THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2001
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The House assembled at 9:30 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rep. STUART as follows:
Almighty God, Giver of life and all the blessings that come with it, give us the desire and the determination to use these blessings wisely. When the next step is not clear, may we wait patiently for the way You would have us to go. Store our minds with Your truths and our hearts with a love like Yours. Keep us calm in crisis, strong under stress, triumphant in temptation. Show us how to live better, to serve more effectively, and to follow You more faithfully. Be especially near to those whose lot in life is hard, the lonely, the ill, the bereaved, and those from whom joy and hope have fled. And to You, Lord, we give 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. J.BROWN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Ned Middleton, Jr., which was agreed to.
REGULATION WITHDRAWN AND RESUBMITTED
Document No. 2574
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Auctioneers' Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-6-60
Examination, Licenses, Apprenticeships, Advertising, Professional Standards, Declaratory Rulings, Changes of Address, Procedures
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2001
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2001
20010314 Withdrawn and Resubmitted
HOUSE RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. MEACHAM-RICHARDSON, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 3710 -- Reps. Meacham-Richardson, Kirsh, Simrill, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence and Delleney: A HOUSE RESOLUTION DECLARING TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2001, AS "YORK COUNTY DAY" IN ORDER TO RECOGNIZE THE HARD WORK OF THE PEOPLE OF YORK COUNTY IN MAKING YORK COUNTY AN EXEMPLAR OF ECONOMIC PROGRESS.
Whereas, the population of York County has grown over twenty percent during the past ten years to a current total of 158,100 and is expected to grow by 40,000 by the year 2015; and
Whereas, York County is ranked sixth in the State in the number of jobs announced during 2000, with 1508 new jobs; and
Whereas, York County’s total estimated assessed property valuation for 2000 exceeded two hundred fifty million dollars; and
Whereas, a total of eightyeight companies, some nationally known, announced in 2000 plans to locate or expand in York County, providing a capital investment of over three hundred eightyeight million dollars; and
Whereas, York County recognizes the importance of transportation planning as it relates to economic development and quality of life concerns as demonstrated with the adoption of a onecent sales tax that will generate ninetynine million dollars for road improvements, the county’s successful Infrastructure Bank Board application that resulted in one hundred thirty million dollars for a critical regional connector, the business community’s support of the Southern Metro Area Regional Transportation initiative, and a growing recognition of the importance of a regional mass transit system; and
Whereas, it is appropriate that the members of the House of Representatives declare a “York County Day” to honor the economic progress of York County. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, declare Tuesday, March 27, 2001, as “York County Day” in order to recognize the hard work of the people of York County in making York County an exemplar of economic progress.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to each of the four Chambers of Commerce representing the Council of Chambers of York County.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. M.HINES, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 3711 -- Reps. M.Hines, Coates, J.Hines and McGee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BYRNES ACADEMY VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM OF FLORENCE ON MARCH 28, 2001, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, extend the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives to the members of the Byrnes Academy Varsity Football Team of Florence on March 28, 2001, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, to congratulate them for winning the South Carolina Independent Schools Association Class AA State Championship.
The Resolution was adopted.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 3712 -- Reps. M.Hines, Coates, J.Hines and McGee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE BYRNES ACADEMY VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM OF FLORENCE WHO WON THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO WISH THEM MUCH SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 3713 -- Reps. Knotts, Bingham, Frye, Huggins, Koon, Riser and Stuart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MARK THE PASSING OF THE LATE DR. HARRY ODELLE HARMAN, SR., FORMERLY OF LEXINGTON WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON JANUARY 11, 1969, TO FONDLY RECALL HIS MANY PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND HIS TREMENDOUS CONTRIBUTION TO HIS COMMUNITY, HIS NATIVE STATE, AND THE NATION IN BUSINESS AND AS A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION AND TO JOIN WITH HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS IN REMEMBERING AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF THIS DISTINGUISHED SOUTH CAROLINIAN AND GREAT AMERICAN.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 263 -- Senator Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE HIGHWAY 521 AND HIGHWAY 9 BYPASS, FROM ITS BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE BYPASS AND HIGHWAY 521 SOUTHEAST OF THE TOWN OF LANCASTER TO THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 9 AND THE CHESTER COUNTY LINE AT THE CATAWBA RIVER BRIDGE, THE "VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN HONOR OF THE VETERANS OF LANCASTER COUNTY AND AS A TOKEN OF APPRECIATION FOR THEIR FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THEIR STATE AND NATION, AND REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AND MARKERS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was taken up for immediate consideration:
S. 451 -- Senators Giese, Martin and Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2001, AS "CREATING SOLUTIONS FOR DISABILITIES DAY", TO ENDORSE THE "B.A.C.-COFFEE DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS" PROJECT AND OTHER OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS OF EASTER SEALS SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 11:30 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2001, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE EASTER SEAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Whereas, Easter Seals South Carolina has again embarked upon its most worthwhile project to raise funds for people with disabilities, culminating in the fiftieth annual “B.A.C.Coffee Day for People with Special Needs” in South Carolina on Good Friday, April 13, 2001; and
Whereas, under the statewide leadership of John Brooks, Chairman, Easter Seals South Carolina Board of Directors, ably assisted by Lieutenant Garry Rozier, President of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers’ Association and Alisa Mosley, Executive Director of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers’ Association; and Thomas L. Sponseller, Executive Director and Sammy Ridgeway, State President of the South Carolina Restaurant Association, this program is destined to raise thousands of dollars to aid our very deserving children and adults and assist them in overcoming their disabilities; and
Whereas, the “B.A.C.” buttons go on sale Wednesday, March 21, 2001; and
Whereas, the “B.A.C.” project and all other programs of the Easter Seals South Carolina deserve the support, merit, and praise of all citizens of the State. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That Wednesday, March 21, 2001, is designated “Creating Solutions for Disabilities Day” in South Carolina and that representatives of Easter Seals South Carolina, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers’ Association, and the South Carolina Restaurant Association, all representing Taylor McEntire, son of Diane McEntire of Blythewood; Meghan Johnson, daughter of Susan and Glen Johnson of Darlington; Joseph C. Floyd, son of Daisy and Carnell Floyd of Greenwood; Taylor Whitman, daughter of Donald and Lyn Whitman of Townville; Mr. Brian Cooper of Travelers Rest; Miss Pamela Linder of Hanahan; and Mrs. Amy Stather of Spartanburg, who have been chosen to serve as the 2001 Easter Seals South Carolina State Representatives, be presented to the General Assembly in Joint Session in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2001.
Be it further resolved that the General Assembly extends to Easter Seals South Carolina and its many dedicated supporters sincere wishes for continued success in its many constructive and compassionate programs on behalf of persons with disabilities.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the President and Chief Executive Officer of Easter Seals South Carolina for distribution to the state chairmen of the various phases of the Easter Seals South Carolina’s campaign and the “B.A.C.” project,
as well as to the Easter Seals South Carolina representatives themselves.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3714 -- Reps. Haskins, Loftis, Hamilton, Huggins, Simrill, Allen, Allison, Altman, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, G.Brown, Campsen, Cato, Coates, Cooper, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Gilham, Govan, Harrell, Harrison, J.Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Martin, McCraw, McGee, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, J.M.Neal, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Scarborough, Sharpe, Sinclair, D.C.Smith, F.N.Smith, J.R.Smith, W.D.Smith, Snow, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, White, A.Young and J.Young: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 89 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL ISSUE "CHOOSE LIFE" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FOR THESE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO LOCAL PRIVATE NONPROFIT GROUPS OFFERING CRISIS PREGNANCY SERVICES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3715 -- Reps. Sharpe, Ott and Witherspoon: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A THREE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM OF ALLIGATOR FARMING FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE FEASIBILITY OF ALLIGATOR FARMING FOR POULTRY MORTALITY DISPOSAL AND PROVIDE THAT UNTIL JULY 1, 2004, ANY PERSON EIGHTEEN OR OLDER MAY ESTABLISH AN ALLIGATOR FARM FOR THE PURPOSE OF POULTRY MORTALITY DISPOSAL BY COMPLYING WITH CERTAIN TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE PILOT PROGRAM OF ALLIGATOR FARMING FOR POULTRY MORTALITY DISPOSAL.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 3716 -- Reps. Sharpe, Townsend, Barrett, Bowers, Coates, Frye, Koon, Lloyd, Loftis, McGee, Rhoad, Riser, Snow, Stuart, Trotter, Webb and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2001-2002, ALL PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS SHALL INSTRUCT STUDENTS IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IN THE MANNER THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES SHALL PROVIDE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
H. 3717 -- Reps. Kelley, Barfield, Barrett, Edge, Fleming, Frye, Keegan, Kirsh, Knotts, Koon, Leach, Loftis, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Snow, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, White and A.Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-2210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TEACHER AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM MUST BE OFFERED BY THE EMPLOYER AND MUST BE AGREED TO MUTUALLY BY THE EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER, TO CLARIFY CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBER IS INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE AND WHEN A PROGRAM PARTICIPANT IS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE, TO PROVIDE THAT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS MUST NOT BE PAID FOR ANNUAL LEAVE WHEN THEY TERMINATE AND PROVIDE THAT THEY ACCRUE SICK AND ANNUAL LEAVE WHICH THEY MAY USE DURING THE PROGRAM PERIOD, TO DELETE REDUNDANT PROVISIONS AND REFERENCES TO THE STATUS OF EMPLOYEES FAILING TO TERMINATE AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM PERIOD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO EXEMPT TERI PARTICIPANTS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3718 -- Reps. Kelley, Allison, Barfield, Barrett, Edge, Frye, Keegan, Kirsh, Knotts, Koon, Leach, Loftis, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Snow, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, White and A.Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO ENACT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RETENTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FOR ITS OPERATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO EXEMPT PARTICIPANTS IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RETENTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 3719 -- Reps. Harrison, Wilkins, Townsend, W.D.Smith and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-6520, 56-5-6530, AND 56-5-6540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE MANDATORY USE OF SEAT BELTS IN AUTOMOBILES, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL PERSONS REGARDLESS OF AGE TO WEAR A SEAT BELT OR BE SECURED IN A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM AS APPROPRIATE, TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES, TO AUTHORIZE PRIMARY ENFORCEMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT TO WEAR SEAT BELTS FOR OCCUPANTS SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER, TO INCREASE THE FINE, AND TO IMPOSE THE FINE ON THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE IF AN OCCUPANT SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER IS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT OR SECURED IN A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM.