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The General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, begun and holden at Columbia on the second Tuesday in January, being the 9th day of the month.

Pursuant to the provision of the Constitution, the members of the Senate assembled this day in the Senate Chamber at 12 o'clock Noon.

The Senate was called to order by the PRESIDENT, the Honorable Nick A. Theodore.

Proceedings were opened with prayer by the Chaplain, the Reverend George E. Meetze, Columbia, as follows:

Hear words recorded in the book of Exodus,
Chapter 14 (v. 15):

"And the Lord said unto Moses ...

  'Speak unto the children of Israel,

That they GO FORWARD'."
Let us pray.

Dear Lord and Father of mankind: we've been
stunned by the dramatic changes in our world
since last we met as South Carolina's Legislature!

The Berlin wall has come down!

Hurricane Hugo has devastated our land and

economy!

Central America has exploded!

The Soviets have become unglued!

We are wandering in the wilderness!

Our responsibilities have multiplied!

We desperately invoke Your divine intervention
in the healing, reconstruction, rearranging ... and
resolution of the problems of our communities ...
our State ... our Nation ... and our World.

We implore your help ... in the spirit of
Him who taught us to pray together:

"Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be

Thy Name, Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be

done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us

this day our daily bread; and forgive us

our trespasses, as we forgive those who

trespass against us; and lead us not into

temptation but deliver us from evil. For

Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and

the glory, forever and ever". Amen.

The PRESIDENT appointed Senators WILLIAMS, MATTHEWS, NELL W. SMITH and LEE to a committee to inform the Governor that the Senate had organized and was ready to proceed with business.

The PRESIDENT appointed Senators WADDELL, McLEOD, THOMAS and MITCHELL to a committee to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate had organized and was ready to proceed with business.

On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, the Privilege of the Floor was extended to the PRESIDENT of the Senate, for the purpose of addressing the body with brief remarks.

Upon the conclusion of the remarks of the PRESIDENT, Senator WILLIAMS was recognized and moved that the Senate proceed to the election of the Sergeant-at-Arms.

The PRESIDENT called for nominations for Sergeant-at-Arms.

Senator WILLIAMS nominated Mr. James R. Melton of Columbia.

Senators DRUMMOND, HOLLAND and MITCHELL seconded the nomination of Mr. Melton.

On motion of Senator HOLLAND, the nominations were closed and Mr. Melton was elected Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate by acclamation.

The PRESIDENT called for nominations for an Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms.

Senator WADDELL nominated Mr. Roger W. Beaver of West Columbia.

Senator J. VERNE SMITH seconded the nomination of Mr. Beaver.

On motion of Senator SETZLER, the nominations were closed, and Mr. Beaver was elected Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate by acclamation.

The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.

January 9, 1990
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Appointment, Magistrate, Pickens County, with term to expires April 30, 1990:

Ms. Dale Dalton, P.O. Box 65, Pickens, S.C. 29671

VICE W.L. Fortner

January 9, 1990
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Appointment, Magistrate, Clarendon County, with term to expire April 30, 1990:

Eugene A. Failmezger, 23 Church St., Summerton, S.C. 29148 Vacancy

January 9, 1990
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," 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

January 9, 1990
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," 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)

January 9, 1990
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Appointment, Part-time Magistrate, Hampton County, with term to expire April 30, 1990:

Virgin Johnson, Sr., Route 2, Box 15, Estill, S.C. 29918

January 9, 1990
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Appointment, Part-time Magistrate, Clarendon County, with term to expire April 30, 1990:

William Rogers DuBose, 333 Main St., Summerton, S.C. 29148 VICE Raleigh Lowder (deceased)

January 9, 1990
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Reappointment, Full-time Magistrate, Saluda County, with term to expire April 30, 1990:

Bruce Horne, Route 3, Box 89, Saluda, S.C. 29138

January 9, 1990
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Appointment, Magistrate, Charleston County, with term to expire April 30, 1991:

Daniel E. Martin, Jr., 105 Gordon St., Charleston, S.C. 29403 VICE Renee Gaters (resigned)

January 9, 1990
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith appointments for confirmation. These appointments are made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and are, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Appointments, Part-time Night Magistrates, Greenwood County, with terms to expire April 30, 1991:

Thomas Walter Williams, P.O. Box 752, Greenwood, S.C. 29648 VICE Joe Cantrell (resigned to become Chief Magistrate)

Raymond Fred Mackey, Route 1, Box 82-B, Hodges, S.C. 29653 VICE Joe Cantrell (resigned to become Chief Magistrate)

January 9, 1990
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Appointment, Magistrate, Colleton County, with term to expire April 30, 1990:

Kenneth A. Campbell, Jr., 515 Academy Road, Walterboro, S.C. 29488 VICE John R. Hetrick (resigned)

January 9, 1990
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Appointment, Part-time Magistrate, Williamsburg County, with term to expire April 30, 1990:

Rev. James Witherspoon, 104 King Ave., Kingstree, S.C. 29556

January 9, 1990
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Reappointment, Part-time Magistrate, Barnwell County, with term to expire April 30, 1991:

Alfred W. Flynn, P.O. Box 485, Williston, S.C. 29583

January 9, 1990
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Reappointment, Full-time Magistrate, Greenwood County, with term to expire April 30, 1991:

Thomas H. Metts, Route 1, Box 366, Greenwood, S.C. 29646

January 9, 1990
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

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

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Reappointment, Member, Calhoun County Board of Voter Registration, with term to expire September 27, 1991:

Clarence Larrymore, Jr., 208 Upper Muller St., St. Matthews, S.C. 29135

January 13, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

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 Senate calendar and notifying me upon confirmation of this date.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,
Lloyd I. Hendricks
Executive Vice President

On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

October 6, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

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

Dear Senator Moore:

On behalf of the South Carolina Economic Developers Association (SCEDA), we formally extend an invitation to the members of the Senate 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

On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

November 13, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

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 Senate 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 Senate 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

On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

September 6, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The South Carolina Education Association cordially invites the members of the South Carolina Senate, clerks and staff to its annual legislative reception. This year's reception is scheduled for January 17, 1990 from 7:30 P.M. until 9:30 P.M. at the Radisson Hotel.

In the past, this has been the evening of 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

On motion of Senator MOORE, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

October 24, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

Please request approval of the following invitation for inclusion in the Senate'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 Senate 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

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

December 15, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The Senate 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 P.M. at the Cantey Building on the State Fairgrounds.

This letter is to serve as a 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

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

December 13, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

On behalf of the South Carolina Recreation and Park Association, I would like to confirm 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.

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

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

July 25, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

On behalf of the South Carolina Textile Manufacturers Association, we would like to request that a reception being given for H. D. "Doug" Kingsmore, President of Graniteville Company, be placed on the calendar for the House and Senate. The date requested for the reception is Wednesday, January 24, 6 - 8 P.M., at The Town House in Columbia. We are delighted to host this reception for the members of the General Assembly in order that they might meet Mr. Kingsmore, as he is a candidate for the Clemson University Board of Trustees.

We look forward to hearing from you and if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call.

Kindest regards,
John G. Beasley
Executive Vice President

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

November 15, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The South Carolina Council of Administrators of Special Education is sponsoring a Legislative Drop-In Reception on Wednesday, January 24, 1990 from 8:30 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. in Room 208 of the Solomon Blatt building.

The purpose of the reception is to support the State Department of Education's funding request for regional educational therapy services for seriously emotionally disturbed children in South Carolina.

I have talked to Ms. Dottie Martin and she has reserved the room pending my written request to you.

Thank you for your assistance and I hope to discuss this concern with you personally at the reception.

Sincerely,
Emmala E. Barnett, Ed.D.
SCCASC Educational Therapy Center
Subcommittee Chairman

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 12, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The Board of Directors of the Palmetto State Teachers Association invites the members of the S.C. Senate 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

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

March 22, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

I am most pleased, on behalf of the entire membership of this Association, to extend to the members of the South Carolina Senate, 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 Senator, 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 Senate 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

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 27, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The South Carolina Educational Television Commission would like to invite the members of the Senate and House of Representatives 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

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 22, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The members of the Senate, their spouses, staff and attaches 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 Senate rules regulating such matters.

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

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

August 22, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

On behalf of our Center for Health Promotion, I want to invite members of the Senate and their staff to attend the Second Annual Legislative Cardiovascular Health Check on Wednesday, January 31, 1990, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. in the main lobby of the State House.

Legislators will once again have the opportunity to experience some of the community health promotion services provided by DHEC as they have their blood cholesterol and blood pressure measured, diet evaluated and receive valuable health information and education. Registered dietitians will be available for nutritional counseling.

Should you have any questions, please contact Ms. Susan Clark, Center for Health Promotion, at 737-4120.

Sincerely,
Michael D. Jarrett, Commissioner

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 5, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

Confirming my telephone conversation with Ms. Martin 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 Senate 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

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 25, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The South Carolina Funeral Directors Association wishes to have the honor of your presence to a reception of the Senate members, staff and attaches on Tuesday, February 6, 1990 from 6-7 P.M. at the Capitol City Club.

We wish for this to be placed on the official Senate Calendar. Please confirm the above date and time as soon as possible.

Sincerely,
Cecil T. (Sandy) Sandifer, Jr.
Chairman Legislative Committee

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

November 29, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

As President of the S.C. Association of Probate Judges, I would like to extend to the members of the Senate an invitation to attend our Legislative Reception at the Radisson Hotel on February 6, 1990, at 7:00 P.M. til 11:00 P.M. There will be heavy hors d'oeuvres and a live band for entertainment.

We thank you for your attendance in the past and look forward to seeing you all February 6th.

Sincerely,
Ronnie D. Kidd
Probate Judge

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

October 6, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The members of the South Carolina Registered Cosmetologist Association would like to again this year have the opportunity to meet and thank the members of the Senate for their work to benefit the State of South Carolina.

We extend to each member and their spouse an invitation to join us for a drop-in to be held Wednesday, February 7, 1990, from 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. at the Town House in Columbia.

We would appreciate your extending this invitation to your colleagues and look forward to seeing each of you.

Sincerely yours,
Sadie Darragh
President, SCRCA

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

October 4, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The purpose of this letter is to renew the request of the South Carolina Association of Christian Schools to have the members of the Senate as its guests for breakfast on Wednesday, February 7, 1990 to be held at the Radisson Inn, at 8:15 A.M.

Let me thank you for bringing this matter to the attention of the full Senate Invitations Committee.

Sincerely,
Orin G. Briggs

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 5, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

This letter is to invite members of the Senate and their staff to a reception hosted by South Carolina State College and the Orangeburg Legislative Delegation. After consulting with the Honorable Senator Marshall B. Williams, Chairman of the Orangeburg County Legislative Delegation, we have agreed to schedule the reception for February 7, 1990 at the Radisson Hotel located on Assembly Street in Columbia, South Carolina. The affair is to begin at 6:00 P.M. and end at 8:00 P.M.

Thanks for all you do for South Carolina State College.

Sincerely,
James H. Salley
Director of Institutional Advancement

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 11, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

I am writing to invite the members of the South Carolina Senate to a reception to be held at the Capital City Club on February 13, 1990, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

I am enclosing the required certification with this letter.

Sincerely,
Larry A. Jackson, President

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

October 11, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The South Carolina AFL-CIO would like to take this opportunity to invite the members of the Senate to a reception on Tuesday, February 13, 1990, from 8:00 to 9:30 P.M. at the Town House Hotel, 1615 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you.

Sincerely,
G.O. Smoak, President

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 7, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The South Carolina Association of Auditors, Treasurers and Tax Collectors would like to invite the members of the Senate, their spouses or guests, clerks and attaches to a reception on Wednesday, February 14, 1990 at the Radisson Hotel at 8:00 P.M.

We hope this is convenient with your schedule and look forward to seeing you at that time.

Sincerely,
Mary Jane McCarter, President

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

August 28, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

This is to confirm that the South Carolina Association of Counties has issued an invitation to the members of the South Carolina Senate and attaches to attend a Legislative Reception on Wednesday, February 14, 1990, from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. at the Town House Hotel in Columbia. This reception is in conjunction with our Mid-Year Conference for Elected Officials.

We look forward to having the members of the Senate with us on that evening. Wish best wishes, I am

Very truly yours,
Michael B. Cone, Executive Director

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA

December 20, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

Members of the Senate of the South Carolina General Assembly are cordially invited to a Drop-In for Legislators on Thursday morning, February 15, 1990, from 8:30 to 10:00 A.M. in Room 208 of the Blatt Building.

Co-hosting the event are the Association for Retarded Citizens of South Carolina and the South Carolina Human Service Providers, Inc. We hope each of the Senators will take a few minutes to join us for coffee and rolls and to meet representatives of our organizations.

ARC of S.C. has a membership of over 1,000 people, which includes family members, people with mental retardation, professionals, and friends. It is the largest and oldest parent/volunteer/advocacy organization for mental retardation in the State.

The S.C. Human Service Providers is made up of executive staff of county Mental Retardation Boards and other organizations. These Boards are comprised of more than 1,000 citizen volunteers who provide direction and support for local county mental retardation programs serving 8,000 citizens with mental retardation.

We look forward to the Senators dropping in to meet us on February 15.

Sincerely,
Jackie Robey, Chairperson
ARC-SC Governmental Affairs Committee

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

November 27, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, cordially extends an invitation to the members of the Senate, Research Directors, Administrative Assistants, Secretaries, spouses and/or escorts, to attend our annual Legislative Banquet on Tuesday, February 20, 1990 at 6:00 P.M. at the Ellison Building, State Fairgrounds in Columbia.

Traditionally, we begin on time and present a very short program ... that is our plan this year. We will not hold you to a late hour.

Sincerely,
Harry S. Bell, President

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 28, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

On February 21st, the Chambers in our county will sponsor a "York County Day" in Columbia. The main event for "York County Day" will be an evening reception for General Assembly members, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and their staff(s) and the members of the State Boards and Commissions. The purpose of this reception will be to increase their awareness of York County.

We would like to invite all the members of the South Carolina Senate to attend the reception at 6:00 P.M. at the Radisson, 937 Assembly Street.

Please notify your colleagues of the event so that they may mark their calendars now.

We will be sending formal invitations at a later date.

Thank you. We appreciate your help. Please call me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Coretta D. Bedsole
Vice President of Government & Community Affairs

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

July 27, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

On Tuesday, February 27, 1990, the Carolinas Branch, Associated General Contractors will hold its annual Legislative Reception. The event will be from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the Columbia Radisson Hotel. The members of the Senate are invited to attend.

We would be honored by your favorable response to this invitation.

With best regards,

Yours truly,
Michael D. Covington
S.C. Director, Highway-Heavy Division

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

November 3, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

This is to confirm that the I-85 Chamber Group has reserved the evening of February 27, 1990 from 8:00 - 10:00 P.M. for a reception for the legislature.

If there is anything further that I need to do at this time, please let me know. I will be in touch as we begin our planning for the event.

Sincerely,
Vicki Clarke
Vice President, Governmental Affairs

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

April 17, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The S.C. Association of School Administrators would like to invite the members of the Senate, their spouses, attaches and clerks to a reception to be held in your honor. This occasion will be February 28, 1990 at the Radisson Hotel in Columbia from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

We hope that your committee will accept this invitation so that our members might indicate to you our gratitude for the services you provide to the citizens of South Carolina.

Sincerely,
Robert E. Scarborough
Assistant Executive Director

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

May 1, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

Confirming my telephone conversation with your office today, you have reserved Tuesday, March 6, 1990, on the Senate calendar for the Legislative Appreciation Dinner to be held by The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, Inc.

This event will be held at the Radisson Hotel beginning with a social hour at 6:00 P.M. and dinner at 7:00 P.M.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,
Janet E. Gerhart
Government Relations Department

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

October 19, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

It would be greatly appreciated if you would extend an invitation to members of the South Carolina Senate to attend a coffee reception Wednesday, March 7, 1990 from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. in the downstairs lobby of the State House. This reception, which has been approved by the Directors of General Services, will be hosted by the Coalition of Law Enforcement and Correctional Associations (COLECA).

We truly appreciate your help and look forward to seeing you at the event.

Very sincerely,
Ernie Nunnery

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 6, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

On behalf of the South Carolina Association of REALTORS, we would like to invite the members of the Senate and their spouses to our annual "Capitol Conference". The luncheon reception is scheduled to be held on March 7, 1990 at the Radisson Hotel immediately after you recess for lunch.

We look forward to having the members of the Senate and their guests with us on March 7.

Sincerely,
Richard F. Davis
Executive Vice President

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 7, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

On behalf of the Du Pont company, I want to formally invite you, your fellow senators, your spouses and all the Senate clerks and attaches to our annual reception on March 7, 1990. The reception will be held at the Marriott Hotel in Columbia from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.

The reception, which is sponsored by our manufacturing facilities in Florence, Berkeley and Kershaw counties and our Jet/Kayo motor fuel/convenience store outlets, has always been a good forum for letting our managers meet members of the General Assembly and improve our working relationship. We look forward to another good turnout in March.

As in the past, we certify that the Du Pont company does not discriminate against race, religions, color, sexes or national origins and that the Marriott Hotel complies with Senate Rule 51.

I look forward to a favorable action on our invitation by the Invitations Committee.

Sincerely,
W.B. Clark
External Affairs Manager

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

June 8, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The SCTMA Plant Managers' Division will hold their 1990 Annual Meeting March 8 - 10 at the Hyatt Hotel in Hilton Head Island, S.C. The Division invites all members and their spouses/guests of the Senate to be their special guests during the meeting. The SCTMA and The Hyatt Hotel will host all members of the General Assembly Thursday and Friday evenings. In addition to complimentary rooms, several social functions will be included in the weekend activities. We would appreciate your confirming this date on the Senate calendar.

Kindest regards.

Sincerely,
John G. Beasley
Executive Vice President

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

February 14, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

I am writing on behalf of the members of the South Carolina Petroleum Marketers Association to respectfully request that you and your committee reserve the date of Tuesday, March 13, 1990 for our annual legislative reception. We plan to have the reception at the Marriott and would like to hold the function from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

As you are aware, we have routinely held this function annually for the past several years and look forward to entertaining the General Assembly once again in 1990.

We will forward a formal invitation in the near future and again thank you for your assistance, as always.

Sincerely,
Dave Reed

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

March 23, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The County Directors and Supervisors Association of the South Carolina Department of Social Services respectfully requests that you place an invitation to our annual legislature reception on the calendar for the evening of Tuesday, March 13, 1990, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., to be held at the Radisson Hotel of Columbia.

We are pleased to be able to host such an occasion and thank you for affording us the opportunity to meet and talk with our elected representatives from all over this great state.

Sincerely,
Chester J. Tomson, Jr.
President

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 18, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

This is to confirm the invitation of the South Carolina Association of Regional Councils to the members of the South Carolina Senate to attend a Legislative Appreciation Reception to be held:

Wednesday, March 14, 1990

6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Capitol City Club, Salon A

25th Floor, AT&T Tower

Thank you for including this invitation on the calendar. We will be looking forward to seeing you in March.

Sincerely,
Sidney F. Thomas, Jr.

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 6, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The National Guard Association of South Carolina desires to schedule a reception for the South Carolina General Assembly during the 1990 Legislative session.

I discussed dates this morning with your Administrative Assistant, Ms. Dottie Westbrook Martin, and she is holding the 14th of March from 6 to 8 P.M. for another party at this time. There is a possibility that they will cancel, and if they do, we would like to have this date and time as our first choice. As our second choice, Ms. Martin is holding March 20, 1990 from 8 to 10 P.M.

Please present this invitation to the Senate Invitations Committee. As always, the National Guard Association is looking forward with a great deal of pleasure to hosting the members of the General Assembly at our 12th annual reception.

Sincerely,
William H. Shackelford
Col. (Ret.), SCARNG

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

November 28, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

South Carolina Women Involved in Farm Economics (WIFE) would like to invite the Senate to a finger food breakfast on Thursday, March 15, 1990 from 8:00 to 10:00 A.M. We would like permission to serve this on the ground level lobby of the State House.

Yours truly,
Polly Marsh, President

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

THE INDEPENDENT CONSUMER FINANCE ASSOCIATION OF S.C.

April 27, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

On behalf of the Independent Consumer Finance Association of South Carolina, we would like to invite the members of the South Carolina Senate to a reception on March 20, 1990, between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. at The Town House on Gervais Street in Columbia, South Carolina.

We would appreciate you and the members of the Senate accepting this invitation.

Sincerely,
G. Elton Todd

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

July 12, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The South Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers would like to invite the members of the South Carolina Senate to a legislative reception in their honor on Wednesday, March 14, 1990 from 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. at the Radisson Hotel, 937 Assembly Street, Columbia, South Carolina.

It has been a pleasure for our members to work with the Senate on a number of issues which affect the quality of life for South Carolinians. We look forward to continuing this relationship and are pleased to host this reception for the members of the Senate on March 14, 1990.

Sincerely,
Marjorie Brittain Hammock, LISW, ACSW, President

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 5, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

This letter is written to request your assistance in placing a Winthrop College reception on the legislative calendar for Tuesday, March 27, 1990, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., at the Radisson Hotel in Columbia. Each year the college president, faculty, and alumni all look forward to hosting this event.

My appreciation is extended to you and Dottie for your assistance in this regard.

Sincerely,
Rebecca McMillan

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

May 8, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The Municipal Association of South Carolina will hold its 16th Annual Winter Meeting and Legislative Conference on March 28 and March 29, 1990, in Columbia.

We would like to extend an invitation to members of the Senate and their spouses to be our guests at a reception on March 28th from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. We will let you know at a later date the location of the reception.

With best wishes.

Sincerely,
J. McDonald Wray, Executive Director

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 20, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

Per our telephone conversation, the S.C. State Museum would like to host a legislative reception on Wednesday, April 4, 1990 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. A formal letter of invitation will follow.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Nancy Gosman

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

August 31, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

On behalf of the Home Builders Association of South Carolina and the South Carolina Builders Political Action Committee, I am pleased to invite the members of the Senate and their spouses to be our guests at our annual Bird Supper, Wednesday, April 4, 1990 at the Ellison Building, State Fairgrounds, Columbia, South Carolina. Cocktails will be served at 7:00 P.M. and dinner at 7:45 P.M.

We look forward to this evening with our legislators.

Sincerely,
James A. Brannock
Executive Vice President

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

December 14, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

It is with great pleasure that the South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects invites the South Carolina Legislature to a reception April 10, 1990. The event is scheduled from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M. at our Chapter Headquarters, 1522 Richland Street, Columbia.

We are looking forward to hosting this reception and honoring the members of the South Carolina Senate and House of Representatives.

Yours very truly,
Katherine W. Smith
Executive Director, SCAIA

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

October 26, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

This letter is regarding the scheduling of the State Prayer Breakfast on the 1990 calendar for the Senate.

The Breakfast will be held next year on April 11, 1990 at the Radisson Hotel in Columbia at 7:45 A.M. Each member of the Senate will receive a personal invitation.

Your cooperation and assistance with this request is deeply appreciated.

Respectfully,
C.T. Young, Chairman
South Carolina Prayer Breakfast Committee

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

August 15, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers (SCSPE) and the Consulting Engineers of South Carolina (CESC) wish to extend an invitation to the South Carolina Senate for a reception in their honor on Wednesday, April 11, 1990. This reception begins at 6:00 P.M. and lasts until 8 P.M.

The location of the Reception has not been set at this time. As soon as we have decided on a definite location, I will let you known in ample time for Senate notification. Also, we will send formal invitations to Senate members.

SCSPE and CESC welcome this opportunity to express our appreciation to the state legislators. Through your hard work and dedication to the people of this state, South Carolina is emerging as a shining star of the South.

Sincerely,
SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS
CONSULTING ENGINEERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Joe S. Jones, III
Executive Director

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

November 15, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

Following my phone conversation with you, I'm pleased to tell you that the South Carolina Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and the South Carolina Professional Counselors will be jointly sponsoring a reception for our legislators on April 11th from 8-10 P.M. I imagine we will be at the Radisson, but I will confirm that location later with you.

We appreciate your keeping us in your correspondence and in your plans. We will look forward to this reception in April of 1990.

Cordially,
Jack L. Stevenson, Ph.D.
President

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 6, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The Independent Banks of South Carolina wishes to extend to the members of the South Carolina Senate, an invitation to a reception on Tuesday, April 17, 1990, from 6:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. The reception will be held at the Capitol City Club in the AT & T Building on the corner of Gervais Street and Assembly Street in Columbia, S.C.

Sincerely,
Kelly Smith, Executive Director

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

December 20, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

On behalf of the Governor's Community Improvement Board and Earth Day 1990, we would like to invite the members of the Senate to a reception in their honor at the Radisson Hotel in Columbia on April 24, 1990 from 8:00 - 10:00 P.M.

We would appreciate your assistance in placing this event on the official 1990 calendar. Please acknowledge this placement at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,
Janet P. Whisennant
Special Projects Manager
Recreation Division

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

September 29, 1989
The Honorable Thomas L. Moore
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
402 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Moore:

The Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School would like to reserve April 25, 1990 from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. for our annual legislative Barbecue 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
Director of Administration

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

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

Document No. 1147
Promulgated By Wildlife and Marine Resources
Hunt Units and Game Management Area Regulations
Received by Lt. Governor June 1, 1989
Referred to Senate Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
120 day expiration date September 29, 1989

Document No. 1152
Promulgated By Budget and Control Board
19-400. Barrier Free Design
Received by Lt. Governor October 11, 1989
Referred to Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

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

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

Document No. 1173
Promulgated By Department of Education
43.71. Free Textbooks
Received by Lt. Governor November 9, 1989
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

Document No. 1174
Promulgated By Department of Education
43.70. Textbook Adoption Regulations
Received by Lt. Governor November 9, 1989
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

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

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

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

Document No. 1196
Promulgated By Board of Education
Requirement for Additional Areas of Certification
Received by Lt. Governor December 21, 1989
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
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 Lt. Governor December 21, 1989
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
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 Lt. Governor December 21, 1989
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

Document No. 1199
Promulgated By Board of Education
Principal Incentive Program
Received by Lt. Governor December 21, 1989
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
120 day expiration date May 9, 1990

Document No. 1203
Promulgated By State Board of Cosmetology
Salons of Cosmetology, Manicure and Esthetics
Received by Lt. Governor January 5, 1990
Referred to Senate General Committee
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
Received by Lt. Governor June 1, 1989
Referred to Senate Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
120 day expiration date September 29, 1989
Sine Die Revised Expiration Date April 16, 1990
Withdrawn December 12, 1989

The following was received.

Document No. 1149
Promulgated by Budget and Control Board (Division of General Services)
Surplus Property Management
Received by Lt. Governor June 8, 1989
Referred to Senate Committee on Finance
120 day expiration date October 6, 1989
Withdrawn and Resubmitted July 12, 1989 - No change in synopsis

Senator McCONNELL introduced Dr. Daniel W. Brake of Charleston, Doctor of the Day.

Senator LOURIE rose to a Point of Personal Privilege.

Columbia, S.C., January 9, 1990

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has confirmed the Appointment, Master-in-Equity, Richland County, with term to expire June 30, 1991:

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

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Columbia, S.C., January 9, 1990

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has confirmed the Reappointment, Master-in-Equity, Lee County, with term to expire December 31, 1995:

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

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

The following were introduced:

S. 878 -- Senators Setzler, McConnell, Moore, J. Verne Smith, Rose, Wilson, Giese and Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO SUPPORT AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES ALLOWING CONGRESS AND THE STATES TO PROHIBIT THE PHYSICAL DESECRATION OF THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 879 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12-47-445, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, DO NOT APPLY TO CLAIMS FOR REFUND RESULTING FROM THE DECISION OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT IN DAVIS V. MICHIGAN AS THAT DECISION MAY APPLY TO THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX LAWS OF THIS STATE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 880 -- Senators McConnell, Rose and Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A REFUND IS MADE PURSUANT TO A CLAIM RESULTING FROM THE DECISION OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT IN DAVIS V. MICHIGAN, AS THAT DECISION MAY APPLY TO THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX LAWS OF THIS STATE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 881 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-310 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER WHICH A STATE EMPLOYEE MAY RECEIVE A SALARY SUPPLEMENT FROM A PRIVATE SOURCE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROVAL OF A SALARY SUPPLEMENT RECEIVED BY A STATE EMPLOYEE ON THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 882 -- Senators Wilson, Martschink, Courson, Thomas, Giese and Mullinax: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 883 -- Senator Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-456 SO AS TO PROHIBIT INSURERS FROM INCREASING PREMIUMS ON OR ADDING SURCHARGES TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE OF A PERSON CHARGED WITH A DRIVING VIOLATION UNLESS HE IS CONVICTED OF THE VIOLATION AND TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FROM REPORTING AN ALLEGED VIOLATION TO INSURERS UNTIL THE PERSON CHARGED IS CONVICTED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 884 -- Senators Mullinax, Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-462 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING WHEN HIS LICENSE IS SUSPENDED AND TO EXCLUDE A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED PURSUANT TO A CONVICTION FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 885 -- Senator Horace C. Smith: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF PALMETTO CLUB OF THE DEAF IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 886 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-225 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM USING OR AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS, EMPLOYEES, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, SERVICES, OR ANY OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY VALUED AT MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR PRIVATE USE OR BENEFIT OTHER THAN IN THE LAWFUL PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 887 -- Senators Passailaigue, Long, Hinds, Waddell, Mitchell, Bryan, Rose, Pope, Martschink, Macaulay, McLeod, Wilson, McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 12-47-445, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12-47-440 NOT APPLYING TO CLAIMS FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND WHICH RESULT FROM A FINAL DECISION OF A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION DECLARING A TAX LAW OF THIS STATE UNCONSTITUTIONAL OR OTHERWISE UNLAWFUL.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 888 -- Senator Patterson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE DUTY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO REMOVE FROM THE ROSTER OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS THE NAME OF AN ELECTOR WHO HAS FAILED TO VOTE IN EACH OF TWO CONSECUTIVE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTIONS AND WHO HAS FAILED TO VOTE IN ANY OTHER ELECTIONS INTERVENING BETWEEN THESE TWO GENERAL ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-30, RELATING TO THE ELIMINATION OF AN ELECTOR'S NAME FROM THE ROSTER OF ELECTORS AND THE RESTORATION OF HIS NAME UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE ELIMINATION OF THE ELECTOR'S NAME AS A RESULT OF HIS FAILURE TO VOTE AS REFERENCED ABOVE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 889 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-180 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE NAMING OF PUBLIC PROPERTY PURCHASED OR CONSTRUCTED WITH STATE FUNDS OR OWNED BY THE STATE FOR A LIVING PERSON OR A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN DECEASED FOR LESS THAN FIVE YEARS AND TO EXEMPT PROPERTY ALREADY NAMED FOR THE PERSON ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 890 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-9-150 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO SELL BEER OR WINE DISPLAYED IN A CONTAINER OF ICE LOCATED WITHIN TWENTY FEET OF A CASH REGISTER OR AN ENTRANCE OR EXIT OF A BUILDING AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 891 -- Senators McConnell, Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1590, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEASING OF REAL PROPERTY FOR GOVERNMENTAL BODIES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE LEASING OF A BUILDING, STRUCTURE, OR OTHER FACILITY UPON WHICH CONSTRUCTION IS NOT COMPLETED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 892 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue, Giese and Rose: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 893 -- Senators Mitchell, Patterson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-550, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF UNPREPARED FOOD ON A PHASE-OUT BASIS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 894 -- Senators Passailaigue and Mitchell: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 12-9-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BACKUP STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 895 -- Senators Martschink, Giese and Macaulay: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-27-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN INTERPRETER FOR A DEAF PERSON WHO IS A PARTY TO OR A WITNESS IN A LEGAL PROCEEDING OR CONFINED TO AN INSTITUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMMUNITY OF AN INTERPRETER.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 896 -- Senators Wilson, Giese and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-115 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE ETHICS COMMISSION MEMBER FROM BECOMING A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE, A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, AN OFFICER OF A POLITICAL PARTY, OR A PAID CONSULTANT FOR A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-120, RELATING TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCESSING OF COMPLAINTS BY THE COMMISSION AGAINST PERSONS ALLEGED TO HAVE VIOLATED THE PROVISIONS OF ETHICS LEGISLATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ethics.

S. 897 -- Senator Martschink: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PERSON ELECTED TO AN OFFICE IN THIS STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT EACH PERSON MUST BE AN ELECTOR OF THE AREA HE SEEKS TO REPRESENT AT THE TIME HE FILES FOR ELECTION TO THE OFFICE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 898 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC BODY" TO INCLUDE FOUNDATIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 899 -- Senators Passailaigue, Hinson, Wilson, Pope, Lee and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS AGAINST THE FLAG, STANDARD, COLOR, OR ENSIGN OF THE UNITED STATES, THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, OR THIS STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE VIOLATIONS TO INCLUDE ONLY A PROHIBITION AGAINST THE FLAG, STANDARD, COLOR, OR ENSIGN BEING KNOWINGLY UTILIZED IN A MANNER THAT IS LIKELY TO PROVOKE OR INCITE AN IMMINENT VIOLENT REACTION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 900 -- Senators Courson, Leventis, Passailaigue, Thomas, Rose and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SITES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL BEGINNING JULY 1, 1990.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 901 -- Senators Hayes and Peeler: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 902 -- Senators Mitchell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF WEARING APPAREL ON A PHASE-OUT BASIS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 903 -- Senators Passailaigue, Giese, Moore, Thomas, Lee, Rose, Hayes, Leventis, Peeler, Hinson, Saleeby, Mitchell, Martschink, Pope, Russell and Holland: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-7-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT INCREASING THE PRICES ORDINARILY CHARGED FOR GOODS AND SERVICES DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY, DEFINE TERMS, AND PROVIDE PENALITIES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 904 -- Senator Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANKING, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND MONEY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS ACT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 905 -- Senators Stilwell, Rose, Hinds and Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-9-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT FOR WITHHOLDING ON THE PAYMENT OF PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO NONRESIDENTS IF THE NONRESIDENT SELLER PROVIDES AN AFFIDAVIT TO THE PAYOR THAT ANY REQUIRED TAX RETURN WILL BE FILED AND ANY SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE TRANSACTION WILL BE PAID AND TO REQUIRE A COPY OF THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX REPORTING FORM OF THE TRANSACTION TO BE FILED WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 906 -- Senators Courson and Lourie: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO NAME THE SOUTHEASTERN BELTWAY FROM INTERSTATE 20 TO INTERSTATE 26 THE "VETERANS MEMORIAL EXPRESSWAY" AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHICH CLEARLY INDICATE THE NAME OF THE EXPRESSWAY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 907 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURERS TO WRITE COVERAGE FOR INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE AND SMALL COMMERCIAL RISKS, SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTICES OF CANCELLATION TO STATE IN BOLD TYPE THE COMPULSORY AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY AND UNINSURED MOTORIST INSURANCE REQUIREMENT OF THE LAWS OF THIS STATE AND THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THE NOTICE LANGUAGE TO BE PROMULGATED OR APPROVED BY THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 908 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE EMPLOYEE AT HIS REQUEST MUST BE EXCUSED FROM WORK BY HIS EMPLOYER DURING REGULAR STATE BUSINESS HOURS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DONATING BLOOD, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THIS EXCUSAL MUST BE GRANTED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 909 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Hinson, Martschink and Giese: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 910 -- Senators McConnell, Rose, Martschink and Giese: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 911 -- Senators Moore, Holland, Rose, Hinson and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROOF OF ITEMS IN APPLYING FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD, SO AS TO ALLOW ANY REASONABLY RELIABLE DOCUMENT CONTAINING THE APPLICANT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TO SERVE AS SUFFICIENT PROOF OF THE EXISTENCE AND VALIDITY OF THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER MAY BE OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 912 -- Senator Waddell: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 50-17-175, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TIME CONSTRAINTS FOR APPLYING FOR LICENSES RELATING TO TRAWLING BOATS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 913 -- Senators Passailaigue, Fielding, Lourie and Hinds: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 11 TO TITLE 45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EQUAL ACCOMMODATIONS, ADVANTAGES, FACILITIES, AND PRIVILEGES IN PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION, RESORT, AND AMUSEMENT, DEFINE TERMS, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES AND REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 914 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-500, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BREACHES OF ETHICAL STANDARDS BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ACTIVITIES BY A FORMER PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OR OFFICIAL AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ethics.

S. 915 -- Senators Mitchell and Rose: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 916 -- Senators Rose, Gilbert, Helmly, Land, McGill, Mitchell, Thomas, Wilson, Giese, McConnell and Matthews, Hinds: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTELS, HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, AND BOARDING HOUSES BY ADDING CHAPTER 9 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PERSONS IN THIS STATE ARE ENTITLED TO FULL AND EQUAL PRIVILEGES AT ANY PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION, TO DEFINE A PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO AUTHORIZE AN AGGRIEVED PARTY TO INSTITUTE AN ACTION FOR CIVIL DAMAGES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 917 -- Senators Rose and Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMISSION FOR THE STUDY OF THE NEEDS OF RETIREES IN THE STATE; AND TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON MAKING SOUTH CAROLINA A MORE ATTRACTIVE RESIDENCE TO RETIREES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 918 -- Senators Courson, Rose and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2192 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SCHOOL ATTENDED BY A PERSON TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES FOLLOWING CONVICTION OR ADJUDICATION OF DELINQUENCY FOR A VIOLENT CRIME.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 919 -- Senators Courson, Rose and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2193 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION OF A SCHOOL'S PRINCIPAL WHEN THE SCHOOL IS ATTENDED BY A PERSON TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES FOLLOWING CONVICTION OR ADJUDICATION OF DELINQUENCY FOR A VIOLENT CRIME.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 920 -- Senators Moore, Rose and Hinds: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH A MANDATORY HUNTER EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PERSONS PURCHASING HUNTING LICENSES WHO WERE BORN AFTER JUNE 30, 1974, TO ALLOW RECIPROCITY FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF COMPARABLE COURSES IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 921 -- Senators Moore, Lourie, Passailaigue, Rose and Hinds: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO TITLE 45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVOCATION OF ANY LICENSE OR PERMIT ISSUED BY THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO AN ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS FOUND TO PRACTICE DISCRIMINATION ON ACCOUNT OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN AFTER A HEARING BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 922 -- Senator Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE WRONGFUL DISCHARGE FROM EMPLOYMENT ACT; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 41-1-10 THROUGH 41-1-110 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 41 AND ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS".

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 923 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Giese, Martschink and Hinds: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR THE 1990 TAXABLE YEAR FOR UNREIMBURSED EXPENSES FOR REPAIRS TO LEGAL RESIDENCES STRUCTURALLY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED BY HURRICANE HUGO IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE NONDEDUCTIBLE PORTION OF THE CASUALTY LOSS ON THE TAXPAYER'S RESIDENCE ON HIS 1988, 1989, AND 1990 FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS IF THE RESIDENCE IS LOCATED IN A COUNTY DECLARED A FEDERAL DISASTER AREA AND THE REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT ARE COMPLETED BY A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD FOR CLAIMING THE DEDUCTION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 924 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-73-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT OF THE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SELLERS OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AWARD OF APPROPRIATE PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OR INTEREST BEFORE JUDGMENT IS NOT PRECLUDED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 926 -- Senator Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE 1989-90 SCHOOL YEAR, THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AUTHORIZED TO WAIVE, ON A DISTRICT-BY-DISTRICT BASIS, MAKING UP INSTRUCTIONAL AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHER WORK DAYS WHICH WERE MISSED AS A RESULT OF HURRICANE HUGO, PROVIDED THE SCHOOL YEAR IN EACH DISTRICT IS AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO WAIVE ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS IN SCHOOLS WITHIN DISTRICTS BECAUSE OF SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES CAUSED BY THE HURRICANE, TO REQUIRE THAT WAIVERS OF INSTRUCTIONAL OR STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHER WORK DAYS MUST BE APPROVED BY BOTH THE STATE BOARD AND THE LOCAL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES FOR EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND PROVIDE THAT STATE FUNDING MAY NOT BE REDUCED FOR ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT AS A RESULT OF ANY WAIVER GRANTED UNDER THIS RESOLUTION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 927 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Leatherman, McLeod, Nell W. Smith, Peeler, Long, Matthews and Giese: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 928 -- Senators McLeod, Lourie, Nell W. Smith, Passailaigue, Mullinax and Hinson: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 929 -- Senators McLeod, Lourie, Nell W. Smith, Passailaigue, Mullinax, Hinson and Holland: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 930 -- Senators McLeod, Lourie, Nell W. Smith, Passailaigue, Mullinax and Hinson: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 931 -- Senators McLeod, Lourie, Nell W. Smith, Mullinax and Hinson: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 932 -- Senators Stilwell, J. Verne Smith, Bryan, Mullinax and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-71-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT WITH THE COUNTY TREASURER OF THE PROCEEDS DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF SCHOOL BONDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THESE PROCEEDS TO BE DEPOSITED DIRECTLY TO THE ACCOUNT OF THE DISTRICT INVOLVED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 933 -- Senator Shealy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SETTING 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1990, AS THE TIME FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO BE HELD IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO DECIDE WHETHER TO ADOPT MASON'S RULES, AS AMENDED IN THE PARTICULAR FASHION SET FORTH IN THIS RESOLUTION, AS THE RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE WHICH MUST BE USED FOR CONDUCTING ALL SUBSEQUENT JOINT SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Invitations.

S. 934 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A REFUND IS MADE PURSUANT TO A CLAIM RESULTING FROM THE DECISION OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT IN DAVIS V. MICHIGAN, AS THAT DECISION MAY APPLY TO THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX LAWS OF THIS STATE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 935 -- Senators Bryan, Hayes, Peeler, Fielding and Giese: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 936 -- Senators Bryan, Hayes, Peeler and Fielding: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 937 -- Senators Bryan, Hayes, Peeler and Fielding: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 938 -- Senators Bryan, Hayes, Peeler, Fielding and Giese: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 939 -- Senators Bryan, Hayes, Peeler and Fielding: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 940 -- Senators Bryan, Hayes, Peeler, Fielding and Giese: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 941 -- Senators Bryan, Hayes, Peeler, Fielding and Giese: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 942 -- Senators McConnell, Rose and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED BY HANDICAPPED PERSONS FOR WHICH SPECIAL LICENSE TAGS HAVE BEEN ISSUED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 943 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-13-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DISCLOSURE UPON REQUEST OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN A PRISONER'S RECORD.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 944 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-290, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INFORMATION OBTAINED BY A PROBATION OFFICER, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION FOR THE INFORMATION TO BE PRIVILEGED AND NOT RECEIVABLE AS EVIDENCE IN COURT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION AND DATA IN A PERSON'S PAROLE RECORD UPON REQUEST.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 945 -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-55-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING EDUCATION OR OTHER ASSESSMENT OF CONTINUED COMPETENCE OF PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 946 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIEN OF A LAUNDRY, DYER, DRY CLEANER, OR OTHER ESTABLISHMENT ENGAGED IN THE CLEANING, DYEING, OR ALTERATION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY LEFT AT AN ESTABLISHMENT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 947 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-8-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MAGISTRATES' JUDICIAL FUNCTIONS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE COMBINED TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED IN MAGISTRATE AND NON-MAGISTRATE POSITIONS TO SIXTY HOURS PER WEEK.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 948 -- Senators Hayes and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-5-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF AN ELECTION BALLOT WHEN A CHANGE IN A FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN A MUNICIPALITY IS VOTED ON BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THAT MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH AN ELECTOR SELECTS A FORM OF GOVERNMENT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 949 -- Senator Waddell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT OF PROBATE JUDGES, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS REQUIRED WHEN A PROBATE JUDGE ELECTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 950 -- Senator Pope: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 951 -- Senators Giese, Wilson, Bryan and Hinds: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST DUMPING LITTER ON PRIVATE OR PUBLIC PROPERTY, EXCEPTIONS, RESPONSIBILITY FOR REMOVAL, AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FINE FROM TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 952 -- Senators Courson, Martschink, Giese, Rose and Lee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 77 OF TITLE 38 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSURANCE CARRIERS TO PROVIDE OPTIONAL NO-FAULT INSURANCE COVERAGES, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL NO-FAULT LIABILITY COVERAGES IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM NO-FAULT POLICY REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF NO-FAULT BENEFITS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A NO-FAULT INSURED'S LIABILITY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 953 -- Senators Giese and Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-9-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SALE OF BEER OR WINE TO A PERSON UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE, AND SECTION 61-13-290, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR TO A PERSON UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SELL THESE PRODUCTS IS NOT CONSIDERED TO HAVE VIOLATED THE PROVISIONS OF THE ABOVE SECTIONS IF THE PURCHASER KNOWINGLY MISREPRESENTS HIS AGE BY PRODUCING FALSE IDENTIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 61-9-70, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OF BEER OR WINE AND SECTION 20-7-380, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, SO AS ALSO TO REQUIRE THE SUSPENSION FOR A PERIOD OF NINETY DAYS OF THE PERSON'S SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE OR THE PERMANENT REVOCATION OF HIS NONRESIDENT OPERATOR'S PERMIT WHERE FALSE INFORMATION AS TO THE PURCHASER'S AGE WAS PRESENTED; AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ACTIONS UNDER THESE SECTIONS DO NOT CONSTITUTE PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF VIOLATIONS OF THE SECTIONS BUT RATHER THAT IT IS PERMISSIBLE TO INFER THAT VIOLATIONS OF THE SECTIONS OCCURRED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 954 -- Senators Land, Lourie and Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-400, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE EMPLOYER OR INSURANCE CARRIER MUST BE REIMBURSED FROM THE SECOND INJURY FUND WHEN DISABILITY RESULTS FROM PREEXISTING IMPAIRMENT AND SUBSEQUENT INJURY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE WORDING RELATING TO THE IMPAIRMENT OF PSYCHONEUROTIC DISABILITY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 955 -- Senators Land, Lourie, Leatherman and Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-5-205 SO AS TO REQUIRE EVERY INSURANCE CARRIER INSURING EMPLOYERS AGAINST LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURIES TO THEIR EMPLOYEES OR DEATH CAUSED BY PERSONAL INJURIES, UNDER THE STATE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES IN THIS STATE AT LEAST ONE RESIDENT ADJUSTER, TO REQUIRE THE CARRIER TO MAINTAIN ON FILE WITH THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER THE NAME, CURRENT ADDRESS, AND CURRENT TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE ADJUSTER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ON FILE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR REVOKING THE CARRIER'S AUTHORIZATION TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 956 -- Senators McConnell, Fielding, Martschink, McLeod, Passailaigue and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-224 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION OF PROPERTY TO WHICH THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, A COUNTY, OR A MUNICIPALITY, DUE TO AN EMERGENCY, RELOCATES THE OFFICES OF ONE OF ITS AGENCIES OR DEPARTMENTS PERFORMING JUDICIAL FUNCTIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 957 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-3610 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL FEES AND MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REGULATION OF BINGO.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 958 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-1655 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR AWARDED A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 959 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-145 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPOINTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL WHOSE TERM OF OFFICE HAS EXPIRED, WHO HAS NOT BEEN REAPPOINTED, AND A SUCCESSOR FOR WHOM HAS NOT BEEN APPOINTED MAY NOT CONTINUE TO SERVE IN THAT OFFICE IN A HOLDOVER CAPACITY FOR A PERIOD IN EXCESS OF ONE YEAR.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 960 -- Senator Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF THE EDISTO RIVER A SCENIC RIVER.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 962 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-601 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A JUVENILE MAY NOT BE INCARCERATED IN A JAIL OR OTHER PLACE OF DETENTION FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT FOR COMMITTING OR VIOLATING A COURT ORDER PROHIBITING THE COMMISSION OF A STATUS OFFENSE, AND BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-602 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS "JAIL OR OTHER PLACE OF DETENTION" AND "DETENTION FACILITIES" INCLUDE A LAW ENFORCEMENT LOCKUP OR HOLDING CELL FOR PURPOSES OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW PROHIBITING THE PLACING OF A JUVENILE IN JAIL FOR A STATUS OFFENSE OR THE PLACING OF A JUVENILE LAWFULLY IN JAIL IN THE SAME CELL WITH ADULTS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 963 -- Senators Rose, Long and Hinds: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-10(A), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE COUNTY GOVERNING BODIES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING MAGISTRATE POSITIONS TO THE SENATORS IN EACH COUNTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INFORMATION MUST REMAIN THE SAME AND IS BINDING ON A MAGISTRATE AND A COUNTY THROUGHOUT THE TERM OF OFFICE UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 964 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET REGARDING THE LEVEL OF STATE CONTRIBUTION TO EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1984, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, BEGINNING WITH THE 1990-91 SCHOOL YEAR, TO DEVELOP A MINIMUM SALARY SCHEDULE WHICH MUST INCLUDE MINIMUM SALARIES FOR TEACHERS WITH ZERO TO THIRTY YEARS' EXPERIENCE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 965 -- Senator Giese: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A REFUND IS MADE PURSUANT TO A CLAIM RESULTING FROM THE DECISION OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT IN DAVIS V. MICHIGAN, AS THAT DECISION MAY APPLY TO THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX LAWS OF THIS STATE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 967 -- Senator Lee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 968 -- Senators McConnell and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-435, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEDUCTION FOR A PERSON WHO CONTRIBUTES TO A DISASTER OR EMERGENCY RECOVERY FUND APPROVED BY THE TAX COMMISSION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 969 -- Senators McLeod and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMISSIONS POLICIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTEAD OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO APPROVE THE OFFERING OF TWO-YEAR COLLEGE PARALLEL PROGRAMS; SECTION 59-53-40, RELATING TO COORDINATION OF EDUCATION AND THE BUDGET AND ENROLLMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR COLLEGE PARALLEL COURSES OR ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS WITH COLLEGE TRANSFER CREDIT, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION FOR THE COURSES AND PROGRAMS TO BE APPROVED OR TERMINATED BY THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION; AND SECTION 59-103-35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BUDGETS AND PROGRAMS OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, SO AS TO DELETE THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 103 OF TITLE 59 TO COLLEGE PARALLEL PROGRAMS OF TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND PROVIDE FOR THE APPROVAL OF TWO-YEAR COLLEGE PARALLEL PROGRAMS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMINATION OF TWO-YEAR COLLEGE PARALLEL PROGRAMS UNLESS APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 970 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-1665 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO SUPERVISE THE WORK PREFORMED UNDER A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-1650, RELATING TO REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS ALLOWED TO BID ON DEPARTMENT WORK, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH THE REGULATIONS, CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO REGULATIONS FROM REASONABLE TO APPROPRIATE, AND REVISE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR BIDDERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 971 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS; AND SECTION 40-1-240, RELATING TO THE WAIVER OF THE EXAMINATION FOR ACCOUNTANTS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NONRESIDENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A WAIVER IS ALLOWED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 972 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Rose and Long: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-238 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAX RESIDENT INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ATTAINED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS, TO PROVIDE FOR ALLOCATION OF INCOME BETWEEN CERTAIN SPOUSES FOR PURPOSES OF THE EXEMPTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION SHALL PRESCRIBE THE METHOD OF ALLOCATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 973 -- Senator Pope: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-2-40, 44-2-60, BOTH AS AMENDED, 44-2-70, 44-2-90, AND 44-2-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK ACT, SO AS TO IMPOSE A ONE-HALF CENT A GALLON ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FEE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE USED AND COLLECTED, TO REVISE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REGISTRATION FEES, TO ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM AMOUNT FOR THE SUPERB ACCOUNT FROM WHICH FUNDS ARE DISBURSED TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, TO REVISE THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF OWNERS OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS, TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST CERTAIN EXPENSES BEING DIRECTLY BILLED TO OR REIMBURSED FROM THE SUPERB ACCOUNT, AND TO EXTEND THE DURATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1998.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 974 -- Senators Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 24, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTRONIC HOME DETENTION AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PRISON INCARCERATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 975 -- Senators Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POISONS, DRUGS, AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 SO AS TO ENACT THE "DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS ACT"; TO PROVIDE THAT WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STATE DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SHALL ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS PROGRAM; AND TO REQUIRE THE SUBMISSION OF A COMPLETE AND FINAL DRAFT OF THE GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES, WITHIN NINETY DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, TO THE CHAIRMEN OF THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 976 -- Senators Rose, Wilson and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-445, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHIN A RADIUS OF ONE-HALF MILE OF A SCHOOL, SO AS TO EXPAND THE TERRITORIAL AREA IN WHICH A VIOLATION IS POSSIBLE, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND PENALTIES, TO BAR CERTAIN DEFENSES, TO PROVIDE THAT ADJUDICATION OF GUILT OR IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE MAY NOT BE SUSPENDED, DEFERRED, OR WITHHELD FOR VIOLATIONS UNDER THIS SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR INELIGIBILITY FOR PAROLE UNTIL THE PRESCRIBED MANDATORY TERM OF IMPRISONMENT, OR THE ENTIRE TERM OF IMPRISONMENT IMPOSED, HAS BEEN SERVED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 977 -- Senators Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 44-53-397 AND 44-53-399 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 978 -- Senators Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-595 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANDATORY SUSPENSION AND DELAY OF THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF OR ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT FOR OFFENSES RELATING TO NARCOTICS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 979 -- Senators Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-490 SO AS TO ENACT THE INTENSIVE PROBATION ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR QUALIFICATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS, TERMS OF INTENSIVE PROBATION, AND REASONS FOR EXPULSION FROM THE PROGRAM, AND TO REQUIRE THAT A PERSON WHOSE INTENSIVE PROBATION IS REVOKED IS REQUIRED TO SERVE OUT HIS TERM OF INCARCERATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

S. 980 -- Senators Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 54 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DRUG TREATMENT FACILITY ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 981 -- Senators Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 107 SO AS TO ENACT THE DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 982 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 6 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY ADDING SECTIONS 6-1-60 AND 6-1-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS MAY ASSESS DEVELOPMENT FEES TO OFFSET COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING NECESSARY PUBLIC SERVICES TO A DEVELOPMENT, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 983 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF COMMUNITY RECREATION DISTRICTS, SO AS TO ALLOW ELECTORS OF A COUNTY WITHOUT A RECREATION DISTRICT TO CREATE A RECREATION DISTRICT, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAXIMUM TAX MILLAGE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE DISTRICT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A COMMISSION WITH CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 985 -- Senator J. Verne Smith and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PREPARATION OF JURY LISTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROVIDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION FOR COMPILING A ROLL OF ELIGIBLE JURORS IN A COUNTY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 986 -- Senator Waddell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 515 OF 1982, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL MARCH OF DIMES BEAUFORT BRIDGE RUN, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE EVENT FROM THE THIRD SATURDAY IN OCTOBER TO THE SECOND SATURDAY IN OCTOBER.

Ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar.

S. 987 -- Senator Waddell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR STATE EMPLOYEE BONUSES TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE AND TO AUTHORIZE STATE AGENCIES TO PAY THE BONUSES FROM APPROPRIATED ACCOUNTS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 988 -- Senator Waddell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-15-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORTING THE DEBT OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE TREASURER ANNUALLY SHALL PUBLISH A STATEMENT OF THE OBLIGATIONS OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS RATHER THAN FURNISH A STATEMENT TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL FOR INCLUSION IN THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 989 -- Senator Waddell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-43-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOND REQUIRED OF LICENSED MANUFACTURERS OF MODULAR BUILDINGS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF MANUFACTURERS OF MODULAR BUILDINGS, SO AS TO ALLOW COLLATERAL ACCEPTABLE TO THE STATE TREASURER TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE BOND.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 990 -- Senators Williams and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-495, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL TRANSPORTING OF A CHILD UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE OUTSIDE THE STATE WITH INTENT TO VIOLATE A CUSTODY ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON KEEPS A CHILD OUTSIDE THIS STATE FOR MORE THAN SEVENTY-TWO HOURS IN VIOLATION OF A CUSTODY ORDER, THIS IS NOT PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF AN INTENTIONAL VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION BUT THAT IT IS PERMISSIBLE TO INFER THAT THE PERSON INTENDED TO COMMIT THIS VIOLATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 991 -- Senator Land: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF MR. JAMES MITCHELL EDENS, SR., OF SUMTER, WHO DIED TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1989.

On motion of Senator LAND, the Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 992 -- Senator Setzler: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE R. H. FULMER MIDDLE SCHOOL IN WEST COLUMBIA UPON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1989, AND TO COMMEND JAMES N. HALLMAN FOR HIS SEVENTEEN YEARS OF SUPERIOR SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP.

On motion of Senator SETZLER, the Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 993 -- Senators Martschink, Drummond, Giese, Hayes, Hinds, Lee, Leventis, Lindsay, Macaulay, Moore, Patterson, Rose, Russell, Shealy, J. Verne Smith, Stilwell and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE NATIONAL GUARD OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE IN CONNECTION WITH THE DIFFICULTIES POSED BY HURRICANE HUGO, SEPTEMBER 21-22, 1989, AND THE AFTERMATH.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 994 -- Senators Martschink, Drummond, Giese, Hayes, Hinds, Lee, Leventis, Lindsay, Macaulay, Moore, Peeler, Rose, Russell, Shealy, J. Verne Smith, Stilwell and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THEIR BRAVERY, PATIENCE, FORTITUDE, AND GENEROSITY IN CONNECTION WITH HURRICANE HUGO, SEPTEMBER 21-22, 1989, AND THE AFTERMATH.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 995 -- Senators Martschink, Drummond, Giese, Hayes, Hinds, Hinson, Lee, Leventis, Lindsay, Macaulay, McConnell, McLeod, Mitchell, Moore, Mullinax, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Peeler, Rose, Russell, Saleeby, Shealy, J. Verne Smith, Stilwell and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION THANKING THE INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND OTHERS WHO CAME TO THE AID OF SO MANY SOUTH CAROLINIANS WHO WERE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HUGO.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 996 -- Senator Martschink: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING RADIO STATION WPDQ OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, FOR ITS OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY DURING AND AFTER HURRICANE HUGO IN SEPTEMBER, 1989.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 997 -- Senator Shealy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND AND BAND DIRECTOR DAN WARD UPON WINNING THE STATE 5A CHAMPIONSHIP.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 998 -- Senator Rose: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO THANK AND COMMEND DR. ERBERT F. CICENIA UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT AND TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 999 -- Senators Rose and Martschink: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO THANK AND COMMEND MAYOR BERLIN G. MYERS FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND ITS CITIZENS.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1000 -- Senator Land: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF MR. WADE S. KOLB, SR., OF SUMTER, WHO DIED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1989.

On motion of Senator LAND, the Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1001 -- Senator Land: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF MR. IRA BYRD PARNELL, SR., OF SUMTER, WHO SERVED FOR TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS AS SUMTER COUNTY SHERIFF, AND WHO DIED MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1989.

On motion of Senator LAND, the Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1002 -- Senators Lourie and Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE T. M. "BABE" NELSON OF CALHOUN COUNTY, FORMER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND FORMER MEMBER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE STATE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1003 -- Senator Macaulay: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SPECIALIST PHILLIP SCOTT LEAR OF WESTMINSTER WHO WAS KILLED DURING COMBAT IN THE INVASION OF PANAMA BY AMERICAN MILITARY FORCES.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1004 -- Senator Macaulay: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MR. CHARLES KNIGHT THOMPSON OF WALHALLA IN OCONEE COUNTY UPON BEING NAMED THE 1989 AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATION'S TRUCK DRIVER OF THE YEAR.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1005 -- Senators McConnell, Fielding, Martschink, McLeod and Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION THANKING SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC & GAS COMPANY AND ITS OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES FOR STANDING BY THE CHARLESTON COMMUNITY SO FAITHFULLY DURING HURRICANE HUGO.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1006 -- Senators McConnell, Fielding, Martschink, McLeod and Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY AND ITS EXCELLENT EMPLOYEES FOR STANDING BY THE CHARLESTON COMMUNITY SO FAITHFULLY DURING HURRICANE HUGO.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1007 -- Senator Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE RYGHT JORDAN OF AIKEN COUNTY ON WINNING THE NATIONAL JUNIOR OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE LONG JUMP AT THE NATIONAL MEET HELD AT SPOKANE, WASHINGTON.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1008 -- Senator Pope: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF LARKIN HAMILTON JENNINGS, JR., OF UNION, AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1009 -- Senators Russell, Lee and Horace C. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF SPARTANBURG MAYOR E. LEWIS MILLER.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1010 -- Senator Pope: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF HOWARD J. BREWINGTON OF NEWBERRY FOR DISCOVERING A COMET.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1011 -- Senators Setzler, Shealy and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. DEE DEE CHEWNING OF GILBERT IN LEXINGTON COUNTY UPON BEING NAMED THE 1989 SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL HEALTH NURSE OF THE YEAR.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1012 -- Senators Shealy, Wilson and Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL'S ACADEMIC TEAM UPON PLACING FIRST IN THE NATION BY WINNING THE FALL 1989 KNOWLEDGE MASTER OPEN.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1013 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND DR. JOSEPHINE YOUNG (JO) SULLIVAN, OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, FOR HER OUTSTANDING ATHLETIC ABILITY AND FOR THE MANY VICTORIES AND AWARDS SHE HAS GARNERED IN THE NATIONAL MASTERS TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS AND IN THE NATIONAL SENIOR OLYMPICS.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1014 -- Senators McLeod, Lourie and Nell W. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS EITHER TO REDUCE SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICARE PREMIUMS OR TO EQUALIZE BENEFITS TO PERSONS ACROSS THE NATION AND TO PROTECT MEDICARE IN ITS BUDGET DELIBERATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991.

Whereas, Medicare was established by the federal government in 1965 for the purpose of creating a federal financing system that would provide elderly Americans with affordable access to health care services; and

Whereas, Medicare beneficiaries in South Carolina pay social security premiums equal to persons in all other states, yet receive significantly less in benefits; and

Whereas, the Medicare program originally contained features that provided "unusual, customary, and reasonable" reimbursement for services and minimized the program's impact on the then existing health care system; and

Whereas, the South Carolina Medical Association and the American Medical Association have encouraged the United States Congress to address an indemnity payment schedule, which reflects valid and demonstrable geographic differences in practice costs and is based on an appropriate relative value scale, as a more acceptable Medicare payment system; and

Whereas, it is important that the current funding level for Medicare is maintained; and

Whereas, the United States Congress should keep its promise to provide high quality health care for the nation's elderly and disabled; and

Whereas, it is especially fitting that Congress take this action on the occasion of Medicare's twenty-fifth anniversary. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly memorialize the United States Congress either to reduce South Carolina Medicare premiums or to equalize benefits to persons across the nation and to protect Medicare in its budget deliberations for Fiscal Year 1991.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and to each member of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation.

On motion of Senator LOURIE, with unanimous consent, the Concurrent Resolution was taken up for immediate consideration.

On motion of Senator LOURIE, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1015 -- Senators Holland, Moore, Matthews, Wilson, Bryan, Courson, Drummond, Fielding, Giese, Gilbert, Hayes, Helmly, Hinds, Hinson, Land, Leatherman, Lee, Leventis, Lindsay, Long, Lourie, Macaulay, Martin, Martschink, McConnell, McGill, McLeod, Mitchell, Mullinax, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Pope, Rose, Russell, Saleeby, Setzler, Shealy, Horace C. Smith, J. Verne Smith, Nell W. Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Waddell and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS TO MS. SHEILA MCMILLAN OF COLUMBIA THE VERY BEST WISHES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR A QUICK AND COMPLETE RECOVERY FROM THE INJURIES SHE RECEIVED IN A RECENT AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1016 -- Senators Fielding, Helmly, Martschink, Matthews, McConnell, McLeod, Passailaigue, Rose, Bryan, Courson, Drummond, Giese, Gilbert, Hayes, Hinds, Hinson, Holland, Land, Leatherman, Lee, Leventis, Lindsay, Long, Lourie, Macaulay, Martin, McGill, Mitchell, Moore, Mullinax, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pope, Russell, Saleeby, Setzler, Shealy, Horace C. Smith, J. Verne Smith, Nell W. Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Waddell, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING CHARLESTON MAYOR JOSEPH P. RILEY, JR., FOR THE SUPERB LEADERSHIP HE HAS PROVIDED TO THE CITY OF CHARLESTON THROUGHOUT THE TRAGEDY OF HURRICANE HUGO.

On motion of Senator FIELDING, with unanimous consent, the Concurrent Resolution was taken up for immediate consideration.

The question being the adoption of the Resolution.

On motion of Senator FIELDING, the Concurrent Resolution was read in full as follows:

S. 1016 -- A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING CHARLESTON MAYOR JOSEPH P. RILEY, JR., FOR THE SUPERB LEADERSHIP HE HAS PROVIDED TO THE CITY OF CHARLESTON THROUGHOUT THE TRAGEDY OF HURRICANE HUGO.

Whereas, as the City of Charleston works to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Hugo, Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr., has rendered superb leadership at the forefront of this tremendous task and difficult undertaking; and

Whereas, on the eve of the hurricane, Mayor Riley actively began issuing directives to city officials and warning residents to take the necessary precautions for their safety and protection; and

Whereas, even though Hugo was extremely powerful and destructive, through excellent planning and preparation, the citizens of Charleston were able to survive the storm with minimal loss of life; and

Whereas, Mayor Riley did an outstanding job in coordinating and providing assistance to the residents of Charleston; and

Whereas, immediately he began consulting with national, state, and local officials to establish an emergency assistance plan for the city's residents; and

Whereas, through these efforts, the city has received much-needed assistance and aid from around the State and nation and from throughout the world; and

Whereas, not only has Mayor Riley through his hard work and diligence led the way for the safety and health of the citizens, he has through his character, speech, and representation of the city served as a model of inspiration and pride for all Charlestonians; and

Whereas, Joseph P. Riley, Jr., is one of the outstanding mayors in America and is greatly deserving of commendation for the wonderful job he has done in leading a hard-hit City of Charleston toward a magnificent recovery. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, commend Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr., for the superb leadership he has provided to the City of Charleston throughout the tragedy of Hurricane Hugo.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mayor Riley.

Senator MITCHELL asked unanimous consent to offer a verbal amendment to the proposed Resolution as follows:

Amend the Resolution, as and if amended, on Page 2, Line 8, by striking the phrase, "all Charlestonians" and inserting the phrase, "all South Carolinians".

Amend title to conform.

Senator SHEALY objected.

Senator MITCHELL proposed the following amendment (Doc. No. 0380I), which was adopted:

Amend the Resolution, as and if amended, on Page 2, Line 8, by striking the phrase, "all Charlestonians" and inserting the phrase, "most South Carolinians".

Amend title to conform.

There being no further amendments, the Concurrent Resolution, as amended, was ordered adopted and sent to the House.

S. 1017 -- Senators Williams, Bryan, Courson, Drummond, Fielding, Giese, Gilbert, Hayes, Helmly, Hinds, Hinson, Holland, Land, Leatherman, Lee, Leventis, Lindsay, Long, Lourie, 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 and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF HARRY M. COKER OF RICHLAND COUNTY, SERGEANT-AT-ARMS OF THE STATE SENATE, AND EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, Harry McKinley Coker of Richland County, the distinguished and much-loved Sergeant-At-Arms of the State Senate, died on October 21, 1989, at the age of fifty-eight; and

Whereas, Harry was born in Lake City and was a former member of the National Guard, an administrative aide to Governor McNair, and an administrative assistant to the Honorable Earle E. Morris, Jr.; and

Whereas, he was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Campbell, attended Temple Baptist Church, and was elected Senate Sergeant-At-Arms in 1972, after retiring from the South Carolina Highway Patrol; and

Whereas, Harry was immensely popular -- a fact due primarily to his easy-going style, his sincerity, and his genuine interest in other people; and

Whereas, he was a superb sergeant-at-arms who attended to his duties with outstanding efficiency and dedication; and

Whereas, countless persons considered themselves Harry's friends, and he was a true friend to everyone he knew; and

Whereas, his loyalty, his kindness, and his professionalism endeared him to the members of the General Assembly, and we have lost a great friend whom we loved and admired very much; and

Whereas, we want Truma, his devoted and wonderful wife, his children, Pam and John, and the other members of his family and his many friends to know that they have been, and will continue to be, in our thoughts and prayers, that we share their sorrow, and that they have our sincerest sympathy. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, express deepest sorrow at the death of Harry M. Coker of Richland County, Sergeant-At-Arms of the State Senate, and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and his many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mrs. Harry M. Coker of Columbia.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1018 -- Senators Rose, Courson, Drummond, Giese, Gilbert, Helmly, Hinson, Leatherman, Lee, Leventis, Long, Macaulay, McGill, McLeod, O'Dell, Peeler, Russell, Shealy, Stilwell, Thomas, Wilson, Bryan, Fielding, Hayes, Hinds, Holland, Land, Lindsay, Lourie, Martin, Martschink, Matthews, McConnell, Mitchell, Moore, Mullinax, Passailaigue, Patterson, Pope, Saleeby, Setzler, Horace C. Smith, J. Verne Smith, Nell W. Smith, Waddell and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND GOVERNOR CARROLL A. CAMPBELL, JR., FOR HIS OUTSTANDING PERSONAL LEADERSHIP OF OUR STATE DURING THE HURRICANE HUGO DISASTER.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1019 -- Senators Williams, Waddell, Lindsay and Martin: 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.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1020 -- Senators Mullinax and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NEWLY BORN CHILDREN, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SECTION TO APPLY TO A CHILD WHO HAS BEEN ADOPTED WITHIN THIRTY-ONE DAYS AFTER HIS DATE OF BIRTH.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1021 -- Senators Saleeby, Land, McLeod, McConnell and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO INSURANCE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF LIFE INSURANCE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1022 -- Senators Saleeby, Land, McLeod, McConnell and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-5-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE A CERTIFICATE OR LICENSE MAY BE GRANTED TO A DOMESTIC INSURER, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL ORIGINAL BOOKS AND RECORDS OF THE INSURER TO BE LOCATED AND MAINTAINED IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1023 -- Senators Saleeby, Land, McLeod, McConnell and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO WINDSTORM AND HAIL INSURANCE; SECTION 38-75-320, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THE WINDSTORM AND HAIL INSURANCE PROVISIONS; AND SECTION 38-75-330, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND MEMBERS OF THE WINDSTORM AND HAIL UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO WINDSTORM TO WIND.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1024 -- Senators Saleeby, Land, McLeod, McConnell and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN INSURER'S ANNUAL STATEMENT AS TO ITS BUSINESS STANDING AND FINANCIAL CONDITION, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FORM OF THE STATEMENT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO REQUIRE THE FILING OF QUARTERLY REPORTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1025 -- Senators Saleeby, Land, McLeod, McConnell and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-730, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP HEALTH, GROUP ACCIDENT, GROUP ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS DETAILING THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT POLICIES, TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE GROUP POLICY AND SUBSCRIBER CONTRACTS TO WHICH THE STANDARDS DO NOT APPLY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS CONTAINING THE STANDARDS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1026 -- Senators Saleeby, Land, McLeod, McConnell and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION OF AN INSURER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER'S AND EXAMINER'S ACCESS TO THE INSURER'S RECORDS INSTEAD OF ITS PAPERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1027 -- Senators Saleeby, Land, McLeod, McConnell and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO INSURANCE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF ANNUITY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1028 -- Senators Saleeby, Land, McLeod, McConnell and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO INSURANCE, SO AS TO DEFINE "BY"; AND SECTION 38-39-30, RELATING TO THE INVESTIGATION OF AND ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE TO A PERSON TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF SERVICING INSURANCE PREMIUMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT BEFORE A FOREIGN CORPORATION MAY BE LICENSED, IT MUST BE REGULATED AND EXAMINED BY THE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT IN ITS STATE OF DOMICILE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1029 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-3-235 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE OR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY BE EXPENDED IN A MONTH WHEN IT HAS NOT MET AT LEAST TWICE DURING THE PRECEDING TWELVE MONTHS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1030 -- Senator Martschink: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1031 -- Senators Martschink and McConnell: A JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TIME FOR APPEALS OF ASSESSED VALUE APPLICABLE IN TAXABLE YEAR 1990 OF REAL PROPERTY DAMAGED BY HURRICANE HUGO.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1032 -- Senators Mullinax and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-930, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VALUATION OF PROPERTY FOR TAXATION AND THE DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCES FOR A MANUFACTURER'S MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH AN ADJUSTMENT MAY BE MADE IN THE ALLOWANCE IN THE YEAR OF ACQUISITION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1033 -- Senator Waddell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34B, PART II, ACT 189 OF 1989 (THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT), RELATING TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SECTION 12-47-445 OF THE 1976 CODE, LIMITING CLAIMS FOR REFUND OF TAXES FOUND BY A COURT TO BE UNCONSTITUTIONAL OR OTHERWISE UNLAWFUL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECTION DOES NOT APPLY WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS FOR REFUND ARISING UNDER DAVIS V. MICHIGAN.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1034 -- Senators Waddell, Martschink, McConnell and Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TIME FOR APPEALS OF ASSESSED VALUE APPLICABLE IN TAXABLE YEAR 1990 OF REAL PROPERTY DAMAGED BY HURRICANE HUGO.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1035 -- Senators Wilson, Thomas, Long and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27, PART II, ACT 658 OF 1988, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPECIAL TAX TREATMENT ALLOWED FOR LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS RECOGNIZED PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN CONTRACT OF SALE EXECUTED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1987, AND JUNE 22, 1987, SO AS TO ALLOW THE SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR SUCH GAINS RECOGNIZED IN ALL OF 1987.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1036 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-35-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, OR USE OF IMPERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS AND THE ENUMERATION OF PERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS, SO AS TO REDEFINE PERMISSIBLE "BOTTLE TYPE ROCKETS".

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 1037 -- Senators Bryan, Hayes, Peeler and Fielding: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1038 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-25-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT JURORS FOR MUNICIPAL COURTS, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY, MAY BE DRAWN AND SUMMONED BY COMPUTER IN THE MANNER THE SUPREME COURT BY ORDER DIRECTS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1039 -- Senators Mullinax and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-79-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ALARM SYSTEM BUSINESS LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS ALLOWING WORK EXPERIENCE TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1040 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-13-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ARRESTS BY POLICE AUTHORITIES OF TOWNS AND CITIES WITHIN OR OUTSIDE THE CORPORATE LIMITS, SO AS TO DETAIL THE RIGHTS OF THE AUTHORITIES WHEN ACTING OUTSIDE THE LIMITS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1041 -- Senators Wilson, Setzler and Shealy: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-305 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE AFFECTED COUNTY BEFORE A MUNICIPALITY MAY ANNEX AN AREA IN A COUNTY WHERE THE MUNICIPALITY IS NOT CURRENTLY LOCATED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1042 -- Senators Land, Leatherman, Williams, Waddell, Leventis, Saleeby, McLeod, Gilbert and Matthews: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND A PORTION OF R63-350, A REGULATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RELATING TO REPAIR OF HIGHWAY ADVERTISING SIGNS, FOR A SIX-MONTH PERIOD.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 1043 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-615 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FROM CUTTING A TREE TWENTY-FOUR INCHES OR MORE IN DIAMETER AT BREAST HEIGHT OR DAMAGING ITS ROOT SYSTEM UNLESS IT PRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT RISK TO MOTORISTS, AND THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE AND TO PROVIDE FOR A HEARING AND AN APPEAL BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 1044 -- Senator Pope: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-2045 RELATING TO TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON QUALIFIES TO BE A STUDENT AT A TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOL IN THIS STATE IF HE HAS A SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS THREE LEARNER'S PERMIT OR AN EQUIVALENT PERMIT ISSUED BY HIS STATE OF RESIDENCE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 1045 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF COLUMBIA MEDICAL SOCIETY OF RICHLAND COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.

Read the first time and on motion of Senator GIESE, with unanimous consent, was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

On motion of Senator GIESE, with unanimous consent, S. 1045 was ordered to receive a second and third reading on the next two consecutive legislative days.

S. 1046 -- Senators Rose and Helmly: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF FOOD TRUST, INC., IN BERKELEY COUNTY.

Read the first time and on motion of Senator ROSE, with unanimous consent, was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 1047 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF CAYCE-WEST COLUMBIA CIVITAN CLUB IN LEXINGTON COUNTY.

Read the first time and on motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent, was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

On motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent, S. 1047 was ordered to receive a second and third reading on the next two consecutive legislative days.

S. 1048 -- Senator Waddell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 589 OF 1986, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCTING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL A VACANCY WHEN THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM IS MORE THAN TWELVE MONTHS.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.

S. 1049 -- Senators Mullinax, O'Dell and Macaulay: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 47 TO TITLE 43 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-41-10, 43-41-30, AND 43-41-40, RELATING TO THE GLEAAMS HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS FOR THE COMMISSION IN ANDERSON COUNTY; TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION TO GLEAMS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION REPRESENTING ANDERSON COUNTY.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.

On motion of Senator MULLINAX, S. 1049 was ordered to receive a second and third reading on the next two consecutive legislative days.

H. 3739 -- Reps. Sheheen, Huff, Rama, Felder, Smith, Hodges, G. Brown, Tucker, Wilder, Harvin, Keesley, Snow, Waites, Mappus, McCain, McEachin, McElveen, Jaskwhich, McLellan, Elliott, J.W. Johnson, Hendricks, Rhoad, McAbee, Burch, J. Bailey, Harwell, Wright, T. Rogers, R. Brown, Stoddard, McGinnis, Nettles, Lockemy, Gregory and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 10 TO TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN A COUNTY AREA BY SETTING FORTH DEFINITIONS, PURPOSES, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR A REFERENDUM, COLLECTION, USES, AND DISTRIBUTION.

The Report of the Committee of Conference was taken up for immediate consideration. The question being the adoption of the Report of the Committee of Conference.

Senator LAND moved that the Report of the Committee of Conference be carried over.

Senator McCONNELL raised a Point of Order that there could not be a Report of the Committee of Free Conference inasmuch as the Committee of Conference on H. 3739 had not been granted Free Conference Powers and, therefore, could not be carried over.

Senator McLEOD spoke on the Point of Order and stated that the Report could only be received as information.

Senator McCONNELL stated that the title on the Report was the Free Conference Report and, therefore, was inappropriately before the body.

Senator J. VERNE SMITH spoke on the Point of Order.

The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order by Senator McCONNELL and stated that the Report of the Committee of Free Conference was not before the body at the present time.

Senator HOLLAND made a Parliamentary Inquiry as to whether or not the Committee of Conference on H. 3739 was still active.

The PRESIDENT stated that there was a Committee of Conference but no Committee of Free Conference.

Senator LAND withdrew the Report.

The following Joint Resolution was severally read the third time, passed and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:

S. 786 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO CLASSIFIED WATERS - LYNCHES RIVER, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1054, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

S. 218 -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE OF THIS STATE'S ADOPTION OF VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.

On motion of Senator WADDELL, with unanimous consent, the Bill was removed from the Calendar.

S. 745 -- Senators Lourie and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 29 TO TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL ON THE HOLOCAUST.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the second reading of the Bill.

On motion of Senator LOURIE, the Bill was tabled.

H. 3015 -- Reps. Sturkie and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 93 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSAL AND TREATMENT OF HAZARDOUS INFECTIOUS WASTE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the third reading of the Bill.

On motion of Senator McLEOD, the Bill was tabled.

H. 3692 -- Reps. M.O. Alexander, M.D. Burriss, Wilder, Mappus, Rama, Holt, Quinn, Taylor, Faber, Fair, McBride, Hearn, McKay, Klapman, L. Martin, Cork, McLeod, Manly, Blackwell, Phillips, Sturkie, Neilson, Corning, J. Bailey, Baxley, G. Bailey, T.C. Alexander, Baker, Fant, Mattos and Kohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-5-15 SO AS TO REQUIRE A LICENSED INSURER WHO DECIDES TO CEASE DOING BUSINESS FOR ANY LINE OR SUBLINE OF INSURANCE TO NOTIFY ALL POLICYHOLDERS OF THIS FACT AT LEAST NINETY DAYS BEFORE THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE POLICY AND PROHIBIT THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER FROM RETURNING SECURITIES DEPOSITED UNLESS THE INSURER COMPLIES WITH THIS SECTION.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the third reading of the Bill.

Senator SALEEBY proposed the following amendment (Doc. No. 5327U):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding the following new sections to be appropriately numbered to read:

/SECTION ____. Section 38-1-20(9) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"(9)   'Casualty insurance' means every insurance against legal liability of the insured for bodily injury to or death of other persons, including workers' compensation insurance, and for damages to or loss or destruction of the property of others; medical payments insurance when written in conjunction with any insurance covering liability for the deaths or bodily injuries of others; guaranteeing the fidelity of persons holding positions of public or private trust; loss of or damage to property caused by burglary, theft, larceny, robbery, fraud, or any unlawful taking or secretion of property owned by or entrusted to the insured; loss of or damage to property of the insured resulting from the explosion of or damage to any fired or unfired boiler or other pressure vessel, engine, turbine, compressor, pump, wheel, any apparatus generating, transmitting, or using electric power, and any machinery or equipment connected with any of the foregoing; loss resulting from nonpayment of debts owed to merchants or other persons extending credit; and legal insurance.; and job protection insurance."

SECTION ____. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 38-43-101. An agent of a casualty insurer who sells only job protection insurance as defined in Section 38-75-610 is not required to take the written examination required by Section 38-43-100."

SECTION ____.   Section 38-43-105(e) is amended to read:

"(e) This section applies to residents applying for a license to engage in the sale of insurance except those persons who have previously been licensed for a period of five years or more and those persons applying for a license limited to the following types of insurance only or a combination thereof:

(1)   credit life or credit accident and health;

(2)   credit property;

(3)   crop hail;

(4)   automobile physical damage;

(5)   mortgage guaranty or mortgage redemption, or both;

(6)   title;

(7)   travel accident and baggage;

(8)   federal crop insurance program;

(9)   job protection insurance."

SECTION ____.   Chapter 75, Title 38 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

Section 38-75-610. Job protection insurance means the business of providing monthly benefits to employees of the railroad industry or to bus drivers and truck drivers employed by common carriers for loss of wages arising from their discharge or suspension as a penalty or method of discipline imposed by the individual employer. Benefit funds administered by and through labor unions for their members are not considered job protection insurance."

SECTION ____. Coverages provided under job protection insurance are not subject to guaranty funds as may be provided under the laws of this State unless specifically indicated in the laws governing those funds./

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Bill was carried over.

THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE INTERRUPTED DEBATE.

S. 483 -- Senators McLeod and Peeler: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 1994, THE GOVERNOR MAY NOT SUCCEED HIMSELF IN OFFICE BUT SHALL BE RE-ELIGIBLE.

On motion of Senator McLEOD, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was carried over.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.

On motion of Senator MOORE, Chairman of the Senate Invitations Committee, the Privilege of the Chamber to that area behind the rail was extended to the Greer High School football team on January 18, 1990.

On motion of Senator MOORE, Chairman of the Senate Invitations Committee, the Privilege of the Floor was extended to Ms. Marian Wright Edelman, President of the Children's Defense Fund, Washington, D.C., for the purpose of receiving the Order of the Palmetto on January 11, 1990.

S. 554 -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

On motion of Senator LOURIE, the Bill was taken up for immediate consideration. The question being the second reading of the Bill.

On motion of Senator LOURIE, the Bill was made a Special Order.

S. 134 -- Senator Bryan: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE REPEAL OF SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE ALLOWANCE OF DIVORCES FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.

On motion of Senator BRYAN, the Joint Resolution was taken up for immediate consideration. The question being the second reading of the Joint Resolution.

Senator BRYAN moved that the Joint Resolution be made a Special Order.

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Bryan                     Courson                   Drummond
Fielding                  Giese                     Gilbert
Hayes                     Helmly                    Hinds
Hinson                    Holland                   Land
Lee                       Long                      Lourie
Macaulay                  Martin                    Martschink
Matthews                  McConnell                 McGill
McLeod                    Mitchell                  Moore
Mullinax                  O'Dell                    Passailaigue
Patterson                 Peeler                    Pope
Rose                      Russell                   Saleeby
Setzler                   Shealy                    Smith, H.C.
Smith, N.W.               Stilwell                  Waddell
Williams                  

Leatherman                Leventis                  Smith, J.V.
Thomas                    Wilson                    

The Joint Resolution was made a Special Order.

H. 3739 -- Reps. Sheheen, Huff, Rama, Felder, Smith, Hodges, G. Brown, Tucker, Wilder, Harvin, Keesley, Snow, Waites, Mappus, McCain, McEachin, McElveen, Jaskwhich, McLellan, Elliott, J.W. Johnson, Hendricks, Rhoad, McAbee, Burch, J. Bailey, Harwell, Wright, T. Rogers, R. Brown, Stoddard, McGinnis, Nettles, Lockemy, Gregory and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 10 TO TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN A COUNTY AREA BY SETTING FORTH DEFINITIONS, PURPOSES, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR A REFERENDUM, COLLECTION, USES, AND DISTRIBUTION.

Senator LAND was recognized to make a status report of the Committee of Conference on H. 3739.

At 1:44 P.M., on motion of Senator LAND, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.

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