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:
O God our Father, You know our troubled minds. We need Your help. We cannot overcome our problems by ourselves. When our bodies ache and our thinking becomes confused, You are still our Strength and Stay. Be, then, our Wisdom and Support, and grant us the sense of Your nearness so that, in all the events we face, we may walk in Your way. We can't attain perfection because we are so human. But when we put our feet on the right track, You are there to help. Give us the determination to follow You, even when fame may not be ours. May we always feel Him Who is our unseen but ever-present Companion to assist us in every circumstance of life. In the name of our Lord we pray. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
The following were received.
April 3, 1987
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina
House of Representatives (Doc. No. 810)
Dear Mrs. Shealy:
Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on April 2, 1987 regulations concerning Standards for Licensing Outpatient Facilities for Chemically Dependent or Addicted Persons from the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
They are hereby referred to the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs for consideration.
Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen
April 1, 1987
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina
House of Representatives (Doc. No. 828)
Dear Mrs. Shealy:
Pursuant to Act 176 of 1977, I have received on April 1, 1987 regulations concerning Medicaid Co-payment and Medically Needy 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,
Robert J. Sheheen
Received as information.
The following was received.
April 3, 1987
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina
House of Representatives (Doc. No. 671)
Dear Mrs. Shealy:
The State Budget and Control Board is hereby temporarily withdrawing regulations pertaining to Portable and Fixed Station Fire Extinguishers, effective April 3, 1987.
These regulations have been referred to the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee.
Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen
Received as information.
Rep. WILKINS, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, and Rep. Ferguson, for the minority, submitted an unfavorable report on:
H. 2463 -- Reps. Evatt, Beasley and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, SUBARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-933, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY DEGREE, JUDGMENT, OR ORDER REGARDING CHILD SUPPORT OF THIS OR ANY OTHER STATE MAY BE MODIFIED ONLY AS TO INSTALLMENTS ACCRUING SUBSEQUENT TO FILING AND DUE NOTICE OF AN ACTION FOR MODIFICATION AND ONLY UPON A SHOWING OF CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL FOREIGN DECREES, JUDGMENTS, OR ORDERS OF CHILD SUPPORT MUST BE GIVEN FULL FAITH AND CREDIT IN THIS STATE IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-934, RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OR MODIFICATION OF ORDERS OF OTHER COURTS BY THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY OF THE FAMILY COURT TO ENFORCE OR MODIFY THESE ORDERS IS SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 20-7-933.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 2803 -- Rep. Corning: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 5.2 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRESENTATION OF BILLS, PETITIONS, AND MEMORIALS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL NAMES OF CO-SPONSORS ON A BILL OR RESOLUTION AFTER IT HAS BEEN PRESENTED AND GIVEN FIRST READING WHEN UNANIMOUS CONSENT HAS BEEN GIVEN ON THE NEXT REGULAR STATEWIDE LEGISLATIVE DAY.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.
The following was introduced:
H. 2804 -- Reps. J. Bradley, Aydlette, Dangerfield, Foxworth, Holt, Kohn, Mappus, D. Martin, Washington, Whipper and Winstead: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO HOLD A JOINT SESSION IN CHARLESTON ON MONDAY, MAY 23, 1988, TO CELEBRATE THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO INVITE THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO VISIT IN CHARLESTON ON THE PRECEDING WEEKEND BEGINNING ON SATURDAY, MAY 21, 1988.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar.
On motion of Rep. DANGERFIELD, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 2819 -- Reps. Sheheen, Dangerfield, J. Rogers, Wilkins, McLellan, L. Phillips, Hawkins, Pearce, Washington, Foster, Toal, P. Harris and Carnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF APRIL 19 THROUGH APRIL 25, 1987, PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES' WEEK AND APRIL 22, 1987, SECRETARIES' DAY THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO INVITE THE MEMBERS OF GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS TO JOIN TOGETHER ON THIS OCCASION TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE SECRETARIAL PROFESSION BY RECOGNIZING THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND STATE.
Whereas, the secretary is resolved to maintain the highest professional and personal ethics in this increasingly vital role in the modern complexities of business, industry, government, and education; and
Whereas, a secretarial career has attained the status of an exacting, highly qualified profession; and
Whereas, the secretary believes that diligence should be directed to increased learning, efficiency, and loyalty in making an evermore valuable contribution to the office; and
Whereas, the last full week in April is set aside each year to recognize all secretaries. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the General Assembly proclaims the week of April 19 through April 25, 1987, Professional Secretaries' Week and April 22, 1987, Secretaries' Day throughout the State of South Carolina and invites the members of government and business to join together on this occasion to pay tribute to the secretarial profession by recognizing their dedicated service to the community and State.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the South Carolina Division, Professional Secretaries International, and to the President of each chapter in South Carolina, with the best wishes of the members of the General Assembly.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 2820 -- Reps. Hayes, Foster, Nesbitt, Kirsh and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MR. HOWARD S. NEELY OF ROCK HILL.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 2821 -- Reps. Hayes, Foster, Nesbitt, Kirsh and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MR. GRADY R. NIVENS OF ROCK HILL.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 2805 -- Rep. J. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANK AND BANKING, BY ADDING SECTION 34-3-110 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE PARTICIPATION OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN REINSURANCE AND IN INSURANCE EXCHANGES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 2806 -- Rep. Kohn: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PROVISION OF FEDERAL LAW THAT IS IN CONFLICT WITH ANY PROVISION OF STATE LAW CONTROLS IN REGARD TO THE USE AND POSSESSION OF AUTOMATIC WEAPONS IN THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 2807 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-29-60 THROUGH 44-29-110, 44-29-130 THROUGH 44-29-140, 44-29-190, AND 44-29-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VENEREAL DISEASES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO SYPHILIS, GONORRHEA, CHANCROID, AND VENEREAL DISEASES TO SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES, REQUIRE PERSONS INFECTED WITH A SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE TO IDENTIFY THOSE PERSONS WITH WHOM THEY HAVE HAD SEXUAL CONTACT, REQUIRE PRISONERS WHO HAVE A SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE AT THE TIME OF EXPIRATION OF THEIR TERM OF IMPRISONMENT TO BE ISOLATED AND TREATED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE UNTIL IN THE JUDGMENT OF THE LOCAL HEALTH OFFICER THE PRISONER MAY BE MEDICALLY DISCHARGED OR HE MAY BE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR EXPOSING ANOTHER TO A SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE, FOR FAILING TO REPORT, FOR FAILING TO EXAMINE AND TREAT PRISONERS, AND FOR FAILING TO KEEP CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS OF A SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE FROM NOT MORE THAN TWENTY DOLLARS TO NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS OR IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN TWENTY DAYS TO NOT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS; AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR SCHOOL OFFICIALS WHO ADMIT ANY PERSON WITHOUT FIRST SECURING EVIDENCE THAT THE PERSON HAS BEEN VACCINATED AND IMMUNIZED FROM NOT MORE THAN FIFTY DOLLARS TO NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 44-29-145 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANYONE KNOWINGLY INFECTED WITH ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS) TO KNOWINGLY EXPOSE ANOTHER PERSON TO AIDS THROUGH EXCHANGE OF BLOOD PRODUCTS OR BODY FLUIDS.
Without reference.
H. 2808 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-870 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CONTRACT FOR SALE OF UNIMPROVED LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL USE CONTAIN AN IMPLIED WARRANTY THAT THE LAND IS ACCESSIBLE TO A SEWER LINE OR SUITABLE FOR A SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM UNLESS THE CONTRACT CONTAINS A DISCLAIMER OR EXPRESS WARRANTY THAT THE LAND IS ACCESSIBLE TO A SEWER LINE OR SUITABLE FOR SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON A BREACH OF WARRANTY THE BUYER MAY RESCIND THE CONTRACT, RECOVER THE PURCHASE PRICE, AND DAMAGES.
Without reference.
H. 2809 -- Reps. J. Bradley, Washington, Haskins, Elliott, Holt, Winstead, Faber, McTeer, Blanding, Whipper, J. Brown, Harvin and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES BY ADDING SECTION 38-35-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE POLICIES MAY NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY CHIROPRACTOR ACTING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF HIS PRACTICE NOR MAY THESE POLICIES RESTRICT OR LIMIT VISITS, TREATMENTS, OR AMOUNTS PAID FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO A LICENSED CHIROPRACTOR EXCEPT WHERE THE RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO ALL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND TO DEFINE POLICY OF INSURANCE FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 2810 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 56 OF TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROHIBIT BURIAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE IN COMMERCIAL LANDFILLS IN THIS STATE AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1992, TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE THAT MAY BE BURIED PRIOR TO THE PROHIBITION, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL FEES ON HAZARDOUS WASTE BURIAL, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE ADDITIONAL REVENUE, TO PROHIBIT BURIAL OF NEW HAZARDOUS WASTE STREAMS NOT ALREADY BURIED BEFORE JUNE 30, 1987, TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR REDUCTIONS IN HAZARDOUS WASTE BURIAL, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 2811 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF BIRTHING CENTERS AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Without reference.
H. 2812 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 246 OF 1983, RELATING TO THE LEVY AND DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL TAXES IN YORK COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE MILLAGE.
Referred to York Delegation.
H. 2813 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO INDICATE THE LICENSEE'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON THE LICENSE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 2814 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 53 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL VEHICLES WHICH TRANSPORT LITTER TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF COVERING THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT LITTER FROM DROPPING, SIFTING, LEAKING, OR OTHERWISE ESCAPING FROM THE VEHICLE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 2815 -- Reps. Thrailkill and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "ELECTRICAL UTILITY", AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-610, RELATING TO SERVICE RIGHTS OF ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "ELECTRIC SUPPLIER".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 2816 -- Rep. McLellan: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXEMPT ANY AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2-7-105, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, FOR THE YEAR 1987 ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLYING WITH THE NELSON LAW SUIT SETTLEMENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 2817 -- Rep. Kohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-1510, 56-5-1520, AND 56-5-1540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ON THOSE PORTIONS OF THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM OR ON OTHER STREETS AND HIGHWAYS IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHERE FEDERAL LAW PERMITS THE SPEED LIMIT TO BE SIXTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR, THE SPEED LIMIT THEREON IS SIXTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 2818 -- Rep. Kohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31, PART II, OF ACT 540 OF 1986, RELATING TO THE INSURANCE PREMIUMS TAX, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS WHICH EXEMPT ANNUITY CONSIDERATIONS FROM THIS TAX AND TO PROVIDE THAT PREMIUMS RECEIVED FOR ANNUITY CONTRACTS MUST BE TAXED AT THE SAME RATE AS LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 2822 -- Rep. Fair: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT SEX EDUCATION MUST BE TAUGHT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE BEGINNING WITH THE 1988 SCHOOL YEAR, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THIS MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CONTRACEPTIVES OR CONTRACEPTIVE INFORMATION MUST NOT BE A PART OF THIS INSTRUCTION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 93 -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-17-1450, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXAMINATION OF RAILROAD CROSSINGS BY COUNTY SUPERVISORS, SO AS TO ASSIGN THE RESPONSIBILITY TO EXAMINE CROSSINGS TO THE STATE HIGHWAY ENGINEER, TO REQUIRE HIM TO HAVE THE HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS OR TO DIRECT RAILROAD COMPANIES, COUNTIES, AND MUNICIPALITIES TO TAKE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE SAFETY MEASURES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAFETY-RELATED EXPENSES, AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 94 -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-17-1400, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESPONSIBILITY FOR PLACING SIGNBOARDS AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS, SO AS TO ASSIGN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF VERIFYING PLACEMENT OF SIGNBOARDS TO THE STATE HIGHWAY ENGINEER FOR RAILROAD CROSSINGS ON ANY PUBLIC HIGHWAY AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR A RAILROAD COMPANY NOT IN COMPLIANCE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 95 -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-17-1470, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL REPORTS OF RAILROAD CROSSINGS OF HIGHWAYS TO COUNTY SUPERVISORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE REPORT TO BE MADE BY THE STATE HIGHWAY ENGINEER TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, OR RAILROAD COMPANIES INCLUDED IN THE REPORT, THE HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, AND TO THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AND THE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND TO PRESCRIBE THE CONTENTS OF THE REPORTS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 261 -- Senator Thomas E. Smith, Jr.: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-35-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS, SO AS TO REDEFINE TERMS AND ADD ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-35-30, RELATING TO THE LICENSING AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING OF INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-35-140, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF NURSING HOME OPERATORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING OF OPERATORS OF INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
S. 483 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE GREENWOOD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 52 TO CHARGE MATRICULATION AND OTHER INCIDENTAL FEES.
Referred to Greenwood Delegation.
S. 584 -- Senator Garrison: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 509 OF 1982, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF ANDERSON COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THERE IS LESS THAN SIX MONTHS LEFT IN THE TERM OF A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, A VACANCY MUST BE FILLED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND IF THERE IS SIX MONTHS OR MORE LEFT IN THE TERM, A SPECIAL ELECTION MUST BE CALLED TO FILL THE VACANCY; TO CHANGE THE FILING PERIOD FOR CANDIDATES FOR SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SPECIAL ELECTION MUST BE PAID FOR BY THE DISTRICT IN WHICH THE ELECTION IS HELD.
Referred to Anderson Delegation.
S. 587 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-37-325 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OR APPROVAL OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CREDIT OR DISCOUNT PLANS BY THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 591 -- Corrections and Penology Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, RELATING TO THE RELEASE OF INMATES PURSUANT TO THE PRISON OVERCROWDING POWERS ACT AND PUBLIC SERVICE WORK, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 798, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
S. 604 -- Senators Pope, Lee, Giese, Horace C. Smith, Holland, Hinson and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-25-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MEMBER OF A FIRE DEPARTMENT IS CONSIDERED TO BE A DUAL OFFICEHOLDER, BY VIRTUE OF SERVING AS A MEMBER, FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE CONSTITUTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 608 -- Senator Long: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 114 OF 1959, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HORRY COUNTY HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORIZED TAX LEVY FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF CERTAIN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE COUNTY ISSUED FOR THE AUTHORIZED PURPOSES OF THE COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF ANY SURPLUS REMAINING AFTER PAYMENT OF THIS DEBT SERVICE.
Without reference.
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 Bradley, J. Bradley, P. Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, R. Burriss, N.D. Burriss, T.M. Carnell Chamblee Clyborne Cooper Cork Corning Dangerfield Davenport Day Derrick Edwards Evatt Faber Fair Felder Foster Foxworth Gilbert Harris, J. Harris, P. Harvin Haskins Hawkins Hayes Hearn Helmly Hendricks Hodges Holt Johnson, J.W. Kay Keyserling Kirsh Klapman Kohn Koon Mappus Martin, D. Martin, L. Mattos McAbee McBride McCain McEachin McGinnis McKay McLellan McLeod, E.B. McLeod, J.W. McTeer Moss Neilson Nesbitt Nettles Ogburn Pearce Petty Phillips, L. Rhoad Rice Rogers, J. Rogers, T. Rudnick Sharpe Sheheen Shelton Simpson Snow Taylor Thrailkill Toal Townsend Tucker Waldrop Washington Wells Whipper White Wilder Wilkins Williams Winstead
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, April 7, 1987.
Olin R. Phillips Paul Short Joe McElveen Gene Stoddard William D. Boan William H. Jones Larry Blanding James C. Johnson Larry Gentry Thomas E. Huff John Russell James E. Lockemy E. Crosby Lewis John H. Burriss Lenoir Sturkie B.J. Gordon Dick Elliott
STATEMENT RE ATTENDANCE
I was not present during the Session but arrived in time to attend the Committee meetings on Tuesday, April 7, 1987.
Jack Gregory
The SPEAKER granted Rep. LIMEHOUSE a leave of absence for the day.
Announcement was made that Woodrow W. Long, Jr. of Greenville, is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 2795 -- Richland County Delegation: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 140 OF 1969, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND THE COUNTY LIBRARY IN RICHLAND COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRIOR TO ANY MERGER OR ALTERATION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN RICHLAND COUNTY A REFERENDUM IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE CONDUCTED, PROVIDE FOR A METHOD OF INITIATING THE REFERENDUM, PROVIDE THAT THE 'COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SHALL INTRODUCE APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION ADDRESSING THE MERGER OR ALTERATION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IF A MAJORITY OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS IN EACH DISTRICT FAVOR THEIR MERGER OR ALTERATION, AND PROVIDE A SCHEDULE FOR CONDUCTING THE REFERENDUM; TO AMEND ACT 280 OF 1979, RELATING TO TAX LEVIES FOR LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EFFECTIVE WITH THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1988, A SCHOOL TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES FOR RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONE AND TWO MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICTS, PROVIDE THAT THE LEVY MAY NOT BE INCREASED MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT OF THE LOCAL TAX MILLAGE FOR OPERATING PURPOSES FROM THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR UNLESS THE INCREASE IS APPROVED BY THE RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL, AND PROVIDE AS AN ALTERNATIVE, INSTEAD OF REQUESTING THE INCREASE FROM THE COUNCIL, THE BOARD OF EITHER DISTRICT MAY SEEK APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE BY A REFERENDUM, AND AUTHORIZE EACH BOARD TO ESTABLISH THE MILLAGE LEVEL FOR THE 1987-88 SCHOOL YEAR AT A RATE NOT TO EXCEED THE MILLAGE LEVEL FOR THE 1984-85 SCHOOL YEAR; AND TO DEVOLVE ALL POWERS OF THE RICHLAND COUNTY BOARD OF Education AND SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, WHICH WERE DEVOLVED UPON THE RICHLAND COUNTY COUNCIL, UPON THE SCHOOL BOARDS OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONE AND TWO.
Rep. T. ROGERS proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc. No. 3696Y), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 2 of Act 280 of 1979, as contained in SECTION 2, by striking beginning with /Notwithstanding any/ on line 34, page 3, through line 8, page 4, and inserting /Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the boards of trustees for Richland County School Districts One and Two may establish the millage level for the 1987-88 school Year at a rate not to exceed the millage level for the 1985-86 school year. Beginning July 1, 1988, and thereafter, the school tax levy for general operating purposes for Richland County School Districts One and Two must be determined by the boards of trustees of the districts. However, in school years after 1987-88, the millage levy may not be increased more than five percent of the local tax millage for operating purposes from the previous fiscal Year unless the increase is approved by the Richland County Council. Alternatively to requesting this increase from the council, either board may elect to seek approval by a referendum, at the district's expense, of the qualified electors of the district./
Amend title to conform.
Rep. TOAL explained the amendment.
The question then recurred to the adoption of the amendment.
Rep. HEARN demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Brown, J. Evatt McBride Rogers, T. Toal
Those who voted in the negative are:
Burriss, M.D. Burriss, T.M. Hearn
So, the amendment was adopted.
Reps. CORNING, T.M. BURRISS, M.D BURRISS and HEARN objected to the Bill.
Rep. TOAL inquired when H. 2795 would be up for consideration since it was a local bill and objections had been placed upon it.
The SPEAKER stated that it would be up for consideration after the Motion Period and before Second Reading Statewide Contested Bills.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 2392 -- 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.
H. 2754 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REVIEW BOARD, RELATING TO RULES OF PROCEDURE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 744, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 2755 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PAROLE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, RELATING TO THE RELEASE OF INMATES PURSUANT TO THE PRISON OVERCROWDING POWERS ACT AND PUBLIC SERVICE WORK, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 798, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. CHAMBLEE explained the Joint Resolution.
H. 2279 -- Rep. Pearce: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE NAME OF ANY CANDIDATE AUTHORIZED TO APPEAR ON ANY BALLOT IN ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, OR PRIMARY ELECTION FOR ANY OFFICE MAY BE THE CANDIDATE'S GIVEN NAME, A DERIVATIVE OF HIS GIVEN NAME, OR A NICKNAME, TO PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF A DERIVATIVE NAME OR A NICKNAME ON THE BALLOT, AND TO AUTHORIZE. THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS.
H. 2704 -- Rep. Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 81 IN TITLE 15 SO AS TO ENACT THE UNIFORM FEDERAL LIEN REGISTRATION ACT AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 57 OF TITLE 12 RELATING TO FEDERAL TAX LIENS.
H. 2775 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 57 OF TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BEDDING.
H. 2802 -- Reps. Bennett and Rhoad: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1987 ONLY, ON THE EDISTO RIVER THE CLOSED SEASON FOR THE TAKING OF SHAD COMMENCES ON MAY FIRST, RATHER THAN APRIL TWENTIETH, FROM THE MOUTH OF PENNY CREEK TO THE HEADWATERS OF THE EDISTO.
The following Bills were read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title of each be changed to that of an Act, and that they be enrolled for Ratification.
S. 422 -- Senators Nell W. Smith and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2376, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF LOCAL FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REVIEW OF CASES OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE RESIDED IN PUBLIC FOSTER CARE FOR A PERIOD OF MORE THAN FOUR CONSECUTIVE MONTHS NO LESS FREQUENTLY THAN ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2379, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW OF FOSTER CARE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALARY OF THE STAFF EMPLOYED BY THE BOARD'S DIRECTOR.
S. 56 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 520 OF 1976, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO MAKE THE TERM OF LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS COTERMINOUS WITH THEIR TERM OF OFFICE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments.
S. 275 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-830, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BLIND PERSONS, ORPHANS, AND BOY AND GIRL SCOUTS BEING EXEMPT FROM HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.
Rep. McTEER moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, April 21, which was adopted.
H. 2526 -- Reps. Rhoad and Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 51-1-100 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE WELCOME CENTER ON U.S. HIGHWAY 301 SOUTH OF ALLENDALE.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 2499 -- Rep. Ogburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-37-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SURVEY BY THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO ASCERTAIN THE STATE OF MARKETING OUTLETS WITH RESPECT TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AS A DESIGNATED AGENT, SO AS TO CHANGE THESE REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFYING AS A DESIGNATED AGENT.
Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc. No. 3367Y), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 1 of the bill in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
/SECTION 1. Section 38-37-150(C) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"(C) A producer may be designated by the governing board of the facility upon application for designation and is eligible for designation upon a finding by the governing board that the applicant meets the following qualifications:
(1) The applicant was prior to October 1, 1974, and has been, for five continuous years, continually since that date a licensed, resident property and casualty insurance agent and agency owner or principal with authority from one or more licensed insurers to write liability and physical damage insurance on private passenger automobiles;
(2) At the time of application the applicant is servicing and owns the renewals on private passenger and commercial automobile insurance business, the net premiums on which exceeded one hundred thousand dollars of potential cedeable automobile insurance during the twelve months preceding application any one of the previous five calendar years preceding the application;
(3) Neither the applicant, nor any employee of the applicant or the applicant's corporate agency, nor any partner or shareholder in any related insurance agency, related premium service company, or related other business, has any direct or indirect connection with any voluntary market outlet for the purpose of writing any type of automobile insurance in this State except for motorcycle insurance and types not cedeable to the facility;
(4) The applicant has not contributed to his termination as agent by any insurer because of any illegal breach of agency agreement or other related, improper, or unethical conduct, including, but not limited to, the systematic solicitation by the applicant of residual or high-risk automobile insurance business or deliberate acquisition by the applicant of a relatively large amount of residual or high-risk automobile insurance business through purchase, merger, relocation, or other means; and
(5) The books, records, and accounts of the insurance business of the applicant have been audited at the expense of the applicant and found by the governing board to be indicative of a financially sound operation."/
Amend title to conform.
Rep. J. BRADLEY explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. FERGUSON proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc. No. 3521Y), which was tabled.
Amend the Report by the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered section to read:
/SECTION ______. The five continuous-year requirement provided for in Section 38-37-150(C)(1) does not apply for a sixty-day period beginning on the effective date of this act and during said sixty-day period the reinsurance facility shall have the authority to appoint designated agents notwithstanding the length of time of having been licensed./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. OGBURN moved to table the amendment, which was agreed to.
Reps. WASHINGTON and J. BRADLEY proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (Doc. No. 3530Y), which was adopted.
Amend the Report by the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered section to read:
/SECTION _____. The governing body of the facility may, for a period of three years beginning on the effective date of this act, designate an applicant who meets all other requirements but is prohibited from writing property and casualty insurance by an insurance company or had a broker agreement or contract with another agency that was licensed to write property and casualty insurance in this State./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. J. BRADLEY explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 2021 -- Reps. Harvin, T.M. Burriss, P. Bradley and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ILL-TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, SO AS TO PROSCRIBE THE FAILURE TO PROVIDE HUMANE CARE AND TREATMENT AND VETERINARY CARE AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES.
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was proposed on Thursday, April 2, by the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
Rep. MOSS explained the amendment.
Reps. KLAPMAN and KOON objected to the Bill.
Rep. MOSS continued speaking.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
S. 455 -- Finance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RELATING TO CITY, COUNTY, AND REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOND ISSUES FOR MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 790, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. J. BRADLEY moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted.
H. 2072 -- Reps. Fair, Beasley, Hayes, M.O. Alexander, G. Bailey, Baker, Barfield, Blackwell, H. Brown, R. Brown, M.D. Burriss, Chamblee, Clyborne, Cooper, Davenport, Elliott, Felder, Hearn, Jones, Kay, Kirsh, Lockemy, McGinnis, McTeer, Neilson, Nesbitt, Rice, Russell, Sharpe, Stoddard, Wells, Winstead, Corning, P. Bradley, Wilkins, L. Martin, T.M. Burriss, J.H. Burriss, Wilder, Day, McLellan, Haskins, Harvin and Waldrop: 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, INCLUDING FORFEITURE, FOR VIOLATIONS, TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-850 SO AS TO REQUIRE FILM PROCESSORS AND PHOTO FINISHERS WHO ARE REQUESTED TO DEVELOP FILM OF CHILDREN ENGAGING IN SEXUALLY EXPLICIT CONDUCT TO REPORT THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUAL REQUESTING THE DEVELOPMENT TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS IN THE LOCALITY FROM WHICH THE FILM WAS ORIGINALLY FORWARDED; TO AMEND SECTION 16-l-lo, 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.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 2751 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYING, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYING AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS.
Rep. McEACHIN explained the Bill.
Reps. CARNELL, WASHINGTON, MAPPUS, TAYLOR, McBRIDE, HAWKINS and DANGERFIELD objected to the Bill.
Rep. CARNELL moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill, which was adopted.
H. 2549 -- Reps. McEachin, Keyserling and J.W. Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-1-180, 11-9-880, 11-11-30, 11-11-90, AND 11-11-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE BUDGETARY PROCESS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE MANDATORY ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE TO THE SECOND THURSDAY IN MAY, TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL INITIAL FORECAST OF THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS FROM NOVEMBER FIRST TO OCTOBER FIFTEENTH AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INITIAL FORECAST MAY BE ONLY ADJUSTED DOWNWARDLY, TO CHANGE THE DATE OF ANNUAL ESTIMATES OF FINANCIAL NEEDS BY STATE ENTITIES FROM NOVEMBER FIRST TO OCTOBER FIRST, TO PROVIDE THAT JOINT COMMITTEE HEARING ON BUDGET REQUESTS SHALL BEGIN ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN DECEMBER, TO PROVIDE THAT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS MAY BE REQUESTED FROM UNEXPENDED FUNDS FROM THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR, AND TO PROHIBIT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up.
H. 2550 -- Reps. McEachin, Keyserling and J.W. Johnson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO as TO PROVIDE THAT THE ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL COMMENCE ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY INSTEAD OF THE SECOND TUESDAY IN JANUARY, AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE RELATING TO EARLIER SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Rep. CARNELL moved to adjourn debate upon the Joint Resolution.
Rep. McEACHIN moved to table the motion and demanded the yeas and nays, which were not ordered.
The House refused to table the motion to adjourn debate by a division vote of 35 to 38.
The question then recurred to the motion to adjourn debate, which was rejected by a division vote of 33 to 57.
Reps. AYDLETTE, CARNELL, BLANDING, FOXWORTH, J. BRADLEY and McABEE objected to the Joint Resolution.
Rep. WINSTEAD moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 2820 -- Reps. Hayes, Foster, Nesbitt, Kirsh and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MR. HOWARD S. NEELY OF ROCK HILL.
H. 2821 -- Reps. Hayes, Foster, Nesbitt, Kirsh and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MR. GRADY R. NIVENS OF ROCK HILL.
At 1:00 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. WINSTEAD adjourned to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.
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