TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2002
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The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. W. Osborne Herlong, Jr. as follows:
Almighty God, giver of all things, with gladness we give thanks for all Your goodness. We bless You for the love which has created and which sustains us from day to day. Preserve our nation in justice and honor, that we may lead a peaceable life of integrity. Grant health and favor to all who bear office in our land, especially our President, the Governor of this State and all those called to leadership in this assembly. Help them to serve the people according to Your holy will. 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 Thursday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
MOTION ADOPTED
Rep. J.YOUNG moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Frederick Earle Brogdon of Sumter, which was agreed to.
REGULATIONS RECEIVED
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:
Document No. 2709
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-58-10 through 59-58-140
Nonpublic Postsecondary Institutions
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
March 14, 2002
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration July 12, 2002 (subject to sine die revision)
Document No. 2720
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-1-110, 44-1-140 and 44-29-10
Communicable Diseases
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
March 19, 2002
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration July 17, 2002
Document No. 2726
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-18-1100
School Incentive Reward Program
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
March 19, 2002
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration July 17, 2002 (subject to sine die revision)
Document No. 2683
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-5-60
Requirements for Trade and Industrial Certification
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
March 19, 2002
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration July 17, 2002 (subject to sine die revision)
REGULATIONS WITHDRAWN AND RESUBMITTED
Document No. 2682
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-5-60
Requirements for Initial Certification at the Advanced Level
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2002
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 13, 2002
20020318Withdrawn and Resubmitted
Document No. 2679
Agency: Board of Education
Chapter: 43
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-39-100
Proposed on October 26, 2001 in State Register Vol. 25, Issue 10
Submitted to Legislative Council for General Assembly Review January 11, 2002
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2002
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 13, 2002
20020318Withdrawn and Resubmitted
Document No. 2613
Agency: Board of Education
Chapter: 43
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-1-445, 59-18-310, 59-18-320, 59-18-330, 59-20-60(4)(c), 59-18-340, and 59-30-10
Proposed on February 23, 2001 in State Register Vol. 25, Issue 2
Submitted to Legislative Council for General Assembly Review May 1, 2001
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
May 2, 2001
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration August 30, 2001 (Subject to Sine Die Revision)
20020318Withdrawn and Resubmitted
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., March 14, 2002
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H.3403:
H. 3403 -- Reps. Harrison and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5640, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE OF CERTAIN ABANDONED VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SHERIFF'S OR CHIEF OF POLICE'S DESIGNEE MAY SELL AN ABANDONED VEHICLE AT A PUBLIC AUCTION.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4915 -- Rep. Rutherford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING GREETINGS AND A WARM WELCOME FROM THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE JOINT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, BETA KAPPA CHI SCIENTIFIC HONOR SOCIETY, AND BROOKHAVEN SEMESTER PROGRAM AT BENEDICT COLLEGE AS HOST INSTITUTION AT THE ADAMS MARK HOTEL, MARCH 27-31, 2002.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4916 -- Reps. Harvin and J.Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF SERGEANT WALTER K. FLOYD OF BARRINEAU WHO WAS TRAGICALLY KILLED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN THE LINE OF DUTY AS A MEMBER OF THE CLARENDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1121 -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A PORTION OF INTERSTATE 85 IN CHEROKEE COUNTY BETWEEN EXITS 90 AND 92 AS THE "VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF THE VETERANS OF CHEROKEE COUNTY FOR THEIR FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THIS STATE AND OUR NATION AND REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AND MARKERS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.
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. 4917 -- Reps. Lucas and Freeman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1095 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS ILLEGAL TO REMOVE, OR AID IN THE REMOVAL OF PINE NEEDLES OR PINE STRAW FROM A PERSON'S LAND OR FROM PUBLIC PROPERTY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS ILLEGAL TO ENTER A PERSON'S LAND OR PUBLIC PROPERTY WITH THE INTENT TO RAKE OR REMOVE PINE NEEDLES OR PINE STRAW UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SIZE, PLACEMENT, AND CONTENT OF NOTICES, SIGNS, OR POSTERS THAT ARE PLACED ON A PERSON'S PROPERTY THAT PROHIBIT THE RAKING OR REMOVAL OF PINE NEEDLES OR PINE STRAW.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
H. 4918 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Phillips, G.Brown, Fleming, Gilham, Govan, J.Hines, Koon, Leach, McCraw, Meacham-Richardson, Moody-Lawrence, Simrill, Sinclair, Stille, Talley, Townsend and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSES ON CERTAIN BUSINESSES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 SO AS TO REQUIRE AMBULANCE PROVIDERS TO PAY AN ANNUAL FRANCHISE FEE BASED ON THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS TRANSPORTED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4919 -- Reps. Gilham, Allison, Barfield, Davenport, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Haskins, Keegan, Koon, J.M.Neal, Neilson, Riser, Rivers, Rodgers, D.C.Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Townsend and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2935, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AFFORDED TO A PERSON WHO IS CHARGED WITH OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH, DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, OR CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH BY OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT AFFORDS A JURY TRIAL TO A PERSON CHARGED WITH OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF CERTAIN ALCOHOL RELATED MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES, SO AS TO DELETE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION FROM THE LIST OF OFFENSES COVERED BY THIS PROVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S IMPLIED CONSENT TO HAVE HIS BREATH, BLOOD, OR URINE TESTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A DRIVER HAS AN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OF EIGHT ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE, THEN A DRIVER IS NOT REQUIRED TO TAKE ADDITIONAL CHEMICAL TESTS, AND THE DRIVER IS GUILTY OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, TO REVISE THE ALCOHOL CONCENTRATIONS THAT MUST BE REGISTERED BY A SIMULATOR TEST BEFORE A BREATH TEST IS ADMINISTERED, TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO VARIOUS LEVELS OF ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION THAT RESULT IN CERTAIN PRESUMPTIONS, INFERENCES, AND GUILT REGARDING WHETHER A PERSON HAS VIOLATED A PROVISION THAT MAKES DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH ILLEGAL, AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE PROVISION THAT MAKES IT ILLEGAL TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2951, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR HIS REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO A TEST TO DETERMINE HIS LEVEL OF ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE PROVISION THAT MAKES IT ILLEGAL TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION; TO REPEAL SECTION 56-5-2933; AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO DELETE ALL REFERENCES TO SECTION 56-5-2933 WHEREVER IT APPEARS IN THE CODE OF LAWS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4920 -- Reps. Martin, White, Thompson, Rhoad, Limehouse, Allison, Barrett, Clyburn, Cooper, Fleming, Frye, Gilham, Kirsh, Meacham-Richardson, Riser, Sinclair, Snow, Stille, Townsend, Vaughn and Witherspoon: A BILL TO ENACT "STEPHANIE'S LAW" BY AMENDING SECTION 20-7-650, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CONCERNING INVESTIGATIONS OF REPORTS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, CLASSIFYING SUCH REPORTS AS UNFOUNDED OR FOUNDED, AND MAINTAINING RECORDS AND THESE REPORTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL REPORTS RECEIVED TO BE CLASSIFIED AS EITHER UNFOUNDED OR INDICATED, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE DEPARTMENT IS NOT ABLE TO COMPLETE AN INVESTIGATION DUE TO RECEIVING INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION, THE INVESTIGATION MAY BE REOPENED UPON RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, TO RESTRICT USE OF RECORDS OF UNFOUNDED REPORTS IN WHICH THE REPORTER DID NOT IDENTIFY HIMSELF OR HERSELF TO AUDITING AND STATISTICAL PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE THAT RECORDS OF OTHER REPORTS OF UNFOUNDED ABUSE OR NEGLECT MAY BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ASSESS RISK AND SAFETY IF ADDITIONAL REPORTS ARE MADE CONCERNING THE CHILD, OTHER MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY IN THE HOUSEHOLD, OR THE SUBJECT OF THE REPORT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4921 -- Rep. W.D.Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 26, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTARIES PUBLIC, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, SO AS TO ENACT "THE UNIFORM LAW ON NOTARIAL ACTS" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATING TO NOTARIAL ACTS, TO PROVIDE FOR NOTARIAL ACTS IN THIS STATE AND IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS OF THE UNITED STATES, TO PROVIDE FOR NOTARIAL ACTS UNDER FEDERAL AUTHORITY AND FOR FOREIGN NOTARIAL ACTS, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFICATES AND SHORT FORMS FOR NOTARIAL ACTS, DESIGNATE SECTIONS 26-1-10 THROUGH 26-1-120 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 26, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS", AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 3, TITLE 26, "THE UNIFORM RECOGNITION OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ACT".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4922 -- Reps. Scarborough, Owens and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-120 AND 1-23-125, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW OF REGULATIONS AND REQUESTS TO WITHDRAW REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE AFFIRMATIVE APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS RATHER THAN ALLOWING THEM TO BECOME EFFECTIVE AFTER ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS, TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY-DAY PERIOD AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE A REGULATION HAS NOT BEEN ENACTED BY THE END OF THE SECOND YEAR OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION, THE REGULATION MUST BE PROMULGATED AS A NEW
REGULATION BEFORE SUBMITTING FOR SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4925 -- Reps. Cato, Jennings, Allison, Scott, Lourie, Harrison, W.D.Smith, Kirsh, Meacham-Richardson, Law, Altman, Bales, Battle, Bingham, J.Brown, R.Brown, Campsen, Chellis, Dantzler, Emory, Freeman, Gourdine, Hayes, M.Hines, Hinson, Leach, Lloyd, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.M.Neal, Ott, Quinn, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sinclair, J.E.Smith, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Tripp, Vaughn, Weeks, White and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 TO TITLE 38 RELATING TO INSURANCE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF AVAILABLE VENTURE CAPITAL FOR QUALIFYING SMALL TECHNOLOGY BUSINESSES BY ALLOWING A PREMIUM TAX LIABILITY CREDIT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4928 -- Reps. Parks, Scott, Breeland, Clyburn, Hosey, Allen, Bales, J.Brown, Carnell, Frye, Howard, Klauber, Lloyd, Ott, Stille and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VETERANS AFFAIRS BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE FUNDS DIRECTLY FROM THE STATE TREASURY TO EACH COUNTY TREASURER IN A MANNER TO BE PROVIDED BY LAW.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4930 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-5-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND TERMS MUST BE SET BY THE SUPREME COURT, TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON TO SERVE WHO HAS BEEN PRACTICING LAW FOR SEVEN YEARS, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION LIMITING BOARD MEMBERSHIP TO ONE FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
S. 131 -- Senators Leatherman and Drummond: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO BENEFITS AND FUNDING OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS IN THIS STATE AND INVESTMENTS ALLOWED FOR FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS STATE-OPERATED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO DELETE THE RESTRICTIONS LIMITING SUCH INVESTMENTS TO AMERICAN-BASED CORPORATIONS REGISTERED ON AN AMERICAN NATIONAL EXCHANGE AS PROVIDED IN THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR QUOTED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS AUTOMATIC QUOTATION SYSTEM.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
S. 870 -- Senator J.V.Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE TAX THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OF ARTICLES OF CLOTHING PURCHASED BY A FOSTER PARENT FOR THE FOSTER PARENT'S FOSTER CHILD, TO PROVIDE THAT CLOTHING QUALIFYING FOR THE EXEMPTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MAY REQUIRE THAT EVIDENCE OF ELIGIBILITY IT DETERMINES NECESSARY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THIS EXEMPTION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
S. 968 -- Senator Leatherman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO EXPEND UP TO $1,207,749 OF THE FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE UNDER SECTION 903 OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING OPERATING SOFTWARE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT TO BE USED FOR PROCESSING INCREASED WORKLOADS RELATED TO UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS AND EMPLOYER ACCOUNTS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
S. 999 -- Senators Hayes, Martin, Ritchie, Drummond, Land, Setzler and Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-13-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SECURITY REQUIRED FOR STATE FUNDS IN EXCESS OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE LIMIT DEPOSITED BY THE STATE TREASURER IN A BANK OR SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO ALLOW SECURITY FOR THESE DEPOSITS IN THE FORM OF LETTERS OF CREDIT, AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE LETTERS OF CREDIT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
S. 1014 -- Senators Hawkins, Grooms, Ravenel, Giese, Branton, Richardson, Peeler, Waldrep, Martin, Verdin, Thomas, Courson and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-37-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NEONATAL TESTING OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO REQUIRE PARENTAL CONSENT TO OBTAIN SAMPLES FOR TESTING AND TO PERFORM RESEARCH USING A SAMPLE TAKEN, TO AUTHORIZE A PARENT OR A PERSON OVER EIGHTEEN TO REQUEST IN WRITING THAT ANY SAMPLE TAKEN FOR TESTING BE DESTROYED AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROVIDE A REQUEST FORM ON ITS WEBSITE, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DESTROY A SAMPLE FIFTEEN YEARS AFTER THE BIRTH OF A CHILD, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
S. 1052 -- Senator Glover: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 607 OF 1986, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MARION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO LEVY ADDITIONAL MILLAGE IN MARION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SEVEN FOR PAYMENT BY MARION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SEVEN FOR USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE DISTRICT WHICH ARE TO BE ACQUIRED BY THE MARION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Referred to Marion Delegation
S. 1061 -- Senators Ravenel, Hutto, McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-765, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USE OF TURTLE EXCLUDER DEVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, UNTIL FEDERAL REGULATIONS ARE AMENDED TO INCREASE THE ESCAPE OPENINGS IN TURTLE EXCLUDER DEVICES TO A CERTAIN SIZE, EACH TRAWL NET USING A HARD TURTLE EXCLUDER DEVICE IN THE SALT WATERS OF THIS STATE MUST HAVE A TURTLE EXCLUDER DEVICE OPENING OF NOT LESS THAN THIRTY-FIVE INCHES IN TAUT HORIZONTAL LENGTH AND NOT LESS THAN TWENTY INCHES IN SIMULTANEOUS VERTICAL TAUT HEIGHT OR A FEDERALLY APPROVED LEATHERBACK OR DOUBLE COVER FLAP HARD TURTLE EXCLUDER DEVICE MODIFICATION.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4923 -- Rep. J.R.Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE VOLUNTEERS OF JACKSON FIRST ALERT WHO RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES IN AND AROUND THE TOWN OF JACKSON IN AIKEN COUNTY, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON BEING NAMED THE 2001 SMALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION.
The Resolution was adopted.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4924 -- Reps. J.R.Smith, Clyburn, Perry, Sharpe and D.C.Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND LIEUTENANT MICHAEL HUNT OF THE AIKEN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR HIS DEDICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND HIS DETERMINATION TO KEEP AIKEN COUNTY SAFE, AND TO HONOR HIM FOR HIS RECEIPT OF THE STROM THURMOND AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT ON THE CITY LEVEL.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4926 -- Reps. Townsend, Barrett, Cooper, Martin, Sandifer, Stille, Thompson and White: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING JOANN CAMPBELL OF ANDERSON COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND WISHING HER SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HER RETIREMENT.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration: