HOUSE TO MEET AT 10:00 A.M.

NO. 26

CALENDAR

OF THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

OF THE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 20, 2008

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MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL

"LADY MAVERICKS" CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

2007 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONS

Lauren Bennett

Alex Dawson

Catriona Ewing

Kathleen Jacob

Alyssa Kulik

Caroline McDonough

Hannah Morgan

Alexa Neiling

COACH

Delmer Howell

PRINCIPAL

Ann Miller

SCHOOL COLORS

Orange, Brown, and White

TEAM MASCOT

Maverick

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INVITATIONS

Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

(Accepted--January 24, 2008)

Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Members of the House, luncheon, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School.

(Accepted--January 9, 2008)

Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Members of the House, reception, Columbia Marriott Hotel, by the Municipal Assn. of South Carolina.

(Accepted--January 9, 2008)

Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Members of the House, reception, Clarion Town House, by the American Legislative Exchange Council.

(Accepted--January 17, 2008)

Thursday, February 21, 2008, 8:00-9:30 a.m.

Members of the House, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the S.C. Nursery and Landscape Assn.

(Accepted--January 9, 2008)

Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 6:00 p.m.

Members of the House and attaches, low country stew reception,
Clarion Town House, by the South Carolina Hospital Assn.

(Accepted--January 9, 2008)

Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 8:00 a.m.

Members of the House and attaches, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the ETV Endowment of South Carolina.

(Accepted--January 9, 2008)

Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Members of the House, luncheon, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the South Carolina Child Care Assn.

(Accepted--January 9, 2008)

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Members of the House, reception, Clarion Town House, by the South Carolina Petroleum Marketers Assn.

(Accepted--January 9, 2008)

Thursday, February 28, 2008, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House and attaches, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the South Carolina School Counselor Assn.

(Accepted--January 9, 2008)

JOINT ASSEMBLY

Tuesday March 04, 2008, 12:30 p.m.

H. 4427 (Word version) -- Rep. Leach: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE MARTIN "MARTY" F. CONASTER, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008.
(Under H. 4427--Adopted--January 15, 2008)

HOUSE ASSEMBLIES

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

To recognize the Mauldin High School Varsity Girls Cross Country Team, coaches and other school officials.

(Under H.4702--Adopted--February 14, 2008)

Thursday, February 21, 2008

To recognize the Dorman High School Boys Track Team, coaches and other school officials.

(Under H.4556--Adopted--January 24, 2008)

Thursday, February 21, 2008

To recognize the Dorman High School Boys Golf Team, coaches and other school officials.

(Under H.4535--Adopted--January 23, 2008)

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Thursday, February 21, 2008

To recognize the Dorman High School Competitive Cheer Team, coaches, other school officials.

(Under H.4570--Adopted--January 29, 2008)

Thursday, February 21, 2008

To recognize the Dorman High School Varsity Swim Teams, coaches and other school officials.

(Under H.4571--Adopted--January 29, 2008)

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

To recognize the Blackville-Hilda High School Varsity Football Team, coaches and other school officials.

(Under H.4678--Adopted--February 12, 2008)

Thursday, February 28, 2008

To recognize the Silver Bluff Hugh School Marching Band, directors and other school officials.

(Under H.4412--Adopted--January 8, 2008)

THIRD READING STATEWIDE UNCONTESTED BILL

S. 1092 (Word version)--Senator Short: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 17, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 57 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 57-23-835, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MEDIAN AND ROADSIDE VEGETATION ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 77 AT EXIT 65 IN CHESTER COUNTY IS DEVOLVED UPON THE CHESTER COUNTY GOVERNING AUTHORITY.
(Without reference--February 14, 2008)
(Read second time--February 19, 2008)

SECOND READING STATEWIDE UNCONTESTED BILLS

H. 4520 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Tue., Feb. 26, 2008--February 19, 2008)

H. 4620 (Word version)--Reps. Harrell, Harrison, Cato, Hagood, Howard, W. D. Smith, Walker, White, Stavrinakis, Bedingfield, G. R. Smith and Hart: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING

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TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL, COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SECRETARY OF STATE, AND SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS OF THESE OFFICERS SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THEY MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO SERVE AT HIS PLEASURE AND TO BE REMOVABLE BY HIM FOR ANY REASON; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE XIII, RELATING TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND HIS STAFF OFFICERS, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO HIS TITLE AND MILITARY RANK, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, HE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE XI, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE BOARD EFFECTIVE UPON THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION BEING APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR.
(Judiciary Com.--January 31, 2008)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 13, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Wed., Feb. 20, 2008--February 19, 2008)

H. 3028 (Word version)--Reps. Funderburk, Haskins, Witherspoon, Whipper, Hardwick, Hagood and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-42 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE KNOWINGLY AND WILFULLY TO MISREPRESENT THE IDENTITY OF FOOD OR A FOOD PRODUCT THAT IS SERVED, SOLD, OR OTHERWISE COMMERCIALLY DISTRIBUTED OR OFFERED FOR DISTRIBUTION, TO SPECIFY ACTS OF MISREPRESENTATION OF THE IDENTITY OF FOOD OR

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A FOOD PRODUCT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL, CIVIL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, December 13, 2006)
(Judiciary Com.--January 09, 2007)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 13, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Wed., Feb. 20, 2008--February 19, 2008)

H. 3982 (Word version)--Rep. Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BASIC AND CLASSIFIED DRIVERS' LICENSES ALLOWING A LICENSEE TO OPERATE A MOTORCYCLE AND CERTAIN SPECIFIED MOTOR VEHICLES WHICH DO NOT EXCEED TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND POUNDS GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE TERM "GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-2540, 56-3-3500, 56-3-4100, 56-3-4200, 56-3-4410, 56-3-4600, 56-3-7300, 56-3-7750, 56-3-7780, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7910, 56-3-8000, AS AMENDED, 56-3-8600, 56-3-8710, 56-3-9000, 56-3-9100, 56-3-9400, 56-3-9500, 56-3-9600, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 56-3-9910, RELATING TO "CONSERVE SOUTH CAROLINA" LICENSE PLATES, "PENN CENTER" LICENSE PLATES, "SOUTH CAROLINA ELKS ASSOCIATION" LICENSE PLATES, "CAROLINA PANTHERS" LICENSE PLATES, "SHARE THE ROAD" LICENSE PLATES, "HOMEOWNERSHIP: THE AMERICAN DREAM" LICENSE PLATES, "SALTWATER FISHING" LICENSE PLATES, FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LICENSE PLATES, "VIETNAM VETERANS" LICENSE PLATES, "H. L. HUNLEY SUBMARINE" LICENSE PLATES, TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS LICENSE PLATES, "DUCKS UNLIMITED" LICENSE PLATES, "NASCAR" LICENSE PLATES, "SERTOMA INTERNATIONAL" LICENSE PLATES, "SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE" LICENSE PLATES, "MORRIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE" LICENSE PLATES, "GOD BLESS AMERICA" LICENSE PLATES, "NO MORE HOMELESS PETS" LICENSE PLATES, AND "GOLD STAR FAMILY" LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH OF THESE LICENSE PLATES MAY BE ISSUED TO OWNERS

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OF ANY VEHICLE CLASSIFIED AS A PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE.
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--April 25, 2007)
(Favorable--February 14, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Wed., Feb. 20, 2008--February 19, 2008)

H. 4511 (Word version)--Rep. Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REPEALING SECTION 56-1-1750 RELATING TO A MOPED DRIVER'S LICENSE.
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--January 17, 2008)
(Favorable--February 14, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Wed., Feb. 20, 2008--February 19, 2008)

H. 4560 (Word version)--Rep. Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-2025 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE EMERGENCY WAIVERS OF THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS OF MOTOR CARRIERS THAT PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN RELIEF DURING THE TIME OF AN EMERGENCY.
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--January 24, 2008)
(Favorable--February 14, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Wed., Feb. 20, 2008--February 19, 2008)

WITHDRAWAL OF OBJECTIONS/REQUEST FOR DEBATE

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS

SENATE AMENDMENTS ON

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

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ALIENS AND PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM ACT". (Abbreviated title)
(Pending Question: Shall the House concur in the Senate Amendments--February 19, 2008)

MOTION PERIOD


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