South Carolina General Assembly
110th Session, 1993-1994
Journal of the Senate

Thursday, June 3, 1993

(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The Senate assembled at 11:00 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:

Beloved, hear the words of benediction in the "General Epistle of St. Jude"... vv. 24-25:

"Now unto him that is able to keep you

from falling, and to present you faultless

before the presence of his glory with

exceeding joy, to the only wise God our

Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion

and power, both now and ever. Amen."
Let us pray.

O God, our Father, in whose Name we began this Session of our South Carolina General Assembly:

We thank Thee that among the values of this world that change there are those that never change. We call those values "the eternal verities." Help us to constantly steer our life's course by those stars of reality.

For the privilege of serving together for the good of our beloved State, WE THANK YOU.

We lay our record of stewardship before You. In the counsels of Thy Divine Providence veto the ill-conceived legislation, but prosper, we pray, that which is good and right.

Go with us... and stay with us as we move into the future.

Hear the ancient prayer which we say to You... and to each other:

"The Lord watch between Thee and me

When we are absent from each other,"

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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

MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

May 19, 1993
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Statewide Appointment

Initial Appointment, Lay Member, State Board of Pharmacy, with term to expire coterminous with the Governor:

Mr. Charles L. Appleby, Jr., Post Office Box 3286, Florence, S.C. 29502 VICE Lester L. Hamilton

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

COMMUNICATION RECEIVED

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE AT LARGE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

June 1, 1993

Dear Lieutenant Governor Theodore:

This is to advise that I intend to take the oath of office as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of the State of South Carolina on Friday, June 4, 1993. Therefore, I respectfully request that you accept my resignation as Circuit Court Judge, Seat #2 At Large of the State of South Carolina effective this same date.

Please accept my heartfelt gratitude to the legislature of this State for allowing me to serve these past fourteen years as a Circuit Court Judge and further for charging me with the responsibility of serving as the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals.

With kindest personal regards,

Yours very truly,
William T. Howell

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has confirmed appointment:

Statewide Appointment

Initial Appointment and Reappointment, Member, State Ethics Commission, with initial term to expire June 30, 1993, and reappointment term to expire June 30, 1998:

5th Congressional District:

Mr. Randolph Marshall Talley, 431 Adams Avenue, Sumter, S.C. 29150 VICE Richard C. Jones (resigned)

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has confirmed appointment:

Statewide Appointment

Initial Appointment and Reappointment, Member, State Ethics Commission, with initial term to expire June 30, 1993, and reappointment term to expire June 30, 1998:

6th Congressional District:

Mr. Frederick A. Hoefer, II, Harwell, Ballenger & DeBerry, Post Office Box 107, Florence, S.C. 29503 VICE Charles Arthur Houseman (resigned)

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has confirmed appointment:

Statewide Appointment

Initial Appointment and Reappointment, Member, State Ethics Commission, with initial term to expire June 30, 1993, and reappointment term to expire June 30, 1998:

1st Congressional District:

Ms. Cynthia G. Howe, Van Osdell, Lester, Howe & Rice, P.A., 1301 48th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577 VICE Paula H. Bethea (resigned)

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has confirmed appointment:

Statewide Appointment

Initial Appointment, Member, State Ethics Commission, with term to expire May 31, 1998:

3rd Congressional District:

Mr. Roger J. Hartman, 344 Knollwood Drive, Anderson, S.C. 29625 VICE David Lee Terry

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 1, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
S. 416 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-712 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM REPORTING ON THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANY ENTRY ARISING FROM ATTENDANCE AT AN EVENT ON THE INVITATION OF A LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL WHEN THE INVITATIONS COMMITTEE OF EITHER HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ACCEPTED THE INVITATION OR SUCH AN INVITATION EXTENDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF A COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
S. 440 -- Senators Reese, Courtney and Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-11-510, 16-11-520, 16-13-30, 16-13-50, 16-13-80, 16-13-180, AS AMENDED, 16-13-230, 16-13-240, 16-13-260, AND 16-13-420 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VARIOUS CRIMES INVOLVING PROPERTY OR PERSONAL GOODS AND CHATTELS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFENSE IS TRIABLE IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT IF THE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY, GOODS, OR CHATTEL IS NOT MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND TO INCREASE THE FINE IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-550, RELATING TO MAGISTRATE'S JURISDICTION OVER MINOR OFFENSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-570, RELATING TO MAGISTRATE'S JURISDICTION FOR LARCENY, SO AS TO INCREASE JURISDICTION OVER THE VALUE OF STOLEN PROPERTY TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 1, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
S. 482 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, O'Dell, Wilson, McConnell, Passailaigue, Leatherman and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS BY ADDING CHAPTER 68 SO AS TO REGULATE BUSINESSES THAT OFFER STAFF LEASING SERVICES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSING AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
S. 525 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-950, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOTAL DIRECT CEDEABLE WRITTEN PREMIUMS AS USED IN THIS SECTION DO NOT INCLUDE PREMIUMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO RISKS CEDED TO THE FACILITY THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE SAFE DRIVER DISCOUNT PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-73-760(e).
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
S. 567 -- Senators Moore, Short and Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 26 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD FATALITY REVIEW AND PREVENTION ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POLICY OF THE STATE IN PREVENTING CHILD DEATHS, TO CREATE THE STATE CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM WITHIN THE CENTER FOR FAMILY IN SOCIETY, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, ITS PURPOSE, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR ACCESS TO AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS RELATING TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE DIED AND SERVICES PROVIDED TO THESE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES; TO ADD SECTIONS 17-5-140 AND 17-5-265 SO AS TO REQUIRE CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO NOTIFY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM WHEN A CHILD DIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO ADD SECTIONS 17-5-150 AND 17-5-275 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A CORONER OR A MEDICAL EXAMINER TO OBTAIN AN INSPECTION WARRANT IN THE COURSE OF CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION OF A CHILD'S DEATH; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-490, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT LAW, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILD"; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-510, RELATING TO REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO REQUIRE A CORONER, A MEDICAL EXAMINER, AND THEIR EMPLOYEES TO REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-690, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF CHILD ABUSE REPORTS, AND RECORDS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE RELEASE OF SUCH INFORMATION TO COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, CORONERS, AND THE STATE TEAM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES FOR VITAL RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A TWO DOLLAR SURCHARGE ON AN ORIGINAL DEATH CERTIFICATE TO FUND THE CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM; AND TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS AND POSITIONS RELATED TO THE CHILD FATALITY REVIEW PROCESS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CENTER FOR FAMILY IN SOCIETY.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3016 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Allison, J. Brown, Byrd, Canty, Carnell, Cobb-Hunter, Gamble, Harrison, Harvin, Jaskwhich, Keegan, Kennedy, Marchbanks, Mattos, McCraw, Phillips, Rhoad, Rudnick, Shissias, Tucker, Stille, Vaughn, Walker, Waites, Wells, Whipper, J. Wilder, Wilkins, Wilkes, Stoddard and Baxley: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 43, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 35 SO AS TO ENACT THE OMNIBUS ADULT PROTECTION ACT; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE DIVISION OF OMBUDSMAN AND CITIZEN SERVICES, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, RELATIVE TO ADULT ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION; TO DESIGNATE THOSE REQUIRED TO REPORT; TO ESTABLISH REPORTING AND INVESTIGATING PROCEDURES; TO PROVIDE FAMILY COURT PROCEDURES; TO ABROGATE THE HUSBAND-WIFE AND DOCTOR-PATIENT PRIVILEGE IN ADULT ABUSE CASES; TO PROVIDE FOR EMERGENCY REMOVAL OF AN ADULT; TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR GOOD FAITH REPORTING; TO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO CREATE THE ADULT PROTECTION COORDINATING COUNCIL AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-340, RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REVISE THE STANDARD FOR REVIEWING A CASE INVOLVING ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES ADDED BY THIS ACT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 23-1-220 AND CHAPTERS 29 AND 30 OF TITLE 43.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3057 -- Rep. Tucker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1075, SO AS TO DEFINE THE CRIME OF CARJACKING, MAKE IT A FELONY, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION INCLUDING A PROVISION THAT IF DEATH RESULTS IT IS CONSIDERED AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE FOR PURPOSES OF THE DEATH PENALTY.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3372 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Gonzales, Fulmer, Quinn, Hallman, Huff, Harrell, Holt, R. Young, Harrison, Scott, Hodges, Wilkins, Jennings, Tucker and H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 31 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ACT".
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3531 -- Reps. Littlejohn, G. Bailey and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 25, TITLE 5, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS, INCLUDING MANUFACTURED HOUSING, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3620 -- Rep. Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-7-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF CORONERS OR SOLICITORS TO ORDER AUTOPSIES UPON DEATH OF INCARCERATED PERSONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THESE AUTOPSIES MUST BE ORDERED.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3808 -- Reps. Huff, Phillips, R. Smith and Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-30-11 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BY SEPTEMBER 1, 1993, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP AN ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT MECHANISM TO THE WRITTEN PORTION OF THE EXIT EXAM FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO HAVE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UNTIL THIS ALTERNATIVE IS DEVELOPED, PASSING THE WRITTEN PORTION OF THE EXIT EXAM IS WAIVED FOR THE PURPOSES OF RECEIVING A STATE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE OTHERWISE QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE THE DIPLOMA.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 4231 -- Rep. Elliott: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 IN MARION COUNTY TO BORROW NOT EXCEEDING THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, AND REPAIRING SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN THE DISTRICT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF PAYMENT OF THE LOAN AND INTEREST BY THE BOARD; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INTEREST EARNED IS NOT TAXABLE INCOME OR SUBJECT TO INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 1, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Reps. Gonzales, Scott and Tucker of the Committee of Conference on the part of the House on:
S. 31 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED ON A PETITION TO HAVE A CANDIDATE'S NAME PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR ELECTION AS A COMMISSIONER OF ANY SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO REQUIRE AT LEAST FIFTY SIGNATURES OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS, OR FIVE PERCENT, WHICHEVER IS LESSER.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

S. 31--FREE CONFERENCE POWERS GRANTED

FREE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF

FREE CONFERENCE ADOPTED

S. 31 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED ON A PETITION TO HAVE A CANDIDATE'S NAME PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR ELECTION AS A COMMISSIONER OF ANY SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO REQUIRE AT LEAST FIFTY SIGNATURES OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS, OR FIVE PERCENT, WHICHEVER IS LESSER.

On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, the Report of the Committee of Conference was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator MOORE spoke on the report.

S. 31--Free Conference Powers Granted

Free Conference Committee Appointed

On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, Free Conference Powers were granted.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators MOORE, COURTNEY and GREG SMITH to the Committee of Free Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

On motion of Senator MOORE, the Report of the Committee of Free Conference to S. 31 was adopted as follows:

S. 31--Free Conference Report

The General Assembly, Columbia, South Carolina, June 2, 1993

The COMMITTEE OF FREE CONFERENCE, to whom was referred:
S. 31 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED ON A PETITION TO HAVE A CANDIDATE'S NAME PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR ELECTION AS A COMMISSIONER OF ANY SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO REQUIRE AT LEAST FIFTY SIGNATURES OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS, OR FIVE PERCENT, WHICHEVER IS LESSER.
Beg leave to report that they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend:

That the same do pass by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:

/SECTION 1. Section 6-11-70(C) of the 1976 Code, as added by an act of 1993 bearing ratification number 109, is amended to read:

"(C) The provisions of this section subsection (A) do not apply to districts in counties that have adopted, by ordinance, uniform election dates for districts within those counties before the effective date of this section."

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor./

Amend title to conform.

/s/Thomas L. Moore /s/Stephen E. Gonzales
/s/Greg Smith /s/John W. Tucker, Jr.
/s/Ty Courtney /s/John L. Scott, Jr.

On Part of the Senate. On Part of the House.

, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Reps. Gonzales, Scott and Tucker of the Committee of Free Conference on the part of the House on:
S. 31 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED ON A PETITION TO HAVE A CANDIDATE'S NAME PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR ELECTION AS A COMMISSIONER OF ANY SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO REQUIRE AT LEAST FIFTY SIGNATURES OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS, OR FIVE PERCENT, WHICHEVER IS LESSER.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Free Conference on the following Bill:
S. 31 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED ON A PETITION TO HAVE A CANDIDATE'S NAME PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR ELECTION AS A COMMISSIONER OF ANY SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO REQUIRE AT LEAST FIFTY SIGNATURES OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS, OR FIVE PERCENT, WHICHEVER IS LESSER.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that the report of the Committee of Free Conference having been adopted by both Houses, and this Bill having been read three times in each House, it was ordered that the title thereof be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification:

S. 31 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED ON A PETITION TO HAVE A CANDIDATE'S NAME PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR ELECTION AS A COMMISSIONER OF ANY SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO REQUIRE AT LEAST FIFTY SIGNATURES OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS, OR FIVE PERCENT, WHICHEVER IS LESSER.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

H. 3135--CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it refuses to concur in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3135 -- Reps. Corning, Quinn, Hallman, Cato, Jaskwhich, Shissias, Harrison, Harrell, Waites, Littlejohn, A. Young, Vaughn, Haskins, J. Bailey, Walker, Simrill, Robinson, D. Wilder, J. Wilder, G. Brown, Graham, Kirsh, Davenport, Stone, Meacham and Wells: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 610 OF 1990, RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY, SO AS TO EXTEND THE LIMIT ON DIRECT SOLICITING OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR VOTES FOR JUDICIAL CANDIDATES BEFORE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF ALL CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE ARE DETERMINED BY THE JUDICIAL SCREENING COMMITTEE TO INDIRECT SOLICITATION, TO DEFINE INDIRECT SOLICITATION AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION WHEN CONSIDERING A CANDIDATE'S QUALIFICATIONS; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTION 6, PART IV, ACT 610 OF 1990 AS SECTION 2-19-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, the Senate insisted upon its amendments to H. 3135 and asked for a Committee of Conference.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators HOLLAND, STILWELL and COURTNEY of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Reps. Corning, Tucker and Thomas of the Committee of Conference on the part of the House on:
H. 3135 -- Reps. Corning, Quinn, Hallman, Cato, Jaskwhich, Shissias, Harrison, Harrell, Waites, Littlejohn, A. Young, Vaughn, Haskins, J. Bailey, Walker, Simrill, Robinson, D. Wilder, J. Wilder, G. Brown, Graham, Kirsh, Davenport, Stone, Meacham and Wells: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 610 OF 1990, RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY, SO AS TO EXTEND THE LIMIT ON DIRECT SOLICITING OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR VOTES FOR JUDICIAL CANDIDATES BEFORE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF ALL CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE ARE DETERMINED BY THE JUDICIAL SCREENING COMMITTEE TO INDIRECT SOLICITATION, TO DEFINE INDIRECT SOLICITATION AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION WHEN CONSIDERING A CANDIDATE'S QUALIFICATIONS; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTION 6, PART IV, ACT 610 OF 1990 AS SECTION 2-19-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

H. 3636--CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon the amendments proposed by the House to:
H. 3636 -- Reps. Baxley, Richardson, Keegan, Simrill, Robinson, R. Young, Barber, Byrd, Cato, Cobb-Hunter, Cromer, Davenport, Delleney, Fair, Graham, Harrison, Hines, Holt, Houck, Inabinett, Jaskwhich, Kelley, Keyserling, Littlejohn, Meacham, McElveen, McKay, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Riser, Shissias, D. Smith, Stille, Stone, Sturkie, Thomas, Tucker, Vaughn, Waites, Witherspoon, Wright, J. Bailey, Baker, Harwell, Huff, Haskins, Jennings, Quinn, Lanford, Snow, Wofford and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-57-155 SO AS TO REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION AS A CONDITION OF LICENSE RENEWAL OF A RESIDENT OR NONRESIDENT REAL ESTATE BROKER OR SALESMAN AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM AND TO AUTHORIZE THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONER TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM.
asks for a Committee of Conference, and has appointed Reps. McLeod, G. Bailey and Govan of the committee on the part of the House.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators LAND, LEATHERMAN and ELLIOTT of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

SENATE RECEDES FROM AMENDMENTS

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it refuses to concur in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3553 -- Reps. Hodges, Martin and Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL MAGISTRATES TO COMPLETE A TRAINING PROGRAM OR PASS CERTIFICATION OR RECERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS, OR BOTH, PURSUANT TO STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, TO PROVIDE THE PERIOD WITHIN WHICH MAGISTRATES MUST COMPLETE THESE REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE IF MAGISTRATES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION THEIR OFFICE IS DECLARED VACANT AFTER NOTIFICATION BY THE SUPREME COURT.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

On motion of Senator BRYAN, with unanimous consent, the Senate receded from its amendments to H. 3553 and a message was sent to the House accordingly, requesting that proper notation be recorded on the Bill.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that a message having been received from the Senate that it had receded from its Amendments, it was ordered that the title of the Bill be changed to that of an Act and that the Act be enrolled for ratification.:
H. 3553 -- Reps. Hodges, Martin and Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL MAGISTRATES TO COMPLETE A TRAINING PROGRAM OR PASS CERTIFICATION OR RECERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS, OR BOTH, PURSUANT TO STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, TO PROVIDE THE PERIOD WITHIN WHICH MAGISTRATES MUST COMPLETE THESE REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE IF MAGISTRATES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION THEIR OFFICE IS DECLARED VACANT AFTER NOTIFICATION BY THE SUPREME COURT.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

S. 803--CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it refuses to concur in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
S. 803 -- Senators Williams, Holland, Land and McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1993, THEY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET IN STATEWIDE SESSION AT 10:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1993, FOR CONSIDERATION OF GUBERNATORIAL VETOES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE ARE AUTHORIZED TO MEET FOR THE RATIFICATION OF ACTS ON JUNE 10, 1993 AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1993, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, the Senate insisted upon its amendments to S. 803 and asked for a Committee of Conference.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators HOLLAND, LAND, and McCONNELL of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Reps. Wilkins, Cromer and White of the Committee of Conference on the part of the House on:
S. 803 -- Senators Williams, Holland, Land and McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1993, THEY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET IN STATEWIDE SESSION AT 10:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1993, FOR CONSIDERATION OF GUBERNATORIAL VETOES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE ARE AUTHORIZED TO MEET FOR THE RATIFICATION OF ACTS ON JUNE 10, 1993 AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1993, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

RETURNED REQUESTED

H. 3568 -- Reps. Kennedy, Snow and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 632 OF 1980, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION WHICH LIMITS THE AMOUNT THE BOARD MEMBERS MAY RECEIVE FOR MILEAGE TO NOT MORE THAN TWENTY CENTS A MILE.

On motion of Senator McGILL, the House was requested to return the Bill.

There was no objection.

RETURNED FROM THE HOUSE BY REQUEST

H. 3568 -- Reps. Kennedy, Snow and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 632 OF 1980, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION WHICH LIMITS THE AMOUNT THE BOARD MEMBERS MAY RECEIVE FOR MILEAGE TO NOT MORE THAN TWENTY CENTS A MILE.

The Bill was returned from the House as requested.

On motion of Senator McGILL, the amendment that was previously adopted June 1, 1993, (3568R001.TLM) was reconsidered and withdrawn.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was enrolled for Ratification.

RECALLED, READ THE SECOND TIME

H. 3208 -- Rep. Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-1850 AND 56-3-1870, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEDAL OF HONOR LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE PLATE MAY BE ISSUED AND TRANSFERRED TO A LEASED VEHICLE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTION FOR AD VALOREM TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LEASED VEHICLE WITH A MEDAL OF HONOR LICENSE PLATE IS EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION.

Senator LANDER asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Transportation.

There was no objection.

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

The Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.

H. 3208--Ordered to a Third Reading

On motion of Senator LANDER, with unanimous consent, H. 3208 was ordered to receive a third reading on the next legislative day.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following were introduced:

S. 823 -- Senator Leatherman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND FLORENCE COUNTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE WILLIAM E. McLEOD ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

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

S. 824 -- Senators Stilwell, Rose, Passailaigue, Bryan, Wilson, Drummond, Thomas, Hayes, Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 33, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 43 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT".

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

H. 4284 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JOSEPH H. MOORE OF MANNING UPON BEING NAMED PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PETROLEUM MARKETERS ASSOCIATION.

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

H. 4286 -- Rep. Harwell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND FLORENCE COUNTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE WILLIAM E. McLEOD ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

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

H. 3744 -- Rep. McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-13-1300 AND 8-13-1314, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING CAMPAIGN PRACTICES AND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS AND RESTRICTIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A CANDIDATE OR ANYONE ACTING ON HIS BEHALF FROM SOLICITING OR ACCEPTING A CONTRIBUTION FROM A BANK, CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, FIRM, OR NONCANDIDATE COMMITTEE, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 8-13-1300, AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 10, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1213, SO AS PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS TO INDIVIDUALS FOR POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.

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

H. 3889 -- Reps. McAbee and R. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 61 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR HOSPITALITY CABINETS.

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

H. 3897 -- Reps. Waites, Houck, Baxley, Kelley, Cromer, G. Bailey, Hines, Simrill, Hallman, Neilson, Richardson, Shissias, Keegan, Stille, J. Bailey, Klauber, Snow, Vaughn, Walker, D. Wilder, Stone, Allison, Meacham, Cato, A. Young, Moody-Lawrence and Hutson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE WITHIN JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 8-13-530 THROUGH 8-13-560 RELATING TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEES.

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

H. 4139 -- Rep. Stone: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1670, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY PETITION TO ADOPT A CHILD, SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A PERSON MAY PETITION TO ADOPT A CHILD WHO IS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1690, RELATING TO CONSENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH FOSTER PARENTS MAY ADOPT A FOSTER CHILD.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

H. 4246 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, RELATING TO THE VENDING FACILITY PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1643, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

H. 4251 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AS THEY PERTAIN TO DAY CARE CENTERS ARE SUSPENDED FROM TAKING EFFECT IN CALHOUN COUNTY UNTIL JULY 1, 1994.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Senator McGILL from the General Committee submitted a favorable report on:

S. 516 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-700 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SQUARE DANCE AS THE OFFICIAL AMERICAN FOLK DANCE OF THE STATE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator DRUMMOND from the Committee on Finance submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 726 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM SALES TAX ON THE SALE OR LEASE OF CERTAIN ITEMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPES OF TRAILERS AND CERTAIN OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF VEHICLES WHICH QUALIFY FOR THIS MAXIMUM TAX.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator LAND from the Committee on Transportation polled out H. 4169 with no report:

H. 4169 -- Reps. McLeod, Harrelson, Baker, Harrison, Hutson, Riser, Witherspoon, Wilkins, J. Bailey, Byrd, Cromer, Neilson, Thomas, Graham, Inabinett, Moody-Lawrence, Wells, Allison, Wright, Klauber, T.C. Alexander, Harrell, G. Bailey, P. Harris, Kinon, Lanford, Walker, Waites, Meacham, Stille, Houck, Carnell, Chamblee, Robinson, Gonzales, Hines, G. Brown, Felder, Meacham, Kennedy, Harwell, Simrill, R. Smith, Harvin, Tucker, Kelley, Stone, Cooper, McMahand, Sturkie, Townsend, Holt, Stuart, Neal, Vaughn, Shissias, Haskins, D. Smith, Richardson, and Rhoad: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, TO UNDERTAKE A STUDY OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND REPORT ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN JANUARY 18, 1994.

Poll of the Transportation Committee on H. 4169

Ayes 10; Nays 0; Not Voting 8

AYES

Land Leatherman Leventis
Mitchell Patterson McGill
O'Dell Courtney Richter
Ryberg

TOTAL--10

NAYS

TOTAL--0

NOT VOTING

Williams Wilson Russell
Passailaigue Rose Elliott
Lander Rankin

TOTAL--8

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

H. 4169--Amended, Adopted

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

Senator RICHTER proposed the following amendment (436\11553PMCL.93), which was adopted:

Amend the Concurrent Resolution, as and if amended, page 1, line 35, by striking /elements/ and inserting /action/.

Amend title to conform.

There being no further amendments, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered returned to the House with amendments.

CONCURRENCE

S. 656 -- Corrections and Penology Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-3230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES FOR JUVENILES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SECURE FACILITY SHALL HAVE SUFFICIENT PERSONNEL TO PROVIDE TWENTY-FOUR HOUR SUPERVISION AND TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM AND SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY WHICH PROVIDES TEMPORARY HOLDOVER FACILITIES FOR JUVENILES MUST MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES MAY BE PROVIDED BY A COUNTY OR COUNTIES WHICH HAVE ENTERED INTO A REGIONAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SECURE FACILITIES FOR PREADJUDICATORY JUVENILES WHICH MEET THE STANDARDS OF DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF THE AMERICAN CORRECTIONAL ASSOCIATION, THAT IN FACILITIES OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES THE COST FOR EACH CHILD COMMITTED BY A COUNTY MUST BE BASED ON THE AVERAGE OPERATING COST AMONG ALL PREADJUDICATORY STATE FACILITIES, THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES MUST ASSUME ONE-THIRD OF THE PER DIEM COSTS AND THE COMMITTING COUNTY SHALL ASSUME TWO-THIRDS OF THE COSTS, AND THAT TRANSPORTATION OF THE JUVENILE TO AND FROM THE FACILITY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COUNTY AND TRANSPORTATION OF THE JUVENILE BETWEEN DEPARTMENT FACILITIES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT.

The House returned the Bill with amendments.

Senator BRYAN explained the amendment.

On motion of Senator BRYAN, 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.

CONCURRENCE

S. 589 -- Senator Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIENS ON REAL ESTATE SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY HELD BY A GAS OR ELECTRICAL UTILITY SHALL CONTINUE UNTIL SATISFIED OR RELEASED INSTEAD OF LAPSING TWENTY YEARS AFTER THE MATURITY DATE OF THE LIEN; TO AMEND SECTION 29-3-50, RELATING TO MORTGAGES FOR FUTURE ADVANCES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR ITS APPLICABILITY TO INDEBTEDNESS OF A GAS OR ELECTRICAL UTILITY; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 29-3-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MORTGAGE COVERS AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY OF A GAS OR ELECTRICAL UTILITY, AND BY ADDING SECTION 29-3-90 SO AS TO ALLOW GENERAL AS OPPOSED TO SPECIFIC DESCRIPTIONS OF REAL PROPERTY IN MORTGAGES GIVEN BY A GAS OR ELECTRICAL UTILITY COMPANY.

The House returned the Bill with amendments.

On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, 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.

CONCURRENCE

S. 619 -- Senators Matthews, Patterson, Washington, Glover, Mitchell, Ford, Jackson and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-22-190 AND 40-22-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GRADUATION FROM A FOUR-YEAR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM MAY BE QUALIFICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND FOR CERTIFICATION AS AN ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING.

The House returned the Bill with amendments.

On motion of Senator MESCHER, 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.

CONCURRENCE

S. 66 -- Senator Stilwell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-60-20, 40-60-30, 40-60-40, 40-60-50 THROUGH 40-60-80, 40-60-100, 40-60-120 THROUGH 40-60-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; ESTABLISH PARAMETERS FOR PRACTICE BY STATE LICENSED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, STATE CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS AND APPRAISER APPRENTICES; PROVIDE FOR COMPOSITION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD; PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION, LICENSURE, PERMITTING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FEES FOR APPRAISER APPRENTICES, STATE REGISTERED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, STATE LICENSED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, AND STATE CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS; TO PROVIDE FOR QUALIFICATIONS, CRITERIA FOR INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME LICENSED, PERMITTED, REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED TO PRACTICE IN THE AREA OF REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL; TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATORY AND INVESTIGATORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD; TO AMEND CHAPTER 60, TITLE 40 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, BY ADDING SECTION 40-60-145, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD ADOPT THE UNIFORM STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL PRACTICE AS ITS OPERATING GUIDE; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-60-150 THROUGH 40-60-170 AND 40-60-190 THROUGH 40-60-210, RELATING TO REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES FOR THE BOARD; AND TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION OF THE USE OF THE TITLES OF APPRAISER APPRENTICE, STATE REGISTERED REAL ESTATE APPRAISER, STATE LICENSED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, AND STATE CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE APPRAISER.

The House returned the Bill with amendments.

On motion of Senator STILWELL, 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.

CONCURRENCE

S. 648 -- Senator Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-345 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES OF NUMBER MAY BE ISSUED FOR WATERCRAFT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 50 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 50-23-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A MARINE DEALER PERMIT IS INVALID; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO EQUIPMENT AND THE OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-150, RELATING TO PENALTIES PERTAINING TO THE OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-320, RELATING TO THE NUMBERING OF VESSELS, SO AS TO REVISE THE EXEMPTION FOR WATERCRAFT WITH A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-370, RELATING TO THE TERM AND RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATES OF NUMBER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER FOR DEMONSTRATION AND TESTING PURPOSES AND TO PERSONS REPAIRING WATERCRAFT OR OUTBOARD MOTORS AND PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR LATE RENEWAL; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-380, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION OF WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO REVISE THE MONETARY AND TIME REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFER AND PROVIDE FOR USE OF A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-390, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER, DESTRUCTION, ABANDONMENT, OR DOCUMENTATION OF A VESSEL, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCES TO DESTRUCTION, ABANDONMENT, AND SECURITY INTEREST, CHANGE REFERENCES FROM DIVISION TO DEPARTMENT, AND REQUIRE NOTIFICATION IF A WATERCRAFT IS ABANDONED, JUNKED, DESTROYED, OR USED IN ANOTHER WATERCRAFT; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO THE TITLING OF WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "DEALER'S PERMIT" AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-60, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF TITLE FOR WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR TITLING, CHANGE REFERENCES FROM DIVISION TO DEPARTMENT, AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FOR PERMITTED MARINE DEALERS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-170, RELATING TO WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTOR SERIAL NUMBERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR HULL IDENTIFICATION OR SERIAL NUMBERS AND PROVIDE FOR AUTHORIZATION BY THE COMMANDANT OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-190, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS POSSESSION AS WELL AS OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT ON THE WATERS OF THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-200, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND SERIAL NUMBERS FOR WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF FALSE INFORMATION IN A CERTIFICATE OR BILL OF SALE AND PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-205, RELATING TO SEIZURE AND DISPOSAL OF WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS UPON SEIZURE WHEN THE OWNER IS DETERMINED AND PROVIDE FOR FORFEITURE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-270, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO VESSELS AND OUTBOARD MOTORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROHIBITION ON MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS ON DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND REVISE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-280, RELATING TO PENALTIES PERTAINING TO WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR DEALERS AND PERSONS WHO SUBMIT FRAUDULENT CHECKS TO THE DEPARTMENT.

The House returned the Bill with amendments.

On motion of Senator REESE, 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.

CONCURRENCE

S. 644 -- Corrections and Penology Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2205, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TEMPORARY, INDETERMINATE COMMITMENT FOR EVALUATION FOR NONCRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT AUTHORIZED COMMITMENT FOR AN INDETERMINATE PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-FIVE DAYS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATION.

The House returned the Bill with amendments.

On motion of Senator BRYAN, 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.

CONCURRENCE

S. 707 -- Senators Leatherman, Land, Macaulay, Thomas, Leventis, Gregory and Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-5-350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MERCHANDISING UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES AND EXEMPTIONS, AND SECTION 39-3-150, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF LAW THAT SALES AT LESS THAN COST FOR THE PURPOSE OF INJURING COMPETITORS IS A CONSPIRACY TO FORM A MONOPOLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY WHOLESALE OR RETAIL SALE OF MOTOR FUEL AT A LEVEL BELOW THE ACTUAL COST OF ACQUIRING THE PRODUCT, WHICH IS PERMITTED TO MEET COMPETITION, SHALL REQUIRE CERTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF THE COMPETITION'S PRICING; TO FURTHER AMEND SECTION 39-3-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EXCEPT TO MEET COMPETITION, NO PERSON MAY SELL ANY GRADE OF MOTOR FUEL AT A RETAIL OUTLET AT A PRICE THAT IS BELOW THE COST OF ACQUIRING THE PRODUCT PLUS TAXES AND TRANSPORTATION; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-255 SO AS TO REQUIRE EVERY SERVICE STATION TO POST IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE THE SELF-SERVICE PUMP PRICE FOR EACH TYPE OF GASOLINE IT HAS AVAILABLE AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

The House returned the Bill with amendments.

On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, 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.

CONCURRENCE

S. 549 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-680, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OR TRANSPORTATION OF COPPER WIRE OR PIPE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF ALL COPPER ALLOYS, COPPER WIRE, AND COPPER PIPE IN EXCESS OF TWENTY-FIVE POUNDS WITHOUT PROPER IDENTIFICATION, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN IDENTIFICATION, AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES IMPOSED.

The House returned the Bill with amendments.

On motion of Senator REESE, 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.

CONCURRENCE

S. 608 -- Senators Hayes, Gregory, Peeler and Short: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 16 TO TITLE 27 SO AS TO IMPLEMENT THE SETTLEMENT OF CATAWBA INDIAN LAND AND OTHER CLAIMS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

The House returned the Bill with amendments.

Senator HAYES explained the amendment.

On motion of Senator HAYES, 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.

CONCURRENCE

S. 537 -- Senators Stilwell, J. Verne Smith, Thomas and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 58, TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ON THE REGISTRATION OF MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 40-58-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL TO REGISTER AN APPLICANT; 40-58-65 SO AS TO REQUIRE RECORDKEEPING AND PROVIDE FOR INSPECTION OF THOSE RECORDS; AND 40-58-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS TO LOAN APPLICANTS, TO INCREASE THE BOND REQUIRED FOR APPLICANTS, TO INCREASE REGISTRATION FEES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FINES.

The House returned the Bill with amendments.

On motion of Senator STILWELL, 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.

CONCURRENCE

S. 455 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-545, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CASES FROM GENERAL SESSIONS COURT TO MAGISTRATE'S OR MUNICIPAL COURT UPON PETITION OF THE SOLICITOR IN THAT CIRCUIT TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE, SO AS TO DELETE TEMPORARY EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SECTION, PROVIDE THAT A CASE MAY BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT UNLESS THE DEFENDANT OBJECTS ON THE RECORD AFTER NOTIFICATION BY THE SOLICITOR RATHER THAN REQUIRING THE DEFENDANT TO AGREE IN WRITING TO THE TRANSFER AND PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE IN THE CIRCUIT SHALL SET THE TERMS OF COURT AND ORDER THE MAGISTRATES AND MUNICIPAL JUDGES TO HOLD TERMS OF COURT ON SPECIFIC TIMES AND DATES FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THESE CASES, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 2 OF ACT 310 OF 1992 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION MUST COMPILE DATA ON THE NUMBER OF CASES TRANSFERRED UNDER THE PROVISION OF SECTION 22-3-545 AND MAKE A REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN MARCH 1, 1994.

The House returned the Bill with amendments.

On motion of Senator HOLLAND, 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.

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 823 -- Senator Leatherman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND FLORENCE COUNTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE WILLIAM E. McLEOD ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

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

ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION

The following Bills were read the third time and having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the titles be changed to that of Acts and enrolled for Ratification:

H. 4218 -- Rep. Farr: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR UNION COUNTY, TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD FOR UNION COUNTY, AND DEVOLVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE UNION COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE UNION COUNTY REGISTRATION BOARD SHALL ACT AS THE GOVERNING COMMISSION OF THE NEW UNION COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION UNTIL THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW COMMISSION APPOINTED AS PROVIDED BY THIS ACT TAKE OFFICE, AT WHICH TIME THE TERMS OF THE FORMER COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION BOARD MEMBERS SHALL EXPIRE.

(By prior motion of Senator LANDER)

H. 4239 -- Reps. Kennedy and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 632 OF 1980, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL SCHOOL BUDGET FOR THE OPERATION OF THE DISTRICT AND THE TAX MILLAGE NECESSARY TO BE LEVIED IN CONNECTION WITH IT.

(By prior motion of Senator McGILL)

H. 4110 -- Reps. Fulmer and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-625 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF ACCESS TO A PARTICULAR PROPERTY OR PROPERTIES IS CONTROLLED BY A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MAY REQUIRE THAT IMPROVEMENTS BE MADE TO THE PROPERTY WHICH ARE NECESSARY TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW AT THE INTERSECTION CONTROLLED BY THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL.

H. 3045 -- Rep. T.C. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-175, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY TO PAY PER DIEM IN AN AMOUNT IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY TO, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, A MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS WHEN THE MEMBER TRAVELS OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTY AND INCURS EXPENSES RELATED TO HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING ON THE BOARD.

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

H. 3336 -- Reps. Snow, Sharpe, Witherspoon, Rhoad, Riser and Worley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2070, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR DRIVERS OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES TO HAVE COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSES AND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ISSUE RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LICENSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW AND APPLICABLE REGULATIONS AND TO ALLOW OPERATORS OF VEHICLES OF FARM-RELATED SERVICE INDUSTRIES TO OPERATE THESE VEHICLES WITH A RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE IF THE VEHICLES ARE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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

H. 4050 -- Rep. Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-6-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR AN AUCTION FIRM; BY ADDING SECTION 40-6-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE TRUST AND ESCROW ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS FOR AUCTIONEERS; BY ADDING SECTION 40-6-175 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA AUCTIONEERS' COMMISSION TO ASSESS FINES FOR VIOLATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE AND ADD CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUCTIONS WHICH ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA AUCTIONEERS' COMMISSION, SO AS TO EXEMPT AUCTIONS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE EXEMPTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-50 AND SECTION 40-6-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS TO BE LICENSED, SO AS TO INCLUDE APPRENTICE AUCTIONEERS AND AUCTION FIRMS AND TO REQUIRE PAYING CERTAIN FEES AND PROVIDING CRIMINAL HISTORY AND CREDIT RECORDS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 40-6-70 AND 40-6-80, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPRENTICE AUCTIONEER AND AUCTIONEER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE LICENSING EXAMINATION MUST BE WRITTEN; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-90, RELATING TO RENEWAL OF LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DATE OF ISSUANCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECIPROCAL LICENSING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RECIPROCAL LICENSE MAY BE ISSUED IF THE APPLICANT'S RESIDENT STATE PROVIDES RECIPROCITY TO SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-150, RELATING TO WRITTEN AGREEMENTS TO CONDUCT AUCTIONS AND RECORDS OF SALES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THESE AGREEMENTS AND RECORDS MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE COMMISSION ON REQUEST; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DENIAL, SUSPENSION, AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATIONS, TO ADD VIOLATIONS FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS ON APPLICATIONS AND IN INVESTIGATIONS, FOR COMMINGLING FUNDS, FOR FAILING TO PAY FINES, FOR FAILING TO DISCLOSE REQUIRED INFORMATION, AND FOR LACK OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION ALSO TO ISSUE ORDERS FOR COMPLIANCE AND TO PLACE A LICENSEE ON PROBATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE AND HEARING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THESE REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-200, RELATING TO THE AUCTIONEER RECOVERY FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NEW LICENSEES MUST CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUND AND TO PROVIDE HOW EXCESS FUNDS MAY BE EXPENDED; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-220, RELATING TO CLAIMS UNDER THE FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON'S LICENSE MAY BE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED AFTER PAYMENT OF A CLAIM FILED AGAINST THE PERSON; AND BY PROVIDING THAT CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS TAKE EFFECT JUNE 30, 1995.

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

H. 4059 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF PERSONS FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO EXEMPT ATHLETICS COACHES AND UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES IN ATHLETICS DEPARTMENTS OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

Senator HOLLAND asked unanimous consent to take the Bill up for immediate consideration.

There was no objection.

H. 4130 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-115-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS UNDER THE STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUCH BONDS WHICH MAY BE OUTSTANDING AT ANY TIME AND PROVIDE FOR A PARITY BOND TEST FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS.

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

H. 3684 -- Rep. Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-781 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OFFICIAL JUVENILE RECORDS MAY BE RELEASED TO SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR REQUESTS.

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

HOUSE BILLS RETURNED

The following House Bills were read the third time and ordered returned to the House with amendments:

H. 4232 -- Reps. Jennings and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN MARLBORO COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE PRECINCTS.

H. 3272 -- Reps. Fair, A. Young, Simrill, Walker, Littlejohn, Davenport, Jaskwhich, Moody-Lawrence, Trotter, Beatty, Phillips, Haskins, Robinson, Cato, Wells, Meacham, Marchbanks and D. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES ISSUED BY THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE PERSON APPLYING FOR THE LICENSE MUST BE THE SAME PERSON WHO WILL HAVE ACTUAL CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS PROPOSED TO BE OPERATED.

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

AMENDED, READ THE THIRD TIME

RETURNED TO THE HOUSE

H. 4081 -- Reps. Boan and Wilkins: A BILL TO ENACT THE "STATE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND REFORM ACT OF 1993" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND SECTION 2-47-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMANENT PROJECTS BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO ALLOW AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO ADVERTISE FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES PRIOR TO BOARD APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SO LONG AS THE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING CONTRACT IS NOT AWARDED UNTIL AFTER A STATE PROJECT NUMBER HAS BEEN ASSIGNED; TO ADD SECTION 2-47-55 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE ANNUAL PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (APIP) REGARDING AN AGENCY'S PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND PROVIDE FOR THE APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF THE APIP; TO ADD SECTION 2-47-56 SO AS TO ALLOW AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO ACCEPT GIFTS-IN-KIND FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION WITH ONLY STAFF LEVEL REVIEW BY THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO ADD SECTION 8-1-15 SO AS TO MANDATE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAMS BY EACH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION AND STATE AGENCY, AND PROVIDE THAT THE STATE AUDITOR SHALL ANNUALLY AUDIT THE INSTITUTION'S OR AGENCY'S PROGRAMS AND THAT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL REVIEW THE AUDIT REPORT AND MAY TAKE CERTAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION WHEN PROGRAM WEAKNESSES ARE NOT REMEDIED; TO ADD SECTION 8-11-15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM THIRTY-SEVEN AND ONE-HALF HOUR WORKWEEK FOR AGENCY AND INSTITUTION EMPLOYEES WHO WORK FULL TIME, AND ALLOW THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULING TO MEET THE AGENCY'S OR INSTITUTION'S SERVICE NEEDS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-330, RELATING TO STATE AGENCY EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SITUATIONS OR ACTIONS WHICH ARE NOT CONSIDERED GRIEVANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "TERM CONTRACT" TO ALLOW STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO PROCURE GOODS AND SERVICES FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN THE STATE'S TERM CONTRACTS WHEN IT IS MORE ECONOMICAL FOR THE AGENCY OR INSTITUTION; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-710, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN RENOVATIONS OR CONSTRUCTION OF SPACE FOR GRANT FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS; TO ADD SECTION 11-35-835 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE ENGINEER OFFICE TO COMPLETE CERTAIN REVIEWS WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME, AND PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ENGINEER'S APPROVAL IS ASSUMED IF THE REVIEW IS NOT COMPLETED WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME PERIODS; TO ADD SECTION 11-35-845 SO AS TO ALLOW THOSE GOVERNMENTAL BODIES WHICH HAVE TOTAL MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY TO OVERSEE THE ADMINISTRATION OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING MUST BE USED FOR CONTRACTS AMOUNTING TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OR MORE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1550, RELATING TO SMALL PURCHASES, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES WHICH MUST BE USED FOR SMALL PURCHASES VALUED AT FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OR LESS; TO ADD SECTION 11-35-1825 SO AS TO DIRECT THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR PRE-QUALIFYING BIDDERS ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-2010, RELATING TO TYPES AND FORMS OF CONTRACTS, SO AS TO ALLOW AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO ENTER INTO RENTAL CONTRACTS FOR EQUIPMENT, WITHOUT USE OF THE STATE'S STANDARD EQUIPMENT FORM, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS VALUED AT TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OR LESS AND THE CONTRACT DOES NOT EXCEED NINETY DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, SO AS TO ALLOW AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE LOW BIDDER ON A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WHEN THE BID EXCEEDS AVAILABLE FUNDS BY NOT MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT AND TO REVISE THE METHOD OF LISTING SUBCONTRACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS; TO ADD SECTION 11-35-3025 SO AS TO ALLOW AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO APPROVE CHANGES IN ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING CONTRACTS AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE STATE ENGINEER ONLY WHEN THE CHANGE DOES NOT ALTER THE PROJECT'S SCOPE AND DOES NOT EXCEED THE PROJECT'S BUDGET; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3030, RELATING TO BOND AND SECURITY, SO AS TO ALLOW AN AGENCY OR INSTITUTION TO REQUIRE BID SECURITY FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS VALUED AT ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OR LESS IF THE AGENCY OR INSTITUTION DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE BID, AND TO ALLOW BID SECURITY FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OR FEES TO BE WAIVED; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3230, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF CONTRACTS, SO AS TO ALLOW HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OR STATE AGENCIES TO PROCURE SMALL DOLLAR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE STATE ENGINEER WHEN THE CONTRACT IS LESS THAN TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-4210, RELATING TO AUTHORITY TO RESOLVE PROTESTED SOLICITATIONS AND AWARDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROTEST PROVISIONS OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE BY ALLOWING THE IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS FOR PROTESTS WHICH ARE FRIVOLOUS, AND PROVIDE THAT A PROTEST BOND OR SECURITY MUST ACCOMPANY A PROTEST; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-35, RELATING TO SUBMISSION OF BUDGET OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, SO AS TO ALLOW PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO SUBMIT SUMMARY BUDGETS TO THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION INSTEAD OF HAVING TO SUBMIT LINE-ITEM BUDGETS.

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

Senator PASSAILAIGUE proposed the following amendment (4081R002.ELP), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately new section to read:

\ SECTION Section 11-35-45 (B) is amended to read:

"(B) All agencies and institutions of the State are required to comply with the provisions of this section. Beginning July 1, 1983, the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Mental Retardation, the Department of Corrections, the Interagency Council on Public Transportation, and the Sea Grants Consortium shall process all payments for goods and services through the Office of the Comptroller General. Only the lump sum institutions of higher education are responsible for the payment of all goods or services within thirty work days after the receipt of the goods or services, whichever is received later, and shall pay an amount not to exceed fifteen percent per annum on any unpaid balance which exceeds the thirty-work-day period, if the vendor specifies on the statement or the invoice submitted to such institutions that a late penalty is applicable if not paid within thirty work days after the receipt of goods or services."/

Amend title to conform.

Senator PASSAILAIGUE explained the amendment.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the third time and ordered returned to the House of Representatives with amendments.

AMENDED, READ THE THIRD TIME

RETURNED TO THE HOUSE

H. 4211 -- Reps. Cooper, Townsend, Stille, Chamblee and P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 745 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOUNDARIES OF WESTERN CAROLINA REGIONAL SEWER AUTHORITY, SO AS TO ADD A NEW AREA TO THE DISTRICT.

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

Senator THOMAS proposed the following amendment (N05\7388BD.93), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 3 and inserting:

/SECTION 3. Act 745 of 1967, as last amended by Act 270 of 1987, is further amended by adding:

"Section 2.4. Expansion of the boundaries of the Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority as provided in Section 2.3 of this act, does not allow the authority to increase rates of those ratepayers or taxes of those property owners living in the area of the authority before the expansion of the authority as provided in Section 2.3, which results from construction of a treatment plant or plants or expansion of lines by reason of the expansion of the boundaries of the authority unless the area before the expansion is being substantially serviced by the expansion or construction of sewer services within the expanded boundaries. If a treatment or line expansion meets the criteria in this section, any increase in rates or taxes may reflect only the proportion of services actually received in the preexisting areas before the expansion./

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Senator THOMAS explained the amendment.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the third time and ordered returned to the House of Representatives with amendments.

SECOND READING BILL

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

S. 821 -- Senator Matthews: A BILL TO CREATE A REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION, AND PROVIDE FOR OTHER LOCAL ORANGEBURG COUNTY MATTERS.

CARRIED OVER

H. 4208 -- Rep. Harrell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE OF EXISTING TRANSITIONAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LICENSES ISSUED UNDER SECTION 40-60-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO MAY 1, 1994, OR UNTIL AN APPRENTICE APPRAISER CLASSIFICATION IS ESTABLISHED BY STATUTE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

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

RECESS

At 12:20 P.M., on motion of Senator WILLIAMS, the Senate receded from business until 1:30 P.M.

AFTERNOON SESSION

The Senate reassembled at 1:52 P.M. and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.

THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE INTERRUPTED DEBATE.

CARRIED OVER

BILL REMAINS IN THE STATUS OF INTERRUPTED DEBATE

S. 245 -- Senators Macaulay, Peeler, McConnell, Martin, Ford, Thomas, Williams and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COLLISION, COMPREHENSIVE, FIRE, THEFT, AND COMBINED ADDITIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE, SO AS TO MAKE IT OPTIONAL FOR INSURERS TO OFFER COLLISION COVERAGE AND EITHER COMPREHENSIVE OR FIRE, THEFT, AND COMBINED ADDITIONAL COVERAGE; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL INSURERS WRITING SINGLE INTEREST COLLISION COVERAGE SHALL PROVIDE AN APPLICANT FOR THIS INSURANCE WITH A CERTAIN NOTICE THAT MUST BE SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL INSURERS SHALL SUBMIT RATE FILINGS WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS FOLLOWING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT WHICH MUST REFLECT THE RATE DECREASES, IF ANY, ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE PASSAGE OF THIS ACT.

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

Senator LEVENTIS argued contra to the third reading of the Bill.

On motion of Senator SALEEBY, with unanimous consent, the Bill was carried over, retaining its place on the Calendar, Senator LEVENTIS retaining the floor.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.

MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Senator LEVENTIS, the Senate agreed to dispense with the Motion Period.

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

CONSIDERATION INTERRUPTED

S. 32 -- Senators Wilson, Ryberg, Russell, Rose and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-75-40 SO AS TO CREATE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST SHOPLIFTERS.

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

Senator THOMAS spoke on the Bill.

On motion of Senator MARTIN, with unanimous consent, consideration was interrupted by recess with Senator THOMAS retaining the floor.

RECESS

At 2:15 P.M., on motion of Senator MARTIN, with unanimous consent, Senator THOMAS retaining the floor, the Senate receded from business subject to the Call of the Chair.

At 2:42 P.M., the Senate resumed.

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AMENDED

RETURNED TO THE HOUSE WITH AMENDMENTS

S. 599 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 47 SO AS TO ESTABLISH IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR INJURIES OR DEATH TO A PERSON ENGAGED IN AN EQUINE ACTIVITY CAUSED BY AN INHERENT RISK OF EQUINE ACTIVITY.

The House returned the Bill with amendments.

Senator HOLLAND proposed the following amendment (JUD599.001), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 4, line 27, in Section 47-9-720(D), as contained in SECTION 1, by striking line 27 in its entirety and inserting therein the following:

/vehicle. Nothing in this subsection shall abridge common law principles of negligence, assumption of risk, last clear chance, or comparative negligence./

Amend title to conform.

Senator HOLLAND explained the amendment.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was amended and ordered returned to the House with amendments.

Leave of Absence

At 3:30 P.M., Senator SHORT requested a leave of absence for the balance of the day.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF

FREE CONFERENCE ADOPTED

H. 3610

GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL

On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, the Report of the Committee of Free Conference was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator DRUMMOND spoke on the report.

Senator PASSAILAIGUE spoke on the report.

On motion of Senator PASSAILAIGUE, the Report of the Committee of Free Conference to H. 3610 was adopted, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

(Note: Due to the size and extent of the Free Conference Report, it was not included in the Senate Journal of Thursday, June 3, 1993, but was incorporated herein by reference in Document No. H:\SJ\90.1.

However, a separate text of the Free Conference Report was subsequently printed as an Addendum to the Senate Journal of Friday, June 11, 1993.)

Recorded Vote

Senators WILSON, RUSSELL and COURSON desired to be recorded as voting against the adoption of the Free Conference Report.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Reps. Hodges, Boan and Clyborne of the Committee of Free Conference on the part of the House on:

H. 3610

GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

RECESS

At 3:14 P.M., on motion of Senator WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, Senator THOMAS retaining the floor on S. 32, the Senate receded from business subject to the Call of the Chair.

At 3:21 P.M., the Senate resumed.

S. 700--CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 2, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon the amendments proposed by the House to:
S. 700 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-57-155 SO AS TO REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION AS A CONDITION OF LICENSE RENEWAL OF A RESIDENT OR NONRESIDENT REAL ESTATE BROKER OR SALESMAN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONER TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM.
asks for a Committee of Conference, and has appointed Reps. McLeod, G. Bailey and Govan of the committee on the part of the House.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators LAND, LEATHERMAN and ELLIOTT of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Reps. McLeod, G. Bailey and Govan of the Committee of Free Conference on the part of the House on:
S. 700 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-57-155 SO AS TO REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION AS A CONDITION OF LICENSE RENEWAL OF A RESIDENT OR NONRESIDENT REAL ESTATE BROKER OR SALESMAN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONER TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adopted the report of the Committee of Free Conference on:
S. 700 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-57-155 SO AS TO REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION AS A CONDITION OF LICENSE RENEWAL OF A RESIDENT OR NONRESIDENT REAL ESTATE BROKER OR SALESMAN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONER TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

S. 700--FREE CONFERENCE POWERS GRANTED

FREE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF

FREE CONFERENCE ADOPTED

S. 700 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-57-155 SO AS TO REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION AS A CONDITION OF LICENSE RENEWAL OF A RESIDENT OR NONRESIDENT REAL ESTATE BROKER OR SALESMAN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONER TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM.

On motion of Senator LAND, with unanimous consent, the Report of the Committee of Conference was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator LAND spoke on the report.

S. 700--Free Conference Powers Granted

Free Conference Committee Appointed

On motion of Senator LAND, with unanimous consent, Free Conference Powers were granted.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators LAND, LEATHERMAN and ELLIOTT to the Committee of Free Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

On motion of Senator LAND, the Report of the Committee of Free Conference to S. 700 was adopted as follows:

S. 700--Free Conference Report

The General Assembly, Columbia, South Carolina, June 3, 1993

The COMMITTEE OF FREE CONFERENCE, to whom was referred:
S. 700 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-57-155 SO AS TO REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION AS A CONDITION OF LICENSE RENEWAL OF A RESIDENT OR NONRESIDENT REAL ESTATE BROKER OR SALESMAN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONER TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM.
Beg leave to report that they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend:

That the same do pass with the following amendments:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 1 in its entirety and inserting therein the following:

/ SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 40-57-155. As a condition of license renewal, a broker or sales agent must satisfactorily complete eight hours of approved course instruction biennially as prescribed by the commission by a course provider approved by the commission. The eight hours must include a minimum of two hours of instruction on changes in federal and state law affecting licensees. A licensee having successfully completed a thirty-hour course for qualification as a broker is not required to participate in the continuing education program for that particular year. A licensee who decides to become inactive is not required to participate in the continuing education program but must complete the eight-hour requirement before returning to active status.

The commissioner shall administer the continuing education program and shall approve and regulate courses, instructors, and course providers to implement the purposes of this section. In administering the program, the commission may promulgate regulations to require licensees to provide proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements as a condition of license renewal. The commission may contract with an outside provider for the record keeping services required by this section.

Temporary fees must be charged by and paid to the commission until permanent fees are established by regulation as follows:

(1) an annual filing fee of fifteen dollars;

(2) a fee of fifteen dollars for providing certification to another state of a licensee meeting the South Carolina continuing education requirement;

(3) a fee of one hundred dollars for each course approved;

(4) a fee of one hundred dollars for each instructor approved;

(5) a fee of fifty dollars for each course approval renewal;

(6) a fee of fifty dollars for each instructor approval renewal.

The commission shall promulgate regulations prescribing the overall parameters of the continuing education program.

This section also applies to nonresident licensees. Where applicable, a nonresident licensee who has successfully satisfied the continuing education requirements of his resident state and certifies this information to the continuing education administrator or service is considered to have satisfied the requirements of this section. A nonresident who lives in a state which does not require continuing education must satisfy the South Carolina continuing education requirements.

All information received by an outside contract service provider in the course and scope of his duties is confidential and proprietary and may not be used or disclosed beyond the requirements of the duties imposed upon them by law.

A licensee upon reaching the age of sixty-five, with a minimum of twenty-five years of licensure, is exempt from the requirements of this section." /

Amend title to conform.

/s/John C. Land, III /s/E.B. McLeod, Jr.
/s/Hugh K. Leatherman /s/George H. Bailey
/s/Dick Elliott /s/Jerry N. Govan, Jr.

On Part of the Senate. On Part of the House.

, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

S. 700--Enrolled for Ratification

The Report of the Committee of Free Conference having been adopted by both Houses, ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and the Act enrolled for Ratification.

A message was sent to the House accordingly.

RECESS

At 3:25 P.M., on motion of Senator WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, Senator THOMAS retaining the floor on S. 32, the Senate receded from business subject to the Call of the Chair.

At 4:14 P.M., the Senate resumed.

S. 803--FREE CONFERENCE POWERS GRANTED

FREE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE

OF FREE CONFERENCE ADOPTED

S. 803 -- Senators Williams, Holland, Land and McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1993, THEY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET IN STATEWIDE SESSION AT 10:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1993, FOR CONSIDERATION OF GUBERNATORIAL VETOES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE ARE AUTHORIZED TO MEET FOR THE RATIFICATION OF ACTS ON JUNE 10, 1993 AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1993, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, the Report of the Committee of Conference was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator McCONNELL spoke on the report.

S. 803--Free Conference Powers Granted

Free Conference Committee Appointed

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, Free Conference Powers were granted.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators HOLLAND, LAND and McCONNELL to the Committee of Free Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, the Report of the Committee of Free Conference to S. 803 was adopted as follows:

S. 803--Free Conference Report

The General Assembly, Columbia, South Carolina, June 3, 1993

The COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE, to whom was referred:
S. 803 -- Senators Williams, Holland, Land and McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1993, THEY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET IN STATEWIDE SESSION AT 10:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1993, FOR CONSIDERATION OF GUBERNATORIAL VETOES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE ARE AUTHORIZED TO MEET FOR THE RATIFICATION OF ACTS ON JUNE 10, 1993 AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1993, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M.
Beg leave to report that they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend:

That the same do pass with the following amendments:

Amend the concurrent resolution, as and if amended, by striking all after the resolving words and inserting:

/That the mandatory Sine Die adjournment date for the General Assembly prescribed in Section 2-1-180 of the 1976 Code is extended, as authorized by that code section, to permit the General Assembly to continue in session under the terms and conditions set forth below. When the respective houses adjourn on Thursday, June 3, 1993, at 5:00 p.m., each House shall stand adjourned to meet under the following terms and conditions:

(1) When the respective Houses of the General Assembly adjourn on Thursday, June 3, 1993, at 5:00 p.m., they shall stand adjourned to meet at 10:00 a.m. on June 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, 1993, for consideration of local and uncontested matters which have the unanimous consent of the members of the delegation affected by the legislation, provided, that the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House are authorized to meet on Thursday, June 10, 1993, for the ratification of acts which have been enrolled prior to that date;

(2) When the General Assembly adjourns on Friday, June 11, it shall stand adjourned subject to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House calling their respective bodies into statewide session not later than 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 14, 1993, to continue in session, if necessary, through 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 18, 1993, for the consideration of gubernatorial vetoes, the receipt and/or confirmation of appointments, ratification of acts, consideration of local matters where the affected delegation is unanimous and the receipt and/or consideration of the conference and free conference reports and to provide that when the respective bodies of the General Assembly adjourn on Friday, June 18, 1993, not later than 4:00 p.m. they shall stand adjourned to meet in statewide session at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 25, 1993, for the exclusive purpose of the consideration of gubernatorial vetoes and continue in session thereafter, as necessary, to adjourn Sine Die not later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 1993./

/s/Donald H. Holland /s/David H. Wilkins
/s/John C. Land, III /s/Juanita M. White
/s/Glenn F. McConnell /s/James L.M. Cromer, Jr.

On Part of the Senate. On Part of the House.

, and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Reps. Wilkins, Cromer and White of the Committee of Free Conference on the part of the House on (Sine Die Resolution):
S. 803 -- Senators Williams, Holland, Land and McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1993, THEY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET IN STATEWIDE SESSION AT 10:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1993, FOR CONSIDERATION OF GUBERNATORIAL VETOES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE ARE AUTHORIZED TO MEET FOR THE RATIFICATION OF ACTS ON JUNE 10, 1993 AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1993, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M.
and has adopted the Free Conference Report.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

S. 3151--CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it refuses to concur in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3151 -- Reps. Wilkins, Hodges, Jennings and Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FELONIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR ALL FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR CRIMES AND OFFENSES AND EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-20, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF OTHER CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT, TO EXEMPT OFFENSES WHICH REFER TO A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO REQUIRE ALL NEW OFFENSES TO BE CLASSIFIED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 16-1-10 AND 16-1-20; AND TO MAKE GRAMMATICAL CHANGES; (Abbreviated Title)
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

On motion of Senator HOLLAND, the Senate insisted upon its amendments to H. 3151 and asked for a Committee of Conference.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators HOLLAND, STILWELL and COURTNEY of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Reps. Wilkins, Beatty and Harrell of the Committee of Conference on the part of the House on:
H. 3151 -- Reps. Wilkins, Hodges, Jennings and Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FELONIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR ALL FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR CRIMES AND OFFENSES AND EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-20, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF OTHER CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT, TO EXEMPT OFFENSES WHICH REFER TO A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO REQUIRE ALL NEW OFFENSES TO BE CLASSIFIED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 16-1-10 AND 16-1-20; AND TO MAKE GRAMMATICAL CHANGES; (Abbreviated Title)
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

SENATE RECEDES FROM AMENDMENTS

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it refuses to concur in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
S. 599 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 47 SO AS TO ESTABLISH IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR INJURIES OR DEATH TO A PERSON ENGAGED IN AN EQUINE ACTIVITY CAUSED BY AN INHERENT RISK OF EQUINE ACTIVITY.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

On motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, with unanimous consent, the Senate receded from its amendments to S. 599 and a message was sent to the House accordingly, requesting that proper notation be recorded on the Bill.

CONSIDERATION INTERRUPTED

S. 32 -- Senators Wilson, Ryberg, Russell, Rose and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-75-40 SO AS TO CREATE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST SHOPLIFTERS.

The Senate resumed consideration of the Bill. The question being the third reading of the Bill.

Senator THOMAS spoke on the Bill.

On motion of Senator RYBERG, with unanimous consent, consideration was interrupted, with Senator THOMAS retaining the floor.

RECESS

At 4:31 P.M., on motion of Senator RYBERG, with unanimous consent, Senator THOMAS retaining the floor, the Senate receded from business subject to the Call of the Chair.

At 4:35 P.M., the Senate resumed.

H. 3043--CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it refuses to concur in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3043 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-800, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE'S AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND SENTENCES IN CERTAIN CASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO ONE HUNDRED HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE MAY BE IMPOSED WHERE AN AMOUNT IS NOT PROVIDED OTHERWISE.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, the Senate insisted upon its amendments to H. 3043 and asked for a Committee of Conference.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators HOLLAND, HAYES and PEELER of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., June 3, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Reps. Graham, Jennings and Simrill of the Committee of Free Conference on the part of the House on:
H. 3043 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-800, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE'S AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND SENTENCES IN CERTAIN CASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO ONE HUNDRED HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE MAY BE IMPOSED WHERE AN AMOUNT IS NOT PROVIDED OTHERWISE.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

H. 3043--FREE CONFERENCE POWERS GRANTED

FREE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPOINTED

H. 3043--Free Conference Powers Granted

Free Conference Committee Appointed

On motion of Senator HOLLAND, with unanimous consent, Free Conference Powers were granted.

Whereupon, the PRESIDENT appointed Senators HOLLAND, HAYES and PEELER to the Committee of Free Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

STATUS REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE

OF FREE CONFERENCE

H. 3546 -- Reps. Sheheen, Wilkins, Boan, Hodges, Jennings, Harwell, Corning and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND PROCEDURES OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS. (Abbreviated Title)

Senator MOORE, Chairman of the Committee of Free Conference, was granted leave to make a status report on the work of the Committee of Free Conference on the Bill.

Statewide Appointments

Confirmations

Having received a favorable report from the Committee on Corrections and Penology, on motion of Senator MITCHELL, the following appointment was confirmed:

Initial Appointment, Member, South Carolina Board of Youth Services, with term to expire June 30, 1994:

4th Congressional District:

Ms. Ramona L. Dunckel, 217 Timber Lane, Greenville, S.C. 29609 VICE Kathleen P. Jennings (resigned)

Having received a favorable report from the Committee on Education, on motion of Senator SETZLER, the following appointment was confirmed:

Reappointment, Member, State Commission on Higher Education, with term to expire July 23, 1997:

At-Large:

Dr. Raymond C. Ramage, 1111 Parkins Mill Road, Greenville, S.C. 29607

Having received a favorable report from the Committee on Transportation, on motion of Senator LAND, the following appointments were confirmed:

Reappointment, Member, South Carolina Public Railways Commission, with term to expire November 1, 1998:

At-Large:

Mr. Harry Bancroft Limehouse, Limehouse Properties, 8 Cumberland Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401

Initial Appointment, Member, South Carolina State Ports Authority, with term to expire February 13, 1994:

At-Large:

Mr. Edgar A. Buck, 16 Country Club Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29412 VICE Theodore B. Guerard (resigned)

Having received a favorable report from the General Committee, on motion of Senator MOORE, the following appointments were confirmed:

Initial Appointment, Member, South Carolina Public Service Authority, with term to expire May 19, 1999:

1st Congressional District:

Mr. W. Melvin Brown, ADCOR, Inc., 1930 Hanahan Road, North Charleston, S.C. 29406 VICE Harold M. Robertson

Initial Appointment, Member, South Carolina Public Service Authority, with term to expire May 19, 2000:

4th Congressional District:

Mr. Johnnie M. Walters, 1804 North Main Street, Greenville, S.C. 29609 VICE Albert Gossett

Reappointment, Member, Children's Trust Fund of South Carolina, with term to expire June 30, 1996:

3rd Congressional District:

Mr. John Mattison Geer, Jr., 208 Payne Lane, Clemson, S.C. 29631

Initial Appointment and Reappointment, Member, State Board of Social Worker Registration, with initial term to expire November 27, 1993, with reappointment term to expire November 27, 1997:

Baccalaureate:

Ms. Yvonne C. Stewart, 874 Forest Brook Drive, Chester, S.C. 29712 VICE Marcia Pantell (moved/resigned)

Reappointment, Member, Commission on Women, with term to expire October 18, 1997:

At-Large:

Ms. Susan B. Hoag, 115 Green Valley Drive, Greenville, S.C. 29609

Reappointment, Member, Prisoner of War Commission, with term to expire July 1, 1997:

4th Congressional District:

Mr. Samuel O. Turner, 206 Lakeview Heights, Union, S.C. 29379

Reappointment, Member, State Fire Marshal Board of Appeals, with term to expire September 6, 1997:

Structural Engineer:

Mr. Clyde F. Boland, Jr., Professional Engineering Associates, Inc., Post Office Box 8836, Greenville, S.C. 29604

Initial Appointment, Member, State Fire Marshal Board of Appeals, with term to expire September 6, 1997:

Specialty Contractor:

Mr. John P. Edwards, 112 West Round Hill Road, Greenville, S.C. 29609

Reappointment, Member, State Fire Marshal Board of Appeals, with term to expire September 6, 1996:
Registered Electrical Engineer:

Mr. Herman B. Speissegger, Jr., 102 Murray Boulevard, Charleston, S.C. 29401

Initial Appointment, Member, Commission on Women, with term to expire October 19, 1994:

At-Large:

Maeberta Bobb, Ed.D., 329 Shurley Street, Rock Hill, S.C. 29732 VICE Connie Lee (deceased)

Reappointment, Member, Commission on Women, with term to expire October 18, 1997:

At-Large:

Ms. Clara Holland Heinsohn, 1740 Vassar Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29407

Initial Appointment, Member, State Athletic Commission, with term to expire June 30, 1996:

4th Congressional District:

Mr. Robert H. Bishop, 106 Coley Way, Greenville, S.C. 29615 VICE
Hugh A. Clarke (resigned)

Initial Appointment, Member, South Carolina Arts Commission, with term to expire June 30, 1996:

At-Large:

Ms. Patricia E. Wilson, 9 Country Club Court, Columbia, S.C. 29206 VICE Shirley Langdon

Initial Appointment, Member, State Board of Barber Examiners, with term to expire June 30, 1997:

Public:

Ben J. DeLuca, Jr., 132 Fernbrook Circle, Spartanburg, S.C. 29307 VICE Robert C. Sargeant, Jr.

Having received a favorable report from the Committee on Medical Affairs, on motion of Senator MACAULAY, the following appointments were confirmed:

Initial Appointment, Member, Mental Heath Commission, with term to expire March 21 1994:

At-Large:

James E. Whitford, Sr., M.D., 117 Saxton Court, Goose Creek, S.C. 29445 VICE Fred H. Gantt (resigned)

Reappointment, Member, Board of Health and Environmental Control, with term to expire June 30, 1997:

4th Congressional District:

Dr. Richard E. Jabbour, 460 St. Andrews Street, Spartanburg, S.C. 29307

Reappointment, Member, Board of Health and Environmental Control, with term to expire June 30, 1997:

2nd Congressional District:

Mr. John Hay Burriss, 130 Haywain Drive, Chapin, S.C. 29036

Reappointment, Member, South Carolina Commission on Aging, with term to expire June 30, 1997:

At-Large:

Mr. Joseph C. Strickland, 917 Campanella Circle, Columbia, S.C. 29203

Initial Appointment, Member, South Carolina Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, with term to expire June 30 1996:

1st Congressional District:

Mrs. Mercelene M. Lighthart, 954 Harbortowne Road, Charleston, S.C. 29412 VICE Evelina Dayson

Initial Appointment, Member, Board of Examiners for Nursing Home & Community Residential Care Facility Administrators, with term to expire December 31, 1994:

Residential Care Adm - Profit:

Ms. Betty K. Tolbert, Country Heritage, Post Office Box 3566, Anderson, S.C. 29624

Having received a favorable report from the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, on motion of Senator LEVENTIS, the following appointment was confirmed:

Reappointment, Member, South Carolina Tobacco Advisory Commission, with term to expire September 15, 1993, and South Carolina Tobacco Advisory Commission, with term to expire September 15, 1995:

SC Grange:

Mr. Rogers L. Hammond, Route 2, Box 565, Nichols, S.C. 29581

Having received a favorable report from the Committee on Banking and Insurance, on motion of Senator SALEEBY, the following appointments were confirmed:

Initial Appointment and Reappointment, Member, Board of Financial Institutions, with initial term to expire June 30, 1993, and full term to expire June 30, 1997:

Banker:

Mr. Robert E. Coffee, President, First Atlantic Bank, Post Office Box 549, Little River, S.C. 29566 VICE J. Philip Land (resigned)

Reappointment, Member, Insurance Commission, with term to expire June 30, 1998:

At-Large:

Ms. Frances Brown Gilbert, Post Office Box 260001, Conway, S.C. 29526 VICE Roger E. Meiners (resigned)

Reappointment, Member, South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority, with term to expire August 15, 1997:

At-Large:

Mr. Eddie C. Bines, 1103 Hampton Drive, Summerville, S.C. 29483

Reappointment, Member, Commission on Consumer Affairs, with term to expire September 30, 1995:

At-Large:

Mr. H. Gene McCaskill, 604 Kirkwood Circle, Camden, S.C. 29020

Reappointment, Member, Commission on Consumer Affairs, with term to expire August 30, 1997:

At-Large:

Mr. Lehman A. Moseley, Jr., 500 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, S.C. 29609

MOTION ADOPTED
On motion of Senator HAYES, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Bill Sturgis of Rock Hill, S.C.

ADJOURNMENT

Pursuant to the provisions of S. 803, the Sine Die Resolution, at 4:55 P.M., Senator STILWELL moved that the Senate stand adjourned to meet at 10:00 A.M. on June 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, 1993, for consideration of local and uncontested matters which have the unanimous consent of the members of the delegation affected by the legislation, and that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, June 11, 1993, it shall stand adjourned subject to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate calling their respective bodies into statewide session not later than 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 14, 1993, to continue in session, if necessary, through 4:00 P.M., Friday, June 18, 1993, for the consideration of gubernatorial vetoes, the receipt and/or confirmation of appointments, ratification of acts, consideration of local matters where the affected delegation is unanimous and the receipt and/or consideration of the Conference and Free Conference Reports and to provide that when the respective bodies of the General Assembly adjourn on Friday, June 18, 1993, not later than 4:00 P.M. they shall stand adjourned to meet in statewide session at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 25, 1993, for the exclusive purpose of the consideration of gubernatorial vetoes and continue in session thereafter, as necessary, to adjourn Sine Die not later than 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 29, 1993.

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