Indicates Matter Stricken
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The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.M., 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 the psalmist in the 115th Psalm (v.16):
"The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord's:
But the earth hath He given to the children of men."
Let us pray.
Our Father, we thank You for work to do and duty which shows the way.
Bless our President and his advisers as they seek a partnership for peace as they counsel with the leaders of many peoples.
Enlarge our concepts as to what it means to belong to a world community in these days.
Human sin is so deeply set in human nature that we realize that salvation must come from divine, spiritual sources. So, we beseech You to pour out Your Spirit upon all peoples of our world. Remove the barriers which separate people from each other.
Take our own lives, here, this day, cleansed and renewed, and use us as our first installment payment toward making ours a better world... in the Messiah's Name.
Amen.
Senator GIESE made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.
Senator MACAULAY moved that a call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the call:
Bryan Cork Courson
Courtney Drummond Elliott
Ford Giese Glover
Gregory Hayes Holland
Jackson Lander Leatherman
Leventis Macaulay Martin
Matthews McConnell McGill
Mescher Mitchell Moore
O'Dell Passailaigue Patterson
Peeler Rankin Reese
Richter Rose Russell
Ryberg Setzler Smith, G.
Stilwell Waldrep Wilson
The Senate resumed.
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, with unanimous consent, Senators RUSSELL, McCONNELL and MOORE were granted leave to attend a meeting of the Judicial Screening Committee and to be counted in any quorum calls.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
January 5, 1994
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:
I am transmitting herewith appointments for confirmation. These appointments are made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and are, therefore, submitted for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.
Initial Appointment, Member, State Ethics Commission, with term to commence September 17, 1993, and to expire June 30, 1995:
At-Large:
Ms. Adriene B. Wright, 18 Kenlauren Avenue, Greenville, S.C. 29607
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Initial Appointment, Member, Juvenile Parole Board, with term to commence August 23, 1993, and to expire June 30, 1996:
6th Congressional District:
Reverend W. Terry Fowler, Christian Education Department, S.C. Conference Pentecostal Holiness Church, Post Office Drawer 1325, Lake City, S.C. 29560 VICE Sharon Malone (resigned)
Referred to the Committee on Corrections and Penology.
Initial Appointment, Member, Advisory Council to the Continuum of Care for Emotionally Disturbed Children, with term to commence August 3, 1993, and to expire June 30, 1997:
Psychiatrist:
R. Ramsey Mellette, M.D., 1146 Island View Drive, Mount Pleasant, S.C. 29464
Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
Initial Appointment, Member, Advisory Council to the Continuum of Care for Emotionally Disturbed Children, with term to commence August 3, 1993, and to expire June 30, 1997:
Private Provider:
Laura R. Dawson, Ed.D., Route 2, Box 545, Denmark, S.C. 29042
Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
Initial Appointment (in this Congressional District), Member, South Carolina Commission for the Blind, with term to commence when confirmed and to expire May 19, 1997:
2nd Congressional District (blind):
Ms. Earline S. Gardner, Post Office Box 299, Montmorenci, S.C. 29839 VICE Harris W. Hollis
Referred to the General Committee.
Reappointment, Member, Mental Health Commission, with term to commence March 21, 1994, and to expire March 21, 1999:
At-Large:
James E. Whitford, Sr., M.D., 117 Saxton Court, Goose Creek, S.C. 29445
Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
The following was received:
Document No. 1652
Promulgated by Ethics Commission
Ethics, Government Accountability, and Campaign Reform Act of 1991
Received by Lt. Governor May 6, 1993
Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary
Withdrawn January 12, 1994
On motion of Senator STILWELL, at 11:05 A.M., Senator WILLIAMS was granted a leave of absence for today.
On motion of Senator BRYAN, with unanimous consent, the Senate proceeded to a consideration of an election of two members of the Senate to the Nominating Committee for the Legislative Audit Council.
Senator DRUMMOND nominated Senators BRYAN and PASSAILAIGUE to the two positions on the Nominating Committee.
Senator LEATHERMAN seconded the nominations, moved that the nominations be closed, and, with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominees.
The PRESIDENT announced that Senators BRYAN and PASSAILAIGUE were duly elected to the two positions on the Nominating Committee for the Legislative Audit Council.
Senator COURSON from the Committee in Invitations stated that pursuant to the provisions of Rule 36, three-fourths of the membership of the Invitations Committee have voted affirmatively and submitted a favorable report on:
Senator HAYES' written request that on Tuesday, January 18, 1994, the Northwestern High School Football Team be granted the Privilege of the Chamber, to that area behind the rail. To be in compliance with Senate Rule 36, up to 13 persons will be behind the rail in the Senate Chamber and the remainder will be recognized from the balcony.
H. 4192 -- Reps. Wright, Gamble and Spearman: A BILL TO ABOLISH THE LEXINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DEVOLVE ITS POWERS AND DUTIES ON THE RESPECTIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF TRUSTEES IN LEXINGTON COUNTY.
Senator WILSON asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the local delegation.
There was no objection.
The Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.
The following were introduced:
S. 1024 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-730, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT COVERAGE FOR A RETIREE WITH AT LEAST FIVE YEARS' SERVICE UNDER A STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM IS LIMITED TO SERVICE IN A STATE-COVERED ENTITY AND TO REQUIRE THE LAST FIVE YEARS OF SUCH SERVICE TO HAVE BEEN CONSECUTIVE YEARS IN A FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1025 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROPOSED ANNUAL STATE BUDGET, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR TO ESTABLISH AND ADOPT GOALS FOR THE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, REPORT THESE GOALS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND INCORPORATE A PLAN TO ATTAIN THE GOALS IN THE ANNUAL PROPOSED BUDGET AND REQUIRE AGENCIES TO ASSESS THEIR PERFORMANCE AND REPORT THEIR FINDINGS TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD OF THE PROPOSED STATE BUDGET FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR, SO AS TO CONFORM THE REQUIREMENT TO THE PROCESS OF THE GOVERNOR'S SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND TO DELETE OTHER OBSOLETE REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-90, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS ON THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL, SO AS TO MAKE VOLUNTARY THE PROVISIONS FOR JOINT BUDGETARY HEARINGS AND TO CONFORM THE SECTION TO THE RECOMMENDED EXECUTIVE BUDGET; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-130, RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION REQUESTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO INCLUDE A SEPARATE RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROPRIATIONS FROM SURPLUS IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET RECOMMENDATION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO MAKE A SEPARATE PROPOSAL AFTER MARCH FIRST RECOMMENDING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 1-11-21, 11-11-10, 11-11-30, 11-11-40, 11-11-50, AND 11-11-60, ALL RELATING TO OBSOLETE BUDGET PROCESS PROVISIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1026 -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 52-7-15 AND 52-7-20, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFICERS AND MEETINGS OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE OFFICE OF CHIEF ATHLETIC COMMISSIONER AND REPLACE IT WITH AN ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION, SO AS TO ALLOW A DESIGNEE OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION TO APPOINT OFFICIALS; TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-65, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS BY THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO CONFORM THE PROVISION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND EXTEND THE AUTHORITY TO COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES IN CHARGE OF AN EVENT; TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-75, RELATING TO APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF PERMITS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES TO CHIEF COMMISSIONER TO ADMINISTRATOR AND ADD A REFERENCE TO A NEW DISCIPLINARY PROVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 52-7-310, RELATING TO COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF A COUNTY ATHLETIC COMMISSION SHALL RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FROM THE STATE AND MAY RECEIVE OTHER COMPENSATION AUTHORIZED BY THE COUNTY AND AS AUTHORIZED BY THE STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION IF PAID BY A PROMOTER WHILE THE COUNTY COMMISSIONER HAS BEEN APPOINTED A STATE COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR AN EVENT.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
S. 1027 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO REPEAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES REGULATIONS 114-500 THROUGH 114-504, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DAY CARE CENTERS.
Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.
S. 1028 -- Senators Ryberg, Wilson, Gregory, Mescher, Richter, O'Dell and Waldrep: 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 THREE 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 THREE 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 TWO 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 TWO NEW TERMS THEREAFTER, AND TO REVISE CERTAIN OBSOLETE REFERENCES.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1029 -- Senators Ryberg, Wilson, Mescher, Waldrep, Gregory and Richter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 IN TITLE 7, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE UNITED STATES SENATE FROM THIS STATE WHO HAVE SERVED FOR MORE THAN A SPECIFIED NUMBER OF YEARS IN THEIR OFFICES MAY NOT SEEK ELECTION TO THE SAME OFFICE EXCEPT BY A WRITE-IN CAMPAIGN WITH THESE LIMITS TO APPLY ONLY TO TERMS BEGINNING AFTER 1994 AND TO MAKE THIS ACT EFFECTIVE ONLY UPON A FAVORABLE VOTE IN A REFERENDUM HELD AT THE TIME OF THE 1994 GENERAL ELECTION.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1030 -- Senator Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY AMENDING SECTION 5, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY TAX, SUBSIDY, OR CHARGE WHICH IS ESTABLISHED, FIXED, LAID, OR LEVIED BY A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY MUST BE USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE TO WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX OR CHARGE WERE STATED TO BE APPLIED AT THE TIME THE LEGISLATION WAS PASSED AND FOR NO OTHER PURPOSE, UNLESS TWO-THIRDS OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S GOVERNING BODY STATE OTHERWISE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1031 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEVYING AND COLLECTION OF TAXES BY COUNTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY TAX WHICH IS ESTABLISHED, FIXED, LAID, OR LEVIED BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL MUST BE USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE TO WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX OR CHARGE WERE STATED TO BE APPLIED AT THE TIME THE LEGISLATION WAS ENACTED AND FOR NO OTHER PURPOSE, UNLESS TWO-THIRDS OF THE COUNTY'S GOVERNING BODY STATE OTHERWISE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1032 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-21-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF TAXES COLLECTED BY MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY TAX WHICH IS LEVIED AND COLLECTED BY A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION MUST BE USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE TO WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX WERE STATED TO BE APPLIED AT THE TIME THE LEGISLATION WAS ENACTED AND FOR NO OTHER PURPOSE, UNLESS TWO-THIRDS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION STATE OTHERWISE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1033 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-11 SO AS TO MAKE IT A FELONY OFFENSE FOR A PERSON, WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE REGISTRANT, TO WILFULLY MANUFACTURE OR INTENTIONALLY SELL OR KNOWINGLY POSSESS FOR PURPOSE OF SALE OR RESALE ANY COUNTERFEIT OF A MARK REGISTERED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE OR REGISTERED WITH THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE, PROVIDE PENALTIES, DEFINE "COUNTERFEIT MARK" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, REQUIRE THE COURTS TO ORDER THE FORFEITURE AND DESTRUCTION OF ALL MARKS, GOODS, ARTICLES, OR OTHER MATERIALS BEARING THE MARKS AND THE FORFEITURE OF ALL MEANS OF MAKING THE MARKS AND ALL EQUIPMENT USED FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES WITH RESPECT TO THE COUNTERFEIT GOODS OR MARKS, AND PROVIDE THAT THE OWNERSHIP OF SUCH EQUIPMENT MUST BE AWARDED TO THE RIGHTFUL OWNER OF THE MARK.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1034 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-13-140, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE, EXECUTION, AND RETURN OF SEARCH WARRANTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A WARRANT IS ISSUED UPON AN AFFIDAVIT WHICH IS SUPPLEMENTED BY SWORN ORAL TESTIMONY, THE ISSUING JUDGE MUST MAKE CONTEMPORANEOUS WRITTEN NOTES OF THAT SWORN ORAL TESTIMONY AND THOSE NOTES MUST BE MADE PART OF THE RECORD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-13-141, RELATING TO RECORDS TO BE KEPT BY JUDICIARY OFFICERS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE SEARCH WARRANTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE CONTEMPORANEOUS WRITTEN NOTES OF ANY SWORN ORAL TESTIMONY WHICH SUPPLEMENTS AN AFFIDAVIT BE KEPT AS PART OF THE RECORD.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1035 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 761 OF 1964, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE ARKWRIGHT AREA FIRE DISTRICT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FOR THE DISTRICT TO FIVE MEMBERS.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
H. 4435 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. SYLVIA WEINBERG, SUPERINTENDENT OF CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, ON RECEIVING ONE OF TWO 1993 OUTSTANDING SUPERINTENDENT AWARDS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4436 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OUR SORROW TO OUR COLLEAGUE, REPRESENTATIVE MOLLY MITCHELL SPEARMAN, ON THE DEATH OF HER MOTHER, MRS. LENORA WERTS MITCHELL OF SALUDA COUNTY.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4437 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING NORMA ANDREWS, CLARENDON COUNTY AUDITOR, ON BEING ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF ASSESSING OFFICIALS AT THE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING ON OCTOBER 15, 1993.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4438 -- Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE HONORABLE BRUCE THIESEN, NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1994.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the Honorable Bruce Thiesen, National Commander of the American Legion, is invited to address the General Assembly in joint session at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, March 23, 1994.
Referred to the Committee on Invitations.
H. 4439 -- Reps. Rudnick, Canty, Wofford, Lanford, Neal, Thomas, Klauber, D. Smith, Law, Baker, Harrison, Corning, Riser, Keyserling, Stille, Wilkes, Sharpe, Cobb-Hunter, Vaughn, G. Brown, Haskins, Robinson, Elliott, Neilson, Moody-Lawrence, Whipper, McLeod, Holt, G. Bailey, M.O. Alexander, Farr, Jaskwhich, Askins, Littlejohn, Davenport, Huff, Kirsh, Wells and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE JAMES M. BRAILSFORD, JR., OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY, FORMER ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4440 -- Reps. Rudnick, Kirsh, Baker, Wofford, Thomas, Klauber, P. Harris, Riser, Neal, Corning, Keyserling, Wilkes, Quinn, Holt, G. Brown, Sharpe, Haskins, Whipper, Robinson, Neilson, Davenport, McLeod, Cobb-Hunter, M.O. Alexander, Farr, Jaskwhich, Stille, Wells, Littlejohn, Huff, G. Bailey, Moody-Lawrence, Canty, Lanford, Vaughn, D. Smith and Law: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF ELIZABETH BOATWRIGHT COKER, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4441 -- Reps. Rudnick, Thomas, Haskins, Kirsh, Corning, Klauber, Riser, Quinn, Neal, Keyserling, Askins, Holt, Cobb-Hunter, G. Brown, Robinson, Neilson, Whipper, Jaskwhich, McLeod, Farr, Elliott, M.O. Alexander, Davenport, Stille, Wells, Littlejohn, Huff, G. Bailey, Moody-Lawrence, Law, Baker, Vaughn, D. Smith, Lanford and Canty: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF EDWIN H. COOPER OF COLUMBIA, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4442 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF JOHN BERRY SIMMONS OF ANDERSON COUNTY AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4443 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE GIRLS' CROSS COUNTRY TEAM OF T.L. HANNA HIGH SCHOOL OF ANDERSON ON WINNING THE 1993 COMBINED CLASS AAA-AA-A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4444 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MRS. HALEY SITTON OF SANDY SPRINGS, ANDERSON COUNTY, ON RECEIVING THE OUTSTANDING CONTINUING EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL AWARD.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4445 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MARVIN-JOE MERCK OF CLEMSON ON RECEIVING THE SOUTH CAROLINA THEATRE ASSOCIATION'S FOUNDERS AWARD FOR 1992-93.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4446 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MARY ANN MILLER OF ANDERSON COUNTY ON HER ELECTION AS VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA VICTIM ASSISTANCE NETWORK AND ON RECEIVING THE SILVER SCALES OF JUSTICE AWARD FOR HER OUTSTANDING WORK IN THIS AREA.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4471 -- Reps. Simrill, Meacham, Kirsh, Moody-Lawrence, Delleney and McCraw: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE TROJANS OF NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL OF ROCK HILL ON WINNING THE 1993 STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP IN CLASS AAAA, DIVISION I.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4472 -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE HONORABLE RALPH "BUCK" BELL, JR. OF CLARENDON COUNTY ON BEING NAMED CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4490 -- Reps. Rogers, Shissias, Corning, Scott, Waites, Neal, Harrison, J. Brown, Byrd, Cromer and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF WILLIAM YOUMAN EDENS, JR., OF RICHLAND COUNTY, WHO DIED SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1993.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4516 -- Rep. Tucker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. KAREN CALLISON WOODWARD OF ANDERSON COUNTY ON BEING CHOSEN THE 1994 SOUTH CAROLINA CAREER WOMAN OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUBS, INC.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4517 -- Reps. Tucker and P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF JOHNNY TEMPLE (JOHN ELLIS) OF ANDERSON COUNTY, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
On immediate consideration, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4285 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Govan: A BILL TO CREATE A REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION, AND PROVIDE FOR OTHER LOCAL ORANGEBURG COUNTY MATTERS.
Read the first time and ordered placed on the local and uncontested Calendar without reference.
H. 4287 -- Reps. J. Bailey, Barber, Harrell, Fulmer, Hallman, Whipper, Breeland, Gonzales, R. Young and Holt: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 54-15-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE FOR THE PORT OF CHARLESTON AND THEIR APPOINTMENT, TERMS, AND VACANCIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE FROM FIVE TO SIX.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations polled out S. 1011 favorable:
S. 1011 -- Senators Lander, Matthews and Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1994, 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 9, 1994, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE LIFE ABILITIES REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Courson Peeler Wilson
Matthews Thomas Patterson
Stilwell O'Dell Passailaigue
Russell
S. 1011 -- Senators Lander, Matthews and Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1994, 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 9, 1994, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE LIFE ABILITIES REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Concurrent Resolution. The question being the adoption of the Resolution.
Senator COURSON proposed the following amendment (CYY\15562AC.94), which was adopted:
Amend the concurrent resolution, as and if amended, by deleting /March 9/ everywhere it appears and inserting /March 16/.
Amend title to conform.
Senator COURSON explained the amendment.
There being no further amendments, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted and ordered sent to the House with amendments.
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations polled out S. 1014 favorable:
S. 1014 -- Senators McConnell, Saleeby, Moore and Russell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1994, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE AT-LARGE CIRCUIT, SEAT 2 WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1997; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994.
Courson Peeler Matthews
Patterson Stilwell Russell
O'Dell Passailaigue
Thomas Wilson
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
S. 1003 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST SUCCESSFUL AND RESPECTED BUSINESSES, THE R. L. BRYAN COMPANY, UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXPRESS THE BEST WISHES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE R. L. BRYAN COMPANY AND EACH OF ITS EMPLOYEES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
S. 1004 -- Senator Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CONGREGATION OF BEULAH AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON ITS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND EXTEND BEST WISHES UPON ITS EXISTENCE OVER THE PAST ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS (CENTUM VIGINTI QUINQUE).
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
S. 1005 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MRS. MARJORIE AMOS-FRAZIER ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
S. 1006 -- Senators Courson, Bryan, Cork, 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, Greg Smith, J. Verne Smith, Stilwell, Thomas, Waldrep, Washington, Williams and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, CARROLL A. CAMPBELL, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1994.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
S. 1007 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF DR. H. COOPER BLACK, JR., DISTINGUISHED SURGEON AND PROFESSOR, UPON HIS DEATH DURING THE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM.
Returned with concurrence.
Received as information.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
The following Bill and Joint Resolution were read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:
S. 925 -- Senators Holland, Passailaigue, Ryberg, Courtney and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, AS LAST AMENDED BY ACT 181 OF 1993, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY APPOINT THE INTERIM DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AS THE PERMANENT DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
(By prior motion of Senator WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent)
S. 951 -- Senators Setzler and Giese: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE STIPULATED COMPLETION DATES OF CERTAIN LONG-RANGE, COMPREHENSIVE PLANS REQUIRED BY THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE ACT UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS.
(By prior motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent)
The following Bills having been read the second time were ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
S. 1012 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Gregory and Short: A BILL TO DESIGNATE THE BOUNDARIES OF YORK SCHOOL DISTRICT 1, CLOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT 2, ROCK HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT 3, AND FORT MILL SCHOOL DISTRICT 4, ALL LOCATED IN YORK COUNTY.
On motion of Senator HAYES, with unanimous consent, S. 1012 was ordered to receive a third reading on Friday, January 14, 1994.
S. 1023 -- Senator Macaulay: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY REVOLVING FUND AUTHORITY ACT, SO AS TO REVISE AND CLARIFY DEFINITIONS.
(By prior motion of Senator MACAULAY, with unanimous consent)
THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE INTERRUPTED DEBATE.
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.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the third reading of the Bill.
On motion of Senator MACAULAY, the Bill was carried over.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.
H. 3660 -- Reps. Wilkins, Waldrop, T.C. Alexander, Simrill, Felder, Wright, Riser, Harrison, G. Bailey, Cato, Davenport, Chamblee, Fulmer, Sharpe, Jaskwhich, Carnell, Kennedy, Lanford, Littlejohn, R. Smith, Townsend, Vaughn, Wells, Wofford, A. Young, R. Young, J. Wilder, Stuart, Gamble, D. Wilder, Witherspoon, Richardson, Waites, Law, Keegan, Shissias, Quinn, Allison, Walker, H. Brown, Robinson, Elliott, Koon, McAbee, Stone, J. Harris and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-185 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES TO COLLECT, ANALYZE, AND MAKE AVAILABLE CERTAIN NONIDENTIFYING HEALTH CARE INFORMATION.
Senator MACAULAY moved that the Bill be continued.
The Bill was continued.
On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate agreed to dispense with the Motion Period.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE ADJOURNED DEBATE.
S. 821 -- Senator Matthews: A BILL TO CREATE A REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION, AND PROVIDE FOR OTHER LOCAL ORANGEBURG COUNTY MATTERS.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the third reading of the Bill.
On motion of Senator GIESE, the Bill was carried over.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE CONTESTED STATEWIDE AND LOCAL CALENDAR.
S. 419 -- Senators Martin and Moore: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 57, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO CREATE THE SCENIC HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE AND TO PRESCRIBE ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 57-23-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT JUST COMPENSATION BE PAID TO LANDOWNERS FOR REMOVAL OF SIGNS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 57-25-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SIGNS PERMITTED ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO ALLOW SIGNS PROVIDING DIRECTIONAL INFORMATION.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the third reading of the Bill.
On motion of Senator MARTIN, the Bill was recommitted to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 210 -- Senator Washington: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 10, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF ENTRY ONTO PUBLIC GROUNDS AND THE REGULATION OF A PERSON'S EXPRESSION OR SPEECH, INCLUDING RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION OR SPEECH, ON PUBLIC GROUNDS BY COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the second reading of the Bill.
Senators WILSON and HAYES proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (JUD210.001):
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 1, line 42, in Section 10-11-510, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking /disturb/ and inserting /prevent/ .
Amend title to conform.
On motion of Senator MITCHELL, the Bill was carried over.
S. 32 -- Senators Wilson, Ryberg, Russell, Rose and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-75-40 SO AS TO CREATE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST SHOPLIFTERS.
On motion of Senator MITCHELL, the Bill was carried over.
H. 3416 -- Reps. Gonzales, Hutson, A. Young, Hallman, Simrill, R. Smith, Harwell, Holt, R. Young, Law, Wofford, Fulmer, Harrell, Neal, Littlejohn, Keyserling, Shissias, J. Bailey, Cooper, Huff, Corning, Breeland, Richardson, Neilson, Canty, Stone, Whipper, Davenport, Vaughn, Stille, H. Brown, M.O. Alexander, Walker, Haskins, Jaskwhich, McTeer, Inabinett, Harvin, McCraw, Phillips, Farr, Harrelson, Moody-Lawrence and J. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-7-32 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MUNICIPALITY TO APPOINT AND COMMISSION CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH THE POWER OF CONSTABLES AS NECESSARY FOR THE SECURITY, GENERAL WELFARE, AND CONVENIENCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY.
On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Bill was carried over.
S. 339 -- Senators Giese and Cork: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-210 SO AS TO LIMIT THE TERMS OF MEMBERS OF STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR OR ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS TO AND THE OPERATION OF THE PROVISIONS.
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Bill was carried over.
S. 637 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 27, TITLE 58 SO AS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES IN PROXIMITY OF HIGH VOLTAGE OVERHEAD LINES AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.
On motion of Senator BRYAN, the Bill was carried over.
S. 89 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-13-330, 7-13-1340, AND 7-13-1640, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS WHICH ALLOW STRAIGHT PARTY TICKET VOTING FROM GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTS, STRAIGHT PARTY TICKET VOTING ON ANY TYPE OF VOTE RECORDER, AND VOTING FOR ALL OF THE CANDIDATES OF ONE PARTY BY USE OF A VOTING MACHINE.
On motion of Senator DRUMMOND, the Bill was carried over.
S. 30 -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY MAY BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.
On motion of Senator GIESE, the Bill was carried over.
H. 3175 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-435 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN OFFENSE FOR FRAUDULENT ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC FUNDS OR BENEFITS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-13-430 RELATING TO FRAUDULENT ACQUISITION OR USE OF FOOD STAMPS.
On motion of Senator COURTNEY, the Bill was carried over.
S. 417 -- Senators McConnell and Rose: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 22-3-745 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE MAGISTRATES TO DISMISS CRIMINAL CASES FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION.
On motion of Senator GIESE, the Bill was carried over.
S. 225 -- Senator Courson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-1227 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A TAX CREDIT OF TWENTY PERCENT OF COSTS FOR CONSTRUCTING LOW INCOME HOUSING THAT QUALIFIES FOR FEDERAL HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SUBSIDIES.
On motion of Senator GIESE, the Bill was carried over.
S. 451 -- Senators Leatherman, Mitchell, Giese, Stilwell, Courtney, Greg Smith, Bryan and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR PROMULGATING REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A SYNOPSIS AND THE STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR PROMULGATING A REGULATION IN THE DRAFTING NOTICE.
On motion of Senator CORK, the Bill was carried over.
S. 224 -- Senators Leatherman and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-45 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUING OF DRIVERS' LICENSES TO RESIDENTS UNDER SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE NOT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES OR DO NOT HAVE A G.E.D. CERTIFICATE OR WHO DO NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY ENROLLED IN SCHOOL AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS, TO REQUIRE THE ATTENDANCE SUPERVISOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE ENROLLMENT STATUS DOCUMENTATION TO PERSONS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE ON A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, TO REQUIRE ATTENDANCE SUPERVISORS TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONS WHO WITHDRAW FROM SCHOOL AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUSPEND THE LICENSE OF SUCH PERSONS UPON TEN DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE, TO PROVIDE THE METHOD FOR A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED TO HAVE THE LICENSE REINSTATED, TO DEFINE WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE FOR A PERSONAL OR FAMILY HARDSHIP WAIVER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN SR-22 DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FILED FOLLOWING REINSTATEMENT OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENDED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
On motion of Senator GIESE, the Bill was carried over.
S. 469 -- Senators Courson, Mitchell, Leatherman and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS ON THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CURRENT MEMBERS TO SERVE UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE ELECTED AND QUALIFY.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill. The question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Education.
Senator BRYAN moved that the Bill be carried over.
The motion to carry over failed.
Senator BRYAN argued contra to the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Education.
Senator HOLLAND asked unanimous consent to move that the Senate stand adjourned, with Senator BRYAN retaining the floor.
Senator COURSON objected.
Senator BRYAN continued arguing contra to the adoption of the amendment.
On motion of Senator HOLLAND, with unanimous consent, debate was adjourned on the Bill, with Senator BRYAN retaining the floor.
MOTION ADOPTED
On motion of Senator HAYES, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Robert H. Marett of Rock Hill, S.C.
Senator STILWELL moved that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, January 14, 1994, it stand adjourned to meet next Tuesday, January 18, 1994, at 12:00 Noon, which motion was adopted.
At 11:51 A.M., on motion of Senator HOLLAND, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.
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