TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2003

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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 Psalms 33:12: “Happy is the Nation whose God is the Lord, the people who He has chosen as His heritage.”

Let us pray. Lord God of power and might, descend upon Your people here assembled. Grant them wisdom and strength to choose the right and the best for the people of this State. Lord, give us opportunities to affirm others and the desire to do so. Help us to work together in the spirit of love and gracefulness. Be our ever present help. 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. CLEMMONS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Officer Joseph McGarry of Myrtle Beach who was killed in the line of duty, which was agreed to.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received:

Columbia, S.C., January 16, 2003

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. 292, S. 963 by a vote of 0 to 45.

(R.292, S. 963) -- Senator Martin: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 5652780, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR UNLAWFULLY PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FIRST OFFENSE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS THAT PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO PASS A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS MUST BE TRIED IN MAGISTRATE’S COURT, AND PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR PRIOR OFFENSES.

Very respectfully,

President

Received as information.

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The following was received:

January 16, 2003

The Honorable Karl B. Allen

330A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29211

Dear Karl:

It is with pleasure that I appoint you to serve on the Judiciary Committee, effective immediately. I know that you will serve this committee with honor and distinction. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to working with you in the coming year.

Sincerely,

David H. Wilkins

Speaker of the House

Received as information.

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The following was received:

January 16, 2003

The Honorable Phil Owens

418B Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29211

Dear Phil:

It is with pleasure that I appoint you to serve on the Education and Public Works Committee, effective immediately. I know that you will serve this committee with honor and distinction. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to our working together.

Sincerely,

David H. Wilkins

Speaker of the House

Received as information.

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The following was received:

January 16, 2003

The Honorable William G. Herbkersman

434A Blatt Building

Columbia, South Carolina 29211

Dear Bill:

It is with pleasure that I appoint you to serve on the Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee, effective immediately. I know that you will serve this committee with honor and distinction. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to working with you in this year.

Sincerely,

David H. Wilkins

Speaker of the House

Received as information.

REGULATIONS RECEIVED

The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:

Document No. 2800

Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 48-2-50

Environmental Protection Fees

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 21, 2003

Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 30, 2003

Document No. 2803

Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-37-30 and Act 225 of 2002

Neonatal Screening for Inborn Metabolic Errors and Hemoglobinopathies

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

January 21, 2003

Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee

Legislative Review Expiration May 30, 2003

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

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

H. 3356 -- Reps. Wilkins, W.D.Smith, Harrison, Harrell, J.Brown, Cato, Witherspoon, Townsend and Chellis: 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 22, 2003, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That his Excellency, Marshall Clement (Mark) Sanford, Jr., Governor of the State of South Carolina, is invited to address the General Assembly in joint session at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2003, in the Chamber of the South Carolina House of Representatives.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 221 -- Senator Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES NAME THE BOAT RAMP LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 9 AND HIGHWAY 17 IN HORRY COUNTY THE "T. CRAIG CAMPBELL BOAT LANDING" AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE SIGNS CONTAINING THE WORDS "T. CRAIG CAMPBELL BOAT LANDING" ON THE PROPERTY THROUGH LOCALLY GENERATED FUNDING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

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

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3357 -- Rep. Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR TEACHING, LEARNING, AND TECHNOLOGY AS A RESOURCE FOR ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR A GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE SCHOOL, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER THE SCHOOL IS ESTABLISHED, OPERATED, AND FUNDED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3358 -- Reps. Bingham and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROXIMITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHMENTS AND PLACES OF BUSINESS WITH LIQUOR LICENSES, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE REQUIREMENTS TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND TO DEFINE PUBLIC LIBRARIES FOR THIS PURPOSE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3359 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-15-70, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE OR A LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY MAY NOT USE A VOICE MAIL SYSTEM IF THE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE IS AT HIS REGULARLY ASSIGNED WORKSTATION AND HIS TELEPHONE IS FUNCTIONAL AND AVAILABLE FOR USE UNLESS THE VOICE MAIL SYSTEM PROVIDES THE CALLER WITH ACCESS TO A NONELECTRONIC ATTENDANT OR AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFERS THE CALLER TO A NONELECTRONIC ATTENDANT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3360 -- Reps. R.Brown and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1705, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CATCH LIMITS FOR CERTAIN SALTWATER FISH, SO AS TO CHANGE THE CATCH LIMIT FOR RED DRUM FROM TWO TO FOUR IN ANY ONE DAY.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3361 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL MAKE-UP DAYS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS TO MAKE UP DAYS LOST BECAUSE OF WEATHER OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3362 -- Rep. Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-7-15 SO AS TO ALLOW LIFE AND HEALTH INSURERS TO ELECT TO PAY THE GENERAL CORPORATE TAX ON NET INCOME INSTEAD OF THE PREMIUM TAX; BY ADDING SECTION 38-7-95 SO AS TO CREATE A LIMITED EMPLOYMENT TAX CREDIT AGAINST EITHER THE PREMIUM TAX OF THE INCOME TAX FOR ALL INSURANCE COMPANIES BASED UPON A PERCENTAGE OF NONCOMMISSION COMPENSATION PAID TO SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYEES; BY ADDING SECTION 38-7-97 SO AS TO PROVIDE A CREDIT FOR MUNICIPAL LICENSE FEES AND TAXES FOR INSURANCE COMPANIES ORGANIZED AS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-50, RELATING TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTIONS SPECIFICALLY NOT ADOPTED BY THE STATE, SO AS TO PRESERVE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTIONS 801 THROUGH 845 FROM EXCLUSION IN THE CASE OF LIFE AND HEALTH INSURERS ELECTING TO PAY THE INCOME TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-550, RELATING TO CORPORATIONS EXEMPT FROM TAXES IMPOSED BY SECTIONS 12-6-530 AND 12-6-540, SO AS TO EXCLUDE LIFE AND HEALTH INSURERS ELECTING TO PAY THE INCOME TAX FROM THE EXEMPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-2290, RELATING TO THE APPORTIONMENT OF REMAINING NET INCOME WHERE PRINCIPAL PROFITS OR INCOME DERIVED FROM SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE DESCRIBED, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPORTIONMENT OF LIFE AND HEALTH INSURER INCOME ALLOCATED TO SOUTH CAROLINA ACCORDING TO A ONE-FACTOR FORMULA BASED ON PREMIUMS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-5020, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZED FILING OF A CONSOLIDATED CORPORATE INCOME TAX RETURN, SO AS TO PROVIDE RULES PERTAINING TO CONSOLIDATED RETURNS FOR LIFE AND HEALTH INSURERS ELECTING TO PAY THE INCOME TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-90, RELATING TO RETALIATORY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES FOR LIFE AND HEALTH INSURERS DOMICILED IN ANOTHER STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-190, RELATING TO TAX CREDITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SPECIFIED TAX CREDITS MAY NOT BE RECAPTURED FROM FOREIGN INSURANCE COMPANIES THROUGH THE RETALIATORY TAX PROVIDED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-7-90; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-29-160, RELATING TO PRODUCTION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF CONTRIBUTIONS, THE OFFSET OF A WRITE-OFF AGAINST TAX LIABILITY, AND THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN REFUNDS TO THE STATE, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PREMIUM TAX OFFSET FOR LIFE AND HEALTH GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ASSESSMENTS TO THE INCOME TAX.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3363 -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3395 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT OF FIFTEEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PREMIUMS PAID BY A TAXPAYER PURSUANT TO A LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE CONTRACT, UP TO THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FOR EACH TAXABLE YEAR FOR EACH CONTRACT, AND TO PROHIBIT A DOUBLE BENEFIT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3364 -- Reps. Snow, Kennedy, Battle, Hayes, Rhoad, Branham, Witherspoon, Barfield and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-620, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSE TAX ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE CIGARETTE TAX FROM SEVEN CENTS A PACK TO TWO CENTS A PACK AND TO DEDICATE ALL REVENUE OF THE LICENSE TAX ON CIGARETTES TO THE MEDICAID EXPANSION FUND.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3365 -- Reps. Townsend, Altman, Gilham, J.Hines and J.M.Neal: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES COMMISSION, AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-10, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "DEPARTMENT".

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3366 -- Rep. Ott: A JOINT RESOLUTION ALLOWING A CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO TEN PERCENT OF AMOUNTS EXPENDED BY A MANUFACTURER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY FOR ITS OPERATIONS IF THESE EXPENDITURES ARE NECESSITATED BY THE DRAWDOWN OF LAKE MURRAY OR DROUGHT CONDITIONS REDUCING THE FLOW OF THE SALUDA OR CONGAREE RIVERS AT ANY TIME OF THE YEAR; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CREDIT IS ALLOWED FOR EXPENDITURES MADE IN THE YEARS 2002 THROUGH 2006, AND TO PROVIDE A FIVE-YEAR CARRY FORWARD OF ANY UNUSED CREDIT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3367 -- Reps. Limehouse, Ceips, Hagood, Harrell and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1705, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SIZE LIMITS FOR TAKING CERTAIN SALTWATER FISH; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CREEL LIMITS FOR CERTAIN SALTWATER FISH, BOTH SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH AND ADJUST SIZE AND CREEL LIMITS FOR TWELVE PRIORITY SALTWATER FISH WITHIN LIMITS APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

S. 129 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 192 OF 1995, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR YORK COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE COMMISSION FROM SEVEN TO EIGHT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND ELECTION OF THE CHAIRMAN.

On motion of Rep. KIRSH, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 149 -- Senator Moore: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A SURPLUS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN JOHNSTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO THE TOWN OF JOHNSTON.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

ROLL CALL

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:

Allen / Altman / Anthony
Bailey / Bales / Barfield
Battle / Bingham / Bowers
Branham / Breeland / Brown,J.
Brown,R. / Cato / Ceips
Chellis / Clark / Clemmons
Clyburn / Coates / Cobb-Hunter
Coleman / Cooper / Dantzler
Delleney / Duncan / Emory
Freeman / Frye / Gilham
Gourdine / Hagood / Hamilton
Harrell / Harrison / Haskins
Hayes / Herbkersman / Hines,J.
Hines,M. / Hinson / Hosey
Howard / Huggins / Jennings
Keegan / Kennedy / Kirsh
Koon / Leach / Lee
Limehouse / Lloyd / Loftis
Lourie / Lucas / Mack
Mahaffey / Martin / McCraw
McGee / McLeod / Miller
Neal,J.H. / Neal,J.M. / Ott
Owens / Parks / Pitts,E.H.
Pitts,M.A. / Quinn / Rice
Richardson / Rivers / Sandifer
Scarborough / Scott / Sheheen
Sinclair / Skelton / Smith,D.C.
Smith,F.N. / Smith,G.M. / Smith,J.E.
Smith,J.R. / Smith,W.D. / Snow
Stewart / Stille / Talley
Taylor / Thompson / Toole
Townsend / Tripp / Trotter
Umphlett / Vaughn / Viers
Walker / Weeks / White
Whitmire / Wilkins / Witherspoon
Young

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 21.

Lanny Littlejohn / Bessie Moody-Lawrence
Lewis E. Pinson / Grady Brown
Todd Rutherford / Bill Cotty
Jerry Govan / Denny Neilson
Skipper Perry / Ralph Davenport
Gary Simrill / Thomas Rhoad

Total Present--118

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. GOVAN a temporary leave of absence due to medical reasons.

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

Rep. RHOAD signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Thursday, January 16.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. Gerald E. Harmon of Pawleys Island is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

CO-SPONSORS 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.3012
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / RICHARDSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3013
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / RICHARDSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3019
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / RICHARDSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3040
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / RICHARDSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3046
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / RICHARDSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3047
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / RICHARDSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3047
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / CEIPS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3048
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / RICHARDSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3049
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / CEIPS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3052
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / CEIPS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3052
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / RICHARDSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3061
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / CEIPS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3061
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / RICHARDSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3066
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / RICHARDSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3067
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / RICHARDSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3084
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / RICHARDSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3086
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / RICHARDSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3095
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / CEIPS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3098
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / CEIPS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3127
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / RICHARDSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3128
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / CEIPS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3142
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / CEIPS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3146
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / CEIPS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3153
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / CEIPS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3206
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / CEIPS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3208
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / CEIPS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3218
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / CEIPS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3224
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / JENNINGS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3231
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / CEIPS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3353
Date: / ADD:
01/21/03 / LLOYD

ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

H. 3327 -- Rep. Cato: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON AUGUST 29 AND 30, 2002, BY THE STUDENTS OF SLATER-MARIETTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO ROOF AND STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

H. 3342 -- Rep. Merrill: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITH THE PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT OF A MARINE CARGO TERMINAL ON THE SOUTHERN END OF THE FORMER CHARLESTON NAVAL BASE, AND TO ENCOURAGE THE EXPEDITIOUS ISSUE OF NECESSARY PERMITS TOWARD THAT END.