House Journal for 1/27/2015 - South Carolina Legislature Online
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