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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:

We pause, O God, in this quiet moment of prayer to receive strength for the day, wisdom for decisions, and confidence to stand firm for what is right. Keep our vision clear, our hearts pure, our thoughts positive, our plans right. Lead us to realms where good will shall reign, righteousness shall be supreme and where Your children shall live together in peace and freedom. Deliver us from tension that would tear us down and from worries that would wear us out. And cause us to leave the results to God when we have done our best.

Inspire us with the words of the Psalmist when he wrote: "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for the brethren to dwell together in unity" (Psalm 133:1). Amen.

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

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

H. 4822 -- Reps. Townsend, Cooper, P. Harris, Tucker and Chamblee: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 269 OF 1989, RELATING TO TAX MILLAGE FOR ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SCHOOL BOARD TO DETERMINE THE TAX MILLAGE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE STATE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.

H. 4146 -- Reps. Wells, McGinnis, Wright, Riser, Canty, Littlejohn, Beatty and Stone: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-287 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INSURER, INCLUDING ANY AGENT OR ADJUSTER FOR SUCH INSURER, WHICH ISSUES OR RENEWS IN THIS STATE ANY POLICY OF INSURANCE COVERING, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, ONE OR MORE MOTOR VEHICLES FROM REQUIRING ANY INSURED UNDER THE POLICY TO USE A PARTICULAR COMPANY OR LOCATION FOR THE PROVIDING OF MOTOR VEHICLE GLASS REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR SERVICES OR PRODUCTS INSURED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE POLICY, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROCEDURES WHICH MAY BE FOLLOWED AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER PROHIBITED ACTS, TO REQUIRE THE STATE INSURANCE COMMISSION, THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE THIS SECTION AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR A CRIMINAL FINE, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OR REVOCATION OF BUSINESS LICENSE, OR BOTH.

H. 4264 -- Reps. Kempe, Harvin, Neilson, J. Harris, Rudnick, McElveen, Cromer, Baxley, Snow, Rogers, Keyserling and Beatty: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER SHALL REQUIRE A REDUCTION IN MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE RATES FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD FOR ANY PERSON WHO VOLUNTARILY ATTENDS AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT PREVENTION COURSE APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER.

The following Bill was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification.

S. 1347 -- Senator O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 902 OF 1964, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE ABBEVILLE COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION MUST BE RECOMMENDED FROM CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES, TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO ELECT A SECRETARY AND TREASURER INSTEAD OF A SECRETARY-TREASURER, TO AUTHORIZE OFFICERS TO SUCCEED THEMSELVES UNDER CONDITIONS, AND TO SUBSTITUTE COUNTY COUNCIL FOR DELEGATION AS THE ENTITY WHICH MAY APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE COMMISSION.

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

S. 1532 -- Senators Holland, Saleeby and Carmichael: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF A MINISTERIAL MAGISTRATE IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY.

The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments.

S. 794 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DAMAGES FOR THE UNLAWFUL GROSS DESTRUCTION OF OR INJURY TO WILDLIFE, AQUATIC LIFE, ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES, AND THE LANDS AND WATERS OWNED BY THE STATE.

At 10:30 A.M. the House in accordance with the ruling of the SPEAKER adjourned to meet at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, May 12.

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