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The Senate assembled at 12:00 Noon, the hour to which it stood adjourned and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
First Day of the Jewish Feast of the Passover
Beloved, in the Book of the Exodus, Chapter 12, verse 12, we read:
"For I will pass through the land of Egypt
this night, and will smite all the firstborn
in the land of Egypt both man and beast; and
against all the gods of Egypt I will execute
judgment: I am the Lord."
(NOTE: In the 430 years from Joseph to Moses, the 70 souls had grown to between 2 and 3 million. Such a demographic development involved in "the Exodus" staggers the modern imagination.)
Let us pray.
Blessed art Thou, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who at Thy word bringest on the evening twilight, with wisdom openest the gates of the heavens, and with understanding changest times and variest the seasons, and arrangest the stars in their watches in the sky, according to Thy will. Thou createst day and night; Thou rollest away the light from before the darkness, and the darkness from before the light; Thou makest the day to pass and the night to approach, and dividest the day from the night; the Lord of hosts is Thy name; a God living and enduring continually, mayest Thou reign over us forever and ever. Blessed art Thou, O Lord, who bringest on the evening twilight.
Help us toss the bitter herbs of our troubles into the sweet waters of Marah and show us the way to the Promised Land!
Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration.
Document No. 1255
Promulgated By Wildlife and Marine Resources
Birds, Fish, Reptiles
Received by Lt. Governor April 5, 1990
Referred to Senate Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
120 day expiration date August 3, 1990
Document No. 1256
Promulgated By Wildlife and Marine Resources
Endangered Species List
Received by Lt. Governor April 5, 1990
Referred to Senate Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
120 day expiration date August 5, 1990
Document No. 1258
Promulgated By Department of Insurance
Uniform Classification and Territorial Plans - Automobile
Received by Lt. Governor April 5, 1990
Referred to Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance
120 day expiration date August 3, 1990
On motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, Senator MITCHELL was granted a leave of absence for Tuesday, April 10, 1990.
S. 1331 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-73 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY BILL OR RESOLUTION WHICH MANDATES A HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST HAVE ATTACHED TO IT A CERTAIN FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT BEFORE BEING REPORTED OUT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE TO WHICH IT HAS BEEN ASSIGNED.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
On motion of Senator SALEEBY, the Senate agreed to the amendments made by the House of Representatives and a message was sent to the House accordingly. Ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and the Act enrolled for Ratification.
S. 1490 -- Senators Courson, Giese, Lourie and Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE COLUMBIA JEWISH FEDERATION AND ITS PRESIDENT, MR. SAMUEL J. TENENBAUM, FOR OUTSTANDING HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS TO SAVE A MILLION LIVES AT STAKE IN THE SOVIET UNION.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
The following were introduced:
S. 1501 -- Senator Lourie: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO WELCOME THE POLISH DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES AND ESPECIALLY TO THE CAPITAL CITY OF COLUMBIA AND TO WISH EACH OF THEM A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE VISIT TO OUR STATE AND NATION.
On motion of Senator LOURIE, with unanimous consent, the Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 1502 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE WORKING MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE DIED ON THE JOB BY DECLARING APRIL 28, 1990, "WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY".
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 1503 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR SCANDINAVIANS FOR THEIR HUMANITY AND BRAVERY IN RESCUING PERSONS OF THE JEWISH FAITH FROM THE HOLOCAUST, AND TO COMMEND "THANKS TO SCANDINAVIA" FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN CREATING A LIVING MEMORIAL FOR ALL GENERATIONS OF THE COURAGEOUSNESS OF SCANDINAVIANS IN THE FACE OF NAZI ATROCITIES.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 1504 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Fielding and Martschink: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND ARTHUR MANIGAULT WILCOX, RETIRED EDITOR OF THE CHARLESTON NEWS AND COURIER, FOR HIS FORTY-FOUR YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A JOURNALIST, AND TO WISH HIM A HAPPY AND FRUITFUL RETIREMENT.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 1505 -- Senators Horace C. Smith, Waddell, Leatherman, Moore and J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AUTHORIZATIONS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR THE 251ST EVACUATION HOSPITAL ARMORY AND THE 51ST AVIATION GROUP ARMORY PROJECT.
Senator WADDELL spoke on the Concurrent Resolution.
On motion of Senator WADDELL, with unanimous consent, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 1506 -- Senators Waddell and Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS FOR COMMERCIAL TIMBER LOSSES AND TIMBER DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE IMPACT OF HURRICANE HUGO IN COUNTIES DECLARED A FEDERAL DISASTER AREA BECAUSE OF THE IMPACT OF HURRICANE HUGO, TO PRESCRIBE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEDUCTION INCLUDING REDUCTION OF OTHER TAX ATTRIBUTES OF TAXPAYERS CLAIMING THE DEDUCTION, AND TO ELIMINATE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO FILE TAX RETURNS DUE FROM SEPTEMBER 18, 1989, FOR TAXPAYERS IN COUNTIES DECLARED DISASTER AREAS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1507 -- Senator Waddell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 119 OF TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO ISSUE AUXILIARY FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, OR EQUIPPING OF AUXILIARY FACILITIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BONDS MUST BE SECURED BY A LIEN ON AND PLEDGE OF REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE BONDS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO TIME LIMIT IS SET FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1508 -- Senator Waddell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-44-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PALMETTO SEED CAPITAL FUND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CORPORATION TO BE FORMED TO BE THE GENERAL PARTNER OF THE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE NAMED THE PALMETTO SEED CAPITAL CORPORATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDITS ALLOWED FOR INVESTMENTS IN THE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ALSO APPLY TO A TAXPAYER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX LIABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 41-44-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, SO AS TO MAKE THESE ABOVE-REFERENCED NAME AND TAX CREDIT CHANGES AND ALSO TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE USE AND INVESTING OF THE INVESTMENT MONIES ACQUIRED BY THE FUND; TO AMEND ACT 643 OF 1988, RELATING TO THIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, SO AS TO CONFORM CERTAIN OF ITS PROVISIONS TO THE ABOVE-REFERENCED NAME CHANGE PROVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 41-44-90 AND 41-44-100, RELATING TO THIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, SO AS TO CONFORM THEM TO THE ABOVE-REFERENCED INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX CREDIT PROVISIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1509 -- Senators Wilson and Stilwell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-1-100 SO AS TO REQUIRE HOLDERS OF MINIBOTTLE LICENSES AND ON-PREMISES BEER AND WINE PERMITS TO HAVE ADEQUATE LIABILITY INSURANCE, TO REQUIRE PROOF OF THIS INSURANCE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION WITH THE APPLICATION FOR THE LICENSE OR PERMIT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL DETERMINE WHAT CONSTITUTES "ADEQUATE LIABILITY INSURANCE", TO PROVIDE THAT THIS INSURANCE MUST COVER CLAIMS ARISING FROM INSTANCES WHERE BEVERAGES WERE SOLD TO INTOXICATED PERSONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT INSURANCE COMPANIES SHALL NOTIFY THE COMMISSION OF A LAPSE IN COVERAGE AND, UPON THIS NOTIFICATION, THE COMMISSION SHALL REVOKE THE LICENSE OR PERMIT PROMPTLY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1510 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO PROVISIONS DEALING WITH THE TITLING, DISPLAY, AND SALE OF WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS BY MARINE DEALERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON MUST SELL A MINIMUM OF TWENTY WATERCRAFT OR OUTBOARD MOTORS EACH CALENDAR YEAR TO BE CONSIDERED A MARINE DEALER FOR PURPOSES OF THESE PROVISIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
S. 1511 -- Senator Nell W. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CUSTODY OF A CHILD, SO AS TO REVISE THE DESIGNATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION AND TO PROVIDE FOR CUSTODY WHEN THE CHILD'S PARENT OR PARENTS HAVE BEEN ARRESTED.
Senator NELL W. SMITH spoke on the Bill.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1512 -- Senators Setzler, Leatherman and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1520(1), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTRACTS AWARDED BY COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING SO AS TO INCREASE THE THRESHOLD DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACTS SUBJECT TO THE COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING REQUIREMENT TO FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR AWARDING CONTRACTS AMOUNTING TO LESS THAN FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-70 RELATING TO CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PURCHASES WHICH MUST BE MADE BY COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1513 -- Senators Leventis, Land, Passailaigue, Rose, Giese and Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-115 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO MINIMIZE AND PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT IN ITS REGULATORY FUNCTIONS AND PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT FROM BEING LESS PROTECTIVE OF THE ENVIRONMENT THAN IS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW AND TO AMEND TITLE 44, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 109, SO AS TO ENACT THE TOXICS USE REDUCTION ACT.
Senator LEVENTIS spoke on the Bill.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 1514 -- Senators Setzler, Hayes and Moore: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE JOINT SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION STUDY COMMITTEE SHALL SELECT UP TO SIX PILOT PROJECTS AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART III, ACT 189 OF 1989 BY APRIL 15, 1990.
Read the first time and on motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 1515 -- Senator Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT A CLERK FOR EACH POLLING PLACE IN A PRIMARY, SPECIAL, OR MUNICIPAL ELECTION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT A CLERK IS VESTED IN THE AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE BY LAW FOR CONDUCTING THE ELECTION RATHER THAN IN THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION.
Senator WILLIAMS spoke on the Bill.
Read the first time and on motion of Senator WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4963 -- Reps. Kinon and Harwell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL "WILD GATORS" AND COACH JEWELL MCLAURIN IN DILLON COUNTY ON WINNING THE STATE CLASS A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered returned to the House.
H. 4973 -- Reps. Cooper, Klapman, Nesbitt, Kirsh, Simpson, Hendricks, McGinnis, Kinon and D. Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JUNE 10-16, 1990, AS "OLD HICKORY WEEK" IN HONOR OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PARTICIPATION IN WORLD WAR II OF THE 30TH INFANTRY DIVISION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered returned to the House.
H. 4974 -- Reps. Rudnick, Sheheen, J. Rogers, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Alexander, Altman, G. Bailey, J. Bailey, K. Bailey, Baker, Barber, Barfield, Baxley, Beasley, Bennett, Blackwell, Blanding, Boan, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Bruce, Burch, M.D. Burriss, T.M. Burriss, Carnell, Chamblee, Clyborne, Cole, Cooper, Corbett, Cork, Corning, Davenport, Derrick, Elliott, Faber, Fair, Fant, Farr, Felder, Ferguson, Foster, Gentry, Glover, Gordon, Gregory, Hallman, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Hayes, Hendricks, Hodges, Holt, Huff, Jaskwhich, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Johnson, Kay, Keegan, Keesley, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh, Klapman, Kohn, Koon, Lanford, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Manly, Mappus, D. Martin, L. Martin, Mattos, McAbee, McBride, McCain, McEachin, McElveen, McGinnis, McKay, McLellan, McLeod, McTeer, Moss, Neilson, Nesbitt, Nettles, Phillips, Quinn, Rama, Rhoad, T. Rogers, Sharpe, Short, Simpson, Smith, Snow, Stoddard, Sturkie, Taylor, Townsend, Tucker, Vaughn, Waites, Waldrop, Washington, Wells, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, D. Williams, J. Williams, Winstead, Wofford and Wright: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP PROVIDED BY MS. BETTY E. CALLAHAM AS DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE LIBRARY AND WISHING HER HAPPINESS UPON HER RETIREMENT.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered returned to the House.
H. 3956 -- Reps. Keegan, Corbett, Rama, Barfield and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4700, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY VEHICLES, SCHOOL BUSES, AND POLICE VEHICLES FOR PURPOSES OF THE UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES AND POLICE VEHICLES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 4038 -- Reps. Sharpe, Corbett, Hallman, Manly, Sturkie, Waites and Wilkes: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 49, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GROUNDWATER USE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE AND PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THIS ACT, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR FACTORS WHICH THE WATER RESOURCES COMMISSION SHALL CONSIDER IN DETERMINING AND DECLARING CAPACITY USE AREAS IN THE STATE, TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES REQUIRED TO BE FOLLOWED IN DECLARING A CAPACITY USE AREA, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF THE REGULATIONS TO BE APPLIED IN A CAPACITY USE AREA, TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH, PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH, AND DURATION OF GROUNDWATER USE PERMITS WHICH MAY BE ISSUED IN THE CAPACITY USE AREA, TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO COOPERATE WITH OTHER STATE AGENCIES AND AGENCIES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION BY THE COMMISSION OF CERTAIN CIVIL PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ACT, AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN FLOWING WELLS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
H. 4256 -- Reps. Blackwell and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-79-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PATIENTS' COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR IT TO BE USED TO PAY GENERAL LIABILITY AS WELL AS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS, SETTLEMENTS, AND JUDGMENTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H. 4443 -- Rep. L. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-37-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SERVICE OF A RULE TO SHOW CAUSE WHY A TENANT SHOULD NOT BE EJECTED FROM A RENTED PREMISES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH A COPY OF THIS RULE IS SERVED UPON THE TENANT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4510 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-390, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT OF THE GASOLINE TAX REVENUES TO THE CREDIT OF THE WATER RECREATIONAL RESOURCES FUND OF THE STATE TREASURY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DISTRIBUTIONS TO COUNTIES FROM THE FUND MAY BE USED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H. 4573 -- Reps. Hayes and Huff: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-490, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN ADDITIONAL PUNISHMENT FOR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING THE COMMISSION OF A VIOLENT CRIME, SO AS TO ADD DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES TO THOSE OFFENSES FOR WHICH THE ADDITIONAL PUNISHMENT MAY BE GIVEN AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASED PENALTY IF A MACHINE GUN OR A FIREARM WITH A SILENCER OR MUFFLER IS UTILIZED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4606 -- Reps. McLeod, Stoddard, J.C. Johnson, Koon, Keyserling, G. Brown, McElveen, Blanding, Waites, J. Bailey, Smith, Corning, T.M. Burriss, Felder, Whipper, Huff, Barber, Washington, Holt, White, Bruce, Littlejohn, Fant and Glover: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE TIME PERIOD REGULATIONS ARE IN COMMITTEE AND UNDER CONSIDERATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-125, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPROVAL, DISAPPROVAL, AND MODIFICATION OF REGULATIONS BY A LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROCEDURES UPON RESUBMISSION OF REGULATIONS BY AN AGENCY, AND TO DELETE THE AUTOMATIC APPROVAL PROVISION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4628 -- Rep. Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY BY A MINOR, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS, ADD PROVISIONS, INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF LIABILITY FROM A MAXIMUM OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO A MAXIMUM OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND EXPAND THE SCOPE AND COVERAGE OF THIS SECTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4657 -- Rep. Stoddard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-35-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSED RETAIL DEALERS MAY PURCHASE, POSSESS, AND SELL TO QUALIFIED PERSONS ANY FIREARM OR PISTOL WHICH MAY BE USED OR POSSESSED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN THIS STATE, AND TO AUTHORIZE THESE QUALIFIED PERSONS TO USE AND POSSESS THESE FIREARMS OR PISTOLS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4674 -- Reps. Gregory, Kirsh, Short, Fair, J. Brown, McLellan, Wilkins and Klapman: A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ATHLETIC TRAINERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SIX YEARS AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-75-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ATHLETIC TRAINERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE BOARD FROM EIGHT TO NINE MEMBERS AND TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINERS ON THE BOARD FROM THREE TO FOUR MEMBERS.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
H. 4694 -- Reps. Littlejohn, G. Bailey, Koon, Sharpe, Bruce, J. Bailey, Holt, Wells, Moss, Whipper, Corbett, Gordon, Smith, L. Martin, Fair, Vaughn, Keegan, Farr, McGinnis and Cole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-7-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY A LABORER, SUBCONTRACTOR, OR MATERIALMAN, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4723 -- Reps. M.O. Alexander and T.C. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-35-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RETAIL LICENSE, SO AS TO CONSOLIDATE THE PROVISIONS GOVERNING SPECIAL RETAIL LICENSES AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THE RETAIL LICENSE REQUIREMENT, TO CLARIFY THE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR RETAILERS CONDUCTING A TRANSIENT OR TEMPORARY BUSINESS, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL SALES TAX RETURN FOR SPECIAL EVENTS IN LIEU OF THE RETAIL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND DISCOUNT PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TAX COMMISSION TO DETERMINE WHICH LICENSE A RETAILER MUST OBTAIN.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H. 4727 -- Reps. Bennett and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-810, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SHAD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHITE OR HICKORY SHAD MAY BE TAKEN ALL YEAR WITH HOOK AND LINE FOR NONCOMMERCIAL PURPOSES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
H. 4770 -- Rep. McLellan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 13-17-30, 13-17-40, AND 13-17-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY, SO AS TO REDUCE THE MEMBERSHIP FROM TWENTY-FOUR TO THIRTEEN BY ELIMINATING SOME EX OFFICIO MEMBERS AND REDUCING THE ELECTED MEMBERS FROM TEN TO FIVE, TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE RESEARCH, COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY-RELATED PROJECTS, AND TO SPECIFY THAT THE AUTHORITY IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME, SALES AND USE, AND PROPERTY TAXES, AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 13-17-110 AND 13-17-120 RELATING TO TAXES AND SURPLUS FUNDS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H. 4782 -- Reps. Baxley, Wilder and Manly: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-810, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION OF JURORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS BLIND, HEARING OR SPEECH IMPAIRED, OR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED MAY NOT BE DISQUALIFIED TO ACT AS A JUROR OR BE EXCLUDED FROM A JURY LIST OR JURY SERVICE BECAUSE OF THESE HANDICAPS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-27-110, RELATING TO INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INTERPRETER BE PROVIDED WHEN A DEAF PERSON IS A JUROR AND PROVIDE CRITERIA FOR THE USE OF AN INTERPRETER WHEN USED TO ASSIST A DEAF JUROR.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4816 -- Reps. Altman and T.M. Burriss: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3030, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SECURITY MAY BE PROVIDED IN LIEU OF A PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND WHEN THE CONTRACT DOES NOT EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4818 -- Reps. Wright, Holt, Corbett, J. Bailey, Farr, Keesley, Whipper, Manly, Wells, Blackwell and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-39-360 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY AUDITOR, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY, MAY CONTRACT WITH INDEPENDENT AGENTS FOR AID AND ASSISTANCE IN DISCOVERING PERSONAL PROPERTY THAT HAS ESCAPED PROPERTY TAXATION AND TO PROVIDE THE SOURCE OF COMPENSATION FOR THE AGENTS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H. 4831 -- Reps. Wilkins, Baxley, Harwell, Hodges, Huff and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF CRIME VICTIM AWARDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SESSIONS FOR THE NUMBER OF SESSIONS WITHIN THE NINETY-DAY-PERIOD OR FIFTEEN SESSIONS, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4852 -- Reps. Wilkins, D. Martin, Burch, Hodges, Gentry, Huff, Clyborne, Nettles, Hayes, Harwell, Fair, McKay, Kinon, Corning, Keesley, Haskins and Wilder: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SAFE SCHOOLS ACT OF 1990"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF CARRYING WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-445, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITHIN A CERTAIN PROXIMITY OF A SCHOOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY FINE AND IMPRISONMENT AS PUNISHMENT, RATHER THAN "FINE OR IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH", AND TO PROVIDE FOR A SEPARATE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF PURCHASING UNLAWFULLY A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WHILE WITHIN A RADIUS OF ONE-HALF MILE OF THE GROUNDS OF AN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, OR SECONDARY SCHOOL AND PROVIDE A PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION BY CERTAIN COURTS OVER JUVENILES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A CHILD FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER IS CHARGED WITH A VIOLATION OF SECTION 16-23-430(1) OR SECTION 44-53-445, THE COURT MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, BIND OVER THE CHILD FOR PROPER CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS TO A COURT WHICH WOULD HAVE TRIAL JURISDICTION OF THE OFFENSES IF COMMITTED BY AN ADULT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-3300, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF JUVENILE RECORDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RECORDS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED TO A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL BY THE DEPARTMENT MUST INCLUDE, IN CERTAIN CASES, A COPY OF, AND, IF REQUESTED, INFORMATION ABOUT, THE PERSON'S JUVENILE CRIMINAL RECORD, AND REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP A POLICY FOR SCHOOLS TO FOLLOW WITHIN THE DISTRICT REGARDING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE RECORDS AND OTHER INFORMATION; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 63, TITLE 59, RELATING TO EDUCATION AND PUPILS GENERALLY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SCHOOL CRIME REPORT ACT".
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4863 -- Rep. J. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-290, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION FOR THE DEATH OF AN EMPLOYEE DUE TO AN ACCIDENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE DECEASED EMPLOYEE'S CHILDREN ARE NO LONGER DEPENDENT THE REMAINING OF THAT PORTION OF THE AWARD MUST BE PAID TO A SURVIVING SPOUSE OR OTHER FULL DEPENDENT, OR IF THERE IS NONE, TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN THE SAME MANNER AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION FOR CASES WHERE THE EMPLOYEE IS SURVIVED BY NO FULL DEPENDENTS RATHER THAN DIVIDING THE BENEFITS EQUALLY AMONG ALL THE CHILDREN.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4871 -- Reps. R. Brown, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Alexander, Altman, G. Bailey, J. Bailey, K. Bailey, Baker, Barber, Barfield, Baxley, Beasley, Blanding, Boan, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, Bruce, Burch, M.D. Burriss, T.M. Burriss, Carnell, Chamblee, Clyborne, Cole, Cooper, Corbett, Cork, Corning, Davenport, Elliott, Faber, Fair, Fant, Farr, Felder, Ferguson, Foster, Hallman, Harvin, Harwell, Haskins, Hayes, Hendricks, Hodges, Huff, Jaskwhich, J.C. Johnson, J.W. Johnson, Keegan, Keesley, Keyserling, Kinon, Klapman, Kohn, Koon, Lanford, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Mappus, L. Martin, Mattos, McAbee, McBride, McCain, McEachin, McElveen, McGinnis, McKay, McLellan, McLeod, McTeer, Moss, Neilson, Nesbitt, Nettles, Phillips, Quinn, Rama, Rhoad, J. Rogers, T. Rogers, Sharpe, Short, Smith, Snow, Stoddard, Sturkie, Taylor, Townsend, Tucker, Vaughn, Waldrop, Washington, Wells, White, Wilkes, Wilkins, J. Williams, Winstead, Wofford and Wright: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-43-200 AND 38-55-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, SO AS TO PERMIT THE PAYMENT OF A FEE TO A TRADE OR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
H. 4878 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS, RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS, CLASSIFICATIONS, LIMITATION GROUPS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1187, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4889 -- Reps. Boan and Hodges: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF LANCASTER COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4901 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1207, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4914 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMISSION, RELATING TO MEDICALLY INDIGENT ASSISTANCE FUND, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1189, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
H. 4925 -- Rep. Wright: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF CHINQUAPIN HOLLOW, INC., IN LEXINGTON COUNTY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4873 -- Rep. Moss: A BILL TO RE-ENACT SECTION 23-23-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL.
Read the first time and on motion of Senator WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4780 -- Reps. P. Harris, Blackwell and Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REDUCTION IN THE TAXES DUE TO REFLECT THE EXEMPTION IF APPLICATION IS MADE AFTER JULY FIFTEENTH OF THAT TAX YEAR BUT BEFORE JANUARY FIFTEENTH OF THE SUCCEEDING TAX YEAR.
Senator WADDELL explained the Bill.
Read the first time and on motion of Senator WADDELL, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4927 -- Reps. Kay, Carnell and Townsend: A BILL TO CREATE A REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR ABBEVILLE COUNTY AND TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD OF ABBEVILLE COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR A DIRECTOR AND AN ASSISTANT FOR THE COMMISSION, AND PROVIDE A TRANSITION PERIOD.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
H. 4939 -- Rep. Cole: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 318 OF 1965, RELATING TO THE CHEROKEE SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FOR THE DISTRICT TO BORROW A MAXIMUM OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, RATHER THAN A MAXIMUM OF TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable with amendments report on:
S. 698 -- Senators Saleeby, J. Verne Smith, Horace C. Smith, Stilwell, Macaulay and Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDERS, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE TERM "RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDER" TO "RESIDENTIAL BUILDER" AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF A RESIDENTIAL BUILDER; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 40-59-15 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-70, RELATING TO LICENSES REQUIRED OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, TO REVISE THE LICENSING PROCEDURE AND TO DELETE CERTAIN LICENSING EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 40-59-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS COMMISSION MUST BY REGULATION CLASSIFY AND DEFINE THE SCOPE OF OPERATIONS OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-80, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR AND THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-90, RELATING TO REVOCATION AND REISSUANCE OF LICENSES SO AS TO REVISE THIS REVOCATION AND REISSUANCE PROCEDURE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 40-59-95 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN LEGAL PROCEDURES AGAINST PERSONS VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-100, RELATING TO ROSTER OF LICENSES, SECTION 40-59-110, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMISSION, SECTION 40-59-120, RELATING TO REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION, SECTION 40-59-130, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND SECTION 40-59-160, RELATING TO DUTIES OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, SO AS TO INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS IN THESE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-140, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO ALSO EXEMPT MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS WHEN ENGAGED IN CONTRACTING IN THE CLASSIFICATION IN WHICH THEY ARE LICENSED TO PERFORM MECHANICAL CONTRACTING, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXEMPTION FROM LICENSING OF CERTAIN PERSONS ENGAGED IN RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTING ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 1989, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO CLASSIFY OR RECLASSIFY LICENSES IN EXISTENCE ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator WADDELL, from the Committee on Finance, submitted a majority favorable with amendments and Senator GIESE a minority unfavorable report on:
S. 1379 -- Senators Mullinax, Waddell and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 4, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-31, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF SPECIAL TAX DISTRICTS WITHIN THE ENTIRE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF A COUNTY, TO PROVIDE THAT NO REFERENDUM NEED BE HELD OR PETITION SUBMITTED PRIOR TO EITHER THE CREATION OF SUCH DISTRICT OR THE IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAXES WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TAXES LEVIED TO RETIRE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED TO PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF AD VALOREM TAXES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TAXES LEVIED TO RETIRE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN SUCH DISTRICTS CREATED PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator McLEOD, from the Committee on Medical Affairs, submitted a majority favorable and Senator THOMAS a minority unfavorable report on:
H. 4246 -- Reps. McTeer and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-93-210 SO AS TO LIMIT THE QUANTITY OF INFECTIOUS WASTE THAT MAY BE BURNED IN A MONTH BY A LICENSED COMMERCIAL WASTE INCINERATOR.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator McLEOD, from the Committee on Medical Affairs, submitted a favorable with amendments report on:
H. 4355 -- Reps. Harvin, T. Rogers, Smith, Elliott, T.M. Burriss, Harwell, Haskins, McLeod, Huff, Blackwell, Burch, Chamblee, K. Bailey, Bruce, Glover, Davenport, Wofford, Jaskwhich and G. Bailey: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PERMIT THE EXTENSION OF THE EARLY INCENTIVE DETECTION PERIOD OF THE STATE UNDERGROUND PETROLEUM ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE BANK.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator McLEOD, from the Committee on Medical Affairs, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4653 -- Rep. J. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STANDARDS FOR THE EXAMINATION OF PHYSICIANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE SPECIAL PURPOSE EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT AND FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE REQUIREMENT APPLIES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following Bills were severally read the third time, passed and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:
S. 1366 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-55, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INTEREST ON UNDERPAYMENTS OF ESTIMATED STATE INCOME TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO INTEREST OR PENALTY IS DUE FOR UNDERPAYMENTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO PERSONAL SERVICE INCOME EARNED IN ANOTHER STATE ON WHICH WAS WITHHELD INCOME TAX DUE THAT STATE.
S. 1422 -- Senators Shealy, Wilson, Giese, Setzler and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO TAX A MANUFACTURER, WHOLESALER, DISTRIBUTOR, OR RETAILER RECEIVING UNTAXED BOTTLED SOFT DRINKS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A WHOLESALER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKING SHIPMENTS OF SOFT DRINKS TO RETAIL LOCATIONS IN AND OUT OF THIS STATE TO APPLY TO THE TAX COMMISSION FOR A LICENSE WHICH WILL ENABLE THEM TO PURCHASE SOFT DRINKS TAX FREE, AND REPORT AND PAY THE TAX AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION ON SALES OF SOFT DRINKS SOLD TO LOCATIONS IN THIS STATE.
S. 1486 -- Senators Shealy, Bryan and Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-77-145 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY BE DENIED ADMISSION TO A LICENSED HEALTH CARE FACILITY OR LICENSED LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY BECAUSE HE HAS NOT EXECUTED A DECLARATION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 77 OF TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE, THE DEATH WITH DIGNITY ACT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL REVOKE THE LICENSE OF A FACILITY FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.
S. 630 -- Senators Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-450, RELATING TO EDUCATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO COMMENCE EACH SCHOOL DAY WITH THE "PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE".
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the third reading of the Bill.
Senator GILBERT proposed the following amendment (Doc. No. 1140o), which was ruled out of order:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 59-1-450, as contained in SECTION 1, and inserting:
/Section 59-1-450. Beginning with the 1990-91 school year, all public school students, commencing with grades kindergarten through and including high school, shall during the course of each school day's activities, denounce all divisive flags and say the Pledge of Allegiance as follows:
'I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.'
A person not wishing to say the 'Pledge of Allegiance' or otherwise participate in saying the 'Pledge of Allegiance' is exempt from participation and may not be penalized for failing to participate.
A person who does not wish to participate may leave the classroom, may remain in his seat, or may express his non-participation in any form which does not materially infringe upon the rights of other persons or disrupt school activities./
Amend title to conform.
Senator GILBERT argued in favor of the adoption of the amendment.
Senator McCONNELL raised a Point of Order that under Rule 27B the amendment was out of order inasmuch as notice of general amendments had not been given on second reading of the Bill.
Senator GILBERT spoke on the Point of Order.
The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.
Senator ROSE asked unanimous consent to make a motion that the amendment be taken up for immediate consideration.
Senator McCONNELL objected.
Senator GILBERT asked unanimous consent to make a motion to reconsider the vote whereby the Bill was given second reading.
Senator McLEOD objected.
Senator J. VERNE SMITH objected to further consideration of the Bill.
The following Bills having been read the second time were passed and ordered to a third reading with notice of general amendments:
S. 1341 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RENEWAL OF A LICENSE PERTAINING TO COSMETOLOGISTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO AN INDIVIDUAL LICENSE TO AN ACTIVE LICENSE.
S. 1400 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-7-230 AND 40-7-280, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BARBERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH REGISTERED BARBER AND APPRENTICE SHALL RENEW HIS CERTIFICATE ANNUALLY AND TO EXEMPT COSMETOLOGISTS FROM LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 40-7-125 SO AS TO ALLOW A LICENSED COSMETOLOGIST TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS A MASTER HAIR CARE SPECIALIST.
S. 1401 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COSMETOLOGISTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REGISTERED MASTER HAIR CARE SPECIALIST MAY QUALIFY AS A COSMETOLOGIST.
S. 1443 -- Senator Waddell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF "BROKER-DEALER" DOES NOT INCLUDE A PERSON ACTING AS A BUSINESS BROKER WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE TO ONE PERSON OF ALL THE STOCK OF A CLOSELY-HELD CORPORATION.
S. 1465 -- Senators Peeler, Hinds and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 46-13-60 AND 46-13-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PESTICIDES, SO AS TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATORS, ALL OTHER PESTICIDE APPLICATORS, AND REGULATIONS WHICH APPLY TO BOTH, ADD THREE MEMBERS TO THE PESTICIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND CHANGE THE RECOMMENDING AUTHORITIES FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SOME OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
H. 4262 -- Reps. Wilkins, Nettles and Burch: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-26-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCE TO THE DATE CERTAIN BY WHICH THE COMMISSION IS REQUIRED TO PRESCRIBE ADVISORY SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT FOR ALL OFFENSES FOR WHICH A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OF GREATER THAN ONE YEAR IS ALLOWED; AND TO AMEND ACT 152 OF 1989, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADVISORY SENTENCING GUIDELINES MUST BE PRESCRIBED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 1991, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM BASED ON MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT FOR ALL SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL OFFENSES WHICH THE COMMISSION IS REQUIRED TO RECOMMEND TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST BE RECOMMENDED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 1991, RATHER THAN BY DECEMBER 1, 1990.
Senator HOLLAND explained the Bill.
S. 1497 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION AND COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS WHICH ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE CESSATION BY COVERAGE PROVISIONS OF THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE REFORM ACT OF 1989.
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 COMMISSIONER.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendments proposed by the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
The amendment proposed by the Committee on Banking and Insurance (Doc. No. 1445X) was adopted as follows:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. Section 38-77-120 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 38-77-120. (a) No cancellation or refusal to renew by an insurer of a policy of automobile insurance is effective unless the insurer delivers or mails, to the named insured at the address shown in the policy, a written notice of the cancellation or refusal to renew. This notice:
(1) Must be approved as to form by the Commissioner prior to use.
(2) Shall state the date not less than fifteen days after the date of the mailing or delivering on which the cancellation or refusal to renew becomes effective.
(3) Shall state the specific reason or reasons of the insurer for cancellation or refusal to renew.
(4) Shall state the range of potential penalties to be paid to the State by individuals that fail to comply with the financial responsibility law.
(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply:
(1) If the insurer has manifested to the insured its willingness to renew by actually issuing or offering to the insured to issue a renewal policy, certificate, or other evidence of renewal, or has manifested such intention to the insured by any other means.
(2) If the named insured has demonstrated by some overt action to the insurer or its agent that he expressly intends that the policy be cancelled or that it not be renewed.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and applies with respect to cancellation notices made beginning one hundred eighty days after approval by the Governor./
Amend title to conform.
Senator MOORE explained the amendment.
On motion of Senator HOLLAND, the Bill was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading with notice of general amendments.
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.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
The amendment proposed by the Committee on Corrections and Penology (Doc. No. 3342R) was adopted as follows:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 1, by striking SECTION 1, in its entirety and inserting therein the following:
/SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 20-7-601. No judge of any court of this State may order the detention or incarceration of a juvenile in any type of jail, detention facility, or secure correctional institution operated by the Department of Youth Services for a 'status offense' or for contempt of court for the commission of or for violating a court order prohibiting the commission of a 'status offense' as defined in Section 20-7-30(6). This provision will not affect a court's authority to temporarily commit a status offender or a juvenile found in contempt of court to the custody of the Department of Youth Services in accordance with Section 20-7-2205."/
Amend title to conform.
Senator BRYAN explained the amendment.
On motion of Senator McLEOD, the Bill was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading with notice of general amendments.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution having been read the second time were passed and ordered to a third reading:
H. 3129 -- Rep. McLellan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-45-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSED INSURANCE BROKERS MAY ALSO SERVICE THE INSURANCE PLACED WITH AN INSURER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-100, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF INSURANCE BROKERS TO DIVIDE COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE THESE BROKERS TO DIVIDE COMMISSIONS WITH LICENSED INSURANCE PRODUCERS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 46 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION AND LICENSING OF "INSURANCE PRODUCERS".
H. 4733 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR LAY MIDWIVES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1181, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S. 1496 -- General Committee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF TELEPHONE, TELEGRAPH, AND EXPRESS COMPANIES BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 21 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR HEARING AND SPEECH IMPAIRED PERSONS.
On motion of Senator HOLLAND, with unanimous consent, S. 1496 was ordered to receive a third reading on Wednesday, April 11, 1990.
S. 1498 -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REDUCTION IN THE TAXES DUE TO REFLECT THE EXEMPTION IF APPLICATION IS MADE AFTER JULY FIFTEENTH OF THAT TAX YEAR BUT BEFORE THE FIRST PENALTY DATE ON PROPERTY TAXES FOR THAT TAX YEAR.
On motion of Senator WADDELL, with unanimous consent, S. 1498 was ordered to receive a third reading on Wednesday, April 11, 1990.
S. 1499 -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-115-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING IN PART TO THE REVENUE BOND DEBT LIMITATION OF THE STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE LIMIT FROM ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE TO THREE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS.
On motion of Senator WADDELL, with unanimous consent, S. 1499 was ordered to receive a third reading on Wednesday, April 11, 1990.
H. 4427 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Rama, T. Rogers, Barber, McBride, Wright, Altman, Snow, Holt, Keegan, Quinn, Bruce, D. Martin, J. Harris, Washington, Whipper, T.M. Burriss, Moss, R. Brown, Burch, Waites, Glover, J. Brown, Fant, Wilkes, Rudnick, Wofford, Haskins, McCain, Wilkins, Manly, Lanford, McGinnis, Simpson, Vaughn, Wells, Davenport, Littlejohn, Farr, Cole, Chamblee, Huff, Keesley, Clyborne, Kohn, Mappus, Smith, Cooper, Sturkie, G. Bailey, M.D. Burriss, Corbett, Sharpe and L. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 4-9-195 AND 5-21-140 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODIES OF COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES TO GRANT SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS TO "REHABILITATED HISTORIC PROPERTIES" AND "LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RENTAL PROPERTIES".
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Finance.
The amendment proposed by the Committee on Finance (Doc. No. 1431X) was adopted as follows:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 4-9-195, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking subsection (B) beginning on page 2 and inserting:
/(B) 'Rehabilitated historic property' is eligible for certification if the following conditions are met:
(1) the owner of the property applies for and is granted historic designation by the county governing body based on one or more of the following reasons:
(a) the property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places;
(b) the property is designated as an historic property by the county governing body and is at least fifty years old; or
(c) the property is at least fifty years old and is located in an historic district designated by the county governing body;
(2) the rehabilitation work is approved by the Department of Archives and History or its designee as appropriate for the historic building and the historic district in which it is located;
(3) within two years after receiving the approval of the rehabilitation plans, the owner or his estate rehabilitates the building, with expenditures for rehabilitation exceeding fifty percent of the appraised value of the building in the case of owner-occupied property, or with expenditures for rehabilitation exceeding the appraised value of the building in the case of income-producing real property;
(4) the owner or estate of any property certified as 'historic' takes no actions which cause the property to lose the qualities and features which made it eligible for certification. The Department of Archives and History or its designee shall have the authority to rescind approval of the rehabilitation work in these cases, and in this event the property becomes immediately ineligible for the special tax assessments provided for this type of property;
(5) rehabilitation was commenced on the property after January 1, 1987./
Amend further, Section 4-9-195(C), as contained in SECTION 1, by adding the following new subitem appropriately numbered:
/( ) if the property qualifies as 'historic' as defined in subsection (B)(1)(a), (b), or (c), then the rehabilitation work must be approved by the Department of Archives and History as provided in subsections (B) and (D);/.
Amend further, Section 4-9-195, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking subsection (D) and inserting:
/(D) The Department of Archives and History, or its designee, has the authority to approve rehabilitation work in the county as qualifying for the special tax assessment provided for 'rehabilitated historic property', and shall provide for procedures for application, consideration, and appeal through appropriate regulations. All requests for approval must be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of one hundred dollars. The fee must be deposited in the accounts of the Department of Archives and History, except that in counties where the department has delegated the approval responsibility to a local governmental agency or department, the local governmental agency or department shall receive the application fee./
Amend further, Section 4-9-195(E), as contained in SECTION 1, beginning on page 4, by striking item (3) and inserting:
/(3) removal of the historic property designation by the county governing body;/.
Amend further, Section 4-9-195(E), as contained in SECTION 1, beginning on page 4, by adding the following new item appropriately numbered:
/( ) rescission of the approval of the rehabilitation work by the Department of Archives and History because of alterations or renovations by the owner or his estate which cause the property to no longer possess the qualities and features which made it eligible;/.
Renumber to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator WADDELL explained the amendment.
There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading.
H. 4476 -- Rep. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-590, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH A FEDERALLY-APPROVED CHILD SUPPORT PLAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY, BOARD, OR COMMISSION PROVIDING INFORMATION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION MAY NOT CHARGE THE DEPARTMENT A FEE FOR THE PROVISION OF THIS INFORMATION.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the General Committee.
The amendment proposed by the General Committee (Doc. No. 3345R) was adopted as follows:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, as contained in SECTION 1, Section 43-5-590(d), page 2, line 4, following /information./ and before /The/, by inserting the following:
/This provision does not apply to information furnished by agencies under federal mandate to be reimbursed for information provided to any federal or state agency./
Amend title and renumber sections to conform.
There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading.
On motion of Senator HOLLAND, with unanimous consent, H. 4476 was ordered to receive a third reading on Wednesday, April 11, 1990.
S. 1477 -- Senators McConnell, Martschink, Passailaigue and Fielding: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INFORM THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S CONCERN REGARDING THE URGENCY TO INTRODUCE AND SUPPORT LEGISLATION IMPLEMENTING THE NECESSARY FEDERAL PROGRAMS TO SAVE AND RESTORE FOLLY ISLAND AND FOLLY BEACH AND REPAIR THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY JETTIES.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
H. 4659 -- Rep. Farr: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO RESTORE THE CUT OF FIVE MILLION DOLLARS PROPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES ARMY FOR THE ARMY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (JROTC) PROGRAM IN THE CURRENT ARMY BUDGET SUBMISSION AND TO REJECT THE ARMY'S PROPOSED ELIMINATION OF ALL JROTC UNITS AND CADETS IN THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4662 -- Reps. Harvin and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 375 OF 1947, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLARENDON HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND THE MEMBERSHIP OF ITS GOVERNING BOARD, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT THE CHIEF OF THE MEDICAL STAFF OF THE CLARENDON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HAS NO VOTING PRIVILEGES.
On motion of Senator LAND, the Bill was laid on the table.
The following Bills were carried over:
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.
(On motion of Senator O'DELL)
H. 4244 -- Reps. Wilder, Baxley and Corning: A BILL TO CREATE A JOINT COMMITTEE TO STUDY PROBLEMS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
(On motion of Senator DRUMMOND)
S. 1500 -- Senator Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-37-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS USED IN THE MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1973, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "IMPROVEMENTS" THE RELOCATION, CONSTRUCTION, WIDENING AND DREDGING OF CHANNELS, CANALS, AND WATERWAYS USED FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES.
Senator LONG explained the Bill.
(On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN)
At 1:29 P.M., on motion of Senator WILLIAMS, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
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