House Journal for Apr. 7, 1999 - South Carolina Legislature Online

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1999

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The House assembled at 10:00 A.M.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark, as follows:

O God, our Father, we thank You for the awakening beauty of the earth around. With clear vision and grateful hearts, may we behold Your presence and Your power in the world of nature. Forbid that we should walk through the garden of loveliness with eyes that do not see and hearts that do not sing. As the miracle of life is wrought anew in the tiniest bloom, in every blade of green grass and in budding branches against the arching sky, may the wonder of it all rebuke our cold cynicism, the joy of it restore our tired hope, and the loveliness of it enrich our understanding of Your promises which are sure. Accept our praise and thanksgiving. 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 yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. KIRSH moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Mr. Hugh John Graves of Clover, which was agreed to.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3859 Rep. Emory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE REVEREND GEORGE WILLIAMS, JR., AND THE CHURCH HE PASTORS, THE DELIVERANCE WORD OF FAITH CHURCH OF LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS

INSTALLATIONAPPRECIATION CELEBRATION WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 1999.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3860 Reps. Knotts, Whatley, Davenport, Littlejohn and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN THE OVERSIGHT POWER AND THE AUTHORITY OF THE POSTAL RATE COMMISSION, PARTICULARLY WITH RESPECT TO THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, AND DIRECTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO UNDERTAKE AN ANALYSIS TO QUANTIFY THE IMPACT OF LOST TAXES AND FEES NOT BEING COLLECTED BY SOUTH CAROLINA STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES BECAUSE OF THE POSTAL SERVICE'S SPECIAL STATUS AND TO REPORT THE FINDINGS OF THIS ANALYSIS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNUALLY.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

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

H. 3861 Rep. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NAVY JUNIOR ROTC DRILL TEAM OF SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL, THEIR DRILL TEAM INSTRUCTORS, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON APRIL 28, 1999, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR BEING NAMED THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NAVY JUNIOR ROTC STATE CHAMPION".

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives be extended to the Navy Junior ROTC Drill Team of Silver Bluff High School, their drill team instructors, and school officials on April 28, 1999, at a time to be determined by the Speaker for the purpose of being recognized for being named the “South Carolina Navy Junior ROTC State Champion”.

The Resolution was adopted.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3862 Reps. Hayes and Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 201220 AND 201230, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR AND ISSUANCE OF MARRIAGE LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING A WAITING PERIOD OF TWENTYFOUR HOURS BETWEEN THE RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE LICENSE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3863 Reps. Campsen, Altman, Barrett, Beck, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Gilham, Hamilton, Haskins, Klauber, Leach, Loftis, Mason, Rice, Robinson, Sharpe, Simrill, R. Smith, Taylor and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST A PERSON, BY ADDING SECTION 16390, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF ALL OFFENSES ARISING OUT OF THE UNLAWFUL KILLING OR BATTERY OF ANY PERSON, THE TERM "PERSON" INCLUDES AN UNBORN CHILD AT EVERY STAGE OF GESTATION IN UTERO FROM CONCEPTION UNTIL LIVE BIRTH, AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXCLUSIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3864 Reps. Witherspoon, Delleney and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISH, GAME, AND WILDLIFE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ALLIGATOR FARMING ACT OF 1999"; TO DEFINE "ALLIGATOR FARM", "ALLIGATOR FARMER", "ALLIGATOR PART", "ALLIGATOR PARTS DEALER", "DIRECTOR", "DEPARTMENT", AND "TRANSPORT"; TO PROVIDE FOR ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF PROPAGATING ALLIGATORS; TO PROVIDE FOR ALLIGATOR FARMING LICENSING AND FEES; TO PROVIDE FOR MARKETING, TAKING, TAGGING, AND TRANSPORTATION OF ALLIGATOR CARCASSES AND SKINS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; TO REQUIRE AND PROVIDE FOR PROPERTY RIGHTS IN CERTAIN ALLIGATORS AND PARTS THEREOF; TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSES AND FEES FOR ALLIGATOR PARTS DEALERS, RETAIL, AND RESTAURANTS; TO PROVIDE FOR ALLIGATOR PARTS TRANSACTION FORMS, BILLS OF SALE, AND RETENTION OR INSPECTION OF RECORDS OR BILLS OF SALE RELATING TO ALLIGATOR TRANSACTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR ALLIGATOR PARTS TAGS; TO PROVIDE FOR TAGGING AND SHIPMENT OF ALLIGATOR SKINS; TO PROVIDE FOR A SEVERANCE TAX ON ALLIGATOR SKINS; TO PROHIBIT THE TAKING OR POSSESSION OF ALLIGATORS OR THEIR EGGS, SKINS, OR PARTS, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVOCATION OF LICENSES ISSUED UNDER THIS CHAPTER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR CONFISCATION OF CERTAIN ALLIGATOR SKINS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF LICENSE FEES AND TAXES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE EFFECT UPON LICENSES ISSUED UNDER THIS CHAPTER IN THE EVENT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PLACES ALLIGATORS IN AN ENDANGERED SPECIES STATUS; TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES AND FORFEITURES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER IT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR PERSONS TAKING, POSSESSING, STORING, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING, SELLING, OFFERING FOR SALE, BUYING, OR SHIPPING OF AN AMERICAN ALLIGATOR (ALLIGATOR MISSISSIPPIENSIS) OR EGGS, PARTS, OR PRODUCTS OF AN ALLIGATOR RAISED BY AN ALLIGATOR FARMER ON AN ALLIGATOR FARM PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3865 Reps. Cato, Mason, CobbHunter, Knotts, Scott, Trotter, Cooper, Allison, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, Davenport, Emory, Fleming, Harrison, Harvin, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Lanford, Lee, Littlejohn, Martin, M. McLeod, Meacham, Miller, Neilson, Rhoad, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Sharpe, R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Walker, Whipper, Witherspoon and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 3426300, 3426310, 3426500, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORMATION OF CREDIT UNIONS AND PERSONS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE MEMBERS THEREOF SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE PERSONS WHO MAY FORM A CREDIT UNION AND WHO MAY BE MEMBERS OF A CREDIT UNION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 3426860, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOANS MADE BY CREDIT UNIONS SECURED BY REAL ESTATE SO AS TO ADD VACATION HOMES TO THE AUTHORIZED LIST OF HOMES ON WHICH SECURED LOANS MAY BE MADE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3866 Rep. W. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 911510 AND 911550, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SERVICE RETIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM THIRTY TO TWENTYFIVE THE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE TO RETIRE AT ANY AGE WITHOUT PENALTY; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO INCREASE BOTH EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO OFFSET THE INCREASED ACTUARIAL COST OF THESE PROVISIONS WITH NOT LESS THAN SEVENTEEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL INCREASE TO BE PAID BY EMPLOYERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 911515 AND 911850, RELATING TO OTHER EARLY RETIREMENT PROVISIONS MADE OBSOLETE BY THIS ACT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3867 Reps. J. Brown, Scott, Gourdine, Inabinett, Lloyd, Parks and Breeland: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CORRECTIONS, JAILS, PROBATIONS, PAROLES AND PARDONS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INMATE HEALTH CARE OMBUDSMAN TO ENSURE PROPER HEALTH CARE SERVICE TO INMATES AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CITIZENS PRISON HEALTH CARE ADVISORY BOARD.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3868 Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 49156 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL AUDIT OF AN ENTITY AUTHORIZED TO LEVY PROPERTY TAXES, TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE AUDIT, TO PROVIDE FOR JOINT AUDITS, AND TO REQUIRE PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE AUDIT REPORT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3869 Reps. J. Smith and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4848150 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE LOWLEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE ASSISTANCE FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ASSIST SOUTH CAROLINA GENERATORS IN DEFRAYING THE COST OF STORING, TRANSPORTING, AND DISPOSING OF THIS WASTE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 4848140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAXES IMPOSED ON LOWLEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX MUST BE IMPOSED ON EACH CURIE RATHER THAN ON EACH CUBIC FOOT, TO ESTABLISH THE TAX OF FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS PER CURIE, TO PROVIDE THAT ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ANNUALLY, RATHER THAN SIX DOLLARS PER CUBIC FOOT, MUST BE CREDITED TO THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, TO ALLOCATE TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO BARNWELL COUNTY, TO CREDIT FIVE PERCENT TO THE LOWLEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE ASSISTANCE FUND, AND TO CREDIT NINETYFIVE PERCENT TO THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ENDOWMENT.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3870 Reps. J. Smith, Harrison, Altman, Bailey, Bales, Campsen, Dantzler, Davenport, Edge, Emory, Harvin, Hayes, Keegan, Kelley, Lloyd, Lourie, Mack, Martin, McGee, Ott, Sandifer, Sharpe and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 25, TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JUDGMENT AGAINST PERSONS CONVICTED OF CRIME, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NOTORIETY FOR PROFIT ACT" WHICH SHALL PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE RECOVERY OF PROFITS OBTAINED OR GENERATED FROM THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME BY ELIGIBLE PERSONS OR BY THE STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 155940 THROUGH 155980, RELATING TO MONEYS PAID INTO COURT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3871 Reps. Sandifer, Beck, Cato, Easterday, Emory, Gilham, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach, Littlejohn, Martin, Mason, Meacham, Riser, Rodgers, Sharpe, R. Smith, Trotter, Vaughn, Webb and Wilkins: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR A STATEWIDE REFERENDUM ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1999, TO DETERMINE IF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE FAVOR KEEPING VIDEO POKER GAMBLING LEGAL AND TO MAKE VIDEO POKER GAMBLING ILLEGAL IF A MAJORITY "NO" VOTE IS CERTIFIED ON THAT QUESTION, TO IMPOSE A MACHINE LICENSE TAX SURCHARGE OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS A MACHINE TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE REFERENDUM, AND TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSE OF MAKING VIDEO POKER GAMBLING ILLEGAL UNDER THAT CIRCUMSTANCE BY AMENDING SECTIONS 12212710, AS AMENDED, 12212712, 12212720, AS AMENDED, AND 12212726, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COINOPERATED MACHINES OR DEVICES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PROHIBITION ON SLOT MACHINES AND OTHER MACHINES OR DEVICES PERTAINING TO GAMES OF CHANCE TO VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE OR ANY OTHER COINOPERATED MACHINE OR DEVICE USED FOR GAMBLING, TO EXTEND THE SEIZURE AND DESTRUCTION PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO GAMES OF CHANCE TO THESE EXPANDED PROHIBITIONS, TO CONFORM EXISTING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR COINOPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES TO THESE EXPANDED PROHIBITIONS AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO PROVISIONS OF LAW REPEALED BY THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 125440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX CRIMES AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE OFFENSE OF OPERATING AN UNMETERED VIDEO GAME WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 161940 AND 161950, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF GAMBLING, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE OFFENSES SPECIFICALLY TO PLAYING OR MAINTAINING ANY LICENSED COINOPERATED MACHINE OR DEVICE USED FOR GAMBLING PURPOSES; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12212703, 161960, AND ARTICLE 20, CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 12, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO THE RETAIL LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR A LOCATION WITH VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, THE EXEMPTION OF VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE FROM THE GAMBLING OFFENSES, AND THE VIDEO GAMES MACHINES ACT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3873 Reps. D. Smith, Robinson, Quinn, Kelley, Sharpe, McGee, Law, Edge, Harrison, Meacham, Allison, Altman, Bailey, Barrett, Beck, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Hamilton, Haskins, Hinson, Jennings, Koon, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mason, Rice, Rodgers, Sandifer, Simrill, J. Smith, R. Smith, Vaughn, Walker, Woodrum and YoungBrickell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2170 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DURING ITS ANNUAL SESSION, EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL MEET ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY OF EACH WEEK IN STATEWIDE SESSION AND ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY OF EACH WEEK IN LOCAL SESSION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3874 Reps. D. Smith, Robinson, Quinn, Kelley, Harrison, Edge, YoungBrickell, Allen, Altman, Barrett, Campsen, Cato, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Fleming, Haskins, Hinson, Keegan, Koon, Law, Littlejohn, Mason, M. McLeod, Meacham, Rice, Sandifer, Simrill, R. Smith, Stille, Taylor, Vaughn, Walker and Woodrum: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 123105 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE REGULATIONS REVIEW PANEL WHICH SHALL DETERMINE THE NEED AND REASONABLENESS OF EACH REGULATION BEFORE THE REGULATION IS SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR REVIEW; TO AMEND SECTION 123110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR PROMULGATING REGULATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN FACTORS RELATING TO NEED AND REASONABLENESS OF REGULATIONS MAY BE REQUESTED BY THE REVIEW PANEL; TO AMEND SECTION 123111, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS ON REGULATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF THE REGULATIONS REVIEW PANEL SHALL PRESIDE AT ALL SUCH HEARINGS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PANEL TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO DETERMINE NEED AND REASONABLENESS OF REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 123120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE AGENCIES TO SUBMIT THE REVIEW PANEL DETERMINATION REPORT ON THE NEED AND REASONABLENESS OF THE REGULATION WITH OTHER DOCUMENTS WHEN SUBMITTING FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW; TO ESTABLISH THE REGULATIONS REVIEW FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE REVIEW PANEL AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PANEL TO PROVIDE AWARDS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO CITIZENS WHO RECOMMEND REVIEW OF REGULATIONS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY OR UNREASONABLE AND TO ABOLISH THE FUND AS OF JULY 1, 2000; AND TO REQUIRE AGENCIES TO SUBMIT ALL REGULATIONS IN EFFECT ON JULY 1, 1999, TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR REVIEW BEFORE JULY 1, 2001, IN ORDER FOR THE REGULATION TO REMAIN IN EFFECT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3875 Reps. Robinson and H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1111440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF GENERAL TAX INCREASES OR NEW GENERAL TAXES IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR IN SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT IN SUCH ACTS ANY PERMANENT LAW PROVISIONS AFFECTING THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3872 Rep. Webb: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE LIONS OF DANIEL HIGH SCHOOL IN CENTRAL, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON WINNING THE 1998 CLASS AAA STATE BOYS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP.

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

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, April 7.

Donald AllenHarry Askins

George BaileyScott Beck

George CampsenRalph Canty

William ClyburnGilda CobbHunter

Doug SmithFletcher Smith

Grady BrownJerry Govan

Robert HarrellAnthony Harris

Terry HaskinsJesse Hines

Larry KoonSteve Lanford

James LawE.B. "Mac" McLeod

David MackJoseph Neal

Denny NeilsonClementa Pinckney

Todd RutherfordLynn Seithel

Ronald TownsendDaniel Tripp

Jackson WhipperTimothy Wilkes

Total Present120

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Reps. ALLISON, EASTERDAY and SHEHEEN presented to the House Wendy Willis of Camden, the current "Miss South Carolina" and the 1999 contestants competing in the "Miss South Carolina Pageant."

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Rep. WEBB presented to the House the Clemson University Lady Tigers Basketball Team, their coaches and other university officials, congratulating them for their many accomplishments for the 199899 season.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. Beverly Simons is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

COSPONSORS ADDED AND REMOVED

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.”