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The House assembled at 2:00 P.M.

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

You have given to us, Lord, a new Legislative year. Make us to see it as another chance to live, new opportunities to serve, fresh possibilities to do good. Give us the vision to see all creation as a gift to us from Your Holy Hand. When we prosper, give us thankful hearts; when we struggle, give us hope. Transform our self-centeredness into a steadfast trust in You, giving thanks always for the abundance You have provided for us.

Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer. 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.

Rep. A. YOUNG moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Jay Witte of Summerville, which was agreed to.

The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration.

Document No. 1703
Promulgated By Commissioners of Pilotage - Port of Port Royal
Pilotage - Port of Port Royal
Received by Speaker January 11, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 11, 1994

Rep. HODGES, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 3765 -- Reps. Scott and Williams: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOTTERIES CONDUCTED ONLY BY THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE LOTTERIES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

The following was introduced:

H. 4435 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. SYLVIA WEINBERG, SUPERINTENDENT OF CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, ON RECEIVING ONE OF TWO 1993 OUTSTANDING SUPERINTENDENT AWARDS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4436 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OUR SORROW TO OUR COLLEAGUE, REPRESENTATIVE MOLLY MITCHELL SPEARMAN, ON THE DEATH OF HER MOTHER, MRS. LENORA WERTS MITCHELL OF SALUDA COUNTY.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4437 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING NORMA ANDREWS, CLARENDON COUNTY AUDITOR, ON BEING ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF ASSESSING OFFICIALS AT THE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING ON OCTOBER 15, 1993.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4438 -- Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE HONORABLE BRUCE THIESEN, NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1994.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar.

The following was introduced:

H. 4439 -- Reps. Rudnick, Canty, Wofford, Lanford, Neal, Thomas, Klauber, D. Smith, Law, Baker, Harrison, Corning, Riser, Keyserling, Stille, Wilkes, Sharpe, Cobb-Hunter, Vaughn, G. Brown, Haskins, Robinson, Elliott, Neilson, Moody-Lawrence, Whipper, McLeod, Holt, G. Bailey, M.O. Alexander, Farr, Jaskwhich, Askins, Littlejohn, Davenport, Huff, Kirsh, Wells and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE JAMES M. BRAILSFORD, JR., OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY, FORMER ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4440 -- Reps. Rudnick, Kirsh, Baker, Wofford, Thomas, Klauber, P. Harris, Riser, Neal, Corning, Keyserling, Wilkes, Quinn, Holt, G. Brown, Sharpe, Haskins, Whipper, Robinson, Neilson, Davenport, McLeod, Cobb-Hunter, M.O. Alexander, Farr, Jaskwhich, Stille, Wells, Littlejohn, Huff, G. Bailey, Moody-Lawrence, Canty, Lanford, Vaughn, D. Smith and Law: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF ELIZABETH BOATWRIGHT COKER, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4441 -- Reps. Rudnick, Thomas, Haskins, Kirsh, Corning, Klauber, Riser, Quinn, Neal, Keyserling, Askins, Holt, Cobb-Hunter, G. Brown, Robinson, Neilson, Whipper, Jaskwhich, McLeod, Farr, Elliott, M.O. Alexander, Davenport, Stille, Wells, Littlejohn, Huff, G. Bailey, Moody-Lawrence, Law, Baker, Vaughn, D. Smith, Lanford and Canty: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF EDWIN H. COOPER OF COLUMBIA, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

S. 1006 -- Senators Courson, Bryan, Cork, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Macaulay, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Mitchell, 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 INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, CARROLL A. CAMPBELL, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1994.

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

That His Excellency, Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., Governor of the State of South Carolina, is invited to address the General Assembly in joint session at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 1994, in the Hall of the House of Representatives.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1007 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF DR. H. COOPER BLACK, JR., DISTINGUISHED SURGEON AND PROFESSOR, UPON HIS DEATH DURING THE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1008 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue and Glover: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE THE CAROLINA HOME INJURY PREVENTION FOR SENIORS PROJECT FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR ELDERLY CITIZENS AND TO HONOR AND THANK THE MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE GIVEN SO GENEROUSLY OF THEIR TIME AND MANPOWER TO THIS PROJECT.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1004 -- Senator Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CONGREGATION OF BEULAH AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON ITS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND EXTEND BEST WISHES UPON ITS EXISTENCE OVER THE PAST ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS (CENTUM VIGINTI QUINQUE).

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1003 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST SUCCESSFUL AND RESPECTED BUSINESSES, THE R. L. BRYAN COMPANY, UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXPRESS THE BEST WISHES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE R. L. BRYAN COMPANY AND EACH OF ITS EMPLOYEES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1005 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MRS. MARJORIE AMOS-FRAZIER ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4442 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF JOHN BERRY SIMMONS OF ANDERSON COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4443 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE GIRLS' CROSS COUNTRY TEAM OF T.L. HANNA HIGH SCHOOL OF ANDERSON ON WINNING THE 1993 COMBINED CLASS AAA-AA-A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4444 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MRS. HALEY SITTON OF SANDY SPRINGS, ANDERSON COUNTY, ON RECEIVING THE OUTSTANDING CONTINUING EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL AWARD.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4445 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MARVIN-JOE MERCK OF CLEMSON ON RECEIVING THE SOUTH CAROLINA THEATRE ASSOCIATION'S FOUNDERS AWARD FOR 1992-93.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4446 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MARY ANN MILLER OF ANDERSON COUNTY ON HER ELECTION AS VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA VICTIM ASSISTANCE NETWORK AND ON RECEIVING THE SILVER SCALES OF JUSTICE AWARD FOR HER OUTSTANDING WORK IN THIS AREA.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4447 -- Reps. Tucker, Rogers and Waites: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF SOUTH CAROLINA, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND OTHER NECESSARY STATE OFFICIALS, TO SEEK THAT RELIEF HE CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE AND ATTAINABLE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONSENT DECREE IN THE CASE OF NELSON V. LEEKE.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

The following was introduced:

H. 4448 -- Rep. Keegan: A HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING CHEVRON OIL CORPORATION TO ABIDE BY AND HONOR THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS GRANTED TO FORMER EMPLOYEES OF GULF OIL CORPORATION.

The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

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

H. 4449 -- Rep. J. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS TO USE THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1994, FOR THE OBSERVANCE OF THE BIRTHDAY OF THE REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the Hall of the House of Representatives may be used by the Legislative Black Caucus on Monday, January 17, 1994, for the observance of the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If the House is in statewide session, the Hall may not be used.

Be it further resolved that the State House security forces provide such assistance and access as is necessary for this observance in accordance with previous procedures.

Be it further resolved that no expenses may be charged to the Legislative Black Caucus for the use of the Hall of the House of Representatives.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 4450 -- Reps. Holt, Cobb-Hunter, Whipper, Neal, Waites, White, Shissias, Canty, J. Brown, Sturkie, Stille, Inabinett, Byrd, Breeland, Riser, Law, Koon, Williams, Meacham, Stuart, Corning and Lanford: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENSE OF FALSE ADVERTISING WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCTS OR MERCHANDISE OFFERED FOR SALE IN THIS STATE, PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE THESE PROVISIONS BY APPROPRIATE REGULATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4451 -- Reps. Rudnick and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-2647 SO AS TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL FIVE PERCENT SALES TAX ON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF PISTOLS AND PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE OF THE TAX MUST BE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE AND USED FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4452 -- Reps. R. Smith, Huff, Stone, Rudnick and Sharpe: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE BEECH ISLAND WATER DISTRICT IN AIKEN COUNTY MAY CONTINUE TO SERVE PERSONS WHO WERE CUSTOMERS AS OF JANUARY 1, 1993.

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

H. 4453 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BUILDING CODES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 6, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUILDING CODES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CODES AND THE CODE REQUIREMENTS ENFORCED BY COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES, REVISE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, REVISE PENALTIES, PROVIDE FOR DUTIES OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND DEPUTY FIRE MARSHALS, AND PROVIDE FOR LIMITED APPLICATION OF THE CHAPTER.

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

H. 4454 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 8 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN PARTISAN POLITICAL MANAGEMENT OR IN PARTISAN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS BY A PERSON EMPLOYED BY AN AGENCY OR INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE STATE OR BY A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE WHOSE WAGES, SALARY, OR COMPENSATION IS PAID, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY STATE FUNDS, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4455 -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE BY ADDING SECTION 4, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR RECALLING AND REMOVING FROM PUBLIC OFFICE PERSONS HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICES OF THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4456 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-160 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A CIVIL ACTION FOR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES OR WRONGFUL DEATH ARISING OUT OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY COMMITTED BY THE PLAINTIFF.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4457 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-280, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REDUCTION OF CORPORATE LIMITS OF A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REDUCTION MAY BE ACCOMPLISHED BY AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS RESIDING IN THE AREA TO BE CUT OFF.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4458 -- Reps. Boan, Hodges, Clyborne and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-65, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION WITHIN THE LIST OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS INCORPORATED IN AND ADMINISTERED AS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT AND TO CORRECT CERTAIN REFERENCES TO OTHER PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-57-20, AS AMENDED, 40-57-50, 40-57-80, 40-57-90, AS AMENDED, 40-57-100, AS AMENDED, 40-57-110, AS AMENDED, 40-57-115, 40-57-120, 40-57-140, AS AMENDED, 40-57-155, 40-57-160, AS AMENDED, 40-57-170, AS AMENDED, 40-57-180, 40-57-190, 40-57-200, 40-57-210, AND 40-57-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REAL ESTATE BROKERS, COUNSELLORS, SALESMEN, APPRAISERS, AUCTIONEERS, AND PROPERTY MANAGERS, AND SECTIONS 40-60-20, AS AMENDED, 40-60-50, AS AMENDED, 40-60-60, AS AMENDED, 40-60-100, AS AMENDED, 40-60-120, AS AMENDED, 40-60-160, AS AMENDED, AND 40-60-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE APPRAISER REGISTRATION, LICENSE, AND CERTIFICATION ACT, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF REAL ESTATE COMMISSIONER AND DEVOLVE THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THAT OFFICE UPON THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION OR ITS CHAIRMAN OR UPON THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD OR THE BOARD'S CHAIRMAN, DELETE REFERENCES TO THE COMMISSIONER, DELETE CERTAIN OTHER LANGUAGE AND PROVISIONS, PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION SHALL APPOINT ANY EMPLOYEES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE WORK OF THE COMMISSION, CHANGE THE PROVISIONS OF LAW DEALING WITH APPEALS FROM THE DECISION OF THE COMMISSION IN REFUSING, SUSPENDING, OR REVOKING ANY LICENSE OR IN ISSUING REPRIMANDS UNDER CHAPTER 57, TITLE 40, AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION SUPPLY STAFF SUPPORT FOR THE REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-73-15, RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION, SO AS TO CLARIFY REFERENCES TO CERTAIN OF THESE PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS, INCLUDING REAL ESTATE BROKERS, COUNSELLORS, SALESMEN, APPRAISERS, AUCTIONEERS, AND PROPERTY MANAGERS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4459 -- Rep. McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 445 OF 1947, AS AMENDED, THE SUPPLY BILL FOR HAMPTON COUNTY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1947-48, SO AS TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL FROM FIVE TO NINE MEMBERS AND TO REVISE AND DELETE OBSOLETE REFERENCES.

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

H. 4460 -- Rep. McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SERVICE CREDIT MAY BE ESTABLISHED FOR MATERNITY LEAVE AS PROVIDED BY LAW IF THE MEMBER APPLIED FOR REEMPLOYMENT WITHIN TWO YEARS OF GOING ON MATERNITY LEAVE AND WAS REHIRED WITHIN TWO AND ONE-HALF YEARS OF THE BEGINNING OF THE LEAVE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4461 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 34-3-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO BANK, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, LENDER, VENDOR, OR ANY OTHER PERSON WHO HAS EXTENDED CREDIT OR MADE A LOAN TO AN INDIVIDUAL CONSUMER, INCLUDING LOANS SECURED BY REAL ESTATE, MAY REPORT TO A CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY THE FACT THAT THE BORROWER OR CONSUMER WAS LATE IN MAKING PAYMENTS ON HIS LOAN OR ACCOUNT UNLESS OVER THE MOST RECENT TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD OR PORTION THEREOF, THERE WERE AT LEAST TWO DELINQUENCIES EACH WITH PERIODS OF FIFTEEN DAYS OR MORE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4462 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-39-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ITEMS PURCHASED BY A PAWNBROKER, EXCEPT ON INVOICE FROM A MANUFACTURER OR WHOLESALER WITH AN ESTABLISHED PLACE OF BUSINESS, MUST BE HELD FOR THIRTY DAYS BEFORE BEING DISPOSED OF, SOLD, ALTERED, OR MOVED FROM THE LOCATION AT WHICH IT WAS PURCHASED IN THIS STATE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4463 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITS TO CARRY A CONCEALED WEAPON, SO AS TO MAKE GRAMMATICAL CHANGES AND TO REPEAL THE BOND REQUIREMENT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4464 -- Rep. Waldrop: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE OF CERTAIN PRISON-MADE PRODUCTS ON THE OPEN MARKET, SO AS TO PERMIT THE SALE OF HOGS.

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

H. 4465 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN CASES IN WHICH AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE IS FOUND BUT THE JURY DOES NOT RECOMMEND DEATH THE PERSON MUST BE SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4466 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO ABOLISH THE RESTITUTION CENTER PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 24-21-480 AND 24-21-485, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RESTITUTION CENTER PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES.

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

H. 4467 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-25-30, 40-25-40, and 40-25-80, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL WITH REGARD TO THE LICENSING OF PERSONS ENGAGING IN THE PRACTICE OF SPECIALIZING IN HEARING AIDS, THE COMMISSION OF HEARING AID SPECIALISTS, AND EXCEPTIONS TO THE APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER 25 OF TITLE 40 (THE PRACTICE OF SPECIALIZING IN HEARING AIDS), SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT APPOINT LICENSED HEARING AID SPECIALISTS TO CONDUCT OR SUPERVISE THE EXAMINATION OF APPLICANTS FOR LICENSES, INCREASE FROM FOUR TO FIVE THE NUMBER OF LICENSED HEARING AID SPECIALISTS ON THE COMMISSION AND CHANGE THEIR QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVING ON THE COMMISSION, AND PROVIDE THAT CHAPTER 25 OF TITLE 40 DOES NOT APPLY TO AN AUDIOLOGIST LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO AMEND SECTION 40-25-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANTS FOR EXAMINATION AS A HEARING AID SPECIALIST, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO AUDIOLOGISTS BEING LICENSED WITHOUT WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND A PRACTICAL TEST.

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

H. 4468 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1570, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES SO AS TO INCREASE THE SPEED LIMIT FOR VEHICLES TOWING HOUSE TRAILERS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4469 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS CREATED UNDER THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROVISION PROHIBITING THE INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FROM BEING APPOINTED AS THE PERMANENT DIRECTOR.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4470 -- Rep. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-670, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEES FOR FARM TRUCKS, SO AS TO REVISE THE SCHEDULE OF FEES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4473 -- Reps. Snow, Law and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-650, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE WORK RELEASE OF AN OFFENDER INTO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH HE COMMITTED A VIOLENT CRIME, SO AS TO EXPAND THE LIST OF OFFENSES TO WHICH THIS PROHIBITION APPLIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOLICITOR AND SPECIFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS OF A COMMUNITY SHALL RECEIVE NOTICE OF THE WORK RELEASE INTO THE COMMUNITY OF OFFENDERS WHO HAVE COMMITTED THE CRIME OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN ANY DEGREE.

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

H. 4474 -- Reps. Snow, Law and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-37-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS SHALL BE TAXED AGAINST A NONPREVAILING PARTY BRINGING A CIVIL ACTION SEEKING DAMAGES FOR INJURIES HE SUSTAINED DURING THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME FOR WHICH HE WAS CONVICTED OR TO WHICH HE PLED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDRE AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON REFERRED TO ABOVE WHO HAS NOT PAID SUCH ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS IS PROHIBITED FROM BRINGING ANY FURTHER ACTIONS IN THE COURTS OF THIS STATE ARISING OUT OF THAT INCIDENT OR OCCURRENCE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4475 -- Reps. Snow and Law: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MUST NOTIFY IN WRITING EACH MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN WHOSE HOUSE OR SENATORIAL DISTRICT A HIGHWAY PROJECT IS OR IS TO BE LOCATED WHEN A PUBLIC HEARING OR PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING THE PROJECT IS TO BE CONDUCTED AT LEAST TEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING OR MEETING.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4476 -- Reps. Snow, Inabinett, Riser and Law: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-225 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO SET CREEL AND SIZE LIMITS FOR BLACK BASS AND CRAPPIE ON LAKE GREENWOOD AND PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4477 -- Reps. Snow, Inabinett, Riser and Law: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-390 SO AS TO REQUIRE FISH CAUGHT ON WATERS IN WHICH FISH SIZE LIMITS ARE IN EFFECT TO BE MAINTAINED IN A WHOLE CONDITION WHILE ON THE WATERS AND PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4478 -- Reps. Snow, Inabinett, Riser and Law: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-15-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ALLIGATOR HARVEST PROGRAM ON PRIVATE LANDS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4479 -- Reps. Snow, Inabinett, Riser and Law: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-232 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SIZE LIMIT FOR STRIPED BASS ON LAKE WATEREE AND FOR PENALTIES.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4480 -- Reps. Snow, Inabinett and Law: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO SHARKS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4481 -- Reps. Snow, Inabinett and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-235, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST TAKING STRIPED BASS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE LENGTH OF THE STRIPED BASS PROHIBITION AND THE RESTRICTED AREA IN THE SANTEE RIVER AND PROVIDE FOR A RESTRICTION IN THE TAILRACE CANAL AND THE COOPER AND WANDO RIVERS.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4482 -- Reps. Snow, Riser and Law: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-1110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO THE POINT SYSTEM FOR VIOLATIONS OF COASTAL FISHERIES LAWS, SO AS TO INCLUDE STAMPS AS WELL AS LICENSES AND PERMITS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-1120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE POINT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH PRIVILEGES, LICENSES, PERMITS, AND STAMPS MAY BE SUSPENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4483 -- Reps. Snow and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1198, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON HERRING FISHING AT ST. STEPHEN POWERHOUSE, SO AS TO REVISE AN INCORRECT REFERENCE AND REVISE THE SEASON TO WHICH THE LIMITATIONS APPLY.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4484 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-710 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PAROLE REVIEW PERIODS FOR PRISONERS CONVICTED OF VIOLENT OR NONVIOLENT CRIMES WHO HAVE BEEN DENIED PAROLE APPLY WHETHER OR NOT THE APPLICABLE REVIEW PERIOD WAS MORE FREQUENT AT THE TIME THE PRISONER WAS CONVICTED OF OR PLED TO THE OFFENSE.

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

H. 4485 -- Reps. Snow and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-2015, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FISH SANCTUARY IN THE ST. STEPHEN REDIVERSION CANAL, SO AS TO REVISE THE FISHING SEASON IN THE CANAL AND THE LOCATIONS OF THE AREAS LIMITED FOR FISHING AND PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF MOTORS ON BOATS AND NETS USED IN HERRING FISHING.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

H. 4486 -- Reps. Robinson, Marchbanks, Sharpe, Trotter, Cooper, Cato, Davenport, Simrill, Littlejohn, Allison, Huff, Clyborne, Jaskwhich, Vaughn, Quinn, Riser, Lanford, D. Smith, Haskins, Wright and Wells: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL NEGLECT OF A CHILD OR HELPLESS PERSON, SO AS TO INCLUDE NEGLECT OF A FETUS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4489 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Hines, Wilkes, Allison, Harwell, Vaughn, Spearman, Riser, Marchbanks, Sharpe, Stille, G. Bailey, Worley, Koon, Kinon, Kelley, Snow, J. Wilder, Neal, Rhoad, Trotter, Stuart, Chamblee, Harvin, Robinson, Keegan, Clyborne, Davenport and Hutson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-42 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM REGULATION TEMPORARY SHALLOW GROUNDWATER WELLS USED SOLELY FOR JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION OF FEDERAL 404 WETLANDS AS PART OF AN APPROVED ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS' PLAN.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

S. 516 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-700 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SQUARE DANCE AS THE OFFICIAL AMERICAN FOLK DANCE OF THE STATE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

S. 726 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM SALES TAX ON THE SALE OR LEASE OF CERTAIN ITEMS, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPES OF TRAILERS AND CERTAIN OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF VEHICLES WHICH QUALIFY FOR THIS MAXIMUM TAX.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

The following was introduced:

H. 4471 -- Reps. Simrill, Meacham, Kirsh, Moody-Lawrence, Delleney and McCraw: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE TROJANS OF NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL OF ROCK HILL ON WINNING THE 1993 STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP IN CLASS AAAA, DIVISION I.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4472 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE HONORABLE RALPH "BUCK" BELL, JR. OF CLARENDON COUNTY ON BEING NAMED CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4487 -- Rep. Snow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION TO REEVALUATE EXISTING POLICIES PERTAINING TO CIRCUMCISION AND EPISIOTOMY.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

The following was introduced:

H. 4488 -- Reps. Snow, Riser and Law: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE ALL CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO STOP BREEDING IMMEDIATELY THEIR DOGS AND CATS FOR ONE YEAR TO ATTEMPT TO ADDRESS THE PET OVERPOPULATION PROBLEM IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.

The following was introduced:

H. 4490 -- Reps. Rogers, Shissias, Corning, Scott, Waites, Neal, Harrison, J. Brown, Byrd, Cromer and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF WILLIAM YOUMAN EDENS, JR., OF RICHLAND COUNTY, WHO DIED SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1993.

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

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

Alexander, T.C.        Allison                Anderson
Askins                 Bailey, G.             Bailey, J.
Baker                  Barber                 Baxley
Beatty                 Boan                   Breeland
Brown, G.              Brown, H.              Brown, J.
Byrd                   Canty                  Carnell
Cato                   Chamblee               Clyborne
Cobb-Hunter            Cooper                 Corning
Cromer                 Davenport              Delleney
Elliott                Fair                   Farr
Felder                 Fulmer                 Gamble
Gonzales               Govan                  Hallman
Harrell                Harrelson              Harris, J.
Harris, P.             Harrison               Harvin
Harwell                Haskins                Hines
Hodges                 Holt                   Houck
Hutson                 Inabinett              Jaskwhich
Jennings               Keegan                 Kelley
Kennedy                Keyserling             Kinon
Kirsh                  Klauber                Lanford
Law                    Littlejohn             Marchbanks
Martin                 McAbee                 McCraw
McElveen               McKay                  McLeod
McMahand               McTeer                 Meacham
Moody-Lawrence         Neal                   Neilson
Phillips               Quinn                  Rhoad
Richardson             Riser                  Robinson
Rogers                 Rudnick                Scott
Sharpe                 Sheheen                Shissias
Simrill                Smith, D.              Smith, R.
Snow                   Spearman               Stille
Stoddard               Stone                  Stuart
Sturkie                Thomas                 Townsend
Trotter                Tucker                 Vaughn
Waites                 Waldrop                Walker
Wells                  Whipper                White
Wilder, D.             Wilder, J.             Wilkes
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Wofford
Wright                 Young, A.              Young, R.

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, January 12.

Larry L. Koon                     M.O. Alexander
Thomas E. Huff                    James G. Mattos
Dewitt Williams                   Harold G. Worley
Lindsey O. Graham

Announcement was made that Dr. Nelson Weston of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

Rep. FARR moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, February 1, which was adopted.

H. 4226 -- Rep. Farr: A BILL TO ESTABLISH A GOVERNING BODY FOR THE BUFFALO FIRE DISTRICT IN UNION COUNTY AND PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THEIR ELECTION.

Rep. MARCHBANKS moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, January 13, which was adopted.

H. 4264 -- Reps. Robinson, Marchbanks and Trotter: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AS THEY PERTAIN TO DAY CARE CENTERS ARE SUSPENDED FROM TAKING EFFECT IN PICKENS COUNTY UNTIL JULY 1, 1994.

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

H. 4285 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Govan: A BILL TO CREATE A REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION, AND PROVIDE FOR OTHER LOCAL ORANGEBURG COUNTY MATTERS.

H. 4287 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Barber, Harrell, Fulmer, Hallman, Whipper, Breeland, Gonzales, R. Young and Holt: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 54-15-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE FOR THE PORT OF CHARLESTON AND THEIR APPOINTMENT, TERMS, AND VACANCIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE FROM FIVE TO SIX.

Rep. D. WILDER moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, January 13, which was adopted.

H. 4289 -- Reps. Stoddard, Carnell and D. Wilder: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AS THEY PERTAIN TO DAY CARE CENTERS ARE SUSPENDED FROM TAKING EFFECT IN LAURENS COUNTY UNTIL JULY 1, 1994.

The following Bill was taken up.

S. 472 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-860 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF AIRBOATS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AIRBOATS ON THE WACCAMAW, THE GREAT PEE DEE, THE LITTLE PEE DEE, THE BLACK AND THE SAMPIT RIVERS IN GEORGETOWN AND HORRY COUNTIES.

Rep. SHARPE moved to recommit the Bill, to the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, which was agreed to.

On motion of Rep. PHILLIPS, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4421 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-470, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF THE UNINSURED MOTORIST PREMIUM, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE PREMIUM TO BE USED TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE COSTS OF ADMINISTERING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 38-73-738, RATHER THAN ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 10, TITLE 56, AND PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF THIS PORTION OF THE PREMIUM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RATHER THAN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-738 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO ISSUE TO A FIRST TIME DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICANT WHO IS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE BUT LESS THAN SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE A DRIVER TRAINING VOUCHER; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT A DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST NOT BE ISSUED TO A PERSON WHO IS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE BUT LESS THAN SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE UNTIL THE APPLICANT HAS PROVIDED EVIDENCE OF SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF AN APPROVED DRIVER TRAINING COURSE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 38-73-738.

The Senate amendments to the following Bill were taken up for consideration.

S. 703 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-25-1330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WATERCRAFT MOTOR RESTRICTIONS ON LAKE H. TAYLOR BLALOCK, SO AS TO REVISE THE MOTOR HORSEPOWER RESTRICTION APPLICABLE TO PONTOON BOATS GREATER THAN SIXTEEN FEET IN LENGTH FROM THIRTY-FIVE TO FORTY.

Rep. SNOW moved to adjourn debate upon the Senate amendments until Wednesday, January 19, which was adopted.

The Senate amendments to the following Joint Resolution were taken up for consideration.

H. 3557 -- Reps. Sheheen and Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 1993 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR;

Rep. WILKINS moved to table the Joint Resolution, which was agreed to.

The following Concurrent Resolution was taken up.

H. 4266 -- Rep. Rogers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL TO THE ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING THE PLAINTIFFS OR TO THE COURT HEARING THE CASE STYLED ALEXANDER S. ET AL. VS. RICHARD E. MCLAWHORN ET AL., THE ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES SUBMIT AND RECEIVE APPROVAL OF ITS TERMS FROM THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND THE GOVERNOR.

Rep. ROGERS moved to table the Concurrent Resolution, which was agreed to.

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

Rep. DAVENPORT moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Thursday, January 20, which was adopted.

H. 4216 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AS THEY PERTAIN TO DAY CARE CENTERS ARE SUSPENDED FROM TAKING EFFECT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY UNTIL JULY 1, 1994.

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

At 2:57 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. A. YOUNG adjourned in memory of Jay Witte of Summerville, to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.

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