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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:

Almighty God, Who has called us to tasks greater than our wisdom and to challenges beyond our strength, teach us to lean heavily upon Your strong right arm. From all the voices of this vast and varied world, save us from the tragedy of missing Your guidance. We confess that in the conceit of self-sufficiency, too often we have turned with our burning thirst, to the shattered cisterns of worldly wisdom and to our own sophisticated cleverness. Cause, we pray, Your highest truths to illumine our nearest duty, Your noble teachings to transfigure our humblest task.

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 13, 1987
Mrs. Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina     (Doc. No. 700)
House of Representatives

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

The State Budget and Control Board is hereby resubmitting Regulation Document #700 relating to the purchase of products of South Carolina and the United States, effective this date.

These regulations have been referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

April 14, 1987
The Honorable Lois T. Shealy
Clerk of the South Carolina
House of Representatives     (Doc. No. 716)

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

The Board of Examiners for Registered Sanitarians is hereby resubmitting with no changes Regulation Number 716 pertaining to Continuing Education Requirements, effective April 13, 1987.

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

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

Received as information.

The following was received.

April 14, 1987
The Honorable John T. Campbell
Secretary of State
Box 11350
Columbia, SC 29211

Dear Mr. Secretary:

The State Board of Canvassers hereby certifies that Mr. John W. Pettigrew was elected to the office of South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 82, at the special election held in Aiken County on February 17, 1987.

Sincerely,
C. Tyrone Gilmore
C.D. Sexton
S. Schwartz
State Board of Canvassers

Received as information.

The following was received.

April 14, 1987
Mrs. Lois Shealy
Clerk of the House

of Representatives
Columbia, SC 29201

Dear Mrs. Shealy:

Under date of April 14, 1987, the State Election Commission certified to this office the results of the election in House District No. 82, held in Aiken County on February 17, 1987. The certification shows that Mr. John W. Pettigrew, Jr. has been elected to the S.C. House of Representatives, District 82.

I, therefore, certify that Mr. John W. Pettigrew, Jr. has been duly elected as a member of the S.C. House of Representatives from District 82, Aiken County, for a term as prescribed by law.

Yours very truly,
John T. Campbell
Secretary of State

Received as information.

Mr. John W. Pettigrew, Member-elect from District No. 82, Aiken-Edgefield Counties, presented his credentials and the oath of office was administered to him by the SPEAKER.

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

H. 2264 -- Rep. Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO ADD SECTION 6-1-50 TO REQUIRE A COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY WHICH RECEIVES REVENUE FROM STATE AID TO SUBMIT TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL ON AN ANNUAL BASIS A FINANCIAL REPORT CONTAINING THE SOURCES OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY, INDEBTEDNESS, AND SUCH OTHER INFORMATION AS THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL REQUIRES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES, SHALL DETERMINE THE CONTENTS OF THE REPORT AND THE DATE OF SUBMISSION, TO REQUIRE A PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REPORT, AND REQUIRE THAT A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL, ADVISORY COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND THE BUREAU OF GOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH AND SERVICES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BE SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN APRIL FIRST OF EACH YEAR; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE 11, RELATING TO THE GENERAL PROVISION DEALING WITH BONDS OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES TO REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL A COMPLETE REPORT OF ITS SHORT AND LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO PUBLISH AS PART OF HIS ANNUAL REPORT A STATEMENT OF OBLIGATIONS OF ALL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-150, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A COUNTY COUNCIL CONDUCT AN ANNUAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL RECORDS AND TRANSACTIONS OF THE COUNTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A COPY OF THE AUDIT BE SUBMITTED TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL NO LATER THAN JANUARY FIRST EACH YEAR FOLLOWING THE CLOSE OF THE BOOKS OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 11-3-190, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ABSTRACTS FOR SETTLEMENT WITH COUNTY TREASURERS BE ENTERED IN A BOOK TO BE KEPT BY HIM, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ABSTRACTS IN A FILE INSTEAD OF A BOOK; TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-260, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COUNTY TREASURER REPORT TO THE COUNTY SUPERVISOR THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS COLLECTED FOR AND ON ACCOUNT OF THE COUNTY AND THE CHARACTER OF THE FUNDS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE THE REPORT IS REQUIRED AND THAT IT MUST BE MADE TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF THE COUNTY INSTEAD OF THE COUNTY SUPERVISOR AND REQUIRE THE REPORT TO CONTAIN THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS RECEIVED INSTEAD OF COLLECTED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-280, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COUNTY TREASURER'S REPORT TO THE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AN ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF THE AMOUNTS OF COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS MADE BY HIM FOR THE PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEAR ON VARIOUS TAXES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE REPORT TO BE MADE TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT INSTEAD OF THE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION INSTEAD OF RECEIPT OF THE AMOUNTS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT, DELETE REFERENCES TO THE SPECIFIC TAXES REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COUNTY TREASURER REPORT THE TOTAL AMOUNTS RECEIVED FOR THE PERIOD FROM ANY OTHER TAXES NOT COLLECTED FOR ANY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-340, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A SETTLEMENT SHEET BE SIGNED BY THE COUNTY SUPERVISOR, COUNTY TREASURER, AND COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE ONLY THE COUNTY TREASURER TO SIGN THE SETTLEMENT SHEET; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-45-270 RELATING TO THE COUNTY TREASURER'S MONTHLY REPORT, 12-45-310 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT COUNTY SUPERVISORS AND SUPERINTENDENTS OF EDUCATION BE NOTIFIED OF THE DAY OF SETTLEMENT, 12-45-320 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE AUDITOR OF EACH COUNTY SHALL NOTIFY THE FOREMAN OF THE GRAND JURY AND THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE DAY UPON WHICH THE SETTLEMENT IS TO BE MADE, AND 12-45-360 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL AND THE FOREMAN OF THE GRAND JURY SHALL REPORT ANY IRREGULARITY OR VIOLATION OF LAW TO THE COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS OF THE COUNTIES WHERE THE IRREGULARITIES OR VIOLATIONS OF LAW HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. LOCKEMY, from the Committee on Dillon Delegation, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 2792 - - Reps. Lockemy and J.W. McLeod: A BILL TO TRANSFER THE ASSETS OF THE DILLON COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO THE DILLON COUNTY THEATER ASSOCIATION AND TO REPEAL ACT 1027 OF 1966 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE DILLON COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. WILKINS, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 2398 -- Reps. Gregory, White, Wilkins, Day, Hawkins, Short, Derrick, Haskins and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN TERMS IN THE CHAPTER; FOR THE STATE REORGANIZATION COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE REGULATION OF CERTAIN OCCUPATIONS; FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD AS TO WHETHER OR NOT OCCUPATIONS NOT REGULATED BY THE STATE SHOULD BE REGULATED OR THERE SHOULD BE CHANGES IN LAWS RELATING TO OCCUPATIONS REGULATED BY THE STATE TO INCLUDE THE EXPANSION OF THE DEFINITION OF A PROVISION WHICH ADDS FUNCTIONS THAT REQUIRE LICENSURE, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR THE SENATE TO WHICH A BILL HAS BEEN REFERRED MAY REQUEST THAT THE COMMISSION CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING OR THAT THE COMMISSION ASSIST THE SUBCOMMITTEE IN CONDUCTING THE HEARING AFTER A BILL HAS BEEN FILED PROPOSING TO REGULATE A CORPORATION NOT REGULATED BY THE STATE; FOR NOTICE OF THE HEARINGS TO THE PUBLIC AND OTHERS AFFECTED BY REGULATIONS; FOR FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSION IN EVALUATING WHETHER AN OCCUPATION SHOULD BE REGULATED; FOR THE VARIOUS DEGREES OF REGULATION TO BE CONSIDERED IF THE COMMISSION DETERMINES THAT EXISTING REMEDIES DO NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL RECOMMENDATIONS FORMULATED BY THE COMMISSION MUST BE BASED UPON EVIDENCE GATHERED BY THE COMMISSION IN PUBLIC HEARINGS FROM TESTIMONY SUBMITTED ORALLY OR IN WRITING BY INTERESTED PARTIES INCLUDING THE COMMISSION AND UPON EVIDENCE COMPILED BY THE COMMISSION, TO REQUIRE THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO BE MADE IN WRITING AND DELIVERED TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR THE SENATE TO WHICH A BILL PROPOSING TO REGULATE AN OCCUPATION HAS BEEN REFERRED.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. WILKINS, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 2697 -- Reps. Wilkins, J.W. Johnson, Pearce, P. Bradley, Gentry, Dangerfield, T.M. Burriss, Elliott, Boan and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAWS, BY ADDING SECTION 61-13-295 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF ANY PERMITTEE OR LICENSEE, OR SERVANT, AGENT, OR EMPLOYEE OF THE, PERMITTEE OR LICENSEE PLEADS GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO, OR IS CONVICTED OF ANY CRIMINAL OFFENSE WHICH OCCURRED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES, THE CONVICTION OR PLEA CONSTITUTES PROOF THAT THE OFFENSE OCCURRED AND THE RECORD OR A WRITTEN SUMMARY OF THE FACT THEREOF ARE ADMISSIBLE IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING BEFORE THE COMMISSION.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. WILKINS, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

Rep. GREGORY, for the minority, submitted an unfavorable report, on:

S. 18 -- Senators Lee, Pope, Hayes and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-55-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RECOVERY AGAINST A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, SO AS TO LIMIT RECOVERY OF ACTUAL DAMAGES AGAINST A PHYSICIAN PERFORMING SERVICES WITHOUT CHARGE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CANCER CLINIC TO TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 2575 -- Reps. Blackwell, P. Harris, Waldrop and M.O. Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE IN THE BASE RETIREMENT BENEFIT FOR RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO RETIRED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1972, AND TO PROVIDE THE FORMULA FOR THE INCREASE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. G. BAILEY, from the Committee on Dorchester Delegation, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 2700 -- Reps. Limehouse and Day: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN DORCHESTER COUNTY TO PREPARE BUDGETS FOR GENERAL SCHOOL PURPOSES FOR THE 1987-88 SCHOOL YEAR AND FOR ALL SCHOOL YEARS THEREAFTER TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE DORCHESTER COUNTY COUNCIL AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY COUNCIL TO SET THE NECESSARY TAX MILLAGE AFTER APPROVAL OF THE BUDGETS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

The following was introduced:

H. 2886 -- Reps. Rudnick, Huff, Sharpe, Klapman, Jones and Gentry: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND UNITED WAY OF AIKEN COUNTY, INC., ON THE OCCASION OF ITS THIRTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES IN ALL FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 2887 -- Reps. Rudnick, J.C. Johnson, H. Brown, E.B. McLeod, Cooper, Wilder, Cork, Limehouse, Huff, Sharpe, Jones, Klapman, Pearce, Petty, K. Bailey, McGinnis, Day, Foxworth, M.D. Burriss, McCain, Hodges, McLellan, Bennett, Elliott, Derrick, Baxley, M.O. Alexander, Kirsh, Wilkins, J.W. Johnson, Felder, McTeer, Hayes, J. Harris, O. Phillips, J. Rogers, Neilson, Lockemy and Gilbert: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE UNITED WAY IN AMERICA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY.

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

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

H. 2888 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING CLARENDON COUNTY COUNCIL TO NAME THE TAW CAW COUNTY PARK IN-CLARENDON COUNTY FOR THE LATE HONORABLE JOHN M. DUKES, JR.

Whereas, John Murrell Dukes, Jr., was born in Union County in 1915 and attended Spartanburg Junior College and graduated in 1938 with a B.S. degree in agricultural engineering from Clemson; and

Whereas, he first worked in conservation with the Soil Erosion Service in 1934 and worked in Union, Anderson, and Spartanburg counties in this State and at two locations in Pennsylvania; and

Whereas, he came to Clarendon County as conservationist in 1943 to assist the Clarendon Soil and Water Conservation District and remained conservationist until he retired in 1972, after thirty years; and

Whereas, in 1968 he was elected president of the South Carolina Chapter of the Soil Conservation Society of America; and

Whereas, he was an active member of First Baptist Church in Manning and held many positions of honor in his church, including deacon, Sunday school superintendent, and BTU director; and

Whereas, he contributed greatly to his community in the area of civic work, including, among many other activities, the Boy Scouts, through which he was honored with the Silver Beaver Award in scouting in 1958; and

Whereas, he was married to the former Mildred McKee of Columbus County, North Carolina, in 1941, and has a daughter, Joyce Brenda Cupoli of Needham, Massachusetts, and a son, James Bailey Dukes of McAllen, Texas; and

Whereas, John M. Dukes, Jr., was a superb conservationist and an outstanding individual who contributed greatly over the course of many years to the success and general well-being of Clarendon County; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly recognize his many fine qualities, his accomplishments, and his contributions; and

Whereas, it would be truly fitting for a suitable place in Clarendon County to be named in honor of one of Clarendon County's finest citizens. Now, therefore,

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

That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, requests Clarendon County Council to name the Taw Caw County Park in Clarendon County for the late Honorable John M. Dukes, Jr.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the following: Clarendon County Council; John W. Parris, executive director, South Carolina Land Resources Conservation Commission; the Clarendon County Conservation District; and the Honorable Raymond Wells, commissioner, South Carolina Land Resources Conservation Commission.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 2889 -- Reps. Tucker and P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. PHILLIP E. BRYSON OF ANDERSON UPON BEING AWARDED A NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR 1987.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 2890 -- Rep. Evatt: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO WITHDRAW ITS PROPOSED RULES RELATING TO LOBBYING BY PUBLIC CHARITIES AND REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY TO CREATE AN ADVISORY BODY TO HELP THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEVELOP FAIR AND REASONABLE REGULATIONS ON THIS SUBJECT.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 2891 -- Reps. Evatt, Beasley and Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK BEGINNING OCTOBER 4, 1987, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S WEEK" AND TO REQUEST THE GOVERNOR TO CALL UPON THE PEOPLE OF THIS STATE TO OBSERVE THE WEEK WITH APPROPRIATE CEREMONIES AND ACTIVITIES.

Whereas, thirty percent of the population of South Carolina are children; and

Whereas, the children of South Carolina are our most precious resource and our greatest hope for the future; and

Whereas, the children of South Carolina deserve our most concerted efforts on their behalf to enrich their lives and provide better opportunities for their future; and

Whereas, the children of South Carolina are our most vulnerable citizens and are reliant on adults and adult systems for their care and well-being and recognition of their needs; and

Whereas, a week designated for the purpose of focusing on the needs of children and the community services available to them will be beneficial both to children and to the future of South Carolina. Now, therefore,

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

That the week beginning October 4, 1987, is designated "South Carolina Children's Week". Governor Carroll A. Campbell is requested to call upon the people of this State to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 2892 -- Reps. Altman, Foxworth and Pearce: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S BELIEF THAT IT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN TIDAL MARSH IMPOUNDMENTS AND TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO CERTIFY PERMITS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF DIKES FOR THESE IMPOUNDMENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.

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

On motion of the Berkeley Delegation, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 2893 -- Reps. Day, Dangerfield and G. Bailey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE SAW MILL BRANCH ROAD PROJECT BEGINNING IN BERKELEY COUNTY AND CONTINUING INTO DORCHESTER COUNTY, UPON ITS COMPLETION, THE BERLIN G. MYERS PARKWAY.

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

That the Department of Highways and Public Transportation is requested to name the Saw Mill Branch Road Project beginning in Berkeley County and continuing into Dorchester County, upon its completion, the Berlin G. Myers Parkway.

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

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. 2894 -- Reps. P. Bradley, Foxworth, Davenport and Baker: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE A PUBLIC OFFICIAL WHO HOLDS AN ELECTIVE OFFICE IS ELIGIBLE TO FILE AS A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION TO ANOTHER ELECTIVE PUBLIC OFFICE IN ANY PRIMARY, GENERAL, OR SPECIAL ELECTION, HE IS FIRST REQUIRED TO RESIGN HIS CURRENT OFFICE IF HIS ELECTION TO THE NEW OFFICE WOULD NECESSITATE THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED IN HIS CURRENT OFFICE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2895 -- Reps. White, K. Bailey, Blanding, J. Brown, Faber, Ferguson, Gilbert, D. Martin, McBride, Taylor, Williams, Toal, Cork, T. Rogers and J. Rogers: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, SO AS TO ADD SECTION 7A TO PERMIT PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING OR HORSE RACES TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE STATE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2896 -- Reps. White, K. Bailey, Blanding, J. Brown, Faber, Ferguson, Gilbert, D. Martin, McBride, Taylor, Williams, Toal, Cork, T. Rogers and J. Rogers: A BILL TO ESTABLISH PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2897 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRUG OUTLETS AND HOSPITAL PHARMACIES, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR HOSPITAL PHARMACIES TO DISPENSE DRUGS AT OR BELOW WHOLESALE PRICE.

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

H. 2898 -- Reps. T.C. Alexander, Felder, Cork, Holt, Sturkie, H. Brown, E.B. McLeod, Rhoad, G. Brown, G. Bailey, McEachin, Keyserling, J.C. Johnson, Jones, Baker, Toal, Pearce, Hawkins, Nesbitt, Sharpe, Ogburn, J.W. McLeod, M.O. Alexander, McLellan, Dangerfield, Kirsh, Short, Wilder, Haskins, Clyborne, J. Harris, Edwards, Hearn, T. Rogers, Davenport, K. Bailey, J. Brown, Gregory, Klapman, J.H. Burriss, Helmly, Beasley, L. Martin, Hendricks, Boan, Huff, Altman, Bennett, P. Bradley, Whipper, Foxworth, Corning, Kay, T.M. Burriss, Chamblee, Hodges, Russell, Baxley, M.D. Burriss, Limehouse, Evatt, Moss, Rice, J.W. Johnson, Fair, McElveen, Stoddard, Elliott, Koon, McGinnis, Cooper, Ferguson, McTeer, McCain, Petty, Lewis, Mappus, Townsend, Foster, Harvin, Wells, J. Rogers, Mattos, Lockemy, Neilson, Carnell, Simpson, Hayes, Rudnick and Sheheen: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WHO PREPARES FOOD FOR PROCESSING OR PRESERVATION IN A CAN OR JAR FOR SALE AT A ROADSIDE STAND, OPEN-AIR MARKET, OR FOR A CHARITABLE PURPOSE IS NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A COURSE OF INSTRUCTION AND EXAMINATION IN THERMAL PROCESSING AND CONTAINER CLOSURE EVALUATION PROGRAMS FOR LOW-ACID CANNED FOODS.

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

H. 2899 -- Rep. L. Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL ALLOCATION TO EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE OPERATION OF ITS FOUNDATION PROGRAM SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVEL OF COMPENSATORY AND REMEDIAL PROGRAMS IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT BY ALLOCATING THE FUNDING OF WEIGHTED PUPIL INCREMENTS BY ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL ORDERS OF PRIORITY AND TO REVISE THE GRADE LEVELS WITHIN THE ORDER OF PRIORITIES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2900 -- Rep. L. Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-24-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GUIDELINES FOR THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM CONTAIN THE MODELS WHICH PROVE SUCCESSFUL DURING THE PILOT TESTING.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2901 -- Rep. L. Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-24-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES OF PERSONS BEING CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT AS ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REPORT BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE CONCERNING ASSESSMENT OF PROSPECTIVE PRINCIPALS FROM A QUARTERLY TO AN ANNUAL REPORT AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF AN ANNUAL REPORT ON THE PRINCIPALSHIP OF THOSE ASSESSED FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2902 -- Rep. L. Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-30-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STUDENT MAKE-UP TESTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MAKE-UP PERIOD FOR TAKING A MISSED TEST.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2903 -- Rep. L. Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-6-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMITTEE TO SUPERVISE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE FROM PRIOR TO JANUARY FIRST TO BEFORE MARCH FIRST OF EACH FISCAL YEAR THE DATE THE COMMITTEE SHALL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2904 -- Rep. L. Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-65, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE ON WHICH THE BASIC SKILLS ADVISORY COMMISSION AND THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT ON ANALYSIS OF TEST SCORES AND DATA TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE FROM NOVEMBER FIRST TO FEBRUARY FIRST.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2905 -- Rep. L. Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-5-65 AND 59-18-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND FOR EVALUATION OF QUALITY OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO CHANGE FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE TEST OF BASIC SKILLS (CTBS) TO THE STATEWIDE TESTING PROGRAM (STP) TESTS TO DETERMINE PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS IN COMPENSATORY AND REMEDIAL PROGRAMS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2906 -- Rep. L. Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-6-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SELECT COMMITTEE WHICH MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ON IMPLEMENTING THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1984, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE COMMITTEE ON MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND ON THEIR RESPONSES TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2907 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMEN OF THE AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE AND THE SENATE, OR THEIR DESIGNEES, SHALL SERVE AS EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AUTHORITY.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 2908 -- Ethics Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ETHICS, SO AS TO REDEFINE "BUSINESS WITH WHICH HE IS ASSOCIATED" AS ONE WHO HOLDS STOCK CONSTITUTING FIVE PERCENT OR MORE OF THE TOTAL OUTSTANDING STOCK OF ANY CLASS OR AS ONE WHO HOLDS STOCK WORTH TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OR MORE AT FAIR MARKET VALUE.

On motion of Rep. WINSTEAD the Bill was referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2909 -- Ethics Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ETHICS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO MAKE AN INVESTIGATION OF STATEMENTS FILED WITH IT WITH RESPECT TO VIOLATION OF THE ETHICS CODE BY A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE OR ANY PERSON, TO PROHIBIT THE ETHICS COMMISSION FROM DISCLOSING THE DISPOSITION OF A COMPLAINT CONCERNING A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE THIRTY DAYS PRIOR TO AN ELECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FILING AND ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO A COMPLAINT ARE CONFIDENTIAL UNLESS WAIVED IN WRITING, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

On motion of Rep. WINSTEAD the Bill was referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2910 -- Ethics Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-470, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ETHICS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM APPEARING BEFORE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA INSURANCE COMMISSION IN RATE OR PRICE FIXING MATTERS AND TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES SO APPEARING AND ALSO DELETE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DAIRY COMMISSION.

On motion of Rep. WINSTEAD the Bill was referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2911 -- Ethics Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-13-20, 8-13-620, AND 8-13-630, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS RELATING TO ETHICS AND CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO REDEFINE "CANDIDATE", DEFINE "BALLOT ISSUE", "CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE", "EXPENDITURE", "LOAN", AND "PERMANENT POLITICAL COMMITTEE", AND TO CHANGE PROCEDURES RELATING TO MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS BY CANDIDATES; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 9 OF CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 8, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, BY ADDING SECTIONS 8-13-660 THROUGH 8-13-690 SO AS TO REGULATE CAMPAIGN PRACTICES.

On motion of Rep. WINSTEAD the Bill was referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2912 -- Ethics Committee: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9 OF CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, BY ADDING SECTIONS 8-13-700 THROUGH 8-13-720 SO AS TO REGULATE CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, PROHIBIT PERSONAL USE OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS, PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF SURPLUS FUNDS, AND PROHIBIT CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE NAME OF ANOTHER.

On motion of Rep. WINSTEAD the Bill was referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2913 -- Ethics Committee: A BILL TO AMEND N ARTICLE 9 OF CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF O SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN G PRACTICES, BY ADDING SECTIONS 8-13-730 AND 8-13-740 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE BY OUT-OF-STATE COMMITTEES AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURE OF INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES.

On motion of Rep. WINSTEAD the Bill was referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2914 -- Ethics Committee: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9 OF CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, BY ADDING SECTIONS 8-13-760 THROUGH 8-13-790 SO AS TO REGULATE USE OF PUBLIC PERSONNEL AND MATERIALS IN ELECTION CAMPAIGNS.

On motion of Rep. WINSTEAD the Bill was referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2915 -- Ethics Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-820, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ETHICS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE CONTENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS.

On motion of Rep. WINSTEAD the Bill was referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2916 -- Ethics Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1010, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ETHICS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

On motion of Rep. WINSTEAD the Bill was referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2917 -- Ethics Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-750 SO AS TO REQUIRE CAMPAIGN ADVERTISING TO IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF PAYMENT FOR THE ADVERTISING.

On motion of Rep. WINSTEAD the Bill was referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2918 -- Ethics Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-795 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE OF THE SOURCE OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN POLITICAL POLLS AND THE CONTRACTING PARTY.

On motion of Rep. WINSTEAD the Bill was referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2919 -- Rep. Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 SO AS TO CREATE THE WATER POLLUTION REVOLVING FUND AND PROVIDE FOR ITS FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND POWERS; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 48, RELATING TO FINANCIAL AID FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PROJECTS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2920 -- Rep. Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-1-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL IN REGARD TO PUBLIC HEALTH, IN GENERAL, SO AS TO ASSURE THE DEPARTMENT ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS, TUMOR REGISTRIES, AND SPECIAL DISEASE RECORD SYSTEMS OF PHYSICIANS, HOSPITALS, AND HEALTH FACILITIES IN THE DEPARTMENT'S INVESTIGATION OF EPIDEMIC AND ENDEMIC DISEASES.

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

H. 2921 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 3 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE SUPREME COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT MUST BE ELECTED FROM AMONG THE JUSTICES THEREOF BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS AND THAT A JUSTICE MAY SERVE MORE THAN ONE TERM AS CHIEF JUSTICE BUT MAY NOT SERVE CONSECUTIVE TERMS IN THAT OFFICE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2922 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-3-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE SUPREME COURT AND THE ELECTION OF THE JUSTICES THEREOF, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF JUSTICE MUST BE ELECTED FROM AMONG THE JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERM OF OFFICE AND MANNER OF ELECTION OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE, TO PROVIDE THAT A JUSTICE MAY SERVE MORE THAN ONE TERM AS CHIEF JUSTICE BUT MAY NOT SERVE CONSECUTIVE FULL TERMS IN THAT OFFICE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT TAKE EFFECT UPON THE RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE PERMITTING SAME.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2923 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL AND TO CERTAIN REQUIRED TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND OTHER PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MUST BE TRAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY AND CERTAIN PERSONNEL OF THE ACADEMY HAVE THE STATUS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; TO PROVIDE THAT NO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER EMPLOYED OR APPOINTED AFTER JULY 1, 1987, IS EMPOWERED TO ENFORCE THE LAWS OF THIS STATE OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF UNLESS HE HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AS QUALIFIED BY THE COUNCIL, TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING AND FOR THE DURATION OF CERTIFICATION, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO INCREASE THE AMOUNTS ADDED TO CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC FINES AND USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND OTHER PURPOSES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE ACADEMY TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER, INCLUDING THE IMPOSITION OF A CIVIL FINE.

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

H. 2924 -- Reps. Sheheen, J. Rogers, Toal, T. Rogers, Washington, Blanding, White, J. Bradley, Evatt, Kohn, T.M. Burriss and McLellan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "COOLER BEVERAGES"; TO AMEND SECTION 61-9-10, RELATING TO BEVERAGES DECLARED NONALCOHOLIC AND NONINTOXICATING, SO AS TO INCLUDE "COOLER BEVERAGES" THEREIN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-1010, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF BEER AND WINE LICENSE TAXES, SO AS TO INCLUDE "COOLER BEVERAGES" WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF WINE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2925 -- Reps. Washington, J. Rogers, Altman, J. Brown, White, Whipper, K. Bailey, Faber, Gilbert, Rhoad, Ferguson, Williams, D. Martin, Jones and McBride: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 21 TO TITLE 31 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAIR HOUSING LAW TO PROVIDE EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE I, SECTION 3, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, AND THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND PROVIDE FOR CONFORMITY WITH THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT OF 1968.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 2926 -- Reps. Sheheen, McLellan, J. Rogers, Beasley, T.M. Burriss, Evatt, Washington, Winstead, Felder, Toal, T. Rogers, L. Phillips, Lewis and Hawkins: A BILL TO ENACT THE HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH AND ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 1987.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2927 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUMES 11 AND 16 AND NEW VOLUMES 11A, 16A, AND 20B OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF THEIR CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE; AND TO ADOPT THE 1986 CUMULATIVE SUPPLEMENTS TO THE CODE OF LAWS AS PART OF THE CODE AND PROVIDE THAT THESE SUPPLEMENTS, VOLUMES AS SUPPLEMENTED BY THEM, AND THE REPLACEMENT VOLUMES CONSTITUTE THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAWS OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 1987.

Rep. J. ROGERS asked unanimous consent to have the Joint Resolution placed on the calendar without reference. Rep. LEWIS objected.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2928 -- Rep. Thrailkill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE ANNUAL INSPECTION LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM FIFTEEN DOLLAR FINE FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A CURRENT INSPECTION STICKER AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY BE CITED FOR A VIOLATION FOR FIVE DAYS AFTER AN INSPECTION STICKER EXPIRES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2929 -- Rep. Blackwell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FILLING A VACANCY IN ANY BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, OR OTHER ENTITY, WHOSE DUTIES ARE PRESCRIBED BY LAW, WHEN THERE IS NO PROVISION FOR FILLING THE VACANCY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2930 -- Rep. McLellan: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND APPROPRIATIONS OF ACT 540 OF 1986 FOR A CERTAIN PERIOD.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2931 -- Rep. McLellan: A BILL TO ESTABLISH A PLAN FOR ALLOCATING THE STATE CEILING ON THE ISSUANCE OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS IMPOSED BY THE FEDERAL TAX REFORM ACT OF 1986, PUBLIC LAW 99-514.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2932 -- Rep. McLellan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-112-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA DOMICILE DEFINED FOR THE PURPOSES OF DETERMINING RATES OF TUITION AND FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DOMICILIARY STATUS IF A DEPENDENT'S PARENT PAYING CHILD SUPPORT AND RESPONSIBLE UNDER COURT ORDER FOR THE COST OF THE DEPENDENT'S COLLEGE EDUCATION AT A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION REMAINS DOMICILED IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2933 -- Rep. Foxworth: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 27, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS AND EASEMENTS, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ACT".

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2934 -- Rep. Foxworth: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-39-195 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 48 OF CHAPTER 39 (COASTAL TIDELANDS AND WETLANDS) DO NOT AFFECT THE OWNER OF PRIVATELY-OWNED PROPERTY CONSTITUTING TIDELANDS THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN DIKED OR IMPOUNDED AND USED FOR AGRICULTURAL OR AQUACULTURAL PURPOSES BY THE CURRENT OWNER OR BY A PREVIOUS OWNER AND THE OWNER USES OR MAINTAINS THE PROPERTY IN LIKE MANNER AND DOES NOT ERECT ANY BUILDINGS THEREON.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 2935 -- Rep. Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABORTION PREVENTION AND FAMILY RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1987.

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

H. 2936 -- Rep. Fair: A BILL TO REQUIRE PERSONS SIXTY-FIVE AND OVER TO DEMONSTRATE DRIVING EFFICIENCY WHEN RENEWING A DRIVER'S LICENSE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2937 -- Rep. Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 20-1-205, 20-1-222, 20-1-224, 20-1-226, AND 20-1-228; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-1-210, 20-1-220, 20-1-230, 20-1-240, 20-1-280, 20-1-290, AND 20-1-300, RELATING TO MARRIAGE LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENT OF A PHYSICIAN'S CERTIFICATE DETAILING A PREMARITAL MEDICAL EXAMINATION INCLUDING LABORATORY TESTS FOR SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES, PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A LICENSE MUST NOT BE ISSUED, PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, PROVIDE FOR REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, REQUIRE INFORMATION ON SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES TO BE PROVIDED TO LICENSE APPLICANTS, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.

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

H. 2938 -- Rep. Fair: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT A CHARGE FOR MAINTENANCE, CARE, AND SERVICES BE LEVIED AGAINST PRISONERS HOUSED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.

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

H. 2939 -- Reps. Evatt, Beasley, Hayes, Wilkins, Wilder, Cork, Hendricks, J. Rogers, T. Rogers and Toal: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 9, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITIONAL POWERS OF THE FAMILY COURT, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1335 SO AS TO ALLOW A FIRST TIME NONVIOLENT JUVENILE OFFENDER TO PETITION THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF HIS JUVENILE RECORD UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2940 -- Rep. Evatt: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE RICHLAND COUNTY TRUSTEES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5 MUST BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS AND PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE TRUSTEES ARE ELECTED.

Referred to Richland Delegation.

H. 2941 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 46-21-260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPLAINTS BY FARMERS AGAINST SEED DEALERS FOR FAILURE OF SEED TO PERFORM AS LABELED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING A COMPLAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE ANALYSIS LABEL ON THE PACKAGE CONTAINING THE SEED, OR POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION ON THE PREMISES OF THE SEED DEALER'S PLACE OF BUSINESS, AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE BY THE FARMER, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO FURNISH TO A SEED DEALER, UPON REQUEST, THE REQUISITE NOTICE FOR POSTING PURPOSES REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING A COMPLAINT, ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO CHARGE A CERTAIN FEE FOR EACH NOTICE REQUESTED, REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE THE NOTICE USED FOR POSTING PURPOSES SO THAT THE NOTICE USED IS UNIFORM THROUGHOUT THE STATE, AND PROVIDE THAT THE ONLY NOTICE WHICH MAY BE USED FOR POSTING PURPOSES IS THAT FURNISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 2942 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 41, TITLE 39, RELATING TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS GENERALLY, BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-260 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO REQUIRE PUMPS WHICH DISPENSE GASOLINE TO BE LABELED WITH A SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF ETHYL, METHYL, OR OTHER FORM OF ALCOHOL WHICH IS MIXED WITH THE GASOLINE.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 2943 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRADE AND COMMERCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 61 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN OUT-OF-STATE PRINCIPAL TO PAY COMMISSIONS OWED TO A SALES REPRESENTATIVE WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD AFTER A CONTRACT BETWEEN THEM IS TERMINATED, PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PUNITIVE DAMAGES AND ATTORNEY'S FEES IF POST-TERMINATION COMMISSIONS ARE NOT PAID IN A TIMELY MANNER, PROVIDE FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES TO BE AWARDED AGAINST PERSONS BRINGING FRIVOLOUS ACTIONS, PROVIDE FOR PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN NONRESIDENT PRINCIPALS, AND PROVIDE THAT ANY AGREEMENTS WHICH WAIVE ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CHAPTER ARE VOID.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 2944 -- Rep. Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION STATIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR INSPECTIONS, CERTIFICATES, AND FORMS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2945 -- Reps. Evatt, Beasley, Hayes, McAbee and Mattos: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 4 TO ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 SO AS TO CREATE AND PROVIDE FOR A GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM FOR TRAINING AND SUPERVISION OF VOLUNTEERS SERVING AS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN IN ABUSE AND NEGLECT PROCEEDINGS WITHIN THE FAMILY COURT AND TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING OF THE PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-690, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF REPORTS AND RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE AGENCIES, AND THE CENTRAL REGISTRY OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS AUTHORIZING THE REPORTS AND RECORDS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE.

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

H. 2946 -- Reps. P. Bradley, Blackwell and Rice: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO FORGIVE ABSENCES OF CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEES ON JANUARY 22 AND 23, 1987, DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER AND PROVIDE COMPENSATORY TIME FOR CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2947 -- Reps. McAbee and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 37 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESOURCES AUTHORITY ACT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2948 -- Rep. Pearce: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 45, TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PAINT LAW.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 2949 -- Rep. Pearce: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION OF ETHYL OR METHYL ALCOHOL SOLD FOR FUEL OR PRODUCTION OF GASOHOL, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF GASOHOL, PROVIDE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MOTOR FUEL, AND PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN LIMITING OXYGENATES.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 2950 -- Rep. Pearce: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 39-11-100, 39-11-130, AND 39-11-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF PUBLIC WEIGHMASTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A WEIGHMASTER'S STAMP IS REQUIRED ONLY AT A CUSTOMER'S REQUEST, TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE TO FORFEIT A WEIGHMASTER'S BOND, AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REMEDIES FOR THE COMMISSIONER IN REGULATING WEIGHMASTERS, INCLUDING INJUNCTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 46-41-30 AND 46-41-50, RELATING TO DEALERS IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE AFFIDAVITS REQUIRED BY MILLERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 39-11-70 RELATING TO THE BOND OF PUBLIC WEIGHMASTERS AND SECTION 46-41 -25 RELATING TO MILLERS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 2951 -- Rep. Pearce: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PETROLEUM MANUFACTURERS, WHOLESALERS, AND JOBBERS BEING REQUIRED TO FILE CERTAIN STATEMENTS WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE BEFORE SELLING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE WHEN THESE STATEMENTS ARE DUE AND TO REVISE THE REQUIRED CONTENTS OF THESE STATEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-60, RELATING TO NOTICE OF SHIPMENTS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS INTO THIS STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THESE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS INSOFAR AS MANUFACTURERS AND JOBBERS ARE CONCERNED; TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-120, RELATING TO FEES PAID TO THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE FOR INSPECTING, TESTING, AND ANALYZING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THESE FEES; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 41, TITLE 39, RELATING TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-141 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN REMEDIES INCLUDING MONETARY PENALTIES AND THE SEIZURE OF THE PRODUCTS INVOLVED WHERE THE NECESSARY INSPECTION FEES OR PENALTIES THEREFOR HAVE NOT BEEN PAID; BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-142 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT JOBBERS RECEIVING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FROM BONDED FACILITIES SHALL NOTIFY TERMINAL PERSONNEL OF THE ACTUAL DELIVERY ADDRESS OF THE PRODUCT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-143 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF A TERMINAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING SHIPMENTS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND ASSIGNMENT OF ACCOUNTABILITY OF FEES TO THE PROPER BONDED REFINER-SUPPLIER.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 2952 -- Reps. J. Rogers, Beasley and T. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 48 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2953 -- Reps. J. Rogers, Wilkins, Pearce, Mappus, Cork, Aydlette, McCain, Davenport, Pettigrew, Kohn, McElveen, Sturkie, H. Brown, Petty, Wilder, Foxworth, Limehouse, Sharpe, Ogburn, J.W. Johnson, Hendricks, Tucker, Klapman, Taylor, Baxley, J.H. Burriss, M.D. Burriss, Jones, Koon, Keyserling, M.O. Alexander, T.M. Burriss, T.C. Alexander, Bennett, Moss, Huff, Nettles, Corning, P. Bradley, Haskins, Russell, McEachin, Beasley, Hayes, Arthur, Fair, D. Martin, Clyborne, Hearn, Evatt, Derrick, Wells, Neilson, Simpson and L. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-37-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF PURPOSE FOR THE REGULATION OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THIS DECLARATION OF PURPOSE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-37-320, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RISK CLARIFICATION PLANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER'S RISK CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO BE ESTABLISHED BY THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER ON MARCH 1, 1988; TO AMEND SECTION 38-37-930, RELATING TO AFFILIATED INSURERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION TO ESTABLISH THOSE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH APPLICANTS OR POLICYHOLDERS QUALIFY FOR THE BASE RATE OR THE HIGHER OBJECTIVE STANDARDS RATE AND TO REGULATE WHAT RATES MAY BE UTILIZED BY MEMBER COMPANIES OF AN AFFILIATED GROUP OF AUTOMOBILE INSURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-11-140, RELATING TO COVERAGE LIMITATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO COLLISION COVERAGE; TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 38, RELATING TO RISK CLASSIFICATION PLANS AND REQUIRED INSURANCE, BY ADDING SECTION 38-37-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO INSURER IS REQUIRED TO WRITE INSURANCE FOR ANY APPLICANT WHO DOES NOT HAVE A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 38, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY, BY ADDING SECTIONS 38-37-785, 38-37-795, 38-37-800, AND 38-37-810 SO AS TO REQUIRE EVERY AUTOMOBILE INSURER AND RATING ORGANIZATION TO FILE WITH THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER PRIOR TO OCTOBER 1, 1987, A BASE RATE AND AN OBJECTIVE STANDARDS RATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THOSE RATES ARE EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 1988, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR A FACILITY RECOUPMENT CHARGE ON CERTAIN BASE RATES, PROVIDE THE FORMULA FOR ITS ANNUAL CALCULATION, AND PROVIDE FOR THE CLASSIFICATION AND USE OF RECOUPMENT CHARGES; TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 38, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS FOR PURPOSES OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, BY ADDING SECTION 38-37-935 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE WRITING OF COLLISION AND COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE, DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNTS, CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE AN INSURER MAY REFUSE TO WRITE SUCH COVERAGE, TERMS OF SALE, AND CESSION TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 2954 -- Reps. Wilkins, J. Rogers, Simpson, McCain, Corning, J.H. Burriss, Fair, Day, McElveen, Davenport, Harvin, Cork, Mappus, M.D. Burriss, Hendricks, Townsend, Kay, H. Brown, Clyborne, Williams, Nesbitt, O. Phillips, Winstead, T.M. Burriss, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Alexander, Haskins, McLellan, Wilder, Thrailkill and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-5-40, 56-1-50, 56-1-130, 56-1-180, 56-1-440, 56-1-460, 56-1-720, 56-1-1030, 56-1-1040, 56-1-1090, AND 56-1-1100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRIVERS' LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON FIFTEEN AND ONE-HALF YEARS OF AGE INSTEAD OF FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE MAY APPLY FOR A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, PROVIDE THAT THE HOLDER OF A SPECIAL RESTRICTED LICENSE MAY HAVE THE PROHIBITION WAIVED TO DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK AND TO PROVIDE THAT AT AGE SIXTEEN AND ONE-HALF THE SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS ARE AUTOMATICALLY REMOVED, TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE, TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WHEN A LICENSE IS CANCELED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO EXCEEDS SEVENTY MILES AN HOUR IS SUBJECT TO RECEIVING FIVE POINTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE RECORD OF A HABITUAL OFFENDER AMY BE ADMITTED AS EVIDENCE, TO PROVIDE THAT HABITUAL OFFENDER CASES ARE GOVERNED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT A HABITUAL OFFENDER MAY NOT BE ISSUED A DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE FINAL DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND, IF APPEALED, SUSTAINED BY A COURT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SHALL MAKE THE DECISION PROHIBITING OPERATION OF A VEHICLE AND, IF A PERSON IS A HABITUAL OFFENDER, THE DEPARTMENT MUST NOTIFY THE SOLICITOR OR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-750, 56-5-1520, 56-5-2930, 56-5-2940, 56-5-2945, 56-5-2950, 56-5-2990, 56-5-4100, 56-5-4450, 56-5-5015, 56-5-6410, 56-5-6420, AND 56-5-6430, RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO STOP WHEN SIGNALED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR EXCEEDING CERTAIN SPEED LIMITS, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO DRIVE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANY DRUG WHICH RENDERS THE OPERATOR INCAPABLE OF DRIVING SAFELY, TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR A FELONY DUI, ADD URINE OR BLOOD TESTS TO THE IMPLIED CONSENT STATUTE, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THEIR USE, TO RELEASE PERSONS ADMINISTERING TESTS FROM CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LIABILITY UNLESS GROSSLY NEGLIGENT, TO PROVIDE FOR AN IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES IF A BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT OF TEN ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR GREATER IS REGISTERED, TO REQUIRE PERSONS CONVICTED FOR DRIVING UNDER ALCOHOL OR DRUG INFLUENCE AND LICENSE SUSPENSION TO ENROLL IN THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY PROGRAM, TO FURTHER PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR TRUCKS OR OTHER VEHICLES LOADED WITH ROCK, GRAVEL, OR SIMILAR SUBSTANCES AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND A PENALTY, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TIME IN WHICH HEADLIGHTS ARE TO BE TURNED ON AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, TO ADOPT SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 205 OF THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION DEALING WITH TINTING OR GLAZING WINDOWS OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CHILD FROM FOUR THROUGH SIX YEARS OF AGE TRANSPORTED IN THE FRONT SEAT BE SECURED BY A SAFETY BELT AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS; SECTIONS 56-9-70 AND 56-9-340, RELATING TO DRIVING WHILE A LICENSE OR REGISTRATION OR OPERATING PRIVILEGE IS REVOKED OR SUSPENDED, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; SECTIONS 56-11-740 THROUGH 56-11-770, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF AN UNINSURED VEHICLE, SALE OR DISPOSAL OF A VEHICLE TO A FAMILY MEMBER WITH SUSPENDED REGISTRATION AND PLATES, AND FALSE EVIDENCE AS TO THE INSURED STATUS OF A VEHICLE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR THESE OFFENSES; SECTIONS 58-17-1400, 58-17-1450, AND 58-17-1470, RELATING TO SIGNBOARDS AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS AND REPORTS PERTAINING THERETO, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE HIGHWAY ENGINEER OR A DESIGNEE TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THESE SIGNBOARDS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR FAILING TO MAINTAIN SIGNBOARDS, TO PROVIDE FOR INSPECTION OF RAILROAD CROSSINGS EVERY FIVE YEARS, REQUIRE CORRECTIVE MEASURES, PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND REQUIRE THE STATE HIGHWAY ENGINEER TO MAKE AN ANNUAL REPORT OF RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS; SECTION 59-39-310, RELATING TO MANDATORY DRIVER EDUCATION AND TRAINING, SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ESTABLISH PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE PERSONS OF PROVISIONAL DRIVING AGE AND TO REQUIRE PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN TO COMPLETE DRIVER EDUCATION PRIOR TO RECEIVING A DRIVER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 56 BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE COMPACT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-1-185, 56-1-365, 56-5-2935, 56-5-4455, 56-5-6445, 56-5-6446, AND 58-17-3315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A POINT-ASSESSABLE TRAFFIC OFFENSE OR INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH HE WAS AT FAULT WHILE OPERATING UNDER A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE SHALL HAVE THE REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS POSTPONED FOR SIX MONTHS AND UNTIL HE IS FREE OF TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO IS CONVICTED OF OR PLEADS TO AN OFFENSE IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT WHICH AS PART OF THE PUNISHMENT TO BE IMPOSED REQUIRES THAT HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE BE REVOKED OR SUSPENDED SHALL SURRENDER HIS LICENSE TO THE CLERK OF COURT UPON THE VERDICT OR PLEA AND THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION PERIOD IMMEDIATELY BEGINS, TO PROVIDE FOR A TEMPORARY TWENTY-FOUR HOUR DRIVER'S CERTIFICATE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO PERMIT A PRELIMINARY SCREENING TEST TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN ARREST SHOULD BE MADE FOR VIOLATION OF SECTION 56-5-2930 (DUI), TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE A MOVING VEHICLE IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 56-5-4450 WITH ONLY PARKING LIGHTS, TO PROVIDE THAT ARTICLE 47 OF CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 56 (CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM) APPLIES TO MOTOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED WHILE SECURED IN A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM, AND TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE A TRAIN AT AN EXCESSIVE SPEED; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 56-1-1050 THROUGH 56-1-1080 RELATING TO JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS FOR A HABITUAL OFFENDER.

Referred to committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2955 -- Reps. Hodges and Baxley: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT IN CIVIL ACTIONS PROOF OF SERVIcE BY PUBLICATION MAY BE MADE BY THE AFFIDAVIT OF A SOUTH CAROLINA NOTARY PUBLIC THAT THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE HAS SEEN PRINTED OR PUBLISHED.

Referred to committee on Judiciary.

H. 2956 -- Reps. Hodges, Boan and Nesbitt: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MONITORING, OBSERVATION, RESEARCH, OR OTHER TESTING OF WELLS LOCATED IN THE SIX MILE CREEK DRAINAGE BASIN IN LANCASTER AND YORK COUNTIES MUST BE FIRST APPROVED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER RESOURCES COMMISSION.

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

H. 2957 -- Reps. Hodges and Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF RECEIVING STOLEN GOODS, SO AS TO RAISE FROM ONE HUNDRED TO TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS THE VALUE OF THE GOODS RECEIVED WHICH VESTS JURISDICTION IN THE CASE TO MAGISTRATES' COURTS AND TO RESTATE THE OFFENSE IN MODERN LANGUAGE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2958 -- Reps. Hodges, Limehouse, Baxley and J.W. Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-850, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONDITIONS FOR SUING OR RECOVERING UNDER THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PROVISION WHEN THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE CAUSING INJURY OR DAMAGE IS UNKNOWN, SO AS TO DELETE THE CONDITION REQUIRING THE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH THE UNKNOWN VEHICLE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 2959 -- Rep. Pearce: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 46-41-210 THROUGH 46-41-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE DEALERS AND HANDLERS GUARANTY FUND, ASSESSMENT ON GRAIN, AND THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE STATE TREASURER TO ADMINISTER THE FUND, AND ESTABLISH THE PROPOSED AMOUNT AND CLAIMS RELATED TO THE FUND, SO AS TO REDEFINE THE TERMS "FAIR MARKET VALUE" AND "DATE OF LOSS", INCREASE THE ASSESSMENT AND REQUIRE THE GRAIN DEALER TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THE INCREASE, NOT REQUIRE THE COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENT AT THE THREE MILLION DOLLAR LEVEL, PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR OTHERS SELLING GRAIN IN ADDITION TO THE PRODUCERS, DISALLOW PAYMENT OF BAD CHECKS THAT ARE HELD MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS, AND DELETE THE PAYOUT SCHEDULE AND REQUIRE CLAIMS TO BE PAID ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS: AND TO REPEAL SECTION 46-41-250, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS FOR WAIVER OF PARTICIPATION IN THE FUND.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 2960 -- Rep. Toal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 31-6-70, 31-6-80, 31-6-100, AND 31-6-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS SO AS TO CHANGE THE BASE YEAR FOR CALCULATING THE INCREMENT FROM THE YEAR BEFORE THE BONDS ARE ISSUED TO THE YEAR IN WHICH THE PLAN IS ADOPTED BY THE MUNICIPALITY; PROVIDE THAT OBLIGATIONS MUST BE DIVIDED IN A CERTAIN MANNER AFTER THEY ARE RETIRED; PROVIDE THAT IN ORDER FOR A MUNICIPALITY TO DERIVE THE BENEFIT OF THE FIVE-YEAR INCREMENT, IT MUST TAKE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION; REQUIRE THE ESTIMATED TERM OF BONDS ISSUED TO FINANCE THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN BE STATED IN A NOTICE TO VARIOUS TAXING DISTRICTS; SUBSTITUTE THE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR THE COUNTY ASSESSOR AS THE PROPER OFFICIAL TO CERTIFY THE ASSESSED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZE A MUNICIPALITY TO AVAIL ITSELF OF ANY POWERS GRANTED UNDER PROVISIONS OF LAW WHICH PROVIDE FOR THE FINANCING OF WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS INSTEAD OF AUTHORIZING THE REVENUES FROM THESE SYSTEMS TO BE PLEDGED TO SECURE THE BONDS ISSUED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 31 (TAX INCREMENT FINANCING LAW).

Referred to Committee on Way.c and Means.

H. 2961 -- Rep. Winstead: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-45-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF PHYSICAL THERAPY; TO AMEND SECTION 40-45-200, RELATING TO THE GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF THE REGISTRATION OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE GROUNDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-45-220, RELATING TO TREATMENT BY PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND SUPERVISION OF ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY INDEPENDENT OF THE PRESCRIPTION OF A LICENSED DOCTOR OF MEDICINE OR DENTISTRY.

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

H. 2962 -- Reps. Evatt, Beasley and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS WHEN A CHILD'S PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OR WELFARE HAS BEEN OR MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION ALLOWING THE PERSON WHO REPORTS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION TO CAUSE A REPORT TO BE MADE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2963 -- Reps. Evatt, Beasley and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-235, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REIMBURSEMENT OF LOCAL ENTITIES FOR COSTS OF CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION AND PATERNITY DETERMINATION PROGRAMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS ALLOWING FOR REIMBURSEMENTS FOR COSTS FOR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING REIMBURSEMENT WHEN THE CHILDREN HAVE SOUGHT ASSISTANCE IN SECURING SUPPORT WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN AND REGARDLESS OF THE ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, TO EARMARK FISCAL INCENTIVES FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE FOR CHILD SUPPORT ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FISCAL INCENTIVES PAID TO THE DEPARTMENT TO BE REINVESTED IN THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2964 -- Reps. Wilkins, T.M. Burriss and M.D. Burriss: A BILL TO ENACT THE AIRLINE HUB INCENTIVE ACT OF 1987 BY AMENDING SECTION 12-35-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FOR FIVE YEARS THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OF CATERING SERVICES TO AIRLINES OPERATING A HUB IN THIS STATE; BY AMENDING THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 61-5-137 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE MINIBOTTLE TAX MINIBOTTLES SOLD TO AN AIRLINE OPERATING A HUB IN THIS STATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO REDUCE THE ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR FIVE YEARS FROM NINE AND ONE-HALF TO SIX PERCENT ON THE REAL PROPERTY OWNED OR LEASED BY AN AIRLINE OPERATING A HUB IN THIS STATE; AND TO ALLOW A CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR FIVE YEARS EQUAL TO ONE CENT ON EACH THOUSAND GALLONS OF AVIATION FUEL PURCHASED IN THIS STATE BY AN AIRLINE OPERATING A HUB IN THIS STATE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2965 -- Reps. Lewis, T.C. Alexander, Arthur, Barfield, Baxley, Bennett, Boan, P. Bradley, H. Brown, T.M. Burriss, Cooper, Davenport, Day, Elliott, Faber, Fair, Ferguson, Foster, J. Harris, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Hearn, Hendricks, Hodges, Holt, Huff, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Johnson, Kay, Keyserling, Kirsh, Klapman, Koon, Lockemy, D. Martin, McBride, McCain, McEachin, McGinnis, E.B. McLeod, McTeer, Neilson, Nesbitt, O. Phillips, T. Rogers, Rudnick, Sharpe, Shelton, Short, Simpson, Stoddard, Taylor, Toal, Townsend, Washington, Whipper, White, Wilder and J.H. Burriss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION SHALL PAY AN INCENTIVE PAYMENT OF SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS TO PHARMACISTS FILLING MEDICAID PATIENT PRESCRIPTIONS IF THE PHARMACIST, ACTING PURSUANT TO THE DRUG PRODUCT SELECTION ACT AND WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE PRESCRIBING PHYSICIAN, SUBSTITUTES A LOWER COST DRUG PRODUCT THAT RESULTS IN A NET SAVING OF AT LEAST THREE DOLLARS FOR THE PRESCRIPTION, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 31, 1988, THE FISCAL IMPACT OF THE SECTION ADDED BY THIS ACT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2966 -- Rep. J.C. Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-31-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF THE MASTER DEED OR LEASE IN A HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME, SO AS TO ADD a NEW REQUIREMENT THAT ANY RESTRICTION OR LIMITATION ON THE LEASE OF A UNIT MUST BE IN THE MASTER DEED OR LEASE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2967 -- Rep. Ogburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-830, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CANCELLATION OF AN INSURANCE POLICY PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM STATED IN THE POLICY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A POLICY IS CANCELLED A REFUND OF ALL PREMIUMS COLLECTED IN EXCESS OF ONE-HALF OF THE PREMIUM EARNED DURING THE TIME THE POLICY WAS IN FORCE MUST BE RETURNED TO THE INSURED AND PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT RELIEVE THE INSURANCE CARRIER OF THE OBLIGATION OF PAYING ALL VALID CLAIMS OR LOSSES DURING THE PERIOD THE POLICY WAS IN FORCE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 2968 -- Rep. Foxworth: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF THE WILD TURKEY AND PEN-RAISED TURKEY RESOURCE, SO AS TO DEFINE "BAIT", "BAITING", AND "BAITED AREA", TO REQUIRE THE TAGGING OF WILD TURKEYS PRIOR TO TRANSPORTATION FROM THE POINT OF KILL, AND TO SIMPLIFY PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF WILD TURKEYS AND PEN-RAISED TURKEYS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 2969 -- Rep. Foxworth: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-125 SO AS TO DEFINE WILDLIFE AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF UNLAWFUL BUYING, SELLING, TRADING, TRAFFICKING, OR BARTERING WILDLIFE.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 2970 -- Rep. T. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-820, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY CERTAIN PERSONS, SO AS TO REVAMP THE CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION TO BE REPORTED, PROVIDE FOR REPORTING BY CERTAIN SPECIFIED MONETARY CATEGORIES DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, AND REQUIRE THE PERSON FILING THE STATEMENT TO REPORT THE INFORMATION FOR HIMSELF AND MEMBERS OF HIS HOUSEHOLD.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2971 -- Rep. T. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-810, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO FILE STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST BEFORE TAKING OATH OR COMMENCING EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO INCLUDE PERSONS ELECTED OR APPOINTED TO A BOARD, AGENCY, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COUNCIL HAVING STATEWIDE JURISDICTION, EXCLUDING MEMBERS OF ADVISORY BODIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2972 -- Rep. T. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-7-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET AND THE OFFENSES CHARGED THROUGH USE OF THIS TICKET, SO AS TO ADD THE CRIME OF PROSTITUTION OR LEWDNESS TO THE LIST OF OFFENSES FOR WHICH THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET IS TO BE USED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2973 -- Reps. T. Rogers, J. Harris, J.H. Burriss, Shelton and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 68 OF TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON CULTURAL AFFAIRS, BY ADDING SECTION 2-68-40 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA FOLK HERITAGE AWARD, PROVIDE FOR THE CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD, AND TO CREATE AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO CHOOSE AWARD RECIPIENTS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2974 -- Rep. Pearce: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 50, CHAPTER 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF GAME, SO AS TO RESTRUCTURE THE CONTENTS OF THE CHAPTER AND REARRANGE AND RECODIFY THE PROVISIONS OF LAW IN THIS STATE CONCERNING THE HUNTING, TRAPPING, AND PROTECTION OF ANIMALS AND GAME.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 2975 -- Reps. White, Faber, McBride, Taylor, Washington and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-11-95 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT NOT LESS THAN TEN PERCENT OF TOTAL STATE HIGHWAY FUNDS CONTRACTED FOR CONSTRUCTION DURING A FISCAL YEAR MUST BE EXPENDED WITH SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND TO REQUIRE THAT NOT LESS THAN THREE PERCENT OF TOTAL STATE HIGHWAY FUNDS CONTRACTED FOR CONSTRUCTION DURING A FISCAL YEAR MUST BE EXPENDED WITH FIRMS OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY NONDISADVANTAGED FEMALES, TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO CERTIFY ELIGIBLE BUSINESS CONCERNS, TO REQUIRE AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS NOTICE OF CONTRACTS TO BE LET TO ELIGIBLE CONCERNS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2976 -- Reps. Lockemy and J.W. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ALLOCATION OF STATE FUNDS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR FRINGE BENEFITS OF MINIMUM REQUIRED PUBLIC SCHOOL PERSONNEL ACCORDING TO PROCEDURES PRESCRIBED IN THE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FOR LOCAL DISTRICT CONTRIBUTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2977 -- Reps. T.M. Burriss, J.H. Burriss, Cork, M.D. Burriss, Beasley, Corning and Hearn: A BILL TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA REVOLVING LOAN FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A STATE VEHICLE FOR THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF CERTAIN FUNDS WHICH ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE PROVIDED THIS STATE BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY UNDER THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FUNDS MUST BE EXPENDED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE WATER RESOURCE COUNCIL ESTABLISHED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2978 -- Reps. T.M. Burriss and J.H. Burriss: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 43, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MODULAR BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTION ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF MODULAR BUILDING UNITS IN THIS STATE, FOR THE DEFINITION OF "MODULAR BUILDING UNITS" AND OTHER HOMES SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, FOR THE LICENSING OF PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO CONSTRUCT THESE UNITS, FOR CERTIFICATION OF UNITS CONSTRUCTED IN OTHER STATES, AND FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL TO SEEK CERTAIN INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AGAINST LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 2979 -- Rep. Petty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR PUBLICLY-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE SPECIAL LICENSING PROVISIONS TO RESCUE SQUAD VEHICLES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2980 -- Reps. J. Bradley and Dangerfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-59-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PATIENTS' COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FROM THE FUND FOR TORT LIABILITY CLAIMS, SETTLEMENTS, OR JUDGMENTS OTHER THAN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AMENDED SECTION TO APPLY TO INCIDENTS OCCURRING ON OR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 2981 -- Reps. Edwards, Lewis, Winstead, P. Harris and McLellan: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT OF 1987 FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE GROUND WATERS OF THE STATE AND TO LEVY AN EXCISE TAX ON MOTOR FUELS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CERTAIN CLEAN-UP FUNCTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2982 -- Reps. Keyserling, T. Rogers, J. Harris, J.H. Burriss and Shelton: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, BY ADDING SECTION 12-35-735 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REGULATORY BOARD AND PRESCRIBE ITS POWERS AND DUTIES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2983 -- Reps. Evatt, Hearn, T.M. Burriss, M.D. Burriss and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 140 OF 1969, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND THE COUNTY LIBRARY IN RICHLAND COUNTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE RICHLAND COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MAY NOT TAKE ANY ACTION THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE MERGER OF OR A CHANGE IN RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHOUT THE ELECTORS IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT APPROVING THE MERGER OR CHANGE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A REFERENDUM MAY BE INITIATED; AND TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF THE RICHLAND COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO CONDUCT AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM ON THE QUESTION OF A MERGER OR CHANGE AND THE PROVISION THAT THE MERGER OR CHANGE MAY BE ACCOMPLISHED ONLY BY APPROVAL OF THE RICHLAND COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION; 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 DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2.

Referred to Richland Delegation.

H. 2984 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 25, TITLE 57, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HIGHWAY ADVERTISING CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO REDEFINE "UNZONED COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL AREA", DEFINE "UNITED STATES ROUTES" AND "SOUTH CAROLINA ROUTES", EXPAND THE HIGHWAYS UPON WHICH ADVERTISING IS REGULATED TO INCLUDE ROUTES DESIGNATED AS UNITED STATES OR SOUTH CAROLINA ROUTES, REDUCE THE MAXIMUM AREA OF SIZE, MAXIMUM LENGTH AND MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF SIGNS, LIMIT SIGNS TO ONE SIGN FACE IN EACH DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC, INCREASE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SIGNS, REQUIRE A STATEMENT FROM THE OWNER OF PROPERTY UPON WHICH A SIGN IS LOCATED AUTHORIZING THE LOCATION OF THE SIGN UPON THE PROPERTY BEFORE A SIGN MAY BE PERMITTED, INCREASE THE ANNUAL FEE FOR A PERMIT FOR AN ADVERTISING DEVICE, REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DAYS NOTICE THAT MUST BE GIVEN BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BEFORE REMOVING ANY ADVERTISING DEVICE THAT IS PROHIBITED OR NONCONFORMING, AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO REMOVE ADVERTISING SIGNS FOR WHICH A PERMIT HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED AFTER THIRTY DAYS NOTICE, ALLOW A PENALTY FEE FOR PERMITS ISSUED TO PREVENT REMOVAL OF ADVERTISING SIGNS, DELETE PROVISIONS PROHIBITING THE REMOVAL OF SIGNS FOR WHICH JUST COMPENSATION MUST BE PAID IF THE FEDERAL SHARE OF JUST COMPENSATION IS UNAVAILABLE, AND DELETE THE LIMITATION UPON THE STATE'S SHARE OF JUST COMPENSATION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 2985 -- Reps. R. Brown and Boan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 IN TITLE 31, RELATING TO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RURAL COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1987, WHICH GIVES ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY, INCLUDING AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS AND TO PROMOTE RURAL COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2986 -- Reps. R. Brown and Boan: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 31, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BENEFICIARIES OF THE ACT INCLUDE ELDERLY PERSONS AND FAMILIES AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS.

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

H. 2987 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-2940 AND 56-5-2945, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR DUI AND FELONY DUI, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PENALTIES AND PROVIDE THAT NO PART OF THE SENTENCES IMPOSED MAY BE SUSPENDED AND PROBATION MAY NOT BE GRANTED FOR ANY PORTION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2988 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES BY THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION, BY ADDING SECTION 61-3-415 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL POWERS IN CHAPTER 3, TITLE 61, CONFERRED UPON THE COMMISSION REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES ARE DEVOLVED UPON THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH COUNTY AND REQUIRE THAT ALL LICENSES ISSUED IN A COUNTY MUST BE ISSUED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THAT COUNTY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2989 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON THE INCREASE IN THE TAX MILLAGE WHICH MAY BE LEVIED FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY BEGINNING JUNE 30, 1987, TO LIMIT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES WHICH MAY BE COLLECTED IN ANY YEAR DUE TO REASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A COMMITTEE TO ADVISE THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION ON BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT MATTERS RELATING TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO REQUIRE THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO JUSTIFY THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THEIR ANNUAL BUDGETARY REQUESTS, TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO FURNISH THE COMMITTEE ABOVE ESTABLISHED AND THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION WITH THE APPROVED BUDGET OF EACH DISTRICT, AND TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION WITH A MONTHLY EXPENDITURE REPORT.

Referred to Spartanburg Delegation.

Rep. HEARN insisted upon the Special Orders of the day.

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. TOAL was recognized.

Rep. HEARN moved to table the Bill.

Rep. TOAL raised the Point of Order that the motion to table the Bill was out of order as she had been recognized to speak on the Bill.

The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.

Rep. HEARN moved to continue the Bill, which was agreed to by a division vote of 5 to 4.

Rep. T.M. BURRISS moved to reconsider the vote whereby the Bill was continued.

Rep. CORNING moved to table the motion which was agreed to by a division vote of 5 to 4.

I was not in the Chamber to vote on House Bill 2795.

Had I been in the Chamber I would have voted against continuing the Bill.

Rep. FRANK E. McBRIDE

Rep. AYDLETTE moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.

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

H. 2990 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO IMPOSE CIVIL MONETARY PENALTIES UPON THE MEMBERS OF A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY WHICH FAILS TO ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF PROCEDURE ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OR THE PROVISIONS OF LAW APPLICABLE TO THE GOVERNING BODY CONCERNING THE MANNER OR ANY PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCTING THE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS OR BUSINESS OF THE COUNTY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE CIVIL PENALTIES COLLECTED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2991 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-475 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SENTENCES IMPOSED FOR CERTAIN DRUG OFFENSES MAY NOT BE SUSPENDED, AND PROBATION FOR ANY PORTION MAY NOT BE GRANTED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2992 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO PROHIBIT ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN PARTISAN POLITICAL MANAGEMENT OR IN PARTISAN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS BY ANY PERSON EMPLOYED BY ANY AGENCY OR INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE STATE OR BY ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE WHOSE WAGES, SALARY, OR COMPENSATION IS PAID, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY STATE FUNDS, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2993 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHENEVER A HOSPITAL OR OTHER LICENSED HEALTH CARE FACILITY DISCHARGES A PATIENT AND HAS A THIRD PARTY PAYOR OR INSURANCE COMPANY WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A PORTION OR ALL OF THE BILL, THE HOSPITAL OR FACILITY SHALL FORWARD A COPY OF THE BILL TO THE PATIENT WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS AFTER HIS DISCHARGE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PATIENT IS ENTITLED TO A PERIOD OF FIFTEEN DAYS TO REVIEW THE CORRECTNESS OF THE BILL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INSUROR OR THIRD PARTY PAYOR IS NOT REQUIRED TO BEGIN PROCESSING THE BILL FOR PAYMENT UNTIL THIS THIRTY-DAY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED.

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

H. 2994 -- Rep. Moss: A BILL TO REQUIRE THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE MUST BE PAID BY A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL TO THE EMPLOYER OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER INVESTIGATING THE ACCIDENT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2995 -- Rep. Barfield: A BILL TO REQUIRE ALL GOVERNMENTAL BODIES AS DEFINED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE TO OBTAIN ALL GOODS AND SERVICES VALUED AT TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE BY MEANS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING IF THE PROCUREMENT IS OTHERWISE NOT SUBJECT TO THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2996 -- Rep. P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 IN TITLE 44, RELATING TO HEALTH, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHTS OF MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS AND MENTAL RETARDATION CLIENTS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 44-17-820, 44-21-170, 44-21-230, 44-23-1010, 44-23-1020, 44-23-1030, 44-23-1040, 44-23-1050, 44-23-1060, 44-52-170, AND 44-52-190 RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS AND MENTAL RETARDATION CLIENTS.

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

H. 2997 -- Reps. P. Harris, Carnell, J. Harris and Aydlette: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SICK LEAVE FOR PERMANENT FULL-TIME STATE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE TEMPORARILY DISABLED BY AN INMATE, PATIENT, OR CLIENT, SO AS TO LIMIT THE LEAVE TO ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 2998 -- Reps. P. Harris, Carnell, J. Harris and Aydlette: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-1080, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST FURNISHING A PATIENT OR PRISONER UNDER JURISDICTION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH WITH ANY MATTER DECLARED CONTRABAND, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO INTENTIONALLY OR NEGLIGENTLY ALLOW A PATIENT OR PRISONER TO HAVE ACCESS TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, FIREARMS, DANGEROUS WEAPONS, OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AS DEFINED IN SECTION 44-53-110.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 2999 -- Rep. Kohn: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER I TITLE 43, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHENEVER THE DEPARTMENT TAKES A CHILD INTO ITS CUSTODY AS PERMITTED BY LAW WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF HIS PARENT OR GUARDIAN AND THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN SUCCESSFULLY BRINGS A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE DEPARTMENT TO REGAIN CUSTODY, THE DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THE COURT COSTS AND REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES OF THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN.

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

H. 3000 -- Rep. Kohn: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER I, TITLE 43, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHENEVER THE DEPARTMENT TAKES A CHILD INTO ITS CUSTODY AS PERMITTED BY LAW WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF HIS PARENT OR GUARDIAN, IT MUST FIRST OBTAIN A FAMILY COURT ORDER TO DO SO.

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

H. 3001 -- Rep. Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-11-95 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT NOT LESS THAN TEN PERCENT OF TOTAL STATE HIGHWAY FUNDS CONTRACTED FOR CONSTRUCTION DURING A FISCAL YEAR MUST BE EXPENDED WITH SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND TO REQUIRE THAT NOT LESS THAN THREE PERCENT OF TOTAL STATE HIGHWAY FUNDS CONTRACTED FOR CONSTRUCTION DURING A FISCAL YEAR MUST BE EXPENDED WITH FIRMS OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY NONDISADVANTAGED FEMALES, TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO CERTIFY ELIGIBLE BUSINESS CONCERNS, TO REQUIRE AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS NOTICE OF CONTRACTS TO BE LET TO ELIGIBLE CONCERNS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3002 -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, BY ADDING SECTION 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RECALLING AND REMOVING FROM PUBLIC OFFICE PERSONS HOLDING STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES FILLED BY A VOTE OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS AND TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENACT IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3009 -- Rep. Toal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-9-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ABANDONMENT OR CLOSING OF STREETS, ROADS, OR HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A STREET, ROAD OR HIGHWAY IS ABANDONED OR CLOSED THE PERSON IN WHOM TITLE IS VESTED SHALL PAY AN AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION AND THAT THE AMOUNT SO PAID BE DEPOSITED WITH THE TREASURER OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3010 -- Rep. Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-1055, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED DISTANCE OF COMMERCIAL FISHING DEVICES FROM FISHING PIERS OR MANMADE JETTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ACTIVITIES REFERRED TO IN THIS SECTION ARE NOT BARRED WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF A MUNICIPALITY WHOSE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN BOUNDARIES ARE LOCATED BETWEEN TWO FISHING PIERS WHICH ARE NOT MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY YARDS DISTANT FROM EACH OTHER.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3011 -- Reps. Harvin and Pearce: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS ON BOARDS AND COMMITTEES UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 3012 -- Reps. Neilson, Beasley, Baxley and Gilbert: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 446 OF 1971, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DARLINGTON COUNTY WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MONTHLY SALARY NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AUTHORITY.

Referred to Darlington Delegation.

H. 3013 -- Reps. Gilbert, Shelton and Toal: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-60 SO AS TO REQUIRE FOR PURPOSES OF TEACHER PAY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ACCEPT LETTERS FROM COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES CERTIFYING THAT TEACHERS HAVE COMPLETED DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 419 -- Senator Horace C. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1680, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION AND LEGAL PROCESS OR ASSIGNMENT OF ANY ANNUITY, RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE, RETURN OF CONTRIBUTION, ANY OPTIONAL BENEFIT, OR OTHER RIGHT ACCRUED TO ANY PERSON UNDER THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FROM GARNISHMENT, ATTACHMENT, OR ANY OTHER PROCESS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SAME RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF ANY PRIVATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OPERATED BY A MUNICIPALITY WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

S. 581 -- Senators Shealy, Giese and Fielding: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 52-7-20 AND 52-7-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE AND COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO PERMIT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION TO CALL ADDITIONAL MEETINGS AND TO REQUIRE THAT HE CALL A MEETING UPON DIRECTION OF A MAJORITY OF THE COMMISSIONERS, TO REQUIRE THE APPOINTING BODY OF MEMBERS TO THE COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONS INSTEAD OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION TO FILE A RECORD OF APPOINTEES WITH THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSION SELECT ITS CHAIRMAN AND OFFICERS WHO SHALL RECEIVE PER DIEM, MILEAGE, AND SUBSISTENCE AS AUTHORIZED BY THE COUNTY, AND TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM SERVING ON BOTH THE STATE AND COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 52-7-15 AND 52-7-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION TO SELECT A CHAIRMAN AND OTHER OFFICERS AND PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION MAY RECEIVE COMPENSATION AS PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Rep. KLAPMAN asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the calendar without reference. Rep. BLANDING objected.

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

S. 582 -- Senators Shealy, Thomas and Patterson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-75-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE UNDER THE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR, ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR, AND MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPIST LICENSING ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF CLINICAL CONTACT AND SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE FOR A MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPIST AS TWELVE HUNDRED HOURS.

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

S. 627 -- Senator Waddell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 423 OF 1986, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIRED JULY 1, 1989, EXPIRATION DATE OF THE COUNCIL IN ORDER TO MAKE THE COUNCIL PERMANENT.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

The following was introduced:

H. 3003 -- Reps. J.C. Johnson, Carnell and McAbee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CAPTAIN OTIS GRIER, SR., OF GREENWOOD.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3004 -- Rep. Sharpe: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE PROGRAM DIRECTORS OF TELEVISION STATIONS, INCLUDING CABLE FRANCHISEES, TO SCHEDULE PROGRAMS THAT WOULD ADHERE TO THE STANDARDS SPECIFIED IN H. 2072, A BILL BEING CONSIDERED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WHICH REPORTEDLY WOULD BE ONE OF THE STRONGEST OBSCENITY LAWS IN THE COUNTRY IF PASSED.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3005 -- Rep. Pearce: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION THAT WILL CAUSE THE CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL PESTICIDE IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM AND THE INTERREGIONAL PROJECT 4 PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3006 -- Reps. Klapman, Harvin, Taylor, Felder, Winstead, Sharpe, Keyserling, Foxworth, J.H. Burriss, Mappus, Derrick, Lewis, Wilkins, McAbee and Carnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE HONORABLE P. BRADLEY MORRAH, JR., OF GREENVILLE, CHAIRMAN OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1987.

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

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3007 -- Reps. Moss and Lewis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MR. THOMAS EDWARD WILKES OF WINNSBORO, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND STATE IN HIS LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 644 -- Senator McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CHARLESTON ASSOCIATION OF LIFE UNDERWRITERS ON THEIR EFFORTS TO SUPPORT EMERGENCY MEDICAL IDENTIFICATION PROGRAMS AND CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION TRAINING.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 645 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MR. T.M. "TAL" LEGRAND OF COLUMBIA FOR HIS THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE STATE AND FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO HIGHWAY SAFETY THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 652 -- Senator Mitchell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING MR. J. DENNIS GILSTRAP OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE PARKER FIRE DISTRICT AND WISHING HIM MUCH HAPPINESS IN HIS RETIREMENT.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3008 -- Reps. E.B. McLeod, G. Brown, Blanding, Carnell, Dangerfield, McElveen, Mappus, Bennett, Corning, P. Harris, Jones, McLellan, Elliott, Snow, Altman and Edwards: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO SELECT AN ARTIST TO PAINT THE PORTRAIT OF THE LATE ROBERT JAMES AYCOCK, OF SUMTER COUNTY, TO BE PLACED APPROPRIATELY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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

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, P.            Brown, G.              Brown, H.
Brown, J.              Brown, R.              Burriss, J.N.
Burriss, M.D.          Burriss, T.M.          Carnell
Chamblee               Clyborne               Cooper
Cork                   Corning                Dangerfield
Davenport              Day                    Derrick
Edwards                Evatt                  Faber
Fair                   Felder                 Ferguson
Foster                 Foxworth               Gilbert
Gordon                 Gregory                Harris, J.
Harris, P.             Harvin                 Haskins
Hawkins                Hayes                  Hearn
Helmly                 Hendricks              Hodges
Holt                   Huff                   Johnson, J.C.
Johnson, J.W.          Jones                  Kay
Keyserling             Kirsh                  Klapman
Kohn                   Koon                   Lewis
Limehouse              Lockemy                Mappus
Martin, D.             Martin, L.             Mattos
McAbee                 McCain                 McEachin
McElveen               McGinnis               McKay
McLellan               McLeod, E.B.           McLeod, J.W.
McTeer                 Moss                   Neilson
Nesbitt                Nettles                Ogburn
Pearce                 Pettigrew              Petty
Phillips, O.           Rhoad                  Rice
Rogers, J.             Rogers, T.             Rudnick
Sharpe                 Sheheen                Shelton
Simpson                Stoddard               Sturkie
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 14, 1987.

Lewis Phillips                    Larry Gentry
Dick Elliott                      Frank McBride

I was not present during the Session but arrived in time to attend the Committee meetings on Tuesday, April 14, 1987.

Rep. HASKINS, with unanimous consent, made remarks concerning the Department of Health and Environmental Control.

The following was introduced:

H. 3014 -- Reps. Neilson, Wells, H. Brown, J. Bradley, Mappus, M.D. Burriss, E.B. McLeod, Davenport, McKay, Petty, T.M. Burriss, Elliott, Hearn, T. Rogers, Foxworth, P. Bradley, Waldrop, Baxley and Rudnick: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 6.3 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE ORDER OF BUSINESS, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR THE RECITATION OF THE SALUTE TO THE FLAG OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

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

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.

H. 2620 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-39-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DATES AUDITORS' OFFICES ARE TO REMAIN OPEN FOR RECEIPT OF RETURNS SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATES FROM JANUARY FIRST TO MARCH FIRST TO FROM JANUARY FIRST TO APRIL FIFTEENTH.

H. 2497 -- Reps. Harvin, Sharpe, Cooper, Kay, Thrailkill, Foxworth, Bennett, Elliott, Sturkie, Faber, Jones, Holt, Snow, Altman, G. Brown, McTeer, Townsend, E.B. McLeod, Whipper, P. Harris, McBride, Blanding, Keyserling, Barfield, Koon, J.H. Burriss, Washington and T. Rogers: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE VI AND SECTION 1A OF ARTICLE XVII, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1985, RELATING TO DUAL OFFICE HOLDING AND QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION AGAINST HOLDING TWO OFFICES DOES NOT APPLY TO MEMBERS OF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS WHO HOLD ANOTHER OFFICE.

H. 2503 -- Rep. Ogburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-67-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADMINISTRATOR'S BOND IS A SURETY BOND, TO PROVIDE THAT ALTERNATIVE FORMS OF SECURITY MAY BE FURNISHED, AND TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH BONDING REQUIREMENT MAY BE WAIVED.

H. 2675 -- Rep. Toal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSUFFICIENT FUNDS IN THE CRIME VICTIM'S COMPENSATION FUND FOR THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS OR AWARDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE FUND TO REDUCE ON A PRO RATA BASIS CLAIMS OR AWARDS FROM THE FUND WHEN PROJECTED REVENUE IN ANY FISCAL YEAR IS INSUFFICIENT TO PAY PROJECTED CLAIMS OR AWARDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1560, RELATING TO LICENSED HEALTH CARE FACILITIES BEING REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR VICTIMS OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT OR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE FUND TO REDUCE THESE REIMBURSEMENTS ON A PRO RATA BASIS IF THE AMOUNT OF PROJECTED REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS EXCEEDS THE AMOUNT OF PROJECTED REIMBURSEMENT COSTS.

H. 2695 -- Reps. Wilkins, J.W. Johnson, Pearce, T.M. Burriss, P. Bradley, Gentry, Elliott, Dangerfield, Boan and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-5-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS ISSUED TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ALLOWING THE POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR AND BEVERAGES FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-FOUR HOURS, SO AS TO ALSO PERMIT THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR AND BEVERAGES BY THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS DURING THIS TWENTY-FOUR HOUR PERIOD UPON OBTAINING A PERMIT.

H. 2696 -- Reps. Wilkins, J.W. Johnson, Gentry, Pearce, P. Bradley, Dangerfield, T.M. Burriss, Elliott, Boan and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 61 - 13-885 SO AS TO REQUIRE EVERY PERSON ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING BEER, WINE, OR LIQUOR AT RETAIL TO POST CERTAIN SIGNS PERTAINING TO UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OR POSSESSION IN EVERY LOCATION FOR WHICH HE HAS OBTAINED A LICENSE OR PERMIT, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION, AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 61-9-75 AND 61-9-455, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CERTAIN SIMILAR SIGNS BE POSTED IN RETAIL BEER OR WINE ESTABLISHMENTS.

H. 2714 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-3-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF INDIGENTS AND THE APPROPRIATION FOR EXPENSES OF APPOINTED PRIVATE COUNSEL AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS FUND MUST BE USED FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR NECESSARY EXPENSES, NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH CASE, ACTUALLY INCURRED IN THE REPRESENTATION OF PERSONS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 17.

The following Bills and Joint Resolution 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. 270 -- Senator Waddell: A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE WARRANT REVOLVING FUND TO THE TAX STUDY COMMISSION AND THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD CIVIL CONTINGENT FUND.

S. 509 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE TITLE TO ACT 533 OF 1986, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ACT, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.

S. 388 -- Senators McGill, Thomas E. Smith, Jr., and Leatherman: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 OF FLORENCE COUNTY INCLUDES THAT PORTION OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY KNOWN AS THE PERGAMOS AREA.

The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments.

S. 445 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-470, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TEMPORARY TEN CONSECUTIVE-DAYS' NONRESIDENT FISHING LICENSE, SO AS TO DECREASE THE FEE FROM TWENTY DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS TO ELEVEN DOLLARS.

Rep. WILKINS moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 2886 -- Reps. Rudnick, Huff, Sharpe, Klapman, Jones and Gentry: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND UNITED WAY OF AIKEN COUNTY, INC., ON THE OCCASION OF ITS THIRTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES IN ALL FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

H. 2887 -- Reps. Rudnick, J.C. Johnson, H. Brown, E.B. McLeod, Cooper, Wilder, Cork, Limehouse, Huff, Sharpe, Jones, Klapman, Pearce, Petty, K. Bailey, McGinnis, Day, Foxworth, M.D. Burriss, McCain, Hodges, McLellan, Bennett, Elliott, Derrick, Baxley, M.O. Alexander, Kirsh, Wilkins, J.W. Johnson, Felder, McTeer, Hayes, J. Harris, O. Phillips, J. Rogers, Neilson, Lockemy and Gilbert: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE UNITED WAY IN AMERICA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY.

H. 2889 -- Reps. Tucker and P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. PHILLIP E. BRYSON OF ANDERSON UPON BEING AWARDED A NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR 1987.

H. 3003 -- Reps. J.C. Johnson, Carnell and McAbee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CAPTAIN OTIS GRIER, SR., OF GREENWOOD.

H. 3007 -- Reps. Moss and Lewis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MR. THOMAS EDWARD WILKES OF WINNSBORO, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND STATE IN HIS LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT.

At 1:15 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. WILKINS adjourned to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.

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