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, if we are disturbed by the violence abroad in our world these days, hear the words recorded in the Book of Habakkuk, 600 B.C. (1:1-4):

"The oracle of God which Habakkuk the

prophet saw. O Lord, how long shall

I cry for help, and Thou wilt not hear?

Or cry to Thee "Violence!" and Thou wilt

not save? Why dost Thou make me see wrongs

and look upon trouble? Destruction and vio-

lence are before me; strife and contention

arise. So the law is slacked and justice

never goes forth. For the wicked surround

the righteous, so justice goes forth perverted."
Let us pray.

Lord, we too, like Habakkuk are upset by the degradation of human nature. We know that You are still the sovereign God... and in Your own time You will deal with it.

Give us wisdom and the WILL to deal with it in our day, hearing Your reply to Habakkuk (2:4):

"Behold, he whose soul is not

upright in him shall fail,

But the righteous shall live by

his faith."

Amen.

Senator STILWELL made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was not present.

Senator LEATHERMAN moved that a call of the Senate be made. The following Senators answered the call:
Bryan Cork Courson
Courtney Drummond 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 Setzler
Short Smith, G. Smith, J.V.
Stilwell Thomas Waldrep
Washington Williams Wilson

The Senate resumed.

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

January 24, 1994
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Reappointment, Member, South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission, with term to commence June 30, 1994, and to expire June 30, 2000:

At-Large:

Mr. Thomas M. Marchant, III, Post Office Box 816, Greenville, S.C. 29602

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

January 26, 1994
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Initial Appointment, Member, State Commission for Minority Affairs, with term to commence upon confirmation by the Senate and to expire June 30, 1997:

At-Large:

Mr. Frank Mauldin, Office of Human Resources, E-103 Martin Hall Box 345404, Clemson University, Clemson, S.C. 29634-5404

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

January 31, 1994
Mr. President and Members of the Senate:

I am transmitting herewith an appointment for confirmation. This appointment is made with the "advice and consent of the Senate," and is, therefore, submitted for your consideration.

Respectfully,
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.

Reappointment, Member, Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs, with term to commence June 30, 1994, and to expire June 30, 1998:

5th Congressional District:

Annabelle Spann Boykin, Ph.D., 704 Gillsbrook Road, Lancaster, S.C. 29720

Referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Senators LEVENTIS and GIESE introduced Dr. C. Tucker Weston of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

Senator MITCHELL rose to a Point of Personal Privilege.

At 12:00 Noon, Senator HOLLAND asked unanimous consent to make a motion to invite the House of Representatives to attend the Senate Chamber for the purpose of ratifying H. 4333 at 2:10 P.M.

There was no objection and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

The following were introduced:

S. 1144 -- Senators Land and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-9-610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE WITH ELECTED COMMISSIONERS AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF A MAXIMUM OF TWO ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-9-1210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 1145 -- Senators Richter, Courtney and Waldrep: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT EACH INSURED COVERED FOR MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, OR NERVOUS DISORDERS OR CONDITIONS MUST BE ALLOWED TO SELECT THE PHYSICIAN OR CERTAIN OTHER SPECIFIED PROVIDER TO TREAT THE DISORDER OR CONDITION, AND REQUIRE THE INSURER TO PAY THE COVERED CHARGES UP TO THE LIMITS OF COVERAGE IF THE DISORDER OR CONDITION TREATED IS COVERED BY THE INSURANCE POLICY AND THE PHYSICIAN OR OTHER SPECIFIED PROVIDER IS LICENSED BY THE STATE.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1146 -- Senators Setzler, Leventis, Leatherman, Giese, J. Verne Smith, Hayes and Lander: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION ACT OF 1994" SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL-TO-WORK SYSTEM TO EQUIP ALL STUDENTS WITH RELEVANT ACADEMIC SKILLS, MARKETABLE OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS, AND APPROPRIATE WORK-PLACE BEHAVIORS, TO ACCOMPLISH THE ABOVE THROUGH REVISIONS IN ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL CURRICULUM, ESTABLISHMENT OF CAREER EXPLORATION AND COUNSELING INITIATIVES, AND A PROGRAM OF APPRENTICESHIPS, MENTORSHIPS, AND WORK-PLACE EXPERIENCES, TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 1995-96 SCHOOL YEAR AND UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, COMPLETION OF APPLIED ACADEMIC COURSES IN MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS SHALL FULFILL HIGH SCHOOL COURSE PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS AS EQUIVALENT TO PRECOLLEGE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS TO FOUR-YEAR POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING STATE TAX CREDITS FOR WORK-BASED PROGRAMS, HOW TO MAXIMIZE GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE FUNDING FOR EDUCATION, AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION, INSURANCE AND LIABILITY ISSUES RELATING TO THE SCHOOL-TO-WORK SYSTEM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-13-20, RELATING TO CHILD LABOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN DURING THE REGULAR SCHOOL YEAR MAY WORK MORE THAN TWENTY HOURS A WEEK AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Senator SETZLER spoke on the Bill.

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

S. 1147 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, SO AS TO CREATE THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARS ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARS ENDOWMENTS AT QUALIFYING INSTITUTIONS TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS OR FELLOWSHIPS TO STUDENTS PURSUING DEGREES IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES OR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE FINANCING OF THE FUND AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ENDOWMENTS BY THE QUALIFYING INSTITUTIONS.

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

S. 1148 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14, SO AS TO ENACT THE LOCAL OPTION GASOLINE TAX ACT.

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

S. 1149 -- Senators Greg Smith, Rankin, McGill and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH BENEFITS.

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

S. 1150 -- Senators Wilson, Jackson, Washington, Peeler, Mescher, Ryberg and Richter: A BILL TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 4, ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARDS, SO AS TO REVISE BOARD PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS FOR REVIEW, TO ELIMINATE THE BOARD SUPPORTING THE DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF THE FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, TO CHANGE THE PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION OF LOCAL BOARD MEMBERS, TO LIMIT BOARD MEMBER REIMBURSEMENT; AND TO REPEAL REGULATIONS 24-1 THROUGH 24-37, RELATING TO THE FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARD AND DIRECT THE DIVISION TO PROMULGATE NEW REGULATIONS BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1996.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 1151 -- Senators Stilwell, Hayes, Waldrep, Courtney, Bryan, Giese, Passailaigue and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 33, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 43 RELATING TO CORPORATIONS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT" WHICH PERMITS A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) FORMED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT TO BE TREATED AS A PARTNERSHIP FOR TAX PURPOSES TOGETHER WITH THE ABSENCE OF INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FOR ITS OBLIGATIONS, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES ARE FORMED, FOR RELATIONS BETWEEN MEMBERS AND MANAGERS TO PERSONS DEALING WITH THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES, FOR THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF MEMBERS AND MANAGERS, FOR FINANCE MATTERS, FOR DISTRIBUTIONS AND WITHDRAWALS, FOR THE OWNERSHIP AND TRANSFER OF PROPERTY, FOR ADMISSION AND WITHDRAWAL OF MEMBERS, FOR DISSOLUTION, FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES MAY OPERATE AND ARE GOVERNED, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES, FOR SUITS BY AND AGAINST THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES, FOR THE MERGER OF DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES, AND FOR MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AFFECTING THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES INCLUDING FILING AND OTHER FEES; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-2-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN DEFINITIONS FOR TAXATION PURPOSES INCORPORATING REFERENCES TO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES.

Senator STILWELL spoke on the Bill.

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

S. 1152 -- Senators Richter, Wilson, Ryberg, Giese, Leventis, Setzler, McGill, Courson, Mescher, McConnell, Peeler, Courtney, Macaulay, Rose, Passailaigue, Waldrep, Martin, O'Dell, Gregory, Rankin, Hayes and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-430, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION BY CERTAIN COURTS OVER JUVENILES, SO AS TO MANDATE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OF CASE INVOLVING A SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD JUVENILE WHO COMMITS CERTAIN CLASSES OF FELONIES AND TO ALLOW THE FAMILY COURT TO TRANSFER CASES INVOLVING JUVENILES FOURTEEN OR FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHO COMMIT CERTAIN CLASSES OF FELONIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMMITTING A CHILD TO AN INSTITUTION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE FAMILY COURT TO SET DETERMINATE SENTENCES UP TO AGE TWENTY-ONE.

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

S. 1153 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INTEREST ON JUST COMPENSATION JUDGMENTS, SO AS TO ALLOW INTEREST BASED UPON ONE PERCENT ABOVE PRIME RATE.

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

S. 1154 -- Senators Lander, Matthews and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS FOR ACCESS BY HANDICAPPED PERSONS, SO AS TO ADOPT THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE AND TO REVISE VARIOUS PROVISIONS IN THIS ARTICLE TO CONFORM; TO REVISE THE EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD FOR BARRIER-FREE DESIGN; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD IS EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER CHAPTER 20, TITLE 1; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD IS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION WHICH MUST PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES AND FACILITIES; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO DELEGATE ENFORCEMENT TO COUNTY BUILDING OFFICIALS OR TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON WHO IS DEPRIVED OF RIGHTS UNDER THIS CHAPTER TO SEEK AN INJUNCTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-20-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DATES FOR TERMINATION OF CERTAIN BOARDS UNDER REVIEW BY THE REORGANIZATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE BOARD FOR BARRIER-FREE DESIGN.

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

S. 1155 -- Senators Martin and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-85, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY LABELING ON MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PERMANENT LABEL AND A CONSUMER NOTICE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX ON MANUFACTURED HOMES SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EQUIVALENT HEAT LOSS CALCULATION MAY BE USED IN DETERMINING IF STANDARDS HAVE BEEN MET TO QUALIFY FOR THE EXEMPTION FROM THE TAX DUE ABOVE THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXEMPTION APPLIES IN MANUFACTURED HOMES WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED BUT MEET THE STANDARDS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE EDITION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEERS GUIDE IN EFFECT AT THE TIME IS THE SOURCE FOR THE HEAT LOSS CALCULATION.

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

S. 1156 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-2331 TO ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF MANUFACTURER LICENSE PLATES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-2722 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR VEHICLES ON WHICH A MANUFACTURER LICENSE PLATE IS USED.

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

S. 1157 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-25-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO STUDY CRIMINAL LAWS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSES OF FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO MISDEMEANORS LISTED IN SECTION 16-1-100 AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY WHEN THE OFFENSE PROHIBITS SUSPENSION OF ANY PART OF THE SENTENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-57, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF REPEAT OFFENDERS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES ARE CLASS E FELONIES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO ADD THE OFFENSE OF TRAFFICKING IN CRACK COCAINE AND TO REPEAL THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE CRIME TO BE DEFINED AS A VIOLENT CRIME AT THE TIME IT WAS COMMITTED; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ARMED ROBBERY, SO AS TO REQUIRE A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LESS THAN TEN YEARS, NO PART OF WHICH MAY BE SUSPENDED OR PROBATION GRANTED; TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FORGERY, SECTION 16-13-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EMBEZZLEMENT, AND SECTION 16-13-425, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FAILURE TO RETURN VIDEO AND CASSETTE TAPES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR THESE OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-14-20, SECTIONS 16-14-40, AS AMENDED, 16-14-60, AS AMENDED, AND 16-14-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD FRAUD, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR THESE OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-305, RELATING TO OBSCENITY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY TO CONFORM WITH THE CRIME CLASSIFICATION ACT OF 1993; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-545, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER CERTAIN CRIMINAL CASES FROM GENERAL SESSIONS COURT TO MAGISTRATE'S COURT, SO AS TO MAKE PERMANENT THE AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER THESE CASES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, AND 44-53-375, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRAFFICKING IN CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND CRACK COCAINE, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT PAROLE, WORK RELEASE, OR SUPERVISED FURLOUGH; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROSPECTIVE AND RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.

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

S. 1158 -- Senator Russell: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE SPARTANBURG MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM COMMISSION MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO SECTION 4-9-170 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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

S. 1159 -- Senators Wilson, Williams, Peeler, Giese, Jackson and Courson: A SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE LATE WILLIAM GLADDEN HUNTT SMOKE, SR., OF ST. MATTHEWS IN CALHOUN COUNTY.

The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1160 -- Senator Waldrep: A SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SORROW AT THE DEATH OF JAMES THURMAN GREEN OF BELTON AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1161 -- Senator Waldrep: A SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF WALLACE O. ALEWINE OF IVA AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1162 -- Senator Leatherman: A SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO MR. OTIS LIVINGSTON OF FLORENCE COUNTY, DIRECTOR OF THE PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1163 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DOROTHY (DOTTY) MCFADDIN, R.N., OF CLARENDON COUNTY ON WINNING THE "VIRGINIA C. PHILLIPS PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE EXCELLENCE IN PRACTICE AWARD", AND WISHING MRS. MCFADDIN MUCH HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HER RETIREMENT.

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

S. 1164 -- Senator Mitchell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT ALL STATE AGENCIES, INCLUDING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PURSUE AN ECONOMIC COURSE AND CONSTRUCT AN ECONOMIC FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE'S ECONOMY WHICH ARE BASED ON TOURISM, ON AGRICULTURE, ON THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND PROMOTION OF CLEAN, TECHNOLOGICALLY-ORIENTED MANUFACTURING AND SERVICE ENTERPRISES, AND ON THE ATTRACTION OF RETIREES AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES.

Whereas, it is recognized by this General Assembly that the land and the environment of South Carolina are this state's greatest economic assets; and

Whereas, a course to preserve these assets is not compatible with any policy or practice which allows for the disposal or containment within South Carolina of any nuclear or hazardous industrial waste which is not generated within our own borders. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly request that all state agencies, including the Office of the Governor, pursue an economic course and construct an economic foundation for the state's economy which are based on tourism, on agriculture, on the encouragement and promotion of clean, technologically-oriented manufacturing and service enterprises, and on the attraction of retirees and the encouragement of retirement communities.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., and all department heads in South Carolina State Government.

Senator MITCHELL spoke on the Resolution.

Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1165 -- Senators Wilson, Thomas, Peeler, McConnell, Mescher, Cork, Stilwell, Russell, Ryberg, Rose, Richter, Giese, Drummond, J. Verne Smith, Lander, Gregory, O'Dell, Hayes, Waldrep, Courtney, Setzler, Courson, Reese, Martin, Leventis and Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION PROVIDING THAT ANY FUNDS CUT FROM A FEDERAL PROGRAM BY THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS MUST BE USED TO REDUCE THE FEDERAL DEFICIT AND MUST NOT BE SHIFTED TO ANY OTHER SPENDING PROGRAMS.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly note that legislation pending in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, introduced respectively by Representative Michael Crapo of Idaho and Senator Paul Coverdell of Georgia, would provide that any funds cut from a government program by actions of the United States Congress must be used to reduce the federal budget deficit and must not be used for any other federal spending programs; and

Whereas, this legislation could serve a useful purpose in the ongoing battle to bring federal spending under control; and

Whereas, this legislation has the support of groups representing hundreds of thousands of Americans, including Citizens Against Government Waste, Americans for Tax Reform, Citizens for a Sound Economy, National Taxpayers Union, and United We Stand America; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly of South Carolina who are compelled by the State Constitution and laws to operate within a system that requires balanced state budgets, believe that the legislation pending in the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate on this subject would be a useful, albeit small, step in the continuing battle to restrain the growth of federal deficit spending. Now, therefore,

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

That the General Assembly of South Carolina, by this resolution, memorializes Congress to enact legislation providing that any funds cut from a federal program by the United States Congress must be used to reduce the federal deficit and must not be shifted to any other spending programs.

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

Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1166 -- 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 TO HONOR T. ESTON MARCHANT ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS RETIREMENT AS SOUTH CAROLINA'S ADJUTANT GENERAL AND TO THANK HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE.

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

S. 1167 -- Senators Passailaigue, 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, 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 REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE SECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 BEGINNING AT MT. PLEASANT STREET AND ENDING AT THE TERMINAL INTERCHANGE AT U.S. ROUTE 17 FOR MARJORIE AMOS-FRAZIER.

Senator PASSAILAIGUE spoke on the Resolution.

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

S. 1168 -- Senators Passailaigue, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Macaulay, Martin, Matthews, McGill, Mescher, Mitchell, Moore, O'Dell, 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 REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME HIGHWAY 61 IN CHARLESTON RUNNING FROM MAGOOD ROAD TO BEES FERRY ROAD AS THE GLENN F. MCCONNELL EXPRESSWAY.

Senator PASSAILAIGUE spoke on the Resolution.

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

S. 1169 -- Senators Passailaigue, 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, 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 REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE HIGHWAY 61 CONNECTOR FROM THE JAMES ISLAND EXPRESSWAY TO SOUTH CAROLINA ROUTE 61 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY AS THE HERBERT U. FIELDING CONNECTOR.

Senator PASSAILAIGUE spoke on the Resolution.

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

S. 1170 -- Senators Passailaigue, 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, 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 REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT SECTION OF THE MARK CLARK EXPRESSWAY WHICH CROSSES OVER THE WANDO RIVER AS THE JAMES B. EDWARDS BRIDGE.

Senator PASSAILAIGUE spoke on the Resolution.

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

H. 4695 -- Rep. Hodges: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE SHALL MEET IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1994, AT 12:00 NOON TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE HONORABLE DAVID W. HARWELL, CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE HONORABLE WILLIAM H. BALLENGER, CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1994; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE HONORABLE THOMAS B. BARRINEAU, JR., FAMILY COURT JUDGE OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1996; AND TO ELECT A CHIEF JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION FROM SEAT 1 AND JUDGES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION FROM SEATS 2 AND 3.

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

H. 3672 -- Reps. Shissias, R. Smith, Stone, Corning, Harrison, Simrill, Riser, Wright, Koon, Hallman, Walker, Byrd, Meacham, Wells, Phillips, Littlejohn, Davenport and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1145, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REPRESENTATION OF AN OBLIGEE UNDER AN OUT-OF-STATE CHILD SUPPORT ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY SHALL REPRESENT THE STATE RATHER THAN THE OBLIGEE IN THESE MATTERS.

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

H. 3935 -- Rep. Corning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-17-595 SO AS TO PERMIT CLERKS OF COURT TO MAINTAIN ANY PUBLIC RECORD IN A COMPUTER SYSTEM SO LONG AS THERE IS A BACK-UP COPY MAINTAINED; TO AMEND SECTION 14-23-1100, RELATING TO DUTIES OF CLERKS OF COURT, SECTION 14-23-1130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECORDS OF PROBATE COURT, AND SECTION 16-3-25, RELATING TO REPORTS OF THE SUPREME COURT IN DEATH PENALTY CASES, SO AS TO REVISE THESE SECTIONS SO THAT ALL SUCH RECORDS MAY BE MAINTAINED, DUTIES CARRIED OUT, AND FORMS SET UP IN A STANDARD FORMAT TO FACILITATE THE USE OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM OR RELATED EQUIPMENT.

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

H. 3973 -- Reps. Stuart, Gamble and Phillips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-13-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SERVICE OF CRIMINAL PROCESS ON SUNDAY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CRIMINAL PROCESS MAY BE SERVED ON SUNDAY FOR ALL CRIMES, FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS ALIKE.

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

Senator DRUMMOND from the Committee on Finance submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 159 -- Senator Rose: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO ENACT THE OPTIONAL SPECIAL SALES AND USE TAX ACT.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

S. 671 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-19-20, AS AMENDED, 12-19-100, 12-19-110, AND 33-1-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CORPORATE LICENSE FEES, LICENSE FEES ON UTILITIES AND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, AND FILING FEES CHARGED FOR DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CORPORATE LICENSE FEE FOR FOREIGN CORPORATIONS MUST BE PAID WHEN FILING WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE LICENSE TAX ON UTILITIES AND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator DRUMMOND from the Committee on Finance submitted a favorable with amendment report on:

S. 675 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXATION, BY ADDING CHAPTERS 8, 10, AND 20, SO AS TO REVISE, REORGANIZE, AND RECODIFY STATE TAX LAWS IMPOSING THE INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE INCOME TAX, PROVIDING FOR THE WITHHOLDING OF INCOME TAXES, AND IMPOSING THE CORPORATION LICENSE TAX; TO AMEND TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTERS 56 AND 58, WHICH SHALL CONTAIN RESPECTIVELY THE FORMER PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 54, THE SETOFF DEBT COLLECTION ACT AND ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 54, THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAXPAYERS' BILL OF RIGHTS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 54 OF TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-54-15, 12-54-17, 12-54-42, 12-54-47, 12-54-85, 12-54-127, AND 12-54-135 SO AS TO MOVE ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS TO THE CHAPTER CONSTITUTING THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF TAXES LEVIED AND ASSESSED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-280, SO AS TO MOVE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE NONGAME WILDLIFE AND NATURAL AREAS FUND TO THE APPROPRIATE LOCATION IN TITLE 50, RELATING TO FISH, GAME, AND WATERCRAFT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-4-330, RELATING TO WITNESSES BEFORE THE TAX COMMISSION, SO AS TO ALLOW COMMISSIONERS AND DESIGNATED OFFICERS TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND TAKE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-35-5230, 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, 12-54-30, AS AMENDED, 12-54-40, 12-54-55, AS AMENDED, 12-54-120, AS AMENDED, 12-54-210, 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, 41-44-10, 41-44-20, AND 41-44-70, ALL RELATING TO TAXATION, SO AS TO CONFORM THE SECTIONS TO THE RECODIFIED CHAPTERS ADDED BY THIS ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT A REPEAL OF A SECTION OF THE 1976 CODE BY THIS ACT DOES NOT PREVENT THE ASSESSMENT OR COLLECTION OF ANY TAX, INTEREST, OR PENALTIES DUE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUAL APPLICATION OF CERTAIN TAX COMMISSION REGULATIONS PROMULGATED PURSUANT TO THE PREDECESSOR PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTERS ADDED BY THIS ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR CROSS REFERENCES AND THE DUTIES OF THE CODE COMMISSIONER IN THE RECODIFICATION ACCOMPLISHED BY THIS ACT; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTERS 7, 9, AND 19 OF TITLE 12 AND SECTIONS 41-44-30, 41-44-40, 41-44-50, 41-44-90, AND 41-44-100, ALL OF THE 1976 CODE, AND ALL RELATING TO TAXATION, EFFECTIVE FOR TAXABLE YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 1992.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

S. 1096 -- Senators Land, Moore, Waldrep and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS BY JUVENILES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FAMILY COURTS TO REPORT ALSO VIOLATIONS THAT AFFECT THE JUVENILE'S PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-745, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF DRIVER'S LICENSES FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND TO DEFINE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-747, RELATING TO WHAT CONSTITUTES A CONVICTION FOR SUSPENSION PURPOSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Senator DRUMMOND from the Committee on Finance submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3454 -- Reps. R. Young and Gonzales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DELINQUENT TAX SALES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY TREASURER TO MARK UPON THE PUBLIC TAX RECORDS REGARDING REAL PROPERTY SOLD FOR TAXES THAT THE FUNDS USED TO PAY THE DELINQUENT TAXES WERE DERIVED FROM A TAX SALE AND THE DATE OF THE SALE.

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

The following Bill was read the third time and having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and enrolled for Ratification:

H. 3880 -- Rep. Lanford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-4435 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE FROM WHICH FOOD PRODUCTS ARE SOLD FOR CONSUMPTION MUST HAVE CERTAIN VEHICLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT.

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

S. 436 -- Senator Richter: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 56-5-765, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC COLLISION, THE INVESTIGATION OF THE COLLISION MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, EITHER THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL OR THE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.

S. 628 -- Senators Rankin, Drummond and J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEDIA FOR PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO ALLOW PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES BY CREDIT CARD AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE METHODS OF PAYMENT.

S. 33 -- Senators Passailaigue and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATELY NUMBERED SECTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LAWS ENACTED TO MAINTAIN CONFORMITY OF THE STATE INCOME TAX WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX MAY NOT RESULT IN INCREASES OR DECREASES IN THE STATE INCOME TAX LIABILITY OF SIMILAR REPRESENTATIVE CLASSES OF INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE TAXPAYERS.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Joint Resolution. The question being the third reading of the Joint Resolution.

On motion of Senator STILWELL, the text of the Joint Resolution was ordered printed upon the pages of the Journal and ordered to receive a third reading:

S. 33 -- Senators Passailaigue and Rose: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATELY NUMBERED SECTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LAWS ENACTED TO MAINTAIN CONFORMITY OF THE STATE INCOME TAX WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX MAY NOT RESULT IN INCREASES OR DECREASES IN THE STATE INCOME TAX LIABILITY OF SIMILAR REPRESENTATIVE CLASSES OF INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE TAXPAYERS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. It is proposed that Article X of the Constitution of this State be amended by adding an appropriately numbered section to read:

"SECTION ___. If laws enacted to conform the state income tax to provisions of the federal Internal Revenue Code result in a net increase in state income tax revenues due solely to the conforming legislation, the General Assembly shall revise the laws imposing the state income tax so as to eliminate this net increase."

SECTION 2. The proposed amendment must be submitted to the qualified electors at the next general election for representatives. Ballots must be provided at the various voting precincts with the following words printed or written on the ballot:

"Must Article X of the Constitution of this State relating to finance and taxation be amended by adding an appropriately numbered section so as to provide that, if laws enacted to conform the state income tax to federal income tax laws result in a net increase in state income tax revenue solely due to the conforming legislation, the General Assembly shall revise the laws imposing the state income tax so as to eliminate such an increase?

Those voting in favor of the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word `Yes' and those voting against the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word `No'."

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

Bryan Cork Courson
Courtney Drummond Elliott
Ford Giese Glover
Gregory Hayes Holland
Jackson Land Lander
Leatherman Leventis Macaulay
Martin Matthews McConnell
McGill Mescher Mitchell
Moore O'Dell Passailaigue
Patterson Peeler Rankin
Reese Richter Rose
Russell Ryberg Saleeby
Setzler Short Smith, G.
Smith, J.V. Stilwell Thomas
Waldrep Washington Williams
Wilson

The Bill was read the third time, passed and ordered sent to the House of Representatives.

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.

At 12:12 P.M., on motion of Senator MOORE, the Senate receded from business until 2:00 P.M.

The Senate reassembled at 2:00 P.M. and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.

Pursuant to an invitation the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives appeared in the Senate Chamber at 2:10 P.M. and the following Act was ratified:

(R287) H. 4333 -- Reps. Sheheen, Snow, Rudnick and Stuart: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE ELECTED COMMENCING WITH THE 1994 GENERAL ELECTION, TO DESIGNATE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS THE SUBMITTING AUTHORITY TO MAKE THE REQUIRED SUBMISSION OF THE HOUSE REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN CONTAINED IN THIS ACT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNDER THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 2-1-10 RELATING TO ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE ELECTED SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

MOTION ADOPTED
On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Hugh L. Willcox of Florence, S.C.

At 2:22 P.M., on motion of Senator HOLLAND, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:00 A.M.

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