South Carolina General Assembly
107th Session, 1987-1988
Journal of the House of Representatives

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1987

Tuesday, January 20, 1987
(Statewide Session)

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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:

O Lord our God, the Giver of all blessings and the Sustainer of our lives, we praise You for tasks to do and for the ability with which to do them. Keep us faithful and diligent in our work. Make us aware at all times that it is better to try to do something and fail than to try to do nothing and succeed. And teach us that if we stay in the middle of the road we must be able to see both sides. To this end, then, keep us tolerant and understanding of others.

And to You, good Lord, we give our praise and thanksgiving. 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. COOPER.

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

RULES AND REGULATIONS RECEIVED

The following were received.

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 15, 1987
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 792)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on January 14, 1987 regulations concerning Continuing Education Requirements and Programs from the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology.

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

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 15, 1987
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 794)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on January 15, 1987 regulations concerning Academic Requirements for Adding Additional Instructional Areas of Certification from the State of South Carolina Department of Education.

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

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 15, 1987
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 795)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on January 15, 1987 regulations concerning Academic Requirements for Each Area of Initial Certification from the State of South Carolina Department of Education.

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

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 15, 1987
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 796)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on January 15, 1987 regulations concerning Academic Requirements for Adding Additional Instructional Areas of Certification from the State of South Carolina Department of Education.

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

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 15, 1987
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 797)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on January 15, 1987 regulations concerning Academic Requirements for Each Area of Initial Certification from the State of South Carolina Department of Education.

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

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 15, 1987
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 798)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on January 15, 1987 regulations concerning Release of Inmates Pursuant to the Prison Overcrowding Powers Act and Public Service Work from the S.C. Department of Parole and Community Corrections.

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

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 15, 1987
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 799)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on January 15, 1987 regulations concerning Boll Weevil Eradication Program in South Carolina from the College of Agricultural Sciences, Clemson University.

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

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 15, 1987
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina

House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 801)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on January 14, 1987 regulations concerning Physician's Assistants, Requirements for Licensure by Endorsement, Requirements for Written Examination from the State Board of Medical Examiners.

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

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

Received as information.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE

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

Invitation of S.C. School Board Association for a reception, 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 20, 1987 at the Radisson, and Governor's Conference on Education - 9:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. with a luncheon, 1:30 P.M., January 21, 1987 at the Radisson.

The invitation was accepted.

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

Invitation of Palmetto State Teachers Association for breakfast, 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 21, 1987 at the Radisson.

The invitation was accepted.

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

Invitation of Columbia City Council for a reception, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 21, 1987 at the Radisson.

The invitation was accepted.

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

Invitation of Council of Presidents of the State Universities and Colleges for breakfast, 7:45 A.M. - 9:30 A.M., Thursday, January 22, 1987, Thursday, January 29, 1987, Thursday, February 5, 1987 and Wednesday, February 11, 1987 at the Holiday Inn (Assembly Street).

The invitation was accepted.

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

Invitation of S.C. Broadcasters Association for a reception, 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 27, 1987 at the Radisson.

The invitation was accepted.

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

Invitation of S.C. Association of Technical College Commissioners for a reception, 6:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 28, 1987 at the Radisson.

The invitation was accepted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 2204 -- Reps. Kirsh, Foster, Hayes, Nesbitt and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE LATE LEWIS HENRY HICKS, JR., OF YORK COUNTY.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 2205 -- Reps. Evatt, Cooper, Beasley, Fair, Lewis, L. Phillips, Hayes, Klapman, Kay, Townsend, L. Martin and Blackwell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING DR. BILLY GRAHAM, WORLD RENOWNED EVANGELIST, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1987.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 2206 -- Reps. Barfield, Thrailkill, Pearce and Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BUDDY GORE, FORMER OUTSTANDING RUNNINGBACK FOR THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS INDUCTION INTO THE CLEMSON ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 2207 -- Reps. Barfield, Thrailkill, Pearce and Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO RUPERT M. STALVEY OF HORRY COUNTY FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HORRY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.

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

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 212 -- Senator Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE LATE JOHN M. (JAY) BARRY OF WEST COLUMBIA IN LEXINGTON COUNTY.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 213 -- Senators Garrison and Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE LATE LEWIS HENRY HICKS, JR., OF YORK COUNTY.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 2219 -- Interstate Cooperation Committee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS TO ENACT WITHOUT DELAY APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD ALLOW A STATE TO REQUIRE THAT OUT-OF-STATE COMPANIES SELLING GOODS THROUGH CATALOG SALES IN THAT STATE COLLECT AND REMIT THE APPROPRIATE SALES TAX DUE THE STATE ON THE SALE.

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

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

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

H. 2208 -- Reps. Baxley, Beasley, Neilson and Gilbert: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTERMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

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

H. 2209 -- Reps. Thrailkill, Corning, Rudnick, Altman, Cork, Evatt, Baker, Waldrop, Hendricks, Simpson, McEachin, Harvin, Tucker, Limehouse, McElveen, Sturkie, Baxley, Neilson, T.M. Burriss, Blackwell, Cooper, Pearce, R. Brown, Lockemy, Elliott, Taylor, Gentry, Sharpe, Stoddard, Aydlette, Winstead, Rice, E.B. McLeod, Lewis, T.C. Alexander, M.D. Burriss, Holt, Chamblee, Townsend, T. Rogers, K. Bailey, Foxworth, McTeer, Wells, Rhoad, Hodges, J. C. Johnson, Derrick, P. Bradley, Hearn, Beasley, G. Brown, J. Bradley, L. Phillips, McKay, Kay, Snow, Petty, J.W. McLeod, J.W. Johnson, Hawkins, Davenport, Ogburn, Toal, Whipper, Nettles, Day, Helmly, McCain, Kohn, Hayes, Barfield, Fair, M.O. Alexander, Wilkins, Haskins, Mattos, G. Bailey, Foster, Blanding, McBride, Russell, McGinnis, Jones, Kirsh, J. Rogers, H. Brown, McLellan, Gordon, Moss, O. Phillips, Arthur, J. H. Burriss and J. Harris: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY.

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

H. 2210 -- Reps. Wilkins and Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT REFERENDA TO DETERMINE A CHANGE IN THE FORM OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT, NUMBER OF COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS, OR METHODS OF ELECTION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE REFERENDA TO BE HELD TO CHANGE THE METHODS OF ELECTION OF COUNTY COUNCILS, AND PROVIDE FOR AND LIMIT THE ALTERNATE METHODS OF ELECTION WHICH MAY BE ESTABLISHED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2211 -- Reps. Blackwell and M.O. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-3-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SELECTION, SALARY, AND DUTIES OF THE COUNTY DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO HAVE EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY OVER PERSONNEL ACTIONS CONCERNING THE COUNTY DIRECTOR AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER TO ASSIGN DUTIES TO THE COUNTY DIRECTOR.

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

H. 2212 -- Reps. Blackwell and M.O. Alexander: A BILL TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 44-6-5 THROUGH 44-6-210, 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 1987" WHICH ESTABLISHES A PROCEDURE FOR THE ALLOCATION OF MEDICAID BEDS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 2213 -- Rep. Blackwell: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE, BY ADDING SECTION 38-35-95 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION BETWEEN LICENSED PHYSICIANS AND LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS IN THIRD-PARTY REIMBURSEMENT WHEN ANY POLICY OF INSURANCE CONTAINS MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 2214 -- Rep. J. Bradley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIEN OF LAUNDRIES, DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENTS, AND OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS ENGAGED IN THE CLEANING OR ALTERATION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE MAIL, REQUIRED TO BE SENT TO THE PERSON LEAVING THE PROPERTY AT THE ESTABLISHMENT BEFORE THE PROPERTY MAY BE SOLD, BE REGISTERED WITH RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2215 -- Rep. J. Bradley: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF INSURANCE BUSINESS BY ADDING SECTION 38-9-375 SO AS TO REQUIRE PROPERTY OR CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANIES TRANSACTING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE TO MAINTAIN IN EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AT LEAST ONE RESIDENT ADJUSTER WHO IS A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE OF THE COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION AND SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO SO MAINTAIN THESE ADJUSTERS IS GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION OF THE COMPANY'S AUTHORIZATION TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 2216 -- Reps. Edwards, M.D. Burriss, Cork, Taylor and Keyserling: A BILL TO CREATE AND HOUSE ADMINISTRATIVELY WITHIN THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY RESOURCE AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, TO CONSTITUTE THE AUTHORITY AS AN INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE STATE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS INVOLVING ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ALTERNATIVE FINANCING OF CONSERVATION MEASURES AS DEFINED IN THIS ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE AUTHORITY, TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND CLERICAL SERVICES AND PERSONNEL AS THE AUTHORITY MAY REQUIRE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS FUNCTIONS AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN LIAISON SERVICES WITH OTHER AGENCIES OF STATE GOVERNMENT, TO REQUIRE THE AUTHORITY TO REIMBURSE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD FOR SERVICES PROVIDED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY AND OF ANY JOINT VENTURE CREATED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNCTIONING OF THE AUTHORITY, TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL, RESTRICTED ACCOUNT TO BE KNOWN AS THE UTILITY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION RESERVE ACCOUNT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR MATTERS RELATED TO THE OPERATION AND USE OF THAT ACCOUNT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2217 -- Reps. Carnell, Felder, McLellan, P. Harris, Kirsh, McAbee, Blackwell and Mattos: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-9-880, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS' FORECASTS OF ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, ADJUSTMENTS TO THOSE FORECASTS, REVIEW OF GENERAL FUND REVENUE COLLECTIONS, AND THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS' REPORT TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHAT THE FEBRUARY FIFTEENTH FINAL FORECAST, AND SUBSEQUENT ADJUSTMENTS, CANNOT EXCEED.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2218 -- Rep. Lockemy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE.

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

S. 63 -- Senator Nell W. Smith: A BILL TO CREATE A REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR PICKENS COUNTY AND TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD OF PICKENS COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION.

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

S. 127 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 26 OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TERMS OF MAGISTRATES MUST BE UNIFORM STATEWIDE.

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

ROLL CALL

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

Alexander, M.O.        Alexander, T.C.        Altman
Arthur                 Aydlette               Bailey, G.
Bailey, K.             Baker                  Barfield
Baxley                 Beasley                Bennett
Blackwell              Blanding               Boan
Bradley, J.            Bradley, P.            Brown, C.
Brown, H.              Brown, J.              Brown, R.
Burriss, J.H.          Burriss, M.D.          Burriss, T.M.
Carnell                Chamblee               Clyborne
Cooper                 Cork                   Corning
Dangerfield            Davenport              Day
Derrick                Edwards                Elliott
Evatt                  Faber                  Fair
Felder                 Ferguson               Foxworth
Gilbert                Gregory                Harris, J.
Harris, P.             Harvin                 Haskins
Hawkins                Hayes                  Hearn
Helmly                 Hendricks              Hodges
Holt                   Johnson, J.C.          Johnson, J.W.
Jones                  Kay                    Keyserling
Kirsh                  Klapman                Kohn
Lewis                  Limehouse              Lockemy
Mappus                 Martin, D.             Martin, L.
Mattos                 McAbee                 McBride
McCain                 McEachin               McElveen
McGinnis               McKay                  McLellan
McLeod, E.B.           McLeod, J.W.           McTeer
Moss                   Neilson                Nesbitt
Nettles                Ogburn                 Pearce
Petty                  Phillips, L.           Phillips, O.
Rhoad                  Rice                   Rogers, J.
Rogers, T.             Rudnick                Russell
Sharpe                 Sheheen                Shelton
Simpson                Snow                   Stoddard
Taylor                 Thrailkill             Toal
Tucker                 Waldrop                Washington
Wells                  Whipper                White
Wilder                 Wilkins                Winstead

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on January 20, 1987.

Paul Short                        Larry Koon
Lenoir Sturkie                    B.J. Gordon
Thomas E. Huff                    Larry E. Gentry
Samuel R. Foster
Total Present--121

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

Rep. STODDARD signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Thursday, January 15, 1987.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

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

The SPEAKER granted Rep. TOWNSEND a leave of absence for the week due to a death in the family.

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

HOUSE TO MEET AT 3:00 P.M. TOMORROW

Rep. L. PHILLIPS moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn to meet at 3:00 P.M. tomorrow, which was agreed to.

OBJECTION TO MOTION

Rep. RUDNICK asked unanimous consent to introduce a Resolution.

Rep. KLAPMAN objected.

STATEMENT BY REP. J. BRADLEY

Rep. J. BRADLEY, with unanimous consent, made a statement relative to General Robert E. Lee.

Rep. J. BRADLEY asked unanimous consent that the Unanimous Consent Period be extended 4 minutes, which was agreed to.

Rep. J. BRADLEY continued speaking.

On motion of Rep. P. BRADLEY, with unanimous consent, Rep. J. BRADLEY'S remarks were ordered printed in the Journal.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

On motion of Rep. McABEE, with unanimous consent, the following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 2220 -- Reps. McAbee, P. Harris and J. Bradley: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO ENACT THE MOTOR FUEL MARKETING ACT, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL FOR ITS ENFORCEMENT, AND TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

On motion of Rep. WILDER, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committee:

H. 2221 -- Reps. Wilder and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-11-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TIME THAT THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF COUNTY OFFICERS COMMENCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITORS AND COUNTY TREASURERS SHALL COMMENCE ON THE FIRST DAY OF JULY NEXT FOLLOWING THEIR ELECTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

On motion of Rep. McEACHIN, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committee:

H. 2222 -- Rep. McEachin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN APPLICATION FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON SO APPLYING SHALL STATE ON THE APPLICATION THE MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED BY HIM AND THE STATE WHERE EACH IS REGISTERED AND LICENSED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-220, RELATING TO DEALER "SOLD" CARDS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE INFORMATION WHICH MUST BE CONTAINED ON THESE CARDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, RELATING TO DEALER AND WHOLESALER LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PLATES MAY NOT BE USED ON VEHICLES OWNED BY THE DEALER OR WHOLESALER WHICH ARE KEPT PRIMARILY FOR PERSONAL USE OF THE DEALER OR WHOLESALER, ANY OF HIS OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES, OR ANY OF HIS FAMILY.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

On motion of Rep. PEARCE, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committee:

H. 2223 -- Rep. Pearce: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FREE VEHICULAR REGISTRATION FOR DISABLED VETERANS, SO AS TO ALSO PROVIDE FOR FREE VEHICULAR REGISTRATION FOR ANY SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENT WHO IS TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2104--ADOPTED

The following House Resolution was taken up.

H. 2104 -- Reps. Huff, Jones, Rudnick, Sharpe, Gentry and Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE THAT PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 191 BETWEEN JOHNSTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND EUREKA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AS THE "CHARLES E. SIMONS, JR., HIGHWAY".

Whereas, the Honorable Charles E. Simons, Jr., has rendered great service to the State of South Carolina and the United States of America, having been a member of the South Carolina General Assembly, and having served with distinction as a United States District Judge for the past twenty-two years; and

Whereas, Judge Simons was awarded the Algernon Sidney Sullivan Award for unselfish service to the University of South Carolina as a student in 1937, and as an alumnus in 1964, being the only person in our State's history to be so recognized in two different capacities; and

Whereas, Judge Simons has served as Chief United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina for six years, and has been called upon by the Chief Justice of the United States to serve on numerous committees to improve the administration of justice in the federal judicial system; and

Whereas, Judge Simons has earned a reputation for fairness, honesty, and integrity as a member of the Bench; and

Whereas, Judge Simons is a native of Edgefield County, is now a resident of Aiken County, and he and his lovely wife, Jean, have led exemplary lives, worthy of recognition by the General Assembly. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation is hereby requested to designate that portion of South Carolina Highway 191, which connects Johnston, in Edgefield County, with Eureka, in Aiken County as the "Charles E. Simons, Jr., Highway" and that appropriate markers be erected on the highway.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation.

The Resolution was adopted.

MOTION PERIOD

The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. WINSTEAD.

Rep. L. MARTIN moved that the House do now adjourn which was adopted.

RETURNED WITH CONCURRENCE

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 2204 -- Reps. Kirsh, Foster, Hayes, Nesbitt and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE LATE LEWIS HENRY HICKS, JR., OF YORK COUNTY.

H. 2206 -- Reps. Barfield, Thrailkill, Pearce and Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BUDDY GORE, FORMER OUTSTANDING RUNNINGBACK FOR THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS INDUCTION INTO THE CLEMSON ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME.

H. 2207 -- Reps. Barfield, Thrailkill, Pearce and Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO RUPERT M. STALVEY OF HORRY COUNTY FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HORRY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.

ADJOURNMENT

At 12:30 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. L. MARTIN adjourned to meet at 3:00 P.M. tomorrow.

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