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:

As we stand, O Lord, on the threshold of a new Legislative Session, we are keenly aware of our need of Your help. It's going to be another busy Session. Should we become so busy that we forget You, please, O please don't forget us. Cause us to see each new day as an unspoiled page in Your book of time, as our next chance to do our best. Make us too big to be unkind, too occupied in good things to find fault, too wise to engage in unbecoming conversation, too strong to permit temptations to turn us from life's high road.

Thank You, Lord, for the privilege of prayer at the very beginning of this Legislative Session. 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 Rep. J. ARTHUR.

The following was received.

July 10, 1985
Mrs. Lois Shealy
Clerk of the House of Representatives
State House
Columbia, S.C. 29201

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Under date of July 2, 1985, the State Election Commission certified to this office the results of the election in House District No. 99, held in Berkeley County on June 25, 1985. The certification shows that Henry E. Brown has been elected to the S.C. House of Representatives, District 99.

I, therefore, certify that Henry E. Brown has been duly elected as a member of the S.C. House of Representatives from District 99, Berkeley County, for a term as prescribed by law.

Yours very truly,
John T. Campbell
Secretary of State

Received as information.

The following was received.

July 2, 1985
The Honorable John T. Campbell
Secretary of State
P.O. Box 11350
Columbia, SC 29211

Re: Results - June 25, 1985 Special Election for House District 99, Berkeley County.

Dear Mr. Secretary:

The State Board of Canvassers hereby certifies that Mr. Henry E. Brown received the greatest number of votes cast for House District 99 at the special election held in Berkeley County on June 25, 1985.

Sincerely,
C. Tyrone Gilmore, Chairman
Sylvia Schwartz
Dr. Neal Thigpen
C. D. Sexton
State Board of Canvassers

Received as information.

The following was received.

July 10, 1985
Mrs. Lois Shealy
Clerk of the House of Representatives
State House
Columbia, S.C. 29201

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Under date of July 2, 1985, the State Election Commission certified to this office the results of the election in House District No. 13, held in Greenwood County on June 25, 1985. The certification shows that James C. Johnson has been elected to the S.C. House of Representatives, District 13.

I, therefore, certify that James C. Johnson has been duly elected as a member of the S.C. House of Representatives from District 13, Greenwood County, for a term as prescribed by law.

Yours very truly
John T. Campbell
Secretary of State

Received as information.

The following was received.

July 2, 1985
The Honorable John T. Campbell
Secretary of State
P.O. Box 11350
Columbia, SC 29211

RE: Results - June 25, 1985 Special Election for House District 13, Greenwood County.

Dear Mr. Secretary:

The State Board of Canvassers hereby certifies that Mr. Jim Johnson received the greatest number of votes cast for House District 13 at the special election held in Greenwood County on June 25, 1985.

Sincerely,
C. Tyrone Gilmore, Chairman
Sylvia Schwartz
Dr. Neal Thigpen
C. D. Sexton
State Board of Canvassers

Received as information.

The following was received.

October 2, 1985
Mrs. Lois Shealy
Clerk of the House of Representatives
State House
Columbia, S.C. 29201

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Under date of September 30, 1985, the State Election Commission certified to this office the results of the election in House District No. 11, held in Abbeville and Anderson Counties on September 24, l985. The certification shows that Robert O. Kay has been elected to the S.C. House of Representatives, District 11.

I, therefore, certify that Robert O. Kay has been duly elected as a member of the S.C. House of Representatives from District 11, Abbeville and Anderson Counties, for a term as prescribed by law.

Yours very truly,
John T. Campbell
Secretary of State

Received as information.

The following was received.

September 30, 1985
Honorable John T. Campbell
Secretary of State
P.O. Box 11350
Columbia, SC 29211

Dear Mr. Secretary:

The State Board of Canvassers hereby certifies that Mr. Robert O. Kay received the largest number of votes cast for S.C. House of Representatives, District 11, at the special election held in Abbeville and Anderson Counties on September 24, 1985.

Sincerely,
C. Tyrone Gilmore
Dr. Neal D. Thigpen
C. D. Sexton
State Board of Canvassers

Received as information.

Mr. Henry E. Brown, Jr., Member-elect from District No. 99, Berkeley County, escorted by Reps. WINSTEAD and G. BAILEY

Mr. James C. Johnson, Member-elect from District No. 13, Greenwood County, escorted by Reps. CARNELL and GENTRY

Mr. Robert O. Kay, Member-elect from District No. 11, Abbeville-Anderson Counties, escorted by Reps. TOWNSEND and SHELTON presented their credentials and the oath of office was administered to them by the SPEAKER.

The following was received.

November 19, 1985
Honorable Ramon Schwartz, Jr.
Speaker, SC House of Representatives
State House
P. O. Box 11867
Columbia, SC 29211

Dear Ramon:

Please accept my resignation from the S.C. House of Representatives, Richland District No. 73 --- effective immediately. Needless to say, I have enjoyed my eleven (11) year tenure in The House, and especially the kindness you have shown me during that time.

May I thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Sincerely,
Kay Patterson

Received as information.

The following was received.

November 18, 1985
The Honorable Larry Blanding
Member South Carolina House of

Representatives
Box 1446
Sumter, SC 29151

Dear Larry:

It is with pleasure that I am today appointing you to serve on the Ways and Means Committee. You will replace former Representative Kay Patterson, who has resigned from the House of Representatives effective today.

I am extremely pleased that you are willing to serve in this capacity, and I know that you will make a significant contribution to this committee on behalf of the state as well as the County of Sumter.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

Received as information.

The following invitations were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted.

December 8, 1985
The Honorable Robert R. Woods, Chairman
House Invitations Committee
Suite 518
Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29211

Dear Representative Woods:

The South Carolina Association of School Administrators and the South Carolina School Boards Association cordially invite the Constitutional Officers and the members of the General Assembly to a reception on January 14, 1986, at the Marriott Hotel from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

We certainly look forward to seeing you on January 14.

Sincerely,
Betty B. Herlong
Assistant Executive Director

September 18, 1985
The Honorable Robert R. Woods
Chairman, Invitations Committee
Post Office Box 11867
Columbia, SC 29211

Dear Bob:

Please let me take this opportunity to invite the entire Legislature, including spouses and/or dates, to a Welcome Back Party on Tuesday, January 14, 1986 from 7:30 p.m. until...at Columbia's newest and finest restaurant - Garcia's.

This grand opening gala event for Garcia's will provide us with fine Mexican food, drinks and lots of fun while we socialize with old friends.

Personal invitations will be sent to the membership at a later date, but I wanted your committee to receive this information first.

Please let me hear from you at your convenience.

With warm personal regards, I am

Sincerely,
Timothy A. Brett

December 6, 1985
The Honorable Robert R. Woods
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
581 Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Representative Woods:

Each year the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Palmetto State Breakfast to welcome all of the legislators back to Columbia. Traditionally, the legislators are greeted and "welcomed back" by the Governor, the South Carolina Lt. Governor, the Mayor of Columbia, and the S.C. Chambers President. South Carolina Chamber members are also invited.

This year the breakfast will be held on Wednesday, January 15, at 7:45 a.m. at the Carolina Inn.

I would sincerely appreciate your placing the Palmetto State Breakfast on the House Calendar of Events.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Leonard Fulghum
President

December 6, 1985
The Honorable Robert R. Woods
Chairman
House Invitations Committee
Post Office Box 11867
Columbia, South Carolina 29211

Dear Mr. Woods:

On behalf of the South Carolina Bankers Association, it is my pleasure to invite the members of the House to our Legislative Reception.

The reception will be held at the Carolina Inn in Columbia on Wednesday, January 15, 1986 at 6:00 p.m.

Sincerely,
Robert H. Hodges, Jr.
Executive Vice President

and General Counsel

November 26, 1985
The Honorable Ramon Schwartz, Jr.
Speaker of the House
509 Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29211

Dear Speaker Schwartz:

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce cordially invites the Members of the House of Representatives to the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfasts held each Wednesday morning at the Faculty House, University of South Carolina from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. during the session. The first Breakfast will be held Wednesday, January 22, 1986.

Sincerely,
Francis X. Archibald
Vice President
Business & Government Relations

The following were received and referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

June 26, 1985
The Honorable Ramon Schwartz, Jr.
Speaker of the House
The State House
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Mr. Speaker:

On behalf of the South Carolina Dental Association, I would like to invite the Members, Clerks, and Attaches of the House to a reception at the Carolina Inn on January 28, 1986, at 7:00 p.m.

I hope that you will be able to attend and look forward to seeing you then.

Sincerely,
Charles G. Bowen
Executive Director

October 29, 1985
The Honorable Robert R. Woods
Chairman
House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29211

Dear Representative Woods:

American Medical International, Incorporated (AMI), cordially invites the members of the General Assembly to a reception on January 29th, 1986, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Carolina Inn, Columbia, South Carolina.

AMI is an international health care services corporation with three hospitals and two ambulatory surgery centers owned and operated in South Carolina.

With kindest personal regards, I remain

Sincerely,
Carl E. Smith

November 20, l985
The Honorable Robert R. Woods
Member
South Carolina House of Representatives
Post Office Box 2217
Charleston, South Carolina 29403

Dear Representative Woods:

The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners would like to invite the House, Clerks and Attaches to a reception on Tuesday, January 21, 1986, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at The Town House, 1615 Gervais Street, Columbia, South Carolina. (Please disregard the November 18th letter naming Carolina Inn, which is incorrect. I hope this has not inconvenienced you in any way.)

We hope this date is convenient with your schedule, and look forward to seeing you at that time.

Sincerely,
Walter B. Todd
President, SCATCC

December 3, 1985
The Honorable Robert R. Woods
Box 11867
Columbia, SC 29202

Dear Representative Woods:

This letter is to confirm January 22nd at 1:30 p.m. as the date and time for the luncheon portion of the 25th annual Governor's Conference on Education. The luncheon will be held in the Cantey Building at the State Fairgrounds.

The Governor's Conference is sponsored annually by the Governor's office and the South Carolina School Boards Association. We anticipate 1,500 people to attend the meeting and look forward to having the members of the House join us on this special occasion.

Please contact me if I can be of further assistance.

Cordially,
Jeannie M. Henry
Director of Board Development

December 10, 1985
Representative, Robert R. Woods
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
South Carolina General Assembly
518-B, Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Mr. Chairman:

The South Carolina Community Action Agency Executive Directors Association, cordially invite the members of the South Carolina General Assembly to a breakfast on January 22, 1986. This will be held at the Carolina Inn on Assembly Street, in the Columbia Room 1 at 8:00 a.m.

We appreciate the opportunity to express our gratitude to our Representatives for the support they have given us.

Sincerely,
John B. Shennan, Jr.
President

January 2, 1986
The Honorable Raymond Schwartz, Speaker
S.C. House of Representatives
509A Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Mr. Schwartz:

The Palmetto State Teachers Association cordially invites the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives to attend a breakfast buffet on Wednesday, January 22, 1986, from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. at the Carolina Inn.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth Gressette
Executive Director

January 6, 1986
The Honorable Robert R. Woods
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
South Carolina House of Representatives
518-B Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29211

Dear Mr. Chairman:

Governor Riley and Mrs. Riley cordially invite the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives to a cocktail party on January 22, 1986. This cocktail party will be held at the Governor's Mansion, immediately following the State of the State address.

Sincerely,
Kenneth A. Kinard
Legislative Liaison

The following were received.

August 16, 1985
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 503)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on August 16, 1985 regulations concerning State Crop Pest Commission from the College of Agricultural Sciences, Clemson University.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 514)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on July 30, 1985 regulations concerning Requirements for the Written Examination from the State Board of Medical Examiners of SC.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 515)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on July 30, 1985 regulations concerning Requirements for License by Endorsements from the State Board of Medical Examiners of SC.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

December 30, 1985

The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 535)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on December 23, 1985 regulations concerning licensing and supervising of commercial truck driver training schools from the Department of Highways and Public Transportation.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

December 30, 1985
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 536)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on December 23, 1985 regulations concerning licensing and supervising of driver training school from the Department of Highways and Public Transporation.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

August 12, 1985
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 575)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on August 12, 1985 regulations concerning Taking and disposing of nuisance alligators; qualifications and liabilities of agents-trappers; storage and sale of alligator hides; sales of alligator meat, etc. from the SC Wildlife & Marine Resources Department.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

July 29, 1985
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 576)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on July 29, 1985 regulations concerning Valuation of Securities from the SC Department of Insurance.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

August 12, 1985

The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 579)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on August 12, 1985 regulations concerning creating a NO WAKE ZONE in the waters in a certain portion of the Pack's Landing area of the waters of Lake Marion, Sumter County from the SC Wildlife & Marine Resources Department.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

August 12, 1985
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 580)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on August 12, 1985 regulations concerning a NO WAKE ZONE in the waters in a certain portion of the waters in Lake Keowee, Pickens County in Gap Hill area from the SC Wildlife & Marine Resources Department.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

August 12, 1985
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 581)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on August 12, 1985 regulations concerning creating a NO WAKE ZONE in the waters in a certain portion of the Santee Cooper Resort Cove area of Lake Marion, Orangeburg County and shall include the entire cove from the SC Wildlife & Marine Resources Department.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

January 9, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 590)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on January 9, 1986 regulations concerning Accreditation Standards Filed from the Department of Education.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 619)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on November 27, 1985 regulations concerning Remedial Education from the Department of Education.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

January 9, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 620)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on January 9, 1986 regulations concerning School Incentive Reward Program from the Department of Education.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 621)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on November 27, 1985 regulations concerning Compensatory Education from the Department of Education.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

December 19, 1985
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 625)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on December 19, 1985 regulations TO AUTHORIZE STATE-CHARTERED SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS TO MAINTAIN, AS A MINIMUM, NET WORTH AS REQUIRED FOR FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS BY REGULATION OF THE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN INSURANCE CORPORATION from the State Board of Financial Institutions.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

December 19, 1985
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 626)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on December 19, 1985 regulations TO REQUIRE STATE-CHARTERED SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS AND SAVINGS BANKS TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES AT LEAST 5% OF THEIR TOTAL LIABILITIES IN LIQUID ASSETS AND DEFINES TOTAL LIABILITIES from the State Board of Financial Institutions.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration.
Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

January 9, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 630)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on January 9, 1986 regulations concerning School Improvement Councils and the Annual School and District Improvement Reports from the Department of Education.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

December 30, 1985
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 637)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on December 30, 1985 regulations concerning licensing regulations for programs serving the mentally retarded.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

December 31, 1985
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 641)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on December 31, 1985 regulations concerning Medicaid Hospital Reimbursement from the State Health and Human Services Finance Commission.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

December 31, 1985
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 642)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on December 31, 1985 regulations concerning the Medically Indigent Assistance Fund from the State Health and Human Services Finance Commission.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

December 4, 1985
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 643)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on December 3, 1985 regulations concerning Case Reviews from the Children's Foster Care Review Board System.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

January 9, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 659)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on January 9, 1986 regulations concerning Policies and Procedures Utilized by the South Carolina State Board of Education in the Approval of Programs of Study in Professional Education Offered by Colleges and Universities in South Carolina from the Department of Education.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works for consideration.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

Received as information.

The following was received.

October 21, 1985
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 543)

Dear Lois:

The South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is hereby withdrawing and simultaneously resubmitting the regulations in which Chapter 6 entitled "Ethics" has been deleted, effective today.

These regulations have been referred to the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

Received as information.

The following was received.

July 30, 1985
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 529)

Dear Lois:

The Children's Foster Care Review Board System is hereby withdrawing regulations pertaining to Administrative Regulation 529, effective July 24, 1985.

These regulations have been referred to the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee.

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

Received as information.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 2250 -- Rep. McEachin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF OXYGEN AND THOSE MACHINES USED IN PRODUCING OXYGEN WHEN THE OXYGEN AND MACHINES ARE USED IN THE HOME UPON THE PRESCRIPTION OF A LICENSED PHYSICIAN.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 2283 -- Reps. Carnell, McAbee, Gulledge, Hughston and Mangum: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FREE TUITION AT STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN OF CERTAIN VETERANS WHO HAVE HONORABLY SERVED IN A BRANCH OF THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES DURING A WAR PERIOD SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS FREE TUITION MUST ALSO BE GRANTED TO CHILDREN OF THESE VETERANS WHO DIED WHILE IN SERVICE OR FROM A DISEASE OR DISABILITY RESULTING FROM SERVICE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE VETERAN SERVED DURING A WAR PERIOD.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 2397 -- Reps. Beasley and J. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAX ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FIVE PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR AIRCRAFT USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE APPLICATION OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 2650 -- Rep. Schwartz: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE STATE PERSONNEL DIVISION OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE EXEMPTIONS ALL JUDGES WITHIN THE UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM AND ALL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, INSTEAD OF EXEMPTING ONLY THE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES AND CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES, REFEREES, RECEIVERS, JURORS, AND MASTERS IN EQUITY.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 2670 -- Reps. Mangum, Kirsh, Elliott and McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION, BY ADDING SECTION 12-3-260 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE TAX COMMISSION TO CONTRACT FOR COMPUTER AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING SERVICES, TO PROHIBIT THE PUBLICATION OR DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR PRODUCED FROM ANY TAX RETURN, DOCUMENT, OR TAPE THROUGH THE DATA PROCESSING SERVICES, EXCEPT TO THE COMMISSION OR AS PROVIDED BY LAW OR A COURT ORDER, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 2695 -- Reps. Keyserling, Lewis, McLellan, Kirsh and Lloyd Hendricks: A BILL TO PERMIT TAXPAYERS TO DEFER PAYMENT OF THE STATE INCOME TAX ON TAXABLE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE INCREASE IN GROSS INCOME FROM FOREIGN TRADING RECEIPTS, TO DEFINE TERMS RELATING TO THE DEFERRAL, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 2716 -- Rep. Rawl: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12, 12A, AND 13 OF ARTICLE I OF ACT 176 OF 1977, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS, THE DISAPPROVAL AND MODIFICATION OF REGULATIONS, AND PROMULGATION OF EMERGENCY REGULATIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE THESE PROCEDURES, INCLUDING PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY REGULATIONS BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 3083 -- Reps. Harvin, Blackwell, T. Rogers, White, Pearce, Holt, G. Bailey, McLeod, Gilbert, J. Anderson, L. Phillips, Huff, Elliott, Johnson, Taylor, Washington, Barfield, Jones, Stoddard, Neilson, McTeer, Mattos, Snow, McBride, J. Harris, Gordon, Woods, Petty, Lake, Ferguson, Altman, Felder, W. Arthur, Cleveland, Bennett, Sheheen, L. Martin, Mitchell, Blanding, Sturkie, Keyserling, Klapman, J. Arthur and O. Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-85, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT FOR THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR IS NOT ENACTED BY JUNE 15 OF ANY YEAR, THE APPROPRIATION ACT OF THE THEN CURRENT FISCAL YEAR SHALL CONTINUE IN FORCE UNTIL ANOTHER GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT IS ENACTED.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

S. 277 -- Senator Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-25-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRIVATE PERSONNEL AGENCIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL RENEWAL LICENSE FEE OF FIFTY DOLLARS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 401 -- Senators Waddell, Lourie, Leatherman and Theodore: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-37-975 AND 12-37-980, SO AS TO PERMIT THE FILING OF AMENDED PROPERTY TAX RETURNS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION TO ACCEPT, FOR GOOD CAUSE, TENTATIVE PROPERTY TAX RETURNS BASED ON ONE HUNDRED PERCENT ESTIMATED VALUE FOR MERCHANTS' INVENTORIES, MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, FIXTURES, COMMERCIAL BOATS, AND MANUFACTURERS' REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 402 -- Senators Waddell, Lourie, Leatherman and Theodore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-3-145, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIME PERIOD OF APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FOR OWNERS OF PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED BY RECIPIENTS OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR, PERSONS REQUIRED TO USE WHEELCHAIRS, AND CHURCHES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

S. 403 -- Senators Waddell, Lourie, Leatherman and Theodore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO DELETE AS AN EXEMPTION FROM NET INCOME THE EXEMPTION FOR A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD, TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE INSURANCE COMPANIES, TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-560, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ITEMS OF INCOME NOT INCLUDED IN GROSS INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE EXCLUSION OF GAIN ON THE SALE OF A TAXPAYER'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-660, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR TAXPAYERS ADOPTING A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD, TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS IN COMPUTING NET INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE TREATMENT OF RECAPTURE OF DEPRECIATION, TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPTIONAL STANDARD DEDUCTION FOR STATE INCOME TAX PURPOSES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEDUCTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1640, RELATING TO FILING INCOME TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO CLARIFY FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-2240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX REFUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR A TAXPAYER TO CHALLENGE WITHHOLDING OF A REFUND BECAUSE OF A STUDENT LOAN DEFAULT, TO AMEND SECTION 12-19-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE FEES OF CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, TO AMEND ARTICLE 19, CHAPTER 21, OF TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE TAX ON X-RATED MOVIES, SO AS TO MOVE TO THE ARTICLE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES AND OTHER AMUSEMENTS ADMINISTERED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION, TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-35-1125, SO AS TO EXEMPT INDIVIDUALS RENTING ACCOMMODATIONS TO TRANSIENTS FOR ONE WEEK OR LESS IN A CALENDAR QUARTER FROM OBTAINING RETAIL LICENSES AND TO PRESCRIBE A METHOD FOR THEIR PAYING SALES AND ACCOMMODATIONS TAXES ON RENTALS, AND TO REPEAL CHAPTERS 11 AND 15 OF TITLE 52 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO POOL, BILLIARDS, AND COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 404 -- Senators Waddell, Lourie, Leatherman and Theodore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-670, 12-21-1710, AS AMENDED, AND 12-21-2440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO THE LICENSES REQUIRED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION FROM PERSONS ENGAGED IN PURCHASING, SELLING, OR DISTRIBUTING TOBACCO PRODUCTS FOR PURPOSES OF THE TOBACCO TAX, DISTRIBUTORS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN SOFT DRINKS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOFT DRINK TAX, AND OPERATORS OF PLACES OF AMUSEMENT, FOR PURPOSES OF THE ADMISSIONS TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PERMANENT LICENSING AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-21-1720 RELATING TO ANNUAL PAYMENT OF LICENSES FEES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 405 -- Senators Waddell, Lourie, Leatherman and Theodore: A BILL TO REPEAL ARTICLE 15 OF CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TAX ON MALT AND MALT EXTRACTS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 406 -- Senators Waddell, Lourie, Leatherman and Theodore: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 52, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POOL AND BILLIARDS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 445 -- Finance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION, RELATING TO APPEALS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 490, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ACT 176 OF 1977.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 447 -- Finance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION, RELATING TO GUIDELINES USED TO ARRIVE AT THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 489, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ACT 176 OF 1977.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 452 -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-15-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE METHOD OF DETERMINING THE VALUE OF THE GROSS ESTATE OF A RESIDENT DECEDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-15-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE METHOD OF DETERMINING THE VALUE OF THE TAXABLE ESTATE OF A RESIDENT DECEDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-15-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE METHOD OF DETERMINING THE VALUE OF THE TAXABLE ESTATE OF A NONRESIDENT DECEDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-15-1540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LIABILITY OF BENEFICIARIES RECEIVING PROCEEDS OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES AND RELATED ITEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-15-1550, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN ESTATE TAX PROVISIONS OF LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 12-17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "TAXABLE GIFTS"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-17-44, RELATING TO THE EFFECT THAT CERTAIN DISCLAIMERS OF PROPERTY INTERESTS HAVE UPON THE IMPOSITION OF THE GIFT TAX THEREON, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PROVISIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING BY REFERENCE FOR STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA PURPOSES CERTAIN FEDERAL PROVISIONS OF LAW.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

S. 453 -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-305 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF TAXES, INTEREST, AND PENALTIES WHEN THE VALUATION OF THE PROPERTY TAXED IS APPEALED.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

S. 476 -- Senators Dennis, Lindsay and Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1010, 9-1-1050, 9-1-1100, 9-1-1110, 9-1-1130, 9-1-1170 AND 9-1-1810, ALL AS AMENDED, AND 9-1-1830, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO TRANSFER THE ASSETS OF THE POST-RETIREMENT INCREASE SPECIAL FUND TO THE EMPLOYER ANNUITY ACCUMULATION FUND; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 9-1-1820 RELATING TO THE POST-RETIREMENT INCREASE SPECIAL FUND.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. DANGERFIELD, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 2500 -- Rep. Hearn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 24 TO TITLE 56, SO AS TO REGULATE PRIVATE TRAVEL TRAILER SALES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. WASHINGTON, with unanimous consent, made a statement relative to the Operations and Management Committee's recommendations regarding pages.

Rep. BLACKWELL moved to waive Rule 6.1, which was agreed to.

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.

Schwartz               Alexander              Altman
Anderson, J.           Anderson, S.           Arthur, J.
Arthur, W.             Aydlette               Bailey, G.
Bailey, K.             Barfield               Beasley
Bennett                Blackwell              Blanding
Boan                   Bradley, J.            Bradley, P.
Brett                  Brown, G.              Brown, H.
Brown, R.              Burriss, J.H.          Burriss, M.D.
Burriss, T.M.          Carnell                Chamblee
Cleveland              Cooper                 Cork
Dangerfield            Davenport              Day
Derrick                Edwards                Elliott
Evatt                  Faber                  Fair
Felder                 Ferguson               Foster
Foxworth               Freeman                Gentry
Gilbert                Gordon                 Gregory
Griffin                Harris, J.             Harris, P.
Harvin                 Hawkins                Hearn
Helmly                 Hendricks, B.          Hendricks, L.
Holt                   Huff                   Johnson, J.C.
Johnson, J.W.          Jones                  Kay
Keyserling             Kirsh                  Klapman
Kohn                   Koon                   Lake
Lewis                  Limehouse              Lockemy
Mangum                 Martin, D.             Martin, L.
Mattos                 McBride                McEachin
McKay                  McLellan               McLeod
McTeer                 Mitchell               Moss
Neilson                Nettles                Ogburn
Pearce                 Petty                  Phillips, L.
Phillips, O.           Rhoad                  Rice
Rigdon                 Rogers, J.             Rogers, T.
Russell                Sharpe                 Sheheen
Shelton                Short                  Simpson
Stoddard               Taylor                 Thrailkill
Toal                   Townsend               Tucker
Waldrop                Washington             White
Wilkins                Williams               Winstead
Woodruff

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on January 14, 1986.

John J. Snow, Jr.                 C. Lenoir Sturkie

I was not present during the Session but arrived in time to attend the Committee meetings on January 14, 1986.

A. Victor Rawl

The SPEAKER granted Rep. HAYES a leave of absence for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday due to National Guard Annual Training at Fort Pickett, Virginia.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. McABEE a leave of absence for the day due to illness.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. BLATT a leave of absence for the week due to illness.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MARCHANT a leave of absence for the day.

Announcement was made that J. Gavin Appleby of St. George is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

The following was introduced:

H. 3119 -- Rep. Davenport: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE TO INVESTIGATE, STUDY, AND INQUIRE INTO THE SEVERAL AGENCIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND AUTHORITIES OF THE STATE TO DETERMINE THEIR COMPOSITION AND BY WHAT AUTHORITY THEY WERE CREATED.

The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

The following was introduced:

H. 3120 -- Rep. Davenport: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE OPERATION OF THE CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURTS OF THIS STATE WITH A VIEW TO PROVIDING LEGISLATION TO INSURE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR LEVELS OF EFFICIENCY.

The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

The following was introduced:

H. 3168 -- Rep. Woods: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND ANY COMPANY IN THIS STATE WHICH DOES BUSINESS WITH THE COUNTRY OF SOUTH AFRICA TO DIVEST THEMSELVES OF FINANCIAL INTEREST FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS.

The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3190 -- Rep. McAbee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND SUBSECTION 14b OF RULE 6.3 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE, RELATING TO SPECIAL ORDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SPECIAL ORDERS FOR ANY STATE BOND BILL MAY ALSO BE SET BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE HOUSE UPON MOTION OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE MADE AT ANY TIME.

The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

The following was introduced:

H. 3253 -- Reps. M.D. Burriss and Hearn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SET BY SPECIAL ORDER S. 153, RELATING TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR ACTIONS AGAINST ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, AND CONTRACTORS, FOR SECOND READING OR OTHER CONSIDERATION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR ON THE FIRST LEGISLATIVE DAY AFTER THE NEXT MEETING OF THE RULES COMMITTEE AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONTINUING SPECIAL ORDER CONSIDERATION OF S. 153 UNTIL THIRD READING OR OTHER DISPOSITION.

The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

Rep. BLACKWELL moved that upon receipt of prefiled Bills and all Committee Reports, the House stand adjourned, which was agreed to.

The following was introduced:

H. 3254 -- Reps. Harvin, Alexander, Altman, J. Anderson, S. Anderson, J. Arthur, W. Arthur, Aydlette, G. Bailey, K. Bailey, Barfield, Beasley, Bennett, Blackwell, Blanding, Blatt, Boan, J. Bradley, P. Bradley, Brett, G. Brown, H. Brown, R. Brown, J.H. Burriss, M.D. Burriss, T.M. Burriss, Carnell, Chamblee, Cleveland, Cooper, Cork, Dangerfield, Davenport, Day, Derrick, Edwards, Elliott, Evatt, Faber, Fair, Felder, Ferguson, Foster, Foxworth, Freeman, Gentry, Gilbert, Gordon, Gregory, Griffin, J. Harris, P. Harris, Hawkins, Hayes, Hearn, Helmly, B. Hendricks, Lloyd I. Hendricks, Holt, Huff, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Johnson, Jones, Kay, Keyserling, Kirsh, Klapman, Kohn, Koon, Lake, Lewis, Limehouse, Lockemy, Mangum, Marchant, D. Martin, L. Martin, Mattos, McAbee, McBride, McEachin, McKay, McLellan, McLeod, McTeer, Mitchell, Moss, Neilson, Nettles, Ogburn, Pearce, Petty, L. Phillips, O. Phillips, Rawl, Rhoad, Rice, Rigdon, J. Rogers, T. Rogers, Russell, Sharpe, Sheheen, Shelton, Short, Simpson, Snow, Stoddard, Sturkie, Taylor, Thrailkill, Toal, Townsend, Tucker, Waldrop, Washington, White, Wilkins, Williams, Winstead and Woodruff: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO SELECT AN ARTIST TO PAINT THE PORTRAIT OF SPEAKER RAMON SCHWARTZ, JR., TO BE PLACED APPROPRIATELY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON ITS COMPLETION.

Whereas, the Honorable Ramon Schwartz, Jr., has been a member of the House of Representatives for eighteen years; and

Whereas, he served as Speaker Pro Tempore for four years; and

Whereas, he was elected Speaker in 1980 and held this position until his retirement; and

Whereas, he assumed the office of Speaker during a difficult and transitional period in the history of the House; and

Whereas, his colleagues desire to recognize his energy, his faith, and his devotion to duty. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized to select an artist to paint the portrait of Speaker Ramon Schwartz, Jr., to be placed appropriately in the Hall of the House of Representatives upon its completion.

Funds for the portrait shall not exceed five thousand dollars to be paid from the approved accounts of the House of Representatives.

Rep. HARVIN explained the Resolution.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3255 -- Rep. Schwartz: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO FIX THE TIME FOR ELECTING TWO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL AT 11:30 A.M., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1986.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the time for electing two members from the House of Representatives to serve on the nominating committee for members of the Legislative Audit Council is fixed at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 15, 1986.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3256 -- Reps. J. Bradley, Aydlette, Dangerfield, Foxworth, Holt, Kohn, D. Martin, Washington and Winstead: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA JAYCEES TO USE THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 25, AND 26, 1986, TO REQUEST THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE FOR REASONABLE USE OF THE UNDERGROUND PARKING FACILITIES AND THE BLATT BUILDING, AND TO ARRANGE FOR ASSISTANCE AND ACCESS BY THE STATE HOUSE SECURITY FORCES.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the South Carolina Jaycees are authorized to use the Hall of the House of Representatives on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, January 24, 25, and 26, 1986, if the House is not in statewide session on those days, for the purpose of involving the Jaycees in the legislative process and for the purpose of conducting a model legislature.

Be it further resolved that the Division of General Services is requested to provide for the underground parking facilities and the Blatt Building to be made available for reasonable use by the Jaycees and that the State House security forces provide assistance and access necessary for this meeting in accordance with previous procedures.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3257 -- Reps. Blackwell, Alexander, P. Bradley, Brett, Fair, Marchant, Mattos, L. Phillips, Rice, Rigdon, Shelton and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY OF OUR FORMER COLLEAGUE J. S. "JACK" GARRETT, JR., A NATIVE OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, UPON HIS DEATH.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3095 -- Rep. Aydlette: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE MR. WILLIAM HENDERSON TANNER, JR., OF JAMES ISLAND, WHO DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF IN A JOINT FBI-NAVY COUNTERINTELLIGENCE OPERATION THAT LED TO THE APPREHENSION OF AN EAST GERMAN SPY, TO ADDRESS A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1986.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3100 -- Rep. J. Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MISS SOUTH CAROLINA PAGEANT FOUNDATION TO CONDUCT A FULL INVESTIGATION INTO THE ALLEGATIONS MADE BY FORMER MISS SOUTH CAROLINAS.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3198 -- Rep. Davenport: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE A METHOD FOR EXPRESSING SYMPATHY AND CONGRATULATIONS WITH CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

The following was introduced:

H. 3258 -- Rep. Schwartz: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE FAMILY OF JIM ED AND EVELINA FARMER OF SUMTER COUNTY ON BEING NAMED REGIONAL FAMILY OF THE YEAR BY THE FAMILY OF THE YEAR SELECTION COMMITTEE AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR FUTURE SUCCESS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3259 -- Rep. Schwartz: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE MIDLANDS AREA ACADEMIC COMPETITION STEERING COMMITTEE TO USE THE SENATE AND HOUSE CHAMBERS ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1986, FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That Midlands Area Academic Competition Steering Committee is authorized to use the chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Saturday, February 8, 1986, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for its annual legislative day activity. If either House is in statewide session, the chamber of that House may not be used.

Be it further resolved that the State House security forces provide such assistance and access as is necessary for this meeting in accordance with previous procedures.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3260 -- Reps. Harvin, Snow and Gordon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING DR. JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN, NOBEL LAUREATE OF DALLAS, TEXAS, AND KINGSTREE, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:30 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1986.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

On motion of Rep. OGBURN, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 3261 -- Reps. Ogburn, Aydlette, Waldrop, P. Bradley, Lockemy, McLeod, Moss, Hawkins, Gregory, R. Brown, Elliot, Rhoad, G. Bailey, Huff, Boan, Harvin, J. Anderson, Bennett, Limehouse, S. Anderson, W. Arthur, Barfield, Gordon, White, Snow, Holt, J. Harris and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO INVOKE A ONE YEAR MORATORIUM ON THE FORECLOSURE OF ANY FEDERALLY FUNDED MORTGAGE LOANS ON FARM PROPERTY.

Whereas, the farmers of the Nation are in dire financial straits and many of them are losing their farms and homes because of mortgage foreclosures on federally funded loans to them; and

Whereas, the members of General Assembly believe that the Congress of the United States should evaluate the economic factors involved and the serious plight of our farmers and offer relief to them in every way possible. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the Congress of the United States is memorialized to invoke a one year moratorium on the foreclosure of federally funded mortgage loans to the farmers of the Nation.

Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and to each member of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3262 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE HAROLD M. "HAL" KENNEDY, JR., AGENT-IN-CHARGE OF THE CLARENDON COUNTY OFFICE OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, UPON BEING NAMED AGENT OF THE YEAR FOR 1985 AND THE RECIPIENT OF THE MARK HART PROBATION AND PAROLE AGENT OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM THE ALSTON WILKES SOCIETY.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3263 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MARIE ELIZABETH COUSAR GIBBONS OF CLARENDON COUNTY UPON BEING CHOSEN TEACHER OF THE YEAR FOR CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO AND COMMENDING HER FOR HER DEDICATION TO PUBLIC EDUCATION AND FOR HER OUTSTANDING TEACHING ABILITY.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3264 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SYMPATHY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MRS. PAULINE LEMON OF MANNING, CLARENDON COUNTY, UPON HER DEATH.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3265 -- Rep. P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE D. KIRK OGLESBY, JR., PRESIDENT OF ANDERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ANDERSON COUNTY, ON BEING ELECTED CHAIRMAN-ELECT OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3266 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND COACH MICKEY MOSS AND THE EAST CLARENDON HIGH SCHOOL WOLVERINES OF CLARENDON COUNTY ON WINNING THE CLASS 1A STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3267 -- Rep. P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND HARRY R. BRYAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON AGING, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF LOYAL, DEDICATED, AND UNSELFISH SERVICE IN BEHALF OF THE SENIOR CITIZENS OF THIS STATE AND TO EXTEND OUR SINCERE THANKS FOR AN EXEMPLARY AND PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE IN THAT POSITION AND TO WISH FOR HIM ALL THE GOOD THINGS IN HIS RETIREMENT YEARS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3099 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING ALL STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO OBSERVE THE VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY AS PART OF THEIR HOLIDAY SCHEDULE.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3179 -- Reps. Aydlette, J. Rogers, Woodruff, Limehouse, Hawkins, Mattos, J. Bradley, Rawl, Holt, Winstead, G. Bailey, J. Harris, Koon, Snow, Gregory, K. Bailey, Harvin, P. Bradley, Williams and M.D. Burriss: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TO RECOGNIZE THE PEE DEE, SANTEE, AND EDISTO NATCHEZ KUSSO TRIBES OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR PURPOSES OF ALL FEDERAL PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3189 -- Reps. Rawl, S. Anderson, G. Bailey, Beasley, Dangerfield, Elliott, Foxworth, Harvin, Lloyd I. Hendricks, Kay, Keyserling, Kirsh, Lewis, Mitchell and Snow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE MEMBERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO OPPOSE ENACTMENT OF THE TAX REFORM PROPOSAL SUPPORTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

Rep. Woods, from the Committee on Invitations, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 3099 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING ALL STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO OBSERVE THE VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY AS PART OF THEIR HOLIDAY SCHEDULE.

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up for immediate consideration.

H. 3099 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING ALL STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO OBSERVE THE VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY AS PART OF THEIR HOLIDAY SCHEDULE.

Whereas, Veterans Day is a legal holiday in South Carolina; and

Whereas, this holiday solemnly commemorates the valor and sacrifices of the veterans of this State and is highly deserving of observance across South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, request all state-supported institutions of higher learning to observe the Veterans Day holiday as part of their holiday schedule.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the respective presidents of the University of South Carolina, Clemson University, The Citadel, the Medical University of South Carolina, Winthrop College, South Carolina State College, Francis Marion College, Lander College, the College of Charleston, and the technical and the vocational education colleges and centers and to the respective chief operating officers of the branches of any of these institutions.

The Concurrent Resolution, was adopted and ordered sent to the Senate.

Rep. WOODS, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3179 -- Reps. Aydlette, J. Rogers, Woodruff, Limehouse, Hawkins, Mattos, J. Bradley, Rawl, Holt, Winstead, G. Bailey, J. Harris, Koon, Snow, Gregory, K. Bailey, Harvin, P. Bradley, Williams and Mickey Burriss: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TO RECOGNIZE THE PEE DEE, SANTEE, AND EDISTO NATCHEZ KUSSO TRIBES OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR PURPOSES OF ALL FEDERAL PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. WOODS, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3189 -- Reps. Rawl, S. Anderson, G. Bailey, Beasley, Dangerfield, Elliott, Foxworth, Harvin, Lloyd I. Hendricks, Kay, Keyserling, Kirsh, Lewis, Mitchell and Snow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE MEMBERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO OPPOSE ENACTMENT OF THE TAX REFORM PROPOSAL SUPPORTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

The following was introduced:

H. 3268 -- Reps. P. Harris, Blackwell and Waldrop: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. JAMES A. ROGERS OF FLORENCE, EDITOR EMERITUS OF THE FLORENCE MORNING NEWS, FOR WINNING THE 1985 OUTSTANDING OLDER SOUTH CAROLINIAN AWARD FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON AGING.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3269 -- Reps. Limehouse, Woodruff, R. Brown, Ogburn, Hearn, Davenport, Foxworth and Fair: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DISAPPOINTMENT AND CONCERN OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE ACTIONS OF THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN RATIFYING PAYMENTS TO FORMER CLEMSON PRESIDENT, WILLIAM ATCHLEY, AND FORMER CLEMSON ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, WILLIAM MCLELLAN, AND URGING THE BOARD TO RESCIND ITS RATIFICATION AND CEASE FURTHER PAYMENTS.

The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

The following was introduced:

H. 3270 -- Reps. Harvin, Blanding, W. Arthur, G. Brown, Schwartz and Griffin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SUMTER AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE UPON BEING SELECTED ONE OF THE TOP TEN COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN THE COUNTRY AND COMMENDING THE PRESIDENT, THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, THE FACULTY, AND THE STUDENTS OF SUMTER AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOR PURSUING AND ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

Rep. BEASLEY moved that the desk only receive the introduction of Bills and their referrals to the appropriate committees, which was agreed to.

The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3089 -- Rep. Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 26, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTARIES PUBLIC, BY ADDING SECTION 26-1-15, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IS, DURING HIS TERM OF OFFICE, A NOTARY PUBLIC OF THIS STATE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3090 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-970, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPEN AND CLOSED SEASONS FOR THE HUNTING OF GAME IN GAME ZONE 9 SO AS TO CHANGE THE OPEN SEASON FOR HUNTING RACCOON.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3091 -- Rep. Woodruff: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-3-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF STATE PARK FACILITIES WITHOUT CHARGE BY DISABLED PERSONS SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN IDENTIFICATION CARD ISSUED BY THE COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICER STATING THE VETERAN TO WHOM IT IS ISSUED IS PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED MAY BE USED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BENEFITS AT THE PARK FACILITIES INSTEAD OF A CERTIFICATE FROM THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3092 -- Rep. McLellan: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF SYNTRIC, INC.

Without reference.

H. 3093 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-33-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE DAIRY BOARD SO AS TO ADD TWO MEMBERS TO THE BOARD WHO ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF MILK.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3094 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR CREDITING OR APPLYING THE COURSE CREDITS OF A STUDENT WHO TRANSFERS FROM ONE OF THE STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO ANOTHER OF THESE INSTITUTIONS, AND TO DEFINE "STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS ACT.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3096 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-5-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NEPOTISM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION FORBIDDING NEPOTISM AND OF THE REGULATIONS OF THE PERSONNEL DIVISION OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD RELATING TO NEPOTISM DO NOT APPLY TO EMPLOYEES HIRED FOR ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS OR LESS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3097 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-11-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES LESS THAN SIX MONTHS AND MORE THAN SIX MONTHS PRIOR TO THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION FOR COUNTY SHERIFFS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES UPON ANY SHERIFF'S INDICTMENT AND SUSPENSION AND ACQUITTAL OR CONVICTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3098 -- Rep. Schwartz: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-13-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MISDEMEANOR FOR ANYONE WHO REFUSES TO ALLOW FULL INSPECTION OF A PREMISES WHICH IS LICENSED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS OR BEER OR WINE UPON DEMAND OF ANY OFFICER OR AGENT OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO INSPECT THESE PREMISES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3101 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO REQUIRE OPERATORS OR PROVIDERS OF CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE TO PROVIDE THE SERVICE IN A MANNER WHICH FULLY ENABLES CUSTOMERS TO USE, AT THEIR OPTION, THEIR OWN REMOTE CONTROL CHANNEL-CHANGERS, REMOTE CONTROL CHANNEL-SELECTORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES, TO AUTHORIZE THE USE BY CUSTOMERS OF THESE DEVICES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CUSTOMERS MAY NOT BE SUBJECTED TO A MONETARY CHARGE FOR DOING SO.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3102 -- Reps. Foster and Kirsh: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMPENSATION PAID BY THE STATE TO ANY STATE EMPLOYEE FOR PERFORMING A PARTICULAR JOB FUNCTION IS THE TOTAL COMPENSATION THE EMPLOYEE MAY RECEIVE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FOR THAT FUNCTION AND THIS COMPENSATION MAY NOT BE SUPPLEMENTED FROM PRIVATE SOURCES OF ANY TYPE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3103 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-101-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE LISTING THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, LANDER COLLEGE, AND FRANCIS MARION COLLEGE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-101-20, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON TO THE STATE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, INCLUDING THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON TO BE GOVERNED BY THE STATE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES; TO AMEND SECTION 59-101-30, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF LANDER COLLEGE TO THE STATE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, INCLUDING THE PROVISION REQUIRING LANDER COLLEGE TO BE GOVERNED BY THE STATE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AFTER ACQUISITION OF THAT COLLEGE BY THE STATE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 105 OF TITLE 59, RELATING TO THE STATE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ELIMINATE THE STATE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PROVIDE FOR SEPARATE AND DISTINCT BOARDS OF TRUSTEES FOR THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, LANDER COLLEGE, AND FRANCIS MARION COLLEGE, AND DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-340, RELATING TO THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS REGARDING FREE TUITION FOR RESIDENTS SIXTY YEARS OF AGE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION LISTING "THOSE INSTITUTIONS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-131-10 AND 59-131-30, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROVISIONS FOR PARKING FACILITIES AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE ANY REFERENCE TO "STATE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES" AND SUBSTITUTE FOR IT THE TERM "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON"; TO AMEND ACT 466 OF 1978, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE DETERMINATION OF RATES OF TUITION AND FEES AT STATE-SUPPORTED POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE "STATE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES" FROM THE DEFINITION OF "STATE INSTITUTION" AND SUBSTITUTE THE TERMS "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON", "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LANDER COLLEGE", AND "BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FRANCIS MARION COLLEGE"; TO MAKE CERTAIN PROVISIONS FOR THE EFFECT OF CHAPTER 105 OF TITLE 59 PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, AND PROVIDE FOR THE YEAR OF ELECTION FOR INITIAL MEMBERS OF THE NEW, SEPARATE, AND DISTINCT BOARDS OF TRUSTEES, AND FOR SUBSEQUENT ELECTIONS, ON AND AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ON AND AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, THE STATE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL CEASE TO EXIST FOR ALL PURPOSES, AND MAKE PROVISIONS FOR THEREAFTER CONSTRUING REFERENCES TO THAT BOARD.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3104 -- Rep. Winstead: A Bill TO AMEND ARTICLE 8 OF CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THEFT OF CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE, BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-860 SO AS TO REQUIRE A CABLE TELEVISION COMPANY TO ALLOW ITS CUSTOMERS TO USE ANY DEVICE INCORPORATED IN A TELEVISION RECEIVER WHICH ENABLES THE CUSTOMER TO RECEIVE AND VIEW SIGNALS FOR WHICH A LAWFUL CHARGE HAS BEEN PAID AND TO PROVIDE THAT A COMPANY MAY NOT REQUIRE ITS CUSTOMERS TO USE AND MAY NOT CHARGE FOR ANY DEVICE PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY TO RECEIVE SIGNALS IF IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE CUSTOMER TO LAWFULLY RECEIVE THE SIGNALS WITHOUT USING THE DEVICE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3105 -- Rep. Simpson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DWELLING HOUSE AND A LOT OF LAND, NOT TO EXCEED ONE ACRE, OF A SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A SERVICEMAN KILLED IN ACTION IN THE LINE OF DUTY IS EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAXATION IF THE LOT IS PURCHASED AND THE DWELLING HOUSE IS CONSTRUCTED OR PURCHASED SUBSEQUENT TO THE DEATH OF THE SERVICEMAN AND IF THE SURVIVING SPOUSE HAS NOT REMARRIED OR IF THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OWNED A LOT AND DWELLING HOUSE AT THE TIME OF THE SERVICEMAN'S DEATH AND HAS NOT REMARRIED.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3106 -- Rep. Shelton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEES FOR, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REPLACEMENT VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES AND REPLACEMENT REVALIDATION STICKERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE FOR EVERY REPLACEMENT LICENSE PLATE OR REVALIDATION STICKER MUST BE IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE ORIGINAL FEE LESS AN AMOUNT WHICH IS PROPORTIONATE AND EQUIVALENT TO THE LENGTH OF TIME WHICH HAS ALREADY EXPIRED IN THE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION PERIOD, PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MAY NOT REQUIRE PROOF OF THE PAYMENT OF TAXES IN THIS INSTANCE, AND DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3107 -- Rep. Tucker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-615 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO CULTIVATE OR ATTEMPT TO CULTIVATE MARIJUANA ON THE LAND OF ANOTHER AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3108 -- Reps. McLellan, W. Arthur, Aydlette, Boan and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-23-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANNER OF TRYING ISSUES OF LAW AND FACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ISSUES OF FACT IN CIVIL ACTIONS AT LAW IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, WHERE THE AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY EXCLUSIVE OF INTEREST AND COSTS AS DETERMINED BY THE COURT IS TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OR LESS, MUST BE TRIED BY THE COURT WITHOUT A JURY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3109 -- Reps. Chamblee and J. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 43 OF TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-305 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE INTERIM PAYMENT OF TAXES BASED ON THE OWNER'S CONTENDED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY WHEN THE VALUATION OF THE TAXED PROPERTY IS BEING APPEALED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3110 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE WHOLESALERS OR DEALERS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENAL AMOUNT OF SURETY BONDS REQUIRED OF THEM FROM FIFTEEN THOUSAND TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3111 -- Reps. McLellan, W. Arthur, Aydlette, Boan and Taylor: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT AND MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE FRAUD REPORTING-IMMUNITY ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT OR MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE FRAUD BETWEEN AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND INSURERS, TO PROVIDE FOR IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR THE EXCHANGES, TO PROVIDE FOR CONFIDENTIALITY, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3112 -- Rep. Aydlette: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 37-3-120 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL LENDERS IN THIS STATE TO USE THE SIMPLE INTEREST METHOD OF COMPUTING INTEREST WHEN MAKING MOTOR VEHICLE LOANS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3113 -- Reps. M.D. Burriss and Hearn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXEMPTIONS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED BY DISABLED VETERANS, MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS, AND FORMER PRISONERS OF WAR ALSO APPLY TO MOTOR VEHICLES LEASED BY THESE PERSONS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3114 -- Reps. P. Bradley and Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY TO ASSESS EACH PUPIL A MATERIALS FEE OF NOT MORE THAN TWELVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS FOR THE 1985-1986 SCHOOL YEAR ONLY.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3115 -- Rep. McAbee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-14 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS FOR OBSERVING OR HARASSING WILDLIFE AFTER 9:00 P.M. IN GAME ZONE NO. 2.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3116 -- Rep. McAbee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS FOR OBSERVING OR HARASSING WILDLIFE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE USE IS UNLAWFUL AFTER 9:00 P.M. INSTEAD OF 11:00 P.M.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3117 -- Reps. Sturkie, Derrick and J. Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FACT THAT THE MURDERED PERSON WAS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN IS AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE WHICH THE JUDGE AND JURY SHALL CONSIDER IN DETERMINING THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3118 -- Rep. Alexander: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE COMPENSATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED FROM PRIVATE SOURCES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H.3121 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-210 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ANY RETIRED JUDGE OR JUSTICE OF ANY COURT OF THIS STATE FROM BEING ASSIGNED TO PRESIDE OVER ANY OFFICIAL PROCEEDING IN ANY COURT OF THIS STATE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3122 -- Rep. Ferguson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2955 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO BE TESTED BY AN ELECTRONIC VISUAL DRIVING SIMULATOR MACHINE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF SOBRIETY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE NECESSITY FOR THE TEST IS DISCRETIONARY WITH THE ARRESTING OFFICER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF DRIVERS' LICENSES FOR REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO THE TEST.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3123 -- Rep. Ferguson: A BILL TO REQUIRE A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A STUDENT EXPELLED OR SUSPENDED FROM THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE STATE TO DISCUSS THE MATTER WITH THE PRINCIPAL OF THE SCHOOL AND FORMULATE A PLAN TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM PRIOR TO BEING ELIGIBLE FOR READMISSION TO CLASSES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3124 -- Rep. Petty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY BE REIMBURSED BY THE PARTY BOUND IN A RECOGNIZANCE FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED FOR SEARCHING FOR AND APPREHENDING A DEFENDANT WHOSE RECOGNIZANCE IS FORFEITED BY FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3125 -- Rep. Aydlette: A BILL TO DESIGNATE JUNE OF EACH YEAR AS CHILDREN'S MONTH IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING ACTIVITIES PUBLICIZING CHILDREN'S MONTH.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3126 -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13 OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT JUDGES OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MAY BE RETAINED IN OFFICE IF THE MAJORITY OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS VOTING IN GENERAL ELECTIONS VOTE IN FAVOR OF THE RETENTION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR REMOVAL FROM OFFICE IF A MAJORITY VOTE AGAINST THEIR RETENTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3127 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1375 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETENTION OF A FAMILY COURT JUDGE IF A MAJORITY OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FROM WHICH HE WAS ELECTED VOTING IN THE GENERAL ELECTION FAVOR HIS RETENTION AND TO PROVIDE FOR HIS REMOVAL FROM OFFICE IF A MAJORITY VOTE AGAINST HIS RETENTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3128 -- Rep. McAbee: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 15 OF CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 56, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RETIRED AS WELL AS ACTIVE MEMBERS MAY BE ISSUED THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND TO REQUIRE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL TO CERTIFY MEMBERS AS RETIRED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3129 -- Reps. Holt, Kirsh, Klapman and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-103-38 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO REDUCE A COLLEGE'S OR UNIVERSITY'S SHARE OF FORMULA FUNDING WHEN THE INSTITUTION'S EDUCATIONAL FEE EXCEEDS TWENTY PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT DETERMINED BY USE OF A FORMULA DEVELOPED BY THE COMMISSION FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATION OF THE INSTITUTION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3130 -- Rep. Aydlette: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND SECTION 136, PART I, ACT 201 OF 1985 (APPROPRIATIONS ACT), RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL FEDERAL FUNDS RECEIVED MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE STATE TREASURY AND WITHDRAWN AS NEEDED, IN THE SAME MANNER AS THAT PROVIDED FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF STATE FUNDS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF 21 U.S.C.A. SECTION 881(e) AND TO REQUIRE THESE AGENCIES TO RECEIVE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AFTER REVIEW BY THE JOINT APPROPRIATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE PRIOR TO THE EXPENDITURE OF ANY FEDERAL MONIES RECEIVED.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3131 -- Reps. P. Bradley and Wilkins: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY TO ANNUALLY ASSESS EACH PUPIL A MATERIALS FEE OF NOT MORE THAN TWELVE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3132 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 111 OF 1977, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUCTIONEERS' COMMISSION, SO AS TO RAISE FROM FIVE TO THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS THE BOND REQUIRED OF LICENSED AUCTIONEERS AND FROM ONE TO FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS THE BOND REQUIRED OF LICENSED APPRENTICE AUCTIONEERS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3133 -- Reps. W. Arthur, Aydlette, Boan, McLellan and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF KNOWINGLY PRESENTING FALSE CLAIMS TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY FOR PAYMENT, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO KNOWINGLY ASSIST OR CONSPIRE WITH ANOTHER TO PRESENT A FALSE CLAIM TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY FOR PAYMENT AND TO CHANGE THE PENALTY FROM A FINE OR IMPRISONMENT IN THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT TO IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN FIVE YEARS OR A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, OR BOTH.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3134 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A MAGISTRATE TO EXERCISE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CORONER IN CERTAIN CASES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A DEPUTY CORONER TO EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY GRANTED MAGISTRATES IN EXERCISING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CORONER IN THOSE COUNTIES HAVING A DEPUTY CORONER.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3135 -- Rep. Aydlette: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-29-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIRED SCHOOL SUBJECTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORY AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-15 SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPLETE A COURSE IN SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORY.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3136 -- Rep. J. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SO AS TO ADD TO THE BOARD THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE MEDICAL, MILITARY, PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, OR HIS DESIGNEE, AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE MEDICAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, OR HIS DESIGNEE.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3137 -- Rep. J. Bradley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FREE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF DISABLED VETERANS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE SECTION FROM TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED TO PERMANENTLY SEVENTY PERCENT OR MORE DISABLED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3138 -- Rep. Chamblee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-3-20, AS AMENDED, 58-3-30, AND 58-3-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE POPULAR ELECTION OF ONE COMMISSIONER FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF THIS STATE AND ONE COMMISSIONER FROM THE STATE AT LARGE WHO SHALL SERVE AS CHAIRMAN; TO AMEND ACT 167 OF 1979, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONS TO BE SELECTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MERIT SELECTION PANEL FOR NOMINATION AND ELECTION TO THE COMMISSION; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 58-3-2l, 58-3-22, 58-3-23, AND 58-3-24 RELATING TO THE MERIT SELECTION PANEL AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE ELECTION OF PERSONS TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3139 -- Rep. Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF SHOPLIFTING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES THEREFOR.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3140 -- Rep. Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF A DRIVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION ALSO APPLY TO ACCIDENTS WHERE ANY VEHICLE HAS SUSTAINED DAMAGE AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3141 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-1090, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUING DRIVERS' LICENSES TO HABITUAL OFFENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A RULE TO SHOW CAUSE WHY A LICENSE MAY NOT BE ISSUED TO AN HABITUAL OFFENDER TWO YEARS AFTER HE IS DECLARED AN HABITUAL OFFENDER BY COURT ORDER.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3142 -- Reps. Hayes, S. Anderson, Lockemy, McAbee, McKay and Rawl: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1820, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THEIR ISSUANCE FOR RETIRED MEMBERS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3143 -- Rep. Lloyd Hendricks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-44 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY TO CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTECTION WITH ANY COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION HAVING MANAGEMENT OF ANY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND TO PROVIDE THE RIGHTS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THESE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE COUNTY IN PROVIDING LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTECTION TO THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT MUST BE PAID BY THE COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3144 -- Rep. Lloyd Hendricks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 23 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SHERIFF OF ANY COUNTY TO CONTRACT WITH ANY COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION HAVING MANAGEMENT OF ANY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTECTION FOR THAT DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A DEPUTY SHERIFF TO PROVIDE THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTECTION, TO REQUIRE THAT THE SALARY AND ALL EXPENSES OF ANY DEPUTY SHERIFF APPOINTED BE PAID BY THE COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY SHERIFF SHALL EXPIRE WITH THE TERM OF THE SHERIFF, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHTS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE DEPUTY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3145 -- Rep. J.W. Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3828 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR THE DRIVER OF A PICKUP TRUCK TO PERMIT MINORS UNDER AGE FOURTEEN YEARS TO RIDE IN THE OPEN BED OF THE TRUCK.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3146 -- Reps. McLellan, W. Arthur, Aydlette, Boan and Taylor: A BILL TO ENACT THE MOTOR VEHICLE CHOP SHOP, STOLEN, AND ALTERED PROPERTY ACT, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, INCLUDING FORFEITURE, FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE OFFENSES ESTABLISHED IN THIS ACT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3147 -- Reps. J. Harris, P. Harris, Helmly, Woods and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-51-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN STATUTES RELATING TO ALCOHOLICS AND DRUG ADDICTS, SO AS TO CHANGE A DEFINITION OF "ADDICT SUBJECT TO JUDICIAL HOSPITALIZATION" TO "ADDICT SUBJECT TO NONEMERGENCY HOSPITALIZATION", CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "TREATMENT FACILITY" SO THAT THE FACILITIES MUST BE LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL INSTEAD OF APPROVED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, AND CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "COURT".

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3148 -- Reps. J. Harris, P. Harris, Helmly, Woods and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-51-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISCHARGE OF ALCOHOLIC AND DRUG ADDICTS BY THE HEAD OF A TREATMENT FACILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR TRANSFER OF A PATIENT INCLUDING TRANSFERS BY THE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 44-51-140, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF PATIENTS BY THE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3149 -- Reps. J. Harris, P. Harris, Helmly, Woods and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-51-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JUDICIALLY HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS LEAVING ALCOHOLIC AND DRUG ADDICT TREATMENT CENTERS WITHOUT PERMISSION OR VIOLATING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO JUDICIALLY HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS TO NONEMERGENCY HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PATIENT WHO VIOLATES THE CONDITIONS OF HIS RELEASE MAY BE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON WRITTEN ORDER OF THE COURT, INSTEAD OF ON WRITTEN ORDER OF THE HEAD OF THE TREATMENT FACILITY.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3150 -- Reps. J. Harris, P. Harris, Helmly, Woods and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-51-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COURT ORDERED TREATMENT OF AN ADDICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NONEMERGENCY HOSPITALIZATION INSTEAD OF JUDICIAL HOSPITALIZATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY ORDER INPATIENT OR OUTPATIENT TREATMENT.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3151 -- Reps. J. Harris, P. Harris, Helmly, Woods and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-51-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RELEASE OF PATIENTS FROM ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICT TREATMENT FACILITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO TRIAL VISITS TO TEMPORARY LEAVES OF ABSENCE AND TO ALLOW HEADS OF TREATMENT UNITS TO PERMIT LEAVES OF ABSENCE.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3152 -- Reps. J. Harris, P. Harris, Helmly, Woods and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-51-90, 44-51-100, AND 44-51-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TREATMENT OF ALCOHOLICS AND DRUG ADDICTS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO JUDICIAL HOSPITALIZATION TO NONEMERGENCY HOSPITALIZATION.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3153 -- Reps. J. Harris, P. Harris, Helmly, Woods and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-51-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMENCEMENT OF JUDICIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROCEEDINGS FOR DRUG ADDICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NONEMERGENCY HOSPITALIZATION PROCEEDINGS AND TO REDUCE FROM TWO TO ONE THE NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS THAT MUST EXAMINE AND CERTIFY THAT AN INDIVIDUAL IS AN ADDICT AND TO PROVIDE HIM COUNSEL IF ONE IS NOT RETAINED.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3154 -- Reps. J. Harris, P. Harris, Helmly, Woods and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-51-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RELEASE OR RETENTION OF INVOLUNTARY PATIENTS BEING TREATED FOR ALCOHOLISM OR DRUG ADDICTION AND COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR JUDICIAL HOSPITALIZATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NONEMERGENCY HOSPITALIZATION INSTEAD OF JUDICIAL HOSPITALIZATION; TO REQUIRE PATIENTS TO REMAIN IN TREATMENT FACILITIES FOR AT LEAST TWENTY DAYS INSTEAD OF FIVE DAYS UNLESS DISCHARGED; AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELEASE TO BE POSTPONED FOR COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR TWENTY DAYS INSTEAD OF FIVE DAYS.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3155 -- Reps. J. Harris, P. Harris, Helmly, Woods and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-51-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION OF AN ALCOHOLIC OR DRUG ADDICT TO TREATMENT FACILITY FOR NONEMERGENCY HOSPITALIZATION, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM TWO TO ONE THE NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS REQUIRED TO CERTIFY THAT THE PERSON TO BE ADMITTED HAS BEEN EXAMINED AND IS AN ALCOHOLIC OR DRUG ADDICT.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3156 -- Reps. J. Harris, P. Harris, Helmly, Woods and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-51-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOLUNTARY ADMISSION TO A FACILITY FOR TREATMENT OF ALCOHOLISM OR DRUG ADDICTION, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM EIGHTEEN YEARS TO SIXTEEN YEARS THE AGE AT WHICH A PERSON MAY APPLY FOR VOLUNTARY ADMISSION AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF A PERSON UNDER SIXTEEN INSTEAD OF EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE MAY APPLY IN THE PERSON'S BEHALF.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3157 -- Rep. Day: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-1-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PREREQUISITES TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CORPORATE CERTIFICATE TO AN AREA PROPOSING TO INCORPORATE AS A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIVE-MILE LIMITATION DOES NOT APPLY WHEN THE AREA'S POPULATION EXCEEDS THREE THOUSAND INSTEAD OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3158 -- Rep. Day: A Bill TO AMEND CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 5, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHANGE OF CORPORATE LIMITS, BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-400 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW ANY ANNEXATION PRIOR TO IT BECOMING EFFECTIVE AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE ANNEXATION MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DETERMINATION TO BE BASED ON STATUTORY LAWS AND INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY AND OBTAINED IN PUBLIC HEARINGS HELD IN THE MUNICIPALITY AND IN THE AREA PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-150, RELATING TO ALTERNATE METHODS OF ANNEXATION WHERE THE PETITION IS SIGNED BY ALL OR SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF LANDOWNERS, SO AS TO DEFINE ASSESSED VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFIED FOR AGRICULTURAL OR TIMBER USE, OR BOTH, TO REQUIRE THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY TO NOTIFY EACH FREEHOLDER OWNING REAL PROPERTY IN THE AREA REQUESTING ANNEXATION OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION BY REGULAR MAIL AND BY PUBLICATION IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION IN THE AREA TO BE ANNEXED, AND TO REQUIRE COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION IN ORDER FOR AN ORDINANCE DECLARING ANNEXATION TO BE VALID.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3159 -- Rep. McEachin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR REGISTERING BIRTH BY WAY OF A DELAYED BIRTH CERTIFICATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT HAS JURISDICTION OF THESE MATTERS RATHER THAN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3160 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FINGERPRINTING OF PUPILS, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE PROVIDING THAT THE FINGERPRINTS MUST BE UNDER THE CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF THE SCHOOL BOARD, SUBJECT ONLY TO INSPECTION BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS, PARENTS, GUARDIANS, OR PERSONS PERMITTED BY ORDER OF THE COURT, AND LANGUAGE PROVIDING FOR THE RETURN OF THE FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION WHEN A CHILD IS NO LONGER IN REGULAR ATTENDANCE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H.3161 -- Rep. McEachin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE EXEMPTION OF PROPERTY REQUIRED BY SECTION 12-3-145, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, FOR THE 1985 TAX YEAR IS EXTENDED TO JULY 1, 1986.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3162 -- Rep. Day: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 574 OF 1976, RELATING TO POLICE JURISDICTION WITH REGARD TO THE UNLAWFUL OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN PUBLIC PARKING LOTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PARKING LOTS MUST BE POSTED WITH APPROPRIATE SIGNS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE AREA IS SUBJECT TO THE POLICE JURISDICTION IN ORDER FOR THE JURISDICTION TO BE EFFECTIVE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3163 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-620, AS AMENDED, 56-3-760 AND 56-19-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEES FOR REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF PRIVATE PASSENGER-CARRYING VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES AND ISSUING AND TRANSFERRING CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND ISSUING DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3164 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEES FOR ISSUING AND TRANSFERRING MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND FOR ISSUING DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR ISSUING A CERTIFICATE FROM THREE DOLLARS TO FIVE DOLLARS, AND TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR TRANSFERRING CERTIFICATES AND ISSUING DUPLICATES FROM TWO DOLLARS TO FIVE DOLLARS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3165 -- Reps. Washington, G. Bailey and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-21-345 SO AS TO REVOKE PERMANENTLY THE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF ANY LAND SURVEYOR WHO HAS BEEN FOUND GUILTY OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INCOMPETENCY IN CONDUCTING THREE OR MORE SEPARATE LAND SURVEYS AND TO REQUIRE ANY LAND SURVEYOR AGAINST WHOM A JUDGEMENT IS RENDERED TO PAY ATTORNEY'S FEES TO ANYONE WHO BRINGS AN ACTION AS A RESULT OF AN ERROR MADE BY HIM.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3166 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO DEFINE A GENERAL CONTRACTOR AS ONE WHO DOES WORK WHEN THE COST OF THE UNDERTAKING IS FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OR MORE INSTEAD OF THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OR MORE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3167 -- Rep. Woods: A BILL TO ESTABLISH AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT FUND, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO DETERMINE HOW THE MONIES FROM THE FUND SHOULD BE SPENT, AND TO APPROPRIATE ONE MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING THE ORGAN TRANSPLANT FUND.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3169 -- Rep. Aydlette: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1560, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS WITHOUT COST TO THE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES UNDER THE STATE'S VICTIM/ASSISTANCE WITNESS PROGRAM, SO AS TO CREATE A CHILDREN'S TASK FORCE IN EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS WITH THE CASES OF MINORS WHO ARE THE VICTIMS OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN ANY DEGREE OR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3170 -- Rep. Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-672 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE HUNTING OF DEER WITH DOGS ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAINING IN GAME ZONE NO. 4 BEFORE AND AFTER OPEN SEASON FOR HUNTING DEER AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO FIREARMS MAY BE USED OR CARRIED.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3171 -- Reps. Limehouse and Woodruff: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO INCLUDE MURDER COMMITTED IN AN ESPECIALLY HEINOUS, ATROCIOUS, OR CRUEL MANNER OR IN A COLD, CALCULATED, AND PREMEDITATED MANNER WITHOUT MORAL OR LEGAL JUSTIFICATION AS AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3172 -- Reps. Limehouse and Woodruff: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-525 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY FACSIMILE OF A WEAPON OR ANY OBJECT REPRESENTED TO BE A WEAPON WHICH MAY BE REASONABLY BELIEVED TO BE A WEAPON IS A WEAPON WHEN USED IN THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3173 -- Reps. Limehouse and Woodruff: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AND ACT 185 OF 1977, AS AMENDED, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO WORK RELEASE AND EXTENDED WORK RELEASE PROGRAMS FOR PRISONERS COMMITTED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, SO AS TO MAKE PRISONERS CONVICTED OF MURDER, VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER, ARMED ROBBERY, CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT, ASSAULT AND BATTERY WITH INTENT TO KILL, TRAFFICKING IN ILLEGAL DRUGS, OR KIDNAPPING INELIGIBLE FOR THE PROGRAMS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3174 -- Reps. P. Harris, Blackwell, Waldrop and Klapman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DATE FOR FILING APPLICATION FOR THE EXEMPTION BE MADE BY JULY FIFTEENTH INSTEAD OF BY MAY FIRST AND TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION FROM THE FIRST TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE DWELLING PLACE TO THE FIRST THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS BEGINNING WITH THE 1986 TAX YEAR.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3175 -- Rep. Aydlette: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAWS, BY ADDING SECTION 61-13-885 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON UNDER THE LAWFUL AGE TO PURCHASE BEER, ALE, PORTER, OR WINE OR TO PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN SEALED CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS MAY ENTER AN ESTABLISHMENT AUTHORIZED TO SELL THESE BEVERAGES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION UNLESS HE IS ACCOMPANIED BY HIS PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3176 -- Reps. Aydlette, J. Rogers, Woodruff, Limehouse, Hawkins, Mattos, J. Bradley, Rawl, Holt, Winstead, G. Bailey, J. Harris, Koon, Snow, Gregory, K. Bailey, Harvin, Williams, P. Bradley and M.D. Burriss: A BILL TO DESIGNATE AND OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE THE PEE DEE TRIBE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THE SANTEE TRIBE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THE EDISTO NATCHEZ KUSSO TRIBE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3177 -- Rep. Aydlette: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-65-100 SO AS TO ALLOW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BE EXCUSED FROM SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DONATING BLOOD ON DAYS THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE VISITS THE SCHOOL.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3178 -- Reps. Washington, Kirsh, Williams, W. Arthur, Limehouse, Rawl and D. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR ATTENDANCE OF SCHOOL CHILDREN, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS AUTHORIZING A CHILD TO ATTEND THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT IF THE CHILD OWNS REAL ESTATE IN THE DISTRICT HAVING AN ASSESSED VALUE OF THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3180 -- Rep. Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-201, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MAXIMUM CHARGES ON LOANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAXIMUM RATE OF INTEREST A SUPERVISED LENDER MAY CHARGE ON A CREDIT CARD LOAN IS SIX PERCENTAGE POINTS ABOVE THE FEDERAL RESERVE DISCOUNT RATE AND TO GIVE THE MAXIMUM RATE PROSPECTIVE APPLICATION ONLY.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3181 -- Rep. Blackwell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DATE FOR FILING APPLICATION FOR THE EXEMPTION BE MADE BY JULY FIFTEENTH INSTEAD OF BY MAY FIRST, BEGINNING WITH THE 1987 TAX YEAR.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3182 -- Reps. J.W. Johnson, T.M. Burriss and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1560, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT IS PERMITTED AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3183 -- Reps. Hayes and Foster: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SALES OF KEROSENE IN QUANTITIES OF TWENTY GALLONS OR LESS ARE CONSIDERED USED FOR RESIDENTIAL HEATING PURPOSES AND TO MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 4, PART II, OF ACT 199 OF 1979 (THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT), RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL HEATING FUEL SALES TAX EXEMPTION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3184 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JURISDICTION AND VENUE IN DOMESTIC ABUSE MATTERS, SO AS TO DELETE VENUE PROVISIONS, AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 20-4-35 SO AS TO INCORPORATE THE DELETED VENUE PROVISIONS INTO THE NEW CODE SECTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3185 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-11-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT VEHICLE OWNERS PRODUCE PROOF OF INSURANCE WHEN REGISTERING A VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROOF REQUIRED CONSISTS OF THE NAME OF THE REGISTRANT'S AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE CARRIER AND THE NAME OF THE AGENT EXCEPT WHERE OTHER SECURITY IS APPROVED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3186 -- Reps. Evatt, Beasley and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE CHILDREN'S CODE, SO AS TO ADD THE DEFINITIONS OF "CHILD CARING FACILITY", "FOSTER HOME", AND "RESIDENTIAL GROUP CARE HOME", AND BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 4 TO ARTICLE 13 OF CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 20 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARD SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3187 -- Reps. Hearn, M.D. Burriss and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2192 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON TWENTY-ONE YEARS OR YOUNGER WHO HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES FOR THE CRIMES OF MURDER, FIRST OR SECOND DEGREE CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT, OR ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO COMMIT CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE FIRST DEGREE IS INELIGIBLE TO ATTEND ANY PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL OPERATED BY ANY ENTITY OTHER THAN THE DEPARTMENT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3188 -- Rep. Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AT AGE SIXTY OR AFTER THIRTY YEARS' SERVICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A MEMBER IS LESS THAN SIXTY AND HAS AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE, HE MAY ELECT TO RECEIVE UP TO FIVE YEARS OF ADDITIONAL SERVICE CREDIT FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES UPON PAYING THE ACTUARIAL COST AS DETERMINED BY REGULATION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3191 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO REQUIRE FULL-TIME STATE EMPLOYEES RECEIVING FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OR MORE ANNUAL SALARY TO BE EMPLOYED PURSUANT ONLY TO WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AND TO EXEMPT OFFICIALS APPOINTED OR ELECTED FOR A SPECIFIC TERM OF OFFICE, CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES, AND TENURED FACULTY FROM THE REQUIREMENT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3192 -- Rep. White: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION REQUIRED BY SECTION 12-3-145, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, FOR THE 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, AND 1986 TAXABLE YEARS IS EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 1, 1986.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3193 -- Reps. Davenport, S. Anderson and Petty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-37-220, 12-3-145, AND 56-3-2320, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, THE PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION, AND DEALER AND WHOLESALE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO EXEMPT MOTOR VEHICLES USED IN DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAMS BY COLLEGES, HIGH SCHOOLS, AND STATE INSTITUTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, TO REQUIRE PROPERTY OWNERS QUALIFYING FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAXES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES PROVIDED FOR DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO APPLY FOR THE EXEMPTION WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION, AND TO ALLOW MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER OR WHOLESALER LICENSE PLATES TO BE USED ON DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM VEHICLES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3194 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 46-3-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT RECORDS OF THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE MUST BE KEPT AND PRESERVED FOR FIVE YEARS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3195 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROCUREMENT BY GOVERNMENTAL BODIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PREFERENCE IN PROCUREMENT FOR IN-STATE PRODUCERS, MANUFACTURERS, GROWERS, AND HARVESTERS OF CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS WHEN REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPLIED WITH.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3196 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX MACHINES USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF HOGS AND PRODUCTS OF HOGS ON HOG FARMS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3197 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTIONS 39-19-240, 39-19-250, 39-19-260, 39-19-270, AND 39-19-280, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REPORTS OF TOBACCO WAREHOUSEMEN.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3199 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-505 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SMOKING ON SCHOOL PROPERTY EXCEPT IN LOUNGES PROVIDED FOR TEACHERS, EMPLOYEES, AND VISITORS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3200 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPEAL ACTING AS A SUPERSEDEAS FOR SIXTY DAYS FROM THE DATE OF CONVICTION FOR AN OFFENSE MAKING MANDATORY THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO MAKE THE SUPERSEDEAS APPLY DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE APPEAL.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3201 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop and Blackwell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-21-10, 43-21-20, 43-21-30, 43-21-60, 43-21-70, 43-21-80, AND 43-21-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON AGING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR CONSIST OF SEVEN MEMBERS INSTEAD OF TWELVE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN BE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION INSTEAD OF BEING DESIGNATED BY THE GOVERNOR AND REMOVE THE GOVERNOR AS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COMMISSION KEEP A ROSTER OF PERSONS QUALIFIED TO SERVE ON THE COMMISSION TO BE PRESENTED ANNUALLY TO THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION MEET AT LEAST SIX TIMES ANNUALLY UNLESS A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS VOTE TO ELIMINATE NO MORE THAN TWO MEETINGS A YEAR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDE THE NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY AND THE WORK OF THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION EMPLOY A DIRECTOR WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL BY THE COMMISSION BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND MERIT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, AND TO ADD THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION, THE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE, AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON WOMEN TO THE COORDINATING COUNCIL TO THE COMMISSION ON AGING.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3202 -- Reps. Hayes and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-41-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF HOSPITALS AND OTHER FACILITIES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ABORTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR FURNISHING PROOF OF AGE AND REQUIRED GUARDIAN OR PARENTAL RELATIONSHIP PRIOR TO PERFORMING AN ABORTION UPON A PERSON UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3203 -- Rep. Pearce: A BILL TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA AERONAUTICS COMMISSION TO FURNISH TO THE COUNTY AUDITORS ANNUALLY A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL REGISTERED AIRCRAFT.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3204 -- Rep. Pearce: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 36 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A COUNTY LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX, INCLUDING AN ACCOMPANYING ROLLBACK OF SCHOOL AD VALOREM TAXES AND A REQUIREMENT THAT EACH SCHOOL BOARD ADJUST THE MILLAGE FOR SCHOOL AD VALOREM TAXES UPON DETERMINATION OF THE AMOUNT OF THE ROLLBACK.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3205 -- Rep. Pearce: A BILL TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON WHO OWNS AND OPERATES A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTING HIMSELF OR ANOTHER ACROSS THE STATE'S BOUNDARY TO OR FROM EMPLOYMENT IN THIS STATE TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976; TO REQUIRE AN EMPLOYER TO VERIFY THAT THE MOTOR VEHICLE USED TO TRANSPORT HIS EMPLOYEE TO OR FROM THE PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT MEETS THE SAME REGISTRATION AND LICENSING PROVISIONS; AND TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3206 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 41 OF TITLE 46 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA VEGETABLE AND FRUIT DEALERS AND HANDLERS GUARANTY FUND.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3207 -- Rep. Pearce: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSES OF PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1986, EVERY BOAT FIFTEEN FEET IN LENGTH AND SMALLER, DESIGNED TO CARRY NO MORE THAN TWO PERSONS, AND POWERED BY A MOTOR OF TWENTY HORSEPOWER OR LESS IS EXEMPT FROM THAT TAXATION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3208 -- Reps. M.D. Burriss and Hearn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO SEWERAGE COLLECTION, DISPOSAL, AND TREATMENT BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE COUNTIES WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY" AND OTHER DEFINITIONS THEREBY MAKING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE 6 APPLICABLE TO COUNTIES AS WELL; TO AMEND SECTION 6-15-60, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF SEWER SERVICE CHARGES, SO AS TO INCLUDE COUNTIES THEREIN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-15-110, RELATING TO METHODS OF COLLECTING OVERDUE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES, SO AS TO INCLUDE COUNTIES THEREIN.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3209 -- Rep. Fair: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 31 OF TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MONEY AND INTEREST, BY ADDING SECTION 34-31-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SUBJECT TO THE SUPERVISION OF THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS MAY CHARGE AN INTEREST RATE OF MORE THAN THREE AND THREE-FOURTHS PERCENT ABOVE ITS PRIME INTEREST RATE OR THE INTEREST RATE CHARGED ITS MOST PREFERRED CUSTOMERS ON CREDIT CARDS ISSUED BY IT OR ON ITS BEHALF.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3210 -- Rep. Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-25-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS ALONG INTERSTATE AND FEDERAL AID PRIMARY HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SIGNS TO CONFORM TO COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL SIGN ORDINANCES AND TO PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION OF NEW SIGNS AFTER JUNE 30, 1986, IN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES NOT HAVING APPROPRIATE SIGN ORDINANCES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3211 -- Reps. Rice, Cooper and Mattos: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-39-260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RECORDING AND ENDORSEMENT OF SALES OR CONVEYANCES OF REAL PROPERTY BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE AUDITOR TO RECORD THE USE OF LAND AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-80, RELATING TO THE ENDORSEMENT BY THE AUDITOR ON DEEDS OF CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE A WRITTEN APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR TO OBTAIN THE PROPER TAX ASSESSMENT RATIO TO BE ATTACHED TO A DEED OF CONVEYANCE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AND TO REQUIRE THE AUDITOR TO ENDORSE THE APPLICATION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3212 -- Reps. Marchant, Woodruff, Limehouse, M.D. Burriss, Evatt, J. Anderson, Wilkins, Hayes, J.H. Burriss and T.M. Burriss: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 14, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURIES AND JURORS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A STATE GRAND JURY AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND PROCEDURES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ARTICLE 15 IS EFFECTIVE UPON THE RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 5 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE PERMITTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE GRAND JURY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3213 -- Reps. Marchant, Woodruff, Limehouse, M.D. Burriss, Evatt, J. Anderson, Wilkins, Hayes, J.H. Burriss and T.M. Burriss: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 18 OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GRAND AND PETIT JURIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE GRAND JURY BY GENERAL LAW.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3214 -- Rep. Hearn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-42 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY TO CONTRACT WITH ANY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION OR ANY PRIVATE BUSINESS WITHIN ITS GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTECTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3215 -- Reps. Rigdon, Fair, Alexander, J. Anderson and Felder: A BILL TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 16-15-10 THROUGH 16-15-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE 16 OF THE 1976 CODE TO BE ENTITLED "MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES", TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 IN CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE 16 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMES RELATING TO OBSCENITY, MATERIAL HARMFUL TO MINORS, CHILD EXPLOITATION, AND CHILD PROSTITUTION AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THOSE CRIMES DESIGNATED FELONIES BY THE ARTICLE ADDED BY THIS ACT, AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 16-15-260 THROUGH 16-15-440, RELATING TO OBSCENITY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3216 -- Rep. Woods: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-3-15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURE FOR DIVORCE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3217 -- Rep. J. Bradley: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 38-43-740, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE USE FOR SPECIFIC RISKS OF FIRE, MARINE, AND INLAND MARINE INSURANCE RATES AND CASUALTY AND SURETY RATES IN EXCESS OF THOSE FILED.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3218 -- Reps. P. Harris, Blackwell and Waldrop: A BILL TO ALLOW A NONREFUNDABLE STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT OF TWENTY PERCENT, NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS, FOR EXPENSES PAID BY THE TAXPAYER FOR INSTITUTIONAL INTERMEDIATE OR LICENSED BOARDING HOME CARE OF A PERSON SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WHOSE EXPENSES ARE NOT PAID FROM PUBLIC SOURCE FUNDS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3219 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop and Blackwell: A BILL TO ALLOW A NONREFUNDABLE STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A TAXPAYER PAYING MORE THAN ONE-HALF THE SUPPORT OF A NONINSTITUTIONALIZED PERSON SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WHO IS MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY INCAPABLE OF CARING FOR HIMSELF AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLAIMING THE CREDIT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3220 -- Rep. Schwartz: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 35 TO CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR PROBATE JUDGES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3221 -- Reps. P. Harris, Blackwell and Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-618, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS, SO AS TO ALLOW A CREDIT AGAINST STATE INCOME TAX DUE OF TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE ELDERLY AND THE PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED ALLOWED BY SECTION 22 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3222 -- Rep. Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-5-1360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AUTHORIZED INSURERS RESPOND IN WRITING TO INQUIRIES OF THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT REPLIES TO INQUIRIES ARE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3223 -- Reps. Evatt, Wilkins and Beasley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-690, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF REPORTS AND RECORDS OF CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION COLLECTED IN PROTECTING ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IS CONFIDENTIAL AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPORTS AND THE INFORMATION COLLECTED TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE OMBUDSMAN OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3224 -- Reps. Evatt, Wilkins and Beasley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-670, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSTITUTIONAL ABUSE AND NEGLECT INVESTIGATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT FROM INVESTIGATING ANY ALLEGATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT WHERE THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHILD'S WELFARE IS AN EMPLOYEE OF A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITY, INSTITUTION, OR AGENCY LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OR OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND TO PROVIDE FOR THESE ALLEGATIONS TO BE INVESTIGATED BY THE OMBUDSMAN OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3225 -- Reps. Sharpe, Helmly, Woods, J. Harris and P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-51-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN STATUTES RELATING TO ALCOHOLICS AND DRUG ADDICTS, SO AS TO DEFINE "CHRONICITY".

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3226 -- Rep. Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-65 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BURIAL OR CREMATION OF AN ABORTED UNBORN CHILD.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3227 -- Reps. Sharpe, Helmly, Woods, J. Harris and P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-51-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE IT TO PROVIDE CARE AND TREATMENT FOR INVOLUNTARY ADMISSIONS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PATIENTS.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3228 -- Reps. Sharpe, Helmly, Woods, J. Harris and P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-51-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF HOSPITALIZATION FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION AND TO PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION OF THE RIGHT TO PETITION.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3229 -- Reps. Sharpe, Helmly, Woods, J. Harris and P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-51-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MAXIMUM PERIODS OF TREATMENT AT ALCOHOLIC TREATMENT FACILITIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM TREATMENT PERIOD FOR OUTPATIENT CARE FROM ONE YEAR TO EIGHTEEN TO TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS; TO PROVIDE THAT OUTPATIENT CARE MAY BE A CONDITION OF RELEASE FROM INPATIENT CARE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT, IN CONJUNCTION WITH MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS INSTEAD OF THE HEAD OF THE FACILITY, MAY PROVIDE TEMPORARY LEAVES OF ABSENCE INSTEAD OF TRIAL VISITS; TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PERIOD OF JUDICIAL HOSPITALIZATION IN ANY EVENT FROM ONE YEAR AND NINETY DAYS TO TWO YEARS AND FIVE MONTHS; TO DELETE THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR DRUG ADDICTS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION SHALL APPLY TO ALCOHOLICS, DRUG ADDICTS, AND PERSONS ADDICTED TO A COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS; TO PROVIDE THAT A REPORT BASED ON CASE REVIEW BE MADE TO THE COURT WITHIN TWENTY DAYS FROM RELEASE FROM INPATIENT TREATMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR RETURN WITHIN TWENTY DAYS TO A TREATMENT FACILITY WITHOUT A HEARING IF THE REPORT INDICATES FURTHER TREATMENT IS NEEDED THERE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PATIENT MUST BE GRANTED A COURT HEARING AFTER THE TWENTY-DAY PERIOD BEFORE HE IS RETURNED TO INPATIENT TREATMENT DURING THE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PERIOD.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3230 -- Reps. O. Phillips, Williams, W. Arthur, Keyserling, Blanding, Mitchell, Cork and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 48 SO AS TO REQUIRE OCCUPANTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO WEAR A PROPERLY FASTENED SAFETY BELT, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3231 -- Reps. Blackwell, P. Harris and Waldrop: A BILL TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 44-6-5 THROUGH 44-6-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 44 TO BE ENTITLED "HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION CREATED - MEDICALLY INDIGENT ASSISTANCE ACT"; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE "MEDICAID NURSING HOME REFORM ACT OF 1986" WHICH ESTABLISHES A PROCEDURE FOR THE ALLOCATION OF MEDICAID BEDS.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3232 -- Reps. J. Harris, P. Harris, Helmly, Woods and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-51-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RELEASE OF VOLUNTARY PATIENTS BEING TREATED FOR ALCOHOLISM OR DRUG ADDICTION AND COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR JUDICIAL HOSPITALIZATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NONEMERGENCY HOSPITALIZATION INSTEAD OF JUDICIAL HOSPITALIZATION; TO PROVIDE FOR RELEASE TO BE POSTPONED FOR COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR NOT MORE THAN TWENTY DAYS INSTEAD OF TEN DAYS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PATIENT MUST BE IMMEDIATELY RELEASED IF NONEMERGENCY HOSPITALIZATION IS NOT ORDERED OR IS DETERMINED TO BE UNWARRANTED; AND TO REQUIRE A DETERMINATION OF CHRONICITY FOR NONEMERGENCY HOSPITALIZATION TO BE ORDERED.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3233 -- Reps. Holt, J. Bradley, Dangerfield, Rawl, Woods and Foxworth: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-675 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE CRUISER USS SOUTH CAROLINA THE OFFICIAL FLAGSHIP OF THE STATE.

Referred to Committee on Interstate Cooperation.

H. 3234 -- Reps. J. Bradley, Lloyd Hendricks and Boan: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF INSURANCE BUSINESS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO PROVIDE STANDARDS GOVERNING CANCELLATION, NONRENEWAL, AND RENEWAL OF PROPERTY INSURANCE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COVERAGES.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3235 -- Rep. Schwartz: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-45-70, 12-45-180, 12-51-40, 12-51-50, 12-51-60, 12-51-70, 12-51-80, 12-51-90, 12-51-100, 12-51-110, 12-51-120, 12-51-130, 12-51-140, 12-51-150, 12-51-160, 12-51-170, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE COUNTY TREASURER AND COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR AND THE PROCEDURE FOR THE ENFORCED COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ALTER DUE DATES, REVOKE REDUCED ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, CLARIFY PROCEDURES FOR TAX SALES AND REDEMPTIONS, PROHIBIT BIDDING AT TAX SALES BY THE TAX COLLECTOR, HIS EMPLOYEES, AND CERTAIN RELATIVES OF EACH, INCREASE FROM EIGHT TO TEN PERCENT THE INTEREST RATE ON AMOUNTS TO REDEEM PROPERTY, AND CLARIFY PROCEDURES FOR NOTICES TO MORTGAGEES AND ASSIGNEES, TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-51-15, 12-51-25, 12-51-42, 12-51-44, 12-51-46, 12-51-48, 12-51-55, 12-51-65, 12-51-125, 12-51-137, 12-51-175, 12-51-180, 12-51-190, 12-51-200, 12-51-210, 12-51-220, 12-51-230, 12-51-240, 12-51-250, 12-51-260, 12-51-270, 12-51-280, AND 12-51-290 SO AS TO CLARIFY PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE ENFORCED COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAXES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE METHOD OF TAX COLLECTING PROVIDED IN THIS ACT SHALL SUPERSEDE LOCAL LAWS RELATING TO DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTIONS, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-49-300 AND ARTICLE 7 OF CHAPTER 49 OF TITLE 12, ALL OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAXES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3236 -- Rep. P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-38-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS BY THE OMBUDSMAN OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A GENERAL HOSPITAL IN WHICH A CLIENT, PATIENT, OR RESIDENT OF A HEALTH FACILITY HAS BEEN TREATED DURING THE PERIOD UNDER INVESTIGATION TO RELEASE MEDICAL RECORDS TO THE OMBUDSMAN UPON HIS WRITTEN REQUEST.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3237 -- Rep. J. Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A MANDATORY HUNTER EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PERSONS PURCHASING HUNTING LICENSES WHO WERE BORN AFTER JUNE 30, 1972, TO ALLOW RECIPROCITY FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF COMPARABLE COURSES IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3238 -- Rep. Ferguson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-550 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT TO BE ASSIGNED TO THE APPROPRIATE SCHOOL NEAREST HIS PLACE OF RESIDENCE EXCEPT WHEN HIS EDUCATIONAL NEEDS REQUIRE OTHERWISE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3239 -- Rep. P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-30-20, 43-30-50, 43-30-60, AND 43-30-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLIENT-PATIENT PROTECTION ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO NURSING HOME OMBUDSMAN TO OMBUDSMAN AND TO CHANGE OBSOLETE REFERENCES.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3240 -- Reps. Evatt, Beasley and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS GOVERNING PARENTAL ABDUCTION OR CONCEALMENT AND CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE WITH CUSTODIAL OR VISITATIONAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TWO SEPARATE FELONY OFFENSES AND A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE, THE PROVIDING OF PENALTIES, AND THE ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-910, RELATING TO KIDNAPPING, SO AS TO BROADEN THE NATURE OF THE OFFENSE BY INCLUDING THE ACT OF UNLAWFULLY CONCEALING A PERSON BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT AUTHORITY OF LAW; TO REPEAL SECTION 16-17-495 RELATING TO TRANSPORTING A CHILD UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE OUTSIDE THE STATE WITH INTENT TO VIOLATE A CUSTODY ORDER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE CRIMES CONTAINED IN SECTIONS 16-3-945 AND 16-3-950.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3241 -- Rep Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-13-290, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF SELLING LIQUOR TO A MINOR, SO AS TO ELIMINATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE MINOR'S AGE AS AN ELEMENT OF THE OFFENSE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3242 -- Rep. Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2945, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FELONY OFFENSE OF CAUSING BODILY INJURY OR DEATH WHILE DRIVING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE A MANDATORY THREE-YEAR DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF THE OFFENSE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3243 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH OFFICIALS, WHEN REPORTING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL A POSITIVE DIAGNOSIS OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME IN A PATIENT UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN, MUST REPORT CERTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PATIENT INCLUDING THE NAME OF THE SCHOOL OR KINDERGARTEN, IF ANY, HE ATTENDS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST NOTIFY HIS SCHOOL OR KINDERGARTEN OF THIS FACT WHICH MUST BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3244 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, UPON THE REQUEST OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR AT THE DIRECTION OF THE CHIEF IF A THREAT OF BODILY HARM HAS BEEN MADE AGAINST THE OFFICIAL OR HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY, MAY PROVIDE PROTECTION TO THE OFFICIAL OR HIS FAMILY FOR A PERIOD OF NOT MORE THAN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS AND TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER A PERIOD OF FORTY-EIGHT HOURS, THE PROTECTION MAY ONLY BE CONTINUED WITH THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNOR.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3245 -- Reps. Evatt, Wilkins and Beasley: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CHILDREN'S CODE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 19 SO AS TO CREATE THE CHILDREN'S CASE RESOLUTION SYSTEM, TO DEFINE THE PURPOSES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SYSTEM, AND TO OUTLINE THE REQUIREMENTS OF DECISIONS BY THE SYSTEM.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3246 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO REQUIRE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICANTS TO BE TESTED FOR THE PRESENCE IN THEIR BLOOD OF THE HTLV III ANTIBODY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TESTING AT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED FIVE DOLLARS, TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTING POSITIVE RESULTS TO APPLICANTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT TEST RESULTS ARE OTHERWISE CONFIDENTIAL.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3247 -- Rep. Day: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRISONERS AND SEGREGATION OF SEXES, SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO SEPARATE YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS CONVICTED FOR VIOLENT CRIMES FROM PRISONERS CONVICTED FOR MORE THAN A FIRST OFFENSE FOR VIOLENT CRIMES AND PRISONERS CONVICTED FOR VIOLENT CRIMES FROM PRISONERS CONVICTED FOR NONVIOLENT CRIMES AND TO DEFINE VIOLENT CRIMES.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3248 -- Rep. Taylor: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE ALL STATE AGENCIES, POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, AND AGENCIES OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO SUBMIT IN WRITING TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A LIST OF EVERY ONE OF ITS INVESTMENTS, INCLUDING THE AMOUNT THEREOF, IN ANY FINANCIAL OR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY OF THE COUNTRY OF SOUTH AFRICA OR IN CERTAIN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES OR CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS CONNECTED WITH SOUTH AFRICA.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3249 --Rep. Day: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF INCEST, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PENALTY OF IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN TEN YEARS, IN THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT, INSTEAD OF A PENALTY OF A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT LESS THAN ONE YEAR, OR BOTH.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3250 -- Rep. Day: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES IN CRIMINAL CASES IN CIRCUIT COURTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO "RAPE" TO "CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT", TO INCREASE THE STATE'S CHALLENGES FROM FIVE TO TEN, TO PROVIDE THAT, WHEN MORE THAN ONE DEFENDANT IS JOINTLY TRIED, THE STATE IS ENTITLED TO NOT MORE THAN TWENTY CHALLENGES, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS ALLOWING NO MORE THAN TEN CHALLENGES TO DEFENDANTS JOINTLY TRIED FOR MISDEMEANORS AND ALLOWING TEN CHALLENGES TO THE STATE IN FELONIES WHEN THE DEFENDANTS ARE JOINTLY TRIED; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1120, RELATING TO PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES AND STRIKES IN CRIMINAL CASES IN CIRCUIT COURTS FOR ALTERNATE JURORS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PROSECUTION'S CHALLENGES FROM ONE TO TWO; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 14-9-200 RELATING TO PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES IN CRIMINAL CASES IN COUNTY COURTS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3251 -- Rep. Day: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 19 OF TITLE 24, CORRECTION AND TREATMENT OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR "YOUTHFUL OFFENDER" TO MEAN OFFENDERS WHO ARE FOURTEEN BUT LESS THAN NINETEEN YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF CONVICTION, INSTEAD OF SEVENTEEN BUT LESS THAN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-50, RELATING TO POWERS OF THE COURT UPON THE CONVICTION OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO SENTENCE A YOUTHFUL OFFENDER INDEFINITELY TO THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, WITHOUT HIS CONSENT, IF HE IS UNDER THE AGE OF NINETEEN, INSTEAD OF UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION AUTHORIZING THE COURT TO SENTENCE A YOUTHFUL OFFENDER INDEFINITELY TO THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT, WITH HIS CONSENT, IF HE IS TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE BUT LESS THAN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3252 -- Reps. Sheheen, Barfield, Boan, Elliott, Freeman, Hayes, Huff, J.W. Johnson, Keyserling, Lewis, D. Martin, Pearce, J. Rogers, Schwartz, Sharpe, Shelton, Snow, Taylor, Toal, Woodruff, McLellan and Day: A BILL TO ENACT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE ACT AUTHORIZING COUNTIES TO LEVY, WITHIN LIMITS, LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES; TO ALLOW COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES TO LEVY, WITHIN LIMITS, LOCAL INCOME TAXES OR LOCAL OPTION OCCUPATIONAL TAXES, LOCAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE TAXES, LOCAL ADMISSIONS TAXES; TO REQUIRE THAT AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM MUST BE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO THE IMPLEMENTATION BY THE COUNTY OF THE LOCAL OPTION SALES AND USE TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 52-15-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSE CHARGES FOR COIN-OPERATED DEVICES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES TO LEVY A LOCAL OPTION COIN-OPERATED DEVICE TAX; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 56-3-430 AND 56-3-440 RELATING TO PROHIBITING MUNICIPALITIES WITH POPULATIONS BETWEEN FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND SEVENTY THOUSAND FROM CHARGING INSPECTION OR REGISTRATION FEES, AND THE AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITIES WITH POPULATIONS OF SEVENTY THOUSAND OR MORE TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

Rep. MANGUM, from the Committee on Ways and Means, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 3091 -- Rep. Woodruff: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-3-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF STATE PARK FACILITIES WITHOUT CHARGE BY DISABLED PERSONS SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN IDENTIFICATION CARD ISSUED BY THE COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICER STATING THE VETERAN TO WHOM IT IS ISSUED IS PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED MAY BE USED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BENEFITS AT THE PARK FACILITIES INSTEAD OF A CERTIFICATE FROM THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION.

Ordered for consideration tommorrow.

Rep. TAYLOR moved to reconsider the vote whereby H. 3269 was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and the motion was noted.

Rep. SCHWARTZ moved to reconsider the vote whereby H. 3255 was adopted and the motion was noted.

At 1:35 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. BLACKWELL adjourned to meet at 2:00 P.M. tomorrow.

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