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The Senate assembled at 12:00 Noon, the hour to which it stood adjourned and was called to order by the ACTING PRESIDENT, Senator WILLIAMS.
A quorum being present the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
Beloved, hear the words recorded for posterity by St. John, Chapter 15(vv 11:12):
"These things have I spoken unto you, that My joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This is My commandment, that you love one another, as I have loved you."
Let us pray.
Lord, God of us all, as we hear the tidings from near and far, of mankind's inhumanity to man, let us hear anew the words of non-violence of Martin Luther King, Jr., and share his dream of human brotherhood.
And as we remember the birthday of Robert E. Lee, we are grateful for the legacy of faith, courage, love, and fidelity to duty as God shows us our duty in every age.
Let us go to our tasks today, with the ancient words ringing in our ears:
"What doth the Lord require of thee,
But to do justly, love mercy, and
Walk humbly with they God?"
Amen.
At 12:07 P.M., Senator LEATHERMAN made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator LEATHERMAN moved that a call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the call:
Bryan Cork Courson
Courtney Drummond Ford
Giese Glover Gregory
Holland Jackson Lander
Leatherman Leventis Macaulay
Martin McConnell McGill
Mescher Moore O'Dell
Passailaigue Patterson Peeler
Richter Rose Russell
Ryberg Saleeby Setzler
Short Smith, G. Thomas
Williams Wilson
The Senate resumed.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:
Document No. 1521
Promulgated By Tax Commission
Repeal Sales and Use Tax Sections
Received By Lt. Governor January 15, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Finance
120 day review expiration date May 15, 1993
Document No. 1572
Promulgated By Health and Human Services Finance Commission
Medicaid Elimination of Medically Needy Program
Received By Lt. Governor January 18, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 18, 1993
Document No. 1583
Promulgated By Coastal Council
Wetland Master Planning
Received By Lt. Governor January 15, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
120 day review expiration date May 15, 1993
Document No. 1585
Promulgated By Board of Nursing
Computerized Adaptive Testing; Issuing Permit to Canadian Licensees Who Have Passed CGFNS
Received By Lt. Governor January 14, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 14, 1993
Document No. 1588
Promulgated By Board of Architectural Examiners
Intern Development Program
Received By Lt. Governor January 18, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 day review expiration date May 18, 1993
The following was received:
Document No. 1482
Promulgated By Board of Nursing
Remediation Required Prior to Rewriting the Licensure Exam for the Third or More Time
Received By Lt. Governor April 15, 1992
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
Withdrawn January 14, 1993
Columbia, S.C., January 14, 1993
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adjourned debate on the Veto on:
(R609) H. 4200 -- Rep. Altman: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-280, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MULTIPLE PERIODS OF SUSPENSION RUN CONCURRENTLY AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR LICENSE REINSTATEMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-745, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR CONVICTION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF CONVICTED OF AN OFFENSE MANDATING SUSPENSION OF LICENSE WHILE HOLDING A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE THEN THE SPECIAL RESTRICTED LICENSE IS REVOKED AND THE REMAINING TIME FOR SUSPENSION UNDER THIS SECTION IS IMPOSED.
until January 26, 1993.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., January 14, 1993
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adjourned debate on:
(R562) H. 3408 -- Rep. Kirsh: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 55, TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CEMETERY ACT OF 1984, SO AS TO REVISE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CEMETERY BOARD AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNERAL VAULTS, CEMETERIES, AND LICENSES; AND TO TERMINATE THE PROGRAMS, FUNCTIONS, AND REGULATIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CEMETERY BOARD JUNE 30, 1996.
until January 26, 1993.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., January 14, 1993
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adjourned debate until January 26, 1993 on:
(R586) H. 4233 -- Reps. McGinnis, Neilson and Baxley: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-91, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES ACTUALLY INCURRED, TO DELETE THE RESTRICTIONS ON INSURANCE BENEFITS, AND TO ALLOW THE DISTRICT TO SET THE AMOUNT OF PER DIEM.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., January 14, 1993
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adjourned debate until January 26, 1993 on:
(R599) H. 4561 -- Reps. Jennings, J. Harris and K. Burch: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO REVISE THE SEASON IN GAME ZONES 5 AND 8; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 50-3-318 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF CONSERVATION OFFICERS.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., January 14, 1993
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adjourned debate until January 26, 1993 on:
(R573) H. 4880 -- Rep. Baxley: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 259 OF 1961, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HARTSVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING COMMISSION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THIS COMMISSION IS A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., January 14, 1993
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adjourned debate until January 26, 1993 on:
(R619) H. 3941 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUBROGATION OF AN INSURER OF AN ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY OR CONTRACT TO THE INSURED'S RIGHTS AGAINST THIRD PARTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SELF-INSURERS HAVE THE SAME SUBROGATION RIGHTS.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Columbia, S.C., January 14, 1993
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has adjourned debate until January 26, 1993, on:
(R581) H. 3400 -- Reclassification of Felonies and Misdemeanors (abbreviated title)
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
The following were introduced:
S. 219 -- Senators Williams, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Hinds, Holland, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Macaulay, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Mitchell, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Richter, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington and Wilson: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO WISH A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR DEAR FRIEND AND SENATE PORTER, MR. FRANKLIN GOODWIN, WHO WAS BORN SEVENTY YEARS AGO TODAY.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate have learned that
Mr. Franklin Goodwin today celebrates the 70th anniversary of his birth on January 19, 1993; and
Whereas, since January 7, 1974, Mr. Frank Goodwin has been employed by the South Carolina Senate and has continuously served in an exemplary manner for eighteen years as Senate Porter; and
Whereas, Mr. Frank has demonstrated unflagging loyalty and unselfish service to the South Carolina Senate and the people of this State; and
Whereas, Mr. Frank is known to each member of the Senate for his warm and charming personality; and
Whereas, it is the unanimous opinion of the Senate that Frank Goodwin provides the role model of which every state employee should pattern their conduct and service; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate want him to know that his character, spirit and gentle personality have added greatly to the hallowed halls of the Senate.
Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of South Carolina that this resolution congratulates Frank Goodwin on the occasion of his 70th birthday and thanks him for his dedicated service to the State of South Carolina and the South Carolina Senate and wishes him many more years of health and prosperity.
The Senate Resolution was adopted.
On motion of Senator WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, the Privilege of the Floor was extended to Mr. Frank Goodwin, porter to the S.C. Senate.
Mr. Goodwin was escorted to the podium by Senators MOORE and FORD.
Senator WILLIAMS published the Resolution and presented to Mr. Goodwin the Resolution and a Certificate honoring him on the occasion of his seventieth birthday.
S. 220 -- Senator Moore: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF LEONEL BLANTON (L.B.) ERGLE, RETIRED PRINCIPAL OF THE FORMER LANGLEY-BATH-CLEARWATER HIGH SCHOOL.
The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 221 -- Senators Williams and Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER THOMAS C. "TOMMY" HARRISON, SR., OF THE CITY OF ORANGEBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT UPON HIS TRAGIC DEATH IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1993.
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly were shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Officer Thomas C. "Tommy" Harrison, Sr., of the City of Orangeburg Police Department in the line of duty on Friday, January 15, 1993; and
Whereas, he was a native of Orangeburg, a graduate of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and joined the Police Department of the City of Orangeburg on March 28, 1983, as a police officer, later advancing to the rank of sergeant; and
Whereas, he relinquished an enterprising business opportunity to enter law enforcement with the determination, zeal, and energy to serve and to help; and
Whereas, through ten years of loyal and faithful service, Tommy Harrison diligently and forthrightly protected and defended the lives of the citizens he pledged to serve; and
Whereas, he cared deeply for his family and was a devoted and caring husband, a proud and loving father, and a loyal and respectful son and brother; and
Whereas, this gallant and courageous officer also enjoyed a strong and mutual bond with his fellow officers, strengthened by friendship, companionship, and loyalty. His loss will leave a void in the lives of his family, comrades and friends not easily filled; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, would like to extend their sincere and heartfelt condolences to his wife, son, parents, sisters, and other members of his family in this time of sorrow. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly hereby express their deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Thomas C. "Tommy" Harrison, Sr., of the City of Orangeburg Police Department upon his tragic death in the line of duty on Friday, January 15, 1993.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to his widow, Mrs. Kimberly Shaye Harrison.
Senator WILLIAMS moved that the Concurrent Resolution be adopted.
The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:
Bryan Cork Courson
Courtney Drummond Elliott
Ford Giese Glover
Gregory Hayes Holland
Jackson Land Lander
Leatherman Leventis Macaulay
Martin Matthews McConnell
McGill Mescher Mitchell
Moore O'Dell Passailaigue
Patterson Peeler Rankin
Reese Richter Rose
Russell Ryberg Saleeby
Setzler Short Smith, G.
Smith, J.V. Stilwell Thomas
Waldrep Washington Williams
Wilson
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 222 -- Senator Bryan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE W. KEITH RICHARDSON OF CLINTON WHO ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT AS HEAD COACH AND ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AFTER WINNING TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAMES AND SIX STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN TWENTY-FOUR SEASONS AT CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 223 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS AND ADMIRERS OF MRS. MARTHA WHARTON BARNETTE OF GREENWOOD WHO DIED OCTOBER 12, 1992.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 224 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-45 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUING OF DRIVERS' LICENSES TO RESIDENTS UNDER SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE NOT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OR DO NOT HAVE A G.E.D. CERTIFICATE OR WHO DO NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY ENROLLED IN SCHOOL AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS, TO REQUIRE THE ATTENDANCE SUPERVISOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE ENROLLMENT STATUS DOCUMENTATION TO PERSONS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE ON A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, TO REQUIRE ATTENDANCE SUPERVISORS TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONS WHO WITHDRAW FROM SCHOOL AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUSPEND THE LICENSE OF SUCH PERSONS UPON TEN DAYS' WRITTEN NOTICE, TO PROVIDE THE METHOD FOR A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED TO HAVE THE LICENSE REINSTATED, TO DEFINE WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE FOR A PERSONAL OR FAMILY HARDSHIP WAIVER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN SR-22 DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FILED FOLLOWING REINSTATEMENT OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENDED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S. 225 -- Senator Courson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1227 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A TAX CREDIT OF TWENTY PERCENT OF COSTS FOR CONSTRUCTING LOW INCOME HOUSING THAT QUALIFIES FOR FEDERAL HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SUBSIDIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 226 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-27-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE LEASE-PURCHASE OR LEASE-BACK AGREEMENTS INVOLVING REAL PROPERTY ENTERED INTO BY THE STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE WHEREIN THE STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IS THE LESSEE CONSTITUTES GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT FOR THE PERIOD OF THE LEASE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT MAY NOT VIOLATE THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION UNDER ARTICLE X OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 227 -- Senators Wilson, Gregory, Russell, Ryberg, Martin, Cork and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-1-180, 11-9-880, AS AMENDED, 11-11-30, 11-11-90, AND 11-11-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE BUDGETARY PROCESS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE MANDATORY ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE TO THE SECOND THURSDAY IN MAY, TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL INITIAL FORECAST OF THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS FROM NOVEMBER TENTH TO OCTOBER FIFTEENTH, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INITIAL FORECAST MAY BE ADJUSTED ONLY DOWNWARD, TO CHANGE THE DATE OF ANNUAL ESTIMATES OF FINANCIAL NEEDS BY STATE ENTITIES FROM NOVEMBER FIRST TO OCTOBER FIRST, TO PROVIDE THAT JOINT COMMITTEE HEARINGS ON BUDGET REQUESTS MUST BEGIN ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN DECEMBER, TO PROVIDE THAT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS MAY BE REQUESTED FROM UNEXPENDED FUNDS FROM THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR, AND TO PROHIBIT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 228 -- Senators McGill, Macaulay, O'Dell, Russell, Patterson, Ford, Reese, Saleeby, Martin, Wilson, Leventis, Passailaigue, Greg Smith, McConnell, Moore, Peeler, Rankin, Rose, Courtney, Lander, Richter, Mitchell, Elliott, Matthews, Washington, Thomas, Glover, Gregory, Stilwell, Cork, Ryberg, Land, Waldrep, Courson, Hayes, Bryan, Jackson, Setzler, Mescher, Short and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDS TO ADMINISTER A LAW, RULE, OR REGULATION WHICH IT MANDATES A COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT, SO AS TO SUSPEND STATE MANDATES TO COUNTIES UNLESS FUNDED BY APPROPRIATIONS MADE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO SUSPEND THE GRANTING OR INCREASING OF EXEMPTIONS FROM COUNTY PROPERTY TAXATION UNLESS ANY LOSS OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EXEMPTION IS FUNDED BY APPROPRIATIONS MADE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 229 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 52-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON CARNIVALS AND TRAVELING TENT SHOWS EXHIBITING WITHIN THIS STATE.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
S. 230 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-3-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COUNTY BOARDS SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE BOARDS SHALL ESTABLISH, COLLECT, AND ENFORCE CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
S. 231 -- Senator Courson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO OVERSEE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE TASK FORCE FOR SOLVING HOMELESSNESS; TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS SHALL SERVE WITHOUT COMPENSATION.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
S. 232 -- Senators Wilson, Gregory, Martin, Russell, Ryberg, Courson and Cork: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST COMMENCE ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY INSTEAD OF THE SECOND TUESDAY IN JANUARY AND THAT THE SENATE SHALL HAVE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS IN THE YEARS FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF ITS MEMBERS AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE RELATING TO EARLIER SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 233 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FRAUDULENT CHECKS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDING JUDGE SHALL ALSO REQUIRE RESTITUTION WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE SENTENCE IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER PENALTIES IMPOSED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 234 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-379 SO AS TO PROHIBIT VIEWING OR POSSESSING OF ANY MATERIAL OR PERFORMANCE THAT SHOWS A MINOR ENGAGED IN SEXUAL ACTIVITY, SEXUALLY EXPLICIT NUDITY, OR OTHER CONDUCT HARMFUL TO MINORS, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 235 -- Senators McConnell, Land, Saleeby, Leatherman, Holland, J. Verne Smith, Courson, Mitchell, Hayes, Martin, Russell, Ford, Courtney, Wilson, Passailaigue, Greg Smith, Washington, Jackson, Thomas, Matthews, Glover, Drummond, Ryberg, Cork, Reese, Mescher, Short and Lander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 19-11-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM COMPELLED TESTIMONY IN A PROCEEDING TO A PERSON ENGAGED IN GATHERING AND DISSEMINATING NEWS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 236 -- Senators Wilson and Cork: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-547 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM CIVIL LIABILITY LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS FOR SERVICES PERFORMED AT FREE CLINICS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 237 -- Senator Courson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO RENAME THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 238 -- Senators Thomas, Peeler, Mescher, Moore, Passailaigue, Cork, Wilson, Lander, Martin, Short, Richter, Ryberg, Gregory, Greg Smith and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-30-100 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL FROM REFERRING A PATIENT FOR TREATMENT OR TESTS TO A FACILITY OR AN ENTITY IN WHICH THE PROFESSIONAL HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST UNLESS THE PROFESSIONAL FIRST NOTIFIES THE PATIENT IN WRITING OF THE NATURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST, AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Senator THOMAS spoke on the Bill.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 239 -- Senator Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-281, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1962, RELATING TO THE WALTERBORO-COLLETON COUNTY AIRPORT COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
S. 240 -- Senators Setzler, Wilson, Lander and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-380, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VOTING PRECINCTS IN LEXINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE OF THE OFFICIAL MAP ON WHICH THESE PRECINCTS ARE SHOWN.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.
Senator LEATHERMAN moved that the Senate stand adjourned.
Senator LEATHERMAN withdrew the motion.
At 12:24 P.M., Senator DRUMMOND assumed the Chair.
MOTION ADOPTED
On motion of Senator WILSON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mrs. Addie Jane Lucas Spence, beloved mother of Congressman Floyd D. Spence.
At 12:34 P.M., on motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
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