South Carolina General Assembly
110th Session, 1993-1994
Journal of the Senate

Tuesday, March 9, 1993

(Statewide Session)

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:

Beloved, hear St. Paul's words to the Philippians, in "Today's English Version" (2:12-13):
"So then, dear friends, as you always obeyed me
when I was with you, it is even more important that
you obey me now, while I am away from you. Keep
on working, with fear and trembling, to complete
your salvation, because God is always at work in
you to make you willing and able to obey His
own purpose."
Let us pray.

O Lord, our heavenly Father, make us useful tools of the divine will as we work out our salvation in our economic, social and political life.

We thank You for the mental, spiritual, and physical rest of the Sabbath weekend.

As the spaceship finds its way through space by being locked to the guidance of the stars, so help us here to find our way because our minds and wills sense somehow that our mission here is locked into Your purposes and mission for our people in our age.

Bless us now with the companionship of Your INVISIBLE PRESENCE that our day's labors may be a living prayer of praise... in the Redeemer's Name.

Amen.

The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.

REGULATIONS RECEIVED

The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:

Document No. 1586
Promulgated By Budget and Control Board
State Employee Grievance Committee
Received By Lt. Governor March 8, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
120 day review expiration date February 12, 1994

Document No. 1609
Promulgated By Board of Pharmacy
Definitions
Received By Lt. Governor March 8, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date February 12, 1994

Document No. 1610
Promulgated By Board of Pharmacy
Patient Counseling
Received By Lt. Governor March 8, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date February 12, 1994

Document No. 1611
Promulgated By Board of Pharmacy
Home Health Care
Received By Lt. Governor March 8, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Medical Affairs
120 day review expiration date February 12, 1994

Doctor of the Day

Senator HUGH LEATHERMAN introduced Dr. E. Conyers O'Bryan of Florence, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

Leave of Absence

On motion of Senator BRYAN, at 11:30 A.M., Senator STILWELL was granted a leave of absence for today until 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, March 10, 1993.

Message from the House

Columbia, S.C., March 8, 1993

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H. 3498 -- Reps. Vaughn, Wilkins, Cato, Fair, Clyborne, Jaskwhich, Haskins, Anderson, McMahand, Mattos, M.O. Alexander and Baker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES IN GREENVILLE COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE CERTAIN POLLING PLACES.
and has ordered the Bill Enrolled for Ratification.

Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House

Received as information.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

The following were introduced:

S. 509 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE GREENVILLE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION TO USE THE SENATE CHAMBER AND THE COMMITTEE HEARING ROOMS IN THE GRESSETTE BUILDING ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1993, AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1993, TO CONDUCT A YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM.

Whereas, forty-two states have successful Youth in Government programs; and

Whereas, the Youth in Government program is designed to provide first-hand experience in the state legislature and government affairs for high school students; and

Whereas, students taking part in the program will run for statewide office, pass legislation, and organize their own government; and

Whereas, the purpose of the Young Men's Christian Association's Youth in Government program is to encourage our youth to develop enthusiasm and appreciation for government and community affairs. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the Senate authorize the Greenville Young Men's Christian Association to use the Senate Chamber and the committee hearing rooms in the Gressette Building on Thursday, December 2, 1993, and Friday, December 3, 1993, to conduct a Youth in Government program.

Be it further resolved that Senate Security shall provide assistance and access as necessary for this meeting in accordance with applicable procedures and Rules of the Senate.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ms. Mary Capers Bledsoe, Executive Director, YMCA Youth in Government and Jim Melton, Sergeant at Arms and Director of Senate Security.

Referred to the Committee on Invitations.

S. 510 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 30 OF TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 511 -- Senators Greg Smith and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1750, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GAME FISH BREEDER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSED INDIVIDUALS MAY SELL, OFFER FOR SALE, AND TRANSPORT CULTURED GAME FISH TO STOCK OR RESTOCK PRIVATE PONDS; TO PROVIDE THAT CULTURED GAME FISH FOUR INCHES OR LARGER MUST BE PRODUCED FROM SOUTH CAROLINA RAISED BROOD STOCK; AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR CULTURED GAME FISH.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 512 -- Senators Greg Smith and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PRIVATE PONDS, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR THE LICENSING OF CERTAIN FISHING FACILITIES IN LIEU OF INDIVIDUAL LICENSES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 513 -- Senators Greg Smith and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR USE OF INTERTIDAL OR SUBTIDAL BOTTOMS FOR SHELLFISH CULTURE OR MARICULTURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY INCREASE TO A MAXIMUM OF ONE THOUSAND ACRES THE ACREAGE FOR SHELLFISH MARICULTURE OF AN APPLICANT WHO IS FULLY UTILIZING THE AREAS CURRENTLY PERMITTED, HAS MET PERMIT CONDITIONS, AND HAS DEMONSTRATED A NEED FOR SHELLFISH GROWING AREAS IN EXCESS OF FIVE HUNDRED ACRES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 514 -- Senators Greg Smith and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-18-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSFERS OF PERMITTED AQUACULTURE SPECIES AND FEED AND SUPPLIES AND NOTIFICATION OF FISH DIE-OFFS IN EXCESS OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY FISH, SO AS TO DELETE THE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 515 -- Senator Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COSMETOLOGY AND COSMETOLOGISTS, SO AS TO REVISE THESE DEFINITIONS, INCLUDING CHANGING REFERENCES FROM "MANICURIST" TO "NAIL TECHNICIAN"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-20, RELATING TO THE LICENSE REQUIREMENT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE FROM "MANICURIST" TO "NAIL TECHNICIAN"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE FROM "MANICURIST" TO "NAIL TECHNICIAN"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-60, RELATING TO BOARD OFFICERS AND STAFF, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM "SECRETARY" TO "DIRECTOR"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSURE QUALIFICATIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM "MANICURIST" TO "NAIL TECHNICIAN"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-100, RELATING TO EXAMINATION APPLICATIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PERIOD FOR A TEMPORARY WORK PERMIT FROM SIXTY DAYS TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-13-110 AND 40-13-120, RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS AND LICENSURE RECIPROCITY, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM "MANICURIST" TO "NAIL TECHNICIAN"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-170, RELATING TO LICENSING SALONS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-240, RELATING TO LICENSE RENEWAL, SO AS TO CHANGE AN "INDIVIDUAL LICENSE" TO AN "ACTIVE LICENSE" AND TO REQUIRE RENEWAL OF AN INACTIVE LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-270, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LICENSE REQUIREMENT, SO AS TO EXEMPT MASSEURS AND MASSEUSES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-280, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM "MANICURIST" TO "NAIL TECHNICIAN".

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 516 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-700 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SQUARE DANCE AS THE OFFICIAL AMERICAN FOLK DANCE OF THE STATE.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 517 -- Senators McConnell and Drummond: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GRAND AND PETIT JURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PETIT JURY OF THE CIRCUIT COURT RATHER THAN TWELVE MEMBERS SHALL CONSIST OF THAT NUMBER OF JURORS PROVIDED BY LAW AND THAT THE NUMBER OF JURORS OF OTHER COURTS OF THIS STATE MUST ALSO BE AS PROVIDED BY LAW.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 518 -- Senators Richter and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 33, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-33-140, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL PUNITIVE DAMAGES AWARDED IN ANY CIVIL JUDGEMENT SHALL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF THE STATE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 519 -- Senators Richter and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-26, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHENEVER ANY PERSON IS CHARGED WITH MURDER AND THE DEATH PENALTY IS SOUGHT, THE COURT, UPON DETERMINING THAT SUCH PERSON IS UNABLE FINANCIALLY TO RETAIN ADEQUATE LEGAL COUNSEL, SHALL APPOINT THE PUBLIC DEFENDER TO REPRESENT SUCH PERSON; AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF OTHER INDEPENDENT TRIAL COUNSELS TO DEFEND SUCH PERSON.

Senator RICHTER spoke on the Bill.

Objection

Senator RICHTER asked unanimous consent to make a motion to proceed to a consideration of the Bill and that the Bill be placed on the Calendar without reference.

Senators BRYAN and MATTHEWS objected.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 520 -- Senators Thomas and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-860, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT, QUALIFICATIONS, IDENTIFICATION, AND CONDUCT OF POLL WATCHERS, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE MAXIMUM SIZE AND SIZE OF LETTERING ON IDENTIFICATION BADGES AND TO PROHIBIT BADGES IN FLUORESCENT COLORS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 521 -- Senators McConnell, Ford, Courtney, Greg Smith, Martin, Passailaigue and Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 31 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ACT".

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 522 -- Senators Waldrep, Martin, Hayes, Stilwell, Courtney, Leventis, Lander and Macaulay: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-31-75 SO AS TO PROHIBIT, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND CONDITIONS, AN INCREASE IN THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TAXES, RATES, CONTRIBUTIONS, OR PREMIUMS OF CERTAIN EMPLOYERS CALLED OR RECALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES BECAUSE OF ARMED CONFLICT, AND REQUIRE THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO ORDER THE REFUND OF SUCH INCREASES WHICH MAY HAVE OCCURRED.

Senator WALDREP spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 523 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2995 SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BY CONFISCATING THE MOTOR VEHICLE BEING OPERATED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 524 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO INCLUDE ON EVERY MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD IT ISSUES THE NATIONAL CITIZENSHIP OF THE PERSON TO WHOM THE LICENSE OR CARD IS ISSUED.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 525 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-950, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOTAL DIRECT CEDEABLE WRITTEN PREMIUMS AS USED IN THIS SECTION DO NOT INCLUDE PREMIUMS ATTRIBUTABLE TO RISKS CEDED TO THE FACILITY THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE SAFE DRIVER DISCOUNT PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-73-760(e).

Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 526 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE (SECURITIES DIVISION), RELATING TO DISHONEST OR UNETHICAL PRACTICES BY BROKER-DEALERS AND AGENTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1511, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 527 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RELATING TO ACTUARIAL OPINION AND MEMORANDUM REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1591, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3535 -- Reps. Harvin and Canty: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF HIGHWAY 378 BETWEEN INTERSTATE I-95 AND THE TOWN OF TURBEVILLE "CLARENCE E. COKER HIGHWAY" IN HONOR OF C.E. COKER AND TO PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ON THE HIGHWAY REFLECTING THE DESIGNATION.

Whereas, Clarence Epps Coker was born in the Puddin Swamp community near what is now the Town of Turbeville in Clarendon County on September 5, 1896; and

Whereas, in 1916, he and Laura Jane Dennis were married at Manning, and they became the parents of one daughter and five sons, namely the Honorable Gerald Ray Coker, Colonel Larry Warren Coker, the Honorable Donald Grey Coker, all of Turbeville, Dr. Homer Coker of Carrollton, Georgia, Mrs. Laura Coker Thigpen of Nashville, Tennessee, and Dr. Clarence E. Coker, Jr., of Manning; and

Whereas, C.E. Coker and his family have meant much to their community for many years and are known for their caring attitude and commitment to community improvement; and

Whereas, Mr. Coker, who died in 1980, helped organize the local service club -- The Ruritan Club -- in 1950 and was an active member of that organization for many years; and

Whereas, when his community needed a bank, he participated in the organization of The Citizens Bank and served on the board and as vice president for many years; and

Whereas, it is entirely fitting that the portion of Highway 378 between Interstate I-95 and the Town of Turbeville be named "Clarence E. Coker Highway" in honor of this outstanding and giving man and that appropriate markers or signs be placed on the highway reflecting this designation. 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, requests the Department of Highways and Public Transportation to name the portion of Highway 378 between Interstate I-95 and the Town of Turbeville "Clarence E. Coker Highway" in honor of C.E. Coker and to place appropriate markers or signs on the highway reflecting this designation.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Highways and Public Transportation and to the family of C.E. Coker.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

H. 3578 -- Rep. McKay: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO ADD ADDITIONAL STATES IN 1993 TO THE FAA BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.

Whereas, a balanced, safe, and efficient system of airports and aviation services is essential to the commercial vitality and economic development of South Carolina; and

Whereas, prudent management of the state's existing aviation resources and sound planning for their future development require the ability not only to forecast needs but also the ability to anticipate the resources likely to be available to meet those needs; and

Whereas, like other transportation programs, South Carolina's aviation program relies to a significant measure, but not exclusively, on federal financing; and

Whereas, collectively, the states have sought and supported the development and preservation of a balanced system of airports and other aviation services that can be responsive to the diverse needs of the many geographic regions and economic sectors of the entire country; and

Whereas, the General Assembly of South Carolina believes that it is the mutual responsibility of federal, state, and local governments to continue to support balanced, planned, predictable airport growth and development; and

Whereas, the primary role of the federal government in this endeavor has been and should remain the establishment and maintenance of uniform standards in the area of airport and aviation operations safety; and

Whereas, the primary responsibility of the states, in these matters, should remain the promotion and development of airport systems based on plans that are integrated and coordinated with other transportation systems, modes, and plans; and

Whereas, local governments, too, play a vital role in the evolution of a well-considered national aviation system by identifying local airport and aviation needs and seeking ways of matching these needs with resources available from state, federal, and nongovernmental resources; and

Whereas, airport development strategies based on a synthesis of local, state, regional, and federal plans and programs, make use of pooled technical expertise and financial and other resources; and

Whereas, through close cooperation of local, state, and federal governments, a clearly defined FAA Block Grant Program has been produced, based primarily on approved state, regional, and metropolitan airport systems plans, updated continuously as new information becomes available; and

Whereas, there needs to be a continuing federal airport planning and development program to help finance that portion of the airport and airway system which has been identified in the FAA Block Grant Program as being of national importance; and

Whereas, implementation of the FAA Block Grant Program is most appropriately financed by aviation system user taxes and by federal fund appropriations in consideration of the benefits derived by the general public from the total air transportation system; and

Whereas, current FAA rules and regulations do not recognize economic development as part of its criteria; and

Whereas, as long as the need for further airport and aviation service improvements can be demonstrated, federal legislative authorization for the FAA Block Grant Program needs to be reconsidered and re-opened to allow states which desire and are qualified to participate in the program, which will permit disbursement of at least the minimum amounts required for continued full funding of airport improvements. Now, therefore,

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

That the Congress of the United States is hereby memorialized to add additional states in 1993 to the FAA Block Grant Program.

Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the United States Senate, the United States House of Representatives, and to each member of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation.

H. 3579 -- Reps. Cooper, Davenport, Townsend, Cato, Robinson, Allison, Wells, Walker, Littlejohn, D. Smith, Wilkins, Marchbanks, P. Harris and Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SEEK AVAILABLE FEDERAL FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF INFRASTRUCTURE GROWTH IN THE COMMUNITIES OF GREENVILLE, ANDERSON, PICKENS, SPARTANBURG, AND LAURENS COUNTIES.

Whereas, there is presently a climate of dynamic growth and the potential for continued steady growth in the communities of Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Laurens counties, and a consortium of business and governmental leaders has been formed to develop long-range infrastructure planning in the Reedy, Saluda, and Enoree River basins; and

Whereas, Anderson County is also developing a 201 Plan for the Lower Saluda River basin to meet future needs; and

Whereas, these planning efforts are immediately necessary and entail significant costs. These planners seek aid and assistance from the South Carolina Congressional Delegation to make available relevant funding. 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, respectfully urges the South Carolina Congressional Delegation to aid and allocate federal funding for infrastructure planning to benefit Greenville, Anderson, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Laurens counties.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all eight members of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation at Washington, D.C., and to the Leadership Infrastructure Consortium, Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority, and the Administrator of Anderson County.

Referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

Adopted

H. 3654 -- Reps. Fulmer, Hallman, Holt, Harrison, Whipper, Inabinett, Breeland, McTeer, Klauber, J. Bailey, Harrell, R. Young, Hutson, Delleney, McElveen, Gonzales and Barber: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CITADEL BULLDOG FOOTBALL TEAM, STAFF, AND COACHES HEADED BY NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR, CHARLIE TAAFFE, FOR A TRULY OUTSTANDING 1992 SEASON.

Whereas, the 1992 Citadel football team finished the season ranked in a tie for number one in the country in the final NCAA Division 1-AA poll; and

Whereas, the Bulldogs won a school-record eleven games, and hosted the first two rounds of the 1-AA playoffs, winning their first-ever playoff game; and

Whereas, the Bulldogs also defeated Arkansas and Army on the road for six wins in The Citadel's last seven meetings against 1-A teams, and the Class of 1992 became the winningest class in Citadel football history with a record of 30-15; and

Whereas, The Citadel won its second Southern Conference Football championship and the first since 1961 and broke all attendance records at Johnson Hagood Stadium; and

Whereas, head coach Charlie Taaffe was named National Coach of the Year by Sports Network and the American Football Coaches Association, and South Carolina Coach of the Year by the South Carolina Association of Sports Writers; and

Whereas, for a coach like Charlie Taaffe to accomplish such outstanding achievements at a school where recruiting is at times difficult and where it takes a special caliber of athlete to perform well on the football team and in the military system speaks very highly of his truly gifted ability as a football coach; and

Whereas, the success of the 1992 Citadel football team brought great pride and recognition not only upon The Citadel and its loyal and enthusiastic alumni and supporters, but also to the State of South Carolina as well; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, would like to publicly recognize and congratulate each player, member of the staff, and each coach and especially Head Coach Charlie Taaffe upon the conclusion of a truly memorable season. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly hereby congratulate The Citadel football team, staff, and coaches headed by National Coach of the Year, Charlie Taaffe, for a truly outstanding 1992 season.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Lt. General Claudius E. Watts, III, President of The Citadel; Walt Nadzak, Director of Athletics; and Charlie Taaffe, Head Football Coach.

Senator O'DELL moved that the Concurrent Resolution be adopted.

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 46; Nays 0

AYES

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

TOTAL--46

NAYS

TOTAL--0

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3655 -- Rep. Waldrop: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE NEWBERRY COUNTY DAIRY FARMER, JAMES W. KESLER, UPON RECEIVING THE 1993 HONORS AWARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JERSEY CATTLE CLUB.

On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3112 -- Reps. Wilkins and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES FOR TRAFFICKING IN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO TRAFFIC IN LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE (LSD) AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3218 -- Rep. Wofford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-17-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOLUNTARY ADMISSION TO A STATE HOSPITAL, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AGE FROM SIXTEEN TO EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND TO DELETE VOLUNTARY ADMISSION FOR THOSE UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

H. 3219 -- Rep. Wofford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-9-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION, SO AS TO ADD REFERENCES TO CHAPTERS OVER WHICH THE COMMISSION HAS AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE CERTAIN POWERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

H. 3220 -- Rep. Wofford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-13-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMISSION AND COMMITMENT FORMS TO BE KEPT BY PROBATE JUDGES, SO AS TO ADD REFERENCES TO CHAPTERS REQUIRING THESE FORMS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3351 -- Reps. Carnell and Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEETINGS OF THE STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MAJORITY INSTEAD OF FIVE MEMBERS CONSTITUTES A QUORUM; AND SECTION 40-11-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REISSUANCE BY THE BOARD OF A REVOKED LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REISSUANCE BY A MAJORITY INSTEAD OF FIVE OR MORE MEMBERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3375 -- Reps. Huff, Wilkes and P. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 52-7-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION MAY DISCIPLINE ANY LICENSEE OF THE COMMISSION FOR VIOLATIONS OF APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATIONS BY LICENSE SUSPENSION OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT EXCEEDING FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH DAY A VIOLATION CONTINUES IS A SEPARATE VIOLATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS OF THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER ARE APPEALABLE TO THE FULL COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-60, RELATING TO THE DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSION EXTENDS TO ANY LICENSEE OF THE COMMISSION.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

H. 3591 -- Reps. Stuart, Govan, Cobb-Hunter, Felder and Sharpe: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT I OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AT ONE TIME OR FROM TIME TO TIME IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING EIGHT MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FUND A PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELVE SCHOOL BUILDING COMPLEX; TO PRESCRIBE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE BONDS MAY BE ISSUED, AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS MAY BE EXPENDED, AND TO MAKE PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Senator SALEEBY from the Committee on Banking and Insurance submitted a favorable with amendments report on:

S. 245 -- Senators Macaulay, Peeler, McConnell, Martin, Ford, Thomas, Williams and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COLLISION, COMPREHENSIVE, FIRE, THEFT, AND COMBINED ADDITIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE, SO AS TO MAKE IT OPTIONAL FOR INSURERS TO OFFER COLLISION COVERAGE AND EITHER COMPREHENSIVE OR FIRE, THEFT, AND COMBINED ADDITIONAL COVERAGE; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL INSURERS WRITING SINGLE INTEREST COLLISION COVERAGE SHALL PROVIDE AN APPLICANT FOR THIS INSURANCE WITH A CERTAIN NOTICE THAT MUST BE SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL INSURERS SHALL SUBMIT RATE FILINGS WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS FOLLOWING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT WHICH MUST REFLECT THE RATE DECREASES, IF ANY, ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE PASSAGE OF THIS ACT.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator LAND from the Committee on Transportation submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 402 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HAVING A DRIVER'S LICENSE IN POSSESSION WHEN OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON CONVICTION FOR VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION COURT COSTS MAY BE WAIVED AND NO POINTS MAY BE ASSESSED FOR DRIVING RECORD OR INSURANCE PURPOSES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator SALEEBY from the Committee on Banking and Insurance submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3507 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, RELATING TO ADJUSTMENT OF DOLLAR AMOUNTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1517, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator SALEEBY from the Committee on Banking and Insurance submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3509 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SUBLEASING AND LOAN ASSUMPTION BROKERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1524, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

HOUSE CONCURRENCE

S. 498 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. ALBIN S. JOHNSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S COLUMBIA FARMS, INC., UPON BEING NAMED "MAN OF THE YEAR" BY THE NATIONAL INDEPENDENT POULTRY AND FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.

THIRD READING BILLS

The following Bills were read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:

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.

S. 455 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-545, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CASES FROM GENERAL SESSIONS COURT TO MAGISTRATE'S OR MUNICIPAL COURT UPON PETITION OF THE SOLICITOR IN THAT CIRCUIT TO THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE, SO AS TO DELETE TEMPORARY EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SECTION, PROVIDE THAT A CASE MAY BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT UNLESS THE DEFENDANT OBJECTS ON THE RECORD AFTER NOTIFICATION BY THE SOLICITOR RATHER THAN REQUIRING THE DEFENDANT TO AGREE IN WRITING TO THE TRANSFER AND PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE IN THE CIRCUIT SHALL SET THE TERMS OF COURT AND ORDER THE MAGISTRATES AND MUNICIPAL JUDGES TO HOLD TERMS OF COURT ON SPECIFIC TIMES AND DATES FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THESE CASES, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 2 OF ACT 310 OF 1992 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION MUST COMPILE DATA ON THE NUMBER OF CASES TRANSFERRED UNDER THE PROVISION OF SECTION 22-3-545 AND MAKE A REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN MARCH 1, 1994.

SECOND READING BILL

WITH NOTICE OF GENERAL AMENDMENTS

The following Bill having been read the second time with notice of general amendments was ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:

S. 208 -- Senators Hayes, Ryberg, Wilson, Russell, J. Verne Smith, Drummond, Martin, Thomas and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-2723 SO AS TO FURTHER REGULATE COIN-OPERATED MACHINES AND DEVICES LICENSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12-21-2720; TO REPEAL, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1994, SECTION 16-19-60 RELATING TO OPERATION OF COIN-OPERATED MACHINES WITH FREE PLAY FEATURE.

AMENDED, READ THE SECOND TIME

WITH NOTICE OF GENERAL AMENDMENTS

H. 3412 -- Rep. McLeod: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR SUMTER COUNTY, TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD FOR SUMTER COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE SUMTER COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE SUMTER COUNTY REGISTRATION BOARD SHALL ACT AS THE GOVERNING COMMISSION OF THE NEW SUMTER COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION UNTIL THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW COMMISSION APPOINTED AS PROVIDED BY THIS ACT TAKE OFFICE, AT WHICH TIME THE TERMS OF THE FORMER COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION BOARD MEMBERS SHALL EXPIRE.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the second reading of the Bill.

Senators LAND and LEVENTIS proposed the following amendment (436\11040DW.93), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, page 1, by striking subsection (B) on lines 38 through 41 and inserting:

/(B) However, three members must be appointed for terms to expire January 1, 1995, and four members for terms to expire January 1, 1997. At the expiration of their terms their successors must be appointed for terms of four years./

Amend the bill further by adding an appropriately numbered section to read:

/SECTION . The Governor shall remove any member of the commission who in the opinion of the delegation fails to attend a sufficient number of meetings of the commission./

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Senator LAND explained the amendment.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar with notice of general amendments.

SECOND READING BILL

The following Bill having been read the second time was ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:

S. 472 -- Senator Greg Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-860 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF AIRBOATS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF AIRBOATS ON THE WACCAMAW, THE GREAT PEE DEE, THE LITTLE PEE DEE, THE BLACK, AND THE SAMPIT RIVERS IN GEORGETOWN AND HORRY COUNTIES.

AMENDED, READ THE SECOND TIME

H. 3356 -- Reps. Simrill, Kirsh and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A MUNICIPALITY TO SEND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ANOTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the second reading of the Bill.

Senator HAYES proposed the following amendment (JUD3356.001), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 1, line 38, in Section 5-7-120(A), as contained in SECTION 1, by striking /must/ and inserting therein /may/ .

Amend title to conform.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.

RECOMMITTED

S. 372 -- Senators Hayes and Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A MUNICIPALITY TO SEND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ANOTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.

On motion of Senator COURTNEY, with unanimous consent, the Bill was recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.

There was no objection.

OBJECTION

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.

Senator LEATHERMAN asked unanimous consent to give the Bill a second reading with notice of general amendments on third reading.

Senator McCONNELL objected.

THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.

MADE SPECIAL ORDER

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.

Senator McCONNELL moved that the Bill be made a Special Order.

Statement by the PRESIDENT

The PRESIDENT advised the members of the Senate that in the administration of the provisions governing the setting of Special Orders, it was his intention to allow five minutes each for a proponent and opponent to explain a motion to set a Bill for Special Order.

Senator McCONNELL argued in favor of the adoption of the motion and Senator BRYAN argued contra.

The "ayes" and "nays" were demanded and taken, resulting as follows:

Ayes 31; Nays 9

AYES

Courtney Drummond Glover
Gregory Hayes Holland
Jackson Land Lander
Leatherman Martin McConnell
McGill Mescher Mitchell
Moore O'Dell Passailaigue
Rankin Reese Russell
Ryberg Saleeby Setzler
Short Smith, G. Smith, J.V.
Thomas Washington Williams
Wilson

TOTAL--31

NAYS

Bryan Cork Giese
Macaulay Patterson Peeler
Richter Rose Waldrep

TOTAL--9

S. 235 was made a Special Order.

MOTION ADOPTED

On motion of Senator MOORE, the Senate argued to dispense with the balance of the Motion Period.

DEBATE INTERRUPTED

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.

Senator SETZLER asked unanimous consent to take the Bill up for immediate consideration.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Finance.

On motion of Senator SETZLER, debate was interrupted by adjournment.

ADJOURNMENT

At 1:12 P.M., on motion of Senator SETZLER, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.

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