TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2006
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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 Psalm 80:19: “Restore us, O Lord God Almighty; that we may be saved.”
Let us pray. Renew us with Your breath, O God, that we might continue with the opportunities You have given us to represent the people. Give these men and women new insights on serving. Provide them every needful thing. Preserve our Nation, President, State, Governor and all leaders. Keep our defenders of freedom safe as they protect us. In the name of our Lord, we pray. 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. TAYLOR moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Casey Leigh Bolt Edwards of Laurens County, which was agreed to.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4933 -- Reps. 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, 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 HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE HEMINGWAY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY ON CAPTURING THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND COACH PERRY MCCARTY ON AN IMPRESSIVE SEASON.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. BAILEY, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4934 -- Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Harrell and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE PINEWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM AT A TIME AND DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2006 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACH, PAT EDISON, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, extend the privilege of the floor to the players, coaches, and school officials of the Pinewood Preparatory School Men’s Basketball Team at a time and date to be determined by the Speaker to congratulate the team on its impressive win of the 2006 South Carolina Independent Schools Association AAA State Championship and to honor the players and their coach, Pat Edison, on an exceptional season.
The Resolution was adopted.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4935 -- Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Harrell and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE PINEWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM OF SUMMERVILLE ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2006 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACH, PAT EDISON, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
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. 4936 -- Rep. Ballentine: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHICH IS NOT USED FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S MEETINGS OR THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES BUT WHICH IS HELD FOR FUTURE USE BY THE ORGANIZATION IN PURSUIT OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES OR WHICH IS HELD BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR INVESTMENT IN PURSUIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES IF THIS REAL PROPERTY WHILE HELD IS NOT RENTED OR LEASED FOR A PURPOSE UNRELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES AND THE USE OF THE REAL PROPERTY DOES NOT INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF ANY PRIVATE STOCKHOLDER OR INDIVIDUAL.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4937 -- Rep. Rice: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NONCOMPLIANCE WITH A RENTAL AGREEMENT BY A TENANT, SO AS TO SPECIFY A WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIREMENT OF FIVE DAYS BEFORE TERMINATION OF A RENTAL AGREEMENT BY A TENANT IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 27-40-540.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4938 -- Reps. Cooper, Walker, Harrell, Cato, Townsend and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-3-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL TO ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY AIR WING WITHIN THE STATE GUARD AND PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND DUTIES OF THE EMERGENCY AIR WING AND FOR THE LIABILITY OF AIRPLANES USED BY VOLUNTEER PARTICIPANTS IN THE EMERGENCY AIR WING; TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO LIABILITY UNDER THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE USE OF ANY VEHICLE OR AIRPLANE OPERATED FOR TRAINING OR DUTY BY THE EMERGENCY AIR WING OF THE STATE GUARD SHALL CONVEY LIABILITY UPON THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, OR STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ONLY AFTER THE REQUIRED LIABILITY INSURANCE ON THE VEHICLE OR AIRPLANE HAS BEEN FULLY APPLIED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-50, RELATING TO POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND OTHER ENTITIES WHICH MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RECOVERY OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS BY MEMBERS OF THE EMERGENCY AIR WING OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD SHALL BE PAYABLE FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4939 -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FIRST OFFENSE CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO ALLOW THE SOLICITOR TO TRY THE OFFENSE IN EITHER SUMMARY COURT OR GENERAL SESSIONS COURT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4940 -- Rep. Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-490, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY AND REDESIGNATE 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. WALKER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4942 -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-117 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A GOLF CART MAY BE USED TO TRANSPORT INDIVIDUALS WITHIN A ONE-HALF MILE RADIUS OF A FACILITY THAT IS HOSTING A SPORTING EVENT, CONCERT, OR ANOTHER FORM OF ENTERTAINMENT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4945 -- Rep. Ott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-705, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS IN THE ACUPUNCTURE ACT OF SOUTH CAROLINA SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF AURICULAR THERAPY AND TO DEFINE AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-715, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ACUPUNCTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO INCLUDE REGULATION OF AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURISTS IN THE POWERS OF THE COMMITTEE; TO ADD SECTIONS 40-47-732 AND 40-47-752 SO AS TO PROVIDE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE LIMITATIONS, RESPECTIVELY, FOR AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURISTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-47-740, 40-47-745, 40-47-750, 40-47-765, 40-47-780, 40-47-800, AND 40-47-810, ALL RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ACUPUNCTURISTS, AURICULAR THERAPISTS, AND AURICULAR DETOXIFICATION SPECIALISTS, SO AS TO ALSO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURISTS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
H. 4947 -- Reps. J.E.Smith, Bowers, Hayes, Jennings and Rivers: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE SYSTEM OF FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF A SYSTEM OF FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SHALL ESTABLISH, ORGANIZE, AND SUPPORT OTHER PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING AT THE LEVEL NECESSARY TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT THE OPPORTUNITY TO REALIZE HIS HIGHEST EDUCATIONAL POTENTIAL.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4941 -- Reps. Barfield, Agnew, Allen, Altman, Anderson, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, 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, 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 REQUEST THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY TO ADOPT A VIGOROUS AND STRONG TRADE POLICY REGARDING CURRENCY MANIPULATION, AND TO TAKE SWIFT AND RESPONSIVE ACTIONS IN THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION TO HALT CURRENCY MANIPULATION AND OTHER UNLAWFUL BARRIERS TO FAIR AND FREE TRADE.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. HAMILTON, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4943 -- Reps. Hamilton and Vaughn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM ON A DATE AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, extend the privilege of the floor to the players, coaches, and school officials of the Eastside High School Wrestling Team on a date and at a time to be determined by the Speaker.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4944 -- Reps. Hamilton and Vaughn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL "EAGLES" WRESTLING TEAM OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR ITS OUTSTANDING CAPTURE OF THE 2006 CLASS AAA STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THE
PLAYERS AND THEIR COACH, JACK KOSMICKI, ON AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4946 -- Reps. 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, 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 HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE HEMINGWAY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY FOR AN IMPRESSIVE SEASON AND FOR WINNING THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE EXCEPTIONAL COACHING OF COACH CHAKARIS P. THOMAS.
The Resolution was adopted.
ROLL CALL
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Agnew / Allen / AndersonAnthony / Bailey / Bales
Ballentine / Bannister / Barfield
Battle / Bingham / Bowers
Brady / Branham / Breeland
R.Brown / Cato / Ceips
Chalk / Chellis / Clark
Clyburn / Coates / Cobb-Hunter
Cooper / Dantzler / Delleney
Duncan / Edge / Emory
Frye / Funderburk / Govan
Hagood / Haley / Hamilton
Hardwick / Harrell / Harrison
Harvin / Haskins / Hayes
Herbkersman / J.Hines / Hinson
Hodges / Hosey / Howard
Huggins / Jefferson / Kennedy
Kirsh / Limehouse / Littlejohn
Loftis / Lucas / Mack
Mahaffey / McCraw / McGee
McLeod / Merrill / Miller
Mitchell / Moody-Lawrence / J.H.Neal
J.M.Neal / Norman / Ott
Owens / Perry / Phillips
E.H.Pitts / M.A.Pitts / Rhoad
Rice / Rutherford / Sandifer
Scarborough / Scott / Simrill
Sinclair / Skelton / D.C.Smith
F.N.Smith / G.R.Smith / J.E.Smith
J.R.Smith / Stewart / Talley
Taylor / Thompson / Toole
Townsend / Tripp / Umphlett
Vaughn / Vick / Walker
Weeks / White / Whitmire
Witherspoon / Young
STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, April 4.
Creighton Coleman / G. Murrell SmithDouglas Jennings / Bill Cotty
Becky Martin / Alan D. Clemmons
Anne Parks / Joe Brown
Grady Brown / Denny Neilson
Thayer Rivers / Jackson "Seth" Whipper
Lewis E. Pinson / Davey Hiott
Total Present--118
DOCTOR OF THE DAY
Announcement was made that Dr. Elizabeth Kline of Mt. Pleasant is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
CO-SPONSOR ADDED
In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names of cosponsors may be added. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a cosponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or cosponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member’s or cosponsor’s written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee.”
CO-SPONSOR ADDED
Bill Number: / H.4534Date: / ADD:
04/04/06 / LUCAS
JOINT ASSEMBLY
At 12:30 p.m. the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House. The President of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that it had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both Houses.
ELECTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS FOR THE CITADEL, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, LANDER UNIVERSITY, MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, AND WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
The Reading Clerk of the House read the following Concurrent Resolution:
H.4764 -- Reps. Phillips and Harrell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2006, AT 12:30 P.M., AS THE DATE FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITADEL, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, LANDER UNIVERSITY, MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, AND WINTHROP UNIVERSITY TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2006, OR WHOSE POSITIONS OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND NOMINATING AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THESE OFFICES DURING THE JOINT SESSION.
The PRESIDENT of the Senate recognized Rep. PHILLIPS, Chairman of the Screening Committee for the State Colleges Boards and Universities.
THE CITADEL
TWO AT-LARGE SEATS
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for two At-Large Seats.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that Col. Allison Dean Love and W. Thomas McQueeney had been screened, found qualified, and placed their names in nomination.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominees.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Col. Allison Dean Love and W. Thomas McQueeney were duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
THREE AT-LARGE SEATS
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for three At-Large Seats.
Rep. PHILLIPS, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that Thomas C. Lynch, Jr., Patti McAbee, and Joseph D. Swann had been screened, found qualified, and placed their names in nomination.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominees.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Thomas C. Lynch, Jr., Patti McAbee, and Joseph D. Swann were duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, SEAT 1
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the First Congressional District, Seat 1.