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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:

Our Heavenly Father, ever mindful of our awesome responsibilities, we bow in prayer asking that we be led in right paths. Save us from false choices and lift us to new heights of courageous actions. Keep us physically strong, mentally alert, morally upright, and religiously steadfast. Give us insight to see clearly what much be done to meet human needs: strengthening the weak, establishing justice and building good will. Help us to live this day with joy and peace as we labor in accordance with Your holy will and for the good of all Your people.

Grand us the assurance of Your final judgement: "He shall judge the world with righteousness: (Psalms 96:13). Amen.

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

The following Bill was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

H. 4583 -- Reps. Jennings and Beasley: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 256 OF 1981, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARLBORO COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE MARLBORO COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM SEVEN TO NINE MEMBERS, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MEMBERS MUST BE ELECTED IN 1992 EXCEPT THOSE WHOSE TERMS DO NOT EXPIRE IN 1992, TO CHANGE THE SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS FROM SIX DISTRICTS TO EIGHT DISTRICTS WHICH CORRESPOND TO THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FOR THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF MARLBORO COUNTY, AND TO PROVIDE PER DIEM OF THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS A MEETING.

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

H. 4281 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF PESTICIDES AND RELATED DEVICES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REGISTRATION RENEWAL DATE AND REVISE THE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF APPLICATORS OF PESTICIDES, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WHEN THE LICENSE OF AN APPLICATOR WHOSE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAPSES, EXPIRES, OR CEASES TO COMPLY IS SUSPENDED AND DELETE THE REFERENCE TO CANCELED LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-100, RELATING TO EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR A COMMERCIAL APPLICATOR'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COVERAGE OF THE APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES BY THE APPLICATOR OR HIS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, REVISE THE AMOUNT AND EVIDENCE REQUIRED FOR FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SURETY BOND OR INSURANCE POLICY, PROVIDE FOR AERIAL APPLICATORS, PROVIDE FOR SELF-INSURANCE, AND PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSURANCE OR BOND COVERAGE FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-210, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ACTION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF REGULATORY AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REVIEW ONLY OF CONTESTED CASES AND PROVIDE THAT A WARNING OR A CAUTIONARY LETTER IS NOT JUDICIALLY REVIEWABLE.

H. 4094 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON AGING, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO CERTIFY HOMEMAKERS AND HOME HEALTH AIDES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT AND ESTABLISH AND COLLECT FEES FOR ADMINISTERING THIS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND CARRY FORWARD REMAINING FEES TO THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR FOR THE SAME PURPOSE.

H. 4104 -- Reps. P. Harris, Carnell, J. Harris and Mattos: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-15-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO CONSUMER AND FAMILY REPRESENTATION WHEN RECOMMENDING AND APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BOARD.

H. 3795 -- Rep. Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-4-101, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 33-4-102, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CORPORATE NAMES UNDER THE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE SELECTION, RESERVATION, AND USE OF FICTITIOUS OR ASSUMED NAMES.

H. 3796 -- Rep. Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-25-30, AS AMENDED,CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF A PERSON ENGAGED IN THE PRIVATE PERSONNEL PLACEMENT SERVICE BUSINESS, SO AS TO DELETE A REQUIREMENT THAT A LICENSEE MAKE PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF CLOSURE OF ITS BUSINESS IN A NEWSPAPER OF GREATEST CIRCULATION IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED IF THE SECRETARY OF STATE DENIES THE RENEWAL OF ITS LICENSE.

H. 4296 -- Rep. Rama: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAMPERING WITH GOVERNORS ON SCHOOL BUSES, SO AS TO SET THE SPEED LIMIT FOR SCHOOL BUSES.

H. 4324 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL RESTRICTED LICENSES FOR CERTAIN MINORS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME PERIOD FOR OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

H. 4203 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-550, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL MEANS OF PROVIDING THE CERTIFICATE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

H. 4504 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS, RELATING TO THE LATE RENEWAL PENALTY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1413, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

H. 4505 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND SECTION 41-15-220, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT.

H. 3829 -- Reps. Boan, P. Harris, Harwell, Keegan, Nettles, Scott, Tucker, Wilkins, Kinon, L. Elliott and Houck: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 5 IN TITLE 48, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION, BY ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY REVOLVING FUND AUTHORITY ACT SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY REVOLVING FUND AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY; TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT BY THE AUTHORITY OF A REVOLVING FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING LOANS TO PROJECT SPONSORS FOR THE FINANCING OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES AND OTHER CLEAN WATER PROJECTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR DEPOSIT TO THE REVOLVING FUND; TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF ISSUANCE AND SECURING OF THE BONDS AND THE PAYMENT; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPOSIT IN THE REVOLVING FUND OF FEDERAL GRANTS, STATE APPROPRIATIONS, LOAN REPAYMENTS, AND OTHER AMOUNTS AVAILABLE TO THE AUTHORITY; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF LOANS BY THE AUTHORITY TO PROJECT SPONSORS AND THE BORROWING BY PROJECT SPONSORS FROM THE AUTHORITY; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 48, RELATING TO THE WATER POLLUTION REVOLVING FUND.

At 10:55 A.M. the House in accordance with the ruling of the SPEAKER adjourned to meet at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, March 24.

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