Rep. Bauer proposes the following amendment (LC-3951.PH0012H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, by striking Section 46-57-30(A) and inserting:

(A) The committee administers the program and is comprised of the following eight voting members, each serving two-year terms:

(1) the Commissioner of Agriculture who serves as the chairman of the committee;

(2) two members designated by the Governor;

(3) two members designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;

(4) two members designated by the President of the Senate;

(5) one member designated by the South Carolina Black Farmers Coalition; and

(6) The chairman of the South Carolina Conservation Bank serves as an ex officio member.