TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2010
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The House assembled at 1:00 p.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:
Our thought for today is from Psalm 115:12: “The Lord has been mindful of us; He will bless us.”
Let us pray. Most Holy God, make us to know Your great love and compassion for us and send Your guardian angels to guide and keep these Representatives and staff in Your care, that they will be discerning while doing the work of the people. Bless those who lead us in this Assembly, our State and Nation. Protect our defenders of freedom at home and abroad as they protect us. Touch our wounded warriors and heal them. Hear us, O Lord, as 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 Wednesday, June 16, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
MOTION ADOPTED
Rep. HERBKERSMAN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Judge Cecil Reynolds of Bluffton, which was agreed to.
SILENT PRAYER
The House stood in silent prayer for Bayler Teal, a seven year old from Bishopville, to whom the Gamecock Baseball team dedicated their games at the College World Series, who died of cancer.
SILENT PRAYER
The House stood in silent prayer for the family of Public Service Commissioner Margorie Amos-Frazier of Charleston.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 16, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on H. 4225:
H. 4225 -- Reps. Rutherford, McLeod and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1400, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ARTICLE ON THE VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM "VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDER" DOES NOT INCLUDE MAGISTRATE OR MUNICIPAL JUDGES AND THEIR STAFF.
Very Respectfully,
President
Received as information.
H. 4225--ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION
The Report of the Committee of Conference having been adopted by both Houses, and this Bill having been read three times in each House, it was ordered that the title thereof be changed to that of an Act and that it be enrolled for ratification.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 16, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on S. 348:
S. 348 -- Senators Fair, Sheheen, S.Martin, Lourie, Shoopman, Knotts and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-95, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INFLICTION OF GREAT BODILY INJURY UPON A CHILD, SO AS TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OF TWO YEARS FOR A PERSON WHO IS CONVICTED OF THIS OFFENSE AND WHO IS REGISTERED WITH OR LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO CHILDCARE FACILITIES LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE THAT NO PORTION OF THE SENTENCE MAY BE SUSPENDED; AND BY ADDING SECTION 63-13-825 SO AS TO REQUIRE FAMILY CHILDCARE OPERATORS AND CAREGIVERS ANNUALLY TO COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF TWO HOURS OF TRAINING APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
Very Respectfully,
President
Received as information.
S.348--ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION
The Report of the Committee of Conference having been adopted by both Houses, and this Bill having been read three times in each House, it was ordered that the title thereof be changed to that of an Act and that it be enrolled for ratification.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 16, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 276, H. 4174, by a vote of 41 to 1:
(R276) H. 4174 -- Reps. Harvin, Bales, Harrison, G.M.Smith and Wylie: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12373150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DETERMINING WHEN A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY MUST BE APPRAISED AS A RESULT OF AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST AND RELATING TO THOSE TRANSFERS THAT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE TRANSFERS, CONVEYANCES, AND DISTRIBUTIONS THAT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY, AND FOR THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH TRANSACTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12373140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIFTEEN PERCENT LIMITATION ON THE INCREASE IN THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF A COUNTYWIDE APPRAISAL AND EQUALIZATION PROGRAM MUST BE CALCULATED ON THE LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS AS A WHOLE.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 16, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 322, H. 4172, by a vote of 36 to 0:
(R322) H. 4172 -- Reps. Forrester and Wylie: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41180 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY MAY INSTITUTE AN EMPLOYEE FURLOUGH PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT PRECLUDE A COUNTY FROM IMPLEMENTING OTHER FURLOUGH PROGRAMS NOT IN CONFORMITY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 29, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 338, S. 1372, by a vote of 2 to 0:
(R338) S. 1372 -- Senator Leventis: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 387 OF 2008, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 17, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF THE CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT SHALL SERVE TWOYEAR TERMS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL SELECT AND APPOINT AN ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 17 TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE RESPECTIVE DISTRICTS FOR SCHOOL OPERATING PURPOSES UP TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMIT OF THE RESPECTIVE DISTRICTS FOR SCHOOL OPERATING PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE BONDS MAY BE ISSUED AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS MAY BE EXPENDED, AND TO MAKE PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT OF BONDS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDING FOR THE BOARD BEFORE THE INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARE ABOLISHED MUST BE PROVIDED FROM OPERATING FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 32 to 11:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 1. Part IA, Section 1; Page 2; Department of Education; Section V. Standards and Learning; Special Items; High Schools That Work; $1,403,145.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 30 to 13:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 6. Part IA, Section 6; Page 26; Commission on Higher Education; Section II. Service Programs; Special Items; EEDA; $1,213,065.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 31 to 11:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 14. Part IA, Section 15A; Page 45; University of South Carolina; I. University of South Carolina; A. USC – Non-Medicine; Special Items; Small Business Development Center; $523,121.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 31 to 12:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 15. Part IA, Section 17A; Page 64, Medical University of South Carolina; I. Educational and General; A. Unrestricted; Special Items; Hypertension Initiative; $512,741.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 31 to 12:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 16. Part IA, Section 17A; Page 64, Medical University of South Carolina; I. Educational and General; A. Unrestricted; Special Items; Diabetes Center; $289,088.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 41 to 3:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 19. Part IA, Section 18; Page 68; Technical and Comprehensive Education Board; I. Administration, Total Administration; All General Funds; $3,012,760.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 41 to 3:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 20. Part IA, Section 18; Page 69; Technical and Comprehensive Education BD; II. Instructional Programs; B. System Wide Programs and Initiatives; Total Personal Service; All General Funds; $624,717.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 41 to 3:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 21. Part IA, Section 18; Page 69; Technical and Comprehensive Education BD; II. Instructional Programs; B. System Wide Programs and Initiatives; Other Operating Expenses; $367,724.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 34 to 10:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 22. Part IA, Section 19; Page 72; Educational Television Commission; I. Internal Administration; Total Internal Administration; All General Funds; $1,180,134.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 35 to 9:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 23. Part IA, Section 19; Page 72; Educational Television Commission; II. A. Program and Services; Total Public Education; All General Funds; $3,353,032.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 35 to 9:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 24. Part IA, Section 19; Page 73; Educational Television Commission; II. Program and Services; E. Public Affairs; Total Public Affairs; All General Funds; $710,000.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 36 to 8:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 25. Part IA, Section 20; Page 75; Vocational Rehabilitation; II. Vocational Rehab Programs; B. Special Projects; Other Operating Expenses; $58,479.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 33 to 11:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 27. Part IA, Section 22; Page 82; Dept of Health and Environmental Control, I. Administration; Total Administration; $4,534,052.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 35 to 9:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 28. Part 1A, Section 22; Page 84; Dept of Health and Environmental Control; II. Family Health; 1. Infectious Disease; Other Operating Expenses; $3,213,439.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 32 to 12:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 29. Part IA, Section 28; Page 118; Department of Archives and History, Section I. Administration & Planning; Other Operating Expenses; $635,445.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 41 to 3:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 31. Part 1A, Section 29; Page 121; State Library; IV. Discovery and Delivery; Personal Service; Distribution To Subdivisions; Aid County-Libraries; $4,653,933.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 35 to 8:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 32. Part IA, Section 30; Page 122; Arts Commission, Section II. Statewide Arts Services; All General Funds; $1,212,733.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 34 to 10:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 33. Part 1A, Section 31; Page 124; State Museum Commission; I. Administration; A. Administration; Other Operating Expenses; $1,643,893.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 37 to 6:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 34. Part IA, Section 33; Page 131; Forestry Commission, Section II. Forest Landowner Assistance; Other Operating Expenses; $1,086,210.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 31 to 13:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 35. Part IA, Section 34; Page 133-134; Department of Agriculture; Section III. Consumer Services; All General Funds; $376,500.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 31 to 13:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 36. Part 1A, Section 34; Page 134; Department of Agriculture; Section IV. Marketing Services; A. Marketing and Promotions; Total Marketing and Promotions; All General Funds; $562,905.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 38 to 6:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 37. Part IA, Section 35; Page 136; Clemson University (Public Service Activities), Section I. Regulatory & Public Service; All General Funds; $478,736.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 38 to 6:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 38. Part IA, Section 35; Page 136; Clemson University (Public Service Activities), Section II. Livestock-Poultry Health; A. General; Total Personal Service; All General Funds; $1,598,679.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 35 to 9:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 39. Part IA, Section 36; Page 139; SC State University (Public Service Activities); II. Research & Extension; Total Personal Service; All General Funds; $369,085.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., June 17, 2010
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the Veto by the Governor on R. 293, H. 4657, by a vote of 33 to 11:
R. 293, H. 4657--General Appropriations Act
Veto 48. Part IA, Section 70A; Page 229; Leg. Dept-The Senate, Section II. Employee Benefits; C. State Employer Contributions; Total Employee Benefits; $3,000,000.