TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 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 Isaiah 2:3: “Many people shall say, come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob that He may teach us His ways and we may walk in His paths.”
Let us pray. Heavenly Father, in this age of high technology and sophisticated answers to questions of right and wrong, life and death, war and peace, we feel overwhelmed. We listen for Your voice calling within. Speak now. Draw us close to You that we might hear Your words and know Your will. What is it You ask of us? May decisions made here be pleasing to You for the good of all. Keep our defenders of freedom safe and in Your care. 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. CLYBURN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Mrs. Moriah Johnson, which was agreed to.
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT
The following was received:
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
January 20, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with advice and consent of the General Assembly and is therefore, submitted for your consideration.
LOCAL APPOINTMENT
Greenville County Master-in-Equity
Term Commencing: December 31, 2003
Term Expiring: December 31, 2009
Seat: Master-in-Equity
Reappointment
The Honorable Charles B. Simmons, Jr.
County Courthouse, Suite 313
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
864-467-8556
Respectfully,
Mark Sanford
Governor
The appointment was confirmed and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., January 15, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that the Report of the Committee of Conference on the following Bill, having been adopted by both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and the Act enrolled for ratification:
H. 4268 -- Rep. Duncan: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE ROADSIDE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 IN LAURENS COUNTY MAY BE MOWED BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT.
The Senate has ordered the Bill enrolled for ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., January 15, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 178, H. 4269 by a vote of 0 to 45.
(R178) H. 4269 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Ott and Rhoad: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, BAMBERG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONE AND TWO, BARNWELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS NINETEEN, TWENTY-NINE, AND FORTY-FIVE, CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, HAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONE AND TWO, AND ORANGEBURG COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICTS THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EACH RESPECTIVE DISTRICT IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., January 15, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 169, H. 3465 by a vote of 0 to 45.
(R169) H. 3465 -- Reps. Pinson, Parks, M.A.Pitts, Duncan, Taylor and Anthony: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS NO. 50 AND 52 IN GREENWOOD COUNTY, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 51 IN GREENWOOD AND LAURENS COUNTIES, AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS NO. 55 AND 56 IN LAURENS COUNTY MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICTS IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION, PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., January 15, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 170, H. 3470 by a vote of 0 to 45.
(R170) H. 3470 -- Rep. Frye: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF SALUDA SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., January 15, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 164, H. 3385 by a vote of 0 to 45.
(R164) H. 3385 -- Reps. Sheheen and Cotty: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF THE KERSHAW COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., January 14, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 161, H. 3281 by a vote of 0 to 45.
(R161) H. 3281 -- Rep. Townsend: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 OF ANDERSON COUNTY MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., January 15, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 160, H. 3257 by a vote of 0 to 45.
(R160) H. 3257 -- Reps. Lourie, J.E.Smith, J.Brown, Bales, Cotty, Scott, Howard, J.H.Neal and Rutherford: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE AND RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONE, TWO, THREE, AND FOUR, AND LEXINGTON/RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE, AND YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONE THROUGH FOUR MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EACH RESPECTIVE DISTRICT IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., January 15, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 159, H. 3255 by a vote of 0 to 45.
(R159) H. 3255 -- Rep. J.R.Smith: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF AIKEN COUNTY, EDGEFIELD COUNTY, AND MCCORMICK COUNTY MUST BE SET BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DISTRICTS IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., January 15, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 158, H. 3254 by a vote of 0 to 45.
(R158) H. 3254 -- Reps. G.M.Smith, Weeks and Coates: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF SUMTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 17 MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EACH RESPECTIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., January 15, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 128, H. 3806 by a vote of 0 to 45.
(R128) H. 3806 -- Reps. Neilson, Lucas and J.Hines: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., January 15, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 181, H. 4285 by a vote of 0 to 45.
(R181) H. 4285 -- Reps. Battle and M.Hines: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF MARION COUNTY MUST BE SET BY THE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., January 15, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R. 179, H. 4270 by a vote of 0 to 45.
(R179) H. 4270 -- Reps. Branham, McGee, Coates, M.Hines and J.Hines: AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF CHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5 OF FLORENCE COUNTY, AND UNION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICTS IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., January 15, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the veto by the Governor on R. 131, H. 4176 by a vote of 45 to 0.
(R131) H. 4176 -- Rep. Anthony: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 231 OF 1993, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION FOR UNION COUNTY, SO AS TO REDUCE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD FROM NINE MEMBERS TO EIGHT MEMBERS.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4483 -- Reps. W.D.Smith and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO MAKE THE FEDERAL TAX CUTS PROPOSED BY PRESIDENT BUSH AND ENACTED BY CONGRESS SINCE 2001 PERMANENT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4484 -- Reps. W.D.Smith and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT NO INCREASES IN PAYROLL TAXES, NO CUTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, AND OPTIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY PERSONAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4485 -- Reps. W.D.Smith and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO ABOLISH THE DEATH TAX PERMANENTLY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4486 -- Reps. W.D.Smith and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES TO ALLOW A TIMELY VOTE ON THE FLOOR OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE ON ALL JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS MADE BY PRESIDENT BUSH WHO HAVE BEEN FAVORABLY REPORTED BY THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4487 -- Reps. W.D.Smith and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT PRESIDENT BUSH'S EFFORT TO PROTECT THE UNITED STATES FROM TERRORISTS, DANGEROUS AUTHORITARIAN REGIMES, AND WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4488 -- Reps. W.D.Smith and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO GIVE FIRST PRIORITY TO SUPPORTING AND ENACTING THE DEFENSE
APPROPRIATIONS BILL BEFORE ALL OTHER SPENDING BILLS IN 2004 AND TO DO THE SAME IN FUTURE YEARS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4495 -- Reps. W.D.Smith and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE FOR LIFETIME AND RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4425 -- Reps. M.A.Pitts, Duncan, Vaughn, Taylor, Leach and Mahaffey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONCERN OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR SOUTH CAROLINA INDUSTRY AND THE JOBS IT PROVIDES AND TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ABROGATE, RESCIND, OR OTHERWISE RENEGOTIATE THIS NATION'S MEMBERSHIP IN OR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION, THE GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE, AND THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. ALLEN, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4562 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Cato, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach, Loftis, Rice, F.N.Smith, G.R.Smith, Taylor, Tripp and Vaughn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS AND THEIR COACH AT A TIME AND ON A DATE AS DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING THEM ON WINNING THE CLASS AAA STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina extend the privilege of the floor to the Greenville High School cheerleaders and their coach at a time and on a date as determined by the Speaker for the purpose of congratulating them on winning the Class AAA State Cheerleading Championship.
The Resolution was adopted.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4563 -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE JEAN HOEFER TOAL, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2004.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, the Honorable Jean Hoefer Toal, is invited to address the General Assembly in joint session on the State of the Judiciary in the hall of the House of Representatives at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 25, 2004.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Chief Justice Toal.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4564 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-176, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL ATTENDANCE CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL AND SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE AND ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, CONDITIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND A REGULAR DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUED TO A PERSON LESS THAN EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 4565 -- Reps. Herbkersman, Bailey and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE PUBLIC-PRIVATE EDUCATION FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2004; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PREREQUISITES FOR THE OPERATION OF A QUALIFYING PROJECT; TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION THAT MUST ACCOMPANY A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A QUALIFYING PROJECT BY THE RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROVAL PROCESS AND WHEN A RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY MAY GRANT APPROVAL OF THE ACQUISITION; TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC ENTITY MAY ENTER INTO SERVICE CONTRACTS; TO PROVIDE THAT A PRIVATE ENTITY REQUESTING APPROVAL FROM A RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY SHALL NOTIFY EACH AFFECTED LOCAL JURISDICTION, WHICH MAY SUBMIT COMMENTS FOR THE RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY'S CONSIDERATION; TO PROVIDE FOR WHEN A PUBLIC ENTITY MAY DEDICATE A PROPERTY INTEREST FOR PUBLIC USE IN A QUALIFYING PROJECT; TO PROVIDE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OPERATOR OF THE QUALIFYING PROJECT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OPERATOR AND THE RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY MAY OBTAIN FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL ASSISTANCE FOR A QUALIFYING PROJECT THAT SERVES THE PUBLIC PURPOSE; TO PROVIDE FOR REMEDIES IN THE EVENT OF A MATERIAL DEFAULT BY THE OPERATOR; TO PROVIDE WHEN THE RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY MAY EXERCISE THE POWER OF CONDEMNATION; TO PROVIDE FOR WHEN THE QUALIFYING PROJECT CROSSES A UTILITY; TO PROVIDE THAT POLICE OFFICERS HAVE POWERS AND JURISDICTION WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE QUALIFYING PROJECT; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ARTICLE IS NOT A WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE AND GUIDELINES DEVELOPED PURSUANT TO IT AND OTHER BUILDING CODES DO NOT APPLY WHEN THE STATE IS THE RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY; AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES ACCORDING TO WHICH A RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY MAY ENTER INTO A COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT.