Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.

A quorum being present the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:

Beloved, be encouraged by the words of the Psalmist in Psalm 37 (v.23):

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he establishes him in whose way he delights;"
Let us pray.

Holy Father, You are the Almighty God, the Creator of all that exists. You set up the laws by which the universe operates. For man's good You are the great Lawgiver... who revealed Yourself to some degree to Moses on Mount Sinai... but also revealed Yourself as the Lord of compassion in the Man of Galilee.

We cherish in our hearts the hopes and longings of our people in whom are enshrined the dreams and yearnings of our generation.

Help us to realize each day the overarching of Your kindly providence.

Help us to seek goodness before we try for greatness.

Help us to remember each day Him who said, "He that is greatest... is the servant of all".

Lead us by the hand that holds the whole world... and all creation... in His palm... and clasps the world in redemptive love.

Amen.

The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.

February 12, 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, Member, State Ethics Commission, with term to expire May 31, 1995:

2nd Congressional District:

Ms. Sue C. Erwin, 601 Poinsettia Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29204, VICE Emily Phillips (resigned)

Referred to the Committee on Ethics.

Reappointment, Member, Children's Trust Fund of South Carolina, with term to expire June 30, 1996:

5th Congressional District:

Mr. Thomas Alexander Givens, Post Office Box 10470, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29731

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Senator ROBERT W. HAYES, JR. introduced Dr. Terry L. Dodge of Rock Hill, Doctor of the Day.

Columbia, S.C., February 13, 1992

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3305 -- Rep. McElveen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 30-4-20, 30-4-40, AND 30-4-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF PUBLIC RECORD, MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, AND CERTAIN MATTERS WHICH ARE DECLARED PUBLIC INFORMATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RECORDS OF THE HOME ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS OF EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS OF PUBLIC BODIES ARE NOT PUBLIC RECORDS UNDER THE ACT AND MAY NOT BE DISCLOSED.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Columbia, S.C., February 12, 1992

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3705 -- Reps. Quinn, H. Brown, Corning, Wright and Beasley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-55-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS, REGISTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL FUND-RAISING COUNSEL AND PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS, REGISTRATION FEE, AND BONDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO ACCEPT A DEPOSIT OF CASH OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN LIEU OF THE BOND FOR THE SAME AMOUNT REQUIRED OF THE APPLICANT UNDER THIS SECTION.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Columbia, S.C., February 13, 1992

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3716 -- Reps. Whipper, D. Williams, Wofford, Barber, Fulmer, R. Young, Rama, Hallman, D. Martin, Gonzales, Snow, Altman, White, Keegan, J. Williams, G. Bailey and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-130-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO CREATE THE UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON AND PROVIDE FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CREATION OF THIS UNIVERSITY.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

Pursuant to an invitation the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives appeared in the Senate Chamber at 11:10 A.M. and the following Acts were ratified:

(R260) S. 362 -- Senators Holland, Moore, Matthews and Wilson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-13-35, AS AMENDED, 7-13-40, AS AMENDED, 7-13-50, AS AMENDED, 7-13-60, 7-13-70, AS AMENDED, 7-13-610, 7-13-830, AS AMENDED, 7-15-420, AS AMENDED, 7-15-450, 7-17-510, 7-17-570, AND 7-25-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRIMARIES, EXCEPT MUNICIPAL PRIMARIES, MUST BE CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE RESPECTIVE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONS, PROVIDE PAYMENT FOR ELECTION PROTESTS AND CONTESTS, REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS, APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION, AND MANAGERS OF ELECTION, BALLOTS, AND CANVASSING OF VOTES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-611 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ARRANGEMENT OF OFFICIAL COUNTY AND STATE BALLOTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONDUCT OF PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE OR ADVISORY PRIMARIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACT'S EFFECT ON A COUNTY OPERATING ITS ELECTIONS THROUGH AN ELECTION AND REGISTRATION COMMISSION COMPOSED OF SEVEN MEMBERS; TO PROVIDE THE DATE FOR CERTAIN PRIMARIES TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AND COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-9-110 RELATING TO PERMITTING COUNTY POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEES TO ESTABLISH COUNTY PARTY ELECTION COMMISSIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-13-90 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MANAGERS OF PRIMARIES.

(R261) S. 341 -- Senators Wilson and Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-9-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE COMMITTEES OF POLITICAL PARTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEES, THE PRESIDENTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERATION OF REPUBLICAN WOMEN AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERATION OF DEMOCRATIC WOMEN ARE EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE STATE COMMITTEES.

(R262) S. 313 -- Senators Setzler and Mullinax: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-350 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO SUBMIT CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORTS RELATING TO THIS STATE'S PUBLIC, POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEGINNING IN 1993, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SPECIFIC INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORTS AND FOR THE SECURING OF INFORMATION FOR THE ANNUAL REPORTS FROM THIS STATE'S TWO-YEAR AND FOUR-YEAR PUBLIC, POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS.

(R263) S. 510 -- Senator Bryan: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-501, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY, SO AS TO MAKE VALID IN THIS STATE A DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY EXECUTED IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION IF THE DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY, WHEN EXECUTED, COMPLIED WITH THE LAW APPLYING TO SUCH INSTRUMENTS IN THE JURISDICTION WHERE IT WAS EXECUTED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECORDING OF SUCH INSTRUMENTS.

(R264) S. 1080 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Mitchell, Bryan and Stilwell: AN ACT 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.

(R265) S. 189 -- Senator Giese: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-35-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION, OR USE OF IMPERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS AND THE ENUMERATION OF PERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS, SO AS TO REDEFINE THE PERMISSIBLE BOTTLE ROCKETS AND PROVIDE THAT ALL BOTTLE ROCKETS SMALLER THAN PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION MAY BE STORED BY LICENSED WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS FOR OUT-OF-STATE DISTRIBUTION ONLY.

(R266) S. 1096 -- Senator Mullinax: AN ACT 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.

(R267) S. 988 -- Senators Mullinax, O'Dell and Macaulay: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ANDERSON COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION COMMISSION TO APPOINT AND COMMISSION FIRE INVESTIGATORS WITH THE POWERS OF COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR QUALIFICATIONS.

(R268) S. 1067 -- Senators Setzler and Rose: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, 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 A SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN AT A SPECIFIED RATE, TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 1989, RECIPIENTS OF THESE LOANS 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, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CANCELLATION AT AN ACCELERATED RATE BEGINNING JULY 1, 1990, OF LOANS GRANTED UNDER THE GOVERNOR'S TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP LOAN PROGRAM UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

(R269) S. 1137 -- Senators Passailaigue, Martschink, McConnell, Fielding and Washington: AN ACT 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; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-7-145, RELATING TO DESIGNATED POLLING PLACES IN CHARLESTON COUNTY.

(R270) S. 263 -- Senator Nell W. Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1780, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADOPTION HEARINGS AND RECORDS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE RELEASE OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION PERTAINING TO AN ADOPTION AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

(R271) H. 4227 -- Reps. L. Martin, Hendricks and Marchbanks: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 285 OF 1987, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR PICKENS COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION FROM FIVE TO SEVEN.

(R272) H. 4221 -- Reps. Keegan, Altman, Snow and M. Martin: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 876 OF 1966, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE MURRELL'S INLET-GARDEN CITY FIRE DISTRICT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF NOT EXCEEDING TEN MILLS UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE DISTRICT IN ORDER TO DEFRAY THE COST OF ITS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.

(R273) H. 4176 -- Reps. Baker, M.O. Alexander, Anderson, Cato, Clyborne, Fair, Haskins, Jaskwhich, Manly, Mattos, Vaughn and Wilkins: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE POLLING PLACES FOR PRECINCT 30, JENNINGS MILL, PRECINCT 77, CHESTNUT HILLS, PRECINCT 80, PARAMOUNT, PRECINCT 86, WELLINGTON, AND PRECINCT 90, DEVENGER.

(R274) H. 4192 -- Rep. Cato: AN ACT TO REPEAL ACT 834 OF 1976 RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SLATER-MARIETTA FIRE DISTRICT IN GREENVILLE COUNTY TO PROVIDE POLICE PROTECTION WITHIN THE DISTRICT.

(R275) H. 3351 -- Rep. Cromer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION FOR PERSONS AGE SIXTY OR OVER TO ATTEND CLASSES AT STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS WITHOUT PAYMENT OF TUITION, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION WHICH PREVENTS THE PERSON FROM BEING ENTITLED TO FREE TUITION IF HIS SPOUSE RECEIVES COMPENSATION AS A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE.

(R276) H. 3603 -- Reps. Waites and Kinon: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOLDING OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY FOR THE OWNER BY A COURT, STATE, OR OTHER GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM ONE TO FIVE YEARS THE HOLDING TIME FOR PROPERTY BEFORE IT IS DECLARED ABANDONED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 4-11-90 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT COUNTY OFFICERS PAY CERTAIN UNCLAIMED FUNDS TO COUNTY TREASURERS.

(R277) H. 4042 -- Rep. Holt: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 440 OF 1949, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ST. PAUL'S FIRE COMMISSION IN CHARLESTON COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FOUR YEAR TERMS FOR ITS MEMBERS AND DESIGNATE THE AREAS FROM WHICH MEMBERS MUST BE APPOINTED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS OF CURRENT COMMISSIONERS END WHEN THEIR SUCCESSORS APPOINTED IN 1992 TAKE OFFICE, TO STAGGER THE TERMS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FORMER COMMISSIONERS MAY BE APPOINTED TO THE RECONSTITUTED COMMISSION.

(R278) H. 3315 -- Rep. Clyborne: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1738, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF AN ADOPTEE FOLLOWING PLACEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REMOVAL HEARING WHEN ADOPTIVE PARENTS HAVE RECEIVED AN ADOPTEE BUT NO PETITION HAS BEEN FILED.

(R279) H. 3708 -- Rep. Altman: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1950, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PARKING FOR HANDICAPPED PERSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED PHYSICIAN SHALL CERTIFY DISABILITY UNLESS THE APPLICANT IS AN AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION COMPLYING WITH SECTION 56-3-1910.

The following were introduced:

S. 1297 -- Senator Macaulay: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF DEACON JAMES DAVID RUTLEDGE OF SENECA UPON HIS DEATH.

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

S. 1298 -- Senator Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING OUR GOOD FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE HONORABLE JOHN L. SCOTT, JR., MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM RICHLAND COUNTY, UPON HIS ELECTION AS CHAIRMAN OF THE FRESHMAN CAUCUS IN THE HOUSE AND EXTENDING TO JOHN OUR BEST WISHES FOR GREAT SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION.

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

S. 1299 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 10, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-57-130, RELATING TO MISREPRESENTATIONS, SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS, AND REBATES PROHIBITED IN INSURANCE CONTRACTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON REBATES OR CERTAIN OTHER INDUCEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-457, RELATING TO FILING INFORMATION ON BASE RATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING AND INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR PREFERRED RATES, STANDARD RATES, AND SUBSTANDARD RATES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-735, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PLANS FOR CREDITS OR DISCOUNTS TO AUTOMOBILE INSUREDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS AUTHORIZING THE PLANS TO BE CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-750, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AUTOMOBILE INSURERS FILE PLANS FOR ALLOCATING EXPENSES AND PROFIT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCES TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-760, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNIFORM STATISTICAL PLANS FOR THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE BUSINESS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF REINSURANCE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-112, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR AN APPLICANT AND POLICYHOLDER TO HAVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO REPEALED CODE SECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-285, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES FOR AN INSURED'S AUTOMOBILE MUST BE IN ONE POLICY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENT TO APPLY TO INDIVIDUAL PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES INSTEAD OF VEHICLES CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON AN INSURER'S AND AGENT'S REFUSAL TO ACCEPT INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING RISKS TO BE ACCEPTED BY AN INSURER; TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-350, RELATING TO THE VERIFICATION OF INSURANCE COVERAGE FOLLOWING CERTAIN ACCIDENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR VERIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-10, RELATING TO SECURITY ON REGISTERED VEHICLES, SO AS TO LIMIT ITS APPLICATION TO CERTAIN DRIVERS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-220, RELATING TO THE INSURANCE REQUIREMENT FOR A VEHICLE SOUGHT TO BE REGISTERED, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF THE SECTION TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE SECURITY ON A VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-240, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS UPON LOSS OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION OF THE SECTION TO VEHICLES FOR WHICH SECURITY IS REQUIRED AND DELETE THE PROVISION REFERENCING THE OBJECTIVE STANDARDS TEST; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-270, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF UNINSURED VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SECTION TO APPLY TO VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 10, TITLE 56; TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 39, TITLE 59, RELATING TO MANDATORY DRIVER EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR STUDENTS ISSUED A BEGINNER'S PERMIT OR SPECIAL RESTRICTED LICENSE TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM BEFORE THEY RECEIVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE, PROVIDE FOR THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM GUIDELINES, AND PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN THE PROGRAMS; TO REPEAL SECTION 38-73-455, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES, SECTION 38-73-460, RELATING TO THE EFFECT ON RATES OF GAINS AND LOSSES BY THE FACILITY, SECTIONS 38-73-1420 AND 38-73-1425, RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, SECTION 38-77-10, RELATING TO THE PURPOSES OF THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PROVISIONS, SECTIONS 38-77-110, 38-77-111, 38-77-115, 38-77-145, AND 38-77-280, RELATING TO THE MANDATE TO WRITE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES, AND SECTIONS 38-77-930, 38-77-940, 38-77-950, AND 38-77-960 AND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FACILITY TO END OPERATION.

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

S. 1300 -- Senators McConnell, Stilwell, Rose, Moore, Leventis, Bryan, Robert W. Hayes, Jr., Courtney and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 36-9-402, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUISITES OF A FINANCING STATEMENT UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A FINANCING STATEMENT IS CONSIDERED SUFFICIENT.

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

H. 4370 -- Reps. Hallman, Gonzales, Barber, Whipper, R. Young, Rama, D. Martin, J. Bailey, Fulmer, Holt and Inabinett: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING THE RELOCATION OF THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM TO PATRIOTS POINT NAVAL AND MARITIME MUSEUM IN CHARLESTON HARBOR; URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION NETWORK, AND THE CITADEL TO LEND THEIR SUPPORT TO THIS EFFORT; AND EXPRESSING THE INTENTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT PATRIOTS POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY USE CERTAIN MONIES TO ASSIST IN THESE RELOCATION COSTS AND THAT THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD RESTRUCTURE PAYMENT OF THE BALANCE OF THE LOAN AUTHORIZED IN ACT 623 OF 1990 FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD WITHOUT THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST.

Whereas, there exists the distinct possibility that the National Medal of Honor Museum will relocate to the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum in Charleston Harbor; and

Whereas, many South Carolinians are enthusiastically in favor of such a move and the Governor has been foremost among them; and

Whereas, as the Governor has eloquently stated:
"The people of South Carolina have a strong and proud tradition of military service and deep respect for American military history. The numerous military installations, a significant retired population, and a substantial number of visitors to South Carolina would bode well for a military history museum. Last year [1990], nearly 300,000 persons visited Patriots Point and the many young people that visit would benefit from the Medal of Honor Society's Education Center.
The relocation of the Medal of Honor Museum to historic Patriots Point would be entirely fitting with the continuing tradition that the National Medal of Honor Society has upheld in honoring those who have shown bravery and courage in battle, many giving `...that last full measure of devotion' -- their lives."; and

Whereas, in order to obtain this very favorable and beneficial relocation of the Medal of Honor Society's national headquarters, museum, and library to the Palmetto State, the State of South Carolina must present to the Medal of Honor Society a comprehensive public and private package of incentives and must work very hard to entice the society to hold its 1993 convention in Charleston; and

Whereas, if the Medal of Honor Society does decide to locate in South Carolina, its presence would provide the State: (1) international and national prestige and recognition; (2) economic benefits for tourism; and (3) definite educational benefits from the society's different educational programs and involvement in the educational system; and

Whereas, the State's involvement in the package of incentives would include the following: (1) location of the National Medal of Honor Museum on the deck of the U.S.S. Yorktown at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum; (2) one hundred ten thousand dollars to be provided by Patriots Point Development Authority as a grant to fund moving costs, the construction of displays, museum construction, and office expenses associated with the move; (3) state employment of the Medal of Honor Society Museum director; (4) the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to provide funding of at least ten thousand dollars per year for the necessary advertising of the museum for five years; (5) ETV to be involved in educational programs of the Medal of Honor Society; (6) a Department of Education-sponsored letter-writing campaign and involvement in the 1993 Medal of Honor Society convention; (7) The Citadel to house the Congressional Medal of Honor Society Library; and (8) the Division of General Services of the Budget and Control Board to restructure payment of the balance of the loan authorized in Act 623 of 1990 for a five-year period without the payment of interest (Act 623 of 1990 is the joint resolution authorizing Patriots Point Development Authority to borrow not more than two hundred ten thousand dollars from the State Budget and Control Board state-owned property rent account and providing repayment terms); and

Whereas, the relocation of the National Medal of Honor Museum to Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum is a realistic goal which would be of enormous benefit to the State and which requires various state agencies pulling and working together in a concerted effort to make it happen. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution: (1) supports and encourages, in the strongest possible terms, the relocation of the National Medal of Honor Museum to Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum in Charleston Harbor; (2) urges the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, the Department of Education, the South Carolina Educational Television Network, and The Citadel to lend their support to this effort; and (3) expresses its intention that Patriots Point Development Authority use certain monies, as indicated above, to assist in these relocation costs and that the Division of General Services of the Budget and Control Board restructure payment of the balance of the loan authorized in Act 623 of 1990 for a five-year period without the payment of interest.

Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the following: the Director of Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum; the Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism; the State Superintendent of Education; the Chairman of the State Board of Education; the President and General Manager of the South Carolina Educational Television Network; the President of The Citadel; the Chairman of the Board of Visitors of The Citadel; the Director of Patriots Point Development Authority and the Chairman of the Development Authority's governing board; the Director of the Division of General Services; and the Executive Director and the members of the State Budget and Control Board.

Referred to the Committee on Finance.

H. 4404 -- Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE HONORABLE DOMINIC D. DIFRANCESCO, NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1992.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the Honorable Dominic D. DiFrancesco, National Commander of the American Legion, is invited to address the General Assembly in joint session at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, March 25, 1992.

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

H. 4414 -- Rep. Bruce: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE RESCUE 11 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SQUAD OF LANDRUM ON WINNING THE STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM OF THE YEAR AWARD.

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

H. 3296 -- Reps. Tucker, Huff, Smith, Clyborne and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-480, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS PERTAINING TO ILLICIT TRAFFIC IN CONTROLLED AND COUNTERFEIT SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR UNIFORM PROCEDURES FOR FORFEITED SUBSTANCES AND PROPERTY TO BE USED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.

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

Senator NELL W. SMITH, from the Committee on Rules, submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 394 -- Senator Stilwell: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 6 OF THE RULES OF THE SENATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT SENATORS ADDRESS THE PRESIDENT AND THE APPROPRIATE PLACE FOR A SENATOR TO STAND WHILE ADDRESSING THE SENATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO SENATOR MAY INTERRUPT ANOTHER SENATOR IN DEBATE WITHOUT THE SENATOR'S CONSENT, TO PROHIBIT IMPUTING UNWORTHY CONDUCT OR MOTIVES TO ANOTHER SENATOR, AND TO PROHIBIT ANY REMARKS OFFENSIVE TO ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY.

Bryan Drummond Macaulay
Martschink Passailaigue Pope
Reese Rose Shealy
Smith, N.W. Stilwell Washington

Carmichael Lourie Martin
Williams

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator MOORE, from the General Committee, submitted a favorable report on:

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.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator MOORE, from the General Committee, submitted a favorable report on:

S. 1217 -- Senators Martschink, Passailaigue, Setzler, Rose, Giese, Courson and Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING BART DANIEL, UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HIS DEDICATION TO DUTY AND HIS UNCEASING EFFORTS TO RESTORE FAITH IN GOVERNMENT IN THIS STATE, AND WISHING HIM HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator J. VERNE SMITH, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3731 -- Rep. P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-43-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS BOARD, SO AS TO REVISE THE PUBLICATIONS CONTAINING STANDARDS TO BE USED IN REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE BOARD.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator MOORE, from the General Committee, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3766 -- Reps. Waldrop and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 32-7-10 AND 32-7-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "COMMON TRUST FUND" AND CLARIFY THE DISPOSITION OF FUNDS FOR THE PRENEED SALE OF A BURIAL VAULT.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator MOORE, from the General Committee, submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

H. 4321 -- Reps. McAbee, Whipper, Keegan, Gonzales, Hallman, Rhoad, Koon, G. Bailey, G. Brown, Clyborne, Chamblee, McLeod, Sturkie, Fulmer, Rama, Sharpe, Boan, Waites, Rogers, Klapman, Keyserling, Tucker, Jennings, Townsend, Smith, Corning, Shirley, Glover, Harrison, Jaskwhich, Wells, Riser, Ross, Mattos, Kirsh, McElveen, Shissias, Wilkins, Corbett, Huff, Haskins, Hodges, Meacham, P. Harris, A. Young, L. Elliott, Sheheen, Littlejohn, White, Beatty, Felder, Phillips, Taylor, Inabinett, Cole, McCraw, Byrd, H. Brown, Kennedy, D. Elliott, Fair, Wofford, Carnell, D. Williams, Bruce, Bennett, Scott, Kempe, D. Martin, Stone, Hendricks, Marchbanks, J. Brown, Cork, Foster, Snow, Altman, L. Martin, Harvin, Kinon, Houck, Cato, McGinnis, Baker, Delleney, Wilkes and Farr: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR THE PRESENT MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES EXPIRE ON THIS JOINT RESOLUTION'S EFFECTIVE DATE; TO DIRECT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ELECT MEMBERS TO THE BOARD AND TO PROVIDE STAGGERED TERMS FOR THESE NEW MEMBERS; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD ARE TEMPORARILY TRANSFERRED TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; AND TO DIRECT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO APPOINT AN INTERIM COMMISSIONER TO WORK WITH THE CURRENT COMMISSIONER UNTIL HIS RESIGNATION IS EFFECTIVE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator COURSON, from the Committee on Invitations, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 4368 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE HONORABLE BILLIE S. FLEMING OF MANNING FOR HIS THIRTY-TWO YEARS AS BRANCH PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (NAACP), TO COMMEND HIM ON HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND THIS STATE, AND TO INVITE HIM TO APPEAR BEFORE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT A TIME CONVENIENT FOR HIM.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.

The following Bill and Joint Resolutions were severally read the third time, passed and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:

S. 1286 -- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RELATING TO CONTRACTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1438, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

S. 1288 -- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RELATING TO WAREHOUSE SYSTEM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1437, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

S. 1289 -- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RELATING TO PUBLIC WEIGHMASTER LAW, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1436, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

S. 1290 -- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, RELATING TO JAPANESE BEETLE QUARANTINE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1383, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

S. 1291 -- Senator Pope: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-1220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR NEW JOBS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "NEW JOB" TO INCLUDE EXISTING JOBS AT A FACILITY OF AN EMPLOYER WHICH ARE REINSTATED AFTER THE EMPLOYER HAS REBUILT THE FACILITY DUE TO ITS DESTRUCTION BY NATURAL DISASTER OR ACT OF GOD.

Senator GIESE asked unanimous consent to take the Bill up for immediate consideration.

Senators POPE and GIESE proposed the following amendment (RES1291.01), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 1, lines 34 and 35, by striking /natural disaster or act of God/ and inserting /accidental fire/.

Amend title to conform.

Senator GIESE explained the amendment.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the third time, passed and ordered sent to the House of Representatives with amendments.

THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE INTERRUPTED DEBATE.

S. 417 -- Senators Waddell, Leatherman, Lourie and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2726, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROOF OF LICENSING OF COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROOF OF LICENSING IS THE CONSPICUOUS DISPLAY OF THE LICENSE AT THE MACHINE LOCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2738, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF LICENSING LAWS FOR COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO HAVE THE APPROPRIATE LICENSES ON DISPLAY CONSTITUTES A VIOLATION AND THAT EACH MACHINE IN EXCESS OF THE APPROPRIATE LICENSE DISPLAYED IS A SEPARATE VIOLATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-21-2732, RELATING TO THE ATTACHMENT OF LICENSES TO MACHINES.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of Amendment No. 1 (N05\7609.AL) proposed by Senators LAND, SHEALY and MARTSCHINK and previously printed in the Journal of May 22, 1991.

On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Bill was carried over.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.

On motion of Senator HINDS, the Senate agreed to dispense with the Motion Period.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE ADJOURNED DEBATE.

S. 494 -- Senators Lourie, Leventis, McConnell, J. Verne Smith, Macaulay, Passailaigue, Long, Fielding, Helmly, Thomas, Russell, Rose, O'Dell, Mitchell and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLES 1, 3, AND 5, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 57, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, THE DESIGNATION OF HIGHWAY DISTRICTS, THE ELECTION OF HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS, AND THE APPOINTMENT OF DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT BY PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS TO BE USED IN CHAPTER 3, BY CHANGING THE NAME OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BY PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF CERTAIN DIVISIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT AND THE APPOINTMENT OF DIVISION MANAGERS, BY PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT LARGE AND THEIR TERM OF OFFICE, BY PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF SEVEN HIGHWAY DISTRICTS, AND BY PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF OTHER DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 57, RELATING TO FINANCES OF THE DEPARTMENT SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST PROCESS ALL VOUCHERS FOR THE PAYMENT OF GOODS, SERVICES, AND PERSONNEL SERVICES THROUGH THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL'S OFFICE; TO PROVIDE FOR NEW TERMS OF OFFICE FOR COMMISSIONERS ELECTED FOR TERMS BEGINNING IN 1992; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-45(B), RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT'S LUMP SUM STATUS BY ELIMINATING THE DEPARTMENT'S LUMP SUM STATUS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE CODE COMMISSIONER CHANGE CERTAIN REFERENCES IN THE 1976 CODE; TO REPEAL SECTION 124.20, PART I, ACT 612 OF 1990 RELATING TO BUDGET TRANSFERS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF AN OMBUDSMAN WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of Amendment No. 21A (RES494.88) proposed by Senators BRYAN, LEVENTIS and SETZLER and previously printed in the Journal of Wednesday, February 12, 1992.

Senator LEATHERMAN argued contra to the adoption of Amendment No. 21A.

Senator MACAULAY made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.

Senator MACAULAY moved that a call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the call:
Bryan Courson Courtney
Drummond Fielding Giese
Gilbert Hayes, R.W. Helmly
Hinds Hinson Land
Leatherman Leventis Macaulay
Martschink Matthews McConnell
McGill Moore O'Dell
Passailaigue Patterson Peeler
Pope Reese Rose
Saleeby Setzler Shealy
Smith, N.W. Stilwell Thomas
Washington Wilson

The Senate resumed.

Senator HELMLY requested and was granted a leave of absence at 12:15 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. today.

Senator LEATHERMAN continued arguing contra to the adoption of the amendment.

At 12:00 Noon, on motion of Senator LAND, with unanimous consent, Senator LEATHERMAN retaining the floor, the Senate receded from business not to exceed fifteen minutes.

At 12:26 P.M., the Senate resumed.

Senator WILLIAMS made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.

Senator WILLIAMS moved that a call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the call:
Bryan Carmichael Courson
Courtney Drummond Fielding
Gilbert Hayes, R.W. Hinds
Hinson Holland Land
Leatherman Leventis Lourie
Macaulay Martschink Matthews
McConnell McGill Moore
Mullinax O'Dell Passailaigue
Patterson Peeler Pope
Reese Rose Russell
Saleeby Setzler Shealy
Smith, J.V. Smith, N.W. Stilwell
Thomas Washington Williams
Wilson

The Senate resumed.

Senator LEATHERMAN argued contra to the adoption of Amendment No. 21A.

Consideration was interrupted by adjournment, Senator LEATHERMAN retaining the floor. The Bill remains in the status of Adjourned Debate.

MOTION ADOPTED
On motion of Senator PASSAILAIGUE, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect for Maggie Green of Charleston, South Carolina.

Senator LOURIE moved that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, February 14, 1992, it stand adjourned to meet next Tuesday, February 18, 1992, at 12:00 Noon, which motion was adopted.

At 12:45 P.M., on motion of Senator LOURIE, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.

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