THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2002

Indicates Matter Stricken

Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. W. Osborne Herlong, Jr. as follows:

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, Your mercies are new to us every morning. We do not deserve Your goodness, yet You provide for our needs of body and soul. Let us acknowledge Your merciful goodness to us, give thanks for all Your benefits, and serve You in willing obedience. As we face the challenge of leadership, let us turn to You often for guidance, for integrity in our dealings with others, for insight upon the things that matter most, for willingness to rejoice in the day and fear not for the future. This day we place ourselves in Your care, O God of all goodness. 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. WEEKS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Essie Vermell Gibson Benbow of Sumter, which was agreed to.

REGULATION RECEIVED

The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:

Document No. 2710

Agency: Department of Natural Resources

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-15-30, 50-15-40, 50-15-50, 50-15-70

Non-Game and Endangered Species

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

March 7, 2002

Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee

Legislative Review Expiration July 5, 2002 (subject to sine die revision)

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. CATO, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

H. 4583 -- Reps. Tripp, Cato, Bales, Altman, Askins, Barfield, G.Brown, Coates, Cooper, Easterday, Harrison, Kirsh, Klauber, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, McCraw, McGee, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Stille, Thompson, Vaughn, White, Wilkins, J.Young and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-285 SO AS TO PROHIBIT MANDATES ON HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS BEYOND WHAT IS REQUIRED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2002.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 4863 -- Reps. McCraw, Phillips, G.Brown, J.E.Smith, Hosey, Whipper, Cotty, Martin, Kelley, Bales, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, J.Brown, Delleney, Edge, Emory, Gourdine, Hayes, J.Hines, Hinson, Keegan, Kennedy, Klauber, Law, Leach, Littlejohn, Lloyd, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, J.M.Neal, Ott, Perry, Rice, Riser, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C.Smith, F.N.Smith, J.R.Smith, Snow, Taylor, Tripp, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley and Witherspoon: 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 95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MAY ISSUE VIETNAM WAR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEES COLLECTED FOR THIS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4864 -- Reps. Sheheen, Altman and Coleman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 22-5-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MAGISTRATE MAY ISSUE A NOTICE FOR TRIAL BASED UPON THE SWORN STATEMENT OF AN AFFIANT WHO IS NOT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, BUT MAY NOT ISSUE AN ARREST WARRANT IF THE AFFIANT IS NOT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4868 -- Rep. G.M.Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED ROBBERY WHILE ARMED WITH A DEADLY WEAPON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO COMMITS ROBBERY OR ATTEMPTED ROBBERY WHILE ALLEGING, EITHER BY ACTION OR WORDS, THAT HE IS ARMED WITH A PISTOL, DIRK, SLINGSHOT, METAL KNUCKLES, RAZOR, OR ANOTHER DEADLY WEAPON OR OBJECT SO AS TO CAUSE A PERSON PRESENT DURING THE COMMISSION OF THE ROBBERY OR ATTEMPTED ROBBERY TO REASONABLY BELIEVE THE PERSON IS ARMED WITH A DEADLY WEAPON, IS GUILTY OF A FELONY AND, UPON CONVICTION, MUST BE IMPRISONED NOT MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4869 -- Reps. Govan, Moody-Lawrence, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, J.Brown, Clyburn, Emory, Frye, Gourdine, J.Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Keegan, Kirsh, Koon, Littlejohn, Lourie, Mack, Martin, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, J.H.Neal, Owens, Parks, Quinn, Rhoad, Riser, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Simrill, D.C.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Walker, Weeks, Whatley, Wilder and A.Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-150 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE ELEVENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER OF EACH YEAR AS A STATE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, TERRORIST ATTACKS AND FOR ALL OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S

FIREFIGHTERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, NATIONAL GUARD, AND EMERGENCY SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

H. 4870 -- Reps. Govan, Moody-Lawrence, Breeland, R.Brown, Cato, Hosey, Howard and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-456 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE MAY BE GRANTED BY HIS EMPLOYER A SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF ADDITIONAL PAID LEAVE EACH YEAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTENDING CERTAIN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CONFERENCES OR ACTIVITIES DURING THE EMPLOYEE'S WORK HOURS, OR TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN VOLUNTEER TEACHING ACTIVITIES IN SUCH SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE EMPLOYERS OF THESE EMPLOYEES ARE ENTITLED TO A SPECIFIED STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR THESE ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4871 -- Reps. Scott and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-103-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 2002-03 SCHOOL YEAR, THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH THE STATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS GUIDANCE COUNSELOR WORKSHOP WHICH SHALL BE ATTENDED BY MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL DEVELOP OTHER INFORMATION FOR GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS IN REGARD TO FUNDING SOURCES FOR COLLEGE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN REGARD TO THIS WORKSHOP.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4874 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3395 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF A CHILD IN A HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR REFUNDABLE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX CREDIT PER CHILD EACH YEAR BEGINNING WITH THE YEAR 2002, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS TAX CREDIT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-65-48 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS SHALL HAVE ACCESS TO THE LIBRARIES OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THEIR COUNTY OF RESIDENCE APPROPRIATE TO THEIR AGE AND GRADE LEVEL DURING THE SAME HOURS AND UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL ARE AFFORDED AND TO PROVIDE THAT HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS MAY PURCHASE SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS FROM THE STATE BOOK DEPOSITORY USED IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE AT THE STATE'S CONTRACTED PRICE FOR THOSE TEXTBOOKS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4875 -- Reps. Simrill and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORGERY, LARCENY, EMBEZZLEMENT, FALSE PRETENSES, AND CHEATS, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-480 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER, THE CRIME IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN COMMITTED IN A COUNTY IN WHICH A PART OF THE OFFENSE TOOK PLACE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE DEFENDANT WAS EVER ACTUALLY IN THAT COUNTY; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 34, BY ADDING SECTION 34-11-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER, THE CRIME IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN COMMITTED IN A COUNTY IN WHICH A PART OF THE OFFENSE TOOK PLACE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE DEFENDANT WAS EVER ACTUALLY IN THAT COUNTY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4876 -- Reps. Koon, Frye, Rhoad and Ott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IT BEING UNLAWFUL TO CARRY WEAPONS WHILE HUNTING RACCOONS, OPOSSUMS, OR FOX DURING THE PERIOD IT IS LAWFUL TO HUNT THEM WITHOUT WEAPONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS LAWFUL TO RUN RACCOONS WITH DOGS AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR.

Rep. COBB-HUNTER asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.

Rep. RICE objected.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

S. 1020 -- Senators Thomas and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-74-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTH INSURANCE POOL, SO AS TO MODIFY THE DEFINITIONS OF "HEALTH INSURANCE" AND "INDIVIDUAL MARKET"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-74-30, RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE POOL COVERAGE ELIGIBILITY, SO AS TO EXTEND MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICARE DUE TO DISABILITY AND UNDER SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-74-60, RELATING TO MAJOR MEDICAL EXPENSE COVERAGE, SO AS TO EXTEND COVERAGE TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICARE DUE TO DISABILITY AND UNDER SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TYPES OF BENEFIT PLANS TO BE OFFERED TO THESE INDIVIDUALS AND THE METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING PREMIUM RATES FOR THE COVERAGE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-74-80, RELATING TO TAX EXEMPTIONS AND CREDITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IF THE TOTAL ASSESSMENT FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE POOL EXCEEDS TEN MILLION DOLLARS IN ANY ONE YEAR, THE CREDIT FOR ANY MEMBER SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT DETERMINED BY MULTIPLYING THE MEMBER'S ASSESSMENT BY A FRACTION, THE NUMERATOR OF WHICH EQUALS TEN MILLION DOLLARS AND THE DENOMINATOR OF WHICH EQUALS THE TOTAL ASSESSMENT IN THE YEAR FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE POOL.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

S. 1064 -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO CLASSIFIED WATERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2637, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4865 -- Reps. Knotts, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G.Brown, J.Brown, R.Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J.Hines, M.Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H.Neal, J.M.Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C.Smith, F.N.Smith, G.M.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, W.D.Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A.Young and J.Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND GEORGE W. LEROY FOR HIS LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO THE AMERICAN LEGION AND TO EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR ALL HIS EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF VETERANS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

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

H. 4866 -- Reps. Allison and Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2002, "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA DAY AT THE CAPITOL" IN RECOGNITION OF THE BEAUTY, GRACE, AND TALENT OF MISS SOUTH CAROLINA 2001, JEANNA RANEY OF INMAN.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly take great delight in honoring Jeanna Raney of Inman by declaring Wednesday, April 10, 2002, “Miss South Carolina Day at the Capitol”; and

Whereas, Jeanna Raney was born April 5, 1981, the daughter of Sam Raney and the late Rhonda Raney; and

Whereas, Jeanna is an excellent student who graduated in the top five percent of her class at Chapman High School with a 4.14 grade point average and is a junior at the University of South Carolina and is a member of the Honor Society; and

Whereas, Jeanna aspires to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and a minor in Media Arts; and

Whereas, Jeanna Raney is making positive impactson the lives of many during her yearof service as she educates South Carolinians on the threat of suicide and ways to prevent it; and

Whereas, it is appropriate that the members of the General Assembly pause in their deliberations to honor Miss South Carolina 2001, Jeanna Raney and declare Wednesday, April 10, 2002, “Miss South Carolina Day at the Capitol”. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, declare April 10, 2002, “Miss South Carolina Day at the Capitol” in recognition of the beauty, grace, and talent of Jeanna Raney of Inman, Miss South Carolina 2001.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Miss South Carolina 2001, Jeanna Raney of Inman.

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

HOUSE RESOLUTION

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

H. 4867 -- Reps. Allison and Vaughn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MISS SOUTH CAROLINA PAGEANT CONTESTANTS AND REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2002, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND INTRODUCED.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives is extended to the Miss South Carolina Pageant contestants and representatives on Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and introduced.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4872 -- Rep. Allen: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND EXTOL REVEREND WILLIE B. MCMAHAND OF PIEDMONT ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SEVENTIETH BIRTHDAY ON MARCH 11, 2002, AT FLAT ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH, WHERE HE WILL CELEBRATE WITH FAMILY AND

FRIENDS, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 4873 -- Rep. Huggins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING CHARLES M. JOYE II ON BEING NAMED "ENGINEER OF THE YEAR" FOR THE PIEDMONT CHAPTER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS.

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

ROLL CALL

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

Allen / Allison / Altman
Bales / Barfield / Barrett
Battle / Bingham / Breeland
Brown,G. / Brown,J. / Brown,R.
Campsen / Carnell / Cato
Chellis / Coates / Cobb-Hunter
Coleman / Cooper / Dantzler
Davenport / Delleney / Easterday
Edge / Emory / Fleming
Freeman / Frye / Gilham
Gourdine / Govan / Hamilton
Harrell / Harrison / Haskins
Hayes / Hines,J. / Hines,M.
Hinson / Hosey / Howard
Huggins / Jennings / Keegan
Kelley / Kennedy / Kirsh
Klauber / Knotts / Koon
Law / Leach / Lee
Limehouse / Littlejohn / Lloyd
Loftis / Lourie / Lucas
Mack / Martin / McCraw
McGee / McLeod / Meacham-Richardson
Merrill / Miller / Moody-Lawrence
Neal,J.H. / Neal,J.M. / Neilson
Ott / Owens / Parks
Perry / Phillips / Rhoad
Rice / Rodgers / Sandifer
Scarborough / Scott / Sharpe
Sheheen / Simrill / Sinclair
Smith,D.C. / Smith,G.M. / Smith,J.E.
Smith,J.R. / Smith,W.D. / Snow
Stille / Stuart / Talley
Taylor / Thompson / Townsend
Tripp / Trotter / Vaughn
Walker / Webb / Weeks
Whatley / Whipper / White
Wilder / Wilkins / Witherspoon
Young,A. / Young,J.

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, March 7.

William Clyburn / Fletcher Smith
Bill Cotty / William Bowers
Bill Riser / Todd Rutherford
Richard Quinn / Alex Harvin

Total Present--121

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. Thomas E. Gibbons of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Rep. CHELLIS presented to the House the Summerville High School Girls "Wave" Cross Country Team, the 2001-2002 Class AAAA Champions, their coach and other school officials.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Reps. CHELLIS, OWENS and A.YOUNG presented to the House the Summerville High School Girls "Wave" Swim Team, the 2001-2002 Class AAAA State Champions, their coach and other school officials.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Reps. CHELLIS, OWENS and A.YOUNG presented to the House Mallory Hetzel of Summerville High School, the 2001-2002 South Carolina High School Girls Golf Champion, her coach and other school officials.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Reps. CHELLIS, OWENS and A.YOUNG presented to the House the Summerville High School Wrestling Team, the 2001-2002 Class AAAA State Champions, their coaches and other school officials.

CO-SPONSORS ADDED AND REMOVED

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.”