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The House assembled at 10:00 A.M.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:
Continue Your guidance, all-wise God, upon us as we move into the business before us. Make us as productive today as we dream of tomorrow. And keep us as sincere when we are alone as when others are observing, conscientious and purposeful in whatever our tasks may be. Teach us that there is a difference in asking God for help and expecting Him to do the whole job. Accordingly, may we live our lives this day and every day focused, dedicated and disciplined.
To our Heavenly Father we give our praise and thanksgiving. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Document No. 1338
Promulgated By Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Minimum Standards Manual For Practice of Land Surveying in South Carolina
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Withdrawn February 27, 1991
Resubmitted March 20, 1991
Revised Expiration Date May 29, 1991
Document No. 1299
Promulgated By Health and Human Services Finance Commission
Medicaid/Medically Needy
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
120 day expiration date May 7, 1991
Withdrawn March 20, 1991
Document No. 1192
Promulgated By Health and Environmental Control
Standards For Licensing Community Residential Care Facilities
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 7, 1991
Withdrawn and Resubmitted March 21, 1991
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3713 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-235, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REIMBURSEMENT ALLOWED COUNTIES, CIRCUIT SOLICITORS, AND CIRCUIT COURTS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION AND PATERNITY DETERMINATION PROGRAMS, SO AS TO ALLOW REIMBURSEMENT FOR SHERIFFS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3714 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEES, COSTS, AND ALLOWANCES ALLOWED IN DELINQUENCY, DEPENDENCY, AND NEGLECT ACTIONS IN FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR A FEE FOR THE SERVICE OF PROCESS IN CONNECTION WITH A TITLE VI-D CHILD SUPPORT ACTION PURSUANT TO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BY THE SHERIFF OR CLERK OF COURT AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3715 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED BY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1334, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without reference.
H. 3716 -- Reps. Whipper, D. Williams, Wofford, Barber, Fulmer, R. Young, Rama, Hallman, D. Martin, Gonzales, Snow, Altman, White, Keegan, J. Williams, G. Bailey and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-130-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO CREATE THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON AND PROVIDE FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CREATION OF THIS UNIVERSITY.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 512 -- Senators Land and Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS AND WITNESSES, SO AS TO MAKE THEIR CURRENT ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER CONFIDENTIAL, SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE ONLY BY COURT ORDER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 704 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE OPERATION LOSSES OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY FOR A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD ATTRIBUTABLE TO HURRICANE HUGO TO BE RECOUPED IN THE SUBSEQUENT THIRTY-SIX MONTH PERIOD BY UTILIZING AN ON-LEVEL RECOUPMENT CHARGE COMPONENT BY APPLICABLE COVERAGE FOR ALL RISKS REGARDLESS OF THE SURCHARGE POINTS OF EACH RISK UNDER THE UNIFORM MERIT RATING PLAN.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Alexander, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Altman Bailey, G. Bailey, J. Barber Baxley Beasley Bennett Boan Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Burriss Carnell Cato Chamblee Clyborne Cole Cooper Corbett Cork Corning Cromer Elliott, D. Elliott, L. Fair Farr Fulmer Gentry Hallman Harris, J. Harris, P. Harwell Haskins Hendricks Hodges Holt Houck Johnson, J.C. Keegan Keesley Kempe Keyserling Kinon Klapman Littlejohn Marchbanks Martin, D. Martin, L. Mattos McAbee McCain McCraw McGinnis McKay McTeer Meacham Neilson Nettles Phillips Rama Rhoad Rogers Ross Rudnick Scott Sharpe Sheheen Shirley Smith Snow Townsend Tucker Vaughn Waites Waldrop Wells Whipper White Wilder Wilkins Wofford Wright Young, A.
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, March 21.
Dewitt Williams Samuel R. Foster Herbert Kirsh Timothy C. Wilkes Mike F. Jaskwhich Dell Baker Danny Bruce Don Beatty Robert Hayes, Jr. Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. Stephen E. Gonzales E. B. McLeod Lenoir C. Sturkie Paul M. Burch James W. Johnson, Jr. Roger M. Young Richard M. Quinn, Jr. Sarah G. Manly Paul Short Maggie W. Glover Thomas E. Huff Kenneth E. Bailey Larry L. Koon C. Alex Harvin, III Steve P. Lanford Jackson V. Gregory Eugene C. Stoddard John G. Felder
STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE
Rep. McELVEEN signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Wednesday, March 20.
Rep. T.M. BURRISS signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Tuesday, March 19.
Announcement was made that Dr. James B. Dickson of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
Rep. J. BROWN moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn in memory of Charles H. Brown, Jr. of Richland County, which was agreed to.
The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 3700 -- Rep. Sheheen: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO RESTORE THE CHARTER OF DELTA CORPORATION IN KERSHAW COUNTY.
H. 3380 -- Reps. Gregory, Nettles, Short, Boan, Wilkins, Kirsh and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-17-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANTS AND REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICATIONS FOR PRIVATE DETECTIVE BUSINESSES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-17-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO LICENSED PRIVATE DETECTIVE TO REGISTERED PRIVATE DETECTIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-17-30, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE SEPARATE POWERS AND DUTIES FOR PRIVATE SECURITY AND DETECTIVE BUSINESSES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-17-50, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANTS AND REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICATIONS FOR PRIVATE SECURITY AND DETECTIVE BUSINESSES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO PRIVATE DETECTIVE BUSINESSES AND THE CHARACTER REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-17-60, RELATING TO BONDS OF APPLICANTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE BOND REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY TO PRIVATE SECURITY BUSINESSES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-17-70, RELATING TO LICENSES FOR PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND SECURITY BUSINESSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION INSTEAD OF LICENSING OF PRIVATE DETECTIVES AND DELETE THE CHARACTER REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-17-80, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF EMPLOYEES OF LICENSEES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCES TO AGENTS AND CHARACTER; TO AMEND SECTION 40-17-120, RELATING TO PERMITS TO CARRY FIREARMS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO LICENSED PRIVATE DETECTIVE TO REGISTERED PRIVATE DETECTIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-17-140, RELATING TO SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SECTION TO APPLY TO REGISTERED PRIVATE DETECTIVES; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND PRIVATE SECURITY PROGRAM FOR SIX YEARS.
H. 3086 -- Rep. Rama: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BOARD OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES MAY PLACE AN EMERGENCY BAN ON THE BURNING OF TRASH OR DEBRIS WITHIN THE DISTRICT FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME IF CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
H. 3377 -- Reps. Gregory, Nettles, Short, Boan, Wilkins, Kirsh and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 40-6-200, 40-6-210, 40-6-220, AND 40-6-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN AUCTIONEER RECOVERY FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 40-6-40, RELATING TO THE AUCTIONEERS' COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO EXPERIENCED AUCTIONEER MEMBERS TO LICENSED AUCTIONEER MEMBERS, REQUIRE AT LEAST ONE MEMBER NOT TO BE CONNECTED WITH THE AUCTION BUSINESS, AND DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-6-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-6-70, RELATING TO APPRENTICE AUCTIONEER LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR STATEMENTS ON CHARACTER; TO AMEND SECTION 40-6-80, RELATING TO APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION FOR LICENSES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REQUIRED TIME TO SERVE AS AN APPRENTICE FROM TWO YEARS TO ONE YEAR AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR STATEMENTS ON CHARACTER; TO AMEND SECTION 40-6-130, RELATING TO AUCTIONEERS LICENSED IN ANOTHER STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH NONRESIDENT AUCTIONEERS MAY BE GRANTED A SOUTH CAROLINA LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-6-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSE FEES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCES TO SPECIFIC FEES AND PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH THEM BY REGULATION; TO REPEAL SECTION 40-6-100 RELATING TO BONDS OF LICENSEES; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE AUCTIONEERS' COMMISSION FOR SIX YEARS.
H. 3368 -- Reps. Fair, Sharpe, Rama, J. Bailey, Huff, Cork, Wells, Quinn, Harvin, Haskins, Jaskwhich, Holt, Wright, Neilson, Littlejohn, Fulmer, G. Bailey, Phillips, Gonzales, Vaughn, Burriss, H. Brown, Koon, M. Martin, McGinnis, McCain, Bruce and Marchbanks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-410 SO AS TO CREATE THE CRIME OF THIRD DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR FOR POSSESSION OF MATERIAL THAT CONTAINS A VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF A MINOR ENGAGED IN SEXUAL ACTIVITY AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-375 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO SECTIONS 16-15-385 THROUGH 16-15-425, SO AS TO INCLUDE SECTION 16-15-410.
H. 3257 -- Reps. Rudnick, Wilder, Baxley, Klapman, Rama, Wright, Waites and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-290 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL SERVICE STATION TO DISPENSE GASOLINE OR OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TO A DISABLED DRIVER UPON HIS REQUEST WHEN HE IS PROPERLY IDENTIFIED BY EITHER A PLACARD OR DISABLED LICENSE TAG AND HAVE THE GASOLINE OR OTHER FUEL DISPENSED TO THE DISABLED DRIVER AT THE SAME PRICE OTHERWISE CHARGED FOR GASOLINE OR OTHER FUEL PURCHASED ON A SELF-SERVICE BASIS.
H. 3120 -- Rep. Harwell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-700, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF USING ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS TO OBSERVE OR HARASS WILDLIFE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSE TO OCCUR AT ANYTIME INSTEAD OF AFTER 11:00 P.M., LIMIT THE OFFENSE TO GAME ZONE 10, AND PROVIDE A PRIVATE PROPERTY EXCEPTION.
H. 3685 -- Reps. J. Williams, Klapman and Wofford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-49-300, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NOTICE OF SALE TO MORTGAGEES OR ASSIGNEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE NOTICE MAY BE SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED-DELIVER TO ADDRESSEE ONLY, AND TO MAKE GRAMMATICAL CORRECTIONS.
H. 3002 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-15-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF A COUNTY AS A RESULT OF AN ELECTION AND THE TIME LIMIT FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THEM, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME LIMIT FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THESE BONDS FROM THREE TO FIVE YEARS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD IS TOLLED WHILE LITIGATION CONTESTING THE VALIDITY OF THE ELECTION IS PENDING.
H. 3269 -- Reps. Kirsh, McTeer and D. Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-120, 12-36-910, 12-36-920, 12-36-930, 12-36-2120, 12-36-2560, AND 12-36-2650, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-36-560, 12-36-570, 12-36-1730, 12-36-1740, 12-36-2660, AND 12-36-2670, SO AS TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS RELATING TO RETAIL LICENSES AND THE CASUAL EXCISE TAX, TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT, AND AUTHORIZE THE MEMBERS OF THE TAX COMMISSION OR THEIR DESIGNEES TO ADMINISTER OATHS OR TAKE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
H. 3270 -- Reps. Kirsh, McTeer and D. Elliott: 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 DELETE LANGUAGE MAKING THE FISCAL YEAR A CALENDAR YEAR UNLESS ANOTHER YEAR IS ESTABLISHED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-9-390, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING, SO AS TO DELETE THE PENALTY PROVISION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-19-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRORATION OF THE CORPORATE LICENSE FEE FOR RETURNS FOR FEWER THAN TWELVE MONTHS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-40, RELATING TO TAX CRIMES AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO PLACE THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO WITHHOLD PROPERLY IN THE PROVISION OF THE 1976 CODE DEALING WITH PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-140, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CORPORATE TAXPAYERS NOTIFY THE TAX COMMISSION OF CHANGES IN INCOME AS REPORTED TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, SO AS TO EXTEND THE REQUIREMENT TO ALL TAXPAYERS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-14-220, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REINSTATEMENT OF CORPORATE CHARTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX PENALTIES AND INTEREST MUST BE PAID BEFORE REINSTATEMENT; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 33-15-330 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE REINSTATEMENT OF CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORITY FOR FOREIGN CORPORATIONS.
H. 3274 -- Reps. Kirsh, McTeer and D. Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-54-260 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT STATE TAXES BY SETTING OFF DELINQUENT TAXES AGAINST AMOUNTS DUE THE TAXPAYER FOR PROVIDING GOODS AND SERVICES TO THE STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION SHALL PROVIDE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING SETOFFS, TO REQUIRE AMOUNTS SET OFF TO BE REMITTED TO THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR WRITTEN NOTICES OF THE SETOFF TO THE TAXPAYERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REVIEW OF SETOFFS BY THE COMMISSION.
H. 3277 -- Reps. Kirsh, McTeer and D. Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "RETAIL SALE" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION INCLUDES THE SALE OF FOOD PRODUCTS, OTHER THAN SOFT DRINKS IN CLOSED CONTAINERS, TO VENDERS WHO SELL THE PRODUCTS THROUGH VENDING MACHINES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE VENDERS ARE DEEMED TO BE THE USERS OR CONSUMERS OF THE PRODUCTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PORTIONS OF THE STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION MANUAL MUST BE USED AS AUTHORITY IN DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE EXEMPTION OF MACHINERY USED IN MANUFACTURING.
H. 3409 -- Reps. Gregory, Kirsh, Wilkins, Short, Nettles and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-27-1270, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACCOUNT TO BE REPLENISHED BASED ON FUNDS OBLIGATED OR COMMITTED BY THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR, DELETE THE LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OF THE ACCOUNT, AND DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 13-3-20, RELATING TO THE OBJECTIVES OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO A STATEWIDE PLANNING PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 13-3-90, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION FOR A MASTER PLAN FOR AGENCIES TO CONSIDER CERTAIN STATE NEEDS AND DELETE THE REFERENCE TO A STATE PLANNING PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 41-45-20, RELATING TO MEETINGS AND DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AND DEFINE A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REVISE DUTIES PERTAINING TO THE PLAN AND COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 41-45-30, RELATING TO REPORTS BY THE COUNCIL, SO AS TO INCLUDE REPORTS TO THE CHAIRMEN OF THE SENATE FINANCE AND HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEES AND REQUIRE REPORTS ON THE ACCOUNT; TO AMEND SECTION 41-45-40, RELATING TO COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN, DELETE THE PROVISION FOR REFERRALS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND STATE AGENCIES, AND REVISE THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING AGENCY REQUESTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-45-50, RELATING TO COUNCIL FUNDS, COMMITTEES, AND DATA, SO AS TO REVISE THE DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEES; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR SIX YEARS.
Rep. WAITES moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, March 27, which was adopted.
H. 3268 -- Fairfield County Delegation: A BILL TO REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE TRUSTEES ARE SELECTED.
The following Bill was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title of each be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.
S. 231 -- Senator Pope: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-500, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW AND COVERAGE OF COUNTY PRISONERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMITATION THAT THIS SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO PRISONERS SERVING SENTENCES OF NINETY DAYS OR LONGER AND PROVIDE THAT IT APPLIES TO THE PRISONERS REGARDLESS OF THE LENGTH OF THE SENTENCE TO BE SERVED.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3272 -- Reps. Kirsh, McTeer and D. Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-10-90 AND 6-4-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTIMATING REVENUES AND CORRECTING ALLOCATIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX AND THE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MISALLOCATIONS MAY BE CORRECTED ONLY BY ADJUSTING SUBSEQUENT ALLOCATIONS IN THE SAME FISCAL YEAR AS THE MISALLOCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-3-240, RELATING TO THE TAX COMMISSION'S AUTHORITY TO FURNISH INCOME TAX DATA TO MUNICIPALITIES WHICH LEVY A GROSS RECEIPTS TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW THE COMMISSION TO PROVIDE THE DATA TO COUNTIES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-3-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS RECEIVED FROM COLLECTING WARRANTS FOR DISTRAINT MAY NOT SUPPLEMENT TAX COMMISSION APPROPRIATIONS AND MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-54-50 AND 12-54-120, RELATING TO FEES ON BAD CHECKS GIVEN TO THE TAX COMMISSION AND TAX LIENS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FROM TEN TO FIFTEEN DOLLARS, EXTEND THE FEE TO ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS NOT MADE BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT FUNDS, AND PROVIDE THAT A TAX LIEN OPERATES IN THE SAME MANNER AS A JUDGMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-54-420 AND 12-54-460, RELATING TO THE SETOFF DEBT COLLECTION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DEBT SETOFFS MAY BE MADE FOR PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING ONLY FOR STATE-AUTHORIZED STUDENT LOANS AND TO PROVIDE A NOTICE PROCEDURE BEFORE A SETOFF MAY BE MADE; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-54-495 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CLAIMANT AGENCIES UNDER THE SETOFF DEBT COLLECTION ACT MUST INDEMNIFY THE TAX COMMISSION FOR LIABILITIES ARISING UNDER THE ACT.
Rep. KIRSH explained the Bill and moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Wednesday, March 27, which was adopted.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3280 -- Reps. McAbee, Sharpe, G. Bailey, D. Elliott, Mattos, Boan, Haskins, Shirley, Gregory, White and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION OF ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUES, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS, REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR ALLOCATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND USE OF THE FUNDS, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEES, AND PROVIDE FOR AN ACCOMMODATIONS TAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was proposed on Wednesday, March 20, by the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. McABEE explained the amendment.
Rep. CORK objected to the Bill.
Rep. McABEE continued speaking.
Reps. HALLMAN, RAMA, FULMER and A. YOUNG objected to the Bill.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3626 -- Reps. McAbee, Sharpe, Smith, Keegan, Snow, Holt, Jaskwhich, Felder, Chamblee, D. Elliott, Rama, Gonzales, Altman and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO INCLUDE TOURISM FACILITIES AND DEFINE THE TERM.
Reps. McCAIN and MATTOS proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\CYY\18380.HTC), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 7, by inserting before /It/ on line 28 /Tourism facility also includes new hotel and motel construction, except that to qualify for the credits allowed by this section and regardless of the county in which the facility is located, the number of new jobs that must be created by the new hotel or motel is twenty or more./
Amend title to conform.
Rep. McCAIN explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Rep. BOAN moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, March 26, which was adopted.
H. 3651 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS AND TO AMEND THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL INDEBTEDNESS AMOUNT TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL TAX ON THE GROSS PREMIUM RECEIPTS LESS PREMIUMS RETURNED ON CANCELED INSURANCE POLICY CONTRACTS AND LESS DIVIDENDS AND RETURNS OF UNABSORBED PREMIUM DEPOSITS OF ALL FIRE INSURANCE POLICY CONTRACTS AND USE THE PROCEEDS FROM THE TAX TO PAY DEBT SERVICE ASSOCIATED WITH DEPARTMENTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS AUTHORIZED FOR THE FIRE ACADEMY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY NOT EXCEED TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND AUTHORIZATIONS IN THIS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-9-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON EXPENDING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NOT LOCATED ON STATE-OWNED PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE AUTHORIZATION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ON STATE-OWNED OR LEASED PROPERTY AND DELETE THE AUTHORIZATION THAT FUNDS MAY BE EXPENDED IF THE PROJECTS ARE OWNED OR OPERATED BY A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, REQUIRE THAT STATE-LEASED PROPERTY MUST HAVE A LEASE PERIOD EQUAL TO THE LIFE OF THE PROJECT IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3702 -- Rep. Wilkes: A BILL TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL SANITARIANS FOR SIX YEARS, RETROACTIVE TO JUNE 30, 1990.
Rep. KIRSH spoke against the Bill.
Rep. WILKES spoke in favor of the Bill.
Rep. KIRSH moved to table the Bill, which was not agreed to by a division vote of 26 to 44.
The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill on second reading, which was agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3449 -- Reps. Townsend and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-19-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF FUNERAL SERVICE AND TO REQUIRE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR LICENSEES, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT PERSONS LICENSED TWENTY OR MORE YEARS, TO DELETE SURPLUS LANGUAGE, AND TO EXEMPT ALL LICENSEES FROM THE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT UNTIL THE BOARD OFFERS CORRESPONDENCE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES.
The Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\JIC\5448.HC), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking the last paragraph of Section 40-19-90, as contained in Section 1, beginning on page 1, and inserting:
/"The board shall develop a continuing education program to require each licensee to receive a minimum of three credit hours annually to sustain competency and to remain current. This continuing education requirement does not apply to a person who is not the manager of record of a funeral home, funeral establishment, or mortuary who has been licensed for thirty or more years or who has attained the age of sixty years. This continuing education program shall must be offered, at a minimum, four times a year at locations easily accessible to participants and shall must be available through correspondence courses. The board shall develop a continuing education program to require each affected licensee to receive a minimum of three credit hours annually to sustain competency and to remain current. This continuing education program shall be offered, at a minimum, four times a year at locations easily accessible to participants and shall be available through correspondence courses."/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend totals and title to conform.
Rep. CHAMBLEE explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
On motion of Rep. TOWNSEND, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3449 be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up.
S. 422 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-7-115, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR A BARBER TO TRAIN A STUDENT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A BARBER TO TRAIN MORE THAN ONE STUDENT IN HIS SHOP AT A TIME UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
The Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\CYY\18294.SD), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking subsection (B) of Section 40-7-115 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, and inserting:
/(B) A registered barber may train no more than two students in his shop at a time if each student has a chair at all times.
A sign which reads "Trainee" must be placed at any chair being used by a student."/
Amend title to conform.
Rep. CHAMBLEE explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up.
S. 642 -- General Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS, RELATING TO PRINCIPLES OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1362, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. CHAMBLEE was recognized.
Rep. KLAPMAN made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution was improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Joint Resolution have not been upon the desks of the members for one day.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3375 -- Reps. J. Brown, H. Brown, Vaughn, J.W. Johnson, Littlejohn, Haskins, Hallman, Fulmer, Beatty and Jaskwhich: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3890 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PERSONS UNDER FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE FROM RIDING IN THE OPEN BED OF A PICKUP TRUCK OR TRAILER.
Rep. TUCKER made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Bill have not been upon the desks of the members for one day.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up.
S. 623 -- Education Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-280, RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF PAGING DEVICES BY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS SO AS TO PROHIBIT THEIR POSSESSION UNLESS AUTHORIZED, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION OF A DEVICE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR FORFEITURE.
The Education and Public Works Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\CYY\18371.SD).
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking subsection (B) of Section 59-63-280 of the 1976 code, as contained in SECTION 1, and inserting:
/(B) A student under the age of eighteen in the public schools may not possess a paging device while on school property or while attending a school sponsored or school related activity on or off school property, unless the student needs the paging device for a legitimate medical reason. A student eighteen years of age and over in the public schools may not possess a paging device while on school property or while attending a school sponsored or school related activity on or off school property, unless the student is an active member of a volunteer firefighting organization or a volunteer emergency medical service organization or unless the student needs the paging device for a legitimate medical reason. The principal of each school may decide what constitutes a legitimate medical reason consistent with any guidelines as may be established by the school board of that district or by the State Department of Education. The principal of each school must secure and retain documented evidence of a student's legitimate medical need or his membership in a volunteer firefighting or emergency medical service organization before that student may have a paging device at school if authorized by this section./
Amend title to conform.
Rep. WRIGHT explained the amendment.
Rep. TUCKER made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Bill have not been upon the desks of the members for one day.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up.
H. 3046 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waites and Waldrop: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSING, FINANCE, AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN COOPERATION WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON AGING TO STUDY THE HOUSING NEEDS OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME ELDERLY WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO REVERSE MORTGAGE PROGRAMS AND REPORT TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING.
Rep. KLAPMAN made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution was improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Joint Resolution have not been upon the desks of the members for one day.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3049 -- Rep. Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEALER "SOLD" CARDS ON VEHICLES, SO AS TO REQUIRE DEALERS TO AFFIX A CARD ON A SOLD VEHICLE AND TO REQUIRE CERTAIN IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON THE CARD.
The Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\BR1\1324.AC), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. Section 56-3-220 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 56-3-220. Dealers selling vehicles may must attach and display on to vehicles which they sell a 'sold' card as evidence of the sale so as to indicate to any a law enforcement officer the fact that the vehicle is being operated upon the highway pursuant to Section 56-3-210, which allows persons newly acquiring a vehicle thirty days in which to register and license the vehicle. The name and address of the dealer and the date of the sale of the vehicle must be printed on the dealer's 'sold' card. It is unlawful for the purchaser to operate the vehicle within the thirty days without the card on display."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect January 1, 1992./
Amend title to conform.
Rep. M.O. ALEXANDER explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
On motion of Rep. M.O. ALEXANDER, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 3049 be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3070 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Rama and Whipper: 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.
Rep. ROSS made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Bill have not been upon the desks of the members for one day.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3185 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-9-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A BANK OR BANKING INSTITUTION MUST ESTABLISH A SURPLUS ACCOUNT AND THE AMOUNT REQUIRED TO BE KEPT IN IT AND IN A MINIMUM DEPOSIT RESERVE, SO AS TO DELETE THOSE REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIRE EVERY STATE BANK WHICH IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM TO MAINTAIN THE SAME RESERVES AGAINST DEPOSITS AS IS REQUIRED FOR A STATE BANK WHICH IS A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY MUST BE MAINTAINED.
Rep. GENTRY made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Bill have not been upon the desks of the members for one day.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up.
H. 3553 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Corning, McElveen, Quinn and Scott: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE OPERATION LOSSES OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY FOR A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD ATTRIBUTABLE TO HURRICANE HUGO TO BE RECOUPED IN THE SUBSEQUENT THIRTY-SIX MONTH PERIOD BY UTILIZING AN ON-LEVEL RECOUPMENT CHARGE COMPONENT BY APPLICABLE COVERAGE FOR ALL RISKS REGARDLESS OF THE SURCHARGE POINTS OF EACH RISK UNDER THE UNIFORM MERIT RATING PLAN.
Rep. J. BAILEY explained the Joint Resolution.
Rep. KLAPMAN made the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution was improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Joint Resolution have not been upon the desks of the members for one day.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3633 -- Rep. Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-3-1020, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUSINESS PROHIBITED IN RETAIL ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR STORES, SO AS TO EXCEPT THE STORAGE AND SALE OF GLASSWARE AND MIXERS PACKAGED WITH ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
Reps. HARWELL and J. HARRIS objected to the Bill.
Rep. BURRISS made the Point of Order that the Bill was improperly before the House for consideration since printed copies of the Bill have not been upon the desks of the members for one day.
The SPEAKER sustained the Point of Order.
Rep. CORK moved that the House do now adjourn, which was rejected by a division vote of 26 to 27.
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 3453 -- Reps. Rudnick, Wilder and Sharpe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 30-5-11 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A VACANCY OCCURS IN THE OFFICE OF REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES IN A COUNTY WHICH ELECTS ITS REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES IT MUST BE FILLED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE UNEXPIRED TERM BY APPOINTMENT OF THE GOVERNOR UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPRESENTING THAT COUNTY.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
H. 3672 -- Reps. Harvin, Corning, Harwell, Neilson, McKay, H. Brown, Hallman, Barber, Holt, Beatty, Foster, Baxley, Wofford, McElveen, J. Williams, Meacham, Quinn, Rogers, Wells, Wright, Burriss, P. Harris, Whipper, Short, Altman, Lanford, L. Martin, Hayes, Farr, Keegan, Cromer, Smith, Stoddard, Marchbanks, Cooper, Gentry, Waldrop, J.C. Johnson, Littlejohn, Chamblee, Vaughn, L. Elliott, Keesley, J.W. Johnson, Carnell, Wilkes, Wilder, Haskins, Houck and Hodges: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ERECTING A MEMORIAL ON THE GROUNDS OF THE STATE HOUSE IN HONOR OF THE WAR DEAD FROM SOUTH CAROLINA WHO SERVED AND DEFENDED THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN WORLD WAR I, WORLD WAR II, KOREA, VIETNAM, AND OTHER ARMED CONFLICTS AND TO MAKE WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PRESIDING OFFICERS OF BOTH HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Whereas, there does not appear to exist a proper memorial on the grounds of the State House honoring the war dead from South Carolina who served and defended the United States of America in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and other armed conflicts; and
Whereas, many South Carolinians bravely gave their lives to carry out the national policies of the government of this country, to preserve liberty and freedom, and to defeat tyranny and injustice; and
Whereas, a memorial would indicate in a vivid and lasting way this state's appreciation for their supreme sacrifices and would make known to future generations the cost of liberty, justice, and freedom; and
Whereas, the Division of General Services of the State Budget and Control Board possesses the personnel, facilities, and expertise necessary to conduct a study regarding the feasibility of erecting the memorial. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the Division of General Services is requested to study the feasibility of erecting a memorial on the grounds of the State House in honor of the war dead from South Carolina who served and defended the United States of America in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and other armed conflicts and to deliver written recommendations regarding the feasibility including, but not limited to, estimated costs, the most convenient location, and the length of time necessary to complete the memorial and erect it, to the presiding officers of both Houses of the General Assembly by May 1, 1991.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Director of the Division of General Services.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
H. 3695 -- Reps. Altman and Snow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF HIGHWAY 17 IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY FROM ARCHER ROAD (S-22-450) NORTH FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MILES TO SANDY ISLAND ROAD (S-22-362) IN HONOR OF A. FOSTER MCKISSICK.
Whereas, the late A. Foster McKissick was a prominent leader, businessman, and resident of the Pawley's Island-Litchfield Community; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly believe it would be a fitting tribute to this outstanding man if a portion of Highway 17 in Georgetown County were named in his honor. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly request that the South Carolina Highways and Public Transportation Commission name that portion of Highway 17 in Georgetown County from Archer Road (S-22-450) north for approximately three miles to Sandy Island Road (S-22-362) as the A. Foster McKissick Memorial Highway.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Highways and Public Transportation Commission.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered sent to the Senate.
Debate was resumed in the Motion Period, the pending question being the consideration of the motion to dispense with the balance of the Motion Period, which was agreed to.
Rep. BEASLEY moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was not agreed to.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3280 -- Reps. McAbee, Sharpe, G. Bailey, D. Elliott, Mattos, Boan, Haskins, Shirley, Gregory, White and Keyserling: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION OF ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUES, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS, REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR ALLOCATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND USE OF THE FUNDS, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEES, AND PROVIDE FOR AN ACCOMMODATIONS TAX OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was proposed on Wednesday, March 20, by the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. McABEE spoke in favor of the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. CORK spoke against the Bill.
Rep. BAKER moved that the House do now adjourn.
Rep. McABEE raised the Point of Order that fifteen minutes had not elapsed since a similar motion was made, which point was not sustained by the Chair.
The question then recurred to the motion that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to by a division vote of 50 to 25.
Further proceedings were interrupted by adjournment, the pending question being consideration of the Bill, Rep. CORK having the floor.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 3695 -- Reps. Altman and Snow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF HIGHWAY 17 IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY FROM ARCHER ROAD (S-22-450) NORTH FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MILES TO SANDY ISLAND ROAD (S-22-362) IN HONOR OF A. FOSTER MCKISSICK.
At 10:58 A.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. J. BROWN adjourned in memory of Charles H. Brown, Jr. of Richland County, to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.
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