Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 10:00 A.M.

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

Eternal God, our Father, give us Your light to lead us and Your love to transform us for so often we walk in ways of doubt, denial, and disillusionment. Take away from us all selfishness, all inflated pride, and all else that would hinder us from entering into an intimate partnership with You. Deliver us from fear that would weaken our faith, from error that would obscure and blind our vision, and from doubts that would dwarf and deplete our energies.

In Your mercy, Lord, 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. P. HARRIS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Dr. Charles D. Barnett, which was agreed to.

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., April 12, 1994
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has tabled H. 4552 and proper notation has been recorded on the Bill.
H. 4552 -- Reps. Barber, Wright, McKay, Rudnick, Baxley and Neilson: 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.
Very respectfully,
President

Received as information.

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

Document No. 1766
Promulgated By Real Estate Appraisers Board, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Regulations Relating to Licensing, Certification, Fees, Continuing Education of Real Estate Appraisers
Received By Speaker April 12, 1994
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date March 19, 1995

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

April 1, 1994
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

On Tuesday, May 3, 1994, the South Carolina Telephone Association would like to host a reception for all legislators, their spouses, and staff members. The reception will be held at the State Fair Grounds in the Ellison building from 6:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M.

If you have any questions, please call me at 779-7282.

Sincerely,
M.E. Clement
Executive Director

February 21, 1994
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

On behalf of the Plant Managers' Division of the South Carolina Textile Manufacturers Association, we would like to invite the members of the House and staff to a "Pride in America" Reception. The date scheduled for this event is Wednesday, May 4th, and will be held at the Columbia Adam's Mark, formerly The Marriott, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.

We look forward to this event providing the opportunity for the state's largest manufacturing employer to visit with members of the House. If you have any questions, please give us a call.

Kindest regards.

Sincerely,
John G. Beasley
Executive Vice President

February 1, 1994
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The Independent Banks of South Carolina wish to extend to the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, their spouses, staff and attaches, an invitation to a reception on Tuesday, May 10, 1994, from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. The reception will be held at the Summit Club located in the NationsBank Tower.

Sincerely,
O. Perry Earle, III
IBSC President

January 20, 1994
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

I would like to request that the Governor's Legislative Reception be placed on the Legislative Calendar. This reception is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, 1994, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. on the Mall at the Governor's Mansion for both the House and Senate members.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Sincerely,
S. Joye King

February 17, 1994
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

On behalf of the S.C. Department of Mental Health I cordially extend an invitation to all members of the South Carolina House of Representatives to attend a reception celebrating the opening of an exhibit at the S.C. State Museum May 18, 1994, from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.

The exhibit, "Changing Minds: Opening Doors, A South Carolina Perspective on Mental Health Care," provides information about South Carolina's history of mental health care spanning almost 300 years. It will be on display from May, 1994, to May, 1995.

We are truly pleased to offer the public this incisive look at how our State has treated people who suffer from mental illness.

We are particularly grateful to Mrs. Inez Nolan Fripp who worked for our agency for 50 years, and who, upon her death, bequeathed money to the department for the purpose of preserving its rich history. She loved history and she loved the Department of Mental Health. Without her this exhibit would not have been possible.

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

H. 5036 -- Reps. Gonzales, Cromer, A. Young, Hallman, Harwell, Quinn, R. Young, Holt, Fulmer, Richardson, Harrison, McKay, Wright, G. Bailey, Kelley, Koon, Stille, Witherspoon, Corning, Barber, Thomas, McCraw, Riser, McTeer, R. Smith, Lanford, Fair, Kirsh, G. Brown, Vaughn, Robinson, Haskins, Gamble, Jaskwhich, Wells, Meacham, Baker, Trotter, Moody-Lawrence, Littlejohn, Allison, Farr, Stoddard, Davenport, Stuart, Stone, Spearman, Wofford, Neilson, Clyborne and Harrelson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT THE IMPOSITION OF RETROACTIVE TAXES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. T.C. ALEXANDER, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 3491 -- Reps. Neilson, Quinn, Govan, Cobb-Hunter, G. Brown, Sturkie, Hutson, Holt, Harwell, Richardson, McLeod, Hines, Breeland, Canty, Shissias, Davenport, Fair, Trotter, Harrell, Chamblee, McMahand, Allison, Vaughn, Wright, Inabinett, Gonzales, Harrison, Corning, Lanford, Walker, Meacham, D. Wilder and Stone: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICES AND EMPLOYEES BY ADDING CHAPTER 10 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF PROSPECTIVE STATE EMPLOYEES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. T.C. ALEXANDER, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 4857 -- Reps. P. Harris, Waldrop and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 37-11-95 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN OPERATOR OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO DISTRIBUTE A DIVIDEND OR SIMILAR DISTRIBUTION; BY ADDING SECTION 37-11-105 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN OPERATOR OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY TO SUBMIT A FINANCIAL PLAN TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL IF THE DEPARTMENT HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THE OPERATOR IS OR MAY BECOME INSOLVENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 37-11-30, RELATING TO LICENSING OF CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, SO AS TO REVISE INFORMATION THAT MUST ACCOMPANY LICENSE APPLICATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 37-11-40, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF AN APPLICANT FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO REVISE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A BOND OR OTHER GUARANTEE IS REQUIRED; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 37-11-50, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR LICENSURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY THOSE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES WHICH REQUIRE PAYMENT OF AN ENTRANCE FEE OR OTHER FEE IN RETURN FOR A PROMISE OF FUTURE CARE MUST OBTAIN A LICENSE RATHER THAN ALL CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. T.C. ALEXANDER, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 25 -- Senators Bryan and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-737 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN OFFER OF COVERAGE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS IN GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS WHICH OFFER THE COVERAGE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. T.C. ALEXANDER, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report, on:

S. 1026 -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 52-7-15 AND 52-7-20, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFICERS AND MEETINGS OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE OFFICE OF CHIEF ATHLETIC COMMISSIONER AND REPLACE IT WITH AN ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, SO AS TO ALLOW A DESIGNEE OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION TO APPOINT OFFICIALS; TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-65, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS BY THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO CONFORM THE PROVISION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND EXTEND THE AUTHORITY TO COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES IN CHARGE OF AN EVENT; TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-75, RELATING TO APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF PERMITS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO CHIEF COMMISSIONER TO ADMINISTRATOR AND ADD A REFERENCE TO A NEW DISCIPLINARY PROVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-310, RELATING TO COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF A COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSION SHALL RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FROM THE STATE AND MAY RECEIVE OTHER COMPENSATION AUTHORIZED BY THE COUNTY AND AS AUTHORIZED BY THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION IF PAID BY A PROMOTER WHILE THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER HAS BEEN APPOINTED A STATE COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR AN EVENT.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. WALDROP, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 4634 -- Reps. Cromer, Tucker, Baxley, Gonzales, Stoddard, Inabinett, Kennedy, Wells, Allison, Hallman, Townsend, Hodges, H. Brown, Corning, Lanford, Law, Govan, Stone, G. Brown, G. Bailey, Meacham, D. Wilder, Witherspoon, McKay, Simrill, McCraw, Walker, Robinson, Riser, Kelley, Vaughn, Shissias, Stuart, R. Smith, Stille, Littlejohn, Chamblee, Houck, Harrison, Farr, Gamble, Fulmer, Haskins, Davenport, Williams, Cato, Neilson, J. Wilder, Marchbanks, Spearman, Harvin, Richardson and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES ALLOWING ABLE-BODIED CONVICTS TO PERFORM LABOR ON PUBLIC WORKS OR WAYS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN CONVICTS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-35, RELATING TO USE OF COUNTY PRISONERS FOR LITTER REMOVAL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE USE OF PRISONERS INSTEAD OF THE PERMISSIVE USE OF PRISONERS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-7-10, 24-7-20, 24-7-30, 24-7-40, AND 24-7-50, RELATING TO COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL CHAIN GANGS, SO AS TO MANDATE THE USE OF ABLE-BODIED PRISONERS LOCATED IN COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ON WORK GANGS ON PUBLIC WORKS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. WALDROP, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, on:

H. 4835 -- Reps. McElveen, Cobb-Hunter, Cromer, Neal, Govan, Shissias, Inabinett, Waldrop, Boan, Wells, Mattos and Hodges: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1994 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE WELFARE POLICY OF THE STATE; TO EXPAND THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WORK SUPPORT PROGRAM STATEWIDE; TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE WORK SUPPORT PROGRAM; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL WAIVERS FOR A TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, REMOVAL OF THE AUTOMOBILE RESOURCE VALUE LIMIT, A SELF-SUFFICIENCY PILOT PROJECT, AND ELIMINATION OF THE PARENTAL DEPRIVATION RULE; TO REQUIRE MANDATORY PARTICIPATION IN THE WORK SUPPORT PROGRAM BY NONCUSTODIAL UNEMPLOYED PARENTS; TO EXPAND THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TEEN COMPANION PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE PARENTING AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS AS PART OF THE WORK SUPPORT PROGRAM; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO CONTINUE EXPANSION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES INCLUDING A FEDERAL WAIVER EXTENDING MEDICAID FAMILY PLANNING ELIGIBILITY FOR TWO YEARS AFTER CHILDBIRTH AND TO RECOMMEND A FIVE-YEAR FUNDING PHASE-IN FOR THESE SERVICES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. WALDROP, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:

H. 4837 -- Reps. McElveen, Cobb-Hunter, Cromer, Neal, Govan, Shissias, Inabinett, Wells, Mattos, Boan, Hodges and Waldrop: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA WELFARE AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM ACT OF 1994 SO AS TO ESTABLISH STATE WELFARE POLICY; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN, FOOD STAMP, AND MEDICAID PROGRAM WAIVERS TO ALLOW THE IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS FOR CLIENT NONCOMPLIANCE AND TO REVISE INCOME DISREGARDS FOR PURPOSES OF ELIGIBILITY; TO DIRECT THE STATE HOUSING FINANCE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL PILOT PROJECT WAIVER PLACING A CEILING ON RENT IN PUBLIC HOUSING; AND TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF MASS TRANSIT SYSTEMS; TO INITIATE STRATEGIES DIRECTED AT PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING INCREASING PHYSICIAN PARTICIPATION IN MEDICAID, TEENAGE PREGNANCY PREVENTION, PRENATAL CARE, CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS, ACCESS TO CLINIC SERVICES, SCHOOL NURSES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE INTERVENTION AND INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION; TO PROVIDE EDUCATION INITIATIVES INCLUDING COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE THROUGH AGE EIGHTEEN FOR AFDC RECIPIENTS AND A REVIEW OF COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE GENERALLY, DESIGNING ADULT EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMS TO TARGET AFDC RECIPIENTS AND AT-RISK YOUTH, DEVELOPING A PROGRAM TO PROMOTE STATE AGENCY HIRING OF AFDC RECIPIENTS; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO REVISE, REVIEW, AND DEVELOP ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES INCLUDING SIMPLIFICATION OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FORMS, STATEWIDE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IN-HOSPITAL MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY WORKER PROGRAM, PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, ENHANCED UTILIZATION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, AND CHILD DAY CARE VOUCHER PROCEDURES AND ACCESS TO DAY CARE SERVICES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

The following was introduced:

H. 5065 -- Reps. J. Brown, Anderson, Beatty, Breeland, Byrd, Canty, Cobb-Hunter, Govan, Hines, Inabinett, Kennedy, McMahand, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Scott, Whipper, White and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. LEO RICHARDSON, PRESIDENT OF THE MORRIS COLLEGE NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE MORRIS COLLEGE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 5066 -- Rep. Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING REVEREND JOSEPH D. MATHIS OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HIS EXEMPLARY LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO OTHERS.

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

The following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 5067 -- Reps. Quinn, J. Brown, Neal, Rogers, Byrd, Waites and Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL LADY CAPS GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM, STAFF, AND COACHES FOR A TRULY UNFORGETTABLE SEASON BY WINNING THE 1994 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO GRANT HEAD COACH BOBBY YOUNG AND THE LADY CAPS TEAM CAPTAIN THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON APRIL 21, 1994, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly were very pleased to learn that the Columbia High School Girls' Basketball Team has captured the 1994 Class AA State Championship; and

Whereas, the Lady Caps defeated a tough West-Oak Team of Westminister by a score of 51 to 37; and

Whereas, only one loss to Dreher early in the season kept this team from completing a perfect season; and

Whereas, by compiling a 24 and 1 season, this team has brought much pride to the team, the student body, the staff, and coaches; and

Whereas, these young women represent a special caliber of athletes only found on championship teams. Now, therefore,

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

That the Columbia High School Lady Caps Basketball Team is to be congratulated upon winning the 1994 Class AA State Championship.

Be it further resolved that Head Coach Bobby Young and the Lady Caps' Captain be granted the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday, April 21, 1994, at a time to be determined by the Speaker.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Head Coach Bobby Young and Gary T. Geddens, Principal of Columbia High School.

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

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1337 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MARTHA L. WALTMAN OF GREENWOOD COUNTY ON HER INSTALLATION AS GOVERNOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT OF PILOT INTERNATIONAL.

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

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

H. 5068 -- Rep. Harrelson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 27 TO TITLE 24 SO AS TO ENACT THE STATE-COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP ACT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 5069 -- Reps. Neal, Govan, Shissias and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO ENACT THE RESPONSIBILITY IN PARENTING ACT OF 1994 BY AMENDING THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT OF A CHILD UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE IS GUILTY OF FAILURE TO SUPERVISE AND CONTROL THE CHILD IF UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CHILD IS TRUANT, COMMITS A STATUS OFFENSE, OR COMMITS CERTAIN OTHER CRIMES AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-107 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT OF A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF SEVENTEEN MAY BRING AN ACTION FOR "PARENTAL REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE" SEEKING A FAMILY ASSESSMENT IF THE CHILD HAS ALLEGEDLY COMMITTED A STATUS OFFENSE; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-753 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FAMILY COURT TO DESIGNATE A LEAD STATE AGENCY TO CONDUCT A FAMILY ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMEND A SERVICE PLAN FOR FAMILIES BEFORE THE COURT IN CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS AND TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO REVIEW THE ASSESSMENT AND ADOPT A PLAN FOR ADDRESSING FAMILY PROBLEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY BY A MINOR, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS THE AMOUNT FOR WHICH A PARENT MAY BE RESPONSIBLE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY TO ORDER PARENTS OF A CHILD BROUGHT BEFORE THE COURT ON A DELINQUENCY OR STATUS OFFENSE MATTER AND PARTIES IN A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MATTER TO COOPERATE WITH AND PARTICIPATE IN A PLAN ADOPTED BY THE COURT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 5070 -- Reps. Neal, Cobb-Hunter, Hallman, Barber, Harrison, Holt, Shissias, J. Brown and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-270, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR OPERATING AN UNINSURED VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, THE PERSON'S DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE RESTORED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 5071 -- Reps. Neal, Cobb-Hunter, Govan, Hines, Neilson, Waites, Breeland, Scott and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TEACHER EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATION INSTRUMENTS AND USE OF THE NATIONAL TEACHER EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATION PURPOSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A FOUR-YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD WITH PERIODIC AND A FINAL EVALUATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF CERTIFICATION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 5072 -- Reps. Rudnick, Neilson, Hines and McMahand: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 47, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANIMALS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH A PUPIL SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFRAIN FROM THE HARMFUL OR DESTRUCTIVE USE OF ANIMALS IN SCHOOL.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 5073 -- Reps. McLeod, G. Brown, McElveen and Neal: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 230 OF 1993, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SUMTER COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR 1994, THE COMMISSION SHALL ELECT A CHAIRMAN WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, AND PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF A CHAIRMAN IN EACH YEAR AFTER THAT IN WHICH PRIMARIES ARE CONDUCTED.

Referred to Sumter Delegation.

H. 5074 -- Reps. Martin, Delleney, Thomas and Baxley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-1-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ANY OTHER OFFICIAL RECORD OF ARREST RETAINED BY A MUNICIPAL, COUNTY, OR STATE ENTITY RATHER THAN A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 5075 -- Rep. Barber: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THOSE COUNTIES WHICH HAVE IMPLEMENTED THE ENHANCED 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM, THE NAMES OF REGISTERED ELECTORS WHOSE ADDRESSES HAVE CHANGED AS A RESULT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENHANCED 9-1-1 SYSTEM, MUST BE FURNISHED TO THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN THAT COUNTY, AND PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MUST USE THE NUMBERED STREET ADDRESS SUPPLIED BY THE COUNTY TO BE USED IN COMPILING THE VOTER REGISTRATION LIST.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 5076 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF NURSING, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, RELATING TO EXAMINATION AND RE-EXAMINATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1750, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Without reference.

H. 5077 -- Reps. Simrill and Meacham: A BILL TO PROVIDE A FEE SCHEDULE TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ON X-RAY MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT.

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

H. 5078 -- Reps. Cato, Mattos, Clyborne, Vaughn, Baker, Wilkins, Anderson, McMahand, Haskins, Fair and Jaskwhich: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY SHOULD BE SUBDIVIDED INTO NOT LESS THAN THREE NOR MORE THAN FIVE SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IF A MAJORITY OF THE ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT A REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 1994 GENERAL ELECTION VOTE IN FAVOR OF ESTABLISHING THE TASK FORCE.

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

H. 5079 -- Rep. Boan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 8-11-700, 8-11-720, AS AMENDED, 8-11-730, AS AMENDED, 8-11-740, AND 8-11-760, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE EMPLOYEE LEAVE-TRANSFER PROGRAM, SO AS FURTHER TO DEFINE WHAT CONSTITUTES A PERSONAL EMERGENCY FOR WHICH TRANSFERRED LEAVE MAY BE USED, AND TO MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL CHANGES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

S. 768 -- Senators Passailaigue, J. Verne Smith, Bryan, Wilson, Drummond, Waldrep, Thomas and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 33, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF 1993 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS OPERATE AND TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 33-11-101, RELATING TO MERGERS OF BUSINESS CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION APPLICABLE TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 62-7-507 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN STATUTORY PROVISIONS OF LAW SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO CAUSE FORFEITURE OR REVERSION OF TRUST PROPERTY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 33-20-103 RELATING TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND CHAPTER 33 OF TITLE 33 RELATING TO CHURCH CORPORATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

S. 887 -- Senator Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-160, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION OF THE DISPOSITION OF USED MOTOR OIL AND THE SOLID WASTE EXCISE FEE IMPOSED ON SALES OF MOTOR OIL AND SIMILAR LUBRICANTS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOLID WASTE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1991, SO AS TO EXEMPT SALES OF OIL TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FROM THE SOLID WASTE EXCISE FEE ON OIL.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

S. 891 -- Senators Short, Greg Smith, Washington and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 43-5-24, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES INFORMATION ON METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION AND FAMILY PLANNING TO BE DISSEMINATED TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING ASSISTANCE.

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

S. 976 -- Senators Saleeby, Land, McConnell, Courtney and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-203, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONSUMER CREDIT INSURANCE, FILING AND APPROVAL OF RATES AND FORMS, AND CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM CHARGE, AND DECREASE THE RATE CHARGED FOR CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE IN CERTAIN CATEGORIES.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 1250 -- Senators Peeler, O'Dell, Martin and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-2680 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FOR CERTAIN ITEMS TO BE FILED WITH THE RETAILER RATHER THAN PRESENTED AT THE TIME OF EACH SALE, TO REQUIRE THE BUYER MAKING A TAX-EXEMPT PURCHASE PURSUANT TO A CERTIFICATE ON FILE WITH THE RETAILER TO NOTE ON THE PURCHASE INVOICE THE EXEMPT ITEMS, STATE THAT THE PURCHASES ARE FOR EXEMPT PURPOSES, AND SIGN THE PURCHASE INVOICE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURCHASER'S SIGNATURE ON SUCH AN INVOICE MAKES THE PURCHASER LIABLE FOR ANY TAX DETERMINED TO BE DUE ON THE SALE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

S. 1320 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE INCINERATOR ASH LANDFILL, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1669, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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

S. 1321 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO TITLE V OPERATING PERMIT PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1706, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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

S. 1322 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO LICENSE TO CONSTRUCT OR CLEAN ON-SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS AND SELF-CONTAINED TOILETS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1691, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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

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

Alexander, M.O.        Alexander, T.C.        Allison
Anderson               Askins                 Barber
Beatty                 Boan                   Breeland
Brown, H.              Brown, J.              Canty
Cato                   Chamblee               Cobb-Hunter
Cooper                 Cromer                 Davenport
Delleney               Fair                   Farr
Felder                 Fulmer                 Gamble
Graham                 Hallman                Harrell
Harrelson              Harris, J.             Harris, P.
Harrison               Haskins                Hines
Hodges                 Holt                   Hutson
Inabinett              Jennings               Keegan
Kelley                 Kennedy                Keyserling
Kinon                  Kirsh                  Klauber
Lanford                Law                    Littlejohn
Marchbanks             McAbee                 McCraw
McKay                  McMahand               McTeer
Meacham                Moody-Lawrence         Neal
Neilson                Phillips               Rhoad
Richardson             Riser                  Robinson
Rudnick                Scott                  Sharpe
Sheheen                Shissias               Simrill
Smith, D.              Smith, R.              Snow
Spearman               Stille                 Stoddard
Stone                  Stuart                 Townsend
Trotter                Tucker                 Vaughn
Waites                 Waldrop                Walker
Wells                  White                  Wilder, D.
Wilder, J.             Wilkins                Williams
Wofford                Worley                 Wright
Young, A.              Young, R.

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, April 13.

Roland S. Corning                 Jerry N. Govan, Jr.
George H. Bailey                  William D. Witherspoon
Michael F. Jaskwhich              H. Howell Clyborne, Jr.
B. Hicks Harwell                  Dell Baker
Grady A. Brown                    William S. Houck, Jr.
J. Michael Baxley                 James G. Mattos
C. Lenoir Sturkie                 James J. Bailey
Thomas E. Huff                    Larry L. Elliott
Timothy F. Rogers                 E.B. McLeod, Jr.
Timothy C. Wilkes                 Richard M. Quinn, Jr.
Stephen E. Gonzales               C. Alex Harvin, III
Alma W. Byrd

The SPEAKER granted Rep. THOMAS a leave of absence to attend a meeting with Georgetown City Council, County Council, and the State Ports Authority.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. CARNELL a leave of absence for today.

I was not present during the Session but arrived in time to attend the Committee meetings on Wednesday, April 13.

Rep. PAULA H. THOMAS

Rep. HALLMAN signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Wednesday, March 30.

Announcement was made that Dr. Monnie Singleton of Denmark is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.

H. 3631 -- Reps. Elliott, G. Bailey, Houck, McKay, Askins, Robinson, Davenport, Stone, Byrd, Cato, A. Young and Kinon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-147 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY OR A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION PLAN FROM RESTRICTING SELECTION OF A PHARMACIST OF CHOICE OR FROM RESTRICTING A PHARMACIST THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE AS A PROVIDER IF TERMS OF THE POLICY OR PLAN ARE MET.

The following Joint Resolution was taken up.

H. 4955 -- Reps. Holt, J. Bailey, Gonzales, Barber, Whipper, Breeland, Inabinett, J. Harris, Harrell and Fulmer: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO TRANSFER TO A LOCAL PUBLIC ENTITY APPROVED BY THE BOARD, AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM MONIES SET ASIDE FOR THE PATRIOT'S POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 51-13-860 OF THE 1976 CODE, AND PROVIDE THAT THESE MONIES MUST BE LOANED FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THREE YEARS AT AN INTEREST RATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE STATE TREASURER, WITH THE MONEY FROM THIS LOAN USED BY THE ENTITY EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF SPOLETO FESTIVAL, USA.

Rep. ROBINSON raised the Point of Order that the Joint Resolution was out of order as it was not in compliance with Section 51-13-860, the statute which was passed in 1990 providing for the loan to the Patriot's Point Authority. He further stated that the loan to Patriot's Point was consummated on December 17, 1992, and expired in three years or December 17, 1995. He further stated that the Joint Resolution attempted to loan money for a period beyond that time and did not amend the time frame.

The SPEAKER stated that there wasn't anything to prevent the General Assembly from amending Section 51-13-860.

Rep. ROBINSON stated that the Joint Resolution was amending the deadline of Section 51-13-860 and the effective date was three years from the date that the litigation had been disposed of.

The SPEAKER stated that the Joint Resolution could be inartfully drafted but that it wasn't beyond the authority of the Body to enact it and amend Section 51-13-860. He further stated that if the House passed it, the money may not be available but it was not procedural control on the Body to not pass the Joint Resolution.

Rep. ROBINSON stated that the Joint Resolution was still out of order since it did not amend the time frame of Section 51-13-860.

The SPEAKER stated that that did not make it out of order and that the only thing that would make it out of order would be if it were a topic beyond control or either a procedural control in the Statute or the Constitution.

Rep. ROBINSON stated, citing Rule 5.2, that the title shall express what was being amended or repealed.

The SPEAKER stated that the impact may be that they cannot accomplish what the Joint Resolution wants to but that it was in order and he overruled the Point of Order.

Reps. HASKINS and HALLMAN proposed the following Amendment No. 8 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\PT\1172DW.94), which was adopted.

Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, Page 2, Line 18, by inserting after /Treasurer./ /The repayment to the State of the loan to the entity must be guaranteed by the City of Charleston. If the loan is not repaid within the three year period, that portion of the Aid to Subdivisions distributed annually to municipalities, which the City of Charleston would have otherwise received, must be withheld and applied toward repayment of the loan until the loan is paid.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. HASKINS explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. HALLMAN spoke against the Joint Resolution.

Reps. RUDNICK and J. HARRIS spoke in favor of the Joint Resolution.

Rep. KIRSH spoke against the Joint Resolution.

Rep. KIRSH continued speaking.

Reps. SHEHEEN and HARRELSON spoke in favor of the Joint Resolution.

Reps. MARCHBANKS and ROBINSON spoke against the Joint Resolution.

Pursuant to Rule 7.7 the yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Alexander, M.O.        Anderson               Askins
Bailey, J.             Barber                 Baxley
Beatty                 Boan                   Breeland
Brown, G.              Brown, H.              Brown, J.
Canty                  Cobb-Hunter            Corning
Delleney               Farr                   Fulmer
Gamble                 Govan                  Harrell
Harrelson              Harris, J.             Harris, P.
Harwell                Haskins                Hines
Hodges                 Holt                   Houck
Hutson                 Inabinett              Jaskwhich
Jennings               Keegan                 Kennedy
Keyserling             Kinon                  Law
Mattos                 McAbee                 McCraw
McKay                  McLeod                 McMahand
McTeer                 Moody-Lawrence         Neal
Neilson                Phillips               Rhoad
Richardson             Rogers                 Rudnick
Scott                  Sheheen                Snow
Spearman               Stille                 Stoddard
Tucker                 Waites                 White
Wilder, D.             Wilder, J.             Wilkes
Wilkins                Williams               Worley
Young, A.              Young, R.

Those who voted in the negative are:

Alexander, T.C.        Allison                Baker
Cato                   Chamblee               Clyborne
Cooper                 Cromer                 Davenport
Elliott                Fair                   Graham
Hallman                Harrison               Huff
Kelley                 Kirsh                  Klauber
Koon                   Lanford                Littlejohn
Marchbanks             McElveen               Meacham
Quinn                  Riser                  Robinson
Sharpe                 Shissias               Simrill
Smith, D.              Smith, R.              Stone
Stuart                 Sturkie                Trotter
Vaughn                 Walker                 Wells
Witherspoon            Wofford                Wright

So, the Joint Resolution, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

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

H. 5056 -- Reps. Delleney, McCraw and Wilkes: A BILL TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A BINDING REFERENDUM MAY BE INITIATED TO DETERMINE IF THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CHESTER TO ADOPT AN ANNUAL BUDGET AND SET TAX LEVIES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS DEVOLVED ON THE GOVERNING BODY OF CHESTER COUNTY.

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

H. 4180 -- Reps. Harrison, Wells, Gonzales, Wright, Barber, R. Smith, Fulmer, D. Wilder, Klauber, Jennings, A. Young and Corning: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 33, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF 1993 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS OPERATE AND TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 33-11-101, RELATING TO MERGERS OF BUSINESS CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION APPLICABLE TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 62-7-507 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN STATUTORY PROVISIONS OF LAW SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO CAUSE FORFEITURE OR REVERSION OF TRUST PROPERTY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 33-20-103 RELATING TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND CHAPTER 33 OF TITLE 33 RELATING TO CHURCH CORPORATIONS.

H. 4362 -- Reps. T.C. Alexander, M.O. Alexander, Allison, G. Bailey, J. Bailey, G. Brown, Chamblee, Cooper, Corning, Cromer, Farr, Felder, Hallman, Harrison, Harvin, Harwell, Huff, Jennings, Kelley, Keyserling, Kirsh, Koon, Lanford, Martin, Mattos, McCraw, McElveen, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Quinn, Richardson, Rogers, Rudnick, Shissias, Stille, Townsend, Waites, Wells, Whipper, White, Wilkins, Williams, Witherspoon, Wright, R. Young, Vaughn, Fulmer, Littlejohn, Breeland, Elliott, Walker and Inabinett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON DISCRIMINATION IN ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES AND BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN LICENSED SERVICES, SO AS TO INCLUDE SERVICES OF A LICENSED DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGIST.

H. 4047 -- Reps. D. Wilder, Barber, Moody-Lawrence, Hines, Stille, Haskins, J. Wilder, Cato, Trotter, Marchbanks, Stoddard, J. Bailey, P. Harris, Allison, Harrell, H. Brown, Lanford and Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 SO AS TO CREATE THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTROLOGISTS, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS; AND TO PROVIDE FEES AND PENALTIES.

H. 4327 -- Reps. Rudnick, Harvin and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1275 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AT THE OPTION OF THE PERSON TO WHOM A VEHICLE IS LEFT BY A DECEASED SPOUSE, THE LICENSE PLATE ON THAT VEHICLE MAY BE RETAINED ON THE VEHICLE BY THE NEW OWNER AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REREGISTRATION OF THE VEHICLE IN THE NEW OWNER'S NAME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-900, RELATING TO REFUNDS OF REGISTRATION FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REFUNDS WHEN A VEHICLE IS SOLD DURING THE REGISTRATION PERIOD.

H. 4580 -- Reps. Davenport, Littlejohn, Walker, Allison, Moody-Lawrence, R. Young, Byrd, Quinn and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPENDING PRIORITIES UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS WHICH REQUIRE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE PLANS TO CONTAIN MEASURES OF EFFECTIVENESS WHICH INCLUDE OUTCOME AND PROCESS INDICATORS OF IMPROVEMENT AND TO CONTAIN SPECIFIC INNOVATION INITIATIVES.

H. 4974 -- Reps. Boan and Hodges: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING THE USE OF FUNDS AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FROM PRUDENTIAL BACHE SETTLEMENT REVENUES.

H. 4733 -- Rep. Clyborne: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-57-280 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPOSIT OF MONIES RECEIVED BY A PROPERTY MANAGER, OR BY A BROKER, AS AGENT FOR HIS PRINCIPAL IN A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION, AND PROVIDE THAT THE MONIES DEPOSITED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION MUST REMAIN WHERE DEPOSITED UNTIL CONSUMMATION OR TERMINATION OF THE TRANSACTION, WHEN THE BROKER SHALL MAKE A FULL ACCOUNTING TO HIS PRINCIPAL.

H. 4423 -- Rep. Farr: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS BY JUVENILES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FAMILY COURTS TO REPORT ALSO VIOLATIONS THAT AFFECT THE JUVENILE'S PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-745, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF DRIVER'S LICENSES FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND TO DEFINE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-747, RELATING TO WHAT CONSTITUTES A CONVICTION FOR SUSPENSION PURPOSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS.

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

S. 772 -- Senator Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-3-390, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOUSING AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COUNTY REPRESENTATION ON CITY HOUSING AUTHORITIES WHEN SUCH AUTHORITY EXERCISES EXTRATERRITORIAL POWERS WITHIN THE COUNTY.

S. 1000 -- Senators Rankin and Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-35-45 SO AS TO PERMIT THE USE OF PYROTECHNIC MATERIALS INSIDE ANY ENCLOSED ENTERTAINMENT OR ASSEMBLY AREA BEFORE PROXIMATE AUDIENCES WHEN THE INDOOR PYROTECHNICS ARE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE STANDARDS OF THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION.

Rep. QUINN moved that the House recur to the Morning Hour, which was rejected.

Debate was resumed on the following Bill, the pending question being the consideration of Amendment No. 1, Rep. CROMER having the floor.

H. 4836 -- Reps. McElveen, Neal, Shissias, Cobb-Hunter, Cromer, Mattos, Govan, Inabinett, Wofford, Hutson, Wells, Boan, Hodges and Waldrop: A BILL TO ENACT THE OMNIBUS CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 BY AMENDING THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-955, RELATING TO SETTLEMENTS AND VOLUNTARY AGREEMENTS IN PATERNITY AND CHILD SUPPORT CASES SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO APPROVE THESE AGREEMENTS UPON A FINDING OF FAIRNESS AND TO REQUIRE THAT A SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BE FILED WITH THESE AGREEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-956, RELATING TO ADMISSIBLE EVIDENCE AT A PATERNITY HEARING, SO AS TO INCLUDE VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS OF PATERNITY, FOREIGN PATERNITY DETERMINATIONS, PATERNITY INDICATED ON BIRTH CERTIFICATES AND TO CREATE CERTAIN PRESUMPTIONS AND REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS EVIDENCE; TO AMEND TITLE 20, CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 9, SUBARTICLE 5, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM RECIPROCAL ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT ACT, SO AS TO REPLACE THIS ACT WITH THE UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT, TO PROVIDE UNIFORM LEGISLATION TO ASSIST WITH THE INTERSTATE ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 15-35-910, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE UNIFORM ENFORCEMENT OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS ACT, SO AS TO REVISE A CROSS REFERENCE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUED FORCE AND EFFECT OF LAWS AMENDED OR REPEALED BY THE UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OBTAINING SUPPORT PAYMENTS FROM ABSENT PARENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PAST DUE SUPPORT OWED THAT IS SUBJECT TO COLLECTION AND SETOFF BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION INCLUDES HEALTH CARE EXPENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES WITH REGARD TO ITS CHILD SUPPORT PLAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE RIGHT TO SUPPORT INCLUDES THE RIGHT TO HEALTH CARE EXPENSES, THAT RECEIVING MEDICAID IS CONSIDERED TO BE AN ASSIGNMENT OF THE RIGHT TO SUPPORT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DEVELOP AND DISTRIBUTE MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES TO HOSPITALS FOR USE IN OBTAINING VOLUNTARY PATERNITY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ON NEWBORNS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DENYING, REVOKING, OR SUSPENDING HOSPITAL LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE AS AN ADDITIONAL GROUND THE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING VOLUNTARY PATERNITY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; TO AMEND THE CODE BY ADDING SECTION 44-63-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS ON BIRTH CERTIFICATES, MARRIAGE LICENSES, AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-165, RELATING TO AMENDMENTS TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES AFTER AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RELEASED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING PATERNITY AND A CHILD SUPPORT ORDER AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THESE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHOUT CHARGE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SHALL RECEIVE ALL FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE CHILD SUPPORT PROGRAM; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, A PROCEDURE FOR ATTACHING INSURANCE SETTLEMENTS FOR COLLECTING CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO COLLABORATE WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO UTILIZE THE COMMISSION BENEFIT INTERCEPT PROGRAM FOR WITHHOLDING CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO REVISE THE W-4 FORM TO CONTAIN INFORMATION RELATIVE TO CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS AND TO DEVELOP RECORD RETENTION PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN INFORMATION; AND TO PRESERVE RIGHTS AND DUTIES UNDER THE FORMER UNIFORM RECIPROCAL ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT ACT.

Debate was resumed on Amendment No. 1, which was proposed on Tuesday, April 12, by the Committee on Judiciary.

Rep. CROMER explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. SHISSIAS proposed the following Amendment No. 2 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\CYY\15989AC.94), which was adopted.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting Sections 8 and 9 and inserting:

/SECTION     8.     The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 44-7-77.     The Department of Health and Environmental Control, and the Department of Social Services, in conjunction with the South Carolina Hospital Association, shall develop and implement a program to promote obtaining the voluntary acknowledgments of paternity before a newborn is released from the hospital."

SECTION     9.     Section 20-7-956(6) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"(6)     A verified voluntary acknowledgment of paternity which creates a rebuttable presumption of the putative father's paternity.

(6)(7)     Any other relevant and competent evidence deemed admissible in the discretion of the court."/

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Rep. SHISSIAS explained the amendment.

The amendment was then adopted.

Rep. NEILSON moved to adjourn debate upon the Bill until Thursday, April 14.

Rep. CROMER moved to table the motion, which was agreed to by a division vote of 34 to 29.

The question then recurred to the passage of the Bill, as amended, on second reading.

The Bill, as amended, was read the second time and ordered to third reading.

The following Bill was taken up.

H. 3958 -- Reps. Wright and Shissias: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-30-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE STATE ASSESSMENT EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 59-30-10, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CONCERNING THE BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A REVISED STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 59-30-30, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF SCHOOL BOARDS IN REGARD TO THE BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO REVISE THESE DUTIES IN CONFORMITY WITH THE STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-30-50, RELATING TO TIMETABLES IN REGARD TO BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE TIMETABLES FOR THE STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM ABOVE ESTABLISHED.

Rep. WAITES proposed the following Amendment No. 6 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\GJK\20694SD.94).

Amend the Report of the Committee on Education and Public Works, as and if amended, in Section 59-30-10(m) of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 2, by striking beginning on line 9 of page 3958-7 the following: /The committee shall identify and approve criteria and year-end assessment appropriate for testing student academic progress at the end of grades 1 and 2. Until such time as the committee identifies the criteria and assessment, the State Department of Education shall provide these tests which shall begin in school year 1994-95./

Amend the Report further, as and if amended, in Section 59-30-30 (g) of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 3, by striking subsection (g) which begins on line 30 on page 3958-10 in its entirety.

Amend the Report further, as and if amended, in Section 59-30-80 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 5, by striking the last paragraph of the section which begins on line 34 on page 3958-12.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend totals and title to conform.

Rep. WAITES explained the amendment.

Rep. FAIR spoke against the amendment.

Further proceedings were interrupted by expiration of time on the uncontested Calendar, the pending question being consideration of Amendment No. 6, Rep. FAIR having the floor.

The House stood at ease subject to the call of Chair.

At 12:00 Noon the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House.

The President of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that it had convened under the terms of a Concurrent Resolution adopted by both Houses.

The Reading Clerk of the House read the following Concurrent Resolution.

H. 4988 -- Reps. Stoddard, Inabinett, McAbee and Clyborne: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1994, AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, LANDER COLLEGE, THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, AND THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, AND THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF THE CITADEL, TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 1994 OR WHOSE POSITIONS OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED.

The President recognized Rep. STODDARD, Chairman of the Joint Screening Committee.

The President announced that nominations were in order for three at-large seats.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Harold D. Kingsmore, Patricia H. McAbee and Joseph D. Swann.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominees.

Whereupon, the President announced that Harold D. Kingsmore, Patricia H. McAbee and Joseph D. Swann were duly elected for the terms prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the First Congressional District, Seat 1.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Howard G. Lundy, Jr.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Howard G. Lundy, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Second Congressional District, Seat 3.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: James R. Courie.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that James R. Courie was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Third Congressional District, Seat 5.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Carolyn Shortt.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Carolyn Shortt was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fourth Congressional District, Seat 7.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: H. Randall Dozier.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that H. Randall Dozier was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fourth Congressional District, Seat 8, unexpired term.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Alex Kiriakides, III.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Alex Kiriakides, III, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fifth Congressional District, Seat 9.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: W.C. Stanton.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that W.C. Stanton was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Sixth Congressional District, Seat 11.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Peter D. Hyman.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Peter D. Hyman was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 13.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Dianne H. Brown.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Dianne H. Brown was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 15.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Allard A. Allston.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Allard A. Allston was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the First Congressional District, Seat 1.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Dr. Dan Brake and Dr. Donald R. Johnson, II.

Rep. STODDARD stated that Dr. Dan Brake had withdrawn his name as a candidate.

Rep. G. BAILEY nominated Dr. Donald R. Johnson, II.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Dr. Donald R. Johnson, II, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Second Congressional District, Seat 2.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Dr. Thomas C. Rowland, Jr.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Dr. Thomas C. Rowland, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Third Congressional District, Seat 3.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Dr. Stanley C. Baker, Jr.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Dr. Stanley C. Baker, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fourth Congressional District, Seat 4.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Herbert C. Granger.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Herbert C. Granger was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fifth Congressional District, Seat 5.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Robert C. Lake, Jr.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Robert C. Lake, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Sixth Congressional District, Seat 6.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Margaret M. Addison.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Margaret M. Addison was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Third Congressional District, Seat 3.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Charles C. Lewis.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Charles C. Lewis was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large Seat, No. 12, unexpired term.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Bishop Johnnie M. Smith.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Bishop Johnnie M. Smith was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the First Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Othniel H. Wienges, Jr.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Othniel H. Wienges, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Third Judicial Circuit, Seat 3.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: A.S. Bahnmuller.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that A.S. Bahnmuller was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat 5.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: William C. Hubbard.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that William C. Hubbard was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 7.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Toney J. Lister.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Toney J. Lister was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat 9.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Donald A. Bailey.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Donald A. Bailey was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 11.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Michael J. Mungo.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Michael J. Mungo was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Seat 12.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Dr. C. Edward Floyd.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Dr. C. Edward Floyd was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 13.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Mack I. Whittle.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Mack I. Whittle was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large Seat, Four Year Term.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Mary Evelyn Williams.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Mary Evelyn Williams was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large Seat, Three Year Unexpired Term.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Faye C. Edwards.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Faye C. Edwards was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for two members for the two At-Large Seats.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Mary Anne Douglas Lake and Harold P. Tuttle, Jr.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominees.

Whereupon, the President announced that Mary Anne Douglas Lake and Harold P. Tuttle, Jr., were duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for two members for the Citadel Board of Visitors, At-Large Seats.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: James E. Jones, Jr., Francis P. Mood and William F. Sachs.

Rep. HARVIN seconded the nomination of Mr. Mood.

Senator O'Dell was recognized in order to nominate Mr. Francis P. Mood, Jr., and, in the interest of time, was granted leave to have the text of his nominating remarks printed in the Journal as follows:

Mr. President, Mr. Speaker and fellow members of The General Assembly.

One Hundred Fifty Two years ago, The Military College of South Carolina was founded by the General Assembly of South Carolina. The members of this Joint Assembly need no reminder of the glorious history of this institution. The acts of valor and heroic deeds of the sons of The Citadel are too numerous and are too well known to recite at this hour.

I know of no South Carolinian who does not swell with pride upon the sight of The Summerall Guards or even the sight of a single cadet with his military bearing, neat appearance and genteel manners.

Through the years, the graduates of this institution have been in the vanguard of the defense of this State, of this nation, and of liberty and freedom everywhere. Their high sense of honor, duty and country is well known.

The gentleman whose name that I am privileged and honored to place in nomination on this day, is a most worthy son of his alma mater, The Citadel.

Graduating from the public schools of Summerton, South Carolina, he entered The Citadel August 1956. During the next four years, he achieved a 3.8 GPR for eight semesters, was elected Honor Court Chairman, member of The Summerall Guards, The Junior Sword Drill, Lt. Colonel in the Corps of Cadets, and graduated with his classmates, the outstanding Class of 1960.

He then entered law school at The University of Virginia, graduating in 1963, again with many honors and a leader of his class. Next he entered the United States Army as a First Lt., completed his tour and was discharged as a Captain.

He is a partner in the Sinkler & Boyd law firm in Columbia, S.C. Again, he has been successful and has gained great respect among the legal professionals.

He is married to a beautiful and lovely lady, the former Jane Hammond McLaurin, and they have four children.

There is much more that I could say about my friend, but from these remarks you can understand that he is a leader, and he will be a leader when elected to the Board of Visitors.

I take great pleasure in placing in nomination to The Citadel Board of Visitors the name of my friend and your friend, Francis Palmer Mood, Jr.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed.

The following named Senators voted for Mr. Jones:

Bryan                  Courtney               Drummond
Elliott                Ford                   Glover
Gregory                Hayes                  Holland
Lander                 Leatherman             Leventis
Macaulay               Martin                 Matthews
McConnell              McGill                 Mitchell
Moore                  O'Dell                 Passailaigue
Peeler                 Rankin                 Reese
Richter                Rose                   Russell
Ryberg                 Setzler                Short
Smith, J.V.            Stilwell               Washington
Wilson

The following named Senators voted for Mr. Mood:

Bryan                  Courson                Courtney
Drummond               Elliott                Giese
Hayes                  Land                   Leatherman
Leventis               Macaulay               Martin
McConnell              McGill                 O'Dell
Passailaigue           Peeler                 Rankin
Reese                  Richter                Ryberg
Setzler                Short                  Smith, J.V.
Stilwell               Washington             Williams
Wilson

The following named Senators voted for Mr. Sachs:

Courson                Ford                   Giese
Glover                 Gregory                Holland
Land                   Lander                 Matthews
Mitchell               Moore                  Rose
Russell                Williams

On motion of Rep. TOWNSEND, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.

The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Jones:

Alexander, M.O.        Alexander, T.C.        Anderson
Bailey, G.             Baker                  Barber
Beatty                 Brown, G.              Brown, H.
Cato                   Chamblee               Clyborne
Cobb-Hunter            Cooper                 Cromer
Davenport              Delleney               Fair
Farr                   Fulmer                 Gamble
Graham                 Hallman                Harrell
Harrelson              Harris, J.             Harris, P.
Haskins                Hines                  Hodges
Huff                   Hutson                 Jaskwhich
Jennings               Keegan                 Kelley
Kennedy                Kinon                  Kirsh
Klauber                Law                    Littlejohn
Marchbanks             Mattos                 McAbee
McCraw                 McMahand               McTeer
Meacham                Moody-Lawrence         Neal
Neilson                Phillips               Rhoad
Richardson             Riser                  Robinson
Scott                  Sharpe                 Simrill
Smith, D.              Smith, R.              Snow
Spearman               Stoddard               Stone
Stuart                 Trotter                Tucker
Vaughn                 Walker                 Wells
Wilder, D.             Wilder, J.             Wilkins
Williams               Witherspoon            Wofford
Worley                 Wright                 Young, A.
Young, R.

The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Mood:

Alexander, M.O.        Alexander, T.C.        Askins
Bailey, G.             Bailey, J.             Baker
Barber                 Baxley                 Brown, H.
Brown, J.              Cato                   Chamblee
Clyborne               Cooper                 Corning
Davenport              Delleney               Farr
Felder                 Fulmer                 Gamble
Gonzales               Govan                  Graham
Hallman                Harrell                Harrelson
Harris, J.             Harris, P.             Harrison
Harvin                 Harwell                Haskins
Hines                  Hodges                 Holt
Houck                  Huff                   Hutson
Inabinett              Jaskwhich              Keegan
Kelley                 Kennedy                Keyserling
Kinon                  Kirsh                  Klauber
Lanford                Law                    Littlejohn
Marchbanks             Mattos                 McAbee
McCraw                 McElveen               McKay
McMahand               McTeer                 Meacham
Moody-Lawrence         Neal                   Neilson
Phillips               Quinn                  Rhoad
Riser                  Rogers                 Rudnick
Sharpe                 Sheheen                Shissias
Simrill                Smith, D.              Smith, R.
Snow                   Spearman               Stille
Stoddard               Stone                  Stuart
Townsend               Trotter                Tucker
Vaughn                 Waites                 Walker
Wells                  Wilder, D.             Wilkes
Wilkins                Williams               Witherspoon
Wofford                Worley                 Wright
Young, A.              Young, R.

The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Sachs:

Anderson               Askins                 Bailey, J.
Baxley                 Beatty                 Breeland
Brown, G.              Brown, J.              Byrd
Canty                  Cobb-Hunter            Corning
Cromer                 Fair                   Felder
Gonzales               Govan                  Harrison
Harvin                 Harwell                Holt
Houck                  Inabinett              Jennings
Keyserling             Koon                   Lanford
McElveen               McKay                  McLeod
Quinn                  Richardson             Robinson
Rogers                 Rudnick                Scott
Sheheen                Shissias               Stille
Sturkie                Waites                 Waldrop
White                  Wilder, J.             Wilkes

Total number of Senators voting     38
Total number of Representatives voting     117
Grand Total     155
Necessary to a choice     78
Of which Mr. Jones received     116
Of which Mr. Mood received     126
Of which Mr. Sachs received     59

Whereupon, the President announced that Mr. James E. Jones, Jr. and Mr. Francis P. Mood, having received a majority of the votes cast, were duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the First Congressional District, Seat 1.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Darlene N. Hyman.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Darlene N. Hyman was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Third Congressional District, Seat 5.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: William G. Stevens.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that William G. Stevens was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fourth Congressional District, Seat 7.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Martha S. Whitener.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Martha S. Whitener was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fifth Congressional District, Seat 9.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Glen J. Lawhon, Jr.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Glen J. Lawhon, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Sixth Congressional District, Seat 11.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Morgan B. Coker.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Morgan B. Coker was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 13.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Estelle M. Mauldin.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Estelle M. Mauldin was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 15.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Bobby M. Bowers.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Bobby M. Bowers was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Second Congressional District, Seat 3.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Maurice Holloway and Thomas J. Kosmata.

Senators Drummond and Bryan and Rep. J. BROWN seconded the nomination of Mr. Holloway.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed.

The following named Senators voted for Mr. Holloway:

Bryan                  Courson                Courtney
Drummond               Elliott                Giese
Hayes                  Lander                 Leatherman
Leventis               Macaulay               Martin
Matthews               McConnell              McGill
Mitchell               Moore                  Passailaigue
Peeler                 Rankin                 Reese
Richter                Russell                Ryberg
Saleeby                Setzler                Short
Smith, J.V.            Stilwell               Washington
Williams               Wilson

The following named Senators voted for Mr. Kosmata:

On motion of Rep. TOWNSEND, with unanimous consent, the Members of the House voted by electronic roll call.

The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Holloway:

Alexander, M.O.        Alexander, T.C.        Anderson
Askins                 Bailey, G.             Bailey, J.
Baker                  Barber                 Baxley
Breeland               Brown, G.              Brown, H.
Brown, J.              Byrd                   Canty
Cato                   Chamblee               Clyborne
Cobb-Hunter            Corning                Davenport
Delleney               Fair                   Farr
Gamble                 Graham                 Hallman
Harrell                Harrelson              Harris, J.
Harris, P.             Harvin                 Hines
Hodges                 Holt                   Houck
Huff                   Hutson                 Inabinett
Jennings               Kelley                 Keyserling
Kinon                  Kirsh                  Klauber
Koon                   Lanford                Law
Marchbanks             Mattos                 McAbee
McCraw                 McKay                  McLeod
McMahand               McTeer                 Meacham
Moody-Lawrence         Neal                   Neilson
Phillips               Quinn                  Rhoad
Richardson             Riser                  Robinson
Rogers                 Rudnick                Scott
Sheheen                Shissias               Simrill
Smith, R.              Snow                   Spearman
Stille                 Stoddard               Stone
Stuart                 Sturkie                Townsend
Tucker                 Vaughn                 Waites
Waldrop                White                  Wilder, D.
Wilkes                 Wilkins                Williams
Wofford                Young, A.

The following named Representatives voted for Mr. Kosmata:

Allison                Govan                  Keegan
Littlejohn             Walker                 Wells

Total number of Senators voting     32
Total number of Representatives voting     98
Grand Total     130
Necessary to a choice     66
Of which Mr. Holloway received     124
Of which Mr. Kosmata received     6

Whereupon, the President announced that Mr. Maurice Holloway having received a majority of the votes cast, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the First Congressional District, Seat 1.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Gordan B. Stine.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Gordan B. Stine was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Second Congressional District, Seat 3.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Harry M. Lightsey, III.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Harry M. Lightsey, III, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Third Congressional District, Seat 5.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Anne T. Sheppard.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Anne T. Sheppard was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fourth Congressional District, Seat 7.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: Robert S. Small, Jr.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Robert S. Small, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Fifth Congressional District, Seat 9.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: F. Creighton McMaster.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that F. Creighton McMaster was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the Sixth Congressional District, Seat 11.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidate had been screened and found qualified: J. David Watson.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that J. David Watson was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 15.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: John F. Clark, III, and Jeffery E. Kinard.

Rep. STODDARD announced that Jeffery E. Kinard had withdrawn his name as a candidate.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that John F. Clark, III, was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

The President announced that nominations were in order for a member for the At-Large District, Seat 13.

Rep. STODDARD, on behalf of the Joint Screening Committee, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Blaine Ewing and Thomas W. Weeks.

Rep. J. BAILEY raised the Point of Order that there was only one candidate in this race that filed by the deadline which was February 16, 1994, and that Blaine Ewing was the only candidate in this race and should be elected by acclamation.

Rep. HUFF stated that the Chairman of the Screening Committee had found two candidates qualified and that the Point of Order came too late.

Rep. J. BAILEY stated that the information that was sent out by the Screening Committee only included the name of Mr. Ewing for the At-Large Seat 13 and was in the newspaper on February 18, 1994, two days after the closing for filing. He further stated that this was the first opportunity to raise the Point.

Senator Wilson stated that he was a member of the Screening Committee and that this was not brought to his attention that there had been a problem with the filing dates.

Senator Drummond stated that he would like to know if there was an incumbent in this race.

Rep. STODDARD stated that there was not an incumbent in this particular seat, but that Mr. Weeks was presently on the Board.

Rep. INABINETT stated that he was also a member of the Screening Committee and that today was the first time he had heard of a problem and if there was a problem then it needed to be addressed. He further stated that he was only involved in the screening process and none of the communications came to his office.

Rep. STODDARD stated that the Screening Committee received many inquiries about these filings and that there was no permanent staff for the Committee. He further stated that to his knowledge, Mr. Weeks learned from the staff or on his own that he was no longer in the 3rd District so he asked that he be able to file for Seat 13 which is At-Large. He further stated that he had told the staff to convey the message to him and that this was either the day before filing closed or the day of closing. He further stated that he had advised that it be in writing and sent to the Committee and that it did take some time to get to the Committee. He further stated that the Joint Assembly should go on with the election and that Mr. Ewing had written him a letter postmarked the eighth to withdraw his name as a candidate and that he had only placed it back in from his direction and from Mr. Bailey's direction.

Rep. TUCKER inquired about nominations from the floor being in order.

Lt. Governor Theodore stated that the floor was always open for nominations.

Rep. J. BAILEY stated that Mr. Weeks did file and that it was received on February 16, 1994, the deadline date. He further stated that he filed for Seat 5 and the race now was for Seat 13, At-Large. He further stated that he did not properly file according to the guidelines and in the proper time frame. He further stated that his Point also was that Mr. Weeks had not filed for the seat he was running for.

Rep. FELDER stated that when the ruling came, he would either like to nominate Mr. Weeks or to second his nomination.

Rep. J. WILDER stated that on the last day of filing he had called Mr. Weeks but he was out of town and his secretary had told him that the filing had taken place on at least by the last day. He further stated that he would like to nominate Mr. Weeks or second his nomination depending on the ruling.

Rep. HUFF requested that the Chair now rule on the Point of Order.

Rep. HARRELSON inquired about the Screening Committee finding them qualified and whether there was a problem other than the question of the filing time.

Lt. Governor Theodore stated that it was his understanding that they had been found qualified.

Rep. HARRELSON stated that he would like to nominate Mr. Weeks or second the nomination.

Rep. HUFF stated that he would like to nominate Mr. Weeks from the floor if he had been found qualified.

Lt. Governor stated that the Point of Order was still before the Body and he would have to rule on it. He further stated that the Journals of the Senate and the House specifically stated that the Screening Committee had analyzed the nominations and placed them before the General Assembly. He further stated that the law vested this particular authority in the Screening Committee and as presiding officer he could not go behind the law or beyond the law and second guess the Screening Committee and he overruled the Point of Order.

Rep. J. BAILEY withdrew Mr. Blaine Ewing as a candidate and moved that the Joint Assembly do now adjourn.

Senator Leventis requested a division vote.

Rep. WAITES requested a roll call.

The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:

McConnell              O'Dell                 Passailaigue
Wilson

Courson                Drummond               Elliott
Giese                  Hayes                  Holland
Land                   Lander                 Leventis
Macaulay               Martin                 Matthews
McGill                 Mescher                Mitchell
Moore                  Peeler                 Rankin
Reese                  Richter                Russell
Ryberg                 Saleeby                Setzler
Short                  Stilwell               Williams

Those who voted in the affirmative are:

Bailey, J.             Holt                   Littlejohn
Riser                  Robinson               Rogers
Waites                 Walker                 Wright

Those who voted in the negative are:

Alexander, M.O.        Alexander, T.C.        Allison
Anderson               Bailey, G.             Baker
Barber                 Baxley                 Breeland
Brown, G.              Cato                   Chamblee
Cobb-Hunter            Cooper                 Davenport
Delleney               Elliott                Fair
Farr                   Felder                 Fulmer
Gamble                 Gonzales               Govan
Graham                 Hallman                Harrell
Harrelson              Harris, J.             Harris, P.
Harrison               Harvin                 Haskins
Hines                  Houck                  Huff
Hutson                 Inabinett              Keegan
Kelley                 Kennedy                Kinon
Kirsh                  Klauber                Koon
Lanford                Law                    Marchbanks
Mattos                 McAbee                 McCraw
McKay                  McLeod                 McMahand
McTeer                 Meacham                Moody-Lawrence
Neal                   Phillips               Quinn
Rhoad                  Rudnick                Scott
Sheheen                Shissias               Simrill
Smith, D.              Smith, R.              Spearman
Stille                 Stoddard               Stone
Stuart                 Sturkie                Townsend
Trotter                Tucker                 Vaughn
Waldrop                Wells                  White
Wilder, D.             Wilder, J.             Wilkes
Williams               Witherspoon            Wofford
Worley                 Young, A.              Young, R.

So, the Joint Assembly refused to adjourn.

After the withdrawal of Mr. Blaine Ewing as a candidate by Rep. J. BAILEY, Mr. Thomas W. Weeks was the remaining candidate.

As previously stated, Reps. FELDER, J. WILDER and HARRELSON seconded the nomination of Mr. Weeks.

On motion of Rep. STODDARD, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.

Whereupon, the President announced that Mr. Thomas W. Weeks was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.

I did not vote for Thomas Weeks for the College of Charleston Board of Trustees due to irregularities in the filing process.

Rep. CANDY Y. WAITES

Rep. JAMES J. BAILEY

The purposes of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the President announced that under the terms of the Concurrent Resolution the Joint Assembly would recede from business.

The Senate accordingly retired to its Chamber.

At 12:58 P.M. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.

Rep. FAIR moved that the House recede until 2:30 P.M.

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

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 5065 -- Reps. J. Brown, Anderson, Beatty, Breeland, Byrd, Canty, Cobb-Hunter, Govan, Hines, Inabinett, Kennedy, McMahand, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Scott, Whipper, White and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. LEO RICHARDSON, PRESIDENT OF THE MORRIS COLLEGE NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE MORRIS COLLEGE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME.

H. 5066 -- Rep. Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING REVEREND JOSEPH D. MATHIS OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HIS EXEMPLARY LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO OTHERS.

H. 5067 -- Reps. Quinn, J. Brown, Neal, Rogers, Byrd, Waites and Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL LADY CAPS GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM, STAFF, AND COACHES FOR A TRULY UNFORGETTABLE SEASON BY WINNING THE 1994 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO GRANT HEAD COACH BOBBY YOUNG AND THE LADY CAPS TEAM CAPTAIN THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON APRIL 21, 1994, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

At 1:00 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. P. HARRIS adjourned in memory of Dr. Charles D. Barnett, to meet at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow.

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