House Journal for Mar. 30, 2004 - South Carolina Legislature Online

TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2004

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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 Proverbs 10:7: “The memory of the righteous will be a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.”

Let us pray. Almighty God, Your love and mercy surround us every day. Make Your presence known as these men and women assemble to enact the laws and resolutions to enhance the lives of the people in South Carolina. Give them the knowledge and the integrity to do what is right and pleasing to You. Guide and protect those who govern in our State and Nation. Enfold our defenders of freedom in Your safe arms. 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.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. J.BROWN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of John M. Anderson, which was agreed to.

SILENT PRAYER

The House stood in silent prayer for Representative Phillips who is in the hospital.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 5021 -- Rep. Duncan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE NORTH CREEK BRIDGE ON SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 72 WEST IN LAURENS COUNTY, THE "CHARLES HAMPTON JOHNSON MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THE BRIDGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "CHARLES HAMPTON JOHNSON MEMORIAL BRIDGE".

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 5022 -- Reps. Richardson, Kirsh, Simrill, Moody-Lawrence, Emory, Delleney and McCraw: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE SUTTON ROAD EXIT ON I-77 IN YORK COUNTY IN HONOR OF CHARLES E. POWERS, MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF FORT MILL, IN RECOGNITION OF HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND THE CITIZENS OF FORT MILL AND PLACE APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THE INTERCHANGE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

On motion of Rep. M.A.PITTS, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 5038 -- Reps. M.A.Pitts, Parks and Pinson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NINETY SIX HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM AND THEIR COACHING STAFF ON WINNING THE DIVISION 1-A GIRLS VOLLEYBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION TO BECOME A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives extend the privilege of the floor to the Ninety Six High School Girls Volleyball Team at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, to congratulate the team and their coaching staff on winning the Division 1-A Girls Volleyball State Championship and to commend them for their hard work, competitive spirit, and dedication to become a championship team.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 5039 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION APPLAUDING ELLOREE HIGH SCHOOL'S JASMINE EDNEY, A STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE HIGHEST CALIBRE, FOR HER MANY ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE CLASSROOM AND ON THE PLAYING FIELD AND ENCOURAGING HER TO CONTINUE TO SET HER SIGHTS HIGH.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

On motion of Rep. LITTLEJOHN, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 5040 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HONORABLE C. BRUCE LITTLEJOHN, RETIRED CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, ON APRIL 14, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HONORING HIM FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER BY NAMING A PARTICULAR ROAD IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY IN HIS HONOR.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives is extended to the Honorable C. Bruce Littlejohn, retired Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, on April 14, 2004, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of honoring him for his

distinguished career by naming a particular road in Spartanburg County in his honor.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 5041 -- Reps. M.A.Pitts, Parks and Pinson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE NINETY SIX HIGH SCHOOL "WILDCATS" GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH, BETH MILLER, FOR THEIR SECOND CONSECUTIVE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN THE DIVISION 1-A VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION TO BECOME A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 5042 -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-17-20 AND 2-17-25, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION BY LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPALS MAY NOT REGISTER OR REREGISTER UNTIL ALL LATE FILING PENALTIES ARE PAID; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION ENFORCE FILING REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 17, TITLE 2, SO AS TO CHANGE THE ASSESSMENT OF THE FINE AFTER A REQUIRED STATEMENT HAS BEEN FILED AND THE REQUIRED NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT ALL INVESTIGATIONS, INQUIRIES, HEARINGS, AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS MUST BE CONFIDENTIAL UNTIL FINAL DISPOSITION OF A MATTER UNLESS THE RESPONDENT WAIVES THIS RIGHT BY WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION TO THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC MEMBER, OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE USING HIS OFFICIAL POSITION FOR PERSONAL GAIN, SO AS TO EXPAND THE PROHIBITION TO INCLUDE A FAMILY MEMBER INSTEAD OF A MEMBER OF HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1125, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EXCEPTION TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 8-13-1120 (A)(9) FOR EVENTS TO WHICH THE ENTIRE LEGISLATIVE BODY IS INVITED, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE EXCEPTION FOR THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF A STANDING COMMITTEE OR COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION IF PROPER RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR INSPECTION AND COPYING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1308, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FILING OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS BY CANDIDATES AND COMMITTEES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT IF A MUNICIPAL ELECTION IS NOT HELD PURSUANT TO SECTION 7-13-190, THE CANDIDATE SHALL FILE A CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORT WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS OF BEING DECLARED A WINNER OR FIFTEEN DAYS BEFORE THE ESTABLISHED ELECTION DATE, WHICHEVER DATE IS SOONER.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 5043 -- Reps. Harrell, Chellis, Altman, Battle, Bingham, Clark, Dantzler, Jennings, Mack, M.A.Pitts, J.R.Smith, Thompson and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT OF 2004; BY ADDING CHAPTER 148 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES FINANCE AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD THAT GOVERNS THE AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR PROJECT FINANCING AND WHEN THE AUTHORITY AND A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY ENTER INTO A FINANCING AGREEMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS OF THE FINANCING AGREEMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE NAME OF THE AUTHORITY TO BE SECURED SOLELY BY AND PAYABLE SOLELY FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT PAYMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR A MAXIMUM MATURITY DATE OF THIRTY YEARS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AUTHORITY MAY SELL BONDS AND THE TERMS OF THE BONDS; TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE BOARD MAY AUTHORIZE BONDS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEBT SERVICE RESERVE FUND; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BONDS MAY BE SECURED BY A TRUST AGREEMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE ACCOUNTS OF THE AUTHORITY MUST BE HELD; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BONDS AND THE INCOME FROM THE BONDS AND PROPERTY AND INCOME FROM PROPERTY OF THE AUTHORITY ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION; TO PROVIDE THAT FIDUCIARIES MAY INVEST MONIES IN BONDS; TO PROVIDE BONDHOLDER RIGHTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-71-155 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES FINANCE AUTHORITY TO ELECT WHETHER THIS SUBSECTION APPLIES TO ONE OR MORE YEARS IN WHICH SCHOOL DISTRICT PAYMENTS ARE DUE UNDER A FINANCING AGREEMENT BETWEEN A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE AUTHORITY AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 148 OF TITLE 59 WHERE THE AUTHORITY HAS ELECTED THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PAYMENTS UNDER THE FINANCING AGREEMENT ARE SECURED BY THE FULL FAITH, CREDIT, AND TAXING POWER OF THE OPERATING SCHOOL UNIT THAT ISSUES THE BONDS; TO PROVIDE THE AUTHORITY'S AND THE STATE TREASURER'S POWERS AND DUTIES FOLLOWING A DEFAULT BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR THE EXERCISE BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ITS RIGHT OF NONAPPROPRIATION UNDER A FINANCING AGREEMENT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-146-190 SO AS TO ALLOW REFUNDING STATE SCHOOL FACILITIES BONDS TO BE ISSUED UPON RESOLUTION BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 5044 -- Reps. McGee and Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PHARMACY AND THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, ORGANIZATION, AND DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SHALL ADHERE TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS WHEN IMPLEMENTING THE PREFERRED DRUG LIST.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 5045 -- Rep. G.M.Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RETAILER OF BEER AND WINE MUST TRAIN ITS RETAIL SALES EMPLOYEES REGARDING THE LAWFUL AGE FOR PURCHASE OF BEER AND WINE AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OF A RETAILER OF BEER AND WINE WHO IS CONVICTED THREE TIMES OF A VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 61-4-50 MUST BE SUSPENDED FROM SELLING BEER AND WINE FOR ONE YEAR; BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-105 SO AS TO REQUIRE A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY CONDUCTING AN AGE VERIFICATION CHECK AT A RETAIL LOCATION TO NOTIFY THE RETAILER WITHIN TEN DAYS WHETHER THE COMPLIANCE CHECK WAS SATISFACTORY OR UNSATISFACTORY; BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-106 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHENEVER A RETAILER OF BEER AND WINE IS FOUND BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO HAVE SOLD BEER OR WINE TO A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE FOUR OR MORE TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS, THE RETAILER'S BEER AND WINE PERMIT MUST BE SUSPENDED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUPPLYING MINORS WITH CIGARETTES SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERMS "TOBACCO PRODUCT" AND "PERSON", TO PROVIDE THAT A RETAILER OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS MUST TRAIN ITS RETAIL SALES EMPLOYEES REGARDING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OF A RETAILER OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS WHO IS CONVICTED THREE TIMES OF A VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION MUST BE SUSPENDED FROM SELLING TOBACCO PRODUCTS FOR ONE YEAR, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE MAY NOT PURCHASE, ACCEPT RECEIPT, ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE, ATTEMPT TO ACCEPT RECEIPT OF A TOBACCO PRODUCT, OR POSSESS OR OFFER FRAUDULENT PROOF OF AGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING OR POSSESSING A TOBACCO PRODUCT, TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MAY USE MINORS TO TEST A COMMUNITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION, TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION, TO ESTABLISH A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION BY A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION DOES NOT EFFECT A RETAILER'S BEER AND WINE PERMIT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION MAY HAVE HIS RECORD EXPUNGED WHEN HE ATTAINS THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN AND HAS PAID THE FINE AND COMPLETED COMMUNITY SERVICE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 5046 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-11-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO HAS SERVED AS A STATE CONSTABLE FOR AT LEAST TEN YEARS MEETS THE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 5048 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO INTERFERE WITH THE TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS BY SCHOOL BUS WITH THE INTENT TO DELIBERATELY DELAY OR IMPEDE THE PROCESS OF TRANSPORTING STUDENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO AN ACCIDENT BETWEEN A SCHOOL BUS AND ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 5051 -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSES FOR BAIL BONDSMEN AND RUNNERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSED BAIL BONDSMEN AND RUNNERS MUST BE ISSUED IDENTIFICATION CARDS WHICH THEY MUST POSSESS WHEN THEY PERFORM THEIR DUTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 920 -- Senators Moore and Setzler: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE AIKEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

On motion of Rep. STEWART, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 921 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE MCCORMICK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

On motion of Rep. M.A.PITTS, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 934 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN ALLENDALE COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN ALLENDALE COUNTY, DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

On motion of Rep. HOSEY, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 5047 -- Rep. Kennedy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE C. E. MURRAY HIGH SCHOOL "WAR EAGLES" GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FROM GREELEYVILLE ON WINNING THE 2004 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, THEIR SECOND STRAIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND TEAMWORK.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 5049 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE CONGREGATION, DEACONS, AND CLERGY OF THE LANGSTON MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH IN CONWAY, IN HORRY COUNTY, ON THE CONSECRATION OF A NEW CHURCH SANCTUARY.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 5050 -- Rep. Rutherford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR WILLIE E. GARY, ONE OF THE NATION'S MOST RESPECTED AND ACCOMPLISHED LAWYERS, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO THE NATION AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 5052 -- Reps. Lourie, Cotty, Howard, J.H.Neal, Rutherford, 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, 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, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.M.Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H.Pitts, M.A.Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C.Smith, F.N.Smith, G.M.Smith, G.R.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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL'S MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM ON ITS FIFTEENTH CONSECUTIVE INTERNATIONAL FIRST PLACE AWARD AT THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK CITY ON MARCH 20, 2004.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

ROLL CALL

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE