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The House assembled at 2:00 P.M.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:
God of all wisdom, make of us channels through which Your will is done on earth as it is in Heaven. Help us to do our best at every opportunity. Cause us to use every hour of every day in such a way that You can hallow them with Your blessings and glorify them to Your honor. Give us that radiant joy which is the constant reward of those who are workers together with You. Endow us with good judgement and courage, meeting every one of life's tests with gallant-hearted devotion and dedication to the highest.
We pray to our God Who offers peace that passes all human understanding. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. MEACHAM moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Uncle Henry Harrison of Fort Mill, which was agreed to.
Rep. QUINN, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3498 -- Reps. Breeland, Cobb-Hunter, Kelley, Scott, White, R. Smith, Howard, Govan, Wilder, Simrill, Wells, Richardson, Hines, Stoddard, Clyburn, Allison, McMahand, Neilson, L. Whipper, Cave, Shissias, Limbaugh, McKay, Keegan, Byrd, Stille, Anderson, Cain, Trotter, Sandifer, Davenport, Kinon, Mason, Phillips, Klauber, Limehouse, Jaskwhich, Fair, Huff, Herdklotz, Hutson, Elliott, Lloyd, Whatley, Walker, J. Brown, Rhoad, Cotty, Tripp, Wright, Moody-Lawrence and S. Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING THE WEEK OF MARCH 24-31, 1996, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA GLAUCOMA AWARENESS WEEK".
On motion of Rep. BREELAND, with unanimous consent, the following Concurrent Resolution was taken up for immediate consideration.
H. 3498 -- Reps. Breeland, Cobb-Hunter, Kelley, Scott, White, R. Smith, Howard, Govan, Wilder, Simrill, Wells, Richardson, Hines, Stoddard, Clyburn, Allison, McMahand, Neilson, L. Whipper, Cave, Shissias, Limbaugh, McKay, Keegan, Byrd, Stille, Anderson, Cain, Trotter, Sandifer, Davenport, Kinon, Mason, Phillips, Klauber, Limehouse, Jaskwhich, Fair, Huff, Herdklotz, Hutson, Elliott, Lloyd, Whatley, Walker, J. Brown, Rhoad, Cotty, Tripp, Wright, Moody-Lawrence and S. Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING THE WEEK OF MARCH 24-31, 1996, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA GLAUCOMA AWARENESS WEEK".
Whereas, glaucoma has a prevalence nationwide of one to two percent with five to six percent having elevated ocular pressure chronically or intermittently in people over the age of sixty; and
Whereas, in people above the age of eighty, the prevalence of glaucoma may be as high as fourteen percent; and
Whereas, South Carolina has several risk factors for an even higher prevalence than what has been noted nationwide; and
Whereas, the week of March 24-31, 1996, will be used to increase awareness of the citizens of the Palmetto State about glaucoma; the emphasis will be placed on the fact that glaucoma is a silent thief of sight, causing no symptoms until very late in the course of the disease when it is difficult to treat; and emphasis will also be placed during the week for all persons to have a normal eye exam. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, declares the week of March 24-31, 1996, as "South Carolina Glaucoma Awareness Week".
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to William C. Stewart, M.D., Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University of South Carolina, 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston 29425-2236.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered sent to the Senate.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3204 -- Reps. Limbaugh, McKay, Harrison and Huff: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON CIVIL ACTIONS FOR PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE EXCEPTION FOR PERSONS IMPRISONED FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3262 -- Reps. Harrison, Baxley, Jennings, Cobb-Hunter, Beatty, Huff, Martin, S. Whipper, L. Whipper and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-547 SO AS TO ENSURE THE RIGHT OF BREAST IMPLANT VICTIMS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE SETTLEMENT CLASS OF THE IN RE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANT PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION (MDL 926) TO BRING AN ACTION FOR PERSONAL INJURIES OR DEATH.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3311 -- Rep. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-155, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF ELECTORS BY MAIL, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN APPLICATION BE WITNESSED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTOR FROM THE RESPECTIVE COUNTY AND PROVIDE THAT IT ONLY BE WITNESSED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTOR.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3314 -- Rep. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION FROM PARTICIPATING IN POLITICAL MANAGEMENT OR IN A POLITICAL CAMPAIGN DURING THE MEMBER'S TERM OF OFFICE, TO PROHIBIT A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION FROM MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TO A CANDIDATE OR KNOWINGLY ATTEND A FUNDRAISER HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF A CANDIDATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBER MAY BE REMOVED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. J. BROWN, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3185 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, J. Brown, Inabinett, Rhoad and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-35-13 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO VULNERABLE ADULT MAY BE CONSIDERED ABUSED OR NEGLECTED FOR THE SOLE REASON THAT THE VULNERABLE ADULT IS BEING FURNISHED NONMEDICAL REMEDIAL TREATMENT BY SPIRITUAL MEANS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. J. BROWN, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3207 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris, Shissias and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-5245 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT OF EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN IN SUBSTITUTE CARE SETTINGS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3115 -- Reps. Shissias, Gamble, Neilson, Baxley, Allison, Elliott, Stuart and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY TO ORDER PARTIES IN A DIVORCE ACTION TO ATTEND THE PARENT AND CHILD TRANSITIONS PROGRAM, AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES ON THE EFFECTS OF DIVORCE ON CHILDREN; AND TO ADD SECTION 44-49-90 SO AS TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THIS PROGRAM AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO CHARGE A FEE FOR THE PROGRAM.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 512 -- Senators Matthews and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND JAMES R. MCGEE OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY FOR HIS FOURTEEN YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE ON THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY COUNCIL AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 513 -- Senators Matthews and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND VERNON OTT, JR., OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY FOR HIS SEVENTEEN YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY WHILE SERVING ON THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY COUNCIL AND WISH HIM WELL IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3594 -- Reps. Harrison, Kelley and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MAY ACCEPT A DEED TO A ROAD, THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MUST ALLOW SIX MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY DEED TO A ROAD ACCEPTED BY A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY SHALL BE NULL AND VOID UNLESS THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTING THE ROAD HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL FOR ALL WORK PERFORMED IN BUILDING OR IMPROVING IT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS DO NOT PROHIBIT A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY FROM PLEDGING A CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF DEED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3595 -- Reps. Phillips, McCraw and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-470, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EAVESDROPPING AND "PEEPING TOM", SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF A DEVICE IN INVADING THE PRIVACY OF A PERSON.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3596 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-31-135 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY A PERSON PROHIBITED FROM RECEIVING A HANDGUN UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3597 -- Rep. Worley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-96-75 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FROM ISSUING A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SOLID WASTE RECYCLING FACILITY OR EXPAND AN EXISTING SOLID WASTE RECYCLING FACILITY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF ANY COUNTY WHERE THE COUNTY IS CURRENTLY BEING SERVED BY A SIMILAR FACILITY OWNED BY A PRIVATE ENTITY.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 3598 -- Reps. Klauber, Meacham, Herdklotz, Sandifer, Richardson, Cotty, Inabinett, J. Harris, Allison, Hutson, Lanford, Tripp, Cain, Simrill, Walker, Cato, Lloyd, Huff, Haskins, J. Young and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-545, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CASES FROM GENERAL SESSIONS COURT TO MAGISTRATE'S OR MUNICIPAL COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE CASE IS TRANSFERRED TO MUNICIPAL COURT, THE PORTION OF ANY FINES AND ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY THE PRESIDING MUNICIPAL JUDGE THAT WOULD HAVE GONE TO THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MUNICIPALITY IS LOCATED SHALL INSTEAD GO TO THAT MUNICIPALITY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3599 -- Rep. Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF CASUAL EMPLOYEES AND CERTAIN OTHER EMPLOYMENTS FROM TITLE 42, WORKERS' COMPENSATION, SO AS TO ADD TO THE LIST OF SUCH EXEMPTIONS EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE LONGSHORE & HARBOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3600 -- Reps. Fair, Simrill, S. Whipper, Littlejohn, Davenport, Felder, R. Smith, Tripp, Herdklotz, Easterday, Robinson, Stoddard, Haskins, Vaughn, Mason, D. Smith and Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE'S JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND A MAGISTRATE'S AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE SENTENCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ANY PERSON TO CONSECUTIVE TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT TOTALING MORE THAN NINETY DAYS DOES NOT APPLY TO SENTENCES FOR CONVICTIONS RESULTING FROM A VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 34 PERTAINING TO FRAUDULENT CHECKS OR A VIOLATION OF SECTION 16-13-10 RELATING TO FORGERY WHICH INVOLVES A CHECK.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3601 -- Reps. J. Brown, S. Whipper, McMahand, Clyburn, Askins, Herdklotz, Inabinett, Neal, Cotty, Klauber, Fleming, Seithel, Scott, Whatley, Lloyd, Waldrop, Beatty, Byrd, Breeland, Haskins, Littlejohn, Tripp, Fair and Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-19-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF SCHOOL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A BOARD TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING A SCHOOL UNIFORM OR UNIFORM DRESS CODE POLICY WITHIN ITS DISTRICT.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3602 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, RELATING TO ADJUSTMENT OF DOLLAR AMOUNTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1775, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without reference.
H. 3603 -- Reps. Wright and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 387 OF 1963, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IRMO FIRE DISTRICT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE ONLY VOLUNTEER FIREMEN WORK FOR THE DISTRICT, AND DELETE THE AUTHORITY FOR A FIVE MILL TAX LEVY FOR THE DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZE A TAX EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT LEVIED BY LEXINGTON COUNTY FOR COUNTYWIDE FIRE PROTECTION BE LEVIED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DISTRICT.
On motion of Rep. WRIGHT, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 3604 -- Reps. Wilkins, McMahand, Herdklotz, Haskins, Littlejohn, Wells, Rice, Jaskwhich, D. Smith, Tripp, Walker, Davenport, Fair, Allison, Lanford and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 55-11-220 SO AS TO CREATE AN AIRPORT ENVIRONS AREA WITHIN THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT DISTRICT AND PROVIDE THAT AN AIRPORT ENVIRONS AUTHORITY IS CREATED AND CONFERRED CERTAIN POWERS TO ENSURE COMPATIBLE LAND USE OF PROPERTY IN THE ENVIRONS AREA, PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE AUTHORITY, AND PROVIDE THAT IF THERE IS A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE POWERS CONFERRED ON THE AUTHORITY AND OTHER REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE SAME AREA, THE PROVISIONS CONFERRED TO THE AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT CONTROL.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3605 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-90 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM CASTING A VOTE FOR HIMSELF IN AN ELECTION IN WHICH HE FILES AS A CANDIDATE FOR AN OFFICE WHICH IS ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3606 -- Rep. Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-32-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF VACATION TIME SHARING PLAN, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF VACATION TIME SHARING OWNERSHIP PLAN TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE THAT SUCH A PLAN IS AN INTEREST IN SUCH PROPERTY, TO ALLOW SUCH A PLAN TO BE CREATED IN A CONDOMINIUM ESTABLISHED FOR A TERM OF YEARS IN LEASEHOLD INTEREST OF MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS, AND PROVIDE THAT ALL SUCH INTERESTS ARE RECOGNIZED AS INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY, AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF VACATION TIME SHARING LEASE PLAN SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE LEASES DO NOT CONVEY AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3607 -- Reps. Allison, Townsend, Stille, Sharpe, Wilkins, Wright and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE MEMBERS ARE SELECTED; TO ADD SECTION 59-103-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE TRANSFERABILITY OF UNDERGRADUATE COURSES BETWEEN TWO-YEAR AND FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONS, COORDINATE WITH THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION THE APPROVAL OF CERTAIN SECONDARY EDUCATION COURSES, AND REVIEW UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION STANDARDS FOR IN-STATE AND OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-60, RELATING TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AS A RECIPIENT OF SUCH RECOMMENDATIONS AND DELETE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND PROVIDE THAT THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE AS WELL AS THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD MAY REFER TO THE COMMISSION CERTAIN REQUESTS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING; TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-90 RELATING TO THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF OF THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSION TO SERVE AT ITS PLEASURE WITH NO GRIEVANCE RIGHTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE OTHER PROFESSIONAL STAFF COMPLEMENT OF THE COMMISSION SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RATHER THAN THE COMMISSION; AND TO CREATE A JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE GOVERNANCE, OPERATION, AND STRUCTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3608 -- Reps. Govan, Beatty, Moody-Lawrence and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-19-485 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR DESIGNATING CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES AS "WRECKAGE" OR "SALVAGE" IN A MANNER WHICH SUFFICES TO INFORM THE TRANSFEREE OF SUCH A VEHICLE OF THE VEHICLE'S TRUE CONDITION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3609 -- Reps. Govan, Moody-Lawrence, White and Beatty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-450 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGISTRATION AND TITLING OF SALVAGED MOTOR VEHICLES THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL FOLLOW THE PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL ANTI CAR THEFT ACT OF 1992.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3610 -- Reps. Spearman, Huff, McKay, Koon, Riser and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-635 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A ONE DOLLAR ANNUAL SURCHARGE ON ALL MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING FEES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THIS SURCHARGE SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE SEVERAL COUNTIES AND CERTAIN OTHER ENTITIES OF THE STATE IN A SPECIFIED MANNER FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE (EMS) PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3613 -- Reps. Wilkins, Huff, Delleney, Knotts, Townsend, Limehouse, Keegan, Witherspoon, Fleming, Marchbanks, Tripp, Felder, Lanford, Herdklotz, Easterday, A. Young, Hallman, Law, Limbaugh, Cotty, Thomas, Harrell, Sandifer, Sharpe, Fair, Haskins, Richardson, Fulmer, J. Young, Chamblee, Riser, Cain, Jaskwhich, Beatty, R. Smith, Simrill, Walker, Robinson, Rice, Dantzler, Stille, Stuart, Wofford, Wells, Trotter, Mason, Clyburn, Harrison, Klauber, Cato, Vaughn, Martin, Davenport and Kirsh: A BILL TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 1995 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE WELFARE POLICY OF THE STATE; TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO EXPAND ITS EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND TO EXPAND ITS WORK SUPPORT PROGRAM STATEWIDE; TO REQUIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS TO ENTER AGREEMENTS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AFDC AND TO PROVIDE SANCTIONS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE; TO REQUIRE THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT ON-LINE ACCESS TO JOB VACANCY DATA; TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF PORTIONS OF A RECIPIENT'S AFDC TO EMPLOYERS TO SUPPLEMENT WAGES PAID TO THE RECIPIENT; TO DIRECT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT TO EMPLOYERS WHO HIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS; TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO TARGET AFDC RECIPIENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT; TO ENHANCE SERVICES TO TEEN PARENTS; TO REQUIRE NONCUSTODIAL PARENTS OF CHILDREN RECEIVING AFDC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT'S EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM; TO DIRECT SPENDING FIFTY PERCENT OF JOB TRAINING AND PARTNERSHIP ACT FUNDS ON AFDC RECIPIENTS; TO REQUIRE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES OFFICES TO ESTABLISH EDUCATION AND TRAINING GOALS; TO REQUIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN FAMILY SKILLS TRAINING; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ORDER A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT OF A CHILD RECEIVING AFDC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEPARTMENT'S EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAMS; TO LIMIT AFDC ASSISTANCE TO TWENTY-FOUR OUT OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY MONTHS AND SIXTY MONTHS IN A LIFETIME AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR MANDATORY PARTICIPATION IN A WORK PROGRAM; TO REVISE INCOME AND ASSET LIMITS FOR AFDC ELIGIBILITY; TO PROHIBIT INCREASING AFDC BENEFITS WHEN A CHILD IS BORN INTO AN AFDC FAMILY; TO REQUIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS TO ENTER A DRUG OR ALCOHOL PROGRAM UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO REQUIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS WHO ARE MINORS TO MAINTAIN SATISFACTORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND TO LIVE IN THE HOMES OF THEIR PARENTS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO REVISE CERTAIN ABSENT PARENT AFDC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; TO EMPHASIZE PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE FAMILY AS A WHOLE; TO REQUIRE AFDC RECIPIENTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON FATHERS AS A CONDITION OF ELIGIBILITY; TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT GIVEN TO AN AFDC RECIPIENT THAT IS COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-936 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PARENT OF A CHILD TO SUPPORT A GRANDCHILD IF THE PARENT OF THE GRANDCHILD IS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE; TO AMEND TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 9, SUBARTICLE 3 BY ADDING PART II SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT THROUGH THE REVOCATION OF BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONAL, AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, DRIVERS' LICENSES, COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING LICENSES AND WATERCRAFT REGISTRATIONS; TO AMEND TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7 BY ADDING ARTICLE 32 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF PATERNITY AND CHILD SUPPORT THROUGH AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-65, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR AFDC, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS AND TO EXTEND CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS TO ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAID; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT CONCERNING THE CHILD SUPPORT PLAN, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN RIGHTS ASSIGNED TO THE STATE THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE RIGHT TO COLLECT HEALTH CARE EXPENSES AND MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-77, RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF THE IN-HOSPITAL PATERNITY ACKNOWLEDGMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-165, RELATING TO AMENDING BIRTH CERTIFICATES ON ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE A PATERNITY ACKNOWLEDGMENT AT NO CHARGE UPON REQUEST FOR ESTABLISHING CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY FOR WAIVERS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 20-70-840 THROUGH 20-7-938 AS PART I, SUBARTICLE 3, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 AND NAMED "CHILD SUPPORT PROCEEDINGS AND ENFORCEMENT".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3614 -- Reps. A. Young, Harrell, Cobb-Hunter, Bailey and Hutson: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING DORCHESTER COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF DORCHESTER COUNTY.
On motion of Rep. A. YOUNG, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 101 -- Senators Leventis, Ryberg, Rose, Giese and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE'S JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND A MAGISTRATE'S AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE SENTENCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A MAGISTRATE SENTENCING ANY PERSON TO CONSECUTIVE TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT TOTALING MORE THAN NINETY DAYS DOES NOT APPLY TO SENTENCES FOR CONVICTIONS RESULTING FROM A VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 34 PERTAINING TO FRAUDULENT CHECKS OR A VIOLATION OF SECTION 16-13-10 RELATING TO FORGERY WHICH INVOLVES A CHECK.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 265 -- Senators Stilwell, Courtney, Rose and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GRAND JURIES, BY ADDING SECTION 14-7-1595, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EMPOWERING A COUNTY GRAND JURY TO INVESTIGATE CERTAIN OFFENSES AND GIVING THE SOLICITOR CERTAIN ADDITIONAL POWERS AND AUTHORITIES BEFORE A COUNTY GRAND JURY EMPOWERED TO INVESTIGATE THOSE OFFENSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 294 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-11-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION FOR BACK SWAMP WATERSHED CONSERVATION DISTRICT IN LEE COUNTY WHICH NEVER HAS IMPLEMENTED A PROJECT OR WORK OF IMPROVEMENT; TO DISSOLVE THE DISTRICT; AND TO REPEAL ACT 602 OF 1961 RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION TO CREATE THE DISTRICT.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
S. 330 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Bryan, Lander, Reese and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DIVISION ON AGING, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON AGING AND THE STATE CONFERENCE ON AGING, BOTH TO BE HELD IN 1995, AND TO PROVIDE THE MEMBERS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THESE CONFERENCES FOR THE MEMBERS' USE IN DEVELOPING AGING POLICY AND LEGISLATION.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
S. 351 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Bryan, Lander, Reese, Rose, Russell and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELDERCARE TRUST FUND MONIES AND DISBURSEMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE ALL ASSETS OF THE FUND AVAILABLE FOR DISBURSEMENT AFTER ALLOWANCES FOR OPERATING EXPENSES RATHER THAN ONLY SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE FUNDS UNTIL FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ACCRUE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY ASSETS HELD IN THE FUND UNDER THE FORMER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 43-21-180 MUST BE RELEASED AND DISBURSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION.
On motion of Rep. J. BROWN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 356 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-770(B), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF FEES AND COSTS, SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT FEES IN ESTATE AND CONSERVATORSHIP PROCEEDINGS MUST BE BASED UPON THE GROSS VALUE OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE PROBATE ESTATE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RETROACTIVE REFUND TO TAXPAYERS OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CURRENT FEES PAID THROUGH AUGUST 15, 1994, AND THE REDUCED FEES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
The following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 3611 -- Reps. Waldrop and Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20-26, 1995, AS "NEWBERRY COUNTY JUNIOR MISS WEEK" IN NEWBERRY COUNTY.
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly note with pleasure that the Newberry County Junior Miss of the Year program will be held the week of February 20-26, 1995; and
Whereas, the program is the culmination of years of hard work by the administrative staff, sponsors, and participants; and
Whereas, Newberry County Junior Miss of the Year candidates are judged in the following categories:
(1) panel evaluation which is based on qualities and characteristics that make up a contestant's ability to communicate with intelligence, clarity of expression, and a sense of values;
(2) presence and composure which is based on grace under pressure, ability to communicate, confidence, and composure during on-stage performance;
(3) creative and performing arts which is technical ability and stage presence of individual talent;
(4) scholastic achievement where a panel of qualified educators review and rate transcripts of grades and scores of scholastic tests and college entrance examinations; and
Whereas, the young ladies who vie for the title to represent Newberry County have worked diligently in school and the arts with patience and good humor to hone their skills; and
Whereas, 1995 is a year of special pride and joy as the 1994 winner Jennifer Dowd, who represented Newberry County with distinction at the South Carolina Junior Miss of the Year program and also in many Newberry County activities, will be honored; and
Whereas, it is appropriate for the members of the General Assembly to note the discipline and determination that characterizes these outstanding young ladies who seek the title to Newberry County Junior Miss of the Year and to publicly recognize this outstanding program and its contestants. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, hereby proclaim the week of February 20-26, 1995, as "Newberry County Junior Miss Week" in Newberry County.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
On motion of Rep. HARRISON, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 3612 -- Reps. Harrison and Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE ERNEST A. FINNEY, JR., TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 O'CLOCK NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1995.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, the Honorable Ernest A. Finney, Jr., is invited to address the General Assembly in Joint Session of the State of the Judiciary in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 12:00 o'clock noon on Wednesday, March 1, 1995.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be delivered to Chief Justice Finney.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Anderson Askins Bailey Baxley Beatty Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Cain Carnell Cato Cave Chamblee Cobb-Hunter Cotty Cromer Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Fair Felder Fleming Fulmer Gamble Govan Hallman Harrell Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Harvin Harwell Haskins Herdklotz Hines Hodges Howard Hutson Inabinett Jaskwhich Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kinon Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Marchbanks Martin Mason McAbee McCraw McKay McMahand McTeer Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neilson Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Richardson Riser Robinson Rogers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Thomas Townsend Tripp Trotter Tucker Vaughn Waldrop Walker Wells Whatley Whipper, L. Whipper, S. White Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Williams Witherspoon Wofford Wright Young, A. Young, J.
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, February 15.
Thomas E. Huff William Clyburn Harold G. Worley Joseph H. Neal William D. Keyserling Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. Ralph W. Canty Daniel T. Cooper Larry L. Elliott
RECORD FOR JOURNAL
My key did not fit properly during roll call.
Rep. WILLIAM CLYBURN
The SPEAKER granted Rep. ALLISON a leave of absence due to illness in the family.
Announcement was made that Dr. Donald Johnson of Charleston is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
The following Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments.
S. 446 -- Senator Bryan: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXEMPT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 56 FROM THE MINIMUM SALARY REQUIREMENT OF THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT WHILE THIS SUPERINTENDENT IS A REEMPLOYED RETIREE RECEIVING BENEFITS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
S. 414 -- Senator Peeler: A JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR MOTOR CARRIER REGISTRATION CARDS AND IDENTIFICATION MARKERS FROM MARCH 31, 1995 TO DECEMBER 31, 1995 AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 12-31-260 OF THE 1976 CODE AND SUSPENDING THE PENALTY FOR THE OPERATION OF A MOTOR CARRIER OR VEHICLE WHICH HAS A FADED, EXPIRED, OR MISSING MARKER DURING THIS PERIOD.
The following Joint Resolution was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
S. 385 -- Senator Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF AUGUST 19, 1994, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF SCHOOLS IN THE OCONEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THESE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION BROUGHT ABOUT BY HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING OF THE WATER SUPPLY, AS DECLARED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
Rep. HARRELL moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, February 16, which was adopted.
H. 3590 -- Reps. Harrell, Dantzler, Fulmer, Hallman, Hutson, Limehouse, Seithel, Whatley, L. Whipper, Inabinett and Breeland: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND TO THE GOVERNING BODIES OF SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING CHARLESTON COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF CHARLESTON COUNTY.
The following Bill was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
S. 278 -- Senators Mescher and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1093 OF 1966, AS LAST AMENDED BY ACT 437 OF 1973, RELATING TO THE GOOSE CREEK PARK AND PLAYGROUND COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION TO THE GOOSE CREEK RECREATION COMMISSION.
The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 3061 -- Reps. Vaughn, Cato, Witherspoon, Simrill, Walker, Allison, Meacham, Elliott, Moody-Lawrence, Baxley, Lloyd and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-3-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USE OF STATE PARK FACILITIES FREE OF CHARGE BY AGED, BLIND, AND DISABLED PERSONS SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FREE USE OF FACILITIES INCLUDES NO ADMISSION CHARGES.
H. 3020 -- Reps. Vaughn, Meacham and Wells: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1040, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THREATENING A PUBLIC OR SCHOOL OFFICIAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE THREAT MUST BE A RESULT OF THE DUTIES OR BUSINESS OF THE OFFICIAL AND NOT A RESULT OF ANY PRIVATE OR PERSONAL BUSINESS.
H. 3026 -- Reps. Meacham, Cato, Marchbanks, Simrill, Cromer, Vaughn, Law, Keyserling, Elliott, Stille, Moody-Lawrence, Kelley, Richardson, Gamble, Walker, Phillips, Sandifer, Spearman and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-3-245 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF A STATE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE WHO HAS THREE CONSECUTIVE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES FROM MEETINGS IS CONSIDERED REMOVED FROM OFFICE AND A VACANCY IS CREATED AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OR THEIR DESIGNEES.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3338 -- Reps. Jennings, Cobb-Hunter, Kennedy and Neal: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE MAY NOT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, GIVE, OFFER, OR PROMISE ANYTHING OF VALUE TO AN ELECTION OFFICIAL AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELECTION OFFICIAL MAY NOT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ASK, DEMAND, EXACT, SOLICIT, SEEK, ACCEPT, RECEIVE OR AGREE TO RECEIVE ANYTHING OF VALUE FROM A CANDIDATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-25-50 AND 7-25-60, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BRIBERY AT ELECTIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "ELECTION OFFICIAL" AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "TRANSFER" TO INCLUDE TRANSFERS BETWEEN A CANDIDATE AND AN ELECTION OFFICIAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1348, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A CAMPAIGN RELATED PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY CHECK, REQUIRE THE EXPENDITURE OF THESE FUNDS TO BE DOCUMENTED WHEN PAID TO AN INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT, REQUIRE THE DOCUMENTATION BE MAINTAINED AND INCLUDED IN CAMPAIGN REPORTS, AND PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE IS DEEMED TO HAVE VIOLATED SECTIONS 7-25-50 AND 7-25-60 IF HE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY BE REIMBURSED FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT WHICH WOULD EXCEED THE MILEAGE ALLOWED BY LAW FOR MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES, AND THE AMOUNT PAID MAY NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID TO OFFICIAL POLL MANAGERS BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7-23-10.
Rep. D. SMITH spoke upon the Bill.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER spoke in favor of the Bill.
Rep. ROBINSON moved to reconsider the vote whereby the Bill was given a second reading.
Rep. JENNINGS raised the Point of Order that the motion to reconsider was out of Order as it had to be made within 24 hours.
The SPEAKER stated that it could be made the next legislative day in accordance with the Rules and he overruled the Point of Order.
Rep. CROMER moved to table the motion to reconsider and demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Askins Bailey Baxley Boan Breeland Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Canty Carnell Cave Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cotty Cromer Delleney Govan Harris, J. Harrison Harvin Hines Hodges Howard Inabinett Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Keyserling Kirsh Law Lloyd Martin McAbee McElveen McMahand McTeer Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Rhoad Rogers Scott Sheheen Shissias Spearman Stille Stuart Thomas Townsend Tucker Whipper, L. Whipper, S. White Wilkes Williams Witherspoon Worley Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Anderson Brown, G. Brown, H. Cain Cato Chamblee Dantzler Davenport Easterday Elliott Fair Fleming Fulmer Gamble Hallman Harrell Harwell Haskins Herdklotz Huff Hutson Jaskwhich Kinon Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Marchbanks Mason McCraw McKay Meacham Phillips Quinn Rice Richardson Riser Robinson Sandifer Seithel Sharpe Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Stoddard Tripp Trotter Vaughn Waldrop Walker Wells Whatley Wilder Wilkins Wofford Wright Young, A.
So, the House refused to table the motion to reconsider.
Rep. CROMER spoke against the motion to reconsider.
Reps. KENNEDY, TUCKER, JENNINGS, INABINETT, NEAL, G. BROWN and SPEARMAN objected to the Bill.
Rep. SHEHEEN raised the Point of Order that the objections taken on the Bill at this point were out of order as the motion to reconsider was up for consideration and the House was not on the Bill.
The SPEAKER stated that since the motion to reconsider was pending that objections should not have been taken because you then would be forfeiting a Rule of the House by preventing the motion to reconsider after second reading and he sustained the Point of Order and ordered the objections stricken from the Bill and he stated that the motion to reconsider the vote was the pending question.
The question then recurred to the motion to reconsider, Rep. CROMER having the floor.
Rep. CROMER continued speaking against the motion to reconsider.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. J. BROWN a leave of absence.
Rep. JENNINGS spoke in favor of the motion to reconsider.
Further proceedings were interrupted by expiration of time on the uncontested Calendar, the pending question being the motion to reconsider, Rep. JENNINGS having the floor.
Rep. HUFF moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.
The SPEAKER granted Reps. HODGES, BEATTY, THOMAS and DELLENEY a leave of the House due to the Joint Judicial Screening Committee hearings.
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3615 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-1885 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMMISSION SERVING THE AREA WITHIN WHICH A SCHOOL DISTRICT IS LOCATED TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING TO THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE DISTRICT UPON THE REQUEST OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH THE CONSENT OF THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY IF THE DISTRICT DOES NOT HAVE UNLIMITED FISCAL AUTONOMY, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS GENERATED FROM AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES MAY BE USED TO COMPENSATE THE AREA TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMMISSION FOR PROVIDING THIS TRAINING, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT TO THE AREA TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMMISSION FROM THE STATE BASED ON THE NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDING SUCH VOCATIONAL TRAINING.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 3616 -- Reps. Stoddard and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPILATION, EVALUATION, AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION SUPPLIED TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION'S (SLED) STATEWIDE CRIMINAL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, SO AS TO REQUIRE A LOCAL SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT TO REQUEST THE FELONY CRIMINAL HISTORY CONVICTION RECORD OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FROM SLED, AND TO REQUIRE SLED TO FURNISH THIS INFORMATION WITHOUT CHARGE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
Debate was resumed on the following Bill, the pending question being the consideration of motion to reconsider, Rep. JENNINGS having the floor.
H. 3338 -- Reps. Jennings, Cobb-Hunter, Kennedy and Neal: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE MAY NOT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, GIVE, OFFER, OR PROMISE ANYTHING OF VALUE TO AN ELECTION OFFICIAL AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELECTION OFFICIAL MAY NOT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ASK, DEMAND, EXACT, SOLICIT, SEEK, ACCEPT, RECEIVE OR AGREE TO RECEIVE ANYTHING OF VALUE FROM A CANDIDATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-25-50 AND 7-25-60, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BRIBERY AT ELECTIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "ELECTION OFFICIAL" AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "TRANSFER" TO INCLUDE TRANSFERS BETWEEN A CANDIDATE AND AN ELECTION OFFICIAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1348, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A CAMPAIGN RELATED PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY CHECK, REQUIRE THE EXPENDITURE OF THESE FUNDS TO BE DOCUMENTED WHEN PAID TO AN INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT, REQUIRE THE DOCUMENTATION BE MAINTAINED AND INCLUDED IN CAMPAIGN REPORTS, AND PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE IS DEEMED TO HAVE VIOLATED SECTIONS 7-25-50 AND 7-25-60 IF HE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY BE REIMBURSED FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT WHICH WOULD EXCEED THE MILEAGE ALLOWED BY LAW FOR MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES, AND THE AMOUNT PAID MAY NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID TO OFFICIAL POLL MANAGERS BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7-23-10.
Rep. JENNINGS continued speaking.
The question then recurred to the motion to reconsider.
Rep. JENNINGS demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anderson Beatty Brown, H. Cain Cato Chamblee Cooper Dantzler Davenport Easterday Fair Fleming Fulmer Hallman Harrell Haskins Herdklotz Huff Hutson Jaskwhich Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Marchbanks Mason McKay Meacham Phillips Quinn Rice Riser Robinson Sandifer Seithel Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Tripp Trotter Vaughn Waldrop Walker Wells Whatley Wilkins Witherspoon Wofford Wright Young, A.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Askins Baxley Boan Breeland Brown, G. Byrd Canty Carnell Cave Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cotty Cromer Delleney Elliott Gamble Govan Harris, J. Harrison Harvin Hines Hodges Howard Inabinett Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Lloyd Martin McAbee McCraw McElveen McMahand McTeer Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Rhoad Richardson Rogers Scott Sheheen Shissias Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Tucker Whipper, L. Whipper, S. White Wilder Wilkes Williams Worley Young, J.
So, the motion to reconsider was rejected.
Rep. HASKINS moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Tuesday, February 21.
Rep. KENNEDY moved to table the motion.
Rep. JENNINGS demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Baxley Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, T. Byrd Canty Carnell Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cotty Cromer Delleney Gamble Govan Harrison Harvin Hines Hodges Howard Inabinett Jennings Keegan Kennedy Keyserling Kirsh Knotts Lloyd Martin McAbee McCraw McElveen McMahand McTeer Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Rhoad Rogers Scott Sheheen Shissias Spearman Stille Stuart Townsend Tucker Whipper, L. Whipper, S. White Wilder Wilkes Williams Worley Young, J.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Anderson Beatty Brown, H. Cain Cato Chamblee Cooper Dantzler Davenport Easterday Elliott Fair Fleming Fulmer Hallman Harrell Haskins Herdklotz Huff Hutson Kelley Klauber Koon Lanford Law Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Marchbanks Mason Meacham Quinn Rice Richardson Riser Robinson Sandifer Seithel Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Tripp Trotter Vaughn Waldrop Walker Wells Whatley Wilkins Witherspoon Wofford Wright Young, A.
So, the motion to adjourn debate was tabled.
Reps. HUFF, TRIPP, FLEMING, HASKINS, HERDKLOTZ, JENNINGS, KENNEDY, LIMBAUGH, DAVENPORT, NEAL and COBB-HUNTER objected to the Bill.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 3106 -- Rep. Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-3005 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON LICENSING, APPROVAL, OR REGISTRATION A CHILD DAY CARE FACILITY SHALL PROVIDE PROOF OF CONFORMING WITH LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-3020, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUING A PROVISIONAL LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR APPROVAL, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE.
H. 3189 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Baxley, J. Brown, Inabinett, Jennings, Kelley, Rhoad, Shissias and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELDERCARE TRUST FUND MONIES AND DISBURSEMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE ALL ASSETS OF THE FUND AVAILABLE FOR DISBURSEMENT AFTER ALLOWANCES FOR OPERATING EXPENSES RATHER THAN ONLY SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE FUNDS UNTIL FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ACCRUE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY ASSETS HELD IN THE FUND UNDER THE FORMER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 43-21-180 MUST BE RELEASED AND DISBURSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION.
H. 3190 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, J. Brown, Inabinett, Rhoad, Shissias and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-21-10 AND 43-21-20, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DIVISION ON AGING IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND ITS ADVISORY COMMISSION SO AS TO CHANGE ITS NAME TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL AND REVISE ITS COMPOSITION AND TO PROVIDE FOR NOMINATIONS TO BE MADE FROM WHICH THE GOVERNOR SHALL MAKE THE APPOINTMENTS WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
H. 3206 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Baxley, J. Brown, Inabinett, Kelley, Rhoad, Shissias, Wilkes and Chamblee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DIVISION ON AGING, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON AGING AND THE STATE CONFERENCE ON AGING, BOTH TO BE HELD IN 1995, AND TO PROVIDE THE MEMBERS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THESE CONFERENCES FOR THE MEMBERS' USE IN DEVELOPING AGING POLICY AND LEGISLATION.
Rep. HODGES moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, February 16, which was adopted.
H. 3517 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-1-206 AND 14-1-209, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS TO BE IMPOSED IN CRIMINAL CASES IN CERTAIN COURTS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THE FAMILY COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-19-10, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SETTING UP OF LOTTERIES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PENALTIES TO BE IMPOSED AND FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REQUIRED FINE; TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-260, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDS TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE STATE GENERAL FUND MUST BE TRANSMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-190, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR PISTOL OR FIREARM VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REQUIRED FINE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR SAFETY BELT VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST COURT COSTS BEING ASSESSED AGAINST THE PERSON CONVICTED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 24-23-220, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS AND RESTITUTION CHARGES AND SECTION 47-1-160 RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FINES FOR CRUELTY TO ANIMAL VIOLATIONS.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 3037 -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Meacham, S. Whipper, Stille, Walker, Sandifer, Cain, Whatley, Shissias, Riser and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2947 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A PERSON COMMITS CERTAIN DRUG AND ALCOHOL-RELATED MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES AND A MINOR WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE OFFENSE, THE PERSON IS GUILTY OF THE OFFENSE OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT AND MUST BE PENALIZED BY A MANDATORY FINE OR IMPRISONMENT NOT LESS THAN ONE-HALF OF THE MAXIMUM FINE OR IMPRISONMENT GIVEN FOR THE ORIGINAL OFFENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY BE CONVICTED OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT IN ADDITION TO THE OTHER OFFENSES.
Rep. MARTIN explained the Bill.
H. 3575 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES, THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1758, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. TRIPP explained the Joint Resolution.
H. 3576 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS TO TAKE STEP 3 OF THE UNITED STATES MEDICAL LICENSING EXAMINATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1773, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. TRIPP explained the Joint Resolution.
H. 3577 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO CAMPS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1807, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. WILDER explained the Joint Resolution.
H. 3593 -- Rep. McMahand: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL AN ELECTRONIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA ROUTE 20 AND LENHARDT ROAD IN GREENVILLE COUNTY.
S. 474 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REMOVE FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM A PORTION OF SECONDARY ROAD S28-539 IN KERSHAW COUNTY.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up.
H. 3574 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO FOOD STAMP ISSUANCE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1769, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. NEAL explained the Joint Resolution.
Rep. NEILSON moved to adjourn debate upon the Joint Resolution until Thursday, February 16, which was adopted.
On motion of Rep. KLAUBER, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was recalled from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs and was referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3573 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 31-3-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY MAY OBTAIN DATA FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION AND THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO VERIFY A PERSON'S ELIGIBILITY FOR A PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF MAKING AND RESPONDING TO THESE REQUESTS; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, AND 41-29-170 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO DISCLOSE OFFICIAL INFORMATION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE DISCLOSURE TO A PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF AN APPLICANT'S CURRENT AND PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3338 -- Reps. Jennings, Cobb-Hunter, Kennedy and Neal: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE MAY NOT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, GIVE, OFFER, OR PROMISE ANYTHING OF VALUE TO AN ELECTION OFFICIAL AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELECTION OFFICIAL MAY NOT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ASK, DEMAND, EXACT, SOLICIT, SEEK, ACCEPT, RECEIVE OR AGREE TO RECEIVE ANYTHING OF VALUE FROM A CANDIDATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-25-50 AND 7-25-60, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BRIBERY AT ELECTIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "ELECTION OFFICIAL" AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "TRANSFER" TO INCLUDE TRANSFERS BETWEEN A CANDIDATE AND AN ELECTION OFFICIAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1348, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A CAMPAIGN RELATED PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY CHECK, REQUIRE THE EXPENDITURE OF THESE FUNDS TO BE DOCUMENTED WHEN PAID TO AN INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT, REQUIRE THE DOCUMENTATION BE MAINTAINED AND INCLUDED IN CAMPAIGN REPORTS, AND PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE IS DEEMED TO HAVE VIOLATED SECTIONS 7-25-50 AND 7-25-60 IF HE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY BE REIMBURSED FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT WHICH WOULD EXCEED THE MILEAGE ALLOWED BY LAW FOR MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES, AND THE AMOUNT PAID MAY NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID TO OFFICIAL POLL MANAGERS BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 7-23-10.
Rep. HASKINS moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill, which was adopted by a division vote of 52 to 20.
Rep. CHAMBLEE moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 3585 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Felder and Govan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND JAMES R. MCGEE OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY FOR HIS FOURTEEN YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE ON THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY COUNCIL AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
H. 3586 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Felder and Govan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND VERNON OTT, JR., OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY FOR HIS SEVENTEEN YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY WHILE SERVING ON THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY COUNCIL AND WISH HIM WELL IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
H. 3587 -- Reps. Allison, Cromer and Chamblee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE BEST WISHES AND HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO OUR CURRENT MISS SOUTH CAROLINA, KRISTIE GREENE, OF ANDERSON COUNTY ON APRIL 19, 1995, ON THE SPECIAL OCCASION OF "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA APPRECIATION DAY".
At 3:30 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. MEACHAM adjourned in memory of Uncle Henry Harrison of Fort Mill, to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.
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