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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:
When our need is great, we thank You, Lord, that Your ever available help is commensurate for that need. We are grateful that Your care and concern follow us always, and for the constancy of Your ability to assist us in every circumstance and condition of life. So as we enter into the demands of this day and of this week, may we feel underneath the undergirding right arm of God to give us strength, courage and wisdom as we keep our faith anchored on Him Who is the invisible but all knowing God.
We pray in the Name of Him Whose help never fails. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
Rep. ROGERS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of former colleague, Heyward Belser, Sr., which was agreed to.
Rep. WILLIAMS, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 4862 -- Reps. Kennedy, Snow and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND EACH MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO IMMEDIATELY BEGIN EFFORTS TO HELP THE TOWN OF KINGSTREE AND WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY RECOVER FROM THE DEVASTATING NEWS THAT BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION WILL CLOSE ITS PLANT IN KINGSTREE OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS PUTTING EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY PEOPLE OUT OF WORK.
On motion of Rep. WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, the following Concurrent Resolution was taken up for immediate consideration.
H. 4862 -- Reps. Kennedy, Snow and Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND EACH MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO IMMEDIATELY BEGIN EFFORTS TO HELP THE TOWN OF KINGSTREE AND WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY RECOVER FROM THE DEVASTATING NEWS THAT BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION WILL CLOSE ITS PLANT IN KINGSTREE OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS PUTTING EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY PEOPLE OUT OF WORK.
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly were shocked to learn that Baxter Healthcare Corporation, a hospital products' manufacturer, will close its plant in Kingstree over the next two years, putting eight hundred thirty people out of work; and
Whereas, the company, which makes latex medical gloves and surgical trays at the Kingstree plant, will transfer those operations to Malaysia, a Pacific Rim nation with a ready supply of home-grown rubber and inexpensive labor; and
Whereas, this news is a big blow to the Town of Kingstree and Williamsburg County. Kingstree has approximately three thousand nine hundred residents, and Williamsburg County has approximately thirty-nine thousand residents based on the 1990 Census, and the loss of Baxter, one of the area's largest and highest-paying employers, will be difficult if not impossible to replace; and
Whereas, Williamsburg County, one of the poorest counties in the State, continues to suffer the highest unemployment rate in South Carolina at almost fourteen percent which is nearly double the state's and the nation's average; and
Whereas, one of the roles of government is to assist its citizens in times of crisis, and this announcement of the closing of the Baxter plant in Kingstree is clearly a time of crisis; and
Whereas, the federal government working in conjunction with the state government should now marshal those agencies, government officials, and programs which can help the citizens of Kingstree and Williamsburg County recruit industry, retrain workers, and provide the infrastructure necessary for economic development so that this poor region of South Carolina will not be permanently devastated by this announcement; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, hereby request the highest elected officials of this State and nation to take action immediately to soften the blow of this truly unfortunate and regrettable occurrence. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly memorialize the President of the United States, the Governor of South Carolina, and each member of the South Carolina congressional delegation to immediately begin efforts to help the Town of Kingstree and Williamsburg County recover from the devastating news that Baxter Healthcare Corporation will close its plant in Kingstree over the next two years putting eight hundred thirty people out of work.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to The President of the United States, the Governor of South Carolina, and each member of the South Carolina congressional delegation.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered sent to the Senate.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1234 -- Senators Bryan, Mitchell, J. Verne Smith, Stilwell and Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1994, AS "GREENVILLE CHORALE DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN HONOR OF THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE SINGERS OF THE GREENVILLE CHORALE AND THEIR CONDUCTOR, DR. BINGHAM L. VICK, JR., WHO WILL PERFORM BENJAMIN BRITTEN'S WAR REQUIEM, WHICH IS ITS PREMIER PERFORMANCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4882 -- Reps. G. Bailey, Cobb-Hunter, Hutson, Harrell and A. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS AND PLACES IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND DELETE THE SPECIFIC VOTING PLACES FOR EACH PRECINCT, PROVIDE THAT THE PRECINCTS ARE AS SHOWN ON OFFICIAL MAPS ON FILE WITH THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD DESIGNATED AS DOCUMENT P-35-94, AND PROVIDE THAT THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE PRECINCTS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION MUST BE ESTABLISHED BY THE DORCHESTER COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION.
On motion of Rep. G. BAILEY, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4883 -- Reps. Davenport, Quinn, Law, Simrill, Haskins, Vaughn, Thomas, Klauber, Wells, McLeod, Wofford, Cato, McCraw, Richardson, D. Smith, Corning, Delleney, Wright, Gamble, Keegan, Littlejohn, Fair and J. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 21 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE FUNDS MAY BE APPROPRIATED TO A STATE AGENCY, BOARD, COMMITTEE OR COMMISSION, OR A LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE IF VOLUNTARY PRAYER IS DENIED OR PREVENTED TO AN EMPLOYEE, STUDENT, OR CLIENT OF THOSE ENTITIES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4884 -- Rep. McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-93-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL ESTABLISH AN INFECTIOUS WASTE PROGRAM FUND TO CARRY OUT THE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE INFECTIOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-93-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES ON TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS WASTE, SO AS TO REDUCE THE FEE FROM THIRTY DOLLARS TO TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS A TON ON ALL WASTE AND TO REMOVE THE FEE DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN IN-STATE AND OUT-OF-STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-93-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INFECTIOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FEES REMAINING AFTER THE FUNDING OF THE INFECTIOUS WASTE PROGRAM FUND MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE INFECTIOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FUND.
Rep. McTEER asked unanimous consent to have the Bill placed on the Calendar without reference.
Rep. DAVENPORT objected.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4885 -- Rep. M.O. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-68-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION OF STAFF LEASING SERVICES, QUALIFICATIONS TO SERVE AS CONTROLLING PERSON, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, AND RELATED MATTERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE FINGERPRINTING IN THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OF EACH INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT FOR A LICENSE OR RENEWAL OF A LICENSE AND OF EACH CONTROLLING PERSON OF EACH APPLICANT, AND TO REQUIRE, RATHER THAN MERELY ALLOW, THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO INCLUDE THE SUBMISSION OF FINGERPRINTS FOR PROCESSING THROUGH APPROPRIATE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND EXAMINATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, ONLY IF NECESSARY, OF POLICE OR OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4886 -- Rep. G. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE USED AND OWNED BY A PERSON IN THE THEFT OF PROPERTY MAY BE CONFISCATED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 847 -- Senators Passailaigue, Reese and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS WHICH ARE ELIGIBLE AND TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS ARE ELIGIBLE ALSO.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 928 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Hayes, Holland, Lander, Leatherman, Mitchell, O'Dell, Reese, Short, J. Verne Smith, Washington, Rose and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO INCLUDE COUNTY COUNCILS ON AGING OR THOSE AGENCIES PROVIDING AGING SERVICES FUNDED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DIVISION ON AGING.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 1115 -- Senators Drummond, Washington, Patterson, Leventis, Peeler and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-36-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SO AS TO REVISE BY WHOM AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM MUST BE ACCREDITED; TO AMEND SECTION 40-36-180, RELATING TO FEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE VERIFICATION FEES AMONG THOSE FEES THAT THE BOARD MAY PRESCRIBE IN REGULATION; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR SIX YEARS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
S. 1118 -- Senators Drummond, Washington, Leventis, Peeler and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CLIENT RECEIVING EXTENDED PSYCHOTHERAPY MUST BE REFERRED TO A PHYSICIAN FOR EXAMINATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-80, RELATING TO LICENSURE, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO PROVIDE REFERENCES AND THAT THE BOARD MAY NOT REQUEST MORE THAN THREE REFERENCES AND TO FURTHER REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO HAVE COMPLETED TWO YEARS OF SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-130, RELATING TO COMPLAINTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A COMPLAINT MUST BE SUBMITTED BY AFFIDAVIT AND TO REVISE NOTICE PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-150, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY GROUNDS, SO AS TO DELETE GROUNDS RELATING TO SOLICITATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-170, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO BRING ACTIONS FOR INJUNCTIONS AND TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ASSIST WITH PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT UNDER THIS CHAPTER; AND TO REAUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY FOR SIX YEARS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
S. 1155 -- Senators Martin and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-85, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY LABELING ON MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PERMANENT LABEL AND A CONSUMER NOTICE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX ON MANUFACTURED HOMES SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EQUIVALENT HEAT LOSS CALCULATION MAY BE USED IN DETERMINING IF STANDARDS HAVE BEEN MET TO QUALIFY FOR THE EXEMPTION FROM THE TAX DUE ABOVE THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXEMPTION APPLIES IN MANUFACTURED HOMES WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED BUT MEET THE STANDARDS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE EDITION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEERS GUIDE IN EFFECT AT THE TIME IS THE SOURCE FOR THE HEAT LOSS CALCULATION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 1196 -- Senators Rankin and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 31, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE AND DISPOSE OF FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE AUTHORITY, ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1221 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY, RELATING TO CPA CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE; RECIPROCITY WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1684, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 1222 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-9-85 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS TO ISSUE VOLUNTEER LICENSES FOR PROVIDING CARE TO THE NEEDY AND INDIGENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
On motion of Rep. WALDROP, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
Alexander, M.O. Allison Anderson Askins Bailey, G. Bailey, J. Barber Baxley Beatty Boan Breeland Brown, H. Brown, J. Byrd Carnell Cato Chamblee Cobb-Hunter Corning Cromer Davenport Delleney Fair Farr Fulmer Gamble Govan Hallman Harrell Harris, J. Harris, P. Harvin Harwell Hines Hodges Holt Hutson Inabinett Keegan Kelley Kennedy Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Klauber Lanford Law Littlejohn Marchbanks Mattos McAbee McCraw McElveen McMahand McTeer Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neal Rhoad Richardson Riser Robinson Rogers Scott Sharpe Sheheen Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Snow Spearman Stille Stoddard Stone Stuart Thomas Trotter Vaughn Waites Waldrop Walker Wells White Wilder, D. Wilder, J. Wilkes Williams Witherspoon Wofford Worley Wright Young, A.
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Monday, March 7.
Olin R. Phillips John G. Felder John W. Tucker, Jr. Lucille S. Whipper Terry E. Haskins William S. Houck, Jr. Woodrow M. McKay Irene K. Rudnick Denny W. Neilson Ronald P. Townsend E.B. McLeod, Jr. Thomas C. Alexander Daniel T. Cooper Larry L. Koon Douglas Jennings, Jr. Dell Baker H. Howell Clyborne, Jr. Grady A. Brown Michael F. Jaskwhich Roger M. Young Richard M. Quinn, Jr. Thomas E. Huff James P. Harrelson C. Lenoir Sturkie Morgan Martin
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
The SPEAKER granted Rep. HARRISON a leave of absence for the day.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. GONZALES a leave of absence for the day.
The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 4840 -- Reps. Wilkins, M.O. Alexander, Anderson, Baker, Cato, Clyborne, Fair, Haskins, Jaskwhich, Mattos, McMahand and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE CERTAIN POLLING PLACES.
H. 4842 -- Reps. Thomas, Kennedy and Snow: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT TRUSTEES OF THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE ELECTED IN A NONPARTISAN ELECTION HELD AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS MAY BECOME CANDIDATES BY FILING A STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY, AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF DETERMINING RESULTS AND THE DATE THE TRUSTEES TAKE OFFICE.
The following Bill and Joint Resolution were read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title of each be changed to that of an Act, and that they be enrolled for ratification.
S. 1193 -- Senator Courtney: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF JANUARY 21, 1994, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF COWPENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT THREE WHEN THIS SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A MALFUNCTION OF THE HEATING SYSTEM IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
S. 1207 -- Senators Greg Smith and McGill: A BILL TO ABOLISH THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND GEORGETOWN COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION, AND TO CREATE THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION.
The following Bill was taken up.
S. 1188 -- Senators Washington and Mescher: A BILL TO CREATE THE COLLETON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, PROVIDE FOR THE NUMBER AND MANNER OF APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS, TERMS, FILLING OF VACANCIES, ELECTION OF THE BOARD'S CHAIRMAN, AND RELATED MATTERS, AND TO ABOLISH THE COLLETON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND COLLETON COUNTY REGISTRATION BOARD AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THIS NEW BOARD.
Reps. HARRELSON, COBB-HUNTER, INABINETT, McTEER and RHOAD proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\PT\1081DW.94), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. (A) There is created the Registration and Elections Commission for Colleton County. There are nine members of the commission who must be appointed by the Governor upon recommendation of a majority of the Colleton County Legislative Delegation, including one-half of the Senators and one-half of the House of Representatives comprising the Colleton County Legislative Delegation, of those first appointed, five must be for terms of four years and four must be for terms of two years. At the expiration of the two-year terms, successors must be appointed for terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify.
(B) Between the first day of January and the fifteenth day of March of every even-numbered year, the Governor shall appoint the members of the commission, provided, that those first appointed may be appointed after the effective date of this act.
(C) Vacancies on the commission may be filled by appointment in the manner of original appointment for the unexpired term only.
(D) The members of the commission, the executive director, and staff shall receive compensation as may be appropriated by the county council upon the recommendation of the county legislative delegation.
(E) The executive director must be appointed and may be removed by a majority of the Colleton County Legislative Delegation, including one-half of the Senators and one-half of the House of Representatives comprising the Colleton County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 2. The Office of Commissioners of Election and the Registration Board for Colleton County are abolished. The powers and duties of the Commissioners of Election and the Registration Board are devolved upon the commission created in Section 1.
SECTION 3. The current members of the Colleton County Election Commission and the Colleton County Registration Board shall act as the governing commission of the new Colleton County Registration and Elections Commission established in this act until such time as the nine members of this commission appointed in the manner provided by this act take office. At this time, the terms of these former commissioners of election and registration board members shall expire.
SECTION 4. This act takes affect July 1, 1994.
Amend the title to read:
/TO ESTABLISH THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR COLLETON COUNTY, TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD FOR COLLETON COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE COLLETON COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE COLLETON COUNTY REGISTRATION BOARD SHALL ACT AS THE GOVERNING COMMISSION OF THE NEW COLLETON COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION UNTIL THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW COMMISSION APPOINTED AS PROVIDED BY THIS ACT TAKE OFFICE, AT WHICH TIME THE TERMS OF THE FORMER COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION BOARD MEMBERS SHALL EXPIRE./
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 4320 -- Reps. Cromer, Walker, Snow and Stuart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-10-275 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMMEDIATE IMPOUNDMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION IN THIS STATE WHICH IS BEING OPERATED WITHOUT INSURANCE, PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF THE COSTS OF THE IMPOUNDMENT AND OTHER FINES AND FEES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS.
The Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\BBM\10900JM.94).
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 1 and inserting:
/SECTION 1. Section 56-5-6240 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 465 of 1992, is further amended to read:
"Section 56-5-6240. (A) In addition to the penalties for persons convicted of a fourth or subsequent violation within the last five years of operating a motor vehicle while his license is canceled, suspended, or revoked (DUS), or a fourth or subsequent violation within the last ten years of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs (DUI), the persons must have the motor vehicle they drove during this offense forfeited if the offender is the owner of record, or a resident of the household of the owner of record under the terms and conditions as provided in subsections (B) and (C) and (D) and (E).
(B) In addition to the penalties provided for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and in Section 56-10-270, whenever it is determined by a law enforcement officer that a motor vehicle subject to registration in this State is being operated without insurance, such officer shall cause the uninsured vehicle to be immediately impounded. The uninsured vehicle shall not be returned to the owner thereof until he pays all of the costs of the impoundment, as well as all other fines or fees, or both, required by law to be paid for knowingly operating an uninsured motor vehicle or for knowingly allowing the operation of an uninsured motor vehicle in violation of Section 56-10-270 and furnishes proof of insurance satisfactory to the Division of Motor Vehicles of the Department of Revenue and Taxation.
(C) The vehicle forfeited in subsection (A) or impounded pursuant to subsection (B) must be confiscated by the arresting officer or other law enforcement officer of that agency at the time of arrest, which officer shall deliver it immediately to the sheriff or chief of police of the jurisdiction where the motor vehicle was seized or his authorized agent who by certified mail shall notify the registered owner of the confiscation within seventy-two hours. Upon notification of the confiscation, the registered owner has ten days to request a hearing before the presiding judge of the judicial circuit or his designated hearing officer within ten days from the date of receipt of the request. The vehicle must be returned to the owner of record if he can show by a preponderance of the evidence that (1) the use of the vehicle was not either expressly or impliedly authorized, or (2) the owner of record did not know that the driver had no valid license. Forfeiture of a vehicle is subordinate in priority to all valid liens.
The sheriff or chief of police in possession of the vehicle shall provide notice by certified mail of the confiscation to all lienholders of record within ten days of the confiscation.
(B)(D) Upon the conviction of the person driving the vehicle, or upon his plea of guilty or nolo contendere to these offenses, the sheriff or chief of police shall initiate an action in the circuit court of the county in which the vehicle was seized to accomplish forfeiture by giving notice to owners of record, lienholders of record, and other persons claiming an interest in the vehicle subject to forfeiture and by giving these persons an opportunity to appear and show why the vehicle should not be forfeited and disposed of as provided for by this section. Failure of a person claiming an interest in the vehicle to appear at the above proceeding after having been given notice constitutes a waiver of the claim; however, the failure to appear does not in any way alter or affect the claim of a lienholder of record. The court, after hearing, shall order that the vehicle be forfeited to the sheriff or chief of police and sold in the manner provided in this section, or returned to the owner of record. The court shall order a vehicle returned to the owner of record if it is shown by a preponderance of the evidence that:
(1) the use of the vehicle on the occasion of arrest was not either expressly or impliedly authorized, or
(2) the owner of record did not know that the driver had no valid driver's license. Otherwise, the court shall order the vehicle forfeited. Forfeiture of a vehicle is subordinate in priority to all valid liens and encumbrances.
(C)(E) If the person fails to file an appeal within ten days after the conviction, the forfeited vehicle is considered abandoned and must be disposed of as provided by Section 56-5-5640. However, if the fair market value of the vehicle is less than five hundred dollars, it must be sold as scrap to the highest bidder after first receiving at least two bids."/
Amend title to conform.
Rep. CROMER explained the amendment.
Reps. HASKINS, MOODY-LAWRENCE, RHOAD, STODDARD, J. WILDER, GOVAN and J. BROWN objected to the Bill.
Rep. HODGES moved to adjourn debate upon the following Bill until Tuesday, March 15, which was adopted.
S. 195 -- Senators Hayes, Stilwell, Peeler, Wilson and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-25-25 SO AS TO CREATE THE CRIME OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; BY ADDING SECTION 16-25-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A PERSON VIOLATES THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 16-25-20 (CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE) FOR A FIRST OR SECOND OFFENSE, THE COURT MAY SUSPEND EXECUTION OF ALL OR PART OF THE SENTENCE AND PLACE THE OFFENDER ON PROBATION CONDITIONED UPON THE PARTICIPATION OF THE OFFENDER IN A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TREAT BATTERING SPOUSES OR OTHER APPROPRIATE PSYCHIATRIC OR THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT OR COUNSELING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-20, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS USED IN THE "PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT", SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER" "PERSONS COHABITATING OR FORMERLY COHABITING".
The following Bill was taken up:
H. 4681 -- Reps. McElveen, Sheheen, Wilkins, Phillips, McTeer, Rogers, Farr, McCraw, Shissias, J. Bailey, Meacham, G. Brown, Waites, Cobb-Hunter, Barber, Tucker, Houck, Martin, Kirsh, Wright, Moody-Lawrence, Chamblee, Stille, McLeod, Stoddard, Simrill, Sturkie, D. Wilder, Cooper, Townsend, Hodges, Stuart, Allison, Walker, Snow, Boan, Gamble, Vaughn, Jaskwhich, Delleney, Wells, Neilson, Haskins, Davenport, Hines, Littlejohn, Cato, Beatty, Robinson, Lanford and Jennings: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION ACT OF 1994" SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL-TO-WORK SYSTEM TO EQUIP ALL STUDENTS WITH RELEVANT ACADEMIC SKILLS, MARKETABLE OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS, AND APPROPRIATE WORK-PLACE BEHAVIORS, TO ACCOMPLISH THE ABOVE THROUGH REVISIONS IN ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL CURRICULUM, ESTABLISHMENT OF CAREER EXPLORATION AND COUNSELING INITIATIVES, AND A PROGRAM OF APPRENTICESHIPS, MENTORSHIPS, AND WORK-PLACE EXPERIENCES, TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 1995-96 SCHOOL YEAR AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, COMPLETION OF APPLIED ACADEMIC COURSES IN MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS SHALL FULFILL HIGH SCHOOL COURSE PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS AS EQUIVALENT TO PRECOLLEGE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS TO FOUR-YEAR POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING STATE TAX CREDITS FOR WORK-BASED PROGRAMS, HOW TO MAXIMIZE GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE FUNDING FOR EDUCATION, AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION, INSURANCE AND LIABILITY ISSUES RELATING TO THE SCHOOL-TO-WORK SYSTEM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-13-20, RELATING TO CHILD LABOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN DURING THE REGULAR SCHOOL YEAR MAY WORK MORE THAN TWENTY HOURS A WEEK AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Reps. DAVENPORT and KELLEY objected to the Bill.
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 16, which was proposed on Wednesday, March 2, by Rep. FAIR.
Rep. FAIR explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. FAIR proposed the following Amendment No. 17 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\GJK\20426SD.94), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 4.(B)(2)(b) which begins on line 37, page 4, and inserting:
/(b) integrate instruction in academic and occupational courses to ensure a rigorous, relevant, and academic curriculum;/
Amend title to conform.
Rep. FAIR explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. FAIR proposed the following Amendment No. 18 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\GJK\20427SD.94), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, in SECTION 5.(B) by adding after /1996-97/ as contained on line 33, page 5, /. If this change will cause a hardship, schools may be granted a waiver from eliminating the general track in the manner established by the State Board of Education;/
Amend title to conform.
Rep. FAIR explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. FAIR proposed the following Amendment No. 19 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\GJK\20428SD.94), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, in SECTION 6.(B), page 6, by adding at the end of the subsection the following:
/Accountability measures shall not jeopardize the independent standing of the school district nor the district board of trustee's legal responsibility to govern./
Amend title to conform.
Rep. FAIR explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. FAIR proposed the following Amendment No. 20 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\GJK\20429SD.94), which was tabled.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, in SECTION 8.(B), page 7, by adding at the end of the subsection the following: /The State Board of Education must also certify that the texts being used in applied academic courses contain equivalent content as the texts for similar subject matter in precollege courses./
Amend title to conform.
Rep. FAIR explained the amendment.
Rep. McTEER spoke against the amendment.
Rep. FAIR spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. McTEER moved to table the amendment.
Rep. FAIR demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Bailey, G. Barber Breeland Byrd Carnell Cobb-Hunter Farr Gamble Harris, J. Harris, P. Harvin Harwell Haskins Hines Houck Inabinett Jennings Keegan Kennedy Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Law Mattos McAbee McCraw McKay McMahand McTeer Neal Neilson Phillips Rhoad Richardson Robinson Scott Sheheen Shissias Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Townsend Tucker Waldrop Whipper Wilder, D. Wilder, J. Wilkes Williams Worley
Those who voted in the negative are:
Allison Brown, H. Cato Chamblee Corning Davenport Delleney Fair Fulmer Hallman Harrell Hutson Klauber Koon Lanford Littlejohn Marchbanks McLeod Meacham Moody-Lawrence Sharpe Simrill Stone Sturkie Thomas Trotter Walker Wells Wilkins Witherspoon Wofford
So, the amendment was tabled.
Rep. FAIR proposed the following Amendment No. 21 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\GJK\20441SD.94), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, in SECTION 3. by adding a new item (5) to read:
/(5) "School based enterprise" means a business activity at school whose participants are primarily students. Additionally, the activity must be sanctioned by the local school board of trustees as being an appropriate activity for the students and an activity that is academically beneficial./
Amend title to conform.
Rep. FAIR explained the amendment.
Rep. TOWNSEND moved to table the amendment.
Rep. FAIR demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander, M.O. Barber Boan Byrd Carnell Farr Gamble Harris, J. Harris, P. Hines Holt Houck Inabinett Jennings Kennedy Kinon Kirsh Law McAbee McCraw McKay McMahand Neal Phillips Rhoad Robinson Rogers Scott Sheheen Shissias Spearman Stille Stoddard Stuart Townsend Trotter Waites Waldrop Wilder, D. Wilder, J. Wilkes Williams
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander, T.C. Allison Bailey, G. Baxley Beatty Breeland Brown, H. Cato Chamblee Cobb-Hunter Corning Davenport Delleney Fair Fulmer Govan Hallman Harrell Harvin Haskins Hutson Keegan Kelley Keyserling Koon Lanford Littlejohn Marchbanks Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neilson Riser Rudnick Sharpe Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Snow Stone Thomas Vaughn Wells Whipper Witherspoon Wofford Worley Wright Young, A.
So, the House refused to table the amendment.
The question then recurred to the adoption of the amendment, which was agreed to.
Rep. FARR proposed the following Amendment No. 22 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\GJK\20444SD.94), which was adopted.
Amend the Report of the Committee on Education and Public Works, as and if amended, in SECTION 7(A) by striking beginning on line 34, of page 4681-1
/Director of the Department of Commerce/ and inserting /Executive Director of the Employment Security Commission/
Amend title to conform.
Rep. HASKINS moved to reconsider the vote whereby Amendment No. 20 was tabled.
Rep. TOWNSEND moved to table the motion to reconsider, which was agreed to by a division vote of 54 to 36.
Rep. FAIR proposed the following Amendment No. 24 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\GJK\20559SD.94).
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 4(B)(1)(c) which begins on line 25 of page 4 and inserting:
/(c) an emphasis on the importance of individual achievement as a cornerstone upon which self-respect, academic, and personal success are founded./
Amend title to conform.
Rep. FAIR explained the amendment.
Rep. BOAN moved that the House recur to the morning hour, which was agreed to.
Further proceedings were interrupted by the House recurring to the morning hour, the pending question being consideration of Amendment No. 24, Rep. FAIR having the floor.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committee:
H. 4887 -- Reps. Hodges and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES BY PRIMARY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR TO SELECT THE NOMINEE FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR WITH THE SELECTION BEING RATIFIED BY A REPRESENTATIVE GROUP OF THE PARTY; TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-30, RELATING TO THE NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES BY CONVENTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS WHO RECEIVE THEIR PARTY'S NOMINATION FOR THE OFFICES OF GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SHALL RUN AS JOINT CANDIDATES IN THE GENERAL ELECTION WITH THE SELECTION BEING RATIFIED BY A REPRESENTATIVE GROUP OF THE PARTY; TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-70, RELATING TO THE NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES BY PETITION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY ONE PETITION IS REQUIRED FOR NOMINEES FOR GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR WHO SHALL RUN AS JOINT CANDIDATES; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-330, RELATING TO THE ARRANGEMENTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THE GOVERNOR AND THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ON THE BALLOT AS JOINT CANDIDATES; AND TO ADD SECTION 7-13-335, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOMINEES FOR GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ARE PLACED ON THE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT AS JOINT CANDIDATES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4888 -- Reps. Hodges and Govan: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8, ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE ELECTION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND TERM OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE JOINT ELECTION OF GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4889 -- Rep. Felder: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE GOVERNED AND MANAGED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE NUMBER OF WHICH MUST BE THE SAME AS THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS COMPRISING THE CALHOUN COUNTY COUNCIL, PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE SCHOOL TRUSTEES FROM SINGLE-MEMBER ELECTION DISTRICTS, PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF THE TRUSTEES AND FOR THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE TRUSTEES' ELECTION DISTRICTS, PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES, AND PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEES ON A NONPARTISAN BASIS AND FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD'S CHAIRMAN; TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTED IN 1992 SHALL CONTINUE IN OFFICE UNTIL THE PRESCRIBED EXPIRATION OF THEIR TERMS AND THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WHOSE TERMS WOULD OTHERWISE COMMENCE FOLLOWING THE 1994 ELECTION MUST BE ELECTED IN 1994 ACCORDING TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE INCUMBENT CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD SHALL CONTINUE AS A MEMBER AND AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS TERM AS A BOARD MEMBER; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 2 OF ACT 743 OF 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
On motion of Rep. FELDER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4890 -- Rep. Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-1-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST RETALIATION BASED UPON AN EMPLOYEE'S INSTITUTION OF OR PARTICIPATION IN PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECOVERY OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES AGAINST AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
The following was received.
March 2, 1994
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
I am hereby returning without my approval H. 4570, R-302, an Act:
TO AMEND ACT 67 OF 1965, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FOR THE SOUTH GREENVILLE AREA FIRE DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VACANCY MUST BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR FOR THE UNEXPIRED PORTION OF THE TERM.
This veto is based upon an opinion of the Attorney General's Office dated March 1, 1994, the opinion states:
The act bearing ratification number 302 of 1992 amends Act No. 67 of 1965, as amended, to provide that a vacancy on the governing body of the South Greenville Area Fire District must be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired portion of the term. An analysis of Act No. 67 of 1965, as amended by Acts No. 142 of 1973 and No. 283 of 1989 reveals that the South Greenville Area Fire District is located wholly within Greenville County. Thus, H. 4570, R-302 is clearly an act for a specific county. Article VIII, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of South Carolina provides that "[n]o laws for a specific county shall be enacted." Acts similar to H. 4570, R-302 have been struck down by the South Carolina Supreme Court as violative of Article VIII, Section 7.
Therefore, for the above reasons, I am returning H. 4570, R-302 without my signature.
Sincerely,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Governor
The question was put, shall the Act become a part of the law, the veto of his Excellency, the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding, the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander, M.O. Anderson Baker Mattos McLeod McMahand
Those who voted in the negative are:
So, the veto of the Governor was overridden and a message was ordered sent to the Senate accordingly.
Debate was resumed on the following Bill, the pending question being the consideration of Amendment No. 24, Rep. FAIR having the floor.
H. 4681 -- Reps. McElveen, Sheheen, Wilkins, Phillips, McTeer, Rogers, Farr, McCraw, Shissias, J. Bailey, Meacham, G. Brown, Waites, Cobb-Hunter, Barber, Tucker, Houck, Martin, Kirsh, Wright, Moody-Lawrence, Chamblee, Stille, McLeod, Stoddard, Simrill, Sturkie, D. Wilder, Cooper, Townsend, Hodges, Stuart, Allison, Walker, Snow, Boan, Gamble, Vaughn, Jaskwhich, Delleney, Wells, Neilson, Haskins, Davenport, Hines, Littlejohn, Cato, Beatty, Robinson, Lanford and Jennings: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION ACT OF 1994" SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL-TO-WORK SYSTEM TO EQUIP ALL STUDENTS WITH RELEVANT ACADEMIC SKILLS, MARKETABLE OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS, AND APPROPRIATE WORK-PLACE BEHAVIORS, TO ACCOMPLISH THE ABOVE THROUGH REVISIONS IN ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL CURRICULUM, ESTABLISHMENT OF CAREER EXPLORATION AND COUNSELING INITIATIVES, AND A PROGRAM OF APPRENTICESHIPS, MENTORSHIPS, AND WORK-PLACE EXPERIENCES, TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 1995-96 SCHOOL YEAR AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, COMPLETION OF APPLIED ACADEMIC COURSES IN MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS SHALL FULFILL HIGH SCHOOL COURSE PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS AS EQUIVALENT TO PRECOLLEGE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS TO FOUR-YEAR POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING STATE TAX CREDITS FOR WORK-BASED PROGRAMS, HOW TO MAXIMIZE GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE FUNDING FOR EDUCATION, AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION, INSURANCE AND LIABILITY ISSUES RELATING TO THE SCHOOL-TO-WORK SYSTEM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-13-20, RELATING TO CHILD LABOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN DURING THE REGULAR SCHOOL YEAR MAY WORK MORE THAN TWENTY HOURS A WEEK AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Rep. FAIR relinquished the floor.
Rep. FAIR proposed the following Amendment No. 24 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\GJK\20559SD.94), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding to Section 4(B)(1)(c):
/an emphasis on the importance of individual achievement as a cornerstone upon which self-respect, academic, and personal success are founded./
Amend title to conform.
Rep. RHOAD proposed the following Amendment No. 27 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\N05\7659BDW.94), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting SECTION 10, page 8, beginning on line 16.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. RHOAD explained the amendment.
Rep. McELVEEN spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. SCOTT moved to table the amendment.
Rep. HOLT demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Anderson Bailey, J. Brown, J. Byrd Gamble Neal Scott Shissias Waites
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander, T.C. Allison Askins Bailey, G. Baker Barber Baxley Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Carnell Cato Chamblee Clyborne Cobb-Hunter Cooper Corning Davenport Delleney Fair Farr Fulmer Hallman Harrell Harris, J. Harris, P. Harvin Harwell Haskins Holt Houck Hutson Inabinett Jaskwhich Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Keyserling Kirsh Klauber Lanford Law Marchbanks McAbee McKay McLeod Meacham Neilson Phillips Rhoad Riser Robinson Rudnick Sharpe Simrill Smith, R. Snow Spearman Stoddard Stone Stuart Sturkie Thomas Townsend Trotter Vaughn Waldrop Walker Wells Wilder, D. Wilder, J. Wilkes Wilkins Williams Witherspoon Wofford Worley Wright Young, A.
So, the House refused to table the amendment.
The question then recurred to the adoption of the amendment, which was agreed to.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
Rep. McELVEEN asked unanimous consent that H. 4681 be read a third time tomorrow.
Rep. FAIR objected.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 4414 -- Reps. Phillips, Allison, Waites, Rudnick, J. Wilder, Jaskwhich, Walker, Corning, Rogers, Stuart, Waldrop and Gamble: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SCHOOLHOUSE SAFETY ALLIANCE ACT OF 1994" TO ATTACK THE PROBLEMS OF JUVENILE CRIME AND SCHOOL SAFETY INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO EDUCATION BY ADDING CHAPTER 143 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TRAINING OF SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF TO PREVENT STUDENT VIOLENCE, TO INSTITUTE IN EACH SCHOOL CASE MANAGEMENT TEAMS TO WORK AS UNITS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS DISPLAYING SIGNS OF VIOLENT BEHAVIOR, TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COLLECT DATA IDENTIFYING THE BEST PRACTICES IN DEALING WITH PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH STUDENT VIOLENCE, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PILOT TEST A CLUSTER SCHOOL CONCEPT IN URBAN AND RURAL SETTINGS IN HIGH CRIME AREAS, TOGETHER WITH A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM OF INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION, TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF VARIOUS AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES CONVENED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CLUSTER SCHOOLS SERVING AS DEMONSTRATION SITES, TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE SCHOOLHOUSE SAFETY RESOURCE CENTER AT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO SCHOOLS REGARDING SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND STRATEGIES FOR COLLABORATING WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND THE COURTS TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM, TO REQUIRE CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES TO BE TAUGHT TO JUVENILES IN CONFINEMENT FACILITIES, TO REQUIRE PARENTS OF CHILDREN IDENTIFIED AS IN NEED OF SERVICES OR COUNSELING TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN CASE MANAGEMENT MEETINGS REGARDING THEIR CHILDREN AT THE REQUEST OF SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE, TO REQUIRE SCHOOL OFFICIALS TO REPORT CERTAIN CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR BY STUDENTS TO APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS REGARDING PARENTING, FAMILY LITERACY, AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION SEMINARS IN ISSUES OF YOUTH VIOLENCE FOR ATTORNEYS LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1331 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE FAMILY COURT JUDGES TO ORDER AS A CONDITION OF PROBATION CERTAIN CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN A SPECIAL ALTERNATIVE CONFINEMENT UNIT; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1351 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FAMILY COURT TO REQUIRE PARENTS TO APPEAR BEFORE IT REGARDING CERTAIN BEHAVIOR OF THEIR CHILD AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ASSESSMENT OF THE FAMILY OR IN FAMILY PARTICIPATION TREATMENT SERVICES TO IMPROVE THAT BEHAVIOR; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1352 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT SHALL REQUIRE ACCEPTABLE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR AS A PART OF ANY PROBATION ORDER INVOLVING CHILDREN; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1353 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROBATION AND PAROLE COUNSELORS ARE REQUIRED TO ASSIST IN THE RE-ENROLLMENT OF ALL THEIR CLIENTS WHO ARE CHILDREN IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UPON THE CHILDREN BEING RELEASED FROM CONFINEMENT FACILITIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-3236 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE SHALL ESTABLISH A SHORT-TERM SPECIAL ALTERNATIVE CONFINEMENT UNIT FOR CERTAIN NONVIOLENT JUVENILES.
Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was proposed on Tuesday, March 1, by the Committee on Education and Public Works.
Rep. PHILLIPS explained the amendment.
Rep. HODGES spoke against the amendment.
Rep. TUCKER moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill, which was adopted.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 4389 -- Reps. J. Wilder, Baxley, Walker, Allison, D. Wilder, Waites, Wilkes, Rudnick, Harvin and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 38 OF 1993, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS AND TO INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WITH HEAD INJURIES, SPINAL CORD INJURIES, OR SIMILAR DISABILITIES AMONG THOSE FOR WHOM SERVICES ARE TO BE PROVIDED.
The Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\CYY\15718AC.94), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting Section 44-21-10(C)(3) and (9) and inserting:
/(3) Family support is needed throughout the lifespan of an individual who has mental retardation or a related disability disabilities or head injuries, spinal cord injuries, or similar disabilities.
(9) Family support services should be sufficient to enable families to keep their family members with mental retardation or related disabilities or head injuries, spinal cord injuries, or similar disabilities at home or be sufficient to enable the individual with a disability to remain at home./
Amend title to conform.
Rep. WOFFORD explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.
The following Bill was taken up.
H. 4373 -- Reps. Cromer and Rudnick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-43-153 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PHARMACIST SUBSTITUTES A GENERIC DRUG FOR A PRESCRIPTION DRUG THE GENERIC DRUG MUST BE LISTED FIRST FOLLOWED BY THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG IN PARENTHESES.
The Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\CYY\15720AC.94).
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. Section 39-24-40 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding at the end:
"When dispensing a prescribed medication, if a pharmacist substitutes a generic drug for a name brand prescribed drug, the generic drug name must be listed on the prescription label first followed by the words 'substituted for' and the name brand prescribed drug in parentheses."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor./
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Rep. HOUCK explained the amendment.
Further proceedings were interrupted by expiration of time on the uncontested Calendar, the pending question being consideration of Amendment No. 1, Rep. HOUCK having the floor.
The following Bill was taken up.
Rep. BOAN moved that the General Appropriation Bill be considered section by section, beginning with Part 1A then taking up Part 1B and then Part II, which was agreed to.
Rep. BOAN moved that while debating the General Appropriation Bill, he be allowed to note a Motion daily to reconsider each section adopted, which was agreed to.
Rep. BOAN moved that H. 4821, the Capital Reserve Fund Appropriation Bill for FY 93-94 be set for Special Order, regardless of any other Special Orders, immediately after second reading of H. 4820, the General Appropriation Bill and continue each day thereafter until given a second reading, which was agreed to.
Rep. BOAN moved that while debating H. 4821, the Capital Reserve Fund Appropriation Bill for FY 93-94, the Bills on the Calendar be printed by number only, which was agreed to.
Rep. BOAN moved that H. 4822, the Supplemental Appropriation Bill for FY 93-94, be set for Special Order regardless of any other Special Orders, immediately after second reading of H. 4821, the Capital Reserve Fund Appropriation Bill for FY 93-94 and continue each day thereafter until given a second reading, which was agreed to.
Rep. BOAN moved that while debating H. 4822, the Supplemental Appropriation Bill for FY 93-94, the Bills on the Calendar be printed by number only, which was agreed to.
Rep. BOAN moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn to meet at 9:30 A.M. tomorrow, which was agreed to.
Rep. BOAN proposed the following Amendment No. 14 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\DC.PPT), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 3A, Senate, Page 0001, Line 7, Opposite /President Pro Tempore/ by increasing the amounts in columns (5) and (6) by /3,500/
Amend further, Page 0002, Line 20, Opposite /Other Operating Expenses/ by decreasing the amounts in columns (5) and (6) by /3,500/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Rep. BOAN explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted by a division vote of 49 to 29.
Reps. A. YOUNG, KIRSH, STILLE, HALLMAN, HUFF, MOODY-LAWRENCE, MEACHAM, WAITES, WOFFORD, SIMRILL and H. BROWN proposed the following Amendment No. 27 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\DC.SRO), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part 1A, Section 3A, Legislative Department-Senate, Page 0002, Line 11, Opposite /Senate Research (P)/ by reducing the amounts in column (5) and (6) by /503,552/
Amend further, Page 0002, Line 12 by reducing from columns (5) and (6) by /(12.00)/
Amend further, Page 0002, Line 20, Opposite /Other Operating Expenses/ by reducing the amounts in columns (5) and (6) by /121,448/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Rep. A. YOUNG explained the amendment.
Rep. FELDER spoke against the amendment.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. DAVENPORT a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.
Rep. WAITES spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. McABEE spoke against the amendment.
Reps. G. BAILEY, KIRSH and HARWELL spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. BOAN spoke against the amendment and moved to adjourn debate upon the amendment.
Rep. G. BAILEY moved to table the motion.
Rep. A. YOUNG demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander, T.C. Allison Anderson Bailey, G. Baker Brown, J. Byrd Cato Corning Cromer Fair Fulmer Gamble Hallman Harrell Harwell Haskins Huff Hutson Jaskwhich Keegan Kelley Keyserling Kirsh Klauber Koon Lanford Littlejohn McMahand Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neilson Quinn Richardson Riser Robinson Rudnick Scott Sharpe Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Stille Stone Stuart Sturkie Thomas Trotter Vaughn Waites Walker Wells Williams Witherspoon Wofford Wright Young, A. Young, R.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander, M.O. Askins Barber Baxley Beatty Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Carnell Chamblee Cobb-Hunter Delleney Farr Felder Govan Harrelson Harris, J. Harris, P. Hines Hodges Holt Houck Inabinett Jennings Kennedy Kinon Law Marchbanks Martin Mattos McAbee McCraw McElveen McKay McLeod Phillips Rhoad Rogers Sheheen Snow Spearman Stoddard Townsend Tucker Waldrop Whipper Wilder, D. Wilder, J. Wilkes Worley
So, the motion to adjourn debate was tabled.
The question then recurred to the adoption of the amendment.
Rep. G. BAILEY 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, G. Baker Barber Baxley Beatty Breeland Brown, H. Brown, J. Byrd Cato Chamblee Cooper Corning Cromer Delleney Fair Fulmer Gamble Govan Hallman Harrell Harrelson Harwell Haskins Hines Houck Huff Hutson Jaskwhich Keegan Kelley Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Klauber Koon Lanford Law Littlejohn Martin Mattos McElveen McLeod McMahand Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Quinn Richardson Riser Robinson Rudnick Scott Sharpe Sheheen Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stoddard Stone Stuart Sturkie Thomas Townsend Trotter Vaughn Waites Waldrop Walker Wells Whipper Wilder, D. Wilder, J. Wilkes Wilkins Wofford Worley Wright Young, A. Young, R.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Askins Boan Brown, G. Carnell Cobb-Hunter Farr Felder Harris, J. Harris, P. Hodges Holt Jennings Marchbanks McAbee McCraw McKay Rhoad Tucker White
So, the amendment was adopted.
Rep. BOAN moved to adjourn debate upon the section, which was adopted.
Rep. CARNELL proposed the following Amendment No. 4 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\DC.IND), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part 1A, Section 3B, House of Representatives, Page 0008, Line 15, In-district compensation by /increasing the amount in column (5) and (6) by $148,800/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Rep. CARNELL explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted by a division vote of 59 to 23.
Amendment #4
I voted against this amendment.
Rep. CANDY Y. WAITES
I voted against this increase of in-district compensation because all the needs of state government far exceed the appropriations for fiscal year 1994-1995.
Rep. IRENE K. RUDNICK
Reps. A. YOUNG, KIRSH, STILLE, HALLMAN, HUFF, MOODY-LAWRENCE, MEACHAM, WOFFORD, SIMRILL and H. BROWN proposed the following Amendment No. 26 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\DC.SP), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part 1A, Section 3B, Legislative Department-House of Representatives, Page 0008, Line 18, Opposite /Strategic Planning/ by reducing the amounts in column (5) and (6) by /175,000/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Rep. A. YOUNG explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Reps. A. YOUNG, KIRSH, STILLE, HALLMAN, HUFF, MOODY-LAWRENCE, MEACHAM, WAITES, WOFFORD, SIMRILL and H. BROWN proposed the following Amendment No. 25 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\DC.3B), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part 1A, Section 3B, Legislative Department-House, Page 0009, Line 2, Opposite/ Unclass. Legislative Misc. (P)/ by striking in columns (5) and (6) /503,552/.
Amend further, Page 0009, Line 3, by striking in columns (5) and (6) /(12.00)/.
Amend further, Page 0009, Line 6, Opposite /Other Operating Expenses/ by striking in columns (5) and (6) /121,448/.
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Rep. A. YOUNG explained the amendment.
Rep. McABEE moved to table the amendment.
Rep. A. YOUNG demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Askins Boan Carnell Cobb-Hunter Felder Harris, J. Harris, P. Holt Mattos McAbee McCraw McKay Rhoad Rogers Tucker White
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander, T.C. Allison Anderson Bailey, G. Bailey, J. Baker Baxley Breeland Brown, H. Brown, J. Byrd Cato Chamblee Corning Cromer Delleney Fair Fulmer Gamble Hallman Harrell Harwell Hines Houck Huff Hutson Jaskwhich Keegan Kelley Kennedy Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Klauber Koon Lanford Law Littlejohn Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Richardson Riser Robinson Rudnick Sharpe Sheheen Shissias Simrill Smith, R. Snow Spearman Stille Stoddard Stone Stuart Thomas Townsend Trotter Vaughn Waites Waldrop Wells Whipper Wilder, D. Wilkes Wilkins Williams Witherspoon Wofford Wright Young, A.
So, the House refused to table the amendment.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. H. BROWN a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.
Rep. ROGERS spoke against the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Section 3B as amended was adopted.
Section 3C was adopted.
Section 3D was adopted.
Section 3E was adopted.
Reps. A. YOUNG, KIRSH, STILLE, HALLMAN, HUFF, MOODY-LAWRENCE, MEACHAM, CROMER, WAITES, WOFFORD, H. BROWN and SIMRILL proposed the following Amendment No. 29 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\DC.3F), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part 1A, Section 3F, Legislative Department-Legislative Audit Council, Page 0016, Line 3, Opposite /Director (P)/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /67,582/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 4, by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(1.00)/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 5, Opposite /Deputy Director/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /58,343/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 6, by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(1.00)/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 7, Opposite /Business Manager/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /31,514/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 8, by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(1.00)/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 10, Opposite /Coordinator/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /28,479/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 11, by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(1.00)/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 12, Opposite /Senior Auditor (P)/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /185,901/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 13, by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(6.00)/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 14, Opposite /Associate Auditor/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /165,445/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 14, by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(7.00)/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 16, Opposite /Assistant Analyst (P)/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /34,961/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 17, by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(2.00)/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 18, Opposite /Audit Manager/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /130,357/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 19, by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(3.00)/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 20, Opposite /Adm. Assistant (P)/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /21,425/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 21, by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(1.00)/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 22, Opposite /Other Personal Service/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /1,225/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 25, Opposite /Other Operating Expenses/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /125,783/.
Amend further, Page 0016, Line 32, Opposite /Employer Contributions/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /165,333/.
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Section 3F as amended was adopted.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. SHARPE a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.
Section 3G was adopted.
Reps. A. YOUNG, KIRSH, STILLE, HALLMAN, HUFF, MOODY-LAWRENCE, MEACHAM, WOFFORD, SIMRILL and H. BROWN proposed the following Amendment No. 24 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\DC.3H), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part 1A, Section 3H, Reorganization Commission, Page 0020, Line 3,Opposite /Director (P)/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /58,438/.
Amend further, Page 0020, Line 4 by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(1.00)/.
Amend further, Page 0020, Line 6, Opposite /Projects Coordinator/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /386,866/.
Amend further, Page 0020, Line 7, by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(10.00)/.
Amend further, Page 0020, Line 8,Opposite /Program System Analyst/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /32,765/.
Amend further, Page 0020, Line 9 by inserting in columns (5) and (6) (1.00)/.
Amend further, Page 0020, Line 10, Opposite /Administrative Assistant/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /57,630/.
Amend further, Page 0020, Line 11, by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(3.00)/.
Amend further, Page 0020, Line 12, Opposite /Temp. Position-Legal SRC/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /42,000/.
Amend further, Page 0020, Line 13, Opposite /Other Personal Service/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /9,185/.
Amend further, Page 0020, Line 16, Opposite /Other Operating Expenses/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /248,082/.
Amend further, Page 0021, Line 18, Opposite /Employer Contributions/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /117,131/.
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Section 3H as amended was adopted.
Section 3I was adopted.
Rep. HODGES moved to adjourn debate upon the section, which was adopted.
Rep. HODGES moved to table the section, which was agreed to.
Reps. HODGES and BOAN proposed the following Amendment No. 17 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\DH.ALJ), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 5, ALJ, Page 31, Line 3, Opposite /Classified Positions/ by reducing the amounts in columns (5) and (6) by /56,316/
Further amend, Page 31, Line 4, by reducing the FTEs in Columns (5) and (6) by /(3.00)/
Further amend, Page 31, Line 14, Opposite /Legal Secretary/ by increasing the amounts in Columns (5) and (6) by /56,316/
Further amend, Page 31, Line 15, by increasing the FTEs in columns (5) and (6) by /(3.00)/
Further amend, Page 31, Line 3, by striking /Classified Positions/ and inserting /Unclassified Positions/
Further amend, Page 31, Line 8, Opposite /Assoc. Judge/ by decreasing the amounts in Columns (5) and (6) by /18,373/
Further amend, Page 31, Line 10, Opposite /Law Clerk/ by increasing the amounts in Columns (5) and (6) by /19,626/
Further amend, Page 31, Line 10, by striking /Law Clerk/ and inserting /Staff Attorney/
Further amend, Page 31, Line 14, Opposite /Legal Secretary/ by increasing the amounts in Columns (5) and (6) by /52,684/
Further amend, Page 31, Line 14, by striking /Legal Secretary/ and inserting /Administrative Assistant/
Further amend, Page 31, Line 15, by increasing the FTEs in Columns (5) and (6) by /(2.00)/
Further amend, Page 31, Line 12, Opposite /Steno/Mask Court Reporter/ by decreasing the amounts in Columns (5) and (6) by /8,090/
Further amend, Page 31, After Line 15, by inserting /Clerk of the Division/
Further amend, Page 31, After Line 15, Immediately following /Clerk of the Division/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(1.00)/
Further amend, Page 31, After Line 15, Opposite /Clerk of the Division/ by increasing the amounts in Columns (5) and (6) /50,000/
Further amend, Page 31, After Line 15, by inserting /Deputy Clerk/
Further amend, Page 31, After Line 15, Immediately following /Deputy Clerk/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(1.00)/
Further amend, Page 31, After Line 15, Opposite /Deputy Clerk/ by increasing the amounts in Columns (5) and (6) by /33,000/
Further amend, Page 31, After Line 15, by inserting /Receptionist/
Further amend, Page 31, After Line 15, immediately following /Receptionist/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(1.00)/
Further amend, Page 31, After Line 15, Opposite /Receptionist/ by increasing the amounts in Columns (5) and (6) by /22,000
Further amend, Page 31, After Line 15, by inserting /Business Manager/
Further amend, Page 31, After Line 15, immediately following /Business Manager/ by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(1.00)/
Further amend, Page 31, After Line 15, Opposite /Business Manager/ by increasing the amounts in Columns (5) and (6) by /33,000/
Further amend, Page 31, Line 16, Opposite /Other Personal Services/ by increasing the amounts in columns (5) and (6) by /5,000/
Further amend, Page 31, Line 19, Opposite /Other Operating Expenses/ by increasing the amounts in Columns (5) and (6) by /109,427/
Further amend, Page 31, Line 25, Opposite Employer Contributions/ by increasing the amounts in Columns (5) and (6) by /55,862/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Rep. HODGES explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Section 5 as amended was adopted.
Rep. FARR moved to adjourn debate upon the section, which was adopted.
Rep. FARR moved to adjourn debate upon the section, which was adopted.
Rep. P. HARRIS proposed the following Amendment No. 41 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\LVH.002), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 6C, Governor's Office, Page 37, Line 33, Opposite /Veterans' Affairs/ by increasing the amount in columns (5) and (6) by /$91,000/
Amend further, Line 37, after Line 33, by inserting a new line /Administrator/ and inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(1.00)/
Amend further, after Line 33, by inserting a new line /Admin. Asst./ and inserting in columns (5) and (6) /(1.00)/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Rep. P. HARRIS explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Section 6C as amended was adopted.
Section 6D was adopted.
Section 7 was adopted.
Section 8 was adopted.
Section 9 was adopted.
Section 10 was adopted.
Reps. M.O. ALEXANDER and GAMBLE proposed the following Amendment No. 21 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\DH.IF), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 11, AG. Page 49, Line 10. Opposite /Other Operating Expenses/ by increasing the amounts in Columns (5 and (6) by /100,000/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Rep. M.O. ALEXANDER explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Section 11 as amended was adopted.
Rep. TUCKER moved to adjourn debate upon the section, which was adopted.
Section 13 was adopted.
Section 14 was adopted.
Section 15 was adopted.
Section 16 was adopted.
Section 17A was adopted.
Section 17B was adopted.
Reps. A. YOUNG, KIRSH, STILLE, HALLMAN, HUFF, MOODY-LAWRENCE, MEACHAM, WOFFORD, SIMRILL and H. BROWN proposed the following Amendment No. 23 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\DC.MIS), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part 1A, Section 17C, Budget & Control Division of Exec. Director, Page 0065, Line 33, Opposite /Exec. Mgr. I/ by reducing the amounts in columns (5) and (6) by /34,896/
Amend further, Page 0065, Line 34, by striking in columns (5) and (6) /(1.00)/
Amend further, Page 0065, Line 37, Opposite /III/ by reducing the amounts in columns (5) and (6) by /117,855/
Amend further, Page 0065, Line 38, by striking in columns (5) and (6) /(5.00)/
Amend further, Page 0066, Line 1, Opposite /Other Operating Expenses/ by reducing the amounts in columns (5) and (6) by /9,061/
Amend further, Page 0067, Line 30, Opposite /Employer Contributions/ by reducing the amounts in columns (5) and (6) by /38,188/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Section 17C as amended was adopted.
Section 17D was adopted.
Section 17E was adopted.
Section 17F was adopted.
Section 17G was adopted.
Section 17H was adopted.
Section 17J was adopted.
Section 17K was adopted.
Section 17L was adopted.
Section 17M was adopted.
Section 17N was adopted.
Reps. A. YOUNG, KIRSH, STILLE, HALLMAN, HUFF, MOODY-LAWRENCE, MEACHAM, WAITES, WOFFORD, SIMRILL and H. BROWN proposed the following Amendment No. 28 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\DC.IA), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part 1A, Section 17P, B&C Auditor's Office, page 0109, Line 20, Opposite /Public Acct./Aud. Supv./ by reducing the amounts in columns (5) and (6) by /72,582/
Amend further, Page 0109, Line 21, by striking in columns (5) and (6) /(2.00)/
Amend further, Page 0109, Line 22, Opposite /Pub. Acct./Aud. Auditor/ by reducing the amounts in columns (5) and (6) by /45,326/
Amend further, Page 0109, Line 23 by striking in columns (5) and (6) /(2.00)/
Amend further, Page 0109, Line 29, Opposite /Other Operating Expenses/ by reducing the amounts in columns (5) and (6) by /16,309/
Amend further, Page 0110, Line 6, Opposite /Employer Contributions/ by reducing the amounts in columns (5) and (6) by /65,783/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Section 17P as amended was adopted.
Section 17Q was adopted.
Section 17R was adopted.
Section 17S was adopted.
Section 17T was adopted.
Section 18A was adopted.
Rep. BOAN proposed the following Amendment No. 51 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\CJ.HED), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part 1A, Section 18B, Higher Education Tuition Grants Commission, Page 0121, Line 11, Opposite /S.C. Student Legislature/ by increasing the amounts in columns (5) and (6) by /3,000/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Rep. BOAN explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Section 18B as amended was adopted.
Section 18C was adopted.
Section 18D was adopted.
Section 18E was adopted.
Section 18F was adopted.
Section 18G was adopted.
Reps. CARNELL and McABEE proposed the following Amendment No. 53 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\CJ.FTE), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 18H, Lander University, Page 0159, Line 28, Opposite /Classified Positions/ by adding to columns (5) and (6) /2.00 FTEs/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Rep. CARNELL explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Section 18H as amended was adopted.
Section 18J was adopted.
Section 18KA was adopted.
Section 18KC was adopted.
Section 18KD was adopted.
Section 18KE was adopted.
Section 18KF was adopted.
Section 18KG was adopted.
Section 18KH was adopted.
Section 18KJ was adopted.
Section 18L was adopted.
Section 18MA was adopted.
Section 18MB was adopted.
Section 18MC was adopted.
Section 18N was adopted.
Rep. WALKER moved to adjourn debate upon the section, which was adopted.
Section 20 was adopted.
Section 21 was adopted.
Section 22 was adopted.
Section 23 was adopted.
Section 24 was adopted.
Section 25 was adopted.
Section 26 was adopted.
Section 27 was adopted.
Section 28 was adopted.
Rep. NEAL moved to adjourn debate upon the section, which was adopted.
Section 30 was adopted.
Rep. MATTOS proposed the following Amendment No. 33 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\LVH.TA), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 31, DMH, Page 306, Line 32, Opposite /Alliance for MI/ by striking /20,000/ in column 5 and inserting /10,000/ in column (5)
Further amend, Page 306, After Line 32, by adding /New Day Clubhouse/ and under column (5) /50,000/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Rep. MATTOS explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Rep. P. HARRIS proposed the following Amendment No. 40 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\LVH.001), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 31, DMH, Page 308, Line 17, Opposite /Campbell Nursing Home/ by reducing line 17, Columns (5) and (6) by /$91,000/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. WITHERSPOON a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.
Rep. HUFF moved to adjourn debate upon the section, which was adopted.
Section 32 was adopted.
Section 33 was adopted.
Section 34 was adopted.
Section 35 was adopted.
Section 36 was adopted.
Section 37 was adopted.
Section 38 was adopted.
Reps. BOAN, COBB-HUNTER, GOVAN, FELDER and WILKINS proposed the following Amendment No. 37 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\TMR.HA), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 39, Human Affairs Commission, Page 354, Line 6, Opposite /Classif. Pos./ by increasing the line by /$175,773/ under columns (5) and (6)
Amend further, Page 354, Line 20, Opposite /Employ. Contrib./ by increasing the line by $49,227 under columns (5) and (6)
Amend further, Page 353, by inserting after Line 21, a new position /Adm. Support Specialist/ and under column (5) /(1.00) and column (6) /(1.00)/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Rep. BOAN explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Section 39 as amended was adopted.
Section 40 was adopted.
Section 41 was adopted.
Section 42 was adopted.
Section 43 was adopted.
Section 44 was adopted.
Section 45 was adopted.
Rep. FARR moved to adjourn debate upon the section, which was adopted.
Rep. HODGES proposed the following Amendment No. 66 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\CJ.007), which was rejected.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 47, Department of Natural Resources, Page 393, Paragraph VI, Line 31, by decreasing columns (5) and (6) by /$150,000/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Rep. HODGES explained the amendment.
Rep. KIRSH spoke against the amendment.
Rep. HODGES spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. McABEE moved to table the amendment.
Rep. WOFFORD demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Allison Barber Baxley Boan Breeland Byrd Carnell Delleney Felder Harrelson Harris, P. Harvin Holt Houck Inabinett Keyserling Kirsh Law Littlejohn Marchbanks Mattos McAbee McKay Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neilson Rhoad Riser Rudnick Sheheen Simrill Smith, D. Snow Spearman Stille Tucker Waldrop Walker Wells Whipper White Wilder, J. Williams Worley
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander, T.C. Anderson Askins Bailey, G. Bailey, J. Baker Cato Clyborne Cooper Cromer Fair Gamble Hallman Harrell Harris, J. Harwell Haskins Hines Hodges Huff Hutson Jaskwhich Keegan Kelley Kinon Klauber Koon Martin McCraw McElveen Neal Quinn Richardson Robinson Smith, R. Stone Stuart Sturkie Thomas Vaughn Waites Wilder, D. Wilkins Wofford Young, A.
So, the House refused to table the amendment.
Rep. McABEE spoke against the amendment.
Rep. WOFFORD spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. STURKIE spoke in favor of the amendment.
Rep. BOAN spoke against the amendment.
The question then recurred to the adoption of the amendment.
Rep. HOLT demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken resulting as follows:
Those who voted in the affirmative are:
Alexander, T.C. Anderson Askins Bailey, J. Baker Beatty Cato Clyborne Cromer Gamble Govan Harrell Harris, J. Harwell Haskins Hodges Huff Hutson Jaskwhich Keegan Kelley Quinn Robinson Smith, R. Stone Stuart Sturkie Vaughn Waites Wofford Wright Young, A.
Those who voted in the negative are:
Alexander, M.O. Allison Bailey, G. Barber Baxley Boan Breeland Byrd Carnell Cobb-Hunter Delleney Fair Felder Fulmer Hallman Harrelson Harris, P. Harvin Hines Holt Houck Inabinett Jennings Kennedy Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Klauber Koon Law Littlejohn Marchbanks Martin Mattos McAbee McKay Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Rhoad Richardson Riser Rudnick Scott Sheheen Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Snow Spearman Stille Stoddard Thomas Townsend Trotter Tucker Waldrop Walker Wells Whipper White Wilder, D. Wilder, J. Wilkes Wilkins Williams Worley
So, the amendment was rejected.
Section 47 was adopted.
Section 48 was adopted.
Reps. BARBER, HARRISON, J. BAILEY and FULMER proposed the following Amendment No. 79 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\DKA\3292HTC.94), which was tabled.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, SECTION 49, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, page 403, by inserting immediately after line 11:
/BOC YACHT RACE - 500,000 500,000
TEMPORARY FACILITY/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Rep. BOAN moved to table the amendment, which was agreed to.
Section 49 was adopted.
Section 50 was adopted.
Section 51 was adopted.
Section 52 was adopted.
Rep. HOLT proposed the following Amendment No. 55 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\VC.OEB), which was tabled.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 54, Old Exchange Building, Page 0415, Line 2, Opposite /Other Personal Service, by inserting in columns (5) and (6) /1,500/
Amend further, Page 0415, Line 4, Opposite /Other Operating Expenses/ by inserting in Columns (5) and (6) /111,444/
Amend further, Page 0415, Line 9, Opposite /Other Operating Expenses/ by decreasing the amount in columns (5) and (6) by /15,000/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Rep. HOLT explained the amendment.
Rep. J. HARRIS spoke against the amendment.
Rep. J. BAILEY spoke in favor of the amendment.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. CARNELL a leave of absence for the remainder of the day.
Rep. J. HARRIS spoke against the amendment and moved to table the amendment.
Rep. HOLT 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 Askins Baker Beatty Boan Cato Cooper Cromer Delleney Fair Farr Gamble Hallman Harris, J. Harris, P. Harwell Haskins Hines Hodges Houck Huff Jennings Keegan Kelley Keyserling Kinon Kirsh Koon Littlejohn Marchbanks Martin Mattos McAbee McCraw McElveen McKay McMahand Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neilson Phillips Rhoad Robinson Rudnick Sheheen Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Stone Sturkie Thomas Trotter Tucker Waldrop Walker Wells Wilkins
Those who voted in the negative are:
Bailey, G. Bailey, J. Barber Baxley Breeland Byrd Felder Fulmer Govan Harrell Harvin Holt Hutson Inabinett Jaskwhich Kennedy Klauber Riser Shissias Snow Stille Stoddard Stuart Townsend Vaughn Whipper White Wilder, D. Wilder, J. Wilkes Williams Wofford Worley Wright Young, R.
So, the amendment was tabled.
Section 54 was adopted.
Section 55 was adopted.
Section 56 was adopted.
Section 57 was adopted.
Section 58 was adopted.
Section 59 was adopted.
Rep. WELLS proposed the following Amendment No. 7 (Doc Name L:\h-wm\legis\amend\DM.RD), which was adopted.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IA, Section 60, Dept. of Insurance, Page 426, Line 17, Opposite /Other Operating Expenses/ by increasing columns (5) and (6) by /75,000/
Renumber sections & amend totals/title to conform.
Rep. WELLS explained the amendment.
The amendment was then adopted.
Section 60 as amended was adopted.
Section 61 was adopted.
Section 62 was adopted.
Section 63 was adopted.
Section 64 was adopted.
Section 65 was adopted.
Section 66 was adopted.
Section 67 was adopted.
Rep. BOAN moved to adjourn debate upon the section, which was adopted.
Rep. GAMBLE moved to adjourn debate upon the section, which was adopted.
Section 69B was adopted.
Section 70 was adopted.
Rep. BOAN moved to adjourn debate upon the section, which was adopted.
Rep. BOAN moved to adjourn debate upon the section, which was adopted.
Rep. BOAN moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.
Rep. Boan moved to reconsider the vote whereby Sections 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3I, 5, 6C, 6D, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17A, 17B, 17C, 17D, 17E, 17F, 17G, 17H, 17J, 17K, 17L, 17M, 17N, 17P, 17Q, 17R, 17S, 17T, 18A, 18B, 18C, 18D, 18E, 18F, 18G, 18H, 18J, 18KA, 18KC, 18KD, 18KE, 18KF, 18KG, 18KH, 18KJ, 18L, 18MA, 18MB, 18MC, 18N, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 69B and 70 were adopted and the motion was noted.
Further proceedings were interrupted by adjournment, the pending question being consideration of the Bill, Part IB.
At 6:35 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. ROGERS adjourned in memory of former colleague Heyward Belser, Sr., to meet at 9:30 A.M. tomorrow.
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