-SPONSOR REMOVED
Bill Number: / H.3636Date: / REMOVE:
03/10/10 / KNIGHT
ORDERED TO THIRD READING
The following Bill and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 4700 -- Rep. Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 2010 GENERAL ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF DILLON COUNTY FAVOR HAVING THE DILLON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTED.
H. 4698 -- Rep. J.R.Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN AIKEN COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
RETURNED TO THE SENATE WITH AMENDMENTS
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments:
S. 1096 -- Senators McConnell, Alexander, Rankin, Hutto, Matthews, Leatherman, Land, Hayes, Anderson, Scott, Coleman, O'Dell, Nicholson, Setzler, Cleary, Courson, Verdin, L.Martin, Knotts, Lourie, Sheheen, Mulvaney, Campbell, S.Martin, Massey, Grooms, Davis, Shoopman, Thomas, Ford, Elliott and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-37-50, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRICITY PROVIDERS AND NATURAL GAS PROVIDERS TO IMPLEMENT FINANCING AGREEMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECOVERY OF THE FINANCING THROUGH CHARGES PAID FOR BY THE CUSTOMERS BENEFITTING FROM THE INSTALLATION OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION MEASURES; TO PROTECT THE ENTITIES FROM LIABILITY FOR THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MEASURES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION MEASURES IN RENTAL PROPERTIES; AND TO PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR RECOVERY OF THE COSTS OF THE MEASURES INSTALLED IN RENTAL PROPERTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-310, SO AS TO ALLOW CLERKS OF COURT AND REGISTERS OF DEEDS TO CHARGE A FEE FOR FILING A NOTICE OF METER CONSERVATION CHARGE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-50-40, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE OF A METER CONSERVATION CHARGE BY SELLERS OF REAL PROPERTY.
SENT TO THE SENATE
The following Bill and Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:
H. 3975 -- Rep. G.M.Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CERTAIN PERSONS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A HUNTER'S EDUCATION PROGRAM BEFORE THEY ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SOUTH CAROLINA HUNTING LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO ACTIVE OR RETIRED UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES PERSONNEL WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES THAT THEY RECEIVED WEAPONS TRAINING DURING THEIR MILITARY CAREER.
H. 4692 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION CONTROL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS; DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4085, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 4693 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4080, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 4520--DEBATE ADJOURNED
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4520 -- Reps. Bales, Neilson and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-3-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USE OF FACILITIES AND CAMPSITES AT REDUCED RATES BY THE AGED, BLIND, OR DISABLED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH PERSONS MAY GAIN ADMISSION TO AND USE THE CAMPGROUNDS OF STATE PARKS AT ONE HALF THE PRESCRIBED FEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT DISABLED VETERANS MAY GAIN ADMISSION TO AND USE THE CAMPGROUNDS OF STATE PARKS WITHOUT CHARGE; BY ADDING SECTION 51-3-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BASED ON A REVIEW OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL USE OF A PARTICULAR STATE PARK OR FACILITY BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, AND THE LABOR AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS IT SUSTAINS AT THAT FACILITY, IT MAY ALTER THE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THAT PARK OR FACILITY BY PERMITTING THE RELETTING OF CAMPSITES, CAMPING FACILITIES, OR OTHER AMENITIES BEFORE THE RENTAL TERM OF THE ORIGINAL RENTER HAS EXPIRED IF VACATED BY THE ORIGINAL RENTER BEFORE THE END OF THE STATED TERM, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT ALSO MAY WAIVE THE CHARGES FOR ITS REUSE AND FOR THE USE OF THESE AND OTHER AMENITIES.
Rep. COOPER moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Tuesday, March 23.
Rep. BALES moved to table the motion.
Rep. BALES demanded the yeas and nays which were taken, resulting as follows:
Yeas 25; Nays 68
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allen / Anthony / BalesBarfield / Brantley / Clyburn
Cobb-Hunter / Delleney / Frye
Harrison / Harvin / Hosey
Jefferson / Kennedy / King
Kirsh / Long / Mack
J.H.Neal / J.M.Neal / Neilson
Norman / Simrill / Vick
Williams
Total--25
Those who voted in the negative are:
Agnew / Allison / AndersonBallentine / Bannister / Battle
Bedingfield / Bingham / Bowen
Brady / G.A.Brown / Cato
Chalk / Clemmons / Cole
Cooper / Crawford / Daning
Duncan / Edge / Erickson
Forrester / Gambrell / Gilliard
Haley / Hamilton / Hardwick
Harrell / Hearn / Hiott
Horne / Huggins / Hutto
Knight / Limehouse / Lucas
McEachern / McLeod / Miller
Millwood / D.C.Moss / V.S.Moss
Nanney / Parker / Pinson
M.A.Pitts / Sandifer / Scott
Skelton / G.M.Smith / G.R.Smith
J.R.Smith / Sottile / Spires
Stavrinakis / Stewart / Stringer
Thompson / Toole / Umphlett
Viers / Weeks / White
Whitmire / Willis / Wylie
A.D.Young / T.R.Young
Total--68
So, the House refused to table the motion.
Rep. COOPER moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Tuesday, March 23, which was agreed to.
H. 3536--AMENDED AND ORDERED TO THIRD READING
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 3536 -- Reps. J.E.Smith and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CORONERS, SO AS TO INCREASE THOSE QUALIFICATIONS BY REQUIRING THOSE PERSONS WITH HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS TO ALSO HAVE AT LEAST SIX YEARS' EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD, BY REQUIRING THOSE PERSONS WITH A TWO YEAR ASSOCIATE DEGREE TO ALSO HAVE FOUR YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD, AND BY REQUIRING THOSE PERSONS WITH A FOUR YEAR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE TO ALSO HAVE AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD; AND TO REQUIRE THAT A CANDIDATE FOR CORONER FILE A SWORN AFFIDAVIT WITH THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE PERSON'S POLITICAL PARTY UNDER SPECIFIED TIME FRAMES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILING OF THE AFFIDAVIT BY PETITION CANDIDATES, AND TO DELINEATE THE INFORMATION THAT THE AFFIDAVIT MUST CONTAIN.
Rep. J. E. SMITH proposed the following Amendment No.1 (COUNCIL\MS\7747AHB10), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting clause and inserting:
/ SECTION1.Section 175130 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
“Section 175130.(A)A coroner in this State mustshall have the following qualifications, he must:
(1)be a citizen of the United States;
(2)be a resident of the county in which he seeks the office of coroner for at least one year before qualifying for the election to the office;
(3)be a registered voter;
(4)have attained the age of twentyone years before the date of qualifying for election to the office;
(5)have obtained a:
(a)high school diploma or its recognized equivalent by the State Department of Education and have at least three years of experience as a death investigator with a law enforcement agency, coroner, or medical examiner agency;
(b)two year associate degree and have two years of experience as a death investigator with a law enforcement agency, coroner, or medical examiner agency; or
(c)four year baccalaureate degree and have one year of experience as a death investigator with a law enforcement agency, coroner, or medical examiner agency; and
(6)have not been convicted of a felony offense or anyan offense involving moral turpitude contrary to the laws of this State, any otheranother state, or the United States.
(B)(1)A person who offers his candidacy for the office of coroner, no later than the close of filing, shall file a sworn affidavit with the county executive committee of the person’s political party.
(2)The county executive committee of a political party with whom a person has filed his affidavit must file a copy of the affidavit with the appropriate county election commission by noon on the tenth day following the deadline for filing affidavits by candidates. If the tenth day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, the affidavit must be filed by noon the following day.