Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The Senate assembled at 12:00 Noon, the hour to which it stood adjourned and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
The author of the Book of Ecclesiastes has a word for leaders of every age (8:5-6):
"The mind of a wise man will know the time
and the way. For every matter has its time
and way... "
Let us pray.
Eternal Father, the burden of our prayer today is that You will give us all an acute sense of timing to attack the issues that are before us.
Good Lord, make this Senate a silo... a reservoir... a pool of ideas whose time has come.
When others are confused... or hesitant... or misinformed, help us to think clearly... and decisively.
To You, our Heavenly Guide and Comrade be all the glory on this planet.
Amen.
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. 1554
Promulgated By Board of Education
Reporting Termination of School District Personnel to State Department of Education
Received By Lt. Governor January 25, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
120 day review expiration date May 25, 1993
Document No. 1564
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Athletic Trainers
Received By Lt. Governor January 20, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date May 20, 1993
Document No. 1578
Promulgated By Board of Education
Buildings and Grounds; Defined Minimum Program for South Carolina School Districts
Received By Lt. Governor January 25, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
120 day review expiration date May 25, 1993
Document No. 1579
Promulgated By Board of Education
Trade and Industrial Education Teacher Certification
Received By Lt. Governor January 25, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
120 day review expiration date May 25, 1993
Document No. 1589
Promulgated By Wildlife and Marine Resources Department
Amend 123-29. One-Quarter Mile Off-Shore Line
Amend 123-33. Taking American Eels and Catfish in Certain Waters
Received By Lt. Governor January 20, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
120 day review expiration date May 20, 1993
Document No. 1590
Promulgated By Wildlife and Marine Resources Department
Parr Hydroelectric Project Fish and Game Management Area
Received By Lt. Governor January 20, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
120 day review expiration date May 20, 1993
Document No. 1592
Promulgated By Board of Education
Textbook Adoption
Received By Lt. Governor January 25, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Education
120 day review expiration date May 25, 1993
Document No. 1598
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Solid Waste Management: Lead-Acid Batteries
Received By Lt. Governor January 20, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
120 day review expiration date May 20, 1993
Document No. 1599
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Solid Waste Management: Research, Development, and Demonstration Permit Criteria
Received By Lt. Governor January 20, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
120 day review expiration date May 20, 1993
Document No. 1600
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
Solid Waste Management: White Goods
Received By Lt. Governor January 20, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
120 day review expiration date May 20, 1993
At 12:40 P.M., Senator RUSSELL requested and was granted a leave of absence for the remainder of the week.
S. 17 -- Senators Wilson and Lander: A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT OF 1992 BEARING RATIFICATION NUMBER R. 618, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ELECTIONS FOR THE SEATS OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 1993 AND 1994 SHALL BE HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ACT 1181 OF 1974. The House returned the Bill with amendments.
On motion of Senator WILSON, the Senate concurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly. Ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and the Act enrolled for Ratification.
S. 22 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 584 OF 1984, RELATING TO THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS AND MANNER IN WHICH THE MEMBERS OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION ARE ELECTED BEGINNING IN 1993.
The House returned the Bill with amendments.
On motion of Senator HOLLAND, the Senate concurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly. Ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and the Act enrolled for Ratification.
S. 150 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 54 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE "ASSESSMENT OF AND INTERVENTION IN THE PERINATAL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, AND CIGARETTES ACT" SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT PHYSICIANS PROVIDE COUNSELING TO PREGNANT WOMEN ON THESE EFFECTS; TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS TO PHYSICIANS PROVIDING OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGICAL CARE; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ESTABLISH MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS TO ADVISE PHYSICIANS ON THESE ISSUES; TO PROVIDE OPTIONAL REPORTING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OF FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN EXPOSED TO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL; TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE PREVENTION SERVICES; TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF HIGH RISK PREGNANCIES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT DRUG PREVALENCE TESTS TO DETERMINE TRENDS IN PREGNANCY SUBSTANCE ABUSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-32-20, RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO INCLUDE THE EFFECTS OF PERINATAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THEIR DRUG AND ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Senator ROSE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Medical Affairs.
There was no objection.
On motion of Senator ROSE, with unanimous consent, the Bill was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 155 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPORTING OF PRENATAL EXPOSURE TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Senator ROSE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Medical Affairs.
There was no objection.
On motion of Senator ROSE, with unanimous consent, the Bill was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The following were introduced:
S. 262 -- Senators McConnell, Stilwell, Bryan, Macaulay, Giese, Ryberg, Short and Greg Smith: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE SENATE SO AS TO PROVIDE UNDER RULE 14 THAT A BILL MAY BE CARRIED OVER WITH THE SENATOR WHO IS HOLDING THE FLOOR BEING ABLE TO RETAIN THE FLOOR ON HIS OWN MOTION OR A MOTION MADE BY THE CHAIRMEN'S COMMITTEE AND TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC VOTE REQUIREMENT IN EACH INSTANCE, TO PROVIDE UNDER RULE 38 FOR A SPECIFIC VOTE REQUIREMENT TO SUSPEND THE REQUIREMENT THAT RESOLUTIONS AND REPORTS OF COMMITTEES MUST LAY ON THE TABLE FOR ONE DAY AND TO AMEND RULE 53 BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO RULE 15 UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That, Rules 14 and 38 of the Rules of the Senate shall be amended to read as follows:
When a question is under debate, no motion shall be entertained but
1. To adjourn.
2. To adjourn to a date and time certain.
3. To recede for a fixed period of time or to a
time certain.
4. To take up order of the day.
5. To continue.
6. To lay on the table.
7. To adjourn debate to a certain day or to
adjourn debate.
8. To carry over.
9. To strike out the enacting clause.
10. To commit.
11. To amend.
which several motions may only be made by the Senator having the floor and shall have precedence in the order in which they are above arranged, and the first eight (8) of which shall be determined, without debate. A motion to lay an amendment on the table being agreed to shall not have the effect of disposing of the main question. Provided, however, when a bill is under debate, a motion to carry over may be made by the Senator having the floor, with such Senator retaining the floor on that bill upon an affirmative vote of twenty-six (26) members of the Senate. Provided, that when a bill is under debate and a motion to carry over is authorized and made by the Chairmen's Committee, the Senator having the floor may retain the floor on that bill upon a majority vote. No motion to carry over, either by an individual Senator or by the Chairmen's Committee, shall be in order for any bill in the status of interrupted debate. The failure of a motion to carry over by an individual Senator or by the Chairmen's Committee shall not cause the member who has the floor to lose the floor.
When a motion to adjourn debate is agreed to, the bill to which it applies is subject to consideration on the next legislative day if the Senate reaches that order of business. When a motion to adjourn debate to a date certain is agreed to, the bill to which it applies is not subject to consideration until the date so specified if the Senate reaches that order of business.
A motion to ratify acts may only be made by the chairman or an authorized member of the Chairmen's Committee and may be made at any time.
Every Bill shall receive three different readings, on three different days previous to its being passed, and the President shall give notice of each, whether it be the first, second, or third reading. All Resolutions to which the approval and signature of the Governor may be requisite, or which may grant money out of the contingent or any other fund, shall be treated in all respects, as to introduction and form of proceedings on them in the Senate, as Bills. All other Resolutions and Reports of Committees shall lie on the table one day for consideration provided, however, that during the six (6) statewide legislative days preceding the date set for sine die adjournment the one day requirement as to a specific resolution or report of a Committee may only be suspended by a vote of twenty-seven (27) members of the Senate.
The first and third readings of each Bill shall be by its title only; Provided, That on each second reading the Bill shall be read in full on the demand of any Senator.
Be it further resolved, that Rule 53 is amended by adding a new subsection to read as follows:
During the first thirty (30) calendar days after the convening of the One Hundred and Eleventh General Assembly, notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 44, any provision of Rule 15 may be amended by an affirmative vote of twenty four (24) members.
On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, the Senate Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.
S. 263 -- Senators McConnell, Bryan, Giese and Short: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 36A OF THE RULES OF THE SENATE SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN FORMER MEMBERS OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE ARE AUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THE FLOOR OF THE SENATE INSIDE THE RAIL.
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That, Rule 36A of the Rules of the Senate be amended to read as follows:
No person shall be admitted to the floor of the Senate to that area behind the rail while the Senate is in session or in recess during a session, except as follows, viz: immediate family members of a Senator; Members of the House of Representatives and their Clerk and Sergeant-at-Arms; former members of the Senate and House of Representatives unless such former member is a lobbyist registered pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17 of Title 2 of the Code of Laws, a candidate or acting on behalf of a candidate for an office elected by the General Assembly or confirmed or elected by either the House or Senate, or a member of the governing body or employee of any state agency or department; the Governor and his Executive Secretary; Constitutional Officers; Justices of the Supreme Court; President and Vice-President of the United States; Members of Congress; Governors of States and Territories; and such Senate staff, Senators' staff, and Lieutenant Governor's staff, as the President of the Senate or any member or officer of the Senate may see fit to invite to a seat behind the rail. Except for sitting members of the House of Representatives and authorized former members of the General Assembly, none of the persons hereinabove enumerated shall be allowed on the floor of the Senate inside the rail.
Not less than two hours prior to the daily convening of the Senate and while the Senate is in session or in recess during a session no person, except those hereinabove enumerated shall be allowed beyond the outer doors of the Senate Antechamber. Persons not hereinabove enumerated may be admitted only to the antechamber when accompanying a Senator, but any such person is required to leave immediately upon conclusion of their business.
The Senate Cloakroom is reserved for the exclusive use of the Members of the Senate and their guests."
On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, the Senate Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.
S. 264 -- Rules Committee: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE SENATE SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MOTION TO RECEDE AS USED IN RULE 2 AND RULE 14, TO FURTHER DEFINE A POINT OF PERSONAL INTEREST AS USED IN RULE 13, TO COMBINE AND CLARIFY CERTAIN LANGUAGE RELATING TO THE SCHEDULING OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS AS PROVIDED FOR IN RULES 19 AND 47 AND TO DELETE CERTAIN DUPLICATE PROVISIONS.
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That Rules 2, 13, 14 and 19 of the Rules of the Senate shall be amended to read as follows:
A majority of the total number of Senators qualified shall constitute a quorum.
If at any time during the daily session of the Senate it is ascertained that there is not a quorum present, no business shall be in order except a call of the Senate, an order to send for absentees, (as provided for in Rule 3B), a motion to recede for a fixed period of time or to a time certain, or a motion to adjourn. Each of the foregoing motions shall be of equal standing and none shall have priority over the others.
Any member may rise to a point of personal privilege provided that a point of personal privilege shall be defined as questions affecting the rights, reputation and conduct of members of the body in their representative capacity.
A point of personal privilege must relate to persons as members of the body or relate to charges against the character of a member which charges, if true, would affect the rights of membership.
A member rising to a point of personal privilege must confine his remarks to those matters which concern the member personally and has only the right to defend himself and no other persons.
All other remarks made by a member shall be regarded as a point of personal interest and when a member is recognized for a point of personal interest such remarks shall in all cases be limited to not more than five (5) minutes.
When a question is under debate, no motion shall be entertained but
1. To adjourn.
2. To adjourn to a date and time certain.
3. To recede for a fixed period of time or to a
time certain.
4. To take up order of the day.
5. To continue.
6. To lay on the table.
7. To adjourn debate to a certain day or to
adjourn debate.
8. To carry over.
9. To strike out the enacting clause.
10. To commit.
11. To amend.
which several motions may only be made by the Senator having the floor and shall have precedence in the order in which they are above arranged, and the first eight (8) of which shall be determined, without debate. A motion to lay an amendment on the table being agreed to shall not have the effect of disposing of the main question.
When a motion to adjourn debate is agreed to, the bill to which it applies is subject to consideration on the next legislative day if the Senate reaches that order of business. When a motion to adjourn debate to a date certain is agreed to, the bill to which it applies is not subject to consideration until the date so specified if the Senate reaches that order of business.
A motion to ratify acts may only be made by the chairman or an authorized member of the Chairmens' Committee and may be made at any time.
The Standing Committees of the Senate shall be
as follows:
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology
Education
Ethics
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
General Committee (General Committee will
encompass most of the relatively inactive
committees, namely, Atomic and Nuclear Energy,
Federal Relations, Enrolled Acts, Legislative
Library, Military, Veterans Affairs,
Privileges and Elections, Rural
Electrification, Social Services and Local
Legislation.)
Invitations
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs
Rules
Transportation (Aviation, Highways, Railroads and
Shipping.)
(1) The membership of the above listed committees shall be not less than five (5) nor more than eighteen (18) except as otherwise provided herein. The Committee on Ethics shall be composed of ten (10) members. Of the ten (10) members selecting a seat, five (5) shall be a member of the majority party and five (5) shall be a member of the minority party. The Committee on Invitations shall be limited to not more than ten (10) members. The several committees shall have such powers and duties as provided for in these rules.
(2) In addition to the above listed standing committees, there shall be two (2) special committees to be known as the Committee on Interstate Cooperation which shall be composed of five (5) members and the Chairmens' Committee to be composed of the Chairmen of the fourteen (14) Standing Committees. The Chairman of the Chairmens' Committee shall in all cases be the most senior Senator serving thereon.
(3) Members of the Senate shall be limited to serve on not more than five (5) Standing Committees. Membership on the Committee on Ethics, the Committee on Invitations and the Committee on Interstate Cooperation are not included in limiting membership on Standing Committees. No member shall chair more than one (1) standing committee but may chair a standing committee and a special committee concurrently.
(4) Members of the Senate shall make their committee selections at the commencement of each session following the election of Senators or at such session called for that purpose. For the members to make their standing committee selections, the Clerk of the Senate (or if the Clerk has not been elected, the Clerk of the Senate during the preceding General Assembly or an assistant clerk) shall prepare a roll of the Senate listing the members in the order of length of continuous service, beginning with the longest continuous service. Where two or more members have equal continuous service they shall be listed in alphabetical order. The Clerk of the Senate shall then call the roll. Each member, upon his name being called, shall select four (4) unfilled standing committees on which he wishes to serve. The roll call shall be repeated a second time with each member, upon his name being called, selecting one additional unfilled standing committee on which he wishes to serve. In the event any member is unable to be present for selection of standing committees, that member may authorize in writing any member of the Senate to make selections in his behalf. This procedure shall be followed on the first day of the session following the election of senators and at any other session where the Senate proceeds to fill vacancies on a committee by whatever reason caused. Any Senator who served on a standing committee in the session immediately past shall have the right to serve on such committee regardless of the Senator's seniority in the Senate, unless the Senator shall elect to be removed from such committee or unless the Senator is ineligible to reclaim a seat on the said committee by reason of the limitations herein set forth.
(5) Membership on the Judiciary Committee excludes membership on the Finance Committee and vice versa.
(6) Except as otherwise provided herein, in the selection of the membership of the Senate Standing Committees, the seniority system shall be retained so as to become a part of these rules and shall be followed without regard to party affiliation.
(7) Committee seniority shall be determined by tenure within the Committee rather than tenure within the Senate. When members with seniority transfer to a new committee their seniority will be counted ahead of newly-elected Senators.
(8) Where two or more Standing Committees are combined, initial membership on such committees shall be based on tenure within the Senate.
(9) In the election of the Chairmen of the Standing Committees, the Senate shall proceed viva voce, severally, to elect the Chairman of each Committee by a majority vote.
(10) When any subject or matter shall have been referred to a Committee, any other subject or matter of a similar nature may, on motion, be referred to such Committee.
(11) The membership on committees of conference and free conference between the two Houses shall be determined by the President of the Senate in consultation with the Chairman of the committee of jurisdiction on the bill subject to conference. Provided that the conference committee on any resolution affecting sine die adjournment shall be appointed by the Chairmens' Committee.
(12) Time schedules for committee meetings. The following schedule shall be the regular meeting times for standing and special committees when the General Assembly is in session. The time and date may be changed by the Chairmens' Committee and any additional meeting may be called by individual committee chairmen.
1st and 3rd Tuesday 11:00 a.m.
The Chairmens Committee
Every Tuesday 3:00 p.m.
Finance and Judiciary
1st and 3rd Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - Education
10:00 a.m.
Fish, Game & Forestry
3:00 p.m. - Transportation
2nd and 4th Wednesday 9:00 a.m.
Medical Affairs and General
3:00 p.m.
Banking & Insurance
1st and 3rd Thursday 9:00 a.m.
Corrections & Penology
Agriculture & Natural
Resources
2nd and 4th Thursday 9:00 a.m.
Labor, Commerce & Industry
The Rules Committee, Ethics Committee, Interstate Cooperation Committee, and the Invitations Committee shall meet at the call of the Chair. Provided, however, that nothing herein shall prohibit the Chairman of a standing committee from canceling a committee meeting.
The above listed dates refer to calendar weeks as opposed to session weeks. The date, time and place of any called meetings shall be reported to the Clerk of the Senate who shall post such information in the lobby of the Gressette Senate Office Building and the State House. Notice of regular scheduled meetings, as well as called meetings, shall be posted at least 24 hours in advance whenever feasible.
Be it further resolved that Section C of Rule 34 and Rule 47 in its entirety are hereby deleted.
On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, the Senate Resolution was ordered placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.
S. 265 -- Senators Mitchell, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Macaulay, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Richter, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF JOHN BIRKS "DIZZY" GILLESPIE OF CHERAW IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY ON THE DEATH OF THIS GREAT JAZZ MUSICIAN.
Whereas, John Birks Gillespie was born on October 21, 1917, in Cheraw, South Carolina, the youngest of nine children; and
Whereas, he inherited his father's love of music and began playing musical instruments at an early age; and
Whereas, he formed his own band at age ten and in 1932 won a scholarship to the Laurinburg Institute in North Carolina; and
Whereas, when the young trumpet player joined the Cab Calloway Orchestra in 1939 he had already received the nickname of "Dizzy"; and
Whereas, with other musicians such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie pushed outward from the big band style creating a fiery, hard-charging style of music called bebop, giving African-American music a Latin beat; and
Whereas, Gillespie wrote or co-wrote many songs that became jazz standards; and
Whereas, his trademarks were a trumpet with its bell bent heavenward and his puffed up cheeks that made him stand out, and he was also a bit of a joker; and
Whereas, in March, 1976, he played a concert for the General Assembly; and
Whereas, Mr. Gillespie received an honorary degree, "Doctor of Humane Letters", from the University of South Carolina on May 17, 1980; and
Whereas, in 1985, he was named to the South Carolina Hall of Fame; and
Whereas, in 1990, he was an honoree of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; and
Whereas, the State of South Carolina has lost one of its great native sons upon the death of this trumpeter, composer, and creator of bebop. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members express their heartfelt sympathy to the family of John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie of Cheraw on the death of this great jazz musician.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to his widow, Mrs. Lorraine Willis Gillespie.
Senator MITCHELL spoke on the Resolution.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 266 -- Senators Mitchell, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Macaulay, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Richter, Rose, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST AND SINCEREST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE THURGOOD MARSHALL, UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT JUSTICE.
Whereas, Thurgood Marshall died on Sunday, January 24, 1993, at the age of eighty-four; and
Whereas, Justice Marshall was born and reared in Baltimore, Maryland, and was excluded from attending the "all-white" law school at the University of Maryland; and
Whereas, after graduating from Howard University Law School in Washington, D.C., Mr. Marshall began his long and distinguished career as a civil rights lawyer; and
Whereas, Mr. Marshall brought lawsuits that integrated not only the University of Maryland, but also several other state university systems; and
Whereas, after several years as assistant special counsel and special counsel to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Mr. Marshall founded and became director and legal counsel for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.; and
Whereas, during his twenty-one years as legal director, Mr. Marshall was the principal architect of the strategy of using the courts to provide what the political system would not: a definition of equality that assured black Americans full rights of citizenship; and
Whereas, the legal doctrine of segregation was challenged repeatedly and overturned under his leadership, thereby, integrating colleges and universities, interstate travel, and parks; and
Whereas, Mr. Marshall left a lasting legacy in South Carolina after arguing the 1950 Briggs v. Elliott case for equal education opportunity in Clarendon County; and
Whereas, Briggs v. Elliott was one of five cases consolidated into Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark 1954 United States Supreme Court case in which the court set the standard that "separate but equal" schools for blacks and whites was unjust; and
Whereas, Mr. Marshall argued the case himself before the United States Supreme Court; and
Whereas, in 1961, President John F. Kennedy appointed him to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York City, and during his years there, Judge Marshall authored one hundred twelve opinions, none of which was overturned on appeal; and
Whereas, President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed Marshall as Solicitor General of the United States, the federal government's chief advocate in the Supreme Court; and
Whereas, in 1967, President Johnson nominated Thurgood Marshall to the United States Supreme Court and he became the first black to sit on the highest court in the nation; and
Whereas, Justice Marshall used his position to continue his ideals by writing opinions to express his disappointment and anger over the retreat from affirmative action and other remedies for discrimination he believed were still necessary to combat the nation's legacy of racism; and
Whereas, Justice Marshall was the premier constitutional lawyer and an inspiration to several generations of lawyers, not only in the civil rights area but all areas dealing with equal justice under the law; and
Whereas, Justice Marshall was a reminder to all of the depth and meaning of the United States Constitution; and
Whereas, Justice Marshall retired from the United States Supreme Court in 1991 for health reasons; and
Whereas, the people of this State and of the nation have lost a great advocate in the death of Justice Thurgood Marshall. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly express their deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of Justice Thurgood Marshall upon his death.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to his widow.
Senator MITCHELL spoke on the Resolution.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.
S. 267 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HAZARDOUS WASTE INCLUDES ALL WASTE DISPOSED OF IN A LAND DISPOSAL SITE PERMITTED TO RECEIVE HAZARDOUS WASTE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
S. 268 -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-290, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, AND ALTERATIONS UNDER THE BEACH MANAGEMENT ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITION ON NEW EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES OR DEVICES SEAWARD OF THE SETBACK LINE AND PROVIDE FOR THE EXEMPTION NOT TO AFFECT ELIGIBILITY FOR BEACH RENOURISHMENT FUNDS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
S. 269 -- Senators Wilson, Gregory, Ryberg, Richter, Rose, Russell, Cork, Courson and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANKING, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND MONEY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 35, THE FIRST PURCHASE FAMILY HOUSING ACT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNTS; TO EMPOWER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO HANDLE THE ACCOUNTS AND TO PROVIDE THAT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ACCOUNTS WHEN USED SOLELY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE OF A FIRST PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 270 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-3-102 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER MUST BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE FOR HIS TERM, CANDIDACY QUALIFICATIONS, AND VACANCIES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-60, RELATING TO THE INSURANCE COMMISSION AND THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO DELETE THE LANGUAGE EMPOWERING THE COMMISSION TO SELECT AND EMPLOY THE COMMISSIONER; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSIONER'S 1994 ELECTION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-3-100, RELATING TO THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, EFFECTIVE UPON HIS ELECTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 271 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-3-65 SO AS TO ALLOW THE CHIEF INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO SUSPEND THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A DRIVER, FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY DAYS, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-458 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN AUTOMOBILE INSURER FROM RAISING AN INSURED'S PREMIUM BASED UPON THE INSURED'S DRIVING RECORD OR ACCIDENT RECORD, OR COMBINATION OF BOTH OF THESE, OR FROM REMOVING AN INSURED'S SAFE DRIVER DISCOUNT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, IF THE INSURED COMPLETES AND PASSES A SAFE DRIVER COURSE APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-467 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER PENALTIES PROVIDED BY LAW A PERSON MAY HAVE HIS LICENSE TO DRIVE SUSPENDED FOR SIX MONTHS IF HE IS CONVICTED OF, OR PLEADS GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO, FIVE TRAFFIC OFFENSES IN A ONE-YEAR PERIOD OR IS CONVICTED OF, OR PLEADS GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO, DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS TWO OR MORE TIMES IN A ONE-YEAR PERIOD, AND PROVIDE THAT THIS SUSPENSION CAN BE WAIVED ONLY UPON A SHOWING TO THE COMMISSIONER OF EXTREME HARDSHIP AND SUBSTANTIAL REHABILITATION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-450, RELATING TO FAIRNESS OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES OR PREMIUM CHARGES, BURDEN ON INSURER TO PROVE FAIRNESS, AND FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT INVESTMENT INCOME FROM ALL SOURCES, ALL PROFITS FROM EVERY SOURCE, INCLUDING INVESTMENT INCOME, BOTH ACTIVE AND PASSIVE, AND EARNED INTEREST, PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM CLAIMING REDUCED PROFIT BY DOING, OR FAILING TO DO, CERTAIN THINGS, REQUIRE THAT ANY PROFIT OF AN INSURER EXCEEDING TEN PERCENT PER ANNUM BE REFUNDED TO ITS INSUREDS UNLESS THE INSURER CAN DEMONSTRATE EXTREME AND COMPELLING HARDSHIP JUSTIFYING THE REFUND OF A LESSER SUM, AND PROVIDE THAT A REQUEST FOR ANY RATE INCREASE OR PREMIUM INCREASE MAY BE DENIED OR DISAPPROVED BY TAKING INTO ACCOUNT AS A FACTOR THE INEFFICIENCY OF THE INSURER OR SUFFICIENT INSURER PROFIT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-455, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-735, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PLANS FOR CREDITS OR DISCOUNTS TO AUTOMOBILE INSUREDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS AUTHORIZING THE PLANS TO BE CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-750, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AUTOMOBILE INSURERS FILE PLANS FOR ALLOCATING EXPENSES AND PROFIT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCES TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-760, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNIFORM STATISTICAL PLANS FOR THE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE BUSINESS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-285, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGES FOR AN INSURED'S AUTOMOBILE MUST BE IN ONE POLICY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENT TO APPLY TO INDIVIDUAL PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES INSTEAD OF VEHICLES CEDED TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY; TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO ELIMINATE THE MANDATE ON AUTOMOBILE INSURERS DOING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE TO WRITE INSURANCE FOR ALL OR FOR SELF-INSURED PLANS APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER TO COMPLY WITH THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STATUTES OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO ELIMINATE COMPULSORY INSURANCE FOR ALL DRIVERS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY STATUTES; TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER TO APPROVE A TEN PERCENT REDUCTION IN RATE OR PREMIUM CHARGES USED BY AUTOMOBILE INSURERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 38-73-1420 AND 38-73-1425, RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY AND OTHER MATTERS, 38-77-920, RELATING TO THE PROVISION THAT INSURERS AND AGENTS MAY NOT REFUSE ACCEPTANCE OF AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND RELATED MATTERS, 38-77-940, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AND AVOIDING CERTAIN CLASSES OR TYPES OF RISKS AND CANCELING AN AGENT'S REPRESENTATION, 38-77-950, RELATING TO UNREASONABLE OR EXCESSIVE USE OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY BY AN INSURER, AND 38-77-960, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE AGENT'S BUSINESS, AND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38 RELATING TO THE REINSURANCE FACILITY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
S. 272 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PREREQUISITES FOR PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SERVING MORE THAN ONE LIFE SENTENCE IS INELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 273 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-620, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A HEARING EVERY TWO YEARS FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A NONVIOLENT CRIME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-645, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A HEARING EVERY FOUR YEARS FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF PAROLE IS DENIED THREE TIMES THEN THE PERSON MUST SERVE THE REMAINDER OF HIS ORIGINAL SENTENCE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 274 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-615 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO HEARING MAY BE CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES BETWEEN DECEMBER 15 AND THE SUCCEEDING JANUARY 15; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-645, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A HEARING EVERY FIVE YEARS FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
S. 275 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-7-430, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJUSTMENTS TO INCOME FOR STATE TAXABLE INCOME PURPOSES FOR INDIVIDUALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEDUCTION FOR INTEREST PAID ON REVOLVING CHARGE CARDS AND ACCOUNTS AND PURCHASE MONEY LOANS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 276 -- Senators Drummond, Setzler, J. Verne Smith, Stilwell, Moore, Giese, Washington, Leventis, Ryberg, Ford, Lander, Courson, Cork, Land, Hayes and Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 501 OF 1992, RELATING TO THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR 1992-93, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN REALLOCATIONS FOR A PORTION OF EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT FUNDS ORIGINALLY APPROPRIATED TO THE CAMPUS INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
Senator SETZLER spoke on the Bill.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 277 -- Senators Wilson, Stilwell, Bryan and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-385 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS MADE PURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF THE FAMILY COURT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 278 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Rose and Ford: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOTTERIES CONDUCTED ONLY BY THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE REVENUE DERIVED FROM THE LOTTERIES BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDUCING THE SALES AND USE TAX ON UNPREPARED FOOD.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 279 -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-925 SO AS TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL SALES TAX NOT EXCEEDING TWO PERCENT ON ACCOMMODATIONS FOR TRANSIENTS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE FROM THIS ADDITIONAL TAX MUST BE REMITTED TO THE MUNICIPALITY AND MUST BE USED FOR "TOURISM-RELATED EXPENDITURES".
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 280 -- Senators Washington and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-1055 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE WILDLIFE AND MARINE RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST DEER DEPREDATION PERMITTEES IN ELIMINATING A DAMAGE PROBLEM IF THE PERMIT IS INEFFECTIVE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
S. 281 -- Senators Washington and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-390, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON, BAG LIMITS, AND METHODS OF HUNTING AND TAKING ANTLERLESS DEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTLERED DEER TO APPLY TO ANTLERLESS DEER IN GAME ZONE 11; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-410, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITIONS PERTAINING TO ANTLERLESS DEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXCEPTION IN GAME ZONE 11.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
S. 282 -- Senators Washington and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-425 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR A HUNT CLUB WHICH FEEDS DEER, PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND DEFINE "HUNT CLUB".
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.
S. 283 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 4-9-115 AND 5-7-255 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MEETINGS OF A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY AND A MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY MUST BE CONDUCTED WITHIN THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY, RESPECTIVELY, IN ORDER FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION, EXPENSES, MILEAGE, OR SUBSISTENCE FOR THE MEETINGS AND FOR THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO PAY FOR ANY OTHER RELATED COSTS OF THE MEETINGS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 284 -- Senators Wilson, Drummond, Lander, Ryberg, Setzler, Courtney, Thomas, Richter and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-276 SO AS TO GIVE A MUNICIPALITY, COUNTY, OR SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT STANDING TO BRING A CIVIL ACTION CHALLENGING THE VALIDITY OF AN ANNEXATION AND TO GIVE THIS PROVISION RETROACTIVE EFFECT FOR ANNEXATIONS AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 1989.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 285 -- Senators Ryberg, Wilson, Gregory, Cork, Mescher and Richter: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSE MEMBERS MAY SERVE ONLY SIX TWO-YEAR TERMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT HOUSE MEMBERS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS SIX NEW TERMS THEREAFTER; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 6 OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE SENATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SENATORS MAY SERVE ONLY THREE FOUR-YEAR TERMS, TO PROVIDE THAT SENATORS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS THREE NEW TERMS THEREAFTER, AND TO REVISE CERTAIN OBSOLETE REFERENCES; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 7 OF THE CONSTITUTION, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS MAY SERVE ONLY THREE FOUR-YEAR TERMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS SERVING IN OFFICE WHEN THIS PROVISION IS RATIFIED INTO LAW MAY COMPLETE THE TERM WHICH THEY ARE CURRENTLY SERVING PLUS THREE NEW TERMS THEREAFTER.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 286 -- Senators Thomas, Courson, Wilson, Martin, O'Dell, Stilwell and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT NUDITY AND TO DEFINE NUDITY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 287 -- Senators Wilson, Ryberg, Giese and Richter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIMES OF ARMED ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY, SO AS TO EXTEND THE OFFENSE TO CASES IN WHICH A PERSON ALLEGES HE IS ARMED WHILE USING A REPRESENTATION OF A DEADLY WEAPON OR ANY OTHER OBJECT WHICH A PERSON MAY REASONABLY BELIEVE TO BE A DEADLY WEAPON.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 288 -- Senator McConnell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17 OF ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT EVERY ACT OR RESOLUTION ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST RELATE TO ONLY ONE SUBJECT WHICH MUST BE EXPRESSED IN ITS TITLE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDING OFFICER IN EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION MAY RECEIVE A THIRD READING TO RULE ON AN AUTOMATIC POINT OF ORDER THAT THE BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION AS THEN BEFORE THE BODY FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE ONE SUBJECT REQUIREMENT AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE POINT IS SUSTAINED, THE BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION MAY NOT RECEIVE A THIRD READING.
Senator PASSAILAIGUE spoke on the Joint Resolution.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 289 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-730, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALTERATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS AND THE ALPHABETICAL DIVISION OF THE PRECINCT LIST, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHERE A PRECINCT HAS MORE THAN SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY REGISTERED ELECTORS RATHER THAN FIFTEEN HUNDRED ELECTORS THE PRECINCT LIST MUST BE DIVIDED ALPHABETICALLY SO THAT NO LIST CONTAINS MORE THAN SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY NAMES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION PREVENTS THE ALTERATION OF PRECINCTS WHEN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR LOCAL REGISTRATION BOARD CONSIDERS THE ALTERATION ADVISABLE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 290 -- Senators Wilson, Waldrep, J. Verne Smith, Courson, Gregory, Ryberg, Russell, Thomas, Courtney, Setzler, Martin, Mescher, Richter, Cork, Lander, Giese, Peeler, Drummond, O'Dell, Moore, Hayes and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO STATE OFFICERS BY ADDING SECTION 10 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, NOT LATER THAN JANUARY 15, 1997, BY GENERAL LAW SHALL PROVIDE FOR AN EXECUTIVE CABINET OF THE GOVERNOR CONSISTING OF NOT MORE THAN FIFTEEN MEMBERS AS HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS ORGANIZED AS FAR AS PRACTICABLE ACCORDING TO MAJOR PURPOSES AND FUNCTIONS AS DETERMINED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO PROVIDE THAT THOSE AGENCIES OR DEPARTMENTS OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT INCLUDED IN THE EXECUTIVE CABINET SHALL PERFORM THEIR FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE AUSPICES AND SUPERVISION OF THE CABINET DEPARTMENT HEAD UNDER WHOSE JURISDICTION THEY COME, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO SUCH GENERAL LAW SHALL AFFECT THE LEGISLATIVE OR JUDICIAL BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT, AND THEIR AGENCIES OR FUNCTIONS, AND THAT NOTHING IN SUCH GENERAL LAW SHALL AFFECT OR DIMINISH THE OFFICE, POWERS, OR DUTIES OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 291 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS REGARDING CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO "BALLOT MEASURE", ADD REFERENCES TO "BALLOT MEASURE", AND DEFINE "GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1346, RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS, PROPERTY, OR TIME TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTION, SO AS TO SET FORTH THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A PUBLIC ENTITY IS AUTHORIZED TO USE PUBLIC FUNDS, PROPERTY, OR TIME ON A BALLOT MEASURE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 292 -- Senator Patterson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 33, TITLE 43, SO AS TO ENACT THE "EMPLOYMENT BILL OF RIGHTS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-33-510, 43-33-520, 43-33-530, 43-33-540, AND 43-33-560, ALL RELATING TO THE "BILL OF RIGHTS FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS", SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO EMPLOYMENT AND TO CHANGE THE TERM "HANDICAPPED PERSONS" TO "PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES"; TO CHANGE THE TITLE OF ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 33, TITLE 43 TO "BILL OF RIGHTS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES"; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-33-550 RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION WITH REGARD TO EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-33-570 RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF REASONABLE JUSTIFICATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 43-33-580 RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF CONTRACTORS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL LAW REGARDING EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 293 -- Senators Mitchell and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4580, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL LIGHTING EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY TRAILER, SEMITRAILER, POLE TRAILER, OR UTILITY TRAILER MUST BE PAINTED WITH A LIGHT REFLECTING PAINT OR AFFIXED WITH A LIGHT REFLECTING TAPE IN A STRIP TO ENCOMPASS THE ENTIRE PERIMETER OF THE VEHICLE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 294 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-225 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATES FOR SOLD MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2320, AS AMENDED, OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS' LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE AT LEAST FIFTEEN SALES BEFORE A DEALER MAY OBTAIN DEALER PLATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-320, RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR DEALER OR WHOLESALER LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE SURETY BOND; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-3-220 RELATING TO DEALER "SOLD" CARDS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 295 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 318 OF 1965, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHEROKEE SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FOR THE DISTRICT TO BORROW A MAXIMUM OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS INSTEAD OF A MAXIMUM OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
S. 296 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1189 OF 1958, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE BORROWING AUTHORITY OF THE DISTRICT.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
S. 297 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 908 OF 1964, RELATING TO THE NEW PROSPECT AREA FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FOR THE DISTRICT.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
S. 298 -- Senators Thomas and Mitchell: A BILL TO PROHIBIT A GREENVILLE COUNTY RESIDENT FROM BEING TAXED OR CHARGED A FEE FOR WATER OR SEWERAGE SERVICE IF HE DOES NOT RECEIVE THE SERVICE AND PROVIDE FOR A REFUND PLUS INTEREST IF PAYMENT IS MADE.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
H. 3005 -- Rep. Waites: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1993, AS "HOSPITAL DAY".
Whereas, there are over one hundred health care facilities in this State; and
Whereas, over fifty thousand people are employed by hospitals in South Carolina; and
Whereas, in addition, there are hundreds of hospital trustees, volunteers, and medical personnel who care about the future of hospitals and health care in this State; and
Whereas, it is widely considered that health care is one of the medical issues facing our State; and
Whereas, by declaring a "Hospital Day" it will give hospital administrators and employees around the State an opportunity to visit the State House and meet with members of their respective legislative delegations. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, is declaring Wednesday, March 24, 1993, as "Hospital Day".
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
H. 3189 -- Reps. P. Harris, Felder, Sturkie, Byrd, Sharpe, J. Brown, Neal, Carnell, McAbee, J. Bailey, Witherspoon, Klauber, Riser, Law and McElveen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SIGNIFICANCE AND MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION GRANTS PROGRAM, AND TO DECLARE THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1993, AS "TUITION GRANTS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, the average South Carolina family's three greatest concerns are job security, access to and price of health care, and providing an affordable college education for their children. This last concern is impacted by a classic cost squeeze as government dollars shrink while at the same time college tuition and fees continue to rise and philanthropy languishes due to the recession; and
Whereas, the South Carolina Higher Education Tuition Grants program was conceived in 1970 to make private college prices competitive with those of the public colleges. Selected deserving South Carolina resident students receive a grant based partially on financial need, academic standing, and the actual tuition of the college they selected. To date 85,000 students have received grants exceeding two hundred and twenty million dollars. In 1992, approximately 6,500 students received some sixteen million and eight hundred thousand dollars in tuition grants. This averages less than two thousand and six hundred dollars per grant and less than eight hundred dollars each when spread across the 22,000 students enrolled in our private colleges; and
Whereas, without question the South Carolina Tuition Grants program is a national leader among similar programs of many other states and is one of the most cost effective, hard dollar savings initiatives funded by the General Assembly; and
Whereas, the Tuition Grants program also does not sacrifice quality. Each year, four or five of our state's independent colleges and universities are recognized for excellence by national publications and other education authorities and one reason for this achievement is the assistance given to their students by the Tuition Grants program; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, believe it would be a fitting tribute to this outstanding program if a day were set aside in South Carolina to recognize the Tuition Grants program. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly hereby recognize the significance and many accomplishments of the South Carolina Tuition Grants program, and declare Thursday, March 25, 1993, as "Tuition Grants Day" in South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the South Carolina Higher Education Tuition Grants Commission.
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
H. 3190 -- Reps. Sheheen, Wilkins and Hodges: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE DAVID W. HARWELL, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 O'CLOCK NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1993.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 3249 -- Reps. D. Wilder, Stoddard and Carnell: 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 returned to the House.
H. 3266 -- Reps. Farr, Wells, Beatty, Littlejohn, Lanford, Allison, D. Smith, Felder, Davenport and D. Wilder: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF JAMES MOORER OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, A SOUTH CAROLINA COACHING LEGEND, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 3010 -- Reps. Carnell, Felder, Boan, M.O. Alexander, Barber, Beatty, H. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Clyborne, Cobb-Hunter, Corning, Cromer, Davenport, Delleney, Elliott, Fulmer, Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrelson, J. Harris, P. Harris, Harvin, Hodges, Holt, Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kinon, Kirsh, Koon, Lanford, Mattos, McAbee, McCraw, McElveen, McKay, McTeer, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Riser, Rogers, Rudnick, Sheheen, Shissias, R. Smith, Snow, Stille, Townsend, Tucker, Vaughn, Waites, Waldrop, Wells, White, D. Wilder, J. Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams, Worley, R. Young, Marchbanks, Richardson, Huff, A. Young, Wofford, Graham, Chamblee, Klauber and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-140 SO AS TO LIMIT APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE BASE REVENUE ESTIMATE, TO DEFINE BASE REVENUE ESTIMATE, TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE BASE REVENUE ESTIMATE ON THE WRITTEN CERTIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS, AND TO PROVIDE WHEN AND FOR WHAT PURPOSES SURPLUS REVENUES MAY BE APPROPRIATED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H. 3087 -- Reps. Waites, Quinn, Cromer, Neal, Rogers, Shissias, Harrison and Byrd: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 581 OF 1976 (FORMERLY CODIFIED AS SECTION 51-395.3 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1962, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE RECREATION COMMISSION OF RICHLAND COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON RECOMMENDATION BY A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF RICHLAND COUNTY RATHER THAN BY A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE RICHLAND COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, AND REDUCE FROM FIVE TO FOUR YEARS THE LENGTH OF THE TERM OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
H. 3143 -- Reps. Meacham, Marchbanks, Delleney, Hodges, J. Wilder, Vaughn, Allison, Phillips, Worley, Klauber, Davenport, Simrill, A. Young, Carnell, Felder, Sharpe, Keegan, Harvin, Lanford, J. Harris, Farr, D. Smith, Gamble, Robinson, J. Brown, Walker, Clyborne, McMahand, Baxley, Witherspoon, Trotter, McAbee, R. Smith, Snow, Waldrop, Cato, Tucker, Fulmer, G. Bailey, Inabinett, Williams, Graham, Wilkins, Kelley, Thomas, Quinn, Wofford, Holt, Harwell, Littlejohn, Harrison, Cromer, Moody-Lawrence, Hutson, Wells, Stoddard, McLeod, Sturkie, G. Brown, Kinon, Elliott, Chamblee, Wright, Haskins, P. Harris, Rhoad, Neilson, McCraw, Huff, H. Brown, Stuart, Stone, J. Bailey, McTeer, Law, Kennedy, Harrell, Byrd, Anderson, Hines, Govan, Richardson, Riser, Jaskwhich, Stille, Hallman, Townsend and Spearman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-442 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHALL SET ASIDE A ONE-MINUTE PERIOD FOR VOLUNTARY SILENT PRAYER AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL DAY.
Senator PEELER asked unanimous consent to place the Bill on the Calendar without reference.
Senator CORK objected.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
H. 3196 -- Rep. Stone: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 955 OF 1974, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE COMPENSATION.
Read the first time and referred to the Local Delegation.
Senator McCONNELL from the Committee on Rules submitted a favorable with amendments report on:
S. 174 -- Senator Rose: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10 OF THE RULES OF THE SENATE, RELATING TO COMMITTEE REPORTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT REPORTS INCLUDE A LIST OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND THEIR VOTES, PROVIDE THAT THE VOTE OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS IS A MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD, REQUIRE THAT POLLS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS MUST BE RECORDED AND PUBLISHED AS A MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD, AND PROHIBIT THE POLLING OUT OF A BILL OR RESOLUTION UNLESS ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS HAVE BEEN GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
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.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
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.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
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.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
The following Bills having been read the second time with notice of general amendments were ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
S. 3 -- Senator Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-200, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 14-7-260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF PETIT JURORS THE JURY COMMISSIONERS ARE REQUIRED TO DRAW AND SUMMON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE JURY COMMISSIONERS SHALL DRAW AND SUMMON AT LEAST SEVENTY-FIVE JURORS BUT THAT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE OR THE PRESIDING JUDGE OF THAT CIRCUIT MAY INCREASE OR DECREASE THE NUMBER OF JURORS DRAWN AND SUMMONED; HOWEVER, AT LEAST SEVENTY-FIVE JURORS MUST BE DRAWN AND SUMMONED.
S. 38 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 29, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 59-29-300 THROUGH 59-29-340, TO ESTABLISH KIDS VOTE, A PROGRAM WHICH ALLOWS YOUNG SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS BY CASTING MOCK BALLOTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-770 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PERSONS ALLOWED WITHIN THE POLLING AREA GUARD RAIL SO AS TO ALLOW MINORS PARTICIPATING IN KIDS VOTE WITHIN THE GUARD RAIL AND ACCESS TO VOTING BOOTHS.
The following Bill having been read the second time was ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
S. 31 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED ON A PETITION TO HAVE A CANDIDATE'S NAME PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR ELECTION AS A COMMISSIONER OF ANY SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO REQUIRE AT LEAST FIFTY SIGNATURES OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS, OR FIVE PERCENT, WHICHEVER IS LESSER.
H. 3007 -- Reps. J. Wilder and Baxley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1993, AS "CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES DAY", TO ENDORSE THE "B.A.C.-COFFEE DAY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES" PROJECT AND OTHER OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS OF LIFE ABILITIES, SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, INC., AND TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 1993, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE LIFE ABILITIES AMBASSADORS AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.
MOTION ADOPTED
On motion of Senator RICHTER, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of the Honorable Thurgood Marshall, retired Justice of the United States Supreme Court, and in memory of John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie of Cheraw, S.C.
At 12:47 P.M., on motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
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