South Carolina General Assembly
106th Session, 1985-1986
Journal of the House of Representatives

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1986

Tuesday, February 18, 1986
(Statewide Session)

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 12:00 Noon.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Rev. Larry Parker of Hampton S.C., Pastor of Hampton and Varnville United Methodist Churches in Hampton County, as follows:

Dear Father of Us All:

The vast expanse of the universe sings to us of Your Creative Power;

And your Love embraces us in the smile of a little child.

The world around us whispers to us, in many ways, of Your Exalted Holiness;

And your gentleness comforts us in the solitude of our private struggles.

You call us to great and noble tasks;

And yet when we stumble over our humanity, Your word is one of forgiveness.

You call us to engage in acts of faith;

And the faith to act is a gift from You.

You invite us to look beyond the Why - and into the Why Not;

And You give the vision which see beyond the confining horizons.

Now, we come, humbly, to thank You for those gifts, Dear God, and to pray that in the crucible of decision, and the imperative of action, we shall not be impulsive or foolish, but courageous and thoughtful.

Engaged in the enterprise of living out our potential, we pray that we will celebrate Your Holiness and Power - and be blessed by Your Love, Your Comfort, Your Forgiveness, Your Faithfulness, and Your Vision. Grant it, today, we pray, Gracious God.

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. ANDERSON.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

INVITATION

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

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

February 14, 1986
The Honorable Ramon Schwartz
Speaker of The House of Representatives
P.O. Box 11867
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Mr. Speaker:

Governor and Mrs. Riley cordially invite the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives and their spouse or date to a preview of the documentary film "Portrait of America - South Carolina Segment". The documentary was filmed by the Turner Broadcasting Inc. and will be aired at a later date on WTBS-Atlanta Cable Television.

Please join us on February 26, 1986 at 6:30 p.m., at the Jefferson Square Theatre, 1801 Main Street, for refreshments and a preview screening of "Portrait of America - South Carolina Segment".

Sincerely,
Kenneth A. Kinard
Legislative Liaison

RULES AND REGULATIONS RECEIVED

The following were received.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 12, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 652)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on February 12, 1986 regulations concerning Mobile Home Parks from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

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

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 12, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 654)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on February 12, 1986 regulations concerning Individual Waste Disposal Systems from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

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

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 12, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 660)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on February 12, 1986 regulations concerning State Personnel Regulations from the State Budget and Control Board (State Personnel).

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

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 12, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 666)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on February 12, 1986 regulations concerning Fire Prevention and Life Safety from the State Budget and Control Board (State Fire Marshall).

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

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 12, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 667)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on February 12, 1986 regulations concerning Fire Safety: Construction and Operation of Local Detention Facilities from the State Budget and Control Board (State Fire Marshall).

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

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 12, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 668)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on February 12, 1986 regulations concerning Fire Safety: Existing Local Detention Facilites from the State Budget and Control Board (State Fire Marshall).

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

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 12, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 669)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on February 12, 1986 regulations concerning Fire Safety: Renovation of Existing Local Detention Facilities from the State Budget and Control Board (State Fire Marshall).

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

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 12, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 670)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on February 12, 1986 regulations concerning Transportation and Use of Pyrotechnics from the State Budget and Control Board (State Fire Marshall).

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

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 12, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 672)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on February 12, 1986 regulations concerning Use of Hazardous Substances; Explosives; Service Stations; Tents, Grandstands, and Air-Supported Structures from the State Budget and Control Board (State Fire Marshall).

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

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 12, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 680)
Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on February 12, 1986 regulations concerning Accreditation Standards Filed, Defined Minimum Program for South Carolina School Districts from the Department of Education.

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

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 12, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 681)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on February 12, 1986 regulations concerning Accreditation Standards Filed, Defined Minimum Program for the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind from the Department of Education.

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

Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 12, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 682)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on February 12, 1986 regulations concerning Graduation Requirements from the Department of Education.

They are hereby referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works for consideration.
Sincerely,
Ramon Schwartz, Jr.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 12, 1986
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 683)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on February 12, 1986 regulations concerning Required Exams 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.

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. KEYSERLING, from the Beaufort Delegation, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 3310 -- Reps. Keyserling and White: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BEAUFORT COUNTY MUST BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERS' TERMS, VACANCIES, NOTICE OF ELECTION, PETITION, AND PLACEMENT OF NAMES ON THE BALLOT.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3497 -- Rep. Waldrop: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PROSPERITY POLICE CHIEF PAUL A. WHITMAN FOR BEING NAMED NEWBERRY COUNTY'S LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR FOR 1985.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3498 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE DON R. McDANIEL FAMILY OF BISHOPVILLE, LEE COUNTY, ON BEING THE RECIPIENT OF THE MASTER FARM FAMILY AWARD SPONSORED BY CLEMSON UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE AND PROGRESSIVE FARMER MAGAZINE AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

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

H. 3499 -- Reps. Alexander, Blackwell, P. Bradley, Brett, Fair, Marchant, Mattos, L. Phillips, Rice, Beasley, T.M. Burriss, Carnell, Cooper, Dangerfield, Edwards, Evatt, Foster, Gregory, P. Harris, Harvin, Hawkins, Hearn, Helmly, B. Hendricks, Lloyd I. Hendricks, Holt, Kirsh, Koon, Lake, Mangum, L. Martin, McLellan, McAbee, O. Phillips, Schwartz, Sheheen, Simpson, Snow, Stoddard and Toal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE AT THE JUNCTION OF I-85 AND HIGHWAY 25 (WHITE HORSE ROAD) IN GREENVILLE COUNTY AS THE HERBERT C. GRANGER INTERCHANGE.

Whereas, the Honorable Herbert C. Granger served a total of twenty-four years in the South Carolina House of Representatives from Greenville County; and

Whereas, during his tenure in the General Assembly he served as chairman of the Highway Committee for the Greenville Delegation from 1968 to 1980 and also served as chairman of the Greenville Delegation itself from 1980 to 1984; and

Whereas, he became a member of the Greenville Area Transportation Study Committee (GRATS) in 1972 and served as its chairman from 1976 to 1984; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, are desirous of honoring a truly fine man and great South Carolinian. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly hereby request the State Highway Commission to name the interchange at the junction of I-85 and Highway 25 (White Horse Road) in Greenville County as the Herbert C. Granger Interchange.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State Highway Commission.

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

HOUSE RESOLUTION

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

H. 3504 -- Rep. Lloyd I. Hendricks: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TO USE THE HOUSE CHAMBER AT 10:00 A.M. ON MONDAY, MAY 26, 1986, TO CONDUCT ITS ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR CANCER VICTIMS.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina:

That the American Cancer Society is authorized to use the chamber of the House of Representatives at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26, l986, for its annual memorial service for persons who have died of cancer during the year. If the House of Representatives is in statewide session the chamber may not be used.

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

The Resolution was adopted.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 3500 -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF THE PELZER RESCUE SQUAD.

On motion of Rep. COOPER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3501 -- Rep. Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 111 OF 1977, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUCTIONS AND AUCTIONEERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT QUALIFIED PUREBRED LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEERS MAY BE EXEMPTED FROM EXAMINATION AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS BUT NOT FROM LICENSING AND LICENSE FEE PROVISIONS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3502 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-2110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SHAD FISHING WITH GILL NETS IN A PORTION OF THE SANTEE RIVER IN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE GILL NETS MAY BE USED ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY OF ONE WEEK BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. UNTIL 6:00 A.M. THE FOLLOWING DAY AND ON WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY OF THE FOLLOWING WEEK BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. UNTIL 6:00 A.M. OF THE FOLLOWING DAY INSTEAD OF THE ENTIRE TWENTY-FOUR HOUR PERIOD OF THE NAMED DAYS.

On motion of Rep. SNOW, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3503 -- Reps. Moss, J. Bradley, Winstead and O. Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RETAIL BUSINESS LICENSE, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE LICENSE REQUIREMENT ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTING CONCESSION SALES EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX AT FESTIVALS, AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CONCESSION SALES AT FESTIVALS RECOGNIZED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM BY ORGANIZATIONS DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO PUBLIC OR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IF THE ENTIRE NET PROCEEDS ARE USED FOR THOSE PURPOSES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3505 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2810, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR VOLUNTEER FIREMEN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING FEE IS AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 56-3-620.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 3506 -- Rep. Sheheen: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 29 OF TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF MASSEURS AND MASSEUSES.

On motion of Rep. SHEHEEN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3507 -- Reps. Cooper, Kay, Blackwell, Chamblee and Evatt: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT NO HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION MAY PROHIBIT ANY LICENSED PHYSICIAN, PODIATRIST, OPTOMETRIST, OR ORAL SURGEON FROM PARTICIPATING AS A PROVIDER IN THE ORGANIZATION ON THE BASIS OF HIS PROFESSION.

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

H. 3508 -- Reps. Schwartz and Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 13, OF TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOW, WHEN, AND WHERE ELECTIONS ARE HELD, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCTING PARTISAN AND NONPARTISAN SPECIAL ELECTIONS FOR FILLING VACANCIES, EXCEPT FOR THOSE SPECIFIC OFFICES OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS CODE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1009 -- Senators Waddell, J. Verne Smith and Horace C. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A THREE-HUNDRED-DOLLAR LIMIT ON SALES AND USE TAXES ON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF EACH ITEM OF MACHINERY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DURING THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 1986, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1991, AND PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATING TO THE LIMITATION AND TO EXEMPT FROM COUNTY AD VALOREM TAXES FOR FIVE YEARS FACILITIES OF NEW ENTERPRISES ENGAGED IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LOCATED IN THIS STATE DURING THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 1986, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1991, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION.

Rep. LEWIS asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.

Rep. KLAPMAN objected.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

S. 1013 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTRIES OF PERSONS OFFERING FOR NOMINATION IN PARTY PRIMARIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN AN OPENING OR CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES FALLS ON SATURDAY OR SUNDAY IT MUST BE EXTENDED TO THE FOLLOWING MONDAY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3500--ORDERED TO BE READ
THE NEXT TWO SUCCESSIVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS

On motion of Rep. COOPER, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3500 be read the second and third times the next two successive legislative days.

ROLL CALL

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

Alexander              Altman                 Anderson, J.
Arthur, J.             Aydlette               Bailey, G.
Bailey, K.             Barfield               Beasley
Bennett                Blackwell              Blanding
Blatt                  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                Elliott
Evatt                  Faber                  Fair
Felder                 Foster                 Foxworth
Freeman                Gentry                 Gilbert
Gordon                 Griffin                Harris, J.
Harris, P.             Harvin                 Hawkins
Hayes                  Hearn                  Hendricks, B.
Hendricks, L.          Holt                   Johnson, J.C.
Johnson, J.W.          Jones                  Kay
Kirsh                  Klapman                Kohn
Koon                   Lake                   Lewis
Limehouse              Lockemy                Mangum
Martin, D.             Martin, L.             Mattos
McAbee                 McBride                McEachin
McKay                  McLellan               McLeod
McTeer                 Mitchell               Moss
Neilson                Ogburn                 Pearce
Petty                  Phillips, O.           Rhoad
Rice                   Rogers, J.             Russell
Sharpe                 Sheheen                Shelton
Short                  Simpson                Snow
Sturkie                Taylor                 Townsend
Tucker                 Waldrop                Washington
White                  Wilkins                Williams
Winstead

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on February 18, 1986.

Jean Toal                         Tom Marchant
Ramon Schwartz                    Tee Ferguson
Timothy Rogers                    R.L. Helmly
Harriet Keyserling                Thomas E. Huff
Warren Arthur                     Eugene Stoddard
E. LeRoy Nettles                  Sterling Anderson
Rick Rigdon                       Lewis Phillips
Jack Gregory
Total Present--118

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

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

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

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Janice L. Bacon of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

MOTION REJECTED

Rep. SHEHEEN moved to waive Rule 6.1, which was rejected by a division vote of 26 to 56.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., February 18, 1986

Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber at 12:30 P.M. today for the purpose of Ratifying Acts.

Very respectfully,
President

No. 16

Rep. L. MARTIN moved that the invitation be accepted, and upon completion of the Ratification of Acts, that the House stand adjourned, which was adopted.

SENT TO THE SENATE

The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.

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.

H. 3494 -- Rep. Russell: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF CIVITAN CLUB OF SPARTANBURG, INCORPORATED.

H. 2582--AMENDED AND INTERRUPTED DEBATE

Debate was resumed on the following Bill, the pending question being the consideration of Amendment No. 1, Rep. DAVENPORT having the floor.

H. 2582 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5015, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE GLASS WHICH IS TRANSPARENT FROM ONLY ONE SIDE, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO SELL ANY SUBSTANCE OR MATERIAL FOR USE UPON THE WINDSHIELD OR WINDOW GLASS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT WOULD RENDER THE WINDSHIELD OR WINDOW GLASS TO BE IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO INSTALL A WINDSHIELD OR WINDOW GLASS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE OR PLACE ANY SUBSTANCE OR MATERIAL UPON ANY WINDSHIELD OR WINDOW GLASS THAT WOULD REDUCE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE MORE THAN THIRTY PERCENT OR THAT PRODUCES A MIRROR OR METALLIC APPEARANCE WHEN VIEWED BY A PERSON OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A VEHICLE SO EQUIPPED TO BE OPERATED, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

AMENDMENT NO. 1--ADOPTED

Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was introduced on Wednesday, January 15, by Rep. DAVENPORT.

Rep. DAVENPORT explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. DAVENPORT proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc. No. 0879R), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding before the last paragraph of SECTION 1:

/No certificate of inspection as provided in Article 37 of Chapter 5 of Title 56 may be issued for any vehicle which does not comply with the provisions of this section./

Amend title to conform.

Rep. DAVENPORT explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. DAVENPORT proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (Doc. No. 1051R), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding at the end of SECTION 1:

/The provisions of this act do not apply to emergency medical service vehicles, armored cars or trucks while actually used by a security business, and limousines and hearses while actually used by a funeral service business./

Amend title to conform.

Rep. DAVENPORT explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. AYDLETTE proposed the following Amendment No. 4 which was adopted.

Amend as and if amended.

By adding a new section,

"Any person may apply to the S.C. Hwy. Department for a permit to use a window darkening device in their motor vehicle for health reasons and upon producing a written request from their physician, must be granted same. The permit must be kept in the vehicle at all times."

Amend title and Section to conform.

Rep. AYDLETTE explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. DAVENPORT proposed the following Amendment No. 7 (Doc. No. 2062R).

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 56-5-5015 as contained in SECTION 1, page 3, by adding after item C.:

/D.     To operate any motor vehicle upon the public streets, roads, or highways of this State with the windshield or window glass obstructed by:

(1)     any louvered material which reduces the operator's visibility by more than fifty percent or

(2)     privacy drapes, curtains, or blinds./

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform

Rep. DAVENPORT explained the amendment.

Further proceedings were interrupted by the Ratification of Acts, the pending question being consideration of Amendment No. 7, Rep. DAVENPORT having the floor.

POINT OF ORDER

Rep. WALDROP raised the Point of Order that it was now 12:30 p.m., and in accordance with the motion of Rep. L. MARTIN, the House was now at ease subject to the Ratification of Acts.

The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order and stated the House was now at ease, and would stand adjourned upon the completion of the Ratification of Acts.

RATIFICATION OF ACTS

At 12:30 P.M. the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were duly ratified.

(R.318)S. 452 -- Finance Committee: AN ACT 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"; 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; TO AMEND SECTION 12-15-1560, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS OF AN ESTATE TO CERTAIN PERSONS, SO AS TO REMOVE LIMITATIONS ON THE AMOUNT OF A CHECKING OR SAVINGS ACCOUNT THAT MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THESE PERSONS UPON NOTIFICATION TO THE TAX COMMISSION BUT WITHOUT ITS CONSENT AND WITHOUT REGARD TO THE REQUIRED TEN-DAY NOTICE PERIOD TO THE COMMISSION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-15-870, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE TAX COMMISSION GIVE RECEIPTS FOR ALL SUMS COLLECTED BY IT.

(R.319)S. 221 -- Senator Doar: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-1021, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SET AND CHANNEL NETS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF MARINE RESOURCES OF THE WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES DEPARTMENT MAY EXTEND THE OPEN SEASON FOR THEIR USE BY NO MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS IN ANY YEAR.

(R.320)S. 826 -- Senator Leventis: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-501, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN SUMTER COUNTY SO AS TO TRANSFER THE PROPERTY ON WHICH THE SUMTER ELK'S CLUB IS SITUATED TO THE SECOND MILL PRECINCT AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-502, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE VOTING PLACES OF THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN SUMTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PLACES.

(R.321)S. 483 -- Senator E. Patterson: AN ACT TO REPEAL CHAPTER 47, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SEXUAL STERILIZATION.

(R.322)S. 157 -- Senator E. Patterson: AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS CONCERNING HOSPITALS, TUBERCULOSIS CAMPS, AND HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICTS, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-70, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE MEDICAL STAFF CHIEF OR MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF EVERY HEALTH CARE FACILITY TO REPORT TO THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS THE RESULTS OF, AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES CONCERNING, ANY ACTION RESULTING IN THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF, OR OTHER LIMITATION UPON, A PHYSICIAN'S PRIVILEGES TO PRACTICE IN THAT HEALTH CARE FACILITY, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT OF MAKING THE REPORT, AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LIABILITY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS IN MAKING THE REPORT.

(R.323)S. 828 -- Senator Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 110 OF 1981, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MAGISTRATES AND MAGISTRATES' JURY AREAS IN THE VARIOUS COUNTIES OF THE STATE, SO AS TO CONSOLIDATE THE NINE JURY AREAS IN LAURENS COUNTY INTO THREE.

(R.324)S. 770 -- Senator Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 6 OF 1959, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 55 IN LAURENS COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE ATTENDANCE AREAS IN WHICH CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE BOARD MUST RESIDE.

(R.325)S. 871 -- Senator Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN LAURENS COUNTY SO AS TO REVISE AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE PRECINCTS.

(R.326)S. 209 -- Senators Bryan, Long, Mitchell, McConnell, Lourie and Thomas: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-70, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL ACTION AGAINST AN EMPLOYER WHO DISMISSES OR DEMOTES AN EMPLOYEE WHO COMPLIES WITH A VALID SUBPOENA TO TESTIFY IN A COURT OR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING OR TO SERVE ON A JURY OF ANY COURT, TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES WHICH MAY BE IMPOSED ON THE EMPLOYER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS ARE RETROACTIVE TO JANUARY 1, 1984.

(R.327)S. 967 -- Senator Long: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF SURF-WINDS, INC. OF HORRY COUNTY.

(R.328)H. 2536 -- Reps. Kohn, Aydlette, McLeod, Winstead, Hawkins, Ogburn, Gregory and P. Bradley: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF PHARMACEUTICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME TO THE BOARD OF PHARMACY, TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO EXERCISE POWERS WITH RESPECT TO DRUG OUTLETS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-100, RELATING TO DISPENSING OF DRUGS ONLY BY LICENSED PHARMACISTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIANS TO DISPENSE NOT MORE THAN A SEVENTY-TWO HOUR SUPPLY OF LEGEND DRUGS TO MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND TO REQUIRE RECORDS OF DISPENSED DRUGS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF PHARMACY, SO AS TO DEFINE "DRUG OUTLET", "PHARMACY", AND "PRACTITIONER" AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT SUPERSEDE THE NURSING DISPENSING ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-370, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE BOARD TO OPERATE A PHARMACY, SO AS TO DELETE THE OBSOLETE REFERENCE TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE SECTION, TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO DRUG OUTLET AND BOARD OF PHARMACY, TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO ISSUE SPECIAL PERMITS FOR LIMITED MEDICAL CARE INSTITUTIONS AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE PERMITS MAY BE ISSUED, TO REQUIRE EACH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE DISTRICT TO HAVE ONLY ONE PERMIT AND TO PROVIDE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF PHARMACISTS IN THE DISTRICTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISPENSING IN HOSPITAL PHARMACIES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 43 OF TITLE 40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PHARMACISTS, BY ADDING SECTION 40-43-135, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE THE BOARD'S DUTIES IN REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY AND THE OPERATION OF HOSPITAL INPATIENT PHARMACIES AND DRUG OUTLETS, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ORDER PERSONS TO REFRAIN FROM VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND TO APPLY FOR AN INJUNCTION TO RESTRAIN THE PERSONS, AND TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FROM REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 40-43-130, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL REGULATORY POWERS OF THE BOARD.

(R.329)H. 3186 -- Reps. Evatt, Beasley and Wilkins: AN ACT 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.

(R.330)H. 3286 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE CHILDREN'S FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARD, RELATING TO CASE REVIEWS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 643, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ACT 176 OF 1977.

(R.331)H. 3330 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE YEAR 1986 ONLY, ALL COUNTIES WITH A POPULATION OF TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND OR LESS AS DETERMINED BY THE MOST RECENT OFFICIAL UNITED STATES CENSUS, WHICH ARE NOT OTHERWISE DESIGNATED AS A LESS DEVELOPED AREA OF THE STATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-7-616 OF THE 1976 CODE FOR PURPOSES OF THE TAX CREDIT FOR NEW JOBS, ARE ALSO CONSIDERED A LESS DEVELOPED AREA FOR PURPOSES OF THIS TAX CREDIT FOR NEW JOBS.

(R.332)H. 2438 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-5-30, 43-5-65, AS AMENDED, 43-5-95, AND 43-5-148, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC AID AND ASSISTANCE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CORRECTION OF ANY OVERPAYMENT OR UNDERPAYMENT OF ASSISTANCE UNDER THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT, TO DEFINE OVERPAYMENT AND UNDERPAYMENT, TO MAKE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR COMPLETION OF THE CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY, TO GRANT AID TO A CHILD OVER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN IF HE IS A FULL-TIME STUDENT IN A SECONDARY SCHOOL OR IN THE SAME LEVEL OF VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL TRAINING AND WILL COMPLETE THE PROGRAM BEFORE REACHING AGE NINETEEN, AND TO DESIGNATE THE DATE ON WHICH ASSISTANCE BEGINS.

(R.333)H. 2460 -- Reps. Edwards, L. Martin, O. Phillips, Carnell and Marchant: AN ACT TO EMPOWER THE SOUTH CAROLINA TEXTILE INDUSTRY STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE RESTRICTIONS AND QUARANTINES ON TEXTILE AND APPAREL IMPORTS THAT ARE IMPOSED ON THE EXPORTATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA PRODUCED TEXTILES AND APPARELS BY ANY IMPORTING NATION AND TO FURTHER STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PLACING SIMILAR RESTRICTIONS ON TEXTILES AND APPARELS IMPORTED INTO SOUTH CAROLINA.

(R.334)H. 2674 -- Reps. R. Brown and McLeod: AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE MARION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY ARE ELECTED AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 4 THROUGH 9, PART II, OF ACT 410 OF 1975; ACT 776 OF 1930 (SECTIONS 21-3451 THROUGH 21-3456 OF THE 1962 CODE); ACT 746 OF 1932 (SECTIONS 21-3471 THROUGH 21-3473 AND 21-3476 OF THE 1962 CODE); ACT 215 OF 1955 (SECTION 21-3476.1 OF THE 1962 CODE); ACT 821 OF 1922 (SECTION 21-3477 OF THE 1962 CODE); AND ACT 776 OF 1930 (SECTION 21-3478 OF THE 1962 CODE) RELATING TO THE MARION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, SCHOOL TRUSTEES, AND THE OPERATION OF THE MARION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

(R.335)H. 2860 -- Rep. Snow: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 46-1-10 AND 46-17-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGRICULTURE DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "AQUACULTURE" AND "DOMESTICATED AQUATIC ORGANISM" AND ADD AQUACULTURE TO THE DEFINITION OF "AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY".

(R.336)H. 3092 -- Rep. McLellan: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF SYNTRIC, INC.

(R.337)H. 3276 -- Rep. P. Bradley: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF LIBBY'S IMPRESSIONS OF GREENVILLE, LTD.

(R.338)H. 3277 -- Rep. D. Martin: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF CHARLESTON BEARS ATHLETIC CLUB.

(R.339)H. 3280 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE TAX COMMISSION, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX (INFORMATION ASSESSORS SHALL FURNISH TO COMMISSION), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 509, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ACT 176 OF 1977.

(R.340)H. 3281 -- Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE TAX COMMISSION, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR THE INSTALLATION AND COSTS OF QUALIFYING ENERGY SYSTEMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 510, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ACT 176 OF 1977.

(R.341)H. 3298 -- Reps. Toal and Sheheen: AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION IS AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT FINGERPRINTS OF APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR AND, TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED FOR BY FEDERAL LAW, TO EXCHANGE STATE, MULTISTATE, AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS FOR LICENSING PURPOSES.

(R.342)H. 2361 -- Reps. Hearn and Harvin: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-9-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEETINGS OF CLUBS OF POLITICAL PARTIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE CLUBS TO MEET NO LATER THAN TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE COUNTY CONVENTION INSTEAD OF REQUIRING THEM TO MEET IN EACH GENERAL ELECTION YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 7-9-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COUNTY CONVENTIONS OF POLITICAL PARTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTY CONVENTIONS MUST BE HELD DURING A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD ENDING MARCH THIRTY-FIRST OF EVERY GENERAL ELECTION YEAR, TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY COMMITTEES TO SET THE DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION WHICH MUST BE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE STATE CONVENTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY CONVENTION MUST BE HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF REORGANIZATION ONLY, TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY COMMITTEE TO ESTABLISH THE DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION THAT THE COUNTY CONVENTION MUST BE RECONVENED DURING THE GENERAL ELECTION YEAR TO NOMINATE CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE TO BE FILLED IN THE GENERAL ELECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-9-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STATE CONVENTIONS OF POLITICAL PARTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE CONVENTIONS MUST BE HELD DURING A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD ENDING APRIL FIFTEENTH OF EVERY GENERAL ELECTION YEAR, TO REQUIRE THE STATE COMMITTEE, IF THE DATE FOR THE STATE CONVENTION IS FIXED IN A NONGENERAL ELECTION YEAR, TO BE HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF REORGANIZATION ONLY, TO REQUIRE THE CONVENTION, WHICH IS HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE TO BE FILLED IN THE GENERAL ELECTION, TO BE HELD IN THE GENERAL ELECTION YEAR, TO REQUIRE THE STATE COMMITTEE, WHEN IT SETS THE DATE FOR THE STATE CONVENTION, TO SET THE MONTH DURING THE TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD ENDING MARCH THIRTY-FIRST OF EVERY GENERAL ELECTION YEAR IN WHICH THE CONVENTION IS TO BE HELD, TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE, IF IT SETS A MONTH IN A NONGENERAL ELECTION YEAR FOR THE COUNTY CONVENTION, TO SET A MONTH DURING THE GENERAL ELECTION YEAR FOR THE COUNTY CONVENTION TO BE RECONVENED FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE TO BE FILLED IN THE GENERAL ELECTION, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE MONTH SET FOR COUNTY CONVENTIONS.

(R.343)H. 2785 -- Reps. Evatt, Wilkins and Beasley: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-490, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S CODE, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE "A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR A CHILD'S WELFARE" TO INCLUDE AN OPERATOR, CAREGIVER, AND CHILD DAY CARE FACILITY.

(R.344)H. 3282 -- Ways and Means Committee: AN ACT 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 PROVIDE TERMS FOR REPAYMENT OF THE DEFERRED TAXES, TO DEFINE TERMS RELATING TO THE DEFERRAL, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

(R.345)H. 3428 -- Rep. Limehouse: AN ACT TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF DORCHESTER COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AND DEVOLVE THE DUTIES OF THIS OFFICE UPON THE DORCHESTER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD MAY SIGN VOUCHERS FOR FUNDS TO OPERATE THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE COUNTY.

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3497 -- Rep. Waldrop: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PROSPERITY POLICE CHIEF PAUL A. WHITMAN FOR BEING NAMED NEWBERRY COUNTY'S LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR FOR 1985.

H. 3498 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE DON R. McDANIEL FAMILY OF BISHOPVILLE, LEE COUNTY, ON BEING THE RECIPIENT OF THE MASTER FARM FAMILY AWARD SPONSORED BY CLEMSON UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE AND PROGRESSIVE FARMER MAGAZINE AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS.

ADJOURNMENT

At 12:30 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. L. MARTIN adjourned to meet at 2:00 P.M. tomorrow.

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