Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The House assembled at 10:00 A.M.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:
O God of greatness and glory, we are grateful for nature's beauty all around. Inspired by what we receive daily from Your good and gracious hand so lavishly given, make us go forward with fortitude, honoring in the present all that is precious from the past, and keeping bright the promises of the future. Enable us to see Your moving care in the midst of time. Put a seal upon our lips that no bitter words be spoken to hurt or to wound. Keep us from unfair judgments and careless criticism, heeding the words of the Psalmist: "Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit."
We pray to our God Whose teachings are always good and true. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. CLYBURN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Allison Catherine Wood of Aiken, which was agreed to.
On motion of Rep. QUINN, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration and accepted.
April 14, 1997
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Rep. Quinn:
I would like to request that the Governor's Legislative Reception be placed on the Legislative Calendar. The reception is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 1997, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M., on the mall at the Governor's Mansion for members of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions or I may be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call me at 737-3081.
Sincerely
LeAnne J. Fowles
Mansion Director
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 17, 1997
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 292:
S. 292 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-31-216 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHALL COLLECT AND MAINTAIN CONCEALABLE WEAPON APPLICATION, RENEWAL, AND REPLACEMENT FEES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE "LAW ABIDING CITIZENS SELF-DEFENSE ACT OF 1996".
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3383 -- Reps. Robinson, Cotty, Inabinett, Lloyd, Whipper, Campsen, Trotter, Sandifer, Klauber, Altman and Beck: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-77-300, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ATTORNEY'S FEES IN STATE INITIATED ACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE AWARD OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN CONTESTED ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT THAT ARE INITIATED BY THE STATE, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, OR A PARTY CONTESTING SUCH ACTION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3059 -- Reps. Inabinett, Altman, Lloyd and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE SEAFOOD PROCESSING FACILITIES WITHIN THE CLASSIFICATION OF AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3271 -- Reps. D. Smith, Lanford, Edge, Kelley, Allison, Walker, Witherspoon, Davenport, Littlejohn, Lee and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-37-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF A SALES AND USE TAX OR TOLLS TO FINANCE TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES PROJECTS WITHIN A COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT WHEN THE SALES AND USE TAX IS IMPOSED, THE PROJECTS MUST BE CONNECTED AND FORM A SINGLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3298 -- Reps. Walker, Sharpe, Cotty, Wilder, Vaughn, Sandifer, Cato, Allison, Bailey, Littlejohn, Cooper, Kelley, Leach, Rhoad, Stille, Townsend, Stoddard, Barrett, Trotter, Harrell, Martin, Lanford, Keegan and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-224, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MULTIPLE LOT DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX VALUATION WHEN UNDEVELOPED ACREAGE IS SURVEYED INTO INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL LOTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE DISCOUNT PROVISION AND PROVIDE THAT THE VALUE OF THESE LOTS AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS IS DEEMED TO BE ITS UNDEVELOPED VALUE UNTIL THE SOONER OF THE DATE THE LOT IS SOLD OR THE RESIDENCE CONSTRUCTED THEREON IS CERTIFIED FOR OCCUPANCY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3332 -- Reps. Witherspoon, H. Brown, Sandifer, Barfield, Barrett, Lee, Walker, Askins, Seithel, Battle, Whatley, Edge, Tripp, Keegan, Stille, Loftis, Kelley, Trotter, Cooper, Rhoad, Miller, Riser, Knotts, Mason, Limehouse, T. Brown, Harrell, Altman, Felder, Davenport, Phillips, McCraw, Kinon, Stoddard, Hawkins and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-224 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BOAT ON WHICH THE INTEREST PORTION OF ANY INDEBTEDNESS THEREON IS OR WOULD BE DEDUCTIBLE UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS AN INTEREST EXPENSE ON A QUALIFIED PRIMARY OR SECOND RESIDENCE IS ALSO DEEMED TO BE A PRIMARY OR SECOND RESIDENCE FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXATION IN THIS STATE AND AS SUCH IS CONSIDERED REAL RATHER THAN PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THESE PURPOSES, AND TO PROVIDE A CAP ON THE MAXIMUM AD VALOREM TAXATION WHICH MAY BE LEVIED ON SUCH A BOAT FOR ANY YEAR.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3345 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Barfield, Hinson, Rice, Neilson, Cave, Stille, Davenport, Cobb-Hunter, Inabinett, Whipper, Mason, Allison, Moody-Lawrence, Trotter, Walker, Barrett, Sandifer, Byrd, Lloyd, Kennedy, Webb, Young, McCraw, Mack, Lee, Altman, R. Smith, Leach, T. Brown, Wilder, J. Hines, Dantzler, Battle, Gourdine, Rodgers, Bowers, Maddox, Fleming, Martin and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT NOT MORE THAN TWO PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED OR LEASED BY A PERSON WHO IS LEGALLY BLIND AND TO DEFINE "LEGALLY BLIND".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3419 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, R. Smith, Harrell, Kennedy and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-127-310, 59-127-320, 59-127-400, 59-127-440, AND 59-127-460, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO DEFINE "NET ATHLETIC REVENUES" AND ADD THESE REVENUES TO THOSE REVENUE SERVICES PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE FOR DEBT SERVICE ON THESE BONDS, TO REMOVE THE THREE MILLION DOLLAR OUTSTANDING DEBT LIMIT FOR THESE BONDS, TO AUTHORIZE BOND PROCEEDS TO BE USED FOR ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, RECONSTRUCTING, RENOVATING, OR EQUIPPING ATHLETIC FACILITIES, AND TO REFUND PREVIOUSLY ISSUED BONDS, AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO ADVERTISING OF ISSUES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3465 -- Reps. Hodges and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1770, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRERETIREMENT DEATH BENEFITS FOR A STATE EMPLOYEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FIFTY PERCENT DEATH BENEFIT TO ELIGIBLE SURVIVORS WHEN THE EMPLOYEE DIES A VIOLENT DEATH WHILE PERFORMING STATE DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF STATE RETIREMENT BENEFITS FROM CERTAIN TAX LIABILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE NONTAXABILITY OF THE PRERETIREMENT DEATH BENEFITS PAYABLE TO ELIGIBLE SURVIVORS OF A STATE EMPLOYEE WHO DIES A VIOLENT DEATH WHILE PERFORMING STATE DUTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-110, RELATING TO TUITION WAIVERS FOR CHILDREN OF CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SURVIVING CHILDREN OF A STATE EMPLOYEE WHO DIES A VIOLENT DEATH WHILE PERFORMING STATE DUTIES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3468 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE DWELLING HOME AND LOT OF A FORMER PRISONER OF WAR OR MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE EXEMPTION CONTINUES FOR A SURVIVING SPOUSE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3498 -- Reps. Knotts, Kennedy, Cobb-Hunter, Govan, Inabinett, Neal, Lanford, Whatley, McCraw, Bailey, Chellis, Young, Harrell, Scott, Simrill, Wilkins, Clyburn, Harrison, J. Smith, Riser, Altman, Fleming, Haskins, Tripp, Davenport, Keegan, Delleney and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-765 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF ANNUAL LEAVE AND SICK LEAVE BETWEEN SPOUSES WHEN BOTH ARE EMPLOYED BY STATE AGENCIES SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE STATE EMPLOYEE LEAVE-TRANSFER PROGRAM.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3548 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FILING OF RETURNS AND PAYMENT BY A WITHHOLDING AGENT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO "MAKE A RETURN"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1530, RELATING TO FILING OF QUARTERLY RETURNS BY A WITHHOLDING AGENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEADLINE FOR FILING THE FOURTH QUARTER RETURN; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1550, RELATING TO FILING OF STATEMENTS BY A WITHHOLDING AGENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION MAY BE FILED ON MAGNETIC MEDIA.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3550 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO ALLOW EXAMINATION OF INFORMATION BY PERSONS CONTRACTED WITH FOR AUDIT OF STATEWIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES, AND TO SUBSTITUTE "DEPARTMENT" FOR "COMMISSION".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3553 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-266, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS FOR DWELLINGS HELD IN TRUST, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION FOR THE EXEMPTION EFFECTIVE UNTIL OWNERSHIP STATUS CHANGES AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR UNREPORTED CHANGES IN CLASSIFICATION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3554 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES FOR EXEMPTION OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY PURCHASED PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3556 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-85, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TIME LIMITS FOR ASSESSMENT OF TAXES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO FEES AND TO CLARIFY THE TIME LIMIT FOR FILING A CLAIM FOR CREDIT OR REFUND.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3557 -- Reps. Wilkins and H. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-4-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE COMMITTEE AND DEVOLVE ITS OVERSIGHT FUNCTION ON THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TO DEVOLVE THE REPORTING REQUIREMENT ON THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3595 -- Reps. Stuart, Gamble, Knotts, Koon, Riser and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR JOINT MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEANING OF THE TERMS "REVENUE BONDS" AND "BONDS"; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS OF JOINT MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS, SO AS TO ALLOW LOANS, BONDS, OR NOTES ISSUED TO A JOINT SYSTEM TO BE PAID FROM OTHER FUNDS AS MAY BE AVAILABLE AND TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF A JOINT SYSTEM TO CREATE, AS THEY CONSIDER NECESSARY, ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES WHICH GOVERN THE ISSUANCE OF ANY NOTES OR BONDS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-110, RELATING TO AUTHORIZATION OF A JOINT SYSTEM TO INCUR DEBT AND ISSUE BONDS, SO AS TO ALLOW A JOINT SYSTEM TO USE OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS AVAILABLE TO IT TO PAY FOR ISSUED BONDS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-113, RELATING TO SOURCES FROM WHICH JOINT SYSTEM BONDS ARE PAYABLE, SO AS TO ALLOW A MEMBER COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO PROVIDE A PLEDGE OF ALL OR PART OF ANY REVENUES DERIVED AS PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES WITH RESPECT TO A PROJECT; TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-120, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF NOTES, OBLIGATIONS, OR BONDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ONLY REVENUES AND OTHER FUNDS AVAILABLE TO THE JOINT SYSTEM TO BE USED TO PAY OR PLEDGED TO THE AMOUNT OF ANY NOTES, OBLIGATIONS, OR BONDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-25-128, RELATING TO CONTRACTS BETWEEN MUNICIPALITIES AND JOINT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY UNDER CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CAPACITY AND OUTPUT FROM A JOINT SYSTEM TO PAY FROM REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF THE WATER SYSTEM AND FROM OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS AS MAY BE AVAILABLE, INCLUDING ANY AMOUNTS RECEIVED AS PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3650 -- Reps. Felder, Harrison, Cotty, Young, Davenport and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ISSUING A NOTICE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO PERSONS OWING CHILD SUPPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3470, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYER TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYING PERSONS WHO RECEIVED AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN (AFDC), SO AS TO CHANGE AFDC TO FAMILY INDEPENDENCE, TO REVISE HEALTH INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN THE TAX CREDIT AND TO REVISE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYERS OBTAINING INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-941, RELATING TO LICENSE REVOCATION FOR NONPAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "LICENSE" WITH REGARD TO HUNTING, FISHING, OR TRAPPING; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-944, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSING ENTITIES WHICH MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE FORM IN WHICH THIS INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-9520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SERVING A NOTICE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON PERSONS OWING CHILD SUPPORT DEBTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE NOTICE FOR A RESCHEDULED OR SUBSEQUENT HEARING; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-9530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR FAILING TO APPEAR FOR A NEGOTIATION CONFERENCE CONCERNING A CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CONFERENCE TO BE RESCHEDULED IF THE PERSON DID NOT RECEIVE PROPER NOTICE; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, RELATING TO PUBLIC AID AND ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONFORM PROVISIONS TO THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 1995, TO REVISE PROVISIONS TO ASSIST IMPLEMENTING THAT ACT AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-580, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS OF ABSENT PARENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF AN APPLICANT FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE BENEFITS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1110, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "AFDC" TO "FAMILY INDEPENDENCE"; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1120, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE APPLICANTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REFERRING CERTAIN APPLICANTS TO A JOB CLUB IS OPTIONAL RATHER THAN MANDATORY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1135, RELATING TO STATE AGENCY GOALS TO EMPLOY WELFARE RECIPIENTS, SO AS TO CONFORM TERMS AND TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL GOALS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1150, RELATING TO THE JOB TRAINING AND PARTNERSHIP ACT (JTPA) INCENTIVE FUNDS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A GOAL OF FORTY PERCENT OF FAMILY INDEPENDENCE RECIPIENTS PARTICIPATING IN JTPA PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1185, RELATING TO FAMILY SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS, SO AS TO MAKE PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROGRAM BASED ON NEED RATHER THAN REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF ELIGIBILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1190, RELATING TO AFDC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO CONFORM TERM TO "FAMILY INDEPENDENCE" ELIGIBILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-1200, RELATING TO VEHICLE AND OTHER ASSET LIMITS FOR AFDC ELIGIBILITY, SO AS TO CONFORM TERMS AND EXEMPT ONE VEHICLE FROM THE ASSET LIMIT; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-1-130, RELATING TO THE FEDERAL WORK INCENTIVE PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 43-5-510, 43-5-520, 43-5-530, 43-5-540, 43-5-550, 43-5-560, 43-5-570, AND 43-5-640, ALL RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYABLES PROGRAM ACT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3651 -- Reps. Felder, Harrison, Cotty, Young, Davenport and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 20-3-235, 20-7-853, AND 20-7-854; AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 20-1-220, 20-1-350, 20-7-949, 20-7-957, 44-7-77, AS AMENDED, 44-63-60, AS AMENDED, 44-63-75, 44-63-80, AS AMENDED, 44-63-84, 44-63-86, AND 44-63-110, AS AMENDED, ALL RESPECTIVELY RELATING TO DIVORCE DECREES, ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL ORDERS, MARRIAGE LICENSES, OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, BUSINESS LICENSES, DRIVERS' LICENSES, HUNTING, FISHING, OR TRAPPING LICENSES, PATERNITY ORDERS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ON OR IN THESE DOCUMENTS AND TO EXEMPT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FROM PAYING A FEE FOR OBTAINING COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS IF THE DOCUMENT IS NEEDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING PATERNITY OR ESTABLISHING, MODIFYING, OR ENFORCING CHILD SUPPORT; TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, RELATING TO INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR CHILD SUPPORT BY ADDING PART III, SO AS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR CREATING, PERFECTING, AND COLLECTING A LIEN FOR PAST-DUE CHILD SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN $2,500; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-92, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO ORDER TEMPORARY PAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT PENDING A JUDICIAL DETERMINATION OF PATERNITY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-855, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COPIES OF BILLS FOR TESTING FOR PARENTAGE AND PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL HEALTH CARE ARE PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE IN PATERNITY ACTIONS FOR EXPENSES INCURRED; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-958 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VERIFIED VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY CREATES A LEGAL FINDING OF PATERNITY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-956 RELATING TO ADMISSIBILITY OF EVIDENCE IN PATERNITY ACTIONS SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VERIFIED VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY CREATES A CONCLUSIVE PRESUMPTION OF PATERNITY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-163 RELATING TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES SUBSEQUENT TO A PATERNITY DETERMINATION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHANGE ALSO MAY BE MADE UPON A DETERMINATION MADE BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY; TO ADD SECTIONS 20-7-1124, 20-7-1126, 20-7-1127, 20-7-1128, 20-7-1129, 20-7-1153, 20-7-1155; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-965, AS AMENDED, 20-7-1010, AS AMENDED, 20-7-1040, 20-7-1100, 20-7-1125, 20-7-1152, AND 20-7-1154, ALL RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS ACT TO THE ACT AS REVISED BY THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF COMMISSIONERS ON UNIFORM STATE LAWS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1315, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCOME WITHHOLDING SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS AND TO REVISE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH INCOME WITHHOLDING IS IN EFFECT; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-9570; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-9505, AS AMENDED, AND 20-7-9510, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING AND ENFORCING PATERNITY AND CHILD SUPPORT SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ADMINISTRATIVELY CHANGE A GOVERNMENTAL PAYEE WHEN THE CHILD SUPPORT CASE IS SUBJECT TO ASSIGNMENT OR REQUIRED TO BE PAID THROUGH A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY AND TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-856 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO REMIT TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ITS SHARE OF FINES COLLECTED FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH SUBPOENAS AND CERTAIN CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-9575 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ENFORCE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 27-23-10 RELATING TO VOIDING CONVEYANCES MADE TO DEFRAUD CREDITORS SO AS TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION IS CREATED THAT A CHILD SUPPORT DEBTOR INTENDED TO TRANSFER INCOME OR PROPERTY TO AVOID PAYMENT TO A CHILD SUPPORT CREDITOR; TO ADD SECTIONS 43-5-595, 43-5-596, AND 43-5-597; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-170, AS AMENDED, SECTION 43-5-590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT'S DUTIES RELATIVE TO THE STATE CHILD SUPPORT PLAN, SO AS TO CLARIFY EMPLOYERS WHO MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNITY OR THE ESTABLISHMENT, NOTIFICATION, OR ENFORCEMENT OF A SUPPORT OBLIGATION, TO REQUIRE UTILITY COMPANIES AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ITS CUSTOMERS FOR SUCH PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR DISCLOSURE OF SUCH INFORMATION AND TO SPECIFY INFORMATION THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION MUST PROVIDE; TO ADD SECTION 43-5-598 SO AS TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEES TO REPORT INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT ON EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NEWLY HIRED; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-610 RELATING TO THE CENTRAL REGISTRY OF RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SO AS TO REVISE THE INFORMATION TO BE MAINTAINED AND TO WHOM INFORMATION MAY BE RELEASED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 43-5-222 RELATING TO THE PORTION OF CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO BE PAID TO WELFARE RECIPIENTS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3762 -- Reps. Klauber, Barrett, Campsen, Sandifer, McKay, Mullen, Edge, Robinson, Meacham, Carnell and Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF EQUALIZATION AND REASSESSMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DESIGNATION BY THE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION AND APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL VALUATION OF ONE OR MORE TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3669 -- Reps. R. Smith, Wilkins, Boan, Harrell, Cobb-Hunter, Harvin, Webb, Jennings, Riser, Sharpe, Cromer, Felder, Cato, H. Brown and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 119, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9, PROVIDING FOR CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3802 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO EXCEPT A DISCLOSURE MADE TO A STATE OR FEDERAL LEVEL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL ELECTED FROM THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FROM WHOM THE TAXPAYER HAS SOUGHT ASSISTANCE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 3819 -- Reps. Harrell, Beck, J. Hines, Walker, Altman, Leach, Mason, Jennings, Simrill, Kinon, Limbaugh, Dantzler, Sandifer, R. Smith, Allison, Campsen, Knotts, Barrett, Seithel, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Young, Townsend, Felder, Kennedy, Woodrum, Hinson, Haskins, M. Hines, Harvin, Klauber, Fleming, Kelley, Limehouse, Young-Brickell, Whatley, Wilkins, Boan, McMahand, Littlejohn, Cato, H. Brown, Stuart, Robinson, Phillips, Riser, McKay, Lanford, Keegan, Edge, Jordan, Witherspoon, Gourdine, Hodges, Wilder, J. Smith, Chellis, Baxley, Kirsh and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 44 TO TITLE 12 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 1997" SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SIMPLIFICATION OF FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX TRANSACTIONS; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, INCLUDING "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY"; TO PROVIDE FOR APPROVAL BY LOCAL COUNTY COUNCILS OF FEE AGREEMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATION OF THE REQUIRED FEE PAYMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF THE FEE TO REPLACEMENT PROPERTY AND A CREDIT AGAINST THE FEE FOR COSTS OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEE, PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER OR THE FEE AGREEMENTS, CONSEQUENCES OF TRANSFERS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY AND OF TERMINATION OF FEE AGREEMENTS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR AFFILIATE SPONSORS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF PROPERTY FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY AS AN EXEMPTION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
S. 135 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 43, TITLE 12 , CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNIFORM ASSESSMENT RATIOS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-221, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY IN WHICH THE OCCUPANT HAS AN INTEREST PURSUANT TO AN INSTALLMENT CONTRACT FOR SALE WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, OR ITS ASSIGNEE, IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE ASSESSMENT RATIO PROVIDED IN SECTION 12-43-220(C) AND THE EXEMPTIONS PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 12-37-220, 12-37-250, AND 12-37-290, AS LONG AS THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THOSE SECTIONS, OTHER THAN THE OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT, ARE ALSO MET; AND TO PROVIDE FOR REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:
S. 188 -- Senators Drummond, Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC ENTITIES ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PARTICIPATION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE WITHHOLDING OF STATE FUNDS OTHERWISE DUE THESE ENTITIES SUFFICIENT TO COVER DELINQUENT PAYMENTS AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF THE WITHHOLDING AND REMITTING OF THESE SUMS TO THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. H. BROWN, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
S. 343 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE OF PROPERTY FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE SITE FOR THE SALE AND TO SPECIFY FORMS OF PAYMENT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 4045 -- Rep. Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE LIEUTENANT MARTHA HUNT OF THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR HER RECEIPT OF THE 1997 SILVER SCALES OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AWARD FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA VICTIM ASSISTANCE NETWORK.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4046 -- Rep. Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND JOHN M. HILLIARD III, SPECIAL PROSECUTOR FOR THE FIFTEENTH CIRCUIT, FOR HIS RECOGNITION BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA VICTIM ASSISTANCE NETWORK AS A WINNER OF THE 1997 SILVER SCALES OF JUSTICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AWARD.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was taken up for immediate consideration:
S. 670 -- Senators Drummond, Alexander, Anderson, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF APRIL 20-26, 1997, TO BE "SECRETARIES WEEK" AND APRIL 23, 1997, TO BE "SECRETARIES DAY".
Whereas, the secretary is resolved to maintain the highest professional and personal ethics in this increasingly vital role in today's complexities of business, industry, government, and education; and
Whereas, the professional secretary exemplifies a mastery of office skills, demonstrates the ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision, exercises initiative and judgement, and makes decisions within the scope of assigned authority; and
Whereas, the secretary believes that diligence should be directed to increased learning, efficiency, and loyalty in making an ever more valuable contribution to the office. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the General Assembly proclaims the week of April 20-26, 1997, to be "Secretaries Week" and April 23, 1997, to be "Secretaries Day" throughout the State of South Carolina and commends it to the attention of business and the secretary alike to pay tribute to the secretarial profession by recognizing all secretaries for their services to the community and to the State.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the South Carolina Division, Professional Secretaries International.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4047 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, RELATING TO MEDICAL REPORTS, PHYSICIAN'S FEES, AND HOSPITAL CHARGES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2166, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without reference.
H. 4048 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, RELATING TO REPEAL OF OBSOLETE REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2058, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without reference.
S. 133 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-450, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION OF A PERSON TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SOLICITOR OR AN ASSISTANT SOLICITOR MAY INITIATE A PROCEEDING FOR INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION OF A PERSON IN PROBATE OR FAMILY COURT AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-430, RELATING TO A HEARING ON FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE IN THE SECTION PERTAINING TO JUDICIAL ADMISSION PROCEEDINGS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 200 -- Senators Courtney, Holland, Land, Peeler, Rankin, Alexander, Martin, McGill, Waldrep, Lander, O'Dell, Reese, Rose, Glover, Ford, Thomas, Fair, Anderson, Washington and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-440 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PATIENT ACCESS TO OPTOMETRIC PRIMARY EYE CARE ACT" BY ESTABLISHING PARAMETERS WITHIN WHICH HEALTH CARE INSURERS THAT OFFER PRIMARY EYE CARE MUST PROVIDE THIS COVERAGE AND TO PROVIDE AN EQUITABLE REMEDY WHEN THERE ARE VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 472 -- Senators Land and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 36, TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, AND AMONG OTHER THINGS TO INCREASE THE BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FROM FIVE TO SEVEN; REVISE DEFINITIONS; TO AUTHORIZE SANCTIONS FOR PRACTICING WITHOUT A LICENSE; TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL PENALTY; TO INCREASE CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO BE IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD; AND TO PROVIDE FOR BIENNIAL LICENSURE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 484 -- Senators Leventis, Patterson, Peeler, J. Verne Smith and Drummond: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REAUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL'S HEALTH SERVICES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
S. 489 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 38, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPTICIANS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTICIANS INCLUDING INCREASING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FROM THREE HOURS TO FOUR HOURS FOR A LICENSED OPTICIAN AND AN ADDITIONAL HOUR FOR AN OPTICIAN ALSO LICENSED TO DISPENSE CONTACT LENSES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
S. 645 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2162, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Allison Altman Askins Bailey Barfield Barrett Battle Bauer Beck Boan Bowers Breeland Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Campsen Carnell Cato Cave Chellis Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Cooper Cotty Cromer Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Fleming Gamble Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Haskins Hawkins Hines, J. Hinson Hodges Howard Inabinett Jennings Jordan Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kinon Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Lanford Leach Lee Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Mack Martin Mason McCraw McKay McLeod McMahand McMaster Meacham Miller Moody-Lawrence Neilson Parks Phillips Pinckney Rhoad Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Scott Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Townsend Trotter Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, April 17.
Rex Fontaine Rice John G. Felder Lynn Seithel James N. Law Daniel L. Tripp Joseph H. Neal Ralph W. Canty Mack T. Hines C. Alex Harvin III Richard M. Quinn, Jr. Grady A. Brown James H. Harrison
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
The SPEAKER granted Rep. MULLEN a leave of absence for the day.
Rep. WHIPPER and the Charleston Delegation presented to the House the North Charleston "Cougars" Boys Basketball Team, winners of the 1996-97 Class 6-AAAA State Basketball Championship, their coaches and other school officials.
The following Bill and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 4040 -- Reps. Kinon, M. Hines and Jennings: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES IN DILLON COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1997, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1998.
H. 4041 -- Rep. Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 205 OF 1993, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VACANCY MUST BE FILLED BY SPECIAL ELECTION CALLED BY THE BOARD RATHER THAN BY AN APPOINTMENT MADE BY THE BOARD.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3788 -- Reps. Wilder, Stoddard and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 171 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FISCAL MATTERS AND THE IMPOSITION OF SCHOOL TAXES FOR LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS FIFTY-FIVE AND FIFTY-SIX, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE FOR APPROVING THE BUDGET AND RECOMMENDING THE TAX MILLAGE, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THESE DISTRICTS TO INCREASE MILLAGE RATES THROUGH SCHOOL YEAR 2000-01 BY UP TO TEN MILLS A YEAR INCLUDING ANY MILLAGE SUFFICIENT TO MEET STATE-IMPOSED MAINTENANCE OF LOCAL EFFORT REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR FULL FISCAL AUTONOMY FOR THESE BOARDS FOR THE IMPOSITION OF SCHOOL TAXES FOR SCHOOL YEARS AFTER 2000-01, TO REQUIRE A "POSITIVE MAJORITY" OF THESE BOARDS TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL SCHOOL MILLAGE, AND TO DEFINE "POSITIVE MAJORITY".
Reps. STODDARD, WILDER and CARNELL proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\DKA\4465HTC.97), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, page 3, by striking lines 1 through 5 and inserting:
/The boards of trustees of these districts may recommend a tax levy increase of up to seven mills a year plus any millage required to meet state-imposed maintenance of local effort requirements but the total increase may not exceed ten mills in one year. The millage /
Amend title to conform.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3603 -- Reps. Allison, Rice, Barrett, Seithel, Leach, Chellis, Simrill, Hinson, Spearman, Phillips, Bailey, Cato, McCraw, Sandifer, Walker, Limbaugh, Riser, Kinon, Young, R. Smith, Easterday, Rhoad, Mason, Gamble, Harvin, Bauer, Moody-Lawrence, Miller, Stuart, Limehouse, McMaster and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CONDUCT TOWARDS A CHILD BY PERSONS HAVING CHARGE OR CUSTODY OF THE CHILD, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE A PERSON RESIDING IN THE HOUSE OF A CHILD, OR HAVING RECURRING ACCESS TO A CHILD, OR WHO HAS BEEN GIVEN RESPONSIBILITY TO CARE FOR A CHILD IN PLACE OF A PERSON WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE AND SUPPORT OF A CHILD, AND TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON WHO HAS CHARGE OR CUSTODY OF A CHILD TO PLACE THE CHILD IN A SITUATION THAT WOULD LIKELY LEAD TO ABANDONMENT.
Reps. YOUNG and HARRISON, with unanimous consent, proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\GJK\20560SD.97), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 20-7-50 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking lines 36 and 37, page 3603-2.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. YOUNG explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the third time and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 3137 -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 67, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS FROM SIX TO FIVE, TO CLARIFY THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD, TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE, TO AUTHORIZE DISPENSING AND FITTING DEVICES TO PROMOTE COMMUNICATION, TO ADD LICENSURE FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANTS, TO PROVIDE FOR BIENNIAL LICENSURE, TO INCREASE FEES, TO REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION, TO CLARIFY EXEMPTIONS FROM THE CHAPTER, AND TO ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
H. 3415 -- Reps. Townsend, Rodgers, H. Brown, Parks, Wilder, Neal, Limehouse, Govan, Lloyd, Sharpe, Neilson, Allison, Bailey, Jordan, McLeod, Law, Walker, Littlejohn, Trotter, Leach, Inabinett, Stille, Martin, Harrison, Stuart, Young-Brickell, Hinson, Easterday, Cato, Wilkins, Hamilton, Harrell, D. Smith, J. Brown, Kirsh, J. Smith, Klauber, Webb, Woodrum, McMahand, Sandifer, Maddox, McKay, Haskins, Cooper, Barrett and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-100 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF UNIFORM HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND THE NUMBER OF UNITS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE A DIPLOMA, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, BEGINNING WITH THE NINTH GRADE CLASS OF SCHOOL YEAR 1997-98 AND THEREAFTER, THE NUMBER OF UNITS REQUIRED FOR A DIPLOMA IS TWENTY-FOUR, RATHER THAN TWENTY, TO SPECIFY WHAT THESE FOUR ADDITIONAL UNITS MUST CONSIST OF, AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH OTHER UNITS MAY BE APPLIED TOWARD THESE REQUIREMENTS.
H. 3594 -- Reps. Chellis, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Boan, Bowers, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Cave, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Dantzler, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hawkins, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jordan, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Lloyd, Loftis, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neilson, Pinckney, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Trotter, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPENDING PRIORITIES, AUDITS, EVALUATIONS, AND REPORTS UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PROGRAMMATIC REPORTS TO THE PARENTS AND CONSTITUENTS OF THE DISTRICT MUST BE PROVIDED ON DECEMBER FIRST OF EACH YEAR RATHER THAN NOVEMBER FIFTEENTH.
H. 3895 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STUDENT ATTENDANCE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2028, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3931 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2162, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3756 -- Reps. Limehouse, Bailey, Battle, Bauer, Bowers, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Chellis, Dantzler, Delleney, Edge, Gamble, Gourdine, Harrell, Hinson, Hodges, Jordan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Leach, Mason, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Pinckney, Rhoad, Rice, Rodgers, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, F. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stuart, Tripp, Walker, Whatley, Whipper and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON TAKING CERTAIN FISH, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT BLACK SEA BASS BE PROCESSED, MARKETED, AND SOLD WITH THE HEAD AND TAIL FINS INTACT.
H. 3871 -- Rep. Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO EXEMPT PROPERTY OWNED AND USED BY A COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C) OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
H. 3585 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL MAKING FINDINGS OF LEGISLATIVE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITH RESPECT TO GOVERNMENTAL TORT LIABILITY UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-78-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY TORT COMMITTED BY A GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE ACTING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S OFFICIAL DUTY AND TO REQUIRE THIS PROVISION TO BE LIBERALLY CONSTRUED IN FAVOR OF LIMITED LIABILITY WITH AMBIGUITY TO BE RESOLVED AS A MATTER OF LAW IN FAVOR OF THE GOVERNMENT; AND TO REENACT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15-78-120, AS CURRENTLY EXISTING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY APPLICABLE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT.
H. 3193 -- Reps. Young, Meacham and Bauer: 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.
The following Bill and Joint Resolutions were read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title of each be changed to that of an Act, and that they be enrolled for ratification.
S. 428 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PARAPROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL POSITIONS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1952, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S. 430 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PARAPROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1953, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S. 433 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ATTENDANCE (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2097, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S. 521 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PILOT PROJECTS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2122, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S. 525 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SUMMER PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2130, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S. 523 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO CLASS SIZE (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2131, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S. 515 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SCHEDULING FOR INSTRUCTION (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2132, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S. 524 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO FIELD TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2135, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. LITTLEJOHN explained the Joint Resolution.
S. 526 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO GUIDANCE PROGRAM (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2136, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S. 527 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ADVANCED PLACEMENT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2137, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S. 512 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2138, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. LITTLEJOHN explained the Joint Resolution.
S. 480 -- Senator Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-3-1110 AND 16-3-1210, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF VICTIMS OF CRIME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF CRIME INCLUDES TERRORISM AS DEFINED BY FEDERAL LAW AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VICTIMS OF TERRORISM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES MAY FILE FOR BENEFITS WITH THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3174 -- Reps. Knotts and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 52 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "CHARTER LIMOUSINE" LICENSE PLATES.
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was proposed on Wednesday, April 16, by the Committee on Education and Public Works.
Rep. TOWNSEND moved to table the amendment, which was agreed to.
Rep. TOWNSEND moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Tuesday, April 22, which was adopted.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3593 -- Rep. Limbaugh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-3-1110 AND 16-3-1210, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF VICTIMS OF CRIME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF CRIME INCLUDES TERRORISM AS DEFINED BY FEDERAL LAW AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VICTIMS OF TERRORISM OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES MAY FILE FOR BENEFITS WITH THE VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND.
Rep. LIMBAUGH moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3461 -- Reps. McMahand, F. Smith, Sheheen, Allison, Breeland, Spearman, Littlejohn, Lee, Stoddard and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-545 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PARENTS AND OTHER ADULT SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS TO RIDE SCHOOL BUSES ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THEIR VOLUNTEER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was proposed on Wednesday, April 16, by the Committee on Education and Public Works.
Rep. WALKER explained the amendment.
Reps. SIMRILL, FLEMING, KIRSH, LAW, CAVE, SANDIFER, WALKER, TOWNSEND, LITTLEJOHN, STILLE and MARTIN requested debate on the Bill.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3033 -- Reps. Govan, Inabinett, J. Hines, Lloyd and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CHAPTER 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT THE CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ACT, TO ESTABLISH THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DUTIES, AND TO CREATE AN ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE PROGRAM.
The Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\PSD\7231AC.97).
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 3, by deleting Section 44-61-330 and inserting:
/Section 44-61-330. (A) The EMSC Program shall include, but is not limited to, the establishment of:
(1) initial and continuing education programs for emergency medical services personnel that include training in the emergency care of infants and children;
(2) guidelines for referring children to the appropriate emergency treatment facility;
(3) pediatric equipment guidelines for pre-hospital care;
(4) pediatric equipment guidelines for emergency departments;
(5) guidelines for pediatric trauma centers;
(6) an interhospital transfer system for critically ill or injured children;
(7) in conjunction with the South Carolina Data Oversight Council, the collection and analysis of statewide pediatric emergency and critical care medical services data from emergency and critical care medical services for the purpose of quality improvement by these facilities and services, subject to the confidentiality requirements of Section 44-61-350;
(8) injury prevention programs for parents;
(9) public education programs on accessing the emergency medical services system and what to do until the emergency medical services personnel arrive.
(B) In gathering statewide pediatric emergency and critical care medical services data the department shall rely upon, to the extent possible, data from existing sources; however, the department may contact families and physicians for the purpose of gathering additional data and providing information on available public and private resources. Information requested from a physician's office must be obtained pursuant to Section 44-115-10, et seq. Patient contact following data received from the State Budget and Control Board Office of Research and Statistics must be done in accordance with regulations approved by the South Carolina Data Oversight Council and promulgated by the Office of Research and Statistics. /
Amend the bill further, page 4 by deleting Section 44-61-340 and inserting:
/Section 44-61-340. There is created an Emergency Medical Services for Children Committee to advise the Division of Emergency Medical Services and the coordinator of the EMSC Program on all matters concerning emergency medical services for children. The committee shall assist in the formulation of policy and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this article. The EMSC Committee is a formal committee of the EMS Advisory Council./
Amend the bill further, page 5, by deleting Section 44-61-360.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. WILDER explained the amendment.
Reps. BARRETT, WOODRUM, ROBINSON, WEBB, KIRSH, LANFORD, KELLEY, LOFTIS, LEACH and SHARPE objected to the Bill.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3292 -- Reps. Klauber and Parks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A MUNICIPALITY BY ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE LOTS OR PROPERTY TO BE KEPT IN A CONDITION WHICH DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS AUTHORITY INCLUDES THE RIGHT TO REQUIRE THE DEMOLITION OF CERTAIN SUBSTANDARD HOUSING.
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was proposed on Wednesday, April 16, by the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
Rep. ASKINS explained the amendment.
Reps. SCOTT, NEAL, DAVENPORT, McMAHAND, INABINETT and HINSON requested debate on the Bill.
Further proceedings were interrupted by expiration of time on the uncontested Calendar.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3310 -- Reps. Stille, Cooper, Townsend, Kelley, Limehouse, Campsen, Harrell, Witherspoon, Altman and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS TO THE STATE EMPLOYMENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES ARE COVERED BY THESE EXEMPTIONS.
Rep. McLEOD demanded the yeas and nays on the passage of the Bill on third reading, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Barfield Barrett Bauer Brown, H. Campsen Carnell Cato Chellis Cotty Dantzler Edge Fleming Gamble Hamilton Harrell Haskins Hinson Jordan Keegan Kelley Kirsh Klauber Knotts Koon Law Leach Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Martin Mason McKay McMaster Meacham Rice Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Simrill Smith, R. Stille Stuart Townsend Tripp Vaughn Wilkins Witherspoon Young-Brickell
Those who voted in the negative are:
Askins Bailey Battle Boan Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Canty Cave Clyburn Cromer Davenport Felder Gourdine Govan Harvin Hawkins Hines, J. Hines, M. Hodges Howard Inabinett Jennings Kennedy Kinon Lanford Lee Lloyd Mack McCraw McLeod McMahand Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Parks Phillips Quinn Rhoad Riser Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Smith, F. Smith, J. Spearman Stoddard Webb Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Woodrum Young
So, the Bill was rejected.
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 3858 -- Reps. Vaughn, Haskins, Cato, Leach and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 432 OF 1947, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM, ITS CREATION, BOARD, POWERS, AND DUTIES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD FROM SELLING, LEASING, MERGING, CONSOLIDATING, OR TRANSFERRING CERTAIN OF ITS ASSETS OR ENTERING INTO A JOINT VENTURE OR OTHER BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE GREENVILLE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION IF THE ACTION DISPOSES OF OR COMMITS TEN PERCENT OR MORE OF THE ASSETS; TO PROHIBIT THE BOARD FROM TRANSFERRING OR DELEGATING ITS RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY OVER THE HOSPITAL SYSTEM TO ANY OTHER PERSONS, BOARD, OR ENTITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION ONLY MAY CALL FOR A REFERENDUM IF CONSENT IS REQUESTED TO TAKE SUCH ACTION; TO INCREASE THE BOARD FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS AND TO PROVIDE NOMINATING PROCEDURES AND TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE COMPOSITION AND PROCEDURES CONTINGENT UPON A GREENVILLE CITY COUNCIL STIPULATION BY ORDINANCE; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND LOCATE FACILITIES OUTSIDE OF GREENVILLE COUNTY IF SUCH WOULD ENHANCE SERVICES; TO ENTER INTO JOINT VENTURES OR OTHER BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR OBTAINING CONSENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AUTHORIZE THE CHANGE OF NAME OF THE BOARD AND THE OPERATION OF THE BOARD UNDER A TRADE NAME; TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ONE OR MORE SUBSIDIARIES AND TO REQUIRE SUCH ENTITY TO COMPLY WITH THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT; TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL HOSPITALS OR OTHER CLINICS; TO AUTHORIZE THE EXERCISE OF CERTAIN POWERS GENERALLY CONFERRED ON REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE DISTRICTS; TO AMEND ACT 1285 OF 1966, RELATING TO THE NAME OF THE GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE BOARD TO THE GREENVILLE HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY FOR ANY DAMAGES THE COUNTY MAY BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE CITY UNDER A CONTRACT ARISING OUT OF ACT 432 OF 1947; AND TO REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONTINGENT UPON STIPULATIONS OF GREENVILLE CITY COUNCIL.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
H. 3544 -- Reps. Davenport, Barfield, Seithel, Altman, Chellis, Meacham, Stoddard, Littlejohn, Lanford, Miller, Phillips, Cooper, Witherspoon, McCraw, Leach, Haskins, Riser, Limehouse and Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO PASS APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE STATE FLAG OF GEORGIA IN ITS PROPER PLACE IN THE HALL OF FLAGS AT THE NEW YORK CAPITOL, OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, TO REMOVE ALSO THE STATE FLAG OF SOUTH CAROLINA FROM THE NEW YORK CAPITOL'S HALL OF FLAGS.
Rep. SCOTT moved to adjourn debate upon the Concurrent Resolution until Wednesday, April 23, which was adopted.
Rep. DAVENPORT moved to reconsider the vote whereby the following Bill was rejected.
H. 3310 -- Reps. Stille, Cooper, Townsend, Kelley, Limehouse, Campsen, Harrell, Witherspoon, Altman and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS TO THE STATE EMPLOYMENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES ARE COVERED BY THESE EXEMPTIONS.
Rep. TOWNSEND spoke in favor of the motion to reconsider.
Rep. SCOTT moved to table the motion to reconsider.
Rep. TOWNSEND demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Askins Bailey Battle Boan Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, J. Brown, T. Byrd Canty Cave Clyburn Cromer Davenport Felder Gourdine Govan Harvin Hawkins Hines, J. Hines, M. Howard Inabinett Jennings Kennedy Kinon Knotts Lanford Lee Lloyd Mack McCraw McLeod McMahand Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Parks Phillips Pinckney Quinn Rhoad Riser Scott Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Smith, F. Smith, J. Spearman Stoddard Webb Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Young
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allison Altman Barfield Barrett Bauer Brown, H. Campsen Cato Chellis Cotty Dantzler Edge Fleming Gamble Harrell Haskins Hinson Jordan Keegan Kelley Kirsh Klauber Koon Law Leach Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Martin Mason McKay McMaster Rice Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Simrill Smith, R. Stille Stuart Townsend Tripp Vaughn Walker Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young-Brickell
So, the motion to reconsider was tabled.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
H. 3744 -- Rep. Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO FORMULATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONSIDER FOR FUTURE LEGISLATION CONCERNING DRUG IMPAIRED INFANTS AND THE TREATMENT METHODS, COMMITMENT PROCEDURES, AND THE PROSECUTION OF MOTHERS OF DRUG IMPAIRED INFANTS, AND ALL OTHER RELATED ISSUES CONCERNING DRUG IMPAIRED INFANTS AND THEIR MOTHERS.
Rep. YOUNG explained the Concurrent Resolution.
Rep. SCOTT moved to adjourn debate upon the Concurrent Resolution until Tuesday, April 22, which was adopted.
The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. HASKINS.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up.
S. 361 -- Senator Mescher: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN STUDENTS FOR THE 1996-97 SCHOOL YEAR ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-39-160 OF THE 1976 CODE AND MAY PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS.
The Education and Public Works Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\GJK\20508SD.97), which was adopted.
Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. Section 59-39-160 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding a new paragraph at the end to read:
"The South Carolina High School League may grant a waiver of the requirements of this section. This waiver may be granted only when a written statement from a school district superintendent and athletic director has been received stating that a student's ineligibility to participate in interscholastic activities is due to misinformation concerning eligibility requirements being provided by district personnel. The South Carolina High School League shall establish guidelines to administer this section."
SECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. WALKER explained the amendment.
Rep. HINSON spoke in favor of the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. HASKINS proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc Name P:\AMEND\GJK\20508SD.97), which was adopted.
Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. Section 59-39-160 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding a new paragraph at the end to read:
"The State Board of Education may grant a waiver of the requirements of this section. This waiver may be granted only when a written statement from a school district superintendent and athletic director has been received stating that a student's ineligibility to participate in interscholastic activities is due to misinformation concerning eligibility requirements being provided by district personnel. The State Board of Education shall establish guidelines to administer this section."
SECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. HASKINS explained the amendment.
Rep. TOWNSEND spoke against the amendment.
Rep. TOWNSEND moved to table the amendment.
Rep. SEITHEL demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Barrett Byrd Canty Cobb-Hunter Howard Inabinett Kirsh Lloyd Loftis Mack Moody-Lawrence Neal Riser Rodgers Stille Stoddard Stuart Townsend Webb
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allison Altman Askins Battle Bauer Boan Bowers Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Campsen Cato Cave Chellis Clyburn Cotty Cromer Dantzler Davenport Delleney Edge Felder Fleming Gamble Hamilton Harrell Harvin Haskins Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Hodges Jennings Keegan Kelley Knotts Koon Lanford Law Leach Lee Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Mason McCraw McKay McLeod McMahand McMaster Miller Neilson Parks Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Sandifer Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Spearman Tripp Vaughn Walker Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
So, the House refused to table the amendment.
The question then recurred to the adoption of the amendment, which was agreed to.
Rep. BAILEY explained the Joint Resolution.
The question then recurred to the passage of the Joint Resolution, as amended, on second reading.
Pursuant to Rule 7.7 the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Askins Bailey Barfield Barrett Battle Bauer Bowers Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, T. Campsen Cave Chellis Clyburn Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Edge Felder Fleming Gamble Govan Hamilton Harrell Harvin Haskins Hines, J. Hines, M. Hinson Howard Inabinett Jennings Jordan Keegan Kelley Kennedy Klauber Koon Lanford Law Leach Lee Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Lloyd Loftis Mack Mason McCraw McKay McLeod McMahand McMaster Miller Neal Neilson Parks Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Rodgers Sandifer Seithel Sharpe Sheheen Simrill Smith, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Tripp Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley Whipper Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
Those who voted in the negative are:
Boan
So, the Joint Resolution, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3506 -- Reps. Wilkins, Sharpe, Cobb-Hunter, Harrison, Cooper, Campsen and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND AGENCIES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNMENT RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 1993, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COASTAL COUNCIL MAY BE RELOCATED WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT BUT MUST CONTINUE AS AN ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT AND AT OR ABOVE THE BUREAU LEVEL.
Rep. LIMBAUGH explained the Bill.
Rep. MILLER spoke against the Bill.
Rep. CAMPSEN spoke in favor of the Bill.
Pursuant to Rule 7.7 the yeas and nays were taken on the passage of the Bill on second reading resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Altman Askins Barrett Bauer Boan Brown, H. Brown, J. Campsen Cato Cave Chellis Clyburn Cotty Dantzler Davenport Delleney Easterday Edge Felder Fleming Gamble Gourdine Govan Hamilton Harrell Haskins Hawkins Hinson Hodges Jennings Jordan Kelley Kirsh Klauber Knotts Lanford Law Leach Limbaugh Limehouse Littlejohn Loftis Martin Mason McCraw McKay McLeod McMaster Phillips Quinn Rhoad Rice Riser Robinson Sandifer Sharpe Simrill Smith, D. Spearman Stoddard Stuart Tripp Vaughn Walker Webb Whatley Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Woodrum Young Young-Brickell
Those who voted in the negative are:
Battle Bowers Breeland Brown, T. Canty Cobb-Hunter Cromer Harvin Hines, J. Hines, M. Howard Keegan Kennedy Lee Lloyd Mack Miller Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Parks Rodgers Scott Seithel Sheheen Smith, F. Smith, J. Whipper Wilder
So, the Bill was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 17, 1997
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber at 12:00 Noon today for the purpose of Ratifying Acts.
Very respectfully,
President
On motion of Rep. HASKINS the invitation was accepted.
Rep. J. BROWN moved that upon the completion of the Ratification of Acts, that the House stand adjourned, which was agreed to.
At 12:00 Noon the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were duly ratified.
(R37) S. 33 -- Senators Cork, Rankin, McConnell and Elliott: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 8 TO ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 61 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR HOSPITALITY CABINETS.
(R38) S. 41 -- Senator Short: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2947, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT, SO AS TO INCLUDE A VIOLATION OF SECTION 56-5-750, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FAILING TO STOP FOR A BLUE LIGHT.
(R39) S. 76 -- Senator Holland: AN ACT RATIFYING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO VOTER QUALIFICATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND OF THIS STATE IS ENTITLED TO VOTE ONLY IN THE PRECINCT OF HIS RESIDENCE AND THAT ANY REGISTERED ELECTOR WHO HAS MOVED HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE DURING THE THIRTY DAYS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF AN ELECTION IS ENTITLED TO VOTE IN HIS PREVIOUS PRECINCT OF RESIDENCE.
(R40) S. 224 -- Senator Holland: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HEARING OF APPEALS BY THE STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL MEET NOT LATER THAN NOON ON MONDAY TWO WEEKS FOLLOWING THE FILING OF ANY NOTICE PERFECTED UNDER SECTION 7-17-60 FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING APPEALS.
(R41) S. 262 -- Senators Peeler and Setzler: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-7860, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL SHRINER LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS ONLY ONE PLATE TO BE ISSUED TO A SHRINER.
(R42) S. 459 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL, RELATING TO NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION PAMPHLET NO. 58, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2062, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(R43) S. 585 -- Senator Holland: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF FEBRUARY 7, 1997, MISSED BY STUDENTS OF EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1996-97 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SEVERE VANDALISM IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
(R44) H. 3160 -- Rep. Witherspoon: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 50-11-745 AND 50-13-1199 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES A PROCEDURE TO RELEASE CERTAIN PROPERTY CONFISCATED FROM VIOLATORS OF GAME AND FISH PROVISIONS TO INNOCENT OWNERS OR LIENHOLDERS AND TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO MAINTAIN OR DISPOSE OF CERTAIN UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.
(R45) H. 3229 -- Rep. Harvin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON SEPTEMBER 19 AND 20, 1996, BY THE STUDENTS OF CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, AND 3 IN CLARENDON COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1996-97 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
(R46) H. 3257 -- Reps. Kelley and Keegan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-79-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POLICY FORMS, PROVISIONS, AND RATES; SECTION 38-79-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LIABILITY JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION; AND SECTION 38-79-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PATIENTS' COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO REMOVE THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE IN THE ASSOCIATION AND THE FUND AND TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO ELECT A CHAIRMAN AND NECESSARY OFFICERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-79-270 RELATING TO APPEALS OF ACTIONS OF THE STATE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LIABILITY JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION.
(R47) H. 3666 -- Reps. Wilkins, Haskins, J. Brown, H. Brown, Sharpe, Cato, Harrison, Townsend and D. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A 1998 SOUTHERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE HOST COMMITTEE WHICH SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PLANNING, MANAGING, AND MAKING ALL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE 1998 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE WHICH WILL BE HELD IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN AUGUST 1998.
(R48) H. 3706 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2104, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(R49) H. 3772 -- Reps. Kirsh, Meacham, Simrill, Moody-Lawrence, McCraw, Delleney and Littlejohn: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 959 OF 1954, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE YORK COUNTY NATURAL GAS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE AND HOLD LAND FOR SALE AT A LATER DATE TO ONE OR MORE INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS.
At 12:19 P.M. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 3946 -- Reps. Stoddard, Phillips, Littlejohn and Inabinett: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 11:00 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1997, AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, AND THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 1997 OR WHOSE OFFICES OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND NOMINATING AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THESE OFFICES DURING THE JOINT SESSION.
H. 4033 -- Rep. Boan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. HUGH JOHNSON FLOYD OF SUMMERVILLE, WHO AFTER FIFTY YEARS OF GOLF AND AT THE AGE OF SEVENTY-EIGHT, HAS ACHIEVED A HOLE IN ONE--THE ULTIMATE ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SPORT OF GOLF.
H. 4038 -- Rep. J. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING BISHOP ROBERT L. BISHOP FOR MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED WITNESS AND OUTSTANDING CHURCH SERVICE.
H. 4043 -- Reps. Scott, Breeland, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Canty, Cave, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Gourdine, Govan, J. Hines, M. Hines, Howard, Inabinett, Kennedy, Lee, Lloyd, Mack, McMahand, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Parks, Pinckney, F. Smith, Whipper, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, G. Brown, H. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hinson, Hodges, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Mullen, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO ONE OF THE PALMETTO STATE'S FINEST, EARTHA KITT, A WORLD-RENOWNED VOCALIST AND ENTERTAINER AND TO WELCOME HOME OUR FEATURED GUEST ON THE OCCASION OF HER PERFORMANCE IN THE THEATRICAL PRODUCTION "SOULS - THE CALAH" ON APRIL 18, 1997, IN COLUMBIA AT THE TOWNSHIP AUDITORIUM.
H. 4044 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF PERCY B. HARVIN OF CLARENDON COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
At 12:20 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. CLYBURN adjourned in memory of Allison Catherine Wood of Aiken, to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.
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