Tuesday, March 1, 2005
(Statewide Session)
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TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005
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Indicates New Matter
The Senate assembled at 12:00 Noon, the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
Beloved, hear a few words from the Book of Job (38:47):
“Where were you… when the morning stars sang together and the sons of God shouted with joy?”
Let us pray.
Most blessed Father, grant us enlightenment in this holy period, dedicated to Your praise and the acknowledgement of our need.
In a world that is often sad, grant us the kind of faith and inspiration that will make us glad with the quiet confidence in a God who daily gives us truths so that we may sing with the morning stars - and shout with joy!
Amen!
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
Doctor of the Day
Senator LEATHERMAN introduced Dr. Conyers O'Bryan of Florence, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
MOTION ADOPTED
On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, the Senate agreed that, when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned to convene at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 2, 2005.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
The following were introduced:
S. 540 -- Senators Leventis and Land: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE MONTH OF MARCH 2005 AS "EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATORS, EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS MONTH".
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 541 -- Senator Hutto: A SENATE RESOLUTION SHARING THE EXCITEMENT OF THE RESIDENTS OF ALLENDALE COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF THE DEDICATION OF THE RESTORED AND REOPENED ALLENDALE COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT THE COURTHOUSE DEDICATION CEREMONY AND HOMECOMING ON MARCH 19, 2005.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 542 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH THE NEED FOR COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS AND THE LIFESAVING BENEFITS OF REGULAR SCREENINGS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 543 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO GIRLS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2005, AND FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2005.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Invitations.
S. 544 -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INOCULATING PETS AGAINST RABIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE INOCULATIONS MUST BE ADMINISTERED BY A LICENSED VETERINARIAN OR SOMEONE UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED VETERINARIAN.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
S. 545 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MUNICIPALITY TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE TELECOMMUNICATION AND CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS AND PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATION AND CABLE SERVICES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 546 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-760 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR ENACTMENT OR AMENDMENT OF A ZONING REGULATION OR MAP, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BY CERTIFIED MAIL TO AN AFFECTED LANDOWNER WHO IS A NONRESIDENT OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE SUBJECT LAND IS SITUATE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 547 -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 587 OF 1994, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS OF THE ADDITIONAL MEMBERS ADDED TO THE BOARD AND TO DELETE ARCHAIC LANGUAGE.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar.
S. 548 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE, HONOR, AND COMMEND DR. NORMAN P. PEARSON, SR., PASTOR OF NEW PROSPECT MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN WILLIAMSTON, FOR HIS THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIS CHURCH AND COMMUNITY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
H. 3320 -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Townsend, Harrell, Cato, Witherspoon, J. Brown, Chellis, Viers, Merrill, E. H. Pitts, Agnew, Ballentine, Bingham, Cooper, Haley, Hinson, Owens, Rice, Toole, Umphlett, White, Ceips, McLeod, Hagood and Thompson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-605 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE ROAD, HIGHWAY, INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, BRIDGE, INTERCHANGE, OR INTERSECTION MAY BE NAMED FOR A PERSON WHO IS LIVING.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 3355 -- Reps. Duncan, Witherspoon, Frye, M. A. Pitts, G. R. Smith, McLeod, Ott, Walker, Vick, Whipper and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 34 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA DAIRY STABILIZATION ACT", TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILK BOARD, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, PROCEDURES FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT AND FOR THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD'S PRIMARY DUTY IS TO ESTABLISH A FAIR MARKET BREAKEVEN PRICE FOR PRODUCERS OF MILK AND EXERCISE GENERAL SUPERVISION OVER THE MILK INDUSTRY IN THIS STATE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MUST BE LOCATED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS AND MEDIATE AND ARBITRATE MILK DISPUTES, TO ISSUE RULES, ORDERS, AND FAIR MARKET BREAKEVEN MILK PRICES, TO SPECIFY CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH FEES MAY BE COLLECTED WHEN MILK DROPS BELOW THE FAIR MARKET BREAKEVEN PRICE SET BY THE BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISBURSAL OF THESE FEES; TO REQUIRE LICENSURE IN ORDER TO OPERATE AS A MILK BUYER; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO DEVELOP A SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTING FOR BUYERS OF MILK AND TO SANCTION THOSE BUYERS WHO DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM; TO PROVIDE FOR ASSESSMENTS ON MILK PRODUCED IN THIS STATE TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF THE BOARD; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER; AND TO REPEAL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER ON JULY 1, 2012.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
H. 3367 -- Reps. Vick, Neilson, Jennings and Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE BRIDGE OVER THOMPSON CREEK IN THE TOWN OF CHESTERFIELD ON HIGHWAY 13-243 AS THE "BUCHANAN BRIDGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THE BRIDGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "BUCHANAN BRIDGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 3368 -- Reps. Vick, Neilson, Jennings and Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY NUMBER 9 BRIDGE OVER THOMPSON CREEK IN THE TOWN OF CHESTERFIELD THE "HOOVER FAY BELL BRIDGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AT THE BRIDGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "HOOVER FAY BELL BRIDGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 3369 -- Reps. Vick, Neilson, Jennings and Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY NUMBER 145 FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA STATELINE THROUGH THE TOWN OF CHESTERFIELD TO THE END OF HIGHWAY NUMBER 145 AT U. S. HIGHWAY NUMBER 1 THE "CAROLINA SANDHILLS PARKWAY" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS CONTAINING THE WORDS "CAROLINA SANDHILLS PARKWAY".
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 3378 -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, J. Brown, Cato, Chellis, Harrell, Harrison, Townsend, Witherspoon, Bailey, Ballentine, Bingham, Brady, Ceips, Clemmons, Coates, Hagood, Haskins, Herbkersman, Leach, Limehouse, Loftis, Mahaffey, E. H. Pitts, Rice, Sandifer, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. R. Smith, Taylor, Toole, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Whitmire, Viers, McLeod, J. E. Smith, Delleney and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE MANDATORY ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE TO THE SECOND THURSDAY IN MAY, AND PROVIDE THAT IN ANY YEAR THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FAILS TO GIVE THIRD READING TO THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL BY MARCH FIFTEENTH, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THE DATE OF ADJOURNMENT IS EXTENDED BY ONE STATEWIDE DAY FOR EACH STATEWIDE DAY AFTER MARCH FIFTEENTH, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THAT THE HOUSE FAILS TO GIVE THE BILL THIRD READING.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3380 -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, J. Brown, Cato, Chellis, Harrell, Harrison, Townsend, Witherspoon, Bailey, Ballentine, Bingham, Brady, Ceips, Clemmons, Coates, Hagood, Haskins, Leach, Limehouse, Loftis, Mahaffey, E. H. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. R. Smith, Taylor, Toole, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Whitmire, Delleney, Littlejohn, McLeod, J. E. Smith, Viers and Govan: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMENCING AT VARYING TIMES IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS AND ODD-NUMBERED YEARS AND FOR AN ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION FOR THE SENATE IN CERTAIN YEARS, DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE LANGUAGE, PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN MEETINGS FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE OF LEGISLATION, AND PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3545 -- Rep. Frye: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES CLOUDS CREEK ALONG HIGHWAY S41-25, SPANN ROAD, IN SALUDA COUNTY "HARE'S MILL POND BRIDGE", AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "HARE'S MILL POND BRIDGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE
Senator RYBERG from the Committee on Transportation submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S.424 -- Senators Leatherman and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 563910, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN FEES AND PENALTIES COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT ANNUALLY MUST PROVIDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION BANK A REPORT FOR THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR THAT LISTS THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES AND PENALTIES IT COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS THAT ASSESS REGISTRATION AND LICENSING FEES FOR SELFPROPELLED PROPERTY CARRYING VEHICLES AND LICENSING FEES FOR FARM TRUCKS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 5631230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE PLATE SPECIFICATIONS, AND THE ISSUANCE OF NEW LICENSE PLATES AND REVALIDATION STICKERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE FEES COLLECTED FOR THE REGISTERING AND LICENSING SELFPROPELLED PROPERTY CARRYING VEHICLES AND LICENSING FARM TRUCKS SHALL NO LONGER BE PLACED IN A SPECIAL RESTRICTED ACCOUNT TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCTION AND ISSUANCE OF NEW LICENSE PLATES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
HOUSE CONCURRENCES
S.269 -- Senator Verdin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE GOVERNOR BY PROCLAMATION TO CONFIRM THE RANK OF BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES WILLIAMS BESTOWED UPON HIM BY ACT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROVINCIAL CONGRESS DURING THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE LITTLE RIVER BRIDGE ON SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 560 IN LAURENS COUNTY AS THE “JAMES WILLIAMS MEMORIAL BRIDGE” TO HONOR THIS REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
S.527 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2005, AS “CREATING SOLUTIONS FOR DISABILITIES DAY”, TO ENDORSE THE “BUCKACUP CAMPAIGN” 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 2, 2005, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE EASTER SEAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION
The following Joint Resolution was read the third time and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and enrolled for Ratification:
H.3396 -- Reps. Bowers and Rivers: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF SCHOOLS IN HAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE IN HAMPTON COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO ICE OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKEUP REQUIREMENT THAT THE FULL SCHOOL DAY MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
THIRD READING BILLS
The following Bills were read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:
S.98 -- Senators Reese, Martin, Knotts, Alexander, Mescher, Fair, Richardson, Ford and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 63 OF TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE “SAFE SCHOOLS ACT” TO PREVENT SCHOOL HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, OR BULLYING, TO INSTRUCT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT A POLICY PROHIBITING HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, OR BULLYING THAT INCLUDES CERTAIN THINGS, TO DEVELOP A TRAINING PROCESS, AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS.
S.319 -- Senators Hayes, Malloy, Moore, Williams, O’Dell, McGill, Short and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, TITLE 60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE DOCUMENTS DEPOSITORY SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS AND PROCEDURES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF MATERIALS IN BOTH PRINT AND ELECTRONIC FORMATS AND TO DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE REFERENCES.
S.320 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 518 OF 1980, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ATHLETIC FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS, SO AS TO RAISE THE OUTSTANDING DEBT LIMIT FOR THESE BONDS FROM FORTY MILLION TO SIXTY MILLION DOLLARS.
S.321 -- Senators Moore and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 251190 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A WAR ROSTER PREPARED AND DISTRIBUTED BY THE DIVISION OF VETERANS AFFAIRS IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO INCLUDE THE NAME AND PRINCIPAL ITEMS OF RECORD OF PERSONS WHO SERVED ON ACTIVE DUTY DURING CERTAIN CONFLICTS AND AN ORDER OF BATTLE TO INCLUDE THE NAME OF MILITARY UNITS BASED IN SOUTH CAROLINA PARTICIPATING IN CERTAIN CONFLICTS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 73, PART II OF ACT 164 OF 1993 RELATING TO PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF OTHER MILITARY ROSTERS.
S.339 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-1085, TO PROVIDE WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS THAT THE TAXES PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE 7 ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER TAXES ON BEER AND WINE.
S.365 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11353030, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BOND AND SECURITY FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT PURSUANT TO THE STATE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM RETENTION AMOUNT FOR EACH INSTALLMENT PENDING COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT FROM FIVE PERCENT TO THREE AND ONEHALF PERCENT.
S. 365--Co-Sponsor Added
On motion of Senator KNOTTS, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator KNOTTS was added as a co-sponsor of S. 365.
S.368 -- Senators Leatherman and O’Dell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11353215 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PREFERENCE IN THE STATE PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR A RESIDENT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL, AND TO DEFINE “DESIGN SERVICES” AND “RESIDENT” FOR THIS PURPOSE.
S. 368--Co-Sponsor Added
On motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent, the names of Senators SETZLER and KNOTTS were added as co-sponsors of S. 368.
SECOND READING BILLS
The following Bills, having been read the second time, were ordered placed on the Third Reading Calendar:
S.237 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 561465 AND 561810, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROVIDING A PERSON WITH A NOTICE SUSPENDING HIS DRIVER’S LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SO AS TO REVISE THE NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE.
S.251 -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5639600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE “NO MORE HOMELESS PETS” SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM “STATE VETERINARIAN” AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM “SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE”.
S.352 -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5723810 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PORTION OF ROADSIDE VEGETATION ADJACENT TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 IN COLLETON COUNTY BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 52 AND 54 MAY BE MOWED BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT.
Senator GROOMS explained the Bill.
Senator McCONNELL spoke on the Bill.
Senator THOMAS spoke on the Bill.
Recorded Vote
Senator McCONNELL desired to be recorded as voting against the second reading of the Bill.
H.3373 -- Reps. W.D.Smith, Walker, Sinclair, Davenport, Littlejohn, Mahaffey and Talley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5723810 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PORTION OF ROADSIDE VEGETATION ADJACENT TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26, INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85, AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 585 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY MAY BE MOWED BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT.
Recorded Vote
Senator McCONNELL desired to be recorded as voting against the second reading of the Bill.
AMENDED, READ THE SECOND TIME
H.3430 -- Reps. Vick, Jennings, Lucas and Neilson: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE SHALL BE ALLOWED AND PAID FROM CHESTERFIELD COUNTY “C” FUND REVENUES SEVENTYFIVE DOLLARS FOR EACH MEETING AT WHICH HE IS IN ATTENDANCE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE THE PAYMENT AUTHORIZED IN THIS ACT UPON ISSUANCE OF APPROVED VOUCHERS BY THE COMMITTEE’S CHAIRMAN, EXCEPT THAT THE CHAIRMAN MAY NOT APPROVE VOUCHERS IN ANY SINGLE FISCAL YEAR WHICH VOUCHERS AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN MEETINGS PER FISCAL YEAR FOR EACH MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SHALL BE AN EX OFFICIO NONVOTING MEMBER OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the second reading of the Bill.
Senator SHEHEEN proposed the following amendment (3430R001.VAS), which was adopted: