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Our thought for today is from Numbers 30:2: "When a man makes a vow to the Lord or takes an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word but must do everything he said."
Let us pray. Almighty God, plant into the hearts and minds of these Representatives the desire to continue in their pledge to uphold their promise to You and the people of this State. Keep their minds centered on doing what is required and bless them in their work. Bless our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, and all who serve in these Halls of Government. Protect our defenders of freedom at home and abroad as they protect us. Hear us, O Lord, as we pray. Amen.
Rep. HUGGINS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Michael Lassiter of Irmo, which was agreed to.
Members of the General Assembly are PROHIBITED from pledging their votes until Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at noon.
This report contains the Committee's findings regarding the qualifications of applicants for the Consumer Affairs Commission. Each member of the General Assembly will be given a copy of this report for review and consideration. The Committee believes that this report will help members make an informed vote.
The Committee is comprised of eight members, four from the Senate and four from the House of Representatives. To fulfill its mandate, the Committee conducts an investigation of each applicant's professional and financial affairs, and holds a public hearing during which each applicant may be questioned on a wide variety of issues.
The JCASC's investigation includes (1) a State Law Enforcement Division background check; (2) a credit investigation; (3) a careful study of application materials, including a personal data questionnaire; and (4) further inquiry as the Committee considers appropriate.
Mr. Dixon is 58 and lives in Columbia. He worked for the Employment Security Commission for 13 years. He is currently the building manager at the Jamil Temple Shrine.
On March 9, 2010 the Joint Consumer Affairs Screening Committee met to screen Mr. Dixon. The Committee met again on March 17, 2010.
Mr. Dixon was found QUALIFIED on March 17, 2010.
Mr. Keasler is 61 and lives in Surfside Beach. He worked as an officer for the SC Highway Patrol for 25 years. He also served in the Army National Guard from 1969-1998. He is currently the manager of Strand Storage Center.
On March 17, 2010 the Joint Consumer Affairs Screening Committee met to screen Mr. Keasler.
Mr. Keasler was found QUALIFIED on March 17, 2010.
Mr. Parrish is 68 and lives in Greer. He is an engineer and is employed as a project manager by CMC Cary Engineering in Greenville, SC.
On March 9, 2010 the Joint Consumer Affairs Screening Committee met to screen Mr. Parrish. The Committee met again on March 17, 2010.
Mr. Parrish was found QUALIFIED on March 17, 2010.
Ms. Penn is 60 and lives in Simpsonville. Ms. Penn has worked as a Diversity Resources Director for Burger King Corporation and BI-LO, LLC. She is currently a consultant for BI-LO, LLC in Greenville, SC. Ms. Penn is bilingual (English/Spanish).
On March 9, 2010 the Joint Consumer Affairs Screening Committee met to screen Ms Penn. The Committee met again on March 17, 2010.
Ms. Penn was found QUALIFIED on March 17, 2010.
Dr. Randolph is 59 and lives in Columbia. He has been an optometrist since 1977. Dr. Randolph has served on the Consumer Affairs Commission since 1979.
On March 17, 2010 the Joint Consumer Affairs Screening Committee met to screen Dr. Randolph.
Dr. Randolph was found QUALIFIED on March 17, 2010.
Mr. Sosebee is 68 and lives in Piedmont. Mr. Sosebee has worked in the Insurance field and was employed by the SC Reinsurance Facility until its elimination by statute in December of 2009.
On March 9, 2010 the Joint Consumer Affairs Screening Committee met to screen Mr. Sosebee. The Committee met again on March 17, 2010.
Mr. Sosebee was found QUALIFIED on March 17, 2010.
209 Gressette - 10:00 a.m.
Senator Alexander: I appreciate members of the screening committee being present. I'll call this meeting of the Committee to Review Candidates for Consumer Affairs Commission to order. Staff, Ms. Riley and Sarah appreciate the good work you do. We will move into the purpose for being here and that is to screen the candidates. I'll ask you to come up one at a time, and first I'll call the one behind Tab 1 Hewey Dixon. If you would make sure that green light is on and stand there if you would and raise your right hand. I need to swear you before we start. Do you swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you God?
Senator Alexander: Good, please be seated and briefly tell us about yourself and why you wish to serve on the Consumer Affairs Board.
Hewey Dixon: I have had 13 years with the state as a state employee with the Employment Security Commission and through my private and public employment I have had vast interaction with consumers. I feel like that is the backbone of any economy is consumer's welfare. I think the Commission of the agency I'm applying with is vital to upholding the well-being of the consumer.
Senator Alexander: Thank you. Staff has received your Personal Data Questionnaire and Statement of Economic Interest form. They have been reviewed and found to be complete with information requested and references. Are there any changes or additions that you wish to submit at this time to the information you provided the staff earlier?
Hewey Dixon: I have recently been employed as the building manager for the Jamil Temple Shrine.
Senator Alexander: Congratulations, we will have the record reflect that. That's a great shrine there.
Hewey Dixon: Yes it is.
Senator Alexander: We have few questions here that we need to ask, and I'm going to ask Mary Riley to ask you these questions if you'll respond to them and then we'll open it up to any members of the Committee after completion of those.
Mary Riley: Mr. Dixon, Do you know of any circumstances that would limit your service on this board or commission?
Hewey Dixon: No, not at this time.
Mary Riley: Do you or any member of your family own or operate any business which contracts with state or federal government?
Mary Riley: Do you or any member of your family own or operate any business which receives state or federal funds from the consumer affairs commission department of consumer affairs?
Mary Riley: Have you ever been arrested, charged, or held by federal, state, or other law enforcement authorities for violation of the law, regulation, or ordinance? -- Not including traffic violations for which a fine of $200 or less was imposed.
Mary Riley: Have you, to your knowledge, ever been under federal, state, or local investigation for possible violation of a criminal statute?
Mary Riley: Have federal, state or local authorities ever instituted a tax lien or other collection procedure against you personally? Have you ever defaulted on a student loan? Have you filed for bankruptcy?
Mary Riley: Have you ever been disciplined or cited for a breach of ethics or unprofessional conduct by any court, agency association, or professional group?
Hewey Dixon: No, I haven't.
Mary Riley: Are you now or have you ever been employed as a "lobbyist," or acted in the capacity of a "lobbyist's principal"?
Mary Riley: Are there any reasons you would have difficulty performing the duties of this job?
Hewey Dixon: No, there is not.
Senator Alexander: Thank you, any questions from members of the review committee. Hearing none, we appreciate you being here. What our intention is to do is to have one member that is not going to be able to be here today. So, what we will do is issue our recommendations on all candidates once that individual is screened. We anticipate doing that one day next week. We will have staff notify you when that process has been complete so that you would know when it's permissible for you to seek commitments to the commission. You are welcome to stay or to leave either welcome, but we appreciate your being here with us this morning.
Senator Alexander: Thank you. Let's go on to the next Clifford Ray Keasler, let the record reflect that he's the one that is not here today. Terrell A. Parrish, good to see you this morning. If you'll stand and let me swear you in. Do you swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you God?
Senator Alexander: Please be seated. Briefly tell us about yourself and why you wish to serve on the Consumer Affairs Commission.
Terrell Parrish: First, thank you for the opportunity. My name is Terrell Parrish. I am a licensed structural engineer in the state of South Carolina as well as Georgia. I work for CMC Cary Engineering in Greenville, SC. Why do I want to be on the Consumer Affairs Commission? A few years ago I was living in Charleston, SC working for the Navy, and I had occasion to have an issue with a home warranty. I was unable to get satisfaction from the warranty company and I chose to go to the Consumer Affairs Commission. They were very professional, helped me a great deal, got my problem solved to my complete satisfaction. I've been impressed with that and now as I approach retirement age, I'd like to be able to give back something to the state and consequently to my children and grandchildren to hopefully make this a better place for them to reside.
Senator Alexander: Thank you, I appreciate those comments. Staff has received your Personal Data Questionnaire and Statement of Economic Interest form. They have been found to be complete with information requested and references they asked for. Are there any changes or additions that you wish to submit at this time?
Senator Alexander: Ms. Riley has a few questions if you'll respond to those. If there are any questions, members, we'll take them after that.
Mary Riley: Do you know of any circumstances that would limit your service on this board or commission?
Terrell Parrish: No, we do not. However, in the interest of full disclosure, I disclosed on there that I own a small amount of stock with CMC my employer and we will occasionally do design assignments or provide structural steel to some agency of the government.
Senator Alexander: I would assume that is through the procurement bid process and everything that goes through that, so I believe we can have the record reflect that would be the case.
Terrell Parrish: I did not think it was an issue but I wanted to absolutely sure.
Mary Riley: Do you or any member of your family own or operate any business which receives state or federal funds from the department of consumer affairs?
Mary Riley: Are you now or have you ever been employed as a "lobbyist" or acted in the capacity of a "lobbyist's principal"?
Senator Alexander: Are there questions from members of the Committee. Thank you very much and I appreciate your willingness to serve. As I mentioned earlier, we will certainly notify you once this process has been completed and when you can start to garner commitments/pledges.
Senator Alexander: Magaly Petersen Penn, Good morning, if you would stand and raise your right hand. Do you swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you God?
Senator Alexander: Thank you, please be seated. Briefly tell us about yourself and why you wish to serve on the Consumer Affairs Commission.
Magaly Penn: I would like to first thank you for accepting me as a candidate for this position. My name is Magaly Petersen Penn. I live in Simpsonville, SC. I've been in SC for 21 years. I came down from NY with Michelin, and I work in corporate America for a little over 30 years. I retired about 2 1/2 years ago. I was working at Bi-Lo as Chief Diversity Officer. When I retired, they asked me to stay on and do some consulting, so for the past 2 1/2 years I have been doing consulting. I have time on my hands. I love to volunteer. I have been a volunteer in the Greenville area for the YWCA, the Phyllis Wheatley Association, the Greenville Symphony and several other business organizations. I have chaired a lot of those organizations. As a consumer I have read about the Consumer Affairs Commission. I think it's a great agency. It really serves a great purpose because consumers need that kind of advocacy to help them get through some of the red tape they have to and sometimes to work with corporate America.
Senator Alexander: Thank you, Staff has received your Personal Data Questionnaire and Statement of Economic Interest form. They have been reviewed and found to be complete with information requested and references they asked for. Are there any changes or additions that you wish to submit at this time to the information you provided?
Senator Alexander: Ms. Riley if you will provide your questions.
Senator Alexander: Thank you and your comments you mentioned the different things you are involved in. I know that the previous individual had said that they had had personal experience, a good experience, with the Consumer Affairs Commission. Have you had any personal experience or are you just aware of the great work that they do for the citizens?
Magaly Penn: No, I haven't had any personal experience just aware the great works.
Senator Alexander: They do a great job. Are there any other questions from members of the review Committee? Thank you for your willingness to serve and your being here this morning. Again, we will have staff notify you when we have completed this process, so that you can know when you can get commitments.
Magaly Penn: Thank you very much.
Senator Alexander: Staff is informing us that Dr. Randolph is also in the hospital. So I think you folk that are seeking to be on the commission need to be careful of this. We've got two of our candidates in the hospital, so we will obviously coordinate with both of those together for the sake of the commission. So that brings I would assume Mr. Johnny Edward Sosebee, Sr. Good morning, if you would stand let me swear you. Let me swear you. Do you swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you God?
Senator Alexander: Good, thank you sir and be seated. Please briefly tell us about yourself and why you wish to serve on the Consumer Affairs Commission.
Johnny Sosebee: I am Johnny E. Sosebee, Sr. I have been in the Property and Casualty Insurance business for 46 years. Most of that has been with two companies, the MD Casualty bought out by Zurich in 1989 and then the last would be the SC Reinsurance Facility that was created by statute in 1974 and was done away by statute in December 31, 2009. I decided to take retirement in October 1, 2009. Since that time I just have been doing interior painting just trying to catch up on the honey-do list, lots of honey-dos.
Senator Alexander: So you've caught up with those?
Johnny Sosebee: No, I've got one more room. That's been quite a job. I've been living in the same house for 20 years, so it's got a lot of things to do. But in the reinsurance facility I believe I was able to save the drivers of this state approximately 20 million dollars in what is called the recoupment fees of not having carriers take back losses that shouldn't have been put in the facility because of the audits I performed on various companies in this state. I try to be fair to everyone, not only consumers but also to companies that I represent.
Senator Alexander: Staff has received your Personal Data Questionnaire and Statement of Economic Interest form. They have been reviewed and found to be complete with information requested and references. Are there any changes or additions that you wish to submit at this time?
Johnny Sosebee: Just in the last few weeks I have accepted just a part time consulting with this company that I worked with under contract with the Reinsurance Facility. It's called AIPSO out of Rhode Island. They perform audits on all the residual market mechanisms in 43 states, so I am going to be doing 3 audits a year. One week in Ohio, one week in New York and one week in New Jersey. I don't think there will be a conflict. In April it's the last week and in May and the last week in September/October. So it's just a three week. They assign you weeks at the beginning of each year.
Senator Alexander: Well, congratulations on that. We have few questions that Ms. Riley needs to ask if you'll respond to those, please.
Senator Alexander: Thank you; do the members of the committee have any questions? Yes, the Senator from Abbeville and Anderson.
Senator O'Dell: Mr. Sosebee, are you in Anderson County?
Johnny Sosebee: Well, Piedmont is split between Anderson and Greenville. I live in Greenville County.
Senator O'Dell: Okay, you're across the river then.
Johnny Sosebee: Across the river and the post office has been moved back over to the Anderson side. It was over on the Greenville side until the last month they moved it back into Anderson county. Things are split up.
Senator Alexander to Senator O'Dell: You represent that part?
Senator O'Dell: I don't have Greenville County, I've got Anderson County.
Johnny Sosebee: My wife has property down in Iva. She inherited land from her father, so it's split between Abbeville County and Anderson County.
Senator O'Dell: It's beautiful country down there.
Senator Alexander: Thank you, Senator. Are there any other questions or comments from the members of the Committee? Hearing none, we thank you for your willingness to serve and again we will have staff notify you of the appropriate time that you can. So we will have two candidates that we will need to screen. We'll try our best to do this next Wednesday; we'll coordinate with House schedules and budget next week. You'll probably be ready for a break to do something like this, so we'll coordinate with y'alls schedules and then we'll have staff notify all candidates as to when it would be appropriate.
3rd Floor State House Conference Room - 11:45 a.m.
Senator Alexander: We will officially call this meeting of the Consumer Affairs Screening to order and proceed with two individuals that were not able to make the screening last week that we will screen today. The first on is Clifford Keasler, so if you will come forward we will ask you to speak up for our if you will stand and let me swear you in raising your right hand. Do you swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you God?
Clifford Keasler: Yes sir I do.
Senator Alexander: Please be seated and I have 2 or 3 questions and then Ms. Riley will ask you a series. Again we are glad you are able to join with us today.
Senator Alexander: Briefly tell us about yourself and why you wish to serve on the Consumer Affairs commission, please.
Senator Alexander: Mr. Keasler, you have provided Staff with your Personal Data Questionnaire and Statement of Economic Interest form. They have been reviewed and found to be complete with information requested and references. Are there any changes or additions that you wish to submit at this time?
Clifford Keasler: Yes, ma'am. I have filed for bankruptcy.
Mary Riley: You have filed for bankruptcy, that's on your form.
Clifford Keasler: That's on my form.
Senator Alexander: We'll let the record so reflect.
Clifford Keasler: No, reason whatsoever.
Senator Alexander: Are there any questions by any members of the Committee?
Representative McLeod: I would like to compliment him on his distinguished career as a trooper.
Senator Alexander: What district did you serve?
Clifford Keasler: I was in district 2, Greenwood the whole time.
Senator O'Dell: I thought I recognized your name.
Clifford Keasler: I know Senator O'Dell.
Senator Alexander: I hope he isn't known too well.
Clifford Keasler: I appreciate your comments.
Senator Alexander: We will and this will be for both candidates. We will again be notifying we have to do transcripts of the hearings from last week and this week. We will send out most likely letters and emails to notify when it will be appropriate for ya'll to seek commitments from members of the Georgia. It would not be appropriate it would be a violation of law prior to that notification.
Senator Alexander: Exactly, thank you for that Senator O'Dell and we did that we told them we would notify them so all candidates will be notified at the same time regarding that matter.
Representative McLeod asks if as a trooper he went by Clifford or Ray.
Clifford Keasler: Went by my initials CR. I go by Ray. My father was Clifford.
Clifford Keasler: Thank you very much. Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Senator Alexander: Thank you sir, be seated. I have couple of questions and then Ms. Riley will have a few more. If you would briefly tell us about yourself and why you wish to serve on the Consumer Affairs commission or continue to serve as the case may be.
Lonnie Randolph, Jr.: My name is Lonnie Randolph Jr. I have been in SC all of my life and I am a graduate of Dreher High School '68, Benedict College '72 and Southern College of Optometry '77 and have practiced optometry in SC for 34 years. I am still practicing on a part-time level but I still work. I am married no children. You asked me also about Consumer Affairs I have served I presently serve as chair person for the commission since 1979. May of 1979, and I have had the great experience with the Department and take my service very seriously. Very concerned about the agency and its role in representing the people of SC and I think I have had a great time/experience rather in doing that. and I don't 'like to brag but to show people my love and dedication is that in those 31 years I have missed 2 meetings. Every 2nd Tuesday at 2:00 o'clock, I'm at Consumer Affairs.
Senator Alexander: Thank you for that service. Staff has received your Personal Data Questionnaire and Statement of Economic Interest form. They have been reviewed and found to be complete except for the one letter we discussed for the record. We need that letter on the reference before it will be complete. Of the information you have provided to this point Are there any changes or additions that need to be submitted?
Lonnie Randolph, Jr.: No, I don't.
Mary Riley: Do you or any member of your family own or operate any business which receives state or federal funds from the Consumer Affairs Commission?
Mary Riley: Have you ever been arrested, charged, or held by federal, state, or other law enforcement authorities for violation of the law, regulation, or ordinance?
Lonnie Randolph, Jr.: No, I haven't.
Lonnie Randolph, Jr.: No bankruptcy, no student loan, taxes I have a late payment on some taxes and had a lien issue, but they did allow me to make monthly payments to take care of that.
Senator Alexander: What year was that?
Lonnie Randolph, Jr.: I think in 2007 or 2008 I'm not sure but somewhere in that area.
Senator Alexander: So, has that tax lien been resolved?
Lonnie Randolph, Jr.: No, it is the department of treasury.
Lonnie Randolph, Jr.: No I haven't.
Senator Alexander: Questions from members of the Committee?
Senator O'Dell: Mr. Chairman, how long did you say you had been on the board?
Lonnie Randolph, Jr.: Since 1979, 31 years.
Lonnie Randolph, Jr.: We have my former administrator in the room today and I have had the honor of serving with every administrator that the department has had.
Senator Alexander: Is that right?
Senator Alexander: Somebody have a question over here?
Representative McLeod: I don't have a question but I would like to thank you for your leadership/service to the state and the citizens who live here. I've read a lot about you and enjoyed your career.
Lonnie Randolph, Jr.: Thank you, Representative McLeod, Thank you.
Senator Alexander: Motion, Any objection to the motion. Hearing none, we have a favorable report. At this time for the record, we last week held off on making a motion on the other candidates that came before us we had them all in the same line. It was my understanding that we would entertain a motion today that the individuals screened last week. Did anyone have a problem with those candidates? Representative Barfield moves 2nd by Senator O'Dell from Abbeville that the candidates that were screened last week would be found qualified and again at the appropriate time will be notified by staff once the transcript has been submitted and may have to be published You will be notified as to the time you can seek commitments from members. Motion and a 2nd. Any objection on the other 4 candidates? Hearing none, they stand approved. Is there any other business to come before the screening committee? Hearing none, we stand adjourned. Thank you all for your attendance today.
H. 3442 (Word version) -- Reps. Bingham, Harrell, Duncan, Harrison, Owens, Toole, Merrill, Brady, E. H. Pitts, G. M. Smith, Daning, Haley, Huggins, Cato, Ballentine, D. C. Smith, J. R. Smith, Rice, T. R. Young, Horne, Wylie, Bedingfield, Clemmons, Bales, Lucas, Neilson, Long, J. M. Neal and M. A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-29-300 SO AS CREATE THE WORKFORCE DEPARTMENT APPELLATE PANEL WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF A VACANCY, TO REQUIRE THE PRESENT MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION MUST CONSTITUTE THE INITIAL MEMBERSHIP OF THE NEW PANEL, TO PROVIDE THE PANEL SHALL DISSOLVE WHEN THE MEMBERS' TERMS EXPIRE IN 2012, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED APPELLATE PROCEDURES; BY ADDING SECTION 41-29-310 SO AS TO TRANSFER THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT PROGRAM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH; TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-10, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN CHAPTERS WITHIN TITLE 41 MUST BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-20, RELATING TO THE CHAIRMAN, QUORUM, AND FILLING OF A VACANCY ON THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXISTING LANGUAGE AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE MUST BE MANAGED AND OPERATED BY A DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AND THAT THE DIRECTOR IS SUBJECT TO REMOVAL BY THE GOVERNOR AT HIS DISCRETION BY EXECUTIVE ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-30, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A SECRETARY OF THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXISTING LANGUAGE AND PROVIDE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE OR HIS DESIGNEE MUST RECEIVE ANNUAL COMPENSATION AS PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND OFFICIAL EXPENSES AS PROVIDED BY LAW FOR EXECUTING THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCESS, SO AS TO INCLUDE EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE AMONG THOSE EXEMPTED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 41-27-10, 41-27-30, 41-27-150, 41-27-160, 41-27-190, 41-27-210, AS AMENDED, 41-27-230, 41-27-235, AS AMENDED, 41-27-260, AS AMENDED, 41-27-360, 41-27-370, AS AMENDED, 41-27-380, 41-27-390, 41-27-510, 41-27-550, 41-27-560, 41-27-570, 41-27-580, 41-27-600, 41-27-610, 41-27-620, 41-27-630, 41-27-670, 41-29-40, 41-29-50, 41-29-60, 41-29-70, 41-29-80, 41-29-90, 41-29-100, 41-29-110, 41-29-120, AS AMENDED, 41-29-130, 41-29-140, 41-29-150, 41-29-170, AS AMENDED, 41-29-180, 41-29-190, 41-29-200, 41-29-210, 41-29-220, 41-29-230, 41-29-240, 41-29-250, 41-29-270, 41-29-280, 41-29-290, 41-33-10, 41-33-20, 41-33-30, 41-33-40, 41-33-45, 41-33-80, AS AMENDED, 41-33-90, 41-33-100, 41-33-110, 41-33-120, 41-33-130, 41-33-170, 41-33-180, 41-33-190, 41-33-200, 41-33-210, 41-33-430, 41-33-460, 41-33-470, 41-33-610, 41-33-710, 41-35-10, 41-35-30, 41-35-100, 41-35-110, AS AMENDED, 41-35-115, AS AMENDED, 41-35-120, AS AMENDED, 41-35-125, 41-35-126, 41-35-130, AS AMENDED, 41-35-140, 41-35-330, 41-35-340, 41-35-410, 41-35-420, AS AMENDED, 41-35-450, 41-35-610, 41-35-630, 41-35-640, AS AMENDED, 41-35-670, 41-35-680, AS AMENDED, 41-35-690, 41-35-700, 41-35-710, AS AMENDED, 41-35-720, 41-35-730, 41-35-740, 41-35-750, AS AMENDED, 41-37-20, 41-37-30, 41-39-30, 41-39-40, 41-41-20, AS AMENDED, 41-41-40, AS AMENDED, 41-41-50, 41-42-10, 41-42-20, 41-42-30, AND 41-42-40, ALL RELATING TO VARIOUS DEPARTMENT PROVISIONS, SO AS TO CONFORM THEM TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 41-29-260 RELATING TO THE ABILITY OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO FILE OPINIONS OR OFFICIAL MINUTES.
On motion of Rep. BINGHAM, the House insisted upon its amendments.
Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. BINGHAM, BATTLE and SANDIFER to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
The Honorable William C. Coffey, Jr.
H. 4756 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie, A. D. Young and T. R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS ACCOMPLISHED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO HONOR THE INSTITUTION'S COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EDUCATION, TO WISH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL OF THE SCHOOL'S FUTURE ENDEAVORS, AND TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 24, 2010, AS "CAROLINA DAY" AT THE STATE HOUSE.
H. 4757 (Word version) -- Reps. D. C. Moss and V. S. Moss: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE GAFFNEY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.
H. 4758 (Word version) -- Reps. D. C. Moss and V. S. Moss: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GAFFNEY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
H. 4759 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. IDA DELOACH FORESTER OF HAMPTON COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
H. 4760 (Word version) -- Reps. T. R. Young, Huggins, Ballentine, J. E. Smith, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie and A. D. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF ELIAS SKAFF MACK, JR., OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND TO HIS MANY FRIENDS.
H. 4761 (Word version) -- Reps. Erickson, Brady, Harvin, Funderburk, Miller, Cobb-Hunter, Horne, Long, A. D. Young, Parks, Allison, Hutto, Nanney, Dillard, Neilson, Haley, Knight, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Forrester, Frye, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Millwood, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie and T. R. Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR HER WORSHIP MAYOR HAZEL MCCALLION, C.M., OF MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA, FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE, AND TO EXTEND TO HER A CORDIAL WELCOME TO THE PALMETTO STATE UPON THE OCCASION OF HER ADDRESS TO THE JEAN LANEY HARRIS MEMORIAL LUNCHEON ON MARCH 24, 2010, IN COLUMBIA.
H. 4762 (Word version) -- Reps. A. D. Young, Horne, Knight and Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FORT DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
H. 4763 (Word version) -- Reps. A. D. Young, Horne, Knight and Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE FORT DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM FOR A STELLAR SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE WRESTLERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
S. 1273 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE WEEK OF MARCH 22-27, 2010, AS "CONNECT A MILLION MINDS WEEK" WHEN TIME WARNER CABLE WILL INTRODUCE A HANDS-ON INTERACTIVE CURRICULUM TO SHOWCASE THE DIGITAL WORLD OF TECHNOLOGY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS.
S. 1280 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Alexander, Anderson, Bright, Bryant, Campbell, Campsen, Cleary, Coleman, Courson, Cromer, Davis, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Grooms, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Malloy, L. Martin, S. Martin, Massey, Matthews, McGill, Mulvaney, Nicholson, O'Dell, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Rose, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Shoopman, Thomas, Verdin and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE WARMEST CONGRATULATIONS OF THE SENATE TO OUR FRIEND, THE HONORABLE SEBASTIAN PHILLIP LENSKI, FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE SENATE, UPON HIS ELECTION AS JUDGE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, AND TO WISH HIM THE VERY BEST IN HIS NEW ENDEAVOR.
S. 1286 (Word version) -- Senators Scott, Alexander, Anderson, Bright, Bryant, Campbell, Campsen, Cleary, Coleman, Courson, Cromer, Davis, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Grooms, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Malloy, L. Martin, S. Martin, Massey, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mulvaney, Nicholson, O'Dell, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Rose, Ryberg, Setzler, Sheheen, Shoopman, Thomas, Verdin and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND GEORGE GLYMPH, RETIRED HEAD BASKETBALL COACH OF COLUMBIA'S EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND TO RECOGNIZE HIM UPON THE DEDICATION OF THE EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL GEORGE GLYMPH ARENA, NAMED IN HIS HONOR.
S. 1292 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2010, AT 12:00 NOON, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING SUCCESSOR MEMBERS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR SEATS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 WHOSE TERMS HAVE EXPIRED.
S. 1293 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts, Alexander, Anderson, Bright, Bryant, Campbell, Campsen, Cleary, Coleman, Courson, Cromer, Davis, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Grooms, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Malloy, L. Martin, S. Martin, Massey, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mulvaney, Nicholson, O'Dell, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Rose, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Shoopman, Thomas, Verdin and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA PIER TEAM, INC., FOR SPONSORING THE FIRST-EVER SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MEDICAL MEMORIAL BIKE RIDE.
S. 1295 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg, Alexander, Anderson, Bright, Bryant, Campbell, Campsen, Cleary, Coleman, Courson, Cromer, Davis, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Grooms, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Malloy, L. Martin, S. Martin, Massey, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mulvaney, Nicholson, O'Dell, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Rose, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Shoopman, Thomas, Verdin and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE APRIL 18-24, 2010, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA GOLF WEEK".
H. 4764 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith, J. H. Neal, Funderburk, McEachern, Bales, Gunn, Howard, Hart, Rutherford, G. M. Smith and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-1-105 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM DAILY ARSENIC DISCHARGE FOR ANY COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT DISCHARGING INTO THE WATEREE RIVER FROM ANY WATER SOURCE; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO REMOVE THE ARSENIC CONTAMINATION WITHIN FIVE YEARS FROM THE WATEREE RIVER AND GROUNDWATER CONNECTED TO THE RIVER AND TO PREVENT FURTHER CONTAMINATION OF THESE WATERS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT THIS PLAN FOR APPROVAL WITHIN ONE YEAR TO THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONS OF THE COUNTIES THROUGH WHICH THE WATEREE RIVER FLOWS.
Rep. J. E. SMITH asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4766 (Word version) -- Rep. Sellers: A BILL TO ENACT "BECCA'S LAW", TO AMEND SECTION 63-9-340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXECUTING A CONSENT OR RELINQUISHMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTHER OR A FATHER MUST NOT EXECUTE A CONSENT OR RELINQUISHMENT UNTIL FIFTEEN DAYS AFTER THE CHILD IS BORN.
H. 4767 (Word version) -- Reps. Bedingfield, Rice, Stringer, Wylie, Erickson, Hardwick, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Huggins, Allison, Forrester, Parker, Clemmons, Barfield, Cole, Daning, Duncan, Kelly, Littlejohn and White: A BILL TO ENACT THE "FREEDOM OF CHOICE IN HEALTH CARE ACT", TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-1-40 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CITIZENS OF THIS STATE HAVE THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY NOT REQUIRE ANY PERSON TO PURCHASE HEALTH CARE INSURANCE, AND TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CHALLENGE THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF ANY HEALTH CARE PLAN MANDATED BY CONGRESS.
H. 4769 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie, A. D. Young and T. R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. ALLAN D. LIEBERMAN OF CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN MEDICINE AND MEDICAL EDUCATION AND FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS PROFESSION AND THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, March 23.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. KENNEDY a leave of absence for the week due to medical reasons.
Rep. BALES signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Thursday, March 18.
Announcement was made that Dr. Gary Goforth of Greenwood was the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
Rep. COOPER moved to adjourn debate on the Joint Resolution until Thursday, March 25, which was agreed to.
Rep. COOPER moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Thursday, March 25, which was agreed to.
Rep. COOPER moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Wednesday, March 24, which was agreed to.
Rep. WHITMIRE moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Wednesday, March 24, which was agreed to.
Rep. FORRESTER moved to recommit the Joint Resolution to the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, which was agreed to.
Rep. M. A. PITTS explained the Bill.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 4220. If I had been present, I would have voted in favor of the Bill.
Rep. BINGHAM moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Wednesday, March 24, which was agreed to.
Rep. SANDIFER moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Wednesday, March 24, which was agreed to.
Rep. DUNCAN moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Wednesday, March 24, which was agreed to.
Rep. AGNEW moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Wednesday, March 24, which was agreed to.
Rep. COOPER moved to adjourn debate on the motion to reconsider whereby H. 4200 was rejected on third reading until Thursday, March 25, which was agreed to.
Rep. HART asked unanimous consent to recall H. 4710 (Word version) from the Committee on Rules.
Rep. KING moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate Amendments until Wednesday, March 24, which was agreed to.
H. 3707 (Word version) -- Reps. T. R. Young, Cato, Cobb-Hunter, Toole, Ott, Cooper, Gambrell, Bowen, Agnew, McLeod, J. H. Neal, Gunn, Hayes, Stewart, Thompson, White, Duncan, D. C. Moss, H. B. Brown, Knight, Frye, Spires, Neilson, Vick, Hutto, Sellers and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-235 SO AS TO REQUIRE MOTOR FUEL TERMINALS TO OFFER FOR SALE PRODUCTS THAT ARE SUITABLE FOR SUBSEQUENT BLENDING EITHER WITH ETHANOL OR BIODIESEL; TO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR ENTITY FROM TAKING AN ACTION TO DENY A MOTOR FUEL DISTRIBUTOR OR RETAILER FROM BEING THE BLENDER OF RECORD; TO REQUIRE MOTOR FUEL DISTRIBUTORS, RETAILERS, AND REFINERS TO UTILIZE THE RENEWABLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER; AND TO DECLARE VIOLATIONS AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE.
H. 4551 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Thompson, Bedingfield, Hayes, Brady, Mack, Harrell, Cato, Ott, Harrison, Duncan, J. R. Smith, White, Cooper, Hutto, Horne, Cobb-Hunter, Anderson, Hodges, Harvin, Skelton, Gunn and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF SEVERAL EXISTING TERMS AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR SEVERAL NEW TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO 911 SYSTEM SERVICE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE "A CAPABILITY TO HAVE CELLULAR PHONES ROUTED TO 911 AS A SYSTEM REQUIREMENT AND TO ADD "ROUTING AND CAPABILITIES TO RECEIVE AND PROCESS CMRS SERVICE AND VOIP SERVICE CAPABLE OF MAKING 911 CALLS" AS A SYSTEM REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-50, RELATING TO SUBSCRIBER BILLING OR 911 SERVICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE BILLING OF 911 CHARGES FOR LOCAL EXCHANGE ACCESS FACILITIES THAT ARE CAPABLE OF SIMULTANEOUSLY CARRYING FIVE OR MORE OUTGOING 911 VOICE CALLS, TO REVISE THE 911 CHARGE THAT PREPAID WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE IS SUBJECT TO AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-65, RELATING TO THE CMRS EMERGENCY TELEPHONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REVISE THE NAME OF THE COMMITTEE AND ITS MEMBERSHIP, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE AND THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD ARE AUTHORIZED TO REGULATE PREPAID WIRELESS SELLERS; BY ADDING SECTION 23-47-67 SO AS TO IMPOSE A VOIP 911 CHARGE ON EACH LOCAL EXCHANGE ACCESS FACILITY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE CHARGE AND ITS DISTRIBUTION; BY ADDING SECTION 23-47-68 SO AS TO IMPOSE A PREPAID WIRELESS 911 CHARGE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION; BY ADDING SECTION 23-47-69 SO AS TO LIMIT THE CHARGES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED FOR 911 SERVICE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-70, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES THAT MAY OCCUR FROM A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY PROVIDING 911 SERVICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LIABILITY WHEN 911 SERVICE IS PROVIDED AND WHEN IT IS NOT PROVIDED PURSUANT TO TARIFFS ON FILE WITH THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote on H. 4551. If I had been present, I would have voted to concur with the Senate Amendments.
Rep. T. R. YOUNG moved to adjourn debate on the Joint Resolution until Wednesday, March 24, which was agreed to.
The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. CATO.
H. 3608 (Word version) -- Reps. Mack, Alexander, Allen, R. L. Brown, Williams, Weeks, Whipper, Gilliard and Jefferson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY CHARGED BY LAW CONDUCTING AN ELECTION SHALL ESTABLISH EARLY VOTING CENTERS, TO ESTABLISH EARLY VOTING CENTERS TO ALLOW A REGISTERED COUNTY RESIDENT TO VOTE OUTSIDE THEIR PRECINCT, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A QUALIFIED ELECTOR MAY REGISTER TO VOTE AND CAST A BALLOT DURING THE EARLY VOTING PERIOD, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THESE LOCATIONS AND TIMES TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 30-4-80.
Rep. CLEMMONS moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Wednesday, March 24, which was agreed to.
Rep. BALES moved to adjourn debate on the Bill until Wednesday, March 24, which was agreed to.
Rep. ALEXANDER moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
H. 4316 (Word version) -- Reps. R. L. Brown, Gilliard, Stavrinakis, Mack, Jefferson, Scott, Whipper and Daning: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 AND DAVIDSON ROAD IN CHARLESTON COUNTY "WILLIE FRAZIER, SR. INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERSECTION THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "WILLIE FRAZIER, SR. INTERSECTION".
H. 4613 (Word version) -- Rep. Hodges: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY THIS RESOLUTION, HEREBY RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE TO SOUTH CAROLINA OF MICROENTERPRISES, DEFINED AS SMALL BUSINESSES WITH FEWER THAN FIVE EMPLOYEES, AND DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF JUNE 2011, AND THE MONTH OF JUNE EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER UNTIL JUNE 2021, AS "MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
At 1:03 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. HUGGINS, adjourned in memory of Michael Lassiter of Irmo, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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