Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The House assembled at 12:00 Noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:
It's a new Session; our workplace is different, but teach us, good Lord, that our mission is exactly the same: to serve best our gracious God, our beloved State and our expectant people. God of all ages and in every place, make straight our paths, keep open our ears to hear and heed Your voice. Undergird each one with Your strong right arm to make us strong and give to us all a wisdom greater than our own. Make us to remember that You are concerned about all that is said and done here. Keep us, then, a "people after God's own heart."
Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. 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.
Rep. COBB-HUNTER moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of President Pro Tempore Marshall Burns Williams of Orangeburg, which was agreed to.
The following was received.
August 4, 1995
Mrs. Sandra McKinney
Clerk of the House of Representatives
State House
Columbia, S.C. 29201
Dear Mrs. McKinney:
Under date of August 1, 1995, the State Election Commission certified to this office the results of the election in House District 59, held in South Carolina on July 25, 1995. The Certification shows that Mack T. Hines has been elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 59.
I, Therefore, certify that Mack T. Hines has been elected as a Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from District 59, for term as prescribed by law.
Yours very truly,
Jim Miles
Secretary of State
Received as information.
The following was received.
November 21, 1995
Mrs. Sandra McKinney
Clerk of the House of Representatives
State House
Columbia, S.C. 29201
Dear Mrs. McKinney:
Under date of November 20, 1995, the State Election Commission certified to this office the results of the election in House District #31, held in South Carolina on November 7, 1995. The Certification shows that Ms. Brenda Lee has been elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives, District #31.
I, Therefore, certify that Ms. Brenda Lee has been elected as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from District #31 for a term as prescribed by law.
Yours very truly,
Jim Miles
Secretary of State
Received as information.
The following was received.
June 30, 1995
Honorable David Wilkins
Speaker of the House of Representatives
508 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211
Dear Mr. Speaker:
By this letter I am notifying you of my resignation of my seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives as the Representative from District 31. My resignation is effective July 4, 1995.
It has been a pleasure serving with you in the House. You have proven to be an able speaker and a good friend. I am going to miss working with you and serving in the House.
If I can be of service to you in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Rep. DONALD W. BEATTY
Received as information.
The following was received.
July 5, 1995
Honorable David Wilkins
Speaker of the House of Representatives
508 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211
Dear Mr. Speaker:
My letter of resignation dated June 30, 1995 contains an erroneous effective date. The date in the letter is July 4, 1995, the correct date is August 14th, 1995. Please note this correction.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. speaker and a good friend.
Sincerely,
Rep. DONALD W. BEATTY
Received as information.
The following was received.
September 20, 1995
The Honorable David H. Wilkins
Speaker of the House of Representatives, State of South Carolina
408 East North Street
Greenville, South Carolina 292601
Dear Mr. Speaker:
I hereby submit my written irrevocable resignation from the office which I hold as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 19, Greenville County.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended, Section 8-1-145, I hereby specify that this irrevocable resignation shall be effective on December 31, 1995.
It has been my pleasure and a distinct honor for me to be able to serve as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives and under your leadership for this past year. I especially appreciate your many kindnesses over the years and will look forward to your friendship and advice in the future.
Sincerely,
MICHAEL L. FAIR
Received as information.
The following was received.
October 12, 1995
The Honorable David H. Wilkins
Speaker
South Carolina House Of Representative
408 East North Street
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Dear Mr. Speaker:
As a follow up to my resignation from the House, it seems to be appropriate for me to resign from the Rules Committee of the House to allow you to appoint a successor. Unlike my resignation from the House which is effective December 31, 1995, I would like for this resignation from the Rules Committee to be effective immediately.
Please accept my thanks again for your friendship and counsel over the years. I appreciate the confidence that you had in me to put me in places of honor and responsibility.
I look forward to a continued close working relationship.
Sincerely,
MIKE FAIR
Received as information.
The following was received.
July 13, 1995
The Honorable William Clyburn
S.C. House of Representatives
664 Edrie Street
Aiken, South Carolina 29801
Dear Bill:
It is with pleasure that I appoint you to the South Carolina House Judiciary Committee effective August 5, 1995. I know that you will serve with great honor and distinction.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
DAVID H. WILKINS
Received as information.
The following was received.
August 17, 1995
Honorable Walter P. Lloyd
S.C. House of Representatives
102 Rearden Avenue
Walterboro, South Carolina 29488
Dear Walter:
It is with pleasure that I, this 17th of August, appoint you to the above-referenced committee effective immediately.
I know that you will serve with great distinction.
Sincerely,
DAVID H. WILKINS
Received as information.
The following was received.
August 23, 1995
Honorable Mack T. Hines
S.C. House of Representatives
1414 Aaron Circle
Florence, South Carolina 29506
Dear Mack:
It is with pleasure that I appoint you to the above-referenced committee. I know that you will serve with great honor and distinction.
I appreciate you serving in this capacity. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
DAVID H. WILKINS
Received as information.
The following was received.
October 12, 1995
Honorable James N. Law
105 Law Avenue
Moncks Corner, South Carolina 29461
Dear James:
It is with pleasure that I hereby appoint you to the House Rules Committee effective immediately.
I know that you will serve with great distinction. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
DAVID H. WILKINS
Received as information.
The following was received.
TO: Representative Brenda Lee
FROM: David H. Wilkins, Speaker of the House
DATE: December 4, 1995
RE: Committee Appointment
Welcome to the South Carolina House of Representatives! It is with pleasure that I appoint you to the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee effective immediately. I know that you will serve this committee with great distinction.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Received as information.
The following was received.
TO: Representative Molly M. Spearman
FROM: David H. Wilkins, Speaker of the House
DATE: December 22, 1995
RE: Committee Reassignment
It is with pleasure that I appoint you to the House Education and Public Works Committee, effective January 1, 1996.
I know that you will serve this committee with great honor and distinction.
Received as information.
The following was received.
TO: Representative Brenda Lee
FROM: David H. Wilkins, Speaker of the House
DATE: December 22, 1995
RE: Committee Reassignment
It is with pleasure that I appoint you to the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, effective January 1, 1996
I know that you will serve this committee with great honor and distinction.
Received as information.
August 1, 1995
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the General Assembly," and is, therefore submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Governor
Reappointment, Aiken County Master-in-Equity, with term to commence June 30, 1995, and to expire June 30, 2001:
The Honorable Robert A. Smoak, Jr., Post Office Box 1397, Aiken, S.C. 29802-1397
The appointment was confirmed and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
August 8, 1995
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the General Assembly," and is, therefore submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
David M. Beasley
Governor
Reappointment, Lexington County Master-in-Equity, with term to commence January 1, 1995, and to expire January 1, 2001:
The Honorable George William Jefferson, 221 Barmount Drive, Columbia, S.C. 29210
The appointment was confirmed and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
The following was received.
TO: The Clerk of the Senate
The Clerk of the House
FROM: Edward E. Saleeby, Chairman
Jt. Legislative Screening Committee to Review Candidates for the S.C. Employment Security Commission
DATE: November 6, 1995
In compliance with the provisions of Chapter 19 of Title 2 of the 1976 Code of Laws, as amended, it is respectfully requested that the following information be printed in the Journals of the Senate and the House.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/Senator Edward E. Saleeby, Chairman
/s/Rep. Lewis R. Vaughn, Vice Chairman
/s/Senator Larry A. Martin
/s/Senator Darrell Jackson
/s/Senator John R. Russell
/s/Rep. John L. Scott, Jr.
/s/Rep. William D. Smith
/s/Rep. Daniel T. Cooper
The Screening Process
Pursuant to Chapter 19 of Title 2 of the 1976 Code of Laws, as amended, this Committee has considered the qualifications of candidates seeking election to the office of Commissioner of the South Carolina Employment Security Commission.
The Committee's report includes the Transcript of the Proceedings before the Screening Committee on October 4, 1995. The Transcript does not include all exhibits offered by candidates or witnesses at the hearing because of the length of some exhibits; these exhibits were reviewed and considered by the Committee in making its findings. Exhibits which are not reproduced as a part of the Transcript may be viewed in the Office of the Senate Clerk (Room 401 of the Gressette Building).
Sen. Edward E. Saleeby, Chairman
Rep. Lewis Vaughn, Vice Chairman
Sen. Larry A. Martin
Sen. John R. Russell
Sen. Darrell Jackson
Rep. John L. Scott, Jr.
Rep. Daniel T. Cooper
Rep. William Smith
The meeting of the Joint Legislative Committee to Screen Candidates for Vacancies on the South Carolina Employment Security Commission, at The Gressette Building, Room 105, Columbia, South Carolina on the 4th day of October, 1995 before Jennifer L. Lester, Court Reporter and Notary Public in and for the State of South Carolina.
Sen. Edward E. Saleeby, Chairman
Rep. Lewis Vaughn, Vice Chairman
Sen. Larry A. Martin
Sen. John R. Russell (For a portion)
Rep. John Scott
Mr. Kenneth Davis, Attorney
Frank Caggiano, Staff for Committee
Mr. John E. Bonaparte, Jr.
Rep. C.D. Chamblee
Mr. Samuel R. Foster
Mr. J. William McLeod
Ms. Kathleen Riley
Mr. Joseph B. Rosen
Mr. John J. "Bubba" Snow, Jr.
Rep. Carole C. Wells
1. Mr. John E. Bonaparte, Jr.
Home Address:
Oriole Circle
Roue 3, Box 203
St. Matthews, SC 29135
2. Mr. Bonaparte is married to Mrs. Beatrice J. Bonaparte. They have one child: LaLonda Renee Bonaparte.
3. EDUCATION: Attended Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, Orangeburg, SC, Business, 1990-1991 (Did not return after departure session); Attended Benedict College, Columbia, South Carolina, CEAP Program Project, 1967-1968.
4. EMPLOYMENT: Bi-Lo Inc. - County Government (Town Council), Elected 1983 - 1993; Orangeburg, SC, 1987 to present; Corbitt's Meat Market - Cayce, SC, 1981-1985; Harris Teeter - Columbia, SC, 1977-1981; Edisto Red & White - Orangeburg, SC, 1977, 6 months; A & P Food - Columbia, SC, 1970-1977; Orangeburg Garment Co. - Orangeburg, SC, 1969-1970; Horsemen Dolls Inc. - Cayce, SC, 1968 Summer & Fall; Utica Tool - Orangeburg, SC, 1965-1967, 19 months.
5. FIVE (5) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Mr. Julian H. Fair, Mr. John G. Felder, Mr. David K. Summers, Mr. Harold L. Carson, and Mr. Clarence V. Lebby.
JOHN E. BONAPARTE, JR., being duly sworn, states as follows:
CHAIRMAN: Mr. Davis, here, is our staff attorney and he has a few questions he might review with you.
MR. DAVIS: Good morning.
A: Good morning.
Q: The questions I have are in relation to the personal data questionnaire and the statement of economic interests that you submitted. The first question I have is, question six asks you to list each college and graduate school that you attended including the dates of your attendance and any degrees you might have received, and whether you left the institution without graduating and any reason for that. And I think, you list some attendance at Benedict College for a period of time, but you don't list when you graduated or received a degree.
A: Okay. During the time I was at Benedict College back in the 60's I was in a special program called College Education Achievement Project. It was a two year program. From that program, you could enroll into the regular school curriculum. I did not. I didn't bother to go back.
Q: And secondly, question nine asks you to list all your employment with a government agency. You listed that you have some part-time employment with the county government but it doesn't list what your duties are and what your responsibilities are, and whether that's current or not?
A: Okay. During that time I served on Calhoun County Waste Development treatment facilities where they was trying to implement the waste treatment site for Calhoun County, and I also served on another Board that consists, primarily, on similar things along with serving on St. Matthews County Council.
CHAIRMAN: Any members of the panel have any questions? Anything you would like to say Mr. Bonaparte?
A: No, I just have a question. One of the questions ... Well, I'm not too familiar with ... I know some of the things that this thing holds, but one of the questions, I would like to find out whether this is broken down in regions or districts or what, or whether it's a statewide ...
CHAIRMAN: This is statewide.
A: Okay. Well, that's one of the things I'm not clear on because I didn't know.
CHAIRMAN: Some of the offices are back in the congressional districts and circuit. This was set up years and years ago, three --- elected by the General Assembly on a statewide basis. You would actually answer ... at the screening, you would actually see commitments from members all over the state.
SEN. LARRY A. MARTIN: Mr. Bonaparte, thank you for coming. Are you familiar with the duties and responsibilities of the Employment Security Commission?
A: Yes, sir, some of them. Like I said, I'm not knowledgeable ... you know, deep, in depth, but just a few normal things concerning it. I'm not, you know, familiar with the full ... because I have no literature or no basic knowledge of how the program is totally set up.
Q: You're prepared, if elected, to spend the time learning the job and performing the duties of the job that it entails?
A: Hopefully, if I'm one of the fortunate candidates, I hope to pursue all avenues involved in order to obtain ... through getting into this type affair.
Q: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN: Thank you so much, Mr. Bonaparte. Our next candidate will be Adrian ... excuse me, Mr. Chamblee, C.D. Chamblee.
Mr. C. D. Chamblee
Home Address: Business Address:
1705 Busby Road 100 South Main Street
Anderson, SC 29624 Anderson, SC 29624
1. He is married to Mrs. Marian Bratcher Chamblee. They have four children: Cary Daniel Chamblee, Jennifer Elizabeth C. Renado, Timothy David Chamblee, and Mark Eugene Chamblee.
2. EDUCATION: Boyd High School, 1945; Attended Clemson University, 1945-1948 (left due to getting married and buying a farm).
3. EMPLOYMENT: Self-employed, Owner and Operator of Public Well Farms, 1948 to Present.
4. PUBLIC OFFICES HELD: Elected to SC General Assembly in 1977; Defeated one term in 1982 to 1984; Re-Elected in 1984 and serving since.
5. CORPORATE OFFICERSHIP & OWNERSHIP: Partner in Public Wells Farms (involved in general farming, cattle and grain operations).
6. MONEY SPENT FOR CANDIDACY: Stamps for letters to General Assembly.
7. PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: Director, Farm Bureau (Member - 30 years); Vice President, Lions Club (Member - 22 years);
8. FIVE (5) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Representative Ronald P. Townsend, Mr. Marion H. O'Barr, Mr. J. R. McClure, Ms. Jill Sanders, and Ms. Linda Gilliland.
C.D. CHAMBLEE, being duly sworn, states as follows:
CHAIRMAN: Mr. Chamblee, our counsel has a few questions to ask you.
MR. DAVIS: Mr. Chamblee, do you affirm that the answers you provided in the personal data questionnaire are true and correct?
A: Yes, sir.
Q: And do you have anything that you'd like to add to the questionnaire or the statement of economic interests?
A: No, sir.
Q: I do have one quick point, a question about the application I do have. On the statement of economic interests, on question sixteen, it requires you to report any ownership interest in a business that's five percent and one hundred thousand dollars. And back on your personal data questionnaire, on question twelve, you listed that you were a partner in Public Well Farms?
A: Yes, sir.
Q: Are you saying that the interest is not a hundred thousand dollars as such?
A: It's more than a hundred thousand. I didn't understand it that way, but it's more than a hundred thousand.
CHAIRMAN: Any questions from the members of the panel? I think we should have you to put in the record how you happened not to file with the Clerk of the Senate. C.D., we think you should do this for your interest as well as the Committee.
A: The question is what, sir?
Q: You did send us all a letter?
A: Yes, sir.
Q: Stating that you are a candidate for the office. We've all received that and that letter was dated June 27, 1995. The deadline was August 2, '95 and you had already sent the letter to all the members of the General Assembly and the members of this Committee.
A: Yes, sir.
Q: At that time, you apparently learned that you were to file formally with the Clerk of the Senate and you did file ... I believe my letter went out to you dated August 4th and we advised you to file with the Senate and you did. Will you just kind of, for the record, put your position ... State your position so the ... Let's have your position for the record.
A: At the time I mailed the letter out before the filing of it and I had asked Dan Cooper, who's on this Commission, to let me know when the filing was open. And he got his notice two days after the filing was open. He called me as quick as he found out about it and I called Frank the same day.
Q: And you were relying on a member of this Committee to tell you about the forum?
A: Well, my paper didn't carry it, the announcement.
CHAIRMAN: Any more questions from members of the Committee in regards to this one matter?
SEN. LARRY A. MARTIN: Mr. Chairman, just for the record, I would like to reflect as far as my position on the matter goes. That we certainly don't want to get into a situation of accepting any applications past the deadline. We want the Committee ... staff to screen candidates; however, in Mr. Chamblee's case, he did send a letter that pretty much suggested his intent to each member of the General Assembly and members of this Committee and, therefore, I believe that he thought that he was meeting the statute, in that respect, and that, except for the technical situation of not having actually sent the letter to the Clerk of the Senate, he was acting on behalf of you, Mr. Chairman, this Committee ... except for that, he did meet the statute in getting notice in and would make that recommendation to the General Session ... you know, my suggestion is to go ahead with the screening of Mr. Chamblee.
REP. JOHN L. SCOTT, JR.: Mr. Chairman, I would concur, but I think the first approach that you used and indicated that Mr. Chamblee made notification in writing to the Committee, which in fact would show that the Committee is not, in any way, form or fashion, showed any prejudice to Mr. Chamblee because he did not follow procedure as outlined, but in fact, notification was given which in fact will leave it to the members of the General Assembly to make their own interpretation. If we have accepted the responsibility of screening him, because of that notification having been given in writing, I don't think to a point that we can say, in writing, that he followed the right procedure, but notification was given although the notification was given in error. So, I think, giving him the opportunity to explain his position, not only takes this Committee out of the loop of having to make an interpretation of whether or not we followed everything to the letter of the law, but it leaves some lead way for members of the General Assembly to come to their own conclusions.
CHAIRMAN: Thank you, sir. Unless you have any statements you wish to make?
A: No, sir, other than I considered that letter, you know, that I sent out, to be ... that notified everybody that I was running.
CHAIRMAN: Thank you. The next candidate will be Representative Sam Foster. Sam, will you come up.
REP. LEWIS VAUGHN: Mr. Chairman, there's some names on this list ... some of them did not file ...
CHAIRMAN: Representative Elliott indicated he was going to withdraw and the next gentleman ... did he withdraw?
MR. CAGGIANO: I have no ...
MR. DAVIS: We have no material on the ...
CHAIRMAN: We'll assume that he didn't follow through with his questionnaire and he just didn't ...
MR. CAGGIANO: Yes, sir. We got notice, but we got no other materials.
CHAIRMAN: And he's not here today?
MR. CAGGIANO: No. Mr. Chairman, perhaps, if I can, let's go down the list and ascertain who is present, for the record.
CHAIRMAN: Okay.
MR. CAGGIANO: Clearly, Mr. Bonaparte is present and has testified. Mr. Chamblee is present and has testified. Mr. Foster is present, Mr. Samuel R. Foster. Is Mr. W. Harold Graves present? Mr. Graves has not answered and is not present. Is Mr. Robert H. Joseph present? Mr. Joseph has not answered and is not present. Is Mr. Harold Langbehn, Jr. present? Mr. Langbehn is not present. Is Mr. Bob McArver present? Mr. McArver is not present. Mr. J. William McLeod is present. Is Ms. Kathleen Riley present? Ms. Riley is present. Mr. Joseph B. Rosen is present. Mr. John J. Snow is present. Ms. Carole C. Wells is present.
CHAIRMAN: Mr. Foster, it looks like you've gotten rid of a lot of your opposition.
1. Mr. Samuel R. Foster
Home Address: Business Address:
4065 York Highway P. O. Box 995
Rock Hill, SC 29732 Columbia, SC 29202
2. He is married to Mrs. Jestine Wright Foster. They have two children; Samuel R. Foster, II and Allyn E. Foster.
3. EDUCATION - Morris College 1943-1953, B.S. Elementary Education; SC State University, completed Masters Degree Program 1964; Completed graduate courses at Winthrop University, University of South Carolina and Wayne State University.
4. EMPLOYMENT - US Army - 1953-55; Public school teacher, School Principal; Assistant School Superintendent 1955-1985; Served in the SC House of Representatives 1981-1992; Employment Security Commission 1992 to present.
5. PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS - Member of International Association of Personnel in Employment Security; Central City Optimist Club; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Governor's Task Force on Education Accountability.
6. FIVE (5) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - Congressman James E. Clyburn, Mr. J. E. Pendergrass, Mr. Robert E. Brown, Mr. Joe E. Gentry, Mr. Frank Kolb.
SAMUEL R. FOSTER, being duly sworn, states as follows:
CHAIRMAN: Mr. Foster, we have a few questions that we'd like to have you answer.
A: All right.
MR. DAVIS: Mr. Foster, do you affirm that the answers you provided on the personal data questionnaire and the statement of economic interests are true and correct?
A: I do.
Q: And do you have anything further that you'd like to add to these materials?
A: I do not.
CHAIRMAN: Are there any questions from any members of the panel?
SEN. LARRY A. MARTIN: Commissioner, in your service on the Commission, you serve pretty much full-time, on the Commission?
A: It's a full-time responsibility, Senator Martin. We have hearings as well as attend to other duties which are related to policy setting for the agency and visitations to the thirty-eight offices around the state.
Q: You have no other employment besides ...
A: I have no other employment.
Q: Thank you, sir.
REP. JOHN L. SCOTT, JR.: Mr. Foster, in your short tenure on the Commission, have you served in any leadership capacity that you could tell us about?
A: I've had the privilege of serving as Chairman of the Commission for sixteen months and at the present time, Mr. McLeod is the Chairman, but I've had the privilege of serving since I've been there and it's been, generally, a wonderful experience. I'm completing a first term and it's been a wonderful experience and I've enjoyed what I've been able to do while I'm there.
CHAIRMAN: There are no further questions. Is there any statement you'd like to make, Sam?
A: Just simply the fact that I've appreciated the opportunity to serve and will continue to work for the best interest of the people we serve and hopefully, I can be successful again. Thank you.
CHAIRMAN: I've got here a statement. Let's read the proxy and withdrawal notice for the record.
MR. CAGGIANO: Mr. Chairman, we received two communications this morning, the Committee has. The first is dated October 3, 1995 to Senator Edward E. Saleeby in care of the Clerk of the Senate. "Dear Senator Saleeby, I would respectfully request my name be withdrawn as a candidate for the South Carolina Employment Security Commission. Other interest would prohibit me from serving if elected. With kindest regards, I remain, Larry L. Elliott." The second communication received, today's date, that's the Proxy of Senator Darrell Jackson. "I, Senator Darrell Jackson, will be unable to attend the Employment Security Commission Screening Hearing on October 4, 1995 at 10 a.m. and hereby designate Senator Edward Saleeby as my proxy for any and all votes taken during this meeting." Signed, Darrell Jackson, dated October 4, 1995.
CHAIRMAN: Okay. The next candidate is former Pee Dee ... William J. McLeod.
Mr. John William (Billy) McLeod
Home Address: Business Address:
436 Winstaire Drive 631 Hampton Street
Columbia, SC 29210 P. O. Box 995
Columbia, SC 29202
1. He is married to Mrs. Virginia Smith McLeod. They have two children: John Wilson McLeod and Jamie Lee McLeod.
2. EDUCATION: 1965-1969, Southside High School, Florence, SC; 1970-1974, Francis Marion University, Florence, SC, B.S. Degree in Business.
3. EMPLOYMENT: 1973 to Present, Self-employed owner and operator of Billy McLeod Farms
4. PUBLIC OFFICES HELD: 1981-1988, SC House of Representatives; 1988-Present, SC Employment Security Commissioner.
5. CORPORATE OFFICERSHIP AND OWNERSHIP: Owner and Operator of Billy McLeod Farms.
6. PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: Florence Lions Club, Francis Marion University Alumni, Hampton Masonic Lodge, Omar Imps Shriner, Member, Friendship Methodist Church in Florence, Attend Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Columbia.
7. FIVE (5) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Dr. C. Edward Floyd, Mr. C. Lem Harper, Mr. John A. Martin, Mr. David W. Harwell, Mr. William W. Coleman, Jr.
WILLIAM J. MCLEOD, being duly sworn, states as follows:
CHAIRMAN: Mr. McLeod, glad to have you here this morning. If you'll answer any questions our counsel may have.
A: Okay. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
MR. DAVIS: Good morning, Mr. McLeod. Again, regarding the personal date questionnaire and statement of economic interest, do you affirm that the answers you provided in these materials are true and correct?
A: Yes, I do.
Q: And is there anything further that you'd like to add to the questionnaire or the statement of economic interests?
A: No, sir.
CHAIRMAN: Is there any questions from members of the Committee? Would you like to make a statement?
SEN. LARRY A. MARTIN Mr. Chairman, I apologize. I'm probably not as well prepared for this as I could be. I was thinking, I've never been on a screening committee like this before, but I feel very strongly about seeking pledges prior to the ... in terms of seeking pledges prior to the Committee issuing its report, so, what I intend to do, is first, ask Mr. McLeod the question of whether or not he has sought any pledges in violation of the statute, and, of course, I'm going to ask the other candidates, at the appropriate time, that I failed to ask, before we leave, the same question. Have you sought any pledges in violation of the no pledge rule prior to today?
A: Senator Martin, I have not.
Q: Thank you.
CHAIRMAN: Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Any other questions? You don't want me to ask you any. I've know you too long, and you and I went to a Super Bowl game one year.
A: For the record, I will say that ... I am completing my eighth year on the Commission and presently serving as Chairman and I have enjoyed my service and hope to continue to serve on the Commission, but Senator Martin had asked Mr. Foster about full-time job, and I'd like to answer that ... Five years ago, I did sell my house and farms in Florence and move to Columbia, so I do consider it a full-time job and moved my residence to Columbia where I could be here for full-time service.
CHAIRMAN: Thank you. That was probably a horrible mistake, but ...
A: What, leaving the Pee Dee?
CHAIRMAN: Yeah, leaving the Pee Dee, that's tough.
SEN. LARRY A. MARTIN: Mr. Chairman, before we proceed, do you mind if we ask the previous candidates to stand and ...
CHAIRMAN: That would be fine. Would the previous screened candidates, beginning with Mr. Bonaparte, Mr. Chamblee, Mr. Foster, please stand.
SEN. LARRY A. MARTIN: You understood the question. All three of you are still under oath, so I'll just ask all three of you the same question, just for the record. Have either of you sought any pledges in violation of the no pledge rule as provided by law? Mr. Chamblee?
A: No.
Q: Mr. Bonaparte?
A: I have not.
Q: Mr. Foster?
A: I have not.
1. Mrs. Kathleen Riley
Home Address: Business Address:
1416-A Farrington Way 115 Clark Street
Columbia, SC 29210 Chapin, SC 29036
2. She is married to Mr. A. James Riley. She has two children: Dante' Palmaffy and Joseph Palmaffy.
3. EDUCATION - She attended Orange Coast College, Indiana Vocational\Technical College, and St. Petersburg Junior College.
4. EMPLOYMENT - McCormick Nunes Co., Chapin, SC (Accounting Department) 7/93 to Present; Seaway Mold & Engineering, Inc. Port Richey, Florida, (Controller/Office Manager) 2/91 - 5/93; Total Furniture Concepts, Inc., Largo, Florida (Full Charge Bookkeeper) 3/90 - 2/91; Perzel & Associates, P.A., CPA, Oldsmar, Florida (Accountant) 2/89 - 3/90; National Product Systems, Inc., Oldsmar, Florida (Account Manager/Administrative Assistant) 2/88 - 3/89; Fastec Industrial Corporation, Elkhart, Indiana, (Administrative Assistant), 10/85 - 2/88. Additional Experience, Escrow Officer, Mortgage Loan Processing Secretary, Sales Secretary, Receptionist, Batch Operator, Teller, Head Teller, Customer Service Representative, Construction Loan Secretary.
5. PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: Member of AARP, Member of NAFE' through 9-94.
6. FIVE (5) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - Ms. Kay H. Mayes, Ms. Denise Lingenfelter, Ms. Barbara K. Belcher, Mr. Frank C. Thomas, and Dr. L. E. Priester, Jr.
CHAIRMAN: The next candidate will be Ms. Kathleen Riley. Good to have you with us this morning, Ms. Riley. You'll first be sworn by the Clerk.
KATHLEEN RILEY, being duly sworn, states as follows:
CHAIRMAN: Ms. Riley, our counsel will have a few questions to ask you.
MR. DAVIS: Good morning. Do you affirm that the answers you provided on the personal data questionnaire and statement of economic interests are true and correct?
A: I do.
Q: Do you have anything further that you'd like to add to these materials.
A: No.
Q: I do have a couple questions with your application regarding the questionnaire. Question six asks you to list each college or graduate school that you attended since high school and such and your periods of attendance and whether you graduated or left for some other reason. You attended the Orange Coast College, the Indiana Vocational Technical College and the St. Petersburg Junior College, but it doesn't tell whether you graduated from any of these institutions and it doesn't say what degree you got, if you got any and such. Would you explain?
A: I do not have a degree. I was a candidate for my associates degree at St. Petersburg Junior College before moving to this area. And unfortunately, I have been unable to transfer a lot of my credits, so I have never finished.
Q: Then, secondly, question eight, under occupations, it says, describe chronologically your employment since graduation from high school or college, as applicable. I think you submitted a resume which covered the period from 1985 forward, but it doesn't ... it says you were born in 1943, so there's a period of time between graduation from high school and 1985 that is not covered.
A: Quite frankly, I could not reconstruct that. I've held several positions in several different parts of the country and I just could not completely reconstruct it.
Q: Mrs. Riley, have you sought pledges from members of the General Assembly in violation of the no pledge rule as provided by law?
A: No, I have not.
CHAIRMAN: Any questions from the members of the ... Representative Scott?
REP. JOHN L. SCOTT, JR.: Ms. Riley, are you a native South Carolinian?
A: No, sir.
Q: How long have you been here in South Carolina?
A: Two years.
CHAIRMAN: Ms. Riley, do you have any statements you'd like to make for the record?
A: Yes, sir. I have a sincere desire to become an active part of the State of South Carolina in any way that I can. I have chosen to make this my home and I guess that's about all I have to say.
CHAIRMAN: Okay. What is your current employment?
A: I am an accountant in a distribution firm.
Q: An accountant? Anything else you would like to say?
A: No.
Q: I understand you have someone to speak on your behalf here. Do you have anyone to speak on your behalf?
A: Unfortunately, we did not get the word in properly ...
Q: I want you to know that we have that request. The rule is, you have to submit it in writing, which you did not do. So, unless the Committee, for some reason, wants to change the rules and the statute, by consent, but otherwise we can't take their statement.
A: I understand.
Q: Thank you so much.
1. Mr. Joseph B. Rosen
Home Address: Business Address:
221 Northlake Road 1717 Laurel Street
Columbia, SC 29223 P. O. Box 28
Columbia, SC 29202-0028
2. He is married to Mrs. Pamela McPeak Rosen. They have one daughter, Penny Sue Rosen.
3. EDUCATION: University of South Carolina September 1971 to December 1977, Bachelor of Science in Finance/Real Estate (Attended part-time while working at Rosen Appraisal Associates).
4. EMPLOYMENT: Rosen Appraisal Associates, July 1973 to present; South Carolina National Bank, 1971-72; Part-time employment 1968, 1969, 1970 and 1971, Moe Levys, and B.Berry's Department Store, Columbia, South Carolina; Contracted with SC Department of Highways and Public Transportation (now SCDOT) approximately seven times to prepare real estate appraisals for right-of-way acquisition in Richland, Lexington, Berkeley and Kershaw Counties between 1979 and 1995.
5. CORPORATE OFFICERSHIP & OWNERSHIP: Currently President of Rosen Appraisal Associates, a real estate appraisal firm. He owns 45% of the Corporation and will continue ownership and employment there until resigning for other services and employment.
6. PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: Member, Columbia Jewish Community Center, Member of Spring Valley Country Club, Resident member of Spring Valley Homeowners Association, Lifetime Silver Spur member of the USC Gamecock Club, Member of Tree of Life Synagogue, Member of the Capital City Club, Member of the Midlands State Constable's Association.
7. FOUR (4) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: E. Dixon Harrill, Jr., Mr. Frank E. Barron, III, Mr. Donald V. Myers, Mr. Ben T. DeBerry.
CHAIRMAN: The next candidate is Joseph B. Rosen. Mr. Rosen, please stand as you are sworn.
JOSEPH B. ROSEN, being duly sworn, states as follows:
CHAIRMAN: You'll be answering questions by counsel.
MR. DAVIS: Mr. Rosen, good morning.
A: Good morning.
Q: Real quickly, with regard to the personal data questionnaire and statement of economic interests that you submitted, do you affirm that the answers provided are true and correct?
A: Yes, sir, they are true and correct.
Q: And is there anything you'd like to add to these materials that you have submitted?
A: No, sir.
Q: And, finally, have you sought pledges from members of the General Assembly in violation of the no pledge rule as provided by law?
A: No, sir, I have not.
CHAIRMAN: Any members of the Committee have questions of Mr. Rosen?
REP. JOHN L. SCOTT: Joe, having known you for so many years ... If you are elected to the Employment Security, the nature of what you do as a business, will your time allow you to be a full-time representative of the Commission, or will you be part-time?
A: Yes, sir, I anticipate full-time. I have been working, as I am President of Rosen Appraisal Associates, with someone else to possibly take over. In addition, my father is semi-retired and would do the duties that I have been doing of operating the company. So, we would add probably additional staff to the company, but I do have less than a fifty percent ownership in the business, so we would have staff there and I would not be involved.
CHAIRMAN: Any other questions from the panel? Do you have a statement that you'd like to make for the record, Mr. Rosen?
A: I would just like to have the opportunity to serve the people of the State of South Carolina. I'm a third generation South Carolinian and my family's been here a little over a hundred years. To the best of my knowledge, nobody in my family has ever attempted to do anything other than run a business and take care of their families, and this is an opportunity that ... I appreciate the opportunity to appear in front of y'all and meeting the legislators in the upcoming months.
CHAIRMAN:: Well, it's good to meet you, too. Thank you, sir. The next candidate will be ... Many of you may not know this fellow, but he's known as "Bubba", John J. Snow. John, it's good to have you.
Mr. John J. "Bubba" Snow
Home Address:
Route 1, Box 192
Hemingway, SC 29554
1. He is married to Ms. Penelope Grainger Snow. They have three children: Penelope, Sallie, and John.
2. EDUCATION: USC, 1948; Clemson 1954, B.S. in Agronomy.
3. EMPLOYMENT: Self-employed farmer, 1956 - Present.
4. PUBLIC OFFICES HELD: November, 1976 to November, 1994, Member, SC House of Representatives.
5. CORPORATE OFFICERSHIP AND OWNERSHIP: Director, Pee Dee Farm Credit, Agricultural Lender.
6. PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: SC Farm Bureau, Wellman Country Club, American Legion, Lions Club.
7. FIVE (5) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Mr. J. Wesley Kennedy, Reverend Olyn D. Shytle, Mr. W. E. Jenkinson, III, Mr. William H. Chandler, and Mr. William W. Doar, Jr.
JOHN J. SNOW, being duly sworn, states as follows:
CHAIRMAN: Bubba, would you please answer any questions our counsel might address?
A: Yes, sir.
MR. DAVIS: Do you affirm that the answers provided on the personal data questionnaire and the statement of economic interests are true and correct?
A: I do.
Q: And do you have anything that you'd like to add to these materials?
A: No.
Q: I do have on question I'd like to ask you. On question sixteen of the statement of economic interests, it states that you must report the interest ownership of five percent or a hundred thousand dollars, and on question twelve of the personal ... you list primary occupation as an owner of a farm operation?
A: Yes.
Q: Is that interest ... does not exceed a hundred thousand dollars, is what you're saying?
A: Well, it hadn't exceeded a hundred thousand dollars in the last four or five years.
CHAIRMAN: Any questions from members of the panel?
REP. LEWIS VAUGHN: I got one. Bubba, you want to tell me what your intent is with this farm?
A: My son, who is twenty-nine years old, manages ... actually, my farm is pretty much part-time. We run a feed and cattle operation.
CHAIRMAN: Thank you, sir. Anything you'd like to say, John?
A: Well, I've had eighteen years of public service that's been most rewarding and I'd like to continue that service.
CHAIRMAN: Thank you, sir. Our last candidate will be Representative Carole Wells.
Mrs. Carole C. Wells
Home Address: Business Address:
104 Spring Valley Drive 530-D Blatt Building
Spartanburg, SC 29301 Columbia, SC 29211
1. She is married to Mr. John Eldred Wells. They have three children: John Lee Wells, Eric Todd Wells, and William Allen Wells.
2. EDUCATION: Attended Spartanburg Methodist College, Spartanburg, SC, Fall 1990 - Spring 1991, Part-time student - Night School.
3. EMPLOYMENT: 1978-1980, Real Estate Agent, Piedmont Realty; 1977-1978, Co-owner, Springfield Texaco; 1983-1987, Co-owner, Wells' Products; 1984-1985, Professional Interviewer, Department of Commerce; 1984 to approximately 10/85, Department of Commerce/US Census Bureau, Charlotte, NC; Professional Interviewer for Job Training Programs, traveled NC, SC and Tennessee.
4. PUBLIC OFFICES HELD: 11-86 to Present, Elected to SC House of Representatives.
5. MONEY SPENT FOR CANDIDACY: $24.00, Paper and Envelopes, June 1995; $54.40, Postage, June 1995.
6. PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: Appalachian Council of Governments, American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), 1995, Membership Committee; Women in Government, Washington, D.C.; National Order of Women Legislators (NOWL), 1995, Vice President, 1993-1994, Secretary, 1991-1992, Regional Director; Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce, 1990-Present, Board of Directors; Governor's Committee for Childhood Immunizations, 1995, Chair. American Red Cross, Volunteer; Spartanburg Christian Womens' Club; South Carolina PTA; First Monday Club; Republican Women's Club; STOP Drugs Now; Arts Council Advisory Board.
7. FIVE (5) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Mr. Jake Greer, Mr. Adger Earnhardt, Mr. Houston Miles, Mrs. Ann B. Ring, Ms. Constance D. Antonsen
CAROLE WELLS, being duly sworn, states as follows:
CHAIRMAN: Our counsel has some questions.
A: All right.
MR. DAVIS: Do you affirm that the answers provided on the personal data questionnaire and statement of economic interests are true and correct?
A: Yes, sir.
Q: And do you have anything that you'd like to add to these materials?
A: No, sir.
Q: Finally, have you sought pledges in violation of the no candidate rule?
A: No, sir.
CHAIRMAN: Any questions from any members of the Committee? Ms. Wells, if you have any statement you'd like to make for the record, please do so at this time.
A: Just that I have served this State for ten years now. It's been an honor to serve the people of South Carolina and I would consider it an honor to serve on the Commission. And I would be a full-time participant. Thank you.
CHAIRMAN: That concludes the screening and ...
REP. LEWIS VAUGHN: I have a question about these folks that didn't show up, we will have another executive session and screening?
CHAIRMAN: No, sir. Unless the Committee has some ... they wish to leave it open for that. I thank all of you for coming. We'll have an executive session, if you want to stay around, later on. Frank, has a statement he'd like to make for the record, our Clerk.
MR. CAGGIANO: Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee, I want to make a statement for the record. All of the candidates were given notification of the time, date and place of this hearing. Everyone was advised of it.
CHAIRMAN: We'll have a brief executive session now. If you want to stay around you may, if you want to go home, you may.
MR. JOHN E. BONAPARTE, JR.: May I ask a question before we dismiss?
CHAIRMAN: Yes, sir.
MR. JOHN E. BONAPARTE, JR.: Will we receive any follow up information based upon ...
CHAIRMAN: We are going to discuss that in just a moment. If you want to stay around, in a few minutes we'll let you know our Committee's decision is.
CHAIRMAN: The Clerk has a statement to make.
MR. CAGGIANO: The Committee wishes the record to reflect that Adrian Enzastiga, W. Harold Graves, Robert H. Joseph, Harold Langbehn, Jr. and Robert McArver all received the necessary and appropriate materials as well as schedules for the proceedings of this committee, but did not show up today and are not present, and have not been present for the screening. The Committee wishes all of the candidates to know and understand that the record of the Committee remains open until it completes its work on the screening of the candidates for the Employment Security Commission. It wishes to admonish all the candidates that they remain under oath for the purposes of any future or further screenings, should they become necessary. And to admonish the candidates that they are not to seek pledges in violation of the applicable provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 8, which is Section 8-13-930 of the 1976 Code. I have nothing further.
CHAIRMAN: Thank you. Anything else from Members of the Committee? I wish to move to adjourn this meeting, all those in favor say "Aye".
ALL: Aye.
CHAIRMAN: Thank all of you for coming.
Summary
The Committee finds the following persons qualified:
John E. Bonaparte, Jr.
C. D. Chamblee
Samuel R. Foster
J. William McLeod
Kathleen Riley
Joseph B. Rosen
John J. Snow, Jr.
Carole C. Wells
Respectfully submitted,
/s/Senator Edward E. Saleeby, Chairman
/s/Rep. Lewis R. Vaughn, Vice Chairman
/s/Senator Larry A. Martin
/s/Senator Darrell Jackson
/s/Senator John R. Russell
/s/Rep. John L. Scott, Jr.
/s/Rep. William D. Smith
/s/Rep. Daniel T. Cooper
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
TO: Candidates for Vacancies on the S.C. Employment Security Commission
FROM: Edward E. Saleeby, Chairman
Lewis R. Vaughn, Vice Chairman
DATE: November 6, 1995
RE: Employment Security Commission Screening Report
Pursuant to Chapter 19 of Title 2 of the 1976 Code of Laws, the attached Employment Security Commission Screening Report is being filed today with both Houses of the General Assembly. All candidates are advised that, for purposes of contacting members of the General Assembly pursuant to Section 8-13-930 (attached), this report will be considered as published effective 12:00 Noon, Thursday, November 9, 1995.
If there are any questions regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration.
Document No. 1840
Promulgated By Commission on Higher Education
Student and Institution Assistance
Received By Speaker September 28, 1995
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 8, 1996
Document No. 1876
Promulgated By South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
Sex Offender Registry
Received By Speaker October 10, 1995
Referred to House Committee on Judiciary
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 8, 1996
Document No. 1878
Promulgated By Department of Transportation
Spacing Limitations for Outdoor Advertising Signs
Received By Speaker August 15, 1995
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 8, 1996
Document No. 1879
Promulgated By Department of Natural Resources
Alligators - Nongame Wildlife
Received By Speaker January 3, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 8, 1996
Document No. 1883
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Underground Storage Tank Control Regulations
Received By Speaker August 24, 1995
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 8, 1996
Document No. 1892
Promulgated By Budget and Control Board
The Repeal of R. 19-440 Installment Purchase Program
Received By Speaker January 4, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 8, 1996
Document No. 1894
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Repeal of Certain Environmental Quality Control Regulations
Received By Speaker December 5, 1995
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 8, 1996
On motion of Rep. QUINN, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted.
April 11, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Quinn:
Carolinas Associated General Contractors would like to host a reception for the members of the General Assembly and staff on January 23, 1996, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Adams Mark Hotel in Columbia.
Sincerely,
Stephen P. Gennett
Executive Vice-President
April 25, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Quinn:
The South Carolina Cable Television Association would like to request your permission to again host a Legislative Reception in 1996. We have tentatively scheduled this event for Wednesday, January 31, from 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. at the Capital City Club.
It would be most appreciated if you would check the official House Calendar for the evening of January 31 and assuming it is open, officially place our reception on your Calendar.
Chairman Quinn, we look forward to hearing from you and to personally greeting you, members of the House and their staffs at our reception next year.
Sincerely,
Nancy Horne
Executive Director
June 16, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Quinn:
The National Guard Association of South Carolina extends a most cordial invitation to the members of the House of Representatives to our Seventeenth Annual Legislative Appreciation Reception on Tuesday, January 16, 1996, at the National Guard Armory, 1225 Bluff Road, Columbia, S.C., from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Please present this invitation to the House Invitations Committee for their consideration.
As always, the National Guard Association is looking forward with a great deal of pleasure to hosting the members of the General Assembly.
Sincerely,
J. Edward Hall
COL, SCARNG
Executive Director
August 18, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Quinn:
The South Carolina Association of Christian Schools would like to invite the members of the House to attend our sixteenth annual Legislators' Breakfast. The breakfast will be on Wednesday, January 31, 1996, from 7:45 - 8:45 A.M. at the Holiday Inn City Center just across from the Coliseum. We have appreciated the excellent participation we have received through the years and we look forward to hosting this exciting event again in 1996.
It is my understanding that this date is being held open pending your receipt of my letter and that the Senate will be notified by your office as well. Please let me know if I need to follow up with an additional letter to the Senate.
We would like to ask that this invitation be made part of the official Calendar. If approved, individual invitations will be sent out from this office. Our member schools will also be contacting their particular legislators to let them know of the event.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely in Christ,
Reece Yandle
Executive Director
September 7, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Quinn:
Pursuant to our recent telephone conversation with your office, we are confirming the following.
The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina in accordance with information given by your office will be hosting the entire General Assembly with a luncheon to be held in Room 208 of the Blatt Building Wednesday, January 17, 1996, between 12:00 Noon and 2:00 P.M. This will be a buffet luncheon.
We shall be glad to cooperate with your office in any additional manner, doing whatever necessary to finalize arrangements for the January 17, 1996, event.
With kindest personal regards and sincere best wishes, I am
Cordially,
Donald C. Capps
President
September 11, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Quinn:
The South Carolina Optometric Association wishes to host a Legislative Appreciation Reception Wednesday, January 17, 1996, from 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. at the Embassy Suites Hotel. The reception will feature food, beverages and live entertainment for the members of the South Carolina General Assembly and other officers of state government.
I understand you have already marked this date on the legislative Calendar. However, should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at the South Carolina Optometric Association office, 799-6721.
Sincerely,
Claire L. Haltiwanger
Executive Director
November 14, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Quinn:
On January 17, 1996, Ravi Zacharias will be speaking at the statewide "Spirit of '96" leadership breakfast. The breakfast will be held at 7:00 A.M. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Columbia.
It is our hope that the members of the South Carolina State Representatives, their spouses and staff will accept this letter as an invitation to attend. We ask to be placed on the House Calendar.
Ravi Zacharias has spoken in over fifty countries, including Colombia, Jordan, New Zealand and Vietnam, and at universities such as Harvard, Princeton and Bangkok's Ramkamhaeng, the largest university in the world. He has addressed writers of the peace accord in South Africa and military officers at the Lenin Military Academy and the Center for Geopolitical Strategy in Moscow. His brilliant mind and passionate heart make him one of the most challenging defenders of faith in this generation.
Thank you very much for your time, your prayers and hopefully your participation in this venture.
Sincerely,
Tom Campbell
Co-chairman, Spirit of '96
November 15, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Quinn:
The South Carolina AFL-CIO would like to invite the Members of the House to a reception on Tuesday, January 30, 1996.
The reception will be held at The Town House, 1615 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C., from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Jerry McDaniel
Secretary-Treasurer
November 16, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Quinn:
On behalf of the South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology, it is my high honor and personal privilege to extend our invitation to all the members of the General Assembly and elected officials to attend our Legislative Reception on Wednesday, January 31, 1996, at The Capital City Club, AT&T Building, 25th Floor, Columbia, from the hours of 12:00 Noon to 2:30 P.M.
Please advise us as to the appropriate disclosure protocols for this event.
With kindest regards and best wishes, we remain
Very truly yours,
D. Parker Stokes, M.D.
President
November 21, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Quinn:
The South Carolina Bankers Association will host its annual reception for the General Assembly on Tuesday, January 9, 1996, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Adam's Mark Hotel, 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, S.C. We would like to cordially invite the members of the House to attend this function.
I would appreciate your reserving this date on the House Calendar and notifying me upon confirmation of this date. Should you need additional information, please contact me at 779-0850.
Sincerely yours,
E. Anne Gillespie
November 26, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Quinn:
This letter is a follow up to the verbal request to Ms. Collette Murray Swann, Executive Secretary, Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee, by Bill Manley, Vice President and Legislative Chairman of the South Carolina Federation For Older Americans.
The South Carolina Federation For Older Americans invites all members of the S.C. House of Representatives to attend the 1996 Seniors Legislative Luncheon, 12:30 P.M., January 24, 1996, at the new Capital Senior Center, Maxcy Gregg Park, Blossom and Pickens Streets, Columbia, S.C.
Respectfully,
Bill Manley
South Carolina Federation For Older Americans
November 27, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Quinn:
The South Carolina Association of Tourism Regions (SCATR) would like to invite all Members of the House and their staff to a drop-in breakfast. This breakfast will be held Wednesday, January 24, 1996, from 8:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. at the Capital City Club located on Gervais Street in the AT&T building.
This breakfast will give the tourism regions an opportunity to share with the House our ongoing promotional and advertising efforts which result in an increase of the economic impact of tourism in our State.
We look forward to seeing you on the 24th.
Sincerely,
Fran W. Burr
Chairman, Legislative Committee
December 15, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Quinn:
This letter is to confirm scheduling of the South Carolina Association of Council on Aging Director's annual "Welcome Back Breakfast" for South Carolina Legislators, Wednesday morning, January 10, 1996. The Breakfast will be a buffet from 8:00 A.M. until 8:45 A.M. and will be held at the Ramada Town House, 1615 Gervais Street, Columbia.
Our contact person in Columbia for this event is Betsy Fuller, Council on Aging of the Midlands, phone 252-7734.
Very truly yours,
Tom Reece
President
December 15, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Quinn:
The South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers and the Consulting Engineers of South Carolina were pleased to honor the members of the South Carolina General Assembly on the evening of January 11, 1995, with a reception held at the Columbia Museum of Art from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
This event was a pleasant affair and an excellent way to begin the legislative session for the legislators as well as the members of the two engineering societies. For this reason, we would like to request the date of Wednesday, January 10, 1996, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on next year's legislative Calendar. Please consider this letter as the request for that date and notify this office whether or not it is acceptable.
Thank you for the opportunity the Invitations Committee affords the professional societies and the general public for meeting with the Senators and Representatives to express their concerns.
Sincerely,
Jean C. Davis
Administrative Assistant
June 29, 1995
The Honorable David H. Wilkins
Speaker of the House
State House
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
I am returning H. 3362, R. 211, the 1995-96 Appropriations Act, with vetoes.
In my State of the State address earlier this year, I asked cabinet agencies, with the exceptions of the departments of Juvenile Justice and Corrections, to reduce their base budget by five percent over two years. I also urged the legislature to reduce non-cabinet agencies by five percent as well, with the exception of the Department of Education.
The legislature agreed with my goal of reducing cabinet agencies by five percent and chose to make reductions over one fiscal year. For these cabinet agencies, there is little or no additional recurring money, resulting in little or no net increase. The legislature made an additional exception by limiting the State Law Enforcement Division to a 2.5% reduction.
While the legislature also reduced some non-cabinet agencies, several agencies experienced questionable growth in their budgets. Some agencies, despite a base reduction, gained recurring dollars that offset base reductions. Some agencies whose base was not reduced received a significant increase in their base funding. These agency budgets warranted a closer examination and I have addressed their spending and base budgets with the vetoes below.
The reductions I have taken through my vetoes reflect our commitment to education and health care. Therefore, l have not reduced the base budgets of the Colleges and Universities, Higher Education Tuition Grants, School for the Deaf and Blind, John de la Howe, nor Wil Lou Gray.
While the Departments of Health and Environmental Control, Mental Health, and Disabilities and Special Needs were reduced to a degree, the additional reductions reflected in my vetoes will have little or no impact on service delivery. I am confident that directors of these agencies will act responsibly, as cabinet directors have done, to set priorities to eliminate waste and duplication.
Each year sees government grow with few serious efforts to stem spending. We can be proud that the reductions made by the General Assembly and the vetoes listed below allowed us to cut the base budget by $55 million while returning $215 million to the taxpayers and funding our stated priorities of education and health care.
Except where noted below in italics, I do not intend to eliminate the program or activity included on a particular line item and will support agency budget realignments and transfers as necessary to accomplish these changes.
Veto 1 Part IA, Section 3A, Senate, page 1, line 19, Other Personal Service, $30,000
Veto 2 Part IA, Section 3A, Senate, page 1, line 20, Taxable Subsistence, $70,000
Veto 3 Part IA, Section 3A, Senate, page 1, line 21, Temporary Help, $204,783
Veto 4 Part IA, Section 3A, Senate, page 1, line 27, Interim Expense, $5,600
Veto 5 Part IA, Section 3A, Senate, page 1, line 29, Official Expense of Pres. of Senate, $3,500
Veto 6 Part IA, Section 3A, Senate, page 1, line 31, Med. Supplies and Equipment, $1,269
Veto 7 Part IA, Section 3A, Senate, page 1, line 41, Joint Committees, $330,208
Veto 8 Part IA, Section 3A, Senate, page 2, line 1, Other Personal Service, $3,200
Veto 9 Part lA, Section 3A, Senate, page 2, line 5, Admin. Joint Committees, $116,142
Veto 10 Part IA, Section 3B, House, page 7, line 34, Unclass. Leg. Miscel., $33,000
Veto 11 Part IA, Section 3B, House, page 7, line 42, Unclass. Leg. Miscel., $90,000
Veto 12 Part IA, Section 3B, House, page 8, line 31, Subsistence, $500,454
Veto 13 Part IA, Section 4A, Judicial, page 17, line 40, Admin. Fund, $589,628
Veto 14 Part IA, Section 4A, Judicial, page 17, line 38, Other Operating, $880,000
Veto 15 Part IA, Section 4B, Sentencing Guidelines, page 23, line 7, Other Operating, $198
Veto 16 Part IA, Section 4B, Sentencing Guidelines, page 23, line 10, Other Operating, $12,878
Veto 17 Part IA, Section 6C, Governor's Office, page 29, line 30, Veteran's Cemetery, $67,500
Veto 18 Part IA, Section 9, Comptroller General, page 34, line 21, Other Operating, $20,500
Veto 19 Part IA, Section 9, Comptroller General, page 34, line 43, Other Operating, $133,340
Veto 20 Part IA, Section 10, Treasurer, page 37, line 9, Computer Upgrades, $65, 950
Veto 21 Part IA, Section 12, Prosecution Coordination, page 40, line 7, Unclass. Positions, $463,311
Veto 22 Part IA, Section 12, Prosecution Coordination, page 40, line 20, Other Operating Expenses, $150,742
Veto 23 Part IA, Section 13, Appellate Defense, page 41, line 3, Chief Attorney, $55,078
Veto 24 Part IA, Section 14, Indigent Defense, page 42, line 16, Adm. Asst., $18,626
Veto 25 Part IA, Section 14, Indigent Defense, page 42, line 18, Clerical Specialist, $12,582
Veto 26 Part IA, Section 14, Indigent Defense, page 42, line 36, Employer Contributions, $24,828
Veto 27 Part IA, Section 16, Election Commission, page 49, line 10, Personal Services, $62,604
Veto 28 Part IA, Section 16, Election Commission, page 49, line 14, Operating Expenses, $7,615
Veto 29 Part IA, Section 17B, Budget and Control Board, page 65, line 9, B&C BD Grant Program Fund, $6,588,619
I will recommend that the full amount of this line be replaced with supplemental funds.
Veto 30 Part IA, Section 17C, Budget and Control Board, page 67, line 32, SC Leadership, $101,025
Veto 31 Part IA, Section 18A, Commission on Higher Education, page 79, line 23, SREB Fees and Assessment, $141,750
Veto 32 Part IA, Section 18A, Commission on Higher Education, page 79, line 24, SREB Small Grants, $5,000
Veto 33 Part IA, Section 18A, Commission on Higher Education, page 79, line 41, Other Operating Expenses, $18,340
Veto 34 Part IA, Section 18A, Commission on Higher Education, page 81, line 6, Other Personal Service, $480
Veto 35 Part IA, Section 19, Department of Education, page 154, line 7, Other Personal Service, $9,000
Veto 36 Part IA, Section 19, Department of Education, page 155, line 13, Other Operating Expenses, $52,871
Veto 37 Part IA, Section 19, Department of Education, page 155, line 30, Other Operating Expenses, $143,913
Veto 38 Part IA, Section 19, Department of Education, page 156, line 13, Other Personal Service, $2,000
Veto 39 Part IA, Section 20, Educational Television, page 168, line 3, General Manager, $100,901
Veto 40 Part IA, Section 20, Educational Television, page 168, line 7, Unclass. Positions, $83,195
Veto 41 Part IA, Section 20, Educational Television, page 168, line 9, Other Personal Service, $1,290
Veto 42 Part IA, Section 20, Educational Television, page 168, line 26, Other Operating Expenses, $55,830
Veto 43 Part IA, Section 22, Vocational Rehabilitation, page 173, line 3, Commissioners Salaries, $84,257
Veto 44 Part IA, Section 22, Vocational Rehabilitation, page 173, line 7, Unclass. Positions, $71,668
Veto 45 Part IA, Section 22, Vocational Rehabilitation, page 173, line 9, Other Personal Service, $1,820
Veto 46 Part IA, Section 22, Vocational Rehabilitation, page 173, line 36, Class. Position, $53,245
Veto 47 Part IA, Section 22, Vocational Rehabilitation, page 173, line 43, Other Operating-Case Services, $115,000
Veto 48 Part IA, Section 26, State Library, page 183, line 3, Director, $63,971
Veto 49 Part IA, Section 26, State Library, page 183, line 5, Classified Positions, $209,870
Veto 50 Part IA, Section 26, State Library, page 183, line 7, Unclass. Positions, $59,954
Veto 51 Part IA, Section 27, Arts Commission, page 185, line 3, Director, $60,867
Veto 52 Part IA, Section 27, Arts Commission, page 185, line 7, Other Personal Service, $33,067
Veto 53 Part IA, Section 27, Arts Commission, page 185, line 19, Other Personal Service, $43,545
Veto 54 Part IA, Section 27, Arts Commission, page 185, line 27, IPP - Note, $44,619
Veto 55 Part IA, Section 28, Museum Commission, page 188, line 7, Other Operating, $16,461
Veto 56 Part IA, Section 28, Museum Commission, page 188, line 19, Other Operating, $39,331
Veto 57 Part IA, Section 28, Museum Commission, page 188, line 42, Other Operating, $5,768
Veto 58 Part IA, Section 28. Museum Commission, page 187, line 23, Permanent Improvement, $28,760
Veto 59 Part IA, Section 28, Museum Commission, page 187, line 38, Other Operating, $76,496
Veto 60 Part IA, Section 29, Health and Human Services Finance Commission, page 193, line 18, Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, $100,000
Veto 61 Part IA, Section 30, Department of Health and Environmental Control, page 195, line 13, Other Operating, $1,731,467
Veto 62 Part IA, Section 30, Department of Health and Environmental Control, page 202, line 3, Other Operating, $44,703
Veto 63 Part IA, Section 30, Department of Health and Environmental Control, page 202, line 15, Other Operating, $260,662
Veto 64 Part IA, Section 30, Department of Health and Environmental Control, page 203, line 13, Other Operating, $152,513
Veto 65 Part IA, Section 31, Department of Mental Health, page 206, line 3, Other Personal Service, $61,495
Veto 66 Part IA, Section 31, Department of Mental Health, page 205, line 12, Other Operating, $1,423,347
Veto 67 Part IA, Section 31, Department of Mental Health, page 206, line 8, Project Stride, $46,416
Veto 68 Part IA, Section 31, Department of Mental Health, page 207, line 9, Total Case Svc/Pub. Asst, $15,167
Veto 69 Part IA, Section 31, Department of Mental Health, page 207, line 24, Other Operating, $775,418
Veto 70 Part IA, Section 32, Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, page 210, line 8, Other Operating Expenses, $756,282
Veto 71 Part IA, Section 32, Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, page 210, line 10, Public Asst. Case Services, $464,262
Veto 72 Part IA, Section 32, Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, page 210, line 30, Case Services, $6,000
Veto 73 Part IA, Section 32, Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, page 211, line 3, Other Operating Expenses, $2,569,758
Veto 74 Part IA, Section 32, Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, page 211, line 33, Other Operating Expenses, $474,914
Veto 75 Part IA, Section 44, Forestry Commission, page 254, line 10, Field Trial and Recreation Area, $50,000
Veto 76 Part IA, Section 46, Clemson-PSA, page 260, line 11, Classified Positions (Other Operating), $3,383,973
Veto 77 Part IA, Section 47, Natural Resources, page 265, line 39, Other Operating, $1,321,256
Veto 78 Part IA, Section 47, Natural Resources, page 266, line 9, Planner IV, $90,000
Veto 79 Part IA, Section 47, Natural Resources, page 264, line 4, Other Operating, $243,602
Veto 80 Part IA. Section 47, Natural Resources, page 267, line 12, State Geologist, $50,000
Veto 81 Part IA, Section 47, Natural Resources, page 265, line 32, Environmental Planner. $45,000
Veto 82 Part IA. Section 55, Workers' Compensation Commission, page 285, line 12, Other Operating, $199,814
Veto 83 Part IA, Section 55, Workers' Compensation Commission, page 286, line 13, Commission Other Operating, $10,649
Veto 84 Part IA, Section 55, Workers' Compensation Commission, page 286, line 10, Other Personal Services, $1,000
Veto 85 Part IA, Section 55, Workers' Compensation Commission, page 286, line 23, Other Personal Services, $1,000
Veto 86 Part IA, Section 59, Department of Insurance, page 292, line 25, Classified Positions, $269,626
Veto 87 Part IA, Section 61, Consumer Affairs, page 296, line 30, Classified Positions, $207,533
Veto 88 Part IB, Section 18A.23, page 366, Commission on Higher Education: Higher Education Study
I am vetoing this proviso because similar language exists in S.365, R.210 the Higher Education restructuring legislation. I have signed this legislation into law.
Veto 89 Part IB, Section 20.8, page 388, Educational Television Commission: Long Distance Learning
I am vetoing this proviso because it allows ETV to use designated public education funds for transition and equipment expenses. The Commission requested and was granted the use of the Long Distance Learning funds for transition expenses in FY 1994-95. It was not intended for these funds to be used in this manner indefinitely.
Veto 90 Part IB, Section 30.21, pages 401-402, Department of Health and Environmental Control: Environmental Fees
I am vetoing this proviso, and its funding, in order to allow permanent legislation and regulations and funding as provided in permanent legislation, to take effect.
Veto 91 Part IB, Section 30.39, page 409, DHEC: Family Planning
I am vetoing this proviso because it limits the Department's authority by dictating minimum funding of family planning efforts without consultation with the DHEC Board, which has the authority to identify and implement effective family planning initiatives.
Veto 92 Part IB, Section 42.2, page 422, Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon: Expansion of Electronic Monitoring
I am vetoing this proviso and urging the criminal justice community to develop comprehensive research to determine if electronic monitoring is a viable alternative to incarceration in South Carolina's system.
Veto 93 Part IB, Section 62.2, page 433, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Contract Investigators
I am vetoing this proviso because the Government Restructuring Act of 1993 extended this authority to the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
Veto 94 Part IB, Section 72.24, page 477, General and Temporary: Contracts with Private Individuals
I am vetoing this proviso because it unfairly restricts state retirees from contractual work with the state. Because these individuals are considered contract employees and not paying into the SC Retirement System, there should be no penalty imposed.
Veto 95 Part II, Section 27, pages 11-27 and 11-28, Additional Dealer License Plates
I am vetoing this Section because it is already accomplished in current law.
Veto 96 Part II, Section 48, Item (C), page 11-37, Soft Drink Tax Phase Out
I am vetoing item (C) which creates a special Joint Committee to review exemptions of all sales, use, and excise taxes imposed under Title 12 of the 1976 Code. Members of Senate and House standing committees on finance can conduct research and study issues at considerably less cost to taxpayers than the creation of another level of bureaucracy.
Veto 97 Part II, Section 67, Items (B), (C)(1), (E), (F), and (H), pages 11-56 through 11-61, Video Poker
I am vetoing Item (B) which provides for licensing of "Video Slot Machines"; Item (C) (1) which increases the biennial license fees; Item (E) which allows for eight machines, eliminates minimum gross proceeds and extends video poker operation until 2:00 AM Sundays; Item (F) which repeals limited cash pay-outs; and, Item (H) which permits counties to impose a business license tax on gross income in addition to the license fee.
Veto 98 Part II, Section 74, pages 11-69 and 11-70, Circuit Solicitor Salary Increase
I am vetoing this Section because it represents a special pay increase for a specific group of state employees. This group will still receive the regular base pay and compression increases as all other state employees.
Veto 99 Part II, Section 86, pages 11-79-11-80, Restricted Delivery of Tax Notices
I am vetoing this Section because it is an unfunded mandate which changes the type of notice from certified to restricted mail, costing counties substantially more to deliver delinquent tax notices.
Veto 100 Part II, Section 90, pages 11-83 and 11-84, Infectious Waste Contingency Fund Cap
I am vetoing this Section because it would lower the cap on the Infectious Waste Contingency Fund and therefore reduce the fund's annual deposit from fees. While the current cap may seem unrealistically high, a cap of $300,000 is too low and could leave an inadequate amount in the fund for environmental clean-up.
Veto 101 Part II, Section 98, pages 11-88 and 11-89, Special License Plates for Mayors
I am vetoing this Section because of the growing number of custom license plates (there are 225 different South Carolina license plates) and the fiscal impact on the state's general fund. I have instructed the Department of Revenue and Taxation to review the cost of providing custom plates and make recommendations.
Veto 102 Section 114, pages 11-98 through ll-99, Expansion of Membership of Joint Bond Review Committee for purposes related to Property of the Medical University
I am vetoing this proviso because it is unconstitutional special legislation. Article III, Section 34 of the SC Constitution prohibits the enactment of a special law where a general law can be made applicable. In addition, I believe there are adequate safeguards in place to approve the sale or disposition of real or personal property of all state agencies.
Veto 103 Section 117, pages 11-101 through 11-105, Health and Human Services Finance Commission, Community Based Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
I am vetoing this Section because it duplicates services already provided through the Department of Health and Environmental Control and creates a committee whose mission may duplicate that of the DHEC Board.
For these reasons, I veto these items.
Sincerely,
David M. Beasley
The SPEAKER ordered the veto printed in the Journal.
June 29, 1995
The Honorable David H. Wilkins
Speaker of the House
State House
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
I am returning H. 3363, R. 212, appropriations from the Capital Reserve Fund, with vetoes.
Veto 1 Section 1, page 2, item (18), Administrative Law Judges, Training, $10,775
This item is travel and tuition money for an out-of-state training program. While the training program at the National Judicial Center in Reno, Nevada may be quite useful, emphasis needs to be placed on reducing travel when possible.
Veto 2 Section 1, page 2, item (19), Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Cemetery, $220,000.
I am vetoing this item since adequate burial space is available to South Carolina veterans. The eastern portion of the state is well represented by cemeteries in Florence and Beaufort. Space in the Florence cemetery will be available well into the next century and I would be more disposed to spend funds on other needs of veterans.
For these reasons, l veto these items.
Sincerely,
David M. Beasley
The SPEAKER ordered the veto printed in the Journal.
June 29, 1995
The Honorable David H. Wilkins
Speaker of the House
State House
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
I am returning H. 3690. R. 218, the 1995 Supplemental Appropriations Act, with vetoes.
Veto 1 Section 2, page 3, item (9), Commission on Higher Education - Phase in of Base Reduction, $98,220
I am vetoing this item because it conflicts with my veto in the general appropriations veto message reducing the agency's base budget.
Veto 2 Section 2, page 3, item (23), Probation, Parole and Pardon - Electronic Monitoring, $1,000,000
I am vetoing this item and urging the criminal justice community to develop comprehensive research to determine if electronic monitoring is a viable alternative to incarceration in South Carolina's system.
Veto 3 Section 2, page 3-4, item (26), Department of Natural Resources, Land Resources-Operating Expenses, Insurance, $150,000
I am vetoing this item in order to fund other priorities needed within the department. The agency can use existing resources for this item.
Veto 4 Section 2, page 4, item (29), USC-Columbia, African-American Studies, $200,000
I am vetoing this item because I believe if the University wants this program funded it should reflect that as a priority in either its budget request or in its internal use of formula funds. Among several items, I have chosen to support within the budget significant assistance to African-American students in the form of the African-American Loan Program and the South Carolina Alliance for Minority Participation, both programs that assist African-American students entering the teaching field in critical need areas such as science and math.
Veto 5 Section 2, page 4, item (30), USC-Columbia, Law School Library, $330,000
I am vetoing this item because I believe if the University wants this program funded it should reflect that as a priority in either its budget request or in its internal use of formula funds.
Veto 6 Section 2, page 4, item (42), Department of Natural Resources, Computer Mapping System, $205,000
I am vetoing this item in order to fund other priorities needed within the department. I believe the state's Geographic Information System capabilities bear closer scrutiny in order to promote better coordination and more efficient use of the system's resources.
Veto 7 Section 2, page 4, item (43), Department of Natural Resources, Dennis Wildlife Center Maintenance, $300,000
I am vetoing this item in order to fund other priorities needed within the department.
Veto 8 Section 2, page 4, item (45), Department of Natural Resources, Communications-Map Education Program and Equipment Replacement, $100,000
I am vetoing this item because this program should be funded from each department's existing resources.
Veto 9 Section 2, page 6, item (74), Governor's Office-OEPP, Legal Services Program, $50,000
I am vetoing this item because I am concerned with the increasing number of private organizations funded with state funds. Indications are that Congress will probably reduce or eliminate the.program.
Veto 10 Section 2, page 7, item (78), State Law Enforcement Division, DNA Program: Freezer and Implementation, $100,000
I am vetoing this item since the amount allocated is insufficient to fully implement the program. The DNA databank legislation was adopted as enabling legislation and to fully fund the program would require substantially more than is allocated here. This would represent a new program that would require SLED to operate an inadequately funded program.
For these reasons, l veto these items.
Sincerely,
David M. Beasley
The SPEAKER ordered the veto printed in the Journal.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4311 -- Reps. J. Brown, Harvin, Lloyd, Anderson, Byrd, T. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Breeland, J. Hines, Inabinett and Cave: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 28 SO AS TO ENACT THE CRIMINALLY INSANE DEFENDANT ACT TO PROVIDE PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS IN THE PROSECUTION OF THESE DEFENDANTS, AND TO REQUIRE ADEQUATE CARE AND INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT FOR THESE DEFENDANTS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4312 -- Rep. Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2205, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST COMMITTING A STATUS OFFENDER TO THE CUSTODY OF A CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION OR SECURE EVALUATION CENTER OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH COMMITMENT MAY BE MADE FOR A DETERMINATE PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-FIVE DAYS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4313 -- Reps. Fulmer, Littlejohn, Inabinett, Hutson, Cain, Vaughn and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-122-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITADEL TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS FOR STUDENT HOUSING, FACULTY HOUSING, AND AUXILIARY FACILITIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THESE REVENUE BONDS AUTHORIZED TO BE OUTSTANDING AT ANY TIME FROM TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS TO THIRTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4314 -- Reps. Govan, Inabinett, Meacham and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 73 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR ORGAN TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4315 -- Reps. Herdklotz, Wilkes, Davenport, Young-Brickell, Cromer, Wilder, Vaughn, Bailey, Allison, Robinson, Stuart, Harvin, Keyserling, Sandifer, Quinn, Walker, Inabinett, Haskins, Cain, Harrison, Fulmer, Witherspoon, Klauber, Law, Simrill, Delleney, Seithel, Gamble, Cave, Richardson, Meacham and Easterday: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE PERFORMANCE AUDIT STEERING COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF STATE GOVERNMENT FROM JUNE 30, 1996, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1997; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE; TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DUTIES, TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL ACCOUNT AND APPROPRIATE TWO MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE UNOBLIGATED 1994-95 GENERAL FUND SURPLUS FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE COMMITTEE, AND TO EXEMPT LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES FROM THE PERFORMANCE AUDIT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4316 -- Rep. Kirsh, Keyserling, Cain, Vaughn, Simrill and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-23-45 SO AS TO REQUIRE A DRUG DISPENSED BY FILLING OR REFILLING A WRITTEN OR ORAL PRESCRIPTION TO HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE ON THE LABEL.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 4317 -- Reps. Kirsh, Inabinett, Keyserling, Cain, Vaughn, Simrill and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE, CONFISCATION, AND DISPOSITION OF VEHICLES SEIZED FROM PERSONS CONVICTED OF DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED DRIVER'S LICENSE OR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR DRUGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FORFEITURE HEARING TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN THREE MONTHS FROM THE DATE THE FORFEITURE ACTION IS COMMENCED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4318 -- Reps. Kirsh and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-752 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A FAMILY MEMBER FROM BEING SUBJECT TO THE OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR SUPERVISION OR MANAGEMENT OF A FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE, AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4319 -- Reps. Kirsh, Inabinett, Simrill and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2957 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE REVOCATION FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF ONE YEAR OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON WHO IS LESS THAN TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE AND WHO IS CONVICTED OF AN OFFENSE CONTAINED IN SECTION 56-5-2930 OR SECTION 56-5-2945.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4320 -- Reps. Kirsh, Cain, Witherspoon, Wilder, Simrill, Richardson and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES BY ADDING CHAPTER 34 SO AS TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE RECOVERY OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN CIVIL ACTIONS, INCLUDING A LIMIT ON THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHICH MAY BE AWARDED, THE MANNER IN WHICH PUNITIVE DAMAGES MUST BE STATED AND PLED, THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRIER OF FACT AND THE COURT IN REGARD TO PUNITIVE DAMAGES, AND THE AWARDING OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN DEFENSE OF FRIVOLOUS OR MALICIOUS PUNITIVE DAMAGE CLAIMS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 15-33-135 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO PUNITIVE DAMAGES AND THE BURDEN OF PROOF.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4321 -- Reps. Kirsh, Littlejohn, Keyserling, Simrill and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR JURY SERVICE IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT AND THE NUMBER OF TIMES A PERSON MAY SERVE ON A JURY THEREIN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON SHALL SERVE ON A JURY IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT MORE THAN ONCE EVERY THREE CALENDAR YEARS RATHER THAN ONCE EVERY THREE MONTHS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4322 -- Reps. Kirsh, Inabinett, Keyserling, Cain, Seithel and Cave: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FOOD WHICH MAY BE PURCHASED LAWFULLY WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4323 -- Reps. Knotts, Kinon, Lanford, Littlejohn, Keyserling, Haskins, Vaughn, Riser, Law and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IS SEVENTY MILES AN HOUR; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-5-1510, RELATING TO THE STATE'S FIFTY-FIVE MILE AN HOUR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT AND FEDERAL LAWS THAT PERMIT THE STATE TO SET SPEED LIMITS GREATER THAN FIFTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4324 -- Reps. Meacham, Littlejohn, Walker, Allison, Simrill and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICER AND TO REQUIRE RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS TO BE IN PROXIMATE CONTACT WITH CERTIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 4325 -- Reps. Richardson and Cain: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-9-313 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A BIENNIAL ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION BEER AND WINE PERMIT AT A FEE OF EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR ESTABLISHMENTS LOCATED IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE SUNDAY SALES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS ARE AUTHORIZED.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4326 -- Reps. Waldrop, Inabinett, Keyserling, Bailey, Simrill, Seithel and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-273 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HEALTH BENEFIT POLICY OF INSURANCE MAY NOT REQUIRE AS A CONDITION TO THE COVERAGE OF DERMATOLOGICAL SERVICES THAT AN ENROLLEE, SUBSCRIBER, OR INSURED FIRST OBTAIN A REFERRAL FROM A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4327 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Littlejohn, Walker, Cain, Vaughn and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-37-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON BRINGING OR DEFENDING A CIVIL ACTION IN TORT MUST PAY THE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS OF THE PREVAILING PARTY IN AN AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE COURT, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4328 -- Reps. J. Young, Littlejohn, Inabinett, Haskins, D. Smith, Klauber, Riser, Law, Sandifer, Simrill, Limbaugh and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PETIT AND GRAND LARCENY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE THEFT OF A FIREARM IS GRAND LARCENY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4329 -- Rep. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Lanford, Inabinett, Keyserling, Hutson, Cain, Shissias, T. Brown, J. Brown, Harvin, Carnell, Rogers, Scott, Meacham and Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CENTER OF HEALTH POLICY, INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO EVALUATE AND STUDY OPTIONS FOR CONSUMER FINANCING OF LONG-TERM CARE AND TO REPORT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 4330 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Lanford, Sandifer, Inabinett, Hutson, Cain, Shissias, T. Brown, J. Brown, Jennings, Harvin, Carnell, Rogers and Scott: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HEALTH CARE PLANNING AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, THE DIVISION ON AGING, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF INMIGRATION ON HEALTH CARE COSTS AND OTHER AGING NETWORK SERVICES AND TAX POLICIES RELATIVE TO INMIGRANTS AND TO SUBMIT A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 1, 1997.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4331 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Inabinett, Cain, Shissias, T. Brown, J. Brown, Harvin, Carnell, Rogers, Scott, Cave and Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DIVISION ON AGING, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA AREA AGENCIES ON AGING TO EXPLORE INTEGRATING TOPICS RELATING TO AGING INTO CURRENT PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND TO PROMOTE VOLUNTEERISM WITHIN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4332 -- Reps. Sharpe, Sandifer and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-423 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE USE OF APPROVED BYCATCH REDUCTION DEVICES IN SHRIMP TRAWLS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 4333 -- Reps. Sharpe, Inabinett and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-665, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT OF SHRIMP AUTHORIZED TO BE TAKEN OVER BAIT, SO AS TO IMPOSE CATCH AND POSSESSION LIMITS ON SHRIMP, AND TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS INCLUDING THE FORFEITURE OF SPECIFIED PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 4334 -- Reps. Sharpe, Sandifer, Inabinett and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-800 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES FOR THE TAKING OF EELS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 4335 -- Reps. Sharpe, Seithel, Sandifer and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-357 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES FOR IMPORTATION OF SHELLFISH.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 4336 -- Reps. T. Brown, Clyburn, Jennings, J. Brown, Wilder, Townsend, Allison, J. Young, Lloyd, Harvin, Breeland, Wells, Canty, Cobb-Hunter, Kennedy, Govan, Cave and Hutson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-456 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN EMPLOYEE UP TO EIGHT HOURS OF PAID LEAVE EACH YEAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTENDING CERTAIN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL CONFERENCES OR ACTIVITIES DURING THE EMPLOYEE'S WORK HOURS, TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE WITH THE CONSENT OF HIS EMPLOYER MAY BE GRANTED UP TO TWELVE HOURS OF PAID LEAVE EACH YEAR DURING THE EMPLOYEE'S WORK HOURS TO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN VOLUNTEER TEACHING ACTIVITIES IN SUCH SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE EMPLOYERS OF THESE EMPLOYEES ARE ENTITLED TO STATE INCOME OR PREMIUM TAX CREDITS FOR THESE ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4337 -- Reps. Lanford, Inabinett, Vaughn, Kirsh and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE OFFICE OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE WHO MUST USE THE PETITION METHOD TO GET ON THE BALLOT ARE ONLY REQUIRED TO USE THIS PETITION METHOD ONCE AND THEREAFTER MAY GET ON THE BALLOT FOR ELECTION TO THIS OFFICE BY FILING A DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY, AND TO REQUIRE A FILING FEE TO BE PAID WITH THE DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4338 -- Reps. Sharpe, Witherspoon, Riser and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, AND SECTION 50-11-390, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WITH RESPECT TO GAME ZONES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SUNDAY HUNTING ON PRIVATE LAND IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4 UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 4339 -- Reps. Sharpe, J. Harris and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR TAKING ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PURSUIT OF DEER WITH DOGS EXCEPT ON TRACTS OF MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED FIFTY CONTIGUOUS ACRES WHICH ARE OWNED BY THE PERSON PURSUING DEER WITH DOGS OR WHICH THIS PERSON HAS THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE OWNER THEREOF TO USE FOR THESE PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 4340 -- Reps. Spearman, Herdklotz, J. Hines, Rice, Sharpe, Cain, Riser, Seithel, Gamble, Meacham and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-390 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL GUEST FISHING LICENSE.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 4341 -- Reps. Wilkins, Sandifer, Walker, Allison, Haskins, Jennings, Cain, McElveen, Harrison, Witherspoon, Vaughn, Simrill, Herdklotz, Kirsh, Delleney, Cotty, Limbaugh, Richardson, Meacham and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-112, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENTS FOR COUNSEL APPOINTED FOR A CHILD IN A DELINQUENCY PROCEEDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY ORDER THE CHILD'S PARENTS TO REIMBURSE THE COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEY OR THE INDIGENT DEFENSE FUND.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4342 -- Rep. Govan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-1525 SO AS TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT FOR TWO AND THREE-UNIT COMBINATION TRAILERS AND SEMITRAILERS AND TO RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THESE VEHICLES ON MULTILANE HIGHWAYS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4343 -- Reps. D. Smith, Littlejohn, Walker, Allison, Haskins, Jennings, Hutson, Cain, Harrison, Vaughn, Wilder, Law, Simrill, Herdklotz, Kirsh, Limbaugh, Gamble, Richardson and Meacham: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO OFFICES BY ADDING SECTION 7A SO AS TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS SECTION AND PROVIDE FOR ITS FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES TO BE DEVOLVED ONTO OTHER STATE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES IN THE MANNER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4344 -- Reps. Jennings, Inabinett, Allison, McElveen, Haskins, Harrison, Vaughn, Simrill, Herdklotz, Delleney, Kirsh and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF JUVENILE CASES, SO AS TO DELETE THE CAP ON THE AMOUNT OF RESTITUTION THAT A COURT MAY ORDER A JUVENILE TO PAY, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS AMOUNT IS IN THE COURT'S DISCRETION, AND TO PROVIDE FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN ESTABLISHING THIS AMOUNT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4345 -- Reps. Elliott and Trotter: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 39, CHAPTER 24, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRUG PRODUCT SELECTION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT THE FAIR PRICE ACT FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO PRESCRIBE PRICING PROCEDURES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 39-24-10 THROUGH 39-24-60 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 24, TITLE 39 AND ENTITLED "DRUG PRODUCT SELECTION" AND TO RENAME TITLE 39, CHAPTER 24 AS "DRUG PRODUCT SELECTION AND DRUG PRICING".
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4346 -- Reps. Herdklotz, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Boan, Wilkins, G. Brown, T. Brown, Cain, Cato, Chamblee, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Elliott, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Huff, Hutson, Jaskwhich, Keegan, Kelley, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Marchbanks, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McMahand, McTeer, Meacham, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Simrill, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley, Wilder, Witherspoon, Worley, Wright, J. Young, Young-Brickell, Bailey and Law: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "CRIMES AGAINST UNBORN CHILDREN ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-90 SO AS TO CREATE OFFENSES AGAINST AN UNBORN CHILD OF INTENTIONAL HOMICIDE, VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER, INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER, BATTERY, AND AGGRAVATED BATTERY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4347 -- Reps. Keyserling and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-48-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMPOSITION AND DISTRIBUTION OF TAXES ON LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX MUST BE BASED ON PER CUBIC FOOT OR PER CURIE, WHICHEVER AMOUNT IS GREATER, AND TO ESTABLISH THE TAX AMOUNT PER CURIE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4348 -- Reps. Keyserling, McElveen and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-48-125 SO AS TO ENACT THE NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING ACT AND TO REQUIRE A LESSEE OF THE STATE-OWNED LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL SITE TO BE SELECTED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCUREMENT PROCESS, AND TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO RENEGOTIATE THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CURRENT LESSEE OF THE SITE SO AS TO CONFORM TO THIS PROCUREMENT PROCESS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4349 -- Reps. Keyserling, McElveen and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-27-815 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION FROM INCLUDING IN A UTILITY'S RATE BASE ANY COSTS FOR LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL UNLESS THE CHARGES FOR WASTE DISPOSAL AT A FACILITY ARE THE RESULT OF A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4350 -- Reps. Keyserling, McElveen and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 58, CHAPTER 5, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF GAS, HEAT, WATER, SEWERAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL, AND STREET RAILWAY COMPANIES BY ENACTING THE NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL REGULATE THE RATES CHARGED BY LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE FACILITY OPERATORS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4351 -- Reps. Walker, Byrd, D. Smith, Allison, Baxley, J. Brown, Cain, Chamblee, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cromer, Davenport, Gamble, Harrell, J. Harris, Harvin, Haskins, Herdklotz, Huff, Jaskwhich, Kelley, Kinon, Lanford, Littlejohn, McMahand, Meacham, Phillips, Robinson, R. Smith, Stille, Townsend, Vaughn, Wells, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Wright, J. Young, Inabinett, Keyserling, Hutson, Bailey, Witherspoon, Riser, Law, Simrill, Seithel, Cave, Richardson and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE GIFT OF LIFE ORGAN AND TISSUE PROCUREMENT ACT OF 1996 BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-5065 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A DESIGNATION ON STATE INCOME TAX FORMS ENABLING A TAXPAYER TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND; BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO TITLE 44, CHAPTER 43 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DUTIES, AND FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-143 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION SHALL OFFER PERSONS OBTAINING OR RENEWING A DRIVER'S LICENSE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTARILY CONTRIBUTE ONE DOLLAR TO THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND AND THESE FUNDS MUST BE CREDITED TO AN ACCOUNT IN THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE FOR USE BY THE TRUST FUND.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 4352 -- Reps. Robinson, D. Smith and Law: A BILL TO REPEAL TITLE 44, CHAPTER 56, ARTICLE 4, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE DRYCLEANING FACILITY RESTORATION FUND, REGISTRATION AND ANNUAL FEES AND SURCHARGES ASSESSED AGAINST DRYCLEANING FACILITIES, AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DRYCLEANING ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4353 -- Reps. Govan and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE WHO EXECUTES A CANDIDACY PLEDGE WITH A POLITICAL PARTY FOR PURPOSES OF OFFERING FOR ELECTION AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 7-11-210 AND CHANGES HIS POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION DURING THE TERM OF THE OFFICE FOR WHICH HE IS DEEMED TO HAVE VACATED THE SEAT TO WHICH HE WAS ELECTED AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-210 RELATING TO NOTICE OF CANDIDACY AND PLEDGE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THIS LANGUAGE IN THE PLEDGE WHICH EVERY CANDIDATE MUST FILE AS ADDED IN SECTION 7-11-230 BY THIS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4354 -- Reps. Robinson, Walker, Allison, D. Smith, Simrill and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS' DUTIES, SO AS TO NOT REQUIRE A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FULL-TIME CERTIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICER, AND TO REQUIRE A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER TO BE IN PROXIMATE CONTACT WITH THE FULL-TIME OFFICER TO WHOM HE IS ASSIGNED.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 4355 -- Reps. Haskins, Bailey, Riser, Simrill and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM SPEED ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-5-1510 RELATING TO THE STATE'S FIFTY-FIVE MILE AN HOUR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT AND FEDERAL LAWS THAT PERMIT THE STATE TO SET SPEED LIMITS GREATER THAN FIFTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4356 -- Reps. Haskins, Littlejohn, Walker, Cain, Cromer and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHO HAS NOT COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY A DRIVER TRAINING COURSE MAY NOT OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RENEWAL OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON UNDER SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE TO COMPLETE SUCCESSFULLY THE ROAD TEST CONTAINED IN SECTION 56-1-130.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4357 -- Reps. Marchbanks, Wofford, Lanford, Harvin, Rogers, Haskins, Kinon, Wilkins, T. Brown, Herdklotz, Young-Brickell, Vaughn, Hallman, Fulmer, P. Harris, Sandifer, Hutson, Byrd, J. Brown, Carnell Wells, Walker, Inabinett, Allison, Keyserling, Cain, Bailey, Witherspoon, Klauber, Law, Simrill, Robinson, Seithel, Kirsh, Gamble, Richardson, Meacham, Easterday and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-25 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE AGENCY FROM EXPENDING GENERAL FUND REVENUES IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT DURING A FISCAL YEAR, TO PROHIBIT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD OR ANY OTHER OFFICER FROM TRANSFERRING FUNDS WHICH VIOLATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION OR AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS IN EXCESS OF THE APPROPRIATED OR AUTHORIZED AMOUNTS, MAKE THE AGENCY HEAD RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL KNOWINGLY TO ALLOW EXCESS SPENDING AND PROVIDE A PENALTY, TO MAKE A CONVICTION OF MALFEASANCE IN OFFICE IN CONNECTION WITH COLLECTING UNDER ANY SURETY BOND, TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD OF POTENTIAL AGENCY DEFICITS AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ITS FINDING THAT AN AGENCY DEFICIT IS UNAVOIDABLE, TO PROHIBIT THE RECOGNITION OF AGENCY DEFICITS BY THE BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE AMENDED OR REPEALED EXCEPT IN SEPARATE LEGISLATION ENACTED BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4358 -- Reps. Robinson, Sandifer, Cain, D. Smith, Herdklotz, Kirsh and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-220 SO AS TO DEVOLVE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE ON THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 2-47-20 AND 2-47-30, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4359 -- Reps. Lanford, Cain, Bailey, Simrill, Herdklotz, Seithel and Law: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-567 SO AS TO CREATE A MISDEMEANOR FOR KNOWINGLY MAKING A FALSE REPORT OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-540, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR GOOD FAITH REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO IMMUNITY IF A PERSON DOES NOT ACT IN GOOD FAITH; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-690, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTS AND RECORDS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE RELEASE OF INFORMATION IDENTIFYING A REPORTER WHEN THE COURT FINDS PROBABLE CAUSE THAT THE REPORTER WAS NOT ACTING IN GOOD FAITH.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4360 -- Reps. Hallman, Keyserling, Cain, Bailey, Simrill, Kirsh and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-73 SO AS TO REQUIRE REAL PROPERTY TAX BILLS TO CONTAIN A STATEMENT OF THE PRECEDING YEAR'S TAX DUE IN EACH CATEGORY OF TAX IMPOSED FOR THE CURRENT TAX YEAR AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4361 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop, Neilson, Lanford, Inabinett, Keyserling, Cain, Shissias, T. Brown, J. Brown, Jennings, Harvin, Carnell, Rogers and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-36-325 SO AS TO DIRECT THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS RESOURCE COORDINATION CENTER TO DEVELOP A GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST WITH PROBLEMS RELATIVE TO THIS DISEASE AND TO REQUIRE THE GRANT RECIPIENT TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS OR IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 4362 -- Reps. Cromer, Hodges and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-433, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURES FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST MINORS OR INCAPACITATED PERSONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PARTICULAR CIRCUIT OR PROBATE COURT WHICH HAS JURISDICTION OVER SUCH CLAIMS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4363 -- Reps. Keyserling and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-43-470 SO AS TO LIMIT TO WHOM A PHARMACIST OR DRUG OUTLET MAY SELL PHARMACY RECORDS AND TO REQUIRE CONSENT FROM EACH CUSTOMER WHOSE RECORDS ARE TO BE SOLD.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 4364 -- Reps. Lloyd and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-1035 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, COMMISSION, OR BOARD FROM COMMITTING OR EXPENDING FUNDS FROM FEDERAL BLOCK GRANTS WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OR THE APPROPRIATION OF THESE FUNDS IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4365 -- Reps. Lanford, Walker, Keyserling, Jennings, Cain, Bailey, Law, Simrill, Herdklotz and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-61-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT DENYING A FIREFIGHTER ENTRY INTO AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN COURSE BASED ON WHETHER OR NOT THE FIREFIGHTER'S DEPARTMENT HAS AN AMBULANCE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 4366 -- Reps. Cotty, Trotter, Allison, Cain, Shissias, Cobb-Hunter, Byrd, Wells and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 28 SO AS TO ENACT THE CHILD BICYCLE SAFETY ACT AND TO REQUIRE CHILDREN TO USE BICYCLE HELMETS WHEN THEY ARE BICYCLE OPERATORS OR PASSENGERS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO ESTABLISH THE "BICYCLE SAFETY FUND" FOR USE IN PROVIDING BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAMS AND ASSISTING LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN PURCHASING HELMETS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4367 -- Reps. Townsend, Littlejohn, Hutson, Bailey, Allison and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-601 SO AS TO EXEMPT PERSONS OWNING ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLES FROM THE REINSURANCE FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4368 -- Reps. Martin and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 24, CHAPTER 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JAIL AND PRISON INSPECTION PROGRAMS, SO AS TO TRANSFER RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS CHAPTER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPING AND ENFORCING MINIMUM STANDARDS; AND TO CREATE A RESOURCE, INFORMATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR CONFINEMENT FACILITIES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 4369 -- Reps. Cato, Kirsh, Riser, Vaughn and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-39-40 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE VOLUNTARY WITHHOLDING OF STATE AND FEDERAL INCOME TAXES FROM UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4370 -- Reps. Govan, Moody-Lawrence and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-19-340, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH THREE-YEAR-OLD AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AGE OF ATTENDANCE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THREE-YEAR-OLD AND FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED BY A DISTRICT MUST BE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS OF THE DISTRICT AND NOT JUST TO EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED OR HANDICAPPED STUDENTS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4371 -- Reps. Klauber, Herdklotz, Hutson, Robinson, Haskins, J. Young, Simrill, Riser, Vaughn, Law and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 24, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CORRECTIONS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 27 SO AS TO REQUIRE SPECIFIED PAYMENTS OF FILING FEES AND COURT COSTS REGARDING INMATE LITIGATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LOSS OF EARNED WORK, EDUCATION, AND GOOD-TIME CREDITS BY A PRISONER IF THE COURT FINDS HE ENGAGED IN CERTAIN IMPROPER ACTIONS REGARDING LEGAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS, AND TO PREVENT A PRISONER FROM BRINGING CERTAIN CIVIL ACTIONS OR APPEALS IF HE HAS BEEN FOUND ON THREE OR MORE PRIOR OCCASIONS OF HAVING INSTITUTED FRIVOLOUS LITIGATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4372 -- Reps. Lanford, Herdklotz, Bailey and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 49-11-10 AND 49-11-20, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITIONS AGAINST OVERFLOWING OR KEEPING WATER UPON THE LAND OF ANOTHER PERSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RELEASING RESERVED WATER MAY NOT INJURE THE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER AND TO AUTHORIZE A CIVIL ACTION FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND MONETARY DAMAGES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4373 -- Reps. Fair, Herdklotz, Haskins, Vaughn and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT NUDITY AND TO DEFINE NUDITY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4374 -- Reps. Haskins, Fair, Herdklotz, Simrill, Vaughn, Walker and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ABORTIONS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO PROHIBIT POST-VIABILITY ABORTIONS, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW IN MAKING AN EXCEPTION, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4375 -- Reps. Hutson, Keyserling and Bailey: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OR CAREGIVER IN A CHILD DAYCARE CENTER IS NOT REQUIRED TO UNDERGO FINGERPRINT REVIEWS IF THE PERSON CONTINUOUSLY HAS BEEN EMPLOYED IN OR HAS PROVIDED CAREGIVER SERVICES IN A DAYCARE SETTING SINCE JULY 1, 1993.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 4376 -- Reps. Richardson, Keyserling and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-738 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SYSTEM WHEREBY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ISSUES TO EACH FIRST TIME DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICANT WHO IS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OLD BUT LESS THAN SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD A DRIVER TRAINING VOUCHER, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-739 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGED BY INSURERS OF PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE MUST INCLUDE A THREE DOLLAR DRIVER EDUCATION FEE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER'S LICENSE CANNOT BE ISSUED TO ANY PERSON WHO IS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OLD BUT UNDER SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD UNTIL THE PERSON HAS PROVIDED EVIDENCE OF SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF AN APPROVED DRIVER TRAINING COURSE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 38-73-738, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4377 -- Reps. Fair, Herdklotz and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1080 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CRIME OF FELONY CRIMINAL ASSISTANCE TO SUICIDE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4378 -- Reps. Simrill, Hutson and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-436 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHILD MAY BE CONSIDERED NEGLECTED AS TO PROPER EDUCATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT IF HIS PARENTS OR GUARDIANS AFTER TWO REQUESTS FAIL TO ATTEND A MEETING CALLED BY THE PRINCIPAL OF THE SCHOOL IN WHICH THE CHILD IS ENROLLED TO ADDRESS ACADEMIC OR BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS CONCERNING THE CHILD AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL TO INSTITUTE NEGLECT PROCEEDINGS IN THE FAMILY COURT REGARDING THIS CHILD FOR HIS PARENT'S OR GUARDIAN'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4379 -- Reps. Byrd, Moody-Lawrence, Harvin, J. Brown, White and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-225 TO ENACT THE BONE MASS MEASUREMENT COVERAGE ACT SO AS TO REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH OR HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES TO INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR BONE MASS MEASUREMENT FOR THE PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4380 -- Reps. Haskins, Littlejohn, Herdklotz, Simrill, Vaughn, Walker and Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ABORTIONS BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO ENACT THE PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT WHICH PROHIBITS PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS AND WHICH PROVIDES CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4381 -- Reps. Bailey, Keyserling, Jennings, Simrill, Riser and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-215 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A HEALTH BENEFIT POLICY FROM REQUIRING AS A CONDITION FOR THE COVERAGE OF DERMATOLOGICAL SERVICES THAT THE INSURED FIRST OBTAIN A REFERRAL FROM A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4382 -- Reps. Harrison, Herdklotz, J. Young, Jennings, Riser and Allison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ORDERS FOR PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, SO AS TO CONFORM THE STATEMENT PERTAINING TO CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS REQUIRED IN SUCH AN ORDER TO AN INCREASE IN THE CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR THIS OFFENSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4383 -- Reps. Martin and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE ROLLBACK TAX AND TO IMPOSE A CHANGE OF USE PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY DOLLARS WHEN REAL PROPERTY IS CHANGED FROM AGRICULTURAL USE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4384 -- Reps. Harrison, Keyserling, Simrill, Riser, Allison, Gamble and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT OF 1991, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "ECONOMIC INTEREST" THE ASSUMPTION THAT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR PUBLIC MEMBER HAS AN ECONOMIC INTEREST IN ANY BUDGETARY OR APPROPRIATION MATTER AFFECTING ANY PUBLIC AGENCY BY WHICH THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR PUBLIC MEMBER OR MEMBER OF HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY IS EMPLOYED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROHIBITING A PUBLIC OFFICIAL FROM USING HIS OFFICIAL POSITION OR OFFICE FOR FINANCIAL GAIN, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR PUBLIC MEMBER EMPLOYED BY ANY PUBLIC AGENCY FROM DELIBERATING OR VOTING ON ANY MATTER AFFECTING THE BUDGET OR APPROPRIATION OF THE PUBLIC AGENCY BY WHICH HE IS EMPLOYED, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4385 -- Reps. Davenport, J. Hines, Wells, Littlejohn, Haskins, Bailey and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-36-40 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES GUIDELINES OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON FORESTRY, TO MAKE COMPLIANCE WITH THE GUIDELINES MANDATORY, AND TO PROVIDE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 4386 -- Reps. Cotty, Bailey and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-640, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT FOR STATE EMPLOYEES FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING AN EMPLOYEE'S ANNUAL LEAVE, SO AS TO PROVIDE STATE SERVICE CREDIT FOR FULL-TIME PRIOR EMPLOYMENT FOR A COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4387 -- Reps. McElveen and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-65 SO AS TO GRANT EMPLOYERS IMMUNITY, BOTH ABSOLUTE AND QUALIFIED DEPENDING ON THE SCOPE OF THE INFORMATION, FOR RESPONDING TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS' REQUESTS FOR REFERENCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4388 -- Reps. McElveen, Keyserling and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A STATE AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT SETTING A FEE FOR PERFORMING ANY DUTY OR RESPONSIBILITY UNLESS THE FEE IS AUTHORIZED BY LAW AND THE EXCEPTIONS THERETO, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION WHICH AUTHORIZES A STATE AGENCY TO CHARGE FEES FOR SERVICES TO OTHER STATE AGENCIES AND INSTEAD PROVIDE THAT NO SUCH FEE MAY BE CHARGED UNLESS IT IS SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED BY LAW.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4389 -- Reps. Keyserling and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-407 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MAY CONFISCATE AND DISPOSE OF A TOOL OR DEVICE USED DURING THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4390 -- Reps. Cave and Keyserling: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7 OF ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOTTERIES TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE STATE, TO ALLOW ANY COUNTY, BY REFERENDUM TO ELECT NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE-RUN LOTTERY, TO PROVIDE THAT LOTTERY PROCEEDS MUST BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE LOTTERY PROCEEDS, LESS APPROPRIATE EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN PERCENT OF LOTTERY REVENUES, SHALL BE EXPENDED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO PROHIBIT LOTTERY REVENUES FROM BEING EXPENDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF A COUNTY OR ITS RESIDENTS THAT DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE LOTTERY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4391 -- Reps. Haskins, Law and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-1527 SO AS TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT FOR TWO OR THREE-UNIT COMBINATION TRAILERS AND SEMITRAILERS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4392 -- Reps. Byrd, Moody-Lawrence, J. Brown, Lloyd, Kinon, J. Hines, T. Brown, Harvin, Cobb-Hunter, White and Cave: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 125 TO ENACT THE OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION AND TREATMENT EDUCATION ACT SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND TO ESTABLISH THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND AND THE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 4393 -- Reps. Limehouse, Haskins, Simrill, Bailey, Law and Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 16 TO CHAPTER 13, TITLE 24, SO AS TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC HOME DETENTION AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PRETRIAL OR PREADJUDICATORY DETENTION OF HIGH-RISK AND VIOLENT ADULTS AND JUVENILES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4394 -- Reps. Byrd, Harvin, J. Brown, White, Cave, Moody-Lawrence, Clyburn and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-3-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AS PART OF ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING, TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS SHALL RECEIVE INSTRUCTION IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PEER MEDIATION IN THE MANNER THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL PROVIDE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4395 -- Reps. Fair, Haskins, Simrill and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-41-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED TO A WOMAN PRIOR TO PERFORMING AN ABORTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE INFORMATION REGARDING RESEARCH WHICH LINKS ABORTION TO BREAST CANCER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-41-340, RELATING TO MATERIALS WHICH MUST BE PUBLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THESE MATERIALS A SUMMARY OF THE RESEARCH LINKING ABORTION TO BREAST CANCER.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 4396 -- Reps. Harvin, Herdklotz, Riser, Moody-Lawrence and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-135 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSURANCE POLICIES AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO PAY FOR HOSPITALIZATION FOR AT LEAST FORTY-EIGHT HOURS FOR A MOTHER AND HER CHILD AFTER A VAGINAL DELIVERY AND NINETY-SIX HOURS AFTER A CAESARIAN SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4397 -- Reps. Wilkins, Huff, Sharpe, H. Brown, D. Smith, Cato, Townsend, Haskins, J. Brown, Littlejohn, Herdklotz, Hutson, J. Young, Jennings, Simrill, Bailey, Harrell, Allison, Law, Walker, Gamble and Richardson: A BILL ENACTING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRIAL CLUSTER ACT OF 1996, BY AMENDING THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-6-3480, 38-7-190, AND 12-10-45 SO AS TO ALLOW CERTAIN INCOME TAX CREDITS TO BE APPLIED AGAINST INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX LIABILITIES AND VICE VERSA AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL ENTERPRISE ZONES IN THE CASE OF PROJECTS OF QUALIFYING TIRE MANUFACTURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TAX CREDIT CARRY FORWARD PERIOD FROM TEN TO FIFTEEN YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-70, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL TAX CREDITS ALLOWED IN ENTERPRISE ZONES AND OTHER SITUATIONS RELATED TO SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE PROVISIONS TO QUALIFYING TIRE MANUFACTURERS AND ALLOW THE QUALIFICATION OF A PERCENTAGE OF TRANSFERRED EMPLOYEES AS NEW EMPLOYEES IN THE CASE OF AN ELIGIBLE TIRE MANUFACTURER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-80, RELATING TO THE JOB DEVELOPMENT FEES ALLOWED QUALIFYING BUSINESSES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE STATUS OF THE FEES IN THE EVENT OF DISQUALIFICATION AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH JOB DEVELOPMENT FEES MAY BE EXPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-14-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY FOR QUALIFYING FOR THE BENEFITS ALLOWED IN THE ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2423, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF A PORTION OF ADMISSIONS LICENSE TAXES FOR MAJOR TOURISM OR RECREATION PROJECTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THE PROVISION ALLOWING THE RETENTION OF THESE TAX REVENUES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-930, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VALUATION OF PROPERTY AND ALLOWABLE DEPRECIATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAXATION, SO AS TO ALLOW A HIGHER DEPRECIATION RATE FOR RUBBER PRODUCTS AND ALLOW A LOWER DEPRECIATION LIMIT FOR QUALIFYING TIRE MANUFACTURERS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4398 -- Reps. Harrison, Cromer, Jennings, Hutson, Bailey and Allison: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO REQUIRE A RETAILER TO KEEP A RECORD OF THE SOURCE OF NEW MERCHANDISE THAT THE RETAILER OFFERS FOR SALE, TO SPECIFY THE TYPE OF RECORD OR DOCUMENTATION THAT IS REQUIRED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MERCHANDISE MAY BE CONFISCATED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4399 -- Reps. Whatley, Herdklotz, Hutson, Haskins, Bailey, Law and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-1-130 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SUBMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE FOR A LOCATION WITHIN TWO YEARS OF THE REJECTION OF A SIMILAR LICENSE FOR THE SAME LOCATION, TO REQUIRE ALL APPLICATIONS FOR BEER, WINE, AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PERMIT AND LICENSE RENEWALS FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT TO CONTAIN THE APPLICANT'S STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF LAW RELATING TO THESE PERMITS AND LICENSES OR A RECORD OF VIOLATIONS FOR THE LOCATION, AND TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO REJECT AN APPLICATION WHEN IT DETERMINES A PATTERN OF VIOLATIONS FOR THE LOCATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTANCE FROM A CHURCH, SCHOOL, OR PLAYGROUND REQUIRED FOR A PLACE OF BUSINESS TO BE LICENSED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A MINIMUM ONE THOUSAND FEET REGARDLESS OF LOCATION, AND TO EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT RENEWAL OF LICENSES OF ESTABLISHMENTS OR LOCATIONS LICENSED AS OF JULY 1, 1996.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4401 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison and H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONFINEMENT OF PRISONERS, AND WORK RELEASE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-125, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONDITIONS A PRISONER MUST MEET TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR WORK RELEASE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSES" AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONDITIONS A PRISONER MUST MEET TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, OR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE", AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR AND FORFEITURE OF GOOD CONDUCT CREDITS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF TIME ANY PRISONER CAN EARN OFF HIS SENTENCE FOR GOOD BEHAVIOR TO THREE DAYS A MONTH, AND TO ELIMINATE THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR EDUCATION CREDITS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF TIME ANY PRISONER CAN EARN OFF HIS SENTENCE FOR PARTICIPATING IN AN EDUCATION PROGRAM TO SIX DAYS A MONTH, AND TO ELIMINATE THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXTENDED WORK RELEASE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RELEASE OF AN OFFENDER INTO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH HE COMMITTED THE CRIME, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-13-710 AND 24-13-720, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUPERVISED FURLOUGH PROGRAM, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN CLASSIFIED FELONIES AND EXEMPT OFFENSES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAROLE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE PAROLE FOR ANY CRIMES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-560, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRISONERS WHO MUST COMPLETE A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE, AND PARDON SERVICES BEFORE THEIR RELEASE FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SENTENCED TO A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OF TWENTY YEARS OR MORE MUST COMPLETE NOT MORE THAN TWO YEARS OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AS A PART OF HIS SENTENCE, AND TO ELIMINATE THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PROCEEDINGS PENDING AT THE TIME THIS ACT TAKES EFFECT ARE SAVED AND THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT APPLY PROSPECTIVELY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4402 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SOURCES FOR RESEARCH, FORUMS, TRAINING, AND INSTITUTES AND TO ALLOW THESE FUNDS TO BE RETAINED BY THE COMMISSION AND CARRIED FORWARD INTO FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 AND EXPENDED FOR THE SAME PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4403 -- Rep. P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-1035 SO AS TO REQUIRE A DEPARTMENT, AGENCY, BOARD, OR COMMISSION OF THE STATE TO PAY FINES LEVIED AGAINST IT FROM APPROPRIATED FUNDS RATHER THAN FROM OTHER SOURCES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4404 -- Rep. Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-11-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY VETERAN'S AFFAIRS OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BY RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, THE AUTHORITY TO RECOMMEND THE APPOINTMENT OR REMOVAL OF THESE OFFICERS MAY BE DEVOLVED ON THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THIS DEVOLUTION MAY BE REVERSED.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 4405 -- Rep. Fulmer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE STATE'S AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE LAW, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "RETIRING DESIGNATED INSURER"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, THE REQUIREMENT THAT INSURERS MUST INSURE, AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT RETIRING DESIGNATED INSURERS MAY CANCEL OR REFUSE TO RENEW ONLY CEDED REINSURANCE FACILITY POLICIES WRITTEN THROUGH DESIGNATED AGENTS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4406 -- Rep. P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-1035 SO AS TO REQUIRE A DEPARTMENT, AGENCY, BOARD, OR COMMISSION OF THE STATE TO PAY FINES LEVIED AGAINST IT FROM APPROPRIATED FUNDS RATHER THAN FROM OTHER SOURCES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4407 -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-47-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND, SO AS TO ADD A MEMBER TO THE BOARD APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FROM THE STATE AT LARGE TO REPRESENT THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
On motion of Rep. D. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4408 -- Rep. Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-545 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH A CHILD IS PLACED IN FOSTER CARE OR OTHER LIVING ARRANGEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CHILD'S EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 4409 -- Reps. Cotty, Harrison, Sheheen, Huff, Fleming, Hodges, Jennings and Limbaugh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-2-804, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROBATE CODE, INTESTATE SUCCESSION AND WILLS, AND THE EFFECT OF A PROVISION FOR SURVIVORSHIP ON SUCCESSION TO JOINT TENANCY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE TYPE OF INSTRUMENT WHICH PRECLUDES THE SEVERANCE OF A JOINT TENANCY UPON THE DEATH OF A JOINT TENANT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4410 -- Reps. Hutson, G. Bailey, Cobb-Hunter, Harrell and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PRECINCTS AND THE DATE OF THE OFFICIAL MAP ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.
On motion of Rep. HUTSON, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4411 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESIDENCY AND OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF CHILDREN TO ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION ALLOWING A CHILD TO ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN A PARTICULAR DISTRICT IF THE CHILD OWNS CERTAIN REAL ESTATE IN THE DISTRICT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-31, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO CONFORM A REFERENCE IN THE SECTION TO THE REVISED PROVISIONS OF SECTION 59-63-30.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4412 -- Reps. Kelley, Keegan, J. Young, Worley, Scott, Gamble, Govan, Thomas and Wright: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A COURSE IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE HEIMLICH MANEUVER AS A PREREQUISITE FOR GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE THIS INSTRUCTION AT SCHOOL OR AT ANOTHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECTOR LOCATION APPROVED BY THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4420 -- Reps. Seithel, Fulmer, Limehouse, Harrell, Quinn, Hallman and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-287 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR A FREEHOLDER OWNING PROPERTY IN A MUNICIPALITY TO PETITION A MUNICIPALITY TO ANNEX THAT PROPERTY IF IT IS CONTIGUOUS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4421 -- Reps. Limehouse, Hallman, Seithel, Fulmer and Tucker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3480 SO AS TO ALLOW A NONREFUNDABLE CREDIT AGAINST A TAXPAYER'S STATE INCOME TAX LIABILITY FOR A PORTION OF THE TAXPAYER'S CASH INVESTMENT IN A QUALIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA FILM ENTERPRISE, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR AMOUNTS INVESTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION FACILITY IN THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 906 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT LOCATED IN CLARENDON COUNTY SERVING AS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL BOARD SHALL SERVE AS A VOTING MEMBER OF SUCH BOARD.
On motion of Rep. HARVIN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
The following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4400 -- Rep. Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SET THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1996, AT 10:30 A.M. AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING MEMBERS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE HOUSE LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the House of Representatives elect members to fill vacancies on the House Legislative Ethics Committee on Thursday, January 11, 1996, at 10:30 a.m.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 4413 -- Reps. Wells, Allison, Vaughn, Lee, Davenport, Littlejohn, Walker, D. Smith and Lanford: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO A DELEGATION OF STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND OFFICIALS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1996, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND INTRODUCED AND RENDERING A PERFORMANCE BY THE STUDENTS.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following was introduced:
H. 4414 -- Reps. Stuart, T. Brown, Cotty, Harvin, Herdklotz, Huff, Kinon and Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY SCHOOL SCHEDULING AND TIMETABLES, INCLUDING THE LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL DAY AND THE SCHOOL YEAR, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JULY 1, 1996.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works.
The following was introduced:
H. 4415 -- Reps. Harvin and J. Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE DOUGLAS HUGH MCFADDIN, CLERK OF COURT OF CLARENDON COUNTY, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4416 -- Rep. Simrill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 77 BETWEEN EXITS 22 AND 77 IS SEVENTY MILES AN HOUR.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works.
The following was introduced:
H. 4417 -- Rep. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO ALAN B. WHITEHOUSE, M. D., OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY OF THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4418 -- Reps. Wilder, Stoddard and Carnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING THE THORNWELL HIGH SCHOOL "BIG DOG" FOOTBALL TEAM ON A MEMORABLE UNDEFEATED STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON FOR 1995.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4419 -- Rep. Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 81 FROM THE CITY LIMIT OF GREENVILLE TO THE POINT ONE MILE SOUTH OF THE CITY LIMIT IN GREENVILLE COUNTY IN HONOR OF BISHOP WILLIAM EDWARD FULLER, SR.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Allison Anderson Askins Bailey Baxley Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Cain Canty Carnell Cato Cave Chamblee Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cotty Cromer Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Elliott Felder Fleming Fulmer Gamble Hallman Harrell Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Harvin Haskins Herdklotz Hines, J. Hines, M. Hodges Howard Huff Hutson Inabinett Jaskwhich Jennings Keegan Kelley Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Law Lee Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Marchbanks Martin Mason McAbee McCraw McElveen McKay McMahand McTeer Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Quinn Rice Richardson Robinson Rogers Sandifer Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Thomas Townsend Tripp Trotter Tucker Vaughn Walker Wells Whatley Whipper, S. White Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Williams Wofford Worley Wright Young Young-Brickell
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 9.
John W. "Bill" Riser William D. Witherspoon Kenneth Kennedy Olin R. Phillips Jerry N. Govan, Jr.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The SPEAKER granted Rep. WALDROP a leave of absence for the day.
Announcement was made that Dr. Benjamin "Ned" Nicholson of Edgefield is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
Rep. J. BROWN moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.
At 12:59 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. COBB-HUNTER adjourned in memory of President Pro Tempore Marshall Burns Williams of Orangeburg, to meet at 2:00 P.M. tomorrow.
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