HOUSE TO MEET AT 10:00 A.M.

NO. 14

CALENDAR

OF THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

OF THE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008

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JAMES F. BYRNES HIGH SCHOOL

"REBELS" VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

2007 DIVISION I AAAA STATE CHAMPIONS

Bernard Allen Preston Bailey Ray Bailey
Trent Bailey Dylan Bishop Justin Blackwell
Cam Boyd Corey Bradshaw Matt Bradshaw
Justin Bright Mason Brown Aerial Byrd
Daniel Cleveland Colby Conner Chris Cunningham
Everette Dawkins Chas Dodd Jamie Dunaway
Laffette Dye Cedric Elmore J.T. Eubanks
Eric Forrest John Fowler Skylar Franklin
Creighton Frost Brandon Hall Randall Hawkins
Ryan Heintz Johnny Henderson Tony Hillman
Ashton Holmes Nick Jones Sam Jones
Jamian Kelly Jazz King Marcus Lattimore
Jason Logan Stephen Maner Davon Mason
Scott McNichols Corey Miller Devin Miller
Jordan Miller Zach Miller Rae Rae Nesbitt
Katodre Oglesby Sterling Pearson Cartier Rice
Riyahd Richardson Torian Richardson Ricco Sanders
Paul Scott AJ Simpson Mitch Skul
Kevin Slusser Jerome Snoddy Brian Sudduth
Cejay Thomas Curtis Thompson Chris Visage
Jamel Watson Lee Weick Chandler Wells
Chris White Chris Whitney Josh Willingham
Quinton Willingham Brandon Willis Julius Willis
Xavier Wright

HEAD COACH

Chris Miller

ASSISTANT COACHES

Jeff Tate, Steve Kennette, Rick Scott, Mike Srock, Tony Gillespie, Ryan Oshnock, Cameron Brooks, Lance Hansen, Harold Bullard

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Billy Young

PRINCIPAL

Jeffrey Rogers

SCHOOL COLORS

Blue and Gray

SCHOOL MASCOT

Rebel

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INVITATIONS

Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 8:00-9:30 a.m.

Members of the House and attaches, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the S.C. Assn. of Nurse Anesthetists.

(Accepted--January 8, 2008)

Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 8:00-9:30 a.m.

Members of the House, breakfast, Clarion Town House, by the S.C. Interior Design Coalition.

(Accepted--January 8, 2008)

Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 12:00 noon or upon adjournment

Members of the House, luncheon, State House grounds, by the S.C. Baptist Convention.

(Accepted--January 8, 2008)

Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Members of the House, dessert reception, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce.

(Accepted--January 8, 2008)

Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 6:00 p.m.

Members of the House and attaches, oyster roast, Clarion Town House, by the Clarion Town House.

(Accepted--January 8, 2008)

Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Members of the House, reception, Columbia Metropolitan Convention, by the Palmetto Affordable Housing Forum.

(Accepted--January 8, 2008)

Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Members of the House, reception, Seawell's Banquet and Reception Center, by the S.C. Environmental Excellence Program.

(Accepted--January 8, 2008)

Thursday, January 31, 2008, 7:45-8:45 a.m.

Members of the House, breakfast, Courtyard Marriott at USC (formerly Holiday Inn City Center), by the S.C. Assoc. of Christian Schools.

(Accepted--January 8, 2008)

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Thursday, January 31, 2008, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by S.C. Centers of Economic Excellence Program, New Carolina and Health Science SC

(Accepted--January 8, 2008)

Tuesday, February 5, 2008, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Members of the House, reception, Clarion Town House, by the S.C. Assn. of Probate Judges.

(Accepted--January 9, 2008)

Tuesday, February 5, 2008, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Members of the House and attaches, reception, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, by The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina Inc.

(Accepted--January 9, 2008)

Tuesday, February 5, 2008, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Members of the House, dinner, Marriott Hotel, by the S.C. Assn. of Realtors.

(Accepted--January 9, 2008)

Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House and attaches, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the One Voice One Plan Critical Needs Nursing Initiative.

(Accepted--January 9, 2008)

Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Members of the House, luncheon, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the S.C. School for the Deaf and Blind.

(Accepted--January 9, 2008)

Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Members of the House, luncheon, Hilton Hotel, by the S.C. Assn. of Nonprofit Organizations.

(Accepted--January 9, 2008)

Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Members of the House and attaches, reception, Koger Center, by the Construction Industry Assn., Carolinas AGC.

(Accepted--January 9, 2008)

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Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Members of the House and state, reception, Clarion Town House, by the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

(Accepted--January 9, 2008)

Thursday, February 7, 2008, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the S.C. Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Alliance.

(Accepted--January 10, 2008)

JOINT ASSEMBLY

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 12:00 Noon

H.4416 (Word version) - (Reps. Delleney, W.D. Smith and F.N. Smith) -- TO SET 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 6, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2009, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 2015; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2012; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 11, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 12, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 13, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 2014; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2013; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY

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COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 2014; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2013; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2010; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008.

(Under H.4416--Adopted-- January 10, 2008)

HOUSE ASSEMBLIES

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

To recognize the James F. Byrnes High School Varsity Football Team, coaches and other school officials.

(Under H.4555--Adopted--January 24, 2008)

Thursday, January 31, 2008

To recognize the Chesterfield High School Football Team, coaches and other school officials.

(Under H.4471--Adopted--January 15, 2008)

Thursday, March 7, 2008

To recognize the Cheraw High School Varsity Football Team, coaches and other school officials.

(Under H.4575--Adopted--January 29, 2008)

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SECOND READING LOCAL UNCONTESTED BILL

S. 993 (Word version)--Senator Hutto: A BILL TO ENACT THE "ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT" SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPLEMENTATION FOLLOWING REFERENDUM APPROVAL OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN ALLENDALE COUNTY NOT TO EXCEED ONE PERCENT TO BE USED FOR DEBT SERVICE ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OR FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATIONS.
(Favorable--January 29, 2008)

THIRD READING STATEWIDE UNCONTESTED BILLS

S. 588 (Word version)--Senators McConnell, Lourie, Rankin, Land and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 38-71-1345, 38-71-1355, 38-71-1365, AND 38-71-1445 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESTRICTIONS OF A SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH GROUP COOPERATIVE, AND PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 1, 2010, ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HEALTH GROUP COOPERATIVE IN EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SMALL EMPLOYERS; AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 38-71-1320, 38-71-1330, 38-71-1340, AND 38-71-1350, RELATING TO SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SMALL EMPLOYERS MAY FORM A COOPERATIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE TO THEIR EMPLOYEES, PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTH GROUP COOPERATIVE", AND PROVIDE FOR

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THE GROUP SIZE FOR A HEALTH GROUP COOPERATIVE.
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--May 16, 2007)
(Favorable--January 23, 2008)
(Amended and read second time--January 29, 2008)

S. 94 (Word version)--Senators Campsen, Knotts and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-2-204, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A SURVIVING SPOUSE'S RIGHTS TO AN ELECTIVE SHARE, HOMESTEAD ALLOWANCE, AND EXEMPT PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE VOLUNTARY WAIVER OF THOSE RIGHTS UPON FAIR AND REASONABLE DISCLOSURE BY THE OTHER SPOUSE.
(Judiciary Com.--May 01, 2007)
(Favorable--January 23, 2008)
(Read second time--January 29, 2008)

SECOND READING STATEWIDE UNCONTESTED BILLS

H. 4347 (Word version)--Reps. Stavrinakis, Young, Toole, Littlejohn, Cotty, Funderburk, McLeod, Battle and M. A. Pitts: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO PURSUE ALL AVAILABLE REMEDIES AND SEEK REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR COSTS INCURRED BY THE STATE ASSOCIATED WITH THE INCARCERATION OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AND PROVISION OF VARIOUS STATE GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AND TO REQUIRE THE COOPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES IN PROVIDING INFORMATION ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, December 12, 2007)
(Judiciary Com.--January 08, 2008)
(Favorable--January 23, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Wed., Jan. 30, 2008--January 29, 2008)

H. 4400 (Word version)--Reps. Harrell, Harrison, Cato, Cooper, Walker, Witherspoon, Merrill, Sandifer, Haley, Young, Erickson, Littlejohn, Simrill, Bowen, Crawford, Barfield, Cotty, Taylor, Spires, Davenport,

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E. H. Pitts, Frye, Lowe, Shoopman, Hardwick, Bingham, Skelton, Clemmons, Thompson, Bedingfield, Bannister, Mahaffey, Herbkersman, J. R. Smith, Haskins, Huggins, Hutson, Leach, Toole, Viers, Brady, Dantzler, Delleney, Gambrell, Hamilton, Kelly, Rice, Scarborough, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, Talley, Umphlett, Duncan and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 8, RELATING TO ILLEGAL ALIENS AND PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SO AS TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC EMPLOYER AND A CONTRACTOR DOING BUSINESS WITH A PUBLIC EMPLOYER TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM TO VERIFY THE LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES OF NEW EMPLOYEES, WITH ALTERNATIVE MEASURES TO BE FOLLOWED BY A CONTRACTOR. (Abbreviated Title)
(Judiciary Com.--January 09, 2008)
(Fav. with Amdt.--January 23, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Wed., Jan. 30, 2008--January 29, 2008)

S. 392 (Word version)--Senators Ritchie, Cromer, Sheheen, Campsen, Scott, Williams, Vaughn and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 8, RELATING TO ILLEGAL ALIENS AND PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM ACT". (Abbreviated Title)
(Judiciary Com.--April 24, 2007)
(Fav. with Amdt.--January 23, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Wed., Jan. 30, 2008--January 29, 2008)

H. 4566 (Word version)--Rep. Cooper: A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO NEGOTIATE AND SATISFY THE FEE AWARD ENTERED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT IN LAYMAN, ET AL. VS. THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO PROVIDE THE SOURCES OF FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE THEIR EXPENDITURE FOR THAT PURPOSE.
(Without reference--January 29, 2008)

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WITHDRAWAL OF OBJECTIONS/REQUEST FOR DEBATE

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS

SENATE AMENDMENTS ON

H. 3623 (Word version)--Rep. Thompson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-340, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-1-206, 14-1-207, AND 14-1-208, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MONETARY ASSESSMENTS LEVIED AGAINST FINES IMPOSED IN GENERAL SESSIONS, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY"; TO AMEND SECTION 23-11-110, RELATING TO CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS THAT A SHERIFF MUST POSSESS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 23-23-70, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO SECTION 23-6-440 AND REPLACE IT WITH REFERENCES TO SECTION 23-23-60; TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-28-20, 23-28-60, AND 23-28-90, ALL RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO 911 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-320, RELATING TO THE JAIL PRE-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND REPLACE THEM WITH REFERENCES TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-360, RELATING TO TRAINING OFFERED TO RESERVES WHO WISH TO BECOME FULL-TIME JAILERS OR DETENTION OFFICERS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND REPLACE THEM WITH REFERENCES TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, RELATING TO A PERSON WHO DRIVES A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING GIVEN CONSENT TO SUBMIT TO CHEMICAL TESTS OF HIS BREATH, BLOOD, OR URINE FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND REPLACE IT WITH A REFERENCE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-18-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL AND TO REPLACE IT WITH A REFERENCE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY.
(Pending Question: Shall the House concur in the Senate Amendments--January 8, 2008)
(Amended--January 16, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Wed., Jan. 30, 2008--January 29, 2008)

MOTION PERIOD


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