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The House assembled at 10:00 A.M.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:
Almighty God our Father, throughout the length of changing times Your goodness has never failed or been diminished, With the light of Your wisdom and in the strength of Your might, help us to fill every swift passing hour with worthwhile deeds, to bear the fret of care, the harsh sting of criticism, and the drudgery of unapplauded toil. With Your support, may we think clearly, act wisely, and play well our part. Save us from compromise that would crucify principle, and from shabby workmanship which would betray the best. We lay our tasks and problems before You, not to escape them, but asking Your help to make us strong enough to bear them.
Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. 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.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 29, 1992
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that both Houses having adopted the report of the Committee of Free Conference on H. 4480:
H. 4480 -- Reps. Carnell, McAbee, Boan, J.W. Johnson and Foster: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO REALLOCATE AND REDUCE EXISTING BOND AUTHORIZATIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE TREASURER TO TRANSFER AN AMOUNT NECESSARY FROM THE FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS FOR USE TO PURCHASE OR BUILD SUITABLE OFFICE SPACE FOR THE RETIREMENT DIVISION OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURCHASE MUST CONFORM TO APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES GOVERNING ACQUISITION.
have ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
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Received as information.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 29, 1992
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 379:
S. 379 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-79-10, 40-79-30 AND 40-79-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA REGULATION OF BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM BUSINESSES ACT OF 1986" SO AS TO INCLUDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM BUSINESSES WITHIN THE REGULATION AND LICENSURE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 29, 1992
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 1098:
S. 1098 -- Senators Lourie, Giese and Passailaigue: 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.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 29, 1992
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to H. 3197:
H. 3197 -- Reps. J. Brown, Scott, Glover and Cato: A BILL TO REQUIRE CERTAIN SECURITY DEVICES FOR CERTAIN LEASED OR RENTED ROOMS, LODGINGS, AND ACCOMMODATIONS, TO MAKE THE VIOLATION OF THIS REQUIREMENT A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY INSTANCE IN WHICH THE REQUIRED SECURITY DEVICES ARE NOT PROVIDED CONSTITUTES A SEPARATE OFFENSE FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROSECUTION AND CONVICTION.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 29, 1992
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 371:
S. 371 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MECHANICS LIENS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF ANY LIENS FILED BY A SUB-SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER AGAINST A SUBCONTRACTOR TO WHOM THE SUB-SUBCONTRACTOR OR SUPPLIER HAS SUPPLIED LABOR, MATERIAL, OR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT DUE BY THE CONTRACTOR TO THAT SUBCONTRACTOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-60, RELATING TO MECHANICS LIENS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PRORATED PAYMENT TO LIENORS IN THE EVENT THE AMOUNT DUE A SUBCONTRACTOR BY THE CONTRACTOR IS INSUFFICIENT TO PAY ALL LIENORS.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
The following was introduced:
H. 4801 -- Rep. Foster: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF ANDREW CARTER OF ROCK HILL AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4802 -- Rep. Meacham: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND FORT MILL PATROLMAN JOE BUTTS FOR HIS HEROIC ACTIONS IN TRYING TO PREVENT A ROBBERY AND TO WISH HIM SPEEDY RECOVERY FROM THE GUNSHOT WOUND HE RECEIVED WHILE TRYING TO PREVENT THE ROBBERY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4803 -- Reps. J. Harris, H. Brown, Keyserling, Rogers and Jaskwhich: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARTS COMMISSION ON ITS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF CONTRIBUTING TO AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH THE ARTS FOR ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4804 -- Rep. Clyborne: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON NOVEMBER 25, 26, AND 27, 1991, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE SEVIER MIDDLE SCHOOL IN GREENVILLE COUNTY BECAUSE OF A FIRE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY ARE EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
On motion of Rep. CATO, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4805 -- Reps. J. Harris and K. Burch: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF A MINISTERIAL MAGISTRATE IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY.
On motion of Rep. J. HARRIS, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4806 -- Rep. Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-75 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE MONTHLY PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES ON OWNER OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4807 -- Reps. Rudnick, Klapman and Baxley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-13-50 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALIENS AND AGENTS AND SERVANTS OF ALIENS WHO OWN REAL PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALIENS TO FILE A REPORT OF REAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR A PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 142 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-13-160 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PET DEALER AND PET SHOP OWNER TO PROVIDE AN ANIMAL BUYER WITH A STATEMENT FROM A LICENSED VETERINARIAN THAT THE ANIMAL HAS BEEN EXAMINED AND IS FREE OF DISEASE AND DEFORMITY, PROVIDE REMEDIES, AND DEFINE TERMS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 531 -- Senator Fielding: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 1992 GENERAL ELECTION THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CONSISTS OF NINE MEMBERS ELECTED FROM SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES FROM THE DISTRICTS, TO ESTABLISH THE NINE SINGLE-MEMBER DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE THAT TRUSTEES ELECTED IN 1990 SHALL SERVE UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THEIR TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE 1992 ELECTION FOR TRUSTEES FROM DISTRICTS ONE, TWO, FIVE, SIX, AND NINE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE 1994 ELECTION FOR TRUSTEES FROM DISTRICTS THREE, FOUR, SEVEN, AND EIGHT; AND TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO CONFORM THE PETITION REQUIREMENT FOR NOMINATION TO THE SYSTEM OF REPRESENTATION PROVIDED IN THIS ACT.
Referred to Charleston Delegation.
S. 931 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR THE PURPOSES OF FREE TUITION AT A STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL, SO AS TO INCLUDE A PERSON PERFORMING LAW ENFORCEMENT DUTIES AT THE REQUEST OF AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A FEDERAL AGENCY.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 1101 -- Senators McConnell and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-43-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF GRAVES IN ABANDONED CEMETERIES OR BURYING GROUNDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY IN WHICH THE CEMETERY OR GROUND IS LOCATED TO DETERMINE THAT REMOVAL BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY AND IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND TO CONSIDER OBJECTIONS TO REMOVAL BEFORE REMOVAL IS APPROVED.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
S. 1269 -- Senators Bryan and Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-290, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, AND ALTERATIONS UNDER THE BEACH MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITION ON NEW EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES OR DEVICES SEAWARD OF THE SETBACK LINE.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
S. 1385 -- Senators McConnell, Giese, Hinson, Rose and Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE FOR A RECIPIENT OF THE PURPLE HEART, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER THE INITIAL FEE FOR ISSUANCE IS PAID, THE PLATE MAY BE RENEWED BY A STICKER FOR THE ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE CHARGED FOR A REGULAR PLATE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 1396 -- Senator Pope: A BILL TO REPEAL ACT 343 OF 1971, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION, MEMBERSHIP, POWERS AND DUTIES, AND OPERATIONS OF THE UNION RECREATION DISTRICT IN UNION COUNTY.
On motion of Rep. FARR, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 1416 -- Senators Rose and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-31-40 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADOPTION OF NEW TEXTBOOKS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CONDEMN OR DISAPPROVE ANY SCHOOL TEXTBOOK CONTAINING ANY KNOWN FACTUAL OR GRAMMATICAL ERROR; TO AMEND SECTION 59-31-510 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTRACTS WITH PUBLISHERS AND DISTRIBUTORS FOR RENTAL OR PURCHASE OF BOOKS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CONTRACT MUST INCLUDE THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL TEXTBOOKS RENTED OR PURCHASED BY THE STATE BE FREE OF ANY FACTUAL OR GRAMMATICAL ERROR; THAT THE PUBLISHER BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CERTIFICATE OF ACCURACY GUARANTEEING THAT EACH TEXTBOOK IS FREE OF ANY FACTUAL OR GRAMMATICAL ERROR; THAT ANY PUBLISHER OR DISTRIBUTOR PROVIDING A TEXTBOOK CONTAINING A FACTUAL OR GRAMMATICAL ERROR BE ASSESSED A FINE OR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND BE PROHIBITED FROM SELLING OR RENTING A TEXTBOOK TO THE STATE FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-31-600 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR TEXTBOOK ADOPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TEXTBOOK EVALUATING AND RATING COMMITTEE BE MADE UP OF AT LEAST EIGHTY PERCENT NON-EDUCATORS WITH EXPERTISE IN AREAS UNDER CONSIDERATION; THAT THE TEXTBOOK EVALUATING AND RATING COMMITTEE SHALL INCLUDE IN ITS RATING AND EVALUATION CRITERIA CONSIDERATIONS FOR ACCURACY OF FACTS AND GRAMMAR, SATISFACTION OF STATE MANDATES FOR GRADUATION CRITERIA, SUPPORT FOR THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM, DEMONSTRATION OF THE BENEFITS OF FREE ENTERPRISE IN THE UNITED STATES, COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS OF THE BENEFITS OF REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY, INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL FREEDOM, AND OTHER TRADITIONAL VALUES AND PRINCIPALS OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION AND AMERICAN SOCIETY ESPOUSED IN THE UNITED STATES DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND EMBODIED IN THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, AND GIVE THE HIGHEST WEIGHT IN CHOOSING BOOKS TO THE ACCURACY OF FACTS PRESENTED IN THE MATERIALS; THAT THE CURRICULUM STAFF AT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING THE WORK OF THE TEXTBOOK EVALUATING AND RATING COMMITTEE TO ENSURE THAT HIGH QUALITY ACCURATE TEXTBOOKS ARE RECOMMENDED; THAT EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WHO ARE CHARGED WITH OVERSEEING THE TEXTBOOK SELECTION PROCESS HOLD CURRENT TEACHER CERTIFICATES IN AREAS UNDER THEIR JURISDICTION; TO PROHIBIT PERSONS FROM SERVING ON THE TEXTBOOK SELECTION OR REVIEW COMMITTEE IF SUCH PERSON IS RECEIVING COMPENSATION FROM, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR IS A CURRENT EMPLOYEE, OR HAS BEEN AN EMPLOYEE OF A TEXTBOOK PUBLISHING OR DISTRIBUTION COMPANY WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS; TO REQUIRE THAT ANY STAFF MEMBER AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WHO HAS BEEN AN EMPLOYEE OF A TEXTBOOK PUBLISHING COMPANY WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS RECUSE HIMSELF FROM THE SELECTION PROCESS OF BOOKS; TO PROHIBIT ACCEPTANCE OR SOLICITATION BY ANY STATE EMPLOYEE, OR OFFERING OR PROVIDING TO A STATE EMPLOYEE, ANYTHING OF VALUE BY A PUBLISHER OR SUPPLIER OF SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS OR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 59 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-31-700, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROPOSED TEXTBOOKS BE PLACED ON PUBLIC DISPLAY FOR A PERIOD OF SIXTY DAYS IN EACH OF THE NINETY-ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES WITH NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC IN PAID ADVERTISEMENT IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS PRIOR TO ANY FINAL ADOPTION BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 1450 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED BY THE CIRCUIT SOLICITORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION SHALL OVERSEE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR THESE PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-40, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF PRETRIAL INTERVENTION COORDINATOR, SO AS TO TRANSFER THIS OFFICE FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE TO THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COORDINATOR MUST BE EMPLOYED BY THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-50, RELATING TO PERSONS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PRETRIAL INTERVENTION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE OFFENSES WHICH MAKE PERSONS INELIGIBLE FOR PRETRIAL INTERVENTION; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-60, RELATING TO CERTAIN STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS APPROPRIATE FOR PRETRIAL INTERVENTION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT INTERVENTION IS APPROPRIATE IF THE OFFENDER HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN ACCEPTED IN A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-100, RELATING TO THE TIME FOR APPLICATION TO AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO REVISE THIS TIME; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES FOR APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "ACCEPTANCE FEE" TO THE TERM "PARTICIPATION FEE" AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THESE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-120, RELATING TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE SERVICES FOR OFFENDERS IN AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO SERVICES MAY BE DENIED DUE TO AN OFFENDER'S INABILITY TO PAY; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-130, RELATING TO REPORTS AND IDENTIFICATION AS TO OFFENDERS ACCEPTED FOR INTERVENTION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE RETENTION OF THESE RECORDS AND REPORTS AND FOR THOSE PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE CERTAIN INFORMATION IN REGARD TO INTERVENTION; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-150, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF CHARGES AGAINST OFFENDERS ACCEPTED FOR INTERVENTION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE AGENCIES OR INDIVIDUALS REQUIRED TO DESTROY RECORDS RELATING TO THE OFFENSE; TO ADD SECTION 17-22-170, SO AS TO MAKE IT A MISDEMEANOR FOR ANY PERSON TO UNLAWFULLY RETAIN OR RELEASE INFORMATION ON AN OFFENDER'S PARTICIPATION IN A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 17-2-160, RELATING TO THE TIME WITHIN WHICH THE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS WERE REQUIRED TO BE FIRST ESTABLISHED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1503 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MONITOR THE STATEWIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY ACCESS SERVICE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE COMMITTEE FROM EIGHT TO NINE BY ADDING ONE MEMBER WHO MUST BE HEARING-IMPAIRED AND A MEMBER OF SELF-HELP FOR HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
S. 1505 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ANNUAL BUDGET DEADLINES AND SCHEDULES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1471, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 1506 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STATE AID, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1487, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 1507 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO INTERVENTION WHERE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS IMPAIRED, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1473, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 1508 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-77-1120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE "MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT AND MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE FRAUD REPORTING-IMMUNITY ACT", AND SECTION 23-41-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARSON REPORTING-IMMUNITY ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT "AUTHORIZED AGENCY", OR "AUTHORIZED AGENCIES", INCLUDES THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND ITS FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1509 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 32-7-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WITH RESPECT TO PRENEED BURIAL CONTRACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE WHICH MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE BOARD BY PERSONS HOLDING OR ACCEPTING PRENEED BURIAL CONTRACTS MUST BE RENEWED ANNUALLY FOR A FEE IN AN AMOUNT ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD TO DEFRAY ITS EXPENSES IN ADMINISTERING ITS REGULATORY AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO PRENEED BURIAL CONTRACTS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
On motion of Rep. CATO, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4804 be read the second time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. J. HARRIS, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4805 be read the second time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. FARR, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that S. 1396 be read the second time tomorrow.
The following was introduced:
H. 4808 -- Reps. Wofford, J. Williams, H. Brown and D. Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE HONORABLE ROBERT L. (BOBBY) HELMLY OF BERKELEY COUNTY, OUR GOOD FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, FOR HIS FRIENDSHIP AND EXCELLENT LEGISLATIVE SERVICE, AND EXTENDING HIM BEST WISHES FOR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, since November of 1988 the Honorable Robert Linwood Helmly of Berkeley County has served as a member of the South Carolina Senate; and
Whereas, from 1973 to 1988 Bobby Helmly was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives; and
Whereas, in both bodies he has rendered outstanding legislative service and has always worked to do what is best overall for the people of this great State; and
Whereas, we in the General Assembly have known Bobby as a truly dedicated public servant -- hardworking, loyal, friendly, cooperative, and supportive; and
Whereas, Bobby has been one of the most popular and most highly respected South Carolina legislators in recent memory -- among his colleagues in the State House and among the citizens from one end of the Palmetto State to the other; and
Whereas, he has decided not to seek re-election this year and is therefore retiring from legislative service -- a fact we accept with sadness because his departure from the State House will be a personal loss not only to us but also to the people of South Carolina who have come to know that Bobby Helmly of Berkeley County stands for good government; and
Whereas, we hope that he will not forget us and that he will be happy in all of his endeavors following the end of his current legislative term of office. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That we, the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, express appreciation to the Honorable Robert L. (Bobby) Helmly of Berkeley County, our good friend and distinguished colleague, for his friendship and excellent legislative service and extend to him our best wishes for happiness and success in his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Robert L. Helmly.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 4809 -- Reps. Mattos, M. O. Alexander, Baker, Cato, Clyborne, Fair, Haskins, Jaskwhich, Manly, Vaughn and Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MITCHELL DAVIS OF THE TANGLEWOOD COMMUNITY IN GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HIS COURAGE AND BRAVERY IN RESCUING TWO PEOPLE FROM A BURNING CAR IN A TRAGIC ACCIDENT WHICH TOOK THE LIVES OF TWO OTHER PEOPLE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Bill was recalled.
H. 4777 -- Rep. J. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-68-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FOLK HERITAGE AWARD, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO AWARD AN ADDITIONAL FOLK HERITAGE AWARD AND TO ADD TO THE CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FOLK ARTS ADVOCATE IN SUPPORTING AUTHENTIC SOUTH CAROLINA TRADITIONAL CRAFT OR INTERPRETING IT TO A WIDER AUDIENCE.
Rep. J. HARRIS moved to waive Rule 5.12, which was agreed to by a division vote of 61 to 0.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Alexander, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Altman Anderson Bailey, G. Bailey, J. Barber Baxley Beasley Beatty Bennett Boan Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Bruce Burch, K. Byrd Canty Carnell Cato Chamblee Clyborne Cobb-Hunter Cooper Corbett Corning Council Cromer Delleney Elliott, D. Elliott, L. Fair Farr Foster Fulmer Gonzales Hallman Harrelson Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Harwell Haskins Hendricks Hodges Holt Houck Huff Hyatt Inabinett Jaskwhich Jennings Keegan Kempe Kennedy Kinon Kirsh Klapman Lanford Littlejohn Manly Marchbanks Martin, D. Martin, L. Martin, M. Mattos McAbee McCraw McGinnis McKay McLeod McTeer Meacham Neilson Nettles Phillips Quinn Rhoad Riser Rogers Ross Rudnick Sharpe Sheheen Shirley Shissias Smith Stoddard Stone Taylor Townsend Tucker Vaughn Waites Waldrop Wells Whipper White Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Williams, D. Wofford Wright Young, A. Young, R.
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, April 30.
John C. Rama John J. Snow, Jr. C. Lenoir Sturkie Maggie W. Glover John G. Felder John L. Scott, Jr. Larry L. Koon C. Alex Harvin, III Joseph T. McElveen, Jr.
STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE
Rep. HARVIN 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, April 29.
Rep. MANLY presented the Southside High School Math Team, winners of First Place in two prestigious Mathematics and Science Test at the University of South Carolina, and their coaches.
Rep. JENNINGS moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn in memory of Mary Mumford Jones of McColl, which was agreed to.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title of each be changed to that of an Act, and that they be enrolled for ratification.
S. 1500 -- Senator Helmly: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES IN BERKELEY COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE POLLING PLACE FOR THE CAINHOY PRECINCT.
S. 1445 -- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO NPDES PERMITS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1423, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S. 1453 -- Fish, Game & Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION, RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING REGULATIONS ON STATE FOREST LANDS ESTABLISHED AS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1476, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S. 1320 -- Senators Land, Hinds, Passailaigue and Fielding: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 44 TO TITLE 48, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA OIL SPILL RESPONDERS LIABILITY ACT TO CONFORM SOUTH CAROLINA LAW WITH THE FEDERAL OIL POLLUTION ACT OF 1990 AND WITH THE LAW OF ADJACENT STATES BY PROVIDING IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY ACTS OF SIMPLE NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF PERSONS RESPONDING TO OIL SPILLS AND TO ENSURE THAT A PARTY CAUSING AN OIL SPILL REMAINS LIABLE FOR REMOVAL COSTS AND DAMAGES.
S. 899 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-640, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOURS FOR TRAWLING FOR SHRIMP, SO AS TO REDEFINE THE PERIOD IN WHICH A PERSON MAY LAWFULLY TRAWL FOR SHRIMP.
The following Bill was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 4799 -- Reps. Holt, Whipper, J. Bailey, D. Martin, Hallman, Gonzales, Rama, Barber, Inabinett, R. Young and Fulmer: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAX MILLAGE TO BE LEVIED IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 FOR CERTAIN LOCAL SUBDIVISIONS, AGENCIES, AND COMMISSIONS OF THE COUNTY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TOTAL OPERATING BUDGETS OF THESE SUBDIVISIONS, AGENCIES, AND COMMISSIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93.
On motion of Rep. HOLT, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4799 be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments.
S. 1097 -- Senator Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-142, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR COUNTIES UNDER THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE COVERAGE FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PLANNING AGENCIES.
The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 3867 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-840, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USING CERTAIN NETS TO FISH WITHIN THREE MILES FROM WINYAH BAY JETTIES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE PENALTY TO INCLUDE THE SEIZURE OF AN ENGINE AND ALL RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.
H. 3868 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-422, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF GILL NETS FOR TAKING AMERICAN SHAD IN STATE WATERS OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH NET SET IN VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION CONSTITUTES A SEPARATE OFFENSE.
H. 3869 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 SO AS TO PROVIDE A POINT SYSTEM TO BE USED IN SUSPENDING PRIVILEGES, LICENSES, AND PERMITS FOR VIOLATIONS OF COASTAL FISHERIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
H. 3520 -- Reps. Whipper, Rogers, White, Hallman, Fulmer, Holt, J. Bailey, Beatty, McLeod, Haskins, Kempe and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 37, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS IN THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 37-1-401 SO AS TO REQUIRE A CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY TO ACCURATELY REPORT INFORMATION AND TO VERIFY AND UPDATE CONSUMER CREDIT INFORMATION WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF RELEASING THE INFORMATION AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL LIABILITY FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.
H. 4572 -- Reps. Hendricks and L. Martin: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 52-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON CARNIVALS AND TRAVELING TENT SHOWS EXHIBITING WITHIN THIS STATE.
H. 4360 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-5-247 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE AUTOMATED CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM BY PROVIDING THAT COUNTY CLERKS OF COURT PROCESS CASES ADMINISTERED UNDER TITLE IV-D OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT BY USING THE STATEWIDE AUTOMATED SYSTEM DEVELOPED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CLERKS OF COURT AND IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
H. 4510 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 115 IN TITLE 44, RELATING TO HEALTH, SO AS TO ENACT THE PHYSICIANS' PATIENT RECORDS ACT.
H. 4639 -- Reps. Rama, Altman, Felder, P. Harris, Houck, Manly, Tucker and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED AND HEALTH LICENSURE ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM THE STATE MEDICAL FACILITIES PLAN TO THE STATE HEALTH PLAN; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "AFFECTED PERSON", "HEALTH CARE FACILITY", "HEALTH SERVICE", AND TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF "LIKE EQUIPMENT WITH SIMILAR CAPABILITIES"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING CERTIFICATE OF NEED, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO ACQUISITION OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OWNED BY OR LOCATED IN A HEALTH CARE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSACTIONS AND INSTITUTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE ARTICLE, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE INITIATION OF SERVICES THROUGH CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR SHARED MOBILE DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC DEVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE MEDICAL FACILITIES PLAN, SO AS TO CHANGE THIS PLAN TO THE STATE HEALTH PLAN, TO PROVIDE FOR A HEALTH PLANNING COMMITTEE, ITS MEMBERS AND TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL ADVISE IN THE PREPARATION OF THE PLAN, TO REVISE THE CONTENT, APPROVAL, AND REVISION PROCEDURES FOR THE PLAN; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL FROM COMMUNICATING WITH OTHER PERSONS ABOUT PENDING APPLICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF A CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROJECT REVIEW CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE NONTRANSFERABILITY OF CERTIFICATE OF NEED, SO AS TO REQUIRE PROJECT REPORTS AND INSPECTIONS TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE AND TO EXTEND A CERTIFICATE OF NEED FROM SIX MONTHS TO ONE YEAR ON MAJOR HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A STATE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE FROM STATE FACILITIES PLAN TO STATE HEALTH PLAN; TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFICATE OF NEED EXEMPTIONS FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR STAGGERED TERMS FOR MEMBERS APPOINTED TO THE HEALTH PLANNING COMMITTEE.
H. 4719 -- Reps. Wright, Quinn and Riser: A BILL TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 OF LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND COUNTIES MUST BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS BEGINNING IN 1994, TO ESTABLISH SEVEN NUMBERED ELECTION SEATS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS OF THESE MEMBERS ELECTED, THE METHOD BY WHICH THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION ARE TO BE DETERMINED, AND TO EXTEND AND TERMINATE TERMS OF PERSONS AFFECTED BY THESE PROVISIONS.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 3745 -- Reps. Hayes, H. Brown, Rudnick, Baxley, Kirsh, G. Bailey, G. Brown, Meacham, Nettles, Rama, Altman, Jaskwhich, Gentry, Wilkes, Baker, Clyborne, T.C. Alexander, Rhoad, McCain, Sharpe, Harvin and Tucker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-40-70 SO AS TO ALLOW A LANDLORD WHERE RENTAL PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY A CORPORATION TO DESIGNATE IN WRITING A CORPORATE EMPLOYEE OR AGENT WHO MAY REPRESENT THE LANDLORD IN THE COURTS OF THIS STATE IN ALL MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON DESIGNATED, WHILE REPRESENTING THE LANDLORD IN COURT, IS NOT ENGAGED IN THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW.
Reps. T.C. ALEXANDER and GONZALES, with unanimous consent, proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\CYY\19199.SD), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 27-39-275 of the 1976 Code and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
/Section 27-40-735. Personal property belonging to a tenant removed from a premises as a result of an eviction proceeding under this chapter which is placed on a public street or highway may be removed by the appropriate municipal or county officials after a period of forty-eight hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and may also be removed by these officials in the normal course of debris or trash collection before or after a period of forty-eight hours. The notice of eviction must clearly inform the tenant of the provisions of this section. The municipality or county and the appropriate officials or employees thereof have no liability in regard to the tenant if he is not informed in the notice of eviction of the provisions of this section./
Amend title to conform.
Rep. T.C. ALEXANDER explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
Debate was resumed on the following Bill, the pending question being the consideration of Amendment No. 1, Rep. ROSS having the floor.
H. 4511 -- Reps. Ross, Jennings, Keegan, Hodges and M. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-6260 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF ANY PERSON IS ARRESTED FOR DRIVING WHILE HIS LICENSE IS CANCELLED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED, OR FOR DRIVING AN UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE, THE ARRESTING OFFICER SHALL TAKE IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE LICENSE PLATE AND REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE OF THE VEHICLE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE DEEMED TO BE CRIMINAL PROCEDURES SUPPLEMENTED TO, AND NOT IN LIEU OF, ANY PENALTIES IMPOSED BY LAW FOR THESE OFFENSES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE ARRESTING OFFICER SHALL ISSUE A CERTIFICATE TO SERVE AS A TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE AND REGISTRATION FOR THE VEHICLE FOR A PERIOD OF TEN DAYS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE LICENSE PLATE AND REGISTRATION MAY BE RETURNED TO THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE.
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was proposed on Wednesday, April 29, by Rep. ROSS.
Rep. ROSS relinquished the floor.
Rep. M. MARTIN explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. ROSS proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\CYY\19198.SD), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 56-5-6260 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, by adding a new subsection to be appropriately numbered which shall read:
/( ) Every insuror writing a policy of automobile liability insurance in this State must furnish two proofs of insurance to each insured under the policy./
Renumber subsections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. RHOAD proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\CYY\19186.SD), which was ruled out of order.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding a new section to be appropriately numbered which shall read:
/SECTION ____. Section 56-3-2320 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 91 of 1991, is further amended by adding a new paragraph at the end thereof to read:
/Notwithstanding the above provisions of this section, a dealer or wholesaler who represents a major truck manufacturer of new medium or heavy duty trucks qualifies for at least six dealer or wholesaler plates regardless of the number of trucks sold by him during the preceding required number of months./
Amend title to conform.
Rep. RHOAD explained the amendment.
Rep. CORNING raised the Point of Order that Amendment No. 3 was out of order as it was not germane as the Amendment dealt with the registration of license.
The SPEAKER stated that the Bill dealt with license plates and the removal of license plates and that the Amendment dealt with a different category of tags.
Rep. RHOAD argued contra the Point in stating that it was dealing with heavy duty truck dealer tags and the Bill referred to tags.
Rep. CORNING stated that suspending and revoking licenses was different from just putting the plate on the car or truck.
The SPEAKER stated that the Bill dealt with the suspension of a tag and the removal of a tag as a basis for driving under insured and had criminal penalties and the Amendment dealt with the authorized issuance of a dealer tag to a licensed dealer and he sustained the Point of Order and ruled the Amendment out of order.
Reps. MEACHAM, A. YOUNG and HYATT proposed the following Amendment No. 4 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\436\12461.JM), which was adopted.
Amend Amendment No. 5, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:
/SECTION _____. Notwithstanding any other provision of Titles 38 or 56 of the 1976 Code, every motor vehicle driven upon the streets, roads, and highways of this State shall contain in the passenger compartment of the vehicle proof of liability insurance in conformity with the requirements of the laws of this State. Such proof shall be on a card as prescribed by the Department of Highways and Public Transportation, which card must be presented to the department in order to obtain a South Carolina driver's license or renewal thereof. Cards to be provided by the carrier./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. MEACHAM explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Rep. HOLT moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, May 13, which was adopted.
S. 1088 -- Senator Hinds: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXTENSION OF POLICE JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITY OF MUNICIPALITIES BORDERING ON THE HIGH-TIDE LINE OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITY LIMITS OF MUNICIPALITIES BORDERING THE HIGH-TIDE LINE OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE ALL THAT AREA LYING BETWEEN THE HIGH-TIDE LINE AND THE LOW-TIDE LINE.
Rep. FARR withdrew his objections to H. 4521 however, other objections remained upon the Bill.
On motion of Rep. WILDER, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
S. 1503 -- Senator Martschink: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MONITOR THE STATEWIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY ACCESS SERVICE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE COMMITTEE FROM EIGHT TO NINE BY ADDING ONE MEMBER WHO MUST BE HEARING-IMPAIRED AND A MEMBER OF SELF-HELP FOR HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE.
On motion of Rep. D. ELLIOTT, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4762 -- Reps. D. Elliott and M. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND REEXAMINATION OF AN APPLICANT FOR A MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS TO ADMINISTER AN ORAL EXAMINATION UPON REQUEST OF AN APPLICANT.
Rep. BENNETT asked unanimous consent to recall S. 1162 from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
Rep. HOLT objected.
On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Education and Public Works.
S. 1199 -- Senators Lourie, Land, McConnell, Hinds and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-5-2735 AND 58-15-1625 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DRIVING INTO AN INTERSECTION, CROSSWALK, OR RAILROAD CROSSING UNLESS THERE IS SPACE ON THE OTHER SIDE FOR VEHICLES TO PASS WITHOUT OBSTRUCTION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO CLOSE AND ABOLISH THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN A RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE FOR THE CLOSING; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-2710, 56-5-2720, 56-5-2775, AND 56-5-3210, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A VEHICLE STOPPING AT A RAILROAD CROSSING TO KEEP TO THE RIGHT AND NOT FORM TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC UNLESS THE ROAD IS SO MARKED, TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL VEHICLES TO STOP AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS, CLARIFY EXEMPTIONS, AND TO EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT VEHICLES SUBJECT TO FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY RULES ADOPTED BY THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TO EXTEND THE SPECIFIC PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING SECTION 56-5-2720 TO ADDITIONAL OFFENSES INVOLVING RAILROAD CROSSINGS, AND TO EXTEND THE SPECIFIC PENALTIES OF SECTION 56-5-3210 TO ADDITIONAL OFFENSES.
Rep. BAXLEY asked unanimous consent to recall H. 4214 from the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. McTEER objected.
On motion of Rep. CORNING, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4298 -- Rep. Corning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-47-195 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED PHYSICIAN MAY NOT REFER A PATIENT FOR TREATMENT OR TESTS TO ANY FACILITY OR ENTITY IN WHICH THE PHYSICIAN HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST UNLESS THE PHYSICIAN NOTIFIES THE PATIENT IN WRITING OF THE NATURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
On motion of Rep. WILKINS, with unanimous consent, the following Concurrent Resolution was ordered recalled from the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1471 -- Senators Pope, Martin, Lourie and McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1992, AT 12:00 NOON AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING SUCCESSORS FOR CERTAIN JUDGES OF THE CIRCUIT COURT WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 1995, AND JUNE 30, 1997; AND TO ELECT SUCCESSORS FOR CERTAIN JUDGES OF THE FAMILY COURT WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 1992, AND JUNE 30, 1995.
Rep. MANLY asked unanimous consent to recall H. 4704 from the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. KIRSH objected.
Rep. TOWNSEND asked unanimous consent to recommit H. 4379 to the Committee on Education and Public Works.
Rep. ROGERS objected.
Rep. ANDERSON asked unanimous consent to recall H. 4720 from the Committee on Ways and Means.
Rep. ROGERS objected.
Rep. WAITES moved to dispense with the Motion Period.
As a first substitute Rep. L. MARTIN moved to recommit H. 4330 to the Judiciary Committee.
As a second substitute Rep. ROGERS moved to dispense with the balance of the Motion Period, which was agreed to by a division vote of 58 to 40.
The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 30, 1992
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber at 11:25 A.M. today for the purpose of Ratifying Acts.
Very respectfully,
President
On motion of Rep. L. MARTIN, the invitation was accepted.
Debate was resumed on the following Bill, the pending question being the consideration of the Bill.
H. 4379 -- Reps. Keyserling, Barber, Hendricks, Rogers, Whipper, McLeod, McElveen, McTeer, Wilkes, Houck, J. Bailey, Foster, Holt, L. Elliott, D. Martin, Inabinett, Baxley, McKay, Kempe, Waites, Cromer, Manly, Bennett, McAbee, Boan, Jennings, Hodges, Glover, Farr, Cato, D. Williams, Harvin, Cooper, Fulmer, Sharpe, Corbett, Meacham, A. Young, Tucker, Wright, Wells, Rudnick, M. Martin, Hallman, Mattos, Neilson, M.O. Alexander, Sheheen, Byrd, Harrelson, Shirley, J. Brown, Keegan, Anderson, Waldrop, Scott, Gonzales, D. Elliott, Harrison, Shissias, Corning, Quinn, Cork, Altman, Snow, Sturkie, Hyatt, Phillips, Cobb-Hunter, Kinon and McGinnis: A BILL TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1992; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 52 TO TITLE 48 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A STATE ENERGY POLICY, TO ADOPT THE PLAN FOR THE STATE ENERGY POLICY, TO ESTABLISH THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE WITHIN THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THIS OFFICE, TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COUNCIL, TO REQUIRE THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO DEVELOP AND OVERSEE COMPLIANCE WITH ENERGY CODE STANDARDS FOR STATE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO SUBMIT TO THE ENERGY OFFICE FOR APPROVAL ENERGY CONSERVATION PLANS AND GOALS AND TO REQUIRE REPORTING, TO PROVIDE FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES TO FACILITATE THE PURCHASE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY PRODUCTS BY STATE AGENCIES, INCLUDING AN EXCEPTION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROCUREMENT CODE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, THE STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM, THE ENERGY EXTENSION SERVICE, AND THE INSTITUTIONAL CONSERVATION PROGRAMS ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONNEL AND FUNDING FOR THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE MUST BE DERIVED FROM EXISTING STATE GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL SLOTS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THE STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 40-29-85 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE TO PROVIDE ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS LABELS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD TO BE PLACED ON MANUFACTURED HOMES; BY AMENDING SECTION 6-10-30, RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDINGS CODES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MINIMUM THERMAL RESISTANCE RATINGS IN ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CALCULATION OF SALES TAX ON MOBILE HOMES, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM ONE TO TWO THE PERCENTAGE FOR CALCULATING THE SALES TAX ON THE COST OF A MANUFACTURED HOME IN EXCESS OF SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS AND TO EXEMPT A HOME THAT MEETS CERTAIN ENERGY EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS FROM THIS TAX; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-29-240, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE UNIFORM STANDARDS CODE FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING, SO AS TO INCLUDE A VIOLATION FOR FAILURE TO PROPERLY DISPLAY THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY LABEL REQUIRED BY SECTION 40-29-85; BY ADDING SECTION 58-27-240 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO ADOPT PROCEDURES AND PROVIDE INCENTIVES THAT ENCOURAGE ELECTRICAL AND GAS UTILITIES TO INVEST IN COST-EFFECTIVE ENERGY EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS; BY ADDING SECTION 58-27-250 SO AS TO REQUIRE ANNUAL REPORTING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON DEMAND-SIDE ACTIVITIES AND PURCHASING POWER OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES; BY ADDING SECTION 58-27-260 SO AS TO REQUIRE ELECTRICAL UTILITIES AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY TO PREPARE INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANS; BY AMENDING SECTION 58-27-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, SO AS TO DEFINE "DEMAND-SIDE ACTIVITIES"; BY ADDING SECTIONS 57-1-130 AND 57-1-140 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO EXPEND ANNUALLY ONE PERCENT OF ITS TOTAL STATE APPROPRIATION ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF INCLUDING HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANES, PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS, AND BICYCLE PATHS IN NEW HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-11-310, RELATING TO THE STATE MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET, SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TYPES OF VEHICLES THAT MAY BE PURCHASED FOR THIS FLEET AND FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR FUEL ETHANOL BLENDS AND TO ADD AN EXEMPTION FOR CLEAN ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION FUELS; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-96-40, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "MOTOR OIL" AND "SIMILAR LUBRICANTS"; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-96-160, RELATING TO USED OIL REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT TO A RETAILER OF MOTOR OIL WHO MAINTAINS AN OIL COLLECTION CENTER OF EIGHT CENTS A GALLON FOR OIL RETURNED TO A LICENSED USED OIL TRANSPORTER OR USED OIL RECYCLING FACILITY, TO EXEMPT A USED OIL COLLECTION CENTER FROM CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS WHEN IT RECEIVES LESS THAN FIVE GALLONS OF OIL AT A TIME, TO REMOVE THE EIGHT-CENT TAX ON MOTOR OIL FROM WHOLESALE SALES AND PLACE ON RETAIL SALES, AND TO PROVIDE UP TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS CREDIT TO RETAILERS WHO MAINTAIN A USED OIL COLLECTION CENTER FOR EQUIPMENT USED IN THE OIL COLLECTION PROCESS; BY AMENDING SECTION 48-1-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "SOURCE" TO INCLUDE MOTOR VEHICLES AND TO DEFINE "MOTOR VEHICLE"; BY AMENDING SECTION 58-25-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CREATION OF A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REFERENDUM IS NOT REQUIRED UNLESS A NEW SOURCE OF REVENUE IS IMPOSED; BY AMENDING SECTION 58-25-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNING BOARD MUST BE APPORTIONED ACCORDING TO POPULATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 58-25-50, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE AUTHORITY TO COORDINATE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BEING PROVIDED BY ENTITIES UTILIZING STATE FUNDS OR STATE-ADMINISTERED FUNDS; BY AMENDING SECTION 58-25-60, RELATING TO SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF FUNDING; TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION FUELS STUDY COMMITTEE AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES; TO DIRECT THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASED PUBLIC RAIL TRANSPORTATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO DIRECT THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO DETERMINE THE ABILITY TO USE ALTERNATIVE FUELS FOR THE STATE VEHICLE FLEET AND TO BEGIN USING THESE FUELS BY JUNE 1, 1993.
Rep. VAUGHN moved to commit the Bill to the Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee.
Rep. KEYSERLING demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anderson Bailey, G. Beasley Bennett Brown, G. Brown, H. Bruce Canty Cato Chamblee Clyborne Cooper Corbett Council Fair Felder Glover Hallman Harvin Haskins Huff Hyatt Johnson, J.C. Kennedy Kirsh Klapman Koon Littlejohn Marchbanks Martin, L. McKay McLeod Rhoad Riser Ross Sharpe Shirley Shissias Smith Stoddard Stone Sturkie Townsend Vaughn Wilder Wilkes Wilkins Williams, D. Williams, J. Wofford Wright
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander, M.O. Altman Bailey, J. Barber Baxley Beatty Boan Brown, J. Burch, K. Byrd Carnell Cobb-Hunter Corning Cromer Delleney Elliott, L. Farr Foster Harrelson Harris, J. Harrison Hendricks Hodges Holt Houck Inabinett Jaskwhich Jennings Keegan Kempe Keyserling Manly Martin, D. Martin, M. McAbee McCraw McElveen McGinnis McTeer Meacham Neilson Nettles Phillips Quinn Rama Rogers Rudnick Snow Taylor Tucker Waites Waldrop
So, the House refused to commit the Bill.
Rep. McGINNIS moved that upon the completion of the Ratification of Acts, the House stand adjourned.
Rep. CROMER demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anderson Bailey, G. Beasley Bennett Brown, G. Brown, J. Bruce Byrd Carnell Cato Chamblee Clyborne Cobb-Hunter Cooper Corbett Council Delleney Elliott, D. Elliott, L. Farr Foster Gonzales Hallman Harrelson Harris, P. Harvin Haskins Holt Huff Inabinett Jaskwhich Jennings Johnson, J.C. Kennedy Kinon Kirsh Klapman Koon Lanford Littlejohn Martin, M. McAbee McCraw McGinnis McKay McLeod Nettles Phillips Rama Riser Ross Scott Sharpe Shirley Smith Stoddard Stone Sturkie Taylor Townsend Vaughn Wilder Wilkes Williams, D.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Altman Barber Baxley Beatty Boan Brown, H. Burch, K. Corning Cromer Fair Felder Harris, J. Harrison Harwell Hendricks Hodges Houck Keegan Kempe Keyserling Manly Marchbanks Martin, D. Martin, L. Mattos McElveen McTeer Meacham Neilson Quinn Rhoad Rudnick Sheheen Shissias Snow Tucker Waldrop Whipper Wilkins Williams, J. Wofford Young, A.
So, the motion was agreed to.
Further proceedings were interrupted by adjournment, the pending question being consideration of amendments.
At 11:25 A.M. the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were duly ratified.
(R405) S. 1205 -- Senator Drummond: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-7-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP TO INCLUDE FOUR EXPERIENCED BARBERS WITH TWO AS MASTER HAIRCARE SPECIALISTS AND ONE PUBLIC MEMBER; TO AMEND SECTION 40-7-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NONRESIDENT BARBERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE NONRESIDENT'S STATE OR COUNTRY TO HAVE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS WHICH MEET OR EXCEED SOUTH CAROLINA'S; TO REPEAL SECTION 40-7-80 RELATING TO BOARD RECORDS AND SECTION 40-7-90 RELATING TO BOARD REPORTS; TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT OF THE PUBLIC MEMBER; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE EXISTENCE OF THE BOARD FOR SIX YEARS.
(R406) S. 1300 -- Senators McConnell, Stilwell, Rose, Moore, Leventis, Bryan, Robert W. Hayes, Jr., Courtney and Wilson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 36-9-402, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUISITES OF A FINANCING STATEMENT UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A FINANCING STATEMENT IS CONSIDERED SUFFICIENT.
(R407) S. 1389 -- Senators Mullinax, Nell W. Smith and Macaulay: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 51-13-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREATION OF THE PENDLETON DISTRICT HISTORICAL AND RECREATIONAL COMMISSION SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO RENAME THE DISTRICT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 51-13-520, RELATING TO POWERS OF THE COMMISSION SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL POWERS.
(R408) S. 1098 -- Senators Lourie, Giese and Passailaigue: AN ACT 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.
(R409) S. 1484 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Leatherman, Stilwell, Mitchell, Drummond, Macaulay, McConnell, Peeler, Thomas, Russell, Reese and Courtney: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 ONLY, THE FIRST TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS RATHER THAN THE FIRST TEN MILLION DOLLARS IN SHIMS TAX REVENUES MUST BE CREDITED TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT AND USED FOR A SPECIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND TO PROVIDE THAT, IF THE ADDITIONAL REVENUES ARE NOT NEEDED FOR THE PROJECT, THE TEN MILLION DOLLARS REVERT TO THE SHIMS FUND.
(R410) S. 379 -- Senator Mullinax: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-79-145 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS OR BUSINESSES LICENSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 79 OF TITLE 40 (REGULATION OF BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM BUSINESSES) ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION ARE AUTHORIZED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FIRE ALARM BUSINESS WITHOUT PASSING AN ADDITIONAL EXAMINATION OR PAYING AN ADDITIONAL FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-20, RELATING TO THE STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO ADD ONE ADDITIONAL MEMBER TO THE BOARD WHO SHALL HAVE AS THE LARGER PART OF HIS BUSINESS THE INSTALLATION, SERVICING, OR RESPONDING TO BURGLAR OR FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS, OR BOTH; TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEETINGS OF THE STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FOUR TO FIVE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS WHICH CONSTITUTE A QUORUM; TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-240, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS TO REVOKE THE BIDDER'S OR CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE OF A GENERAL OR MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR FOUND GUILTY OF ANY FRAUD OR DECEIT IN OBTAINING A LICENSE, OR OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INCOMPETENCE IN THE PRACTICE OF HIS PROFESSION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO REVOKE A CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE FOR SUBSTANDARD WORK, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, OR INCOMPETENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE OR BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS TO REISSUE A LICENSE TO ANY PERSON WHOSE LICENSE HAS BEEN REVOKED, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FOUR TO FIVE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD REQUIRED TO VOTE TO REISSUE A LICENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-79-10 AND SECTIONS 40-79-30, 40-79-50, AND 40-79-140, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA REGULATION OF BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM BUSINESSES ACT OF 1986", SO AS TO INCLUDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM BUSINESSES WITHIN THE REGULATION AND LICENSING PROVISIONS OF THE ACT.
(R411) S. 1388 -- Senator Land: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-155, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STANDARDS OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE OFFICES OF COUNTY ASSESSOR, AUDITOR, TREASURER, AND TAX COLLECTOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE APPLICABLE FOR TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1992; TO AMEND SECTION 12-4-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MANDATED POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE TAX COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURE OF NET TAXABLE SALES TO AUTHORITIES OF A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-4-730, RELATING TO DECLARATION AND CERTIFICATION OF EXEMPTIONS AND VOIDING OF TAX NOTICES BY AUDITORS, SO AS TO CHANGE CERTAIN REFERENCES IN THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO REVISE THE REFERENCE DATE IN THE DEFINITION OF "INTERNAL REVENUE CODE"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-640, RELATING TO NET INCOME OF PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPORTIONMENT OF INCOME DERIVED FROM THE OPERATION OF A SHIPPING LINE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-7-1510, 12-7-1640, AS AMENDED, 12-19-20, AS AMENDED, 12-19-150, 33-31-50, AND 33-35-50, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO FILE TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE FILING REQUIREMENTS OF EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS EXCEPT WHERE TAX ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IS DUE; TO REPEAL SECTION 33-35-150, RELATING TO ANNUAL REPORTS OF CERTAIN NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1675, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FAILURE TO FILE TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE COMMISSION TO ISSUE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST CORPORATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ADMINISTRATIVELY DISSOLVED YET CONTINUE TO FILE RETURNS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-7-1680, 12-9-670, AND 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULES TO SIX YEARS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-7-2415 AND 12-7-2416, RELATING TO TAX CHECK-OFFS FOR WILDLIFE AND THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO RESTRICT SUCH CHECK-OFFS TO INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS ONLY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-9-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR EXEMPTIONS FROM THE WITHHOLDING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-9-420, RELATING TO THE LIABILITY OF A WITHHOLDING AGENT FOR FAILING TO WITHHOLD OR PAY THE TAX DUE, SO AS TO DEFINE WITHHOLDING AGENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-16-20, RELATING TO THE ESTATE TAX, SO AS TO REVISE THE REFERENCE DATE IN THE DEFINITION OF "INTERNAL REVENUE CODE"; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-2575 SO AS TO ALLOW FOR OTHER METHODS OF ACCOUNTING FOR ADMISSIONS OTHER THAN TICKETS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSES FOR COIN-OPERATED DEVICES OR MACHINES, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE COIN-OPERATED DEVICE LICENSES AND TAXES CERTAIN MACHINES SUBJECT TO THE ADMISSIONS TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-31-420, RELATING TO CALCULATING THE AMOUNT OF FUEL USED BY A MOTOR CARRIER, SO AS TO REVISE THE METHOD OF CALCULATING AMOUNTS OF FUEL USED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-120, 12-36-910, 12-36-920, 12-36-930, 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, 12-36-2560, AND 12-36-2650, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; 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; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE EXEMPTION OF FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT FOR POLLUTION CONTROL, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN NOTIFICATION TO THE TAX COMMISSION RATHER THAN THE COUNTY AUDITOR, TO DEFINE NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATIONS AND ENSURE THAT PROPERTY IS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED, AND TO EXEMPT ALL INVENTORY FROM THE TAX WITHOUT REFERENCE TO A SPECIFIED EFFECTIVE DATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF TAX NOTICES FOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO INFORM TAXPAYERS OF THEIR APPEAL RIGHTS WHEN THEIR PERSONAL PROPERTY IS ASSESSED BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH TAX COMMISSION REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-39-180, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A UNIFORM MINIMAL ASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR FILING FOR THE FOUR PERCENT RATIO APPLICABLE TO AN OWNER-OCCUPIED LEGAL RESIDENCE FROM MAY FIRST OF THE FIRST TAX YEAR FOR WHICH THE ASSESSMENT IS CLAIMED TO ANY TIME BEFORE THE FIRST PENALTY DATE FOR TAXES DUE FOR THE FIRST TAX YEAR FOR WHICH THE ASSESSMENT IS CLAIMED, TO REVISE THE DATE FOR THE PUBLISHING OF NOTICES, AND TO MAKE THE EXTENDED DATE APPLY FOR TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 1990; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-335 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE COMMISSION SHALL ASSESS THE PROPERTY OF MERCHANTS AND RELATED BUSINESSES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-47-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF INCURRED PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A REFUND PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE THE TAXES COULD HAVE BEEN PAID WITHOUT A LATE PAYMENT PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE SIX-YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR UNDERREPORTED TAXES MAY BE ADMINISTERED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-225, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER STATES FOR THE MUTUAL EXCHANGE OF TAX INFORMATION, SO AS TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR THE COMMISSION TO COMPLY WITH THE LAW IF INFORMATION EXCHANGED WITH OTHER STATES IS MISUSED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS OF AND REPORTS AND RETURNS FILED WITH THE TAX COMMISSION BY EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS OF THE COMMISSION AND STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE PROHIBITED, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN ADDITIONAL EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SETOFF DEBT COLLECTION ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO PARTICIPATE; TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-20, RELATING TO CHECKS OR DRAFTS MAILED TO AN OWNER AND RETURNED UNDELIVERABLE OR NOT PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT, SO AS TO DEFINE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE SECTION; TO REPEAL SECTION 11-5-110, RELATING TO THE WRITING-OFF OF UNPAID CHECKS BY THE STATE TREASURER; TO AMEND SECTION 33-15-300, RELATING TO EQUAL TREATMENT FOR FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSINGS, SO AS TO INCLUDE FAILURE TO PAY INCOME TAXES AS A REASON FOR A CORPORATION TO BE DISSOLVED; TO AMEND ACT 171 OF 1991, RELATING TO THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR 1991-92, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH CERTAIN BINGO REVENUE MUST BE DISTRIBUTED; TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 1992, PERSONNEL FROM THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE AND THE PROPERTY DIVISION WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND PRESCRIBED COURSES THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 1992 IF THEY HAVE TAKEN AT LEAST TWO REQUIRED COURSES DURING THE 1991 CALENDAR YEAR; TO ADD SECTION 4-1-175 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO ISSUE SPECIAL SOURCE REVENUE BONDS AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 4-29-68 AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH REVENUES MAY BE PLEDGED AND FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITATIONS OF THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION SHALL BE CALCULATED; TO ADD SECTION 4-29-68 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY RECEIVING REVENUES FROM A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO ISSUE SPECIAL SOURCE REVENUE BONDS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 4-1-170, RELATING TO COUNTIES JOINTLY DEVELOPING INDUSTRIAL PARKS WITH OTHER COUNTIES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE ALLOCATION OF ASSESSED VALUE OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE PARK TO PARTICIPATING COUNTIES AND THE TAXING ENTITIES WITHIN THESE COUNTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-67, RELATING TO FEES IN LIEU OF TAXES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH FEES IN LIEU OF TAXES ARE AUTHORIZED; TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-80, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL POWERS OF THE GOVERNING BODIES OF COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES IN REGARD TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE POWERS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD TO BE USED FOR CALCULATING FEES IN LIEU OF TAXES IN CONNECTION WITH A WRITTEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN A COUNTY AND AN INVESTOR EXECUTED IN GOOD FAITH PRIOR TO MARCH 15, 1992; TO ADD SECTION 12-23-815 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE TAX COMMISSION SHALL ISSUE ASSESSMENTS FOR HOSPITAL TAXES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-23-830, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF HOSPITAL TAXES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR SUCH PAYMENT.
(R412) H. 4622 -- Rep. Stoddard: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 171 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS FIFTY-FIVE AND FIFTY-SIX AND THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGETS AND TAX LEVY THEREFOR, SO AS TO REVISE THE AUTHORIZED ANNUAL TAX LEVIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIFIED USE OF CERTAIN OF THE MILLAGE LEVIED IN 1992 FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT FIFTY-FIVE.
(R413) H. 4480 -- Reps. Carnell, McAbee, Boan, J.W. Johnson and Foster: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO REALLOCATE AND REDUCE EXISTING BOND AUTHORIZATIONS, AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL BONDS, AUTHORIZE THE STATE TREASURER TO TRANSFER AN AMOUNT NECESSARY FROM THE FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS FOR USE TO PURCHASE OR BUILD SUITABLE OFFICE SPACE FOR THE RETIREMENT DIVISION OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURCHASE MUST CONFORM TO APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES GOVERNING ACQUISITION, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS MAY NOT BE AUTHORIZED IN 1993, AND INCREASE THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL INDEBTEDNESS TO REFLECT THE ADDITIONAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 4692 -- Reps. Inabinett, Rogers, Whipper, Vaughn, Scott, Jaskwhich, Holt, L. Elliott, Kennedy, Sturkie, Kempe, McCraw, Anderson, Littlejohn, Cobb-Hunter, Manly, Beatty, Cato, D. Martin, Phillips, Byrd, Barber, J. Brown, Townsend, Lanford, Shirley, Snow, McLeod and Canty: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST THURSDAY IN MAY (MAY 7, 1992) AS "LEGISLATIVE FAMILY DAY 1992" IN RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF THE PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING SHOWN BY THE FAMILIES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE WONDERFUL SUPPORT GIVEN BY THESE GREAT FAMILIES TO THE MEMBERS AS THEY CARRY OUT THEIR LEGISLATIVE DUTIES, AND INVITING A FAMILY MEMBER OF EACH MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE STATE HOUSE AS SPECIAL GUESTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ATTEND AND OBSERVE THE RESPECTIVE SESSIONS IN THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON "LEGISLATIVE FAMILY DAY 1992".
H. 4801 -- Rep. Foster: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF ANDREW CARTER OF ROCK HILL AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
H. 4802 -- Rep. Meacham: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND FORT MILL PATROLMAN JOE BUTTS FOR HIS HEROIC ACTIONS IN TRYING TO PREVENT A ROBBERY AND TO WISH HIM SPEEDY RECOVERY FROM THE GUNSHOT WOUND HE RECEIVED WHILE TRYING TO PREVENT THE ROBBERY.
H. 4803 -- Reps. J. Harris, H. Brown, Keyserling, Rogers and Jaskwhich: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARTS COMMISSION ON ITS ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATING TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF CONTRIBUTING TO AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH THE ARTS FOR ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS.
H. 4808 -- Reps. Wofford, J. Williams, H. Brown and D. Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE HONORABLE ROBERT L. (BOBBY) HELMLY OF BERKELEY COUNTY, OUR GOOD FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE, FOR HIS FRIENDSHIP AND EXCELLENT LEGISLATIVE SERVICE, AND EXTENDING HIM BEST WISHES FOR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
H. 4809 -- Reps. Mattos, M.O. Alexander, Baker, Cato, Clyborne, Fair, Haskins, Jaskwhich, Manly, Vaughn and Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MITCHELL DAVIS OF THE TANGLEWOOD COMMUNITY IN GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HIS COURAGE AND BRAVERY IN RESCUING TWO PEOPLE FROM A BURNING CAR IN A TRAGIC ACCIDENT WHICH TOOK THE LIVES OF TWO OTHER PEOPLE.
At 11:30 A.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. JENNINGS adjourned in memory of Mary Mumford Jones of McColl, to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.
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