House Journal for Jan. 16, 2001 - South Carolina Legislature Online

Tuesday, January 16, 2001 (Statewide Session)

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The House assembled at 12:00 noon. Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rep. M. HINES as follows:

We thank You, Heavenly Father, for this great Country and for our places to serve God and our fellowmen. Give us the wisdom to understand Your Word, and wills to serve Your purposes. May all that we do be well pleasing in Your sight, fit for Your eyes to see. Give us the courage to attempt worthwhile things and patience to see them through. Give to us all a pure religion and a refined patriotism. May Your benediction rest upon us this day and always. Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

MOTION ADOPTED Rep. CATO moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Anne Chewning Neese, mother of House staff member Dottie Nidiffer, which was agreed to.

MEMBER-ELECT SWORN IN Mrs. Gloria A. Haskins, Member-elect from District No. 22, presented her credentials and the oath of office was administered to her by the SPEAKER.

INVITATIONS On motion of Rep. FLEMING, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:

January 16, 2001 The Honorable Ron Fleming Chairman, House Invitations Committee

191 TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2001

503-A Blatt Building Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on Thursday, February 1, 2001, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Sincerely, Michael P. Criss AICP, President

January 3, 2001 The Honorable Ron Fleming Chairman, House Invitations Committee 503-A Blatt Building Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the South Carolina Arts Alliance the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held at the Clarion Town House Hotel on Tuesday, February 6, 2001, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Sincerely, Betty J. Plumb Executive Director

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the Construction Industry Association, Carolina AGC, the Members of the House of Representatives and staff are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the Koger Center for the Arts on Tuesday, February 6, 2001, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Sincerely, Stephen P. Gennett Executive Vice President

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the South Carolina AARP State Legislative Committee the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held at the Clarion Town House Hotel on Wednesday, February 7, 2001, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Sincerely, Hannah Timmons Coordinator, Capital City Task Office

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a drop-in luncheon. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on Wednesday, February 7, 2001, upon adjournment until 2:00 p.m. Sincerely, Sheila S. Breitweiser, Ed.D. President

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the South Carolina Optometric Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at The Adam’s Mark Hotel on Wednesday, February 7, 2001, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sincerely, Claire H. Holley Executive Director

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the ETV Endowment and South Carolina Educational Television the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held at the SCETV Telecommunications Center, 1041 George Rogers Boulevard, on Thursday, February 8, 2001, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Sincerely, Elaine T. Freeman Executive Director

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the South Carolina Dental Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to an afternoon drop-in reception. This event will be held at the Capital City Club on Wednesday, February 14, 2001, beginning at 12:30 p.m. or upon adjournment. Sincerely, James H. Zorn, Jr. Executive Director 194 TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2001

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the South Carolina Credit Union League the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at Seawell’s on Wednesday, February 14, 2001, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sincerely, John R. Franklin President

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the South Carolina Self-Insurers Association the Members of the House of Representatives and staff are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on Thursday, February 15, 2001, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Sincerely, Mobashir Salahuddin Executive Director

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the South Carolina Transportation Policy and Research Council the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a

195 TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2001 luncheon. This event will be held at the Summit Club on Tuesday, February 20, 2001, upon adjournment until 2:30 p.m. Sincerely, Norma U. Hamer Executive Director

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the South Carolina Funeral Directors Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the Capital City Club on Tuesday, February 20, 2001, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sincerely, C. Tom Rampey President, SCFDA

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the South Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held at the Capital City Club on Wednesday, February 21, 2001, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Sincerely, George Stoudenmire President, SC Nursery & Landscape Association

January 16, 2001 The Honorable Ron Fleming Chairman, House Invitations Committee

503-A Blatt Building Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the South Carolina Pharmacy Association the Members of the House of Representatives, their spouses and staff are invited to an afternoon reception. This event will be held at the Holiday Inn Coliseum on Wednesday, February 21, 2001, upon adjournment. Sincerely, J. Michael Ross SCPhA President-Elect

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Counties the Members of the House of Representatives and staff are invited to a reception. This event will be held at The Embassy Suites Hotel on Wednesday, February 21, 2001, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Sincerely, Robert R. Nash President

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina the Members of the House of Representatives and staff are invited to a reception. This event will be held at the Adam’s Mark Hotel on Tuesday, February 27, 2001, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Sincerely, Fred A. Cole President and Chief Executive Officer

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the Palmetto Conservation Foundation the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held at the Capital City Club on February 28, 2001, at 8:00 a.m. Sincerely, Kenneth Driggers

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the Members of the South Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals and the Circuit and Family Court Judges of South Carolina the Members of the House of Representatives and staff are invited to an “An Old Fashioned Barbecue” to meet with the Judges of this State. This event will be held at the National Guard Armory on Tuesday, February 13, 2001, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sincerely, Judge Paul M. Burch The Circuit Court of the Fourth Judicial Circuit

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Tourism Regions (SCATR) the Members of the House of Representatives and staff are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held at the Capital City Club on Wednesday, February 28, 2001, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Sincerely, Tim Todd, Chair Legislative Committee

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the Municipal Association of South Carolina the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held at The Adam’s Mark Hotel on Wednesday, February 28, 2001, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sincerely, Avery B. Wilkerson, Jr. President

Dear Rep. Fleming: On behalf of the South Carolina Broadcasters Association the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a shrimp and grits breakfast. This event will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building on Thursday, January 18, 2001, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Sincerely, Sunny Jewell Executive Manager

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3265 -- Reps. Harrison and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY FOR LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE 3.0 GRADE POINT AVERAGE REQUIRED OF STUDENTS AT AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING TO ATTAIN OR RECEIVE A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE CUMULATIVE. Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3266 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57- 3-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM A COUNTY'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT CLOSES A BRIDGE FOR REPAIRS THAT WILL NOT BE COMPLETED WITHIN A FORTY-FIVE DAY PERIOD. Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3267 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-17- 320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITIONS OF "DEMOTION" AND "PROMOTION" WITH REGARD TO EMPLOYEES IN POSITIONS OR ASSIGNED TO POSITIONS WITHOUT A STATE SALARY RANGE. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3268 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21- 645 AND SECTION 24-21-650, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO ORDERS AUTHORIZING PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF A PRISONER IN CONFINEMENT FOR A VIOLENT CRIME, THE CASE WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD EVERY TWO YEARS IF, UPON A NEGATIVE DETERMINATION OF PAROLE, THE BOARD FINDS IT IS NOT REASONABLE TO EXPECT THAT PAROLE WOULD BE GRANTED AT A HEARING THE FOLLOWING YEAR AND STATES THE BASIS FOR THAT FINDING. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3269 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF THE STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS. Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3270 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-29- 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION AND THEIR TERMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH OFFICE IS SEPARATE AND NUMBERED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ELECTIONS MUST BE FOR A SPECIFIC, NUMBERED SEAT ON THE COMMISSION STARTING WITH THE ELECTIONS IN 2004. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3271 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1- 23-395 SO AS TO PROHIBIT CONSIDERATION OF DATA, OPINIONS, COMMENTS, OR SUGGESTIONS PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEES OR AGENCIES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT UNLESS THEY ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A STATEMENT DECLARING THAT THE PREPARERS OF THE INFORMATION AND THE FILES OF THE AGENCY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DISCOVERY AND TESTIMONY IN PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING A CONTESTED CASE IN THE MATTER OF A FINAL AGENCY ACTION; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23- 320, AS AMENDED, AND 1-23-330, RELATING, RESPECTIVELY, TO PREHEARING REQUIREMENTS AND EVIDENTIARY MATTERS IN CONTESTED CASES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT DATA, OPINIONS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTIONS OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND AGENCIES ARE PROHIBITED FROM CONSIDERATION UNLESS THE EMPLOYEES AND FILES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PARTIES TO THE ACTION. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3272 -- Reps. Neilson, Jennings, Cato, Riser, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, J. Brown, Chellis, Coates, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Gilham, Gourdine, Harrison, Harvin, Hayes, J. Hines, Hosey, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Lucas, McCraw, McGee, J. M. Neal, Owens, Phillips, Scarborough, Scott, F. N. Smith, J. R. Smith, Stuart, Taylor, Vaughn, Webb, Weeks, White and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 87 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NASCAR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FOR THESE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES. Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3273 -- Rep. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7- 13-367 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALLOWING WRITE-IN VOTING FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-360 RELATING TO WRITE-IN BALLOTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON ALLOWING WRITE-IN VOTING FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3276 -- Reps. Klauber, Harrison, Fleming and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-350, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTIFIED CANDIDATES NOMINATED BY PETITION, PRIMARY, OR CONVENTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE NOMINATED BY MORE THAN ONE PARTY MAY NOT HAVE THE AGGREGATE OF ALL VOTES RECEIVED COUNTED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER IN AN ELECTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ONLY VOTES RECEIVED AS A CANDIDATE FOR EACH PARTY NOMINEE MAY BE USED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER IN AN ELECTION. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 115 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21- 2734, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL LICENSES TO OPERATE CERTAIN AMUSEMENTS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE AN EIGHT-MONTH LICENSE IN LIEU OF A TWENTY-FOUR MONTH OR A SIX-MONTH LICENSE. Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

S. 118 -- Senators McGill and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 191 OF 1971, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT, SO AS TO TRANSFER TO THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT COMMISSION MEMBERS. Referred to Williamsburg Delegation

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

H. 3274 -- Reps. Huggins and Quinn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE DUTCH FORK HIGH SCHOOL SILVER FOX CHEERLEADING SQUAD, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON JANUARY 18, 2001, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING THEIR SECOND CONSECUTIVE CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives be extended to the Dutch Fork High School Silver Fox Cheerleading Squad, coaches, and other school officials on January 18, 2001, at a time to be determined by the Speaker for the purpose of being

204 TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2001 recognized for winning their second consecutive Class AAAA State Championship.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION The following was introduced:

H. 3275 -- Reps. Huggins and Quinn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE DUTCH FORK HIGH SCHOOL SILVER FOX CHEERLEADING SQUAD ON THEIR SECOND CONSECUTIVE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN.

The Resolution was adopted.

ROLL CALL The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows: Allen Allison Altman Askins Bales Barfield Barrett Battle Bingham Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Carnell Cato Chellis Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cooper Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Fleming Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Hamilton Harrell Harrison Harvin Haskins Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Hosey Howard Huggins Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Law Leach Lee Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Lourie Lucas Martin

McCraw McGee McLeod Meacham-Richardson Merrill Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Owens Parks Perry Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Rivers Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Townsend Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Weeks Whatley White Wilder Wilkins Witherspoon Young, A. Young, J.

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 16. Michael Thompson Bill Cotty George Campsen David Mack

Total Present--121

DOCTOR OF THE DAY Announcement was made that Dr. Murrell Smith of Sumter, father of Representative G.M. SMITH, is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

SILENT PRAYER The House stood in silent prayer for Trent Goodman, a page in the House of Representatives, who was shot this weekend during an attempted robbery.

CO-SPONSORS ADDED In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below: "5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper,

206 TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2001 its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names of co-sponsors may be added. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co - sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co - sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member’s or co - sponsor’s written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee.”

CO-SPONSOR ADDED Bill Number: H. 3003 Date: ADD: 01/16/01 COTTY

CO-SPONSOR ADDED Bill Number: H. 3090 Date: ADD: 01/16/01 RODGERS

R. 466, H. 4775-- VETO NO. 3 - DEBATE ADJOURNED The Veto on the following Act was taken up:

H. 4775 (R. 466)—WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 2000.

VETO 3-- DEBATE ADJOURNED Veto #3. Page 411, Department of Commerce, Proviso 27.20 (Renaissance Downtown Renewal Project).

Rep. W.D. SMITH moved to adjourn debate on the Veto until Thursday, January 18, which was agreed to.

R. 453, H. 3649-- VETO NO. 3 - SUSTAINED The Veto on the following Act was taken up:

H. 3649 (R. 453)—WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: A BILL TO APPROPRIATE SURPLUS AND OTHER GENERAL FUND REVENUES FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2000.

VETO 3-- SUSTAINED Veto #3. Section I, Page 21, Department of Commerce, Item 13(i) Midlands Film Institute, $1,000,000.

Rep. LIMEHOUSE explained the Veto.

The question was put, shall the Item become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows: Yeas 0; Nays 103

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Total--0

Those who voted in the negative are: Askins Bales Barrett Battle Bingham Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, R. Campsen Carnell Cato Chellis Clyburn Coates Cobb-Hunter Coleman Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Emory Freeman Frye Gilham Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Harvin Haskins Hayes Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Hosey Huggins Jennings Keegan Kelley Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Leach Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Lourie Lucas Martin McCraw McGee McLeod Merrill Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neilson Ott Owens Parks Phillips Rhoad Rice Riser Rivers Robinson Rodgers Rutherford Sandifer Scarborough Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Sinclair Smith, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Snow Stille Stuart Talley Taylor Thompson Townsend Trotter

Vaughn Walker Webb Weeks Whatley White Wilder Wilkins Young, A. Young, J.

Total--103

So, the Veto of the Governor was sustained and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

Rep. CAMPSEN moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3191 -- Reps. Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Harrell, J. Brown, Cato, Sharpe, Townsend and Kelley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, JAMES H. HODGES, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2001, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

H. 3255 -- Reps. J. Young, G. Brown, Harvin, J. H. Neal, G. M. Smith, Weeks, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker,

Webb, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon and A. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND GIFFORD SHAW FOR THE VALIANT DISPLAY OF HEROISM HE EXHIBITED BY SUBDUING A DERANGED PASSENGER AND SAVING THE LIVES OF THE THREE HUNDRED NINETY- EIGHT PEOPLE ABOARD HIS BRITISH AIRWAYS FLIGHT FROM LONDON TO NAIROBI.

H. 3264 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND CLARKE BYNUM FOR THE VALIANT DISPLAY OF HEROISM HE EXHIBITED BY SUBDUING A DERANGED PASSENGER AND SAVING THE LIVES OF THE THREE HUNDRED NINETY- EIGHT PEOPLE ABOARD HIS BRITISH AIRWAYS FLIGHT FROM LONDON TO NAIROBI.

ADJOURNMENT At 12:30 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. CATO, adjourned in memory of Anne Chewning Neese, mother of House staff member Dottie Nidiffer, to meet at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow. ***