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The General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, begun and holden at Columbia on the second Tuesday in January, being the 14th day of the month.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution, the members of the Senate assembled this day in the Senate Chamber at 12 o'clock noon.

The Senate was called to order by the PRESIDENT, the Honorable Nick A. Theodore.

Proceedings were opened with prayer by the Chaplain, the Reverend George E. Meetze, of Columbia, S.C., as follows:

Beloved, hear the words of the prophet Jeremiah to the Israelites in exile in Babylon, the modern Iraq (Jeremiah 29: 11):
"For I know the plans I have for you, says the
Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give
you future and a hope."
Let us pray.

Lord God of our fathers, as we begin the second session of our 109th General Assembly, and as You lifted the hearts and spirits of the Israelites in the dark days of the Babylonian captivity, so lift our spirits as we live in a day of world-wide uncertainty and economic distress and philosophic confusion.

We claim the promise You gave the faithful when You said through Jeremiah, I have plans for you...plans for welfare and not evil... to give you a future... and a hope. We pray in the spirit of Him who taught us to pray... together:
"Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever." Amen.

The PRESIDENT recognized Senator ROBERT W. HAYES, JR. from York County, District 15, and Senator C. TYRONE COURTNEY from Spartanburg, District 13, who were escorted to the Desk.

Senator WILLIAMS welcomed Senator ROBERT W. HAYES, JR. and Senator C. TYRONE COURTNEY to the Senate.

On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, Senator ROBERT W. HAYES, JR. and Senator C. TYRONE COURTNEY presented themselves at the Bar and the oath of office was administered to them by the PRESIDENT.

On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, the Senate agreed that upon completion of the reading of the matters in the Box, that the Senate would proceed to select or change Senate floor seat assignments, select committee assignments for vacancies now existing and elect committee chairmen.

The PRESIDENT appointed Senators BRYAN, ROBERT W. HAYES, JR., and MATTHEWS to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate was organized and was ready to proceed with business.

The PRESIDENT appointed Senators NELL W. SMITH, McGILL, STILWELL and GILBERT to inform the Governor that the Senate was organized and was ready to proceed with business.

December 5, 1991
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Appointment, Clarendon County Board of Voter Registration, with term to expire March 15, 1992:

At-Large:

Mr. Lacey D. Coker, Route 1, Box 365, Turbeville, South Carolina 29162 VICE Gentry Coker (deceased)

January 7, 1992
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Appointment, South Carolina Tax Commission, with term to expire June 30, 1997:

At-Large:

The Honorable James M. Waddell, Jr., 1500 Riverside Drive, Beaufort, South Carolina 29901 VICE Hunter Howard

Referred to the Committee on Finance.

January 14, 1992
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Appointment, Solicitor, with term to expire when a successor has been elected and qualified:

2nd Judicial Circuit, Ms. Barbara R. Morgan, 659 Coker Springs Road, Aiken, South Carolina, 29801 VICE Robert J. Harte (resigned)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

January 8, 1992
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Initial Appointment, York County Magistrate, with term to expire April 30, 1995:

Initial Appointment under Act 768 of 1988

Dr. Donald S. Tennyson, Sr., 1225 Twin Lakes Rd., Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730

December 13, 1991
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am hereby returning without my approval S. 1026, R. 255: AN ACT
TO AMEND ACT 1494 OF 1972, RELATING TO SPECIAL MAGISTRATES IN KERSHAW COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATES IN THAT COUNTY.

This veto is based upon an opinion of the Attorney General's Office dated September 27, 1990, which states in concluding:

It appears that the provisions of S. 1026 relating to the designation by the County Council of specific hours of duty of the special magistrates and the establishment of the bond required of these magistrates could be construed as conflicting with the uniformity requirements of Article V... Additionally, the provision authorizing the designation by the County Council of the hours of availability of the special magistrates could be construed as being in conflict with Article VIII, Paragraph 14 which as referenced has been construed to withdraw administration of this state's judiciary, which would include the magistrate's court, from local concern. Also, general law provisions have been enacted dealing with the provisions of S. 1026. Article III, Section 34(IX) prohibits the adoption of a special law where a general law can be made applicable.

Furthermore, I believe this act contravenes the purpose and intent of R. 806, S. 1 of 1988, Section 22-1-10 et seq. of the South Carolina Code which not only established a uniform system of terms and qualifications of magistrates in this State, it also provided a formula for the number of magistrates in each county. The governing bodies in each county rely on this to provide budgets for the administration of these summary courts. It is my understanding that the Kershaw County Council was unaware of this legislation and did not support it. Therefore, I am returning this act without my signature and urge the General Assembly to not override this veto of legislation that contravenes the "home rule" aspects of the magistrate provisions in state law.

Yours sincerely,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Governor

Referred to the Kershaw Delegation.

Columbia, S.C., September 23, 1991

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has overridden the veto by the Governor on R.213, H. 3514 by a vote of 2 to 1:
(R213, H3514 ) -- Reps. Kirsh, Meacham, Foster and Hayes: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-870, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BIRD SANCTUARIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE AREA OF ONE OF THE SANCTUARIES IN YORK COUNTY.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

(R213) H. 3514 -- Reps. Kirsh, Meacham, Foster and Hayes: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-870, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BIRD SANCTUARIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE AREA OF ONE OF THE SANCTUARIES IN YORK COUNTY.

The veto of the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration. Senator ROBERT W. HAYES, JR. moved that the veto of the Governor be overridden.

The question was put: Shall the Act become law, the veto of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding?

The "ayes" and "nays" were taken, resulting as follows:

Bryan Carmichael Courson
Courtney Drummond Fielding
Giese Gilbert Hayes, R.W.
Helmly Hinds Hinson
Holland Land Leatherman
Leventis Lourie Macaulay
Martin Martschink Matthews
McConnell McGill Mitchell
Moore Mullinax O'Dell
Passailaigue Patterson Peeler
Pope Reese Rose
Russell Saleeby Setzler
Shealy Smith, J.V. Smith, N.W.
Stilwell Thomas Waddell
Washington Williams Wilson

The veto of the Governor was overridden.

October 17, 1991
Honorable Jim Miles
Secretary of State
Post Office Box 11350
Columbia, South Carolina 29211

Dear Mr. Secretary:

The State Board of Canvassers hereby certifies that Mr. Wes Hayes was elected to Senate District 15 in a special election held in York County on September 17, 1991.

Sincerely,
William B. DePass, Chairman
Roger Leaks, Jr.
Dr. Neal D. Thigpen
Philip T. Bradley
STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS

October 17, 1991
Honorable Jim Miles
Secretary of State
Post Office Box 11350
Columbia, South Carolina 29211

Dear Mr. Secretary:

The State Board of Canvassers hereby certifies that Mr. Ty Courtney was elected to Senate District 13 in a special election held in Spartanburg County on October 1, 1991.

Sincerely,
William B. DePass, Chairman
Roger Leaks, Jr.
Dr. Neal D. Thigpen
Philip T. Bradley
STATE BOARD OF CANVASSERS

October 16, 1991
The Honorable John Courson
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
410 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Courson:

The South Carolina Bankers Association will host its annual reception for the General Assembly on Tuesday, January 14, 1992, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at the Marriott Hotel, 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina. We would like to cordially invite the members of the Senate to attend this function.

I would appreciate your reserving this on the Senate Calendar and notifying me upon confirmation of this date.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,
Joel A. Smith, III
President

On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

July 30, 1991
The Honorable John Courson
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
410 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Courson:

This will confirm our contact with your office on Monday, July 29, at which time it was agreed the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina would host the General Assembly for a sit-down dinner meeting on Wednesday evening at 8:00 o'clock P.M., January 15, 1992. This dinner will feature the very best in barbecue. The dinner will be held at the Federation Center of the Blind, 119 S. Kilbourne Road, Columbia, South Carolina, which is the headquarters building for the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina. The National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina last hosted the General Assembly in January of 1989 and we are looking forward to the January 15, 1992 dinner meeting. If additional information is needed, please let me know.

Very sincerely,
Donald C. Capps
President, NFB of SC

On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

November 21, 1991
The Honorable John Courson
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
410 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Courson:

By this letter I am requesting the Senate Invitations Committee to accept and record our invitation to a legislative breakfast on Thursday, January 16, 1992, from 7:30 - 9:00 A.M. The breakfast will be in Satterly Hall of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 1100 Sumter Street, Columbia.

All members of the House and Senate will be invited to this breakfast to discuss farm and environmental issues with representatives of our member bodies. Each House member and Senator will receive a personal invitation by mail.

The body issuing this invitation is: The South Carolina Christian Action Council Farm and Environmental Coalition. Member groups of the coalition are listed at the bottom of this letter. These groups are individually co-sponsors of the breakfast.

Thank you for receiving and accepting our invitation.

Sincerely,
L. Wayne Bryan
Executive Minister

Members: United Farmers Organization, Telamon Corporation, Trinity Presbytery Migrant and Farmworker Program, Society of Saint Andrew, Citizens Local Environmental Action Network, Farmer-to-Farmer, Rural Advancement Foundation International, and the South Carolina Christian Action Council.

On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

November 21, 1991
The Honorable John Courson
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
410 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

RE: Reception for General Assembly Members and Constitutional Officers

Dear Senator Courson:

I have been requested to respond to you by letter to confirm the date of Tuesday, January 21, 1992, to be placed on the Senate Calendar for a reception to be held by the South Carolina Association of Regional Councils of Governments to honor the members of the South Carolina Senate and House of Representatives. The reception will be held at the Capital City Club with a time of 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

It is the desire of our association that we host this reception for members of the legislature to recognize the many contributions that they make to the State of South Carolina, local governments, and our association, providing their time and guidance on many issues of state and local concern.

Please confirm at your earliest possible convenience this date on your Senate Calendar.

Sincerely,
James T. Darby, Jr.

On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

November 20, 1991
The Honorable John Courson
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
410 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Courson:

The South Carolina Association of Counseling and Development and the South Carolina Association for Marital and Family Therapy cordially invite members of the Senate, their spouses or guests and members of the staff to attend a Legislative Reception. The reception will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 1992, at the Capital City Club located in the A T & T Building at 1201 Main Street, Columbia, S.C. The reception will begin at 6:00 P.M. and conclude at 8:00 P.M. Please call me at 935-6447 if you need any additional information.

Sincerely,
Robert S. Allen, Ph.D.
Legislative Chairperson

On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

December 3, 1991
The Honorable John Courson
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
410 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Courson:

The South Carolina Education Association cordially invites the members of the South Carolina Senate to our Annual Legislative Reception on Wednesday, January 22, 1992, from 8:00 until 10:00 P.M. at the South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais Street in Columbia. The Clerks, Staff and attaches of the Senate are also invited.

We look forward to seeing you and the other members of the Senate. If you have any questions or need information, please call Ms. Rutha Johnson at 772-6553.

Sincerely,
Betty J. Cunningham

On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

December 2, 1991
The Honorable John Courson
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
410 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Courson:

I am writing to extend an invitation to the Senate, on behalf of the S.C. Association of Council on Aging Directors, to a Breakfast for the Legislature on Thursday, January 23, 1992, from 8:00 until 9:00 A.M. The Breakfast will be held at the Holiday Inn near the USC Coliseum on Assembly Street. We plan to have a sit-down buffet breakfast for all of the members of the General Assembly, including a brief program; knowing of your busy schedule, we will adjourn by 9:00 A.M.

We will follow up with individual invitations for each member of the General Assembly. I would appreciate any additional suggestions you may have to help us make this occasion a success. Our group represents local "focal point" agencies in each of our forty-six counties who serve and advocate for older people. Thank you for your assistance in helping us to have the opportunity to share some time with you and your colleagues on behalf of a very important group of people, our older South Carolinians.

Sincerely,
Lynnda C. Bassham
President

On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

September 3, 1991
The Honorable John Courson
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
410 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Courson:

I would appreciate very much if you could place on the Senate Calendar a reception the South Carolina Department of Archives and History is planning for all Senate and House members. This reception will be held Wednesday, January 29, 1992, from 8:30 to 10:00 A.M. in Room 208, Blatt Building.

Thanks for your help in getting this on the Calendar.

Rep. Jean Harris

On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

December 13, 1991
The Honorable John Courson
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
410 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Courson:

On behalf of the South Carolina School Boards Association I would like to invite the members of the Senate to attend the Governor's Conference on Education and the legislative luncheon on Wednesday, January 29, 1992.

The conference begins at 10 A.M. at the Cantey Building on the State Fairgrounds and the luncheon starts at 1:30 P.M. or upon adjournment of the Senate.

A pre-conference legislative reception is also scheduled for 7 P.M. on Tuesday, January 28th, at the State Museum on Gervais Street, Columbia. It offers an opportunity to meet School Board members, educational decision makers and speakers for the conference.

We hope the Senate will consider attending the above events as it would be an honor to have you as our guests.

Sincerely,
Jeannie (Sissy) Henry
Director of Board Development

On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

June 4, 1991
The Honorable John Courson
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
410 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Courson:

The National Guard Association of South Carolina extends a most cordial invitation to the members of the Senate to our fourteenth Annual Legislative Appreciation Reception on Wednesday, January 29, 1992, at the National Guard Armory, 1225 Bluff Road, Columbia, South Carolina, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Please present this invitation to the Senate Invitations Committee for their consideration.

As always, the National Guard Association is looking forward with a great deal of pleasure to hosting the members of the General Assembly.

Sincerely,
William H. Shackelford
Executive Director

On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

November 15, 1991
The Honorable John Courson
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
410 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Courson:

As you requested, this association is most pleased to reconfirm its most cordial invitation for the members of the South Carolina Senate, their guests, and the senior members of their staffs and their guests, to attend our annual Legislative Reception, Wednesday evening, January 29, 1992, from 8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M., at the Marriott Hotel in Columbia.

Your friends in the broadcasting industry in South Carolina look forward, with pleasure, to this opportunity to express again our deep appreciation for your efforts on our behalf.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Dr. Richard M. Uray
Executive Manager

On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

November 13, 1991
The Honorable John Courson
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
410 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Courson:

Members of the Senate of the South Carolina General Assembly are cordially invited to a Drop-In for Legislators on Thursday morning, January 30, 1992, from 8:30 to 10:00 A.M. in Room 208 of the Blatt Building.

Co-hosting the event are the Association for Retarded Citizens of South Carolina and the South Carolina Human Service Providers, Inc. We hope each of the Senators will take a few minutes to join us for coffee and rolls and to meet representatives of our organizations.

ARC of S.C. has a membership of over 600 people, which includes family members, people with mental retardation, professionals and friends. It is the largest and oldest parent/volunteer/advocacy organization in the State devoted solely to improving the lives of people with mental retardation and their families.

The S.C. Human Service Providers is made up of executive staff of county Mental Retardation Boards and other organizations. These Boards are comprised of more than 1,000 citizen volunteers who provide direction and support for local county mental retardation programs serving 8,000 citizens with mental retardation.

We look forward to the Senators dropping in to meet us on January 30.

Sincerely,
Jackie Robey
Chairperson

On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

September 3, 1991
The Honorable John Courson
Chairman, Senate Invitations Committee
410 Gressette Building
Columbia, S.C. 29202

Dear Senator Courson:

I would appreciate very much if you could place on the Senate Calendar a reception the South Carolina Department of Archives and History is planning for all Senate and House members. This reception will be held Wednesday, January 29, 1992, from 8:30 to 10:00 A.M. in Room 208, Blatt Building.

Thanks for your help in getting this on the Calendar.

Rep. Jean Harris

On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the invitation was accepted.

The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:

Document No. 1398
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Environmental Health Inspections and Fees
Received By Lt. Governor September 25, 1991
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1402
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Water Classifications (Bohicket Creek, et al.)
Received By Lt. Governor September 25, 1991
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1382
Promulgated By Board of Medical Examiners
Principles of Medical Ethics
Received By Lt. Governor November 5, 1991
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1411
Promulgated By Board of Pharmacy
Continuing Education Requirements
Received By Lt. Governor November 18, 1991
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1413
Promulgated By Licensing Board for Contractors
Roofing License/Late Renewal Penalty
Received By Lt. Governor November 19, 1991
Referred to Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1414
Promulgated By Licensing Board for Contractors
Authorized Insurers of Fire Sprinkler Contractors
Received By Lt. Governor November 19, 1991
Referred to Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1424
Promulgated By Real Estate Commission
Failure of Examination
Received By Lt. Governor December 3, 1991
Referred to Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1440
Promulgated By Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Program
Received By Lt. Governor January 10, 1992
Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1421
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Public Swimming Pools
Received By Lt. Governor January 13, 1992
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1444
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Vaccination, Screening and Immunization for Students Regarding Contagious Diseases
Received By Lt. Governor January 13, 1992
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1443
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Soft Drink Bottling Plants
Received By Lt. Governor January 13, 1992
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1415
Promulgated By Board of Accountancy
Examinations, Reciprocity Certificates, Fees, Accounting Practitioners
Received By Lt. Governor January 9, 1992
Referred to Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1442
Promulgated By Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Rules of Professional Conduct, Organization, General Provisions, Understandings with Other Boards
Received By Lt. Governor January 8, 1992
Referred to Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1452
Promulgated By Health and Human Services Finance Commission
Safeguarding of Client Information
Received By Lt. Governor January 9, 1992
Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1432
Promulgated By Workers' Compensation Commission
Amendments to Workers' Compensation Regulations
Received By Lt. Governor January 7, 1992
Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1431
Promulgated By Department of Archives and History
General Retention Schedules for State Administrative Records, State Personnel Records, and County Records
Received By Lt. Governor January 7, 1992
Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1430
Promulgated By Wildlife and Marine Resources
Fishing in Portions of Howard Creek, Corbin Creek and Devil's Fork Creek
Received By Lt. Governor December 19, 1991
Referred to Senate Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1434
Promulgated By Department of Insurance
Continuing Insurance Education
Received By Lt. Governor January 7, 1992
Referred to Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1416
Promulgated By Land Resources Commission
Stormwater Management and Sediment Reduction
Received By Lt. Governor January 13, 1992
Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
120 day review expiration date May 13, 1992

Document No. 1441
Promulgated By South Carolina Mining Council
South Carolina Mining Act Regulations
Received By Lt. Governor January 14, 1992
Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
120 day review expiration date May 14, 1992

The following was received:

Document No. 1388
Promulgated By Board of Education
Computing Experience for Teachers
Received By Lt. Governor May 13, 1991
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
120 day review expiration date April 18, 1992
Withdrawn and Resubmitted November 13, 1991

Senator MARTSCHINK introduced Dr. J. Chris Hawk, III of Charleston, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

Senator RUSSELL requested and was granted a leave of absence for Wednesday, January 15, 1992.

Senator GILBERT rose to a Point of Personal Privilege.

On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, the list of prefiled Bills and Resolutions as published by the Clerk would be introduced and referred to the committees as noted at the time of prefiling.

The following were introduced:

S. 1066 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-40 AND 56-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF DRIVERS' LICENSES AND SPECIAL RESTRICTED LICENSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AGE WHEN A PERSON MAY OBTAIN A LICENSE FROM SIXTEEN YEARS TO SEVENTEEN YEARS OR OBTAIN A SPECIAL RESTRICTED LICENSE FROM FIFTEEN YEARS TO SIXTEEN YEARS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 1067 -- Senators Setzler and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE AREAS OF NEED WHICH JUSTIFY CANCELLATION OF THE STUDENT LOAN AT A SPECIFIED RATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 1989, RECIPIENTS OF A SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN MAY HAVE THEIR LOANS CANCELED AT AN ACCELERATED RATE IF THEY TEACH IN BOTH AN ACADEMIC CRITICAL NEED AREA AND IN A GEOGRAPHIC NEED AREA.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 1068 -- Senators Land, Leventis, Mitchell and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TIME FOR CLOSING VOTER REGISTRATION BOOKS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION ON ELECTION DAY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-5-180 RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION WHEN QUALIFICATION IS COMPLETED AFTER CLOSING OF THE BOOKS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1069 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 10 OF CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 12 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1280 SO AS TO ALLOW TAX CREDITS FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS WHOSE ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME DOES NOT EXCEED FORTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY-NINE DOLLARS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1070 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 142 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA "POST-SECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ACT".

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 1071 -- Senators Lourie and Patterson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS WHICH REQUIRE THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH COUNTY TO PROVIDE THE SENATORS OF THAT COUNTY WITH INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE NUMBER OF MAGISTERIAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTY, THE NUMBER OF WORK HOURS REQUIRED BY EACH POSITION, THE COMPENSATION FOR EACH POSITION, AND THE AREA OF COUNTY TO WHICH EACH POSITION IS ASSIGNED, AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE INFORMATION SO PROVIDED MAY BE CHANGED; AND TO AMEND ACT 136 OF 1991, RELATING TO MAGISTRATES, BY DELETING PROVISIONS RELATING TO WHEN THE ABOVE-REFERENCED INFORMATION IS REQUIRED TO BE FURNISHED DURING 1991.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1072 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME TAXATION, SO AS TO ADD NEW APPROPRIATELY NUMBERED ITEMS TO SIMPLIFY THE TIMING REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY TO UTILIZE THE ROLLOVER GAIN ON THE SALE OF A PRINCIPLE RESIDENCE AND TO ALLOW DIVORCING SPOUSES TO TREAT THEIR RESIDENCE AS THEIR PRINCIPLE RESIDENCE TO UTILIZE THE ROLLOVER OF GAIN ON THE SALE OF THE PRINCIPLE RESIDENCE IF THEY HAVE LIVED IN THE RESIDENCE A SPECIFIED PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO SALE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1073 -- Senator Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 43, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE BONE MARROW DONOR ACT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1074 -- Senators Leatherman and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-255 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THAT LEASE-LEASEBACK AND LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS ENTERED INTO BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT CONSTITUTES GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT FOR THE PERIOD OF THE LEASE AND MAY NOT VIOLATE THE DEBT LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY ARTICLE X, SECTION 15, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 1075 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1219 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS WHO PROVIDE EMPLOYEES PAID MATERNITY LEAVE OR PAID LEAVE IN CONNECTION WITH AN EMPLOYEE'S ADOPTION OF A CHILD.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1076 -- Senators Martschink and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-215 SO AS TO REQUIRE PROVISIONS FOR PAYMENTS FOR MAMMOGRAMS IN POLICIES OR CONTRACTS OF HEALTH INSURANCE AND REQUIRE THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO PROMULGATE RELATED REGULATIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1077 -- Senators Washington and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-11-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF SHERIFFS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF BE AT LEAST TWENTY-SIX YEARS OF AGE, A RESIDENT OF THE COUNTY FOR TWO YEARS, BE FINGERPRINTED AND HAVE A FINGERPRINT SEARCH CONDUCTED, AND FILE WITH THE CLERK OF COURT AN AFFIDAVIT; AND TO CHANGE THE EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1078 -- Senators Courson and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-115 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR A FORMER MEMBER WITHIN TWO YEARS OF THE END OF HIS TERM FROM BEING ELECTED TO AN OFFICE WHICH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ELECTS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1079 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A CORONER TO CARRY A PISTOL OR OTHER HANDGUN WHILE ENGAGED IN HIS OFFICIAL DUTIES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE AUTHORITY TO DEPUTY CORONERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1080 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Mitchell, Bryan and Stilwell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 743 OF 1962, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GREENVILLE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION, SO AS TO ENLARGE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION TO INCLUDE AN EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE GREENVILLE HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER ADVISORY COUNCIL.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 1081 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1960, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HANDICAPPED PARKING PRIVILEGES, SO AS TO EXTEND HANDICAPPED PARKING PRIVILEGES TO A VEHICLE TRANSPORTING A BLIND PERSON AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR CLAIMING THE PRIVILEGE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 1082 -- Senators Drummond, Martschink and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-470 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON CONDUCTING A CONTEST TO FAIL TO GIVE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIZES AND THE COSTS OF CLAIMING PRIZES IN ALL NOTICES OR OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TO PRIZEWINNERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1083 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-370 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR AN INSURED TO CONTEST ALLEGATIONS OF FAULT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT WHERE HIS AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY INTENDS TO IMPOSE A SURCHARGE BASED ON SUCH ALLEGED FAULT, AND TO PROHIBIT AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY FROM USING THE FACT THAT ITS INSURED PAID AN OUT-OF-STATE MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC TICKET, WHEREIN NO TRIAL OR OTHER ADJUDICATORY PROCEEDING ATTENDED BY THE INSURED WAS HELD, AS EVIDENCE OF FAULT AS A BASIS FOR IMPOSING A SURCHARGE ON THE INSURED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1084 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-27-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE LEASE-PURCHASE OR LEASE-BACK AGREEMENTS INVOLVING REAL PROPERTY ENTERED INTO BY THE STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE WHEREIN THE STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IS THE LESSEE CONSTITUTES GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT FOR THE PERIOD OF THE LEASE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT MAY NOT VIOLATE THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION UNDER ARTICLE X OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1085 -- Senator Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 24, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, PROSECUTORS, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS, AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE AGE AND QUALIFICATIONS OF CORONERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1086 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 17-5-130 AND 17-5-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR CORONERS; AND TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRAINING COUNCIL AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1087 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-60-40 OF ACT 12 OF 1991, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 60, TITLE 40, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, STATE GOVERNMENT OR ITS AGENCIES, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS WHO IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS EMPLOYMENT DUTIES APPRAISES REAL ESTATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSESSING A VALUE TO DETERMINE TAX LIABILITY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1089 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 571 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS FOR THE SEWER AUTHORITY BY THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.

S. 1090 -- Senators Courtney and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ATTENDANCE AT CIRCUIT COURTS AND PREPARATION AND PUBLICATION OF DOCKETS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CIRCUIT SOLICITORS SHALL GIVE PRIORITY TO CASES INVOLVING CRIMES OF VIOLENCE AS DELINEATED IN SECTION 16-1-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, WHEN PREPARING DOCKETS FOR GENERAL SESSIONS COURT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1091 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-10-225 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE BE MAINTAINED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES, REQUIRE THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL TO CHECK FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE PROOF IN EVERY MOTOR VEHICLE THAT IS STOPPED FOR ANY LEGITIMATE PURPOSE, INCLUDING A DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK OR A MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION CHECK, REQUIRE THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, PROVIDE PENALTIES, PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTIES IN THIS SECTION ARE IN ADDITION TO, AND NOT IN LIEU OF, ANY OTHER PENALTY PROVIDED BY LAW, PROVIDE THAT THE REQUIRED PROOF MUST BE PROVIDED EVERY QUARTER FOR ONE YEAR AFTER BEING CITED FOR DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE, AND PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS PROOF WHEN REQUIRED SHALL CAUSE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE TO BE SUSPENDED UNTIL SATISFACTORY PROOF IS PROVIDED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 1092 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 34-1-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION OR LENDER REGULATED BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW CONDUCTING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE, UPON BEING NOTIFIED IN WRITING THAT IT HAS ERRONEOUS OR INCORRECT CREDIT INFORMATION IN ITS FILE REGARDING A LOAN APPLICANT OR A PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMER AS A RESULT OF A CREDIT REPORT OR EXAMINATION IT CONDUCTED, MUST CORRECT THAT INFORMATION IN ITS FILE WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS OF THE NOTIFICATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN CIVIL PENALTIES UPON VIOLATION AND PROVIDE FOR A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION OR LENDER FOR ANY DAMAGE SUSTAINED AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE TO CORRECT THIS INFORMATION AND FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS UPON MAINTAINING A SUCCESSFUL ACTION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1093 -- Senator Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 251 OF 1991, RELATING TO THE TAX MILLAGE FOR THE GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY LEVY WITHOUT LIMITATION THAT TAX MILLAGE IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE FOR THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE DISTRICT, AND TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE AUTHORIZED TAX MILLAGE OF THE DISTRICT AND ITS FISCAL AFFAIRS.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.

S. 1094 -- Senator Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 251 OF 1991, RELATING TO THE TAX MILLAGE FOR THE GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED MILLAGE WHICH MAY BE LEVIED, AND TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE AUTHORIZED TAX MILLAGE OF THE DISTRICT AND ITS FISCAL AFFAIRS.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.

S. 1095 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1120 OF 1960, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LIBERTY-CHESNEE-FINGERVILLE WATER DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE COMMISSION OPERATING AND MANAGING THE DISTRICT AND DELETE THE PROVISIONS FOR APPOINTMENT.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.

S. 1096 -- Senator Mullinax: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURY AREAS FOR COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE JURY AREAS FOR ANDERSON COUNTY BY PROVIDING FOR ONE JURY AREA COUNTYWIDE.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.

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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1099 -- Senator Fielding: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 41 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF BOILERS, PRESSURE VESSELS, POWER PIPING, PROCESS PIPING, AND NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEMS; PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE REGULATIONS; PROVIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTORS; PROVIDE FOR THE INSPECTION OF BOILERS, PRESSURE VESSELS, AND NUCLEAR COMPONENTS, FEES TO BE CHARGED, AND THE REPORTS TO BE MADE; PROVIDE FOR INSPECTION CERTIFICATES; PROVIDE FOR APPEALS; PROVIDE FOR EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION BY THE STATE; AND PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 1100 -- Senator Fielding: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 113 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT CONCERNING INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES IN WHICH HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ARE USED, STORED, OR MANUFACTURED; CREATE A SYSTEM OF REGISTRATION FOR THESE FACILITIES; DEVELOP A SAFETY REPORT BY THE OWNER OR OPERATORS OF THESE FACILITIES; REQUIRE ACCIDENT RISK ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED BY THE OWNER OR OPERATOR; PROVIDE FOR OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RISK REDUCTION PROGRAMS BY THE FACILITIES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; AND ASSESS THE OWNER OR OPERATOR, OR BOTH, OF EACH FACILITY A FEE TO ENABLE THE DEPARTMENT TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

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.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 1102 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Fielding, Hinds, Hinson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-630, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF A PATIENT WHO HAS BEEN JUDICIALLY COMMITTED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO BE REEXAMINED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTICE OF THIS RIGHT MUST BE PROVIDED EVERY SIX MONTHS INSTEAD OF ANNUALLY AND TO PROVIDE THAT A HEARING ON A PETITION FOR REEXAMINATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE HELD IF LESS THAN THREE MONTHS HAVE ELAPSED SINCE A PREVIOUS HEARING ON A PETITION FOR REEXAMINATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1103 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Fielding, Hinds, Hinson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 28 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY TRUST FUND AND THE DISABILITY FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO AID DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED, MENTALLY ILL, AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1104 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Fielding, Hinds, Hinson and Rose: 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.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1105 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Fielding, Hinds and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TREATMENT AND DISCHARGE PLANS FOR AN INVOLUNTARY PATIENT OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT DISCHARGE PLANNING MUST BEGIN WITHIN SEVENTY-TWO HOURS OF ADMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE PLAN, INPUT FROM THE PATIENT, AND THE INVOLVEMENT OF CERTAIN TREATMENT INDIVIDUALS IN DEVELOPING THE PLAN.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1106 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Fielding, Hinds and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GROUNDS UPON WHICH A HEALTH FACILITY LICENSE ISSUED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY BE SUSPENDED, REVOKED, OR DENIED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF CONDITIONS OR PRACTICES WITHIN A FACILITY POSE AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS, THE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY MAY SUSPEND THE LICENSE OF THE FACILITY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1107 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Fielding, Hinds and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSTITUTIONS AND TRANSACTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE STATE CERTIFICATION OF NEED PROGRAM, SO AS TO EXEMPT COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSING DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1108 -- Senator Macaulay: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-17-540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BOOKS KEPT BY CLERKS OF COURT, SECTION 15-35-520, RELATING TO ENTRIES IN ABSTRACTS OF JUDGMENTS, AND SECTION 15-35-540, RELATING TO DOCKETING TRANSCRIPTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENTS AND INDEX THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF THE PERSON AGAINST WHOM A JUDGMENT IS ENTERED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1109 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-111-60 SO AS TO PROHIBIT FREE TUITION FOR A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF A STATE SUPPORTED POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTION OR MEMBER OF HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 1110 -- Senators Lourie, Giese, Passailaigue and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-81-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF RESIDENTS IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO BE INFORMED OF THE FACILITY'S REFUND POLICY WHICH A FACILITY MUST ADOPT, TO CHOOSE A PERSONAL PHYSICIAN AND RIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH TREATMENT AND CARE, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO THE THIRTY-DAY TRANSFER NOTICE REQUIREMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FAMILY ACCESS TO THE RESIDENT AND THE RIGHT OF FAMILY TO MEET WITH OTHER FAMILIES AT SUCH FACILITIES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1111 -- Senators Mullinax and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1280 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS EMPLOYED AS A TEACHER, MEDIA SPECIALIST, GUIDANCE COUNSELOR, OR AS OTHER PROFESSIONAL STAFF IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE AND WHO IS EMPLOYED FOR A MAJORITY OF HIS TIME IN DIRECT INSTRUCTION OF STUDENTS AS DEFINED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MAY CLAIM AS A CREDIT AGAINST HIS STATE INCOME TAX LIABILITY AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT, NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS, OF ALL EXPENDITURES MADE EACH YEAR FOR UNREIMBURSED EXPENSES FOR SUPPLIES USED FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1112 -- Senators Wilson and Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-13-740 AND 8-13-745, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REPRESENTATION OF OTHERS BEFORE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND LEGISLATORS, FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN FEE INCOME, AND RESTRICTIONS ON VOTING BY LEGISLATORS WHO REPRESENT CLIENTS IN CONTESTED CASES AND WHO CONTRACT WITH ENTITIES FUNDED BY STATE-APPROPRIATED FUNDS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A LEGISLATOR FROM REPRESENTING A CLIENT IN A CONTESTED CASE BEFORE A STATE AGENCY, AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE AND RESTRICTIONS ON VOTING BY LEGISLATORS MADE OBSOLETE BY THIS PROHIBITION ON REPRESENTATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1113 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-10-32 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY IN THE ORDINANCE SETTING A REFERENDUM ON THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX MAY PROVIDE THAT DISTRIBUTIONS TO THE COUNTY FROM THE COUNTY/MUNICIPAL REVENUE FUND MUST BE USED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TAX CREDITS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADDITIONAL CREDIT MAY NOT BE REDUCED EXCEPT BY REFERENDUM.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1114 -- Senators Lourie, Giese, Passailaigue and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, IN COOPERATION WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON AGING AND THE STATE AGENCY OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, TO STUDY THE ISSUANCE AND USE OF RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSES FOR THE AGING AND PERSONS WITH HANDICAPPING CONDITIONS AS A MEANS TO ENHANCE THE INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF THESE PERSONS AND TO REPORT TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON AGING.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 1115 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Fielding, Hinds and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-375, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREATION OF COUNTY MENTAL RETARDATION BOARDS BY COUNTY ORDINANCE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS RATHER THAN THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY EXISTING ON JANUARY 1, 1991, MUST BE PRESERVED IN THE ORDINANCE AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1116 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Fielding, Hinds, Hinson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE RIGHTS OF MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THESE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-60, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF PATIENTS UPON ADMISSION TO A FACILITY, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT RIGHTS OF PATIENTS APPLY WHEN ADMITTED TO A DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY RATHER THAN TO ANY MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-70, RELATING TO INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH PLAN MUST BE REVIEWED IN A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY EVERY NINETY DAYS RATHER THAN EVERY SIXTY DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-100, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS, CERTIFICATES, APPLICATIONS, AND REPORTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THIS CONFIDENTIALITY EXTENDS TO CERTAIN OTHER CHAPTERS IN TITLE 44; TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-120, RELATING TO CERTAIN RIGHTS THAT PATIENTS ARE ASSURED, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO CARE FOR ONE'S OWN CLOTHING WHEN ABLE TO DO SO AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY WHEN A PATIENT IS DISCHARGED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-150, RELATING TO MECHANICAL RESTRAINTS ON PATIENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESTRAINTS MUST BE REMOVED EVERY TWO HOURS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-210, RELATING TO A PATIENT'S TEMPORARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE, SO AS TO EXTEND THE LIMITATION ON SUCH A LEAVE FROM FOURTEEN TO NINETY DAYS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 44-17-650, 44-23-1010, 44-23-1060, AND 44-52-180 RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1117 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Fielding, Hinds, Hinson and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY COMMITMENT PROCEDURES FOR MENTAL ILLNESS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON WHO IS COMMITTED IS FOUND NOT TO BE MENTALLY ILL BUT CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT AND IF PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCY ADMISSION FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE HAVE BEEN INITIATED, THEN THE PERSON MUST NOT BE DISCHARGED BUT MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO AN APPROPRIATE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-17-430, 44-17-440, AND 44-17-530, RELATING TO TAKING INTO CUSTODY AND TRANSPORTING PERSONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EMERGENCY COMMITMENT AND EXAMINATION FOR MENTAL ILLNESS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM "OFFICER OF THE PEACE" TO "STATE OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-870, RELATING TO TAKING CUSTODY OF A PERSON INVOLUNTARILY COMMITTED TO A FACILITY WHO IS ABSENT WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-52-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EMERGENCY COMMITMENT PROCEDURES FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON WHO IS COMMITTED IS FOUND NOT TO BE CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT BUT MENTALLY ILL AND IF PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCY ADMISSION FOR MENTAL ILLNESS HAVE BEEN INITIATED THEN THE PETITION MUST BE DISMISSED, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE COMMITMENT PROCEDURES, THE PERSON MUST BE DETAINED AND MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO AN APPROPRIATE FACILITY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1118 -- Senators Bryan, Peeler, Fielding, Hinds and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 26 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHTS OF MENTAL RETARDATION CLIENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-260, RELATING TO MENTAL RETARDATION RESEARCH PROGRAMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A CLIENT'S PRIOR CONSENT; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 44-23-230, 44-23-1020, 44-23-1030, 44-23-1040, 44-23-1050, 44-23-1070, AND 44-23-1090 RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF MENTAL RETARDATION CLIENTS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1119 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-110 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR PROSTITUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORFEITURE OF A VEHICLE USED DIRECTLY IN THE VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 16-15-90 OR 16-15-100 WHICH PERTAIN TO PROSTITUTION AND THE UNLAWFUL ACTS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1120 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF MR. NORMAN L. "CEDERICK" SHULL OF LEXINGTON WHO DIED DURING THE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1121 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF MR. JOHN KERMIT ADDY, SR., OF LEXINGTON WHO DIED DURING THE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1122 -- Senators Mullinax, O'Dell and Macaulay: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ONE OF THIS STATE'S MOST OUTSTANDING HEALTH CARE EXECUTIVES, D. KIRK OGLESBY, JR., ON HIS ELECTION AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1123 -- Senators Drummond, Bryan, Carmichael, Courson, Courtney, Fielding, Giese, Gilbert, Robert W. Hayes, Jr., Helmly, Hinds, Hinson, Holland, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Macaulay, Martin, Martschink, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mitchell, Moore, Mullinax, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Pope, Reese, Rose, Russell, Saleeby, Setzler, Shealy, J. Verne Smith, Nell W. Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Waddell, Washington, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO JAMES M. (JIM) KIRBY FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AND EXTENDING TO HIM BEST WISHES FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1124 -- Senators Passailaigue, Martschink, McConnell, Fielding and Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND CITY OF CHARLESTON FIRE CHIEF WILMOT E. GUTHKE FOR HIS FORTY-THREE YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE CHARLESTON FIRE DEPARTMENT AND FOR HIS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE AS CHIEF UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1125 -- Senators Waddell, Bryan, Carmichael, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Fielding, Giese, Gilbert, Robert W. Hayes, Jr., Helmly, Hinds, Hinson, Holland, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Macaulay, Martin, Martschink, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mitchell, Moore, Mullinax, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Pope, Reese, Rose, Russell, Saleeby, Setzler, Shealy, J. Verne Smith, Nell W. Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Washington, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF S. HUNTER HOWARD, JR., AS CHAIRMAN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION.

Senator WADDELL asked unanimous consent for adoption of the Concurrent Resolution.

On immediate consideration, the Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

Senator SETZLER asked to apply the Roll of the Senate.

S. 1126 -- Senator Waddell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO COMMISSIONER A. CRAWFORD CLARKSON, JR., OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION, ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS CHAIRMAN OF THE TAX COMMISSION BEGINNING IN JANUARY, 1992.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1127 -- Senator Pope: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1992, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3 OF THE FAMILY COURT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1992; AND IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THIS ELECTION AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING SUCCESSORS TO THE THREE COMMISSIONERS FOR THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, WHOSE CURRENT TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 1992.

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring: That the House of Representatives and the Senate shall meet in joint assembly in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, January 22, 1992, at 12:00 noon to elect a successor to The Honorable Willie T. Smith, Jr. of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3 of the Family Court, whose term expires June 30, 1992; and immediately following to elect three successors to the three commissioners for the Employment Security Commission, whose current terms expire June 30, 1992.

Senator POPE asked unanimous consent to take the Resolution up for immediate consideration.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1128 -- Senators Williams, Passailaigue, Bryan, Carmichael, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Fielding, Giese, Gilbert, Robert W. Hayes, Jr., Helmly, Hinds, Hinson, Holland, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Macaulay, Martin, Martschink, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mitchell, Moore, Mullinax, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pope, Reese, Rose, Russell, Saleeby, Setzler, Shealy, J. Verne Smith, Nell W. Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Washington and Wilson: A SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND BEST WISHES TO SENATOR JAMES M. WADDELL, JR., OF BEAUFORT, FOR HIS EXTRAORDINARY THIRTY-TWO YEAR CAREER AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON HIS LEAVING THE SENATE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION.

Whereas, on November 15, 1991, Governor Carroll Campbell announced his intention to appoint Senator James M. Waddell, Jr., of Beaufort to the South Carolina Tax Commission, effective January 17, 1992; and

Whereas, this appointment will bring to a close one of the most distinguished careers in the history of the South Carolina Senate; and

Whereas, Jim Waddell was first elected to the Senate in 1960 after having previously served in the House for four years and during his thirty-two years in the Senate, he served in many varied capacities and chaired a number of standing and other committees including, of course, the Senate Finance Committee; and

Whereas, as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and as a member of the State Budget and Control Board, he has helped guide this State through periods of economic prosperity and economic uncertainty. There can be no greater tribute to his stewardship of South Carolina's fiscal and financial health than the fact that we presently have the highest credit rating issued by the rating organizations to any state and have endured the present economic recession not without difficulty but certainly without the terrible tribulations that have occurred in so many other states which in some cases face deficits in the billions of dollars and significant tax increases necessary to balance the books; and

Whereas, Jim Waddell is a 1947 graduate of The Citadel with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering which he earned when he returned to The Citadel after being called to active duty in 1943 while a cadet. He served his country in the European Theater during World War II with courage and valor earning numerous battle stars and decorations. During Senate debates, his remembrances of his World War II years always helped to entertain and enlighten the debate; and

Whereas, there also can be no doubt that he is one of the foremost champions of higher education in South Carolina. His service as trustee and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Clemson University, and his service to the Medical University of South Carolina, to The Citadel, to the University of South Carolina, and to the other institutions of higher learning in this State is in a large measure responsible for improving the educational opportunities of many of our state's citizens who otherwise would not be able to attend college; and

Whereas, Jim Waddell also has a deep love of the outdoors which became apparent during the period when he served as Chairman of Senate Fish, Game and Forestry Committee. His residence in Beaufort and the beauty of the Low Country have made him particularly supportive of South Carolina's magnificent natural environment and wildlife. He was the force behind the State's implementation of the Coastal Zone Management Act, and served as the Chairman of the South Carolina Coastal Council from its inception until 1988. These years speak to his lifetime of service to the natural heritage of South Carolina; and

Whereas, the Senator from Beaufort also served as the first Chairman of the Governor's Joint Committee on Mental Health and Mental Retardation and as Chairman of the National Task Force for the Education of the Handicapped. In these roles he assumed the responsibility to become a national ambassador for the rights of the handicapped which included public education, visitation, and testifying in nearly every state of the nation on behalf of handicapped children; and

Whereas, the respect in which he is held is evidenced by many awards and honors including his being named Outstanding Senator of the Year by the Greenville News, the Soil Conservationist of the Year by the South Carolina Wildlife Federation, and the Legislator of the Year by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce; and

Whereas, Jim Waddell understands the words duty and loyalty and no Senator has kept the dictates to listen quietly, to counsel wisely, to keep confidences discreetly, and to act courageously more than he; and

Whereas, it is with great sadness that his extraordinary career in the Senate now comes to a close, a career that has spanned so many years, that has witnessed so much change, that has endured some disappointment, and that has generated abundant hope; and

Whereas, the Senate will miss his standards of excellence, thoroughness, and efficiency, his courtesy and his humor. When historians look back on the South Carolina of the twentieth century and the leaders of our State during these exciting but demanding times, there can be no question the name of Jim Waddell will be at the top of the list along with the other great names of the Senate like Brown, Gressette, and Dennis; and

Whereas, his colleagues in the Senate, by this resolution, on their behalf and on behalf of his constituents and countless friends throughout our State would like to thank him for a job well done as he begins a new chapter in his life as a public servant of the people of South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the Senate hereby express their appreciation and best wishes to Senator James M. Waddell, Jr., of Beaufort, for his extraordinary thirty-two year career as a member of the South Carolina Senate upon his leaving the Senate to become a member of the South Carolina Tax Commission.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Senator Waddell.

Senator WILLIAMS asked unanimous consent to take the Resolution up for immediate consideration.

Senator WILLIAMS spoke on the Resolution and asked that the Roll of the Senate be applied.

The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1129 -- Senator Moore: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF MRS. FRANCES PEELER DORN OF THE SWEETWATER AREA OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY WHO DIED TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1991.

On immediate consideration, the Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1130 -- Senator Moore: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO THE FAMILY AND MANY ADMIRERS OF MR. W. VIRGIL WALL OF EDGEFIELD WHO DIED WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1991.

On immediate consideration, the Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1131 -- Senator Moore: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO THE FAMILY AND MANY ADMIRERS OF MRS. MARGARET J. WESTON OF AIKEN WHO DIED MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1991.

On immediate consideration, the Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1132 -- Senator Moore: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MRS. DOT KING OF AIKEN COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF HER SEVENTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY AND TO THANK HER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE AIKEN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.

On immediate consideration, the Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1133 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS AND THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO OPPOSE AND PREVENT ANY ATTEMPT TO ALLOW NONVETERANS THE USE OF VA MEDICAL FACILITIES.

Senator SETZLER explained the Resolution.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1134 -- Senators Courson and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND THE UNITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 1994-95 SCHOOL YEAR, ONE OF THE REQUIRED UNITS MUST BE EARNED IN ECONOMICS AND ONE MUST BE EARNED IN GOVERNMENT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 1135 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY ASSESSOR TO NOTIFY THE OFFICIAL IMPLEMENTING THE RECORDING ACT IN THE COUNTY OF PROPERTY WHICH QUALIFIES FOR AGRICULTURAL USE VALUATION AND TO REQUIRE THE OFFICIAL TO NOTE ON THE RECORDED DEED THAT THE PROPERTY IS RECEIVING AGRICULTURAL USE VALUATION AND A CHANGE IN USE CREATES A ROLLBACK TAX LIABILITY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1136 -- Senators Lourie, Giese and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-2419 SO AS TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATION ON INCOME TAX FORMS TO CONTRIBUTE TO AN ELDERCARE TRUST FUND; AND TO ADD SECTIONS 43-21-160, 43-21-170, AND 43-21-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE ELDERCARE TRUST FUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1137 -- Senators Passailaigue, Martschink, McConnell, Fielding and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN CHARLESTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PRECINCTS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1138 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE A PRESCRIPTION FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN DEVICES USED IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN EMERGENCY REFILL OF A PRESCRIPTION DRUG.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1139 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHARMACY PERMIT AND RENEWAL FEES, SO AS ALSO TO APPLY THE FEES TO A DRUG OUTLET, TO INCREASE THE FEES, AND TO ESTABLISH A FEE FOR RELOCATION OF A PHARMACY OR DRUG OUTLET.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1140 -- Senators Waddell, Leatherman, Gilbert and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1245, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS LOCATED IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE CATEGORIES OF JOBS WHICH MUST BE CREATED TO QUALIFY FOR THE CREDIT, TO ADD ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TO QUALIFY FOR THE CREDIT, TO EXPAND THE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR WHICH THE CREDIT MAY BE CLAIMED, TO PROVIDE THE TAXABLE YEARS TO WHICH THE CREDIT APPLIES, TO REQUIRE RECAPTURE OF THE CREDIT IF STAFFING LEVELS ARE NOT TIMELY MET, TO ALLOW THE CREDIT WHEN A FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES ARRANGEMENT EXISTS, TO REQUIRE A REDUCTION IN THE INCOME TAX BASIS ONLY OF PROPERTY FOR WHICH THE CREDIT WAS CLAIMED, TO REVISE AND ADD ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS, AND TO ALLOW TAXPAYERS RELYING ON RULINGS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION IN THE APPLICATION OF THE FORMER PROVISIONS OF THE CODE SECTION TO CONTINUE TO RELY ON THE RULINGS AND ALLOW THE TAXPAYER TO BENEFIT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION.

Senator WADDELL spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 1141 -- Senator Moore: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXEMPT FROM SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES PROPERTY DELIVERED PURSUANT TO WRITTEN CONTRACTS EXECUTED BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 1991; TO EXEMPT FROM THE FEES PROPERTY DELIVERED PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN BID SUBMITTED BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 1991, CULMINATING IN A CONTRACT BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 1992, TO REQUIRE A VERIFIED COPY OF THE CONTRACT TO BE FILED WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION, TO ALLOW REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR FEES REMITTED ON EXEMPT CONTRACTS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO PRESCRIBE FORMS AND PROCEDURES FOR CLAIMING THE REFUND OR CREDIT.

Senator MOORE spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 1142 -- Senators Nell W. Smith, Robert W. Hayes, Jr. and Moore: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO PROVIDE CONTINUITY IN FISCAL MATTERS, INCLUDING UNINTERRUPTED PAYMENT OF PERSONNEL, IN THE TRANSFER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE STATE WORKERS' COMPENSATION FUND.

Senator MOORE spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 1143 -- Senator Waddell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURY AREAS FOR MAGISTRATES' COURT, SO AS TO REVISE THE AREAS FOR BEAUFORT COUNTY.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.

On motion of Senator WADDELL, S. 1143 was ordered to receive a second reading on Wednesday and a third reading on Thursday.

Senator WILLIAMS, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

H. 3834 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO ADOPT THE UNITED STATES CENSUS OF 1990 AS THE TRUE AND CORRECT ENUMERATION OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND OF THE SEVERAL COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE, TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE ELECTED COMMENCING WITH THE 1992 GENERAL ELECTION, TO DESIGNATE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS THE SUBMITTING AUTHORITY TO MAKE THE REQUIRED SUBMISSION OF THE HOUSE REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN CONTAINED IN THIS ACT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNDER THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 2-1-10, RELATING TO CURRENT ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE ELECTED SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator WILLIAMS asked unanimous consent to make a motion to dispense with the reading of the remaining matters in the Box.

Senator PEELER asked unanimous consent to make a motion to take up S. 362.

Senator SETZLER raised a Point of Order that the motion by Senator WILLIAMS was a unanimous consent request.

The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.

Senator PEELER objected to the unanimous consent request made by Senator WILLIAMS.

On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, the Senate agreed to dispense with the reading of the remaining matters in the Box.

On motion of Senator WADDELL, with unanimous consent, the Clerk was instructed to remove Senator WADDELL's name from the list of Committee assignments and list of seating assignments for the purpose of calling the roll of seniority for new assignments.

Senator WILLIAMS moved that when Senator LONG's name was called on the roll of seniority that he retain his current committee assignments.

There was no objection.

The Reading Clerk called the seniority roll for the purpose of seating selections as follows:

Desk 1 Senator Drummond

Desk 2 Senator Williams

Desk 3 Senator Setzler

Desk 4 Senator Bryan

Desk 5 Senator Thomas

Desk 6 Senator Lourie

Desk 7 Senator Saleeby

Desk 8 Senator Land

Desk 9 Senator Fielding

Desk 10 Senator Giese

Desk 11 Senator Courtney

Desk 12 Senator Stilwell

Desk 13 Senator Robert W. Hayes, Jr.

Desk 14 Senator O'Dell

Desk 15 Senator Matthews

Desk 16 Senator Patterson

Desk 17 Senator Pope

Desk 18 Senator Russell

Desk 19 Senator Wilson

Desk 20 Senator Courson

Desk 21 Senator Helmly

Desk 22 (vacant)

Desk 23 Senator Washington

Desk 24 Senator Holland

Desk 25 Senator Martin

Desk 26 Senator Leventis

Desk 27 Senator Peeler

Desk 28 Senator McConnell

Desk 29 Senator Leatherman

Desk 30 Senator J. V. Smith

Desk 31 Senator Moore

Desk 32 Senator Martschink

Desk 33 Senator Hinson

Desk 34 Senator Hinds

Desk 35 Senator McGill

Desk 36 Senator N. W. Smith

Desk 37 Senator Gilbert

Desk 38 Senator Passailaigue

Desk 39 Senator Long

Desk 40 Senator Shealy

Desk 41 Senator Rose

Desk 42 Senator Reese

Desk 43 Senator Mullinax

Desk 44 Senator Macaulay

Desk 45 Senator Mitchell

Desk 46 Senator Carmichael

On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, the Senate agreed that when the Senate completed its business today, that it recede until the Report(s) from the Committee on Judiciary on any Bill(s) dealing with reapportionment had been received on the desk, and that upon receipt of the Report(s), the Senate would stand adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.

The Senate proceeded to the selection of committee assignments as follows:

Land, John C., III, Chairman

Setzler, Nikki

Leventis, Phil

Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.

Drummond, John

Long, J. M., Jr.

Matthews, John W., Jr.

Pope, Thomas H., III

Lourie, Isadore E.

Gilbert, Frank

Hinds, Douglas L.

McGill, Yancey

Mullinax, Mike

O'Dell, William H.

Passailaigue, Ernie

Rose, Michael T.

Courson, John

Washington, McKinley

Martin, John A., Chairman

Williams, Marshall B.

Saleeby, Edward E.

Leatherman, Hugh K.

Leventis, Phil

Macaulay, Alexander S.

McConnell, Glenn F.

Moore, Thomas L.

Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.

Setzler, Nikki

Shealy, Ryan C.

Fielding, Herbert U.

Courson, John

Giese, Warren K.

Mitchell, Theo W.

Matthews, John W., Jr.

McGill, Yancey

Courtney, C. Tyrone

Mitchell, Theo W., Chairman

Holland, Donald H.

Land, John C., III

Thomas, David L.

Bryan, James E., Jr.

Giese, Warren K.

Long, J. M., Jr.

O'Dell, William H.

Passailaigue, Ernie

Rose, Michael T.

Saleeby, Edward E.

Reese, Glenn G.

Hinson, Caldwell T. "Red"

Carmichael, A. Eugene, Jr.

Hayes, Robert W., Jr.

Courtney, C. Tyrone

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Setzler, Nikki, Chairman

Saleeby, Edward E.

Macaulay, Alexander S.

Smith, Nell W.

Bryan, James E., Jr.

Giese, Warren K.

Matthews, John W., Jr.

Pope, Thomas H., III

Wilson, Joe

Patterson, Kay

Courson, John

Stilwell, Sam

Martschink, Sherry

Russell, John R.

Gilbert, Frank

Helmly, Robert L.

Leatherman, Hugh K.

Mullinax, Mike

Saleeby, Edward E., Chairman

Williams, Marshall B.

Lourie, Isadore E.

Land, John C., III

Leventis, Phil

Holland, Donald H.

Drummond, John, Chairman

Smith, J. Verne

Land, John C., III

Setzler, Nikki

Leatherman, Hugh K.

Leventis, Phil

Macaulay, Alexander S.

Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.

Smith, Nell W.

Fielding, Herbert U.

Giese, Warren K.

Hinson, Caldwell T. "Red"

Thomas, David L.

Gilbert, Frank

Patterson, Kay

Helmly, R. L.

Hinds, Douglas L.

McGill, Yancey

Holland, Donald H., Chairman

Drummond, John

Land, John C., III

Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.

Fielding, Herbert U.

Shealy, Ryan C.

Martschink, Sherry

Long, J. M., Jr.

McGill, Yancey

Mullinax, Mike

O'Dell, William H.

Passailaigue, Ernie

Rose, Michael T.

Williams, Marshall B.

Washington, McKinley

Reese, Glenn G.

Carmichael, A. Eugene

Hayes, Robert W., Jr.

Moore, Thomas L., Chairman

Holland, Donald H.

Thomas, David L.

Wilson, Joe

Stilwell, Sam

Fielding, Herbert U.

Hinson, Caldwell, T. "Red"

O'Dell, William H.

Passailaigue, Ernie

Rose, Michael T.

Washington, McKinley

Smith, J. Verne

Reese, Glenn G.

Carmichael, A. Eugene

Hayes, Robert W., Jr.

Courtney, C. Tyrone

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Williams, Marshall B., Chairman

Martin, John A.

Drummond, John

Setzler, Nikki

Leatherman, Hugh K.

Courson, John, Chairman

Moore, Thomas L.

Setzler, Nikki

Fielding, Herbert U.

Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.

McConnell, Glenn F.

Smith, Nell W.

Bryan, James E., Jr.

Wilson, Joe

Shealy, Ryan C.

Williams, Marshall B., Chairman

Martin, John A.

Holland, Donald H.

Lourie, Isadore E.

Saleeby, Edward E.

McConnell, Glenn F.

Bryan, James E., Jr.

Courson, John

Mitchell, Theo W.

Pope, Thomas H., III

Long, J. M., Jr.

Matthews, John W., Jr.

Wilson, Joe

Stilwell, Sam

Moore, Thomas L.

Russell, John R.

Shealy, Ryan C.

Martschink, Sherry

Smith, J. Verne, Chairman

Drummond, John

Saleeby, Edward E.

Setzler, Nikki

Lourie, Isadore E.

Leventis, Phil

McConnell, Glenn F.

Moore, Thomas L.

Leatherman, Hugh K.

Fielding, Herbert U.

Matthews, John W., Jr.

Stilwell, Sam

Smith, Nell W.

Patterson, Kay

Gilbert, Frank

Helmly, Robert L.

Hinds, Douglas L.

Mullinax, Mike

Macaulay, Alexander S., Chairman

Smith, J. Verne

Moore, Thomas L.

Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.

Smith, Nell W.

Bryan, James E., Jr.

Courson, John

Giese, Warren K.

Hinson, Caldwell T. "Red"

Mitchell, Theo W.

Thomas, David L.

Wilson, Joe

Patterson, Kay

Russell, John R.

Helmly, Robert L.

Hinds, Douglas L.

Washington, McKinley

Mullinax, Mike

Smith, Nell W., Chairman

Martin, John A.

Smith, J. Verne

Lourie, Isadore E.

Williams, Marshall B.

McConnell, Glenn F.

Drummond, John

Stilwell, Sam

Macaulay, Alexander S.

Bryan, James E., Jr.

Pope, Thomas H., III

Shealy, Ryan C.

Martschink, Sherry

Washington, McKinley

Reese, Glenn G.

Passailaigue, Ernie

Rose, Michael T.

Carmichael, A. Eugene

Lourie, Isadore E., Chairman

Land, John C., III

Leatherman, Hugh K.

Leventis, Phil

McConnell, Glenn F.

Martin, John A.

Hinson, Caldwell T. "Red"

Long, J. M., Jr.

Mitchell, Theo W.

Wilson, Joe

Thomas, David L.

Pope, Thomas H., III

Martschink, Sherry

Russell, John R.

Hinds, Douglas L.

Patterson, Kay

McGill, Yancey

O'Dell, William H.

BRYAN, JAMES E., JR.

Corrections and Penology

Education

Invitations

Judiciary

Medical Affairs

Rules

CARMICHAEL, A. EUGENE, JR.

Corrections and Penology

Fish, Game and Forestry

General

Rules

COURSON, JOHN

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Banking and Insurance

Education

Invitations, Chairman

Judiciary

Medical Affairs

COURTNEY, C. TYRONE

Banking and Insurance

Corrections and Penology

General

DRUMMOND, JOHN

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Finance, Chairman

Fish, Game and Forestry

Interstate Cooperation

Labor, Commerce and Industry

Rules

FIELDING, HERBERT U.

Banking and Insurance

Finance

Fish, Game and Forestry

General Committee

Invitations

Labor, Commerce and Industry

GIESE, WARREN K.

Banking and Insurance

Corrections and Penology

Education

Finance

Medical Affairs

GILBERT, FRANK

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Education

Finance

Labor, Commerce and Industry

HAYES, ROBERT W., JR.

Corrections and Penology

Fish, Game and Forestry

General

HELMLY, ROBERT L.

Education

Finance

Labor, Commerce and Industry

Medical Affairs

HINDS, DOUGLAS L.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Finance

Labor, Commerce and Industry

Medical Affairs

Transportation

HINSON, CALDWELL T. "Red"

Corrections and Penology

Finance

General

Medical Affairs

Transportation

HOLLAND, DONALD H.

Corrections and Penology

Ethics

Fish, Game and Forestry, Chairman

General Committee

Judiciary

LAND, JOHN C., III

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chairman

Corrections and Penology

Ethics

Finance

Fish, Game and Forestry

Transportation

LEATHERMAN, HUGH K.

Banking and Insurance

Education

Finance

Interstate Cooperation

Labor, Commerce and Industry

Transportation

LEVENTIS, PHIL

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Banking and Insurance

Ethics

Finance

Labor, Commerce and Industry

Transportation

LONG, J. M., JR.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Corrections and Penology

Fish, Game and Forestry

Judiciary

Transportation

LOURIE, ISADORE E.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Ethics

Judiciary

Labor, Commerce and Industry

Rules

Transportation, Chairman

MACAULAY, ALEXANDER S.

Banking and Insurance

Education

Finance

Medical Affairs, Chairman

Rules

MARTIN, JOHN A.

Banking and Insurance, Chairman

Interstate Cooperation

Judiciary

Rules

Transportation

MARTSCHINK, SHERRY

Education

Fish, Game and Forestry

Judiciary

Rules

Transportation

MATTHEWS, JOHN W., JR.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Banking and Insurance

Education

Judiciary

Labor, Commerce and Industry

MCCONNELL, GLENN F.

Banking and Insurance

Invitations

Judiciary

Labor, Commerce and Industry

Rules

Transportation

MCGILL, YANCEY

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Banking and Insurance

Finance

Fish, Game and Forestry

Transportation

MITCHELL, THEO W.

Banking and Insurance

Corrections and Penology, Chairman

Judiciary

Medical Affairs

Transportation

MOORE, THOMAS L.

Banking and Insurance

General, Chairman

Invitations

Judiciary

Labor, Commerce and Industry

Medical Affairs

MULLINAX, MIKE

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Education

Fish, Game and Forestry

Labor, Commerce and Industry

Medical Affairs

O'DELL, WILLIAM H.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Corrections and Penology

Fish, Game and Forestry

General

Transportation

PASSAILAIGUE, ERNIE

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Corrections and Penology

Fish, Game and Forestry

General

Rules

PATTERSON, KAY

Education

Finance

Labor, Commerce and Industry

Medical Affairs

Transportation

PEELER, HARVEY S., JR.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Banking and Insurance

Finance

Fish, Game and Forestry

Invitations

Medical Affairs

POPE, THOMAS H., III

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Education

Judiciary

Rules

Transportation

REESE, GLENN G.

Corrections and Penology

Fish, Game and Forestry

General

Rules

ROSE, MICHAEL T.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Corrections and Penology

Fish, Game and Forestry

General

Rules

RUSSELL, JOHN R.

Education

Judiciary

Medical Affairs

Transportation

SALEEBY, EDWARD E.

Banking and Insurance

Corrections and Penology

Education

Ethics, Chairman

Judiciary

Labor, Commerce and Industry

SETZLER, NIKKI

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Banking and Insurance

Education, Chairman

Finance

Interstate Cooperation

Invitations

Labor, Commerce and Industry

SHEALY, RYAN C.

Banking and Insurance

Fish, Game and Forestry

Invitations

Judiciary

Rules

SMITH, J. VERNE

Finance

General

Labor, Commerce and Industry, Chairman

Medical Affairs

Rules

SMITH, NELL W.

Education

Finance

Invitations

Labor, Commerce and Industry

Medical Affairs

Rules, Chairman

STILWELL, SAM

Education

General

Judiciary

Labor, Commerce and Industry

Rules

THOMAS, DAVID L.

Corrections and Penology

Finance

General

Medical Affairs

Transportation

WASHINGTON, McKINLEY

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Fish, Game and Forestry

General

Medical Affairs

Rules

WILLIAMS, MARSHALL B.

Banking and Insurance

Ethics

Fish, Game and Forestry

Interstate Cooperation, Chairman

Judiciary, Chairman

Rules

WILSON, JOE

Education

General

Invitations

Judiciary

Medical Affairs

Transportation

On motion of Senator RUSSELL, with unanimous consent, Senator RUSSELL deleted his name from the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

On motion of Senator COURTNEY, with unanimous consent, Senator COURTNEY was added to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, the Senate proceeded to elect Committee Chairmen.

On motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, with unanimous consent, Senator DRUMMOND was nominated as Chairman of the Committee on Finance.

Senator WADDELL seconded the nomination, moved that the nomination be closed, and that Senator DRUMMOND be elected by acclamation.

Senator DRUMMOND was elected Chairman of the Committee on Finance by acclamation.

On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, Senator HOLLAND was nominated as Chairman of the Committee on Fish, Game, and Forestry.

Senator WILLIAMS seconded the nomination, moved that the nomination be closed, and that Senator HOLLAND be elected by acclamation.

Senator HOLLAND was elected Chairman of the Committee on Fish, Game, and Forestry by acclamation.

On motion of Senator LOURIE, with unanimous consent, Senator MITCHELL was nominated as Chairman of the Committee on Corrections and Penology.

Senator MACAULAY seconded the nomination, moved that the nomination be closed, and that Senator MITCHELL be elected by acclamation.

Senator MITCHELL was elected Chairman of the Committee on Corrections and Penology by acclamation.

Senator MITCHELL, with unanimous consent, was granted leave to address brief remarks to the body.

At 2:05 P.M., on motion of Senator WILLIAMS, the Senate receded from business pending the receipt of the Report(s) on any Bill(s) dealing with reapportionment from the Committee on Judiciary.

At 8:56 P.M., on motion of Senator WILLIAMS, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.

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