Tuesday, March 28, 2006
(Statewide Session)
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TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2006
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The Senate assembled at 12:00 Noon, the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
Beloved, hear another of our Heavenly Father’s promises recorded in Hebrews, Chapter 8:10:
“I will put my laws in their mind, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”
Let us pray.
Father, we are hungry for a word like this recorded in the Epistle to the Hebrews - “They shall be my people because I will be their God…” with my word in their hearts.
Give us perceptive minds to know how wonderful it will be for all of us because we have Your word in our hearts!
Amen!
Point of Quorum
At 12:05 P.M., Senator MARTIN made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Call of the Senate
Senator MARTIN moved that a Call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the Call:
AlexanderAndersonBryant
CampsenClearyCourson
CromerDrummondElliott
FairFordGregory
GroomsHawkinsHayes
HuttoJacksonKnotts
LandLeathermanLeventis
LourieMalloyMartin
MatthewsMcConnellMcGill
MooreO’DellPatterson
PeelerPinckneyRankin
RichardsonRitchieRyberg
ScottSetzlerSheheen
ShortThomasVerdin
Williams
A quorum being present, the Senate resumed.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
The following appointments were transmitted by the Honorable Mark C. Sanford:
Statewide Appointments
Initial Appointment, Central Drought Response Committee, with term to commence March 1, 2004, and to expire March 1, 2008
Power Generation:
William M. Stroud, Wylie Hydro Plant, 2701 Gray Rock, Fort Mill, S.C. 29708
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Reappointment, South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions, with term to commence June 30, 2006, and to expire June 30, 2010
Licensed Consumer Finance:
Jonathan Foster, 109 Red Berry Lane, Easley, S.C. 29642
Referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
Reappointment, South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions, with term to commence June 30, 2006, and to expire June 30, 2010
Credit Unions:
William Baker Varn, SPC Cooperative Credit Union, P.O. Box 1355, Hartsville, S.C. 29551
Referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
Reappointment, South Carolina Prisoner of War Commission, with term to commence July 1, 2005, and to expire July 1, 2009
3rd Congressional District:
Talmadge P. Callison, 2719 Country Farm Rd., Greenwood, S.C. 29646
Referred to the General Committee.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Commission for Minority Affairs, with term to commence June 30, 2005, and to expire June 30, 2009
1st Congressional District:
Fred Lincoln, 133 Sarah Lincoln Road, Wando, S.C. 29492 VICE Thaddeus Bell
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology, with term to commence March 20, 2005, and to expire March 20, 2009
Cosmetologist:
Kristy Olson McMillan, 5096 Old York Course, Hollywood, S.C. 29455 VICE Pat Adams
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
REGULATION RECALLED AND COMMITTED
On motion of Senator THOMAS, with unanimous consent, the following Regulation No. 3045 was recalled from the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
Document No. 3045
Agency: Office of the Attorney General
SUBJECT: Securities
Received by Lieutenant Governor March 9, 2006
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Legislative Review Expiration February 13, 2007
On motion of Senator THOMAS, with unanimous consent, Regulation No. 3045 was committed to the Committee on Judiciary.
Doctor of the Day
Senator ANDERSON introduced Dr. Charles B. Thomas of Greenville, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
Leave of Absence
On motion of Senator McCONNELL, at 12:05 P.M., Senator J. VERNE SMITH was granted a leave of absence for this week.
Leave of Absence
At 2:20 P.M., Senator MATTHEWS requested a leave of absence from 10:00 - 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday.
Expression of Personal Interest
Senator ELLIOTT rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
The following were introduced:
S. 1280 -- Senator Ryberg: A SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE AIKEN COUNTY ROBOTICS TEAM ON WINNING THE 2006 ENGINEERING INSPIRATION AWARD, HONORING THEIR COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO ENGINEERING AND CREATIVITY, AND WISHING THEM MUCH SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 1281 -- Senator Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND DIVA GIRLZ, INC., A SOUTH CAROLINA COMPANY ORGANIZED FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AND ITS FOUNDER, MS. WOODEENA (DINA) CURRY, FOR ALL THEIR TRULY WONDERFUL EFFORTS IN AIDING AND ASSISTING VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA WHO HAVE RELOCATED TO SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 1282 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RED RAIDERS VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM ON ITS IMPRESSIVE 2006 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACH, DONDI MCGOWAN, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 1283 -- Senators Leatherman and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-545, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE REDUCED STATE MARGINAL INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATE TO THE ACTIVE TRADE OR BUSINESS INCOME OF A PASS-THROUGH BUSINESS, SO AS TO MAKE THIS APPLICATION AT THE ELECTION OF THE TAXPAYER, TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM FIVE YEARS FOR THIS ELECTION, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS FOR THIS APPLICATION, AND TO PROVIDE A "SAFE HARBOR" AMOUNT IN DETERMINING THE NONPERSONAL SERVICE PORTION OF ACTIVE TRADE OR BUSINESS INCOME IN A PASS-THROUGH BUSINESS WITH GROSS INCOME OF LESS THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS AND TAXABLE INCOME OF LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1284 -- Senator Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-5-3010 AND 56-5-3020 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE CRIMES OF VEHICULAR HOMICIDE AND VEHICULAR GREAT BODILY INJURY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR BOTH CRIMES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1285 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-76-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PERSONS ADMINISTERING, USING, ACQUIRING, OR PRESCRIBING AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED), SO AS TO PROVIDE SUCH IMMUNITY FOR PERSONS PROVIDING TRAINING FOR CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION THAT INCLUDES TRAINING IN THE USE OF AED'S.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1286 -- Senators Ritchie and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-875 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY ORDER A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT WHO IS UNEMPLOYED OR UNDEREMPLOYED TO PARTICIPATE IN AN EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM OR PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT, TO PROVIDED THAT UPON FAILURE OF THE PARENT TO COMPLY WITH SUCH AN ORDER, THE COURT MAY ISSUE A WARRANT FOR THE PARENT'S ARREST; AND TO PROVIDE THAT COURT ADMINISTRATION SHALL APPROVE THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM OF SUCH A PROGRAM.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1287 -- Senator Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-23-85, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRIVER INSTRUCTOR PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PAY A FEE FOR A DRIVER INSTRUCTOR PERMIT.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 1288 -- Senators Elliott and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, BEER, AND WINE FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION AND BEER AND WINE FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION UPON A FAVORABLE REFERENDUM VOTE, SO AS TO REVISE THE ANNUAL FEE FOR A FIFTY-TWO WEEK TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION AND BASE THIS FEE ON THE SEATING CAPACITY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1289 -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Thomas, Grooms, Verdin, Cleary, Knotts, Scott and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, TITLE 4 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY TO ENACT A LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX IN ORDER TO EXEMPT HOMESTEADS FROM PROPERTY TAXES IMPOSED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1290 -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Thomas, Grooms, Verdin, Cleary, Knotts, Scott and Ryberg: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY TO IMPOSE A SALES AND USE TAX TO EXEMPT HOMESTEADS FROM PROPERTY TAX LEVIED IN THE COUNTY FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS, TO ALLOW THIS EXEMPTION ONLY PURSUANT TO A REFERENDUM HELD IN THE COUNTY IN THE MANNER THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDES BY LAW, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER THIS EXEMPTION TAKES EFFECT, EXCEPT WHERE A MORE RESTRICTIVE LIMIT ON ANNUAL INCREASES APPLIES, THE RATE OF PROPERTY TAX IMPOSED IN THE COUNTY FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS MUST NOT BE INCREASED BY AN ANNUAL RATE THAT EXCEEDS THE COMBINED PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN STATE PERSONAL INCOME GROWTH AND STATE POPULATION IN THE MOST RECENT YEAR FOR WHICH THIS DATA IS AVAILABLE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1291 -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Knotts, Grooms, Cleary, Scott and Thomas: A BILL ENACTING THE LOCAL OPTION PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT BY AMENDING THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLES 7 AND 9 IN CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 4 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN A COUNTY UPON REFERENDUM APPROVAL IN ORDER TO USE THE REVENUE TO EXEMPT HOMESTEADS IN THE COUNTY FROM PROPERTY TAXES IMPOSED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS AND BY AUTHORIZING THE IMPOSITION OF CAPITAL PROJECTS FEES IN A COUNTY UPON REFERENDUM APPROVAL, SPECIFYING THE FEES TO BE IMPOSED, CREDITS ALLOWED AGAINST THESE FEES, AND THE USES OF THE REVENUES OF THESE FEES, INCLUDING A CREDIT AGAINST PROPERTY TAXES IMPOSED TO SERVICE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4572 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Frye, Rhoad and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DIVISION OF THE STATE INTO GAME ZONES, SO AS TO REVISE AND REDUCE THE NUMBER OF THESE GAME ZONES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HUNTING SEASON FOR SMALL GAME, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE SEASONS BASED ON THE REVISED GAME ZONES AS PROVIDED FOR ABOVE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BAG LIMITS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE BAG LIMITS BASED ON THE REVISED GAME ZONES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE OPEN SEASONS BASED ON THE REVISED GAME ZONES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-335, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BAG LIMITS ON ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE BAG LIMITS FOR DEER BASED ON THE REVISED GAME ZONES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR ILLEGALLY TAKING, POSSESSING, OR KILLING DEER IN CERTAIN GAME ZONES, SO AS TO REVISE REFERENCES TO PARTICULAR GAME ZONES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPECIAL STUDIES OF GAME ZONES STOCKED WITH WILD TURKEY, SO AS TO REVISE REFERENCES TO PARTICULAR GAME ZONES AND FURTHER TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEASON FOR HUNTING AND TAKING MALE WILD TURKEYS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-708, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS IN GAME ZONE 6, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PROVISIONS, MAKE THEM APPLICABLE TO ALL GAME ZONES, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-11-90, 50-11-555, 50-11-560, 50-11-700, 50-11-703, 50-11-704, 50-11-705, 50-11-706, AND 50-13-360 ALL RELATING TO VARIOUS WILDLIFE AND FISH AND GAME PROVISIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
H. 4801 -- Rep. Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MASTERS-IN-EQUITY FEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM COMMISSION ON CERTAIN SALES OF LAND AND THE FEE FOR PREPARATION OF A DEED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4821 -- Reps. Clemmons, Barfield, Edge, Hardwick and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF HIGHWAY 139 IN HORRY COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 701 IN THE TOWN OF LORIS TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH CANE BRANCH ROAD IN THE CITY OF CONWAY THE "AUSTIN M. ENZOR MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "AUSTIN M. ENZOR MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 4827 -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES AND EMPLOYERS TO INCLUDE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE SCREENING AND DETECTION OF COLORECTAL CANCER, AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO BECOME BETTER EDUCATED ABOUT THE HEALTH BENEFITS AND HEALTH CARE COST BENEFITS OF EARLY CANCER DETECTION THROUGH COLORECTAL SCREENING.
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H. 4855 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO HUNTING IN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3040, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
H. 4856 -- 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 3003, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H. 4898 -- Reps. Miller, Anderson, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, 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, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY COUNCIL AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES NAME THE SAMPIT RIVER BOAT PARK LANDING PROJECT THE "CARROLL ASHMORE CAMPBELL MARINE COMPLEX" IN HONOR OF ONE OF THE PALMETTO STATE'S MOST BELOVED LEADERS.
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
H. 4900 -- Rep. Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BEN H. DILLARD OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HIS TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AS A SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT COMMISSIONER AND AS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4901 -- Rep. Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. AND MRS. LUTHER STEWART OF VARNVILLE ON THEIR TWENTY-FIFTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON APRIL 11, 2006, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THE ENTIRE STEWART FAMILY ON THIS WONDERFUL OCCASION.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4902 -- Reps. J. Brown, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, 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, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND DIVA GIRLZ, INC., A SOUTH CAROLINA COMPANY ORGANIZED FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AND ITS FOUNDER, MS. WOODEENA (DINA) CURRY, FOR ALL THEIR TRULY WONDERFUL EFFORTS IN AIDING AND ASSISTING VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA WHO HAVE RELOCATED TO SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4903 -- Reps. J. Brown, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, 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, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CLERGY AND CONGREGANTS OF THE SECOND CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING FAITH AND TO WISH THEM ALL THE BEST UPON THEIR MOVE TO A NEW LOCATION ON APRIL 9, 2006.