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The Senate assembled at 12:00 Noon, 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:

Beloved, as we begin a new week, hear the words of St. Paul to the Corinthians (I Cor. 9:24-25): The Phillips rendering puts a new twist on an old passage:

"Do you remember how, on a racing-track, every competitor runs, but only one wins the prize? Well, you ought to run with your minds fixed on winning the prize! Every competitor in athletic events goes into serious training. Athletes will take tremendous pains... for a fading crown of leaves. But our contest is for an eternal crown that will never fade."

"I run the race then with determination. I am no shadowboxer; I really fight! I am my body's sternest master, for fear that when I have preached to others I should myself be disqualified."
Let us pray.

Our Heavenly Father, grant us the grace to modify our pace... if need be! To set new goals... if need be!

As life goes on around the world... and the news comes... the good and the bad; help us to run our race... taking our cue from St. Paul.

Inspire us... here... today to design such programs that will enrich the quality of our common life.

Amen.

The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.

Senator J. VERNE SMITH introduced Dr. Donald Gregg of Greenville, South Carolina, Doctor of the Day.

At 12:45 P.M., Senator GIESE requested a leave of absence until 2:00 P.M.

At 12:45 P.M., Senator MOORE requested a leave of absence for the balance of the day.

Senator DRUMMOND rose to a Point of Personal Privilege.

Senator MITCHELL rose to a Point of Personal Interest.

Senator ROSE rose to a Point of Personal Interest.

S. 50 -- Senator Bryan: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REPEAL JOINT RESOLUTION 775 OF 1976 MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUBMIT TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION AN APPROPRIATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT REQUIRING A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE CALLING A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION FOR THIS PURPOSE.

On motion of Senator ROSE, with unanimous consent, leave was granted to remove his name as a co-sponsor of the Joint Resolution.

The following were introduced:

S. 345 -- Senator Macaulay: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 47-13-1350 AND 47-13-1370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME REQUIRED FOR A NEGATIVE REACTION BEFORE A HORSE MAY ENTER THE STATE OR A PUBLIC ASSEMBLY OF HORSES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 346 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION, SO AS TO DELETE THE DATE BY WHICH LIFE ESTATES CREATED OTHER THAN BY WILL ARE OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE FOR THE EXEMPTION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 347 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PROVISION APPLYING TO PARTNERSHIPS RELATING TO ACCOUNTANTS REQUIRING CERTAIN QUALIFICATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS OF A PARTNER SHALL ALSO APPLY TO A MEMBER OR MEMBERS OF PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS AND THAT PERSONS LICENSED AS ACCOUNTANTS MAY OPERATE IN ANY FORM ALLOWED BY LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE FIVE YEARS' EXPERIENCE TEACHING ACCOUNTING IN A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZED BY THE BOARD AS ONE OF THE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE WAIVER OF EXAMINATION FOR A PERSON CERTIFIED IN ANOTHER STATE AS A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FOREIGN RECIPROCITY WHEN SUCH JURISDICTIONS HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT REQUIREMENTS AS SOUTH CAROLINA; TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-270, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FILING OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANNUALLY OR ON OR BEFORE THE LAST DAY OF FEBRUARY A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FILED WITH THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-290, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF A LICENSE OR PERMIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC VIOLATIONS FOR WHICH THE BOARD MAY REVOKE OR SUSPEND ANY CERTIFICATE OF A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT OR A LICENSE OF A PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-570, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC VIOLATIONS FOR WHICH THE BOARD MAY REVOKE OR SUSPEND ANY LICENSE OR PERMIT OF AN ACCOUNTING PRACTITIONER; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-5-50, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ORDER TO BRING A NEGLIGENCE ACTION AGAINST ANY ACCOUNTANT, PARTNERSHIP OF ACCOUNTANTS, OR ANY ACCOUNTING CORPORATION, IN THE COURSE OF ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES, THE PLAINTIFF MUST BE IN PRIVITY OF CONTRACT WITH THE ACCOUNTANT, PARTNERSHIP OF ACCOUNTANTS, OR ANY ACCOUNTING CORPORATION; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-5-55, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ACTIONS BROUGHT FOR MONEY DAMAGES AGAINST ACCOUNTANTS, PARTNERSHIP OF ACCOUNTANTS, OR ANY ACCOUNTING CORPORATION, TO PROVIDE FOR PROPORTIONATE LIABILITY IF A JUDGMENT IS RENDERED AGAINST AN ACCOUNTANT, PARTNERSHIP OF ACCOUNTANTS, OR ANY ACCOUNTING CORPORATION; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-5-60, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE NON-PREVAILING PARTY OF AN ACTION BROUGHT UNDER THIS ACT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS OF THE PREVAILING PARTY IF THE COURT DOES NOT DETERMINE THAT THE ACTION WAS SUBSTANTIALLY JUSTIFIED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 348 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-45-215 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS TO IMPOSE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-45-30, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTERING, ESTABLISHING A CODE OF ETHICS, AND FIXING FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-45-200, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF REGISTRATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL GROUNDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-45-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS OF PERSONS VIOLATING THE PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO SEEK INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 40-45-60, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD TO ADOPT RULES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 349 -- Senators Mitchell, J. Verne Smith, Bryan, Stilwell and Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THOMAS E. KERNS, SUPERINTENDENT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOLS, UPON BEING RANKED AMONG THE TOP ONE HUNDRED SCHOOL EXECUTIVES IN NORTH AMERICA.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

H. 3315 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF MR. JAMES LEE (J.L.) MILLER OF CLARENDON COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3316 -- Reps. Harrell, J. Bailey, Barber, Breeland, Fulmer, Gonzales, Hallman, Holt, Hutson, Inabinett, Whipper and R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE VARSITY CHEERLEADERS OF MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL OF CHARLESTON COUNTY ON WINNING THE SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP AND THEREBY QUALIFYING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 1993 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP FEBRUARY 20-21, 1993, AT SEA WORLD IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3317 -- Reps. Harrell, J. Bailey, Barber, Breeland, Fulmer, Gonzales, Hallman, Holt, Hutson, Inabinett, Whipper and R. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ASHLEY RIVER CREATIVE ARTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF CHARLESTON COUNTY ON ITS SELECTION AS A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3350 -- Rep. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS GRATITUDE TO PATSY MATTHEWS, REGISTERED NURSE, OF NORTH AUGUSTA, FOR CARING FOR BRAD CLEO COUCH DURING HIS RECOVERY.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

Senator LAND from the Committee on Transportation polled out S. 319 favorable:

S. 319 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO REPEAL A JOINT RESOLUTION OF 1992 BEARING ACT NUMBER 314, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ALLOW THE INCLUSION OF RIVER GRAVEL IN PROJECTS APPROVED BY BID.

Land Leatherman Leventis
Mitchell Wilson Patterson
McGill O'Dell Passailaigue Lander Rankin Ryberg

Williams Russell Rose
Courtney Elliott Richter

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

S. 324 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Washington, Greg Smith, Richter, Ford and Rose: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND WELCOME THE SOUTH CAROLINA SHARKS ON THEIR ESTABLISHMENT AS THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY TEAM IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

S. 325 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Mitchell, Stilwell, Thomas and Bryan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING GREENVILLE COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS DARYL PERRY, XAVIER WALKER, AND PETE SHAW FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY COURAGE AND DETERMINATION IN RESCUING AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD BOY FROM AN ABANDONED WELL.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

S. 326 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF MR. COLIE L. LYNCH OF WEST COLUMBIA WHO DIED DURING THE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.

The following Bills and Joint Resolution were read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:

S. 60 -- Senators Washington, Stilwell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-11-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF SHERIFFS, SO AS TO REVISE THE EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, TO PROVIDE FOR FINGERPRINTING AND A FINGERPRINT SEARCH, AND TO REQUIRE AN AFFIDAVIT FILED WITH THE CLERK OF COURT.

S. 71 -- Senators McConnell, Leatherman and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-4210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO RESOLVE A PROTEST CONCERNING THE SOLICITATION OR THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT SUBJECT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL MAY ASSESS REASONABLE COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES AGAINST A PARTY OR A PARTY REPRESENTATIVE WHO SIGNS A PROTEST, MOTION, OR OTHER PAPER THAT IS SUBMITTED FOR AN IMPROPER PURPOSE.

Senator McCONNELL explained the Bill.

S. 304 -- Senators Leatherman, Moore, J. Verne Smith, Leventis and Drummond: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND JOINT RESOLUTION 206 OF 1989, RELATING TO APPROPRIATING MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR 1988-89, SO AS TO CHANGE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION.

Senator MOORE explained the Resolution.

S. 343 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-20-23 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN AN ASSESSMENT APPEAL OF MANUFACTURING PROPERTY WHEN THE AMOUNT IN DISPUTE EXCEEDS THIRTY PERCENT OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S ASSESSED VALUE AND THE APPEAL EXTENDS FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS, THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY FOR THE DISTRICT MUST BE COMPUTED USING THE VALUE ASSERTED BY THE TAXPAYER IN THE APPEAL.

(By prior motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent)

The following Bill having been read the second time with notice of general amendments was ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:

S. 344 -- Senator Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-35-115, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW AND THE CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO INDIVIDUAL OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE SHALL BE DENIED BENEFITS WITH RESPECT TO ANY WEEK IN WHICH HE IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO APPEAR IN COURT AS A WITNESS OR TO SERVE AS A JUROR.

The following Joint Resolution having been read the second time was ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:

S. 172 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Elliott, Holland, Lander, McGill, Mitchell, Russell, Short, Greg Smith, Waldrep, Washington, Glover and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON AGING IN COOPERATION WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGES AND TO REPORT TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING.

S. 87 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-1000, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STRUCTURAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAIL ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR STORES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SIGNS WHICH INDICATE WHETHER THE BUSINESS IS OPEN OR CLOSED.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Judiciary.

The amendment proposed by the Committee on Judiciary (JUD87.001) was adopted as follows:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 1, line 30, in Section 61-3-1000, as contained in SECTION 1, by inserting after the word /indicate/ the following:

/the hours of operation of the business or/ .

Amend title to conform.

Senators MOORE, McCONNELL and HAYES proposed the following amendment (JUD87.003), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 1, line 31, in Section 61-3-1000, as contained in SECTION 1, by inserting after the word /closed/ the following:

/. A retail liquor dealer may have no more than two signs to indicate the hours of operation of the business and no more than two signs to indicate whether the business is open or closed. These signs must be on the licensed premise and may not exceed twelve inches in height and sixteen inches in width. Letters on the signs must be white with a red or black background, red with a white or black background, or black with a red or white background/ .

Amend title to conform.

Senator MOORE explained the amendment.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.

S. 239 -- Senator Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-281, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1962, RELATING TO THE WALTERBORO-COLLETON COUNTY AIRPORT COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the second reading of the Bill.

Senator WASHINGTON proposed the following amendment (436\12923DW.93), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 2-281, page 1, line 35, by striking /two members/ and inserting /member/; and on lines 37 through 39 by striking /and a member of the Colleton County Council to be elected by the County Council/.

Amend title to conform.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.

On motion of Senator WASHINGTON, with unanimous consent, S. 239 was ordered to receive a third reading on Wednesday, February 3, 1993.

S. 262 -- Senators McConnell, Stilwell, Bryan, Macaulay, Giese, Ryberg, Short and Greg Smith: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE SENATE SO AS TO PROVIDE UNDER RULE 14 THAT A BILL MAY BE CARRIED OVER WITH THE SENATOR WHO IS HOLDING THE FLOOR BEING ABLE TO RETAIN THE FLOOR ON HIS OWN MOTION OR A MOTION MADE BY THE CHAIRMEN'S COMMITTEE AND TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC VOTE REQUIREMENT IN EACH INSTANCE, TO PROVIDE UNDER RULE 38 FOR A SPECIFIC VOTE REQUIREMENT TO SUSPEND THE REQUIREMENT THAT RESOLUTIONS AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEES MUST LAY ON THE TABLE FOR ONE DAY AND TO AMEND RULE 53 BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO RULE 15 UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Senate Resolution. The question being the adoption of the Senate Resolution.

Senator McCONNELL explained the Senate Resolution.

Senator McCONNELL proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (RES262.003), which was adopted:

Amend the resolution, as and if amended, page 2, line 20, by inserting after the word "vote" and before the "." the words \of those members present and voting\.

Amend title to conform.

Senator McCONNELL explained the amendment.

Senator McCONNELL moved that the amendment be adopted.

The amendment was adopted.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 263 -- Senators McConnell, Bryan, Giese and Short: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 36A OF THE RULES OF THE SENATE SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN FORMER MEMBERS OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE ARE AUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THE FLOOR OF THE SENATE INSIDE THE RAIL.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Senate Resolution. The question being the adoption of the Senate Resolution.

Senator McCONNELL explained the Senate Resolution.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the Senate Resolution was adopted.

H. 3159 -- Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE HONORABLE ROGER MUNSON, NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1993.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered returned to the House.

S. 298 -- Senators Thomas and Mitchell: A BILL TO PROHIBIT A GREENVILLE COUNTY RESIDENT FROM BEING TAXED OR CHARGED A FEE FOR WATER OR SEWERAGE SERVICE IF HE DOES NOT RECEIVE THE SERVICE AND PROVIDE FOR A REFUND PLUS INTEREST IF PAYMENT IS MADE.

Senator J. VERNE SMITH asked unanimous consent to take the Bill up for immediate consideration.

There was no objection.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the third reading of the Bill.

On motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, with unanimous consent, the Bill was referred to the local delegation.

S. 174 -- Senator Rose: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10 OF THE RULES OF THE SENATE, RELATING TO COMMITTEE REPORTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT REPORTS INCLUDE A LIST OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND THEIR VOTES, PROVIDE THAT THE VOTE OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS IS A MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD, REQUIRE THAT POLLS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS MUST BE RECORDED AND PUBLISHED AS A MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD, AND PROHIBIT THE POLLING OUT OF A BILL OR RESOLUTION UNLESS ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS HAVE BEEN GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE.

On motion of Senator ROSE, with unanimous consent, the Resolution was carried over.

S. 264 -- Rules Committee: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE SENATE SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MOTION TO RECEDE AS USED IN RULE 2 AND RULE 14, TO FURTHER DEFINE A POINT OF PERSONAL INTEREST AS USED IN RULE 13, TO COMBINE AND CLARIFY CERTAIN LANGUAGE RELATING TO THE SCHEDULING OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS AS PROVIDED FOR IN RULES 19 AND 47 AND TO DELETE CERTAIN DUPLICATE PROVISIONS.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Senate Resolution. The question being the adoption of the Senate Resolution.

Senator McCONNELL explained the Senate Resolution.

On motion of Senator STILWELL, with unanimous consent, the Senate Resolution was carried over.

THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.

At 1:01 P.M., on motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.

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