Journal of the House

Second Regular Session, 94th General Assembly

TWENTY-FOURTH DAY, Wednesday, February 20, 2008

The House met pursuant to adjournment.

            Speaker Pro Tem Pratt in the Chair.

            Prayer by Reverend James Earl Jackson.

              O Lord God Almighty, who is like You? You are mighty, O Lord, and Your faithfulness surrounds You.

              As we begin this day, grant us the grace to be ready and willing to work with one another towards a common goal. Grant us controlled tempers, civil tongues and a rewarding work week.

              As You are not indifferent to our plea for help, may we not be indifferent to the plea for help from those we serve. As You have been a source of comfort for us, may we be a source of comfort for others. As You have revealed to us truth, may we be a source of truth for all who inquire.

              Now may Your grace rest and abide with us throughout this day and the remainder of the week.

              We ask these things in the name of Your Son. Amen.

            The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.

            The Speaker appointed the following to act as Honorary Pages for the Day, to serve without compensation: Kayla Ervin, Kristen Ervin and Kasey Ervin.

            The Journal of the twenty-third day was approved as corrected.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

            The Orrick Bearcats Football Team was introduced by Representative Nance and recognized for attaining the Class 1 State Championship.

HOUSE COURTESY RESOLUTIONS OFFERED AND ISSUED

            House Resolution No. 729 through House Resolution No. 759

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS

            HB 2192 through HB 2211 were read the second time.

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

            HCR 4, relating to prices and inventories of rice, was taken up by Representative Wright.

            On motion of Representative Wright, HCR 4 was adopted.

THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS - CONSENT

            HB 1628, relating to alternative fuel decals, was taken up by Representative Cooper (120).

            On motion of Representative Cooper (120), HB 1628 was read the third time and passed by the following vote:

            Speaker Pro Tem Pratt declared the bill passed.

            HB 1670, relating to a tax exemption for pollution control, was taken up by Representative Cooper (120).

            On motion of Representative Cooper (120), HB 1670 was read the third time and passed by the following vote:

            Speaker Pro Tem Pratt declared the bill passed.

            Speaker Jetton assumed the Chair.

SIGNING OF HOUSE BILL

            All other business of the House was suspended while HB 2019 was read at length and, there being no objection, was signed by the Speaker to the end that the same may become law.

            Having been duly signed in open session of the Senate, HB 2019 was delivered to the Governor by the Chief Clerk of the House.

            Speaker Pro Tem Pratt resumed the Chair.

THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS - CONSENT

            HB 1320, relating to community improvement districts, was taken up by Representative Brown (50).

            On motion of Representative Brown (50), HB 1320 was read the third time and passed by the following vote: