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The House assembled at 10:00 A.M.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:

Almighty God, Whose goodness and greatness fill the world, we draw near to You as we go into the duties of this day. Give us fresh vigor, firm faith, high purpose and true wisdom. Keep us from being satisfied with second or third best when with patience and persistence the very best can be ours. Make us strong enough to keep our trust in God growing, and to leave the outcome to You.

Guide us through this day with determined efforts, sound decisions and a peace of conscience in the knowledge of work well done.

With grateful hearts we pray. Amen.

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

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

H. 5085 -- Rep. McAbee: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 102 OF 1973, RELATING TO THE TAX COLLECTOR FOR MCCORMICK COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY COUNCIL MAY APPOINT A PERSON OTHER THAN THE COUNTY TREASURER AS TAX COLLECTOR WITH THE CONSENT OF THE COUNTY TREASURER.

H. 5090 -- Reps. Koon and Derrick: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FOR WHITE KNOLL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE, MONDAY, MAY 7, 1990, IS EXEMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT DAYS MISSED AS A RESULT OF DAMAGE AND DISRUPTION TO THE NORMAL OPERATION OF A SCHOOL SYSTEM BE MADE UP BY THE STUDENTS.

H. 4855 -- Rep. R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-147 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A STATE ARCHERY STAMP, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF THE STAMPS, PRINTS, AND RELATED ARTICLES, AND TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO HUNT WITH ARCHERY EQUIPMENT WITHOUT A VALID STAMP IN HIS POSSESSION.

H. 4972 -- Rep. L. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-73-455 AND 38-73-760, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES AND THE UNIFORM STATISTICAL PLAN WHICH IS ESTABLISHED BY THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE INSURANCE PREMIUMS OF OPERATORS OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES MUST BE COMPUTED AS RATES FOR INSURANCE POLICIES OF INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PASSENGER VEHICLES.

H. 4984 -- Reps. R. Brown, Kay, Townsend and Carnell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO EXPEND UP TO FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE STATE UNDER SECTION 903 OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT FOR A COMMISSION OFFICE IN ABBEVILLE.

H. 4910 -- Rep. Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-1-210 AND 23-23-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PORTIONS OF FINES, BOND FORFEITURES, AND COST OF COURT FEES WHICH MUST BE USED TO FINANCE SPECIAL PROGRAMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A CRIMINAL OR TRAFFIC FINE IS SUSPENDED THE AMOUNT SUSPENDED MUST BE USED TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT WHICH MUST BE ASSESSED FOR THE FUNDING OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS.

H. 4742 -- Rep. Barber: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-145 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO GIVE NOTICE AND HOLD A HEARING BEFORE PETITIONING A MUNICIPALITY TO ANNEX LAND OWNED BY THE STATE.

H. 4921 -- Rep. Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-37-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS USED IN THE MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1973, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "IMPROVEMENTS" THE RELOCATION, CONSTRUCTION, WIDENING AND DREDGING OF CHANNELS, CANALS, AND WATERWAYS USED FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES.

H. 5084 -- Rep. Corning: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND THE ENFORCEMENT AND APPLICATION OF INSURANCE DEPARTMENT REGULATION R69-44 ("LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE") UNTIL JUNE 30, 1991.

H. 5089 -- Rep. T. Rogers: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF PARKRITE CAROLINA, INC.

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

S. 1465 -- Senators Peeler, Hinds and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 46-13-60 AND 46-13-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PESTICIDES, SO AS TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATORS, ALL OTHER PESTICIDE APPLICATORS, AND REGULATIONS WHICH APPLY TO BOTH, ADD THREE MEMBERS TO THE PESTICIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND CHANGE THE RECOMMENDING AUTHORITIES FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SOME OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS.

S. 1240 -- Senators Drummond, Williams, Waddell, Lourie, J. Verne Smith and Lee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-20-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TERMINATION OF STATE AGENCIES UNLESS REAUTHORIZED, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SCHEDULE OF TERMINATION DATES THROUGH 1995.

S. 1487 -- Senator Lee: 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.

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. 966 -- Senator Lee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-240, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO IMPLEMENT A PILOT PROGRAM FOR DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION, SCREENING, AND TREATMENT REFERRAL IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SEVENTH GRADE.

S. 1167 -- Senators Bryan, Hayes, Peeler and Fielding: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MENTAL RETARDATION AND RELATED DISABILITIES ACT BY SETTING FORTH THE ORGANIZATION AND A SYSTEM FOR THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES, REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR MENTAL RETARDATION; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 19, TITLE 44 RELATING TO THE STATE MENTAL RETARDATION DEPARTMENT AND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 44 RELATING TO THE CARE AND COMMITMENT OF MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS.

S. 1474 -- Corrections and Penology Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-640, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAROLE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PAROLE BOARD TO REVIEW A PRISONER'S DISCIPLINARY RECORD IN DETERMINING WHETHER TO AUTHORIZE PAROLE AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PRISONER'S IN-PRISON DISCIPLINARY RECORD IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 30.

S. 1533 -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-590, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING APPROVED CHILD SUPPORT PLANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A FAMILY CEASES RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE WHEN AN ASSIGNMENT HAS BEEN MADE IT CONVERTS TO A NONPUBLIC ASSISTANCE ASSIGNMENT AND THE RECIPIENT MAY SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST TO HAVE THE ASSIGNMENT TERMINATED.

S. 984 -- Senator Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFERRING A LOCAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR FIREFIGHTERS TO THE POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSFER.

At 11:00 A.M. the House in accordance with the ruling of the SPEAKER adjourned to meet at Noon, Tuesday, May 15.

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