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WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Printed Page 2453 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016 Wednesday, May 4, 2016 (Statewide Session) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New MatterThe Senate assembled at 10:00 A.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT. A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:In Romans Paul reminds us that: “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.” (Romans 12:6a) Join me as we bow in prayer: O gracious and all loving Lord, we do thank You for the various gifts these leaders bring into this Senate Chamber. They are each blessed in so many different ways, given talents, insights, interests and passions that typically enrich the lives of South Carolinians all across our State. We ask, O God, that each servant here will always use his or her gifts selflessly and sacrificially, demonstrating courage and wisdom at every turn. Bestow Your grace upon them and guide them especially now as they face issues of major proportions, and continue to embrace in Your care our men and women in uniform wherever they happen to serve. In Your blessed name do we pray, dear Lord. Amen.The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.Doctor of the Day Senator NICHOLSON introduced Dr. Robert Tiller of Greenwood, S.C., Doctor of the Day.Leave of Absence At 10:40 A.M., Senator HAYES requested a leave of absence for Senator COURSON for the day.Leave of Absence At 10:42 A.M., Senator TURNER requested a leave of absence for Senator THURMOND for the day.Printed Page 2454 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Leave of Absence At 11:13 A.M., Senator HAYES requested a leave of absence for Senator CROMER for the day.Expression of Personal Interest Senator DAVIS rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.Expression of Personal Interest Senator CLEARY rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.RECALLED H. 4999 -- Reps. Goldfinch, Merrill, Clemmons, Ridgeway, G.M. Smith, Yow, Erickson and Long: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 30, TITLE 44 SO AS TO BE ENTITLED “IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR PROVIDING WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 FREE HEALTH CARE SERVICES”, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SERVICES OF A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TREATING A PATIENT FREE OF CHARGE ARE DEEMED TO BE WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN STATUTE; TO REENTITLE CHAPTER 30, TITLE 44 AS “HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS”; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 443010 THROUGH 443090 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 30, TITLE 44, ENTITLED “HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL COMPLIANCE ACT”; AND TO AMEND SECTION 387930, RELATING TO LIABILITY OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHEN PROVIDING FREE MEDICAL CARE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A WRITTEN AGREEMENT OF PROVISION OF THE VOLUNTARY, UNCOMPENSATED CARE AND TO ALLOW THE WRITTEN AGREEMENT TO BE AN ELECTRONIC RECORD. Senator CLEARY asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Medical Affairs.The Bill was recalled from the Committee on Medical Affairs and ordered placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.RECALLED H. 5087 -- Reps. Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowers, Bradley, Brannon, G.A. Brown, R.L. Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, CobbHunter, Cole, Collins, Corley, H.A. Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Printed Page 2455 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Duckworth, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Fry, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Jordan, Kennedy, King, Kirby, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McKnight, M.S. McLeod, W.J. McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D.C. Moss, V.S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, RobinsonSimpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tinkler, Toole, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF ALLIGATOR ROAD IN FLORENCE COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SAVANNAH GROVE ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH WHIPPORWILL ROAD “DR. RALPH W. CANTY, SR. HIGHWAY” AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS ROAD THAT CONTAIN THIS DESIGNATION. Senator WILLIAMS asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Concurrent Resolution from the Committee on Transportation.The Concurrent Resolution was recalled from the Committee on Transportation and ordered placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.RECALLED S. 1212 -- Senator Bright: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 77490, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD THE RIVER RIDGE PRECINCT, AND TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE NAMES OF THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND AND MAINTAINED BY THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE. Senator LARRY MARTIN asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Judiciary. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 The Bill was recalled from the Committee on Judiciary and ordered placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.Printed Page 2456 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016RECALLED H. 4705 -- Rep. Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 77350, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN LANCASTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE NAMES OF THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND AND MAINTAINED BY THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE. Senator LARRY MARTIN asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Judiciary.The Bill was recalled from the Committee on Judiciary and ordered placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS The following were introduced:S. 1287 -- Senators Fair and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-80 SO AS TO ENACT "SCOTT'S LAW" TO PROVIDE A PERSON IS GUILTY OF DRUG-INDUCED HOMICIDE WHEN HE DELIVERS CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO ANOTHER PERSON AND THAT CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE IS THE PROXIMATE CAUSE OF ANOTHER PERSON'S DEATH, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY. l:\council\bills\ms\7234ahb16.docx Senator FAIR spoke on the Bill.Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.S. 1288 -- Senator Fair: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER EDMONDS UPON HIS GRADUATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE, EARNING A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE. l:\s-res\mlf\004mich.kmm.mlf.docx The Senate Resolution was adopted.Printed Page 2457 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016S. 1289 -- Senators M. B. Matthews, Hutto, Alexander, Allen, Bennett, Bright, Bryant, Campbell, Campsen, Cleary, Coleman, Corbin, Courson, Cromer, Davis, Fair, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Hembree, Jackson, Johnson, Kimpson, Leatherman, Lourie, Malloy, L. Martin, S. Martin, Massey, J. Matthews, McElveen, Nicholson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Sabb, Scott, Setzler, Shealy, Sheheen, Thurmond, Turner, Verdin, Williams and Young: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF JOHN PAUL DETRICK OF HAMPTON COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS. l:\council\bills\gm\24766cz16.docx WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 The Senate Resolution was adopted.S. 1290 -- Senator Cleary: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR PAYTON ALANA HOLMES FOR HER EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP, INGENUITY, POISE, AND TALENT AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR BEING NAMED SOUTH CAROLINA'S OUTSTANDING TEEN 2015. l:\council\bills\gm\24765vr16.docx The Senate Resolution was adopted.H. 5245 -- Reps. Tallon, Bannister, J. E. Smith, Finlay, Anthony, Bernstein, Bales, Bingham, Clary, Cole, Delleney, Forrester, Henderson, Herbkersman, Pope, G. M. Smith and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-945 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MANUFACTURER, BREWER, IMPORTER, OR RETAILER MAY OFFER OR SPONSOR CERTAIN COUPONS AND REBATES TO A CONSUMER FOR THE PURCHASE OF BEER, TO PROVIDE THAT A WHOLESALER IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE PROCUREMENT, REDEMPTION, OR OTHER COSTS ASSOCIATED FOR ANY COUPON OR REBATE FOR BEER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A BEER MANUFACTURER OR WHOLESALER IS PROHIBITED FROM OFFERING PAPER INSTANT REDEEMABLE COUPONS AND SCANBACK COUPONS FOR BEER IN THIS STATE. Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.Printed Page 2458 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016H. 5305 -- Reps. Lucas, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowers, Bradley, Brannon, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Collins, Corley, H. A. Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Fry, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hicks, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Jordan, Kennedy, King, Kirby, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McKnight, M. S. McLeod, W. J. McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, Robinson- Simpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tinkler, Toole, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE BOEING COMPANY ON THE OCCASION OF CELEBRATING ITS CENTENNIAL AND TO THANK THE COMPANY FOR ITS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA. The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.HOUSE CONCURRENCE S. 1280 -- Senator Verdin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. BILLY R. STRICKLAND, SUPERINTENDENT OF LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 55, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, AND TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 55. Returned with concurrence. Received as information.THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Printed Page 2459 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ADOPTED READ THE THIRD TIME HOUSE BILL RETURNED The following Bill was read the third time and ordered returned to the House with amendments: H. 4510 -- Reps. Thayer, Hosey, Nanney, Hamilton, Erickson, Long, Hicks, McCoy, McEachern and Bedingfield: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 63-7-2400 SO AS TO ESTABLISH LIMITATIONS ON THE NUMBER OF FOSTER CHILDREN WHO MAY BE PLACED IN A FOSTER HOME. The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the Bill.The Committee on Judiciary proposed the following amendment (JUD4510.005), which was adopted: Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting: / SECTION 1. Article 5, Chapter 7, Title 63 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding: “Section 6372400. (A) A foster home may not provide fulltime care for more than five foster children, with the total number of children residing in the household not to exceed eight, including the foster parent’s own children, children of other household members, and other children residing in the household, except: (1) to keep a sibling group together; (2) to keep a child in the child’s home community; (3) to return a child to a home in which the child was previously placed; (4) to comply with an order of the court; or (5) if it is in the best interest of the children as determined by the court. (B) No more than two of the five foster children referenced in subsection (A) may be classified as therapeutic foster care placement unless one of the exceptions in subsection (A) apply. If one of the exceptions apply, no more than three of the five foster children may be classified as therapeutic foster care placement.” SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. Section 63-7-2400(B) of Article 5, Title 7 does not apply to foster children placed before the effective date of this act. / Renumber sections to conform. Amend title to conform.Printed Page 2460 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The amendment was adopted.The question then was the third reading of the Bill.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 3AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bright Bryant Campbell Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Fair Gregory WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--39NAYS Campsen Davis PeelerTotal--3The Bill was read third time, passed and ordered returned to the House.HOUSE BILL RETURNED The following Resolution was read the third time and ordered returned to the House with amendments: H. 5002 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 20152016, AND TO ALLOW UNEXPENDED FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO BE CARRIED FORWARD TO SUCCEEDING FISCAL YEARS AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES. The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the Resolution.Printed Page 2461 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 34; Nays 4AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Davis Fair Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--34NAYS WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Bright Bryant Corbin Martin, ShaneTotal--4The Resolution was read the third time, ordered returned to the House.HAVING DISPENSED WITH THE MOTION PERIOD, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CONSIDERATION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS RETURNED FROM THE HOUSE.CONCURRENCE S. 1013 -- Senators Alexander and Davis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 57, TITLE 40 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS, SALESPERSONS, AND PROPERTY MANAGERS, TO REORGANIZE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER; TO REVISE AND ADD CERTAIN DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THIS CHAPTER; TO SPECIFY THAT CERTAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES BELONG TO THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION RATHER THAN TO THE DEPARTMENT OF Printed Page 2462 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO DELETE A LICENSE REINSTATEMENT FEE; TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT, USE, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FUND; TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING LICENSURE APPLICANTS TO SUBMIT A CREDIT REPORT, AND TO REQUIRE APPLICANTS TO UNDERGO CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS; TO REVISE EDUCATION AND RELATED REQUIREMENTS OF CERTAIN LICENSEES; TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WHOSE LICENSE IS REVOKED MAY NOT REAPPLY FOR LICENSURE FOR THREE YEARS, RATHER THAN ONE YEAR; TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE COMMISSION MAY RECOGNIZE A REAL ESTATE LICENSE FROM ANOTHER STATE AND TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR NONRESIDENT LICENSEES; TO SPECIFY CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BROKERS IN CHARGE AND PROPERTY MANAGERS IN CHARGE; TO REQUIRE THE ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF CERTAIN STUDENT CONTINUING EDUCATION AND QUALIFYING COURSE RECORDS TO THE COMMISSION, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION MAINTAIN A SECURE DATABASE OF THESE RECORDS; TO FURTHER SPECIFY ADVERTISING AND MARKETING REQUIREMENTS AND LICENSEE STATUS DISCLOSURE; TO CLARIFY AND FURTHER SPECIFY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF BROKERS IN CHARGE AND PROPERTY MANAGERS IN CHARGE CONCERNING TRUST FUNDS AND TRUST ACCOUNTS, RECORDKEEPING, AND THE SUPERVISION AND INSTRUCTION OF LICENSEES REGARDING THESE MATTERS; TO PROVIDE THAT NO CAUSE OF ACTION ARISES IF AN OWNER OF REAL ESTATE OR A LICENSEE DOES NOT DISCLOSE THE LOCATION OF A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER; TO FURTHER SPECIFY THE RELATIONSHIPS AND THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF BROKERS IN CHARGE, BROKERAGE FIRMS, AND LICENSEES TO THEIR CLIENTS, CUSTOMERS, AGENTS, OTHER LICENSEES, AND OTHER LICENSED INDIVIDUALS; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OF LICENSURE OR FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO REQUIRE A LICENSEE TO UNDERGO A CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK AS PART OF AN INVESTIGATION Printed Page 2463 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016OR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING; AND TO CLARIFY CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS OF INFORMATION RECORDED FOR AN INVESTIGATION OR PROCEEDING; AND BY ADDING SECTION 273285 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PURCHASE OF BENEFICIARY RIGHTS IN A TRUST BASED TIMESHARE, WHERE THE CONTRACT IS MADE IN THIS STATE, IS A REAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP CONVEYANCE SUBJECT TO ALL CLOSING REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THE TIME SHARING TRANSACTION PROCEDURES ACT. The House returned the Bill with amendments. On motion of Senator ALEXANDER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was taken up for immediate consideration.The question being concurrence in the House amendments.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 42; Nays 0AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bright Bryant Campbell Campsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams Young Total--42NAYSTotal--0Printed Page 2464 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016On motion of Senator ALEXANDER, the Senate concurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly. Ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and the Act enrolled for Ratification. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CONSIDERATION OF H. 5001, THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL.Pursuant to the unanimous consent motion adopted Thursday, April 28, 2016, the Senate proceeded directly to H. 5001, the General Appropriations Bill.H. 5001--GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL AMENDED, READ THE THIRD TIME RETURNED TO THE HOUSEH. 5001 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2016, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the third reading of the Bill.Senator LEATHERMAN spoke on the Bill.Amendment No. 64 Senator VERDIN proposed the following amendment (5001R032.EB.DBV.DOCX), which was adopted (#44): Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 91, LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, by striking proviso 91.31 (LEG: Pet Care and Humane Treatment Study Committee) and inserting: 91._ (LEG: Pet Care and Humane Treatment Study Committee) From the funds appropriated to the Senate and the House of Representatives, there is established the Pet Care and Humane Treatment Study Committee to review, study, and make recommendations concerning the need for improved oversight and regulation in the state. The study committee shall:Printed Page 2465 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016(1) Identify issues related to pets including but not limited to breeding, adoption, purchase, veterinary care, transportation, and sale of pets out of state; (2) identify and categorize a statewide estimate of the historical and current private non-profit animal shelters in the state, rescue shelters, county animal shelters and municipal animal shelters; (3) Identify and categorize the range of services offered in an animal shelter including kenneling, grooming and veterinary services; (4) Identify and categorize any limitations on services based on income status or other poverty measures; (5) Identify any underserved areas of the state for basic veterinary services; (6) Identify concerns related to unhealthy breeding practices; (7) Identify and quantify the sale of pets by animal shelters to out of state individuals or organizations; (8) Identify how animals are transported to other states and any regulation that might apply; (9) Review the animal cruelty laws and determine if the enforcement and penalties are working; (10) Review appointments to the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to determine if it needs any updating or structural change; and (11) Recommend changes to public policy, regulations, or statutes that would improve the overall health and safety of animal shelters, breeding practices, sale and transportation of pets. The Study Committee shall be composed of eleven members. The Chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee shall appoint the following four members: (1) a member of the Senate; (2) a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine residing in South Carolina; (3) a representative from an animal WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 shelter located in this state; (4) a representative from the American Kennel Club; and (5) a representative of the Municipal Association of South Carolina. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environmental Affairs Committee shall appoint the following four members: (1) a member of the House of Representatives; (2) a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine residing in South Carolina; (3) a representative from the National Humane Society; and (4) a representative of the South Carolina Association of Counties. The Governor shall appoint one member to represent the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. The Commissioner of Agriculture shall appoint one member.Printed Page 2466 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The appointed Senator shall serve as the study committee chairman. The members of the study committee shall serve without compensation and may not receive mileage or per diem. Staff from the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee and staff from the House of Representatives Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee shall provide support for this study committee. The study committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly during the 2017 legislative session, at which time the study committee shall cease to exist./ Renumber sections to conform. Amend sections, totals and title to conform.Motion under Rule 26B Adopted Senator LEATHERMAN moved pursuant to the provisions of Rule 26B to take up a further amendment.The amendment was adopted.Amendment No. 65 Senator McELVEEN proposed the following amendment (DG TM COYOTELICENSE), which was adopted (#45): Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 47, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, page 384, by striking proviso 47.10 and inserting: 47.10. (DNR: Predator Control Program) Of the funds authorized and appropriated in this Act, the Department of Natural Resources is directed to develop and implement a coyote tagging and reward program within this state. They must tag and release four coyotes in each of the four game zones and apply a reward of a complimentary lifetime hunting license per tagged coyote to the hunter/trapper, or his designee. / Renumber sections to conform. Amend sections, totals and title to conform.Motion under Rule 26B Adopted Senator SETZLER moved pursuant to the provisions of Rule 26B to take up a further amendment.The amendment was adopted.Printed Page 2467 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Amendment No. 63 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Senator MALLOY proposed the following amendment (DAD 118.16 DARLINGTON FIRE), which was adopted (#46): Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 530, proviso 118.16, by amending the subsection added by the document bearing file path N:\S- FINANC\AMEND\DAD\118.16 ADDL REV HKL.DOCX, by adding an appropriately numbered item after the item added by Amendment No. 48, Adopted No. 35 to read: / ( ) R360 - Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Darlington City Fire Suppression $ 300,000 / Renumber sections to conform. Amend sections, totals and title to conform.Senator LEATHERMAN explained the amendment.Motion under Rule 26B Adopted Senator LEATHERMAN moved pursuant to the provisions of Rule 26B to take up a further amendment.The amendment was adopted.Amendment No. 66 Senator SABB proposed the following amendment (5001 St.StephensPolice.DOCX), which was tabled: Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 118, STATEWIDE REVENUE, page 530, proviso 118.16, by amending the subsection added by the document bearing file path N:\S- FINANC\AMEND\DAD\118.16 ADDL REV2 HKL.DOCX, by adding an appropriately numbered item at the end to read: / ( ) K050 - Department of Public Safety ST. Stephen Police Department Dash Cams $40,000 / Renumber sections to conform. Amend sections, totals and title to conform.Printed Page 2468 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Motion under Rule 26B Adopted Senator LEATHERMAN moved pursuant to the provisions of Rule 26B to take up a further amendment.Senator SABB moved to lay the amendment on the table.The amendment was laid on the table.Motion Adopted On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, with unanimous consent, the Senate agreed that, when the Senate adjourns Wednesday, May 4, 2016, it stand adjourned to meet under the provisions of Rule 1B on Thursday, May 5, 2016, Friday, May 6, 2016, and Tuesday, May 10, 2016. The Senate would meet in regular session on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 2:00 P.M. Motion Adopted On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, with unanimous consent, the Senate agreed that the staff of the Senate Finance Committee be allowed to prepare the necessary technical correcting and balancing amendment to be delivered to, and certified by the Clerk, and for the amendment to be adopted upon his certification for inclusion in H. 5001. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 There being no further amendments, in accordance with Rule 16, the Senate proceeded to vote on each section of the Bill. The Senate proceeded to Sect. 1, Part 1A and Part 1B, Department of Education.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 40; Nays 1; Abstain 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, ShanePrinted Page 2469 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--40NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN HembreeTotal--1Section 1, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 3, Part 1A and Part 1B, Lottery Expenditure Account.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 2; Abstain 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Hayes Hembree Hutto WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott SetzlerPrinted Page 2470 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--39NAYS Bright BryantTotal--2ABSTAIN GroomsTotal--1Section 3, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 4, Part 1A and Part 1B, Education Oversight Committee.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 38; Nays 4AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin WilliamsTotal--38 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Printed Page 2471 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016NAYS Bright Bryant Martin, Shane YoungTotal--4Section 4, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 5, Part 1A and Part 1B, Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 3AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--39NAYS Bright Bryant Martin, ShaneTotal--3Section 5, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2472 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 6, Part 1A and Part 1B, School for the Deaf and Blind. The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 40; Nays 2 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--40NAYS Bright MasseyTotal--2Section 6, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 7, Part 1A and Part 1B, John de la Howe School.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 36; Nays 6AYES Alexander Allen Campbell Campsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson GregoryPrinted Page 2473 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--36NAYS Bennett Bright Bryant WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Davis Fair Martin, ShaneTotal--6Section 7, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 8, Part 1A and Part 1B, Education Television Commission.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 3AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott SetzlerPrinted Page 2474 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--39NAYS Bright Davis FairTotal--3Section 8, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 11, Part 1A and Part 1B, Commission on Higher Education.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 3AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--39NAYS Bright Bryant Martin, ShaneTotal--3Section 11, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2475 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 12, Part 1A, Higher Education Tuition GrantsThe "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 12, Part 1A, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 13, Part 1A, The Citadel. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 37; Nays 5AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Davis Gregory Grooms HayesPrinted Page 2476 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--37NAYS Bright Bryant Corbin Fair Martin, ShaneTotal--5Section 13, Part 1A, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 14, Part 1A and Part 1B, Clemson University.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 38; Nays 3; Abstain 1AYES Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Printed Page 2477 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--38NAYS Bright Bryant Martin, ShaneTotal--3ABSTAIN AlexanderTotal--1Section 14, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Statement by Senator BRYANT I voted “no” on Section 14 in memory of Tucker Hipps.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 15, Part 1A and Part 1B, University of Charleston.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler ShealyPrinted Page 2478 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Sheheen Turner Verdin WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 15, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 16, Part 1A, Coastal Carolina University. The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 40; Nays 2AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--40NAYS Bright MasseyTotal--2Printed Page 2479 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Section 16, Part 1A, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 17, Part 1A, Francis Marion University.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 17, Part 1A, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 18, Part 1A, Lander University. The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsenPrinted Page 2480 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS Bright WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Total--1Section 18, Part 1A, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 19, Part 1A and Part 1B, S. C. State University.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 2; Abstain 1AYES Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott SetzlerPrinted Page 2481 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--39NAYS Bright CorbinTotal--2ABSTAIN AlexanderTotal--1Section 19, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 20A-H, Part 1A and Part 1B, University of South Carolina.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 2; Abstain 1AYES Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--39Printed Page 2482 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016NAYS Bright Martin, ShaneTotal--2ABSTAIN AlexanderTotal--1Section 20A-H, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Statement by Senator SHANE MARTIN My “no” vote on Section 20 was in opposition to USC Columbia. I would vote in favor of USC Aiken, USC Beaufort, USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter and USC Union.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 21, Part 1A, Winthrop University.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Williams YoungTotal--41Printed Page 2483 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 21, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 23, Part 1A and Part 1B, Medical University of South Carolina.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 40; Nays 1; Abstain 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--40NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN KimpsonTotal--1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Printed Page 2484 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Section 23, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 24, Part 1A, Area Health Education Consortium.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 24, Part 1A, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 25, Part 1A and Part 1B, Technical and Comprehensive Education Board.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 1; Abstain 2AYES Allen Bennett BryantPrinted Page 2485 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--39NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Alexander ShealyTotal--2Section 25, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 26, Part 1A and Part 1B, Archives and History.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 3AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson KimpsonPrinted Page 2486 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--39NAYS Bright Bryant CorbinTotal--3Section 26, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 27, Part 1A and Part 1B, State Library.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41Printed Page 2487 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 27, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 28, Part 1A and Part 1B, Arts Commission.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 3AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Verdin Williams YoungTotal--39NAYS Bright Bryant CorbinTotal--3Section 28, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2488 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 29, Part 1A and Part 1B, State Museum Commission.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 40; Nays 2AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams Young Total--40NAYS Bright CorbinTotal--2Section 29, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 30, Part 1A and Part 1B, Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis FairPrinted Page 2489 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 30, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 32, Part 1A and Part 1B, Vocational Rehabilitation.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Printed Page 2490 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 32, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 33, Part 1A and Part 1B, Health and Human Services.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 31; Nays 8; Abstain 3AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Matthews, John McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Sheheen Turner WilliamsTotal--31NAYS Bright Bryant Corbin Martin, Shane Massey Shealy Verdin YoungTotal--8Printed Page 2491 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016ABSTAIN Davis MalloyMatthews, MargieTotal--3Section 33, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Statement by Senators BRYANT and SHANE MARTIN We voted “no” on Section 33 because of our opposition to funding Planned Parenthood.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 34, Part 1A and Part 1B, Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 35; Nays 3; Abstain 4AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin WilliamsTotal--35NAYS Bright Bryant Martin, ShaneTotal--3Printed Page 2492 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016ABSTAIN Davis Hutto Setzler YoungTotal--4Section 34, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 35, Part 1A and Part 1B, Mental Health.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 42; Nays 0AYES WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Alexander Allen Bennett Bright Bryant Campbell Campsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--42NAYSTotal--0Section 35, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2493 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 36, Part 1A and Part 1B, Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN).The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 42; Nays 0AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bright Bryant Campbell Campsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--42NAYS WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Total--0Section 36, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 37, Part 1A and Part 1B, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis FairPrinted Page 2494 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 37, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 38, Part 1A and Part 1B, Social Services.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 38; Nays 2; Abstain 2AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Matthews, John McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese SabbPrinted Page 2495 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--38NAYS Bright MasseyTotal--2ABSTAIN Hutto Matthews, MargieTotal--2Section 38, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 39, Part 1A and Part 1B, Commission for the Blind.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Printed Page 2496 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 39, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 42, Part 1A and Part 1B, Housing Finance and Development.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 37; Nays 5AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Williams YoungTotal--37NAYS Bright Bryant Corbin Martin, Shane VerdinTotal--5Section 42, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2497 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 43, Part 1A and Part 1B, Forestry Commission.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler RankinSabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 43, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 44, Part 1A and Part 1B, Department of Agriculture.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 40; Nays 1; Abstain 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman CorbinPrinted Page 2498 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Williams YoungTotal--40NAYS WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN VerdinTotal--1Section 44, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 45, Part 1A and Part 1B, Clemson University - PSA.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 3AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman LouriePrinted Page 2499 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016MalloyMartin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--39NAYS Bright Bryant Martin, ShaneTotal--3Section 45, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 46, Part 1A, S. C. State University - PSA.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 36; Nays 6AYES Alexander Allen Bennett WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Sheheen Turner Verdin WilliamsTotal--36Printed Page 2500 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016NAYS Bright Bryant Corbin Martin, Shane Shealy YoungTotal--6Section 46, Part 1A, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 47, Part 1A and Part 1B, Department of Natural Resources.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 47, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2501 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 48, Part 1A and Part 1B, Sea Grants Consortium.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 38; Nays 4AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--38NAYS Bright Bryant Corbin Martin, ShaneTotal--4Section 48, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 49, Part 1A and Part 1B, Parks, Recreation and Tourism.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 2; Abstain 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Printed Page 2502 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--39NAYS Bright BryantTotal--2ABSTAIN SheheenTotal--1Section 49, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 50, Part 1A and Part 1B, Department of Commerce.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 40; Nays 1; Abstain 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, JohnPrinted Page 2503 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 YoungTotal--40NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN SetzlerTotal--1Section 50, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 51, Part 1A and Part 1B, Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA).The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 38; Nays 4AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese SabbPrinted Page 2504 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--38NAYS Bright Bryant Corbin Martin, ShaneTotal--4 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Section 51, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 52, Part 1A and Part 1B, Patriots Point Development Authority.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 3AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--39Printed Page 2505 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016NAYS Bright Bryant Martin, ShaneTotal--3Section 52, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 53, Part 1A and Part 1B, S. C. Conservation Bank.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 40; Nays 2AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--40NAYS Bright HembreeTotal--2Section 53, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2506 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 54, Part 1A and Part 1B, Rural Infrastructure Authority.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 38; Nays 3; Abstain 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--38NAYS Bright Bryant CorbinTotal--3ABSTAIN Davis WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Total--1Section 54, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2507 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 57, Part 1A and Part 1B, Judicial Department.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 37; Nays 1; Abstain 4AYES Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Fair Gregory Grooms Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--37NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Alexander Davis Hayes HembreeTotal--4Section 57, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Printed Page 2508 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 58, Part 1A and Part 1B, Administrative Law Court.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 32; Nays 1; Abstain 9AYES Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Nicholson Peeler Reese Scott Shealy Turner Verdin WilliamsTotal--32NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Alexander Hayes Malloy Matthews, Margie McElveen Sabb Setzler Sheheen YoungTotal--9Section 58, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2509 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 59, Part 1A and Part 1B, Attorney General’s Office.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 38; Nays 3; Abstain 1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016AYES Allen Bennett Campbell Campsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--38NAYS Bright Bryant Martin, ShaneTotal--3ABSTAIN AlexanderTotal--1Section 59, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2510 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 60, Part 1A and Part 1B, Prosecution Coordination.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 38; Nays 1; Abstain 3AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie Nicholson Peeler Reese Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--38NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Hembree McElveen SabbTotal--3Section 60, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2511 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 61, Part 1A and Part 1B, Indigent Defense.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 36; Nays 1; Abstain 5AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--36NAYS Bright WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Total--1ABSTAIN Hayes Hutto Matthews, Margie McElveen SheheenTotal--5Section 61, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2512 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 62, Part 1A and Part 1B, State Law Enforcement Division (SLED).The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 1; Abstain 2AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--39NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Matthews, Margie SetzlerTotal--2 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Section 62, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2513 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 63, Part 1A and Part 1B, Department of Public Safety.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 38; Nays 1; Abstain 3AYES Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--38NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Alexander Hayes SabbTotal--3Section 63, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Printed Page 2514 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 64, Part 1A and Part 1B, Law Enforcement Training Council.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 64, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 65, Part 1A and Part 1B, Department of Corrections.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman CorbinPrinted Page 2515 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 65, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 66, Part 1A and Part 1B, Probation, Parole and Pardon Services.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 34; Nays 1; Abstain 7AYES Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Nicholson Peeler Reese SabbPrinted Page 2516 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Scott Setzler Shealy Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--34NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Alexander Davis Hutto MalloyMatthews, Margie McElveen Sheheen WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Total--7Section 66, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 67, Part 1A and Part 1B, Department of Juvenile Justice.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 36; Nays 1; Abstain 5AYES Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--36Printed Page 2517 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Alexander Hutto Malloy Matthews, Margie McElveenTotal--5Section 67, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 70, Part 1A and Part 1B, Human Affairs Commission.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 33; Nays 8; Abstain 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Turner Williams YoungTotal--33NAYS Bright Bryant Corbin Davis Fair Martin, Shane Massey VerdinTotal--8Printed Page 2518 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016ABSTAIN SheheenTotal--1Section 70, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 71, Part 1A and Part 1B, Minority Affairs Commission.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 38; Nays 4AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--38NAYS Bright Bryant Corbin Martin, Shane WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Total--4Section 71, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2519 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 72, Part 1A, Public Service Commission.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 40; Nays 2AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--40NAYS Bright BryantTotal--2Section 72, Part 1A, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 73, Part 1A and Part 1B, Office of Regulatory Staff.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 38; Nays 3; Abstain 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Davis WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Printed Page 2520 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--38NAYS Bright Bryant CorbinTotal--3ABSTAIN HuttoTotal--1Section 73, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 74, Part 1A and Part 1B, Workers’ Compensation Commission.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 27; Nays 1; Abstain 14AYES Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Fair Gregory Grooms Jackson Johnson Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Matthews, John Nicholson PeelerPrinted Page 2521 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Reese Scott Shealy Turner Verdin WilliamsTotal--27NAYS WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Alexander Davis Hayes Hembree Hutto Kimpson MalloyMassey Matthews, Margie McElveen Sabb Setzler Sheheen YoungTotal--14Section 74, Part 1A and Part 1B was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 75, Part 1A and Part 1B, State Accident Fund.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 33; Nays 1; Abstain 8AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Fair Gregory Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Shealy Turner Verdin WilliamsTotal--33Printed Page 2522 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Davis Hayes Hutto Matthews, Margie McElveen Setzler Sheheen YoungTotal--8Section 75, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 76, Part 1A, Patients’ Compensation Fund.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 40; Nays 2AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--40Printed Page 2523 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016NAYS Bright BryantTotal--2Section 76, Part 1A, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 78, Part 1A and Part 1B, Department of Insurance.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 37; Nays 1; Abstain 4AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--37NAYS BryantTotal--1ABSTAIN Bright Hayes Hutto SetzlerTotal--4Printed Page 2524 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Section 78, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 79, Part 1A and Part 1B, Board of Financial Institutions.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 40; Nays 2AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--40NAYS Bright BryantTotal--2 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Section 79, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 80, Part 1A and Part 1B, Department of Consumer Affairs.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 38; Nays 3; Abstain 1AYES Alexander Allen BennettPrinted Page 2525 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin WilliamsTotal--38NAYS Bright Bryant Martin, ShaneTotal--3ABSTAIN YoungTotal--1Section 80, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 81, Part 1A and Part 1B, Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR).The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 30; Nays 1; Abstain 11AYES Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Fair Gregory Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Printed Page 2526 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Nicholson Peeler Reese Scott Shealy Turner Verdin WilliamsTotal--30NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Alexander Davis Hayes Hutto MalloyMatthews, Margie McElveen Sabb Setzler Sheheen YoungTotal--11Section 81, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 82, Part 1A and Part 1B, Department of Motor Vehicles.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 34; Nays 1; Abstain 7AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Nicholson Peeler ReesePrinted Page 2527 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Sabb Scott Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Total--34NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Davis Hutto Malloy Matthews, Margie McElveen Setzler YoungTotal--7Section 82, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 83, Part 1A and Part 1B, Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW).The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 33; Nays 1; Abstain 8AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Fair Gregory Grooms Hembree Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Turner Verdin WilliamsTotal--33Printed Page 2528 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Davis Hayes Hutto MalloyMatthews, Margie McElveen Sheheen YoungTotal--8 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Section 83, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 84, Part 1A and Part 1B, Department of Transportation.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 35; Nays 2; Abstain 5AYES Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Massey Matthews, John McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--35NAYS Bright Martin, ShaneTotal--2Printed Page 2529 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016ABSTAIN Alexander Davis Hutto Matthews, Margie SabbTotal--5Section 84, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 85, Part 1A, Infrastructure Bank Board.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 3AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--39NAYS Bright Bryant Martin, ShaneTotal--3Section 85, Part 1A, was adopted.Printed Page 2530 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 86, Part 1A, County Transportation Funds.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 86, Part 1A, was adopted. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 87, Part 1A and Part 1B, Division of Aeronautics.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman CorbinPrinted Page 2531 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 87, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 88, Part 1B, Ports Authority.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 1; Abstain 2AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Printed Page 2532 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin WilliamsTotal--39NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Jackson YoungTotal--2Section 88, Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 91A-E, Part 1A and Part 1B, Legislative Department.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41Printed Page 2533 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016NAYS WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 BrightTotal--1Section 91A-E, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 92A-C, Part 1A and Part 1B, Governor’s Office.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 92A-C, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2534 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 93, Part 1A and Part 1B, Department of Administration.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 40; Nays 1; Abstain 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--40NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN SheheenTotal--1Section 93, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2535 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 94, Part 1A and Part 1B, Office of Inspector General.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams Young WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Total--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 94, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 95, Part 1A and Part 1B, Lieutenant Governor.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 40; Nays 1; Abstain 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman CorbinPrinted Page 2536 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--40NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN MalloyTotal--1Section 95, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 96, Part 1A and Part 1B, Secretary of State.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, LarryPrinted Page 2537 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 96, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 97, Part 1A and Part 1B, Comptroller General.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Printed Page 2538 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 97, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 98, Part 1A and Part 1B, State Treasurer.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 40; Nays 1; Abstain 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--40NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN KimpsonTotal--1Printed Page 2539 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Section 98, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 99, Part 1A and Part 1B, Retirement System Investment Commission.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 99, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 100, Part 1A and Part 1B, Adjutant General.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen BennettPrinted Page 2540 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 100, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 101, Part 1A and Part 1B, Election Commission.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 37; Nays 1; Abstain 4AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie Nicholson Peeler Reese ScottPrinted Page 2541 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--37NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Hutto MalloyMcElveen SabbTotal--4Section 101, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 The Senate proceeded to Sect. 102, Part 1A and Part 1B, Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese SabbPrinted Page 2542 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 102, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 104, Part 1A and Part 1B, State Fiscal Accounting Authority.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Printed Page 2543 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Section 104, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 105, Part 1A and Part 1B, Budget and Control Board - State Auditor’s Office.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 105, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 106, Part 1A and Part 1B, Budget and Control Board - Employee Benefits. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen BennettPrinted Page 2544 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 106, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 107, Part 1A, Capital Reserve Fund.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 39; Nays 3AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Printed Page 2545 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--39NAYS Bright Bryant CorbinTotal--3Section 107, Part 1A, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 108, Part 1A and Part 1B, Public Employee Benefit Authority.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Printed Page 2546 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Section 108, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 109, Part 1A and Part 1B, Department of Revenue.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Ayes 39; Nays 1; Abstain 2AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin WilliamsTotal--39NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Setzler YoungTotal--2Section 109, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2547 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 110, Part 1A and Part 1B, State Ethics Commission.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 38; Nays 1; Abstain 3AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Martin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie Nicholson WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--38NAYS BrightTotal--1ABSTAIN Hutto MalloyMcElveenTotal--3Section 110, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.Printed Page 2548 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016The Senate proceeded to Sect. 111, Part 1A and Part 1B, Procurement Review Panel.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 38; Nays 4AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--38NAYS Bright Bryant Corbin WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Martin, ShaneTotal--4Section 111, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 112, Part 1A and Part 1B, Debt Service.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman CorbinPrinted Page 2549 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 112, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 113, Part 1A and Part 1B, Aid to Subdivisions - State Treasurer.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese SabbPrinted Page 2550 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 113, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 114, Part 1A and Part 1B, Aid to Subdivisions - Department of Revenue.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016Printed Page 2551 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Section 114, Part 1A and Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 115, Part 1A, Tax Relief Trust FundThe "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 41; Nays 1AYES Alexander Allen Bennett Bryant CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Corbin Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie MalloyMartin, Larry Martin, Shane Massey Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--41NAYS BrightTotal--1Section 115, Part 1A, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 117, Part 1B, General Provisions.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 36; Nays 6AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson DavisPrinted Page 2552 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--36NAYS Bright Bryant Corbin Martin, Shane Massey ShealyTotal--6Section 117, Part 1B, was adopted.The Senate proceeded to Sect. 118, Part 1B, Statewide Revenue.The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 36; Nays 6AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Nicholson Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--36Printed Page 2553 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016NAYS Bright Bryant Corbin Martin, Shane Massey ShealyTotal--6Section 118, Part 1B, was adopted.The question then was third reading of the Bill. Senator SHANE MARTIN spoke on the Bill. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows: Ayes 36; Nays 5AYES Alexander Allen Bennett CampbellCampsen Cleary Coleman Courson Davis Fair Gregory Grooms Hayes Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson Kimpson Leatherman Lourie Malloy Martin, Larry Matthews, John Matthews, Margie McElveen Peeler Reese Sabb Scott Setzler Shealy Sheheen Turner Verdin Williams YoungTotal--36NAYS Bright Bryant Corbin Martin, Shane MasseyTotal--5The Bill was read the third time, passed and ordered returned to the House of Representatives with amendments.Printed Page 2554 . . . . . Wednesday, May 4, 2016Motion Adopted On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the House was invited to ratify acts at a mutually convenient time next week.Motion Adopted On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate agreed to stand adjourned to meet May 11, 2016, in accordance with the provisions of Rule 1B.ADJOURNMENT At 11:49 A.M., on motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M., under the provisions of Rule 1B.

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