Thursday, January 11, 2007
(Statewide Session)
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007
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Indicates New Matter
The Senate assembled at 10:00 A.M., 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:
In the writings of the prophet, Isaiah, Chapter 35 (verses 5-7a), we read:
“That the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy.
For waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water...”
Let us together bow in prayer:
Holy Lord, we live in the midst of and labor among a people so thirsty for springs of truth and righteousness, people in need of refreshing pools of hopefulness, yearning for clear sight and vision, hungry for words of renewal and truth that lead to noble and virtuous results. Be among us here in this Chamber, dear God, as we strive to make hope visible and concrete, and as we labor together as your faithful servants. In your name we pray, O Lord.
Amen.
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
Private water supplier:
Brad C. Powers, Blue Ridge Rural Water Co., 2241 Fews Chapel Road, Greer, S.C. 29651
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
SC Bankers Association - Banker:
Barry L. Slider, First South Bank, 1450 John B. White Blvd., Spartanburg, S.C. 29306
Referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees, with term to commence July 1, 2006, and to expire July 1, 2009
SC Association of Public Charter:
Dr. David Church, 9 Stone Valley Court, Greer, S.C. 29650
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees, with term to commence August 1, 2006, and to expire August 1, 2007
Governor:
Thomas B. Hatfield, P. O. Box 21231, Hilton Head, S.C. 29925
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Reappointment, South Carolina Arts Commission, with term to commence June 30, 2006, and to expire June 30, 2009
At-Large:
Harry J. Love, 408 38th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees, with term to commence July 1, 2006, and to expire July 1, 2009
SC Chamber of Commerce:
Acy Suber, Jr., 602 Sail Point Court, Columbia, S.C. 29212
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees, with term to commence July 1, 2006, and to expire July 1, 2008
SC Association of Public School Administrator s:
Dr. Valerie P. Truesdale, P. O. Box 649, Walhalla, S.C. 29691
Referred to the Committee on Education.
Initial Appointment, Governing Board of the Department of Natural Resources, with term to commence July 1, 2004, and to expire July 1, 2008
4th Congressional District:
Norman F. Pulliam, Pulliam Investment Co., Inc., 812 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, S.C. 29302 VICE Karen Floyd
Referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Human Affairs Commission, with term to commence June 30, 2006, and to expire June 30, 2009
3rd Congressional District:
Collette R. Ball, 331 Forest Pines Road, Aiken, S.C. 29801 VICE William C. Price
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, Board of Trustees of the Children's Trust Fund of South Carolina, with term to commence June 30, 2006, and to expire June 30, 2010
1st Congressional District:
Gregory J. Evans, 1453 Headquarters Plantation, Johns Island, S.C. 29455 VICE Patricia P. Watts
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Human Affairs Commission, with term to commence June 30, 2006, and to expire June 30, 2009
3rd Congressional District:
Jose F. Garcia, Gosto Services, Inc., 523 Main Street, Williamston, S.C. 29697 VICE Carl Anderson
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Foster Care Review Board, with term to commence June 30, 2005, and to expire June 30, 2009
2nd Congressional District:
Margaret Jo Hecker, 409 Longtown Road West, Blythewood, S.C. 29016 VICE Louise McFarland
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Ethics Commission, with term to commence June 30, 2005, and to expire June 30, 2010
At-Large:
George Carlton Manley, The Manley Co., Inc. of Simpsonville, 111 Gatewood Ave., Simpsonville, S.C. 29681 VICE Gregory Harris (resigned)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina Commission on Women, with term to commence October 18, 2005, and to expire October 18, 2009
At-Large:
Dr. Toney C. Parks, 11 Bushberry Way, Greer, S.C. 29650 VICE Dr. Leon Ginsberg
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, South Carolina State Board of Barber Examiners, with term to commence June 30, 2006, and to expire June 30, 2010
Barber:
Renee Patton, 152 Bermuda Lane, Inman, S.C. 29349 VICE Napolean Rogers
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Reappointment, South Carolina State Board of Barber Examiners, with term to commence June 30, 2006, and to expire June 30, 2010
Master:
Paul Elliott Robinson, Jr., P. O. Box 682, Orangeburg, S.C. 29116
Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
Initial Appointment, State Board of Pharmacy, with term to commence July 1, 2006, and to expire June 30, 2011
6th Congressional District:
Joseph D. Bushardt, 228 Truluck Street, Lake City, S.C. 29560 VICE Terry T. Lewis
Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
Reappointment, South Carolina Advisory Council on Aging, with term to commence June 30, 2006, and to expire June 30, 2010
Area 6:
Lynn E. Knipher, P. O. Box 742, Camden, S.C. 29050
Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
REGULATIONS RECEIVED
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:
Document No. 3088
Agency: Department of Education
Behind Act of 2001
SUBJECT: Defined Program, Grades 9-12
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 9, 2007
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2007
Document No. 3092
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Accountancy
SUBJECT: Licensure of Certified Public Accountants, Accounting Practitioners and Registration of Accounting Firms
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 9, 2007
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2007
Doctor of the Day
Senator CLEARY introduced Dr. Gerald Harmon of Georgetown, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
S. 67--CO-SPONSOR ADDED
S.67 -- Senators Mescher and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 405935, TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTING UNLESS LICENSED AS A RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR; TO PROHIBIT PROVIDING A POTENTIAL BUYER A PROPOSAL FOR SALE OR INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, OTHER THAN A WRITTEN ESTIMATE, BEFORE THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SYSTEM HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY A LICENSED EMPLOYEE OF THE RETAIL SELLER, OR THE RETAIL SELLER; TO FURTHER SPECIFY CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE AND INSTALLATION OF A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
On motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent, the names of Senators SETZLER and LAND were added as co-sponsors of S. 67.
Report from the Chairman, Liquor Distribution and Delivery Study Committee
Senator ELLIOTT, Chairman of the Liquor Distribution and Delivery Study Committee, was recognized to make a report to the Senate regarding the work of the committee.
Report from the Chairman, Liquor Distribution and Delivery Study Committee
TO:The Honorable Glenn F. McConnell
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
The Honorable Robert W. “Bobby” Harrell, Speaker of the House of Representatives
FROM:Senator Dick Elliott and Representative William F. “Bill” Cotty
SUBJECT:Liquor Distribution and Delivery Study Committee Report
DATE:January 9, 2007
Pursuant to Section 24 of Act No. 139 of 2005, the Liquor Distribution and Delivery Study Committee submits its report and requests that it be printed in the House and Senate Journals. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
LIQUOR DISTRIBUTION AND DELIVERY STUDY COMMITTEE REPORT
The Liquor Distribution and Delivery Study Committee, which was established by Section 24 of Act No. 139 of 2005, had six (6) members, three (3) appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and three (3) by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The members of the study committee were Senator Dick Elliott (Dillon, Horry, Marion, Marlboro), Chairman; Senator John M. “Jake” Knotts, Jr. (Lexington); Senator Vincent A. Sheheen (Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lancaster); Representative William F. “Bill” Cotty (Richland, Kershaw), Vice-Chairman; Representative Herb Kirsh (York); and Representative Robert S. “Skipper” Perry (Aiken).
The study committee's task was to examine the delivery and distribution of alcoholic liquors by licensed retail dealers with a wholesaler’s basic permit issued pursuant to the Federal Alcohol Administration Act and issue a report on its findings. The purpose of this report is to enable the General Assembly to consider the findings of the study committee and to determine if the findings should be adopted and if state laws should be amended.
On Thursday, September 21, 2006, at 1:00 p.m., in Room 105 of the Gressette Building in Columbia, South Carolina, the study committee met to handle organizational matters and hear testimony from various entities concerning the distribution and delivery of alcoholic liquor to restaurants and bars.
Information received by the study committee indicated that at this time no action needed to be taken concerning the delivery and distribution of alcoholic liquors by licensed retail dealers with a wholesaler’s basic permit issued pursuant to the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. On November 16, 2006, at 1:00 p.m., in Room 209 of the Gressette Building in Columbia, South Carolina, the study committee met. Upon a motion made by Senator Sheheen and seconded by Senator Knotts, the study committee agreed by a vote of 5 to 1 to adopt a report that no action was needed (with Senator Elliott, Senator Knotts, Senator Sheheen, Representative Cotty, and Representative Perry voting in favor of the motion and Representative Kirsh voting against the motion). Representative Kirsh requested that his objections to the motion be placed in the report. His reasons for voting against the motion were the following: (1) the study committee did not follow the proviso to develop some changes in the mini-bottle law, and (2) the restaurants and bars should be able to purchase any sized liquor bottle from a wholesaler. This report was then drafted and circulated to the members for their signatures.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Sen. Dick Elliott/s/ Rep. William F. “Bill” Cotty
Chairman Vice-Chairman
/s/ Sen. John M. “Jake” Knotts, Jr. /s/ Rep. Herb Kirsch
/s/ Sen. Vincent A. Sheheen /s/ Rep. Robert S. “Skipper” Perry
on the Part of the Senateon the Part of the House
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
The following were introduced:
S. 264 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES PLACE ALL PERSONS WHO ARE DETERMINED TO BE SEX OFFENDERS UNDER GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM SATELLITE SURVEILLANCE CONTINUOUSLY FOR THE DURATION OF THEIR PROBATIONARY SENTENCES.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 265 -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-345, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES OF BOAT NUMBER, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR WHEN THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TERMS AND RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES OF BOAT NUMBER ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THEIR EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN THESE CERTIFICATES MAY BE ISSUED.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
S. 266 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRIORITY INVESTMENT ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 6-29-510, RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE PLANS OF LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS, TO AMEND THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND PRIORITY INVESTMENT ELEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-720, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS, TO ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO DEVELOP MARKET-BASED INCENTIVES AND ELIMINATION OF UNNECESSARY HOUSING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS TO ENCOURAGE PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT, TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN PRIORITY INVESTMENT AREAS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-1110, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, TO DEFINE "AFFORDABLE HOUSING", "MARKET-BASED INCENTIVES", "TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN", AND "UNNECESSARY HOUSING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-1130, RELATING TO REGULATIONS OF A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY GOVERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSION, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENT OF THESE REGULATIONS RELATING TO LAND DEVELOPMENT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AMEND THEIR COMPREHENSIVE PLANS TO COMPLY WITH THESE PROVISIONS WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS OF ENACTMENT
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 267 -- Senators Alexander and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-150 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO ENACT ORDINANCES FOR THE LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, INSPECTION, AND REMOVAL OF ABANDONED OR DERELICT MOBILE HOMES, AND TO AUTHORIZE A FEE TO BE COLLECTED TO DEFRAY THE COST OF IMPLEMENTING THIS SECTION.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 268 -- Senators Alexander and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 33-56-30 AND 33-56-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO FILE THEIR ANNUAL REGISTRATION ON THE SAME DATE THAT FINANCIAL REPORTS PURSUANT TO THE ACT MUST BE FILED AND TO EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION PURSUANT TO THE ACT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT INTEND TO SOLICIT OR RECEIVE IN EXCESS OF SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS DURING A CALENDAR YEAR WHETHER OR NOT THE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED BY PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS, PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING COUNSEL, OR COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 269 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 16 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-685 TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO PURCHASE A MEMORIAL MONUMENT, VASE, OR MARKER IF THE PURCHASER KNOWS OR HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THE PROPERTY IS STOLEN, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 270 -- Senators Campsen, Bryant, Cromer and Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "ATM SAFETY ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 16-11-380, RELATING TO ENTERING A BANK, DEPOSITORY, OR BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION WITH INTENT TO STEAL, SO AS TO INCLUDE AND CREATE VARIOUS ATM OFFENSES, TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR EACH OFFENSE, TO REQUIRE THE POSTING OF A WARNING SIGN ON ATMS AND SIMILAR DEVICES, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 17-25-45, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIFE SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN MOST SERIOUS AND SERIOUS OFFENSES, SO AS TO ADD THE ATM OFFENSE TO THE LIST OF SERIOUS OFFENSES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 271 -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 95 OF TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 1990", SO AS TO EXTEND THE SMOKING PROHIBITION PROVIDED FOR IN THE ACT TO RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGE AREAS, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; TO SPECIFY THAT SMOKING IS PERMITTED IN PRIVATE HOMES AND AUTOMOBILES, HOME-BASED BUSINESSES, PRIVATE FUNCTIONS IN INDOOR AREAS, HOTEL ROOMS DESIGNATED AS SMOKING ROOMS, SPECIALTY TOBACCO STORES, TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS, CIGAR BARS, AND PRIVATE CLUBS AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PROPRIETOR OF AN ESTABLISHMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN HIS ESTABLISHMENT WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE PERMITTED BY THIS CHAPTER; TO PROVIDE THAT THE POSTING OF DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA SIGNS IS NOT REQUIRED FOR PRIVATE HOMES AND AUTOMOBILES OR HOME-BASED BUSINESSES AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; TO DELETE THE MAXIMUM CRIMINAL PENALTY FROM A FINE OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM CRIMINAL PENALTY OF A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN FIFTY DOLLARS; TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SMOKING IN A RESTAURANT, BAR, OR LOUNGE MUST BE ASKED TO EXTINGUISH ALL LIGHTED TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND IF THE PERSON REFUSES TO DO SO, THE PERSON MUST BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES; TO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR EMPLOYER FROM RETALIATING AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON OR AN EMPLOYEE OR CUSTOMER FOR FILING A COMPLAINT FOR OR SEEKING PROSECUTION OF A VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT MUST NOT BE CONSTRUED TO PERMIT SMOKING WHERE IT IS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY REGULATION OF A STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY, INCLUDING A LOCAL ORDINANCE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 272 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-785, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL DESIGN AND ERECT SIGNS THAT PROMOTE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONVENE A COMMITTEE TO ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT'S DIRECTOR ON THE DESIGN AND LOCATION OF THE SIGNS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 273 -- Senators Richardson and Pinckney: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE CERTIFICATION DATE FOR A SALES AND USE TAX REFERENDUM HELD DURING THE 2006 GENERAL ELECTION FROM NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 30, 2006, TO DECEMBER 10, 2006.
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Read the first time and, on motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, with unanimous consent, S. 273 was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 3205 -- Reps. Harrell, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Govan, Gambrell, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, MARSHALL CLEMENT (MARK) SANFORD, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.