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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:
Eternal God and Father, Whose faithfulness continues in spite of our fickleness, as we travel the path of this upcoming week's activities, enable us to meet our colleagues with cheerful dispositions and understanding minds. Keep us compassionate, kind and courteous even when we are weary. Dedicate us to the highest and the holiest that we may possess a contentment at eventide that inevitably comes to those whose work is well done. May the thoughts of our minds, the words of our lips, and the decisions of our deliberations be in accord always with Your gracious and fatherly will.
Thank You, Lord, for this privilege of prayer. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. HARVIN, in observance of BAPTIST COLLEGE DAY, presented Mr. Jerry C. Hunter, President of Baptist College, members of the Board of Trustees and the Baptist College Singers.
The following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted.
February 23, 1990
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211
Dear Rep. Foster:
I would like to request that the Governor's Legislative Reception be placed on the Legislative Calendar.
This reception is scheduled for Tuesday, May 1, 1990 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Governor's Mansion for both the House and the Senate members.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Ann Evans Pincelli
March 29, 1990
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211
Dear Rep. Foster:
"Goin' to South Carolina... Hot Diggitty Dog!" is the theme for this year's annual legislative event sponsored by the South Carolina Travel and Tourism Forum. We would like to invite the members of the House to a gala luncheon to be held in your honor on the South Lawn of the State House grounds on May 2, 1990 from 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Renowned South Carolina caterer Mr. Jack Brantley will provide a delicious meal in a festive and relaxed atmosphere, complete with entertainment, balloons and even a few surprises.
The South Carolina Travel and Tourism Forum represents some thirty hospitality-related associations. We sincerely hope you will make every effort to join us on Wednesday, May 2, for an enjoyable time with tourism industry leaders from across the state.
Cordially,
Judy Knoechel, Chairman
September 29, 1989
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211
Dear Rep. Foster:
The Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School would like to reserve May 2, 1990 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. for our annual legislative Barbeque honoring the members of the South Carolina General Assembly.
Should this date conflict with a previously scheduled event, please notify me so that an alternative date can be scheduled.
Sincerely,
Mr. Pat G. Smith
February 26, 1990
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211
Dear Rep. Foster:
The South Carolina Dairy Association wishes to extend to the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives an invitation to a breakfast on Thursday, May 3, 1990 from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
The breakfast will be held at the Capital City Club in the AT&T building on the corner of Gervais Street and Assembly Street, Columbia, S.C.
Sincerely,
Kelly Smith
April 19, 1990
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211
Dear Rep. Foster:
The S.C. Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging cordially invites all House members to a reception on Tuesday, May 15, 1990 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the S.C. Episcopal Home at Still Hopes, 100 7th Street Extension off Knox Abbott Drive, West Columbia. Refreshments will be served.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Joan V. Young
January 31, 1990
The Honorable Samuel R. Foster
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518 Blatt Building
Columbia, S.C. 29211
Dear Rep. Foster:
Each year, Citadel alumni residing in South Carolina hold a barbecue in honor of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers, Justices of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Court of Appeals, and Judges of the Circuit Court. The Citadel Legislative Barbecue is representative of our desire to continue our personal involvement in our states' political process.
The Fifteenth Annual Barbecue will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 1990, at 6:30 P.M. in the Cantey Building at the State Fairgrounds. Dress will be casual. (Everyone attending must be at least 21 years of age.)
You, the members of the House and your spouses or escorts are invited to be honored guests of The Citadel Alumni Association. The invitation includes your staff personnel, clerks and attaches. A formal invitation will be sent to you and to the members of the House about ten days prior to the event; however, we hope you will place the date of the barbecue on the House calendar now.
We look forward to having you with us.
Sincerely,
Henry A. Kennedy, Jr.
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration.
Document No. 1257
Promulgated By Department of Insurance
South Carolina Merit Rating Plan
Received by Speaker April 19, 1990
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day expiration date August 17, 1990
Document No. 1259
Promulgated By Department of Insurance
Solicitation of Life Insurance
Received by Speaker April 19, 1990
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day expiration date August 17, 1990
Document No. 1260
Promulgated By Department of Insurance
Minimum Reserve Standards for individual and Group Accident and Health Insurance Contracts
Received by Speaker April 19, 1990
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day expiration date August 17, 1990
The Senate returned to the House with amendments the following:
H. 4392 -- Rep. Wilder: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE BLACKVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 19 OF BARNWELL COUNTY TO CHARGE AND COLLECT INCIDENTAL FEES FROM PUPILS.
The Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 19, 1990
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H. 4483:
H. 4483 -- Reps. Harwell, Felder, Baxley, Corning, Cole, Hayes and D. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING, IN PART, TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PRACTICING LAW BY RETIRED JUSTICES AND JUDGES DRAWING RETIREMENT COMPENSATION, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE PROHIBITION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH A RETIRED JUSTICE OR JUDGE WHO PRACTICES LAW MAY NOT SERVE AS A JUSTICE OR JUDGE IN ANY COURT IN THIS STATE.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received from the Senate.
Columbia, S.C., April 19, 1990
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon its amendments to H. 3028:
H. 3028 -- Rep. Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-1090, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NONISSUANCE OF LICENSE AND RESTRICTION OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES TO HABITUAL OFFENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PETITION OR COURT ORDER IS REQUIRED FOR THE RESTORATION OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE FIVE-YEAR WAITING PERIOD AND ALL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN FULFILLED.
and asks for a Committee of Conference and has appointed Senators Leatherman, Lee and Holland of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate.
Very respectfully,
President
No. 072
Whereupon, the Chair appointed Reps. GREGORY, ALTMAN and CLYBORNE to the Committee of Conference on the part of the House and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 19, 1990
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Senators Lourie, Nell W. Smith and Rose of the Committee of Free Conference on the part of the Senate on S. 536:
S. 536 -- Senators Lourie, Nell W. Smith, Leventis, Giese, Land, Fielding, Mitchell, Horace C. Smith, Saleeby, Pope, Setzler, Hinson, J. Verne Smith, Courson, Drummond, Rose and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NOTIFICATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION AND THE RECRUITMENT SECTION, DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, OF JOB VACANCIES IN STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICES, AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, DIVISIONS, AND OTHER BRANCHES SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTIFICATION OF VACANCIES IN CLASSIFIED POSITIONS MUST BE REPORTED AT LEAST SEVEN WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO HOLDING INTERVIEWS TO FILL THE POSITIONS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE INFORMATION WHICH MUST BE CONTAINED IN SUCH NOTIFICATION.
Very respectfully,
President
No. 110
Received as information.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 19, 1990
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has appointed Senators Drummond, Stilwell and Rose of the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate on S. 961:
S. 961 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-240 SO AS TO REQUIRE BAIL BOND MONEY TO BE DEPOSITED IN INTEREST-BEARING ACCOUNTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE INTEREST ON THESE ACCOUNTS IS PUBLIC FUNDS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE INTEREST, AND TO AUTHORIZE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT ADMINISTRATION TO PRESCRIBE PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING AND ACCOUNTING FOR BAIL BOND INTEREST.
Very respectfully,
President
No. 112
Received as information.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 19, 1990
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 925:
S. 925 -- Senator Pope: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 15, TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-15-615 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, OR OTHER BUSINESS ENTITIES SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN A PROCEEDING BEFORE THE SOUTH CAROLINA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REVIEW BOARD.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
Rep. R. BROWN, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4907 -- Reps. Keyserling, T. Rogers, J. Harris, H. Brown and Nesbitt: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 13-3-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, SO AS TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL MEMBER REPRESENTING CULTURAL INTERESTS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. MOSS, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4630 -- Reps. McAbee, Felder and Kinon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-7-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEAVES OF ABSENCE AUTHORIZED FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR CERTAIN NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVE MILITARY SERVICE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THESE AUTHORIZED LEAVES OF ABSENCE, TO REVISE THE TYPES OF SERVICE OR TRAINING FOR WHICH THESE LEAVES OF ABSENCE ARE AUTHORIZED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE PROVISIONS MUST BE CONSTRUED.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. MOSS, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4862 -- Rep. Rama: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 13-7-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO THE ATOMIC ENERGY AND RADIATION CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE "NONIONIZING RADIATION"; AMEND SECTION 13-7-40, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL UNDER THE ACT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY RADIATION CONTROL COUNCIL TO ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO NONIONIZING AS WELL AS IONIZING RADIATION, REQUIRE TWO MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL TO HAVE RECOGNIZED KNOWLEDGE IN THE FIELD OF RADIATION WITHOUT THE REQUIREMENT THAT IT BE TO IONIZING RADIATION, AND PROVIDE FOR DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS ON NONIONIZING AS WELL AS IONIZING RADIATION; AND AMEND SECTION 13-7-45, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND CERTIFICATION OF USERS OF THE SOURCES OF IONIZING RADIATION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS REGARDING NONIONIZING RADIATION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. MOSS, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4923 -- Reps. Felder and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL BOARD OF APPEALS AND ITS MEMBERS AND POWERS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-9-150, RELATING TO BUILDINGS DECLARED TO BE UNSAFE BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND FOR APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL BOARD OF APPEALS INSTEAD OF TO COURTS OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF THE INITIAL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. MOSS, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
H. 4924 -- Rep. Blackwell: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 36 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS REGISTRY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. BEASLEY, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
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.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 5046 -- Aiken Delegation: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF MR. MACKEY SCOTT OF AIKEN COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5047 -- Rep. Kohn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE HOUSE LABOR, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER OR NOT THE LAWS OF THIS STATE ARE ADEQUATE TO HANDLE THE PROBLEMS WHICH MAY ARISE AS A RESULT OF AN OIL SPILL IN THE WATERS OR LANDS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THIS STATE, INCLUDING INSURANCE, INDEMNITY, CLEAN-UP, AND COMMUNICATIONS ISSUES, AND TO RECOMMEND TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANY CHANGES IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY IN SOUTH CAROLINA'S STATUTORY OR REGULATORY PROVISIONS IN REGARD TO THESE PROBLEMS.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1539 -- Senators Lourie, Bryan, Courson, Drummond, Fielding, Giese, Gilbert, Hayes, Helmly, Hinds, Hinson, Holland, Land, Leatherman, Lee, Leventis, Lindsay, Long, Macaulay, Martin, Martschink, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, McLeod, Mitchell, Moore, Mullinax, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Pope, Rose, Russell, Saleeby, Setzler, Shealy, Horace C. Smith, J. Verne Smith, Nell W. Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Waddell, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 1990, AS "EARTH DAY 1990" IN SUPPORT OF THE DECADE OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC AND INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION IN APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1552 -- Senators Lee, Horace C. Smith and Russell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE 2800 COMMITTEE OF THE SPARTANBURG DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION AND VOLUNTEER BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY SPONSORS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING WORK AND EFFORTS IN ORGANIZING THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY ON APRIL 7, 1990.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following was introduced:
H. 5048 -- Reps. Koon, Derrick, Sharpe and Klapman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 1, THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE DISTRICT, THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, AND THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS, STAFF, AND FRIENDS OF THE NEW WHITE KNOLL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPON ITS DEDICATION ON APRIL 1, 1990.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5049 -- Aiken Delegation: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MISS OLA HITT OF AIKEN ON BEING HONORED AS A RECIPIENT OF THE ORDER OF THE PALMETTO.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5050 -- Rep. Rudnick: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO INTRODUCE A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PREVENT FEDERAL JUDGES FROM ORDERING OFFICIALS TO RAISE TAXES TO PAY FOR COURT MANDATED PROGRAMS.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 5051 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-1575 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO APPROVE A SOLICITATION THAT WILL RESULT IN A MULTI-VENDOR AWARD AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS APPROVAL.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 5052 -- Rep. Wofford: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF SANGAREE CIVIC LEAGUE.
On motion of Rep. WOFFORD, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 5053 -- Reps. Kinon and Harwell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO NAME THE S.C. 9 BRIDGE CROSSING THE LITTLE PEE DEE RIVER IN DILLON COUNTY THE "SENATOR ROGER C. SCOTT MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AT BOTH ENDS OF THE BRIDGE ON WHICH THE NAME IS CLEARLY INDICATED.
Referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
H. 5054 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIVE PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING BOATS EXTENDS TO CHARTERED RECREATIONAL BOATS AND TO DEFINE "CHARTERED RECREATIONAL BOATS".
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 5055 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADDITIONAL PREMIUM TAX ON FIRE INSURERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MONIES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MUST BE USED TO FUND THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRE ACADEMY AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 5056 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1710 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INCOME TAX RETURN PREPARER TO INCLUDE HIS FEDERAL TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS AND CLAIMS FOR REFUND PREPARED BY HIM.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 5057 -- Rep. Barfield: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PERIOD WHEN WHITE PERCH MAY BE SOLD FROM MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 31 FOR THE YEAR 1990 ONLY.
Rep. BARFIELD asked unanimous consent to have the Joint Resolution placed on the Calendar without reference.
Rep. ALTMAN objected.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
H. 5058 -- Reps. Altman and T.M. Burriss: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTRACTS AWARDED BY COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE THRESHOLD DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACTS SUBJECT TO THE COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING REQUIREMENT TO FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR AWARDING CONTRACTS AMOUNTING TO LESS THAN FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-70, RELATING TO CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PURCHASES WHICH MUST BE MADE BY COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 5059 -- Reps. Holt, J. Bailey, Barber, Hallman, Mappus, D. Martin, Rama, Washington, Whipper and Winstead: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAX MILLAGE TO BE LEVIED IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 FOR CERTAIN LOCAL SUBDIVISIONS, AGENCIES, AND COMMISSIONS OF THE COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TOTAL OPERATING BUDGETS OF THESE SUBDIVISIONS, AGENCIES, AND COMMISSIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91.
Referred to Charleston Delegation.
S. 1244 -- Senators Nell W. Smith, Hayes and Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-490, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE ABANDONMENT OF A CHILD CAUSES HARM TO A CHILD'S HEALTH OR WELFARE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
S. 1380 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF LITTERING SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A REBUTTABLE INFERENCE THAT A DRIVER INTENDED TO VIOLATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION WHEN THE VIOLATION OCCURRED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE OR A BOAT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1522 -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 119 OF TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO ISSUE AUXILIARY FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, OR EQUIPPING OF AUXILIARY FACILITIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BONDS MUST BE SECURED BY A LIEN ON AND PLEDGE OF REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE BONDS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO TIME LIMIT IS SET FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 1523 -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-44-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PALMETTO SEED CAPITAL FUND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CORPORATION TO BE FORMED TO BE THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE NAMED THE PALMETTO SEED CAPITAL CORPORATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDITS ALLOWED FOR INVESTMENTS IN THE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ALSO APPLY TO A TAXPAYER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX LIABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 41-44-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, SO AS TO MAKE THESE ABOVE-REFERENCED NAME AND TAX CREDIT CHANGES AND ALSO TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE USE AND INVESTING OF THE INVESTMENT MONIES ACQUIRED BY THE FUND; TO AMEND ACT 643 OF 1988, RELATING TO THIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, SO AS TO CONFORM CERTAIN OF ITS PROVISIONS TO THE ABOVE-REFERENCED NAME CHANGE PROVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 41-44-90 AND 41-44-100, RELATING TO THIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, SO AS TO CONFORM THEM TO THE ABOVE-REFERENCED INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX CREDIT PROVISIONS.
On motion of Rep. KIRSH, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 1538 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 375 OF 1947, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLARENDON HOSPITAL DISTRICT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONVEY REAL ESTATE, WATER RIGHTS, AND PROPERTY RIGHTS IN ADDITION TO ITS OTHER POWERS.
Referred to Clarendon Delegation.
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. Baker Barber Barfield Beasley Bennett Blackwell Blanding Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, R. Bruce Burch Burriss, M.D. Burriss, T.M. Carnell Chamblee Clyborne Cole Cooper Corbett Cork Corning Davenport Derrick Faber Fair Fant Farr Felder Foster Gentry Glover Gordon Gregory Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Harvin Harwell Haskins Hayes Hendricks Hodges Holt Jaskwhich Johnson, J.W. Kay Keegan Keesley Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Klapman Kohn Koon Lanford 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 Taylor Townsend Tucker Vaughn Waites Waldrop Washington Wells Whipper White Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Williams, D. Winstead Wofford Wright
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on April 24, 1990.
James C. Johnson Tee Ferguson William D. Boan
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
The SPEAKER granted Rep. BAXLEY a leave of absence for the day due to illness.
The SPEAKER granted Reps. HALLMAN and HUFF a leave of absence for the day.
Announcement was made that Dr. Donald Gregg of Greenville is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
On motion of Rep. KOHN the House stood in silent prayer in memory of Harry Robert Hallman, Rep. HALLMAN'S son.
Rep. WRIGHT moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn in memory of former State Representative Lewis H. Shuler, which was agreed to.
Rep. WHIPPER, from the Charleston Delegation, submitted a favorable report, Rep. KOHN, for the minority, submitted an unfavorable report, on:
H. 5059 -- Reps. Holt, J. Bailey, Barber, Hallman, Mappus, D. Martin, Rama, Washington, Whipper and Winstead: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAX MILLAGE TO BE LEVIED IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 FOR CERTAIN LOCAL SUBDIVISIONS, AGENCIES, AND COMMISSIONS OF THE COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TOTAL OPERATING BUDGETS OF THESE SUBDIVISIONS, AGENCIES, AND COMMISSIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91.
Order for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. KIRSH moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, April 25, which was adopted.
S. 1529 -- Senators Hayes, Hinson and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 292 OF 1987, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZED TAX MILLAGE FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES IN YORK COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THIS AUTHORIZED MILLAGE; AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF MILLAGE WHICH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN YORK COUNTY MAY LEVY OVER THAT OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT IN A REFERENDUM.
The following Bills were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 5044 -- Rep. Jaskwhich: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 916 OF 1970, RELATING TO THE BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE EMPLOYMENT OF FIREMEN AND OTHER EMPLOYEES IN ADDITION TO SELECTING VOLUNTEER FIREMEN.
S. 1475 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-21-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION TO ADMINISTER THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAIR HOUSING LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MAY INCLUDE PROVISIONS UNDER WHICH THE DEPARTMENT SHALL REFRAIN FROM PROCESSING A CHARGE IN ANY CLASS SPECIFIED IN THE AGREEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 31-21-120, RELATING TO THE PROCESSING AND HANDLING OF COMPLAINTS UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMPLAINANTS REFERRED TO THE COMMISSION BY THE DEPARTMENT MAY NOT BE REFERRED BY THE COMMISSION TO A LOCAL AGENCY AND DELETE A PROVISION CONCERNING WHEN THE COMMISSION IS UNABLE TO OBTAIN VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE WITH THE FAIR HOUSING LAW; AND TO AMEND SECTION 31-21-130, RELATING TO THE INVESTIGATOR'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION UPON COMPLETION OF HIS INVESTIGATION AND THE PROCEDURE FOLLOWING THE SUBMISSION OF THIS REPORT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME PERIOD IN WHICH AN ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST THE RESPONDENT IF THE ORDER IS FOR DISMISSAL, PROVIDE THAT IF AN ELECTION IS MADE FOR A CIVIL ACTION THE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION SHALL, WITHIN THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ELECTION, COMMENCE A CIVIL ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE AGGRIEVED PERSON, AND REQUIRE THAT IF THE PANEL FINDS THAT THE RESPONDENT HAS ENGAGED IN AN UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICE IT SHALL STATE ITS FINDINGS OF FACT AND SERVE THE COMPLAINANT IN ADDITION TO THE RESPONDENT AN OPINION AND ORDER FOR APPROPRIATE RELIEF; AND TO AMEND SECTION 31-21-140, RELATING TO THE TIME WITHIN WHICH A CIVIL ACTION MUST BE COMMENCED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE FAIR HOUSING LAW, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COURT SHALL CONTINUE A CIVIL CASE BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 31-21-120 IF THE COURT BELIEVES THAT THE CONCILIATION EFFORTS ARE LIKELY TO RESULT IN A SATISFACTORY SETTLEMENT OF THE DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICES COMPLAINED OF IN THE COMPLAINT AND PROVIDE THAT A CIVIL ACTION MAY BE COMMENCED BY AN AGGRIEVED PERSON WHETHER OR NOT A COMPLAINT HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE COMMISSION.
S. 1268 -- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 SO AS TO REGULATE MINING; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 19, TITLE 48, THE SOUTH CAROLINA MINING ACT.
Rep. WILKINS explained the Bill.
The following Bills were read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title of each be changed to that of an Act, and that they be enrolled for ratification.
S. 1125 -- Senator Waddell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-440 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF INSURANCE SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD MAY DEVELOP AN OPTIONAL LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES DEPENDING ON THE AVAILABILITY OF A QUALIFIED VENDOR; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 9-1-70 RELATING TO THE OPTIONAL LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PROGRAM.
S. 1223 -- Senators Moore, Nell W. Smith and Hayes: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 20-7-2355, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REPORT REQUIRED WHEN A CHILD IS REMOVED WITHIN SIX MONTHS AFTER HIS BIRTH FROM HIS BIOLOGICAL MOTHER.
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 4896 -- Reps. Clyborne and Manly: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-961 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE CAMPUS IN GREENVILLE COUNTY AS A BIRD AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS.
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments.
S. 467 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1980, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISH SANCTUARIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THEY CONTINUE AS FISH SANCTUARIES UNLESS DIRECTED TO BE CLOSED BY THE OWNER OF THE LAND WHERE THE SANCTUARY IS LOCATED OR BY DIRECTION OF THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED.
Debate was resumed on the following Bill, the pending question being the consideration of Amendment No. 2, Rep. McABEE having the floor.
S. 515 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 50-11-540 AND 50-11-740, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS INVOLVING NIGHT HUNTING OF DEER AND BEAR AND UNLAWFUL HUNTING OF TURKEYS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS GOVERNING DISPOSITION OF SEIZED PROPERTY OWNED BY PERSONS OTHER THAN THE VIOLATOR IN SECTIONS 50-11-540 AND 50-11-740; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-730, RELATING TO HUNTING OF DEER FROM WATER CONVEYANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY SEIZED FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 50-11-540, 50-11-730, AND 50-11-740; TO AMEND SECTIONS 50-13-1196 AND 50-19-2220, RELATING TO FISHING AND CONFISCATION OF DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT USED IN RELATION TO FISHING, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO SECTION 50-11-2080 TO 50-11-730; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-710, RELATING TO NIGHT HUNTING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO USE RIFLE AMMUNITION OF A GREATER CALIBER THAN A TWENTY-TWO RIMFIRE TO KILL LAWFULLY TREED ANIMALS OR TO HAVE IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO UNLAWFUL AMMUNITION OR WEAPONS WHEN ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS ARE USED AT NIGHT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-650, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR SHRIMP TRAWLING VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF FORFEITED PROPERTY SEIZED FOR VIOLATIONS OF STATUTES INVOLVING MARINE RESOURCES WHICH BELONGS TO OTHER THAN THE VIOLATOR OR ON WHICH THERE IS A LIEN.
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 2, which was proposed on Thursday, April 19, by Rep. McABEE.
Rep. McABEE continued speaking
The amendment was then adopted.
Reps. McABEE, TUCKER, FARR and TOWNSEND proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (Doc. No. 1581X), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION at the end to read:
/SECTION __. Section 50-11-310(1) of the 1976 Code, is amended to read:
"(1) As set by the commission between the dates of October first and January first in Game Zones 1, 2, and 4. The commission may designate the sex of the deer that may be taken and may promulgate regulations for the proper control of the deer harvest in these game zones. In Game Zone 1, 2, and 4 landowners and their immediate families may hunt and take antlered deer on their property beginning October first of each year."/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Reps. McABEE, TUCKER, FARR and TOWNSEND proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (Doc. No. 1581X).
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION at the end to read:
/SECTION __. Section 50-11-310(1) of the 1976 Code, is amended to read:
"(1) As set by the commission between the dates of October first and January first in Game Zones 1, 2, and 4. The commission may designate the sex of the deer that may be taken and may promulgate regulations for the proper control of the deer harvest in these game zones. In Game Zone 1, 2, and 4 landowners and their immediate families may hunt and take antlered deer on their property beginning October first of each year."/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. TUCKER explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 4729 -- Rep. Gentry: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-765, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALARIES OF PROBATE JUDGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ANNUAL COST OF LIVING INCREASE OF A PROBATE JUDGE OF A COUNTY MUST EITHER BE THE COST OF LIVING INCREASE GIVEN TO STATE EMPLOYEES IN THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR OR THE INCREASE PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES OF THAT COUNTY DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
Rep. GENTRY moved to recommit the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary, which was agreed to.
Rep. WILKINS moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, April 25, which was adopted.
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.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up.
H. 4978 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION, DECERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1220, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. MOSS moved to table the Joint Resolution, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up.
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.
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 5, which was proposed on Tuesday, April 10, by the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. H. BROWN explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. GREGORY moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.
Further proceedings were interrupted by adjournment, the pending question being consideration of amendments.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 4791 -- Rep. Haskins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE STUDENT LEGISLATURE TO USE THE SENATE CHAMBER, HOUSE CHAMBER, AND THE BLATT AND GRESSETTE BUILDINGS NOVEMBER 8 THROUGH NOVEMBER 11, 1990, FOR ITS ANNUAL MEETING.
H. 4826 -- Reps. Waites, McBride, Faber, T. Rogers, J. Brown, Quinn, Harrison, Taylor, M.D. Burriss, Corning and T.M. Burriss: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE COLUMBIA AREA FOR SPONSORING ON APRIL 21, 1990, A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY AND THEREBY ENCOURAGING THE CITIZENS OF THE MIDLANDS REGION TO VOLUNTARILY DISPOSE SAFELY OF LEFTOVER AMOUNTS OF HOUSEHOLD SUBSTANCES WHICH IF NOT DISPOSED OF PROPERLY CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO HUMAN HEALTH OR TO THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
H. 5045 -- Rep. Cole: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE 2800 COMMITTEE OF THE SPARTANBURG DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION AND VOLUNTEER BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY SPONSORS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING WORK AND EFFORTS IN ORGANIZING THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY ON APRIL 7, 1990.
At 12:45 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. WRIGHT adjourned in memory of former State Representative Lewis H. Shuler to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.
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