TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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 Ezekiel 36:26: “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you!”
Let us pray. Everlasting God, thank You for caring for these Representatives and staff as they serve the people of this State. Guide them, for whatever purpose You have chosen these women and men to attain and lead them in paths of civility towards each other. Restore them daily for their duties. Look in favor upon our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, staff, and all who contribute to the success of Your people. Protect our defenders of freedom, at home and abroad, as they protect us. Heal the wounds, those seen and those hidden, of our brave warriors. Lord, in Your mercy, 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. GEORGE moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Maxie Herbert Baker, Jr., of Mullins, which was agreed to.
INVITATIONS
On motion of Rep. BARFIELD, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:
March 24, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the SC Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Rosalyn Frierson
State Social Action Committee Chair
March 24, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of Palmetto Conservative Foundation, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on State House Grounds.
Sincerely,
Meredith Walker
Communications Director
Palmetto Conservative Foundation
March 24, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the USC Baseball Stadium, 431 Williams Street, 29201.
Sincerely,
Harris Pastides, President
University of South Carolina
March 24, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Coalition for Access to Health Care, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Lindsay Jackson
Coalition for Access to Health Care
March 24, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Realtors, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.
Sincerely,
Lindsey Davidson
Political Director, SC Realtors
March 24, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Municipal Power Systems, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel Downtown.
Sincerely,
Eric Budds, Deputy Executive Director
Municipal Association of South Carolina
March 24, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of Claflin University, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Capital City Club.
Sincerely,
Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton, VP for Advancement
Claflin University
March 24, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Housing Authority Executive Directors, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in 112 Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Ronald L. Poston
President, SCAHA Executive Directors
March 24, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of Jasper County, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.
Sincerely,
Kendall Malphrus
Executive Director, Jasper County Chamber of Commerce
March 20, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Hospital Association, the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Palmetto Club.
Sincerely,
J. Thornton Kirby, President & CEO
South Carolina Hospital Association
March 24, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association for Justice, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the First Citizens Cafe on Main Street.
Sincerely,
Rodney C. Jernigan, Jr., President
South Carolina Association for Justice
March 24, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Convenience Stores, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Hannah Griffin, Account Executive
South Carolina Association of Convenience Stores
March 24, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of State Farm Insurance Companies, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.
Sincerely,
Bruce White
State Farm Insurance Companies
March 24, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of Fort Jackson, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a tour of Fort Jackson's night fire range for basic combat training soldiers. This event will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Fort Jackson.
Sincerely,
Bradley A. Becker
Brigadier General, US Army, Commanding
March 24, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of Piedmont Natural Gas, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Henry C. McCullough, Senior Manager - Govt. Relations
Piedmont Natural Gas
March 24, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the Palmetto Agriculture & Food Industry Council and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the State House Grounds.
Sincerely,
Jackie Moore, Chairwoman
Palmetto Agriculture & Food Industry Council and SC Dept. of Agriculture
March 24, 2014
The Honorable Liston D. Barfield
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Barfield:
On behalf of the of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and the citizens of the Grand Strand, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a Legislative Reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Clarion Town House.
Sincerely,
Brad Dean
President & CEO, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
REGULATIONS RECEIVED
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:
Document No. 4453
Agency: Department of Insurance
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-110 et seq., 38-3-110 and 38-9-180
Annuity Mortality Tables For Use In Determining Reserve Liabilities For Annuities
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
March 20, 2014
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration February 24, 2015
Document No. 4444
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-1-10 et seq.
Water Pollution Control Permits
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
March 24, 2014
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration February 28, 2015
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., March 20, 2014
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.4395:
H. 4395 -- Rep. Bales: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 601 IN RICHLAND COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH REYNOLDS ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH MCCORDS FERRY ROAD "MOTHER ELIZABETH WORKMAN DEVEAUX HIGHWAY", AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "MOTHER ELIZABETH WORKMAN DEVEAUX HIGHWAY".
Very respectfully,
President
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Rep. OWENS, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3994 -- Reps. Patrick, Owens and Rivers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA READ TO SUCCEED ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 155 TO TITLE 59, TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THE SOUTH CAROLINA READ TO SUCCEED OFFICE TO IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE, SYSTEMIC APPROACH TO READING WITH SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES, TO PROVIDE OBLIGATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. OWENS, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4646 -- Reps. Bingham, Allison, Anthony and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-48-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GOVERNORS SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROVOST OR VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS WHO MUST SERVE AS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER MAY DESIGNATE A PERSON TO SERVE IN HIS PLACE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4963 -- Reps. Gambrell, Bowen, Gagnon, Putnam, Thayer, White, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Brannon, G.A.Brown, R.L.Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, H.A.Crawford, K.R.Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Edge, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Harrell, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Kennedy, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, M.S.McLeod, W.J.McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D.C.Moss, V.S.Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, R.L.Ott, Owens, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G.M.Smith, G.R.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Toole, Vick, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Wood: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MAYOR RUFUS CALLAHAM OF BELTON FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE, TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS MAYOR OF BELTON, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4964 -- Reps. Howard, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brannon, G.A.Brown, R.L.Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, H.A.Crawford, K.R.Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Edge, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Harrell, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Huggins, Jefferson, Kennedy, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, M.S.McLeod, W.J.McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D.C.Moss, V.S.Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, R.L.Ott, Owens, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G.M.Smith, G.R.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Vick, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Wood: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE C. A. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2014 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4965 -- Rep. George: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. AND MRS. MARVIN JULIUS GARRIS OF MARION COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR SEVENTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF BLESSING AND FULFILLMENT.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4966 -- Rep. Howard: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE C. A. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM OF RICHLAND COUNTY WITH THE TEAM COACHES AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED FOR CAPTURING THE 2014 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the C. A. Johnson High School boys varsity basketball team of Richland County with the team coaches and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and commended for capturing the 2014 South Carolina Class A State Championship title.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4967 -- Reps. Howard, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brannon, G.A.Brown, R.L.Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, H.A.Crawford, K.R.Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Edge, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hardwick, Harrell, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Huggins, Jefferson, Kennedy, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, M.S.McLeod, W.J.McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D.C.Moss, V.S.Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, R.L.Ott, Owens, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, Robinson-Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G.M.Smith, G.R.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Vick, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Wood: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND ADMINISTRATORS, PAST AND PRESENT, OF LONNIE B. NELSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF RICHLAND COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MANY MORE YEARS OF ACADEMIC IMPACT IN NORTHEAST COLUMBIA.
The Resolution was adopted.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1148 -- Senators Malloy, Alexander, Allen, Bennett, Bright, Bryant, Campbell, Campsen, Cleary, Coleman, Corbin, Courson, Cromer, Davis, Fair, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Hembree, Hutto, Jackson, Johnson, Kimpson, Leatherman, Lourie, L.Martin, S.Martin, Massey, Matthews, McElveen, McGill, Nicholson, O'Dell, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Scott, Setzler, Shealy, Sheheen, Thurmond, Turner, Verdin, Williams and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE BELIEF OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT NASCAR RACING IS AN INTEGRAL AND VITAL PART OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND ITS ECONOMY AND TO RECOGNIZE THE DARLINGTON RACEWAY AS ONE OF OUR STATE'S MOST TREASURED ATTRACTIONS, AS WELL AS IDENTIFY SOUTH CAROLINA'S RICH NASCAR HISTORY IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO NAME THE WEEK OF APRIL 6, 2014, THROUGH APRIL 13, 2014, AS DARLINGTON RACEWAY WEEK, A WEEK TOO TOUGH TO TAME.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1150 -- Senators Jackson and Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR A'JA RIYADH WILSON FOR HER OUTSTANDING ATHLETIC AND ACADEMIC CAREERS AT HEATHWOOD HALL EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, TO CONGRATULATE HER ON HER MANY AWARDS AND ACCOLADES, AND TO WISH HER WELL IN THE FUTURE ON AND OFF THE BASKETBALL COURT.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.