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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:

As we stand, O Lord, on the threshold of a new Legislative year, we invoke Your all-wise presence not only now, but also in all the days ahead. Enable us at all time to:

remember in gratitude those who helped us

come to this day;

to look with understanding at all that we

serve, even those beyond our respective

Districts;

to offer help without favoritism;

to seek help without apologizing;

to hear those who think a lot but seldom

speak.

Grant us wisdom, Lord, as we start a fresh new slate. We ask not for tasks more suited to our ability, but for ability more suited for our 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.

The following was received.

June 30, 1989
The Honorable Robert J. Sheheen
Speaker of the House
P.O. Box 11867
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Bob:

By copy of this letter I am tendering my resignation as Representative of District 76 on or before October 31, 1989.

Sincerely,
Joyce C. Hearn

Received as information.

The following was received.

October 20, 1989
Mrs. Sandra McKinney
Clerk of the House of Representatives
State House
Columbia, S.C. 29201

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

Under date of October 16, 1989, the State Election Commission certified to this office the results of the election in House District No. 55, held in Dillon County on October 10, 1989. The certification shows that Marion H. Son Kinon has been elected to the S.C. House of Representatives, District 55.

I, therefore, certify that Marion H. Son Kinon has been duly elected as a member of the S.C. House of Representatives from District 55, Dillon County, for a term as prescribed by law.

Yours very truly,
John T. Campbell
Secretary of State

Received as information.

The following was received.

October 16, 1989
Honorable John T. Campbell
Secretary of State
Box 11350
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Mr. Secretary:

The State Board of Canvassers hereby certifies that Mr. Marion H. Son Kinon was elected to the Office of South Carolina House of Representatives, District 55, at the election held in Dillon County on October 10, 1989.

Sincerely,
Dr. Neal Thigpen, Chairman
C.D. Sexton
Roger Leaks, Jr.
William B. DePass, Jr.
State Board of Canvassers

Received as information.

The following was received.

October 20, 1989
Mrs. Sandra McKinney
Clerk of the House of Representatives
State House
Columbia, S.C. 29201

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

Under date of October 16, 1989, the State Election Commission certified to this office the results of the election in House District No. 123, held in Beaufort County on October 10, 1989. The certification shows that Ms. Holly Cork has been elected to the S.C. House of Representatives, District 123.

I, therefore, certify that Ms. Holly Cork has been duly elected as a member of the S.C. House of Representatives from District 123, Beaufort County, for a term as prescribed by law.

Yours very truly,
John T. Campbell
Secretary of State

Received as information.

The following was received.

October 16, 1989
Honorable John T. Campbell
Secretary of State
Box 11350
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Mr. Secretary:

The State Board of Canvassers hereby certifies that Ms. Holly Cork was elected to the Office of South Carolina House of Representatives, District 123, at the election held in Beaufort County on October 10, 1989.

Sincerely,
Dr. Neal Thigpen, Chairman
C.D. Sexton
Roger Leaks, Jr.
William B. DePass, Jr.
State Board of Canvassers

Received as information.

The following was received.

November 29, 1989
Mrs. Sandra McKinney
Clerk of the House of Representatives
State House
Columbia, S.C. 29201

Dear Mrs. McKinney:

Under date of November 28, 1989, the State Election Commission certified to this office the results of the election in House District No. 76, held in Richland County on November 21, 1989. The certification shows that James H. Harrison has been elected to the S.C. House of Representatives, District 76.

I, therefore, certify that James H. Harrison has been duly elected as a member of the S.C. House of Representatives from District 76, Richland County, for a term as prescribed by law.

Yours very truly,
John T. Campbell
Secretary of State

Received as information.

The following was received.

November 28, 1989
Honorable John T. Campbell
Secretary of State
Box 11350
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Mr. Secretary:

The State Board of Canvassers has certified that Mr. James H. Harrison was elected to the Office of South Carolina House of Representatives, District 76, at the election held in Richland County on November 21, 1989.

Sincerely,
James B. Ellisor
Executive Director

Received as information.

The following was received.

November 15, 1989
The Honorable Larry L. Koon
2263-C Old Cherokee Rd.
Lexington, S.C. 29072

Dear Representative Koon:

It is with pleasure that I am this date appointing you to serve on the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee. Representative Robert B. Brown is Chairman of this committee and I am notifying him of your appointment by copy of this letter. I am sure you will serve well in this capacity.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

Received as information.

The following was received.

November 15, 1989
The Honorable James J. Bailey
18 Broad St.
Charleston, S.C. 29401

Dear Representative Bailey:

It is with pleasure that I am this date appointing you to serve on the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee. Representative Robert B. Brown is Chairman of this committee and I am notifying him of your appointment by copy of this letter. I am sure you will serve well in this capacity.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

Received as information.

The following was received.

November 15, 1989
The Honorable Marion H. Kinon
Drawer 271
Dillon, S.C. 29536

Dear Representative Kinon:

It is with pleasure that I am this date appointing you to serve on the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee. Representative Donna A. Moss is Chairman of this committee and I am notifying her of your appointment by copy of this letter. I am sure you will serve well in this capacity.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

Received as information.

The following was received.

November 15, 1989
The Honorable Holly A. Cork
3 Rowboat Row
Hilton Head, S.C. 29928

Dear Representative Cork:

It is with pleasure that I am this date appointing you to serve on the House Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee. Representative L. Edward Bennett is Chairman of this committee and I am notifying him of your appointment by copy of this letter. I am sure you will serve well in this capacity.

Sincerely,
Robert J. Sheheen

Received as information.

TO:     Rep. James H. Harrison
FROM:     Robert J. Sheheen, Speaker
DATE:     January 5, 1990
SUBJECT:     Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee

It is with pleasure that I am today appointing you to serve on the above named committee.

I deeply appreciate your interest in serving in this capacity and thank you for your time and efforts in serving on this committee.

Received as information.

The following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted.

January 13, 1990
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

The South Carolina Bankers Association will host its annual reception for the General Assembly on Tuesday, January 9, 1990, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Radisson Hotel, 937 Assembly Street, Columbia, South Carolina.

I would appreciate your reserving this on the House calendar and notifying me upon confirmation of this date.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,
Lloyd I. Hendricks
Executive Vice President

October 6, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Re: South Carolina Economic Developers Association (SCEDA) Legislative Reception - January, 1990.

Dear Rep. Foster:

On behalf of the South Carolina Economic Developers Association (SCEDA), we formally extend an invitation to the members of the House to a reception hosted by us on January 10, 1990 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Summit Club.

Please direct all correspondence to Mr. Frank Ellerbe, Jr., of the Dillon County Development Board, Chairman of SCEDA's Legislative Reception Committee, as follows:

Mr. Frank Ellerbe, Jr.

Executive Director

Dillon County Development Board

P.O. Box 911

Dillon, South Carolina 29536

Telephone: (803) 774-1400

We look forward to hosting this function for the members of South Carolina's legislature.

Sincerely,
April C. Lucas

November 13, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

On behalf of the members of Columbia City Council and the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, I would like to cordially invite the members of the House and their respective staffs to a reception in honor of the South Carolina Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 16, 1990.

This will be the fourth year that we have hosted this reception to welcome each member of the House back to Columbia for the start of the 1990 legislative session.

This year's reception will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 200 Stoneridge Drive. The reception will begin promptly at 6:00 P.M. and last until 8:00 P.M.

Many of Columbia's finest eating establishments and various community organizations will be present to give you a first hand taste of Columbia's fine food and splendid attractions.

We look forward to your attendance at this affair which I know will be both interesting and entertaining.

Yours very truly,
T. Patton Adams

September 6, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

The South Carolina Education Association cordially invites the members of the South Carolina House, clerks and staff to its annual legislative reception. This years reception is scheduled for Wed., January 17, 1990 from 8:00 P.M. until 9:30 P.M. at the Radisson Hotel.

In the past, this has been the evening of the Governor's State of the State address. If that is the case this year, we will adjust the starting time of the reception to be immediately following the Governor's address.

Sincerely,
Sheila C. Gallagher
President

October 24, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

Please request approval of the following invitation for inclusion in the House's calendar. Thank you for your assistance.

President Thomas C. Stanton and Francis Marion College's Board of Trustees cordially invite the members of the South Carolina House to a reception from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 23, 1990, at the Capital City Club.

Sincerely yours,
Thomas C. Stanton
President

December 15, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

The House Invitations Committee has tentatively reserved the following two dates for SCSBA functions in January.

1.) Legislative reception: Tuesday, January 23 from 7 - 9 P.M. at the Radisson Hotel in Columbia.

2.) Legislative luncheon: Wednesday, January 24 from 12:30 - 2:30 at the Cantey Building on the State Fairgrounds.

This letter is to serve as formal invitation. We welcome spouses at any of our functions. I look forward to your acceptance of our invitation.

Sincerely,
Erin E. Phillips
Marketing & Meeting Planning Coordinator

September 12, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

The Board of Directors of the Palmetto State Teachers Association invites the members of the S.C. House to a Buffet Breakfast on Wednesday, January 24, 1990 from 8:00 - 9:00 A.M. at the Radisson.

We look forward to seeing you.

Sincerely,
Gene Trayer
President

December 13, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

On behalf of the South Carolina Recreation and Park Association, I would like to reconfirm our date of Wednesday, January 24, 1990, for our legislative drop-in. The drop-in will be held at the Radisson Hotel from the hours of 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. for the entire General Assembly.

If there are any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 256-8700.

Thank you for your time and cooperation.

Sincerely,
James E. Headley

November 30, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Council on Aging Directors, I would like to extend an invitation to members of the Legislature for breakfast on January 25, 1990 at 8:00 A.M. Arrangements have been made at the Radisson on Assembly Street for the breakfast. During this meeting, information regarding issues of the elderly will be shared.

I appreciate any consideration in having this placed on the Legislative calendar.

With Regards,
Mary Gail Douglas
President

March 22, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

I am most pleased, on behalf of the entire membership of this Association, to extend to the members of the South Carolina House, our most cordial invitation to join us for a reception honoring the members of the State Legislature. The reception is scheduled for Tuesday evening, January 30, 1990, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Capital City Club in Columbia.

This invitation is also extended to a guest of each Representative, as well as to their senior aides and their guest.

The broadcasting industry of South Carolina looks forward, with pleasure, to this opportunity to express our appreciation to the members of the House for their continuing service to our industry and to the citizens of South Carolina.

We do hope that this activity can be placed formally on your calendar of events, and I hope that we may hear from you on this matter at your convenience.

Sincerely,
Dr. Richard M. Uray
Executive Manager
S.C. Broadcasters Association

September 28, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

The South Carolina Educational Television Commission would like to invite the members of the House of Representatives and Senate to attend a dinner hosted by the ETV Endowment at the Marriott Hotel at 8:00 P.M. on January 30, 1990.

We are delighted that the nationally known political satirist Mark Russell has agreed to provide an evening of amusement and entertainment for our pleasure.

We look forward to sharing a delightful evening with you.

Sincerely,
Henry J. Cauthen
President

September 22, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

The members of the House, their spouses, staff and attache's are invited to a drop-in at the Radisson Hotel on Assembly Street in Columbia. The date and time of the drop-in is Wednesday, January 31, 1990, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

The drop-in is sponsored by the South Carolina Council of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Authorities and will be attended by the board members and executive directors of the local alcohol and drug abuse commissions.

Additionally, I certify that the South Carolina Council of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Authorities and all local alcohol and drug abuse commissions do not discriminate against race, religion, color, sexes, or national origins and that these organizations therefore comply with the House rules regulating such matters.

Sincerely,
Terrance D. Brown
Chairman
S.C. Council of Alcohol and
Drug Abuse Authorities

September 5, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211

Dear Rep. Foster:

Confirming my telephone conversation with Ms. Jeter of your office, the S.C. Cable Television Association will hold its 1990 Winter Convention Legislative Reception on Wednesday, January 31 from 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at the Radisson Hotel in Columbia.

On behalf of the SCCTA, I would like to extend an invitation to the members of the House and staff to attend this reception which promises to be another enjoyable affair. Should you have any questions concerning this invitation, please contact me at your earliest convenience.

Many thanks and kindest regards.

Sincerely yours,
Bud M. Tibshrany
Director of Government
Relations

The following was received.

January 9, 1990
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the House of Representatives," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Appointment, Master-in-Equity, Richland County, with term to expire June 30, 1991:

Joseph M. Strickland, 4224 Wentworth Dr., Columbia, S.C. VICE James C. Harrison (resigned)

The appointment was confirmed and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

The following was received.

January 9, 1990
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the House of Representatives," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Reappointment, Master-in-Equity, Lee County, with term to expire December 31, 1995:

George M. Stuckey, Jr., Box 568, Bishopville, S.C. 29010

The appointment was confirmed and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.

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

H. 3848 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-40 AND 56-1-180, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF DRIVERS' LICENSES AND SPECIAL RESTRICTED LICENSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AGE WHEN A PERSON MAY OBTAIN A LICENSE FROM SIXTEEN TO SIXTEEN YEARS AND SIX MONTHS OR OBTAIN A SPECIAL RESTRICTED LICENSE FROM FIFTEEN YEARS TO FIFTEEN YEARS AND SIX MONTHS AND TO REQUIRE A REPORT ON THE EFFECT OF THE AGE INCREASE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR EXCEEDING THE LIMITS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTY FOR EXCEEDING THE POSTED LIMIT BY THIRTY MILES AN HOUR OR MORE INCLUDES A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION FOR THIRTY DAYS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF FINES FOR SPEEDING PAID TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MUST BE USED FOR MORE EXTENSIVE PATROL OF SECONDARY ROADS AND FOR ADDITIONAL HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM FOR VIOLATIONS OF MOVING VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SIX-POINT ASSESSMENT FOR DRIVING THROUGH, AROUND, OR UNDER A CLOSED RAILROAD CROSSING GATE OR BARRIER; TO AMEND SECTION 56-7-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKETS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SHALL PROMULGATE PROCEDURES RELATIVE TO THEM; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6190, RELATING TO THE GENERAL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE PENALTY FROM NOT MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO NOT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-1020, RELATING TO HABITUAL OFFENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AS A GROUND FOR DECLARING A PERSON A HABITUAL OFFENDER, DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION FOR FAILURE TO FILE PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-270, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL OPERATION OF AN UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY CONVICTIONS WHICH OCCURRED WITHIN TEN YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE LAST VIOLATION CONSTITUTE PRIOR CONVICTIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-9-340, 56-10-240, AND 56-10-260, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RETURN OF LICENSE PLATES AND REGISTRATIONS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT AND MAKING FALSE CERTIFICATION IN REGARD TO INSURANCE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO RETURN THEM AND FOR FALSE CERTIFICATION, TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY CONVICTIONS WHICH OCCURRED WITHIN TEN YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE LAST VIOLATION CONSTITUTE PRIOR CONVICTIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE INSURER GIVE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OR EXPIRATION OF LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE IN ANOTHER MANNER ACCEPTABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT IN ADDITION TO CERTIFIED MAIL, AND PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST GIVE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF REGISTRATION PRIVILEGES TO THE VEHICLE OWNER BY FIRST CLASS INSTEAD OF CERTIFIED MAIL; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-250, RELATING TO SELLING TO A FAMILY MEMBER A MOTOR VEHICLE WHOSE REGISTRATION AND LICENSE PLATES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED, SO AS TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY CONVICTIONS WHICH OCCURRED WITHIN TEN YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE LAST VIOLATION CONSTITUTE PRIOR CONVICTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-350, RELATING TO RETURN TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OF SUSPENDED, CANCELLED, OR REVOKED DRIVERS' LICENSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-450 AND 56-1-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL OPERATION AFTER CONVICTION FOR WHICH SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE IS MANDATORY, SO AS TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR PERSONS CAUGHT DRIVING WHO NEVER HAD A LICENSE AND WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED PREVIOUSLY OF A VIOLATION FOR WHICH SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE WOULD HAVE BEEN MANDATORY IF HE HAD BEEN LICENSED TO DRIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-1100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HABITUAL OFFENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY NOT BE ISSUED OR REINSTATED TO A HABITUAL OFFENDER UNTIL FIVE YEARS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE SUSPENSION TERM; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2775, RELATING TO SCHOOL BUSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO STOP FOR THEM AND TO PROVIDE FOR A COURT TO ORDER PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2715, RELATING TO HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSINGS AND RAILROAD SIGNS, SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO STOP AT THEM; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2920, RELATING TO RECKLESS DRIVING, SO AS TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR RECKLESS DRIVING AND ESTABLISH SEPARATE PUNISHMENT WITH INCREASED PENALTIES INCLUDING A THIRTY-DAY DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION FOR CONVICTION OF FIRST OFFENSE RECKLESS DRIVING WHICH RESULTS IN PERSONAL INJURY TO ANOTHER PERSON AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY CONVICTIONS WHICH OCCURRED WITHIN TEN YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE LAST VIOLATION CONSTITUTE PRIOR CONVICTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2910, RELATING TO RECKLESS HOMICIDE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY IMPRISONMENT OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF THE CRIME AND INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT FROM FIVE TO TEN YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950 RELATING TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING, SO AS TO REQUIRE DRIVERS INVOLVED IN ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN DEATH TO SUBMIT TO DRUG OR ALCOHOL TESTING; TO AMEND SECTION 17-7-80, RELATING TO CORONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR TESTS FOR THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL IN THE BLOOD OF A DRIVER, PASSENGER, PEDESTRIAN, SWIMMER, OR BOAT OCCUPANT DYING IN A VEHICLE OR BOAT ACCIDENT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-745 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OR DELAY OF ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF ACTS WHICH PERSONS AT LEAST THIRTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE ARE PROHIBITED FROM PERFORMING; TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 56 BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON WHO PURCHASES BEER OR WINE FOR A PERSON WHO MAY NOT LAWFULLY PURCHASE IT OR WHO TRANSFERS OR GIVES SUCH A PERSON BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 56-5-2930 (DUI), SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES AND PERMIT THE COURT TO ORDER THE SERVICE OF PUBLIC SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2930, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST DRIVING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR DRUGS OR LIKE SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE A VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2931 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AT A TIME WHEN A MEASURABLE ALCOHOL CONTENT IS IN THE PERSON'S BLOOD, TO PROVIDE FOR IMPLIED CONSENT TO TESTS, PROCEDURES RELATING TO ADMINISTERING THE TESTS, AND PENALTIES FOR REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO TESTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2945, RELATING TO ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS APPLY TO OPERATING A VEHICLE INSTEAD OF DRIVING A VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMPLIED CONSENT TO TESTS OF BREATH, BLOOD, OR URINE TO DETERMINE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO BREATHALYZER TO BREATH ANALYSIS, TO INCREASE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION OR DENIAL FOR A PERSON WHO REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO SUCH A TEST FROM NINETY TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS, TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON SUBMITS TO SUCH A TEST AND THE TEST PROVES THAT HE HAS MORE THAN THE LAWFUL AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS IN HIS SYSTEM THE SUSPENSION OR DENIAL IS NINETY DAYS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMMEDIATE CONFISCATION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT OF A PERSON WHO REFUSES SUCH A TEST OR WHO TESTS AS HAVING MORE THAN A LAWFUL AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS IN HIS SYSTEM AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE NOTICE AND ORDER WHICH IS GIVEN TO THE PERSON AT THE TIME OF CONFISCATION SERVES AS A TEMPORARY TEN-DAY LICENSE, TO PROVIDE FOR A REVIEW OF THE NOTICE AND ORDER BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IF REQUESTED WITHIN THE TEN-DAY PERIOD, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AS IT APPLIES TO A REFUSAL BY A PERSON TO SUBMIT TO A TEST OR TO A PERSON FOUND TO HAVE HAD MORE THAN A LAWFUL AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL IN HIS SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-550, RELATING TO MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO INCREASE THEIR CRIMINAL JURISDICTION TO INCLUDE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 56-1-350, 56-1-450, 56-1-460(a)(1) AND (b)(1), 56-5-1520(d), 56-5-2715, 56-5-2775, 56-5-2920, 56-5-2931, AND 56-5-2940(1), 56-5-6190, AND FOR FIRST AND SECOND OFFENSES ONLY VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 56-9-340, 56-10-240, 56-10-250, 56-10-260, AND 56-10-270; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-520, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF RECORDERS AND MUNICIPAL COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THEY HAVE THE SAME JURISDICTION AS MAGISTRATES IN VIOLATIONS INVOLVING DRIVERS' LICENSES; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 56-1-463, 56-1-465, AND 56-7-20 RELATING TO LACK OF NOTICE OF PAYMENT OF FINES OR PENALTIES AND NOTICE OF SUSPENSIONS AND UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKETS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

S. 456 -- Senators Wilson, Shealy and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-21-85 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A CIRCUIT JUDGE TO ORDER THAT JURY SELECTION IN A CRIMINAL CASE BE CONDUCTED IN ANOTHER COUNTY AND THE JURY, WHEN SELECTED, BE TRANSPORTED FOR THE DURATION OF THE TRIAL TO THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE TRIAL OCCURS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. BEASLEY, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 3729 -- Reps. Corbett and R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL LICENSE TAG FOR A DISABLED AMERICAN VETERAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SPECIAL LICENSE TAG MAY BE PLACED ON A VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY A DISABLED AMERICAN VETERAN.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. BEASLEY, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 3901 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS EXEMPT FROM DRIVERS' LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CITIZENS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES WHO HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUED BY THAT NATION AND WHOSE COUNTRY GRANTS THE SAME EXEMPTION TO CITIZENS OF THIS STATE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4250 -- Rep. Vaughn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION INVITING THE STATE CLASS AAA CHAMPION GREER HIGH SCHOOL YELLOW JACKETS FOOTBALL TEAM AND ITS COACHES TO VISIT AND BE COMMENDED FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 11:30 A.M. ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1990.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the Greer High School Yellow Jackets football team and its coaches are invited to visit in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, 1990, and be commended for their accomplishments as the 1989 State Class AAA football champion and to congratulate them on setting a state record for most wins in a season by a South Carolina high school team.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 4251 -- Reps. Sheheen, J. Rogers, Beasley, Bennett, R. Brown, Carnell, Foster, P. Harris, McLellan, McTeer, Moss, Washington and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO INVITE MRS. MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN, DIRECTOR OF THE CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND IN WASHINGTON, D.C., TO ADDRESS THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1990.

Whereas, Mrs. Marian Wright Edelman, a native of Bennettsville and currently a resident of Washington, D.C., is a distinguished advocate for children across America; and

Whereas, Mrs. Edelman's visit to the capital city of Columbia is sponsored by the Columbia Junior League; and

Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives desire to recognize Mrs. Edelman for her work with children's issues. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives invite Mrs. Marian Wright Edelman, Director of the Children's Defense Fund in Washington, D.C., to address them in the Hall of the House on Thursday, January 11, 1990.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mrs. Edelman.

Rep. J. ROGERS explained the Resolution.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 4252 -- Rep. Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, CARROLL A. CAMPBELL, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1990.

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

That His Excellency, Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., Governor of the State of South Carolina, is invited to address the General Assembly in joint session at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 1990, in the Hall of the House of Representatives.

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

Rep. BLACKWELL moved that upon completion of the Introduction of Bills, the House stand adjourned, which was agreed to.

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

Alexander, M.O.        Alexander, T.C.        Altman
Bailey, G.             Bailey, J.             Bailey, K.
Barber                 Barfield               Baxley
Beasley                Bennett                Blackwell
Blanding               Boan                   Brown, G.
Brown, H.              Brown, J.              Brown, R.
Bruce                  Burch                  Burriss, M.D.
Burriss, T.M.          Carnell                Chamblee
Clyborne               Cooper                 Corbett
Cork                   Corning                Davenport
Derrick                Faber                  Fair
Fant                   Farr                   Felder
Foster                 Gentry                 Glover
Gordon                 Gregory                Hallman
Harris, J.             Harris, P.             Harrison
Harwell                Haskins                Hendricks
Hodges                 Holt                   Huff
Jaskwhich              Johnson, J.C.          Johnson, J.W.
Kay                    Keegan                 Keesley
Keyserling             Kinon                  Kirsh
Klapman                Kohn                   Koon
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Manly
Mappus                 Martin, D.             Martin, L.
Mattos                 McAbee                 McBride
McCain                 McEachin               McElveen
McGinnis               McKay                  McLellan
McLeod                 McTeer                 Moss
Neilson                Nesbitt                Nettles
Phillips               Quinn                  Rama
Rhoad                  Rogers, J.             Rogers, T.
Rudnick                Sharpe                 Sheheen
Short                  Simpson                Smith
Snow                   Stoddard               Sturkie
Taylor                 Townsend               Tucker
Vaughn                 Waites                 Waldrop
Washington             Wells                  Whipper
White                  Wilder                 Wilkins
Williams, D.           Williams, J.           Winstead
Wofford                Wright

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on January 9, 1990.

Timothy C. Wilkes                 J. Derham Cole
Dick Elliott                      Robert W. Hayes, Jr.
Alex Harvin, III

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

Announcement was made that Dr. Daniel W. Brake of Charleston is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration.

Document No. 1153
Promulgated By Budget and Control Board
South Carolina Building Codes Council
Received by Speaker September 28, 1989
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

Document No. 1152
Promulgated By Budget and Control Board
Barrier Free Design
Received by Speaker October 11, 1989
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

Document No. 1188
Promulgated By Board of Accountancy
Continuing Professional Education
Received by Speaker January 8, 1990
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

Document No. 1197
Promulgated By Board of Education
Policies and Procedures Utilized by the State Board of Education in the Approval of Teacher Education Programs Offered by Colleges and Universities in South Carolina
Received by Speaker December 21, 1989
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

Document No. 1203
Promulgated By State Board of Cosmetology
Salons of Cosmetology, Manicure and Esthetics
Received by Speaker January 5, 1990
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

Document No. 1176
Promulgated By Department of Education
Operation and Funding of Teacher Training Courses in Mathematics, Science, Reading and Computer Education
Received by Speaker November 9, 1989
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

Document No. 1173
Promulgated By Department of Education
Free Textbooks
Received by Speaker November 9, 1989
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

Document No. 1174
Promulgated By Department of Education
Textbook Adoption Regulations
Received by Speaker November 9, 1989
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

Document No. 1165
Promulgated By South Carolina Water Resources Commission
Drought Response
Received by Speaker December 12, 1989
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

Document No. 1191
Promulgated By Real Estate Commission
Application Fees
Licenses and License Fees
Received by Speaker December 15, 1989
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

Document No. 1198
Promulgated By Board of Education
Defined Minimum Program for Department of Youth Services
Received by Speaker December 21, 1989
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

Document No. 1199
Promulgated By Board of Education
Principal Incentive Program
Received by Speaker December 21, 1989
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

Document No. 1196
Promulgated By Board of Education
Requirement for Additional Areas of Certification
Received by Speaker December 21, 1989
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

The following was received.

Document No. 1147
Promulgated By Wildlife and Marine Resources
Hunt Units and Game Management Area Regulations
Withdrawn December 12, 1989

The following was received.

Document No. 1149
Promulgated By Budget and Control Board (Div. of General Services)
Surplus Property Management
Withdrawn and Resubmitted July 12, 1989
Sine Die Revised Expiration Date April 23, 1990

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

H. 4164 -- Reps. Rudnick, Keyserling, Davenport, J. Brown, McGinnis, Vaughn, Cooper, T. Rogers and Huff: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO MAKE THE LICENSEE'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4165 -- Rep. M.O. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY BE NOMINATED FROM THE FLOOR FOR ELECTION TO A FAMILY COURT, CIRCUIT COURT, COURT OF APPEALS, OR SUPREME COURT JUDGESHIP WHOSE QUALIFICATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN REVIEWED BY THE SCREENING COMMITTEE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4166 -- Rep. M.O. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHERE THE SCREENING COMMITTEE FINDS A CANDIDATE FOR A FAMILY COURT, CIRCUIT COURT, COURT OF APPEALS, OR SUPREME COURT JUDGESHIP NOT QUALIFIED FOR THE OFFICE SOUGHT OR AN INCUMBENT WITHDRAWS BEFORE THE ELECTION, THE ELECTION FOR THAT OFFICE MAY NOT BE HELD UNTIL ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO FILE FOR ELECTION TO THE OFFICE, HEARINGS ON THESE CANDIDATES, IF NECESSARY, HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED, AND THE COMMITTEE HAS RENDERED ITS REPORT CONCERNING THESE ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4167 -- Rep. M.O. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO CANDIDATE FOR A FAMILY COURT, CIRCUIT COURT, COURT OF APPEALS, OR SUPREME COURT JUDGESHIP MAY CAMPAIGN OR LOBBY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THESE POSITIONS UNTIL THE QUALIFICATIONS OF ALL CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN DETERMINED BY THE SCREENING COMMITTEE AND TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION BY A CANDIDATE MAY BE CONSIDERED BY THE SCREENING COMMITTEE IN DETERMINING HIS QUALIFICATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4168 -- Rep. M.O. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW CANDIDATES FOR OFFICES ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE WHEN REVIEWING CANDIDATES FOR A FAMILY COURT, CIRCUIT COURT, COURT OF APPEALS, OR SUPREME COURT JUDGESHIP.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4169 -- Reps. Rudnick, Keyserling, Davenport, Ferguson, Whipper, McGinnis, Cooper, T. Rogers and Huff: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT AN AMOUNT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY SUFFICIENT TO LIMIT ONE-YEAR INCREASES IN TOTAL PROPERTY TAXES ON THE PROPERTY TO FIVE PERCENT AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4170 -- Reps. J. Harris, Wilkes, Rudnick, Nesbitt, Smith, J.C. Johnson, Kirsh, J. Brown, Winstead, Whipper, Klapman, Farr, Waites, Keyserling, Harvin, T. Rogers, Rhoad, McBride and Moss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 50 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE TAKING, KEEPING, HOLDING, OR POSSESSING OF ANY LIVE WILDLIFE SPECIES IN CAPTIVITY FOR PURPOSES OF DISPLAY OR EXHIBITION WITHOUT PERMITS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR SUCH PURPOSES TO ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING AND RESEARCH FOR EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-11-1180 RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF FISH AND GAME FOR SCIENTIFIC OR PROPAGATING PURPOSES.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 4171 -- Rep. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT AN AMOUNT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY SUFFICIENT TO LIMIT ONE-YEAR INCREASES IN TOTAL PROPERTY TAXES ON THE PROPERTY TO FIFTEEN PERCENT AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4172 -- Reps. Smith and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION FROM THE FIRST TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE FIRST FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS BEGINNING WITH THE 1990 TAX YEAR.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4173 -- Rep. McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT TEACHERS' SALARIES BE MAINTAINED AT THE SOUTHEASTERN AVERAGE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE EXCEPTION WHICH PROVIDES THAT CERTAIN TEACHERS WITH TWENTY-FIVE OR MORE YEARS OF TEACHING SERVICE DO NOT HAVE TO DEMONSTRATE SPECIFIED CRITERIA IN ORDER TO RECEIVE PAY RAISES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4174 -- Rep. McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1810, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MECHANICAL MODEL OF A PORTION OF THE FACE OF A VOTING MACHINE REQUIRED AT THE POLLS ON ELECTION DAY FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF VOTERS, SO AS TO ALLOW A PAPER FACSIMILE OF THE FACE OF THE VOTING MACHINE TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MODEL.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4175 -- Rep. Mappus: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-1026 SO AS TO PROHIBIT TRAWLING WITHIN ONE-FOURTH MILE OF THE BEACH AT KIAWAH ISLAND FROM MAY FIFTEENTH THROUGH SEPTEMBER FIFTEENTH, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 4176 -- Rep. McGinnis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF WILD TURKEY HUNTING REGULATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONFISCATION OF DEVICES USED IN THE VIOLATION IS DISCRETIONARY RATHER THAN MANDATORY.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 4177 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE THREE THOUSAND DOLLAR DEDUCTION ALLOWED FROM FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE AND MILITARY PENSIONS, BENEFITS FROM QUALIFIED PENSION PLANS, AND BENEFITS FROM THE VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4178 -- Reps. Kirsh, Foster, Hayes and Nesbitt: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-12 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO DESIGNATE NOT MORE THAN TWO DAYS IN EACH CALENDAR YEAR AS FREE FISHING DAYS AND TO PROVIDE THAT RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE, WITHOUT OBTAINING A FISHING LICENSE, MAY EXERCISE THE PRIVILEGES OF A HOLDER OF A FISHING LICENSE, SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT AFFECT COMMERCIAL FISHING LICENSES.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 4179 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4580, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL LIGHTING EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ON BUSES, TRUCKS, TRAILERS, SEMITRAILERS, AND POLE TRAILERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE EVERY TRAILER AND SEMITRAILER, RATHER THAN JUST THOSE OVER THREE THOUSAND POUNDS OF GROSS WEIGHT, TO HAVE CERTAIN LIGHTING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING A STOP LIGHT.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4180 -- Rep. Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-23-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR BASIC TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TRAINING BY THE ARMED SERVICES OF THE UNITED STATES OR FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES MAY QUALIFY A PERSON TO SERVE AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WITHOUT CERTIFICATION BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL.

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

H. 4181 -- Rep. Farr: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES TO CHARGE AND COLLECT MATRICULATION AND INCIDENTAL FEES.

Referred to Union Delegation.

H. 4182 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-490, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POLLING PRECINCTS IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE VOTING PLACE FOR HILL TOP VOTING PRECINCT IS BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.

Referred to Spartanburg Delegation.

H. 4183 -- Rep. T.C. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FINES, FORFEITURES, AND OTHER REVENUES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF AN ARREST FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OCCURS IN A MUNICIPALITY AND THE ARREST RESULTS IN A CONVICTION FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE FOR A SECOND OFFENSE, ONE-HALF OF THE AMOUNT DUE A COUNTY FROM THE FINE IMPOSED MUST BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE MUNICIPALITY WHERE THE ARREST OCCURRED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4184 -- Rep. T.C. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-455, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OBJECTIVE STANDARDS SURCHARGE ON AN APPLICANT OR INSURED WHO OWNED OR OPERATED AN UNINSURED VEHICLE FOR THIRTY OR MORE CONSECUTIVE DAYS DURING THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE COVERAGE IS A PENALTY WHICH THE INSURER SHALL FORWARD TO THE STATE TREASURER FOR DEPOSIT TO THE CREDIT OF THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4185 -- Reps. Wright and Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-9-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR WITHHOLDING ON PROCEEDS OF SALES OF REAL PROPERTY AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TO NONRESIDENTS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4186 -- Rep. Farr: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-9-190 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE, AT THE OUTSET OF CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PUBLIC BUILDING OR THE RENOVATION OR REMODELING OF AN EXISTING PUBLIC BUILDING, FOR DETERMINING ALL STATUTES, REGULATIONS, OR CODES NECESSARY FOR FULL CONFORMANCE AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION STANDARDS WHICH THE OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL IS REQUIRED BY LAW TO ENFORCE AND ADMINISTER.

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

H. 4187 -- Rep. Farr: A BILL TO REQUIRE SECONDARY LEVEL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE CAMPUS AND STUDENT DIRECTORY INFORMATION TO OFFICIAL RECRUITING REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE STATE AND THE UNITED STATES IN A MANNER AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE SAME ACCESS PROVIDED TO OTHER PERSONS OR GROUPS WHICH MAKE STUDENTS AWARE OF OCCUPATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4188 -- Reps. Rudnick, Corning, Davenport, J. Bailey, Baxley, Smith, D. Martin, J. Brown, Harvin, Elliott, Ferguson, Washington, Barfield, Harwell, Wilder, Lanford, M.D. Burriss, McBride and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-215 SO AS TO REQUIRE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE QUALIFYING FOR THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO TO BE APPRAISED AS RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE IN ANY REASSESSMENT PROGRAM.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4189 -- Reps. Rudnick, Corning, Davenport, J. Bailey, Baxley, Smith, D. Martin, J. Brown, Harvin, Elliott, Ferguson, Washington, Barfield, Harwell, Wilder, Lanford, M.D. Burriss, McBride and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-300, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REASSESSMENTS AND APPEALS FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TIME TO APPEAL AN ASSESSMENT FROM THIRTY TO SIXTY DAYS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4190 -- Reps. Foster and Harvin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE 1989-90 SCHOOL YEAR, A TOTAL OF FIVE DAYS MAY BE EXEMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT DAYS MISSED BECAUSE OF BAD WEATHER BE MADE UP FOR DAYS MISSED AS A RESULT OF HURRICANE "HUGO" AND TO PROVIDE THAT ADDITIONAL DAYS MAY BE EXEMPTED FOR SCHOOL SYSTEMS THAT WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED AND DISRUPTED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4191 -- Rep. Ferguson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-7-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CAUSES OF ACTION WHICH MUST BE TRIED WHERE THEY AROSE, SO AS TO INCLUDE TORT ACTIONS AGAINST A DEFENDANT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4192 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-455, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES, SO AS TO DECREASE FROM THIRTY-SIX TO TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS PRECEDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF COVERAGE THE TIME USED TO REVIEW AN INSURED'S DRIVING RECORD IN DETERMINING THE APPLICABLE RATE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4193 -- Rep. Blackwell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE STATE CERTIFICATION OF NEED AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "HOSPITAL" TO INCLUDE A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS.

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

H. 4194 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-370 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CARRIER MAY NOT INCREASE THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PREMIUM OF A PERSON WHO IS CONVICTED OF A TRAFFIC VIOLATION WHICH DOES NOT EXPOSE A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC OTHER THAN HIMSELF TO A THREAT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR BODILY INJURY.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4195 -- Reps. Sharpe, Bruce and Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RELATING TO HUNTING SEASONS FOR SMALL GAME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO CLOSED SEASON FOR HUNTING RABBITS WITHOUT WEAPONS IN GAME ZONES 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, AND 11 AND IN GAME ZONE 4 NO CLOSED SEASON EXCEPT IN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA HUNT UNIT BOUNDARIES.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 4196 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-1530(4), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR POSSESSING ANABOLIC STEROIDS WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION.

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

H. 4197 -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 589 OF 1986, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL A VACANCY WHENEVER THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXCEEDS TWENTY-SIX MONTHS.

Referred to Beaufort Delegation.

H. 4198 -- Rep. McGinnis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-3-445 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR, AS A RESULT OF A NATURAL DISASTER IN THIS STATE, AND UPON THE CONSENT OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, MAY SET THE MAXIMUM PRICES WHICH MAY BE CHARGED IN THE AFFECTED AREAS OF THE STATE BY A SELLER FOR CRITICAL ITEMS NEEDED TO PRESERVE THE PEACEFUL TRANQUILITY OF THE STATE OR TO PROTECT LIFE OR PROPERTY; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-745 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 1-3-445 IS GUILTY OF THE CRIME OF PRICE GOUGING AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4199 -- Rep. Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-41-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO INDIVIDUAL MAY EXEMPT FROM THE PROPERTY OF THE ESTATE IN ANY BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING THE PROPERTY SPECIFIED IN SECTION 522(d) OF THE BANKRUPTCY REFORM ACT (PUBLIC LAW 95-598) EXCEPT AS MAY BE EXPRESSLY PERMITTED BY THE LAWS OF THIS STATE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4200 -- Rep. Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-145 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR A PERSON HOLDING AN ELECTIVE PUBLIC OFFICE TO SUBMIT AN IRREVOCABLE RESIGNATION FROM HIS OFFICE TO BE EFFECTIVE ON A SPECIFIC DATE, REQUIRE AN ELECTION TO BE HELD TO FILL THE OFFICE AS IF THE VACANCY OCCURRED ON THE DATE THE IRREVOCABLE RESIGNATION IS SUBMITTED, AND PROVIDE THAT A NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIAL MAY NOT TAKE OFFICE UNTIL THE VACANCY ACTUALLY OCCURS; AND TO REPEAL ACT 294 OF 1988 RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE AUTHORIZED FOR AN ELECTED OFFICEHOLDER TO TENDER AN IRREVOCABLE RESIGNATION TO BE EFFECTIVE AT A FUTURE DATE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4201 -- Reps. Washington, J. Rogers, T. Rogers, K. Bailey, Blanding, J. Brown, Faber, Fant, Ferguson, Glover, Gordon, McBride, D. Martin, Taylor, Whipper, D. Williams, White, Foster and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-5-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE EQUAL RIGHTS IN PLACES OF ACCOMMODATION, RESORT, OR AMUSEMENT AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4202 -- Reps. Vaughn, Baker, Fair, Snow, Cooper, Blackwell, Rudnick, Haskins and Moss: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION AND COPYING OF PUBLIC RECORDS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT AND THE FEES A PUBLIC BODY MAY COLLECT FOR MAKING COPIES OF THESE RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF PARTICULAR RECORDS OR DOCUMENTS ARE FURNISHED TO A PERSON WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT A REDUCED FEE, THE SAME RECORDS OR DOCUMENTS MUST BE FURNISHED TO ALL PERSONS REQUESTING THEM WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT THAT REDUCED FEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF A FEE OR HIGHER FEE HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN CHARGED, IT MUST BE REFUNDED TO THE APPROPRIATE PERSON WHO EARLIER WAS CHARGED THE FEE OR HIGHER FEE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4203 -- Reps. Vaughn, Snow, Cooper, Blackwell, Rudnick, Haskins and Moss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF IN ANY YEAR OF EQUALIZATION AND REASSESSMENT THE MILLAGE AUTHORIZED TO BE LEVIED FOR THE BENEFIT OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE IS REDUCED PURSUANT TO LAW, THE REDUCED MILLAGE MUST BE USED IN ALL FUTURE CALCULATIONS FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING THE MILLAGE ALLOWED TO BE IMPOSED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SUBDIVISION IF THE GOVERNING BODY WHICH DETERMINES THE MILLAGE TO BE LEVIED ON BEHALF OF THE SUBDIVISION DOES NOT HAVE UNLIMITED FISCAL AUTONOMY.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4204 -- Rep. Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FOR A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4205 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-17-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONCLUSIVENESS OF AN AWARD UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, APPEAL, AND PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION DURING APPEAL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A NOTICE OF APPEAL MUST STATE THE GROUNDS OF THE APPEAL OR THE ALLEGED ERRORS OF LAW.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4206 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-3-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUPREME COURT, TERMS, AND NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE OF ADDITIONAL TERMS, AND SECTION 14-8-410, RELATING TO THE COURT OF APPEALS AND WHERE THE COURT MAY SIT, SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH MEMBER OF THESE COURTS TO MAINTAIN AN OFFICE IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH HE RESIDES, AND PROVIDE THAT SUCH AN OFFICE IS NOT REQUIRED IF THE RESIDENCE OF THE COURT MEMBER IS WITHIN THIRTY-FIVE MILES OF HIS RESPECTIVE COURT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4207 -- Rep. Fant: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER AND THE SENTENCING PROCEDURES FOR LIFE IMPRISONMENT OR EXECUTION, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE EXECUTION OF A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN OR WHO WAS BELOW THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN AT THE TIME OF THE CRIME.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4208 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-400, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF CERTAIN GASOLINE TAX REVENUE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL USE OF A COUNTY'S APPORTIONMENT OF "C" CONSTRUCTION FUNDS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4209 -- Rep. J.W. Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-15-95, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND THE AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION COMPILED BY A TREATMENT FACILITY OR PHYSICIAN, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM CHARGE WHICH MAY BE IMPOSED FOR PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4210 -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW A COUNTY TO USE "C" FUNDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1992, THE PROJECTED DATE FOR COMPLETION OF RESTORATION OF PROPERTY AND REPAIR OF FACILITIES DAMAGED BY HURRICANE HUGO.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4211 -- Reps. McTeer and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-310 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RECLASSIFICATION OF A STATE EMPLOYEE INSTITUTED PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN MAY TAKE EFFECT ONLY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR AND ONLY IF FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED TO THE AGENCY SPECIFICALLY FOR RECLASSIFICATION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4212 -- Reps. Townsend, Mappus and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS THE DEDUCTION ALLOWED FROM FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE AND MILITARY PENSIONS, BENEFITS FROM QUALIFIED PENSION PLANS, AND BENEFITS FROM THE VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4213 -- Reps. Wright and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-1865 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS MAY PURCHASE INTO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT FOR SERVICE IN A PRIVATE SCHOOL SYSTEM OF THIS STATE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4214 -- Rep. Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONFINEMENT OF PRISONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME MAY NOT SERVE HIS SENTENCE FOR THAT CONVICTION IN A MINIMUM SECURITY FACILITY AND TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE.

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

H. 4215 -- Rep. Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONFINEMENT OF PRISONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRISONER WHO ESCAPES OR ATTEMPTS TO ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY MAY NOT SERVE HIS SENTENCE FOR THE ORIGINAL CONVICTION OR AN ADDITIONAL SENTENCE FOR THE ESCAPE OR ATTEMPTED ESCAPE IN A MINIMUM SECURITY FACILITY AND TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE.

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

H. 4216 -- Rep. Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-680, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PRISONER'S VIOLATION OF PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORFEITURE OF EARNED CREDITS UPON A VIOLATION.

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

H. 4217 -- Reps. Blackwell, Cooper, Felder, Ferguson, P. Harris, Moss, Short and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF AN INITIAL APPLICATION FEE, TO CHANGE THE TIME DURING WHICH AN APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF HIS APPLICATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION; SECTION 44-7-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPLETION OF THE APPLICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIME OF THE REVIEW PERIOD FOR THE APPLICATION, TO CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AGENCY DECISION ON THE APPLICATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RECONSIDERATION HEARING; SECTION 44-7-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL TO THE CIRCUIT COURT INSTEAD OF THE APPROPRIATE STATE COURT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE APPEAL AND OF A BOND, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY THE COURT; AND SECTION 44-7-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION ON A CERTIFICATE OF NEED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME DURING WHICH A CERTIFICATE OF NEED IS VALID, TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH AN EXTENSION MAY BE GRANTED, AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT.

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

H. 4218 -- Rep. Ferguson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-25-15, 14-25-25, AND 14-25-115, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS OF MUNICIPAL JUDGES AND APPOINTMENT OF MINISTERIAL RECORDERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE MUNICIPAL JUDGES AND MINISTERIAL RECORDERS APPOINTED AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT TO BE ATTORNEYS AT LAW ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4219 -- Rep. Ferguson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 26 OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT MAGISTRATES BE ATTORNEYS AT LAW.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4220 -- Reps. P. Harris, Blackwell and Waldrop: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO STUDY THE ADULT DAY CARE SERVICE NEEDS OF STATE EMPLOYEES WHO CURRENTLY ARE TAKING CARE OF FAMILY MEMBERS AND TO EXAMINE WAYS OF PROVIDING STATE-SUPPORTED ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES.

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

H. 4221 -- Reps. P. Harris, Blackwell and Waldrop: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL'S OFFICE TO STUDY ADDITIONAL WAYS OF NOTIFYING PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR A HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION TO ENABLE THEM TO APPLY BEFORE THE DEADLINE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4222 -- Reps. P. Harris, Blackwell and Waldrop: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF JOINT DAY CARE CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND PERSONS SUFFERING FROM ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND TO STUDY HOW OTHER AGENCIES, SUCH AS THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES, MAY BE UTILIZED TO HELP CARE FOR PERSONS SUFFERING FROM ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE.

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

H. 4223 -- Reps. P. Harris, Blackwell and Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-30-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE CLIENT-PATIENT PROTECTION ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE THE NEGLECT OF A CLIENT-PATIENT'S HEALTH OR WELFARE AND EXPLOITATION AND SECTION 43-30-100, RELATING TO PENALTIES UNDER THE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSES OF NEGLECTING AND EXPLOITING A CLIENT OR PATIENT.

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

H. 4224 -- Reps. Corbett, Keyserling, Rama, Vaughn, M.D. Burriss, Moss and Keegan: A BILL TO FREEZE STATE AGENCY SPENDING FOR FISCAL YEARS 1990-91 AND 1991-92 AT FISCAL YEAR 1989-90 LEVELS AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO INTRODUCE ZERO-BASED BUDGETING BEGINNING WITH THE 1992-93 FISCAL YEAR.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4225 -- Reps. Corbett, Rama, Vaughn, Moss and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-3-270 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION PERIODICALLY TO AUDIT COUNTY ASSESSORS AND AUDITORS TO INSURE THAT AD VALOREM TAXES ARE ASSESSED AS PROVIDED BY LAW.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4226 -- Reps. Corbett, Keyserling, Vaughn, M.D. Burriss, Moss and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT AN AMOUNT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF A LEGAL RESIDENCE SUFFICIENT TO LIMIT ONE-YEAR INCREASES IN TOTAL PROPERTY TAXES ON THE PROPERTY TO FIVE PERCENT FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS, TO DEFINE "LOW INCOME", AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD FOR CLAIMING THE EXEMPTION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4227 -- Reps. Corbett, Vaughn and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-43-255 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO MAKE LOANS FOR REPAIRS FOR UP TO SIXTY PERCENT OF LOAN VALUE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INTEREST ON THESE LOANS MAY NOT EXCEED THE RATE ON SIMILAR LOANS MADE BY THE UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4228 -- Reps. Corbett, Rama, Moss and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNBUDGETED DISASTER-RELATED EXPENDITURES HAVE PRIORITY OVER OTHER NONRECURRING EXPENDITURES IN APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE FUND.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4229 -- Rep. Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO ELECTIVE OFFICERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF OFFICERS WHO MUST BE ELECTED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4230 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-3-10 AND 59-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS ARE EFFECTIVE UPON THE RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE DELETING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION BE ELECTED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4231 -- Rep. Wofford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "VIOLENT CRIME", SO AS TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL CRIMES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4232 -- Rep. Wofford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-490, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL PUNISHMENT FOR POSSESSING A FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING THE COMMISSION OF A VIOLENT CRIME, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE POSSESSION OF A METAL PIPE OR POLE AND A BLACKJACK, INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION, AND PROVIDE FOR THE PENALTY TO BE MANDATORY AND TO RUN CONSECUTIVELY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4233 -- Reps. McLellan and L. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-430, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE KILLING OF BEAR, SO AS TO PROVIDE NEW OFFENSES AND PENALTIES PERTAINING TO THE TAKING OF BEAR AND BEAR PARTS AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO KILL NUISANCE BEARS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 4234 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris, Mattos and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION PERTAINING TO A COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY.

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

H. 4235 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris, Mattos and Carnell: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 44-9-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF A TAX ON ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICT TREATMENT FACILITIES, SECTION 44-9-140, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN FACILITIES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH CODE PROVISIONS, SECTION 44-9-150, RELATING TO THE INAPPLICABILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH CODE PROVISIONS TO A LICENSED GENERAL HOSPITAL, SECTION 44-11-50, RELATING TO STATE TRAINING SCHOOLS FOR MENTAL HEALTH, SECTION 44-11-100, RELATING TO FINANCIAL BENEFITS FOR AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH OR A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY FROM A CONTRACT OR PURCHASE BY A FACILITY, ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 15, TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE COASTAL EMPIRE MENTAL HEALTH BOARD, ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 15, TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER FOR DARLINGTON AND FLORENCE COUNTIES, SECTION 44-17-830, RELATING TO THE DISCHARGE AND RIGHTS OF A PERSON DISCHARGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, AND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE HOSPITALIZATION OF A PERSON ACQUITTED BY A JURY ON THE GROUND OF INSANITY.

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

H. 4236 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris, Mattos and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-350, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEM FOR THE HANDICAPPED, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSPECTION OF A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED OR HANDICAPPED PERSONS.

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

H. 4237 -- Reps. Elliott, Keyserling, Wilder, Baxley, Keegan, Wright, Corbett, Limehouse, Jaskwhich and Simpson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-9-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR WITHHOLDING ON PROCEEDS OF SALES OF REAL PROPERTY AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TO NONRESIDENTS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4238 -- Reps. Harvin, Keyserling, Fair and Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-320 SO AS TO REQUIRE A GRADUATE OF A MEDICAL SCHOOL IN THIS STATE TO EITHER PRACTICE IN THIS STATE FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD FOLLOWING HIS RESIDENCY OR REPAY THE STATE ALL COSTS OF HIS MEDICAL EDUCATION PROVIDED BY THE STATE, AND AUTHORIZE THE STATE TREASURER TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH A REPAYMENT SYSTEM.

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

H. 4239 -- Rep. L. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-840, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES AND DELINQUENT REGISTRATION AND LICENSE PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF A DELINQUENCY PENALTY FEE IN CASES WHERE THE OWNER DEMONSTRATES THAT HIS PERSONAL ILLNESS WAS THE CAUSE OF HIS FAILURE TO REGISTER AND LICENSE THE VEHICLE AND PAY THE SPECIFIED INITIAL OR RENEWAL FEES WHEN REQUIRED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4240 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris, Mattos and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-52-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR OFFENSES INVOLVING THE USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, FIREARMS, AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS BY A PATIENT RECEIVING INPATIENT SERVICES FROM THE DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE FELONY OFFENSES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS ACT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4241 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris, Mattos and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-21-840, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF COUNTY MENTAL RETARDATION BOARDS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN OF THESE POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO ADD ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES.

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

H. 4242 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris, Mattos and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-21-830 AND 44-21-835, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY MENTAL RETARDATION BOARDS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE COUNTY BOARDS OF MENTAL RETARDATION MAY BE CREATED AFTER JULY 1, 1990, AND FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THESE BOARDS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTINUANCE OF COUNTY BOARDS ESTABLISHED BEFORE THIS DATE.

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

H. 4243 -- Rep. L. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR THE PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES OF PERSONS REQUIRED TO USE WHEELCHAIRS WHO HAVE THE SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE TO PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO HAVE THE PLATE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4244 -- Reps. Wilder, Baxley and Corning: A BILL TO CREATE A JOINT COMMITTEE TO STUDY PROBLEMS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

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

H. 4245 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris, Mattos and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF THE CAPACITY OF A PERSON CHARGED WITH A CRIME TO STAND TRIAL, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN MAKING THIS DETERMINATION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4246 -- Reps. McTeer and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-93-210 SO AS TO LIMIT THE QUANTITY OF INFECTIOUS WASTE THAT MAY BE BURNED IN A MONTH BY A LICENSED COMMERCIAL WASTE INCINERATOR.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 4247 -- Rep. McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL PLANTS DESIGNED FOR POLLUTION CONTROL RESULTING FROM THE BURNING OF MORE THAN TWENTY THOUSAND TONS A DAY OF TYPE IV WASTE DOES NOT QUALIFY AS POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE EXEMPTION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4248 -- Reps. Fant, Haskins, Davenport, Keegan, Manly, Snow, Waites, Corbett and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 16 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR RENTAL HOUSING STRUCTURES AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4249 -- Reps. Keyserling, J. Rogers and T. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-5-135 SO AS TO MAKE IT A CRIME FOR A PERSON TO PREVENT A PERSON FROM ENTERING OR EXITING A MEDICAL FACILITY AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

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

H. 4253 -- Rep. Corbett: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF CRIME STOPPERS OF HORRY COUNTY, INC., IN HORRY COUNTY.

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

H. 4254 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 35 TO TITLE 4 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS, TO PRESCRIBE THE PROCEDURE FOR THEIR CREATION AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THEY MAY BE CREATED, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION OF ASSESSMENTS, THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS, AND EXPENDITURES OF REVENUE FOR THE COST OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4255 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris, Carnell and Mattos: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-33-395 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SUIT NOT TO BE BROUGHT AGAINST EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS OF THE PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEM FOR THE HANDICAPPED, INC.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4256 -- Reps. Blackwell and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-79-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PATIENTS' COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR IT TO BE USED TO PAY GENERAL LIABILITY AS WELL AS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS, SETTLEMENTS, AND JUDGMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4257 -- Rep. R. Brown: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION.

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

H. 4258 -- Rep. R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-20-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TERMINATION DATES FOR PARTICULAR STATE AGENCIES AND THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THESE AGENCIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE SOUTH CAROLINA COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FROM THE LIST OF AGENCIES WITH SPECIFIED TERMINATION DATES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-45-10, RELATING TO THE COORDINATING COUNCIL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR RATHER THAN BEING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4259 -- Reps. Corning and M.D. Burriss: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-5-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GAS, HEAT, WATER, SEWERAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL, AND STREET RAILWAY COMPANIES AND TO THE EXEMPTION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AND UTILITIES OF REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES FROM REGULATION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE EXEMPTION FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES WHICH ARE OWNED OR OPERATED BY OR ON BEHALF OF A MUNICIPALITY OR AN AGENCY OF A MUNICIPALITY AND WHICH FURNISH OR SUPPLY WATER, SEWERAGE COLLECTION, OR SEWERAGE DISPOSAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-5-210, RELATING TO THE SUPERVISION AND REGULATION OF RATES AND SERVICE BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO APPLY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION TO PUBLIC UTILITIES WHICH ARE OWNED OR OPERATED BY OR ON BEHALF OF A MUNICIPALITY OR AN AGENCY OF A MUNICIPALITY AND WHICH FURNISH OR SUPPLY WATER, SEWERAGE COLLECTION, OR SEWERAGE DISPOSAL.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4260 -- Rep. Corning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RATES, RENTALS, OR CHARGES FOR THE USE OF AND THE SERVICE RENDERED BY EVERY WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE DISTRICT MUST BE ESTABLISHED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO CHANGE OR ADJUST THE RATES, RENTALS, OR CHARGES FROM TIME TO TIME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-5-210, RELATING TO THE SUPERVISION AND REGULATION OF RATES AND SERVICE BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO APPLY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS AND PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS WHICH FURNISH OR SUPPLY WATER, SEWERAGE COLLECTION, OR SEWERAGE DISPOSAL.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4261 -- Reps. Sheheen, J. Rogers and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-5-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL CIRCUITS OF THIS STATE AND THE NUMBER OF CIRCUIT JUDGES TO BE ELECTED FOR THE STATE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN ADDITIONAL RESIDENT AND AT-LARGE CIRCUIT JUDGES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A JUDGE OR JUSTICE RETIRED FROM THE SUPREME COURT, COURT OF APPEALS, CIRCUIT COURT, OR FAMILY COURT OF THIS STATE MAY NOT BE ASSIGNED TO PRESIDE OVER ANY OFFICIAL PROCEEDING IN ANY CIRCUIT OR FAMILY COURT OF THIS STATE EXCEPT IN CASES OF AN EMERGENCY AS DETERMINED BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-120, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION FOR JUSTICES OR JUDGES WHO ARE RETIRED UNDER THE JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO PERFORM JUDICIAL DUTIES IN CERTAIN COURTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION TO THE LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 14-1-215; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-216 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO ACTIVE FAMILY COURT JUDGE MAY BE ASSIGNED TO PRESIDE OVER ANY OFFICIAL PROCEEDING IN THE CIRCUIT COURT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4262 -- Reps. Wilkins, Nettles and Burch: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-26-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO THE DATE CERTAIN BY WHICH THE COMMISSION IS REQUIRED TO PRESCRIBE ADVISORY SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT FOR ALL OFFENSES FOR WHICH A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OF GREATER THAN ONE YEAR IS ALLOWED; AND TO AMEND ACT 152 OF 1989, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADVISORY SENTENCING GUIDELINES MUST BE PRESCRIBED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 1991, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM BASED ON MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT FOR ALL SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL OFFENSES WHICH THE COMMISSION IS REQUIRED TO RECOMMEND TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST BE RECOMMENDED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 1991, RATHER THAN BY DECEMBER 1, 1990.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4263 -- Reps. Wilkins and Nettles: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 14-7-1595, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RECORDING OF CERTAIN COUNTY GRAND JURY MATTERS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4264 -- Rep. Bruce: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF CHESNEE HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTERS CLUB, INC., IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY.

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

H. 4265 -- Rep. Blackwell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-47-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MEETING ALL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION FROM A FOREIGN MEDICAL SCHOOL EXCEPT A SOCIAL SERVICE REQUIREMENT WHO IS OTHERWISE QUALIFIED MAY APPLY FOR LICENSING AS A PHYSICIAN IN THIS STATE IF HE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES A HOSPITAL-BASED SUPERVISED TRAINING PROGRAM PRESCRIBED BY THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS.

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

H. 4266 -- Rep. Haskins: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF ACADEMY OF ARTS, INC., IN GREENVILLE COUNTY.

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

H. 4267 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1825, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF ADULT PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PETITION FOR ADOPTION MUST BE FILED WITH THE FAMILY COURT, RATHER THAN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OR "COURT HAVING CONCURRENT JURISDICTION"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT IN DOMESTIC MATTERS, SO AS TO GRANT THE COURT EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO HEAR AND DETERMINE ACTIONS FOR, AND RELATED TO, THE ADOPTION OF ADULTS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4268 -- Reps. Clyborne, D. Martin, White and McGinnis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-23-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXPENSES OF COMMISSIONERS, MANAGERS, AND CLERKS OF GENERAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMISSIONERS RECEIVE AS EXPENSES AN AMOUNT AS APPROPRIATED ANNUALLY BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTEAD OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS A YEAR, DELETE THE ENTITLEMENT TO MILEAGE TO A MANAGER AND CLERK, AND CLARIFY THAT THIS MILEAGE IS FOR ELECTION-DAY MILEAGE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4269 -- Rep. Wright: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-24-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFF DUTY PRIVATE JOBS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO DEFINE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

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

H. 4270 -- Rep. Corning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1233 SO AS TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT FOR PERSONS WITH A CHILD FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER WHO HAS NOT ENTERED THE FIRST GRADE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4271 -- Reps. P. Harris, J. Harris, Mattos and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSE FOR A COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY MUST NOT BE ISSUED WITHOUT AN INSPECTION BY THE PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEM FOR THE HANDICAPPED, INC.

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

H. 4272 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-15-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF A COUNTY AS A RESULT OF AN ELECTION AND THE TIME LIMIT FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THEM, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME LIMIT FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THESE BONDS FROM THREE TO FIVE YEARS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD IS TOLLED WHILE LITIGATION CONTESTING THE VALIDITY OF THE ELECTION IS PENDING.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4273 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT REQUIRED TO LICENSE A CONTRACTOR, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN AFFIDAVIT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION INSTEAD OF A FINANCIAL STATEMENT.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4274 -- Reps. Corning and Rudnick: A JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TIME FOR APPEALS OF ASSESSED VALUE APPLICABLE IN TAXABLE YEAR 1990 OF REAL PROPERTY DAMAGED BY HURRICANE HUGO.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4275 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FURNISHING OF ABSTRACTS OF MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATING RECORDS AND VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE AMOUNT OF THE FEES FOR THE RECORDS AND REPORTS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4276 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIFICATIONS OF LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NEW PLATES MAY BE ISSUED AT TIMES DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INSTEAD OF EVERY FIVE YEARS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY REVALIDATE ALL LICENSE PLATES EXCEPT VEHICLES EXCEEDING TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND POUNDS BY STICKER OR OTHER SUITABLE MEANS UPON PAYMENT OF THE SAME FEE PRESCRIBED FOR THE INITIAL ISSUANCE; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1420 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE RETURN OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THEIR TERMS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4277 -- Reps. Fant and Haskins: A BILL TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A CLUB, ORGANIZATION, OR ASSOCIATION OF WHATEVER KIND, WHETHER PRIVATE OR NOT, TO DENY ADMITTANCE, SERVICE, OR MEMBERSHIP TO A PERSON BECAUSE OF THE PERSON'S RACE OR COLOR, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT APPLICABLE TO ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES WHICH AID OR ABET A VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4278 -- Reps. Smith and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT FOR PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ASSESSED VALUES DETERMINED IN A REASSESSMENT PROGRAM FIRST APPLY FOR THE TAX YEAR BEGINNING AFTER THE REASSESSMENT YEAR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEALS OF ASSESSED VALUE OF TAXABLE PROPERTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME PERIOD TO APPEAL AN ASSESSMENT FROM THIRTY DAYS TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4279 -- Rep. Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 26-1-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON APPOINTED NOTARY PUBLIC TO COMPLETE AN APPROVED TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NOTARIES PUBLIC OFFERED AT A TECHNICAL COLLEGE BEFORE BEING COMMISSIONED, TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION TO DEVISE A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NOTARIES PUBLIC WHICH MUST BE REGULARLY OFFERED AT TECHNICAL COLLEGES AT A NOMINAL FEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENT APPLIES WITH RESPECT TO PERSONS FIRST COMMISSIONED NOTARY PUBLIC AFTER 1990.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4280 -- Reps. Sharpe and Huff: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 21 IN CHAPTER 55 OF TITLE 44 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO DISPOSE OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY, TIRE, OR MAJOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE IN A SANITARY LANDFILL, TO DEFINE MAJOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO DISPOSE OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IN A WASTE INCINERATOR, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO STUDY PROBLEMS OF THE DISPOSITION OF LEAD-ACID BATTERIES, INCLUDING APPROPRIATE DISPOSITION OPTIONS AND REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 4281 -- Rep. Winstead: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH CLAIMS FOR REFUND OF FEDERAL ARMED FORCES, CIVIL SERVICE, OR OTHER FEDERAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR THE YEARS 1985-1989 RESULTING FROM THE DAVIS V. MICHIGAN DECISION MUST BE PAID.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4282 -- Reps. Sharpe and Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-41-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEGAL ABORTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO TRIMESTERS AND TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO PERFORM AN ABORTION IF THE GESTATIONAL AGE OF THE FETUS IS TWENTY-FOUR WEEKS OR MORE, AND TO REQUIRE TESTING TO DETERMINE GESTATIONAL AGE.

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

H. 4283 -- Rep. Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-390, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REINSTATEMENT OF A SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE REINSTATEMENT FEE FROM TEN TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, TO DELETE THE PROVISION NOT TO REQUIRE THE REINSTATEMENT FEE UNLESS DRIVER IMPROVEMENT INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE THE INSTRUCTION, AND TO REFERENCE THE INSTRUCTION AS AN ADDITIONAL CONDITION PRECEDENT.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4284 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Barber, Rama, Hallman, Holt, Kohn, Mappus, D. Martin, Washington, Whipper and Winstead: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-223 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE, DUE TO AN EMERGENCY, RELOCATES THE OFFICES OF ONE OF ITS AGENCIES OR DEPARTMENTS INTO A RENTED OR LEASED PREMISES, THIS PREMISES IS EXEMPT FROM ALL AD VALOREM TAXATION DURING THE TERM OF OCCUPANCY OF THIS AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT NOT TO EXCEED THREE YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS EXEMPTION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4285 -- Rep. Baxley: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE TIME FOR FILING APPLICATIONS FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION REQUIRED BY SECTION 12-3-145, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, FOR THE 1988 TAXABLE YEAR IS EXTENDED UNTIL JULY 1, 1990.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4286 -- Rep. McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-5045 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER TO SHIP, OR CAUSE TO BE SHIPPED, OR OTHERWISE DISTRIBUTE FOR SALE OR OPERATION A MOTOR VEHICLE UNLESS IT IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARE TIRE OF A CERTAIN SIZE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4287 -- Reps. Klapman, Sturkie, Sharpe, Derrick, Felder and Koon: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1201 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LEXINGTON COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE RESTRICTION WHICH LIMITS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION TO NO MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS.

Referred to Lexington Delegation.

H. 4288 -- Rep. Corbett: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF JASMINE INTERIORS, INC., IN HORRY COUNTY.

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

H. 4289 -- Rep. Corbett: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF CENTURION CORPORATION IN HORRY COUNTY.

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

H. 4290 -- Rep. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-19-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MINING ACT AND REQUIRED OPERATING PERMITS FOR MINING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERMIT MAY BE ISSUED EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 48-19-50 AND 48-19-55, NOR MODIFIED AND RENEWED EXCEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 48-19-60 AND 48-19-65, AND PROVIDE THAT AN OPERATING PERMIT MAY BE RENEWED FROM TIME TO TIME PURSUANT TO PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 48-19-60 AND 48-19-65; TO AMEND SECTION 48-19-50, RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR AND ISSUANCE OR DENIAL OF A PERMIT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA MINING ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN IMPACT STATEMENT MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 48-19-55, PROVIDE THAT NO PERMIT MAY BE ISSUED UNTIL THE IMPACT STATEMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED BOTH BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 48-19-55, AND THE LAND RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION, PROVIDE THAT THE LAND RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION SHALL DENY THE PERMIT UPON FINDING THAT, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE OPERATION WILL CONSTITUTE A SUBSTANTIAL PHYSICAL HAZARD TO A NEIGHBORING DWELLING HOUSE, SCHOOL, CHURCH, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE DAY CARE OR CHILD CARE FACILITY, HOSPITAL, COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL BUILDING, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ROAD, OTHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY, OR INDIVIDUAL, PROVIDE THAT ANY PERMIT ISSUED IS CONDITIONED UPON COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN FOR THE OPERATION, THE IMPACT STATEMENT, AND WITH OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND SAFEGUARDS, AND PROVIDE THAT ANY OPERATOR WISHING ANY MODIFICATION OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HIS PERMIT OR OF THE APPROVED RECLAMATION PLAN SHALL SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 48-19-60 AND 48-19-65; TO AMEND SECTION 48-19-60, RELATING TO MODIFICATION AND RENEWAL OF PERMITS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA MINING ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO RESUBMIT INFORMATION WHICH HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE THE TIME OF A PRIOR APPLICATION, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 48-19-65, PROVIDE THAT A BASIS FOR DENYING A RENEWAL PERMIT IS A FAILURE TO SUBMIT AND OBTAIN APPROVAL FOR A NEW IMPACT STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 48-19-65, PROVIDE THAT A PERMIT MAY BE MODIFIED TO INCLUDE LAND NEIGHBORING THE AFFECTED LAND AND OTHER LANDS, AND PROVIDE THAT IN LIEU OF A MODIFICATION OR A RENEWAL, AN OPERATOR MAY APPLY FOR A NEW PERMIT IN THE MANNER PRESCRIBED BY SECTIONS 48-19-40, 48-19-50, AND 48-19-55; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 19 OF TITLE 48, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MINING ACT, BY ADDING SECTIONS 48-19-55 AND 48-19-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN IMPACT STATEMENT IN SITUATIONS OF APPLICATION FOR AN INITIAL PERMIT OR FOR MODIFICATION OR RENEWAL OF PERMITS, 48-19-67 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE AN IMPACT STATEMENT UNDER SECTIONS 48-19-55 OR 48-19-65, AND 48-19-240 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE POSTPONEMENT OF A SCHEDULED HEARING UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MINING ACT.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 4291 -- Rep. J. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-1371 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A COPY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORT PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FOR A FEE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4292 -- Rep. T. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR A SURETY COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO GUARANTEED ARREST BOND CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY AN AUTOMOBILE CLUB OR ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE LIMIT OF THE COMPANY'S OBLIGATION FROM FIVE HUNDRED TO ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4293 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-37-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS RELATIVE TO SAFETY GLAZING MATERIALS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS AS THEY RELATE TO GLAZING OF GLASS OR RIGID PLASTIC.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4294 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 56-3-840, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DELINQUENT REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4295 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT BY A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, TO DEFINE TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4296 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-13-243 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRESENTATIONS OF PRODUCTS OR THE APPLICATION OFPRODUCTS CONDUCTED AT COSMETOLOGY TRADE SHOWS IN OR OUT OF THIS STATE OF AT LEAST ONE HOUR IN DURATION MUST COUNT TOWARD THE HOLDER OF AN INDIVIDUAL COSMETOLOGIST'S LICENSE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4297 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 49-1-17 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE ALTERATION OF THE FLOW OF A NAVIGABLE STREAM UPSTREAM OF A HYDROELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITY WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE OWNER OF THE FACILITY AND TO DECLARE ALTERATIONS MADE WITHOUT CONSENT A NUISANCE WHICH MAY BE ABATED.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 4298 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE DRUG ELIMINATION COMMISSION AND PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS; TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO MAKE AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST, HIS DEPARTMENTAL STAFF TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DRUG ELIMINATION COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF CARRYING OUT THE DUTIES ASSIGNED TO THE DIRECTOR; TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF VIOLATING THE ILLICIT NARCOTIC DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LAWS OF THE STATE MAY RECEIVE NO DIMINUTION BY A JUDGE OF ANY COURT OF THE STATE OF THE PENALTIES IMPOSED UPON THE PERSON FOR HIS VIOLATION OR VIOLATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON ACCUSED OF VIOLATING THE ILLICIT NARCOTIC DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LAWS MAY BE ALLOWED TO ENGAGE IN PLEA BARGAINING EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES OR PUNISHMENT IN ADDITION TO THE PENALTIES PROVIDED BY LAW FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ILLICIT NARCOTIC DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LAWS FOR PERSONS CONVICTED FOR A FIRST VIOLATION OF ANY OF THESE LAWS AND FOR PERSONS CONVICTED FOR A SECOND VIOLATION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT HAVING JURISDICTION OVER A PERSON CONVICTED OF VIOLATINGTHE ILLICIT NARCOTIC DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LAWS SHALL IMPOSE THE MAXIMUM FINES AND TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT PROVIDED BY LAW, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON CHARGED WITH VIOLATING THE ILLICIT NARCOTIC DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LAWS MAY BE RELEASED ON BOND OR PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE OR TO THE CUSTODY OF ANOTHER PENDING TRIAL; TO PROVIDE FOR SERVING IMPRISONMENT IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT NO EXCEPTION MAY BE MADE FOR THE PROSECUTION AND PUNISHMENT OF A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THE ILLICIT NARCOTIC DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LAWS BECAUSE OF THE PERSON'S AGE; TO PROVIDE FOR DOUBLED FINES AND TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR IMPRISONMENT FOR LIFE, WITHOUT PAROLE, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES; TO REQUIRE THE DRUG ELIMINATION COMMISSION TO PROVIDE BY REGULATIONS FOR STANDARDS OF DRESS FOR PERSONS INCARCERATED IN THE DRUG CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS ACT BUT PROVIDE FOR STANDARD PRISON GARB; TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS AS A REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE CAPTURE OF A PERSON WHO IS CHARGED WITH A VIOLATION OF THE ILLICIT NARCOTIC DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LAWS AND WHO CONCEALS HIS WHEREABOUTS FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES AFTER HAVING BEEN CHARGED; TO CLASSIFY AS AN OUTLAW A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF VIOLATING THE ILLICIT NARCOTIC DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LAWS AND WHO ESCAPES FROM CUSTODY, PLACE A STATE BOUNTY OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ON HIS PERSON, AND REQUIRE THAT THE BOUNTY BE PAID BY THE STATE TO THE PERSON WHO PRODUCES THE ESCAPEE, DEAD OR ALIVE, UPON VERIFICATION OF IDENTITY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DRUG CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT FOR THE INCARCERATION OF ALL PERSONS WHO VIOLATE THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND ILLICIT NARCOTIC DRUGS LAWS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THESE DRUG CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DRUG CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.

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

H. 4299 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-704, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, PROHIBITING THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS FOR OBSERVING OR HARASSING WILDLIFE IN GAME ZONE 4, SO AS TO MAKE EXCEPTIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND NATURE STUDY.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

H. 4300 -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5015, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUNSCREEN DEVICES ON MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE LABEL REQUIRED TO BE INSTALLED ON THE DEVICES FROM ONE AND ONE-HALF SQUARE INCH TO TWO SQUARE INCHES AND TO REQUIRE THE LABEL TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLER'S NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER INSTEAD OF THE MANUFACTURER'S NAME.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4301 -- Reps. Altman, G. Bailey, Baker, Barber, Barfield, Baxley, H. Brown, T.M. Burriss, Cole, Corning, Davenport, Faber, Fair, Fant, Farr, Hallman, Harwell, Hayes, Hendricks, Hodges, Huff, Jaskwhich, Keegan, Keesley, Kohn, Manly, D. Martin, L. Martin, Mattos, McAbee, McCain, McKay, Neilson, Nesbitt, Rama, Sharpe, Simpson, Snow, Stoddard, Townsend, Tucker, Wells, Wilder, D. Williams, Winstead, Wofford and Wright: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-1060 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 57-11-20, RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FUND TO BE MAINTAINED IN AN INTEREST-BEARING ACCOUNT, PROVIDE FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE INTEREST, AND CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO THE CHIEF HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

S. 833 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE OFFICIAL MAP DESIGNATING THE PRECINCTS PREPARED BY AND ON FILE WITH THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD WHICH SHOWS CHANGES IN THE BOUNDARIES OF DUTCHMAN CREEK AND MITFORD PRECINCTS.

Referred to Fairfield Delegation.

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 4302 -- Reps. Corning and Waites: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND MARCH AND RALLY ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 1990.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly note that the Children's Trust Fund, generously supported by the Pepsi Cola Company, is sponsoring a statewide march and rally in Columbia on Saturday, January 13, 1990, to make people aware of the problems facing children and to give people a way to show their concern; and

Whereas, beginning January 7, 1990, the Children's Trust Fund and the Pepsi Cola Company are sponsoring a children's art project in which selected works are displayed in the lower lobby of the State House; and

Whereas, on Saturday, January 13, there will be a march from the State House to the State Museum beginning at 1:00 p.m., culminating in a special ceremony at the museum during which march participants will be invited to put their written wishes for tomorrow's children in a hope chest that will be opened in the year 2000 and which willinclude free admission to the State Museum to registered marchers; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly wish to commend and congratulate the staff of the Children's Trust Fund and the Pepsi Cola Company for their hard work and generous support for this worthy project and urge all South Carolinians who are concerned for the welfare of our precious children to participate in the March and Rally on Saturday, January 13, 1990, so that they may show their support and concern for the special needs of the approximately two hundred thousand children in South Carolina who live below the poverty level, and the thousands more who are abused, or troubled, or unhealthy. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly express their support for the Children's Trust Fund March and Rally on Saturday, January 13, 1990.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Children's Trust Fund of South Carolina.

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

Senators Waddell, McLeod, Mitchell and Thomas of a committee from the Senate informed the House that the Senate was organized and ready for the transaction of business.

At 1:10 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. BLACKWELL adjourned to meet at 2:00 P.M. tomorrow.

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