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H. 4518 -- Reps. Davenport, Littlejohn, Allison, Wells, Lanford and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 36 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SHALL EMPLOY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS AND FACULTY OF THE SPARTANBURG CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

The following was introduced:

H. 4536 -- Reps. Rudnick, Cobb-Hunter, G. Brown, Richardson, Felder, Kennedy, Kinon, Harwell, McLeod and Waites: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR THE CITIZENS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WITH REGARD TO THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY THE EARTHQUAKE OF JANUARY 17, 1994.

Whereas, the citizens of South Carolina received with horror the news of the devastation caused in southern California by the powerful earthquake of January 17, 1994; and

Whereas, South Carolinians still remember clearly the effects of Hurricane Hugo, which caused great destruction and death in this State in 1989, and the aid, prayers, and support received in South Carolina from generous Californians; and

Whereas, we deeply regret the loss of life, the injuries, and the overwhelming damage sustained in California following this 1994 earthquake, and we want the people of that state to know that they have our prayers and support. Now, therefore,

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

Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Governor of the State of California and to the presiding officers of the California Legislature.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4537 -- Reps. Rudnick, G. Brown, McKay, Cobb-Hunter, Kinon, Baxley, Harwell, Richardson, Kennedy, Kennedy, Felder, McLeod and Waites: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF VIRGINIA KELLEY, THE MOTHER OF PRESIDENT CLINTON, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO MRS. KELLEY'S FAMILY AND COUNTLESS FRIENDS AND ADMIRERS.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 4538 -- Reps. R. Smith and J. Wilder: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND JAMES LOGUE OF BARNWELL ON JANUARY 29, 1994, FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE MARTIAL ARTS AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4539 -- Reps. R. Smith and J. Wilder: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND TAIKA SEIYU OYATA ON JANUARY 29, 1994, FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE MARTIAL ARTS AND HIS POSITIVE

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 4540 -- Rep. Stuart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1993 STATE CROWN IN CLASS AA, AND EXTENDING THE TEAM AND ITS COACHES THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1994, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AS CLASS AA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS FOR 1993.

Whereas, the Tigers of Swansea High School claimed the 1993 Class AA state football championship last December after defeating Woodruff High School by a 21-7 score; and

Whereas, Swansea had a superb 1993 season, and the team was characterized by talent, hard work, dedication, and unity; and

Whereas, the Head Coach of the 1993 Swansea Tigers was Robert Maddox and the varsity roster included the following players: Stanley Myers, Jeremy Anderson, Russell Ott, Brian Porterfield, Curtis Fields, Tristan Sanders, Mack Dixon, Brandon Walker, Tiwan Seawright, Lamar Brooks, Simon Walker, Curtis Harrelson, Kenny Williamson, Travis Riddle, Jesse Riley, Joe Hook, Elbert Bolton, Reggie Salley, Mark Mack, Bobby Joe Wingard, Derick Jeffcoat, Jaymar Simmons, John Chisolm, Daniel Peagler, Eric Kirkland, Michael Griner, Matt Raulerson, Michael Bloome, Wade Davis, Jerod Zeigler, Brandon Ray, Ian Smith, Lewis Mcdaniel, Chris Jeffcoat, Margario Harris, Jamie Bobbitt, Kelvin Jeffcoat, Freddie Pough, Johnnie Robbins, Michael Jumper, Jerome Nelson, Joey Espinosa, Jeff Corley, Will Richardson, Scott Buff, and Horace Robinson; and

Whereas, winning a state championship is a great accomplishment and is highly deserving of recognition. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulates the Swansea High School football team of Lexington County on winning the 1993 state crown in Class AA.

Be it further resolved that the Tigers football team and coaches be extended the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives on

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Swansea High School football team, in care of Head Coach Robert Maddox.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

S. 1014 -- Senators McConnell, Saleeby, Moore and Russell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1994, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE AT-LARGE CIRCUIT, SEAT 2 WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE

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

That the House of Representatives and the Senate shall meet in joint assembly in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, February 2, 1994, at 12:00 noon to elect a successor to The Honorable Carol Connor of the Fifth Judicial Circuit whose unexpired term expires June 30, 1994; to elect a successor to The Honorable William T. Howell of the At-Large Circuit, Seat 2 whose unexpired term expires June 30, 1997; to elect a successor to The Honorable David F. McInnis of the Third Judicial Circuit whose term expires June 30, 1994; to elect a successor to The Honorable Edward B. Cottingham of the Fourth Judicial Circuit whose term expires June 30, 1994; to elect a successor to the holder of the unexpired term of The Honorable Carol Connor of the Fifth Judicial Circuit whose term expires June 30, 1994; to elect a successor to The Honorable E.C. Burnett, III of the Seventh Judicial Circuit whose term expires June 30, 1994; to elect a successor to The Honorable James W. Johnson, Jr. of the Eighth Judicial Circuit whose term expires June 30, 1994; to elect a successor to The Honorable William L. Howard of the Ninth Judicial Circuit whose term expires June 30, 1994; to elect a successor to The Honorable Julius H. Baggett of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit whose term expires June 30, 1994; to elect a successor to The Honorable William P. Keesley of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit whose term expires June 30, 1994; to elect a successor to The Honorable John H. Waller, Jr. of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit whose term expires June 30, 1994; to elect a successor to The Honorable C. Victor Pyle, Jr. of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit whose term expires June 30, 1994; and to elect a successor to The Honorable Gerald C. Smoak, Sr. of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit whose term expires June 30, 1994.

Be it further resolved that, upon the conclusion of the elections for the respective judicial offices hereinabove set forth, the Joint Assembly shall proceed to an election of the successors to the members of the Old Exchange Building Commission whose terms expire in 1994.

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

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

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4542 -- Reps. Stuart, Sturkie, Gamble, Koon, Spearman and Riser: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 218 OF 1993, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN LEXINGTON COUNTY IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PERSONS DESIRING TO QUALIFY AS A CANDIDATE SHALL FILE WRITTEN NOTICE OF CANDIDACY WITH THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION BY SEPTEMBER FIRST BUT NOT EARLIER THAN AUGUST FIRST OF THE YEAR IN WHICH THE ELECTION IS TO BE CONDUCTED.

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

H. 4543 -- Reps. Whipper, Holt, Beatty, Inabinett, J. Bailey, Keyserling, Neal, White, Kirsh, Moody-Lawrence, Canty and Richardson:

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4544 -- Reps. Klauber and Carnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-345 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY BY PETITION PROPOSE THAT AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM BE CONDUCTED IN THE DISTRICT AT THE SAME TIME AS THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND THE PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH THIS ADVISORY REFERENDUM SHALL BE CONDUCTED.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4545 -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, Harvin, Davenport, Robinson, Barber, Vaughn, Wells and Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HIGHWAY PATROL DIVISION AND THE STATE POLICE DIVISION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE REQUIREMENT FOR FILING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A DESCRIPTION AND ILLUSTRATION OF THE OFFICIAL HIGHWAY PATROL UNIFORM, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THESE FILINGS BE MADE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

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

H. 4546 -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, Harvin, Davenport, Robinson, Barber, Vaughn and Wells: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-55-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS GOVERNING PSYCHOLOGISTS, LIMITS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICE, AND LIST OF LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A COPY OF THE CODE OF ETHICS BE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

H. 4547 -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, Harvin, Davenport, Robinson, Barber, Vaughn and Wells: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-73-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL REPORTS REQUIRED OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COPIES OF THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES AND MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION WITHIN THE OFFICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RATHER THAN THE OFFICES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4548 -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, Harvin, Davenport, Robinson, Barber, Vaughn and Wells: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RECORDATION OF DEEDS AND DOCUMENTS OF RAILROADS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4549 -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, Harvin, Davenport, Robinson, Barber, Vaughn, Wells and Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 3-3-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LAND FOR GEORGETOWN JETTIES AND SPECIFIC GRANTS OR CESSIONS OF LAND JURISDICTION TO THE UNITED STATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILING OF CERTAIN PLATS WITH THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES FOR GEORGETOWN COUNTY, RATHER THAN IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4550 -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, Harvin, Davenport, Robinson, Barber, Vaughn, Wells and Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 3-1-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCEPTANCE BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OF RELINQUISHMENT OF LANDS BY THE UNITED STATES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN LANGUAGE, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAINTAIN A PERMANENT FILE OF THE NOTICES OF ACCEPTANCE AND

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4551 -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, Harvin, Davenport, Robinson, Barber, Vaughn, Wells and Snow: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 33-35-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION THAT NO CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER CHAPTER 35 OF TITLE 33 (NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS FINANCED BY FEDERAL LOANS) SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION BY REASON OF ANY PROVISION OF THAT CHAPTER.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

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.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4553 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SETOFF DEBT COLLECTION ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW THE MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES TO SUBMIT CLAIMS ON

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4554 -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, Harvin, Davenport, Robinson, Barber, Vaughn and Wells: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 55-11-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF ROADS, STREETS, AND PARKING FACILITIES ON LANDS OF THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT DISTRICT, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO A REQUIREMENT TO FILE SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.

H. 4555 -- Rep. Sharpe: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE POLICY OF THIS STATE TO MAINTAIN A PROGRAM FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING COMPOSTED ORGANIC MATERIAL AND TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO GIVE PREFERENCE TO THE USE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COMPOSTED MATERIAL IN ROAD BUILDING, LAND MAINTENANCE, AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.

H. 4556 -- Reps. Sharpe, Allison, G. Bailey, Baker, Beatty, H. Brown, Cato, Clyborne, Cromer, Davenport, Fair, Fulmer, Gamble, Haskins, Jaskwhich, Keegan, Kirsh, Koon, Lanford, Littlejohn, McElveen, Meacham, Quinn, Riser, Rudnick, D. Smith, Snow, Spearman, Stoddard, Stuart, Sturkie, Vaughn, Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Witherspoon, Wright, Hutson, A. Young, Townsend, R. Smith and D. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-1210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF A COUNTY PROPOSING CERTAIN ORDINANCES BY PETITION, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED FOR THE PETITION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY TO PROPOSE ORDINANCES LIMITING THE TOTAL REVENUE WHICH THE COUNTY MAY EXPEND DURING A FISCAL YEAR.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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