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The House assembled at 12:00 Noon.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:

Lord, having just observed Presidents' Day, we have realized anew our debt of gratitude to so many in government who have gone before us. Ours is a blessed heritage because of their dedicated efforts. The torch has been handed to us and their mantle has fallen upon us. As we seize that torch and wear that mantle, guide us that the flowering idealism and dreams of the noblest may never be crushed by lack of courage, by cynicism or by fear. Make strong all who bear the privilege of public trust. Correct what is wrong, confirm what is right and lead us to a new destiny of service to our God and to our fellow being.

May we ever remain an honor both to our Country and to our Country's God. Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

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

The following were received and referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

December 3, 1992
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

As requested by Ms. Shirley Cockfield today, enclosed is a copy of the letter written to the House Invitations Committee on April 13, 1992 confirming a request to reserve Tuesday, March 2, 1993, on the House Calendar for the Legislative Appreciation Dinner held by The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, Inc.

This event will be held at the Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center at I-20 and Bush River Road in Columbia with hospitality from 6:00-6:45 P.M. and dinner at 7:00 P.M. The Governor, Lt. Governor, all members and staff of the House of Representatives and Senate, and all Constitutional Officers will be invited.

Thank you for placing this date on the House Calendar.

Sincerely,
Janet E. Gerhart
Government Relations Department

January 23, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The Legislative Committee of the South Carolina Nurses Association is planning its annual Legislative Workshop for March 3, 1993.

We would like to invite all the members of the House to attend a breakfast with our Committee, District Presidents, District Legislative Committee Members and Legislative Liaisons for the morning of March 3, 1993, at 7:30 A.M. at the Carolina Plaza on Assembly Street, in Columbia.

I would appreciate your consideration of our invitation. Each member will be invited individually and at this time we are inviting only the House members and not staff members.

Many thanks, I shall look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
Carrie Houser James, President
South Carolina Nurses Association

October 22, 1992
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The South Carolina Education Association would like to change the date of our Legislative Reception from Wednesday, January 20, 1993 to Wednesday, March 3, 1993. The event will still be held at the South Carolina State Museum, and will be from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M.

I have confirmed this date with Mrs. Shirley Cockfield of your office. If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
James A. Gilstrap, Jr.

July 2, 1992
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The South Carolina Petroleum Marketers Association cordially invite the Members of the House of Representatives and their staff to a reception in honor of the Members of the South Carolina General Assembly on Tuesday, March 9, 1993. The reception will be held at the Columbia Marriott Hotel, 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

The Members of the South Carolina Petroleum Marketers Association look forward to being with you on the 9th.

Sincerely,
William T. Jarrell
President

January 6, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

Santee Cooper's Board of Directors cordially invites the members of the House of Representatives to attend a luncheon on Wednesday, March 10, 1993. The luncheon will begin upon adjournment at the Summit Club, 1301 Gervais Street, Columbia, South Carolina.

We look forward to having you join us.

Sincerely,
John S. Rainey

October 21, 1992
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The South Carolina Summary Court Judges Association, formerly the South Carolina Magistrates Association, would like to host a reception honoring the Members of the South Carolina General Assembly on March 10, 1993 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The reception will be held in the Jackson Room at the Holiday Inn Hotel located on Assembly Street in Columbia. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 781-7584 for any additional information.

Sincerely,
Cam Crawford

November 19, 1992
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The South Carolina Recreation & Parks Association will be hosting a Reception on Tuesday, March 16 from 6:00-7:30 P.M. at the Columbia Marriott. All Members of the House and Senate are invited.

Sincerely,
Paul Wieters
President, SCRPA

January 22, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

Members of the House of Representatives of the South Carolina General Assembly are cordially invited to Mental Retardation Awareness Day at the State House, March 17.

The event is co-sponsored by the S.C. Department of Mental Retardation's Family Advisory Council, Association for Retarded Citizens/S.C. Chapter, S.C. Down Syndrome Conference, Family Connection of S.C., Inc., Parents Reaching Out to Parents of S.C., Inc. and local county mental retardation boards. We hope each of the Representatives will take a few minutes to join us.

Emilie Theodore, wife of Lt. Governor Nick Theodore, and Carrie Davis, Miss South Carolina, will be official hosts that day. They will join the Department of Mental Retardation, its regional centers and providers in "Families First," a 25th anniversary celebration. Activities will reflect contributions of people with mental retardation and their families.

Expo 93 will be held in the lower lobby of the State House from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The expo is a display of services and employment demonstrated by people with mental retardation. About 40 groups will participate.

During their morning sessions, Senators and Representatives will receive special tickets. The tickets can be exchanged for T-shirts when they visit Expo 93.

We look forward to hosting our Representatives, March 17.

Sincerely,
Philip S. Massey, Ph.D.
Commissioner

November 23, 1992
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

This will confirm that DuPont intends to have its annual reception for members of the General Assembly, Constitutional Officers and selected Boards and Commissioners. The reception is scheduled for March 23, 1993, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. As in past years, it will be held at the Marriott Hotel in Columbia and will conform with all aspects of ethics legislation.

I will confirm our intentions to the Invitation Committee when a Chairman is elected. Until then, please have your office contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
W.B. Clark
External Affairs Manager

January 14, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

Chairman, Ashby Ward and the members of the South Carolina Travel and Tourism Forum cordially invite the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives to our annual luncheon on Wednesday, March 24, 1993.

The luncheon will commence at noon or upon adjournment of the House and Senate and be held behind the State House on the South lawn.

We look forward to again extending our hospitality and friendship to the members of the General Assembly who share in our efforts to promote tourism in the Palmetto State.

Sincerely,
W.L. McIlroy
Secretary/Treasurer

January 4, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

This is to confirm the invitation of the Mid-State South Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association inviting the members of the House of Representatives to its annual legislative dinner on Wednesday, March 24, 1993 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the cafeteria at the William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute. We thank you for holding this date and would appreciate a final confirmation.

Sincerely,
Dolores Macey
Legislative Chairperson

January 7, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The National Association of Credit Managers would like to host a breakfast for the S.C. House of Representatives on March 25, 1993 at the Holiday Inn Coliseum, Assembly Street, Columbia, S.C. from 7:30 A.M. until 9:00 A.M.

If you would please confirm this date and time, it would be greatly appreciated.

We look forward to meeting and talking with House members and I am sure it will be enjoyable for all.

Sincerely,
Ronnie E. Watson
Perry-Mann Electric Co., Inc.

October 21, 1992
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The South Carolina AFL-CIO would like to take this opportunity to invite the members of The House of Representatives to a reception on Tuesday, March 30, 1993.

The reception will be held at The Town House, 1615 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C. from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Jerry McDaniel
Secretary-Treasurer

January 5, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

Annually a group of men from the Columbia area sponsor the South Carolina State Prayer Breakfast. This year The Breakfast is scheduled for March 31, 1993 at 7:45 A.M. at the Embassy Suites Hotel. This year will mark the thirty-fourth year of this event.

We request that this event be placed on the Calendar for the House of Representatives. Each Representative will receive a personal invitation at a later date.

As in the past, your cooperation with this request is much appreciated.

Sincerely,
C. Tommy Young, Chairman
South Carolina Prayer Breakfast Committee

December 2, 1992
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

On behalf of the Manufactured Housing Institute of South Carolina, I am pleased to extend to the members of the South Carolina House, aides and attaches an invitation to join members of the Institute from throughout the State at a reception honoring the legislature. The reception will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 31, 1993.

The reception will be held on the McNair Mall, behind the Wade Hampton Building.

Sincerely,
Russi Williford
Administrative Assistant

Rep. WILLIAMS, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 3413 -- Rep. Waldrop: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE STATE HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO NAME THE SALUDA RIVER BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 39 AT CHAPPELLS IN HONOR OF W. E. SPEARMAN, SR.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. WILLIAMS, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 3414 -- Reps. Farr, McCraw, Neilson, Boan, Rhoad, Phillips, Waldrop, McAbee, Stoddard, D. Wilder and Carnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO ACT AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO AVOID THE CLOSING OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OFFICES WHERE THE IMPACT OF SUCH CLOSINGS ON RURAL COUNTIES WOULD BE DETRIMENTAL.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

On motion of Rep. McLEOD, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 3494 -- Reps. McLeod, G. Brown, Canty, McElveen and Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS INVOLVED IN "OPERATION CRACKDOWN" IN SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO GRANT THE AGENTS THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1993, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

Whereas, "Operation Crackdown", the first exercise of its kind, was designed to both round up suspected drug dealers and drug users, and to let local police clean up crime with the support of the State Law Enforcement Division, the Governor's RAID team, and the National Guard; and

Whereas, we commend the citizens of Sumter and all those assisting for their innovative efforts. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That local, state, and federal law enforcement agents involved in "Operation Crackdown" in Sumter, South Carolina, be granted the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 10, 1993, at a time to be determined by the Speaker.

The Resolution was adopted.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 242 -- Senators Ford and Glover: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS EMPLOYING LOBBYISTS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF QUALIFIED AFRICAN-AMERICANS EMPLOYED AS REGISTERED LOBBYISTS.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 243 -- Senators Wilson, Gregory, Russell, Cork, Ryberg, Drummond, J. Verne Smith and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION ESTABLISHING A PRESIDENTIAL LINE ITEM VETO.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 404 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE FEBRUARY 22-28, 1993, AS "TEENAGE PREGNANCY PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK".

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 408 -- Senator Holland: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO DELAY ITS DECISION ON THE CLOSING OF THE DRIVERS' LICENSE OFFICE IN THE CITY OF PAGELAND IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY AND TO MEET WITH THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY DELEGATION AND THE LOCAL MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS TO SEEK AN ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3495 -- Reps. Baxley and J. Harris: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO KEEP OPEN THE SATELLITE OFFICE FOR RENEWING DRIVER'S LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY.

On motion of Rep. BAXLEY, with unanimous consent, the Joint Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3496 -- Reps. Klauber, Simrill, Stone, Moody-Lawrence, Jaskwhich, Stille, Meacham, Davenport, Baker and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE FOR A JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REINSURANCE FACILITY EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1993, AND FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PHASE-OUT OF THE FACILITY TO THE ASSOCIATION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-455, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, REQUIRE AN AUTOMOBILE INSURER TO OFFER FOUR, RATHER THAN TWO, DIFFERENT RATES FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, AND PROVIDE THAT, NO LATER THAN NINETY DAYS AFTER THE PASSAGE OF THIS ACT, INSURERS OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE MUST FILE WITH THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER RATES FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION POLICIES AS DEFINED BY LAW AND REVISED RATES FOR ALL OTHER PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES WRITTEN BY THEM; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3497 -- Reps. Cromer, Simrill and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2020, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEES FOR PERSONALIZED MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REVALIDATION STICKER MAY BE PROVIDED UPON PAYMENT OF THE REGULAR FEE FOR REGISTRATION AND LICENSING IN YEARS IN WHICH A METAL PLATE IS NOT ISSUED.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 3498 -- Reps. Vaughn, Wilkins, Cato, Fair, Clyborne, Jaskwhich, Haskins, Anderson, McMahand, Mattos, M.O. Alexander and Baker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE CERTAIN POLLING PLACES.

On motion of Rep. VAUGHN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3500 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-200, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON APPOINTED BY A COUNTY BOARD, COMMISSION, OR OTHER ENTITY BY THE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SERVES AT THE PLEASURE OF THE APPOINTIVE AUTHORITY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3501 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-1-90, SO AS TO REQUIRE ANY PERSON HOLDING PUBLIC ELECTIVE OFFICE TO RESIGN THE OFFICE BEFORE HE MAY BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR ANOTHER PUBLIC ELECTIVE OFFICE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3502 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION OF MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS BY SETTING FORTH DEFINITIONS, DUTIES OF THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, REQUIREMENTS OF REGISTRATION, PRACTICE, AND RENEWAL, AND REMEDIES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 6, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BUILDING CODES, SO AS TO REVISE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR AND SCOPE OF MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY BUILDING CODES, REGULATIONS, AND REGIONAL AGREEMENTS, PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY BUILDING OFFICIAL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUILDING INSPECTION PROGRAM, REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ADOPTION OF CODES AND STANDARDS, REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP AND OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL, REVISE PENALTIES, DELETE THE REFERENCE TO THE ADOPTION OF CODES BEFORE MAY 1, 1982, AND PROVIDE FOR THE EFFECT OF THE PROVISIONS ON THE AUTHORITY OF LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS, THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL, AND THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

H. 3503 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-3-415, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL POWERS IN CHAPTER 3, TITLE 61, CONFERRED UPON THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL COMMISSION REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES ARE DEVOLVED UPON THE GOVERNING BODY OF EACH COUNTY AND REQUIRE THAT ALL LICENSES ISSUED IN A COUNTY MUST BE ISSUED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THAT COUNTY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 231 -- Senator Courson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO OVERSEE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE TASK FORCE FOR SOLVING HOMELESSNESS; TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS SHALL SERVE WITHOUT COMPENSATION.

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

The following was introduced:

H. 3499 -- Reps. Fulmer, Harrison, Hutson, Hallman, McElveen, Holt, Quinn, Delleney, R. Young, Harrell, Barber, Inabinett, Whipper, J. Bailey, Breeland, Gonzales, Klauber and McTeer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE CITADEL ON THE OBSERVANCE OF ITS SESQUICENTENNIAL.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3504 -- Reps. Stuart, Cromer and Gamble: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A SERVICE WHICH CONGRESS MANDATES A STATE, COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TO PROVIDE AND TO RELIEVE AND EXEMPT A STATE, COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FROM ALL ENFORCEMENT OBLIGATIONS OR DUTIES IN SUCH SITUATIONS.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

Rep. McABEE moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Mrs. Ruth Childress Buchanan, which was agreed to.

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.

Alexander, M.O.        Alexander, T.C.        Allison
Anderson               Askins                 Bailey, G.
Bailey, J.             Baker                  Baxley
Beatty                 Breeland               Brown, G.
Brown, H.              Brown, J.              Byrd
Canty                  Carnell                Cato
Clyborne               Cooper                 Corning
Cromer                 Davenport              Delleney
Fair                   Felder                 Fulmer
Gamble                 Graham                 Hallman
Harrell                Harrelson              Harris, J.
Harris, P.             Harrison               Hines
Hodges                 Hutson                 Inabinett
Jaskwhich              Jennings               Keegan
Kelley                 Kennedy                Keyserling
Kinon                  Kirsh                  Klauber
Koon                   Law                    Littlejohn
Marchbanks             Martin                 McAbee
McCraw                 McKay                  McLeod
McMahand               McTeer                 Meacham
Moody-Lawrence         Neal                   Neilson
Phillips               Quinn                  Rhoad
Richardson             Riser                  Robinson
Scott                  Sharpe                 Sheheen
Shissias               Simrill                Smith, D.
Smith, R.              Spearman               Stone
Stuart                 Thomas                 Trotter
Vaughn                 Waites                 Waldrop
Walker                 Wells                  Whipper
White                  Wilder, D.             Wilder, J.
Wilkes                 Wilkins                Williams
Witherspoon            Wofford                Worley
Wright                 Young, A.

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, February 16.

Timothy F. Rogers                 Gilda Cobb-Hunter
Harry C. Stille                   Ronald P. Townsend
Terry E. Haskins                  Stephen E. Gonzales
C. Lenoir Sturkie                 Robert A. Barber, Jr.
Thomas E. Huff                    Jerry N. Govan, Jr.
Larry L. Elliott                  Joseph T. McElveen, Jr.
Irene K. Rudnick                  C. Alex Harvin, III
D.N. Holt, Jr.                    Eugene C. Stoddard
James G. Mattos                   Roger M. Young
William S. Houck, Jr.             Steve P. Lanford
B. Hicks Harwell

I was not present during the Session but arrived in time to attend the Committee meetings on Tuesday, February 16.

John W. Tucker, Jr.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. SNOW a leave of absence for the week.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. FARR a leave of absence for the day.

Announcement was made that Dr. Terry Dodge of Rock Hill is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

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

H. 3181 -- Reps. Jennings, Delleney, Govan, Baxley, Tucker and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF JUVENILE CASES, SO AS TO DELETE THE CAP ON THE AMOUNT OF RESTITUTION THAT A COURT MAY ORDER A JUVENILE TO PAY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS AMOUNT IS IN THE COURT'S DISCRETION.

H. 3424 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 38-77-175 AND 56-7-12 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT WHEN THE OPERATOR OR OWNER OF AN INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PASSENGER AUTOMOBILE IS ISSUED A TICKET FOR A MOVING VIOLATION BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, HE MUST BE FURNISHED A WRITTEN REQUEST FORM TO BE COMPLETED BY HIM AND HIS INSURER OR THE AGENT ISSUING THE POLICY TO VERIFY LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-45, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL SECURITY AND THE CONFISCATION OF LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO CONFISCATE MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES AND PLATES WHERE THE SECURITY REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 56 HAS LAPSED.

H. 3457 -- Reps. McAbee, Carnell, D. Wilder, Waldrop, Stoddard, Klauber and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 670 OF 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GLEAAMS HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION, SO AS TO REMOVE ANDERSON COUNTY FROM AND ADD NEWBERRY COUNTY TO THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-41-10 AND 43-41-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION TO GLEAMNS AND TO REMOVE ANDERSON COUNTY FROM AND ADD NEWBERRY COUNTY TO THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-41-30 AND 43-41-80, BOTH RELATING TO COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION AND ADDING MEMBERS BY PETITION, SO AS TO DELETE OUTDATED FEDERAL REFERENCES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 43-41-50 RELATING TO THE PROCESS FOR APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE COMMISSION.

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

S. 319 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO REPEAL A JOINT RESOLUTION OF 1992 BEARING ACT NUMBER 314, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ALLOW THE INCLUSION OF RIVER GRAVEL IN PROJECTS APPROVED BY BID.

The following Bill was taken up.

S. 343 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-20-23 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN AN ASSESSMENT APPEAL OF MANUFACTURING PROPERTY WHEN THE AMOUNT IN DISPUTE EXCEEDS THIRTY PERCENT OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S ASSESSED VALUE AND THE APPEAL EXTENDS FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS, THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY FOR THE DISTRICT MUST BE COMPUTED USING THE VALUE ASSERTED BY THE TAXPAYER IN THE APPEAL.

Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was proposed on Thursday, February 11, by Rep. McTEER.

Rep. McTEER explained the amendment.

The amendment was then rejected.

The Bill was then rejected by a division vote of 30 to 74.

The following Joint Resolution was taken up.

S. 378 -- Senators Rankin, Elliott and Greg Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR MAKING UP AN EDUCATION FINANCE ACT ALLOCATION UNDERPAYMENT TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT RESULTING FROM AN ERROR IN THE PREPARATION OF THE DISTRICT'S INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1992-93, TO REQUIRE THE UNDERPAYMENT TO BE MADE UP IN EFA DISTRIBUTIONS TO THE DISTRICT OVER THE SUCCEEDING TWO SCHOOL YEARS, TO PROVIDE FOR EFA ALLOTMENT CALCULATIONS DURING THE PAYBACK PERIOD, AND TO REQUIRE THE UNDERPAYMENT TO EXCEED TEN PERCENT FOR THE DISTRICT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE MAKEUP PAYMENT.

Rep. MARTIN explained the Joint Resolution.

Reps. HALLMAN, GONZALES, HOLT, FULMER, HARRELL and LITTLEJOHN objected to the Joint Resolution.

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

H. 3462 -- Reps. Rudnick, Huff, Sharpe, R. Smith and Stone: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES ON DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE COUNTY TREASURER TO WAIVE PENALTIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Rep. RUDNICK explained the Bill.

The motion period was dispensed with on motion of Rep. WILKINS.

Rep. CORNING moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, February 17, which was adopted.

H. 3147 -- Reps. Corning, Hallman, Fulmer, Quinn, Clyborne, Jaskwhich, Holt, Barber, A. Young, Davenport, Richardson, Cato, Shissias, Harrison, Hodges, D. Smith, Vaughn, Riser, Beatty, J. Bailey, Gonzales, Littlejohn, Houck, Lanford, R. Young, Meacham, Harrell, Simrill, Rogers, Walker, Thomas, Wright and Waites: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES IN GENERAL ELECTIONS, SECTION 7-11-210, RELATING TO NOTICE OF CANDIDACY, SECTION 7-13-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DATE OF PARTY PRIMARIES, CERTIFICATION OF NAMES FOR PRIMARY BALLOTS, AND FILING FEES, AND SECTION 7-13-350, RELATING TO PLACING THE NAME OF CERTIFIED CANDIDATES ON THE BALLOT NOMINATED BY PETITION, PRIMARY, OR CONVENTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PRIMARY DATE AND RELATED FILING AND CERTIFICATION DATES AND PROVIDE FOR A PRIMARY ON THE FOURTH TUESDAY IN AUGUST.

Rep. QUINN moved to reconsider the vote whereby the following Bill was rejected.

S. 343 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-20-23 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN AN ASSESSMENT APPEAL OF MANUFACTURING PROPERTY WHEN THE AMOUNT IN DISPUTE EXCEEDS THIRTY PERCENT OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S ASSESSED VALUE AND THE APPEAL EXTENDS FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS, THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY FOR THE DISTRICT MUST BE COMPUTED USING THE VALUE ASSERTED BY THE TAXPAYER IN THE APPEAL.

Rep. McTEER moved to adjourn debate on the motion to reconsider, which was adopted.

Rep. CARNELL moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Wednesday, February 17, which was adopted.

H. 3371 -- Reps. Carnell and Farr: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW CANDIDATES FOR OFFICES ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-3-20 AND 58-3-24, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND ITS MEMBERSHIP, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MERIT SELECTION PANEL; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 58-3-21, 58-3-22, 58-3-23, AND 58-3-25, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MERIT SELECTION PANEL.

Rep. HODGES moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn to meet at 11:30 A.M. tomorrow, which was agreed to.

Rep. HODGES moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.

At 12:45 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. McABEE adjourned in memory of Mrs. Ruth Childress Buchanan, to meet at 11:30 A.M. tomorrow.

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