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The following was introduced:

H. 4698 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ERVIN S. DUGGAN, FORMERLY OF CLARENDON COUNTY, ON BEING SELECTED AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 4699 -- Reps. Sharpe, Huff, Rudnick, R. Smith and Stone: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF CARROL H. WARNER OF AIKEN COUNTY, WHO DIED SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1994.

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

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 4700 -- Reps. Koon, M.O. Alexander, Riser and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19-26, 1994, AS "FFA WEEK" IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the FFA and agricultural education provide a strong foundation for the youth of America and the future of agriculture; and

Whereas, the FFA promotes premier leadership, personal growth, and career success among its members; and

Whereas, agricultural education and the FFA ensure a steady supply of young professionals to meet the growing demands in the science, business, and technology of agriculture; and

Whereas, the FFA motto -- "Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve" -- gives direction of purpose to these students who will provide leadership for America; and

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

That the week of February 19-26, 1994, is designated as "FFA Week" in the State of South Carolina.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1141 -- Senators Leventis and Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND, DIRECTED BY MR. JOE ALLISON, ON BEING SELECTED A WINNER OF THE PRESTIGIOUS SUDLER SHIELD INTERNATIONAL MARCHING BAND AWARD FOR 1993.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.

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

S. 1142 -- Senator McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE SHALL MEET IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1994, AT 12:00 NOON TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE HONORABLE DAVID W. HARWELL, CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE HONORABLE WILLIAM H. BALLENGER, CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE HONORABLE THOMAS B. BARRINEAU, JR., FAMILY COURT JUDGE OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1996; AND TO ELECT A CHIEF JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION FROM SEAT 1 AND JUDGES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION FROM SEATS 2 AND 3.

That the House of Representatives and the Senate shall meet in joint assembly in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, February 23, 1994, at 12:00 noon to elect a successor to the Honorable David W. Harwell, Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court whose term expires July 31, 1994; to elect a successor to the Honorable William H. Ballenger, circuit court judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit whose term expires June 30, 1994; to elect a successor to the Honorable Thomas B. Barrineau, Jr., family court judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit whose term expires June 30, 1996; to elect the Chief Judge of the Administrative Law Judge Division from Seat 1 whose initial term shall be for five years to begin March 1, 1994; to elect a judge of the Administrative Law Judge Division from Seat 2 whose initial term shall be for three years to begin March 1, 1994; and to elect a judge of the Administrative Law Judge Division from Seat 3 whose initial term shall be for one year to begin on March 1, 1994.

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. 4701 -- Reps. Stille, Simrill, Richardson, Lanford, Robinson, Davenport, R. Smith, Trotter, D. Wilder and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-11-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE HIGHWAY FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INTEREST ON STATE HIGHWAY FUND MUST BE CREDITED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4702 -- Reps. J. Brown, Beatty, Cobb-Hunter, Gamble, Stuart, McAbee, Canty, McMahand, Byrd, Govan, Inabinett, Lanford, Whipper, Wells, Keyserling and Hutson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-19-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS TO RENEW A LICENSE FOR FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS.

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

Without reference.

H. 4704 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH DIVISION, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, RELATING TO TUBERCULOSIS TESTING OF CATTLE IMPORTED INTO SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1693, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Without reference.

H. 4705 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH DIVISION, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, RELATING TO QUARANTINE OF GARBAGE FED SWINE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1694, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Without reference.

H. 4706 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-1-170 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DISPARAGEMENT OF PERISHABLE AGRICULTURAL AND AQUACULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS, DEFINE TERMS, AND PROVIDE FOR AN ACTION FOR DAMAGES AND OTHER APPROPRIATE RELIEF.

Without reference.

H. 4707 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLES 5, 7, 9, AND 11, AS AMENDED, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLANNING BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND TO ADD ARTICLES 15 AND 17 TO

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4708 -- Reps. J. Wilder, Walker and Baxley: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS FOR ACCESS BY HANDICAPPED PERSONS, SO AS TO ADOPT THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE AND TO REVISE VARIOUS PROVISIONS IN THIS ARTICLE TO CONFORM; TO REVISE THE EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD FOR BARRIER-FREE DESIGN; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER CHAPTER 20, TITLE 1; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD IS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION WHICH MUST PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES AND FACILITIES; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO DELEGATE ENFORCEMENT TO COUNTY BUILDING OFFICIALS OR TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON WHO IS DEPRIVED OF RIGHTS UNDER THIS CHAPTER TO SEEK AN INJUNCTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-20-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DATES FOR TERMINATION OF CERTAIN BOARDS UNDER REVIEW BY THE REORGANIZATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE BOARD FOR BARRIER-FREE DESIGN.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4709 -- Reps. Phillips, McKay, Kinon and Harwell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 55-9-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IMPROVEMENTS TO PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN A FIVE-MILE PERIMETER AROUND A PUBLICLY-OWNED AIRPORT RECEIVING

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4710 -- Reps. Snow, Cobb-Hunter, Moody-Lawrence, Whipper, Allison, Byrd, A. Young, Waites, J. Harris, Spearman, Gamble, Wells, Rudnick, Stuart, Neilson, Meacham and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-750 SO AS TO MAKE IT A FELONY FOR A PERSON TO KNOWINGLY CIRCUMCISE, EXCISE, OR INFIBULATE CERTAIN PARTS OF THE ANATOMY OF A FEMALE WHO HAS NOT ATTAINED THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN YEARS, TO MAKE IT A MISDEMEANOR FOR A PERSON TO KNOWINGLY DENY TO ANY PERSON MEDICAL CARE OR SERVICES OR OTHERWISE DISCRIMINATE AGAINST A PERSON IN THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL CARE OR SERVICES BECAUSE THAT PERSON HAS UNDERGONE OR REQUESTED FEMALE CIRCUMCISION, EXCISION, OR INFIBULATION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

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

H. 4711 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-106, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE AGENTS AND THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES, SO AS TO ADD TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE ONE REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH UNDERWRITERS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4712 -- Reps. McLeod, Harwell, Mattos, Corning, Harrison, Cobb-Hunter, Beatty, Moody-Lawrence, Phillips, McCraw, Littlejohn, M.O. Alexander, Walker, Williams and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS UNDER THE PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4713 -- Reps. Harrison, A. Young, Stone, Simrill, Richardson, Corning, Fulmer, Hutson, Canty, J. Bailey, Stille and Koon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-107 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2-1-100 A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHO OFFERS FOR ANY OFFICE FILLED BY AN ELECTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST EITHER RESIGN HIS SEAT OR WITHDRAW HIS APPLICATION FOR THE OFFICE WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE SCREENING COMMITTEE REPORT IN THE JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR IN THE JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT HIS FAILURE TO MAKE AN ELECTION WITHIN THE TWENTY-FOUR HOUR PERIOD IS DEEMED A WITHDRAWAL OF THE APPLICATION FOR THE OFFICE SOUGHT, PROHIBIT A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM SOLICITING THE VOTE OF ANOTHER MEMBER DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN THE NOTIFICATION TO THE CANDIDATE OF THE SCREENING COMMITTEE REPORT AND HIS ELECTION TO EITHER SEEK THE OFFICE OR REMAIN IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND REPEAL SECTIONS 1-23-525 AND 58-3-24, RELATING TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEING PROHIBITED TO BE ELECTED TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE POSITION OR TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION WHILE A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS AFTER HE CEASES TO BE A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 42 -- Senators Passailaigue and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 24 TO TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PRIVATIZATION POLICY BOARD BY SETTING FORTH DEFINITIONS, MEMBERS, AND DUTIES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 312 -- Senators McConnell and Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1540 SO AS TO PROVIDE FACTORS THE COURT MAY CONSIDER AS CONSTITUTING A SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES FOR CHANGING CHILD CUSTODY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 338 -- Senators McConnell and Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-852, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ANY PROCEEDING FOR THE AWARD OF CHILD SUPPORT THERE SHALL BE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES IS THE CORRECT AMOUNT TO BE AWARDED AND THAT FINDINGS WHICH REBUT THE GUIDELINES MUST STATE THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARD REQUIRED BY THE GUIDELINES AND A JUSTIFICATION OF WHY THE ORDER VARIES FROM THE GUIDELINES, AND ALSO TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY CONSIDER THE PASSAGE OF TIME SINCE THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXISTING CHILD SUPPORT ORDER OR THE FINANCIAL IMPOSSIBILITY TO MEET ONE'S CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION IN DETERMINING WHETHER A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES HAS OCCURRED WHICH WOULD REQUIRE A MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING ORDER.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 771 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-525 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS ARE DEEMED OWNERS OF HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTY FOR MATTERS PERTAINING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 897 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1070, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STALKING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 907 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY AUTHORITY TO LEVY BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES ON INSURANCE COMPANIES SO AS TO EXPRESSLY PROHIBIT COUNTIES FROM LEVYING BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES ON INSURANCE COMPANIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 953 -- Senator Courtney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS OF CRIMINAL SUSPECTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFENDANT MAY WAIVE THE PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATION IF PLEADING GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-530, RELATING TO PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS SO AS TO ALLOW WAIVER PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-21-530.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1106 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, RELATING TO LICENSING, RECORDKEEPING, AND BUSINESS PRACTICES OF PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES CENTERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1630, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

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

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

H. 4714 -- Rep. J. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CHERAW HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, STAFF, AND COACHES FOR A TRULY OUTSTANDING 1993 SEASON AND WINNING THE CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND ALLOW THE TEAM AND ITS COACH THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1994.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly were delighted to learn that the Cheraw High School "Braves" football team won the State AAA Football Championship by downing a tough Clinton High team by a score of 23-0; and

Whereas, this never-say-die team only lost one game during the 1993 season to Hartsville High which is a Class AAAA school; and

Whereas, the Braves were runnerup to Daniel High in 1992 and won their first State Football Championship since 1979; and

Whereas, through the dedicated team effort of the "Braves" and, in particular, the individual effort of Bryan McManus, also known as the "Cheraw Express," this team represented the Town of Cheraw in an impressive fashion; and

Whereas, with a combination of team chemistry, a tough pre-region schedule, experience, and maturity, this Cheraw team proved that hard work and determination do pay off; and

Whereas, the members of the team are Dennis Love, Bryan McManus, Jamie Huggins, James Grant, Tim Boan, Neal Nolan, Kenyatta Murray, Emmanuel Singleton, Damon Drake, Phillip Ashe, Thomas Gainey, Ken Brock, Rodney Lewis, Robert Gillespie, Chris Hage, Bill Malloy, Rasheed Rushdan, David McManus, Ralph McQueen, Maurice Miller, Laron Williams, Terry Gordon, Jeff Furr, Josh Newberry, Chad Workman,

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