Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The House assembled at 11:00 A.M.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:
Almighty and eternal God, the Father of all mankind, make us continually aware of Your presence and obedient to Your will. Keep us true to Your teachings that we be unafraid or unashamed to look into Your holy face. When we are inclined to doubt, steady our faith; when we are tempted, make us strong to resist; when we miss the mark of attaining the best, give us the determination to try again. Guide us with the light of Your Word that we may be more than conquerors by God's help Who created us to serve Him even as we serve His people.
We thank You Lord, for Your assurance to hear our prayers, and to answer according to Your wisdom. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration.
Document No. 1617
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Solid Waste Management: Municipal, Incineration and Pyrolysis Facilities
Received By Speaker February 23, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date January 30, 1994
Document No. 1568
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Licensed Midwives
Received By Speaker February 23, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date January 30, 1994
Document No. 1616
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Solid Waste Management: Construction, Demolition and Land-Clearing Debris Landfills
Received By Speaker February 23, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date January 30, 1994
Document No. 1571
Promulgated By Department of Labor
Amusement Rides Safety Code
Received By Speaker February 23, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date January 30, 1994
Document No. 1570
Promulgated By Department of Labor
Safety Standards for Elevator Facilities
Received By Speaker February 23, 1993
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date January 30, 1994
Rep. WILLIAMS, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:
Invitation of the Society of Plastics Industry, Inc. for a reception, March 17, 1993, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Stadium Place.
The invitation was accepted.
Rep. WALDROP, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3163 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Waites, Harwell, Wofford, Rogers, Stille, Baxley, Byrd, Thomas, Mattos, McMahand, Littlejohn, Whipper, Canty, Hines, Gonzales, Simrill, Wright, Harvin, McTeer, J. Harris, Meacham and Shissias: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO RENAME THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. WALDROP, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3214 -- Rep. Wofford: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 44-11-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DESIGNATING BUILDINGS AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AS FACILITIES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. WALDROP, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3215 -- Rep. Wofford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSFERRING PERSONS TO MENTAL HEALTH OR MENTAL RETARDATION FACILITIES, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO TRANSFERS FROM CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. WALDROP, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3216 -- Rep. Wofford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISCHARGE OF A PATIENT VOLUNTARILY ADMITTED TO A HOSPITAL FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS PROHIBITING DISCHARGE BEFORE FIFTEEN DAYS HAVE ELAPSED AND PROVISIONS REQUIRING FOURTEEN DAYS' NOTICE TO THE PARENTS OF A PATIENT UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. WALDROP, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3217 -- Rep. Wofford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-24-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISCHARGE OF CHILD IN NEED OF TREATMENT VOLUNTARILY ADMITTED, SO AS TO CHANGE AN INCORRECT REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-24-60, RELATING TO EMERGENCY ADMISSIONS OF CHILDREN, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE REASONS WHY VOLUNTARY ADMISSION IS NOT POSSIBLE AS BASIS FOR EMERGENCY ADMISSION AND TO REQUIRE PHYSICIANS PERFORMING EXAMINATIONS TO CONSIDER MEDICAL RECORDS THAT ARE AVAILABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-24-70, RELATING TO TAKING INTO CUSTODY A CHILD WHO MAY CAUSE SERIOUS HARM, SO AS TO REVISE THE REFERENCES TO CERTAIN CLASSIFICATIONS OF CHILD PATIENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-24-80, RELATING TO TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO THE HOSPITAL, SO AS TO REVISE CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-24-90, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR JUDICIAL ADMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-24-110, RELATING TO JUDICIAL ADMISSIONS, SO AS TO CORRECT CERTAIN REFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-24-140, RELATING TO COMMITMENT OF CHILDREN FOR TREATMENT, SO AS TO BROADEN THE TYPE FACILITIES CHILDREN MAY BE COMMITTED TO; TO AMEND SECTION 44-24-150, RELATING TO COMMITMENT FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES, SO AS TO CHANGE AN INCORRECT REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-24-170, RELATING TO RE-EXAMINATIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE AN INTERNAL REFERENCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-24-240, RELATING TO AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. WALDROP, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3356 -- Reps. Simrill, Kirsh and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A MUNICIPALITY TO SEND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ANOTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. WALDROP, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3416 -- Reps. Gonzales, Hutson, A. Young, Hallman, Simrill, R. Smith, Harwell, Holt, R. Young, Law, Wofford, Fulmer, Harrell, Neal, Littlejohn, Keyserling, Shissias, J. Bailey, Cooper, Huff, Corning, Breeland, Richardson, Neilson, Canty, Stone, Whipper, Davenport, Vaughn, Stille, H. Brown, M.O. Alexander, Walker, Haskins, Jaskwhich, McTeer, Inabinett, Harvin, McCraw, Phillips, Farr, Harrelson, Moody-Lawrence and J. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-7-32 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MUNICIPALITY TO APPOINT AND COMMISSION CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH THE POWER OF CONSTABLES AS NECESSARY FOR THE SECURITY, GENERAL WELFARE, AND CONVENIENCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. T. C. ALEXANDER, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3174 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-9-315, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF BEER MANUFACTURERS, BREWERS, IMPORTERS, WHOLESALERS, AND RETAILERS, SO AS TO DEFINE OWNERSHIP AND FINANCIAL INTEREST IN BEER OPERATIONS AS REGARDS TIERS IN THE INDUSTRY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. KIRSH, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
S. 446 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING YORK COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DECLARING MARCH 2, 1993, "YORK COUNTY DAY".
Whereas, the population of York County has grown twenty-three percent during the past ten years and has increased fifty-four percent to a current population of 131,500; and
Whereas, the tax base of York County has grown by twenty-five percent the past year and forty-seven percent since 1987, as a result of positive growth, new homes, new businesses, developed property, improved residential and commercial properties; and
Whereas, gross retail sales in York County have increased fifty-one percent since 1986 to over 1.5 billion dollars in 1991; and
Whereas, a total of seven new companies announced plans to locate in York County in 1992, providing a total investment of 94.2 million dollars and a total of eleven-hundred five jobs; and
Whereas, nine existing York County industries expanded in 1992 for a total investment of 201.85 million dollars and fifty-five new jobs. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly recognize York County for its many accomplishments by declaring March 2, 1993, "York County Day".
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to each of the six Chambers of Commerce in York County.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 457 -- Senators Mitchell, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Macaulay, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Richter, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MAJOR ISRAEL BROOKS, JR., OF COLUMBIA UPON BEING NAMED "DISTINGUISHED OFFICER OF THE YEAR" BY BLACKS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT MAGAZINE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 3557 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM ACCOUNTS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DESIGNATED BY THE SPEAKER TO THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST IN THE PAYMENT OF MILEAGE AND SUBSISTENCE EXPENSES INCURRED BY JUDGES AND JUSTICES FROM APRIL 1, 1993, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1993, AND TO PROVIDE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PAYMENT OF THESE EXPENSES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3558 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, RELATING TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1520, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without reference.
H. 3559 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION OF PAPERWORK FILED WITH THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1500, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without reference.
H. 3560 -- Reps. Huff, Cobb-Hunter, Baxley, Delleney, Beatty, Jennings and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-77-300, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALLOWANCE OF FEES FOR ATTORNEYS FOR CASES IN CIVIL ACTIONS BROUGHT BY THE STATE, POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OR PARTY CONTESTING ESTATE ACTION, SO AS TO DELETE FROM THE EXCEPTION TO THIS SECTION CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT ACTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3561 -- Reps. Wilkins and Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE OR OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE IN THE STATE, OFFENSES LEADING TO THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF THE PRIVILEGE, RESTORATION OF THE PRIVILEGE, AND PENALTIES; BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS GOVERNING MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR AN "UNINSURED MOTORISTS FUND"; BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE TITLING, REGISTRATION, AND LICENSURE OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND POLICIES OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND INCLUDING ENACTMENT OF "THE DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT"; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 SO AS TO ENACT PROVISIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANIES AND MOTOR VEHICLE CARRIERS; TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE CERTAIN CODE PROVISIONS, INCLUDING REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER, OF VIRGINIA, PROVIDE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO CONVERT ANY SUCH VIRGINIA CITATIONS TO SOUTH CAROLINA CODE SECTIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS; TO REPEAL ARTICLES 1, 3, AND 5, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, PURPOSES AND DEFINITIONS, THE "MANDATE TO WRITE" AND INSURANCE COVERAGE, AND THE REINSURANCE FACILITY AND DESIGNATED PRODUCERS; CHAPTERS 9 AND 10 OF TITLE 56, RELATING TO THE "MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT" AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL SECURITY; AND SECTIONS 56-1-610 THROUGH 56-1-690, RELATING TO THE DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PROVISION OF LAW CONTRARY TO THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS ACT IS SUPERSEDED BY THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 3562 -- Rep. Rhoad: A BILL TO CREATE A REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR BAMBERG COUNTY AND TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD OF BAMBERG COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION.
On motion of Rep. RHOAD, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 3563 -- Rep. Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING SEASONS FOR SMALL GAME, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE HUNTING OF RACCOON IN GAME ZONE 11 TO BE AT NIGHT.
On motion of Rep. RHOAD, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 3564 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Kirsh, Moody-Lawrence, Vaughn, Walker, Allison, Wells and Lanford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSES OF PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, INCLUDING GREENHOUSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GREENHOUSES ARE EXEMPT ONLY IF THE PRODUCT OR ITEM GROWN OR PRODUCED THEREIN IS MARKETED OR SOLD AT WHOLESALE, AND PROVIDE THAT IF THE PRODUCT OR ITEM IS MARKETED OR SOLD AT RETAIL, THE EXEMPTION SHALL NO LONGER APPLY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 3565 -- Reps. Cato, Keegan, G. Brown, Hallman, Haskins, J. Bailey, Felder, Farr, Neilson, Gonzales, A. Young, Fulmer, Wilkins, Townsend, Stone, D. Wilder, Sharpe, Gamble, Robinson, Simrill, Jaskwhich, McLeod, G. Bailey, R. Smith, Shissias, Baker, Kelley, Vaughn, Beatty, Harrison, Clyborne, T.C. Alexander, Chamblee, Cooper, Hutson, Wright, Wofford, Davenport, Elliott, Anderson, Harrelson, Hines, Worley, J. Harris, Stille, J. Wilder, Harrell, Allison, Wells, Trotter, Littlejohn, Walker, Graham, Thomas, Cromer, Witherspoon, Phillips, Quinn, H. Brown, R. Young, McMahand, Corning, Fair, Koon, Neal, Marchbanks, Riser, Whipper, Stoddard, Spearman, Richardson, Houck, D. Smith, Lanford, Mattos, McCraw, Meacham and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-120 AND 1-23-125, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW OF REGULATIONS AND REQUESTS TO WITHDRAW REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE AFFIRMATIVE APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS RATHER THAN ALLOWING THEM TO BECOME EFFECTIVE AFTER ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY-DAY PERIOD.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 3566 -- Reps. Corning, Sharpe, Waldrop, T.C. Alexander, G. Bailey, Carnell, Cato, Chamblee, Davenport, Fulmer, Harrison, Jaskwhich, Kennedy, Lanford, Littlejohn, Meacham, Riser, Simrill, R. Smith, Townsend, Vaughn, Wells, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Wofford, Wright, A. Young and R. Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 113 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE PROVIDER SELF-REFERRAL ACT; TO PROHIBIT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FROM REFERRING PATIENTS TO FACILITIES AND SERVICES IN WHICH THE PROVIDER HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST UNLESS CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO GATHER DATA AND TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
H. 3567 -- Reps. G. Brown, Baxley and McLeod: A BILL TO REQUIRE THE STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE STATE TO OBSERVE THE VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY AS PART OF THEIR HOLIDAY SCHEDULE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 10 -- Senators Martin and Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-742 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT BE MADE A PARTY IN AN ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR DELINQUENCY MATTER BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT, AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-736, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF A CHILD FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY IN ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES, SO AS TO INCLUDE AMONG THE FINDINGS REQUIRED THAT THERE IS NO RELATIVE, INCLUDING A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT, WITH WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE PLACED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 49 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-9-170 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO APPLY TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD FOR FUNDS FROM STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, TO PROVIDE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT'S CAPITAL BOND IMPROVEMENT OBLIGATIONS, TO REQUIRE BONDS ISSUED FOR THESE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE REPAID FROM THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM PAYING PATIENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REPAYMENT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 3, PART II OF ACT 151 OF 1983 RELATING TO SIMILAR PROVISIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 79 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-450, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REPORTING OF PURCHASES OF FURNITURE, FLOOR AND WALL COVERINGS, AND DECORATIVE AND ORNAMENTAL ITEMS BY A GOVERNMENTAL BODY, SO AS TO INCLUDE EQUIPMENT AND OFFICES OF AN EMPLOYEE WITH DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SIMILAR TO AN AGENCY DIRECTOR OR ASSISTANT AGENCY DIRECTOR UNDER THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 193 -- Senators Hayes, Stilwell, Waldrep, Wilson and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 35, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JUDGMENTS AND DECREES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 SO AS TO ENACT THE UNIFORM ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES AND COSTS COLLECTED BY COUNTY OFFICIALS, SO AS TO ADD THE COLLECTION OF FEES AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ENROLLING AND COLLECTING FOREIGN JUDGMENTS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 196 -- Senators Hayes, Stilwell, Waldrep, Wilson and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 27, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-5-130 SO AS TO ABROGATE THE COMMON LAW RULE WHICH REQUIRES THE WORDS "AND HIS HEIRS" IN A DEED OF REALTY TO CONVEY PROPERTY IN FEE SIMPLE ABSOLUTE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 422 -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL FUNCTIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IN THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE RECOMMENDED STATE BUDGET ARE DEVOLVED UPON THE GOVERNOR; TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL CONSULT WITH THE STATE TREASURER AND THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL IN PREPARING THE RECOMMENDATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BUDGET DIVISION OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL ASSIST THE GOVERNOR IN PREPARING BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATUS OF THE BUDGET DIVISION WITHIN THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 426 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, RELATING TO LIMITATION OF PAPERWORK FILED WITH WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1500, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Alexander, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Allison Anderson Askins Bailey, J. Baker Barber Baxley Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Byrd Carnell Cato Clyborne Cobb-Hunter Corning Cromer Davenport Delleney Elliott Farr Felder Fulmer Gamble Gonzales Govan Graham Hallman Harrell Harrelson Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Harwell Haskins Hines Hodges Holt Houck Huff Hutson Inabinett Jaskwhich Jennings Keegan Kelley Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Klauber Lanford Law Littlejohn Marchbanks Martin Mattos McAbee McCraw McElveen McKay McLeod McMahand McTeer Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neilson Phillips Rhoad Richardson Riser Robinson Rogers Rudnick Scott Sharpe Sheheen Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stone Stuart Thomas Trotter Tucker Vaughn Waites Waldrop Walker Wells White Wilder, D. Wilder, J. Wilkins Williams Witherspoon Wofford Wright Young, A. Young, R.
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, February 24.
Michael L. Fair Harold G. Worley Joseph H. Neal Daniel T. Cooper John J. Snow, Jr. Kenneth Kennedy C. Lenoir Sturkie Ronald P. Townsend Lucille S. Whipper Ralph W. Canty Timothy C. Wilkes Richard M. Quinn, Jr. Larry L. Koon George H. Bailey
The SPEAKER granted Rep. R. SMITH a temporary leave of absence.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. BEATTY a leave of absence for the day.
I was not present during the Session but arrived in time to attend the Committee meetings on Tuesday, February 23.
Thomas E. Huff
Announcement was made that Dr. Leonard Douglas of Belton is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
Reps. CARNELL and KLAUBER presented to the House the Lander University Men's Tennis Team, winners of the 1992 NAIA National Championship, coaches, and other university officials.
Rep. MEACHAM moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of J.B. Mills, which was agreed to.
The following Bill and Joint Resolutions were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 3099 -- Rep. Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 47 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, INCLUDING PROVISIONS WHICH SET AN ANNUAL FEE AND WHICH MAKE IT UNLAWFUL KNOWINGLY TO PERMIT THE LICENSE PLATE TO BE DISPLAYED ON A VEHICLE OTHER THAN THE ONE AUTHORIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
H. 3509 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SUBLEASING AND LOAN ASSUMPTION BROKERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1524, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3510 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO CLASSIFIED WATERS (LITTLE PEE DEE RIVER), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1466, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3511 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE LAND RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION, RELATING TO AMENDMENTS TO THE DAMS AND RESERVOIRS SAFETY ACT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1581, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3512 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: LEAD-ACID BATTERIES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1598, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3513 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION PERMIT CRITERIA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1599, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3514 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: WHITE GOODS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1600, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3528 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION TEACHER CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1579, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 3529 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS, DEFINED MINIMUM PROGRAM FOR SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1578, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Rep. WAITES moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, February 25, which was adopted.
H. 3038 -- Reps. Hodges and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-33 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPROPRIATION BY A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY RELATING TO POLICE PROTECTION THAT WILL RESULT IN THE REORGANIZATION, RESTRUCTURING, DUPLICATION, OR LIMITATION OF THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MAY NOT TAKE EFFECT UNLESS FIRST APPROVED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY IN A REFERENDUM.
The following Joint Resolution was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 3527 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS, THE DEFINED MINIMUM PROGRAM FOR SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1486, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.
H. 3425 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS PROHIBITING AN INCREASE IN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PREMIUMS AFTER CERTAIN FIRST OFFENSE VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS ISSUED A CITATION FOR CARELESS OR NEGLIGENT DRIVING IN VIOLATION OF A COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE AND WHO IS FOUND GUILTY OF THAT VIOLATION MAY NOT HAVE HIS PREMIUMS INCREASED AS A RESULT OF A FIRST OFFENSE.
Rep. J. BAILEY explained the Senate amendment.
The question then recurred to concurrence in the Senate amendments.
Rep. WHITE demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Allison Anderson Bailey, J. Baker Baxley Boan Brown, G. Brown, H. Carnell Cato Clyborne Cooper Corning Cromer Davenport Delleney Farr Gamble Gonzales Graham Hallman Harrell Harrelson Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Haskins Hines Holt Huff Hutson Inabinett Jaskwhich Keegan Kelley Keyserling Klauber Koon Lanford Law Marchbanks Martin Mattos McCraw McKay McLeod McMahand McTeer Meacham Neilson Phillips Rhoad Riser Robinson Rudnick Sharpe Sheheen Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Snow Spearman Stille Stoddard Stone Stuart Thomas Trotter Tucker Vaughn Waites Waldrop Walker Wells Whipper Wilder, D. Wilder, J. Wilkes Wilkins Witherspoon Wofford Worley Wright Young, A. Young, R.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Breeland Brown, J. Canty Cobb-Hunter Govan Harvin Kennedy Kirsh Moody-Lawrence Neal Scott White Williams
So, the Senate amendments were agreed to, and the Bill, 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.
In accordance with Section 8-13-700(B) of the S.C. Code, I abstained from voting on the below referenced bill or amendment because of a potential conflict of interest and wish to have my recusal noted for the record in the House Journal of this date.
Bill #: 3425 General Subject Matter: Concur Senate Amendment
The reason for abstaining on the above referenced legislation is:
A potential conflict of interest may exist in that an economic interest of myself, an immediate family member, or an individual or business with which I am associated may be affected in violation of S.C. Code Section 8-13-700(B).
Rep. MICHAEL L. FAIR
I inadvertently voted nay on H. 3425. I didn't clearly understand the Senate amendments and should have voted yea.
Rep. JERRY N. GOVAN, JR.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
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.
Whereas, W. E. Spearman, Sr., was a lifelong resident of Chappells, served on the Chappells Town Council for many years and during his life was a business and civic leader in Chappells as well as in Newberry and Saluda Counties; and
Whereas, for forty years he served as the Chappells Depot Manager at the railway station located just beneath the Saluda River Bridge on Highway 39; and
Whereas, his home which was located on the top of a surrounding hill gave him a clear view of this bridge and the town he loved so well; and
Whereas, after his death when the bridge needed to be rebuilt, part of his estate was sold to the State of South Carolina so that this could be accomplished; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly believe it would be a fitting tribute to this fine South Carolinian if this bridge was named in his honor. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly hereby 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.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State Highways and Public Transportation Commission.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
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.
Whereas, the United States Secretary of Agriculture under the Bush Administration proposed, just before leaving office in January, to restructure the Department of Agriculture by sharply cutting its number of agencies and field offices; and
Whereas, the new Secretary of Agriculture, the Honorable Mike Espy of Mississippi, has these proposals under review; and
Whereas, the Department of Agriculture is in the process of determining which local county offices it will close or relocate to other counties; and
Whereas, these officers include those of the Farmers Home Administration, the United States Soil Conservation Service, and Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service; and
Whereas, if certain local county offices in rural areas are shut down or moved to more distant counties, people will have to travel great distances for assistance with their needs, thereby causing severe hardship especially for low-income persons; and
Whereas, it is hoped that consideration for closing offices will be given with respect to larger programs before considering a plan that would be detrimental to rural counties across the country. 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, memorializes Congress to act as may be necessary to avoid the closing of Department of Agriculture offices where the impact of such closing on rural counties would be detrimental.
Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the United States Senate; the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives; the Honorable Mike Espy, United States Secretary of Agriculture; and all eight members of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation, all at Washington, D.C.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
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.
Whereas, according to the 1990 United States Census, 29.8 percent of the citizens of South Carolina are classified as African-Americans; and
Whereas, since the elections in 1970 of the first African-Americans to the General Assembly after Reconstruction, the number of African-American members has steadily increased to its current total of twenty-five, representing nearly fifteen percent of the total membership in the General Assembly; and
Whereas, lobbyists play a functional role in informing the General Assembly and state administrative agencies of the advantages and disadvantages related to the passage of legislation and the adoption of regulations and procedures; and
Whereas, the number of African-Americans employed as lobbyists is disparate with respect to the number of African-Americans in the general population and in the General Assembly, as there are currently only a few African-Americans among the estimated three hundred eighty-six lobbyists registered with the Secretary of State's Office; and
Whereas, the groups actually employing lobbyists are uniquely situated to increase the number of qualified African-Americans employed as lobbyists in South Carolina. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly strongly encourage the groups employing lobbyists to timely increase the number of qualified African-Americans employed as lobbyists to reflect the true make-up of South Carolina's society and our General Assembly and to implement recruiting programs designed to achieve this effect.
Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be made available to all lobbyists' principals registered with the Secretary of State.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered returned to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
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.
Whereas, despite various efforts to control the explosive growth of federal spending, the President has had insufficient authority with respect to the budgetary process; and
Whereas, the federal budget has not been balanced since 1969 and the national debt has increased fourteen-fold in the past ten years; and
Whereas, presidents of both political parties since the War Between the States have cited the need for greater presidential involvement in administering the budgetary affairs of the nation; and
Whereas, in forty-three states, including this State, the chief executive has the constitutional power to veto items of appropriation while approving other portions of the bill; and
Whereas, this power has been described by political scholars as a highly desirable one, and one which has had a positive effect on the operation of government; and
Whereas, under Article V of the United States Constitution, amendments to the Constitution may be proposed by the Congress whenever two-thirds of both houses consider it necessary, or, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, the Congress shall call a Constitutional Convention for the purpose of proposing amendments. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina respectfully memorializes the Congress of the United States to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution, which would authorize the President of the United States to reduce or eliminate one or more items of appropriation while approving other portions of a bill.
Be it further resolved that the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina requests the Congress to submit to the several states the amendment to the Constitution of the United States for purposes of ratification; and
Be it further resolved that the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina also proposes that the legislatures of each of the several states comprising the United States apply to the Congress requesting the enactment of an amendment to the United States Constitution, as described in this resolution; and
Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President and Vice-President of the United States, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to each member of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation, to the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, and to the Secretary of the United States Senate.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered returned to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
S. 404 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE FEBRUARY 22-28, 1993, AS "TEENAGE PREGNANCY PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK".
Whereas, teenage pregnancy has significant consequences on the health, economic, and educational future for teenagers and the people of South Carolina; and
Whereas, teenage parents often are unable to complete their education, which leads to unemployment, underemployment, and dependence on public welfare; and
Whereas, the cycle of poverty can be perpetuated from generation to generation; and
Whereas, the major responsibility of parenting alters a generation of young women and renders them the primary caretakers of families; and
Whereas, teenage mothers often seek late prenatal care, frequently suffering higher than average levels of toxemia, anemia, cervical trauma, premature delivery, and low birthweight babies; and
Whereas, the purpose of the South Carolina Teenage Pregnancy Prevention local councils is to advocate and support programs and strategies that prevent teenage pregnancy and decrease the problems associated with teenage pregnancy in South Carolina. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, declare February 22-28, 1993, as "Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Awareness Week".
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Greater Columbia Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Council.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered returned to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
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.
Whereas, the Department intends to close the Pageland Drivers' License office on February 23, 1993 and;
Whereas, the citizens of Pageland and the surrounding communities have come to rely on this vital service and;
Whereas, the officials of the city of Pageland and the Chesterfield county delegation realize that the current arrangement for providing these services is not cost-effective to the Department and;
Whereas, the Chesterfield county delegation and the city of Pageland would like to consult with the Department to explore the possibility of the city providing facilities in order to reduce the Department's cost and thereby maintaining this vial service. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That, the Department of Highways and Public Transportation is requested to delay its decision on the closing of the drivers' license office in the city of Pageland in Chesterfield county and is further requested to meet with the Chesterfield county delegation and the local municipal officials to seek an alternative solution.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Executive Director of the Department of Highways and Public Transportation and to the City Council of Pageland.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered returned to the Senate.
The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.
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.
Whereas, Congress has by legislation on various occasions required a state, county, municipality, or other political subdivision to implement or provide a service without, at the same time, providing the necessary funding for the state, county, municipality, or other political subdivision to implement or provide the service; and
Whereas, in such situations the financial burden for complying with the act of Congress has fallen squarely on the shoulders of the state, county, municipality, or other political subdivision and has become a burden which is too heavy to bear any longer; and
Whereas, if Congress wants a particular service to be provided at the state or local level, the Congress should in all fairness provide the necessary funds; if such funding cannot be found by Congress at the national level, the Congress should realize and understand that it would be even more difficult, if not impossible, for a state, county, municipality, or other political subdivision to provide the necessary funds; and
Whereas, enforcement obligations or duties imposed by Congress, in these situations, on the states, counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions make it difficult for these governmental entities to function and perform their normal obligations in the federal system. 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, memorializes 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.
Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and all eight members of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation, all at Washington, D.C.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered sent to the Senate.
Rep. TUCKER moved to dispense with the Motion Period.
As a first substitute Rep. CARNELL moved to recall H. 3153 from the Education and Public Works Committee.
As a second substitute Rep. FARR moved to recall H. 3376 from the Judiciary Committee.
Rep. HUFF moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.
Further proceedings were interrupted by adjournment, the pending question being the motion to recall H. 3376 from the Judiciary Committee.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 3556 -- Reps. J. Brown, Williams, Breeland, Anderson, McMahand, Beatty, Moody-Lawrence, Canty, Hines, Cobb-Hunter, Neal, Byrd, Scott, Govan, Kennedy, Whipper, Inabinett and White: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION SALUTING DR. COLLIE COLEMAN, PRESIDENT OF ALLEN UNIVERSITY IN COLUMBIA, FOR HIS SUPERB AND TIRELESS EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH ALLEN UNIVERSITY AMONG THE PREMIER LEADERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE PALMETTO STATE.
At 12:00 Noon the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. MEACHAM adjourned in memory of J.B. Mills, to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.
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