Without reference.
H. 5151 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RELATING TO SPECIFIC INFORMATION SERVICE SIGNING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1767, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Without reference.
S. 732 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-45-30(5), CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER BE A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE IN A RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT POSITION; TO AMEND SECTION 23-45-140, RELATING TO FEES FOR SPRINKLER PLAN AND SPECIFICATION REVIEW, SO AS TO UPDATE CODES AND STANDARDS TO THE LATEST EDITIONS, TO ADD CODES AND STANDARDS, AND TO DELETE LANGUAGE AUTHORIZING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO CHARGE A FEE FOR SPRINKLER PLAN AND SPECIFICATION REVIEW; AND TO AMEND THE CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 23-45-145 AND 23-45-147, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE "FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ACT" PROVISIONS OF LAW FOR A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM SPECIFICATION SHEET AND PROVISIONS REGULATING SHOP DRAWINGS IN CONNECTION WITH A FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 927 -- Senators Giese, Passailaigue, Glover, Hayes, Holland, Lander, Mitchell, O'Dell, Reese, Short, Washington, Rose, Leventis, Wilson, Rankin and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 965 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE NAMES OF CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESSIONAL, LEGISLATIVE, COUNTY, OR OTHER OFFICES TO BE PLACED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER IN THE PROPER PLACE ON THE APPROPRIATE BALLOT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 979 -- Senators Bryan and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 164 OF 1993, RELATING TO THE 1993-94 STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CAMPUS INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS USED TO PROVIDE A ONE-TIME BONUS TO CLASSROOM TEACHERS SHALL ALSO BE USED TO PROVIDE THE SAME BONUS TO SCHOOL EMPLOYEES CLASSIFIED AS EVALUATORS; AND TO MAKE THE ABOVE PROVISIONS ALSO APPLICABLE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 1147 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, SO AS TO CREATE THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARS ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARS ENDOWMENTS AT QUALIFYING INSTITUTIONS TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS OR FELLOWSHIPS TO STUDENTS PURSUING DEGREES IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES OR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE FINANCING OF THE FUND AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ENDOWMENTS BY THE QUALIFYING INSTITUTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 1204 -- Senator Short: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-77 SO AS TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1219 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY FOR PURPOSES OF THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ASSESSMENTS USED ARE THE AUDITED ASSESSMENTS BY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBMITTED ANNUALLY TO THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL, TO REVISE THE DATE BY WHICH THE AUDITOR MUST REPORT AUDITED ASSESSED VALUES FROM FEBRUARY FIRST TO OCTOBER FIRST AND TO CLARIFY AND REVISE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO REQUIRE THE SALES RATIO DATA USED TO CALCULATE THE INDEX TO CONFORM TO THE MOST RECENT STUDIES CORRESPONDING TO THE BASE YEAR AND TO DEFINE BASE YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND TAXATION TO PROVIDE A PRELIMINARY INDEX BY NOVEMBER FIRST OF EACH YEAR AND A FINAL INDEX BY FEBRUARY FIRST.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 1328 -- Senators Short, Jackson and Gregory: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE CONSUMER FINANCE LAWS IN THIS STATE AS THEY RELATE TO RESTRICTED LOANS, SUPERVISED LOANS, AND SALES FINANCE CONTRACTS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 1351 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4, SO AS TO DESIGNATE VOTER REGISTRATION AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1376 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF DR. WILLIAM HENRY GRANGER, SR., OF SWANSEA, ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST OUTSTANDING FAMILY PHYSICIANS, UPON HIS DEATH.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The following was introduced:
H. 5152 -- Rep. Rogers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING PROFESSOR WILLIAM MOULD OF COLUMBIA FOR HIS OUTSTANDING TEACHING CAREER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING HIS LEADERSHIP OF USC'S HONORS COLLEGE.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The following was introduced:
H. 5153 -- Rep. Rogers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. DANA BEACH, FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL CONSERVATION LEAGUE, ON RECEIVING THE STATE'S 1993 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AWARD.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as
follows.
Alexander, M.O. Alexander, T.C. Allison Anderson Askins Bailey, J. Baker Barber Baxley Beatty Boan Breeland Brown, G. Brown, H. Carnell Cato Chamblee Clyborne Cobb-Hunter Cooper Corning Delleney Elliott Fair Farr Fulmer Gamble Gonzales Govan Graham Hallman Harrell Harrelson Harris, J. Harris, P. Harrison Harwell Hines Hodges Holt Hutson Inabinett Jaskwhich Jennings Keegan Kelley Kennedy Kinon Kirsh Klauber Koon Lanford Law Littlejohn Marchbanks Mattos McAbee McCraw McKay McLeod McMahand McTeer Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neilson Phillips Rhoad Richardson Riser Robinson Rogers Rudnick Scott Sharpe Sheheen Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Snow Stille Stoddard Stone Stuart Thomas Townsend Trotter Tucker Vaughn Waites Waldrop Walker Whipper White Wilder, D. Wilder, J. Wilkes Wilkins Williams Witherspoon Wofford Worley Wright Young, A. Young, R.
STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Thursday, April 21. Carole C. Wells G. Ralph Davenport, Jr. C. Alex Harvin, III Terry E. Haskins James L.M. Cromer, Jr. Joe E. Brown Thomas E. Huff Joseph H. Neal George H. Bailey John G. Felder Richard M. Quinn, Jr. Alma W. Byrd Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. Molly M. Spearman Ralph W. Canty C. Lenoir Sturkie
The SPEAKER granted Rep. KEYSERLING a leave of absence for the day.
Rep. HARVIN 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, April 20.
I was not present during the Session but arrived in time to attend the Committee meetings on Wednesday, April 20.
Joseph T. McElveen, Jr.
Rep. J. BROWN signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Tuesday, March 29.
Reps. WAITES, HARRISON, CROMER, NEAL and ROGERS recognized the Lower Richland High School Girls Basketball team and Boys Track and Field team and the Dreher High School Girls Basketball team, winners of 1994 State Championships, their coaches and school officials.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:
H. 5146 -- Rep. Whipper: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CHARGE MATRICULATION AND OTHER INCIDENTAL FEES.
H. 4884 -- Rep. McTeer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-93-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL ESTABLISH AN INFECTIOUS WASTE PROGRAM FUND TO CARRY OUT THE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE INFECTIOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-93-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES ON TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS WASTE, SO AS TO REDUCE THE FEE FROM THIRTY DOLLARS TO TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS A TON ON ALL WASTE AND TO REMOVE THE FEE DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN IN-STATE AND OUT-OF-STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-93-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INFECTIOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FEES REMAINING AFTER THE FUNDING OF THE INFECTIOUS WASTE PROGRAM FUND MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE INFECTIOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FUND.
H. 4839 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-33-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FEES FOR PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES TO BE USED BY THE STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION.
H. 4854 -- Reps. Riser, Hines, Rhoad and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 46-17-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMODITY BOARDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS.
H. 5029 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL
On motion of Rep. WHIPPER, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 5146 be read the third time tomorrow.
On motion of Rep. McTEER, with unanimous consent, it was ordered that H. 4884 be read the third time tomorrow.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title of each be changed to that of an Act, and that they be enrolled for ratification.
S. 1116 -- Senators Drummond, Washington, Patterson, Leventis, Peeler and J. Verne Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REAUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS FOR SIX YEARS.
S. 1307 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-3-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHANGES IN NOMENCLATURE FOR "COMMISSIONER OF LABOR" AND OTHER TERMS UNDER THE GOVERNMENTAL RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 1993, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CONTESTED MATTER HEARD BY THE FORMER COMMISSIONER OF LABOR MAY BE APPEALED TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE RATHER THAN TO THE OSHA REVIEW BOARD.
S. 1071 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE PHARMACY ACT INCLUDING THE DEFINITION OF "PRACTITIONER" AS ONE LICENSED TO PRESCRIBE DRUGS, SO AS TO INCLUDE